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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

LAST CALL

Herbarium Amoris

Photo exhibition by Swedish photographer Edvard Koinberg in memory of botanist Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), Sweden's most famous scientist, who classified flora and fauna. Today, 9am-5pm, HK Park Conservatory, 19 Cotton Tree Drive, Central. Inquiries:  2521 1212. Ends today

LAST CALL

A Passage to Jao Tsung-i

Fusion of Art and Scholarship

Scholarly works, paintings, calligraphy, poetry, manuscripts and letters by the 90-year old artist and sinologist. Today, 9am-8pm, Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 3150 1234. Ends today

EDITOR'S PICK

Dusseldorf School of Photography; Contemporary Western Masters

Highlighting works by Bernd and Hilla Becher,  Andreas Gursky, Thomas Ruff and Candida Hofer. Plus modern and post-war masters such as Andy Warhol, Tom Wesselmann, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Damien Hirst and Fernando Botero. Today-tomorrow, 10am-6.30pm, Hanart TZ Gallery, 202 Henley Bldg, 5Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends tomorrow

Scholar's Vision

Commemorating his 90th birthday, Jao Tsung-i of the Jao Tsung-i Petite Ecole displays landscape ink paintings of northwest China and calligraphy. Today-Sat, 9.30pm-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm- 5.30pm, University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Sun

MAGIC 8: Eight New Artists, One Magic Christmas

Eight artists born in the 1980s playfully explore their place in the world in terms childhood ideals and grown-up expectations through fibreglass sculptures and acrylic paintings. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Sun, 11am-5pm, 82 Republic, 62A Peel Street, Central. Inquiries: 3521 0300. Ends Jan 8

Multiple Senses

As part of The Discrete Charm of Urban Artists, Rachel Cheung creates ceramic shapes and places them to lean on each other, similar to a house facade against a fence. Wed-Sat, 12.30pm-7.30pm, TOO Art, 2/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2834 0123. Ends Jan 14

Purple Series

The finalist of the 2003/2004 Sovereign Contemporary Asian Art Competition, Zhang Linhai, paints oils of a post-industrial arid wasteland depicting bald children in desolation, fear and sadness. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Schoeni Art Gallery, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802. Ends Jan 17

Calligraphic Culture

The World Eye Organisation presents abstract calligraphic works by Dr Dominic Lam Man-kit. Proceeds go to charity. Opening reception today, 6.15pm. Daily, 11am-7pm, Lee Gardens, G/F Office Lobby, 33 Hysan Ave, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2525 2099. Ends Jan 17

EDITOR'S PICK

Beyond Beijing

Egg-shell installations, steel-plate sculptures and paintings by 16 contemporary artists, including Chen Wenbo, He Jie, Hua Qing, Weng Peijun and Wang Dongsheng. Tue-Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm, Osage - Kwun Tong, 5/F Kian Dai Industrial Bldg, 73-75 Hung To Rd, Kwun Tong. Inquiries: 2793 4817. Ends Jan 26

The Brilliance of Capitalism

Wang Mai's creations in paintings under the theme of capitalism.  Opening reception today, 6.30pm-8pm. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery, 20 Ice House St, Central. Inquiries: 2580 0058.  Ends Jan 27

Les Femmes de Vietnam

Vietnamese artists Tran Luu Han, Doang Hoang Lam, Nguyen Thanh Binh and Phuong Quoc Tri paint the elegance of their country's women. Opens today. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm, Sun and public holidays, 10.30am-6pm, Arch Angel Art, 58 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2851 6882.  Ends Jan 31

Four Artists

Featuring paintings and prints by Huang Yong from Shanghai, Li Yueling from Hebei, Liu Baojun from Liaoning and Wu You from Sichuan. Opens today. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Sun, noon-6.30pm, Galerie du Monde, 328 Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. Inquiries: 2525 0529. Ends Jan 31

'me2' Contemporary Public Art

Taiwan Fubon Art Foundation has organised 14 artists from Taiwan to create fun works that evoke memories of childhood. Daily, 9am-10.30pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, ends  Jan 15; and Fubon Bank Bldg,  38Des Voeux Rd, Central,  ends Feb 28. Inquiries: 9634 4545  or www.fubonart.org.tw

Multi-media exhibition

Nonsense Machinese: Naki

Multi-media exhibition of fish-motif nonsensical machines by  art unit Maywa Denki. Daily, 11.30am-8pm, agnes b. Art Gallery, 1/F, 18 Wing Fung St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2869 5505. Ends Jan 13

At the East-West Crossroads: The Art of Wucius Wong

One of Hong Kong's most famous artists shows a retrospective of abstract Chinese landscape paintings dating back to the 1950s. Sun-Fri, 10am-6pm, Sat, 10am-8pm, closed Thu. Museum of Art, Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$5, HK$10. Inquiries: 2721 0116.  Ends Mar 4

EDITOR'S PICK

Dr Sun Yat-Sen and Modern China

The inaugural permanent exhibition of the newly opened  Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum (known as Kom Tong Hall) that shows the transformation of an aspiring medical student into the revolutionary leader. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm, closed Thu, 7Castle Rd, Central, HK$5, HK$10. Inquiries: 2367 6373

Performing Arts

EDITOR'S PICK

Jose Carreras

The tenor from Barcelona sings famous arias and songs with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by David Gimenez. Today, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$280-HK$1,800 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2721 2030 www.hkpo.com

Mei Lanfang Company of the Peking Opera Troupe of Beijing

Named after Peking opera maestro Mei Lanfang, the company tackles classics such as The Drunken Royal Concubine and Kung Chu Bids Farewell to His Favourite Concubine. Starring Mei Baojiu, Ye Shaolan and Li Hongtu. In Putonghua with English subtitles. Tomorrow-Sun, 7.30pm, (Sun also at 2.30pm), Kwai Tsing Theatre,  12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$100-HK$300 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2268 7323

EDITOR'S PICK

Gloria

Hong Kong Voices lead by Ken Lam performs Renaissance Christmas carols and works by Telemann, Bach and Poulenc's Gloria. Sat, 7.30pm, Li Hal, St John's Cathedral, Garden Rd, Central, HK$80. Inquiries: info@hkvoices.org.hk

Chan Wing-wah & HKCO

The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra showcases Hong Kong composer Chan Wing-wah's works including Symphony No. 7: The Great Wall, Celebration Overture, and Rejoice in Peace. Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600

Charming Tunes in Chiuchow Music

The Chiuchow Music Ensemble of the Guangdong Chiuchow Opera Theatre present folk music and arias. Sat, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F, Sheung Wan Municipal Services Bldg, 345 Queen's Rd, Central, HK$130 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Piano and Violinist Recital by Warren Lee and Zhu Bei

Hong Kong pianist Warren Lee and violinist Zhu Bei (the third associate concertmaster of the Hong Kong Philharmonic) play Brahms' Complete Sonatas for Piano and Violin. Jan 10, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$90-HK$130 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

City Festival

The Hong Kong Fringe Club's annual festival showcases 76 productions by local and international artists including the following seven performances. Jan 11-27, various venues and times, free-HK$250 HK Ticketing  and Urbtix. Inquiries: www.hkfringeclub.com

Throne of Blood (Macbeth)

The Performance Exchange, a London- and Tokyo-based theatre company, with Risako Ataka and Daniel Foley, pay tribute to Japanese director Akira Kurosawa's Throne of Blood (based on Shakespeare's Macbeth) with a drama about a samurai warrior and his sinister wife who murder their way to the throne. In English. Jan 11-13, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120 (members), HK$150 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Men in Love

Hong Kong-born Australian cabaret performer Rick Lau looks at internet dating, love, sex and everyday life through his quirky viewpoint and performance of love songs. Jan 11-13, 9.30pm; Jan 14, 7.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120 (members), HK$150 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

EDITOR'S PICK

Shakespeare's Ghosts

The ghosts of Shakespeare (Banquo, Julius Caesar and Hamlet) rise from the grave to torment and frighten the living, performed by Risako Ataka and Daniel Foley from the Performance Exchange. In English. Jan 12-13, 10pm (25 mins) Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$40 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Sammy

Singer, tap dancer and comic Peter Straker from London impersonates Sammy Davis Junior in a cabaret of numbers including Candy Man, and That Old Black Magic. Jan 16-19, 9.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180 (members), HK$150 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

The Overcoat

Theatre du Pif's adaptation of Nikolai Gogol's tale about a lonely office clerk whose life changes when he wears a new coat. In English. Jan 17-20, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120 (members), HK$150 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

China Doll

Comedy cabaret about an Australian girl, performed by Lyn Shakespeare, who discovers she is 1/49th Chinese and travels to China to find her roots. Jan 18-20, 7.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$150 (members), HK$120 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Divas

One-woman show by Rain Pryor (the daughter of comedian Richard Pryor) who plays three jazz giants: Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. Accompanied by Warren Wills on piano. Jan 20, 9.30pm, Jan 21-23, 7.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180 (members), HK$150 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Gerstein Plays Gershwin

Russian pianist Kirill Gerstein joins the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in a programme of Debussy, Ravel and Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris. Jan 12-13, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030 or www.hkpo.com

Proof

Greenray Theatre from Taiwan performs David Auburn's Tony and Pulitzer prize-winning drama about a woman who tries to prove new breakthrough mathematical theories are her own. In Putonghua with English and Chinese subtitles. Jan 12-14, 7.45pm, HK Culture Centre,  Studio Theatre, Salisbury Rd,

TST, HK$140-HK$200 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2268 7323

EDITOR'S PICK

Tango!

Guest conductor German Augusto Guiterrez leads the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, bandoneon player Daniel Binelli and pianist Polly Ferman in works by the late Astor Piazzolla, including Tangazo, Milonga del Angel and Adios Nonino. Jan 13, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$80-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra

Pianist Peter Frankl joins the Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra and conductor Yip Wai-hong in a programme of Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream and Beethoven's Piano Concerto No 4 inG. Jan 14, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$200  Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Piano Recital by Yin Chengzong

After performances with the  Vienna Philharmonic and Philadelphia orchestras, Yin plays  a series of Chinese folk songs and The Red Detachment of Women  piano suite with vocalists  Li Wenlin, Geng Qiaoyun and Yuan Huiqin. Jan 16, 8pm,  Sha Tin Town Hall, Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Shaolin in the Wind

Zhengzhou Song and Dance Theatre with 30 Shaolin-trained martial artists and more than 50 dancers perform a drama with martial arts and classical dance about a scholar who is rescued from Japanese pirates. Gold award winner in dance drama, direction, performance and costume design in the Fifth Lotus Award Competition.  Jan 20-21, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$100-HK$260 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2268 7323

Song, Before a War

Flamenco dancer and choreographer Maria Pages, who won the National Dance Award 2002 in Spain, returns with a new choreography set to traditional flamenco music, blues and John Lennon's Imagine. Jan 26-27, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central,  HK$120-HK$320 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2268 7323

Extra-curricular

The Bach Choir Audition

The choir is auditioning for singers who can perform works by Bach and Schumann in June. Today, 7pm-10pm, 7/F, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd,  Tsim Sha Tsui, free. Inquiries: leungfelicia@yahoo.com

Chelvam

The Vedic astrologer and Hindu palmist, as well as an acupuncturist, psychologist and fung shui practioner, gives palm readings. Today-Jan 8, 9am, 12.30pm, 3pm, (room number TBC), Island Shangri-La, Pacific Place, Admiralty, about HK$2,200. Inquiries: 2877 3838 or www.secretcycles.com.au

Reproduction: an Issue of Human Rights

The Hong Kong Philosophy Cafe holds a discussion on reproduction. Tomorrow, 7.30pm-9.30pm, venue to be confirmed by e-mail, from HK$100 (cost of dinner). Inquiries: philo@s-n-s.com or 2854 0033

Costume Sale

For theatre groups, schools and event organisers, Strategic Entertainment holds a costume and props clearance featuring circus, fairy tale, ancient Greek/Roman and seasonal costumes. Sat-Sun, 10.30am-4.30pm,  Suite 1003, 10/F Park Commercial Centre, 180 Tung Lo Wan Rd, Causeway Bay. Inquiries:  2541 9990

HK Women's Choir - Auditions

Auditions for singers who enjoy 60s and the 70s music. Jan 9, by appointment only, Fanny Li Hall, St John's Cathedral, Garden Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: info@thkwc.org

Antique Chinese Textile

Chris Hall gives a talk on his collection of Chinese textiles that includes rank badges, Ming robes, furniture covers and religious vestments. The items have been exhibited at museums in Oxford and Singapore. Jan 10, 6.30pm (drinks), 6.45pm (lecture), Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central, HK$100-HK$120, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2890 1432

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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