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Jade Lee-Duffy

Exhibitions

Natural Forms

Sue Girdwood's  silver jewellery inspired by travels to Mali and Senegal. Today, 11am-5pm, tomorrow, 10am-7pm, Altfield Gallery, 248-9 Prince's Building, Central. Inquiries: 2537 6370.  Ends tomorrow

The Art of the Poster

20th-century vintage posters with highlights including posters by designers including Leonetto Cappiello,  Leon Dupin,  Henri Le Monnier  and Pierre Fix-Masseau.  Tue-Sat, 11am-6pm, Picture This Gallery, Suite 603B, 6/F Office Tower, 9 Queen's Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2525 2820. Ends Sat

Tet Celebration

Festive-themed paintings by Vietnamese artists, including Pham Luan's   Flower Village, Nguyen Tu Nghiem's  festive dances and zodiac animals, and Do Quang Em's  realistic still lifes. Tomorrow-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Galerie LaVong, 13/F One Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Inquiries: 2869 6863. Ends Sat

Ceramics and Silver Works

Exhibition of Yokky Wong's  ceramics inspired by food and clothing. Tomorrow-Sat, 11am-7pm, Choice Gallery, 21 Wing Fung St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2804 2222. Ends Sat

A Year in the Life of a City

David Clarke's photographs of Hong Kong taken over a year. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, (closed Fri), University Museum  and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Mar 18

EDITOR'S PICK

A Fear is This

Adrian Wong's  installations, videos and photographs deconstructing fear in Chinese superstitions. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, 1a space, Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2529 0087. Ends Mar 19

Cryptogram Qiu Zhijie  in Untersberg

The artist showcases landscape photographs with inscribed calligraphy, inspired by his visit  to the marble quarry of Mount Untersberg  in the Austrian Alps. Mon-Fri, 10am-6.30pm, Sat, 10am-6pm, Hanart TZ Gallery, 202 Henley Bldg, 5 Queen's Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends Mar 24

Chop a Thought

The Bachelor of Arts in Applied and Media Arts graduation show with works contradicting the symbol  of a white rabbit, black pig and social topics in graphic design, product design, exhibition design, animations, branding, photography and installations. Opens today. Daily, 10am-8pm, the Pao Gallery, 5/F Hong Kong Arts Centre,  2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 9259 9317. Ends Mar 30

The Only Day

Lau Chi-Chung's  installations of discarded objects such as Disney and Hello Kitty figures. Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun, 1pm-7.30pm, Kapok Gallery, G/F, 9 Dragon Rd, Tin Hau. Inquiries: 2549 9254.  Ends Mar 31

Sacred Places and Skies

Mary Padua's  photographs juxtapose images of the sky  with urban places and everyday landscapes to explore the socio-cultural dimension of architecture. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, 94 Bonham Rd,  Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Apr 7

Reminiscence of Places

Kong Kai-ming's  sketches of Hong Kong from 1970 to the present. Opens today. Daily, 9am-9pm.  OC Gallery, Olympian City 1, 11 Hoi Fai Rd, West Kowloon and Central Plaza, 1/F Lobby, 18 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2132 8718 or www.artinhk.com Ends Apr 10

Performing Arts

Han Music of Hakka Lineage

The Cantonese Han Music Research Society of Dapu County presents  a wind and percussion ensemble,  si xian ensemble, military music, Hakka folk songs and arias from Han operas. Musicians include Rao Ningxin (zheng),  Chen Xionghua  (erhu), Yang Xiuwei (vocal) and Huang Hongying  (vocal). Today, 8pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall,  3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, HK$130 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

EDITOR'S PICK

Word Up!

Big Box Theatre mixes famous poems with physical comedy, mime and music. Support from Faust International Youth Theatre. Every Sunday in March (today, Mar 18), 1pm; Mar 25, 1pm and 4pm,  Le Rideau, 1/F Hilltop Plaza,  49 Hollywood Rd, Central,  HK$150 (advance), HK$180 (door), free for children under two.  Inquiries: 2850 8833

De Quoi Parlent Les Filles  (What Girls Talk About)

Comedy about two roommates who are locked inside their unit  on Valentine's Day, written and performed by Celine Beeckmans  and Djaka Souare.  In French. Today, 8.30pm, Le Rideau, 1/F Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2850 8833

Murder at Cafe Noir

Perilous Mouths Entertainment  performs a musical comedy dedicated to the 1940s film noir genre about a black market dealer, a voodoo priestess, a disgraced barrister, a blackmailer, a gun-runner and a policeman in a fix. Wed, Post 97, inquiries: 2810 9333; Thu-Fri, Le Rideau Theatre Cafe, inquiries: 2850 8833; Sat, Kowloon Cricket Club, inquiries: 2367 4141; Mar 23, HK Cricket Club, inquiries: 2574 6266

Hong Kong Arts Festival

Hong Kong's largest arts festival includes the world's top talent in Chinese opera, classical music, ballet, modern dance, and theatre, including the following seven shows. Various venues and times. Inquiries: www.hk.artsfestival.org  Ends Mar 25

Tian Gong Kai Wu

Director Chan Ping-chiu  turns Dung Kai-cheung's  award-winning novel, Tian Gong Kai Wu, Xu Xu Ru Zhen, into a surreal production about three generations of a family. Stars  talk show host Cheung Tat-ming. Performed by On & On Theatre Workshop. In Cantonese with English surtitles. Today, 7.45pm, Drama Theatre, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$120-HK$250,  HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Alter Ego

Dubbed the grande dame of opera, Julia Migenes  performs songs from her CD, Alter Ego, a mix of opera with jazz and contemporary music. Accompanied by a trio led by pianist Edouard Ferlet.  Today-tomorrow, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$450 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

La Tarantella

Singer Lucilla Galeazzi  leads the ensemble, L'Arpeggiata,  in a mix  of southern Italy's folk music and baroque, inspired by a legendary dance known to cure a tarantula's bite. Tue, 8pm, Concert Hall,  HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$360 Urbtix. Inquires: 2824 2430

Jun Kung  and the  Hong Kong Sinfonietta

Local drummer Jun Kung and  bass guitarist Liang Chun-wai  join the Hong Kong Sinfonietta in a concert of classical and pop music, with works including Bartok's Dance Suite and Sibelius's En  Saga.  Fri, 8pm, Concert Hall, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquires: 2824 2430

YuYu MiMi - A Love Story

Director Hoi Chiu directs An All Theatre Company production using mirror reflections, video collage and paper shadow puppets involving a puppeteer YuYu and writer MiMi who fall in love. Music composed by Rick Scott.  In English: Fri-Sat, 8pm, (Sat also at 3pm), Fringe Studio, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120 HK Ticketing. Inquires: 2824 2430

Chucho Valdes Quartet

The Grammy Award-winning  Cuban jazz musician and pianist  and his quartet fuse Cuban jazz  with salsa and modern influences.  Fri-Sat, 8pm, Concert Hall,  HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$450 Urbtix. Inquires: 2824 2430

La Boheme

The Welsh National Opera tackles Puccini's romantic opera about  a struggling writer and an ill seamstress performed by soprano Amanda Roocroft.  In Italian with Chinese and English surtitles.  Fri-Mar 19, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180-HK$950 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Raymond Au and El Duende

Raymond Au leads his flamenco group in a show of flamenco guitar music and dance performances.  Sat, 8pm, Theatre, Sheung  Wan Civic Centre, 5/F Sheung  Wan Municipal Services Bldg,

345 Queen's Rd, Central, HK$80, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Passion for Shanghai Concert

Concert of Shanghai jazz musicians including National Class One  with vocalists Chen Haiyan  and Ji Xiaolan, bassist Zheng Deren   and trumpeter Chen Yulin;  Qiu Shanliang,  Xu Weiguang,  Yin Kewu,  Zhou Tongbai  and Ma Qindao.  Sat, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan; Mar 18, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building,  345 Queen's Rd, Central;  Mar 19, Ko Shan Theatre,  77 Ko Shan Rd, Hung Hom.  Shows at 8pm. HK$80-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

London Symphony Orchestra

Daniel Harding  conducts the orchestra in two concerts. Pianist Lang Lang  plays Dvorak's  Slavonic Dance and Ravel's Piano Concerto (Apr 26); and violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann  performs Berg's Violin Concerto (Apr 27). Shows at 8pm, Concert Hall, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$200-HK$780 Urbtix.

Inquiries: 2268 7321

Cloud Gate Dance  Theatre of Taiwan

Choreographer Lin Hwai-min  leads the dance company in his signature work The Tale of the White Serpent (Apr 25-26) and a new production, White ,featuring an abstract exploration of colour (Apr 28-29). Shows at 8.15pm, Grand Theatre, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST HK$120-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Extra-curricular

Borrett Road Market

Outdoor Sunday market featuring handicrafts, books, art, clothing, food and more. Today, 10am-5pm, 20 Borrett Rd, Mid-Levels, free (children), HK$20 (adults). Inquiries: www.borrettroadmarket.com

M Literary Lunch

Actress and Indian food expert Madhur Jaffrey discusses her memoir, Climbing the Mango  Trees. This is a fundraising  lunch for the Man Hong Kong International Literary Festival. Tue, noon (registration), 12.30pm (lunch), M at the Fringe, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$500. Inquiries: www.festival.org.hk

Hong Kong Women in  Publishing's IMPRINT 2007

Book launch party of IMPRINT, an anthology of book excerpts, short stories and essays by women of all cultures. Speakers include authors Nury Vittachi  and Susanna Hoe.   Tue, 7pm, FINDS, 2/F LKF Tower,  33 Wyndham St, Central, HK$100 (members), HK$150, includes one drink, snacks and a copy of the book (reservations required, send an  e-mail with IMPRINT 2007 in  the subject line). Inquiries: events@hkwips.org

Philippa Huckle

XL Hong Kong hosts a talk by the founder of The Philippa Huckle Group, an investment advisory firm, on how, why and when investors make irrational financial decisions. Thu, 7pm-10pm, Novotel Century, 238 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai, HK$200. Inquiries: hongkong@ resultsfoundation.com

Madmen and Beasts: History, Fiction and Everything in Between

Talk with best-selling author Simon Winchester,  and three of this  year's hottest new novelists: Alice Greenway  (White Ghost Girls), Uzodinma Iweala  (Beasts of No Nation) and Andrew O'Connor  (Tuvalu). Sat, 10am-noon,  Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$150. Inquiries: www.festival.org.hk

Film

Shortbus

John Cameron Mitchell directs  a steamy exploration of relationships. Banned in some countries due to its explicit sexual content. In English with Chinese subtitles. Today,  8pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200

Tsotsi

The film centres on the life of a  Johannesburg gang leader during post-apartheid South Africa. Today, 12.30pm, Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$40. Inquiries: 2388 3188

The 12th Ifva Festival

The Independent Short Film and Video Awards festival showcases local and Asian shorts, including  the following two films. Fri-Mar 26, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 5328 or www.ifva.com

Finalist (Open Category)  Showcase Programme 2

Shorts set in Hong Kong, including Philip Ho Pak-hung's Anna, which shows the Star Ferry disappearing and Benjamin Lam Ho-yin's Tomato School, with Shek Kip Mei Estate appearing in London, In Cantonese and English with English subtitles. Sat, 4.30pm, Agnes b. Cinema,  HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd,  Wan Chai.

The Lodz Film School of Poland through the Time Machine (I): When Wajda Meets Zanussi

Early shorts made by Polish filmmakers including  Roman Polanski's  Two Men and a Wardrobe,  about two seamen carrying a wardrobe, and his graduation piece, When Angels Fall, about a public toilet attendant.  In various languages with English subtitles. Sat, 8pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai.

MACAU

13th Wedding, Banquet, Beauty and Jewellery Expo

Featuring wedding decorations,  gowns and photography.  Today, noon-9pm, Level 2-3 Exhibition Hall, Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre, Largo  da Torre de Macau, free.  Inquiries: (853) 2870 3930 or www.macautower.com.mo

Porous

Architectural installation by local architect Jo?o O. Mon-Sat, 2pm-8pm, Centre for Creative Industries, Av. Xian Xing Hai,  free. Inquiries: (853) 2875 3282 or www.creativemacau.org.mo  Ends Mar 24

Fascinating Amusements  of Children

Featuring vintage toys made in Germany, England, Japan, China, Hong Kong and Macau between 1930 and 1980. Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm, Taipa House Museum, Av. da Praia, Taipa Island, free. Inquiries: (853) 2882 7103 or www.iacm.gov.mo Ends May 27

National

BEIJING

Oliver Twist

TNT Theatre from Germany tackles Dickens' story. In English. Thu- Sat, 7.30pm, Capital Theatre, 22 Wangfujing St, Dongcheng district, 80-580 yuan. Inquiries: (86 10) 8408 5551 or www.ticketone.com.cn

Choir of  Arkansas State

The choir performs a R&B themed concert. Mar 23, 7.30pm, Beijing Concert Hall, 1 Bei Xinhua St, Liubukou, Xicheng district, 50-800 yuan. Inquiries: (86 10) 6417 7845  or www.piao.com.cn

Shanghai

Xu Zhong  with Arto Noras and Zhang Le

Conductor and pianist Xu Zhong leads cellist Arto Noras and violinist Zhang Le in Beethoven's Coriolan Overture and Haydn's Cello Concerto No 1. Sat, 7.30pm, Shanghai Oriental Art Centre, 425 Dingxiang Lu, Pudong, 80-580 yuan. Inquiries: (86 21) 6374 4968 or www.piao.com.cn

Ziggy Marley

The triple Grammy winner from Jamaica plays a mix of blues,  R&B, hip hop and reggae. Mar 27, 7.30pm, Yun Feng Theatre,  1700 Beijing Xi Lu, 280-480 yuan. Inquiries: (86 21) 6374 4968 or www.piao.com.cn

TAIPEI

Forever Tango

Luis Bravo's  dance spectacular from Argentina traces the history  of tango. Today, 2.30pm,  National Theatre, 21-1 Zhongshan S. Rd, NT$500-NT$4,200. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393 9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw

Light and Shadow's Journey Sun Wukong  vs Spider Monster

Larry Reed, the American shadow puppeteer  leads Taiwan's players in a story based on the adventures of monkey Sun Wukong. Today, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, National Taiwan Arts Education Centre,  27 Nanhai Rd, NT$300-NT$1,000. Inquiries: (88 62) 2341 9898 or www.ticket.com.tw

Mikhai Rudy in Concert

Russian pianist Mikhail Rudy  collaborates with four National Symphony musicians on  classical chamber music pieces by Mozart,  Dvorak  and Shostakovich.  Sat, 7.30pm, Recital Hall, 21-1 Zhongshan S. Rd, NT$300-NT$500. Inquiries: (88 62) 3393-9888 or www.artsticket.com.tw

REGIONAL

BangkokEclectic Method

The VJ-DJ trio, who has produced audio-visual works for The Prodigy,  Basement Jaxx  and Fatboy Slim, will be one of the first acts to play at Bangkok's new venue Club Culture. Fri, 10pm, Sri Ayudthaya Rd,  500 baht (includes one drink).  Inquiries: (662) 653 7216

The Bangkok International  Art Festival Edgy and provocative art by local and international artists, including  a graffiti exhibition outside Bed Supperclub,  and performance piece, Elephants,  by Top Changtakul  in Lumpini Park.  Various venues and times, free. Inquiries: (66 89) 451 7141 or (66 81) 454 7141. Ends Mar 19

Magicia Babie Fairy Tales Show Amusement park Dan Neramit  has been transformed into a magical wonderland for children.  Every  Fri, Sat and Sun, 11am-10pm, Phaholyothin Rd, Chatuchak, 200-800 baht. Inquiries:  (662) 262 3456. Ends Apr 8

Singapore

Jaga Jazzist

One of the top acts in Scandinavia's nu-jazz movement, Jaga Jazzist's sound draws influences from  styles from  Norwegian electronica to American jazz.  Tue, 8.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, S$40-S$118. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

Crystal Silence: Chick Corea  and Gary Burton  Duets

Pianist-composer-bandleader Chick Corea and vibraphonist Gary Burton perform.  Thu, 8.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, S$40-S$118. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

Alice in Wonderland

The Queensland Ballet  performs Francoise Klaus'   ballet based on Lewis Carroll's story. Thu-Sat,  8pm (Sat also at 2.30pm),  Victoria Theatre, 9 Empress  Place, S$30-S$75. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

Buddy Guy

Performance by the blues guitarist and rock 'n' roll Hall of Fame inductee. Fri, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, S$40-$148. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

Tokyo

Compania Antonio Gades

The Spanish company performs flamenco dance. Today-Sat,  various times, Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Shibuya, 4,000-12,000 yen.  Inquiries: (81 3) 5237 7711

Kaiser Chiefs

Concert by the indie rock band from Leeds. Thu, 7pm, Club Quattro, Shibuya, 6,500 yen. Inquiries:  (81 3) 3444 6751

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/Cityline credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

Cityline: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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