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Kevin Kwong

Exhibitions

Behind

Mok Wai-hong's  photorealistic monochrome paintings review the political, social and economic climate of Hong Kong.  Today, 10.30am-6.30pm, Schoeni Art Gallery, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802. Ends today

Gu Jin-ming

Traditional Chinese paintings integrated with calligraphy.  Today-tomorrow, 11am-7pm, Office Lobby, Lee Gardens,  33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 3568 1682. Ends tomorrow

Performing a National Style  (Part 1)

Photographers Ng Sai-kit and Dustin Shum interpret  China with images of landscapes and city space.  Today-tomorrow, 8am-9pm, 1/F Devon House,  TaiKoo Place, 979 King's Rd, Quarry Bay. Inquiries: 2844 5094. Ends tomorrow

HK Through The Lens

Photographer Belinda Tan  celebrates the richness of Hong Kong with images from street scenes to landscapes. Proceeds from the sales of the works go to  the Children's Cancer Foundation.   Today-tomorrow, noon-10pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends tomorrow

Text Format

Warren Leung Chi-wo's  text-based works in painting, photography, sound, rubbing and woodcarving, including the  acrylic series that translates global brands into minority languages.  Today-tomorrow, 10am-6.30pm, Sat, 10am-6pm, Hanart TZ Gallery, 202 Henley Bldg, 5 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends Sat

Box on Mama's Wardrobe

Vivian Poon's  acrylic portraits on wood recreate the childhood of her generation. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, UMA G, G/F,  12 St Francis St, Wan Chai. Inquiries:  2528 3669. Ends Jun 18

6ix Said

Graphic, 3D and new media works by designers Angus Wong,  Clement Yick,  Eric Chan,  Gideon Lai,  Paul Lam  and Chau  So-hin.  Daily, 11am-8pm, Pao Galleries,  HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2836 3328. Ends Jun 19

Paintings on Chinese  Nautical Charts

French artist Richard Texier's  surreal graphics in ink and colour on naval charts  of the China seas from the 1970s.  Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Alisan Fine Arts,  315 Prince's Bldg, 10 Chater Rd, Central.  Inquiries: 2526 1091. Ends Jun 23

Southern View

Ten New Zealand photographers depict the country's culture, heritage and landscape. One of them, Laurence Aberhart,  also presents images of  China, Macau and Japan. Daily, 8.30am-8pm, Lobby, Central Plaza,  18 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries:  2525 5049. Ends Jun 24

Our Home, Shek Kip Mei  1954-2006

Vincent Yu's photographs capture the  lives of the public housing residents  in the area. Daily, 8am-7pm, G/F,  Block 15-18, Shek Kip Mei Estate.  Inquiries: 9191 6200. Ends Jun 24

Scenes from the Marine Silk Road

Evans Chan Yiu-shing  photographs architecture and  street scenes of Hoi An, Vietnam, and Beihai in Guangxi province.   Tue-Sun, 1pm-8pm, Shanghai Street Artspace, 404 Shanghai St, Yau Ma Tei. Inquiries: 2770 2157. Ends Jun 24

Better Living -  Product Design Contributes

The fourth exhibition of the Hong Kong Design Series showcases local innovative projects,   showing how product design contributes to our  lifestyles. Daily, 10am-6pm, Sun until 7pm, closed Tue,  HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd,  Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2780 8188. Ends Jun 25

Fusionable Cheongsam

London-based WESSIELING's  installations trace the development of the cheongsam over the past century. Daily, 10am-6.30pm, Experimental Gallery,  HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2582 0214. Ends Jun 28

Borrowed Stones

Mok Yat-san's  mountain-shaped sculptures in stainless steel, iron, bronze, and gold and silver sheets inspired by Chinese landscape paintings.  Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Grotto Fine Art,  2/F, 31c-d Wyndham St, Central.  Inquiries: 2121 2270. Ends Jun 30

The Art of CUHK 2007

Chinese University of Hong Kong's Fine Arts students present their projects. Includes works by Lee Kit,  Ivy Ma  and Wong Suk-ki.  Daily, 10am-5pm, various venues, Chinese University of HK, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 6578 9619. Ends Jul 8

Ten Years of Images

Forty-three artists including Enoch Cheung Hong-sang,  David Clarke, Stella Tang Ying-chi  and Tse Ming-chong  present their  photographs of Hong Kong over the past 10 years. Mon-Sat, 1pm-8pm, Sun by appointment, Too Art, 2/F Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd. Inquiries: 2834 0123. Ends Jul 8

Back to the Basic

Enoch Cheung Hong-sang,  Clara & Gum, Kwan Sheung-chi,  Leung Po-shan  and Pan Xing-lei  present mixed-media works that reflect their views on the Basic Law. Thu-Mon, 2pm-8pm, C&G Gallery, 3/F, 222 Sai Yeung Choi St South, Mong Kok. Inquiries: 9836 0607. Ends Jul 9

Dance off the Paper

Dutch artist Noella Roos'  sketches of dancing figures highlight movements of the muscles. Opening reception  today, 6pm-8pm. Tue-Sun, 11am-7pm, 5 o.p.t Studio/Gallery,  5 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2536 9818. Ends Jul 12

Popular Prints from China  and Epinal, France

Features more than 80 folk art prints from France dating from the 19th century, and from China,  from the Qing dynasty to the Republican period. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of HK, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Jul 29

Cameras Inside-out

Exhibition showing the manufacture  of cameras, including about 130  images by local photographers. Daily, 10am-6pm, Sun until 7pm, closed Tue, Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188.  Ends Sept 3

Performing Arts

Tuesdays with Morrie

The play is based on Mitch Albom's  novel about his 14 Tuesdays  with his dying professor Morrie Schwartz.  Stars Chung King-fai  and Edmond Lo. Directed by Ko Tin-lung.  In Cantonese with English subtitles.  Today-tomorrow, 8pm,  Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd,  Sai Wan Ho, HK$120-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2521 6628

Peter Pan

ABA Productions presents the musical about a boy's adventures on a small island called Neverland. In English.  Today-Jun 24 (Wed-Fri, 7.30pm; Sat, 2.30pm, 7.30pm; Sun, 1pm, 5.30pm), HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd,  Wan Chai, HK$355-HK$595 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2547 7150

Standup Comedy Shows

Local comedians perform on Fridays and Saturdays, 9.30pm. One-man Cantonese comedy show with Sam Wong, Sat, 8pm-9.30pm, HK$100, includes one drink. Open mic session on Tuesdays, 8pm, free to perform, HK$50 to watch. TakeOut Comedy Shop, B/F, 34 Elgin St, SoHo. Inquiries: 6220 4436 or jami@takeoutcomedy.com

11 Variations on Friar  John's Failure

Phoenixation Productions presents Yuri Baranovsky's  comedy drama about the friar's attempts at changing the tragedies in plays and tales including Romeo and Juliet and Robin Hood. In English.  Today-Sat, 7.45pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Centre, HK$150, HK$120 (members, students). Inquiries: 2521 7251

Vocal Masterclasses and Concerts

Vocalist Edith Bers   from New York's Juilliard School coaches students from Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong in eight masterclasses, and selects outstanding students to perform in two  concerts. Masterclasses:  Today-Sun, 11am, 3pm, HK$40 (HK$250 for eight classes); concerts:  Sat-Sun, 8pm, HK$60  HK Ticketing. HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai.  Inquiries: 2584 8592

Cabot Lane

A play reading of the comedy about a woman who  died and has the chance to come back to life, if she takes over as the gatekeeper of a spooky house.  Tomorrow, 8pm, Le Rideau Theatre Cafe, 1/F Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Rd, HK$50. Inquiries: 2850 8833

Accompanying Colour

Radio presenter Jonathan Douglas   plays blues, jazz, new age and pop on piano, accompanied by lighting designer Eva Yan.  Tomorrow-Sat, 7.30pm, 9.15pm,  HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$120, HK$85 (concessions) Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2582 0200

All about Mozart

Edo de Waart conducts pianist Chen Sa,  soprano Heidi Grant Murphy  and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in  an all-Mozart programme featuring the composer's overture, piano concerto  and arias.  Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

Hua-yen Sutra

Inspired by the Buddhist classic  Hua-yen Sutra, the show explores the relationship between art and religion.  A Zuni production directed and designed by Mathias Woo Yun-wai.  In Cantonese with English subtitles.  Tomorrow-Sun, 7.45pm,  Sat also at 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$1,000 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2566 9696

The Dream of Red Chamber

A multi-media  show about a love triangle between three cousins of a rich family in the Qing dynasty. Stars  Perry Chiu Woon  and Ella Koon Yun-na.  Directed by Roger Lin Lung-ghi. In Cantonese with English subtitles.  Tomorrow, 8pm,  Sat-Sun, 3pm, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$120-HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6437 1182

Snow White and the  Seven Dwarves

Purple Turtle Theatre Group  presents the fairy tale about a princess who is forced to flee  her evil stepmother.   Sat, 1pm, Sun, noon, Grappa's Cellar, B/F Jardine House,  1 Connaught Place, Central, HK$165 (advance), HK$180 (door). Inquiries:  2520 6568

The Me Nobody Knows

Gloria Sit, Rex Chiu and Alan Li choreograph a programme of jazz ballet, Latin and tap dance, revealing the performers' passion  for life and dance.  Sun, 8pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 2/F Ngau Chi Wan Municipal Services Bldg,  11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9279 1231

Academy Symphony Orchestra

Alexander Shelley  and Alan Cumberland  conduct  students from the HK Academy for Performing Arts in solos with the orchestra in concertos by  Cimarosa,  Sibelius  and Ravel. Jun 21, 8pm,  HK Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$60  HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8592

The Flying Fish and the Sun

Set in 1880s Hong Kong, the drama centres on an Englishman and a Chinese doctor, who are both charmed by the local upper-class women and lost in the city. Jun 21-23, 7pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$140, HK$120 (members), HK@100 (concessions). Inquiries: 9020 5179

Celebration in Motion - A Chinese Folk Dance Gala

Elite Dance Company of China presents Tibetan, Mongolian, Korean and Miao  ethnic dance. Jun 21, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST; Jun 22, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin; Jun 23, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun. Shows at 7.30pm. HK$100-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Four Saxophones and a Concerto

Stephane Deneve  conducts the Rascher Saxophone Quartet  and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in Tristan Keuris's  concerto, on top of Tchaikovsky's overture and Prokofiev's suite for Romeo and Juliet. Jun 22-23, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

HKCO & Friends

Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra invites its former members including conductors  Yu Lun,  Tung Chor,  Kwok Dick-yeung,  Solomon Bard,  Chen Ning-chi  and Yip Wai-hong  to perform Chinese folk melodies. Jun 22-23, 8pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600

The Best of Shall We Ha

Trinity Theatre's Ma Chi-ho,  Tsui Sin-tsang  and Tam Kwok-ming   star in the comedy drama that reviews  Hong Kong events over the past decade. In Cantonese. Jun 22-24, 7.30pm, Shouson Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$100, HK$200, HK$150 (concessions) Urbtix. Inquiries: 2574 4968

Yale-China Music Exchange 2007

Perry So  conducts the Hong Kong Children's Symphony Orchestra in works by Ives, Copland and Mozart. Jun 23, 2pm, St John's Cathedral, Garden Rd, Central, suggested donation at the door: HK$150, HK$75 (children and students). Proceeds go to the Mission for Migrant Workers, Bethune House and Helpers for Domestic Helpers. Inquiries: www.yalechina.org

Inspired by Harmony

Australia's Grainger Quartet  and American oboist Peter Cooper  team up with the Hong Kong Sinfonietta to perform Dvorak's serenade, Grieg's suite and concertos by Bach, Vivaldi and Marcello. Jun 24, 8pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336

Extra-curricular

How to Meditate

Meditation practitioner Dadi Gulzar suggests ways to reducing stress and calm the mind. In Hindi with Cantonese and English translations.  Today, 7.45pm-9.30pm, Jockey Club Auditorium, HK Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, free. Inquiries: 2806 3008

Brand Management and Innovation Strategies in Fashion and Design Companies

A three-day event featuring nine seminars on brand identity, management of design companies and trends in fashion, interior and retail design.   Today-Sat, various times, InnoCentre,  72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, HK$3,000 (discounts for groups and professional association members). Inquiries: 3586 3007

Talk on Theatre Criticism

Theatre critic Lin Kehuan gives a brief account of the history of directing. In Putonghua.  Tomorrow, 6pm-8.30pm, HK Arts Development Council, 22/F, 181 Queen's Rd Central, free, registration required. Inquiries: 2820 1054

The Culture of Jewellery  Design Forum

Designer Lo Kai-yin,  Sotheby's Terry Chu and Hong Kong Industrial Designers Society's Gabriel Tong  on the role of jewellery design in fashion and art. Tomorrow, 6.30pm-9pm, InnoCentre,  72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, free, registration required. Inquiries: rachael.cheung@hkdesigncentre.org

1a space - Open Call for Proposals

The gallery is calling for solo and group exhibition proposals of visual arts in all media under the theme of 'mobility'. Selected projects to be executed in 2008. Application deadline: Jun 30. Inquiries: 2529 0087 or www.oneaspace.org.hk



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