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Janice Leung

Exhibitions
The Magic of Realism -  Beyond the Horizon
Ernesto Arrisueno's   realistic oils of surreal scenarios.  Today, 10.30am- 5.30pm,  HK Visual Arts Centre,  7a Kennedy Rd, Central.  Inquiries: 2521 3008. Ends today
Radio Lines
Nicholas Burton's  abstract paintings  in oil and enamel on metal.   Tomorrow, 11am-8pm, 5 o.p.t Studio/Gallery, G/F, 5 Princes Terrace,  Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2536 9818.  Ends tomorrow
Pollen Path
Tribute to British musician David Sylvian  featuring photos, collectables, collages and a sound installation by artists including Wong Chi-chung, John Wu and Yuen Cheuk-wa.   Today-Wed, 11am-10pm, Pop Bites, UG/F, 3-5 Old Bailey St, SoHo. Inquiries: 2525 4141. Ends Wed
About Chili and Other Spices
Mexican painter Isabel Garfias's oils of abstract patterns.  Today-Wed,  11am-7pm, State-of-the-Arts Gallery,  G/F, 194 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2526 1133. Ends Wed
Off Central
Kees Metselaar's  photos of old markets in Central.  Today-Wed, 10am-noon, 3pm-5.30pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 1511. Ends Wed
The Art of Travel
David B. Goldstein's  watercolours are inspired by his travels around the  world.  Today-Wed, 10.30am-7.30pm,  3/F The Landmark, Central.  Inquiries: 6505 8120. Ends Wed
The Most Beautiful  Country of China
Yang Jiechang's  coloured inks celebrate Cantonese culture. Opening reception  today, 6pm-8pm. Mon-Fri, 10am-6.30pm, Sat, 10am-6pm, Hanart TZ Gallery,
Room 202, Henley Building, 5 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends Nov 17
Soaring Dinosaurs - Chinese Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life Fossils of dinosaurs, ancient animals and plants unearthed on the mainland.  Mon-Wed, Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun, 10am-9pm, closed Thu, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST, HK$45, free on Wed. Inquiries:  2732 3232. Ends Nov 25
Performing Arts
James Galway
Joined by his wife Jeanne Galway  and pianist Phillip Moll,  the flautist from Belfast performs works by Mozart, Ravel, Saint-Saens. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$200-HK$550 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Masterpieces for the Violin  by Mozart
British violinist Benedict Cruft  teams up with fortepianist Amy Sze  in Mozart's complete sonatas for fortepiano and violin.  Tomorrow, Nov 6, Nov 13,  Nov 27, Dec 4, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd,  Wan Chai, HK$150, HK$75 (concessions)  HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8592
Beckett on Stage
Alice Theatre Laboratory presents seven plays by Irish dramatist Samuel Beckett including Catastrophe.  In Cantonese.  Wed-Sat, 8pm  (Sat also at 3pm), Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120, HK$99 (members), HK80 (concessions). Inquiries: 2521 7251
Au Kwan-cheung  Flute Recital
The naamyang flautist  is joined by a four-piece ensemble for an evening of Chinese classics.  Thu, 7.30pm, Loke Yew Hall, University of HK, Pok Fu Lam, free. Inquiries: 2859 7045
Club for Five
The Finnish a cappella quintet sing pop tunes by Madonna, Prince and others.  Thu, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$680 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2116 3212
Alvin Ailey American  Dance Theatre
The New York modern dance company celebrates African-American culture in two programmes. Programme A on Thu and  Sat: The River, The Golden Section and Revelations; Programme B on  Fri: The Groove to Nobody's Business, Pas de Duke, Love Stories and Revelations. Shows at 8pm. HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd,  Wan Chai, HK$240-HK$580 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 8203 0299 (also performing in Shanghai,  today-tomorrow, inquiries: www.piao.com.cn)
Mediterranean Arts Festival
Features 13 dance and music performances from the Mediterranean region, including the following one. Various venues and prices. Inquiries:  medifestival.gov.hk. Ends Nov 18
Ojos de Brujo
The alternative music group from Barcelona play hip hop, flamenco, breakbeat, punk and reggae.  Thu, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$360 Urbtix (after-show  meet-the-artist session and party at 11pm, Pop Bites, U/G, 3-5 Old Bailey St, SoHo, free). Inquiries: 2370 1044
Story of the Conductor
HK Sinfonietta's conductor Yip Wing-sie and bassoon player Chin Hing-sang talk about conducting with pieces by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and others. Mainly in Cantonese.  Fri, 7.30pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan;  Sat, 7.30pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, HK$80-HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009
Extra-curricular
American Women's Association Charity Bazaar
Toys, jewellery, home accessories, clothes, and more. Proceeds go to the association's charity fund.  Today, 10am-6pm, The Excelsior Hotel,  281 Gloucester Rd, Causeway Bay, HK$20. Inquiries: 2527 2961
Radha Chadha
The writer talks about her research on luxury brands' marketing strategies in Asia.  Today, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$160, HK$80 (Women in Publishing Society's members), includes one drink and snacks, booking required. Inquiries: events@hkwips.org
Hong Kong Lacks Culture not Cultural Facilities
A debate by Home Affairs' Secretary Carrie Yau  and Fringe Club's founder Benny Chia.  In English.  Today, 6.30pm, Civic Party Headquarters, Unit B, 16/F Wing Hang Finance Centre, 60 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, free, booking required. Inquiries: 2865 4040
Cinema
The Power of Community
Faith Morgan's  documentary explores how Cubans survived with the drastic reduction of oil in the 1990s. In English with Chinese subtitles.  Wed, 7.30pm, ARG03, Lingnan University, Tuen Mun;  Thu, 8pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free, donations welcome. Inquiries: smff.wordpress.com
The Order
An excerpt of Matthew Barney's  final episode of his five-part Cremaster Cycle,  in which he plays a Masonic apprentice climbing in New York's Guggenheim Museum.  Fri, Dec 9, 6pm, HK Visual Arts Centre, 7a Kennedy Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 3101 2734



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