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Kevin Kwong

Exhibitions
Marilyn Monroe and America  in the 1960s
Lawrence Schiller's  photos of the late actress. Today-tomorrow, 10.30am- 6.30pm, Schoeni Art Gallery,  27 Hollywood Rd, Central.  Inquiries: 2869 8802. Ends tomorrow
Hochaaa!
A retrospective tracing local illustrator Chihoi's  style over the past 10 years. Daily, 10am-6pm, Experimental Gallery, 3/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2582 0200. Ends Dec 30
Masters. Italian Design
A look at the history of Italian design over the past 50 years, through works by more than 20 designers. Daily, 10am-7pm, Exhibition Chamber 1, G/F, InnoCentre,  72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong. Inquiries: 2522 8688. Ends Dec 30
The Graphic Expression
Original prints and exhibition posters dating from 1898-1980, including works by Picasso,   Miro,   Matisse  and Renoir.  Daily, 10am-8pm, Pao Galleries, 4-5/F  HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai.  Inquiries: 2582 0200. Ends Dec 30
Out West
Paintings, photos, mixed-media works and movie posters  of the landscape  and heritage of the American west. Daily, 10am-6pm,  closed Thu, HK Heritage Discovery Centre, Haiphong Rd, TST. Inquiries: 2208 4400. Ends Dec 31
Art-To-Wear
Installations of wearable art by Daphne Lau,  Grace Tang Ying-mui  and Movana Chen.  Mon-Fri, 3pm-7pm, Sat-Sun, noon-6pm (by appointment), Gallery Benten 17, G/F, 17 Wa In Fong East St, Central. Inquiries: 2559 0054. Ends Dec 31
Animotion
Joe Joe Ngai  and Yolanda Yeung's  paintings aim to raise  animal welfare awareness.   Mon-Fri, 11am-8pm, Sat, 11am-5pm, Sun, by appointment, Galerie Ora-Ora, 12/F, 41-43 Graham St, Central. Inquiries: 2851 1171. Ends Dec 31
Autumn in the North
Bo Yun's (Li Yongcun)  abstract paintings of natural scenery presented in diptych and triptych formats. Mon-Sat, 10am-6.30pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm,  Zee Stone Gallery, G/F Yu Yuet Lai Building, 43-55 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2810 5895. Ends Dec 31
Modern and Contemporary Masters
Paintings, photos and sculptures by  Ron Arad,  Tony Bevan,  Candida Hofer,  Thomas Ruff,  Hiroshi Sugimoto  and Andy Warhol.  Mon-Fri, 10am-6.30pm, Sat, 10am-6pm, Hanart TZ Gallery, Room 202, Henley Building, 5 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends Jan 4
Plug IT
New media works by emerging artists, including Yang Longhai,  Christophe Demaitre  and Thomas Israel.  Sat-Sun, 1pm-6pm, or by appointment, Blue Lotus Gallery, 5/F Block A, Wah Luen Industrial Building, 15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung St, Fo Tan. Inquiries: 6100 1295. Ends Jan 6
Omar Galliani
The Italian artist draws portraits that blur the line between reality and dreams.  Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Schoeni Art Gallery, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802. Ends Jan 12
Lee Lee-nam
The Korean artist transforms traditional paintings into animations. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Cais Gallery, D2-D3,  U/G Far East Finance Centre, 16 Harcourt Rd, Admiralty. Inquiries: 2527 7798.  Ends Jan 12
A Lyrical Journey
Retrospective of New York-based abstract expressionist painter Chinyee's 50-year career. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Alisan Fine Arts, 315 Prince's Building, 10 Chater Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 1091. Ends Jan 12
Complex Number
Chris Chan Kam-shing  and Denise Chen Hui-lien's  mixed-media works explore the relationship between the body and the  environment. Mon-Sat, 1pm-8pm, Sun and public holidays, 1pm-7pm (by appointment), Too Art, 2/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2834 0123. Ends Jan 14
Hong Kong Visual Arts Society 34th Annual Exhibition
More than 30 works of painting, sculpture, photography, pottery and mixed media installation by members of the society including Chu Hing-wah,   Ha Bik-chuen  and Lui Chun-kwong.  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 Jan 15
Unidentified Emotions
Eija-Liisa Ahtila,  Janet Cardiff,   George Bures Miller,  Teresa Hubbard,  Alexander Birchler  and Salla Tykka  present four videos that explore human emotions. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7pm, or by appointment, Art Statements Gallery,  5 Mee Lun St, Central. Inquiries: 2122 9657. Ends Jan 15
Preview of New West Kowloon Exhibition Venue
About 20 local artists, including Tang Ying-chi,  Christopher Ku and Ivy Ma,  express their views on the West Kowloon Cultural District. Thu-Mon, 2pm-7.30pm,  C & G Artpartment, 3/F, 222 Sai Yeung Choi St South, Prince Edward.  Inquiries: 2390 9332. Ends Jan 27
Early Hong Kong's Kowloon Peninsula
More than 70 photos collected by historian Cheng Po-hung  show Kowloon's changes over the past century. Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of HK, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Mar 16
Performing Arts
Vegetables for Concert & Soup
Austria's Vegetable Orchestra perform with instruments made from fresh vegetables.  Today, 8pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$140-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Slava's Snow Show
Russian clown Slava Polunin  performs. Today-Dec 30, 7.30pm (Sat and Dec 30 also at 2.30pm), HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd,  Wan Chai, HK$290-HK$590 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2266 8621
Cyrano de Bergerac
Chung Ying Theatre Company  presents Edmond Rostand's  play about an ugly swordsman secretly in love with his beautiful cousin. Directed by Peter Jordan. In Cantonese with English surtitles.  Tomorrow-Dec 30, 7.30pm  (Sat and Dec 30 also at 2.30pm),  HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd,  TST, HK$120-HK$320 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2521 6628
Three Stylistic Schools of  Peking Opera
Performers including Ye Shaolan,   Chen Shaoyun  and Zhang Xuejin  join the Peking Opera Theatre of Beijing to showcase repertoires and excerpts from the Qi, Ma and Tang schools of Peking opera. With Chinese and simplified English surtitles.  Tomorrow-Dec 30, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$340 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2268 7323
Tom Lee HK Youth NeoWinds Orchestra Holiday Classics
Danilo Delfin  conducts the orchestra in works by Handel, Tchaikovsky,  Webber, Abba and Disney songs. Accompanied by the HK Youth Choir.  Sat, 7.30pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2731 4193
Learners Chorus Winter Concert
Includes Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel's Messiah, and works by Barber, Messiaen  and Part.  Bassist Apollo Wong  and organist Gary Tong also perform.   Sat, 8pm, Chinese Methodist Church,  36 Hennessy Rd, Wan Chai, HK$70, HK$100. Inquiries: 2572 2269.
Showcase of Splendid Acrobatics
Hebei Acrobatic Troupe of China  perform foot juggling, water meteors,  straps gymnastics,  diabolo playing and more. Dec 30, 7.30pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall,  3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun; Dec 31, 7.30pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd; Jan 1, 7.30pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre,  12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$90-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
New Year's Gala
Ola Rudner  conducts German soprano Cornelia Gotz  in Mozart's Magic Flute, Gounod's Romeo et Juliette, Rachmaninov's Vocalise, Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, Ravel's La Valse and works by the Strauss family. Dec 30-31, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$380 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2721 2030
A Tribute to the Maestro All-time Favourites by Joseph Koo
The HK Chinese Orchestra, joined by soloists including Luo Jing  on zheng,  Hsin Hsiao-hung  on erhu and Guo Yazhi  on suona, interpret the Canto-pop composer's songs. Jan 3-5, 8pm,  HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd,  TST, HK$100-HK$1,000 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 3185 1600
From One to Three
Pianist Sophia Yang, violinist Gilbert Sak,  cellists Letty Poon  and Si-won Park  perform works by Schumann, Brahms and Mendelssohn.  Jan 4, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9042 4090
Symphonic Magic
A HK Philharmonic Orchestra concert blend music, magic and body movements, with magician Harry Wong,  dancers Justyne Li  and Wong Tan-ki  also performing. Jan 4, 8pm, Jan 5, 4pm, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$100-HK$180 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2721 2030
Nessie the Loch Ness Monster
The International Purves Puppets  from Scotland presents a puppet theatre for children. In Cantonese. Jan 4, 8pm,  Jan 5, 3pm, 8pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre,  111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho; Jan 6, 8pm, North District Town Hall, 2 Lung Wan St, Sheung Shui, HK$90-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Baroque Masterpiece  Brought to Life
HK Voices, joined by HK Camerata, soprano Yuki Ip  and tenor Oliver Lo,  perform selections from Handel's oratorio Messiah; while clarinet players Massimo Di Trolio  and Sunny Tang Wing-chi play a Krommer concerto.  Jan 5, 7.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$100, HK$80 (students) HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: info@hkvoices.org
The Cat in Red Boots
Cantonese musical about a boy's journey with a cat to find out why his father deserted the family. Directed and written by Shaw Mei-kwan.  Jan 5-10, 8pm (Jan 6 also at 3pm), Shouson Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180, HK$240, HK$150 (concessions) Urbtix. Inquiries: 9050 9421
Chapter 6
The US all-male a cappella ensemble perform. Jan 5, 8pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd; Jan 6, 8pm,  Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$100-HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321 (pre-concert workshop: Jan 4, 7.30pm, CR2, 7/F Concert Hall Backstage, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, in English, free, booking required)
A Journey into the Rhythm
Israeli percussionist Ziv Eitan  plays classical, electronic and world music including Bach's Partita No 2 and Minoru Miki Marimba's Spiritual. Accompanied by percussionist Yonatan Givoni  and cellist David Tsur.  Jan 7, 8pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$180, HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Lang Lang Concert
The Chinese pianist performs Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, Chopin and Rachmaninoff's piano concertos. Jan 8, 8pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$180-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2733 3888
City Festival
The HK Fringe Club's annual festival showcases more than 30 local and international productions, including the following two shows. Jan 10-26, HK Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free-HK$360 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251 or www.hkfringeclub.com
Three Colours Hammo
Australian stand-up comedian Justin Hamilton  performs. In English. Jan 10 (episode one), Jan 11 (episode two), Jan 12 (episode three), 8pm, HK$180, HK$150 (members and students); Jan 13, 3pm (all three episodes), HK$360, HK$300 (members and students).
Flat on your Bacharach
Cabaret with Australian pianist Matthew Carey,  vocalists Libby O'Donovan  and Johanna Allen  pay  tribute to American composer Burt Bacharach.  Jan 10-13, 9.30pm, HK$180, HK$150 (members  and students).
Extra-curricular
The 42nd HK Brands  and Products Expo
Outdoor fair with 720 booths displaying local brands. Daily, 11am-10pm (Dec 31 until 1am), Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, HK$10, free for children and seniors. Inquiries: 3421 2012. Ends Jan 1
Chrysanthemum Show
Outdoor display of different kinds of chrysanthemums from the mainland. Daily, 9am-6pm, Yuen Yuen Institute, Sam Dip Tam, Tsuen Wan, free.  Inquiries: 2492 2220. Ends Jan 6
Second Hong Kong Book Expo
Books and publications, audio-visual learning aids, educational software, electronic publishing, stationery, writers' talks, children's activities and more.  Tomorrow-Jan 1, 11am-9pm (Dec 31 until 8pm, Jan 1 until 5pm), HK Convention  and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive,  Wan Chai, HK$15, free for seniors and children under three. Inquiries: www.hkbookexpo.com
New Year's Eve  Countdown Carnival
A programme combining arts and sports with a gymnastic performance, magic show, aerial theatre, orchestral concert, live music, tango, jazz and hip hop dance, game stalls and more. Dec 31, 8.30pm-12.30am, Sha Tin Park, Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, free. Inquiries: 2591 1340



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