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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions
Passage
Czech artist Marie Lee's installations of window blinds reflect on her experiences in Hong Kong. Today, 10.30am-7.30pm,  or by appointment, Shin Hwa Gallery,  G/F, 32 Aberdeen St, Central.  Inquiries: 2803 7960. Ends today
Tipping Point
Josephine Tsui,  Sinnie Leung,  Wendi Leung  and Zoe Coughlan  explore significant moments in their daily  lives through ceramics. Mon-Thu, 1.30pm-11pm, Fri-Sat until 12.30am, Culture Club Gallery, 15 Elgin St, SoHo. Inquiries: 2127 7936. Ends Sept 20
*Bok
Redefinitions of 'book' through a range of media, by Yuk King Tan,  Michael Lee Hong Hwee,  Huang Xiaopeng,  Yuen Cheuk-wa, Jeff Leung Chin-fung  and Liu Wai-tong. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm,  1a space, Cattle Depot Artists Village,  63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan.  Inquiries: 2529 0087. Ends Sept 21
The Irreplaceable Charm of Food
Phoenix Chu Wing-shuen uses materials such as clay and fabrics to capture the beauty of food. Daily, 10am-8pm, White Tube - Gallery of Hong Kong Art School, 10/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 6423 2168. Ends Sept 28
The Exotic Spirit
Features about 40 paintings of natural scenery by Chiu Sai-kwong,  a student of Lingnan School artist Chao Shao-an.  Daily, 10am-6pm (Sun and public holidays until 7pm), closed Tue, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188.  Ends Nov 17  )
Performing Arts
Art
Stand-up comedian Dayo Wong Chi-wah  stars in Yasmina Reza's  comedy about three friends debating the cost of an expensive painting one of them has purchased. In Cantonese.  Today-Sat,  8pm,   Sat also at 3pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180-HK$400 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2835 6688
Summer Fling 2008
Kassia Women's Choir sing a selection of jazz-inspired classics. Tomorrow, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$220 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2575 3931
Love, Sex & the Whole Shebang
Stylus Theatre's production of love and sex-themed short plays. Proceeds go to the Sunrise Foundation to help Cambodian orphans. In English. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm  (Sat also at 2.30pm), HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9127 4020
Beyond the Horizon
Rock musical  based on songs written by the late Beyond frontman Wong Ka-kui.  In Cantonese. Tomorrow-Sept 18, 8pm  (Sat-Sept 14 also at 3pm), HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3599 9755
Punchline Comedy Club
Welshman Rhod Gilbert,  Irishman Neil Delamere  and Briton Greg Davies   deliver live stand-up. Thu-Sat, 9pm,  The Viceroy, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre,  30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$320.  Inquiries: 2827 7777
29+1
Kearen Pang's  play about a woman turning 30. In Cantonese. Thu-Sept 15, Sept 17-19, 8pm, Sept 14-15, Sept 20,  3pm, HK Academy for Performing  Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai,  HK$120-HK$280 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 9032 5272
George Benson  and Al Jarreau
The American jazz vocalists in concert. Fri,  8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai,  HK$590-HK$990 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 2266 8621
Excess Luggage
Norwegian pianist Vigleik Storaas,  organist Steinar Nickelsen  and drummer Hakon Mjaset Johansen  play jazz. Fri, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100, includes one drink, free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Marge Szkaluba (Pissy's Wife)
Bigbox Theatre stages Ron Chambers'  one-woman country and western musical about a self-proclaimed 'hard woman'. Scott Sauer directs and Wendy Herbert stars. Fri-Sat, 8pm, Gecko Lounge & Wine Bar, Ezra Lane, Lower Hollywood Rd, Central, HK$180. Inquiries: 2537 4680
Titan
The HK Philharmonic Orchestra plays Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream: overture, Berg's Seven Early Songs and Mahler's Symphony No 1 Titan. Soprano Dagmar Schellenberger performs.  Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
Tat Ming Show
Comedian Cheung Tat-ming's   show on how Hongkongers are influenced by the mainland. In Cantonese. Fri-Sat, Sept 15, 8pm, Hitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$100-HK$350 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 2881 5256
Wetlands of a Woman
Dancer Abby Chan  and actress Wong Wing-sze  theatre explore women's love and sex lives. In Cantonese. Fri-Sat, 8pm,  Sept 14, 3pm, Shouson Theatre, HK Art Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9273 3479
Augustin Dumay  Plays Beethoven
The violinist joins conductor Andrew Grams  and the HK Sinfonietta to perform Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D. The orchestra also plays Stravinsky's Concerto in D and Brahms' Symphony  No 3 in F. Sat, 8pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$360 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336
Extra-Curricular Activities
Green Room Enterprise's comedy show has a 'back-to-school' theme. With the ImProfesors (including Steve Smeed,  Eric Linebarger,  Sharla Beaver  and Vince Chung). Sat-Sun, 7.30pm, Gecko Lounge & Wine Bar, Ezra Lane, Lower Hollywood Rd, Central, HK$120, includes glass of wine. Inquiries: 2537 4680
Spartacus
The Bolshoi Theatre presents Yuri Grigorich's ballet about the leader of a rebellion of gladiators and slaves against Rome. Sept 17, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$440-HK$880 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2563 5301
Extra-curricular
Stand-up Comedy Open Mic  English-language sessions, today, free to perform five to seven minutes, HK$50 to watch, 8pm. TakeOut Comedy Club, B/F, 34 Elgin St, SoHo. Inquiries: 6220 4436
Han Pictorial Art Marianne Wong Pui-yin  of City University discusses decorated images found in Han dynasty tombs.  Today, 7pm, HK Club, Jackson Rd, Central, HK$100, HK$500, HK$450 (members) includes dinner,  booking required. Inquiries: 2527 0696
Models Wanted
HK Youth Arts Foundation is looking for female models aged 16-23 for their fashion shows  in October. Send your name, age, measurements,  number,  e-mail address, two  photos and related experiences to kerryL@hkyaf.com by Wed.  Inquiries: 2877 2656
Singing Audition
The HK Womens Choir is looking for female singers. Audition tomorrow, 1pm-3pm, call for address. Inquiries: www.thkwc.org or 9121 4106
Cinema
International Short Film Festival
Film and video organisation InD Blue showcases independent short films  from around the world; including the following three programmes.  Today-Tomorrow, Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$55. Inquiries: 2572 7202 or www.indpanda.com
Fantastic Parasuicides
Three stories by Park Soo-young,   Cho Chang-ho  and Kim Sung-ho capturing the surreal moments before their protagonists kill themselves in the movies. In Korean with English subtitles. Today, 7.50pm.
Little Touching Lovely Stories
Featuring nine animation shorts from Asia and Europe, including Jack Shih's    Fly out Blue.  In various languages with English subtitles.  Tomorrow, 8pm.
Too Beautiful to Last
Featuring two Japanese low-budget softcore gay porn movies: Looking for an Angel directed by Akihiro Suzuki  and Like You, I Like You Very Much by Hiroyuki Oki.  In Japanese with English subtitles. Tommorow, 9.35pm.



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