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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions
Christie's Hong Kong 2008 Autumn Sales
Pre-sales display of Southeast Asian modern and contemporary art, Chinese classical and modern paintings, ceramics and bamboo carvings. Today, 10.30am-6pm, Grand Hall,  HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2521 5396. Ends today
Attention Spam
British urban artists Cyclops (aka Luc Price),  D*Face,  David Bray,  Vesna Parchet  and Word to Mother's  graffiti-derived street art. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Schoeni Main Gallery, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802.  Ends Dec 10
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Photographs and oil and ink paintings by 17 artists from Hong Kong, the mainland  and Taiwan such as Chow Chun-fai,  Lam Tung-pang,  Wucius Wong  and Zheng Guogu  of post-colonial Hong Kong. Opening reception today, 6.30pm.  Mon-Fri, 10am-6.30pm, Sat, 10am-6pm, Hanart TZ Gallery, 202 Henley Building,  5 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends Dec 31
Sports Arena
About 30 interactive exhibits show the skills and scientific principles involved in a range of sports. Mon-Fri, 1pm-9pm (Sat-Sun from 10am), closed Thu, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, HK$35, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends Jan 4
From the Plague to  New Emerging Diseases
Celebration of the Institut Pasteur's   120th anniversary through an exhibition of the life and work of Pasteurian scientist Alexandre Yersin  who dedicated his life to fighting infectious diseases
in Asia. Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun and public holidays, 1pm-5pm, HK Museum
of Medical Sciences, 2 Caine Lane,
Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2549 5123. Ends Feb 20
Performing Arts
The Advent of Christmas
Michael Ryan conducts the University Chamber Choir and HK Chamber Orchestra for Vivaldi's Magnificat, Corelli's Christmas Concerto and a selection of Christmas carols. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre Theatre, University of HK,  Pok Fu Lam, free. Inquiries: 2859 7045
Cinderella - The Panto
Hong Kong Players' pantomime of the fairytale about a young beauty, her fairy godmother  and a charming prince.  HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, Thu-Sat, 7.30pm, also Sat, Dec 7, 11am, 3.30pm. HK$290 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.hongkongplayers.com
A Little Princess
Faust International's  adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's   tale of a  girl who  is struck by tragedy while she is a student at Miss Minchin's Select Seminary for Young Ladies. In English. Thu-Fri, Dec 10-13, 7.30pm, also Sat, 10.30am and Sat, Dec 13, 2.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$145 (members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251
The Folk Connection
Thomas Folan  conducts the HK Bach Choir in  music from South America, Europe and Asia including  Ralph Vaughan Williams'  O Clap Your Hands. Thu,  8pm, HK Cultural Centre,
10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9659 8687
Jazz Up for the Party
Veteran  singer Rebecca Pan  and Canto-pop duo at17's Eman Lam  and Ellen Joyce Loo  perform jazz and Latino songs. Thu-Sat,  8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$400 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8500
The Brothers Four
The American folk group's 50th anniversary concert. Thu, 8.15pm,  HK Convention and Exhibition Centre,  1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$280, HK$480 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2835 6688
Chinese Dance Drama
The HK Dance Company performs selections from Mulan, Snow Fox and Qingming Riverside. Fri,  3pm,  Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd,  Tsuen Wan, HK$30, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2415 7379
The Snowman and the Bear
Jonathan Douglas  and Matthew Hale  narrate Raymond Briggs'   stories and Richard Honner  conducts the City Chamber Orchestra of HK in the soundtracks from Howard Blake's  animated film (as it plays on a big screen). In English. Fri-Sat, 7.30pm,  also Sat, 3pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2864 2154
A Man For All Seasons
TNT Theatre stages Robert Bolt's  play about Thomas More,  the chancellor of England under King Henry VIII.  In Cantonese. Fri-Sat,  7.30pm, Dec 7, 2.30pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh  Place, Central, HK$110-HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3017 0740
De Waart's Mahler Cycle:  the Ninth
Edo de Waart  conducts the  HK Philharmonic Orchestra for Mahler's Symphony No 9. Fri-Sat,  8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
Last Smile, First Tear
W Theatre and Warner Music HK presents a musical love story starring Cantopop singer-actress Fiona Sit Hoi-kei.    In Cantonese. Fri-Dec 7, Tue-Dec 14, 8pm, also Sat-Dec 7, Dec 14, 3pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd,  Wan Chai, HK$280-HK$420 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 9267 2678
No End
The City Contemporary Dance Company performs choreographer Helen Lai's tribute to Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Kieslowski  which explores themes in his films including the uncertainties of life and the mystery of death. Fri-Sat,  8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd,  Kwai Chung, HK$140-HK$500 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2329 7803
Rising Stars of HKCO
Chew Hee-chiat  conducts a concert that  showcases the talents of twelve young musicians from the HK Chinese Orchestra including Liao Yi-ping,  Lee Pak-wai,   Xu Hui and Zhao Lei. Fri-Dec 7, 8pm,  HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd,  TST, HK$150, HK$220 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 3185 1600
Extra-curricular
HK International Christmas Fair
Outdoor festive bazaar with more than 120 stalls selling family board games, jewellery, clothing and more. Today-Thu, 10am-8pm, Lawn outside the International Financial Centre, 8 Finance St, Central. Inquiries: 2973 0372
Socialism is Great
Former Chinese missile factory worker turned journalist Zhang Lijia discusses her new book, personal experiences of change in China and thoughts on  Chinese contemporary society.  In English. Today, 1.15pm (reception, 12.30pm; lunch, 12.45pm), Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$150 (members), advance booking required, lunch included. Inquiries: 2521 1511
The Orality and Literacy of Japanese Togaku: Its Past  and Present
Polytechnic University Community College lecturer Ng Kwok-wai  talks about the oldest continuous tradition of instrumental music in the world.  In English. Tue, 5pm, Hui Yeung Shing Building, Chung Chi College, Chinese University of HK, Sha Tin, free.  Inquiries: 2609 6716
Moira Johnston
The Canadian journalist and author talks about her career and environmental work.  In English. Today, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$200, HK$100 (Women in Publishing Society  HK members), registration required. Inquiries (and registration): events@hkwips.org
Stand-up Comedy Open Mic
Cantonese- (Mon)  and English-language(today) sessions, free to perform five to seven minutes, HK$50 to watch, 8pm. (Also, Peoples Liberation Improv serve up comedy on Fri, 9.30pm, HK$150; and Mary Ho, Chris Holland, James Lee,  Adrian Blackburn,  Kay Ross,  Sean White,  Ryan Hynek  and James Foreman   take the stage, Sat, 9.30pm, HK$150.) Take Out Comedy Club, B/F, 34 Elgin St, SoHo. Inquiries: 6220 4436
Cinema
The 37th French Cinepanorama
Alliance Francaise presents feature  and short films, including the following one. Today-Dec 14. Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$50-HK$60;  HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central; HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; HK Space Museum,
10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$30-HK$50  Urbtix; Palace IFC, Podium Level 1, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St, Central, HK$65-HK$75.  Inquiries: www.frenchcinepanorama.com
Paris
Comedy  about a male Moulin Rouge dancer (Romain Duris)  who takes stock of his life after he is diagnosed with a heart condition. In French with English subtitles. Today, 9.20pm, Palace IFC;  Sat, 9.50pm, Broadway Cinematheque; Dec 13, 8pm, HK City Hall.



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