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Kevin Kwong

Exhibitions 
Quintessential Central
Tim Bowman's photographs of everyday life in Central, SoHo and on the Mid-Levels escalator. Today, noon-10pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends today 
Asian Auction Week
Preview of works up for auction by Japan's Shinwa Auction, Korean K Auction, Kingsley's Art Auction from Taiwan and Singapore's Larasati Auctioneers by artists including Yoshitomo Nara,  Takashi Murakami, Ju Ming  and Nyoman Masriadi. Today, noon-8pm, tomorrow, 10am-3pm (auction, tomorrow, 5pm), Conrad HK, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. Inquiries: 6737 2130. Ends tomorrow  
Dreaming Machine #2
Canadian Ben Bogart's installation explores human creativity. Opens today, 6.30pm. Daily, 9am-8pm, InnoCentre,  72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong. Inquiries: 2573 1869. Ends May 28  
Curtain
Li Qing's paintings depict collective activity in Chinese life and also touch on issues of modernity and China's new national character. 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 June 6 
Field Studies
Australian Guy Maestri's  paintings use motifs found in nature. Opens today. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, The Cat Street Gallery, 222 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2291 0006. Ends June 6  
Sea Lover
Whimsical marine landscapes by French painter Christian Pendelio. Opens today. Daily, 11am-9pm, Gallery by the Harbour, Shop 207, Level 2, Ocean Centre, Harbour City, TST. Inquiries: 2526 1133. Ends June 8  
Huang Jue Ping Coolies
Shen Hua's  paintings of 'bang bang' - Sichuanese men who work as transporters of goods using sticks which they carry on their shoulders. Opens today, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Schoeni Main Gallery, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802. Ends May 16 
Reading through Seeing
New York-based mixed-media artist Jose Parla's paintings, works on paper, photographs and ceramic works are inspired by his recent travels in France, Japan and Britain. Opening reception  today, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Tue-Fri, 11.30am-3pm, 6pm-8pm, Sat,  11am-6pm (or by appointment),  Ooi Botos Gallery, 5 Gresson St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2527 9733. Ends Jul 11  
Dinh Q Le 
Exhibition of the Vietnamese multi-media artist's South China Sea Pishkun 3D animation video which references events revolving around the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, and new photos. Opening reception today, 6pm-8pm. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery, G/F, 10 Chancery Lane, SoHo. Inquiries: 2810 0065. Ends Aug 15 
Time Ligaments
Group exhibition of works by nine Vietnamese artists (Khanh Cong Bui, Tiffany Chung,  Phu Nam Thuc Ha, Christine Nguyen,  Thi Trinh Nguyen, Tuan Andrew Nguyen, Tuan Thai Nguyen, Tu Duc Nguyen and Rich Streitmatter-Tran), grappling with memories of a country where the past remains a part of the everyday. Opens today. Thu-Sun, noon-5pm, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery Art Projects and Annex, Chai Wan Industrial City Phase 1, 60 Wing Tai Rd, Chai Wan. Inquiries: 2558 5665. Ends Aug 16
Modern Metropolis: Material Culture of Shanghai and Hong Kong
Exhibition showing how the two cities pioneered China's modernisation, as well as revealing their citizen's way of life through clothing, food, living environment, transportation, culture and entertainment. Daily, 10am-6pm, (Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm), closed Tue, HK Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2724 9042. Ends Aug 17 
The Perseverant Spirit: The Art of Lee Yue-hong 
Paintings of natural landscapes, birds and flowers by a student of master artist Chao Shao-an  showcase the artistic inheritance and innovations of the Lingnan School. Daily, 10am-6pm, (Sun until 7pm), closed Tue, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Sept 14   
Performing Arts
Bram Stoker's Dracula
The Absolutely Fabulous Theatre Connection's stage adaption of the Irish writer's horror tale about an aristocratic vampire. Edward De Ruiter  stars. In English with Chinese surtitles. Today-tomorrow, 1.45pm, also today, 8pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre Theatre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$80, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2520 1716
A Flea in Her Ear
The HK Repertory Theatre presents Georges Feydeau's romantic comedy about a Parisian woman who writes a love letter to trick her husband because she doubts his fidelity. Anthony Chan Kam-kuen directs. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. A Le French May event. Today-Sat, May 19-23, 7.45pm, also  Sat-May 17, 23-24, 2.45pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$140, HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: frenchmay.com
Bloody Hell
Actors' Family's comedy about how a typical Hong Kong family struggles yet thrives during the financial downturn. In Cantonese. Tomorrow-May 17, 21-23, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9080 9389.
Boot-leg Butter-fly
Mcmuimui Dansemble's  dance theatre adaptation of a tale about two star-crossed lovers, The Butterfly Lovers.  In Cantonese. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm,  also May 17, 3.45pm, HK Arts Centre,  2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$160-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9050 9421
Cats
Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, David Atkins Enterprises and the Really Useful Group present Andrew Lloyd Webber's  musical adaptation of T.S. Eliot's  Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats,  about a group of cats that get together at their annual ball. In English with Chinese surtitles. Tomorrow-Sat, May 22-23, 29-30, June 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 8pm, May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 7pm, May 19-21, 26-28, June 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 7.30pm, also Sat-May 17, 23-24, 30-31, June 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 2pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$350-HK$895 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.lunchbox-productions.com
Michel Dalberto  and the  HK Sinfonietta
Yip Wing-sie conducts the French pianist and the HK Sinfonietta in  performing works by Ravel, Franck and Faure, and Julian Yu's arrangement of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition for chamber orchestra. A Le French May event. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336 
Pussycat Theatre 
Crystal Kwok directs, produces, writes and stars in a musical  comedy-drama about three women who discuss their mid-life crises during pole-dancing classes. Also starring Marsha Yuan,  Margaret Kutt and Terence Yin. In English. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$250, HK$200 (members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251
ZZZ Mono Gatali 
Whole Theatre's comedy revolves around three young couples troubled by trivial matters in their lives. In Cantonese. Tomorrow-Sat, May 20-23, 27, 29-30, 8pm, also Sat-May 17, 23-24, 28, 30-31, 3pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 8201 2989 
The Seven Boards of Skill
French choreographer Aurelien Bory directs 14 dancers and acrobats from the Dalian School of Opera in a performance of a modern dance piece inspired by an ancient Chinese geometric puzzle.   A Le French May event. Fri-Sat,  8.15pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$390 Urbtix. Inquiries: frenchmay.com
Symphonic Fairy Tales
Perry So conducts the HK Philharmonic Orchestra in performing works by Dukas, Tchaikovsky,  Richard Strauss and Ravel. Sat, 3pm, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$80-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030 
Winner's Concert and Mass Ring
Emily Li,  Christine Chan, Joyce Lo, Helen Lam, Kiko Lau  and Wat Chun-pong conduct the Handchime Mass Ring Ensemble, 4th School Handbell Competition winning teams, the Festival Choir and the HKHA Handbell Quintet in performing at the HK Handbell Festival 2009's closing concert. May 17, 3pm, Tai Po Civic Centre, 12 On  Pong Rd, Tai Po, HK$60, HK$80 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 3104 2355 
Concerto Rendezvous
Yip Wai-hong  conducts pianist Jimmy Chiang, violinist Chen Xi and the Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra in performing works by Beethoven, Mozart and Tchaikovsky. May 17, 8pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet 
The French pianist gives a recital of works by Beethoven and Debussy. A Le French May event. May 19, 8pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: frenchmay.com
The Wizard of Oz
Phil Whelan  directs and conducts the HK Singers' musical presentation of  the L. Frank Baum  fantasy about the adventures of a girl named Dorothy in the land of Oz. May 21-23, 25-27, 7.30pm, also May 23-24, 2.30pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$270, HK$300 Urbtix, HK$600 (donation to the Children's Cancer Foundation for May 22 show). Inquiries: 6255 3707
A True Woman Show
Lai Yan-chi stars in FM Theatre Power's one-woman show about an independent woman who meets the man she thinks is her Mr Right, yet  tries to discover his dark secrets. In Cantonese, May 21-24, 8pm, also May 23-24, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$240, HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3599 9755. 
True Man Show in Showroom
Prospects Theatre's comedy about a man who gets trapped for a night in a haunted showroom. In Cantonese. May 21-24, 8pm, also May 23-24, 3pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2606 2989 
Extra-curricular
The Architecture and  Design Conference
International conference to explore social, economic and environmental design responses to contemporary challenges. Speakers include UN Studio principal Ben van Berkel,  Archigram founder Peter Cook  and SOM China  director Silas Chiow. In English.  Today, 8.30am-5.05pm, tomorrow, 8.30am-1.05pm, The Mira Hotel,  118 Nathan Rd, TST, US$980, registration required. Inquiries: 2851 9923
Stamp Auction and  Exhibition Preview
Auction of 1,022 stamps from Hong Kong, Macau and the mainland dating back to the 19th century. In English, with some Putonghua. Exhibition preview, today-tomorrow, 10am-6pm; auction, Sat, 10am, Phila China, 9/F, 50 Gloucester Rd,  Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2530 0100 
The Monkey in Me: Confusion, Love and Hope under a Chinese Sky 
Caleb Kavon talks about his novel set in Hong Kong and the mainland about the fall of the American Empire, the current world economic crisis and the crisis of conscience in our culture. In English. Today, 6.30pm, The Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central, HK$70, HK$50 (members), includes one drink, registration required. Inquiries:  2259 3456 or gbickley@hkbu.edu.hk
Cut & Paste
Digital design tournament in 2D, 3D and motion graphics. Judges include designer-MC-graffiti artist MC Yan  (2D), G.O.D. founder Douglas Young  (3D) and PolyU School of Design's director of digital entertainment and game development, Gino Yu  (motion graphics). Tomorrow, 7pm, HK Exhibition Centre, 3/F China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$100 (advance), HK$120 (door) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.candphongkong.com
Saving Our Global Heritage
Global Heritage Fund co-founder and executive director Jeff Morgan  talks about the large-scale destruction of cultural heritage sites across Asia in recent decades. In English. Today, 7pm (reception, 6.30pm), The Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central, HK$200, HK$150 (Asia Society members), registration required. Inquiries: 2103 9508
Backroom Conversations
Asia Art Archive presents panel discussions on topics such as: reinvesting in contemporary Chinese art, tomorrow, 4pm-6pm; museological issues, including art and design, Sat, 2pm-6.15pm; participation, collaboration and the everyday with regards to museums,  Sat, 4.30pm-6.15pm; and whether heritage sites are the answer to Hong Kong's arts needs, May 17, 4pm-5.30pm. In English with simultaneous interpretation into Putonghua (tomorrow-Sat) and into Cantonese  (May 17). Room N106, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, free, registration recommended. Inquiries: backroom@aaa.org.hk  or 2815 1112
Finders, Not Keepers!
CNN anchor Kristie Lu Stout moderates a debate on cultural ownership and whether cultural treasures belong in their country of origin. In English. Tomorrow, 6.30pm, Rm N101, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$300 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.intelligencesquared.com
A Hitchhiker's Guide to  Universal Design
Mind the Gap Theatre Group artistic director Tim Wheeler  talks about the transformation of an old Bradford silk mill into a state-of-the-art studio for people with disabilities. In English. Tomorrow, 7pm, HK Design Centre, 1/F InnoCentre, 72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, free, reservation required. Inquiries: 2891 8482 or 2891 8488 
International Museum Day
Programmes celebrating the custodians of heritage include: all local museums offering free admission on Sat-May 17; an opening ceremony and gala,  Sat, 2pm-6pm, HK Cultural Centre Piazza,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST; and a 'Museums on the Go' car parade, May 17, 10am-6pm, various stops on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon and the New Territories. Mainly in Cantonese. Inquiries: 2721 0116 or www.lcsd.gov.hk/specials/imd2009
Mime Workshop
Philip Fok leads a workshop exploring mime's evolution. In Cantonese. Sat, May 23, 3.30pm-5.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$660, HK$600 (members). Inquiries: 2521 7251
Rainbow of Desire/ Cops in the Head Workshop
Mind the Gap Theatre Group artistic director Tim Wheeler leads a theatre therapy workshop, with emphasis on people with special needs, using techniques for promoting personal growth advanced by the late dramatist Augusto Boal. In English. Sat, 6pm-10.30pm, May 17, 9am-7.30pm,  HK Design Centre, 1/F InnoCentre,  72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, HK$1,500, HK$1,300 (Centre for Community Cultural Development members), registration required. Inquiries: 2891 8482 or 2891 8488 
Actors Sought
Theatre du Pif is looking for experienced English-speaking performers for its upcoming production of Jean Anouilh's  Antigone. Application deadline: tomorrow (for May 20 audition; rehearsals from June 22). Inquiries: 2904 2030
Young Musicians Sought
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department's Music Office is looking for  members for its 16 bands and orchestras and two choirs. Musicians aged 25 years and under can apply. Application deadline: May 17 (for Jun/Jul auditions; training Sept 2009-May 2010). Inquiries: 2802 0657 (HK Island), 2796 2893 (Kwun Tong), 2399 2200 (Mong Kok), 2158 6462 (Sha Tin) and 2417 6429 (Tsuen Wan)
Open Auditions (All Instruments)
The City Chamber Orchestra of HK is holding  auditions for its 10th anniversary season on May 28.  HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd,  Wan Chai. Register by May 25. Inquiries: 2864 2154 or ccohk99@gmail.com
Seeking Contemporary Dancers
The HK Youth Arts Foundation is looking for dancers aged 10-25 years to take part in the Standard Chartered Arts in the Park and Swire Island East Urban Dance Festival towards the end of 2009. Application deadline: May 29 (auditions on June 10). Inquiries: 2877 2656



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