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Kevin Kwong

Exhibitions 
Instinctive Light
So Hin-keung's photographs focusing on the interaction between light and the objects it illuminates. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, YY9 Gallery, G/F, 83-85 Sing Woo Rd, Happy Valley. Inquiries: 2574 3370. Ends Dec 12   
Hong Kong: Surface Unseen II
American Peter Steinhauer's  black and white photographs of urban and rural Hong Kong landscapes. Opening reception today, 6pm-8.30pm.  Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7pm, Plum Blossoms Gallery, G6, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 2189. Ends Dec 16 
Lines of Flight
Drawings by American Charles LaBelle  that are part of his Buildings Entered series that documents every building the artist has  entered since 1997. Thu-Sun, 1pm-7pm (and by appointment), Stage 1 Art Space, Block A, G/F, Unit 26, Wah Luen Industrial Bldg, 15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung St, Fo Tan. Inquiries: 9807 8327. Ends Dec 20 
Cardboard Project
Jaffa Lam  and Kacey Wong's  installation exhibition and collaborative project with  cardboard scavengers investigates the meaning of urban survival. An October Contemporary exhibition.  Daily, 10am-10pm, Scratch, L4-14, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei. Inquiries: 9128 2270. Ends Dec 30  
That New Age
Design works in various media by students from Tsinghua University's Academy of Arts and Design, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, Shanghai University's College of Fine Arts, Nanjing Arts Institute, China Academy of Art and Shantou University's Cheung Kong School of Art and Design that express their   views on modern China. Opens today. Daily, 10am-7pm, HK InnoCentre,  72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong. Inquiries: 2522 8688. Ends Jan 10  
Jiang Zhi: Attitude 
The Chinese video-installation artist's representation of attitude as a form of social rhetoric. Opening reception today, 6pm. Daily,  10am-7pm, Osage Kwun  Tong, 5/F Kian Dai Industrial  Bldg, 73-75 Hung To Rd, Kwun Tong. Inquiries: 2793 4817. Ends Jan 17 
Time Spirals
Site-specific video installations and prints by French artist Pascal Dombis. Opens today. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, The Cat Street Gallery, 222 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2291 0006. Ends Jan 24  
The Illustrated Hong Kong News
Prints from 1843-1937 of Hong Kong  from editions including The Illustrated London News and The Graphic. Opening reception today, 6pm-8pm. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6pm (but closed Dec 24-Jan 3), Wattis Fine Art, 2F, 20 Hollywood  Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2524 5302.  Ends Jan 30  
In a Perfect World ...
Photographer Xing Danwen's works  on modernisation and contemporary culture.  Tue-Fri, 3pm-7pm, Sat, noon-6pm, and by appointment, Ooi Botos Gallery, 5 Gresson St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2527 9733. Ends Feb 27 
The Artistry of Yixing Pottery 
More than 100 pieces of purple clay art, some of which date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties.  Mon, Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm, closed Tue, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, 10 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, free. Inquiries: 2869 0690. Ends May 17  
Performing Arts
De Waart's Mahler -  The Song of the Earth
Edo de Waart  conducts mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke,  tenor Robert Dean Smith  and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra in  Golijov's Last Round  (for string orchestra) and Mahler's The Song of the Earth. Today-tomorrow, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$160-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
Improvisation Land 21.5
Y-Space presents a performance of  Yumi Umiumare's Sakasama - Reverse World dance. An i-Dance (HK) 2009 programme. Today, 8pm, Jockey  Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak  Tin St, Shek Kip Mei, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2470 0511
Poet Li Bai 
Lin Zhaohua  directs the Asian Performing Arts of Colorado's performance of Guo Wenjing's opera about the Tang dynasty poet. Yip Wing-sie conducts dizi player Tang Junqiao, the HK Sinfonietta and the Opera HK Chorus. In Putonghua with Chinese and English surtitles. Tomorrow, also Dec 6, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$600 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321 
The Quaint World of Nanyin
Cantonese opera singer Yuen Siu-fai  and nanyin genre singer Au Kwan-cheung perform works from the nanyin and Guangdong-style 'narrative singing' repertoire. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 11 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$100-HK$200; Sat-Dec 6, 2.30pm, also 7.30pm, Xiang Hai Xuan Multi-purpose Hall, Nan Lian Garden,  60 Fung Tak Rd, Diamond Hill, HK$200; and Dec 11-12, 7.30pm, Chiang Cheng Studio Theatre, HK Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325
A Life Journey
Jumbo Kids Theatre's children's play about the adventures of a girl and  the toy car her father bought her that she tries to throw away. In Cantonese. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm, also Sat-Dec 6, 3pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$100; and Dec 18-19, 8pm, also Dec 19-20, 3pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall,  3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2146 9466
About a Fisherman & a Fish
Jevgenij Ibragimov directs the Czech Republic's Puppet Theatre of Ostrava's theatrical adaptation of Russian poet Alexander Pushkin's fairy tale about an old fisherman, the fairy fish he caught and his greedy wife. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm, also Sat, 3pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$140, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Dao Extraordinaire
Willy Tsao Sing-yuen,  Helen Lai Hoi-ling, Xing Liang and five other dancers choreograph the City Contemporary Dance Company's epic dance production inspired by the Chinese creation myth and the concept of  Tao. Music by Chan Hing-yan. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm,  Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd,  Kwai Chung, HK$140-HK$1,000 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2329 7803
Improvisation Land 21.6
Y-Space presents a dance performance of Andre Gingras'   CYP17//. An i-Dance (HK) 2009 programme. Tomorrow, 8pm, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2470 0511
Pregnant Desire
E Workshop's dance-theatre exploration of desires  and self examination, brought on by pregnancy.  In English. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm, also Sat, 3pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120, HK$90 (members). Inquiries: 2521 7251
Seven Boxes Possessed of Kafka
Alice Theatre Laboratory's drama based on Franz Kafka's writings. In Cantonese. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm, Dec 6, 3pm,  Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin; and Dec 12, 8pm, Dec 13, 3pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325 
The Greatest Twits Christmas  Dance Party
British entertainers Scotty and Lulu  (aka Scott Ligertwood  and Nick Harvey)  perform children's songs and comedy routines. In English. Sat, 10am, 12.30pm, 3pm, Grand Hyatt HK, 1 Harbour Rd,  Wan Chai, HK$290 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 2987 7370 
HKCO4U: Three in Concert
The HK Chinese Orchestra's daruan musician Liu Hsin-lin, percussionist Liao Yi-ping  and dizi player Lin Yu-hsien  perform works including Wang Yidong's Eight Sounds in Harmony,  Jiao Shanlin's Bangu Music with Ornamentations and Mo Fan's Oasis. Pianist Yim Wan  accompanies. Sat, 4.30pm, HK Chinese Orchestra Rehearsal Hall,  Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600
Duo & Dialogue: In Memory of  Nadia Boulanger
The HK Duo (pianists Hui Ling and Julie Kuok), actress Amy Tam and RTHK presenter Jenny Lee  perform in a multi-media concert featuring works by Debussy, Faure, Stravinsky, Copland, Boulanger, Gershwin and Julie Kuok.  Sat, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh  Place, Central, HK$150-HK$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2731 4132
Improvisation Land 22
Y-Space presents a production involving dance, installation art, music, lighting design and visual art performed by artists from Hong Kong, the mainland, Southeast Asia and Europe. An i-Dance (HK) 2009 programme. Sat, 8pm, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak  Tin St, Shek Kip Mei, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2470 0511
Clown Around with Melvin Tix
Norwegian 'clownductor' Melvin Tix performs with the City Chamber Orchestra of HK. In English. Dec 6, 3pm, also 7.30pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2864 2154
Li Chuanyun ? Leung Kin-fung Violin Virtuosi
Henry Shek  conducts the violinists Li  and Leung, soprano Jutta Holmberg,   the VTC Symphony Orchestra and VTC Chorus in performing works by composers including Mendelssohn, Massenet  and Sibelius.  Dec 6, 3.30pm, also 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 1279
From Jewish Life
Jerome Hoberman  conducts cantor Shmuel Arnon  and the HK Bach Choir in performing works by Zemlinsky,  Schubert, Diamond, Harris, Bernstein  and Castelnuovo-Tedesco.  Dec 6,  8pm, HK Academy for Performing  Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai,  HK$180, HK$250 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 9223 0989
Excerpts of Cantonese Operas  by Tong Tik-sang 
Wan Fei-yin,  Yuen Siu-fai,  Ng Mei-ying,  Lee Lung,  Nam Fung,  Chan Ho-kau,  Koi Ming-fai  and Lung Koon-tin  perform excerpts from works by Cantonese opera playwright Tong such as: Writing the Petition (from The Daughter of the Horse Trader), The Deluded Dream (from The Dream of the West Chamber) and The Glorious Reunion (from The Story of the White Rabbit), Dec 7; and The Encounter in the Wilderness and Reunion at the Pavilion (from The Blessing of the Moon) and Killing Luqiao (from A Buddhist Recluse for 14 Years), Dec 8, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST.  All shows: In Cantonese, 7.30pm, HK$100-320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325  
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Joanna (aka Jodi) Gilchrist directs Bigbox Theatre's dramatic adaption of Mark Twain's  story about an adventurous boy and his best friend, Huckleberry Finn. In English. Dec 9-10, 13, 2.30pm, also Dec 9-12, 8pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9190 9211
Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage, A Circus Comes to Town
AEG ThemeSTAR's  musical production about Thomas and his engine friends, and their  preparation for the arrival of a circus to the island of Sodor. In English: Dec 9-11, 4.30pm, also Dec 10, 12, 7pm, Dec 12-13, 11am, also Dec 13, 2pm.  In Cantonese: Dec 11, 7pm, Dec 12, 2pm, also Dec 12-13, 4.30pm. HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd,  Wan Chai, HK$195-HK$495 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.thomaslive.com.hk 
Tai Po International Concert
Colin Touchlin  conducts violinist Takako Nishizaki,  singer Pong Nan,  pianist Chen Jie,  erhu player Hsin Hsiao-hung  and the City Chamber Orchestra of HK in performing works by Vivaldi, Mozart, Chen Gang  and He Zhanhao,  Wang Jian-zhong,  James Horner and Lian Hongzhi.  Dec 9, 7pm, The Amphitheatre, Tai Po Waterfront Park, Tai Po, free (with ticket). Inquiries: 6042 1276
Talk Radio
HK Theatre Association's version of  Eric Bogosian's play about the inner struggles of a Cleveland-area radio  talk-show shock jock on the eve of his radio show's national syndication.  In English. Dec 9-12, 7.45pm, also Dec 12, 2.45pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$240, HK$200 (members)  HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2537 8066 
Christmas Seasons
The Cecilian Singers sing advent, christmas and epiphany carols. Dec 9, 8pm, St John's Cathedral, 4-8 Garden  Rd, Central, HK$150. Inquiries (and tickets): 2570 3783 
Kirill Gerstein  in Recital (Piano)
The Russian pianist plays works by  J.S. Bach, Busoni  and Liszt. Dec 9, 8pm,  HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place,  Central, HK$180-HK$360 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3518 7290 
Extra-curricular
China and the Credit Crisis: The Emergence of a New World Order
Guanghua Business School, Beijing University, visiting professor Giles Chance  talks about how China is defining its new role in the world with respect to global governance and the role of the dollar. In English. Today, 1.15pm (reception, 12.30pm; lunch, 12.45pm), Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180, HK$150 (members), includes lunch, booking required. Inquiries: 2521 1511
Carols by Candlelight
Charity event  with angels and carol singers from Kennedy School, Beacon Hill School, HK Academy and Bradbury School,  Santa, seasonal food and drinks. Proceeds go to the Matilda Children's Foundation. Today, 6pm-8pm, Matilda International Hospital, 41 Mount Kellett Rd, The Peak, free. Inquiries: 2849 0111 
East River Column: HK Guerillas in the Second World War and After
Author Chan Sui-jeung  talks about the Chinese guerrilla forces that played active resistance roles in Japanese-occupied Hong Kong. In English. Today, 6.30pm (reception, 6pm), The Helena May,  35 Garden Rd, Central, HK$50-HK$70, booking required. Inquiries: 2813 7500
Free to Dance
Local dance talents conduct dance workshops for the public. An i-Dance (HK) 2009 programme. Today-tomorrow, 7pm, Foyer of Black Box Theatre, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei, free. Inquiries: 2470 0511 
Charles K. Kao  and Optical Fibre
City University of HK professor Albert So Ting-pat and Chinese University of HK information engineering professor Wong Po-choi discuss their experiences with the Nobel prize-winning physicist and his optical fibre communication technology research.  In Cantonese. Tomorrow, 3pm, HK Central Library, 66 Causeway Rd, Causeway Bay, free, registration required. Inquiries: 2921 0285 
Third International  Antiquarian Book Fair 
Collections of antiquarian and rare books, maps, posters, autographs and manuscripts from Australia, China, Britain and other countries. Tomorrow, 5pm-10pm, Sat, noon-7pm, Dec 6, noon-5pm, HK Exhibition Centre,  3-4/F, Low Block, China Resources Bldg, 26 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$50. Inquiries: 2376 2062
China in those Days: A Postcard from the Middle Kingdom
Old postcards collector Thomas Brandt talks about Chinese life  from the late 1890s to the early 20th century.  In English. Tomorrow, 7pm (reception, 6.30pm), Hang Lung Office, 28/F Standard Chartered Bank Bldg,  4 Des Voeux Rd, Central, HK$200, HK$150 (Asia Society members), registration required. Inquiries: 2103 9508
Boat Field trip to Tolo Channel and Double Haven  
Bernie Owen and Raynor Shaw  lead a geological excursion by boat to the northeastern coast and islands of Hong Kong. In English. Sat: meet at 9.30am, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$400, HK$350 (Royal Geographical Society members), includes lunch and transportation, registration required. Inquiries: 2583 9700 
Il Mercatino (Charity Bazaar)
Italian Women's Association's fair with more than 70 stalls selling Italian clothing, designer shoes, toys, watches and Italian wines. Proceeds go to the Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital. Sat, 10am-5pm, Garden of the Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital, 12 Sandy Bay Rd, Pok Fu Lam, HK$10. Inquiries: 6624 2650
Hong Kong-Pinoy Theatre Festival
Filipina actress-singer Marie Gold Villar  conducts workshops on Pangalay (a traditional Filipino meditative dance), Sat, noon, also 7pm, Onandon Theatre, Unit 7, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan; poi dance-juggling, Dec 11, 7pm, Dec 12, 1.30pm, Rooftop, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei; and shadow puppetry, Dec 18, 7pm, also Dec 12, 1.30pm, Onandon Theatre, Unit 7, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan, HK$800 (per workshop), HK$1,800 (all three workshops), HK$600 (per workshop, Centre for Community Cultural Development members), HK$1,400 (all three workshops, Centre for Community Cultural Development members). In English (with Cantonese translation); reservations required. Inquiries: 2891 8488
Faust Festive Fundraiser
Charity workshops featuring festive drama games and activities. Proceeds go to Mother's Choice. Sat, 2pm-3.45pm (first session), 4pm-5.45pm (second session), Faust Studio, 13/F, 27 Hillier St, Sheung Wan, HK$100, reservations required. Inquiries: 2547 9114



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