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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions
Texture
Norman de Brackinghe's  photographic explorations of how texture can be more  than the  appearance of a surface.  Today, 10am-7pm, YY9 Gallery, G/F, 83-85 Sing Woo Rd, Happy Valley. Inquiries:  2574 3370. Ends today  
Ink Play: Gao Xingjian,  The Nobel Laureate
New ink works on canvas and paper by the China-born, naturalised French painter-novelist. Today, 10.30am-5.30pm, Alisan Fine Arts, Rm 2305 Hing Wai Centre, 7 Tin Wan Praya Rd, Aberdeen. Inquiries: 2526 1091. Ends Oct 15   
In Search of an  Ideal Landscape
Paintings of flora and fauna by Karen Joubert-Cordier and abstract works by painter Dominique Rembauville. Today, noon-10pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2914 1322.  Ends today
Fung Ming-chip
Seal-carving and 'New Script' Chinese calligraphy works by the  New York-based artist. Opening reception today, 6pm-9pm. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sin Sin Annex, 53-54 Sai St, Central. Inquiries: 2858 5072. Ends Nov 4  
Primary
Art duo Graphic Airlines' series of two- and three-dimensional multimedia works made from  everyday materials. Opening reception today, 6pm-10pm. Mon-Fri, noon-7pm, Above Second, 31 Eastern St, Sai Ying Pun. Inquiries: 3483 7950. Ends Nov 17  
Recent Work 2010
New Zealander Rick Swain's sculptures created from  wood. Opening reception today, 7pm. Tue-Sat, 11am-6pm, Koru2, Koru Contemporary Art, Unit 1604, 16/F Hing Wai Centre, 7 Tin Wan Praya Rd, Aberdeen. Inquiries: 2580 5922.  Ends Dec 11  
Performing Arts  
Shattered Shackles
 DanceArt HK's production  about love and lust. Oct 15-16, 7.15pm,  9.15pm, Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum, 7 Castle Rd, Mid-Levels, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323 
1587, a Year of No Significance 
Mathias Woo Yan-wai directs Zuni Icosahedron's adaptation of Ray Huang's book depicting incidents in a year which changed the fate of China. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Oct 14-16, 7.30pm, also Oct 17, 3pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$162-HK$420 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2893 8704
Hello Nasirdin Apandim 
The Xinjiang Acrobatic Troupe of China's  acrobatic drama  about a man who helps others to realise their dreams.  Oct 15-17, 7.30pm, also Oct 16-17, 2.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$120-HK$340 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Peking Man
Beijing People's Art Theatre performs  Cao Yu's drama chronicling the eclipse and ultimate demise of a prosperous but conflict-ridden feudal family in ancient China. Li Liuyi directs. In Putonghua with Chinese and English surtitles.  Until Oct 17, 7.30pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$140-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7325
The Joy of Music Festival 2010  
Pianist Peter Frankl gives a recital of works by Chopin and Schumann, Oct 15. Pianists Gary Graffman and Peter Frankl and the LCO Chamber Group play works by Schubert, Korngold and Schumann, Oct 16. Guitarist Alvaro Pierri and the LCO Chamber Group perform works by J.S. Bach, Tansman, Bogdanovic, Vicaldi, Gnattali and Guiliani, Oct 17. All concerts: 7.30pm, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2868 3325
50 Years of Enchanting Music - Tribute Concerts for Chan Ho-choi
Perry So Pak-hin conducts violinist John Harding, pianist Nancy Loo, baritone Albert Lim, the HK Children's Choir and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra performing works by Chopin, Mozart, Ippolitov-Ivanov and others. Oct 15, 8pm, Oct 17, 3pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
Dance Forest 2010 - Oneness 
Andy Wong and Taiju Matsumoto's dance presentation involving light, thoughts and movements. Oct 15-16, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$140, HK$100 (members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Death
Class 7A Drama Group's drama about a prisoner who is forced to starve to death and a guard whose job is to prevent him from eating.  In Cantonese. Oct 15-17, 8pm, also Oct 16-17, 3pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$130-HK$190 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0237 
Grease
Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, David Atkins Enterprises, Paul Nicholas and David Ian present Jim Jacob and Warren Casey's musical  about the romance between a greaser and a  new girl who are both students at Rydell High School. In English with Chinese surtitles. Oct 12-16, 19-23, 26-30, 8pm, also Oct 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, 2pm, Oct 17, 24, 31, 7pm, Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai,  HK$350-HK$895 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 8203 0299  
Stravinsky's A Soldier's Story
Yip Wing-sie conducts the HK Sinfonietta performing works by Stravinsky. Yuri Ng directs and choreographs the crossover production fusing music, dance and narration (in Putonghua by Chu Pak-him) in the second part of the concert. Oct 15, 8pm, Academy for Performing  Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai,  HK$100-HK$280 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 2836 3336 
Cinema
Chinese Film Panorama 2010: A Feminine Perspective
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department and South China Film Industry Workers Union present a programme of 10 films by 11 female filmmakers,  including the following film. Until Oct 31. City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central; Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East; and Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$45 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2900
You and Me
Drama about a friendship that develops between a lonely old woman and a young woman who moves into her house one winter's day. Ma Liwen writes and directs.  In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. Oct 15, 7.30pm, Science Museum, Oct 31, 4.30pm, Film Archive, Nov 7, 2pm, Space Museum.
It was 75 Years Ago ... Celebrating Cathay's Anniversary
The Film Archive presents a programme of 22 films produced by Cathay Organisation (including as the Motion Pictures and General Investments  Film Company), including the following film. Until Oct 31. Film Archive, 50 Lei  King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2739 2139
The Wild, Wild Rose 
Romantic melodrama revolving around a flirtatious affair between a sultry singer with a heart of gold (Grace Chang, aka Ge Lan)  and a piano player (Chang Yang)  that develops into  a serious romance. Also stars Wang Lai and Dolly Soo Fung. In Mandarin. Oct 15, 7.30pm, Film Archive.
Nightlife
Hear the World - Dadawa
Chinese singer Zhu Zheqin (aka Dadawa) and ethnic musicians  perform world fusion music. Oct 15-16, 7.30pm, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$360 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044
4th Annual HK International  Comedy Festival 2010
Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua) competition, Oct 15, 8pm, HK$150. English-language stand-up comedy with American comedian Shecky Wong, Oct 15, 10pm, HK$250. English-language competition:  finals, Oct 16, 9pm, HK$300. TakeOut Comedy Club, 34 Elgin St, SoHo. Inquiries: 6220 4436 
Cheer Chen: A Piece of Summer II Live Concert 2010
The Taiwanese singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist performs. Oct 15-17, 8pm, Hitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$280-HK$680 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2715 3850 
Right Right Right
DJs Matt Best and Barnaby Bruce mix left-field sounds.  Oct 15, 9pm, Bassment, LG/F, 13 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, free.  Inquiries: 6185 2249
Boujis at The Space 
DJ Klaus plays house music; proceeds go to the Quintessentially Foundation. Oct 14-16, 9.30pm, The Space, 210 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan, HK$12,000 minimum per table of 10 people. Inquiries: 3752 2089 
Ted Lo & Eugene Pao Special Group
Pianist-composer Lo, guitarist Pao and friends play original jazz  works composed by Lo and Pao, Oct 15, 9.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (advance), HK$125 (door), includes one drink, free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251.  
Puppetmastaz
The German group perform hip hop with puppets. Oct 15, 10pm, Backstage Live, 1/F Somptueux Central, 52-54 Wellington St, Central, HK$190. Inquiries: 2167 8985 
Boris Dlugosch 
The German producer mixes house. Oct 15, 11pm, Volar, 38-44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, HK$300, includes two drinks. Free for members. Inquiries: 2810 151  
Nathan Haines
The New Zealand DJ-instrumentalist plays jazzy house; Miles Slater and Mr Sit support. Oct 15, 11pm, Kee Club, 6/F, 32 Wellington St, Central, HK$200, includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2810 9000
Global Battle of the Bands
The band competition continues. Oct 15 (Heat 5), 11.30pm, Makumba, G/F Garley Building, 48 Peel St, SoHo,  HK$100, includes one drink. Inquiries: 9486 4648



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