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SCMP Reporter

Around town
The HK International Literary  Festival 2011
Literary extravaganza with talks and panel discussions featuring writers from around the world such as Qiu Xiaolong and Hilary Spurling. Until Mar 18, various times and locations, HK$130-HK$500 Cityline. Inquiries: www.festival.org.hk/
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Hogan Lovells, HK partner Gabriela Kennedy  and Bang on a Can producer-executive director Kenny Savelson  discuss the latest international copyright developments regarding the world of music publishing and performance.  A HK Arts Festival Plus programme. In English. Mar 10, 2.30pm, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$200, reservation required. Inquiries: 2824 2430 
Fireside Chat 
Court of Final Appeal judge Michael Hartmann discusses his life and times. In English. Mar 10, 7pm (6.45pm, reception), Jewish Community Centre, One Robinson Place, 70 Robinson Rd, Mid-Levels, reservation required. Inquiries:  2589 2660 
HK Flower Show 2011 
Event featuring floral arrangements, landscape displays, stalls selling flowers and other horticultural products. Mar 11-20, 9am-9pm, Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, HK$14. Inquiries: 2601 8260 
Semi-Permanent 2011
Design conference featuring speakers including British fashion photographer Kayt Jones and Austrian-born graphic artist Stefan Sagmeister.  In English. Mar 11-12, 10.30am-6.30pm, Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$1,200-HK$3,500 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2167 8040 
Music and Architecture Tours
Writer Anthony T.K. Chan  leads walking tours of landmark churches; also features performances of Bach motets by Die Konzertisten in some of the churches. A HK Arts Festival Plus programme.  In Cantonese. Route 1: Mar 12, 9am-11.30am, meet outside Kowloon Union Church, 4 Jordan Rd, Kowloon, HK$150, registration required. Inquiries: 2824 2430    
MG Classic Car Show 2011
Charity show of vintage MG cars dating back to the 1950s; proceeds go to the HK Spinal Cord Injury Fund and Wai Yin Loving Care Fund. Mar 13, noon-4pm, Shung King St, Wonderful Worlds of Whampoa, Hung Hom, free entry (donation encouraged). Inquiries: 2522 1133
Treats Journey to Integration 2011 Carnival
Outdoor fiesta featuring secondary school student-manned  game booths and stage performances.  Mar 13, noon, opening ceremony; 1pm-5pm, carnival, Piazza area, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 2889 1332
Wisdom of Shanghai
Author Mina Hanbury-Tenison discusses her book Shanghai Girls: Uncensored & Unsentimental, How to Marry Up and Stay There,  and the knowledge she has accumulated through 15 years of friendship with Shanghainese women. In English. Mar 15, 1.15pm (lunch, 12.45pm), Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$180 (members HK$150), includes lunch, booking required. Inquiries: 2521 1511,
Can China Save the World?
Oxford University historian Karl Gerth  lectures on how  the world may be affected by the choices mainland consumers make in the coming years.  In English. Mar 15, 7pm (reception, 6.30pm), Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Rd, Central, HK$230 (HK$180 Asia Society members), registration required. Inquiries: 2103 9502 
HK ArtWalk 2011
Charity art event featuring exhibitions in more than 60 galleries and the participation of more than 60 restaurants in Central, Wan Chai and other areas; proceeds go to the Society for Community Organisation. Mar 16, 5pm-midnight, various areas, HK$450. Inquiries: 9267 0915 or hongkongartwalk.com 
Sovereign Art Foundation
Dinner and fund-raising auction of works by the 29 finalists of the foundation's seventh annual Asian art prize. Mar 16, 7pm, Four Seasons Hotel, 8 Finance St, Central, HK$2,500. Inquiries: 2542 1177 
Family
The Daughter of Emperor 
The Yunnan Acrobatic Troupe of China's multi-arts showcase includes juggling with feet and hands, hoop diving and plate-spinning. Mar 12, 7.30pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun; and Mar 13, 7.30pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long, HK$100-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323 
When You Were Small - Journey Through Your Childhood Days with Purple Lee
Chan Chiu-yin and Tse Kim-fei conducts singer Purple Lee (who also comperes and narrates in Cantonese) and the HK YWCA Chinese Orchestra performing works by composers, including Joseph Koo Ka-fai and Joe Hisaishi. Mar 12, 8pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan, Sai Wan Ho; and Mar 20, Tai Po Civic Centre, 12 On Pong Rd, Tai Po, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321



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