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Kevin Kwong

Exhibitions
Trapped for 15 Years
Local singer Paul Wong Koon-chung  photographs Rohingya  refugees in Bangladesh.  Today-tomorrow, 11am-8pm, Central Atrium, G/F Olympian City Two, Kowloon. Inquiries: 2959 4229.  Ends tomorrow
The Cradle of New Chinese  Ink Painting Movement
Laurence Tam Chi-sing, former curator of the Hong Kong Museum of Art, displays experimental works by his students from Wah Yan College (Kowloon) in the 1960s.  Today-tomorrow, 9am-6pm, Sir Run Run Shaw Hall, Chinese University of HK, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2609 7528. Ends tomorrow
Stephan Balkenhol
The German sculptor's  figurative wood reliefs and drawings.  Today-Sat, 10.30am- 7pm, or by appointment, Art Statements Gallery, 5 Mee Lun St, Central.  Inquiries: 2122 9657. Ends Sat
On Gossamer's Edge
Bovey Lee  explores politics, current affairs, culture and gender in paper cutouts.  Today-Sat, 11am-7pm, Grotto Fine Art, 2/F, 31c-d Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2121 2270. Ends Sat
Amaronap
Film art director Wong Yan-kwai's  acrylics, watercolours and drawings highlight the use of colour.  Today-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm,  Sin Sin Fine Art,  G/F, 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels;  Sin Sin Annex, 52 Sai St, Central. Inquiries: 2858 5072. Ends Sat
The World When I Was Small
Cicy Ching's  small-scale objects resemble her childhood memories.  Mon-Sat, 1pm-8pm, Sun, 1pm-7pm (by appointment), Too Art, 2/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2834 0123. Ends Oct 14
HKDA Design Exhibition
Two hundred and fifty award-winning designs from this year's Hong Kong Designers Association Awards. Daily, 9am-8pm, Exhibition Gallery, HK Central Library, 66 Causeway Rd, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2527 3968. Ends Oct 14
In the Spirit of the Siheyuan
Priscilla Chen's  exhibition about the architecture of Siheyuan, the quadrangle houses commonly found in Beijing.  Mon-Sat, 10pm-7pm, Sun, 10am-2pm,  Rotunda, Exchange Square, Central. Inquiries: 3188 2222. Ends Oct 14
A Day in a Life
Cariya Breeman  and Victor Fung capture every hour of a day in 48 drawings, paintings, photos and mixed-media works. Mon-Sat, noon-10pm, Fringe  Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends Oct 18
Learning from Nature
Lingnan painter Gao Jianfu's sketches and drawings incorporating eastern and western styles. Daily, 10am-5pm, Art Museum, Institute of Chinese Studies, Chinese University of HK, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2609 7416. Ends Oct 21
The Origin
Local illustrators and poets, including Clement Yick,  Stanley Wong,  Lo Kwai-cheung  and Kwan Nam,  collaborate to explore the theme of 'origin'. Proceeds of sale go to WWF (HK). Daily, 9am-9pm, OC Gallery, G/F Olympian City I, 11 Hoi Fai Rd, West Kowloon. Inquiries: 2132 8718. Ends Oct 21
Intertwined
Local photographer So Hing-keung's abstract black-and-white images of everyday objects. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, YY9 Gallery, G/F, 6 Kwai Fong St, Happy Valley. Inquiries: 2574 3370. Ends Oct 21
Off Central
Kees Metselaar's  photos of old markets in Central. Opening reception  today, 6pm-7.30pm. Daily, 10am-noon, 3pm-5.30pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 1511. Ends Oct 31
October Contemporary
Events on the theme of 'again' presented by local contemporary art organisations - 1a space, Artist Commune, Asia Art Archive, Goethe-Institut, HK Arts Centre, Osage Art Foundation, Para/site Art Space and Videotage, including the following three exhibitions. Inquiries: www.october-contemporary.org.hk
Restore
A rework of rituals and traditions through performances and mixed-media works by artists, including  Enoch Cheung Hong-sang,  Choi Yan-chi,   Ivy Ma,  Adrian Wong  and Magdalen Wong. Workshop with elderly people from the neighbourhood sharing forgotten rituals and former traditions on Oct 14, 4pm. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, 1a space, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2529 0087. Ends Nov 4
Copied Right
Pierre Bismuth,  Christian Jankowski,  Sarah Lai,  Hiram To,  Robert Watts,   Doris Wong  and Kijong Zin  play with the concept of copying. Wed-Sun, noon-6pm, Para/Site Art Space, G/F, 4 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 4620.  Ends Nov 5
Lo -- No Tech
Stella Brennan,  Lawrence English,  Francis Lam, Ellen Pau  and Eric Siu  present new media works inspired by old technologies. Mon-Fri, 11am-6pm, Videotage, Cattle Depot Artists Village,  63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan.  Inquiries: 2573 1869. Ends Nov 9
To Tsang, C.E.
Au Hoi-lam,  Lam Yuk-lin,  Cheong  Chi-ping,  Clara Cheung  and Gum Cheng  Yee-man  create mixed-media works for Donald Tsang.  Thu-Mon, 2pm-7.30pm,  C&G Artpartment, 3/F, 222 Sai Yeung  Choi St South, Prince Edward.  Inquiries: 2390 9332. Ends Nov 5
Bande a part
Photographs that capture the New York underground scene from the late 1960s to the mid-80s, including portraits of David Bowie and Andy Warhol.  Tue-Sun, 11.30am-8pm, G/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai; and Mon-Sat, 11.30am-8pm, Agnes b.'s Librairie Galerie, 1/F, 18 Wing Fung St, Wan Chai.  Inquiries: 2894 2744. Ends Nov 10
Finding Yourself Lost
Stephen Eastaugh's  mixed-media works combine painting and sewing to capture his travel experiences over the past two years. Sat, 11am-6pm, or by appointment, John Batten Gallery, 2205 Remex Centre, 42 Wong Chuk Hang Rd, Aberdeen. Inquiries: 2854 1018. Ends Nov 10
Performing Arts
Standup Comedy Shows
Improvisation event today, 8pm, HK$120; English show with local comedians,  tomorrow and Sat, 9.30pm, HK$150. Cantonese show on Sat, 8pm, HK$100. TakeOut Comedy Shop, B/F, 34 Elgin St, SoHo. Inquiries: 6220 4436
HKID
Ensemble scenes, monologues, physical theatre, dance and multimedia performance about Hong Kong's cultural identity. In English.  Today-Sat, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$220, HK$180 (members and concessions). Inquiries: 2521 7251
Of Wills and Willpower
Theatre Ensemble's comedy about a battle over a legacy. In Cantonese. Stars Jim Chim.  Today-Oct 14, 7.30pm (Sat and Oct 14 also at 2.30pm), HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$280, HK$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2511 0139
Puppet City: A Korean Fantasy
Hyundai Puppet Theatre  fuses modern puppetry with traditional Korean music and dance.  Today-tomorrow, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central;  Sat, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan; Oct 14, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin. Shows start at 8pm. HK$120-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Small World, Great Mice
This Cantonese interactive puppet theatre invites young audiences to save a group of mice from extermination.  Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Sat, 2.30pm, 4.30pm, 7.30pm, Oct 14, 2.30pm, 4.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin; Oct 19-20, 4.30pm, 7.30pm, Oct 21, 4.30pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre Theatre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central; Oct 26-27, 7.30pm, Oct 28, 4.30pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun. HK$110 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Aida
Opera Hong Kong presents Verdi's  four-act tragedy, about an Ethiopian princess being bought into slavery in Egypt, and torn between her family and an Egyptian general she loves. Produced by tenor Warren Mok. Supported by HK Philharmonic Orchestra and HK Ballet.  In Italian with Chinese and English surtitles.  Today-Oct 15, 7.30pm (Oct 14 also at 2.30pm), HK Cultural Centre,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$880 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
From Ancient to Modern,  As East Meets West - A Cosmopolitan Symphony
HK Chinese Orchestra's 30th anniversary concert features the Henan Ancient Music Ensemble,  the Chaozhou Xiansi Ensemble Group  and the Shaanxi Huayin City Laoqiang Troupe,  playing from ancient court to folk and modern Chinese music.  Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600
Little Hong Kong
W Theatre's satire about Hongkonger's  weaknesses and absurdities. Directed by Wong Chi-lung. In Cantonese. Tomorrow-Oct 18 (except Oct 15), 8pm  (Sat and Oct 14 also at 3pm),  HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$200, HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9100 9341
Enchanting String
Yip Wai-hong  conducts violinist Gu Wenlei  and the Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra in Bach's Air on the G String,  Mendelssohn  and Brahms' violin concertos.  Sat, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin; Oct 14, 8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan, HK$60-HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Secret of Resurrection
HK Repertory Theatre adapts Liu E's  novel The Travels of Lao Can,  about a former government official's investigation of a flawed murder trial.  In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Sat-Oct 24 (except Oct 15 and Oct 22), 7.45pm (Oct 21 also at 2.45pm),  HK Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$120-HK$300 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 3103 5900
CLP Light Classics
Yip Wing-sie  conducts harpist Ann Huang,  violinist Le Hoai Nam  and the Hong Kong Sinfonietta in classics on the theme of water, including works by Handel, Johann Strauss Jr, Offenbach and Tchaikovsky.  Oct 14, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$80-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336
Wild Strings
Pipa player Wong Chi-ching  teams up with erhu player Shao Lin, pipa vocalist Qu Jinnan  and the Wuji Ensemble,    in traditional and modern Chinese melodies. Oct 17, 8pm, HK City Hall,  5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$140, HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Men of Steel
Australia's Strut & Fret Production  House presents this puppet theatre about three mad chefs and a host of kitchen utensils. In English. Oct 17-20, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$150, HK$120 (members). Inquiries: 2521 7251
Eyes in the Big City
A cabaret programme with German singer Eva Meier and pianist Paul Cibis. Oct 18, 8pm, RTHK Studio One, Broadcasting House, 30 Broadcast Drive, Kowloon Tong, free with tickets available at  rthk.org.hk/special/music beyondborders. Inquiries: 2339 6573
Eriko Ishihara
The Japanese singer-pianist plays blues and jazz with guitarist Colin Oxley,  bassist Koji Yasuda  and drummer Sumito Oi.   Oct 19, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150-HK$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Taking Off
Part one of Hong Kong Dance Alliance's Emerging Choreographers Series features new works by Chan Tan,   Cody Choi,  Justyne Li  and Kwok Ka-yuen.  Oct 19-20, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre Theatre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd Central, HK$80, HK$120 Urbtix  ('Videography in Choreography' seminar by Koala Yip, Cody Choi and Kwok  Ka-yuen on Oct 14, 7.30pm, Room AC1, 4/F Administration Building, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST).  Inquiries: 2584 8753
Mediterranean Arts Festival
Features 13 dance and music performances from the Mediterranean region, including the following two.  Oct 19-Nov 18, various venues and prices. Inquiries:  medifestival.gov.hk
The Italian Feast
Early Baroque music with Germany's Balthasar Neumann Choir  and Ensemble playing Monteverdi's Vorrei baciarti,  o Filli,  Cavalli's Pur t'ho colta, assassina and Cesti's Ferma la, non urtar, t'uccidero.   In Italian with Chinese and English surtitles. Oct 19-21, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$580 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044
Cristina Branco
The Portuguese fado singer performs melancholy songs with her band. Oct 20-21, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044
The Four Seasons
Canada's Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra  reinterpret Vivaldi's The Four Seasons with violinist Jeanne Lamon,  pipa player Wen Zhao,  sarangi player Aruna Narayan  and Inuit throat singing group Aqsarniit.  Oct 21, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$360 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Extra-curricular
The Internal Energy of Tai Chi
Tai Chi practitioner Les McClure  gives the talk. In English.  Today, 6.30pm-8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 9732 4498
An evening with Tamalyn Dallal
The US author and belly dancer shares her research on Oriental dance culture and discusses her travels around the world. In English.  Today, 8pm-11pm, Pop Bites, U/G, 3-5 Old Bailey St, Central, HK$250, includes two drinks and snacks, booking required. Inquiries: 2525 4141
Cross Current
Academic and curator Huangfu Binghui  talks about transnational and multi-cultural curatorial practice. In Putonghua.  Tomorrow, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Lecture Hall, B/F HK Museum of Arts, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 2721 0116
Animal Policy Seminar
Animal Earth holds the discussion with district councillors, lawyers, animal welfare activists and the public. In Cantonese.  Sat, 10am-5.15pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free. Inquiries:  animalearth.org
History, Culture and Religion in Treasures from Europe
Louis Ha Ke-loon  from Chinese University's Centre for Catholic Studies presents the talk. In Cantonese.  Sat, 2.30pm-4.30pm, Lecture Hall, B/F HK Museum of Arts, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 2721 0116
Lan Kwai Fong Carnival 2007
Over 80 booths selling arts and crafts, food and drinks. Live music and performances with samba dancers, clowns, magicians, balloon twisters and standup comedians. Children's activities available.  Sat-Oct 14, 1pm till late,  Lan Kwai Fong, Central, free.  Inquiries: 2523 8060
Da Dao Live Art Event
Part of the Hong Kong on the Move Performance Art Project involving more than 30 local and international artists such as Mok Chiu-yu,  Kith Tsang Tak-ping,  Anthony Leung Po-shan,  Germany's Boris Nieslony  and Austria's Michael Klien.  Opening performance:  Sat, 4pm-8pm, Osage Open, 4/F Union Hing Yip Factory Building, 20 Hing Yip St, Kwun Tong, HK$85, HK$60 (students); Outdoor performance: Oct 14, 2pm-6pm, Queen's Pier, City Hall Plaza, Edinburgh Place, Central, free. Inquiries: 2891 8482
IFVA - Call for Entries
The 13th Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards is calling for submissions. Entry form deadline: Oct 19. Work submission deadline: Nov 11. Inquiries:  ifva.com



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