The Planner

Published: 12:00am, 20 Sep 2003

Exhibitions

Immersion Dallas Bromley's clifftop studio outside Sydney inspired her first exhibition in Hong Kong. Large-scale canvases depict the sea and the multi-layered light within it. Also on show at the gallery is glass work by Garry Nash. Mon-Fri, noon-7pm; Sat-Sun, noon-6pm. Bark Modern Art, 1/F, 13-14 Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Inquiries: 2537 7271. Until tomorrow

Prisms Through Asia The well-known Vietnamese artist Pham Duc Phong exhibits alongside Filipinos Marcel Antonio, Arturo Luz and Rene Robles, who counts former American president Bill Clinton among his fans. 10am-7pm. Canvasia, The Rotunda, 1 Exchange Sq, Central. Inquiries: 9151 7881. Until Sep 23 Urban Funk Asian-American artist Mary Padua's photographs aim to show the similarities and differences of everyday life in cities such as Hong Kong, Beijing, Berlin and Los Angeles, as they moved from the 20th to the 21st century. Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm; Sat, 2pm-6pm. Goethe Gallery, 14/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2802 0088. Until Sep 26

Crop Circle Cosmic Art

Co-organised with the Hong Kong UFO Club, this event asks if there's anybody anyone out there. Mon-Fri, 11am-7pm; Sat, noon-4pm. e-art.com.hk & Euro Cafe, Hong Kong Station, Central. Inquiries: [email protected]. Until Sep 27

The Exhibition: Ceramics Of New Zealand Ceramic art from New Zealand artists that ranges from the sculpted teapots of Rick Rudd to the figurines of Darryl Robertson, whose work is collected by the Dalai Lama and the emperor of Japan. Mon-Sat, 11am-6pm. Shop B, G/F, Tin On Sing Commercial Building, 41-43 Graham St, Central. Inquiries: 2541 5125. Until Sep 27

Contemporary Ceramic Pillows Popular during the Song dynasty, the ceramic pillow is reinvented by modern artists from around the world. Until Sep 26. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm. In conjunction with the exhibition, visiting potters Steve Heinemann and Takeshi Yasuda will hold workshops on Sep 29-30 respectively. The Pottery Workshop, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2525 2949

Simply Complex Local resident Martha Sugars exhibits her acrylic abstracts and landscapes. A portion of the proceeds will go to Crossroads International charity. 11.30am-8pm. China Tee Club, 101 Pedder Building, Pedder St, Central. Inquiries: 2838 6966. Until Sep 30

Canvases Of The Heart And Soul Established Vietnamese painters Doan Hoang Lam and Le Thong exhibit their oils. Lam's are powerful and introspective while Thong paints women as beautiful and ethereal. Mon-Sat, 9.30am- 6.30pm; Sun, 10.30am-6pm. Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 4255 or antiques@ archangelantiques.com.hk. Until Oct 2

Language Is Form One of our leading oil painters, Francis Yu Wai-luen paints figures in a western style juxtaposed with Chinese characters to reflect both his upbringing in Hong Kong and his view on social issues. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm. Grotto Fine Art, 2/F, 31 C-D Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2121 2270. Until Oct 3

The Virtue Of Tranquil Beauty Inner Mongolia-born Xue Mo holds her inaugural exhibition of contemplative oil portraits of Asian women. Based in Beijing, the artist creates work described as a return to pure painting in the Renaissance style of a Chinese Vermeer. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm; Sun, 1pm-7pm. Karen Weber Gallery, 32A Staunton St, Central. Inquiries: 2544 5004. Until Oct 4

93 Million (Miles From The Sun) Simon Birch introduces 50 of his latest works, including collaborations with some of Asia's most respected artists. The emphasis is on portraits of Hong Kong's most dynamic individuals. Bark Modern Art, 1/F, 13-14 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, tel: 2861 3317, Sep 24-Oct 7.

Rustic Images - Shiwan Ware From The Eryi Caotang Collection The Shiwan potters of Guangdong were known for the variety of glazes - from pomegranate red to greenish blue - used on everyday objects and models of animals. The 180 pieces include works by Huang Bing and Chen Weiyan. Mon-Sat, 10am-4.45pm; Sun, 12.30pm-5.30pm. The Art Museum, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2609 7416. Until Nov 16

Vocabulary Painting can be described as being another form of language, an alphabet of information with which the artist hopes to communicate. Alexis Portilla creates depth in his abstract landscapes with individual planes of colour and line. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm. Memory Gallery, Baskerville House, 13 Duddell St, Central. Tel: 2868 6189. Until Oct 15

Performing Arts

Ibrahim Ferrer Ferrer, the Cuban septuagenarian singer who found international fame with the Buena Vista Social Club, returns to Hong Kong after the recent release of his album, Buenos Hermanos, in what promises to be an emotional outing, with tickets selling fast. Oct 10, 8.30pm. Grand Hall, Hong Kong Cenvention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai. $580, $780, $1,080 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

Blush

Award-winning choreographer Wim Vandekeybus and his company make their Hong Kong debut in a dance performance that depicts the human body as restless, unpredictable, powerful and fragile. Today, 8pm. Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium, $100, $170, $230 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Opera Passion The City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong opens its new season with a cocktail of opera classics by guest artist Alison Pearce, the British soprano who appears regularly at London's Royal Opera House, and Hong Kong's bass-baritone Derek Anthony. Sep 30, 8pm. HK City Hall Concert Hall. $150-$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2857 2402

Homage To Haydn Founder and director of the Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood conducts the Hong Kong Sinfonietta in a series of works dedicated to Haydn, including the master's Symphony No 103 in E flat as well as Schnittke's teasing Moz-Art a la Haydn and new works by composer Christopher Holloway. Sep 27, 8pm. HK City Hall Theatre. $100, $160, $250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336 or www.HKSL.org

Punchline Comedy The anarchic and weird Owen O'Neill and Ian Coppinger, described as 'a sophisticated Billy Connolly', bring us the best of Irish comedy. Today, 9pm. Buffet dinner from 7pm, $120. The Viceroy, 2/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $220 Cityline

Australian String Quartet The country's only full-time string quartet will perform works by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Sep 29, HK Yacht Club, $250, $475 (with dinner). Inquiries: 2197 4749

Extra-curricular

Art Appreciation What makes a painting a work of art? Artist Lucille Shen will discuss how the novice can appreciate and understand famous paintings. Sep 26, 6.30pm-8pm. The English- Speaking Union, Basement, Helena May Club, 35 Garden Rd. $65-$75. Inquiries: 2537 5133

Martini School Learn the tricks of the trade with Drop's martini-making lessons. With five friends you can have a 90-minute session behind the bar. Mon-Fri, 7pm-10pm. Drop, B/F, On Lok Mansion, 39-43 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2543 8856 or [email protected]

Film

Unknown Pleasures Mainland director Jia Zhangke's movie, an official selection at last year's Cannes Film Festival, is about disaffected youth trying to find excitement in a drab town. In Putonghua with English subtitles. tomorrow, 2.30pm; Sep 26, 7.30pm. Lim Por Yen Film Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $50 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2582 0200

Oceanmen: Extreme Dive The latest Omnimax show is the story of deep-water diving heroes and their dives and their ambitions to plunge to ever greater depths. Wed-Mon, 1.30pm, 5pm and 8.30pm. The Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui. $24 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226 or www.hk.space.museum. Until Jan 31, 2004

Night Scene

Priceline Flydays DJ Jun from Japan and DJ Dim Sum play hip hop, R&B and reggae in the main room. With acid jazz, soul, funk and 70s in the front room. 10pm-1.30am open bar, two-for-one drinks afterwards. Two sets of $1,000 travel vouchers to be won every Friday. Club Ing, 4/F, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2836 3690

Urbtix: 2734 9009 Urbtix/CityLine credit card booking: 2111 5999 Fringe: 2521 7251 CityLine: 2317 6666 HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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