Missing man in Kwai Chung located
A man who went missing in Kwai Chung has been located. Hou Po-hing, aged 53, went missing after he was last seen in a hostel on Shek Yam Road on October 10 evening. The staff of the hostel … read more
A man who went missing in Kwai Chung has been located. Hou Po-hing, aged 53, went missing after he was last seen in a hostel on Shek Yam Road on October 10 evening. The staff of the hostel … read more
The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) today (October 12) released a list of completed and newly commenced statutory environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and non-statutory environmental study for major developmen… read more
Local renowned jazz guitarist Alan Kwan will host a lecture demonstration series entitled “Jazz Classics: Let’s Listen, Let’s Jam!” in November and December.
In a series of six lectures, Kwan will talk about the influences behind and share some interesting stories about various modern jazz masters. Participants can also listen to the legends’ classic works and learn about their performing styles and techniques. The lectures will be conducted in Cantonese and supplemented with live demonstrations by Kwan, as well as Patrick Lui (piano), Wong Tak-chung (double bass) and Ted Lo (drums). All of the lectures will be held at 8pm at GR3, 8/F, Backstage, Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Details are as follows:
November 13 (Tuesday)
Topic: “Miles Davis”
Picks of the day: “So What” and “Four”
November 22 (Thursday)
Topic: “John Coltrane”
Picks of the day: “Mr. PC” and “Central Park West”
November 29 (Thursday)
Topic: “Bill Evans”
Picks of the day: “Autumn Leaves” and “Waltz for Debby”
December 6 (Thursday)
Topic: “Nat King Cole”
Picks of the day: “But Beautiful” and “Unforgettable”
December 13 (Thursday)
Topic: “Wes Montgomery”
Picks of the day: “Four on Six” and “West Coast Blues”
December 20 (Thursday)
Topic: “Wayne Shorter”
Picks of the day: “Infant Eyes” and “Footprints”
Alan Kwan studied and developed his career in jazz music in New York. He has performed in New York, Texas, Tokyo and Taiwan with well-known jazz musicians including Dayna Stephens, Fabian Almazan and Paul Bollenback, as well as Grammy award nominee Gene Aitken.
“Jazz Classics: Let’s Listen, Let’s Jam!” is presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Tickets priced at $80 (for each lecture) are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone credit card bookings, please call 2111 5999. For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2268 7321 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/music/programs_633.html. read more
Terrapin Puppet Theatre from Australia will perform the puppet theatre production "Red Racing Hood" in December. This theatre performance is suitable for children aged 5 and above. &nb… read more
The following is issued on behalf of the Independent Review Committee on Hong Kong’s Franchised Bus Service:
The Independent Review Committee on Hong Kong’s Franchised Bus Service will resume the hearing to receive further oral evidence from the nominated representatives of the Transport Department (TD), next Tuesday (October 16) from 10am to 4.30pm (with a break between 1pm and 2.30pm) at the Auditorium of the Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar. The Committee’s rules of procedure for the receipt of oral evidence and notice to the public attending the hearings to receive oral evidence are available on the Committee’s website (www.irc-bus.gov.hk/eng/press.html).
Having received and considered written submissions from various interested parties, and in order to obtain further information, the Committee is in the process of inviting specific interested parties to give oral evidence to the Committee through nominated representatives. Sixteen hearings have been held so far to receive oral evidence from:
(A) Representatives of: