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Stage
World dance
With a beautiful selection of ethnic costumes, the Brigham Young University's International Folk Dance Ensemble delivers a concert program of various dances from more than a dozen nations, including Ukraine, Russia, South Korea, Poland, Mexico and the United States. Since 1964, the American ensemble has performed at folk dance festivals around the world, highlighting the best of American folk culture.
May 16, 7:30 pm
Shanghai Grand Theater
300 Renmin Avenue
人民大道300号，上海大剧院
Tel: 6386-8686
Tickets: 120-680 yuan
Thumbelina
The St. Petersburg National Children's Ballet Theater presents Thumbelina. The group features young dancers working under art director Valery Kokorev, Russia's leading dance choregrapher. The theater is credited with playing an important role in the development of classical ballet.
May 31, June 1; 7:15 pm
Shanghai Theater Academy Theater
670 Huashan Road
华山路670号，上戏剧场
Tel: 6272-1976
Tickets: 80-280 yuan
Dating my ex
The play is about a man who tries to set his ex-wife up on a date with his best friend and ends up falling in love with her again. Two years after its premiere and Asia tour, the simple love story based in contemporary China returns home to showcase its brilliant stage design and sharp sense of humor.
Until May 31 (No performance on Monday)
Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center
288 Anfu Road
安福路288号，上海话剧艺术中心
Tel: 6473-4567
Tickets: 100-250 yuan
Shen Yang
The 25-year-old bass-baritone gives his first recital in Shanghai. Shen is the first Chinese member of the Young Artists Program of the Metropolitan Opera House. The concert also features guest performers from the Met: pianist Ken Noda, Brian Zeger, soprano Erin Morley and mezzo-soprano Julie Boulianne.
7:15 pm, May 15
Shanghai Grand Theater
300 Renmin Avenue
人民大道300号，上海大剧院
Tel: 6386-8686
Tickets: 80-500 yuan
Exhibitions
Private thoughts
Three artists have come together in a joint exhibition. Liu Chunjie displays satirical wood prints while Zheng Xuewu takes print art to a whole new level, playing freely with various visual elements. Meanwhile, Xie Hongjun presents a series of oil paintings depicting the social realities of China in the 1960s and 70s.
Until May 24, 10:30 am - 6 pm
800 Arts
117R, E-building, 800 Guoshun Road E.
国顺东路800号，五角场艺术区，E楼117-217
Tel: 6148-3428
Half-human, half-beast
Using digital technology, the artist behind the show has created half-human, half-bestial creatures dwelling in an unnamed contemporary metropolis. Disturbing and striking, the vivid images showcase the power of digital art through pictures, sculptures and video.
May 9-31, 11 am - 6 pm
Tangram Art Center
2F, Building 17, 50 Moganshan Road
莫干山路50号，17号楼2楼
Tel: 6299-9868
Music to the eyes
Artist Li Lei, also the director of the Shanghai Art Museum, presents his latest collection of 26 paintings. With a focus on abstract art with Oriental aesthetics, his recent work is expected to show audiences how art can also be lyrical in context - like music to the eyes.
Until May 27, 10 am-6:30 pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
Zhangjiang Museum of Contemporary Art
419 Zu Chong Zhi Road
祖冲之路419号，张江当代艺术馆
Tel: 5134-5058
Antique furniture
Over 100 antique furniture dealers from across China will assemble at the 8th China International Antique Furniture Fair. The annual event features both traditional Chinese and Western styles, including lighting, silverware, mirrors and artwork. A few rare pieces will also be on display.
May 15-17, 10 am - 6 pm
May 18, 10 am - 4 pm
Shanghai Exhibition Center
1000 Yan'an Road M.
延安中路1000号，上海展览中心
Tel: 5266-5618
Tickets: free
Yellow river
Artist Huang He, named after the Yellow River, presents his solo exhibition of paintings and sculptures. Featuring distinct facial features, the sculptures make the most of strong expressions and emotions.
Until May 18, 10:30 am-5:30 pm
Shanghai Grand Theater Gallery
286 Huangpi Road N.
黄陂北路286号，大剧院画廊
Tel: 6386-8686 ext. 3103
(China Daily 05/08/2009 page14)
