Coming up
Stage
Les Choristes
The French movie of the same name tells the story of a music teacher who changed the life of a group of children living in the French countryside after WWII, with the original soundtrack recorded by the Lyon-based Petits Chanteurs de Saint Marc. Early next month the choir will perform its debut concert in Shanghai.
Aug 1,3; 7:30 pm
Shanghai Oriental Art Center-Concert Hall
425 Dingxiang Road
浦东新区丁香路425号,上海东方艺术中心
Tel: 6854-1234
Tickets: 80-580 yuan (limited availability of student tickets for 40 yuan)
Stephanie Sun
Singaporean Stephanie Sun started her music career in China a few years ago and soon became known for her powerful voice and colorful songs. At the climax of her popularity, however, Sun chose to take a rest. The concert in Shanghai marks her return to the Chinese music scene.
Aug 8, 7:30 pm
Shanghai Stadium
666 Tianyaoqiao Road
天钥桥路666号，上海体育场
Tel: 6217-2426
Tickets: 100-1,080 yuan
Linkin Park
The band cancelled its Asian tour last year at the last minute due to one of the band members injuring his back. Now Shanghai fans have another chance to catch them, and the new music video for their song featured on the Transformers II soundtrack, at Shanghai's largest performance venue, which has a capacity of 80,000.
Aug 15, 8 pm
Shanghai Stadium
666 Tianyaoqiao Road
天钥桥路666号，上海体育场
Tel: 6217-2426
Tickets: 150-1,600 yuan
Zhou Libo
The comedian makes light of Shanghai life and culture with his ingenious shows, which have previously taken as their subject matter the social changes seen in Shanghai over the last 30 years. His latest performance adds new episodes and incorporates the history of Shanghai through the ages.
Aug 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 25, 26, 29, 30; 7:30 pm
Majestic Theater
66 Jiangning Road
江宁路66号，美琪大戏院
Tel: 6217-2426
Musical Chemistry
The Li Xiaochuan Quartet has reunited to give a jazz concert next month showcasing the diverse cultural roots that blend together to create some of the most interesting sounds in modern jazz. The group, formed in the United States, play a range of music ranges from classical to mainstream jazz and rock. The talented group has formed a unique musical chemistry that makes this performance one that should not be missed.
Aug 9, 3 pm
Shanghai Oriental Art Center
425 Dingxiang Road
浦东新区丁香路425号,上海东方艺术中心
Tel: 6854-1234
Tickets: 100-200 yuan (limited availability of student tickets for 50 yuan)
Asian Youth Orchestra
The Asian Youth Orchestra is made up of young musicians from Asian countries aged between 17 and 27. More than 20,000 people participated in the auditions for the show, which sees the musicians come together for six weeks every summer for rehearsals and tours.
Aug 9, 10:30 am
Shanghai Concert Hall
523 Yan’an Road E.
延安东路523号，上海音乐厅
Tel: 6217-2426
Tickets: 30-50 yuan
Faust
The classical poem by Goethe is staged in Chinese by artists from Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center. Xu Chengxian plays Faust, who makes a pact with the devil in exchange for knowledge. Zhou Yemang plays the devil.
Aug 19, 20; 7:15 pm
Shanghai Oriental Art Center
425 Dingxiang Road
浦东新区丁香路425号,上海东方艺术中心
Tel: 6854-1234
Tickets: 80-480 yuan (limited availability of student tickets for 40 yuan)
Candy Secrets
This children's musical is presented by the Zhu Zongqing Percussion Group. As Doremi leads the audience through an adventure set in a magical house made of candy, this serves as the perfect opportunity to introduce children to the joy of music.
Aug 21, 7:15 pm; Aug 22-23; 2 pm, 7:15 pm
Shanghai Oriental Art Center-Opera Hall
浦东新区丁香路425号,上海东方艺术中心
Tickets: 80-320 yuan
Frente!
This storied Australian band reunited in 2005 and will embark on their first China tour next month. Originally founded in 1992, Frente are known for their lyrical melodies, ballads and the distinctive young voice of their lead singer. The band fell apart in 1998 after releasing two albums. In 2003 the Taiwanese movie "Blue Gate" drew new fans to the band by popularizing their song "Accidentally Kelly Street".
Zhijiang Dream Factory
Aug 5, 8 pm
66 Yuyao Road
余姚路66号
Tel: 010-6217-7075, 1342-611-7374
Tickets:180 yuan
Exhibitions
Momentary
Through manipulating various media, artist Xuhong Shang produces a visual representation of global concerns exploring the meaning and conceptual value of nature in Asian and European traditions.
Opening: July 25, 4 pm
Until Aug 30; 12 - 8 pm (Tuesday to Friday), 11 - 8 pm (weekend)
Stir Art Gallery
茂名南路1号2楼，搞艺术画廊
2F, 1 Maoming Road S.
Tel: 2635-9535
Allegorical Aftermath
Five Chinese artists use different media to present works of art united in terms of their allegorical significance. Gao Shiqiang, Guan Wei, Wang Lang, Wu Junyong and Zhuang Hui use metaphors and symbols to reveal deeper social psychological and spiritual truths in their various pictorial narratives. Some of the allegories employed are well known, others are newly created by the artists to reflect their unique views.
Opening: July 31, 6 pm
Aug 30, 11 am - 9 pm
Shanghai Gallery of Art @ Three on the Bund
No.3 the Bund 3F, 3 Zhongshan Road E1.
外滩三号，三楼，沪申画廊
Tel: 6321-5757
Joyful Roses
Huang Xiyue's water-ink paintings are exhibited at the newly opened Lyford wine cellar on Hongmei Road. Huang paints roses using the thick colors of Western oil paintings blended together with traditional Chinese water-ink techniques.
July 29 - Aug 26
29 Club, 5F, 731 Hongxu Road
虹许路731号5楼
Tel: 6406-7823
Next
The Kunst.licht gallery is devoted to the discovery of emerging Chinese photo artists. The new exhibition features five young photographers: Wen Jian, Sun Yanchu, Fei Tian, Tang Like and Ge Fang. Curator Sven Muentel said the exhibition aims to give these aspiring artists a platform to show their work without prejudices.
Until Sept 19, 11 am - 7 pm (closed Tuesdays)
Kunst.licht Photo Art Gallery
210 Urumqi Road N.
乌鲁木齐北路210号，鲲鲤摄影艺术画廊
Tel: 6249-0737
www.next.kunstlicht.sh
Shi Long
Local artist Shi Long moved to Hong Kong 19 years ago. He recently returned home to Shanghai with his latest paintings depicting Venetian scenes.The artist ingeniously borrowed water-color painting techniques to present the misty atmosphere of water towns in Italy. His previous series of paintings depicting flower bouquets are also featured.
Events
Outdoor concerts
Three local bands will provide the entertainment during a pair of outdoor shows next month. Zhong Lifeng, and Top Floor Circus and Wasteland top the list. More famous musicians are expected to join a rock and roll concert at the same venue later in the month. Admission is free.
Aug 8, 7 pm
Daning Hub
大宁绿地公园
Subaru flagship
The Japanese car brand will open a flagship store at Jinqiao in Pudong New Area next year. The new store not only has all the facilities of a standard 4S exhibition hall, but will also serve as the base for Internet sales and after-sale maintenance.
(China Daily 07/25/2009 page14)
