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The Vienna Boy's Choir PHOTO COURTESY OF ARS FORMOSA COMPANY

Theater

HANE-G (羽根爺) by Makoto Matsushima with Friends (松島誠與友人們) will perform their version of contemporary theater that combines dance, music, multimedia and a whole lot of imagination.
* Guling St Theater (牯嶺街小劇場), 2, Alley 5, Guling St, Taipei (台北市牯嶺街五巷二號)
* Today and tomorrow at 7:30pm and tomorrow and Sunday at 2:30pm
* Tickets are NT$150 and are available at www.artsticket.com.tw

Pak-Kuan Encounter (北管驚奇) is an enlivening performance and journey of dance, electronic music and beiguan (北管) woodwind instruments.
* Zhongshan Hall Plaza at Taipei Zhongshan Hall (台北市中山堂), 98 Yenping S Rd, Taipei (台北市延平南路98號)
* Tomorrow at 7:30pm
* Admission is free

En Vol dans les Etoiles (星夢曲) by the National Taiwan College of Performing Arts Troupe of Acrobatics will astound you with their version of contemporary acrobatic theater.
* Chungcheng Hall, Taipei Zhongshan Hall (台北市中山堂), 98 Yenping S Rd, Taipei (台北市延平南路98號)

Highlight The Vienna Boys' Choir (維也納少年合唱團) will tour Taiwan today through Nov. 3. The Vienna Boys' Choir is one of the oldest boys' choirs in the world and for nearly five hundred years they have been a symbol of Austria and regarded as Austria's “singing ambassadors.” A number of famous musicians have emerged from its ranks, including Joseph Haydn, Franz Schubert, Mozart, and other classical music celebrities. The choir has also worked with many of the world's greatest conductors, including Claudio Abbado, Leonard Bernstein, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Herbert von Karajan and others. In addition to classical favorites, the choir will also perform some contemporary musical works including ABBA's and the Beatles' Yesterday.　 *Tonight at the Taichung Zhongshan Hall (台中市中山堂), 98 Hsuehshi Rd, Taichung City (台中市學士路98號), Oct. 29 at the Chi-Teh Hall, National Chiang Kai-shek Cultural Center, Kaohsiung City (高雄中正文化中心至德堂), 67 Wufu 1st Rd, Kaohsiung City (高雄市五福一路67號), Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at the National Concert Hall, Taipei, Nov. 2 at the Hsinchu Municipal Performance Hall (新竹市立演藝廳), 17 Tungta Rd Sec 2, Hsinchu City (新竹市東大路二段17號), and Nov. 3 at the Chungli Arts Center (中壢藝術館音樂廳), 16 Chungmei Rd, Chungli City (中壢市中美路16號). *Tickets range from NT$500 to NT$1,500 for Taipei concerts and from NT$$400 to NT$1,500 for all other concerts through NTCH ticketing. *Oct. 27, 29, and 31 and Nov. 1 to Nov. 3 at 7:30pm

* Tomorrow at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:30pm
* Tickets from NT$300 to NT$1,200

Changing Winds from New York (來自紐約幻變的風) by Battery Dance Company includes four dances representing entirely different moods. This eclectic performance shows the multicultural aspects of New York.
* The Metropolitan Hall (城市舞台), 25 Bade Rd Sec 3, Taipei (台北市八德路三段25號)
* Tuesday at 7:30pm
* Admission is free, but tickets must be reserved in advance

Highlight Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House shocked 19th century theater audiences with its fresh portrayal of sexual politics. The story created the first heroine, Nora, who secretly raises money to save the life of her dying husband. But a series of events causes each character in the play to respond in ways that have drastic consequences. German director Thomas Ostermeier's production examines the parallels between late 19th century bourgeoisie and today. With cinematic settings, a glittering rotating stage, and passionate bodies swaying to rock music, A Doll's House - Nora creates a new aesthetic of blood and violence with a finale that is as shocking as the original. The show will be staged at the National Theater, Taipei today, tomorrow and Sunday at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. The performance is in German with Chinese subtitles and is 140 minutes long with no intermission. Tickets are NT$400 to NT$3,600 and are available through the NTCH ticketing system.

Events

The Jane Goodall Institute and Animals Taiwan invite you to the first Roots & Shoots Animal Parade, taking place in Taipei's Xinyi District from 2:30pm to 6:30pm tomorrow. The parade will consist of music, creative costumes, the occasional animal, fantastic people (including Jane Goodall), and more. For information on Animals Taiwan — including how you can become a volunteer — visit www.animalstaiwan.org or send an e-mail to Kim Phillips at kiminchina2@yahoo.com (English inquiries).

Classical Music

Kunzel's Halloween Party (康澤爾的萬聖派對). Equally at home with classical and contemporary music, American Erich Kunzel has chosen themes and excerpts from a wide range of sources, including classical, opera, musicals and film. Music fans of all persuasions looking for an exciting musical Halloween should not miss Kunzel's Halloween Party. A pre-concert talk will be held in the lobby of the National Concert Hall 30 minutes prior to the concert
* At the National Concert Hall, Taipei
* Tickets are NT$300 to NT$1,5000 through NTCH ticketing
* Tonight and tomorrow at 7:30pm and tomorrow at 2:30pm

2006 Chinese Cultural University Soul of Music Concert (2006中國文化大學中國音樂學系文化樂魂音樂會). Students of CCU Soul of Music will present a program of traditional Chinese music.
* At the National Taiwan Arts Education Center (國立台灣藝術教育館), 47 Nanhai Rd, Taipei (台北市南海路47號).
* Tickets can be obtained free of charge at the door 90 minutes prior to the concert
* Tonight at 7:30pm

Taiwan Wind Ensemble Concert (台灣管樂團音樂會) will be held in Tainan and Taipei tomorrow and on Monday, respectively. Chung Yao-kuang (鍾耀光), who composed all the pieces presented in the concert, will also conduct. The concert will feature clarinetist Lai Yi-jui (賴怡叡), sopranos Ho Kung-ting (何康婷) and Lin Chin-ru (林錦如), and baritone Hsu Te-tsung (許德崇).
* Tomorrow at the National Cheng Kung University's Cheng Kung Hall (台南成功大學成功廳), 1 Tahsueh Rd, Tainan City (台南市大學路1號), and Monday at the National Concert Hall, Taipei
* Tickets are from NT$200 to NT$300 for the Tainan concerts and from NT$250 to NT$500 for the Taipei concert, available through NTCH ticketing
* Tomorrow, and Monday at 7:30pm

Trio da Paz (達．帕茲巴西爵士三重奏). The Trio da Paz is one of the best-known Brazilian jazz groups in the world and consists of guitarist Romero Lubambo, bassist Nilson Matta, and drummer Duduka da Fonseca.
* Tuesday at the Concert Hall of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Nantou County (南投縣文化局演藝廳), 135 Chienkuo Rd, Nantou City (南投市建國路135號), Wednesday at the Taipei Zhongshan Hall (台北市中山堂), 98 Yenping S Rd, Taipei (台北市延平南路98號), and Thursday at the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Hualien County (花蓮縣文化局演藝廳), 6 Wenfu Rd, Hualien City (花蓮市文復路6號).
* Tickets cost from NT$100 to NT$300 for the Nantou concert and NT$500 for the Taipei concert through ERA ticketing. Free admission for the Hualien concert.
* Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7:30pm

2006 Autumn “Just back from Germany” Concert Series: Taipei Young Artists Quartet (台北青年藝術家四重奏). Just Back from Germany is a series of 12 concerts sponsored by the German Cultural Center Taipei that began Oct. 19 and scheduled on Thursday evenings. This concert provides a platform for a number of young Taiwanese instrumentalists, including flutist Gan Yee-cheng (甘宜正), violinist Nien Huan-hua (粘桓華), violist Chen Yi-yeh (陳怡燁), and cellist Han Ju-ling (韓如伶), who form the Taipei Young Artist Quartet. This concert will not only pay tribute to Mozart, but also lesser known composers Ignaz Pleyel and Franz Anton Hoffmeister.
* At the German Cultural Center, Taipei (德國文化中心), 12F, 20 Heping W Rd Sec 1, Taipei (台北市和平西路一段20號12樓)
* Free admission
* Thursday at 7:30pm

Contemporary

MoS presents Halloween Weekend — Evil Parade, with special guests DJ Iron and MC Alpha and resident DJs Sheep and Rocken on tonight and tomorrow, with the addition of DJ Nathan Coles and resident DJs Adscription, Argo, Danny Taylor and Joe Ho tomorrow.
* Admission is NT$600 before 11pm and NT$800 after
* 310 Lequn 3rd Rd, Taipei (台北市中山區樂群三路310號)

9% Night Person presents Haven & Hell Halloween Party tomorrow night, with hip-hop DJ Chicano on the decks in Haven Hall and DJ Andrew Ford spinning rock and house downstairs in Hell Hall.
* B1/B2, 222 Jinshan S Rd Sec 2, Taipei (台北市金山南路2段222號B1/B2). Call (02) 3322-6162
* Entrance is NT$600 for both nights and includes all you can drink.

The Wall presents a Creative Commons party with joke rapper Joy Topper (豬頭皮), DJ Fish and i/O tonight, and features a hardcore Emo and post rock concert with Mimosa and Fakery opening for Japanese band Envy Monday.
* B1, 200 Roosevelt Rd Sec 4, Taipei (台北市羅斯福路四段200號B1). Call (02) 2930-0162
* Entrance is NT$600 tonight or NT$400 for those in costume and includes all you can drink

Riverside Cafe (河岸留言) presents Real Collective Jazz Quartet (爵士精選四重奏) tonight, Rock Bang (洛客班) and Relax One (輕鬆玩) tomorrow night, and Totem on Thursday.
* Entrance is NT$250 on weekdays, NT$300 on Tonight and Tomorrow
* All shows begin at 9:30pm
* B1, 2, Ln 244, Roosevelt Rd Sec 3, Taipei (台北市羅斯福路三段244巷2號B1). Call (02) 2368-7310 or visit www.riverside.com.tw

The Living Room presents Forgive Me and friends (原諒我大樂隊) tonight, and jazz with saxophonist Corbett Wall tomorrow night.
* 3F, 8 Nanjing E Rd Sec 5, Taipei (台北市南京東路五段8號3樓). Call (02) 8787-4154 or visit livingroomtaipei.com
* Shows begin 10pm
* Tickets are NT$300 for both events

Exhibitions

A Tribute to the Pioneering Artist — Dignity in Silence: A Retrospective Exhibition of Chuang So (向前輩藝術家致敬—沉默中的尊嚴：莊索回顧展). Chuang So (1914 to 1997) was born in Kaohsiung during the Japanese occupation and was an influential, if now largely forgotten, artist of the left-wing movement, painting pictures of the lives of ordinary people.
* Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts (高雄市立美術館), 20 Meishukuan Rd, Kushan Dist, Kaohsiung. (高雄市鼓山區美術館路20號). Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Call (07) 555-0331.
* Until April 15

The Home Project, Fond Memories Too Far — Solo Exhibition by Kao Jun-honn (家，一個太遠的緬懷—高俊宏個展). Inviting participation from three local families, the artist reconstructs their memories of homes with family items, home videos, pictures, oral histories and written documentaries. The installation works dwell on people's ideas of home and opens up dialogue between people and the places of nostalgia we are destined to search for all our lives.
* Taipei Fine Arts Museum (台北市立美術館) at 181 Zhongshan N Rd Sec 3, Taipei (台北市中山北路三段181號) Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Call (02) 2595-7656
* Until Nov. 19

2006 Museum's Environmental Dance Exhibition (2006美術館環境舞展). The interdisciplinary exhibition/performance is a joint effort of the Taipei Crossover Dance Company (台北越界舞團) and installation artist Su Hui-yu (蘇匯宇) to reconstruct the museum's space as a platform for music, visual art, dance and theater. Dance performances take place every Saturday and Sunday at 2pm and 5pm.
* National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (國立台灣美術館), 2 Wuchuan W Rd Sec 1, Taichung (台中市五權西路一段2號). Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Call (04) 2372-3552
* Until Sunday

A Monologue of a Dream — Tsai Yin-chuan Solo Exhibition (夢的獨白—蔡銀娟新作展), a series of paintings that unlock and lay bare the female artist's deepest longings and subconscious. Viewers are led on a daring odyssey of the artist's inner self.
* BeFineArt Gallery (比劃比畫畫廊), 122-2 Renai Rd Sec 3, Taipei (台北市仁愛路三段122-2號). Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm to 7pm. Call (02) 2702-7756
* Until Tuesday

Poetry of Lenses and Painting of Imagery — Photo Exhibition of Ke Hsi-chieh (鏡頭的詩，影像的畫—柯錫杰攝影展), a retrospective exhibition of the pioneering visual artist's works of the past 50 years. In his abstract and terse photographs, the art of photography goes beyond a simple documenting tool and traces the inner landscapes of the veteran photographer.
* Capital Arts Center (首都藝術中心), 2F, 343 Renai Rd Sec 4, Taipei (台北市仁愛路四段343號2樓). Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 7pm. Call (02) 2775-5268.
* Until Tuesday
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