Print

Mail

wiki links

Event & Entertainment

Upcoming Following its critically acclaimed premiere of River Journey in September, U-Theater is now embarking on a new venture to bring its audience closer to the spirit that its performances embody. With the first Taiwan Mountain Festival, titled The Door, the troupe aims to bring audiences up to its Mucha mountain retreat and rehearsal area to share in the atmosphere of outdoor performances. They will be joined by the Ballet National Du Burkina from Burkina Faso in a unique exploration of percussion and dance. The performances take place Nov. 23 and Nov. 24 at 7:30pm and Nov. 25 and Nov. 26 at 5:30pm. * Tickets are NT$600 and NT$900 and are available through NTCH ticketing or from U-Theater's Web site at www.utheatre.org.tw.

Theater

Spotlight on New Circus will present astounding new circus performances such as Cirque Baroque's Ningen and music at the plaza between the National Theater and National Concert Hall. See www.ntch.edu.tw/pro/new-circus for more information about the performances.
* Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Plaza
* All performances are free except for Ningen, which costs NT$600. Tickets for the show can be purchased through NTCH ticketing
* Today, tomorrow and Sunday

Carmina Burana (布蘭詩歌) by Neo-Classic Dance Company was first performed to much acclaim in 1993 and has now been updated for audiences of the Taipei Arts Festival. * Da-an Forest Park, Taipei
* Tomorrow at 8:00pm
* Admission is free

Events

Kimbo (胡德夫), Hsiao Mei (小美), Hani (李智偉) and other Aboriginal artists and bands signed with the Wild Fire record label are scheduled to give a charity concert for the Hope group, organized by a group of Taipei American School mothers to help an orphaned child with special needs. Hope's first effort, a bazaar in a friend's house, raised money for a three-year-old child suffering from cerebral palsy. Last year's jazz concert raised money for a one-year-old with the same condition. The Hope Charity Concert 2006: Beautiful Haiyan will help raise money for the construction of libraries for four Aboriginal schools in Pingtung, Taitung and Hualien counties.

Upcoming Rent, the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical, is coming back to Taiwan with three performances scheduled for Dec. 8, Dec. 9 and Dec. 10 at Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 2. Based on Giacomo Puccini's 1896 opera, La Boheme, with lyrics and music by Jonathan Larson, the musical debuted in New York in February 1996, and ever since has enjoyed worldwide popularity. The story follows one year in the life of a group of friends living in New York's East Village in 1990. The characters are impoverished artists affected by the then-emerging HIV epidemic and are caught up in unconventional relationships — a tale that mirror's the show's co-creator Jonathan Larson's own life. Larson had an on-again, off-again relationship with a dancer who ultimately left him for a woman. His own roommate became the inspiration for the lead character's roommate, the HIV-positive musician and former junkie Roger. Larson's childhood friend became the inspiration for Angel, Rent's HIV-positive drag queen street musician. The show last came to town in February this year and included Karen Mok on the billing. * Tickets are on sale now. For a list of outlets visit www.bbh.com.tw or call (02) 2341-9898. * At Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 2 (台北市世貿二館), 3 Sunglien Rd, Taipei (台北市松廉路3號) on Dec. 8, Dec. 9 and Dec. 10 at 7:30pm with a matinee performance on Dec. 9 at 2:30pm

* Guy Lott Auditorium at Taipei American School, located at 800 Zhongshan N Rd Sec 6, Taipei (台北市中山北路六段800號). NT$500 and NT$1,000 tickets are sold out. Those interested in making a donation can e-mail to hope2002@gmail.com.
* Sunday at 7pm

Tellus Theatre Acting Workshop, under Thalie Theatre director Daniel, will be held starting this Sunday. These workshops will deal with basic acting technique and preparation. The workshops cost NT$2,200 or NT$1,600 for students. Former members of the Thalie Theatre will only be charged NT$1,000. More information can be obtained at the Tellus Web site at www.wretch.cc/blog/tellus. Enquiries can also be directed to tellus_drama@yahoo.com.tw, or call Leslie at 0939-872-083.

Classical Music

Theatrical Concert “Le Mysterieux Voyage” (神祕之旅音樂劇) created and directed by Jean-Claude Meurisse with photographer Robin and director Venturini will be performed in Taipei tonight. This event is part of an international tour titled Bons Baisers de Jules Verne (With Love from Jules Verne) which commemorates the centenary of the writer's death. The concert will take place around the world through the organization of the Alliances Francaise (法國文化協會). The musical The Mysterious Voyage is a veritable musical adventure, including ballads, jazz, boogie, rock, and classical airs, all passing through traditional a capella music. This show is suitable for the whole family.
* At the Hua Shan Cultural Park (華山創意文化園區)
* Tickets can be obtained free of charge from the Alliance Francaise in Taiwan (www.alliancefrancaise.org.tw)
* Tonight at 7:30pm

NSO Master Chamber Concert Series: Brass Master Stefan Dohr's French Horn Concert (名家室內樂:柏林銅管名家史蒂芬．多爾). The lineup of musicians will include violinists Li I-ching (李宜錦) and Teng Hao-tun (鄧皓敦), violists Grace Huang (黃瑞儀) and Lu Meng-san (呂孟珊), cellist Lana Hsiung (熊士蘭), bassist Fu Yung-ho (傅永和), French hornists Dohr and Huang Jen-hsien (黃任賢), oboist Lin Li-yueh (林麗玥), and pianist Lin Hui-ying (林慧英). Dohr has been the principal horn player of the Berlin Philharmonic orchestra since 1993 and has worked with many great maestros. The concert program will include Mozart's Horn Quintet, K.407 and Divertimento, K.251 and Brahms' Trio for Piano, Violin, and Horn, Op.40.
* At the Recital Hall, Taipei
* As of press time, NT$300 tickets are sold out, but seats are still available from NT$400 to NT$500 through NTCH ticketing
* Tomorrow at 7:30pm

Richard Strauss Cycle 2: Till Eulenspiegel (發現理查．史特勞斯系列二: 狄爾的惡作劇). Eulenspiegel is a German folk hero from the 14th century. People said he loved to play jokes on others, and generally poked fun at nearly everyone. In the end, however, the law caught up with him, and poor Eulenspiegel lost his life on the gallows. Strauss' Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks is a brilliant musical portrayal of this legendary trickster's jokes. The concert will feature conductor Chang Tah-sheng (張大勝) and Stefan Dohr, the principal horn player of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, performing Strauss' Horn Concerto No.2. This concerto is considered among the greatest challenges for French horn players. Also, Brahms' Symphony No.1, Op.68 will be presented as part of the program. 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 range from NT$300 to NT$1,500 and are available through NTCH ticketing
* Sunday at 2:30pm

Conductor Joseph Flummerfelt and Formosa Singers (福爾摩沙合唱團). Also appearing will be pianist Tsai Yu-shan (蔡昱姍), to present a program including Barber's Agnus Dei, Schoenberg's Freiden auf der Erde, Verdi's Ave Maria, Lauridson's O Magnum Mysterium and selections from Brahms' Zigeunerlieder.
* At the National Concert Hall, Taipei
* As of press time, NT$800 and NT$1,000 tickets are sold out, but seats are available from NT$300 to NT$500 through NTCH ticketing
* Monday at 7:30pm

Italian Tenor Salvatore Licitra (里契特拉) has been dubbed the New Pavorotti will return to Taiwan on Nov. 9. This will be a must-see for opera lovers. Licitra's rise to stardom was almost meteoric after he stepped in on short notice to replace Pavarotti as Cavaradossi in Puccini's Tosca at a 2002 Metropolitan Opera gala performance. Licitra will sing a selection of arias and standards, including Verdi's Celeste Aida from Aida, Puccini's E lucevan le Stelle from Tosca, Giordano's Amor ti Vieta from Fedora, other arias and standards from Turandot and Neapolitan songs.
* At the National Concert Hall, Taipei
* As of press time, NT$300, NT$1,000, NT$3,000, and NT$4,200 tickets are sold out, but seats are still available from NT$1,300 to NT$2,500 and NT$3,500 through NTCH ticketing
* Thursday at 7:30pm

Contemporary

The Wall (這牆) presents Sodagreen (蘇打綠) tonight, Fukuyama Band tomorrow, Challenge of the Fire (火焰大挑戰) on Sunday, Bad Monk (歹和尚) and Silent Toads (啾吉惦惦) on Wednesday, Tuna Belly (鮪魚肚), Easy Shen and Bitter on Thursday.
* Entrance for tonight is NT$500 (discounts are available for multiple ticket purchases), tomorrow's performance is sold out, Sunday and Wednesday is NT$150, Thursday is NT$300
* Tonight, Wednesday and Thursday's shows begin at 8pm, tomorrow's at 7:30pm, Sunday's at 7pm
* B1, 200 Roosevelt Rd Sec 4, Taipei (台北市羅斯福路四段200號B1). Call (02) 2930-0162 or visit www.the-wall.com.tw

Grooveyard presents Shaun Three Chords & the Truth tonight with opening guests Winsky. Tomorrow get ready to rock with The Deadly Vibes.
* Both shows begin at 9pm
* Entrance for tonight is NT$100
* 2F, 105 Huamei W Rd, Taichung (台中市華美西街105號二樓). Visit www.grooveyardtaiwan.com

The Living Room (小客廳) presents British pianist/composer Hervie Syan and Sunny 4 tonight, Punk Explosion tomorrow featuring Sue, Semicon (半導體), Duct Tape and Stay Gold, Chit Chat Game Night on Tuesday with board games, on Wednesday it's Magic, Music, and “The Buzz” (嘰哩呱啦美語聚樂會) featuring a magic show, performances by new bands and a new weekly language club for anyone who wants to practice and improve their English. Hervie Syan's show begins at 10pm and Sunny 4's at 11pm, tomorrow's punk marathon starts at 9pm, the fun and games begin at 7pm on Tuesday. Wednesday's evening of entertainment starts at 7pm
* Entrance for tonight is NT$300 from 10pm to 11pm and NT$200 after that. Tomorrow's show is NT$250, there is no cover on Tuesday. On Wednesday, entrance for the magic show is NT$50, for the band gig it's NT$100 and for the language club it's NT$100
* 3F, 8 Nanjing E Rd Sec 5, Taipei (台北市南京東路5段8號3樓). Call (02) 8787-4154 or visit www.livingroomtaipei.com

Riverside Cafe (河岸留言) presents J.E.G Jazz Band tonight (這個爵士樂團), 1976 mini concert tomorrow night, Lily C and Yo-Ge-Je (遊歌者) on Sunday, open jam on Monday, Crimson (緋紅) and Milestone (里程碑) on Tuesday, Spring Day (春日) (folk version) and Joker on Wednesday and Sunny 4 and Skyline on Thursday.
* All shows begin at 9:30pm
* Entrance for tonight and tomorrow is NT$350, for Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday it's NT$300 and Monday is NT$150 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

UnderWorld (地下社會) presents Coach (教練) and Bitter tonight, Public Radio and The Anglers tomorrow and Semicon (半導體) and Duct Tape (大力膠) on Wednesday. * Tonight and tomorrow's shows begin at 9pm, Wednesday's show begins at 8pm
* Entrance for all shows is NT$300
* B1, 45 Shida Rd, Taipei (師大路45號B1). Call (02) 2369-0103 or visit www.underworld-taipei.blogspot.com

Velvet Underground (地下絲絨) presents Candy Box and Insanity tonight, Rainbow Band (虹樂團) and Anta Gonauts tomorrow, Dreammaker on Tuesday, Replica and Loaded on Wednesday, New Yorker (紐約客) and Maxima on Thursday.
* All shows begin at 9:30pm except tomorrow's, which starts at 9pm
* Entrance for all shows is NT$300 (students NT$200)
* B1, 50 Zhongxiao W Rd Sec 1, Taipei (台北市忠孝西路一段50號B1). Call (02) 2314-1868 or visit www.velvet-underground.com.tw

Exhibition

The First Taipei Modern Ink Exhibition (第一屆台北當代水墨雙年展). Centering on the theme of ink wash painting, the exhibition features contemporary works that go beyond traditional naturalism and reaches out toward pop culture. Ten curators have worked together to put together the works that offers a comprehensive introduction on the modern breed of Chinese ink painting.
* Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (國父紀念館), 505 Renai Rd Sec 4, Taipei (台北市仁愛路四段505號2樓). Open daily from 9am to 5pm. Call (02) 2758-8008.
* Until Nov. 12

Oil Painting Exhibition of Yang Shih-chuan (楊世全油畫淡彩展), a series of abstract works by the artist, who attempts to extend his mental space and intuitions onto the canvas with colors and lines. Bright and playful, the works draw their energy from visual forms and spatial movements.
* Grass Mountain Chateau (草山行館), 89 Hudi Rd, Yangmingshan, Taipei (台北市陽明山湖底路89號). Open Monday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Call (02) 2862-1911
* Until Nov. 26

Light of Poetry, Image of Flow (詩光流影－台灣詩人群像攝影展). Photographer Chen Wen-fa (陳文發) has used his camera to capture local poets on film for years. This exhibition features his works on 50 renowned poets, inviting visitors to come closer to the masters. In Chen's black-and-white photographs, the poets are frozen in time and become poetry themselves.
* Nanhai Gallery (南海藝廊), 3, Ln 19, Chongqing S Road Sec 2, Taipei(台北市重慶南路二段19巷3號). Open Wednesday to Sunday from 2pm to 9:30pm. Call (02) 2392-5080.
* Until Sunday

This story has been viewed 1870 times.