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In ‘Disaster Artist,’ Franco U2’s ‘Songs of Experience’ finds his masterpiece is a thrilling listen ike its 2014 predecessor, U2’s “Songs of Experience”

AP PHOTO Lis the product of a difficult and AP PHOTO drawn-out recording process. Much more so than “Songs of Innocence,” however, U2 has made an exciting, stage-ready album that doesn’t blush or blink in its use of the band’s signature sounds — The Edge’s chiming guitar, Adam Clayton’s trebly, adhesive bass, Larry Mullen Jr.’s sharp and responsive drums and Bono’s heart-on-his-vocal- cords singing. “Songs of Experience” was su- pposed to be completed “soon enough” after “Songs of Inno- cence,” but things kept getting in its way. From the automatic iTunes download fiasco of “Innocen- ce,” Bono’s debilitating bicy- U2, “Songs of Experience” (Interscope Records) cle accident in New York three years ago and another, more re- cent, yet-to-be-described health components. valent — you’re magnificent but scare, plus the changing political The new record is a thrilling lis- I’m leaving anyway. landscape and the wildly suc- ten because U2 sounds fully inte- Kendrick Lamar raps on the cessful 30th anniversary tour of grated again, a band with everyo- transition between “Get Out of “The Joshua Tree,” which is ba- ne on the same page and, just as Your Own Way” and “Ameri- rely over, sometimes the pause importantly, in the same groove. can Soul,” not really integrated button was getting pressed and “Swan Lake”-like strings lau- in either, and Lady Gaga sings sometimes it was rewind or rip nch opener “Love Is All We backing on “Summer of Love.” it up and start again. Have Left,” as Bono duets with “Red Flag Day,” a counterpart As the band’s unavoidable front- his own electronically modified of the anthemic songs on 1983’s man, Bono has worn the ensem- voice on another of his typically “War,” references the scores ble’s colors most brightly — the zeitgeist ballads. of migrants drowning in the in a scene from "" Christian zeal, the obsession Breaking the musical mood if Mediterranean Sea and “The with technology and its exces- not the lyrical one, Bono seems Showman” could be a Bono mi- ses, the penchant for big state- to relive his bike crash on “Li- ni-biopic. ho is ? Wiseau’s friend and co-star of recreations and allusions to ments, his full immersion in the ghts of Home” as the distorted Closer “13 (There Is a Light)” It’s a question that has Greg Sestero later wrote the “.” (For a testament politics of the moment and his acoustic guitar and cymbal pair ups with the opener as al- Wlong befuddled and endlessly 2013 book, with author Tom to the art of failure, see Tim firm commitment to numerous splashes give way to an emo- bum bookends of Bono’s most amused fans of “The Room,” Bissell, titled “The Disaster Ar- Burton’s “Ed Wood.”) humanitarian and philanthropic tional solo from The Edge and vulnerable moments. the infamously bad 2013 movie tist” about the inept making of Yet as a movie about James causes. Some of those themes a gospel-like, gap-in-the-clouds Nearly every song has a diffe- Wiseau directed, self-financed the movie — framing the film Franco, “The Disaster Artist” appear on “Experience.” ending with assistance from the rent producer or combination and starred in. Where did this as a nuttier version of classic is a smash hit. Franco popu- While the last two albums — group Haim, who also get co- thereof but they all seem to have billboard-self-promoting, Ter- Hollywood tales like “Sunset lates the film with friends and the other was 2009’s “No Line credit for the music. been peeking at each other’s no- minator-sunglasses-wearing Boulevard.” Franco, himself, comedians, from Jason Mant- on the Horizon” — had some “You’re the Best Thing About tes. The result is the best U2 al- Frozen Caveman Lawyer kno- reviewed the book, concluding zoukas to (also a strong songs and sounds, there Me” has more of U2’s DNA of bum since “All That You Can’t ckoff come from? (He has clai- that Wiseau wasn’t just a pun- producer). Franco’s brother, was a sense of erratic dispersion, thumping drums and ringing Leave Behind.” med New Orleans but investi- chline but was an outlandish Dave, stars alongside him as of the whole being less than its guitars but the message is ambi- Pablo Gorondi, AP gation — and his accent — su- version of every fumbling aspi- Sestero, making the homoerotic ggest Poland.) How old is he? rant to Hollywood. “In so many bromance between the charac- (No one knows but older than ways, Tommy c’est moi,” wrote ters an outright lark. It’s not a he has said.) And where did he Franco. coincidence that the big-name get his apparent wealth? (The To be sure, “The Disaster Ar- producer Tommy awkwar- BOOK IT movie cost $6 million to make, tist,” which is based on Sestero dly approaches at a restaurant partly because Wiseau insisted and Bissell’s book, will appeal (and performs “Hamlet” to) is on shooting on both 35mm film most to fans of “The Room.” played by Judd Apatow, who and digital.) Much of it plays like a prequel. gave Franco his first break on It’s also a question that James Our first, immediately recogni- “Freaks and Geeks” nearly two hris atthews paints loving Franco’s “The Disaster Artist,” zable shot of Tommy (Franco decades ago. C M a comedy about Wiseau and the with a long, jet-black mane) is The 39-year-old Franco, who making of “The Room,” has no in silhouette, as if John Wayne has now directed some 18 mo- portrait of RFK in new book interest in answering. That’s is making his entrance. He and vies, has long been drawn to because “The Disaster Artist” Sestero meet at acting class, all things meta, and, on that isn’t really about Tommy Wi- start reading lines together and score, “The Disaster Artist” is ow many books about the Kennedys are enough seau. It’s about James Franco. are soon headed to his piece de resistance. The- Hbooks about the Kennedys? If public response is any A quick recap for the uninitia- to make it big. re’s something joyful about the AP PHOTO indication, we have yet to reach a saturation point. ted. “The Room” ran for two I can’t say I ever found “The Franco brothers playing a fun- Television and print journalist Chris Matthews’ biogra- weeks in Los Angeles (Wiseau Room” nearly so funny as house mirror version of their phy, “Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit,” is the latest in wanted it to qualify for the Os- others. Wiseau is far from an own Hollywood arrival, and a spate of Kennedy literature to capture the public fancy. cars) and was roundly panned outlier in having misbegotten, the film’s best scenes are with Matthews’ approach diverges from most in a number as a singularly terrible movie. even demented delusions of Rogen’s production manager, of ways. There are astute comparisons between family But it found a “Rocky Horror fame. He’s kind of a tragic figu- aghast at Tommy’s incompe- members: “Jack was a charmer with a lightness about Picture Show”-sized cult, with re, an immigrant trying to hide tence. him and a 100-watt smile. [...] Bobby’s emotions ran sold-out midnight screenings his past while making what he When Tommy introduces “The hot and cold, from anger to empathy.” Also fascinating that continue to run. Devotees hopes will be an “all-Ameri- Room” at its premiere, Franco is Matthews’ take on Bobby’s interface with Wisconsin thrilled to the movie’s cheesy can” movie. might as well be speaking for Sen. Joseph McCarthy, who charged that the State De- filmmaking, its strange, woe- And large swaths of “The Di- himself. “This my move and partment was riddled with Communists. Although the ful imitation of Tennessee saster Artist” play off the joke this my life,” he says. “OK. Be two were on opposite sides of the divide, there was a Williams dialogue (“You’re of a hapless goon trying to cast cool.” measure of mutual understanding between them. “Abo- tearing me apart, Lisa!”), its himself as James Dean. As a ve all, [McCarthy] and Bobby were fighters,” the author bizarre narrative incongruities movie about Wiseau, “The Di- “The Disaster Artist,” an “Bobby Kennedy: a Raging says. (one character announces ha- saster Artist” isn’t very good. release, is rated R by the Motion Spirit” (Simon & Schuster) Ultimately, though, readers witness the evolution of Ken- ving cancer only for it never to He remains a mystery throu- Picture Association of America by Chris Matthews nedy’s soul. Through tragedy after tragedy we find the be talked of again) and its pro- ghout. Aside from a spot-on, for “language throughout and man humanized. liferation of spoons throughout “SNL”-ready impression of some sexuality/nudity.” In a recent interview, Matthews explained that this treatment was deliberate on his part. (which fans bring to throw at Wiseau, there’s just not much Running time: “I’ve written a lot of books,” he said, “but none with such heart.” screenings). here besides a loose jumble 105 minutes Barbara Hall, AP 01.12.2017 fri

NEWS OF THE WORLD Leanne Italie, AP AP PHOTO

Matt Lauer on the set of the "Today" show in New York People stand at the windows and also pass by the set of the "Today" show during the broadcast yesterday

Co-anchors Hoda Kotb (left) and Savannah Guthrie embrace on the set of the "Today" show Garrison Keillor talks with Daily Circuit host Tom Weber in the studios at Minnesota Public Radio Post-Weinstein, Lauer: A reckoning for fans of fallen heroes

hen it comes to fandom, at DePaul University in Chicago, tream media, they have been circu- Motors, put it more succinctly: “Is proof regarding the accusations,” she it’s reckoning time for said some fans derive a piece of lating in fan circles for a while. Ru- every man a hypocrite?” said. “Even if he did the things he’s Matt Lauer, Garrison their identity from those they ad- mors about Kevin Spacey have been accused of, I don’t think he’s a bad or KeillorW and scores of other men ac- mire. out and about in fan conversations utrage, sadness, frustration, evil person.” cused of sexual wrongdoing. “Certainly to a lot of fans, fandom for many years. Certainly Louis Oshock and the craving to gather Bridget Borisonek, 42, of St. Paul, Hero celebrities have fallen before feels like something that you al- C.K.’s misconduct and harassment and share are common denominators Minnesota, is a huge Keillor fan. She — Bill Cosby’s career ended after most don’t have control over, that has been jokingly referred to by a among fans. has listened to his former radio show, assault allegations in 2014 — but ne- what you’re a fan of is part of who lot of fans.” On , one angsty Louis C.K. die- “A Prairie Home Companion,” for 20 ver in the rapid succession that has you are as a person,” he said. Letting go of longtime heroes can hard in Egypt, using the handle @ years and has seen the show live se- rocked so many worlds since reve- be a process, said Booth, other pop MilanistaFito, relied on the fictional veral times. lations about Harvey Weinstein ex- n social media and around the culture experts and women’s rights Showtime series “The Affair” and the “I want to trust public figures. I want ploded in October. Accusers of po- Odinner table, many fans are in activists. character Dr. Vic Ullah to help him to trust somebody who leads what liticians, actors, comedians, singers, mourning. But in the Arizona bor- “I think all of us are going to strug- articulate: is essentially wholesome family en- producers, directors, other media der town of Douglas, 37-year-old gle with people who we looked up “I remember that scene from The Af- tertainment,” she said. “Tremendous powerhouses and assorted business Nubia Romo isn’t ready to dump to and have done really good thin- fair where a character says, ‘If you disappointment. And like almost a moguls have taken the power and Lauer. gs,” said Linda Sarsour, co-chair think, on balance, that the good I do sense of loss. “ fans of the disgraced have largely “Oh my goodness, I’ve woken up to of this year’s Women’s March in outweighs the bad, I’m a good per- stood with the wronged. the ‘Today’ show for years. It’s so, Washington. “I can think of people son. If you think the bad outweighs he process for some looking in But for some, giving up heroes isn’t so, so sad. My mother is really sad, like Al Franken and John Conyers the good, the opposite is true.’ And Tfrom the outside as non-fans is easy. too, but we don’t have his side of and I’m so hurt and disappointed, I believe that the good C.K. does ou- void of heartbreak. Savannah Guthrie, in breaking the the story,” said Romo, who is stu- but we’re going to have to reckon tweighs the bad.” “Sorry to straight people who keep news yesterday on NBC’s “Today” dying to become a real estate agent. with the issue and how it’s impac- Thousands of miles away, continents finding out their heroes suck but you show about Lauer’s firing over Booth’s academic focus includes ted the victims and not our perso- collided in the brain of comedian Sa- should’ve listened to gays and wor- “inappropriate sexual behavior” fan mentality, along with the social nal heroes.” rah Silverman, Louise C.K.’s friend of shipped 52-year-old actresses who with a colleague, appeared to be on media hive mind. While Romo said The range of emotions among fans 25 years, when she broke her silence specialize in monologues about their the verge of tears. she was shocked that Lauer would of Louis C.K. and the more recently in an emotional monologue before crumbling marriage,” tweeted come- “How do you reconcile your love be accused, hardcore fans, inclu- accused — Lauer, Charlie Rose and an episode of her Hulu talk show, “I dy writer, entertainment journalist for someone with the revelation ding those of Lauer but also of Lou- Keillor — among so many others, Love You, America.” and the sometimes pop culture pod- that they have behaved badly, and is C.K. and Kevin Spacey, may have continued to flow this week. “Some of our heroes will be taken caster Louis Virtel. I don’t know the answer to that,” had an inkling of rumored trans- Susan Scharf, a 69-year-old retired down, and we will discover bad thin- In a recent interview, Virtel said fall she said. “But I do know that this gressions beforehand, choosing in teacher in suburban New York, said gs about people we like, or in some they must. reckoning that so many organiza- the past to let the negative slide un- she’s a longtime Lauer fan and was cases, people we love,” she said. “There’s always this ongoing conver- tions have been going through is til allegations were pushed into full “very, very shocked and disappoin- While thousands stand with accusers sation on separating the art from the important, it’s long overdue and it view, he said. ted,” echoing what others also have and wish Lauer and others who have artist,” he said. “As somebody whose must result in workplaces where all “For many fans, these are not ne- pondered: “I thought he was a nice toppled a bitter farewell, Hilari Vires, heroes have never turned into sexual women — all people — feel safe and cessarily new stories,” Booth said. guy. As a woman, I can’t support of Scottsburg, Indiana, feels as Romo predators I find it a pretty munda- respected.” “One of the things about being a fan him now.” does about one of the big faces of “To- ne conversation. It’s a conversation Paul Booth, an associate profes- is that you learn the minutiae of a In Royal Oak, Michigan, Lauer fan day.” usually started by men who think sor of media and cinema studies star. Although some of these stories Amy Hurley, a 45-year-old admi- “I honestly think that people should the only form of universal genius out in the College of Communication are just coming out in the mains- nistrative assistant for General not judge or hate on him until there is there is stuff given to us by men.” X4 PÁTIO DO SAL salt

WORLD OF BACCHUS David Rouault Glassware Reflection

I’m not proud to say that I used to be part of roughly divided into three parts: sweetness the vast majority who thought that as long as a and saltiness on the tip, acidity on the side, glass is waterproof it will do the job. It took a and savoury at the back. So if the glass has a few experiments to realise that an inappropriate narrower opening, the way the wine enters the glass can totally destroy the perception (visual, mouth will be more in the center of the tongue, olfactive and sensorial) of a wine. On the other therefore there will be less perception of the hand a proper glass can really emphasise a wine’s acidity which is on the sides. wine’s quality. For example, Champagne glasses used to be We saw before that wine tasting goes through in a cup shape as they were very sweet. Howe- three steps: the visual, the nose, and the taste. ver, for the past century or so the tendency is As long as a glass is clear it won’t affect the towards much drier sparkling to the point of visual so much but crystal glass offers better having “Extra Brut” or “Brut Zero” wines, durability and clarity. So the colour variations of meaning no sugar at all. Hence the flute shape a wine, rim to the core, as well as the legs will with an extremely narrow opening, to aid in be sharper and allow more precise assessment. soothing the tart sensation. It is more obvious how the shape of a glass will Conversely, a wide opening such as the affect the nose. The narrower the opening, the Bordeaux style glass is often used to serve more concentrated the aromas. Flower and fruit full-bodied reds. In this case the wine enters scents are detected higher in the glass, then broadly in the mouth to allow a full spectrum in the middle the mineral, vegetal and herbal of flavours. characters, and in the bottom of the glass the Another element which affects the taste so- Quinta dos Plátanos Ponto Quinta da Boa Vista Reserva heavier alcohol and wood aromas. mewhat is the thickness of the glass. The thin- Cego DOC Alenquer 2014 Douro DOC 2013 For delicate white wines, the glass is always ner the rim, the more direct the contact with small in size and with a narrower opening, to the tongue, resulting in a clearer “attack” of Blend of Fernão Pires and Arinto, Blend mostly of the classic Touriga Nacional, avoid excess breathing and warming up. For the wine. A recent development is to add small fin-like this is a full-bodied white with a Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz, this is a medium stronger white wines, the bowl should be rou- nder - like the classic Bourgogne and Alsace ridges to the inside of the bottom of the glass, mellow acidity and a creamy texture to full-bodied red that will benefit from one hour styles - to allow more breathing and opening of to help open the aromas and flavours through that presents well in a Bourgogne- decanting and served in a Bordeaux-style glass. The the bouquet. swirling. style glass. Delicate aromas of fran- nose is rich and complex with floral notes, red fruits Far less obvious is how the glass shape affects gipani flower, lime skin and exotic and black cherry aromas, developing to spices, the taste. It seems uncanny, but there is a logi- Wines available at www.palatiumwines.com fruits. On the palate the wine shows liquorice, chocolate bean and leather. High acidity cal explanation. Special thanks to Lucaris (www.lucariscrystal. good complexity with a refreshing and mellow tannins give a fresh and elegant feeling We saw in the third part of the “Tasting” that com/en/) for providing some of the mixed of red apple, yellow grape- with cranberry and raspberry flavours developing to the perception of flavours on the tongue is information. fruit and crushed seashell. Long ci- a more herbal and earthy character with a long fi- trusy finish with minerals and a bit nish. This is a winery with the ambition to compete David Rouault is a professional classical musician, part time wine consultant and full time wine lover, holding WSET of saltiness. with top Bordeaux wines, with prices to match. Level 3, Certified Specialist of Wine and Introductory Sommelier diplomas. www.dionysos.com.mo

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ON PENANG ISLAND, IT’S ALL ABOUT ART, EATS AND OLD STREETS

enang is the rare tropical is- tish as a trading hub, Penang Turn a corner these days and ggit (USD8.40) for one hour, grab-and-go banana leaf parcel land where hitting the town has strong Chinese influences, you’re more likely than not materials included. — that works amazingly well. Pbeats lazing on the beach. the legacy of waves of migrants to be wowed by some selfie Wash it down like the locals do Fortune-seekers from China, who settled here for work gene- -inspiring street art slowly EAT ON THE STREET with a strong iced coffee swee- Europe and India have been rations ago. fading away in the tropical Even by the standards of Sou- tened with condensed milk. drawn to this Malaysian island Craftsmen still tinker away in sun. theast Asia — a region that From there it’s on to a parade for more than two centuries, Chinese-signposted shophouses On this multiethnic island, it is spawned pad thai and Vietna- of Chinese-inspired stir-fried creating along with local Ma- nestled up against busy dragon- perhaps no surprise that some mese banh mi sandwiches — noodle dishes. Char kway teow, lays an eclectic mix that can topped temples swaddled in of the most popular were produ- the street food of Penang stands made with flat rice noodles, feel both seductively familiar incense, and gather for rounds ced by an outsider, Lithuanian out. Part of what makes it so sausage, shrimp, cockles and and exotic at the same time. of mahjong as the sun sets. Ernest Zacharevic, who was good is the mishmash of cultu- eggs, is a must-try staple that’s The colonial capital they’ve left “Penang people ... are very inspired enough by George res that have left their mark on easy to find. behind oozes a hauntingly rustic slow and very relaxed. We are Town to put down roots. this island. Mee goreng, another fried nood- charm, with colorful street art living on a small island so we “It was very fresh for me — to Start the day with Indian roti le dish, is sweeter and can have as much a draw as the historical are happy with the situation,” see all these walls and textu- canai, a flaky flatbread served a subtle Indian curry kick, while architecture and one of Sou- explains local artist Ch’ng Kiah res and inspirations that I get with curry. Or try a true Malay- the famous laksa noodle soup is theast Asia’s tastiest street food Kiean, who grew up in the sha- there,” he said. “There’s just sian favorite: nasi lemak — a all about the sour and spice. scenes. dow of a traditional Chinese something charming about it. mound of coconut-infused rice None of the dishes costs much clan meeting hall known as a It’s a place which is hard to plus peanuts, crispy anchovies, more than 6 ringgit ($1.45). WANDER THE OLD TOWN kongsi. “We still keep a simple forget.” sweet chili sauce and a hard- One you’ll struggle to find? The There are plenty of tourist- lifestyle in George Town.” Other pieces to look out for are boiled egg, served with or similarly named panang curry, friendly stretches of sand if A handful of restored heritage the more than four dozen car- without meat. It’s an odd com- which is more associated with that’s what you’re looking for. buildings such as the Penang toonish steel-rod sculptures by bination — often wrapped in a neighboring Thailand. The most popular are along the Peranakan Mansion and the Malaysian artists detailing local resort strip of Batu Ferringhi on grand Khoo Kongsi clan house history, including one memoria- the island’s northern coast. offer glimpses into how Chine- lizing Penang-born shoemaker if you go... Where Penang really shines, se immigrants both shaped and Jimmy Choo, and a mural of a though, is in the scrappy but were influenced by their adop- larger-than-life Indian boatman GETTING THERE: Bridges and as the Blue Mansion built by 19th alluring lanes of the provincial ted home. by Russian artist Julia Volchko- ferries link Penang to the main- century magnate Cheong Fatt Tze. capital George Town. Its histo- va. land. Or catch a short direct flight Another one to check out is Ren i rical center is listed along with SOAK UP STREET ART Feeling inspired? Rozana from the capital Kuala Lumpur Tang, a converted Chinese medi- Melaka, another enchanting Less than a decade ago, it was Mohamed runs classes tea- or nearby hubs like Singapore or cine hall in Little India where an George Town’s tumbledown ar- ching the traditional art of Bangkok. ingenious pulley spares guests from Malaysian city further down the ACCOMMODATION: Some of hoisting bags up the narrow stairs. coast, on the UNESCO World chitecture and umbrella-topped batik painting from her studio the best hotels and inns are housed PENANG: Official tourism site: Heritage list. cycle rickshaws that first caught on Lebuh Aceh . Sessions in renovated old buildings, such mypenang.gov.my Although founded by the Bri- visitors’ eyes. start from as little as 35 rin- AP PHOTO X6 PÁTIO DO SOL sun

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“Connection between Teacher and Student”- MONDAY (DEC 4) Recital by Zhang Yueru and Student Lai Chi Vun Rebirth—Artworks Exhibition of Lai Chi Vun Shipyards Area TODAY (DEC 1) The Macau Chinese Orchestra Concertmaster, Language & the Art of Xu Bing Zhang Yueru, and Fang Teng, his student for the The exhibition creative team expressed that the last ten years, present the public several classical shipbuilding industry was an important cornerstone This exhibition takes the ‘Language & the Art of pieces and touching ancient legends, one after in the development of a new era of Macau. Through Xu Bing’ as its theme, showcasing his magnum another, featuring beautiful melodies. the display of a series of artworks, they wish to opuses, accompanied by the related experimental demonstrate the history of Lai Chi Vun Shipyards, trials and rough sketches leading to their Time: 8pm expressing their gratitude to former shipbuilders accomplishment. They represent the fruition of over Venue: Dom Pedro V Theatre and reminding the public of the city’s past time. This three decades of artistic creativity and reveal the Admission: MOP60, MOP80 exhibition features a total of 22 artworks dedicated underlying logic and supporting reasoning. Among Organizer: Macau Chinese Orchestra to the Lai Chi Vun Shipyards area, including eight the exhibits are works rarely on display elsewhere. Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699 photographs, eight paintings, two sets of wood ship www.icm.gov.mo/ochm furniture and four wooden ship models. Time: 10am-7pm (last admission at 6:30pm; closed on Mondays, open on public holidays) Time: 11am-10pm Until: March 4, 2018 Until: December 31, 2017 Venue: Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, Venue: Lakeside Gallery – Room S1, Anim’Arte NAPE Nam Van Admission: Free Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau Organizer: Macau Museum of Art Enquires: (853) 2836 6866 Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 www.icm.gov.mo www.mam.gov.mo

SUNDAY (DEC 3) Representing Women through MAM Collection – 19th and 20th Century

In fact, the question of the place of women in the art TUESDAY (DEC 5) world has been inspiring museums to look back on A Contribution to the History of Macau their collections in order to understand the subject Exhibition in two perspectives: 1) how are women portrayed in art history and 2) how female artists are present Founded in 1917, Macau Postal Savings (CEP) TOMORROW (DEC 2) (or not) in the museum collections. In line with these celebrated its centenary on September 21 this The Great Yoga 2017 World Concert concerns, the Macau Museum of Art presents year. On this special occasion, CTT published Tour – Macau Representing Women through MAM Collection – the photo album ‘A Contribution to the History of 19th and 20th Century, which showcases 70 female Macau’, featuring previously unpublished images THE GREAT YOGA World Concert Tour has portraits from a collection by the nature of the place of buildings acquired by CEP during the 1930s already visited more than 20 cities, Hong Kong, where it was built, including works from a Chinese and 1940s. In addition, an exhibition entitled A Taipei, Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chengdu, and Western tradition, or works that are at the Contribution to the History of Macau is running at Guangzhou, Malaysia and more, receiving a great confluence of both traditions. the Gallery of Carmo Post Office in Taipa. response from fans. Now the long wait is over for Macau fans, who can look forward to enchanting Time: 10am-7pm, last admission at 6:30pm (Closed Time: 10:30am-5:30pm (Closed on Mondays) live music alongside Lin’s message of peace, love on Mondays, open on public holidays) Until: March 31, 2018 and understanding. Until: December 10, 2017 Venue: Carmo Post Office in Taipa, Avenida de Venue: Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, Carlos da Maia Time: 8pm NAPE Admission: Free Venue: Cotai Arena, The Venetian Macao Admission: Free Organizer: Macau Post and Telecommunications Organizer: The Venetian Macao Organizer: Macau Museum of Art Bureau Enquiries: (853) 2882 8818 Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 Enquiries: (853) 8396 8305 www.cotaiticketing.com www.mam.gov.mo www.macaucep.gov.mo 01.12.2017 fri

WEDNESDAY (DEC 6) The Memorable Time - The Traditional Handicraft Industries of Macau

Primarily dedicated to the incense, match and firecracker industries, this exhibition enables residents and tourists to reminisce upon the glorious past of Macau’s handicraft industries. Six zones - namely, the incense industry zone, firecracker industry zone, match industry zone, foreign trade zone, education zone and simulations of the incense and firecracker factory facades, as well as project room are featured, displaying 210 pieces/sets showing the process of development and decline of the past three greatest industries.

Time: 10am-6pm (last admission at 5:30pm; closed on Mondays, open on public holidays, free admission on Tuesdays and the 15th of every month) Until: February 25, 2018 Venue: 3/F, Macau Museum, No. 112, Praceta do Museu de Macau Admission: MOP15 (free for Macau residents, children of 12 years old or below and seniors of 65 years old or over) Organizer: Macau Museum Enquiries: (853) 2835 7911 www.macaumuseum.gov.mo

THURSDAY (DEC 7) Fiction and Drift - Paintings by Jorge Martins

Jorge Martins is a renowned Portuguese contemporary painter, who has been dedicated to artistic creation for some decades. This exhibition features 23 significant oils on canvas paintings created throughout the painter’s artistic career, which are an anthological representation of his reinvention of spaces, objects, times and of its illusory effects, which the painter fictionalizes through his art and stems in our lives. These elements show that Jorge Martins always maintains a dramatic creative concept influenced by cinema, which allows the audience to understand the creative context of the artist.

Time: 10am-9pm (Closed on Mondays and mandatory holidays) Until: March 4, 2018 Venue: Tap Seac Gallery, No. 95, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida Admission: Free Organizers: Cultural Affairs Bureau & Galeria Arte Periférica in Portugal Enquiries: (853) 8988 4000 http://www.icm.gov.mo 01.12.2017 fri

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