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veryone is vanishing remains a mysterious figure. around ’s ulianne oore shines in loria ell He’s clearly still attached to Etitle character in Sebastian J M ‘G B ’ his ex-wife whose calls dis- Lelio’s “Gloria Bell.” The turb nearly every romantic disappearances don’t come moment. While smitten with with blood-curdling shrieks Gloria, Arnold is so absur- or thundering score cues, but AP PHOTO dly tethered to his ex-wife with the humdrum ebb of mi- and their apparently unstable ddle age. People just move young adult daughters that away or recede from view. the character — though so Gloria is a divorced, fif- poignantly rendered by Tur- ty-something turro — verges on parody. insurance agent by day and Or better yet, “Gloria Bell” dances disco at a nightclub — pleasantly low-key as by evening. Her son, Peter it is — should have tipped (), is caring for more fully into comedy. With a newborn while his wife is Moore, Turturro, the underu- away somewhere in the de- sed Cera and others like Brad sert “finding herself.” Her Garrett (as Gloria’s ex), the daughter, Anne (Caren Pis- cast is certainly there for it. torius), has an extreme sur- Some scenes feel like they fer boyfriend chasing waves would turn hysterical if the abroad — and she might camera just rolled a little lon- soon join him. Gloria’s clo- ger, if the sheen of art-film sest colleague at work is sent was a little punctured. packing. And, most of all, I mean, here is a movie with her promising new boyfriend John Turturro dancing AND Arnold (John Turturro) has a shooting paintball guns. We funny habit of disappearing have Julianne Moore haun- This image shows Julianne Moore in a scene from “Gloria Bell” every time his ex-wife calls. ted by a hairless cat, an ups- Just about the only one who’s tairs neighbor who screams consistently there for Gloria and this version is frequently and earnest female-led films to friends. her Gloria feels too secure “I want to die!” and a boy- is a hairless cat that keeps a shot-for-shot, line-for-line that make up for their lack of Gloria’s world isn’t implo- for us to ever fear much for friend who goes missing turning up in her apart- recreation. Still, “Gloria” dramatics with a rare sensi- ding but it’s not exactly soa- her future. every time his phone rings. ment. “It’s like an Egyptian feels light and spontaneous. tivity. ring, either. Her life, like It’s at the nightclub that Glo- It’s tempting to wonder what mummy cat,” she complains. In between the two “Glo- With a dreamlike sheen (ai- most, is full of imperma- ria meets Arnold, an ex-Ma- someone like Nicole Holof- “Gloria Bell” isn’t a dour ria” movies, the Chilean ded by Matthew Herbert’s nent connections and stabs rine who owns a paintball cener or Greta Gerwig would midlife character study but filmmaker Lelio made the technicolor score), “Gloria at self-improvement. But park. His first line at the bar have done with such mate- a warmly affectionate one, Oscar-winning “A Fantastic Bell” follows Gloria through she is blessedly undaunted, is: “Are you always this ha- rial. How about one more in large part due to Moore’s Woman,” about a transgen- her modest days where any like a personification of the ppy?” ‘’Some days I am,” remake? radiant, lived-in performan- der woman (Daniela Vega) disappointments or slights uplifting spirit of the Laura responds Gloria, fresh off ce as a woman committed in Santiago, and his English- are usually worked out at the Branigan anthem “Gloria.” the dancefloor. “Some days “Gloria Bell,” an release, to self-renewal. The film is language debut, “Disobe- nightclub — a place of refu- In Los Angeles traffic in her I’m not.” is rated R by the Motion Pictu- an English-language remake dience,” a tale of forbidden ge in “,” car, she belts out ‘80s son- Their budding relationship re Association of America for of Lelio’s own 2013 drama love with Rachel Weisz and too. “When the world blows gs. Vulnerable and guileless, moves to the center of the “sexuality, nudity, language and “Gloria,” which starred Pau- Rachel McAdams. He has up, I hope I go down dan- this is as natural as Julianne film but Arnold — as all some drug use.” Running time: lina Garcia in the lead role, made a specialty of graceful cing,” Gloria says brightly Moore has ever been, even if paintball park owners do — 102 minutes.

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alta xchange is blend ‘M E ’ Nick Waterhouse makes old of history and thrills soul sounds for new themes teve Berry’s pragma- existence for centuries. tic hero Cotton Malo- Malone’s easy payday here’s an relying on a Telecas-

Sne soon regrets taking on AP PHOTO has become a battle for exit/and ter, a baritone guitar what is supposed to be a survival. Long-buried Tthere’s a way AP PHOTO and slightly reverbed simple mission in “The secrets are revealed and out/the two just vocals. Malta Exchange,” the la- the consequences of fai- ain’t the same Waterhouse does test blend of history and lure could impact his- is a typical lyric most of the songwri- thrills. tory and many cultural from Nick Wa- ting himself and the Malone has retired from traditions. He receives terhouse’s sel- one cover here is soul his job at the Justice De- help from agent Luke f-titled fourth music legend Jo Ar- partment so he can run a Daniels, who works for album, a collec- mstead’s “I Feel an bookstore in Copenha- Malone’s old employer. tion that stays Urge Coming On,” gen. He freelances easy But even help comes true to his par- an unabashed ode to assignments for extra with a price when Da- ticular style and kissing, hugging and money, and when he’s niels’ covert operation sets images and whatever may con- asked to recover letters is quickly compromised. stories of 21st- sensually follow. in Lake Como, Italy, Trust and loyalty are -century noir to Nick Waterhouse, “Nick Waterhouse” “Black Glass” in- that were supposedly merely optional in Ber- soul and R&am- (Innovative Leisure) vestigates global ob- written between Wins- ry’s fun and engaging p;B sounds roo- sessions as the walls ton Churchill and Benito tale. Elements of the ted in the 1950s and ‘60s. keep closing in and “Song for Winners” sounds Mussolini, he jumps at story echo Dan Brown “Undedicated,” the source of the words abo- cruel — “I hear no fearlessness/only fear” — the chance. It’s nothing and Berry’s first Cot- ve, could be sung by the protagonist of Chris but could just as well be a call for resolve and more than meeting with “The Malta Exchange” (Minotaur), ton Malone adventure, Isaak’s “Wicked Game” as he nears the end of action. someone who has the by Steve Berry “The Templar Legacy.” the line — or, let’s be optimistic, a new start — Waterhouse isn’t alone in the arena when it correspondence and then What makes his novels and the tune’s baritone and tenor saxes help to comes to looking back decades for sonic blue- taking possession of the letters. He doesn’t stand out is the level of research to make the paint a grim horizon: “Feel that old fear ... that prints — the whole Daptone roster and Pokey expect another person waiting to grab them foundation of the story solid and then adding nobody’s gonna remember your name.” LaFarge spring to mind — but there’s an edge or the steps they will utilize to insure that he some mayhem and chaos. After shaking them With an insistent little riff and dangerous guitar to some of his subject matter that feels decide- fails in his endeavor. all together, the result is a thriller that intri- by Bart Davenport, “El Viv” is the kind of ins- dly modern. The hunt for the letters that have historic gues and provides historical context. Berry trumental that helps understand why bands like Nick Waterhouse may be a man out of time but significance leads to a vast conspiracy invol- is the master scientist with a perfect formula The Ventures became so influential without ha- don’t confuse that with living in the past. ving the election of a new pope and the Kni- for the best-seller lists. ving to sing a single word, while “Which Was ghts of Malta, an organization that’s been in Jeff Ayers, AP Writ” is just as cool, its skeletal arrangements Pablo Gorondi, AP 08.03.2019 fri

NEWS OF THE WORLD Regina Garcia Cano, AP

“I am actually going to do this,” he added in response to ini- Las Vegas bets on Elon Musk tial skepticism. Soon after, he began The Boring Company, tongue in cheek intentional. The skepticism has not sub- for tunnel transit system sided. The Boring Company in November canceled its plans for another test tunnel in the Los Angeles area after a neigh- borhood group filed a lawsuit AP PHOTO over concerns about traffic and disruptions from trucks hauling out dirt during the boring process.

ow plans for a project in NChicago appear to be in jeopardy. Neither mayoral candidate approves of plans announced in June that called for a system similar to the one proposed for Las Vegas. It would carry people between Chicago’s downtown and O’Hare International Airport at speeds of up to 150 mph through underground tunnels. Hill said he does not expect permitting processes in the Las Vegas area to put the proj- ect behind schedule should it be approved, because the city is “committed to innovation.” “Look at everything that we have built in Las Vegas, and this city and everybody who has built it found ways to make that happen,” he said. “As long as this continues to make sense, I believe that we will figure out how to make it happen.” Hill acknowledged the tech- nology that will be used in the project has not been used com- mercially, but he said the com- pany has the talent to make Entrance to the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop outside a new exhibition hall proposed for ʻSin Cityʼ the project a reality. The confidence in The Boring as Vegas’ tourism agen- ing from USD35 million to $55 But Las Vegas tourism officials wide gatherings including the Company is such that the au- cy announced yesterday million. are ready to get on board with premier Consumer Electronics thority already has optional L it is recommending that It’s different from his belea- a Musk project. Show, is undergoing an expan- routes for the tunnel system to an enterprise backed by the guered efforts to build un- “It’s really innovative. I think sion. When finished, conven- expand to connect to the Las divisive billionaire receive a derground tunnel systems in it will be an attraction in and tion attendees could log about Vegas Strip, the city’s down- contract to build and operate other cities because Musk will of itself, frankly,” Steve Hill, two miles walking from one town and McCarran Interna- an underground tunnel system be paid for it if the contract is president and CEO of the Las end to the other. The distance tional Airport. An expansion through which autonomous approved. Projects in Los An- Vegas Convention and Visitors led officials to look for a trans- of that magnitude could be a electric vehicles would whisk geles and Chicago have drawn Authority, told The Associated portation solution. solution to the congestion af- people around a mega conven- opposition and skepticism Press. The service within the con- fecting the Strip and nearby tion center, and in the future, from residents and officials vention center is expected to areas. possibly the city’s famous casi- about whether they will actu- etails of the project have be free for people attending “We do see it as a real opportu- no-filled corridor. ally open. Dnot been finalized. But events. nity and something we would If approved, the system of just Musk has faced recent blow- Hill said the system will proba- The convention center is op- like to pursue,” Hill said. over a mile long would debut back because of his behavior bly have three or four stations, erated by the authority, which Steve Davis, president of The by January 2021 at the Las Ve- and tweeting habits. He has each situated at entrances to is funded by a county room tax Boring Company, said the gas Convention Center, which had dust-ups with stock mar- the convention center’s halls. and is responsible for promot- speed at which the vehicles hosts more than 1 million ket regulators and agreed last People would be carried to the ing the destination around the will move inside the conven- people every year. The Musk- year to step down as chairman hall of their choice in electric world. The tourism agency is tion center’s tunnels will de- owned The Boring Company of the board of Tesla, his elec- vehicles moving through par- governed by a board of direc- pend on the number of sta- would build the project cost- tric car company. allel tunnels, each running in tors. tions built. The technology one direction. The authority is expected to involved in the project is being The fleet could include Tesla’s present to the board the rec- tested every day in the tunnel Model X and Model 3 and a ve- ommendation to select Musk’s in Hawthorne, California, he

AP PHOTO hicle with capacity for about company March 12. If ap- said. 16 people. All vehicles would proved, Hill said the agency The company believes it will be fully autonomous, meaning hopes to return to the board be able to deliver the project they won’t have drivers. with a full design and proposed by the 2021 deadline, just be- Hill said the authority is look- contract by June. fore that year’s edition of the ing at options that would allow Musk in December unveiled a CES tech gadget gathering. It 4,400 to 11,000 people to use test tunnel built under a Los is also eyeing the expansion the system per hour. That pas- Angeles suburb, allowing re- possibility. senger volume would depend porters and guests to take rides. “If the community likes it, and on the size of the stations and It came almost two years to the they come, they ride at the number of vehicles — estimat- day after Musk announced on convention center and they say ed between 90 and 140 — mov- Twitter that “traffic is driving ‘This is great. It’s comfortable. ing through the tunnels. me nuts” and he was “going to It’s fast. It’s awesome.’ Well, High-occupancy Autonomous Electric Vehicle (AEV) that would run in a tunnel The Las Vegas Convention build a tunnel boring machine there are other places it can between exhibition halls at the Las Vegas Convention Center Center, which attracts world- and just start digging.” go,” Davis said. X4 PÁTIO DO SAL salt

WORLD OF BACCHUS Jacky I.F. Cheong, MDT The Oriental Republic II

(Continued from “The Oriental Republic” on 15 now constitute some 70% of Uruguay’s national to- February 2019) tal hectarage, with Tannat alone representing some 36%. At present, the country is home to nearly 300 Lying between the 30th and 35th parallels north, wineries; setting the behemoths aside, the average indeed latitudinally on a par with the leading wi- size of family-owned smallholdings – often run ne-producing regions in Chiles, Argentina, South by the 4th or 5th generation, indeed since the very Africa, Australia and New Zealand, the Oriental beginning – is no more 10ha each. As is the case Republic seems ideally suited to quality viticulture. in the Old World, family-owned smallholdings are This is further strengthened by the approximately more often than not quality-driven, not only becau- 220 days of sunshine and up to 1,000ml of rainfall se smaller scales facilitate quality control, but also it receives per year, all the while being moderated owing to family pride. by the Atlantic Ocean. Vine is apparently grown all On the global stage, the Uruguayan wine industry over the country, but with more than 5,000ha and is leading the way in such areas as environmental 1,000ha respectively, Canelones and Montevideo protection and quality control. Merely a few years remain the largest wine-producing departments, after the beef industry, another initiative driven by whereas the rest possesses but a few hundred hec- the Uruguayan government is being implemented tares each. so as to map and classify all vineyards in one com- odega arzón odega arzón odega arzón B G B G B G Increasingly overlooked and cast aside in their puter database, containing all details on climates, Estate Pinot Noir Reserva Cabernet Reserva Tannat home country since the 18th century, the three soil types, parcels, grape varieties, vintages and Rosé 2018 Franc 2016 2016 musketeers from southern France – namely Car- producers of every single bottle, as well as their ménère, Malbec and Tannat – all found their new sustainability initiatives; the plan is to have total – A single-varietal Pinot Noir from A single-varietal Cabernet A single-varietal Tannat from the same homes in South America, respectively becoming i.e. 100% – traceability in place within years. The Garzón, Maldonado, fermented under Franc from the same location, location, fermented in cement tanks the national varieties of Chile, Argentina and Uru- tag “New World Winery of the Year 2018” by Wine temperature control in stainless steel fermented in cement tanks and aged on lees in French oak barrels guay in the process. In the 2nd half of the 19th cen- Enthusiast is no doubt eye-catching, but perhaps tanks and aged oin lees for up to 6 and aged on lees in French and casks for up to 12 months. Pitch tury, Basque settlers from France brought Tannat to even more impressive is the fact that Bodega Gar- months. Luminous salmon pink with oak barrels and casks for up to black with carmine-Tyrian purple rim, shimmering coral-rose reflex, the 12 months. Rich garnet with the brooding nose reveals cassis, dried Uruguay. 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Braced by generous the impenetrable palate unveils dried be more refined, and the latter more muscular. minerality, the affable and invigorating acidity, succulent tannins and mulberry, prune, rooibos tea, coffea In the early days, American and hybrid varieties Available at East Meets West Fine Wines; Contact: palate emanates cranberry, pink clear minerality, the expressive arabica and charcoal. Full-bodied at used to be the mainstay in Uruguay, but as time Ms. Karen Gaignon, Macau Sales Manager; W: grapefruit, rose petal and Himalayan palate furnishes blackberry, 14.5%, the guarded entry evolves into passed by, French varieties gradually became the www.emw-wines.com; E: karen.gaignon@emw- salt. Medium-bodied at 14%, the cassis, black pepper, coffee beans a monumental mid-palate, leading to dominant force in the country, so much so that they -wines.com; T: +853 6235 2898 titillating entry continues through a and pencil shaving. Medium-full a long-lasting finish. This is no replica stimulating mid-palate, leading to an bodied at 14.5%, the fruity entry of Madiran, but an authentic and appetising finish. A dainty and lovely persists through a fleshy mid- authoritative definition of the grape Jacky I.F. Cheong is a legal professional by day and columnist by night. Having spent his formative years in Britain, fairy, truly irresistible… palate, leading to a tangy finish. variety. France, and Germany, he regularly writes about wine, fine arts, classical music, and politics in several languages

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LIFESTYLE Deepa Burman, University of Pittsburgh, The Conversation

s clocks march ahead of Atime on March 10, 2019 and daylight saving time be- gins, there is a lot of anxiety around losing the hour of sleep and how to adjust to this change. Usually an hour seems like an insignificant amount of time but considering the global epidemic of our sleep deprived society, even this minimal loss causes many important problems. There are serious health repercus- sions of this forcible shift in the body clock. Springing forward is usually harder that falling backward. Why is this so? People’s natural inter- 11 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO ADJUST TO LOSING nal body clock and daily rhythms are slightly longer THAT ONE HOUR OF SLEEP THIS WEEKEND than 24 hours, so we have a tendency to delay our sleep limited in the morning adjusting than others. You schedules. Thus, “springing after clocks change, use may notice more frequent forward” is going against artificial bright lights to meltdowns, irritability, loss that natural rhythm. It is like Set an alarm Do not start with a signal to your body clock 6. of attention and focus. Set a mild case of jet lag caused for an earlier bedtime and 1. to wake up earlier. As the “sleep debt.” Ensure that you aside more quiet electron- by traveling east when we earlier electronics turn-off and your child get adequate season progresses, this ic-media-free time in the lose time and have a hard time. sleep on a regular basis in will be less of an issue evening or maybe a 20-min- time falling asleep at an the weeks leading up to the as the sun rises earlier ute nap in the early after- earlier hour. time change each year. Most in the day. Conversely, at noon while they deal with We co-lead a sleep evalua- adults need anywhere from night, minimize exposure this change. tion center at the University seven to nine hours of sleep to bright light, especially of Pittsburgh Medical Center, daily to perform adequate- the blue light emitting Childrens’ Hospital of Pitts- ly. Children have varying from screens of electronic Start with a burgh and take care of pa- 7. requirements for sleep media. Turn off electronics protein-heavy breakfast, tients with different kinds of depending on their age. even earlier than the usual as sleep deprivation can sleep disorders. We regularly recommended duration of increase appetite and crav- see patients who are dealing Use elec- one to two hours before ing for high-carbohydrate 11. with the effects of sleep loss. tronics judiciously. Television, bedtime. In some places, foods and sugars. We fully understand what’s smartphones, tablets and it might be helpful to have going on with them because video games are some of the room-darkening curtains of our in-depth understand- perils of the world we live in. in the bedroom depending ing of how the sleep-wake Prepare for the While there are benefits of 2. on how much sunlight that processes work. time change. Start going to this technology, especially in room gets at bedtime. Consequences of sleep loss bed or putting your kids to helping people stay connected, Stop using vary bed 15 to 20 minutes ear- 8. it can be disruptive at bedtime caffeine after noon. Many studies have now lier each night in the week and in the bedroom. The blue demonstrated that there is preceding the time change. light emitted from these devic- an increased risk of heart at- Also, move your wake timing es signals our internal clock to tacks, stroke and high blood during the week as this will wake up later the next day and pressure associated with help you fall asleep earlier. 4. Carefully plan shifts our body rhythm. It is a sleep deprivation. Work- Aim for waking up an hour your day and evening ac- modern-day challenge that we place injuries increase and earlier on the Saturday be- tivities. Start planning your Adults, decline have to constantly deal with day the night before the 9. so do automobile accidents. fore the time change. that wine at bedtime. preserving our natural sleep Adolescents, of course, find it time change with a good wake rhythm and our health. harder to wake up in time to night’s sleep. As the National Sleep Foun- get to school. dation celebrates its annual Is there something we can do Sleep Awareness Week March to deal with this loss of sleep 10 to 16, let’s pledge to uphold and change of body clock Use light to your Try to its theme to “Begin with Sleep” 3. Incorporate ex- 10. when planning for our day. A timing? advantage. Light is the be patient with your kids 5. good night’s sleep is the recipe Of course. The first step to strongest cue that helps ercise in the morning and as they adjust to the new dealing with this is increas- adjusts our internal body leave relaxing activities times. We all know that for a productive and fulfilling ing awareness and using the clock. When possible, expose for the evening. This may sleep deprivation impacts day. power of knowledge to com- yourself to bright light early help you to wind down. the entire family. Children bat this issue. Here are some in the morning upon awak- Take a walk even if it is just are just as confused about Editor’s Note: The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of quick tips to prepare yourself ening. If you live somewhere around the house or your this change as adults. Some news, analysis and commentary from for the upcoming weekend. where natural light may be office. kids have a harder time academic experts. X6 PÁTIO DO SOL sun

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Dialogue Between the East and the West

The Macau Chinese Orchestra has invited young cellist Nie Jiapeng to conduct the concert “Dialogue TODAY (MAR 8) Between the East and the West”. The evening Member Joint Exhibition of 33rd features the Western cello used to perform - for MONDAY (MAR 11) Anniversary of CAC – Círculo dos Amigos the first time in Macau - Genghis Khan Capriccio, a Celebrating Life – Ju Ming Living World da Cultura de Macau piece of Chinese-themed music by composer Tang Sculpture Selling Exhibition Jianping. Another song making its local premiere is To celebrate the 33rd Anniversary of CAC – Círculo Eternal Blessing and Auspiciousness, a concerto for MGM Cotai is hosting “Celebrating Life – Ju Ming dos Amigos da Cultura de Macau, Albergue pipa - a four-stringed Chinese musical instrument Living World Sculpture Selling Exhibition”. It features SCM is holding an exhibition with that very title. - composed by China National Traditional more than 50 pieces of sculpture in either painted Founding members of the association, including Orchestra’s Zhao Cong. The performance lasts for wood, wood relief, or stainless steel; all created by Carlos Marreiros, Mio Pang Fei, Un Chi Iam, Victor approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, including one the internationally-renowned artist Ju Ming. The Marreiros, Guilherme Ung Vai Meng are taking part. intermission. pieces are a glimpse into the “Living World” series, The event exhibits the works of other members an experimental endeavour on which the Taiwanese including James Chu, Konstantin Bessmertny, Lam Time: 8pm has been working since the 1980s. The series has Kin Ian, Joey Ho Chong I, Noah Ng Fong Chao, and Venue: Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre also been showcased in Hong Kong, Mainland Tong Chong. Admission: MOP80, MOP100, MOP120, MOP150 China and Japan. Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699 Time: 3pm-8pm (Mondays); Organizer: Macau Chinese Orchestra Time: 10:30am-11pm 12pm-8pm (Tuesdays to Sundays) www.icm.gov.mo/ochm Until: April 7, 2019 Until: April 14, 2019 Ticketing Service: (853) 2855 5555 Venue: Rippling Gallery, Roaming Gallery, and Venue: Albergue SCM www.macauticket.com Floating Gallery, MGM Cotai Admission: Free Admission: Free Enquiry: (853) 2852 2550 / 2852 3205 Enquiries: (853) 8806 8888 Email: [email protected] Organizer: MGM Cotai Organizer: Albergue SCM www.mgm.mo

SUNDAY (MAR 10) Masterpieces of Russian Art from the State Tretyakov Gallery

To celebrate the coming 20th anniversary of the Macau Museum of Art, the museum joins forces with the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia, to launch the “Masterpieces of Russian Art from TOMORROW (MAR 9) the State Tretyakov Gallery” exhibition in Macau. G.E.M. Queen of Hearts World Tour It showcases a total of 70 works - oil paintings Concert and sculptures - held by the Russian gallery. The art displayed in Macau was created at various TUESDAY (MAR 12) Renowned for her powerful voice and emotive periods from the 18th to the 20th century. The Oneness: Calligraphy by Professor Jao delivery, G.E.M.’s ability to perfectly reproduce her pieces are from world-acclaimed artists including Tsung-I records live has given her the nickname the “Living I.N. Kramskoi, I.Y. Repin, I.I. Shishkin, and V.Y. CD”. In G.E.M. Queen of Hearts World Tour Concert Makovsky, among others. The exhibition begins with To commemorate the first anniversary of the death in Macau, G.E.M. will perform her new songs, and cityscapes of St. Petersburg and Moscow, followed of renowned sinologist Jao Tsung-I, the Cultural promises to bring the audience into her inner world, by works that portray Russian culture, natural Affairs Bureau is hosting “Oneness: Calligraphy by experiencing a journey of love and encouraging her landscapes, people from all walks of life, and still- Professor Jao Tsung-I”. The exhibition showcases fans to freely express and embrace love. life subjects. 15 sets of calligraphy work by Jao Tsung-I, and enables visitors to glimpse the complexity, beauty Time: 8pm Time: 10am-7pm (no admission after 6:30pm), and spiritual quality of Chinese calligraphy. Venue: Cotai Arena, The Venetian Macao closed on Mondays Admission: MOP399, MOP599, MOP899, Until: April 22, 2019 Time: 10am-6pm (No admission after 5:30pm, MOP1199, MOP1499 Venue: Macau Museum of Art closed on Mondays) Enquiries: (853) 2882 8818 Admission: Free Until: September 30, 2019 Organizer: David Group, The Venetian Macao Organizers: Cultural Affairs Bureau, Macau Venue: Jao Tsung-I Academy www.cotaiticketing.com Museum of Art, The State Tretyakov Gallery Admission: Free Ticketing Service: (853) 2855 5555 Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 Enquiry: (853) 8598 6718 www.macauticket.com www.mam.gov.mo Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau 08.03.2019 fri

WEDNESDAY (MAR 13) 3rd Macau Printmaking Triennial

The 3rd Macau Printmaking Triennial has set a new record after receiving 1,097 entries by 720 participants from 39 countries and regions. A panel composed of internationally renowned printmakers, specialists and academics from all over the world selected just the best, 175 winning and finalist works. These works - including “Habitable structure” by Polish artist Łukasz Koniuszy, awarded the Gold Prize - are scattered in four different venues across town. The Silver and Bronze Prizes went to Thai artists Warranutchai Kajaree and Rattana Sudjarit for the works “The remains of the painful thing 6” and “The way of harvester No. 2”.

Time: 10am-7pm (no admittance after 6:30pm, closed on Mondays) Macau Contemporary Art Center - Navy Yard No.1; Exhibitions Gallery and Nostalgic House of the Taipa Houses 10am to 9pm (Tap Seac Gallery) 9am to 9pm (Temporary Exhibition Gallery of the Municipal Affairs Bureau) Admission: Free Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau Enquiries: (853) 8988 4000 www.icm.gov.mo/printmaking

THURSDAY (MAR 14) Exhibition of New Works in MAM Collection – Che Ho

This exhibition features five pieces of calligraphy and four paintings donated in 2017 by local artist Che Ho. It includes “Spring in the Misty Rain”, a painting displayed at the Art Exhibition of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. Che Ho is known for using Western techniques in Chinese painting and for applying ancient skills to today’s art practices, in order to create his own style.

Time: 10am-7pm (no admittance after 6:30pm; closed on Mondays) Until: April 14, 2019 Venue: Macau Museum of Art Organizer: Macau Museum of Art Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 www.mam.gov.mo

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