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The definition of an “American car” has become harder to pin down over the years, but edmunds.com, an authority in the field, has some guidelines that will help you figure out the true origin of some top picks in their class, inside Extra

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DRIVE IN Mark Kennedy, AP Entertainment Writer

Noomi Rapace pRoves deadly iN foRmulaic ‘uNlocked’There’s been a lot of talk about

who should be the next Ja-mes Bond after Daniel Craig puts aside his shaken martini. Orlando Bloom? Idris Elba? Da-mian Lewis? After watching the formulaic spy thriller “Unlo-cked,” might we suggest Noomi Rapace?The actress, who rose to promi-nence in the original film adapta-tions of the Stieg Larsson novels — “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” ‘’The Girl Who Played with Fire” and “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest” — now finds herself in a movie that could be called “The Girl at the Center of a Twisty-Turvy Global Terrorist Conspiracy Where No

One Can Be Trusted, Even That Nice Guy Who Just Saved You From Killers.”Rapace drinks only water and beds no one in “Unlocked ,” but she exudes the same steely dea-dliness of 007, his intelligence and resourcefulness. She can shoot guns with both hands, do impressive martial arts moves, speak many languages, quietly slice you open with a knife and, in one scene, is absolutely lethal with, of all things, a folded beach chair.“Tell me the target,” she says steadily and menacingly at one moment, as humorless and dri-ven as Craig’s Bond. “I want to know how you got this intel,” she

tells her but can’t really pull off the tough-guy hunk thing. (Hint, don’t trust any man in this film. Only Toni Collette, as the head of British intelligence, can be trus-ted. Or can she....?)“Unlocked” has got all the cli-ches you need and want: A di-gital clock reading the 5-minute countdown to utter destruction, the use of haunting Middle Eas-tern music whenever we see peo-ple of Middle Eastern descent (a practice that needs to stop, asap), a scene in which our heroine is dangling over a deep shaft one- handed, a tender moment when her flesh wound is bandaged up by an ex-lover, and a scene when you realize that someone who died is NOT dead at all, which will come as shock to absolutely NO ONE who has ever watched one of these.Screenwriter Peter O’Brien takes us on visits to London, Paris and the Czech Republic but has made

demands in another scene.The plot of “Unlocked” is hard to explain without a spreadsheet since it’s a never-ending series of double-crosses in the global search for a Middle Eastern-led plan to use a biological weapon far worse than Ebola in London.British intelligence agents, the CIA and double agents for both agencies suddenly have an urgent need for Rapace, a former top interrogator who failed to stop a Paris terror bombing that killed two dozen people and still lives with the guilt. (Cue the montage of her working out her frustration by assaulting a heavy bag.)There’s a lot of dialogue here spiked with military jargon

and spycraft — “Priority red.” “You’ve been penetrated.” “Ae-rosolized distribution.” “Su-ppressor sniper rifle.” “Post-in-cident de-brief.” “Where’s the courier?” “What’s the protocol?” “MI5 is committing every availa-ble asset to this.”It’s directed by Michael Apted, who did the same with the 007 “The World Is Not Enough” and some Bond must have rubbed off. Instead of Judi Dench, thou-gh, he’s got John Malkovich as a sardonic intelligence leader and he’s terrific, a gleeful performan-ce like one nasty snarl. Michael Douglas is a welcome addition, too, as an old friend and mentor of Rapace’s character.But less so is another potential Bond heir — Bloom, who plays a mysterious former soldier who is perhaps a love interest or maybe a frenemy. He does neither very well. “I think I’m the only friend you’ve got,” he

little allowances for having a strong female lead and it’s re-freshing, whether he intended it or not.Rapace does break down at one point in tears — something Bonds are loath to do — but she’s mostly unflappable throughout, unemotionally watching men she deeply cares about die all around her and inflicting death herself without hesitation. She’s as robotic and thinly drawn as any Bond, Jason Bourne, Ethan Hunt or John Wick — a haunted, obsessive killing machine.So, welcome to the club, Rapa-ce.Now duck.That’s the sound of a suppressor sniper rifle.

“Unlocked,” a Lionsgate relea-se, is rated R by the Motion Pictu-re Association of America for “for violence and language.” Running

time: 98 minutes.

Orlando Bloom (left) and Noomi Rapace in "Unlocked"

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paReNthood aNd tech meet iN ‘to siRi With love’

Technology has often gotten a bum rap for ushering humans into their own private mi-

crocosms.But writer Judith Newman has a different take on the matter. Her teenage son, Gus, who is on the autism spectrum disorder, has developed a friendship with Siri, the personal assistant for the iPhone.Chronicling this friendship between Siri and Gus, as well as raising a family with a member who is “neuroatypical,” is the subject of her new me-moir.“In a world where the commonly held wisdom is that technology isolates us, it’s worth considering another side of the story,” Newman writes in “To Siri With Love: A Mother, Her Autistic Son and the Kindness of Machines.”It’s not that Gus thinks Siri is human, he un-derstands she isn’t. But like many on the autism spectrum, Newman writes, Gus feels “inanimate objects, while maybe not possessing souls are worthy of our consideration.”Newman writes her son, who is communica-tion-impaired, has grown from his conversations with the phone’s assistant. Generally speaking, Gus’s speech is garbled, and he doesn’t always show interest in conversing with people.“Recently, I had the longest conversation with him I’ve ever had,” she writes.The book is a tenderhearted and well-written account of Newman’s unusual family. She had twin boys who were born early and after a hard pregnancy. Her husband is a retired opera singer who is 30 years her senior and lives in a separate

home in another neighborhood in Manhattan. He never spends the night with Newman and the boys.The book is worth picking up, especially if you love the memoir and non-fiction genre. There’s much to be learned from Newman’s ruminations and insight on many levels.

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It’s been said that something mys-tical distinguishes the harmonies

forged by siblings from those of or-dinary mortals, and nothing Shelby Lynne and Allison Moorer have sung together would prove otherwise.Both critically acclaimed singer-son-gwriters in their own right, the two sisters with Alabama roots have been blending their voices to angelic effect for as long as they can remember. They just haven’t put out an album together.Until now.Their new release, “Not Dark Yet,” is a fine collection of carefully curated songs, each chosen to celebrate the seamless melding of two beautiful voices. Produced by Teddy Thomp-son, the album showcases the talent of sisters who figured out long ago how to complement each other musi-cally.

The song choices, pitch-perfect for the most part, range from the title cut, Bob Dylan’s somber and understated reflection on aging, to an elegant version of Nick Cave’s “Into My Arms.” The only unfortunate choice is a leaden cover of Nirvana’s “Lithium,” which feels conspicuously misplaced.Lynne and Moorer’s musical careers emerged from tragedy. Their father shot and killed their mother and then himself when they were teenagers. That’s not something the sisters dwell on publicly, and they won’t let it dominate their legacy.But their tragic past helps explain the power of their voices in harmony. There’s an unspoken message of trust, a bond that transcends the songs themselves and hints at the deeper things that bind them together.

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Buy American” is a slogan that’s getting a lot of atten-tion lately, but it can be tough

to put into practice when you’re car shopping.A U.S.-built 2017 Chevrolet Co-lorado with a diesel engine and a manual transmission might sound American through and through. But in that configuration, the Colorado is a worldly truck. The diesel engine is built in Thailand, and the trans-mission is made in Brazil. In other words, a U.S. automaker’s badge

isn’t a sure marker of an American car.American content in cars has been falling for several years, says Frank DuBois, a global supply chain expert and a professor at the Kogod School of Business at American University. DuBois is the creator of the Made in America Auto Index , which since 2013 has ranked automotive “Ame-rican-ness” in a time of increasingly globalized car-making.In 2013, the 30 most American vehi-cles in the index had an average

of 77 percent “domestic” content (meaning from the U.S. and Canada; the U.S. labeling law doesn’t consi-der Mexico a domestic source). By 2017, that figure had fallen to 72.5 percent.If you don’t want to pore over win-dow stickers one by one to find the most American cars, here’s a help-ful list from car-buying website Ed-munds: 10 excellent vehicles that all are U.S.-built, with significant do-mestic content. Half are from U.S.- based carmakers. The rest are from

carmakers that are based in Japan and build cars in the U.S.Edmunds began the list with its 2017 New Car Buying Guides, whi-ch highlight its reviewers’ top picks by vehicle type. Then Edmunds put those selections through the Made in America Auto Index. It ranks vehicles based on seven factors, in-cluding:— Where the car was built.— Where the manufacturer is head-quartered.— Where research and develop-

ment take place.— Where the engine is built.— Where the transmission is built.— Where the body, chassis and elec-trical components are made.A rank of 1 is the highest possib-le for a vehicle. If you’re shopping for a 2018 car, you’ll have to wait several months for rankings. Du-Bois can’t start work on the next index until later this year, when carmakers report vehicle content to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Carroll Lachnit, AP

Edmunds: How car shoppers can find the best ‘American’ cars

CONVERTIBLE & PERFORMANCE CAR2017 Chevrolet CorvetteMade in America Auto Index rank: 3Total domestic content: 82 percentThe 2017 Chevrolet Corvette is a unique slice of Americana that can compete on the world stage. This rank is for the Corvette with an au-tomatic transmission. The manual transmis-sions for this car come from Mexico, and cars so equipped come in at 14 in the index.

COUPE2017 Ford MustangMade in America Auto Index rank: 12Total domestic content: 76 percentThe 2017 Ford Mustang is civilized and packed with modern tech, but it holds on to the Ame-rican swagger that has defined it for 50 years. This rank is for the Mustang with an automa-tic transmission. The manual transmissions for the car come from Mexico or China and cars with them rank 20 in the index.

CROSSOVER2017 Honda PilotMade in America Auto Index rank: 9Total domestic content: 78.5 percentThe 2017 Honda Pilot has lots of space, a ver-satile interior and even a bit of off-road capa-bility, which makes it a great all-around family vehicle.

HATCHBACK2017 Chevrolet VoltMade in America Auto Index rank: 30Total domestic content: 61 percentThe Chevrolet Volt is a five-seat hatchback se-dan that also happens to be a plug-in hybrid, capable of going more than 50 miles on all-e-lectric power before switching to gas.

LUXURY2017 Acura RDXMade in America Auto Index rank: 9Total domestic content: 78.5 percentThis stylish 2017 Acura crossover is an Ed-munds favorite, thanks to its fuel-efficient and powerful V6, comfortable interior and long list of standard features.

MINIVAN2017 Honda OdysseyMade in America Auto Index rank: 12Total domestic content: 76 percentFew minivans are better than the 2017 Hon-da Odyssey when it comes to ample space for passengers and luggage and kid-friendly fea-tures.

SEDAN2017 Toyota CamryMade in America Auto Index rank: 9Total domestic content: 78.5 percentThe 2017 Toyota Camry is a midsize sedan that offers a spacious interior, a refined ride quality, and all the safety features you expect in a family car.

SUV2017 Ford ExpeditionMade in America Auto Index rank: 5Total domestic content: 81 percentThe 2017 Ford Expedition is one of our top re-commendations for a full-size SUV, thanks to its massive interior, composed ride and subs-tantial towing capability.

TRUCK2017 Ford F-150Made in America Auto Index rank: 2Total domestic content: 85 percentPerennially the best-selling vehicle in the U.S., the F-150 has a diverse lineup of features, packages, engines and bed configurations to suit the needs of just about any kind of truck buyer.

WAGON2017 Subaru OutbackMade in America Auto Index rank: 48Total domestic content: 42.5 percentThe Outback is a midsize wagon with stan-dard all-wheel drive and optional high-tech safety features that make it a great all-weather family vehicle.

Editor’s NoteThis story was provided to MDT/AP by the

automotive website Edmunds. Carroll Lachnit is a consumer advice editor at Edmunds.

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The Standard-Bearers of Württemberg IV(Continued from “The Standard-Bea-rers of Württemberg III” on 4 August 2017)

Amongst Germany’s 13 wine regions, Württemberg has a particu-larly diverse portfolio of grape varie-ties, contrasting with Rheingau and Mosel, wherein Riesling constitutes nearly 80% and 60% of hectarage. In the Ländle, the old-time favourite Trollinger – with a decreasing trend – is the only variety exceeding the 20% mark, followed by Riesling (18%), Lemberger (Blaufränkisch; 14%) and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir; 11%). The trio, alongside Chardonnay, Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris) and Weißburgunder (Pinot Blanc), are responsible for the ma-jority of Württemberg’s fine wines.

Also known as Blaufränkisch in Austria, Lemberger was first docu-mented there in the 18th century, and is the key red variety in Burgenland and Württemberg. Black-skinned and intensely pigmented, Lemberger is early-budding but late-ripening, requires warmth and is prone to powdery and downy mildews. Not an easy variety to work with, but given care, the result can be rewarding, as Lemberger boasts high acidity, com-plex phenolics, terroir-expressiveness,

oak affinity and stylistic versatility, indeed the prerequisites for any outs-tanding variety and great wine.

Endowed with a diverse range of soil types including shell-limestone, keu-per, marl, loess and clay, Lemberger and Spätburgunder are respectively the Wagnerian and coloratura so-pranos of Württemberg reds. That Württemberg’s Lemberger remains a well-kept secret has to do with the fact that much of Württemberg wine is consumed by its affluent and loyal locals, leaving precious little for ex-port, so much so that an old joke has it that winemakers would consider sales to Frankfurt as export.

Weingut Kistenmacher & Hengerer and Weingut Rainer Wachtstetter are the relatively new members of the VDP Württemberg chapter, admitted in 2013 and 2009 respectively. With Hans Hengerer and Rainer Wachtstet-ter at the helm, the two quality-driven, boutique estates have been growing from strength to strength, producing some of the finest Rieslings and Lem-bergers in Württemberg. Their pious characters are as such that praising their wines in front of them could make them blush.

To be continued…

Jacky I. F. Cheong is a legal professional and columnist. Having spent his formative years in Britain, France and Ger-many, he regularly comments on wine, fine arts, classical music and opera.

Kistenmacher & hengerer heilbronner stiftsberg Weisser riesling trocKen VDP el 2015Radiant citrine with iridescent golden reflex, the majestic nose exudes peach pit, Alpine herbs, balsam, crushed rock and white tulip. Bolstered by abundant acidity and stern minerality, the profound palate oozes lime pith, mint, white pepper, rock salt and lemon blossom. Full-bodied at an unobtrusive 14.5%, the imposing entry carries onto a chiselled mid-palate, leading to a protracted finish. An equestrian marble statue of a Riesling, truly breathtaking, rivals the elites from Alsace, Rheingau and Wachau.

Wachtstetter Pfaffenhofener hohenberg “ernst combé” lemberger trocKen VDP el 2013Named after the founder of the estate and grandfather of Rainer. Macerated for 16 days, matured for 22 months in barriques (15% new) and bottled unfiltered. Dark garnet with carmine-rosewood rim, the perfumed nose presents damson, prune, clove, cocoa and sandalwood. Buttressed by generous acidity, tasty tannins and rich minerality, the lavish palate delivers black cherry, cassis, black pepper, tobacco and cigar box. Full-bodied at 13%, the toothsome entry continues through a richly spiced mid-palate, leading to a moreish finish. Hedonism and gluttony in a bottle.

Kistenmacher & hengerer heilbronner Wartberg “sonnenstrahl” Weisser riesling trocKen VDP gg 2014

Lustrous citrine with shimmring golden reflex, the intricate nose reveals comice pear, white peach, garden herbs, crushed rock and frangipane. Supported by brisk acidity and firm minerality, the poised palate furnishes bergamot, calamansi, crushed leaf, rock salt and daffodil. Medium-full bodied at 12.5%, the guarded entry evolves into an elaborate mid-palate, leading to a pristine finish. What a difference a year makes: 2015 was a notably warm vintage, whereas 2014 a remarkably cool one.

Wachtstetter Pfaffenhofener hohenberg “glauKós” lemberger trocKen VDP gg 2011

Named after glauconite, a mica-like mineral, presumably for its high concentration in the vineyard. Reddish black with carmine-rosewood rim, the scented nose offers prune, juniper, bay leaf, liquorice and game. Anchored by bounteous acidity, ripe tannins and palpable minerality, the harmonious palate provides damson, cassis, dark chocolate, black coffee and sous bois. Medium-full bodied at 14%, the dense entry persists through a brooding mid-palate, leading to a smoky finish. An authoritative, masculine expression of Lemberger.

Tasted at Weingut Kistenmacher & Hengerer (W: www.kistenmacher-hengerer.de; E: info@kistenmacher-hengerer.de) and Weingut Rainer Wachts-tetter (W: www.wachtstetter.de; E: info@wachtstetter.de) during a press trip organised by Mrs Diana Maisenhölder (diana.maisenhoelder@vdp-wuert-

temberg.de) and Mr Dietmar Maisenhölder (dietmar.maisenhoelder@vdp-wuerttemberg.de) of VDP Württemberg (www.vdp-wuerttemberg.de).

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FALL FOR LAKE TAHOE’S SECRET SEASON: AUTUMN

Fringed by snow or glea-ming cobalt blue under

sunny skies, Lake Tahoe is a favorite in summer and win-ter. But there’s a third side to Tahoe: fall.As crowds thin out, the re-gion seems to take a breath as it prepares for the seasonal switchover from camping and sailing to ski runs and cozy chalet evenings. Trails are roomier, rates cheaper and the lake waters are beautiful but bracing. All this and leaf-pee-ping, too.

THE BASICSLake Tahoe is about 35 km and 19 km wide at its widest point and straddles the Cali-fornia-Nevada state line. You can drive all the way around the lake most of the year al-though part of California Hi-ghway 89 along Emerald Bay Road may be closed in winter. Very broadly, the lake is divi-ded up into North Lake Tahoe, reachable by Interstate 80, and South Lake Tahoe (the name of a city as well as an area), reachable by Highway 50. Tahoe City is partway down the lake on the west (Califor-nia) side.The east (Nevada) side of the lake is generally less develo-

ped, except for casinos in the north and south corners. On the southwest border, the city of South Lake Tahoe, Califor-nia, abuts Stateline, Nevada, which is home to a number of casinos. To the north, casinos can be found in Incline Village and Crystal Bay, Nevada.Lodging ranges from mid-century style motels to rental-s-by-owner to upscale hotels such as the Ritz-Carlton, part of the Northstar California Re-sort near Truckee, and the new Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe in Stateline.Temperatures usually stay mild through September and even into October, although expect cooler temperatures as winter nears. Resorts and outdoor outfitters shut down summer activities as the wea-ther turns.

LEAF PEEPLake Tahoe is surrounded by pines so it’s mostly green. But there are aspen groves that turn russet and gold in the fall. Most trails sport some fall color come mid-September, including the Eagle Lake trail. Another recommended spot is Page Meadow, near Tahoe City, which has a number of trails. To get there, drive 3.2

km south of Tahoe City on Highway 89, turn on Pine-land Drive, and then turn on Forest Service Road 15N60 or 16N48. At the north end, a good place to try is the Tunnel Creek trail in Incline Village.

WHAT’S ONTwo events celebrate food and wine this fall. On the northern side, the Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival takes place in Northstar, Sept. 8-10, with more than 20 events in-cluding dinners, wine tastings, outdoor activities and cooking classes. Ticket prices vary; full weekend, USD270, tahoe-foodandwine.com . On Sept. 16, Sample the Sierra in South Lake Tahoe pairs offerings from more than 20 restaurants as well as growers and produ-cers with wine, beer or spirits. Locally made art, jewelry and crafts will also be featured at the festival marketplace; Bijou Community Park, 1201 Al Tahoe Blvd., $40, samplethe-sierra.com .Three Oktoberfests are plan-ned:—In the north, the Village at Squaw Valley, Sept. 23, $20 entry (includes half-liter stein mug and two beer tickets), squawalpine.com/events-thin-

gs-do/oktoberfest .—Tahoe City’s Annual Ok-toberfest, Sept. 30, craft beer, live music, local vendors, no admission fee.—In the south, Camp Richard-son Resort, Oktoberfest, Oct. 7-8, pumpkin patch, beer stein-holding and yodeling contes-ts, no admission fee, campri-chardson.com/oktoberfest .Also Oct. 7-8, Taylor Creek Visitor Center, north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89, marks the annual migration of Kokanee salmon with a family event featuring treasure hunts, crafts and more, www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ltbmu/FallFishFest .

HIKE/BIKEAlong the west shore of Lake Tahoe, the short hike up to Eagle Falls or the longer trek to Eagle Lake — about a mile, moderately steep — is always popular. Visiting in fall (as well as going earlier or later in the day) increases your chan-ces of getting a parking spot in the small lot. To get there take Highway 89 north about 13 km from South Lake Tahoe and look for parking ($5) on the left.Mountain biking is popular whenever conditions permit, but it’s especially relished in

the fall, when crisp weather and empty trails make for good riding. Outfitters ren-ting in the fall, weather de-pending, include Tahoe Ad-venture Company in Tahoe Vista, at the northern end of the lake (530-913-9212), and Flume Trail Mountain Bikes in Incline Village (775-298-2501). To take advantage of chair lift assist, the Northstar California Bike Park is open until approximately Oct 1. Downhill trails and lessons are available, northstarcali-fornia.com/ . In the south, the family friendly, paved, Camp Richardson Bike Path passes several beaches. A convenient starting point is Anderson’s Bike Rentals, 645 Emerald Bay Rd. (877-720-2121).

SUN/SWIMThe Tahoe shoreline includes scores of tiny pocket beaches as well as publicly accessible stretches of sand. King’s Bea-ch at the north end of the lake is large, sandy and set in the small town of the same name. Parking $5 during off- peak season. On the south shore, Baldwin Beach is quiet, excellent for picnicking and reachable via the Camp Ri-chardson bike path. Parking $8. Operated through mid-Oc-tober.

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tuesday (sept 5)WhateVer You maKe, maKe it Yours - 14th anniVersarY exhibition

Whatever You Make, Make It Yours attempts to arouse the passion of the local artists. Hoping them to showcase their true self with the art works. Some 25 creative members will show how the world is in their eyes by exhibiting the productions. They are: Aida Carreira, Alan Ieon, Arlinda Frota, Armelle de L, Carol Kwok, Denis Murrell, Duarte Esmeriz, DWG, Francisco Ricarte, Gigi Lee, Gonçalo Saldanha, Ho Si Man, Hugo Teixeira, Lai Sio Kit, Lan Chiang, Laura Che, Lúcia Lemos, Marina Carvalho, Mavin Zin, Mel Cheong, Rusty Fox, Season Lao, Silvia Mendes Sales, Tang Kuok Hou, Tzeng Yi Hsin. 

time: 2pm to 7pmuntil: September 23, 2017Venue: Creative Macau (G/F Macau Cultural Centre Building)aDmission: Freeorganizer: Creative Macauenquiries: (853) 2875 3282www.creativemacau.org.mo  

exhibition bY Wong nga Peng

Wong Nga Peng, also known as CC, created a clay character in 2013, prompting her to create her first work using technical pens the following year. The Exhibition by Wong Nga Peng showcases more than 10 works created with technical pen and mixed media inspired by different spaces.

time: 11am to 6pm (Closed on Mondays and public holidays)until: October 8, 2017 Venue: 10 Fantasia, No. 10, Calçada da lgreja de S. Lázaro aDmission: Free enquiries: (853) 2835 4582 organizers: Creative Industries Promotion association of St. Lazarus Church District, 10Fantasiawww.10fantasia.com

suNday (sept 3)glamour of the Jao’s lotus - touring exhibition of lotus-theme artWorKs bY Professor Jao tsung-iMacau is one of the stops of the “Glamour of the Jao’s Lotus – Touring Exhibition of Lotus-theme Artworks by Professor Jao Tsung-I”, whose subject is particularly relevant to the city, since the lotus flower was chosen as its floral emblem. At the time of the 90th birthday of Professor Jao Tsung-I, the Macau Museum of Art held the exhibition “Immortal Lotus – Painting and Calligraphy by Jao Tsung-I: His 90th Birthday Celebration” to mark his anniversary. Somehow, Macau is destined to be a place for holding the Touring Exhibition, which echoes with the one themed “Immortal Lotus”. In the depiction of Professor Jao Tsung-I, the lotus flower of endless vitality appears in different forms and styles. It is rendered as a symbol of the progressive and prosperous development of our cultural undertakings, which makes it all the more important.

time: 10am to 7pm (Last admission at 6:30pm, closed on Mondays, open on public holidays)until: September 17, 2017 Venue: Handover Gift Museum of Macau aDmission: Freeorganizer: Macau Museum of Artenquiries: (853) 8791 9814 www.mam.gov.mo

moNday (sept 4)small citY stories: memories anD anecDotes from the three lamPs

Together with the project creative types, through communication, research and interviews with the residents in different approaches, on different subjects and topics of their interest, we aim to sort out and compile personal stories related to the Three Lamps District residents and its neighborhood, which will be presented through different artistic angles, on a variety of media.

time: 12pm to 9pmDate: September 3-27, 2017aDmission: FreeVenue: Ox Warehouse, intersection of Av. Coronel Mesquita and Av. do Almirante Lacerda enquiries: (853) 2853 0026 organizer: Ox Warehouse oxwarehouse.blogspot.com

today (sept 1)2017-2018 season oPening concert – Yan huichang anD the macau chinese orchestra

In the opening concert for celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Macau Chinese Orchestra led by conductor Yan Huichang, two premiering compositions commissioned by the Macau Chinese Orchestra “Glittering Lights, Blossoming Flowers” and “The Bridge” will be presented. Cellist Qin Li-wei, deemed “for the meltingly beautiful tone, flawless centered intonation and an ironclad technique” by the New York Times, and Zhang Yueru, the concertmaster of the Macau Chinese Orchestra will both perform at the concert to open the prelude of the season 2017-2018.

time: 8pm Venue: Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, NAPE aDmission: MOP80, MOP100, MOP120, MOP150 enquiries: (853) 2836 6899 organizer: Macau Chinese Orchestrawww.icm.gov.mo/ochmticKeting: 2855 5555 www.macauticket.com

tomoRRoW (sept 2)2017-2018 season oPening concert - KYung Wha chung anD macau orchestra

Germany and Austria have a long history and rich culture when it comes to music. Their excellent instrumental tradition sets an ultimate standard for large-scale orchestral works. In the world of German and Austrian classical music, Beethoven and Brahms are certainly the two most representative and accomplished icons. To open the new season, Macau Orchestra partners with the internationally renowned “The Queen of Violin” – Kyung Wha Chung, to present a grand concert featuring two timeless masterpieces, Violin Concerto in D Major by Beethoven and Symphony No. 4 by Brahms. It’s truly a can’t-miss musical fiesta putting fans in hot anticipation.

time: 8pm Venue: Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, NAPE aDmission: MOP150, MOP250, MOP350, MOP400 enquiries: (853) 2853 0782 organizer: Macau Orchestrawww.om-macau.orgticKeting: 2855 5555 www.macauticket.com

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WedNesday (sept 6)ballaDe – animamix contemPorarY art

The Macau Museum of Art under the Cultural Affairs Bureau once used ‘Macau Scenario’ as the theme to take part in Animamix Biennale 2013-2014, an Asian collaboration and exchange project, while Ballade – Animamix Contemporary Art is an exchange project of Animamix Biennale 2017-2018, with participating institutions including: the Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai, The Seoul National University Museum of Art (MoA), Korea, the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, China, and the A4 Art Museum of the Chengdu Luxelakes, etc. The Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai is the organiser of the Biennale as well as the co-organiser of this Macau exhibition.

time: 10am to 7pm (Last admission at 6:30pm, closed on Mondays, open on public holidays)until: October 15, 2017 Venue: Macau Museum of ArtaDmission: Freeorganizer: Macau Museum of Artenquiries: (853) 8791 9814 www.mam.gov.mo

thuRsday (sept 7)Debris - WorKs bY alexanDre farto aKa Vhils

The artist Alexandre Farto aka Vhils groundbreaking carving techniques, based upon removing the surface layers of walls and other materials with non-conventional tools, has been hailed as one of the most compelling approaches to art created in the urban art scene. The exhibition features over 20 works including four new murals inspired by Macau in the public space.

time: 10am to 7pm (Closed on Mondays) until: November 5, 2017Venue: Navy Yard No.1, Rua de S. Tiago da Barra aDmission: Free enquiries: (853) 8988 4000 www.icm.gov.mo organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau

*Some of these events may be affected by the typhoons last week

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