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XINHUA
Movies: Chappaquiddick
Book: Other People’s Houses by Abbi Waxman
Music: No Mercy in This Land by Ben Harper &
Charlie Musselwhite
Wine: The Temple of Kamptal
F&B: delicacies at Wynn Palace Macau Daily Times | Edition 3021 | 05 Apr 2018
Ronaldo’s latest
masterpiece
Cristiano Ronaldo pulled off a spectacular overhead kick to
score his second goal of the night yesterday [Macau time]
as his Real Madrid beat Juventus 3-0 in the first leg of their
Champions League quarterfinal. The goal was so good that even
the Juventus fans rose to applaud. The Portuguese player said it
was his “best goal ever.”
X2 PÁTIO DA ILUSÃO illusion
DRIVE IN Jake Coyle, AP Film Writer
‘Chappaquiddick ’
AP PHOTO
examines the ripples
of a scandal
A mbiguous and damning
at once, John Curran’s
“Chappaquiddick” plunges us
Kopechne, they were futile. It
took him 10 hours to report the
incident to the police. Kennedy
back into the summer of 1969: attributed the delay to a con-
the season of Woodstock, the cussion and exhaustion.
moon landing, the Manson Chappaquiddick has long loo-
murders and the lowest ebb of med in the political imagina-
the Kennedy mythology. tion as a kind of definitive yet
It was six years since the as- murky scandal. Curran’s film
sassination of John F. Kennedy — a profile in cowardice, you
and a year since Bobby was might call it — is principally
gunned down. But the Kenne- an effort to visualize and un-
dy machine churned on. Jack derstand that evening. It’s a
Kennedy’s ambition to reach low-key, generally absorbing
the moon was being realized if somewhat lackluster proce- This image released by Entertainment Studios shows Kate Mara as Mary Jo Kopechne (left) and Jason Clarke as Ted Kennedy in a
by Neil Armstrong. Edward M. dural that ominously reflects scene from “Chappaquiddick”
(“Teddy”) Kennedy, already on the darker shadows that
seven years a senator having loom behind even the brightest that he pales in comparison Allen and Andrew Logan, cas- nedy pleaded guilty to leaving plishments to be reconciled
filled his brother’s Massachu- shining political hopes. to his late brothers. After the ts an equally critical eye on the scene of an accident and with that night? Those aren’t
setts seat, was Joseph Kenne- Jason Clarke, the Australian accident, he lies on the bridge him as he launches into full received a two-month suspen- questions much pursued in
dy’s only living son left and a actor of “Zero Dark Thirty” looking up at the moon his bro- damage control mode. Teddy’s ded sentence. He addressed the the largely self-contained
likely future president. and “Dawn of the Planet of the ther’s astronauts were at that own initially wrong-footed ef- nation in a prime-time broad- “Chappaquiddick.” Curran,
Those aspirations — and some Apes,” plays Kennedy. We’ve moment approaching. He’s forts at controlling the media cast and a year later easily won the precise and restrained fil-
of the Kennedy dynasty’s been so awash in hackneyed hard drinking. His wife and storm are quickly corrected re-election. But partly if not mmaker of “The Painted Veil”
noble veneer — effectively Kennedy brogues and carica- children are nowhere near him. by some of the Kennedy fa- entirely because of Chappa- and “Tracks,” is content to let
crashed when 37-year-old Te- tured portrayals that Clarke’s His incapacitated 80-year-old mily operatives who rush in, quiddick, he would never be the record speak for itself and
ddy drove an Oldsmobile off performance — stout, nuan- father (Bruce Dern) has the including Theodore Sorensen president. Kennedy may well perhaps suggest: Some politi-
a narrow bridge on a remote ced, understated almost to a ability to utter few words, as (Taylor Nichols) and Robert have been the front-runner for cians get away with more than
beach road on Chappaquiddick fault — is an unexpected re- a stroke victim, but he makes McNamara (an excellent Clan- denying Nixon a second term. they ought to.
Island, off Martha’s Vineyard, lief. His Teddy is a little more each one hurt. “You will never cy Brown). The smoke-filled His 1980 presidential cam-
late at night on July 18. With taciturn than the statesman be great,” he tells Teddy after room takes command, and Te- paign fizzled. “Chappaquiddick,” an En-
him was 28-year-old Mary Jo was, but Clarke carries himself the accident. When his son ddy takes his marching orders. But Kennedy, of course, went tertainment Studios release,
Kopechne, a former campaign with the assumed importance first calls to tell him about the Ed Helms plays Kennedy’s on to serve four more decades is rated PG-13 by the Motion
worker for Bobby (played by and natural magnetism of a crash, Joe wheezes only “alibi” cousin and fixer Joe Gargan, in the Senate. He was one of Picture Association of America
Kate Mara in the film), who Kennedy. and hangs up. who functions like Teddy’s the longest serving, most in- for “thematic material, dis-
died underwater. Kennedy es- There are Shakespearean sha- These are elements that make conscience, pleading for ac- fluential legislators in 20th- turbing images, some strong
caped from the car, submerged des to the tale. As seen in the Teddy a sympathetic figure. countability and truth. But he’s century America. So what’s language, and historical
in eight feet of water. Wha- opening television interview, But “Chappaquiddick,” penned batted aside with little trouble. the legacy of Chappaquiddick? smoking.” Running time:
tever his efforts were to free Kennedy is acutely aware straightforwardly by Taylor A week after the incident, Ken- How are Kennedy’s accom- 101 minutes.
BOOK IT tTUNES
‘Other People’s Houses’ offers Ben Harper, Charlie Musselwhite
view from the carpool minivan stage blues reunion
F rances Bloom can jam seven children into a
W ith a Grammy for best blues al-
AP PHOTO
AP PHOTO
minivan designed for six with no problem. bum in their pocket for 2014’s
Her daily carpooling duty tethers her neighbors’ li- “Get Up!” Ben Harper and Charlie
ves together. It also affords her snapshots of their Musselwhite put themselves in con-
mornings, which are typically less than scandalous. tention again with “No Mercy in This
This changes the day Frances whips the car arou- Land.”
nd to retrieve a kindergarten passenger’s forgotten The credit sheet gives the impression
school supplies. In addition to finding the urgent of a lopsided May-September colla-
project tools (toilet paper rolls), she finds her nei- boration. Harper wrote or co-wrote
ghbor, Anne Porter, in the middle of an affair with the 10 tracks, sings and plays guitar
a younger man. (slide, acoustic, electric) on all of
Abbi Waxman’s “Other People’s Houses” follows them and co-produced the record.
the four families impacted by Anne’s fling. Rumors All Musselwhite does is play the har-
and suspicions ooze through the upper middle-class monica and intone some emotional
Los Angeles neighborhood like slime, and even verses on the title track. Just like all
the tamest of marriages begin to toe fragility. All Shakespeare did was write plays and
the while, Frances continues to taxi children to and Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite, “No Mercy poems.
from school, take her best shot at parenting a high in This Land” (Anti-Records) The album veers between electric and
schooler and two other needy children, and main- acoustic sounds, from songs about the
taining a sexless life with her dependable husband. challenges and thrills of love to a cou-
Large swaths of the read take place in Frances’ ple of tunes about alcoholism and others about seemingly insurmountable hardships.
head. She possesses a hilarious inner dialogue and There are sharp observations and knowledge of the world in Harper’s songs — “Everybody says I
listening in on her decision process as to which chi- love you/But not everybody lives I love you” and “You may have learned to hustle/But you never
cken to purchase for dinner proves relatable and learned to dance” — and they’re a great fit with the duo’s magnetic blues repertoire, blended with
entertaining. When we’re not loitering in Frances’ gospel, soul and rhythm & blues.
psyche, we’re privy to other characters’ thoughts. “Other People’s Houses” (Berkley) by Abbi “The Bottle Wins Again” rages, “Bad Habits” shakes, “Moving On” struts and “Found the One”
The omniscient narration at times borders on fee- Waxman sounds ripe for a cover by Harper’s other veteran collaborators, the Blind Boys of Alabama.
ling overdone (at one point we’re even in the head Musselwhite’s tones range from Little Walter-like overdriven vamps to a caressing contribution
of a cashier), but avoids discombobulating territory. fantastic. Anyone who has ever unintentionally reminiscent of Larry Adler on the excellent album-ending ballad “Nothing at All.” Lead guita-
Settings provide their own comedic flair to the memorized an episode of “Dora the Explorer” or rist Jason Mozersky, whose solos blend beautifully with Musselwhite’s, bassist Jesse Ingalls and
hubbub. The drama unfolds in front yards, around attempted to awaken a sleeping teenager will find drummer Jimmy Paxson form a tight, flexible unit.
kitchen tables and in the cheering section of dreaded comradery with the comically flawed folks residing There’s no audible generation gap on “No Mercy in This Land,” just a pair of kindred souls who
youth soccer games. in “Other People’s Houses.” know how to make great music.
Waxman’s take on the drudgery of parenting is Christina Ledbetter, AP Pablo Gorondi, AP
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NEWS OF THE WORLD Daniella Matar, AP
25 yards.
AP PHOTO
Juventus had two penalty
appeals waved away on the
stroke of halftime as referee
Cuneyt Cakir ruled that Case-
miro’s handball was not delibe-
rate and moments later adju-
dged that the same player had
not fouled Dybala and instead
booked the Argentina interna-
tional for simulation.
Both sides continued to have
chances after the break. Ronal-
do’s angled drive flashed just
past the left post, while Dyba-
la’s free kick was deflected nar-
rowly over the bar with Navas
wrong-footed.
Cristiano
is simply a
different player
The Portuguese player celebrates after scoring his masterpiece goal than all the
others
ZIDANE
FOOTBALL | CHAMPION’S LEAGUE tion, thanks in part to a series
of uncharacteristic defensive
Ronaldo scores stunner as
mistakes from Juventus. Ramos was booked for the
Isco was left in acres of space challenge that led to that free
on the left flank and he crossed kick and will be suspended for
in for an unmarked Ronaldo to the second leg.
Madrid beats Juventus 3-0 poke the ball into the right side
of the net.
Juventus responded well and
The match changed shortly
after the hour mark. Gianlui-
gi Buffon pulled off a fantastic
C
could have leveled immediately save to deny Lucas Vazquez but
ristiano Ronaldo's latest Zidane said. “He shows that In the process, the Portugue- but Sergio Ramos put in a per- the move continued and Ronal-
masterpiece was so good every time. He always has a se star became the first player fectly-timed tackle just as Pau- do leaped acrobatically into the
even the opposing fans great desire to do great things in Champions League history lo Dybala was about to unleash air with his back to goal and
had to stand up and applaud. in the Champions League, he to score in 10 successive mat- a shot. smashed the ball into the bot-
Ronaldo pulled off a specta- never gets tired of doing what ches. Ramos was on hand again in tom right corner.
cular overhead kick to score his he does. [...] I’m the coach but “There are two teams bet- the 13th minute to head Rodri- The goal was so good that
second goal of the night yester- also a fan. That’s why I put my ter than anyone and they are go Bentacur’s effort away near even the Juventus fans rose to
day [Macau time] as his Real hands on my head.” those that have [Lionel] Messi the goalline. applaud — having jeered his
Madrid beat Juventus 3-0 in and Ronaldo,” Juventus coa- Juventus — and most of the every touch previously.
the first leg of their Champions
League quarterfinal. Even by Ronaldo ch Massimiliano Allegri said.
“They have won 10 Ballons d’Or
stadium — thought it had equa-
lized midway through the half
They were still on their feet
moments later when Dybala
Ronaldo’s record-breaking
standards, this one was special.
leaped in 10 years, they have been the
Champions League’s top goals-
but Madrid goalkeeper Keylor
Navas pulled off a stunning
was shown a second yellow card
for a foul on Dani Carvajal.
Juventus goalkeeper Gianlui- acrobatically corers for 10 years. save to deny Gonzalo Higuain Ronaldo turned provider in
into the air with
gi Buffon had just pulled off “For that reason Real Madrid after Dybala whipped in a free the 73rd minute as he played
a fantastic save to deny Lucas and Barcelona have the advan- kick from the left. a one-two with Marcelo before
Vazquez but the move conti-
nued and Ronaldo leaped acro- his back to goal tage.”
Juventus now has a near-im-
Having got the away goal,
Real Madrid was seemingly
the Brazil defender lifted the
ball over Buffon and bundled it
batically into the air to meet a
cross with his back to goal and and smashed possible task to turn the quar-
terfinal around against the
content to sit back and hit Ju-
ventus on the counter and the
into the back of the net.
It could have been worse for
smashed the ball into the bot-
tom right corner.
the ball into the two-time defending champions
in the return leg on April 11,
Spanish side almost doubled its
lead 10 minutes from the break
Juventus as Ronaldo missed
several chances to complete his
Even the Juventus fans rose bottom right after falling to their first home when Toni Kroos’ fierce effort hat trick, while Mateo Kovacic
corner
to give him an ovation, having defeat in the Champions Lea- crashed off the crossbar from hit the bar late on.
jeered his every touch previou- gue since April 2013.
sly. And Madrid coach Zinedi- “You never know in football,”
AP PHOTO
ne Zidane, himself considered Ronaldo had also scored the Allegri said. “We have to pre-
one of the best players in his- opening goal just three minutes pare it in the best way possible
tory, clutched his head in ama- into the game, and he later set because it’s a quarterfinal and
zement. up the third for Marcelo as Ma- everyone will be watching us.”
“Cristiano is simply a diffe- drid took a commanding lead Sevilla also lost at home in
rent player than all the others,” back home for the second leg. the night’s other quarterfinal,
as Bayern Munich came from
behind to win 2-1. Jesus Navas’
own goal cancelled out Pablo
‘certainly it’s my best goal’ Sarabia’s opener and Thiago
Alcantara headed in the winner
“I HAD also scored another one which has been graced by so many for Bayern in the 68th minute.
similar, but I have to say, this one great players, was a top moment In Turin, Juventus was out
was spectacular. I jumped very for me. I’m really happy […] I was for revenge after losing the fi-
high and obviously it’s a goal that moved because when I was a kid, I nal 4-1 to Madrid last year. But
will live long in the memory. […] always liked Juventus and the fact Ronaldo once again came out
Certainly it’s my best goal,” Ronal- that their fans have applauded me on top.
do said. “It was one of the greatest will stay in my heart and is a great The Portuguese forward has
moments of the night for me,” the memory. To all of the Italians scored in every Champions
Portuguese player added. “To be in the stadium I just want to say League match this season and
applauded in a stadium like this, ‘Grazie.’” it took him less than three mi-
nutes to continue that tradi- Ronaldo (bottom) scores the second goal of his team
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PÁTIO DO SAL salt
WORLD OF BACCHUS Jacky I. F. Cheong The Temple of Kamptal
Schlosskellerei Gobelsburg Kamptal DAC Niederösterreich is Austria’s largest wine region, Deutscher Prädikats- und Qualitätsweingüter). In
comprising a total of eight subregions, namely Car- addition to complying with Austrian national law
Grüner Veltliner 2015 nuntum, Kamptal, Kremstal, Thermenregion, Trai- and European Union law, the ÖTW upholds its
Sourced from relatively young vines (below 20 years of age) grown in the sental, Wachau, Wagram and Weinviertel. Of the own classification system, namely – in ascending
famed vineyards of Grub, Lamm and Renner around Heiligenstein (not the octet, Wachau, Kremstal and Kamptal are arguably order – Klassifizierte Lage, Erste Lage and Große
one in Alsace known for its Klevener de Heiligenstein), indeed holdings of the brightest stars, producing some of the finest Erste Lage.
the former Steiner Allerheiligenstiftung, whose history can be traced back to Grüner Veltliners and Rieslings in the world. This With its first written record dating back to 1178,
1171. Limpid citrine with pastel golden reflex, the fragrant nose effuses lime, is easily one of the most beautiful wine regions on Weingut Schloss Gobelsburg is Austria’s very own
green pear, citronella and crushed rock. Braced by vibrant acidity and firm earth, where breathtaking landscape is punctuated answer to Germany’s illustrious Hessische Staa-
minerality, the herbaceous palate emanates green apple, greengage, kaffir by majestic architecture, steeped in history and tsweingüter Kloster Eberbach, founded in 1136.
lime leaves and rock salt. Medium-bodied at 12.5%, the citrusy entry persists
spirituality in equal measures, manifested in a way Both were Cistercian monasteries, and both are
through an invigorating mid-palate, leading to a focused finish. Rated 90pts
by Anne Krebiehl MW (Wine Enthusiast), but merely 84pts by Robert Parker that seamlessly combines Germanic precision with amongst the finest estates of their respective coun-
(Wine Advocate) – not sure if this is due to uncompromising standards or Catholic exuberance. tries: Schloss Gobelsburg is a member-estate of
American palate… Must all wines be as heavy-hitting as Châteauneuf-du- Named after the Kamp river, Kamptal (literally: ÖTW, whereas Kloster Eberbach a member-estate
Pape? Kamp Valley) boasts nearly 4,000ha under vine, of VDP. Having grown vines and made wines for
grown on an extensive variety of soil types, centuries, including the all-important Messwein
ranging from conglomerate, crystalline, gneiss, (sacramental wine), the estate came to be managed
gravel, loess to sandstone. Climatic conditions by Michael Moosbrugger in 1996, initially suppor-
are the result of delicate balance between warm- ted his friend Willi Bründlmayer.
th from the Pannonian Basin in the east and chill Schloss Gobelsburg is renowned for the purity and
from the Alps in the west. On sloped vineyards, vitality of its wines (50% Grüner Veltliner, 25%
often terraced, optimal exposure is counterba- Riesling and 25% red varieties), achieved by using
Schloss Gobelsburg Zweigelt Reserve 2013 lanced by cool nights, resulting in huge diurnal traditional wood to obtain grape must in a very
temperature variation, maximally extending the gentle manner, followed by spontaneous fermenta-
One of the few truly outstanding modern varieties, Zweigelt (Blaufränkisch growing season. tion and maturation in barrels made from local oak
x Sankt Laurent) was created by Prof. Dr. Friedrich Zweigelt, who also bred Situated some 70km northwest of Vienna as the trees. The estate’s Riesling from Zöbinger Heili-
Blauburger (Blaufränkisch x Blauer Portugieser). Sourced mainly from
crows fly, Langenlois is the heart of Kamptal as genstein is particularly revered: the said vineyard
the well-drained Gobelsburger Haide, home to some of the estate’s oldest
Zweigelt vines, matured in 600l casks made from oak trees grown in the well as the single largest wine-producing town of is rocky and terraced, reminiscent of the religious
nearby Manhartsberg. Reddish black with carmine-garnet rim, the aromatic Austria. Langenlois is massive in stature: this is the virtue that sainthood cannot be attained without
nose furnishes bilberry, mulberry, coffea arabica, charcoal and geranium. seat of eight of the 32 ÖTW (Österreichische Tra- suffering.
Buttressed by abundant acidity, rich tannins and structured minerality, the ditionsweingüter) estates, including Bründlmayer,
saturated palate supplies cassis, damson, clove, leather and bouquet garni. Ehn, Eichinger, Hiedler, Hirsch, Jurtschitsch, Samples provided by and tasted in the presence
Full-bodied at 13%, the dense entry evolves into a multifarious mid-palate, Loimer and Schloss Gobelsburg. Founded in 1990, of David Rouault, co-columnist of World of
leading to a smoky finish. the ÖTW is not unlike Germany’s VDP (Verband Bacchus.
Jacky I.F. Cheong is a legal professional by day and columnist by night. Having spent his formative years in Britain,
France, and Germany, he regularly writes about wine, fine arts, classical music, and politics in several languages
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FORMER ASIAN BEST FEMALE CHEFS PRESENT DELICACIES AT WYNN PALACE
W ynn Palace
PHOTOS BY RENATO MARQUES
organized a lunch
by the two winners of the
best female Asian chef
awards from 2014 and
2016, on the sidelines of
this year’s awards for the
best 50 Asian Chefs of
2018.
At Andrea’s restaurant
at the Cotai property,
guests from the media
were presented with a
six-course meal created
by Chefs Chen Lanshu
(Taiwan) and Margarita
Forés (Philippines).
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several original creations
in addition to culinary
interpretations of dishes
that were inspired by
their cultures, personal
tastes and worldwide
culinary experiences, all
sumptuously paired with
Isojiman Sake.
Highlights include the
appetizer, “Preserved
Turnip and Silkie Hen’s
Egg” by Chef Chen
Lanshu, a tasty and
pleasant surprise of a
warm, creamy and salty Chen Lanshu (left) and Margarita Forés
mousse with crunchy
bites.
Chef Chen presented
a very interesting
interpretation of Spanish
Paella with Asian
and Middle Eastern
influences. The “Paella,
Squid, Sea Urchin and
Jerusalem Artichoke”
presented a variety
of flavors and colors.
Contrary to tradition, the
rice was not the most
important element as it
was presented as Asian
style dumplings with
the freshness of the Sea
Urchin, which contributed
the main sea flavor to
the dish; very fresh and
savory.
Some highlights by Chef
Forés included the “Short
Rib Balsamico Adobo
with Davao Chocolate Jus
and Bigas-Mais Polenta.”
Although its resemblance
to the traditional Filipino
Adobo was not evident crunchiness of the other presented a very Three-ways.” This dish yoghurt-like consistency
in the dish’s appearance, ingredients, creating a interesting desert, the was truly special, not combined with preserved
its taste was authentic strong and smoky flavor “Black Heirloom Codillera having the consistency of fruits and nuts and
– perfectly cooked meat after every bite. Rice Spuma with First a pudding or a mouse, but perfumed with edible
that pared well with the To finish, Chef Forés Press Coconut Milk, rather a soft, creamy and flowers.
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WHAT’S ON
TODAY (APR 5)
In the Soul, Mountains are Galloping –
Landscape Painting Exhibition by Xu Qinsong SATURDAY (APR 7)
in Macau 20th Century Music Innovation
This exhibition features more than 80 works by During the 20th century, conceptual innovations
Chinese artist Xu Qinsong, from ink wash paintings and drastic changes in artistic style gave orchestral MONDAY (APR 9)
to sketches. It provides visitors a unique opportunity music a new vitality. This 60-minute concert “My Chinese Zodiac” – Exhibition by Raquel
to gain a better understanding of the work of Xu, an by the Macau Orchestra presents works by Gralheiro
artist well known throughout China. several composers who have lived and worked
in the United States. The work of Samuel Barber The work of Portuguese artist Raquel Gralheiro
Time: 10am-7pm (Last admission 6:30pm; closed embodied a more traditional, lyrical style of has been featured in individual and collective
on Mondays) composition, while Igor Stravinsky was a leading exhibitions, namely in Europe and South America.
Until: April 12, 2018 figure in the neoclassical field. Charles Ives – via Her paintings can be found in private collections
Venue: Handover Gifts Museum of Macau his avant-garde compositions – was a pioneer of in Portugal, Spain and Brazil. The exhibition at
Organizers: Macau Foundation, Cultural Affairs modern American music. John Cheetham’s piece Albergue SCM features a total of 25 art pieces using
Bureau, Macau Museum of Art and Guangdong Hua “A Brass Menagerie” completes the line-up for this acrylic paint and mixed media techniques.
Yuan concert, and highlights the coexistence of musical
Admission: Free styles in that era. Time: 3pm-8pm (Mondays)
Enquiries: (853) 2872 7066 12pm-8pm (Tuesdays to Sundays)
Time: 8pm Until: May 13, 2018
Venue: Dom Pedro V Theatre Venue: A2 Gallery, Albergue SCM
Admission: MOP100, MOP120 Admission: Free
Organizer: Macau Orchestra Organizer: Albergue SCM
Enquiries: (853) 2853 0782 Enquiries: (853) 2852 2550
www.om-macau.org
Ticketing Service: (853) 2855 5555
www.macauticket.com
SUNDAY (APR 8)
Sometimes I Feel That I’m Not Myself -
Works by José Drummond
The exhibition showcases the most recent works
TOMORROW (APR 6) of the artist dated from 2017 to 2018, including
Fun Easter at Anim’Arte Nam Van painting, photography, video art as well as TUESDAY (APR 10)
installations. In recent years, Jose has turned Women Artists – 1st International Biennial
The Industry and Commerce Federation of Macau from his characters (mentioned above) into a of Macau
Central and Southern District is putting on an more philosophical aspect which was already
Easter-themed festival at Anim’arte NAM VAN embedded in his expressions since the beginning The “Women Artists – 1st International Biennial
between March 24 and April 15. It features an array of his practices. As if his external characters have of Macau” features 142 artworks from the 1970s
of family-friendly entertainment and attractions, dissolved into star dust which is the very essence up to the present day, created by an aggregate
from a large-size inflatable Easter egg, to bunnies of the true nature of our being, they have become of 132 women artists drawn from 23 countries
and other Easter-related decorations. The organiser part of a grander picture. The questioning of where and regions, in media ranging from silkscreen
has also invited professional floral designers to the self comes from and is going to never ends. At prints to installations. The Macau Museum of
conduct workshops on how to make Easter-themed the same time, the artist’s expression is becoming Art and Albergue SCM separately last year held
floral works. Additionally some local artists will be ever more expansive and free of the figurative in exhibitions focused on the status of women in the
attending, to draw cartoon portraits of visitors. his strokes of experimentation with various media. contemporary art world, and decided to join forces
Yet not confined only in the abstract description, subsequently for this bigger venture. The exhibition
Fun Floral Workshop his works remain a romantic representation of his aims to showcase the impact on society and culture
Time: 3pm-5pm (Every Saturday) profound understanding of the human dilemma. of creative works by female artists, and explore the
Fun Portrait Painting diverse aspects of female identity.
Time: 2:30pm-5:30pm (Every Saturday and Sunday) Time: 11am-7pm (Closed on Mondays and
WeChat Polaroid mandatory holidays) Time: 10am-7pm (last admission 6:30pm; closed on
Time: 12pm-8pm Date: March 24 to April 14, 2018 Mondays)
Until: April 15, 2018 Venue: 1st Floor, Macau Art Garden, No. 265, Av. Until: May 13, 2018
Venue: Anim’Arte NAM VAN Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues Venue: Macau Museum of Art
Admission: Free admission to all events (limited Admission: Free Admission: Free
availability for some activities) Organizer: Art For All Society Organizer: Macau Museum of Art
Organizer: The Industry and Commerce Enquiries: (853) 2836 6064 Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814
Federation of Macau Central and Southern District www.afamacau.com www.mam.gov.mo
05.04.2018 thu WENDESDAY (APR 11) 2018 Brand Story – Macau Original Fashion Exhibition The Macau Fashion Gallery invited for this project several local fashion designers to plan and decorate its exhibition space in order to promote their respective brands. The second phase of the project, running until April 29th, highlights Alexis Jordan’s menswear and Nega C.’s romance-tinged fashion. Through the exhibits, visitors can have an in-depth understanding of the stories and concepts behind each brand. In addition, the Macau Fashion Gallery set up a “Brand Story – Pop-up Shop” where visitors can buy products from the brands featured in the project. Time: 10am-8pm (closed on Mondays, open on public holidays) Until: April 29, 2018 Venue: Macau Fashion Gallery Admission: Free Organizer: Macau Fashion Gallery Enquiries: (853) 2835 3341 www.Macaufashiongallery.com THURSDAY (APR 12) Modern Painting from the MAM Collection The Modern and Contemporary Art Series is one of the distinctive collections of the Macau Museum of Art and therefore, the exhibition Modern Paintings from the MAM Collection features 38 works by 42 artists in two sections, respectively, 23 landscapes and 15 figurative paintings. There are works in oil, acrylic or mixed media, showing a rich variety of formats, as well as diversified styles and techniques, truly demonstrating the open- mindedness and artistic flair resulting from the co-existence of Chinese and Western cultures in Macau. Time: 10am-7pm (last admission 6:30pm; closed on Mondays) Until: April 29, 2018 Venue: Macau Museum of Art Admission: Free Organizer: Macau Museum of Art Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 www.mam.gov.mo
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2011
Sporophore
(kind of hyphae) Mold has been used in many ben-
eficial ways. Penicillium is one of
the most valuable types of mold.
As this mold grows, it releases a
liquid called penicillin.
When a mold Purified penicillin is used as an
spore settles on antibiotic to cure disease.
Hyphae damp food, it Mold is also used to make many
begins to grow By Laurie Triefeldt
The hyphae foods. Penicillium roqueforti is
and produces tiny
release used to make blue cheese, peni-
hyphae (threads).
enzymes
that break This furry-looking fungus can be found almost everywhere — cillium camemberti is a mold used
indoors and out. Mold has a bad reputation because many people are
down organic to make Camembert cheese, and
matter into penicillium Notatum is used to
nutrients that
Aerial hyphae
allergic to it and because some species are highly toxic. But mold has make soy sauce.
an important job in nature, in culinary circles and in medicine.
are easily
absorbed by
the mold. Penicillium
grows well
on citrus
Stolon Common bread mold fruit.
Sporangium Spores • In the outdoor world, mold is
nearly everywhere.
Rhizoids Stolon
• There are more than 10,000
Sporangiophore
species of mold.
• Some species of mold can Roquefort or
Mold is not a plant or animal but a move around. They’re called blue cheese
The hyphae Rhizoids
slime molds, and they travel tastes and
kind of fungus, like toadstools or form a tangled anchor the mold,
smells very
mushrooms. It grows on food and mass called the release digestive in search of food.
Rhizoid strong.
mycelium. enzymes and absorb
other organic matter. Some molds • Every home has mold,
food.
are parasitic, living on animals, somewhere.
plants or other fungi. • The Irish potato famine of
Molds have been on the Earth for 1840 was caused by mold.
In low levels, mold and mold
millions of years. These microscop- Mold develops from highly resistant and durable • Homeowner insurance may spores are generally harmless.
ic, living organisms can grow just spores. These spores can remain dormant for years, exclude coverage related to But many people are sensitive
about anywhere, but they do best in until conditions are just right. When moisture, nutrients mold damage. to mold, and it is not unusual for
warm, dark, moist places. and ideal temperature are present, the mold begins
• Many molds can begin grow- certain kinds of mold to cause
to reproduce rapidly. It grows long, tubelike threads
There are thousands of types of ing at 4°C (39°F). allergies, asthma and other health
called hyphae that spread through the food source. A
mold. Mold comes in many colors • Several cholesterol-lowering problems.
mass of hyphae is called a mycelium (the main body
and often changes color while grow- drugs (such as lovastatin, Because mold can pose health
of the mold — and the visible portion). Spores form
ing, and it can appear dusty, mossy, from Aspergillus terreus) are risks, it is important to fix indoor
on the ends of some hyphal cells. After the spores are
cottony or woolly. Mold has a dis- derived from molds. leaks and clean up standing water.
formed, they are released into the air and carried else-
tinct mildew odor.
The ugly
where to begin the process of germination and growth • The word “hyphae” comes
Mold is important to the Earth all over again. Mold is visible to the unaided eye only from the Greek word for web.
because it helps break down dead when mold colonies grow in large numbers.
material and recycles nutrients back Stachybotrys (also known as black
into the environment. A typical mold life cycle mold) is a rare, toxic mold found
Spore formation in homes that have had flooding
Hyphal growth The word “mold” is thought to
(mycelium)
or prolonged water damage. This
be derived from the Old Norse
dangerous mold can grow in the
Because mold is a living organism, word “mygla” and the Swedish
lungs, causing severe respiratory
it needs food to grow. Unlike plants “mogel.”
problems and eventually death.
that have chlorophyll to make their People who study mold and
The hyphae Another deadly mold is the very
own food from light (in a process release fungi are called mycologists.
called photosynthesis), mold and rare Cryptococcus Neoformans
enzymes “Myco” refers to fungi, and
other fungi feed on living or dead that break type gattii. This mold originated
“logy” comes from the Greek
organic matter by making it rot. down organic in trees of the tropical rainforests.
matter into
word for study.
Mold does not have a stomach, but Some molds If inhaled, it can attack the lungs
nutrients that produce chains
it does eat, digest and excrete. Mold and central nervous system.
are easily of spores at
does not need light to grow, but it absorbed by the tips of
does need moisture. the mold. hyphae called
conidiophores.
The presence
of hyphae indi-
cates that the Materials Needed:
mold is alive, • Bread (3 slices) • Eye dropper • Water • Sandwich bags
Sir Alexander Fleming was a eating and • Magnifying glass (optional) • Notebook and pencil
Scottish biologist and pharma- colonizing.
cologist who, among other Spore Step 1: Using the eyedropper, put 6 drops of water on each slice
discoveries, identified the dispersal of bread.
antibiotic substance Spore germination
Step 2: Place each slice of bread in a sandwich bag. Mold will
The slightest
penicillin in 1928. In grow more quickly if you do not seal the bag.
When conditions are right, the disturbance can release
1945, he was awarded spore germinates into a new spores into the air. Step 3: Place one bag in a light, warm window area, another in a
the Nobel Prize in hyphal cell. dark cupboard and another in the refrigerator.
Medicine, an honor he
Step 4: Examine the samples each day for two weeks. Use a
shared with Howard
magnifying glass (if you have one) and record any changes in
Florey and Ernst Boris
appearance. Which bread grows mold more quickly? Why?
Chain.
Spore reproduction can be sexual or asexual. Try this experiment with varying amounts of moisture and see
SOURCES: World Book Encyclopedia, World
Book Inc.; http://www.safeencasement.com/ Alexander Sexual reproduction involves mating and fertil- what happens.
mold_timeline.htm; HUD.gov; Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention; http://www. Fleming ization of a female by a male in order for germi- CAUTION! Do not do this experiment if you are allergic
backyardnature.net/f/bredmold.htm;
(1881-1955) nation to occur. Asexual reproduction usually or sensitive to molds (ask your doctor or parent).
http://www.moldmisery.com
happens by cell division of the hypha.
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