Fri 31 Oct, 6-11pm Party celebrating the end of the exhibition. Hanoi Future Art Nha 64. Ngo 310. Nghi Tam Open Wed to Sat, 2-6 pm

3 Days – 3 Artists Opening: Tue 28 Oct, 6pm Exhibition: 28-31 Oct 2008 Discussion: Wed 29 Oct, 5pm Vũ Kim Thư, Lê Quốc Việt, Trần Trọng Dương

KVT is back with some thoughts on classical music offerings in the capitol. Read all about it on the Grapevine’s new ‘Opinion‘ page. And join the conversation in the comment box at the bottom of the page if you like.

After his success in Singapore, Vuong Thao returns to inaugurate the Bookworm’s new art space with new fossils. Opening will be on Thurs 06 Nov. Details to follow. Bookworm 4b Yen The, Hanoi open 10am – 7pm, closed Mondays Tel: (04) 747 87 78 bookworm@fpt.vn

Application Deadline: 01 Nov • Targetgroup: International • Discipline: Curating/Research, Drawing & Painting, Film, Media Art, Photography, Sculpture • Duration: 1 or 2 months between April – October 2009 More info on the Grapevine’s ‘Info for Artists‘ page.

Submission Deadline: 15 Nov 2008 Call for Applications for Arts Network Asia (ANA) Grants 2009 We wish to invite Asian artists, cultural workers, arts activists, and arts communities in Asia to apply for the ANA Grants 2009. More info on the Grapevine’s ‘Info for Artists‘ page.

Thurs 30 & Fri 31 Oct, 8pm Director: Ngo Hoang Quan Conductor: Tran Vuong Thanh Soloist Cello: Tran Thi Mo

Tues 28 & Wed 29 Oct, 8pm Conductor: Nguyen Thieu Hoa Piano Soloist: Irina Bui Cello Soloist: Bui Gia Tuong and the VNOB’s Orchestra

Opening: Fri 24 Oct, 5.30pm Exhibition: 24 Oct-01 Nov 2008 Solo exhibition by Le Quy Tong Viet Art Centre 42 Yet Kieu, Hanoi T : 04 942 9085 F : 04 942 9084 www.vietartcentre.vn vietartcentre@gmail.com

Well, that was quick – our resident anonymous commentator Kiếm Văn Tìm, or KVT is offering a second helping of thoughts about the contemporary art scene. Read all about it on the Grapeine’s new ‘Opinion‘ page. And join the conversation in the comment box at the bottom of the page if you like.