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Xianzai Beijing
Volume 10, issue 11 - March 13 2006
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  China News   China Classifieds   Funny Pics   Antique Furniture
  Hotel Deals   Dining Out   Travel Information   Education
  Health and Fitness   Relocations   Property and Real Estate  

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Extra, Extra!

Special Olympics Sneaker Ball
The American Community Club (ACC) of Beijing will be hosting a Sneaker Ball to benefit Special Olympics and the 2007 World Games. The Sneaker Ball will be held in Beijing on April 22, 2006. It is the only black-tie formal in Beijing where sneakers are required attire! To purchase tickets at 800RMB per person, please contact Trish Smith at tsmith@specialolympics.org or 13439308846.

Weekly Quiz

Are you smart enough?
Search through this week's email newsletter for answers to the following questions. Then submit your information before Wednesday at noon (Beijing time) to be eligible to win great prizes.
This week's prize is a voucher for Afanti Restaurant worth 150RMB!

1): How many members does Beijing Devils Rugby Club have?
2): In what language will "The Playboy Of The Western World" be presented?
2): How much is each of Bar Blu's drink voucher worth on the St. Patrick's Day party?

Please provide answers to each question in this box:
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Ni Zai Na Li?

YPHHWhere Are You?!
Each month, YPHH organizes Happy Networking Events at bars and restaurants in Beijing. Visit www.yphh.com for more info and check back each week to see if you are pictured here!

If You Are Above, You Have Just Won
Voucher for Afanti Restaurant worth 150RMB!
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Weather Forecast
Date 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19
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Highs 14 17 13 16 14 15 12
Lows -1 1 2 2 2 2 3
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Funny Pics
These are real pictures taken by real China travelers!

Thanks to Steven Wang for the pic:

Send in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or funny while you stayed in China. Send it to funnypics-3@xianzai.com with the subject "Xianzai Beijing Funny Pics!". We'll post the best pics here each week!

Antique Furniture

Each week we highlight a new and interesting piece of antique Chinese furniture!

This fiercely red Tibetan cabinet with cast iron pulls (fitted with antique bronze hardware) and hand painted floral motifs in golden as would be ideal for any room in your apartment. Starting from your living room where as a media cabinet it will light up the atmosphere of your family evenings when you are all gathered around the TV set.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/

Hotel Deals

Upgrade Your Trip at Crowne Plaza Beijing
With its contemporary designed rooms, the new renovated Crowne Plaza Beijing directly located on Wangfujing Avenue, offering easy access to International business centers, vibrant shopping venues and an array of historical landmarks. Add only RMB 400 to upgrade to Executive Floor, enjoy the benefits of complimentary buffet breakfast, free Broadband Internet access & local calls, happy cocktail hour, late check out and many others. For reservation, dial China Toll Free Number 800 830 4088 or e-mail: reservation@crowneplazabj.com

Satisfy your Senses... with a Spa Getaway at Sheraton Sanya Resort!
The perfect getaway in a Resort that has it all... all here, at Sheraton Sanya Resort. Start the day right with a daily buffet breakfast at our open air Lotus Cafe restaurant; cherish the essential elements of life and relax in the Mandara Spa... Rates starting from Deluxe Sea View Room RMB2100/room/night. Please visit www.sheraton.com/sanya and view Special Offers for reservation. For Full information please visit www.sheratonsanya.com or click here or Phone (86) (898) 8855 8236 or Toll-Free on 800 810 3088 or Email: sanya.res@sheraton.com

Kempinski Hotel Beijing Weekend Rendezvous Package
Enjoy a weekend of 5 - star luxury at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center. This special package offers accommodation in a Superior room from RMB 998 per night, single or double occupancy, including buffet breakfast. Rate is subject to 15% surcharge and availability. Valid for Friday / Saturday / Sunday only. For more information and reservations, please call Toll Free Reservation: Northern China: 10800 650 0362; Southern China: 10800 265 0363. Tel: (8610) 6465 3388; Fax: (8610) 6462 2204; Email: reservations.khblc@kempinski.com; Web site: www.kempinski-beijing.com. Hotel Location: No.50 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100016, PRC.

Select Rate and Weekend Package
This spring enjoy fabulous room rates at Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai. Available from 1 February to 30 April 2006, the value-added rate starts from RMB1550 only. The rate is subject to 15% service charge. Select Rate and Weekend Package: Deluxe River View - From RMB2250 / RMB1550 (weekends); Executive Room - From RMBB2300 / RMB1750 (weekends). Weekend package is available on Fridays and Saturdays. For reservations, simply call (8621) 6882 6888, fax (8621) 6882 0160 or email: reservations.slpu@shangri-la.com

Dining Out

A Taste of Finest Dim sum in a Traditional Noble Courtyard
Visit the award-winning Huang Ting, which is renowned for its sophisticated yet stylish setting in a traditional noble courtyard house, for an authentic Cantonese dim sum lunch prepared by veteran dim sum chef, Ieong Kin Meng. Chef Ieong shares his secret recipe with his team on both authentic Cantonese dim sum selections and his own creations to come up with a new dim sum a la carte menu. Along with it, a ten-course dim sum set lunch is also available daily from 11:30pm to 2:30pm at RMB180 plus 15% surcharge per person. For more details or reservation, please contact The Peninsula Palce's Huang Ting on (8610) 8516 2888 extension 6707.

Presidential Plaza Beijing March Promotion
*Australian Beef Promotion - Chef Helen Lowe has created a fantastic selection of Aussie Beef. Now open for lunch! Come and try the delicious Lunch Menu *Seafood Promotion - Chef Lin Yi has prepared an acclaimed menu of Seafood dishes to be enjoyed in the Dynasty Jade Garden. Tel: (8610) 5858 5588.

Kempinski Hotel Beijing Dragon Palace March Promotion
Specialties and healthy in authentic Chinese Cuisine our Executive Hong Kong chef So Soon Kim and his team will present an array of exciting vegetarian Tofu Dishes. From Braised Assorted Vegetables in Cabbage Roll to Sweet and Sour Bean Curd. Dragon Palace features are interesting array of exciting and healthy dishes. Join us this special month at Dragon Palace and experience Asian Hospitality at its best. Open daily: Lunch 11:30 am to 2:00 pm; Dinner 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Dragon Palace also features Private Rooms with the beautiful ambience for your special occasion and private parties. For reservations please contact Robert Geng on (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4108.

Makan Time (Singapore Guest Chef) - Patio Restaurant, April 3 - April 30
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday RMB158 + 15% buy one and get one free before 19:30. RMB158 + 15%, every two customers will get one bottle of local wine (375ml) or choice of one glass of local beer or soft drink per person on any other days. Dinner Only. For reservation, please call (8610) 6437 6688 Ext.1971. In Singaporean and Malaysian cuisines incorporate Indian curry spices and Chinese flavoring such as soy sauce, blending them together so that not one spice is dominated. The resulting flavors are more refined and complex and the fragrances equally enticing. Join us at the Patio Restaurant with our guest chef from Singapore!

International Buffet Dinner - Old Beijing
Buffet dinner at the Atrium Cafe will never be the same again as our Chefs continue to bring in new and interesting dishes from the local scenes. This month we shall feature wholesome dishes from the "Old Beijing" like "zha jian mian; guo tie jiao" just to name a few. Dinner Hours: 5:30pm to 10:00pm. Per person: RMB138.00 subject to 15% service charge. For restaurant reservations call (8610) 6515 8855 extension 2122.

Sixth Sense Japanese Restaurant & Bar Has Reopened Its Doors
With the addition of teppanyaki and a comfortable lounge we have created a fantastic dining experience for you and your guests. Ongoing Promotion: Set Lunch RMB 30-70, Teppanyaki for Two RMB 98-238, daily Happy Hour 5-8pm buy 1 get 1 free. Add: #4 Jianguomen Nei Dajie, just east of Customs bldg. Tel: (8610) 6559 6606/6667.

HOT! Assorted Buffet Special At The Loft
Tasty food and reasonable price in a nice cozy atmosphere with musical entertainment; Order for above 5 persons get a bottle of complimentary fine wine. Lunch (11.30-14.00): RMB98 per person; Afternoon tea (14.00-17.00): RMB 48 per person; Dinner (18.00-22.00): RMB138 per person. Get RMB20 coupon for every RMB100 consumption during lunch; Get RMB30 coupon for every RMB150 order for dinner. TEL (8610) 6501 7501


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Travel Information

Daily Nonstop from Shanghai to Chicago
On April 3, 2006, American Airlines introduces daily nonstop service from Shanghai Pudong to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. This brings a lot of excitement since this will be American's first nonstop between China and America. From Shanghai, you will enjoy the flight on board our 777s, the largest and most comfortable aircraft in our fleet. Once in Chicago, American Airlines, together with American Eagle, offers easy connections to more than 100 destinations throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. If you are not a member of the AAdvantage program, you can register at www.aa.com/aadvantage. For reservations, please contact your travel agent or call American at (8621) 6375 8686.

Air France special promotion extension: buy before 31st March!
Until March 31st 2006, you can benefit from an irresistible fare from Beijing or Shanghai to Europe with Air France: Round trip ticket in Tempo Economy Class, from only RMB 5120! For more information and booking, please call Air France at 4008 808 808, or visit www.airfrance.com.cn. *Fare valid for round trips only, excluding taxes, for booking made before/on March 31st 2006. Other terms and conditions apply.

Kingdom Travel 5TH Anniversary Celebration Promotion!
Every Thailand Package Booking for May Holidays, discount of RMB300 p.p applied (pay by 31Mar)! 7D/6N Phuket Package RMB6,100p.p, 6D/5N Samui RMB6,510p.p. As the Premier Provider of S.E Asia Vacation, we are holding various tailor-made May Holiday packages with Guaranteed spaces to Thailand, Indo-China, Malaysia, Maldives...etc. Just tell us where you want to go and leave all the works to us! Whatever you're looking for, we promise you’ll find it right here with Kingdom Travel! So what are you waiting for? Contact us at Tel (8610) 5870 3388, Fax (8610) 5870 0383 or fit@kingdomtravel.com.cn

Begin Your Sunny Trip With Zhong Fei Air Service
As a professional air ticket agent, we provide 24-hour free consulting service on airfare and travel. Domestic tickets are on offer with 60% off or higher discount. Special international air are tickets also availale. All tickets can be taken at the airport before your depature. TEL (8610) 6412 1318

Go To The Origin Of Peach Blossom For Peachblossom
The Origin Of Peach Blossom (Tao Hua Yuan) of Hunan Province has more than 1600 years history. Known as a fairyland and Xanadu in the writing of famous Chinese poet Tao Yuanming, the place is full of picturesque scenery, unique pavilions and abundant poetic steles. For years it has been a destination for both scholars and sightseers around the world. Door ticket: RMB50. Check your favorite travel agency or call (86736) 6822491 for details.



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Education

Learn Chinese Language and Culture!
Beijing FESCO International Teaching Center, as the earliest government designated training organization, has acquired ISO9001 Certification, and offers customized group or individual Mandarin classes of different levels. We are an authorized HSK Testing Center with over 400 qualified teachers, training you on Business Chinese, offering Seminars and courses on traditional Chinese cultural subjects: Taiji, Calligraphy, Fengshui, and etc. Teacher positions for Native speakers are available! Please mail to mandarin@fesco.com.cn

The Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Studying Easier
Promotional Beginner Class (40hours/1000rmb) starts on 16th March. 2006! We have small group class 3-5 people; Courses for all levels; Flexible schedules; Experienced teachers; Pleasing environment; Convenient location; Competitive prices. For more information please call (8610) 6413 1547 or (8610) 6413 1548, or mail to frontiers@frontiers.com.cn

The British School of Beijing
The British School of Beijing offers the English National Curriculum from the age of 3. IGCSEs are offered in Year 10. It is situated in the Embassy District of Beijing and yields very high academic results as supported by last year's UK SATs results. A broad child centred education is offered with small class numbers (15 - 20). A state of the art campus will be opened in Shunyi in September 2006, offering parents the choice of two locations. Further information or visit to the school can be arranged etc. Mailto: info@britishschool.org.cn or Tel: (8610) 8532-3088.


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Health & Fitness

A Thousand Good Reasons to be a Member of the Presidential Plaza Hotel - Beijing Wellness Center
Buy a one-year membership and you will receive: A complimentary one night stay in a deluxe room (for two people) with a Buffet breakfast in the Garden Cafe Restaurant on a weekend (Friday, Saturday or Sunday only). VIP treatment on arrival at the hotel. Membership is not transferable I.d. must be shown to take advantage of these great offers. Presidential Plaza Hotel Beijing has final interpretation on all offers. Price: 6888 RMB for single; 12888 RMB for couple. Tel: (8610) 5858 5588 - 8505.

Jinyu Clinic
Boasting more than a dozen special departments that are respectively specialized in TCM, eediatrics, message, stomatology, gynaecology and dermatology, we are able to help you recover from a series of difficult illnesses. We also provide you outpatient, nutrition instruction, special care and home care to upon request. Discount available for members. Address: East of Jinyu Building, Hangtianqiao, West Third Ring. TEL (8610) 6872 7625

Huilan Yoga Beijing
Are you seeking a way off the heavy pressure from daily work? We can have you fully relaxed with our vivid yoga courses, entertainment performance, music and much more. We offer a full variety of yoga activities including posture lessons, yoga exercises, seminars and kids' yoga etc. Membership fee: RMB230/person. Reservation hotline: (8610) 6716 0441

Beijing Chengzheng Tianyun Dentist
Membership based dental clinic providing "private dentist" service. Enjoy immediate service upon reservation, friendly doctors will kindly to inform you everything about dental health. Address: #3 Building, Hongjia Liyuan, Haidian District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 8205 0368

 

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Relocations

CIM Continental International Moving
Located at 50 meters away from Chaoyang customs office, CIM Continental International Moving provide a fully range of moving, storage, record management and expatriates documentation services. Wherever you move, whenever you move - call CIM. Tel: (8610) 8762 5110 /8762 5109. Fax: (8610) 8762 5281; Email: info@cimmover.com; Web: www.cimmover.com

Xinxiu Relocation Service
We are a professional relocation company based in Beijing. We have a group of attentive and well-trained staff who are experts on packaging and moving. Starting price: RMB150. Price varies depending on the value of each piece of furniture to be moved. For more info please call us at (8610) 6281 0965

Considering Moving To A New House, You Have Us!
As one of the largest home moving service providers in Beijing, we have a big selection of vehicles to cater your needs and our branches spread across town to give your the most convenience choice. Call us any time in a day when you are in need of relocation, our qualified team will be immediately at yours. For price or consulting please contact 800 810 6910


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A New Two-bedroom Apartment for Rent!
Location: Located east to the Chaoyang Park, 15 minutes to China World. Size: 87.58s.m in total. Main bedroom is15sq, with a huge balcony facing south. Small bedroom is 10sq. facing west. Sitting room is 18.9sq with a small balcony facing west. Decoration: New apartment with complete decoration (wood floor). Equipped: with furniture, home electronics and air-con in each room. 24-hour hot water. Internet Access: Broad band access available. Health Club: Nirvana gym downstairs. Rental: RMB3500/month. Interested? Drop a line to Kristine at krissy_huo@yahoo.com or call 1384 316 8188.

 

Jobs

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada

Senior Analysts Needed
GCiS, a fast-growing B2B market research company, is looking for senior analysts. Should be highly motivated, able to work under pressure, with good communications skills and fluent in English. Minimum 3 years B2B market research experience, 5 years work experience, candidates with management experience preferred. Please send resume in both Chinese and English and cover letter to Jessica at jessica@gcis.com.cn

Relocation Company is Looking for the Assignment Consultants:
1.Chinese National with very strong real estate background and excellent English communications skills; 2.Expatriate Consultants from South Africa,UK,USA for part time assignments. Please email your resume at renata.inokomis@sirva.com.cn

Canadian Publisher Seeks EFL Textbook Writer:
Lingo Media, a Canadian publishing house co-publishing EFL textbooks with People's Education Press, the leading Chinese K-12 educational publisher, seeks a motivated educator to join a cross-cultural team writing EFL textbooks for Chinese primary schools. The successful candidate will be a personable, tolerant and self-confident team player and MUST have primary classroom experience and EFL background. Curriculum development experience helpful. Native speakers only. This position is based in Beijing. Please apply with CV and cover letter to careers@lingomedia.com, indicating where you saw the position advertised.

Native English Teachers Wanted at Berlitz
We are looking for full-time and part-time experienced native English teachers to be part of our continually expanding business. We teach at many big International Companies and top Universities here in Beijing and other cities. If you would like to be part of the well-known International Berlitz Company, send your c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn

Kids Teachers Wanted for Saturday Work at Berlitz
Berlitz Beijing are looking for energetic, motivated Instructors for their Saturday kids programs. We are looking for people who love kids and at the same time are professional and care about punctuality, continuity and their students progress. Classes are small and Berlitz have their own Kids material. Training in the Berlitz Method will be given. Please send your c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn

 

Classifieds

Office Space Available for Rent
We have several rooms at the 5th floor of Baishihe building(west of the SOHO city), very good location, 2 minutes walk to subway. Interest parties, please call (8610) 6568 2990. Price negotiable.

 

Services

Johnson Computer Connections
Dealers in computers, peripherals and various digital equipments. Specialized on-site technical support using both Chinese & English language. We offer home service and IT Outsourcing Managed Service for hardware & software as well as internet access including wireless LAN, ADSL, VPN, Email, Kill virus, home theater maintenance etc 7 days a week. Tel: (8610) 5165 9192, Website: www.johnson.net.cn, E-mail: johnson@johnson.net.cn

Computer Network Installation and Security
Call CANDIS for free network audits. Are your network, email and web servers secure from viruses and hackers? In Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, CANDIS specializes in systems integration and labor outsourcing, www.candis.com.cn. Phone: 010-6568-0876; email: audits@candis.com.cn

International Accountants... LehmanBrown... providing an alternative:
Professional Services: Audit, Taxation, Company Secretarial, Legal Financial Accounting: CFO Function, Bookkeeping, Accounting & financial advise, Office Administration Management Accounting: Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash flow Management, Market Growth Strategies, Learning Centre Systems Solutions: Systems Implementation, Internal Process review, Information Management Business Management: Merger & Acquisition integration, Market Entry Strategy, Business Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions & Divestitures www.lehmanbrown.com Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86 10 65323270 Shanghai Tel: +86 21 62881635, Fax: +86 21 62881636 Hong Kong Tel: +852 25375425, Fax: +852 25375649 E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com

Beijing Skrivanek Translation Service Ltd.
We are one of the largest localization companies in the world. We have the ability to provide an unparalleled depth of resources for localization into the languages of Central and Eastern Europe. Our mission is to provide solutions that enable business and institutional organizations to communicate accurately their ideas and visions to their clients in foreign markets. Address: Room 310, Shangzhiyuan Plaza, No. Jia 10, Wangjiayuan, Dongcheng District. For quotation, please call us at (8610) 6553 7165

Beijing Dong You Law Office
We are a professional law firm that provides you comprehensive legal services, including handling cases concerning domestic and overseas financing, technology transfer, real estate development, protection of intellectual property rights, and related consulting services; going through the procedure for opening foreign-invested enterprises etc. Address: B22, Jianwai Soho 39 East Third Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing TEL 800-990-8866

We Provide Qualified Ayi And Housekeepers
Our company is specialized in providing housekeeping and child/elder caring service for both Chinese and foreign families in Beijing. All our Ayi and housekeepers have been trained in their special fields with much experience in actual practice. General housekeeping RMB650-1200/month; child care RMB700-1400/month; elder caring RMB700-1300/month. Address: No. 3 Building, Luozhuang Xili, Zhichun Road, Haidian District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 8235 7819

 

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

11th Internatonal IC Seminar And Exhibition
March 13 - 14, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 8779 2001

3rd Beijing International City Sight & Architecture Exhibit
March 14 - 16, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0000

7th China (Beijing) International Lighting And Electrical Appliance Exposition
March 15 - 17, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0000

China (Beijing) International Culture Products Exposition 2006
March 15 - 18, Beijing Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 6831 6633

29th Beijing International Gift & Home Particles Exhibition
March 15 - 18, Beijing Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 6831 6633

3rd China International Hospitality Exhibition
March 16 - 18, China National Agriculture Exhbition Center TEL (8610) 6509 6688

40th China Travel Products & Craftworks Trade Fair
March 16 - 19, China National Agriculture Exhbition Center TEL (8610) 6509 6688

China International Wedding Dress And Photography Device Exposition 2006
March 17 - 20, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0000

China International ITS Technology And Products Exhibition 2006
March 18 - 20, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 8779 2001

Beijing Job Fair
March 19, China National Agriculture Exhbition Center TEL (8610) 6509 6688

Unmask - Return To Moth Culture
Bian Pingshan's solo exhibition.
Through April 12, Onemoon. TEL (8610)6427 7748

Not As Simple As XYZ
This is an inaugural show of XwhyZ Space, featuring British artist Martin Barnes' 2D computer images and Canadian painter Timothy McEvenue's works.
March 18 - 28, XwhyZ Space TEL (8610) 6403 8851

Mirroring The Age
The debut exhibition of the Italy Year in China featuring works of famous Italian artists including Donatello, Leonardo Da Vinci. Tiziano and more.
Through April 23, China Millennium Monument TEL (8610) 6857 3281

West Han Kingdom
Consisted of four sections that are respectively themed as "Broken Dream of Eternal Life", "Flappy Extragavant Life", "Dissilient Life Fashion" and "Long Covered History", this exhibition offers a window for people to view the splendid history of the Chu Kingdom during the West Han period.
Through April 20, China National Museum TEL (8610) 6513 2801

Object Cast
Grounding the stage of the installation, the billiard table becomes the site for the congregation of different and multiple objects, simulacra of interconnected stories and identities, which are presented as a spirited cast from an undetected time, and connected to the central green felt table.
10:30am-5:30pm, January 22 - March 26, Beijing Tokyo Art Projects. TEL (8610) 8457 3245

 

Theater & Performances

The Playboy Of The Western World
The Playboy is a hugely entertaining story of an oppressed son turned glamorous stranger who drifts into town, rises to fame and wins the hearts of every woman, only to be exposed by his resurrected Dad. In Chinese and with an all Chinese cast 'PLAYBOY' will open in China's premier venue, Beijing Oriental Pioneer Theatre.
March 16-25, Beijing Oriental Pioneer Theatre, 8-2 Lane 3, Dong Dan, East District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 6527 6911. More info via info@panpantheatre.com.

Good Morning, Night
The kidnapping and killing of Aldo Moro, Italy's former prime minister and head of Christian Democrat party, was a cataclysm event no Italian can forget. Moro was taken hostage by Red Brigade members in March 1978 and almost two months elapsed while negotiations were pursued in vain. His bullet-riddled body was found on the May 9th after a phone call alerted the authorities. In Italian with Italian subtitles.
7pm, March 16, Italian Embassy Cultural Office, 2# Sanlitun Dong Er Jie. TEL (8610) 6532 2187

Happiness Through Evil
Based on a true story, Happiness through Evil tells how a reporter gets involved in the painful and twisted love story between stubborn city girl Yu Miao and her artist boyfriend Zhang Yang who becomes a drug addict. In the name of love, Yu Miao does everything she believes is right to pursue her happiness and save her lover but is this what Zhang Yang wants? In Chinese with English subtitles.
8pm, March 17 - 18, Cherrylane Movies, east of the 21st Century Theater, An Jia Lou Street (off Liang Ma Qiao Road). Call 135 01251303 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn for details.

Opening Concert For Ibsen Year 2006 In China
An ensemble consisted of two Norwegian musicians, pianist Wolfgang Plagge and violinist Annar Folleso will join China's "Norao's Singing" to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. Ticket selling for RMB10-40.
7pm, Peking University Centenary Hall, inside Peking University, 5 Yiheyuan Road, Haidian District. TEL (8610) 6257 1278

Kun Opera: 1699 Tao Hua Shan
Performed by Jiangsu Kun Opera Troupe in collaboration with Japanese and Korean artists. Tickets selling for RMB100-1000.
7:30pm, March 17-19, Poly Theatre, 14 Dongzhimen South Street. TEL (8610) 6500 1188 ext. 5126

Drama: Xing Qing Nan Nu
A new work of the People's Art Theatre in the year of Dog. Tickets selling for RMB100 and RMB180.
7:30pm, February 21 through March 19, People's Art Theatre. For ticket call (8610) 6525 0996

Peking Opera
In celebration the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China Peking Opera Theatre, a number of classic Peking Opera pieces are arranged to feast the appetite of fans of this art. Tickets: RMB20/50/80.
Through March 19, China Peking Opera Experimental Theatre. TEL (8610) 5851 9688
Below are detailed schedules:
March 17, 7pm: Jie Gong Yuan, Jin Qiao Bao
March 18, 7pm: Wang Er Lou, Yu Men Guan, Fa Zi Dou
March 19, 2pm: Da Gun Chu Xiang, Lian Jin Feng, Kuai Huo Lin

 

Nightlife

Bygone Songs
A number of classic songs of Wang Luobin's will be sung to commemorate this famous music composer and Father of China's Northwest New Folk Music. Free admission. 9:30pm-1am, March 14. Nameless Highland. For more info contact (8610) 6489 1613

Salute to 80's
A night that makes you recollect the 80's. Live band performance by Qing Nian Xiao Zi, Tuo Te Ba Shi, Shi Kou Ji Dian, Monkee Pauling, Bad FM and more. Door ticket: RMB30/RMB20 for students. 8pm-2am, March 17, 13 Club. TEL (8610) 8262 8077

Michey Zhang and Anson Shi
Beijing techno pioneer Mickey Zhang will spin his techno hard along with Anson Shi who will be spinning progressive house and breakbeats. RMB50 per person. 8pm-2am, March 17. Club Entrance. For more info call (8610) 6465 2284

DJ Adnan
DJ Adna, one of the famous stars of House music from San Francisco is an expert on Deep, Tech, Electro and Trial. With him, your dance step will never slow down. 8pm-2am, March 17. Inner Affairs. TEL (8610) 8449 4176

Insurgent Kid Rocks Nameless Highland
Insurgent Kid, a band from Umea of Sweden, the birth place of other famous hardcore/punk bands like Refused and DS13 will come to Beijing for a tour performance at Nameless Highland. RMB30/RMB20 for students. 9:30pm-1am, March 17, Nameless Highland. TEL (8610) 6489 1613

Luke Dzierzek
20-year old Luke Dzierzek, who is deemed to have endless potentials in being a DJ, got well-known for his first album "Pete Tong BBC Radio 1", and he ever ranked No. 12 in the "Buzz Chart". Door ticket: RMB60. 8pm-2am, March 18, 2006. Tango TEL (8610) 6428 2288

The above info is provided by www.clubzone.com.


For more bars information, please visit

Sanlitun

Haidian

Nuren Jie

HouHai

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Weekly Calendar

Monday, March 13, 2006
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Swing Dance
Come to learn to dance and meet new friends in a friendly environment with great music. A dance party is followed so you can show off your new moves.
7-11pm, CD Jazz Cafe. TEL 136 7105 1491

ISB Singing Concert
7pm, ISB Main Theater. TEL (8610) 8149 2345 ext. 1721.

New Standard English
A kid show on CETV 1.
10pm-3pm. Monday through Thursday.


Tuesday, March 14, 2006
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White Valentine's Day
Come to Club Liberty to spend March 14th, a romantic and memorable day for lovers. If you are single, don't get depressed, you might meet your destined other part right here with us.
9pm-2am, Club Liberty. TEL (8610) 8461 6877

Wine Tasting
Five wines from Spanish producer Bodeges Chivite, paired with a selection of Tapas. RMB150 per person.
7pm, Garden of Delights. TEL (8610) 6418 1598 ext 200

Quiz Night
9pm. John Bull Pub TEL (8610) 6532 5905

The Rotary Club of Beijing meets at the Kempinski Hotel every Tuesday at 12:00PM. Members of the Rotary Club are from a cross-section of local businesses and professional leaders who come together for fellowship and to build lifelong friendships, promote high ethical standards in all vocations and seek personal satisfaction in providing volunteer service to others in need of help. For further information, please contact: Ms. Li Xiaohui by phone at (8610) 6581 3668 or visit our website at www.rotaryclub-beijing.org or email us at: rotarybj@vip.sina.com. The President of the Rotary Club of Beijing for the year 2005 - 2006 is Mr. Carl-Ludwig Dorwald.


Wednesday, March 15, 2006
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YPHH Happy Hour
A pre-St. Patrick's Day Irish Night at Durty Nellies during the YPHH Happy Hour of March 15 Irish drinks and of course finger food are all included in the low entrance fee of RMB 100 per person only.
6:30pm, Durty Nellies. More info and reservations via http://www.yphh.com/cities/bj-hh.htm

Angel's Ladies
Every Wednesday is Angel's Ladies Night party featuring hip-hop. Free admission for all ladies cross the door.
8pm, Angel Club TEL (8610) 6552 8888

Martini Night
Buy two get one free all night long from Zub's long Martini menu and enjoy the background tunes brought by their resident DJs. Free entry for girls, RMB20 for guys.
8pm, Zub. TEL (8610) 8286 6240


Thursday, March 16, 2006
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Hungarian Night
K+K Monarchy presents a live performance to mark the Hungarian National Day, featuring gypsy, funk, breaks and disco.
10pm, Yugong Yishan. TEL (8610) 6415 0687

CCC Book Club: Fortress Besieged
"Fortress Besieged" is written by Qian Zhongshu - one of the most famous Chinese novel in the 20th Century. You are welcome even though you may not have read a single page of the book yet. Just join our discussion! Price: free of charge (tea and snack provided)
7:30-9pm, Chinese Culture Club. For more info call (8610) 6432 9341.

80s REDUX
All the best 80s NON DANCING songs that you never get to hear anymore. Music from the Smiths, Depeche Mode, The Cure, Duran Duran, INXS, REM and more. Drink Specials Commemorating Songs On Offer.
8pm onwards, Alfa. TEL (8610) 8447 0666-388


Friday, March 17, 2006
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Afro-Caribbean Soundz
Feet stomping soundz brought to you by: DJ 'C', DJ Carol, DJ Mikey B and special guest DJ will be bringing you 100% pure African & Caribbean beats plus a special performance by Goma Africa Dance Troupe. Door ticket: RMB30. Caribbean Special Punch: RMB20.
10pm, Yugong Yishan, 1 Gonti Beilu. For details, contact 136 81061172 or DeptfordCrew@gmx.co.uk

St. Patrick's Day
Special price Guinness available all night long. With competitions to win RMB300 drink vouchers. 9pm-4am, Bar Blu. For details call (8610) 6417 4124

Tibetan Songs & Dances
Join us for an evening of Tibetan music, songs and dances and knowledge on the people and custom. You will also learn some typical songs and dances from the artists. Price: RMB100
8pm, Chinese Culture Club. TEL (8610) 6432 9341

Disco Inferno
From the bar that created the super successful 80's parties. Alfa is now bringing Disco Inferno, the best Funk, Soul and Disco classics of the 70s and early 80's. Burn Baby Burn!
10pm, Alfa. TEL (8610) 6413 0086

Irish Rock
Browns presents in its own style the best Irish rock, followed by a St Patrick's Day celebration.
11:30pm, Browns. TEL (8610) 6591 2717


Saturday, March 18, 2006
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Funk Shui
Presented by China DMS champion DJ Wordy, DJ Weber and DJ Snow, featuring a night of funk, soul and old school hip hop. Special drinks all night long.
10pm till late, Zub. TEL (8610) 8286 6240

Chris Carter
Both a musician and producer, UK breakbeat master Chris Carter will bring his best known Track Records to Babyface on March 18.
8pm-2am, Babyface. TEL (8610) 6551 9081

Band Tang Dynasty
This famous metal band is said to come back to regain the same renaissance as a decade ago.
9:30pm, Nameless Highland. TEL (8610) 6489 1613


Sunday, March 19, 2006
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Rock Party
Featuring rock and pop. RMB20.
9:30pm, Get Lucky. TEL (8610) 8448 3335

Shadow Puppeteer Family Tour
Visit the home of a veteran shadow puppeteer and their set-up in-house stage and gallery in the south suburb of Beijing. RMB180 per adult; RMB120 per child (includes transportation, museum ticket and performance)
2:30-5:30pm, meet at Chinese Culture Club. TEL (8610) 6432 9341

Jazz Brunch
Enjoy Germany style brunch with live jazz background. RMB98 per person.
11:30am, Die Kochmutzen. TEL (8610) 5869 3830

 

Upcoming Events

Stolen Life
Best known for her stylish pop love story Baober in Love, fifth generation director Li Shaohong skillfully adapts An Duns true account novel by giving actress Zhou Xin a strong character to bring to life. Wu Jin is equally strong as an agent of deception. Stolen Life took the Best Narrative Film award at the 2005 Tribeca Film Festival in New York.
8pm, March 24. Cherrylane Movies, east of the 21st Century Theater, An Jia Lou Street (off Liang Ma Qiao Road). Call 135 01251303 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn for details.

Happiness Costs Nothing
Mimmo Calopresti, the director of this existential drama, stars as Sergio, a successful architect who is suddenly afflicted with a malaise. Haunted by the ghost of a co-worker, Sergio takes a mistress, offends his best friends, refuses to acknowledge guidance from his doctor, and eventually loses everything. He has a failed relationship with a woman named Sara (Francesca Neri). Only after losing it all does Sergio find something worthwhile in life.
7pm, March 23, Italian Embassy Cultural Office, 2# Sanlitun Dong Er Jie. TEL (8610) 6532 2187

80's Night
Got synthesizers? Beijing's longest running monthly event keeps us all hanging on - come rock
out with the infamous Lady Marmalade, Side B, Vinyl Ritchie and the strut of Sweet F.A. 80's prices on shots and Long Island Iced Tea. Date: Friday, March 31th, 2006, 10pm till late. Alfa. TEL (8610) 8447 0666-388

Community Announcements

Charity In China: What can you do to help?
There are so many non-profit and non-governmental organizations operating in China doing so much great work. But what can you do to help donate or volunteer? You can sign-up to receive periodic information about the fantastic opportunities to help a needy family in China. Visit http://www.charityinchina.com/signup.php to get started with CharityInChina.org!

YPHHThe St. David's Society of Beijing
The SDSB provides cultural and social experiences for those Welsh, Chinese and others, which regularly include a celebration of St. David's Day (Gwyl Dewi Sant), Christmas party, rugby games, quiz nights and the like, to ensure that the 'hwyl' of Welshness is not lost in Beijing. For further information, please contact The Bard, Gilbard Honey-Jones on headmaster@britishschool.org.cn or telephone (8610) 8532 3088.

YPHHYPHH Happy Networking
YPHH organizes Happy Networking events for all people in Beijing, Shanghai & Shenzhen. Average age is 25-45. Every month different events such as: monthly YPHH Wine Nights and monthly YPHH Happy Hours, weekend-outings, day-trips and more. For more info and subscribes to the mailing list, please log onto our renewed website http://www.yphh.com

Wed. March 15 - YPHH Happy Hour at Durty Nellies, 6:30pm
A pre-St. Patrick's Day Irish Night at Durty Nellies during the YPHH Happy Hour of March. 5 Irish drinks and of course finger food are all included in the low entrance fee of RMB 100 per person only. Lucky Draw with SinoScuba with a Discovery Dive at Blue Zoo. More info and reservations via http://www.yphh.com/cities/bj-hh.htm

The International Festival Chorus (IFC) is always looking for experienced choral singers of all voice types. The Chorus has members from over twenty countries and performs large-scale choral concerts three times a year. For more information or to schedule an audition please email auditions@beijingifc.org or visit us online at www.beijingifc.org

Vermilion Beijing Devils Rugby Club Supported by Guinness
we are a rugby club in Beijing, open to all nationalities of any playing ability. Non-playing, social members are also welcome. The club has over 150 members. We train on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, the meeting point is the Den Bar, at 7pm. Games are played on weekends - for more information please visit www.beijingdevils.com.

BICF Welcomes You - Beijing International Christian Fellowship is an interdenominational gathering for foreign passport holders. People from 60+ countries come together each Sunday morning at 9 and 11 am at the 21st Century Theater. For more information about BICF, please contact us at www.bicf.org or call us at (8610) 8454 3468

The Commonwealth Society of Beijing is a voluntary, non-profit organization made up of members from the Commonwealth countries. Members meet every second Tuesday of the month. Membership fees are RMB100 per anum, a fee which creates a basis for annual Charity fund-raising functions. For more information, contact: sisneo@hotmail.com or tpbm@hotmail.com

Alcoholics Anomymous - If you want to drink that is your business. If you want to stop, that is our business. For more information check out our website: aabeijing.com or send us an email at: beijingfellows@yahoo.com

Taijiquan Workshop
Follow Han Laoshi to learn traditional style Taijiquan for your life enhancement. Heidi will help for translation. Wendesdays at 19:00 for beginners and Saturdays at 09:00a.m.for advanced level. Contact Heidi at heidihyshen@163.com or 13001039563

Beijing Linux User Group
For Linux Newbies and Linux Experts, all are welcome! Send an email to info@beijinglug.org or visit our website at http://www.beijinglug.org for more information about our monthly meetings.

River of Grace Church
"The River" is an English language international church for foreign passport holders. Sunday worship services begin 10:00 a.m., with pre-servic! e prayer starting at 9:30 a.m. We are meeting temporarily at the Yu Yang Hotel (No. 18 Xin Yuan Xili Middle Street, Chaoyang District, Phone: (86)10-64669988). Home groups meet on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday in the Chaoyang area. For the latest information, check our website at www.theriverofgrace.com

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu -- Learn to defend yourself against a bigger, stronger and heavier opponent. Club meets every week on TUE, THU, SAT from 7:45 to 9:00 pm at East Gate Plaza. Contact Andy 1380-137-8214 or email bjjbeijing@yahoo.com for more info.

Chinese Culture Club is a non-profit organization with interesting lectures, trips, hands-on activities and courses. Open to anyone. All events have English narration/translation. More info: 64329341

International Friendship Football Club in Beijing
Men, Women and Youth Football every weekend. Anyone (from beginner to high level) is welcomed to join a team or if you have team your are welcomed to join too. We play on grass fields near Wangjing. 100RMB / 50RMB students are the member fees for one year season. For more information please check out our website: www.triggerfish.de/iffc or e-mail: iffc@263.net.cn or call: 6234 7106.

The Italian Women's Association is a non-profit, non-religious, non-political organization. the association is open to everybody, as an opportunity of meeting, exchange and solidarity. Meeting held each first and third Thursday of the month at 10.30 a.m at the Cultural Institute of the Italian Embassy (Sanlitun Dong Er Jie). For further information, please contact: pechinodonne@hotmail.com.

 

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