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.
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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!
Where
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!
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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!
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
Find
Health and Recreational Activities in Beijing!
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Monday,
March 13, 2006
******************************* 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
******************************* 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
******************************* 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
******************************* 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
******************************* 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
******************************* 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
******************************* 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
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
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!
The
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.
YPHH
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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