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Get your MBA in Beijing from US based Rutgers
University in 14 months. A unique learning and networking
environment with executives/diplomats from 12 different
countries. Learn about the importance of diversity and
how it can assist you with your professional development.
Enrolling now for September intake! Call 010-8526-2528/29
ext. 18 or email emba@rutgers.cn
www.rutgers.cn
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Saturday Concert: The International Festival Chorus Celebrates
the Year of Italy in China
The International Festival Chorus and Orchestra
proudly present, in association with the Italian Embassy
Cultural Office, and part of the Year of Italy in China
program, Giacomo Puccini's Messa di Gloria (Glory Mass)
and highlights from Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata. Featuring
soloists from the renowned Teatro Lirico Sperimentale
di Spoleto "A. Belli" the concert promises to
be a celebration of the true romantic passion of Italian
music. For more information and to order tickets please
visit our website www.beijingifc.org
or call the concert hall box office. Tickets 50, 80, 120,
160, 220, 320 RMB (Group discounts available) Saturday,
15 April 2006 7:30 p.m. The Forbidden City Concert Hall
Tel: (8610) 6559 8285.
 Stand-up
Comedy Rocks Beijing With ChopSchticks Presented By The
Comedy Tour!
Big laughs come back to the Northern Capital
once again with ChopSchticks on Saturday April 15th at
7:30pm at RBL's icehouse in Wang Fu Jing. This month we
have a really funny married couple performing stand-up.
The show features Kerri Louise Cotter www.kerrilouise.com
who's been on NBC's Last Comic Standing and Tom Cotter
www.tomcotter.com
who's been on Jay Leno and in the HBO Comedy Festival.
Tickets are 250RMB at the door and 220RMB in advance up
to April 13th. To order call 1370 121 0489 or email Tickets@TheComedyTour.com.
More info via http://www.ChopSchticks.com.
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This week's prize is a voucher for Afanti Restaurant
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week we highlight a new and interesting piece of antique
Chinese furniture!
Multi-drawer cabinets date back centuries, and were originally
used to catalog artifacts such as seashells and dry flowers.
These mahogany cabinets appear to be perfect for your living
room where can be very useful for sto CDs or maybe it will
look even better in the kitchen for keeping different spices
and herbs.
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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
 Surprise
in Easter, don't miss Holiday Inn Resort!
Deluxe Ocean Suite for only RMB 1050/night,
weekend RMB 1150/night: Offer one extra bed free
| Free using Kids Club for 2 hour | Offer welcome
young coconut drink | One Holiday Inn T-shirt
| Round way airport transportation by RMB 180.
Valid Date: From 13 Apr to 17 Apr, 2006. Please
call 86-898 8856 5666-7103 for detail; China Toll
Free Reservation No. 800 830 6368; China Toll
Free Reservation No. For Mobile 400 884 0888;
E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.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
 "May
Blossom" - A holiday Special at the Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center from RMB828 Per
Room Per Night
This special rate includes 2 daily buffet
breakfasts; Child under 12 years stays free of
charge with parents and breakfast at kid's price;
Free use of our roof top swimming pool overlooking
the city; Access to both our Pulse Health Club;
Within walking distance to shopping malls, eateries
and tourist sites. Valid from: 28th April to 7th
May 2006. Rate is subject to availability and
15% surcharge. For reservations: Tel: (8610) 6465
3388; Fax: (8610) 6462 2204; Email: reservations.khblc@kempinski.com;
Web site: www.kempinski-beijing.com
 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
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Day at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center,
Sunday April 16, 2006
Join us for Easter and enjoy a host of
fun-packed activities certain to please young and
old alike. Seasons Cafe Easter Sunday Brunch on
April 16th, 2006. Rmb 328.00net for per person including
soft drink, coffee and tea; Rmb 388.00net for per
person including sparkling wine, wine buffet, soft
drink, Paulaner beer, and coffee, tea. Children
under 12 years old will be half price. For more
information, please call (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4105.
Kempi Deli: Let our staff bring Easter to you with
a wide selection of chocolate rabbits, eggs, cross
buns, Easter cakes and breads from April 3rd to
April 18th, 2006. For more information, please call
(8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5741.
 American
Food & Wine Festival
Jointly organized with the Agricultural
Trade Office of the United States Embassy, the Radisson
SAS Hotel will specially feature an American Food
& Wine Festival all through April. Venture across
the vast lands of the United States accompanied
by a wide variety of regional dishes and select
California wines in The Grill & Huang Du Restaurant.
April 1st to April 30th. For reservations, please
call (8610) 5922 3388.
 Crowne
Plaza Beijing F&B Promotion
*Essence Restaurant - Asian Inspired Buffet:
Daily 18:00 - 22:30. Enjoy a sumptuous array of
the freshest seafood, delicious regional dishes,
a fabulous salad, appetizer & dessert display
all complimented with specialties cooked 'live'
by our team of experienced Chefs! RMB 158+15%. *Huang
Yue Chinese Restaurant - Weekend Dim Sum Lunch Special.
Every weekend, RMB 9 per portion for 12 selected
delicious Cantonese Dim Sum, items include Barbecued
Pork Buns, Ginger & Diced Chicken Buns, Crispy
Spring Rolls and many others. *Champagne Bar - 'Watch
the World Go By' & receive 30% discount on selected
beverages: Happy Hours every evening 17:00 - 21:00.
Discount applies to Signature Champagne Cocktail,
House Wines, Pouring Spirits, and Carlsberg Draught
Beer. Booking Tel: (8610) 6513 3388.
 Cafe
Asia - April Promotion
"Swedish Food Promotion" - From
10-16 April, guest chef Anders Hallden from Crowne
Plaza Fudan Shanghai showcases a divine buffet of
authentic Swedish cuisine featuring a myriad of
herring, salmon, scampi and Swedish favorites. Lunch
buffet: CNY148 per person, Dinner buffet: CNY228
per person. "Easter Brunch" - 16 April.
Garden Easter egg hunt led by Ho & Mr. Magic.
Easter egg painting, video games, table football,
race car tracks, ice cream, delicious candies, extensive
brunch buffet, garden BBQ, smooth refreshing smoothies...
all included! Definitely a brunch not to be missed.
Family Polaroid with Ho & Mr. Magic to capture
fond moments! CNY198 per person. All prices are
subject to 15% service charge. For reservations
and inquiries, please dial (8610) 8498 2288 ext
7160.
 Presidential
Plaza Beijing April Promotion
Our three talented Chefs have combined
their creative skills to new heights. During the
month of April, Garden Cafe, Manhattan Grill &
Dynasty Jade Garden will host a feast of different
Asparagus dishes. Manhattan Grill(2nd Floor): Dinner
Hours: 05:30pm - 10:00pm; Tel: (8610) 6800 5588-8695.
Dynasty Jade Garden(1st Floor): Dinner Hours:05:30pm
- 10:00pm; Tel: (8610) 6800 5588-8620. Garden Cafe(1st
Floor): Dinner Hours: 05:30pm - 10:00pm; Tel: (8610)
6800 5588-8690.
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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 Kingdom
Travel Various May Holidays Packages!
Exclusive Maldives 6D4N Package only RMB7,960
p.p! 8Days7Nights Vietnam Package at Furama Resort
Danang only RMB7,680 p.p! 7D/6N Kota Kinabalu Package
at Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort only RMB8,160
p.p. Club Med Cherating Malaysia All Inclusive Package
only RMB10,880 p.p. Royal Orchid Holidays Thailand
Packages, daily departure from 28Apr through 03May,
8D/7N Phuket only from RMB6,600 p.p,. Just tell
us when and 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 (8610) 5870
3388, Fax (8610) 5870 0383 or fit@kingdomtravel.com.cn
 Great
News from Lufthansa German Airlines! Big Saving!
Exciting Offers to Europe - RMB6600
Experience Lufthansa's renowned services
on daily flights from Beijing to Europe via Frankfurt
or Munich with a special offer of RMB 6600. Offer
is subject to availability. Other restrictions apply.
For further information please call: (8610) 6468
8838 or visit www.lufthansa.com.cn
or contact your travel agent.
 American
Airlines is now flying direct from Shanghai to Chicago
American Airlines is proud to announce
that we are now flying daily nonstop from Shanghai
Pudong to Chicago O'Hare. 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.
Beijing
Bona Travel Service
Beijing - Hongkong Round Trip: RMB2520.00;
Beijing - Tokyo Round Trip: RMB2550.00; Beijing
- London Round Trip: RMB3700.00; Beijing - Los Angeles
Round Trip: RMB4000.00. TEL: (8610) 8671 3792 /8671
3793 /8624 2002; E-mail: cntravel@public3.bta.net.cn
Beijing
Shijie Botu Travel Service
As a subsidiary of China National Drama
Troupe, we are committed to combining cultural undertakings
with tourism and promoting cultural development
through tourism activities when carrying on our
businesses. By virtue of the large number of performing
artists of our parent company, we are able to provide
you featured trips that highlights culture and arts.
If you are interested in our service, please drop
us a line at (8610) 8760 9600 or visit us at 71
Beijige, Dongdan, Beijing.
Hot
Spring VS Ice Dance At Tianlongyuan
Tianlongyuan's hotspring water has been
renowned as "Beauty's Soup" for the beauty
efficacy that its rich content does on human body.
On the second floor of the venue there is a fast
food restaurant for you to cater your stomach after
a relaxed bathing and a performance hall where sexy
girls from Russian will present chilly dances. Price:
RMB120 per person incl door ticket, insurance and
tour guide service. For more info call (8610) 5165
0066 ext. 201
Go
To Luoyang For The Peony Festival
The world famous Luoyang Peony Festival
will begin on April 10 this year and will last till
May 10. During the one-month period, apart from
appreciating the rich array of peony flowers you
can expect large scale parties, temple fair, cultural
exhibitions, boxing matches and a big variety of
wonderful activities. Door ticket to these venues
range from RMB10 to RMB30. Please contact your preferred
travel agency for details or reservation.
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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 11th April. 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 |
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Swimming
Pool Temptation...
Why going to a crowded public swimming
pool when at The Presidential Plaza Hotel - Beijing,
you can enjoy the peace of swimming in crystal
clear water interrupted. Come, rediscover and
enjoy the serenity of a heaven swim with us. Our
new "Swimming Pool Temptation" is only
500 RMB for single or 750RMB per couple, per month
from 6.00am to 11.00pm each day. No need to bring
your towel and slippers, we provide it for you.
Relax in a steam or sauna room and our relaxation
room. A complimentary herbal tea will be offered
to you. At the Presidential Plaza Hotel - Beijing,
we really want to make your life.. A Joy Please
contact our Wellness team for bookings and inquiries,
dial (8610) 5858 5588 - 8505.
Xinjing
Antai Women's Hospital
Xinjing Antai Women's Hospital is the
first specialized hospital in China that has been
set up in accordance with the WHO standard in
curing sterility. The hospital boasts a group
of famous experts and provides 25 kinds of pregnancy-assisting
technology. Inpatient deposit starts at RMB3000,
physical checkup RMB50 up/item. Address: 200 meters
north of Shuangjing Bridge, East Third Ring, Chaoyang
District, Beijing. Service hotline: (8610) 6773
5551
Haonianhua
International Medical And Beauty Clinic
Conveniently located at the northwest
corner of Sanyuan Bridge on the East Third Ring
Road, we are characterized with elegant environment
and avant-garde medical instrument. Our services
include plastic, dentistry, laser beauty and so
on. Our featuring service are eyelid repairing
and eye bags removal. Address: A307 Si San Zhi
Ye Da Sha, No. 1 (A) Shuguang Xi Li, Chaoyang
District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 5822 1068
Yogi
Yoga
Yogi Yoga is the pioneer in China to
provide the most authentic Indian Yoga. Yogi Yoga
works with postures, the breath and meditation
to make the body and mind more subtle and healthy.
What you can expect from us is a pure and proper
knowledge of Yoga, a program with an easier and
more accurate access to the Yoga system, a course
designed specially focusing on your needs. Our
classes are based on Hatha Yoga and are structured
in such a way that everyone from beginners to
the more advanced looking to deepen their practice
can work together. YogiYoga Center offer also
Ashtangar Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Hot Yoga, Children
Yoga, Pregnancy Yoga etc. Address: Mini golf garden,
Solar Temple Park, Beijing. TEL (8610) 8561 5506
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Relocations |
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 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
Yi
Lu Tong Relocation Service
We are a large relocation company based in
Beijing. We provide such comprehensive services as furniture
moving, piano moving, furniture dismantling and installing,
packaging and freight and house-keeping etc. As our
company name Yi Lu Tong (a smooth journey) tells, we
ensure you a trouble-free experience from you old home
to the new one. Starting price: RMB160. Call us at time
in a day when you are in need of our service. TEL (8610)
6737 0739
Beijing
Yilianda Home Moving Company
We've been specialized in providing professional
and quality home moving service for businesses and individuals
alike since 1996. We have branches across town to offer
you timely and the most convenience service. Starting
price: RMB150 for individual citizen; RMB170 for business.
Headquarters: 18 Huagong Road, Xizhihe, Chaoyang District,
Beijing. TEL (8610) 6738 1325
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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. For photos please click
here.
Office
Space Available for Rent:
Good location in Jianguomenwai Avenue
about 30 square meters, overlook the Embassy area
from the office, reasonable price with office facilities
include. If you are interested please email to sherril@uichina.com
or (8610) 8526 2528/29 ext.16 for more information.
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Check
for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
Australian
Embassy Beijing: Job Vacancy - Visa Officer, LE
6 (Expatriate)
The Australian Embassy, Beijing is seeking
expressions of interest from suitably qualified
person to fill the above position. Detailed information
is available on www.austemb.org.cn
or call the Human Resources Section at the Australian
Embassy on (8610) 5140 4396.
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An Club Membership Card for Sale:
Beijing famous club to meet your needs
for business network, includes membership card of
"International Associate Clubs" with access
to over 250 exclusive members-only clubs around
the globe. Transfer price is 2000USD less than original
fee. Please email to: sherril@uichina.com
or (8610) 8526 2528/29 ext.16
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 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
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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 Giant Translation Service, Your
Trusty Friend
A professional translation service provider
in Beijing, our team is made up of expert translators
and interpreters who are proficient in both Chinese
and foreign languages. We provide quality translation
/interpretation in more than 70 languages at low
prices. Translate from English into Chinese RMB100-120
per thousand words, from Chinese into English RMB140-170
per thousand words, interpretation RMB800-1500 per
day. For details and quotation on other languages,
please contact us at (8610) 6581 2169.
By
Choosing Us You Choose Professional Service
As a specialized Visa-operation agency,
we are familiar with the application procedures
and the applicable domestic law of China. We offer
courteously fast and effective VISA service for
foreigners in China. Our major line of business
includes: extension of L visa and F visa; transferring
L visa to F visa and L/F visa to Z and so on. So
forget about the too complicated and expensive visa
issues, and let us provide you the same quality
service related to your visa. For more info call
us at (8610) 6538 9089 or fax us at (8610) 6538
9043 ext. 808
We
Offer You Qualified Ayi
Beijing Tiandu Home-keeping Service Co.,
Ltd is a professional home-keeping service provider
formally registered with Beijing Municipal Department
of Industry and Commerce. We provide dedicated and
well-trained staff who are apt at various housework.
Starting price for Ayi: RMB800 per month. Expatriate
clients are subject to RMB100/month surcharge for
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Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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10th International Beauty and Hairdressing Cosmetic
Exhibition
April 10-12, China International Exhibition Center
TEL (8610) 8460 0000
International
Medical Equipment Exhibition
April 11-14, China International Exhibition Center
TEL (8610) 8460 0000
The 8th
China International Flower And Gardening Exhibition
April 11-14, Beijing Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
6831 6633
The 6th
IPV6
April 11-14, Beijing International Conference Center
TEL (8610) 6496 3009
China
Telecom Investment and Financing Forum and Exhibition
April 12-14, Beijing International Conference Center
TEL (8610) 6496 3009
2006
Beijing Olympic Electric Power Forum
April 13-15, National Agriculture Exhibition center
TEL (8610) 6509 6688
2006
China International Gallery Exposition
April 13-16, China World Trade Center TEL (8610)
8779 2001
2006
China (Beijing) International Golf Exhibition
April 14-16, China National Agricultural Exhibition
Center TEL (8610) 6509 6688
Spring
Job Fair
April 14-15, China International Exhibition Center
TEL (8610) 8460 0000
China
Beijing Spring Real Estate Trade Fair 2006
April 6-9, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall
TEL (8610) 8779 2001
Themed
Exhibition: Forever Memory Of Tibet
April 22 - May 12, Ren Art Center TEL (8610) 8457
3506
Treasures
of the World's Cultures
British Museum, the oldest national museum in the
world brings part of its collections to China.
Through June 5, Capital Museum. TEL (8610) 6337
0491
Year
Of Russia Art Exhibition
100 masterpieces from Russian State Tretyakov Gallery
will be on display.
Through May 12, China National Art Museum TEL (8610)
6401 2252
Lost
In Thought
Artist Yang Yongsheng's works is on display.
March 25 - April 25, Beijing Season's Gallery TEL
(8610) 5876 0011
Pressed
Flower
The first ever exhibition where you can not only
appreciate the state-of-the-art pressed flower techniques,
but also acquire abundant information about international
pressed flower.
April 7-23, Beijing Botanical Garden TEL (8610)
6255 2438
Renaissance
80 pieces of paintings, sculputures and craftworks
themed on human being are displayed to show the
splendid achievement during Renaissance in Italy.
VIP ticket: RMB628.
Through April 23, World's Art Hall Of China Millennium
Altar TEL (8610) 6857 3281
Unmask
- Return To Moth Culture
Bian Pingshan's solo exhibition.
Through April 12, Onemoon. TEL (8610)6427 7748
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
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Pantin
Directed by Claude Berry, starring Coluche and Richard
Anconina. In French with Chinese subtitles. RMB20/RMB10
for students.
8pm, April 14-15, French Cultural Centre, 18 Gongti
Xilu, Chaoyang District. TEL (8610) 6553 2627
Drama:
Yue Ya'er
Famous Chinese writer Lao She's novel under the
same title is moved on to stage. Starrring Siqin
Gaowa and Song Dandan who plays mother and daughter
respectively.
7:30pm, April 13-14, Beijing Exhibition Theatre,
135 Xizhimenwai Avenue, Xicheng District. TEL (8610)
6835 4455
Documentary:
Seen and Heard
"Seen and Heard" tells the story of how
a group of 10 embarked on the project and became
DV story-tellers of their home villages in this
unprecedented project. Project Curator/Producer
WU Wenguang and Seen & Heard director Jian Yi
will be on hand to answer audience questions on
both nights. In the meantime of this show, another
documentary entitled "Chinese Villagers on
Village-Level Democracy" is also shown on the
big screen of Cherrylane Movies.
8pm, April 14-15, 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.
Lee Eun-mi
South Korean popular star Lee Eun-mi and B-boy comes
to Beijing.
7:30pm, April 15, Century Theatre, 40 Liangmaqiao
Road, Chaoyang Distrct. TEL (8610) 6513 0790
Hold
The Date
The International Festival Chorus proudly presents
Giuseppe Verdi and Giocomo Puccini, conducted by
Nicholas Smith featuring soloists from Spoleto,
Italy. Tickets selling for RMB50-320.
7:30pm, Saturday, 15 April 2006. Forbidden City
Concert Hall, west to Tian'an Men Square. TEL (8610)
6559 8285
Le Poulpe
Guillaume Nicloux directed this French comedy drama
about amateur sleuth Gabriel Lecouvreur, aka the
Octopus, a Gallic gumshoe with no fixed address,
who travels with his girlfriend Cheryl to a harbor
town in western France. The graves of Cheryl's grandparents
have been desecrated, and during their investigation
of this, they encounter a half-dozen demented denizens
and other looney locals. In French with Chinese
subtitles. RMB 20 (RMB10 for students).
6pm. April 14-20, French Cultural Centre, 18 Gongti
Xilu, Chaoyang District. TEL (8610) 6553 2627
13th
Beijing Student Film Festival
Every night sees two new Chinese films on the show.
Ticket: RMB5.
6pm, April 14-17. China Film Archives TEL (8610)
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Not many DJs have experienced the rush of being
voted the world's number one in DJ Magazine's prestigious
poll. No other DJ can claim to have won it three
times, let alone consecutively. But Tiesto definitely
have claimed both. He is the first DJ in the world
to sell out a solo stadium event for over 25,000
people; he scored a number one hit with his single
Traffic, the first instrumental track to reach the
top spot in his homeland of Holland in 23 years.
He will come to Beijing on April 10 to have a live
performance at Coco Banana. 10pm onward, for more
info call (8610) 8599 9999
 French
Drum N Bass
Cargo launches a new party allegation
in April, offering the latest underground pop music
to satisfy every starving ear. The first performer
for the event will be MC DJ Miss Ficel and Runniga,
two cheer-minded musicians from Paris. 8pm-2am,
April 13. Mix TEL (8610) 6551 6898
 Hybrid
British electron combination Hybrid, which is composed
of Mike Truman and Chris Healings will come for
its Asia tour with their long expected album. RMB80/RMB50
for members. 8pm-2am, April 13. Susie Wong TEL (8610)
6593 6049
 Pop
Music Night
DJ Soul from Beijing is best known for
his adept in agitating the audience. He will bring
the hottest pop music of 2006 to Beijing fans. The
night also features Russia folk dances. 8pm-2am,
April 14. Dragon Disco TEL (8610) 8233 9666
 Super
Star
Super Star from Germany is one of the
most succssful dance music brands in Europe. It
congregates almost all the famous DJs in Europe,
including Steve Angello, Axwell, Mylo, Patric and
Timo etc. On April 14, this popular group will bring
many of its similarly popular DJs to Beijing for
a live permance. 8pm-2am, Tanggo Club. TEL (8610)
6428 2288
 Extreme
Metal
Featuring live show by band Min Jie, Yan
Xu, Hei Yi, Lie Feng, Jia Zhou and more. Party starts
at 9pm, April 14 and last till late. Door ticket
RMB30. 13 Club. For details call (8610) 8262 8077
 Raying.
Retrance
Featuring Beijing local House brought
by DJ Patrick Yu and DJ Anson. RMB50 for admission.
8pm onward, April 14, Club Entrance TEL (8610) 6465
2284
 Mixed
Hip Hop Storm
DJ DSK from New York and MJ MOJO from
London will jointly present a night of fine music
and fun. The mixed styles will definitely bring
a new high experience for all party goers. 8pm-2am,
April 15. Cutie Club TEL (8610) 6552 9988
Traffic
Light Themed Party
Great night for fun seekers: dress in
the colors of the traffic light to let others know
about you. Red shows your are MBA (married but available),
yellow means you are single and seeking for a cup
of drink for a stranger, and green says you are
single and wanting more passion. 8:30pm-2am, April
15. Bar Blu TEL (8610) 6416 7567
The
above info is provided by www.clubzone.com.
Disco
Inferno @ Alfa
From the bar that created the super successful
80s parties. Alaf is now bringing DISCO INFERNO,
the best Funk, Soul and Disco classics of the 70s
and early 80s. Burn Baby Burn! Free Entrance
10pm on wards, Friday, April 14, 2006. TEL (8610)
6413 0086
The
best of British Comedy, Live in Beijing!
The China Comedy Club presents Earl Okin and Jason
Manford - in Beijing for one night only! Thursday
13th April, 8:30pm sharp at Durty Nellies. Tickets
are 150 Rmb in advance, 200 Rmb on the door. Tickets
available from ClubFootball, Durty Nellies, the
Tree, the Goose and Duck, and the Pomegranate. For
details, please call 6417 0495, mail comedy@wanguoqunxing.com,
or see www.clubfootball.com.cn.
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April 10, 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
Latin
Night
Come to shake your body to the great Latin tunes
by Band Feng Niao.
9:30pm, New Get Lucky. TEL (8610) 8448 3339
New Standard
English
A kid show on CETV 1.
10pm-3pm. Monday through Thursday.
Tuesday, April 11,
2006
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China Shakes the World
James Kynge, the former bureau chief of the Financial
Times, will be around to answer questions about
his historical analysis of China's economic growth
and its implications for the future. 7:30pm, The
Bookworm TEL (8610) 6586 9507
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, April
12, 2006
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Ladies Night
Free entrance for ladies all night. Free shooters
and cocktails before midnight.
Vics. TEL (8610) 6593 6215
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
New Quiz
Night
Come to test your wit every Wednesday at Bar Blu
and win the big prize giveaways.
8:30pm onwards, Bar Blu. TEL (8610) 6417 4124
Thursday, April
13, 2006
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The Best Of British Comedy, Live In Beijing!
The China Comedy Club presents Earl Okin and Jason
Manford - in Beijing for one night only! 8:30pm,
Durty Nellies. TEL (8610) 6417 0495
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, April 14, 2006
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Industrial Night
This new monthly party is organized to show the
bold contrast between light and dark music. RMB20
per person.
9:30pm, Vibes. TEL (8610) 6437 8082
Rogue Element From London
26-year old producer Ben Medicalf from London brings
his award-winning Rogue Element to Beijing. Ben
ever released an album featuring elements of hip
hop, rock and breakbeat.
8pm-2am, Babyface TEL (8610) 6551 9081
Film:
Tchao Pantin
8pm, today and tomorrow. French Cultural Centre.
TEL (8610) 6553 2627. See Theatre and Performance
for details.
Documentary:
Seen and Heard
8pm, today and tomorrow. Cherrylane Movies. See
Theatre and Performance or call 135 01251303 for
details.
Saturday, April 15, 2006
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Reason For Hope
A charity gala highlighted by guest speaker Jill
Robinson, CEO and Founder of Animals Asia.
6:30pm-10:30pm, Kerry Center Hotel. TEL 134 39591839
Hold
The Date
The International Festival Chorus proudly presents
Giuseppe Verdi and Giocomo Puccini, conducted by
Nicholas Smith featuring soloists from Spoleto,
Italy.
7:30pm, Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559
8285
Sunday, April 16,
2006
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YPHH BOOZECRUISE
Easter Sunday 2006 Traditionally YPHH organizes
the Booze Cruise! On board you can expect a free
flow of BOOZE incl. snacks. After a couple of hours'
enjoying the blossoming trees and surroundings of
the Summer Palace, we take you to a restaurant for
a set dinner. More information and reservations
via http://www.yphh.com/cities/bj-tr.htm
Easter
Brunch
Garden Easter egg hunt led by Ho & Mr. Magic.
Easter egg painting, video games, table football,
race car tracks, ice cream, delicious candies, extensive
brunch buffet, garden BBQ, smooth refreshing smoothies...
all included! Definitely a brunch not to be missed.
RMB98 per person plus a 15% surcharge.
Parkview Wuzhou, TEL (8610) 8498 2288 ext 7160.
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Ball
It'll be a night of dinner, dancing and auctions.
You should wear formal attire paired with sneakers,
so you can dance the night away in comfort! 6pm,
April 22. Grand Hyatt Beijing. For details call
(8610) 8519 1907
Wed.
April 19 - YPHH Happy Hour at RBL Icehouse, 8pm
The YPHH Happy Hour of April returns to RBL Icehouse.
After the great Chicago Blues band that played the
last few months, we can now introduce the new band
to you. The night will have as theme gin-based drinks
and of course there will be finger food, prepared
by the RBL Chef. More information and reservations
via http://www.yphh.com/cities/bj-hh.htm
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. Free entry. 10pm till
late, April 21. Alfa. TEL (8610)6413 0086
Green
Tea
This is a delightful love story with a very mysterious
odor. Starring Jiang Wen and Zhao Wei.
8pm, April 21-22, 2006. 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
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 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
Holiday
Inn Lido Beijing ClubFootball 5-a-side League (Side
Park, Xiaoyun Lu)
32 teams battle it out in 4 divisions
from Monday to Thursday in ClubFootball's Spring
5-a-side league. The tournament runs from mid-March
to the End of April, and is open to corporate and
amateur teams. New divisions will be kicking off
shortly at other city-centre locations. New teams
and players are welcome. For full details, see www.clubfootball.com.cn,
mail play@wanguoqunxing.com,
or call (8610) 6417 0495.
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.
Chinese
Language and Culture Fair
Date & Time: Sunday 16 April. 15:00
- 19:00hrs. Venue: The Ritz Hotel Beijing. Entrance:
FREE, Gratis, On the House - just bring a name card
or register at the door. Content: An afternoon of
fun combines live entertainment with the perfect
opportunity to meet the best Chinese Language Schools
and Culture Providers in Beijing. They will be presenting
exciting, interesting and relevant performances
demonstrating their holistic approaches to Chinese
Language and Culture. Watch the performances, vote
for the best school and participate in a Lucky Draw.
Phone: (010) 5120 0834, (010) 8446 6921, 13911098002,
13051436459. Fax: (010) 5120 0835. E-mail: colin.chinaexpert@gmail.com
or info@connection-china.com
ClubFootball
Spring Junior Coaching Programmes and ClubFootball
Junior League
ClubFootball's junior soccer coaching
programmes are expanding and kick off at the end
of March at the ISB, BSB, Harrow, Yew Chung, BCIS,
BWYA, IAB and Eton International Schools! Courses
are open to foreign and local kids aged to 18, and
all courses are coached by ClubFootball's English
FA-qualified coaches in a fun environment. Kids
from Grades 2 to 8 can also take part in the new
ClubFootball Junior League. For full course information,
please see www.clubfootball.com.cn,
mail coaching@wanguoqunxing.com,
or call (8610) 6417 0495.
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 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:
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