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Issue 3.101| July 14, 2003
"Xianzai" Means NOW in Chinese! Xianzai Beijing Email Newsletter
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China
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Funny Pics
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Travel
Information

A free ticket to the world, just for doing your job.
Buy one international first or business class ticket between July 9 and September 14, 2003 on United, and get one free ticket on United or any Star Alliance members to one of over 650 destinations around the world. For reservations and information, contact United Airlines on 800-810-8282 or visit www.united.com/chinaoffer for registration and promotion details. Terms and conditions apply.

Turkish Airlines' flight operation to Beijing/Shanghai will come back to normal as of 17 July, 2003.
Flights will be available in July: 17th, 20th, 24th, 27th, 30th, 31st. As of 1st August, 3 flights will be regularly operated on this route.
From Beijing/Shanghai to Istanbul Wed, Thu and Sun.
From Istanbul to beijing/Shanghai Tue, Wed and Sat.
After 15 September, 5 flights will be operated weekly. Turkish Airlines is promoting Beijing/Shanghai routes, from many cities of the world, people could purchase their ticket with discount price. For more enquiries, please contact
TK Beijing: 86-10 64651867, TK Shanghai: 86-21 32220022 or visit www.turkishairlineschina.com www.turkishairlines.com

Traveling with Banner Travel Service, you will get free ticket!
Ticket Promotion:(All Rates are in Round trip) Beijing-Seoul: 1860RMB, Beijing-LAX/SFO:3900RMB, Beijing-Deli: 5900RMB Beijing-Singapore: 2800RMB, Beijing-Mellburn, Sydney, Cains, Brisburn: 5100RMB, Beijing-Europe: 5500RMB, Beijing-Hongkong: 2144RMB HongKong-Bangkok: 2600RMB, Hongkong-Taipei:1800RMB Package to Hongkong: 2800RMB including round trip air ticket, 2 nights hotel, 300 Hk dollar shopping Package to Shanghai: 1360rmb including round trip air ticket, 2night 4star hotel(Holiday Inn Greatwall hotel) with breakfast Contact: 64481698, 84292991, 13366021791 email: info@traveling-china.com http: www.traveling-china.com

Kingdom Travel Beijing
Your one-stop source for air tickets, hotels, car rentals and tailor-made holiday packages. Promotional summer holiday packages to S.E Asia: 4D/3N Chiang Mai only cost RMB3780p.p, 4D/3N to Malaysia only from RMB2780 p.p, more packages available upon request, Contact our professional, bilingual travel consultants for bookings or enquiries at: Tel: 6502 5588; Fax (6530 2858); or email to: kdtravel@163bj.com

What a Cool BJS Holiday Package in This Hot Summer!
Thai Royal Orchid Holiday from RMB 3188, Malaysia Showcase from RMB 2788, Singapre SIA package from RMB 2588, Dragon Air Hong Kong Mini Break from RMB 2788 and more... Tel: 84512506, 51667711, Mobile:13701253255, 13801179803 Fax: 84512505 E-mail:travel@bjs.com.cn, bjstour@public.fhnet.cn.net Seats limited, first come, first served.

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Hotel
Deals

Live Life! At The Hilton
Hilton International's hotels in Beijing, Chongqing, Dalian, Nanjing and Shanghai are embarking on a "Live Life at the Hilton" campaign offering great benefits to domestic and international travellers such as a weekend for two at Hilton Nanjing for only USD 55 (+ 15%) per night for double occupancy, including complimentary American breakfasts, upgrade to executive floor room (subject to availability), welcome drinks and many more perks. Discover all the benefits of this campaign by clicking here for more information.

Satisfy your Senses...
At Sheraton Sanya Resort!
Wanna get away from the bustling and hustling of cities?
Longing for a much-coveted holiday?
Dreamed about golfing in the company of sound of ocean?
......???
Appealing Packages Launched at Sheraton Sanya Resort will make all your dreams come true!
Call Now! Tel:Call 800-810-3088 direct, for full package details please click here.

Rosedale Hotel & Suites Beijing
Best Value Room Package
Rosedale Hotel & Suites Beijing offers the "Best Value Room Package " with discounted room rates and deluxe amenities valid until August 31, 2003.
Starting from only USD75+ for an overnight stay in a Standard Room, guests can enjoy various VIP benefits.
Make your reservations NOW! Please call Reservation Hotline 6436 1805 or visit web site www.rosedalebj.com

Crowne Plaza Shijiazhuang
Finally you can stay in comfort and style at the first true 5 Star International Hotel in Shijiazhuang with the opening of the new Crowne Plaza Shijiazhuang. Special Opening Rates apply:
Superior Room RMB 418+ including American Buffet Breakfast or Crowne Plaza Deluxe Room RMB 558+ including breakfast & cocktails
Just 10 mins from Shijiazhuang Railway Station and centrally located in the heart of the city opposite the Hebei Cultural Museum, enjoy this great new Hotel. Call now for Reservations Toll Free in China 800 830 2628 or visit our website: www.crowneplaza.com

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Relocations

Allied Pickfords Ltd., Allied International Moving Services
Predictable Quality in an Unpredictable World.
International, domestic, local, office moves, relocation & orientation services, record storage management, pet service, storage. Please visit our international and local web sites at:
www.alliedpickfords.com.cn
email: renata.inokomis@alliedpickfords.com.cn (Beijing)
Tel: ( 86 10) 8561 8759/60 (Beijing)

 
Health and
Fitness

Listen to Your Heart!
Summer Preventative Heart Screening
Did you know that most heart conditions are manageable and even preventable if we take the necessary preventative measures - such as having a balanced diet, regular exercise and most importantly, yearly screenings to detect potential problems.
Available only from June to August at this special promotional cost of USD199 (a value of USD315)! The heart screening includes the tests necessary to screen for abnormalities that would detect possible complications.
Don't put off making an appointment today! Call 6433 3960 x 371 or by e-mail at yzhang@bjunited.com.cn to schedule your one-hour screening.
Website: www.beijingunited.com

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Long-Effect Weight Loss Capsule (LEWLC) LEWLC is pure herbal medicine. It invigorates functions of the "kidney" and "spleen" (Qi), which leads to eliminating dampness, phlegm and may result in weight loss. In modern medical scientific research, it reduces intake, synthesis and accumulation of lipids, increase of energy consumption and promotion of decomposition of lipid. It has few side effects. LEWLC has been used over five years with several thousand cases both in China and US. The curative rate was near 85%, the effective rate was near 100%. For more info please contact Dr.Qu at 8610-65386113 or 13001104006. Also online at
http://www.natural-clinic.net or jianjunq@vip.sina.com

 
Property and
Real Estate

Find Expat Housing in Beijing!
DTZ can help you find the perfect home in Beijing. No matter your budget, we can aid you in finding a home near some of Beijing's cleanest and spacious living areas. To see a listing of some of our suggested properties, click here! And please contact us at:
Ms Julia Fan, DTZ Debenham Tie Leung, Mobile: (86)13911599190, Phone: (8610)65171280, Fax: (8610)65101368/69, E-mail: julia_fan@dtz.bj.cn

Nobody Does it Better!
Who can help you find a warm new home in Beijing? We can help! We have homes in all areas, all types, and all categories. Please try us! Contact BJS Real Estate now! TEL:84540141, 84540142, Mobile:13801179803, Fax: 84512505, E-mail:house@bjs.com.cn

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Jobs

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

Job Vacancy at British Embassy Beijing, Commercial Section
**Position: Commercial Information Resources Officer
Information Resources Centre at the British Centre
(open to Chinese Nationals)
Overview: To work as part of the Commercial Section's new Information Resources Centre. The Commercial Section's objective is to promote British exports and the interests of British companies in China through an effective exchange of information on Britain and China. The Information Resources Centre is designed to be a source of free information for British businessmen in the China market and for Chinese enterprises thinking of trading with UK companies.
*Ideal requirements
- Excellent English (including translating/ interpreting skills)
- Excellent written Chinese
- Excellent organisational skills
- Previous information management experience
- Previous knowledge of foreign business practices
- Knowledge of internet applications
- Ability to work alone
Deadline for receipt of application is 25 July 2003.
**Position: Commercial Management Coordinator - Open only to expatriates
Main purpose of job: To provide secretarial and administrative support as an integral member of the Commercial Publicity and Management Unit.
*Requirements:
- A good approach to teamwork and an ability to work in a busy office environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Adaptability
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office is essential.
- Current 'Z' visa is essential and applicant must confirm length of validity of visa in application
- Excellent English and a working level of spoken Chinese would be helpful
Deadline for receipt of applications is 18 July 2003.
If interested, please ask for more information:
The Personnel Officer
The British Embassy
11 Guanghua Lu
Beijing 100600
Fax: 6532 7989
E-mail: Jobapplications.beijing@fco.gov.uk

Would you like to be on the radio? We are looking for a native English speaker who can understand Chinese, and also a native Chinese female who can communicate easily in English. We'd like people living in Beijing or willing to move here who can get comfortable with a microphone and music radio experience is preferred... but a positive attitude is most important! Contact Rick at crimusic2003@yahoo.com

Edelman, a major international PR consulting firm seeks interns; start effective immediately. Excellent English writing skills and mid-level Chinese language ability required. Please send resumes and writing samples to Chris Thach at Chris.Thach@edelman.com

Looking for work? Why not hire yourself. We are looking for qualified franchisees to open their own Subway Sandwich Restaurant. We have several great locations available. Low investment. Fun Business. For more information, call (010) 6477 5261 in Beijing or e-mail at pmc@public.bta.net.cn

Help Wanted: Looking for bilingual person to teach new franchisees our system. Teaching will be in Chinese. Also some light translating required. Respond with resume to: pmc@public.bta.net.cn

Berlitz is looking for English kindergarten instructors. Needs to be native English speaker, degree holder, and interested in teaching children. This is a part time position. Training provided.
For application: Email: hr@berlitz.com.cn Fax: 6593 0479

British man with 20 years plus experience in the IT industry and working for multinational companies (15 years in Hong Kong and Beijing) seeks challenging short / long term positions in China. Background includes project management of large software development and infrastructure projects; marketing of IT hardware, software and services; new company startups. Industry experience includes working for IT vendors, software houses, oil companies, insurance and the motor industry. Contact mcmanusterence@hotmail.com or phone 13611350447

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Classifieds

Nice Apartment For Rent!!
A nice 109sqm apartment in Concordia Plaza which is in the Kempinski area of Beijing, close to the new Embassy area now is available for rent. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 24 hours hot water, elevator, HBO channel, central aircon, nice balcony(2sqm) for barbecues, and great security. USD1100/month for the whole apartment or USD500/month to share the apartment(foreign female roommate perfer). Please contact Ms. Liu at 13901182547 or mailto: newliujie@yahoo.com.cn

Moving sale: IKEA furniture, bed 1.4 x 2.0 m incl matrace; sofa; swing chair; bicycle exercice machine; computer; several small household items (vacuum cleaner,heater). everthing must go in the next two weeks. need a nice flat on Dongzhimen? - two bedrooms, living room, big kitchen: 3,600RMB. call 13020078781.

2nd Hand Sofa-bed Wanted!
I want to buy a 2nd hand sofa-bed, please email me at letssmile2003@yahoo.com Thanks!

Share Appartment - Wanted 1 pax to share with 2 professional expats in Concordia Appartments (off Ladies Street). Brand new 210 sqm appartment, 3 bedroom plus study, 2 bathrooms, great furniture, large bedrooms, satellite TV, bright room with bay window. Complex has gym, pool, sauna etc. USD 550 per month per person plus bills, deposit of 1 1/2 months. Please contact Martin Shen (1391 100 7092) to have a look.

Looking for Cool Single Men and Women Around China?
Lonely sitting in your flat? Looking for Love? Want to meet great Chinese and foreign singles living in China? Want romance, love, or friendship? Come to BuzzSquare.com to connect! Your free membership allows you to even upload a photo! BuzzSquare.com is the place for hip cool singles to connect in China! Come visit us at www.buzzsquare.com

 
Services

expatcar: The #1 solution for enjoyable driving in China
We specialize in resolving automotive problems for foreigners living in China. We provide English speaking service for: New car sales, used car sales, leasing options, car service, vehicle pick up and delivery service, 24-hour road side assistance, documentation service (Registration, tax, insurance etc.). Get more information at www.expatcar.com
Contact: Liu Zhao at 81523060 or information@expatcar.com

NICS Is Your Beijing Computer Support Partner!
NICS provides Secure E-mail, Website and Server hosting, Structured Cabling, Network Implementation and Support Solutions. NICS is an IT Labour Outsourcing and Project Management firm. For further details call, Shanghai (021) 6213-1709, Beijing (010) 6568-0876 or e-mail support@nics.com.cn or http://www.nics.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 25371788, Fax: +852 25372877
E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com

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Community
Announcements

Rebuilding Sheng Gu Temple:
If you are in China and want to participate in this program please call Kerry Holahan @ 010-6568-2990. We are looking for volunteers, in-kind services and donations of other kinds. For more information please visit www.shenggu.org

Doctor's Talk
"Life after SARS: Lessons for the Global Village"; presented by Dr. Sarah Borwein; Beijing United Family Hospital & Clinics; Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2003; Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm; Place: Capital Club, 50th Floor, 6 Xin Yuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100004; Admission: Free. Please RSVP by July 14, 12 noon to 6433-3960 ext 389 or via e-mail at liaison@bjunited.com.cn www.beijingunited.com

Homeschooling Support Group:
PIE: Parental Involvement in Education: Provides support for families interested in or already homeschooling; Monthly meetings include discussions on various homeschooling methods, materials, US state/international laws and registration, resources, activities... To join or for immediate inquiries, please contact Mikayla: 6471-6365/1391-023-4932 or pie_group@hotmail.com

The University of Washington Alumni Association, Beijing Chapter. For information, please contact Sucheng Harris-Simpson at sucheng.harris-simpson@corphq.utc.com or Perri Dong at perridong@yahoo.com

If you want to drink, that's your business, if you want to quit, that's our business. Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline:13911389075 or contact the following email address: Beijingfellows@yahoo.com or go to www.aashanghai.com for more information.

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 speaking international church open only for foreign passport holders. Sundays 10:00 a.m. Location: Yong An Hotel, south Annex Building #4, 2nd Floor. Turn east from the Third Ring East Road by the wall of the Great Wall Sheraton Hotel, to the first lights, seeing the Yong An Hotel on your right. For info, call: Don 13911257602

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: 8462-2081

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. Thank you. Please call me if you are unclear.
Robert Gonnella, Tel.: 6234 7106

Summer football!
Get out in the fresh air and stay fit in the summer with ClubFootball's
summer football activities! 5,7 and 11-a-side football for men, women and children. From informal get-togethers to competitive matches. Everyone welcome. Mail play@wanguoqunxing.com or call 6417 0495 for details.See www.clubfootball.com.cn for more info and photos.

Women's football
The ClubFootball Ladies football group is looking for new players! We play (just for fun!) every weekend - new players of all abilities are always welcome to come along. Please mail play@wanguoqunxing.com or call 6417 0495 for details. See www.clubfootball.com.cn for photos of matches involving the ClubFootball Ladies.

Beijing Huiling is a non-profit, non-government organization serving mentally disables teens and adults in community basis. Aim for improve their independence and living skills, we provide daytime activities, residential services, outreach programs, etc. Volunteers and donations are always welcome. For more info. please contact Suzy Li at: 8404 3691 or email to huilinga@163bj.com.

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.

Do You Like to Sing?
The International Festival Chorus is seeking experienced choral singers of all nationalities to take part in its fall programme, including China's choral masterwork the "Yellow River Cantata?and annual "Messiah?with guest conductor Anne Randine ?verby. Auditions will be held in June & July. For more information or to book an audition slot, please contact Gillian Cull at beijingifc@aol.com

 
Biz Exhibitions and
Art Exhibits

CourtYard Artists will be exhbiting new work in this summer's Rencontres d'Arles Photography Festival in Southern France beginning on July 4th.More info: 6526 8882 or email: courtart@cinet.com.cn

Chinese Masters: Qi Baishi, Zhang Daqian
Wan Fung Art Gallery 65233320, until July 20

East Meets West
Yun Zhou Gallery 64653388-5735, July 8 - 28

Industry & Texture
798 Photo Gallery 64381784, until July 15

Temporary Space
25000 Li Cultural Transmission Center 64387107, until July 15

Made in Beijing by Yang Mian
Red Gate Gallery 65251005, July 5 - 23

Prayer from the Grassland by inner Mongolian Artist Wang Haiyan and Zhang Peng
Beijing New Millennium Art Gallery 84536193, July 5 - 29

 
Dining
Out

live Life! At Hilton Beijing
Hilton Beijing is presenting new and exciting restaurant promotions as part of the "Live Life at the Hilton" campaign. Discover sensational American specialties at Louisiana. Enjoy unlimited Dim Sum at Sui Yuan for only RMB 68. Be the first to experience our tantalizing "Catch Me if you Cannelloni" theme buffet on Monday at the Atrium. And enjoy the fresh outdoors at the Fountain Terrace and even Chinese movies every Friday and Saturday evenings! Just click here for the latest F&B information from Hilton Beijing and other Hilton hotels in China.

State Guest Hotels Presidential Plaza Beijing
Tel: 6800 5588 Fax: 6800 3308
website: www.stateguesthotel.com
Garden Cafe
Singapore and Malaysian Food Festival.
From the 14th to 28th July,Chef introduces delicacies from the Lands of the East. Enjoy Laksa's, Char Kuew Teow, Hainanese Chicken, Back Pepper Crab, Nonya Poh Piah, and other familiar delicacies
Lobby Lounge
Summer Chills Ice Cream Menu, throughout July August and September. Every year our pastry chef is keen to compose new overtures. Try compositions like Treasure Island and Shanghai Beach or for the very sweet tooth Harbin Igloo.
Dynasty Jade Garden
Welcome back to China with Peking Roast Duck. The famous Duck served the traditional way as a three course Set Menu. Our Incredible Value Special Price Rmb88 per Duck, Our Original Price Rmb298.

Holiday Inn Lido Beijing
Jichang Road, Jiang Tai Road, Beijing 100004
Thai 13 Years Celebration Voucher
Spend RMB100 on food and get a voucher worth RMB30
Thai Curry Buffet
RMB28 net per person (or RMB35 net include one soft drink)
From Monday to Friday, lunch time
Borom Piman Thai Restaurant
For reservations, please call 6437 6688 Ext. 2874/2899

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Wine
Deals

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Theatre & Performaces

Movie: Forging a Girlfriend.
July 12 - 18
Capital Cinema 6607 9499
Dahua Cinema 6527 4420
Daguanlou Cinema 6303 0551
Dizhi Cinema 6616 8376
Guang An Men Cinema 6352 2713
Honglou Cinema 6605 1908
Wudaokou Cinema 6231 3624
Yingxie Cinema 6420 7759
Ziguang Cinema 6500 3868
Chang Hong Cinema 64042159

 
Nightlife

BRC in the PRC!
BRC means "Bars, Restaurants, and Clubs" and is the best way to get weekly fast information emailed to you. Watch for special bar openings, great restaurant deals, and more! To signup, send a blank email to join-brcbeijing#li.xi.co!

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Weekly
Calendar

Monday, July 14, 2003
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New Swing Class by Adam Lee
CD Jazz Cafe, for details contact Adam Lee on swing_beijing@yahoogroups.com or 13671051491

Celebrate Bastille Day: Vivi La France
The Den 65926290, 10 PM

Drama: War, Brother
People's Art Theatre 65250123

Tuesday, July 15, 2003
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Doctor's Talk: "Life after SARS"
Capital Club, RSVP before noon July 14, more info 6433-3960 ext.389 or email: liaison@bjunited.com.cn

The Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional) meets at the KEMPINSKI HOTEL every Tuesday at 12:30 PM. Members of Rotary Clubs are a cross-section of local business and professional leaders who come together for fellowship and to build lifelong friendships, promote high ethical standards in all vocation and who seek personal satisfaction in providing volunteer service to others in need of help. Please contact: Ms. Li Xiaohui by phone at +86 10 6561 0277 or email at: xiaohui_lee@sina.com or the President of the Rotary Club of Beijing (provisional), Mr. Serge Dumont.

Meet more friends
Embassy Club 65900668, 9 PM

Wednesday, July 16, 2003
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Clicquot Connection, venue to be announced, 7:30-10:30pm
Drink Veuve Clicquot Champagne in a fabulous environment. Special offer is RMB 120 only for 2 glasses. the venue offers complimentary canapes. More info and reservations on http://www.yphh.com

Football League A Matches: Xiandai VS Guoli
Beijing Workers' Stadium 65016655, 3PM

Thursday, July 17, 2003
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Uomo d'acqua Dolce (1997)
A loving young husband (popular Italian comedian Antonio Albanese) goes out one night to get his pregnant wife Beatrice (Valeria Milillo) the jar of mushrooms she craves and does not return for five years.......Italian with English subtitles
Italian Embassy - Cultural Office
italcult@public.bta.net.cn; www.italcultbeijing.org

Free Salsa Lesson
Club Deep 65046967, 8 PM

Taichi Class
More info: beijing@chinesecultureclub.org or 84622081

Friday, July 18, 2003
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2003 Undergraduates' Drama Gala: Opening Ceremony
Free ticket register: 64048021

DJ Gao Hu
Loup Chante 62767355, 9 PM

Indie Style Night
Huxleys The 2nd 66551251, 9 PM

Movie: Hong(2) Fen(3) - Blush
After Liberation, the prostitutes at Red Happiness Lane are sent to school for re-education. But one gets away…..
More info: 64615318/9, 8 PM (with English subtitles)
Or email: rex@cherrylanemovies.com.cn

Saturday , July 19, 2003
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My Fashion, My Music with Chen Lin and Yang Kun
Ritan Park 85635038 or 6552660, 7:30 PM

Movie: Hong(2) Fen(3) - Blush
After Liberation, the prostitutes at Red Happiness Lane are sent to school for re-education. But one gets away…..
More info: 64615318/9, 8 PM (with English subtitles)
Or email: rex@cherrylanemovies.com.cn

Rockers Mr. Zhou's Performance
Loup Chante 62767355, 9 PM

Nu-metal Superpower: Twisted Machine
Get Lucky 64299109, 9:30 PM

Sunday , July 20, 2003
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Trip: Eunuch Temple and Tombs
More info: beijing@chinesecultureclub.org or 84622081

Slasa Class
Latinos, more info: 65079898

 
Upcoming
Events

YPHH Belgian Beertasting at Hidden Tree on Wed. July 23, 6:30pm
Concept is the same, rules changed somewhat: there are now 5 sets with 5 different Belgian Beers each, 1 set RMB 100 only. When you (and friends) purchase 5 sets at the same time, you receive 1 set completely free. Hidden Tree also has great pizzas. More info via www.yphh.com

Summer Concert
Zhongshan Concert Hall 65598285, July 26

Football League A Matches: Xiandai VS Dalian
Beijing Workers' Stadium 65016655, July 26

 
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