After my friend told me about a new Automobile Administrative Bureau deal to get foreigners a driver's license, I tried it and it works very well. Under this new plan, it works for people who do not even have a valid driver's license from their home country! You'll need your residence permit, 8 passport photos and a 5RMB fee and then visit the Bureau on Laiguangying Nan Lu in Chaoyang District. You'll then fill out a registration form and then go to a hospital for a medical check. After that, you wait about 2 months and then pay the 8000RMB for the test and then you basically get your license. It's a great way to get a license if you've never had one before! You can call the Bureau at 010-8492-4379 for more info.
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The Week in Review from SinoLinx.com

• Xuan MasterCard has 10,000 members
• Chinese want list of accredited private training organisations
• New regulation to protect unlisted heritage sites in Beijing
• China to Invest in Linux-Based Software Industry
• U.S.-China Cooperative Relationship Is Growing Fast, Powell Says
• China foreign currency reserves hit US$400bil

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Your Hawaii dream is no more far away
Round trip air tickets + 4-day/3-night hotel accommodation with breakfasts + airport transfers, all for RMB6300 per person only. Seats are limited and conditions apply. Prices do not include taxes. Outbound travel departure before December 10, 2003 and travel must complete before December 15, 2003. Minimum 2 persons for the trip and will share 1 room. For reservations and information please call United Airlines at (8610)6463 1111.

5 flights weekly Beijing/Shanghai to Istanbul
Daily operations to major European cities and Middle East countries, also regular flights to North Africa, Central Asia, North America and Far East major cities. Turkish Airlines is actually operating 3 flights weekly, Beijing-Instanbul, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday (23:50-04:30* ); Instanbul-Beijing, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday ( 22:15-12:15* ); Shanghai-Instanbul, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday ( 20:30-04:50* ); Instanbul-Shanghai, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday ( 22:15-15:25*). * Overnight flights in both directions.
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Buy One Take One
Buy one economy roundtrip ticket Shanghai to Manila at CNY 5090, 16 Oct thru 15 Dec 2003, and receive FREE a second roundtrip ticket to take along your friend or family member! Call to book 8621- 62798765, or fax 8621-62798762. www.philippineairlines.com

Early Bird Winter Package
Purchase our normal fare Business Class return tickets - Beijing/Europe/Beijing - for RMB 24,180.- at least three weeks prior to departure and you will receive a travel voucher with a value of RMB 4,800.! This travel voucher can be used for your next trip on Austrian Airlines in any class and is valid for one year from the date of purchase. This offer is valid until the 31st of March, 2004 (last departure date for this promotion) with the last possible purchasing date on the 10th of the same month. For further information and reservations, please contact our Beijing office. Tel: (8610)6462 2161 Fax: (8610)6462 2166
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The Landmark Hotel, the premier five-star hotel in Shenzhen, is an oasis of gracious hospitality, providing a comforting sanctuary to business and leisure travelers from around the world. Elegant European ambience, exquisite Chinese and Western cuisine make The Landmark Hotel, Shenzhen's preferred 5-star hotel. Superior-room RMB 656 net, including one buffet breakfast and one session of foot or body massage. Located strategically in the heart of Luohu's business and shopping district along Nanhu Road. Call now for Reservation at (86 755) 8219 0033 or visit our website: www.szlandmark.com

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Winter Escape to Sofitel Silver Plaza Jinan
Stay at Deluxe Room of five-Star prestigious hotel for as low as RMB599 nett. With complimentary daily breakfasts and complimentary usage of gym and swimming pool. The offer valid from 15th November, 2003 to 15th March, 2004. For more information and reservation, please contact 0531-606 8888, or fax to 606 9999 E-mail:sofires@public.jn.sd.cn
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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:
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We'd love to see your smile
Special dental bleaching promotion for only USD200. Also includes check-up, cleaning and x-ray. Offer valid at the International SOS dental clinic from November through to end January 2004.
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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
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Beijing Hua Yi Classical Furniture
Beijing Hua Yi Classical Furniture company Ltd is the largest Chinese classical furniture producing and retailoring enterprise in north of China. The company has the capability of production of 15,000 of restore and 15,000 of reproduction per annum. Hua Yi also has its own show room of 16,000 sqm at Beijing International Airport area with over 30,000 pieces of Ming and Qing Dynasties restore and reproductions which will definitely meet your needs. For more information & photos, please click here. Hua Yi company address: No 89, Xiao Dian, Dong Wei Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing China.100018; Tel: 86 10 84333220; Fax: 86 10 84333226;
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Blue Castle -- Your best & only exclusively residential choice in Beijing's CBD
Walking distance to Da Wang Lu subway, Blue Castle is centrally located at west Da Wang Lu, the central area of Beijing CBD. This luxurious residential property is managed by China World Trade Center and provides a wide range of residential apartments from 1 to 4 bedrooms ranging from 61.14 to 319.59 square meters. Please click here to see show rooms and floor plans or click logo for more information.
Hotline for Lease: 010-6583 1905 / 010-6581 1903
Hotline for Sale: 010-6583 6188
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Kiu Lok's Property Service Matches Your Real Needs in Beijing
Beijing Kiu Lok Property Service Co., Ltd is a professional real estate agency. Our property consultants will provide you a wide range of property information including Beijing New World Center Office Buildings & Apartments; Beijing New World Taihua Apartments; Dynasty Garden Villas; Chateau Regalia Villas and much more... Our experienced and special tailored services will definitely meet your needs. For more information, please click here or contact Ms Rina Yan on 010 - 6708 1288, 1303 103 6135 or fax to 010 - 6701 0598.
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Environmentgreen estate agency can provide you the more style apartments, houses, offices and retail center, even the factory and land for living or investment. For more details, please visit our website at www.environmentgreen.com or call us at (8610)82636333, the hot line is 13501278668.

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Facilitator Wanted
Consultancy in the Shanghai / Beijing areas currently looking for a person to work as a facilitator for management development seminars 5 or 6 days a month. A further 3 days will be required to prepare for the sessions.
Skills: The candidate must be native Mandarin speaker, reader and writer with very good English. Must be able to stand up and make presentations to large groups of local and foreign managers.
Experience: Previous experience as a manager in an international corporation is required. Should be experienced in presenting, facilitating meetings or adult teaching.
Generally must be presentable, have a positive attitude and a desire and ability to communicate and get on with people from a wide range of backgrounds and industries. Be prepared to travel within China and possibly outside for training. Ideal candidate would be above 40 /45 years old. If interested send resume to Mr. R Bulloch at amtdgco@hotmail.com or fax it to (8621)6248 4931 or call 13918187407 and introduce yourself.

Full Time Sales Person Wanted
Consultancy in the Beijing Area currently looking for a person to help sell programs and conduct introductory briefings, Chinese and English, in the Beijing, Tianjin area.
Skills: The candidate must be native Chinese speaker also good English. Must be self-motivated, confident and must be able to work as an individual. Must have the ability to make presentations professionally and confidently to foreigners and local managers.
Experience: Previous experience in direct cold calling is a must. Results orientated selling experience must be shown. Management experience in a corporation or large team where they have had to manage others is required.
Package: Will be RMB based with retainer but large potential for commission per unit sold.
Generally must be presentable, have a tenacious attitude and a strong desire and drive to get results and build long-term partnerships. Your results depend on your performance. If interested send resume to amtdgco@hotmail.com or fax it to (8621)6248 4931 or call 13918187407 and introduce yourself.

The American Chamber of Commerce in the People's Republic of China (AmCham-China) is now looking to fill the position of Marketing Director. At least 3 years of marketing experience/strong record of accomplishment required. Experience working with foreign business community.
Job responsibilities include: leading membership recruitment team, developing new membership services, and promoting the chamber. Candidates must be fluent in spoken and written English as well as spoken Chinese. Please fax your resumes to Lily Wang at (8610)8519 1910.
AmCham-China represents U.S. companies and individuals doing business in China. The chamber membership comprises more than 1400 individuals representing more than 650 companies. The American Chamber of Commerce in China has grown apace with the dramatic influx of American businesses into the China market.

Are you interested in working at International School of Beijing-Shunyi (ISB)? You are cordially invited to visit our website at http://www.isb.bj.edu.cn/employment.html for details. We look forward to hearing from you.

Due to expansion, Beijing Berlitz is looking for additional enthusiastic teachers to teach English. Your students will be multinational companies in Beijing. Part-time and full-time positions available immediately.
You must be a native English speaker with a university degree. Training in the famous Berlitz method will be provided.
Email:valbates@berlitz.com.cn Tel: (8610)6593-0478

International Law Firm in Beijing is seeking to employ a chinese accountant. Fluent English and previous work experience are essential. Please send CV's to vieraniu@yahoo.com.cn

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

Volunteers Wanted
The New Great Wall project has been initiated, organized and implemented by the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA), a NGO. The project aims to improve public welfare of poor college students and their families by providing much needed financial support and moral encouragement. We invite more English-speaking volunteers to support this effort and help make it a success. Contact Chen Qianqian (Leo) at 010-8287-2688 ext 652 for info.

MBA from United States. Looking for project opportunity in China. Fluent Chinese, experience in manufacturing and export/import. Available for project basis, or permanent. Please send note to: sunlightpro@usa.com

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Splended international apartments for Rent
One is near Lufthansa, close to Women street and embassies, 1 or 2 br, 60 to 108sqm, there are so many foreigners living there. The clubs, bars, restaurants, supermarkets etc are there. Another is near World trade center, 5 or 10 minutes to subway, 1 or 2 br, 56 to 110sqm. Both are luxury decoration, full furnishings, 610USD to 1000USD per month, you can just live or do business in it. Call 84473536, 13031039628 or pekingsmans@hotmail.com

Birthday Clown Available!
Mr. magic does parties in Beijing and Shanghai. Music, magic and more! Harry Potter and Bob the Builder theme parties. Prize bags, Magic Class and mini carnivals as well!! Charities welcome. contact Mr. Magic at 13910626059, parsons59@yahoo.com

Computer, printer & fax donation: A new non-profit social service group needs computer, printer & fax to make our work more efficient. We are professional and 100% committed to promoting independence and integration of disabled people and other disadvantaged groups into the community. Help us, please! For further info, pls. email veronicawong622@hotmail.com or phone 13701227261. Thank you!

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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 sales@nics.com.cn or http://www.nics.com.cn

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Tired of listless translators who dull down your business presentations? Seasoned and lively interpreter for negotiations/transactions misses her old job (consulting) and now wishes to go into freelance interpreting. No expensive retainers, just daily/hourly fees. English, French and Chinese. For specialist technical areas, please allow 48 hours' notice. (No written translations). Permanent resident of Beijing, willing to travel. Please contact Gabsinchina@yahoo.com or call 13901102781 for rates and more information.

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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

Beijing International Christian Fellowship (BICF) is an interdenominational gathering for foreign passport holders. Join us Sunday mornings at 9 or 11 am at the 21st Century Theater.
- People from 60+ countries
- Translating from English into four other languages
- We offer Children's, Teen, and Adult classes at 9 and 11
- True unity in the midst of cultural diversity.
For more information about BICF, contact us at www.bicf.org or call (8610)8454 3468

The International School of Beijing Presents a production of "Night of January 16th". Play written by American author and philosopher Ayn Rand. November 19, 20 and 21 at 7:00 p.m. and Nov. 22nd at 2:30 p.m. Cost: 50 RMB for adults and 30 RMB for students and children. ISB Black Box Theatre. Please call or e-mail for ticket reservations (8610)8149 2345 ext. 1652 or secpa@isb.bj.edu.cn

The International School of Beijing Presents "The Wizard of Oz". December 4, 5 and 6 at 7:00 p.m. Cost: 75 RMB for adults and 50 RMB for children. ISB Main Theatre. Please call or e-mail for ticket reservations (8610)8149 2345 ext. 1652 or secpa@isb.bj.edu.cn

"Trees of Light" - A Very Special Christmas Gala at The Commune by the Great Wall 6th December 2004 -- Save the date! Champagne reception, Zhang Lin Hai Art Exhibit, silent auction, live auction, dinner & dancing. Attire: Black Tie (optional). Bus transportation is available. There will also be parking for private cars. All proceeds to benefit Special Olympics China. Also visit www.specialolympics.org.cn. For tickets and more information, contact Trish Smith: (8610)8518-8500, ext. 5591/ Mobile: 1369-358-3086 / tsmith@specialolympics.com

Non-Profit Group Changes Lives! Expat & local social workers are helping disabled people gain jobs, working with neighbourhoods and volunteers to build a sustainable social service. We have experience, knowledge, skills and commitment, but lack funds and equipment...... Urgently needed: computer, printer & fax, as well as funding. Please buy our cards and calendars for Christmas -- provide jobs for disabled people and support a worthwhile community project. Please contact us to find out more. Email:veronicawong622@hotmail.com. or call: 13701227261. Thank you!

An exciting second round of the ClubFootball Autumn Amateur Premier League was completed at the weekend with plenty of action in all the games from Divisions 1 and 2. However, new players are still welcome to join as ClubFootball is always on the look out for new players. ClubFootball activities are open to all, male and female, experienced and otherwise. If you are interested in having a little exercise and making new friends, please call 6417 0495 or contact play@wanguoqunxing.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

Alcoholics Anonymous
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 for foreign passport holders. Sundays 10:00 a.m., Yong An Hotel.
-Experience worship with abandonment
-The Word taught with relevance and personal Prayer Ministry times
-At The River, His presence changes lives!
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

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 Overby. Auditions will be held in June & July. For more information or to book an audition slot, please contact Gillian Cull at beijingifc@aol.com

PT / Wireless & Network Comm China 2003(Nov 12 -16)
The 2nd China International Exhibition on Technology and Equipment of Meteorology Science & Video Information (Nov 13 -15)
China International Exhibition Center 84600000

Han Weihua Solo Exhibition
New Art Production Workhouse 64742915 - 8018, until Nov 20

Modern Oil paintings: Humor and Classics: Guan Yong's
Qin Gallery 87790461, until Nov 20

Boundless Landscape: Guo Yongwen and Li Lei
Fafa Gallery 84302587, Nov 1-20

Woodcut by Tang Chenghua
Central Academy of Fine Arts Gallery 65277991, Nov 6-10 Closed on Mondays

Contemporary oil paintings by group of painters
Beijing New Millennium Art Gallery 8453 6193, Nov 6-26

International Multimedia Art Festival
798 Space Gallery 64381784, Nov 8 - 21

ThinkUK Campaign
China Millennium Monument Art Museum 68513322, October 31 - Nov 15

Works from Pan Yuliang and Qian Ding
Soka Art Gallery 64065477, Oct 11 - Nov 18

New Paintings from Xie Xiaoze
China Art Archieves and Warehouse 84565152, Oct 11 - Nov 26

Solo Exhibition: Red, Yellow and Blue
Schoeni Art Gallery 85802142, Nov 6-30, closed on Monday

Mongolian Ornaments & weapons
China Millennium Monuments Art Museum 68513322, Sep 10 - Nov 10

The Place To Meet - Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing
Want a new place for sumptuous, mouthwatering meal? Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing - The New Place To Meet will bring you to experience different cuisines from all over the world, authentic Cantonese, Beijing delicacies, Brazilian Churrascos, variety of desserts, cocktails......
For more information please ring 010 - 84982288 or click here

State Guest Hotels Presidential Plaza Beijing
Tel: (8610)6800 5588 Fax: (8610)6800 3308
website: www.stateguesthotel.com
Garden Cafe - "Around the World"
Delight in our International Buffet with a wide array of international cuisine’s to please the most discerning palate. Try our selections from different countries all in one buffet
Lobby Lounge - Chocomotion
A variety of chocolate delicacies feature in our Lobby during November, choose from the daily creations of our Executive Pastry Chef
Manhattan Grill & Bar - Pasta Pronto and Wine Galore
This month we go mad with Fresh Pasta's, Chef offers a multidue of selections never before seen in the Manahattan ALL fresh ALL homemade ALL yummy
Included with each selection is a Glass of Wine from Italy. Choose from Michele Chiarlo Gavi – White or Michele Chiarlo Barbera D'Asti - Red

Hot Pot at The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing
Come for your winter favorite at 21st Floor Restaurant of The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing. The delicious Hot Pot is offering Black Chicken Soup, Spring Pigeon Soup, Clear soup or Red (spicy) Soup to suit your own taste. Over 40 dishes of seafood, meat, mushrooms and vegetables are for you to choose from while you overlooking the panoramic view of Beijing. For reservations, please call (8610)6590 5566 ext. 2295.

YAM CHA & DIM SUM Starting from RMB5 Only
With the arrival of new Dim Sum Chef Mr. Ye Bing Qiang to take charge of our renowned Dim Sum lunch at Four Seasons Restaurant. Chef Ye Bing Qiang has formidable experience and expertise in preparing the finest Cantonese Dim Sum delights. At lunch time make your pick from extensive Dim Sum Menu and also with a selection of our quality Chinese Tea. Tel: 010 - 65002233 ext.8041

Pumpkin Noodles Tossed in Seafood
Our Chef's Recommendation for November is noodles served in a pumpkin soccle topped with seafood - salmon, squid, fish and scallops only at RMB68 per portion. Venue: Chatterbox Coffee House, Capital Hotel. For reservations, please call (8610)65129988 ext. 3141

Dom Perignon Guest Chef
Aria is proud to introduce Michelin Three-Star Chef Bernard Dance who will be presenting some of the best French cuisine to the Beijing gastronomy scene from November 27 to 30. Chef Dance will display his exceptional culinary skills in pairing the delightful champagnes from the House of Moet & Chandon with dishes to bring out the best of its aroma and flavor.
Tel: (8610) 65052266 ext 36

Holiday Inn Lido Beijing
Turkey & Stuffing Take-away
The Lido Deli is well known for its Thanksgiving food. We have everything you need to impress you family and friends.
Whole Imported Turkey: RMB88/kg; Cranberry Sauce: RMB25/bottle; Whole Roasted Turkey: RMB108/kg.
Including one roll of bread stuffing
Bread Stuffing: RMB38/roll; Pumpkin Pie: RMB68/pc
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily, November 1 - 30, 2003
Delicatessen Snacks & Take-away
For reservations, please call (8610)64376688 Ext. 1542

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Drama: Orphan of Zhao
Capital Theatre 65249847, until Nov 20

Movie: Hidden Track (Xunzhao Zhou Jielun)
Nov 13 - 21
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

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Monday, November 10, 2003
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Reading with Adam Williams
The writer of "The Palace of Heavenly Pleasure" will have a seminar @ Bookworm, Le Petit Gourmand, more info 64167154.

Salsa Party
Laborghini Cafe 65021088, 8:30 PM

English Premier League: Liverpool v Man Utd
Club Football, 21:30 PM, Please see www.clubfootball.com.cn for location and full week's schedule.

Tuesday, November 11, 2003
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American Movie: Dancer in the Dark
B2M 64261091, 9 PM

Meet DJ John Digweek
Mix 65302889, 9 PM

Beijing Linux User Group
Beijing Linux User Group's monthly meetings provide information for those who wish to use Linux. Visit www.beijinglug.org for more info

Chill tracks to cool you off, Free.
Cloud Nine 64178317, 9 PM

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 8610 6581 3668 or email at: rotarybj@vip.sina.com or the President of the Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional), Ms. Regula Hwang Ma.

Wednesday, November 12, 2003
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Band "Makore" Performs
Latinos 65079898, 9 PM

The Lance Goerner
CD Cafe 65018877-3032, 9:30 PM

Bacardi Breezer Night" Bacardi Breezer free to Ladies
Groove Club 64170808, 8 PM

Thursday, November 13, 2003
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Huangmei Opera: Man Meets a Fairy (Tianxian Pei)
Chang'an Theater 65101310, 7 PM

Divorzio all'italiana (1962)
Baron Fefé Cefalé is a Sicilian nobleman bored of life and of wife Rosalia: he falls in love with young and beautiful cousin Angela, who spends summers in the same palace......Italian with English subtitles. italcult@public.bta.net.cn, www.italcultbeijing.org. Free Entrance

Jazz Night
Vibes 64378082, 9 PM

Friday, November 14, 2003
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Singapore Melodrama: Magic Love
Tianqiao Theater 83156300, 7:30 PM

International DJ Johnny Gleeson, Chozie & DJ Levi
The Loft 65017501, 10 PM

Roots and Branches (Wo de Xiongdi Jiemei)
More info: 64615318/9, 8 PM (with English subtitles)
Or email: rex@cherrylanemovies.com.cn

School Disco: dress up in school uniform and come on
Club Deep 65527398, 8 PM

Rocking Europe and Brazil with his special blend of house and techno-house
Cloud Nine 641 8317, 9 PM

Saturday , November 15, 2003
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Singapore Melodrama: Magic Love
Tianqiao Theater 83156300, 7:30 PM

Jazz Festival with five different jazz bands
The Big Easy 65086776, 9:30 PM

Huangmei Opera: Nu Fu Ma (The Female Son-in-law of the Emperor)
Chang'an Theater 65101310, 7 PM

Band Perfromance: T9 and Hang on the Box
Loup Chante 62767355, 9 PM

Documentary: Post Revolution Days (Hougeming Shidai)
A story about underground rock musicians in Beijing. Hart Salon 65046010, 8 PM

Japanese sci-fi duds: CyberTokyo
Vibes 64378082, 10 PM

A trip to Jingling Valley
Travel to a beautiful undeveloped mountain site near Beijing. For more info: lucy@highclub.cn

Roots and Branches (Wo de Xiongdi Jiemei)
More info: 64615318/9, 8 PM (with English subtitles)
Or email: rex@cherrylanemovies.com.cn

Hands-on: Bristle Man and traditional lanterns
More info: beijing@chinesecultureclub.org or 84622081

Zouk Club DJ Aldrin brings with him his reputation on the international dance scene.
The Club 64161077, 9 PM

Sunday , November 16, 2003
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Huangmei Opera: Nu Fu Ma (The Female Son-in-law of the Emperor)
Chang'an Theater 65101310, 7 PM

Tour: motifs and decorations of Hutong and courtyard
For reservation pls email to: beijing@chinesecultureclub.org or 84622081

The First Wuqiao International Acrobatics Gala
Worker Stadium 65016655, Nov 21

Argentina Pantomime "Ms Tango"
Tianqiao Theater 63170465, Nov 27 -30

Charity Concert: Hepatitis Free
All the proceeds will be donated to "Hepatitis Free Generation Funds". Programs
Capital Gymnasium 68335552, Nov 22

Wednesday, November 19 - YPHH Happy Hour, venue TBA, 6:30pm
Again on the third Wednesday of the month, the YPHH Happy Hour, at time of print the venue still had to be decided. Beers and standard mix drinks priced at the low YPHH prices you are used to. Snacks will be available too and of course there is the Lucky Draw with Links Relocations and Evolution Fitness. Please bring business cards and friends for the Happy Networking! More info on www.yphh.com

Tuesday, December 23 - YPHH-IT Tech Networking Night at Schiller's 2, 6:30-9:30pm
YPHH introduces YPHH-IT: a monthly event especially for all in the IT-industry. RMB 50 includes a beer on entry and snacks provided by Schiller's 2. Please visit www.yphh.com for more info.

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