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Issue 3.139| April 5, 2004
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Travel Information
Hotel Deals
Education
Relocations
Property & Real Estate
Antiques
Health and Fitness
Jobs
Classifieds
Services
Community Announcements
Biz Exhibitions &
Art Exhibits
Dining Out
Wine Deals
Theatre & Performances
Nightlife
Weekly Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Rutgers International Executive MBA Program
Discover WHY your best senior management career development opportunity is the Rutgers EMBA. 14-month Program Starts in September 2004. All Professors, Classes and Course Materials Same as in Rutgers U.S. EMBA Programs. Next Beijing Info Session: April 12th. To learn more about joining Rutgers' 11th intake in China, call 010-8526-2528 or visit www.rutgers.cn

Easter Sunday
Join us as we welcome Michael Chang, youngest tennis player to win the French Open; Steven Curtis Chapman, winner of 4 Grammy Awards and 47 Dove Awards; and, Luis Palau, author of "God is Relevant: Finding Strength and Peace in Today's World" for the special Easter service at BICF. We meet in the 21st Century Theater. 9 and 11am. Due to local regulations, BICF is open to foreign passport holders only. For more informtion, pls mailto: information@bicf.org or call (8610)8454 3468

 
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Travel
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Try these tempting fares to Tokyo or Taipei - roundtrip from just RMB2,150
Enjoy these exclusive online fares to Tokyo or Taipei when you fly before May 31, 2004. From Shanghai to Tokyo: RMB1,710 (One-way), RMB2,270 (Roundtrip) or to Taipei: RMB3,180 (Roundtrip). From Beijing to Tokyo RMB1,390 (One-way), RMB2,150 (Roundtrip) or to Taipei: RMB4,350 (Roundtrip). But hurry! These savings are only available through May 30, 2004. So book and issue your tickets online at nwa.com/cn. Passenger Facility Charges, taxes and fees are the responsibility of the purchaser. Terms and conditions apply.

Forget your work, forget your boss, it's your day!
Secretary's Day special offer from United Airlines for all full-time secretaries in Beijing from April 1 - May 31, 2004. RMB2446 for round trip ticket to West Coast; RMB3446 for round trip ticket to East Coast. Seats are limited and conditions apply. Prices do not include taxes. Travel must be completed by May 31, 2004. Proof of employment as full-time secretary must be presented at time of ticketing. For reservations and information please call United Airlines at (8610) 6463 1111

Swing Around Shanghai to Las Vegas on Philppine Airlines
Spend a few days in "The Entertainment Capital of the World" with its glittering neon, exciting live shows and thrilling casinos. Packages starting from CNY6,810 including airfare and hotel. For more details visit http://www.philippineairlines.com, or contact our Shanghai office, TEL (021)62798765 FAX (021)62798762

Kingdom Travel Beijing
Time to plan your travel during May holidays! We offer a fantastic range of great value holiday packages & family packages to great destinations incl. Malaysia, Thailand, Bali, Philippines, Hong Kong, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, etc & domestic travel in China. Just tell us when and where you want to travel and leave all the works to us! Our Professional, experienced, bilingual travel consultants will provide you personalized travel services. So what are you waiting for? Contact us at : (8610) 6502 5588, fax (8610) 6530 2858, or email us at: kdtravel@163bj.com

China Merchants Travel Service
Bejing - West Coast Round Trip: RMB4300.00; Beijing - Singpore Round Trip: RMB3000.00; Beijing - Hongkong Round Trip: RMB2500.00; Beijing - Tokyo Round Trip: RMB2300.00. For more information(travel,hotel,ect), please contact TEL: (8610) 8624 2002/8671 3792/8671 3793. E-mail: cntravel@public3.bta.net.cn

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Hotel
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May Holiday Indulgence - 30 April - 8 May, 2004
From USD195 per night* including two daily buffet breakfasts, airport pick-up and drop-off and complimentary aromatherapy massage for two. For further details and reservations, please call (8610) 6460 6688. *The above offer is valid for a minimum two night stay.

Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing
Celebrate this Easter with family and friends at Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing with lots of chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks, and colored eggs! We also offer a very special Easter Weekend Rate for this festival. Special Easter Weekend Rate: * One night's accommodation in our newly renovated Deluxe Room inclusive of 2 sumptuous buffet breakfast in Cafe Cha at RMB1,038 * Above with Saturday Dinner Buffet or Sunday Champagne Brunch for 2 at special price of RMB1,688 * This promotion is valid for the nights of Apr. 9th & 10th * Special rate for subscribers of xianzai.com * For reservations, please call us on (8610) 6841 2211 Ext. 2818 and quote special rate for xianzai.com * All prices are subject to 15% service charge

Presidential Plaza Special Rate
Standard room only RMB780 net, Valid till April 30, 2004, free use of GYM and Swimming Pool. Just add RMB200 upgrade to Executive Floor: Early check-in form 8am and late check-out till 4pm free of charge (subject to availability); Boardroom rental one hour free of charge per day; All day serve coffee, tea, soft drinks and fresh fruits free of charge, complimentary cocktail hour from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. For reservations, please call (8610) 6800 5588

Rejuvenation At Holiday Inn Resort Yalong Bay Sanya: Right on the Beach......
Escape from the busy city life, relax on the private beach, enjoy the beautiful landscape, and take the signature massage to soothe your stresses away... All happen in Holiday Inn Resort Yalong Bay Sanya. Valid until June 15th, 2004, Ocean View Room for RMB1816 net per night, inclusive of Buffet Breakfast for 2, Free use of private Steam or Sauna room for 15 mins, Free use of Steam/Sauna, Complimentary Spa package- "RELAXING" for 2 hrs for 2, 15% discount in Chinese restaurant, 50% discount for laundry exclusive of dry cleaning, Late check-out till 6pm (subject to rooms availability) * Not valid during Public Holidays * Advance booking for room and Spa treatment required * "RELAXING" package includes body scrub and aromatherapy massage * Double points for PC member in April ONLY. Please call 0898-88565666 for reservation, or visit us www.holiday-inn-sanya.com

Executive Spring Package
Valid from March 1-May 31, 2004. RMB799 net. Inclusions: One night accommodation in an Executive Superior Room | Complimentary Executive Breakfast in Cathay Lounge | Free cup of coffee/Tea/Soft Drinks from 10:30-23:00 | Free use of Internet Service in Room | Free use of swimming pool and GYM | Pre-registration | Complimentary Fruit Plate | Guaranteed Reservation (48 hours) | Free Pressing (One piece of Suit per room) | Daily Newspaper (Chinese or English) | No Service Charge for Incoming Fax | Extend Check-out time till 4:00pm (Subject to availability). For reservations, please contact (86 755) 8219 0033 or visit our website www.szlandmark.com.cn

Take a Well Earned Break at Sheraton Sanya Resort!
Admit it - you're dreaming of it now! The perfect getaway in a Resort that has it all... you can RELAX - it's all here, at Sheraton Sanya Resort. Imagine three nights of opulence in oversized accommodations, beginning each day with none other than a divine buffet breakfast where everything you can imagine is on offer, and more. Plus for something a little different, a jet ski ride for the young at heart in all of us! All of this will start and finish with luxurious transfers in a limousine of course! Upon reservation, please ask for Rate Plan: BREAK. For Reservations: Phone (86898) 8855 8236 or Toll-Free on 800 810 3088 Or Email: sanya.sheraton@sheraton.com Visit us at: www.sheraton.com/sanya For Full Package details please click here

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Education

The British School of Beijing Opening March 29th
The British School of Beijing opens its doors to Nursery and Pre-Nursery children on 29th March. BSB will be the first British school in Beijing and will offer a comprehensive curriculum as recognized by the British government plus pre-Nursery provision for aged 2 and upwards .The school will be fully staffed by British trained and experienced teachers, and groups will range from 15 to 20 pupils per class, depending on the age group. The work of class teachers will also be augmented by native speaking Teacher Assistants. Please contact us on +8610-8532-3088 or E-mail info@britishschool.org.cn website www.britishschool.org.cn

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Relocations

Allied Pickfords Ltd., Allied International Moving Services
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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)

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Antiques

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; Website: www.cyjj.com ; E-mail: info@cyjj.com

 
Health and
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Space-Montage Water Diving Club
Spring Fitness Promotion (till April 30, 2004). RMB 6999 - Annual Double Membership; RMB 5999 - Double Fitness Non-busy Membership. A variety of combined products such as fitness and diving group membership and family membership are also provided. For details, please click here or call (8610) 6221 2123 / 6222 7677. Email: smdivingclub@sohu.com

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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 Angela Shew, DTZ Debenham Tie Leung, Phone: (8610)65171275 (Direct line), Fax: (8610)65101368/69. E-mail: angela_shew@dtz.bj.cn

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Jobs

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
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Expatriate Senior Manager for Accounting Company
LehmanBrown International Accountants is currently seeking an Expatriate Senior Manager for its Beijing office. LehmanBrown provides "whole of life" accounting and business advisory services to both international and local clients and offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment. To succeed you should be a qualified accountant, have more than 8 years audit experience plus commercial financial management experience in China, have good management skills, and be an out of the box thinker. Well spoken and written Mandarin will be an advantage. The remuneration offered is highly geared to profit share rather than fixed package, which offers a tremendous opportunity for the right minded individual. Interested parties should send their CV to: beijingcareer@lehmanbrown.com

Director Of F & B
Sheraton Dongguan Hotel, the first international hotel in Dongguan City, Guangdong Province in China. It features 411 guestrooms with 4 F & B outlets plus lobby lounge and large banqueting facilities (1,000 seating capacity). The hotel is looking for a Director of F & B with the main following criteria: Minimum experience as a Director of F & B in an established international 5-star hotel; Able to converse in Cantonese, Mandarin and English fluently; Strong background in banqueting or catering. Please direct all applications with detailed CV to charlie.dang@sheraton.com

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Classifieds

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

Hutong courtyard to share. Sunny, quite, garden, fully furnished, some antique furniture, artistic decoration, warm. 1 of 2 bedrooms available. Full bath, kitchen, A/C, ADSL and legal. Between Houhai and Dongzhimen. 4000RMB/month plus utilities. Available April 20. email: pryan@bj163.com

 
Services

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

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

Learn Scuba Before May 1!
Start your training right here in Beijing, and complete your certification on your May 1 holiday! PADI courses starting immediately, taught in English by a native-speaking instructor. Safe and fun for ages 10 and up. Call Steven at 1369 302 8913 or e-mail steven@sinoscuba.com to dive today!

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Community
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YPHHYPHH Happy Networking
Since January 2001 YPHH has been organizing "Happy Networking"-events for people working and living in Beijing & Shanghai. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month the YPHH Happy Hour. Other events include YPHH Wine Tasting at Centro, YPHH Belgian Beer Tasting at Hidden Tree and much more. Info and subscribes via http://www.yphh.com

9th April '04 - It's DISCO time again! First we had the 70s disco then we had 80s disco, now ClubFootball are taking you all the way back to the swinging sixties! So don your hipsters, your tie-dye and your mini skirts (ladies only please!) and let's party! Yeah baby! Groovy! Please call (8610) 6417 0495 for details or see www.clubfootball.com.cn for map details.

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 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.

Last chance to register kids for the ISB Soccer Academy intensive courses! Children from schools across Beijing can develop their soccer skills and have fun in the holidays with our intensive spring break courses! Classes run every day from March 22nd to 27th. You can also register now for the Spring programme for kid's soccer coaching courses at the ISB! Courses begin April 16th 2004 for kids aged 4 to 18 from all schools in Beijing, and all classes are taught by ClubFootball's FA-qualified coaches. For more details on course schedules from either course, please call 010-64170495 or visit our website for details www.clubfootball.com.cn!

 
Biz Exhibitions and
Art Exhibits

Works by Chen Wenbo And Liu Ding
LA Gallery Beijing, Till Apr 6, 2004, Tel: 010-65265045

CourtYard Artists' Self-Portraits
The CourtYard Gallery Till Apr 15, 2004, Tel: 010-65268882

2004 China International Women Clothing & Apparel Exhibition
China International Exhibition Center April 5-7, 2004, Tel: 010-64460991

Lili's Solo Exhibition
Traditional Chinese paintings humorously portraying daily life. Daily 9.30am-7pm.
Qin Gallery April 1-16, 2004, Tel: 010-87790461

Couple Artists' Painting Exhibition
More than thirty oil paintings of a couple. Daily 9am-10pm.
Fafa Gallery April 1-21, 2004, Tel:010-84302587

Photos Of Monks From The Shaolin Temple
A journalist's years of hard endeavor have finally produced these prize-winning photos.
798 Photo Gallery April 3-30, 2004, Tel: 010-64381784/64375284

Artists From The Belgian Royal Academy
Laojia Art Museum April 4-16, 2004, Tel: 010-81706445

China International Photograph & Electrical Imaging Machinery and Technology Fair
China Internation Exhibition Center April 10-13, 2004, Tel: 010-64460991

Group Exhibition
Paintings of different styles but with the same theme--nature and natural beauty--are shown here to express the 15 artists' love of life.
New Art Centre April 5-15 Tel: 010-65268098

Tang Guo Photography
Italian Embassy Cultural Office April 6-18, 2004. (Closed at weekend) Tel: 010-65322244

Abstract Oil Painting Show
Oil works by a local village artist Sheng Ying. Daily 9am-6pm.
Beijing International Art Palace Art Gallery April 8-13, 2004, Tel: 010-65133388 ext 1207/1208

2004 Springtime Real Estate Trade Fair
China World Center Exhibition Hall April 8-11 Tel: 010-65101700

Beijing Spring Housing Products Exhibition
China World Center Exhibition Hall April 8-11 Tel: 010-65101700

 
Dining
Out

April 11th - Easter Sunday Buffet and Egg Hunt!
A mouth watering Buffet for the Easter Holiday with all the fresh seafood you can consume including caviar and your favourite hot dishes will be complemented by the beautiful pastry display from our Master Pastry Chef Stephane. Come and celebrate Easter in style at The St. Regis. RMB398.00 net with free flow of Champagne for adults and only RMB88 for children 4-12 years of age. Our lunch and dinner buffets now include 1 soft drink or Evian water. Monday to Saturday Lunch RMB208.00 + 15%; Easter Friday Seafood Night RMB238.00 + 15%. For Reservation, please call (8610) 6460 6688 ext. 2340.

Hang Zhou Food Festival - Jade Garden Restaurant at Presidential Plaza
The Dynasty Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant presents a "Hang Zhou Food Festival". Famous for its traditional light cooking methods and exquisite tasts, Hang Zhou cuisine effortlessly combines the delicate flavors from the North and South. Four veteran Hang Zhou chefs have been invited to provide you with an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Booking tel: (8610) 6800 5588-8620

New Chefs in Town
Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing is delighted to welcome Mr. Choi Io Man and Kenichi Kanauchi as the head chefs of the Shang Palace Chinese Restaurant and Nishimura Japanese Restaurant respectively. Along with their solid experience at many famous hotels and restaurants, both Chef Choi and Chef Kanauchi bring their authentic and creative menu of fine specialties to the restaurants. Try Braised Abalone with Superior Oyster Sauce, Tiger Shark's Fin Soup or Shang Palace Prawns in Shang Palace, and "Scallop with Mozzarella Cheese", "Spring Herb Salad" in Nishimura. Please call (8610) 6841 2211 for reservations.

Cantonese Restaurant at the Guangzhou Hotel
Offering the finest Cantonese Cuisine, with 280 seats and 13 different size and styles. Luxury private dinning rooms available. From April 1st our food promotion "Spring Delicate / Seafood Market". Discover the delights of the China Seas - Enjoy a rich variety of fresh seafood. Business Time: 11:30-14:30; 17:30-21:30. Location: 2nd floor of Guangzhou hotel. TEL: (8610) 6607 8866-2809. For more information, please click here.

Easter Buffet @ Sunday 11th April 2004
The Jianguo hotel puts on its best as the Justine's Brunch presents you with an extensive selection of French cuisine delights and complimentary glass of sparkling wine. At this special occasion, the Cafe will present a lavish spread of international delicacies, not to forget our spread of assorted chocolate bunny delicacies on this very special day. RMB 198.00 net per person for the Justine's Brunch, and RMB138.00 plus 15% service charge for the Cafe Dinner Buffet. For reservations or further details, please contact us at Tel: (8610) 6500 2233 or fbo@hoteljianguo.com / www.hoteljianguo.com

Chef's Recommendation
For the month of April, our Chef at the Chatterbox Coffeehouse brings you the special dish - Pork Picatta on fresh tomato sauce with spaghetti and vegetable at RMB58+ only. Venue: Chatterbox Coffee House, Capital Hotel (Lobby Level). For reservations, please call (8610) 65129988 - 3141.

Easter Sunday Brunch
Easter is just around the corner and the timing is just perfect for that family get together. Make a trip to the Cafe California on April 11 where an exciting Easter Sunday Brunch spread awaits from 11:30am to 2:30pm. The kids will be in for fun as entertainment programs have been lined-up to keep them thoroughly occupied. Make a wholesome family fun outing. Reservations NOW! Please call Tel. (8610) 6436 2288 Ext. 2617.

A Fun Ti Hometown Music Restaurant, We produce excitements!!!
Tel: (8610) 65272288, 65251071/1545 Fax: (8610) 65599718 website: www.afunti.com. A Fun Ti -- The most famous Restaurant around China! Where you can enjoy Xinjiang delicious food, Xinjiang dance & songs live performance, Chinese Kongfu Show. Where you can fully relax yourself and dancing on the table... Please click here and join our Xinjiang Beer and B.B.Q Day!

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Theatre & Performaces

Movie: Tianhei Qing Bi Yan (April 1-8)
A ghost film made from a popular bar game called 'Killer'. Directed by A Gan. Starring Wang Zhiwen and Wu Qianlian. At cinemas across town.
Capital Cinema 010-66079499
Dahua Cinema 010-65274420
Daguanlou Cinema 010-63030551
Dizhi Cinema 010-66168376
Guang An Men Cinema 010-63522713
Honglou Cinema 010-66051908
Wudaokou Cinema 010-62313624
Yingxie Cinema 010-64207759
Ziguang Cinema 010-65003868
Chang Hong Cinema 010-64042159

Russian State Ballet Troupe Visiting Performance (April 7-29)
Beijing Exhibition Theatre Tel: 010-68354455

 
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Weekly
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Monday, Apr 5, 2004
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Movie: Lost In Translation
B2M 8PM 010-64261091

Comedy: Xiang Chi Mahua Xian Geini Ning
Haidian Theatre 7:30PM 010-62558026

Chamber Vocal Music Concert
Free and open to public Italian Embassy Cultural Office 7:30PM 010-65322244

Tuesday, Apr 6, 2004
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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 vocations and who seek personal satisfaction in providing volunteer services to others in need of help. Please contact: Ms. Li Xiaohui by phone at 8610 65813668 or email at: rotarybj@vip.sina.com or the President of the Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional), Ms. Regula Hwang Ma.

Laptop-maestros FM3 @ Nameless Highland
Nameless Highland 9PM 010-64891613

Wednesday, Apr 7, 2004
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Arken From Xinjiang
Arken play Xinjiang-flavoured rock together with other bands. RMB 30 and 20 (for students).
New Get Lucky 10PM 010-84483335/3339

Movie: Benjamin's Woman
Cultural Office of Mexican Embassy 7:30PM 010-65322244

Thursday, Apr 8, 2004
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Scream Records
A night that makes you feel you are back in your teenage years, with spirit... RMB 40 and 30 (for students).
New Get Lucky 8:30PM 010-84483335/3339

New "010"
Absinthe again. Come to taste the absinthe-based cocktails and enjoy flaming sugarcube delights. Free.
Alfa 9PM 010-64130086

Movie: Monster
B2M 8PM 010-64261091

Movie: Suspiria
Cultural Office of the Italian Embassy 7PM 010-65322244

Friday, Apr 9, 2004
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Movie: "Green Tea"
A delightful love story with a very mysterious odor. Starring Zhao Wei and Jiangwen
Cherrylane Tel: 64615318/9 April 9-10 8PM

Drama: Hetong Hunyin
People's Art Theatre 7:15PM 010-65250123

Drama: Tian Xiao Di Yi Lou (The First Building Under Heaven)
Capital Theater 010-65249847

Saturday , Apr 10, 2004
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Jiang Yu Heng Solo Concert
Worker's Stadium Tel: 010-65016655

Tango
Beijingtango offers a workshop with Evelyn and Esteban from Uruguay. April 10-11. For details check www.beijingtango.org or call 13501378511.

Sunday , Apr 11, 2004
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YPHH Boooze Cruise
Plese visit www.yphh.com for more info.

French Film Show
Today's films include "The Cost of Life", "Murder In Yellow Room", "Ah I'm Rich" All in French with Chinese subtitles.
People's Political Consultancy Hall 800-8103721

 

 
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Movie: "Leaving Me Loving You"
Cherrylane, Tel: 64615318/9 April 16 8PM

Swiss DJ Zimoun
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