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Issue 3.143| May 3, 2004
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Ni Zai Na Li?
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: May 17th. To learn more about joining Rutgers' 11th intake in China, call 010-8526-2528 or visit www.rutgers.cn

 
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China
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Travel
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Fly faster, more choices!
United offers 21 weekly flights from China to the United States with the most convenient service. You can fly faster and have more choices with our daily non-stop Beijing to San Francisco (effective June 12, 2004) and Chicago, and Shanghai to San Francisco. It's time to fly. Roundtrip from Beijing to Tokyo: from RMB5170; San Francisco / Los Angeles / Seattle: from RMB6990; New York: from RMB8920; Other Eastern cities in the U.S.: from RMB8920. Seats are limited and restrictions apply. Prices do not include taxes and valid from May 4 - June 30, 2004. For reservations and information contact your travel agent or call United Airlines. Beijing: (010) 6463-1111; Shanghai: (021) 3311-4567; Toll-free China: 800-810-8282; E-mail: flyua@united.com; Website: www.cn.united.com

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

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Hotel
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From May 6 to May 31, 2004 - Holiday Holiday Super Deal
Pay RMB100 extra and get an upgrade to a magnificent suite when booking an Executive Floor Room * base on availability * direct booking to hotel only 0898-88565666 or Email hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com / philip.wei@holiday-inn-sanya.com * guarantee booking on weekend

Presidential Plaza Special Rate for Labor Day.
Standard room only RMB450 net, Valid during from April 28 - May 10, including two American Buffet Breakfast; free use of GYM, Swimming Pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi. Late Check out till 4pm. Only RMB 500 for a couple with a child under 18 years old. For reservations, please call (8610) 6800 5588.

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

Labour Day Special Room Package
Rosedale Hotel & Suites Beijing offers the "Labour Day Special Room Package" from May 1 to May 9, 2004 at only USD60 net for an overnight stay in a Superior Single Room while USD65 in a Superior Double Room including complimentary daily buffet breakfast and other various benefits. For further details and reservation, please call our Hotline (8610)64361805 or (8610)64362288 ext. 2800, or visit website www.rosedalebj.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

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Education

The British School of Beijing
The British School of Beijing offers the English National curriculum as produced by the British Government; focusing on high academic standards and level of English. All our teachers are British qualified, and academic resources meet UK standards. We provide separate ESL units for students with lower levels of English for core subjects, and limit the number of non-native speakers. Class sizes average 15-20 students. Contact info@britishschool.org.cn or (8610) 8532-3088 for more details.

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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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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
Fitness

Space-Montage Water Diving Club
Space-Montage Water Diving Club
Spring Fitness Promotion (till May 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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Property and
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Stay at Beijing's Lee Garden Service Apartment and enjoy great benefits.
Promotional package with many benefits inclusive of new transportation service to Fuximen and Shangri-la Hotel (Haidian District 35 minutes). And China World Trade Center (Chaoyang District 20 minutes). To view our promotion please click here or call (8610) 6526 3322/2233.

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Jobs

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
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Accountant Wanted
International Law Firm is seeking to employ an accountant. Fluent English and previous work experience in foreign companies are essential. Please send CV's to front@bea-law.com

22yrs/male native English speaker from London with teaching and TEFL experience is seeking teaching opportunity in school or university. Contact: thompson507@hotmail.com

Senior executive (CEO, MD, GM, VP), M, expat, 41, 16 years experience in company management and strategy, BD, integrated marketing, business process analysis, E-Commerce, CRM, operations management and international project management for the service industry; looking for a new challenge; to head and grow a dynamic sales and marketing focused company, division and or department in Beijing. Experience in JV company in China. Fluent English, French, Spanish and Mandarin. Contact: Olivier at odombeycn2@yahoo.co.uk

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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

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 from July. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 24 hours hot water, elevator, HBO channel, central aircon, nice balcony(2sqm) for barbecues, and great security. USD1500/month. Please contact Ms. Liu at 13901182547.

 
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

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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

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 International Newcomers' Network (INN) is a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental, non-denominational organization set up in 1994. The goal of INN is to reach out to newcomers of all nationalities to provide an opportunity to meet new friends and learn more about living in Beijing. INN meets on the last Monday of each month (except December) at Capital Mansions Athletic Club, 6 Xin Yuan Road, 3rd Floor Function Room from 10.00am - 12 noon. 30 RMB Entrance includes coffee/pastries. Topics change monthly. E-mail: INNBeijing@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 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.

 
Biz Exhibitions and
Art Exhibits

Samurai -- Li Xiao Linen & Oil Painting Show (May 8-27)
Art Community Center of Shangri-la Tel: 13661151775

Wang Qingsong's "Romantique" Show (April 18-July 1, 2004)
The CourtYard Gallery Tel: 010-65268882

2004 China International Toys and Children's Necessities Exposition (May 8-10, 2004)
China World Exhibition Hall Tel: 010-64250403/64245064

China International Nonmetal Material Equipment & Processing Exhibition (May 9-11, 2004)
China International Exhibtion Center Tel: 010-84600181

The Eighth Beijing International Beauty Products & Fitness Facilities Display (May 10-12,2004)
China International Exhibtion Center Tel: 010-84600181

The 3rd China (Beijing) International Dairy/Food Processing and Package Equipment Exhibition (May 10-12, 2004)
China International Exhibtion Center Tel: 010-84600181

Beijing May House Exhibition (May 13-15, 2004)
China World Exhibition Hall Tel: 010-64250403/64245064

 
Dining
Out

Champagne Garden Re-opens May 8th
The most elegant outdoor dining venue in Beijing is re-opening on May 8th with a fabulous party and a live 7-piece band. Lots of food and Bubbly will be served all night long. Don't miss it! The St. Regis Garden 18:00 'til... RMB498 net per person. Please call Food & Beverage Office for reservations at (8610) 6460-6688 ext.2431/33/35 or 2355 (24 Hours). The Champagne Garden will be open Fridays and Saturdays throughout the summer from 15:00 - 22:30. Refreshing Champagne cocktails, ice cold beers, bubbly, juices etc. will be featured along with a variety of special dishes for all to enjoy.

Mother's Day Celebration
For a memorable and delightful mother's day treat, come enjoy the Sunday Symphony Orchestra in the lobby before savoring our lavish buffet spread of French cuisine with complimentary glass of French sparkling wine (special gift and carnation will be offered to all mothers.) Our Cafe will also be your ideal celebration venue for a lavish dinner buffet for RMB158.00 net per person (all mothers will dine for free but applicable only for one per family reservation, includes free-flow of standard drinks, children under 6 years of age for free, children under 12 years of age for at half price). For reservations and inquiries: Tel: (8610) 6500 2233 Email: fbo@hoteljianguo.com / www.hoteljianguo.com

Four Seasons Restaurant
The restaurant brings you in May "Asean Flavor Buffet" at RMB98+15% (no service charge for Saturday & Sunday), including Juice, Local Beer, Local Spirit, Coffee and Tea. During May Day Holidays (May 1 - 7), patrons enjoy "Buy One and Get One Free" for any order of the buffet. Don't miss out on our super offer. Venue: Four Seasons Restaurant (Lobby Level), Capital Hotel. For reservations, please call (8610) 6512 9988 - 3557.

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.

Fisherman Festival at Presidential Plaza
The Dynasty Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant presents the summer "Fishman Festival". The plentiful seafood season has prompted Chef Pan to create a menu with a bountiful selection of choice from the ocean.Varieties of seafood soup, salads, fresh fish and shellfish fill our plates. Enjoy each day these fruits from the sea. Booking Tel: (8610) 6800 5588-8620

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!

Sixth Sense Japanese Food Restaurant Co Ltd.
At Sixth Sense, you can treat yourself with any of the hundreds of classic Japanese dishes, elaboratedly prepared by our Japanese chef; or you can appreciate the intimate and alluring decor which mixes modern and natural themes; then again why not experience the court-like atmosphere of eating in a traditional Beijing courtyard, all with a modern twist! That's not all - we also offer a European and Arabian-themed bar! Sixth Sense is truly a good place to go at anytime. Mr Xu and Mrs Amy celebrated founders of world famoused Suzie Wong bar whose unique notion of business and remarkable serving consciousness gained accordant recognition of people from all over the world are the landlords of the restaurant. Add: B of No.6 Jianguomennei Dajie Dongcheng District Beijing. Tel: (8610) 6559 6606 Fax: (8610) 6559 6667

INNER AFFAIR
RESTAURANT & BAR

Inner Affair Restaurant & Bar
Like floating on water, like floating in the air, this is what life looks like. The ever resplendent Embassy Club has changed its name and been handed over to the proprietor of Suzie Wong. Just be a bit advertent, many familiar faces of Suzie Wong style will still be found out here in the bar that combines both openness and closeness...creating a kind of peaceful atmosphere without the feeling of decadence as brought about by the Qing Dynasty opium and giving way for true happiness to bloom in the night with the glimmerings and wonderful rhythm. All this is the wonderland that Inner Affair builds to cater to its God-like customers. Address: 1F, Qiankun Plaza, 6# Sanlitun Xi Liu Jie, Chaoyang District. Tel: 010-84540899 010-84540321.

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Theatre & Performaces

Movie: In Expectation (May 7-8)
Taking the Three Gorges Dam as the background, this film follows the intertwined lives of three people, a boat signal pilot, an innkeeper and a policeman. Cherrylane 8PM Call 1391134745 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn for details

Musical Opera: Cats (April 27-May 3)
This is Broadway's longest running musical and it has won many international awards. Don't you want to discover why it's so popular? Shown at the Great Hall of The People 7:30PM Tel: 010-66081188

South Korean Drama: NANTA (May 5-8)
Reckless punching as performance art. This customary Korean percussion performance is strikingly comedic with fast tempo "cooking". Four capricious cooks turn the stage into a massive kitchen. Tianqiao Theatre 7:30PM For more information call 010-83156170.

 
Nightlife

THE DEN next to City Hotel on Gongti Bei Lu To kick off the Den, food and drink "specials" will fill the weeks ahead. If you crave some xi can, the Business Lunch special will delight your Western appetite. Escape your office for a burger and beer or entertain guests from abroad with a full menu of worldly dishes. For those who prefer a late lunch, you may wish to remain and be first in line for the Den's "Happy Hour" starting at 5:00pm all the drinks and pizza are half price drinks The most celebrated Happy Hour at the Den The weekend. Brunch with free coffee and orange juice Tel:(8610) 6592 6290 For more information, please click here

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Weekly
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Monday, May 3, 2004
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Musical Opera: Cats
Great Hall of The People 7:30PM Tel: 010-66081188

Concert On Dub Hollywood Film Topic Songs
Forbidden City Music Hall 7:30PM Tel: 010-65598285

Shooter's Night
Huxley is clearly trying to get us all drunk - more than 20 shooters offered at a price of RMB5 each.
Huxley's (in the alley off of Dongdaqiao Xie Jie (South Bar Street)) 8PM Tel: 010-65001251

Irish "Spirit of Dance"
Polly Theatre 7:30PM May 1-4, Tel: 010-65001188-5126

Tuesday, May 4, 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.

Crosstalk and Comedy: Bao Nuan Sheng Xian Shi
Ticket at RMB 50, 100, 180, 280, 380
Beijing Exhibition Theatre 7:30PM May 4-5 Tel: 010-68354455

Fingers On The Buzzers
Weekly quiz nights focusing on every topic under the sun. Free!
John Bull Pub 7:30PM Tel: 010-65325905.

Symphony Concert
Featuring Chinese musician Wang Luobin's works and songs from the Soviet Union.
Ethnic Cultural Palace 7:30PM Tel: 010-66052404

Wednesday, May 5, 2004
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South Korean Musical Drama: NANTA
Tianqiao Theatre 7:30PM May 5-8 Tel: 010-83156170

Two-people Opera From Northeast China
Ethnic Cultural Palace 7:30PM May 5-6 Tel: 010-66052404

Ballet: Hong Se Niang Zi Jun
Polly Theatre 7:30PM May 5-7 Tel: 010-65001188-5126

Thursday, May 6, 2004
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Canadian Ballet Groupe Performance
Beijing Exhibition Theatre 7:30PM Tel: 010-68354455

Friday, May 7, 2004
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Movie: In Expectation
Cherrylane 8PM Call 1391134745 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn for details

Opera: The Barber Of Seville
Century Theatre 7:30PM May 7-9 Tel: 010-64664805

Flamenco and Rock
Jam House 10PM TEL: 010-65063845 May 7

Saturday , May 8, 2004
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French Jazz
French musicians David Lesens and Christophe Lier play cool French jazz tonight here at Cloud Nine and they are joined by singer Diliana Georgieva. Free.
Cloud Nine 9PM TEL: 010-64178317

Arken From Xinjiang
Jam House 9PM TEL: 010-65063845 May 8

Sunday , May 9, 2004
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Broadway Dance Party: Night Of Burning Passion
Ethnic Cultural Palace Theatre 7:30PM May 9-12 Tel: 010-66052404

Neo-classic Prince Maxims' China Tour
Beijing Exhibition Theatre 7:30PM May 9-10 Tel: 010-68354455

Chillout Weekend
Cafe Sambal 2PM-10PM TEL: 010-64004875

Cultural Lecture At Chinese Horizon
Topic: 'The Four Beauties' in Chinese history and some tips on Successful Communication with the Chinese. Chinese Horizon 5-7PM For more info, email contact@chinesehorizon.com or visit http://www.chinesehorizon.com/news.cfm

Qingdao Bottomless Beer Night
Come down to Huxleys, THE coolest bar in Beijing, for bottomless Tsingdao beers - RMB 30 only!
Huxley's (in the alley off of Dongdaqiao Xie Jie (South Bar Street)) 5PM-1AM TEL: 010-65001251

 

 
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YPHH Wine Tasting (4) at Centro, 6:30pm
Right after the May Holiday, on Wednesday, May 12, we organise for you the 4th edition of the fantastic Wine Tasting at Centro! Again this time we offer you wines from one grape from the 5 different continents. And of course Centro will serve canapes and snacks. RMB 100 per person only and make sure to make reservations via www.yphh.com

Movie: Mei Ren Cao
Cherrylane 8PM Call 1391134745 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn for details May 14

 
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