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.

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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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

The St. Regis Spa & Club
A Special Promotion from May 15th to June 15th, A world of rest and relaxation awaits you at The St. Regis Spa & Club. Indulge yourself at our heavenly sanctuary featuring 8 Jacuzzi pools with Natural Hot Spring water drilled from 1,400m deep. The state-of-the-art fitness center and a beautiful glass wall 25 meter swimming pool will send you on the path to revitalization. For more information, please click here.

Food, Body, Mind - A balanced approach to losing weight
Beijing International SOS six week weight management program is not just about looks, it is a total health care approach. Our program provides valuable information about nutrition and healthy eating, lifestyle changes, fitness and more. Learn new skills and habits for a lasting change. Lose weight, register with International SOS now. Space is limited. Call (8610) 6462 9112 now. Program commencing May.

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Nice Apartment For Rent!!
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YPHH 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.

Football For All!
Players of all ages and abilities are invited to join ClubFootball's 5, 7 and 11-a-side football for men and women in Beijing. Indoor, outdoor, midweek and weekend games available. Social players welcome. Junior coaching courses taught by English FA-qualified coaches also available. Please see www.clubfootball.com.cn, mail play@wanguoqunxing.com or call 010-64170495 for more information.

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

2004 China International Toys and Children's Necessities Expo (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

2004 China International Health Care Products Exhibition (May 15-17)
China International Exhibtion Center Tel: 010-84600181

The 5th Beijing Brilliant Future Job Fair (May 15-16)
China International Exhibtion Center Tel: 010-84600181

Weekend Martinis on the Terrace!
A great new way to spend your Sunday afternoons in Beijing, relaxing on our terrace with one of our specially concocted Martinis. For 385 RMB net, enjoy a selection of Fresh Grilled Fish, Crustaceans, Imported Steaks, and much more, barbequed by our Chefs to your liking. Also included are our fabulous Salad bar, decadent desserts and unlimited multi flavored Martini Cocktails, stirred at your table by our professional bartenders. All this at one of the best outdoor dining venues in Beijing, accompanied by Live Sax Music at the Astor Grill Terrace. Every Sunday, starting from May 23rd, 11:30-15:00. Special Martini Sundays Launch promotion from May 23rd to June 27th, only RMB 275 net per person. For Reservations please call (8610) 6460 6688 ext 2714 or Email silvioautuori@stregis.com

Four Seasons Chef's Recommendation
The brightful season in May, a unique dining experience awaits you at our Four Seasons Restaurant with the signature and health dishes such as "shark's fin in casserole, vegetable combination cold platter, seafood rice with mashed garlic" and also Cantonese Dim Sum will be offering at daily lunch period from prices starting at only RMB5.50 and selections of the finest Chinese Tea are also available at your choice. Business Hours: Monday to Friday at 11:00 to 14:30 and Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 to 14:30. For reservations and inquiries, please call us at (8610) 6500 2233 ext. 8041. 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

Zone de Confort
Treat yourself to a creative combination of cuisine and presentation, our lunch and dinner menu, mainly Fusion, are inspired by Western (French & Italy) and Southeast Asian cuisine with fresh ingredients and a touch of herbs to awake your appetite. Relax and take time to savor the enchanting flavor of our specially blended herbal and flower tea. It's truly something beautiful to look at, deliciously tasty and, good for you. Reservation:(8610) 6500 8070. For more please click here.

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
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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Japanese Dance "Tai Dao Dao Ren" and "Teng Niang" (May 12-14)
Polly Theatre 7:30PM Tel: 010-65001188-5126

Stomp (May 13-16)
International musical troupe that use household objects as instruments, including rubbish bins, car tires, brooms and barrels. Ticket at RMB400-1800 Century Theater 7:30PM May 13-16 Tel: 010-60660032

Movie: Mei Ren Cao (May 14-15)
Cherrylane 8PM Call 1391134745 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn for details.

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

Club Look, Samba
The rythm of life; The passion of Brazil; The soul of Latin America; Come and share the move with our Brazilian Samba Girls @ ClubLook. Time: May 16&17, 2004 (21:00-23:00) Add: #4 gong ti bei lu. Tel: (8610) 6506 6770, 6506 6761.

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Monday, May 10, 2004
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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

Drama: Birthday Party
Tianqiao Theatre 7:30PM May 10-11 Tel: 010-83156300

Tuesday, May 11, 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.

Quiz Night
Are you clever? Do you think you're intelligent? If not, at least we have some of the best beers in Beijing. And if you do think your wits are up for our famous Quiz Night, come and take a stab at being the next Einstein.
John Bull Pub 9PM TEL: 010-65325905

Wednesday, May 12, 2004
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YPHH Wine Tasting at Centro, 6:30-8:30pm
Right after the May Holiday, on Wednesday, May 12, we organise for you the 4th edition of the fantastic Wine Tasting at Centro! This time we offer you wines of the Merlot 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

Lecture: How to Cope with Four Tones in Mandarin
Chinese Culture Club, 7:15PM For more info, call 010-84622081 or visit www.chinesecultureclub.org

Japanese Dance "Tai Dao Dao Ren" and "Teng Niang"
Polly Theatre 7:30PM May 12-14 Tel: 010-65001188-5126

Thursday, May 13, 2004
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Fantastic Drama: Deng Dai Ge Duo (Wait For Ge Duo)
Capital Theatre May 13-15 Tel: 010-65249847

Stomp
Century Theater 7:30PM May 13-16 Tel: 010-60660032

Friday, May 14, 2004
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Movie: Mei Ren Cao
Cherrylane 8PM Call 1391134745 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn for details.

Dance By East Dancing Groupe-Blue Romance
Beijing Exhibition Theatre 7:30PM Tel: 010-68485462

Saturday , May 15, 2004
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Yu Quan Solo Concert
Capital Stadium 7:30PM Tel: 010-65249847

Michele Campanella Piano Recital
Cohosted and organized by Italian Embassy Cultural Office, China International Culture Exchange Centre
Polly Theatre 7:30PM Tel: 010-65001188-5126

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

Sunday , May 16, 2004
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Chillout Weekend
Cafe Sambal 2PM-10PM TEL: 010-64004875

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

Wednesday, May 19 - YPHH Happy Hour, Club Football, 6:30pm, free
The biggest Happy Networking event of China will be hosted by Club Football. Expect FREE BEER for the first people through the door and low priced drinks all night long. Lucky Draw sponsors are Links Relocations and Evolution Fitness. Bring name cards for the Happy Networking. More info on www.yphh.com

Monday, 31 May, International Newcomers' Network (INN)
"Sports and Recreation, Kids Summer Camps and Short Trips from Bejing" Join us for an overview of sporting activities in Beijing. We will provide information on planning your childrens' activities for the summer break and make recommendations for nearby outings to get out of the city. Capital Mansions Athletic Club, 6 Xin Yuan Road, 3rd Floor Function Room, 10.00 a.m - 12 noon. 30 RMB entrance includes coffee and pastries. E-mail: INNBeijing@hotmail.com

Originally a France nationwide festival of free concerts and performances, “fete de la musique” has been held for 22 years on the 21 st of June, day of summer solstice. The festival has spread around the world in a total of 120 countries. China was the 118th. This year, Alliance Francaise and the cultural services of French embassy present an interesting line up featuring local bands- PING PONG PARTY, BEIJING TALKING ( BAO LUO ), ZI YUE and the first African reggae band to be performing in China: BBC sound System (Best of the Best Community). This band composed of 3 young guys from Senegal and 4 musicians will show you their melodic positive reggae vibes with a touch of salsa! Discover the French way of mixing music and culture within a convivial environment! Venue at the French Kindergarten School, 4 sanlitun lu (next to the Belgium embassy), Chaoyang District. 6:30pm until 2:00am, June 21, 2004. Free entrance for everybody.

Drama: Tea Shop
Capital Theatre Tel: 010-65249847 May 19-29

Ren Xianqi Solo Concert
Captial Stadium Tel: 010-65249847 May 22

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