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China Card (GCC): a card of great value and unique benefits
when traveling in Hong Kong and China!
Shopping, health clubs, restaurants and other entertainment
discounts for over 4,000 outlets in all the major cities
in China and Hong Kong. Discounted golf packages, free
golf insurance and handicap tracking system in Southern
China for early sign-ups. 24-hour worldwide card loss
reporting service. Online/toll-free hotel, airline and
car rental bookings offers you peace of mind while traveling
in China. Other value-added services: travel guides, tour
selection, conference organization, bonus point awards
and more for only USD50 per year. Full full details please
visit www.greaterchinacard.com
Fun
and Excitement in Beijing during the Holidays
The holidays are coming and Xianzai is preparing
our annual Happy Holidays Newsletter to let you know of
all the fun things to do in Beijing during the Christmas,
New Year, and Spring Festival Holidays. Learn about great
holiday dining deals, family gift-giving specials, and
more! To subscribe to this special email newsletter, please
visit http://www.xianzai.cn/holidays/.
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Each month, YPHH organizes Happy Networking Events at bars
and restaurants in Beijing. Visit www.yphh.com
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Fly
on Northwest Airlines®and win a prize!
Enjoy our state-of-the-art Audio Video on Demand (A.V.O.D)
system when you fly on one of Northwest Airlines' new
A330 aircraft! Choose from a wide selection of entertainment
channels - up to 10 movies, 16 music channels, 2 short-subject
channels and 3 interactive games from every seat on
the plane - even in Economy Class! What's more? We're
giving away 30 digital cameras and 300 prizes of 2,000
WorldPerks Bonus Miles to the first 330 customers to
book online and complete your travel before December
15, 2004. Terms and Conditions apply. For details and
to book your flight, click
here.
Spectacular
Fares to the U.S. from RMB2,455!
Make that trip you always planned! Take advantage
of Northwest Airlines' exclusive fares to Portland,
Oregon and other U.S. cities from only RMB2,455. Tickets
must be purchased before November 23, 2004 for outbound
travel before November 30, 2004. Return by May 31, 2005
blackout dates apply. For details or to book your flight,
visit nwa.com/cn or
contact the Northwest Reservations office in Beijing
at 10-6505-3503 or in Shanghai at 21-6884-6884. You
can also contact your favorite travel agent for details.
Terms and Conditions apply.
Roundtrip to Chicago from RMB6,880* by United
From 1st until 30th November 2004, you can
fly roundtrip Beijing to Chicago from just RMB6,880*.
Plus you'll receive a discount booklet that you can
use at hotels, museums and participating retail stores.
So book now and enjoy Chicago more with United. For
reservations or more information, call your travel agent,
United on (010)6463-1111. *Terms and Conditions apply.
Cebu
Shangri-la Swingaround package returns!
Shangri-la's Mactan Island Resort, Philippines'
largest and the most exclusive deluxe resort, gives
its guest the ultimate tropical paradise vacation experince.
This idyllic resort with its beautiful private beach
offers an exciting range of recreation activities and
superb cuisine. Book youself to the super value package
tours to Cebu through Philippine Airlines. Prices start
at CNY3300. For details visit www.philippineairlines.com,
or contact our Shanghai office, TEL (021)6279 8765 FAX
(021)6279 8762.
CN Travel Service
Bejing---Portland Return: RMB2700; Beijing---Europe
Return: RMB5300; Beijing---Bangkok Return: RMB3500;
Hongkong Package(Ticket and Hotel): RMB2850. TEL: (8610)
8671 3792/8671 3793/8624 2002. cntravel@public3.bta.net.cn
Enchanting
Train Tour To South China Provided By CITS
A special new year gift designed for travellers
by CITS: the 12-day train trip covers nearly all the
charming cities in the south of China including Hong
Kong, Macao, Haikou, Sanya, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and
Zhuhai. Apart from the beautiful sceneries on their
way, tourists can also experience the luxury of shopping!
Priced at RMB3390 per person (soft sleeping seat), and
RMB 2580 (soft sleeping seat). Departure Date: November
26, 2004. For registration, call 010-85228866
Low
Price Air Tickets Offered By Beijing Jinqiao Airline
Service
Beijing Jinqiao Airline Service is a professional
establishment engaged in air ticket booking for domestic
and international travellers. The latest offers of the
company include: fly from Beijing to Tokyo single RMB
1650, round RMB 2650; fly to Paris single RMB 3000,
round RMB 5700; fly to London single RMB 3000, round
RMB4400; fly to Sydney round RMB 4800; fly to Singapore
single RMB 1900, round RMB 2950; fly to Hongkong single
RMB 1600, round RMB2600. Online service is provided
for checking
more quotations. For more info, call 010-51668573
or fax: 010-67121028
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Stay
with Miss World
"Home of Miss World 2004"
- Fabulous Final Night Offer, Rates starting at
USD 185/night. Experience one of the most anticipated
events of the year on December 4th, 2004 -The
Miss World Contest 2004 Final. Overnight accommodation
at Sheraton Sanya Resort includes Buffet Breakfast
for two adults and 10% off prevailing official
ticket price to the Final Event at the Beauty
Crown Theatre, Sanya. For Reservations: Phone
(86) (898) 8855 8239 or Toll-Free on 800 810 3088
Or Email: sanya.res@sheraton.com
Visit us at: www.sheraton.com/sanya
For Full Package details please click
here
Holiday
Inn Yalong Bay, the official appointed hotel for
International Media Of Miss World Event 2004
Pre-Miss World Sunny Winter Package.
From RMB 606++. Package Rate including: One Superior
Mountain View Room; Plus RMB 100 for Sea view
room; Free airport pick up(One Way); 2 American
Buffet Breakfast; Free Laundry of one piece daily;
Priority Club Enrollment,earn points for PC Benefits;
More... *Terms: Subject to 15% service charge
and RMB 11 government tax per person per night;
valid date: 22 Oct, to 30 Dec 2004; except from
the period of Miss World 12.2-5 and Christmas
12.24-25; from Sunday to Thursday only. Call for
details: 0898 - 88565666 - 7103. China Toll-Free
Reservation Number: 800 830 6368 or mailto: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com
A
New Business Experience
The Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai
is an international 4-star hotel located in the
city Center, next to Shanghai's main Railway Station,
subway and north-south highway, just 20-minutes
drive from Hongqiao Airport and 40-minutes from
Pudong Int'l Airport. Our new deluxe business
rooms offer a new level of comfort. Introductory
rate RMB 700 (with up to 2 complimentary breakfasts)
plus 15% surcharge. Prior reservation required.
Tel: (86-21) 63538008 Toll-Free No: 8008306368
/ E-mail: hidtsha@public8.sta.net.cn
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Beijing Rosedale Business Package
428 guest rooms 4-star hotel
is fully owned and managed by Rosedale Hotel Management
Limited. Within 15 minutes drive to China International
Exhibition Center; 20 minutes drive to city center
and Beijing International Airport. We are within
walking distance to Lido Shopping and Entertainment
Center. A full garden view Superior room at USD
85 including one person buffet breakfast, subject
to 15% service charge. Please call our Reservation
Hotline Number (86 10) 6436 1805 or e-mail: resv@rosedalebj.com
for room reservation. Hotel website: www.rosedalebj.com
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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.
Executive
Mandarin: Beijing's Premier Mandarin Training
Institute
Whether you are studying for business
or pleasure, we have the expertise to get you
communicating effectively. We offer language training
for learners of all levels. With over 60 years
experience teaching Mandarin we tailor make courses
to your needs and schedule. Free trial please
call us at (8610) 6561 2486/7/8. Or send email
to:learn@ecbeijing.com
for a free trial lesson.
Australian
International School Beijing (AISB)
AISB is the only school in China teaching
an Australian Education Curriculum to students
in Years 1 - 7. We offer a comprehensive ESL Immersion
Programme for non-native English speakers. We
boast the largest International campus in Beijing.
AISB offer a comprehensive Mandarin Programme
for students in all primary year levels. For more
information or upcoming events please click
here. Website: www.aisb.cn
Tel: 010-84394315/16.
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Relocations |
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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:
www.alliedpickfords.com.cn
email: renata.inokomis@alliedpickfords.com.cn
(Beijing) Tel: (86 10) 8561 8759/60 (Beijing)
Beijing
Tianzheng Home Moving And Freight
With branches set up across the city, Beijing
Tianzheng Home Moving & Freight provides 24-hour
services to clients including installing and dismantling
furniture and air-conditioners; carrying pianos, and
packaging. Within 10km-distance, starting price at RMB
120; RMB 180 for single Type 120 piano and RMB 220 for
Type 120 plus; Additional RMB 10 charged for each flight
of stairs. Additional RMB 30-50 charged for expensive
articles including color TV, refrigerator, safe and
copycat etc. RMB100-150 for articles weighing 250 kg
and over. For more details, call our free hotline: 800-810-1167
or Email:bj@128bj.com
Move
Yourself In Beijing And Around
Beijing Stone Moving Service has ten branches
spread across the city. Currently, we have 170 vehicles
and nearly 700 employees. Services include: moving service
for families and enterprises; furniture and storage
management, private articles packaging, heavy equipment
transference and timing service etc. Within 15km, 2T
trucks: RMB 180 per unit, and RMB 160 for individual;
3T trucks: RMB 250; 1T trucks: RMB 140; RMB 10 for each
flight of stairs; Additional RMB 30-50 for precious
articles. RMB 30-50 for single installation/dismantling;
Additional RMB 30 for night work. Address: No. 50 Dong
Wei, Chaoyang District Tel: 010-84312266 Fax: 010-84317659
E-mail:stbj@stbj.com.cn
Zhicheng
Moving Company
Major service: furniture moving, long and
short distance freight; Minor service: office furniture
installing and dismantling, filling Fl for air-conditioners
and recyling used articles. Operates 24 hours/day and
provides service during holidays and festivals. For
quotation, call 010-85996126 Address: No. 27 Building,
Jintai Road, Chaoyang District
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Health & Fitness |
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Deals on Beautiful Field
Memberships This Month
We offer three classes of membership.
The Crystal card holder: annual fee of RMB 3600,
enjoy 22% discount; Silver Card holder pays RMB
6000 each year and enjoys 30% discount; Gold Cardholder
pays RMB 16000 and get 32% off service bill. We
offer professional skin care and beauty service;
service is based on membership; featuring advanced
skin care concept introduced from Germany. Address:
5F Oriental Silver Building, No. 48 Dongzhimenwai
Da Jie, Dongcheng District Tel: 010-84476681
Rich Hair Beauty Salon
Rich Hair Beauty Salon offers world-class
hair beauty and hair conditioning products and
has invited skilled hair beauty Masters from South
Korea to serve our customers. RMB 150 for haircut,
RMB 500-750 for dyeing and marcel. Membership
cardholder enjoys 20% discount. Reservation required.
Address: 3F Yaxing Building, No. 46 Liang Ma Qiao
Lu, Chaoyang District. Tel: 010-64634985/64635071.
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Jobs |
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Check
for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
Job
Vacancies at ACE Education Management Co. Ltd.
ACE Education Management Co. Ltd., in
co-operation with the Northern Consortium UK, is
the leading provider of pre-university preparatory
programmes delivered in China for students intending
to study at undergraduate or master's level in the
UK. The Company is now inviting application for
the positions of Management & Research Methods
Lecturer and English for Academic purpose Lecturer
to start on 6th December. Other lecturing posts
are also available on Company website. For application
form and details of how to apply, please visit the
Company's website at http://www.ace-edu.com/join.asp
TEFL/ESL.
Certificated Native English Teachers Wanted [Beijing
Institute for New Economy]
Small classes, central location, excellent
conditions. For more information please contact
with Sunny at: newecon@public3.bta.net.cn
Phone: (8610) 8447 6615 / 8447 7020 / 8061 2276.
English
Teachers Wanted At Berlitz
Due to expansion, Berlitz is looking for
enthusiastic teachers of English. Your students
will be from multinational corporations. Part-time
and full-time positions available immediately. Must
be native English speaker and degree holder. Training
in the famous Berlitz method will be provided. Email:
hr@berlitz.com.cn
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For
Sale: Gold Membership (12 months) for water-diving
and fitness centre.
The Club is minutes by car from the west
2nd ring road. This luxurious club occupies 4,000
sq.m and features the only real water diving pool
(7 meter depth) in Beijing. Club members will be
assisted by a professional coach who is qualified
by PADI and CMAS. The club is also fully equipped
with an indoor swimming pool, sauna, yoga, gym center,
and free Internet facilities... For more information,
please click
here or call Don at 13501073171 if you are interested
in the membership.
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.
USD1000/month. Please contact Ms. Liu at 13901182547.
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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
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
Gotovisa
Providing tailored visa services to people
who want to go to different countries including
the US, Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand
and South Africa etc; Has helped more than 87% of
applicants successfully get their visas to the destination
countries; Often recommended by embassies of concerned
countries as a well-acknowledge establishment. Tel:
010 88149374/ 88148274. Add: Rm 519, Tower C, Fengyu
Building, Dinghuisi, Haidian District, Beijing Email:
Info@Gotovisa.com
Orient
Translation Company Helps You Communicate In Beijing
We are a large professional translation
establishment that provides diversified language
translation service to major publishing houses,
enterprises and individuals; Most well-known for
our best-organized work procedures and high quality
translation works. Prices range from RMB 130 per
thousand words for small quantity of content, and
RMB70-80 per thousand words for book translations.
Give us a call to find out how we can help localize
and communicate in Beijing. Tel: 010-82658060 82658910
82650265
Zhengtai
Law Firm
A comprehensive law firm established under
the approval of Chinese legislation department.
It features a professional staff group including
renowned experts, scholars, doctors and excellent
graduates from famous universities. Tel: 010-85118701/02/07/08
Fax: 010-65238668 Email: zt148@zt148.com
Manage
Your Email Lists With XZList!
Try XZList's easy list service! Our award-winning
software has been used in China for over 7 years!
It's used by embassies, multinational companies,
individuals, and other websites and provides a seamless
way to organize and respond to your clients, colleagues,
and users. For more information visit http://www.xzlist.com
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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
Wednesday,
November 17 - YPHH Happy Hour at Souk, 6:30pm, free
The Happy Hour of November is booked at
SOUK. Free beers for first people through the door
and Hoegaarden Draft on Special offer for RMB 30
per glass only. Furthermore the already famous Sangria,
the Souk Pita Kebab and of course the Lucky Draw
with Links Relocations and Evolution Fitness. Bring
your name cards for the Happy Networking! More info
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
The
Commonwealth Society of Beijing
is a voluntary, non-profit organization made up
of members from the Commonwealth countries. Members
meet every second Tuesday of the month. Membership
fees are RMB100 per anum, a fee which creates a
basis for annual Charity fund-raising functions.
For more information, contact: sisneo@hotmail.com
or tpbm@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
The
International Festival Chorus (IFC)
is always looking for experienced choral
singers in all voice types. The Chorus has members
from over twenty countries and performs large-scale
choral concerts three times a year. For more information
or to schedule an audition please email Kerry Holahan,
Membership Director: kholahan@wesleyan.edu
or visit us online at www.beijingifc.org
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
language international church for foreign passport
holders. Sundays 10:00 a.m., at East Lake Garden
Villa, their Clubhouse, 3rd Fl Conference Rooms.
Experience worship with abandonment; the Word taught
with relevance; and personal Prayer Ministry times.
At The River, His presence changes lives! Location:
East Lake Garden Villa/Dong Hu Bie Shu, on Dong
Zhr Men Wai Jie/Street, 300 meters west of the Canadian
and Austalian Embassies. At the Clubhouse, adjacent
to the classical Chinese gateway entrance, take
the elevator to the 3rd floor conference rooms.
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: 64329341
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.
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
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Joint
Exhibition (November 20-December 30)
Works of Mo Gen and Chen Liu are on display.
Zi Jin Xuan Gallery Tel: 010-65265045
Folk
Custom (November 16-21)
China Architectural Culture Exhibition Hall Tel:
010-88082118
Beijing
International Toys and Children's Products Show
2004 (November 17-19)
National Agriculture Exhibition Hall Tel: 010-88082118
94th
China Cosmetics & Hair Beauty Products Fair
(November 18-20)
China International Exhibition Center Tel: 010-88082118
Job Fair
2004 (for Postgraduates) (November 20-21)
National Agriculture Exhibition Hall Tel: 010-88082118
Job Fair
2004 (for all Job Seekers) (November 20-21)
China International Exhibition Center Tel: 010-88082118
Environmental
Art (Through November 28)
Photographics, sketches and sculture works on environment
are shown.
10AM-6:30PM Tuesday-Sunday Beijing Tokyo Art Projects
Tel: 010-84573245
Works On Kitchen (November 11-20)
It says the photos unveil the social changes that
take place in China since the Reform and Opening
Up.
Fa Fa Gallery Tel: 010-84506888
Selected
Oil Painting Exhibition (Till November 18)
Oil paintings of Mr. Zhou Bichu, a contemporary
of Xu Beihong and Liu Haili.
Soka Art Center, Room 101, Tower B, Tianhai Business
Building, No. 107 Dongsi North Street.
Stone
Sculpture (Daily)
Beijing Stone Sculpture Art Museum Tel: 010-62173543
People-Plant-People
(November 13-21)
Works of Ren Rong.
Today Art Gallery Tel: 010-64034952
L'Annee
De La France En Chine (October 10-November 19)
National Museum Tel: 010-64131321
Charles
de Gaulle Life Show (October 1- December 30)
China Millennium Monument Art Hall Tel: 010-68513322
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Dining Out |
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Christmas
Eve At The St. Regis Beijing @24th December, 2004
There is only one venue to truly celebrate
Christmas Eve in style–the Great Hall Ballroom
at The St. Regis Beijing. This year our team has
put together an experience not to be missed, an
occasion that will be hard to forget, with lasting
memories of Christmas. The evening commences with
pre-dinner cocktails, followed by an exceptional
menu, compiled by our Executive Chef and complimented
by free flow of fine imported wine, beer, and soft
drinks. Also, we have our largest ever Prize Draw.
Pre-dinner cocktail: 6:30pm at 1st Floor, Garden
Lounge. Dinner: 7:30pm at 2nd Floor, Great Hall
Ballroom. Dress Code: Black tie. Price: RMB 2,288
net per person. Christmas Hotline: (8610) 6532 1638.
Flavor
of the Season - Hairy Crab from Yang Cheng Lake
Known for its high protein, low cholesterol
and rich nutrition, hairy crab is simply an irresistible
temptation. Please head on to Capital Hotel Vigor
Abalone Restaurant to enjoy the delicious crab at
the best crab-time of the year! Male Hairy Crab:
RMB168/piece; Female Hairy Crab: RMB148/piece. For
reservation, please call (8610) 6512 9988 - 3571.
For more information, please log onto our website
at www.capitalhotel.com.cn
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 bar
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.
The
owners of VICS and The Den have joined forces to
open Wu Dai. Inside
is a spectacular blend of modern and traditional
decor with rich blue and yellow drapes. The second
floor is comprised of a series of uniquely designed
private dining rooms, each seating approximately
eight to ten diners. Specialising in "special
dishes" that are a visual match for the decor,
Wu Dai have chosen China's South regions as their
inspiration. Perfect for those liking variety, Wu
Dai offers dishes ranging from sweet Shanghai to
spicy Sichuan. Add: South Gate of Worker's Stadium.
Chaoyang District TEL: (8610) 6500 5318.
Sanlitun:
Swallowtail
Butterfly Thai Restaurant and Bar
Starting from today, we organize Thai dances each
night during 7pm-9pm. You may feast your eyes with
exquisite and elegant Thai traditional dances. Address:
No. 58 A, Sanlitun South Road, Chaoyang Dist(original
Sanlitun car fittings street) TEL: (8610) 6502 5118,
6502 5122.
Mediterraneo
One of the few unique Italian restaurants exclusive
to the capital city of Beijing where you may expect
to enjoy the most authentic Italian dishes, various
Spanish snacks as well as Italian and Spanish sherries.
Add: Building 8, 1A North Sanlitun street Chaoyang
District Tel:(8610) 6415 3691
Big
Boat Restaurant & Bar
We serve Italian food and various refreshments.
Discount card available for bill more than 100rmb.
Make friends via SMS. Enjoy combined offer of super-value
red wine and foreign wines. Add: No. 8, Sanlitun
Street. Tel: (8610) 6416 1633
DownTown
Sited in Sanlitun Bar Street, Down Town has been
around for decade. It attracts expatriates and local
professionals with delicious food, attentive service
& live entertainment. Happy Hour is 10:30-18:30.
Add: 26 Sanlitun Rd. Tel: (8610) 6415 2100
The
Pink Loft
The Pink Loft provides Southeast Asian flavor cuisines,
particularly the Thai style dishes. It is an ideal
place for holding business banquet/conference, birthday
parties etc. Address: No. 6 Sanlitun South Road,
Tel: (8610) 6506 8811
Peter
Pan
We serve authentic Italian pizza and spaghetti.
We also deliver food to your door upon request.
We arrange outdoor classic music performances at
the weekend. Business hours: 7:30am-2:00am Address:
No. 5, Building 8, Sanlitun North Road. TEL:(8610)
6465 1661
The
Loft
Authentic European dishes are prepared by Executive
Chef Bob who has worked in Spain and Greece for
many years; lately there are DJ shows and stage
performance by foreign bands at weekends... Add:
No. 4 Gong Ti Bei Lu, Chaoyang Dist. TEL: (8610)
65897877 65850166. More Info via www.theloft.com.cn
Public
Space
A bar with typical western decoration, offering
simple western dishes and a whole range of drinks.
DJ shows all day long. Open 2:00pm-2:00am. Address:
No. 50 Sanlitun Road. Tel: 130 0113 5089.
Liang
Ma He Restaurant
Located on the river side of Liangmahe,
this establishment can hold 120 people for dinner.
Mainly serves Chinese food and various drinks. A
half price dish is available every Mondy to Friday
noon time. Operation Hours: 10:00am-10:00pm, Add:
No.2 East to Tayuan Office TEL: (8610) 6464 2365
Pin
Ming Xuan
An excellent place to rest and sip tea
on the riverside of Liangmahe River. Has a capacity
of 60 and is decorated with classical furniture.
Offers different kinds of tea and pastries. Operating
Hours: 9:00am-12:00pm TEL: (8610) 6464 2365
Chaoyang
Park:
MUSE
MUSE represents the marriage of French
atmosphere and Vietnamese cuisine. Available are
imperial rolls and nems, used as appetizers to beef-onion
soups, rice noodles... all for reasonable prices.
Add: No. 1 Agricultural Convention S. Road, Chaoyang
Park West Gate. Tel: (8610) 6586 3188
Haidian:
Nina
Coffee Bar and Mexican food
The best Mexican and Tex-Mex food in Beijing! Homemade
tacos, burritos, enchiladas, even vegan snacks.
Average price: RMB40. Also has specialty coffees,
cheesecakes, and other goodies. Add: #252 Chengfu
Lu. English-speaking staff. Call: (010) 6265 6588.
Ming
Lu Teahouse
The first teahouse in Beijing that has been engaged
in tea craft based on traditional Chinese culture.
Waitresses can show you profound tea art and tea
knowledge. Address: No. 14, Xueyuannanlu, Haidian
District. TEL: (8610) 6225 0681
Volga
Russian Restaurant
Volga serves Russian dishes cooked by their famous
Russian chef, and features Volga and black beers.
Guitar/Cello performances. A recent promotion launched
has been 'Eat RMB100 worth, and get an RMB20 voucher'.
Add: No. 256 Chengfu Road, Haidian District. Tel:
(8610) 6257 8995.
Nuren
Jie:
Shanba
Cafe & Lounge
Located inside 'Colorful World' on Women's Street,
Shanba Cafe & Lounge features rich classic tastes
with a seating capacity of 150,views beautiful outdoor
lake scenery from the 1/F & 2/F. During the
Internation Food Festival, most cocktails are available
with 20% discount. Open: 2:00pm-3:00am TEL: (8610)
8671 5627
HouHai:
Bouddha
Cafe
The Bouddha Cafe has been opened for over 3 years.
It's the earliest bar beside the HouHai lake. Simple
furniture and Chinese style adornments make an agreeable
and comfortable environment. Add: No.16 Yinding
qiao Xicheng district Tel: (8610) 6615 5746
Drum
and Bell Cafe
The Cafe is just beside the square which between
the Drum and Bell Tower, this woody courtyard sets
the big couch and sofa indoor, and some cane chairs
in the yard outdoor. The most newly promotion is
Summer Wine Tasting Party, get a 12% discount buying
wine at Sat nights with VIP card. Add: No.41 Zhong
Lou Wan Hutong Dongcheng Dist. Tel: (8610) 8403
3600
Double
Bay
The interior of Double is simple and arty with wood
carving and glass painting. Classic western food
is served with reasonable price. Live band every
night. Beautiful lakeside outdoor seats. Add: No.7
DiAnMen, Lotus Lane. Tel: (8610) 6617 1267
Other:
The
Noodle Loft
Shanxi Serves as the origin place of Chinese noodles
while the Noodle Loft is the very place for real
Shanxi noodles in Beijing. Few people ever expected
of such delicate noodle before its door. Runs at
11:00-22:30. Add: No. 20, Xi Da Wang Lu, Chaoyang
Dist. TEL: (8610) 6774 9950
Kitaya
Japanese Restaurant
Located at 2F of Novotel Hotel, Kitaya
Japanese Restaurant features an exquisite decoration,
cozy and comfortable dining atmosphere. With its
richly experienced executive chef to cook delicate
dishes, Kitaya serves as an ideal place for those
who wish to entertain friends as well as business
partners. Now we have various Sushi at 4.8rmb each
only. Add: Dong Jiao Min Xiang, Block A, 2F Novotel
Hotel. Tel: (8610) 6513 3366 ext 1885.
Firstar
was formally opened on October 11, 2003.
It is one of the few super-large catering spots
in Beijing with an elaborate outdoor view. The canteen
mainly specializes in French cuisine, but its food
also bears slight eastern characteristics. It is
a premium destination for those who are keen on
delicate western food. Address: No.18, Xiaoyun Road,
Chaoyang District, Beijing. Tel: (8610) 6464 9970
/ 6460 1981 Fax: (8610) 6460 1983.
Cui
Ya Fu Di Tea House
We offer you various teas. Here you can sip and
taste tea, have parenthood tea art and parties,
take part in our tea-masters' training and join
our club... Add: No.6 Qun lou No.1 Eastern Hua shi
street, Chongwen District Tel: (8610) 6718 9119
Coffee
Beanery
The coffee Beanery(1/F); Isabel Bar(2/F). We are
the first Coffee Beanery in Beijing. Coffee Beanery
is a well-known international franchise headquartered
in Michigan, the USA. It is an excellent environment
for business meetings, birthday parties etc. Add:
S-06-04 SOHO NO.88. Jianguo Road. Tel: (8610) 8580
1360
Zhuang
Yuan West Food & Coffee
Five-star restaurant mainly serves western dishes
and a variety of drinks. Membership Card holders:
10% discount, CEO Card holders: 20% discount. Every
Wed to Sat we offer wonderful Jazz and Blues. Add:
1F, Union Plaza, Chao Yang Men Wai. TEL: (8610)
6588 9120
Tai
Hao Wei Thai Restaurant (Use to be Wangfujing
Chao Phraya River Thai Restaurant)
The most low-priced Thai restaurant in town. Offers
Thai delicacies, but the best choice here is the
red curry beef and Thai fragrant rice. Address:
No. 107 Chao Yang Men Nei Xiao Jie TEL: (8610) 6402
5346
Zhu
Xi Teahouse
Entering Zhu Xi, you'll be surrounded by the murmuring
of water, cheerful birds chirping and leisurely
swimming fish, and more noticeably the smiling and
elegant tea artists. This is no doubt the best place
for tea tasting and sipping. Address: No. 3 Building
43# Yard, Bei San Huan Zhong Lu. TEL: (8610) 8201
4282
Mihunzhen
Restaurant
Featuring a perfect combination of simplicity and
modernity, this restaurant is the best place for
Guizhou dishes. Discount availalbe for lunch/dinner.
Business hours: 11:00am-12:00pm. Add: No. 26, Tianze
Road, Chaoyang District. Tel: (8610) 8454 5539.
Feeling
House
Featuring Taizhong-style decorations and simple
but excellent western dishes. VIP card holders get
preferential treatment! During the International
Food Festival, 20% discount can be expected here.
Open 9:30am-2:am, Tel: (8610) 8448 9997.
Jing
Tan Teahouse
Offers a lingering charm and is characteristic of
typical Chinese Jing Nan. Most famous teas are available
here. Also, you may take your favorite home to enjoy
on your own. Add: 1F No.13 Building Donghuashi Bei
Li Chongwen District. Tel: (8610) 6710 0548.
Joy
Way Teahouse
Located to the east extension of Chang'an Avenue,
among the many restaurants in SOHO, CBD, you'll
find this peaceful and cozy place with unsophisticated
and elegant atmosphere, without being interrupted
by the crowd and noise of urban life. TEL: (8610)
8580 3198
Xiang
Ming Xuan Teahouse
Situated in an up-market community, Xiang Ming Xuan
Teahouse can accommodate about 70 people drinking
tea. It provides tea delicacies with beautiful and
classic utensils. Operating at 10:30am-2:00am Add:
Donghuashi Street, Chongwen District TEL: (8610)
6713 2237
Ming
Xiang Tai Teahouse
The dazzling yellow of the teahouse can be viewed
from distance; upon entering, you'll be amazed by
the internal decoration, it seems to bring you all
of a sudden back to the embrace of nature.
Addr: No. 8 A, Xin Wai Da Jie, Xicheng District
TEL: (8610) 6203 8355.
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Documentary:
Military Life (November 15-21)
Depiction of a group of children and their military
life. In Chinese. Cui Guo Bar 3PM Tel: 010-62359559
Movie:
The House Keys (November 17)
It's about a father coming to terms with his severely
handicapped son. The film has been nominated for
this year's Best Foreign Language Film. Italian
Embassy Cultural Office 6:30PM Tel: 010-65322187
Film:
Pachito Rex, It's Not Over Until It's Over (November
17)
A combination of several stories, this film tells
about the attempted assassination of a controversial
singer who is also a favorite candidate to win the
presidential elections of an imaginary country.
In Spanish with English subtitles. Free. Cultural
Office of the Mexican Embassy 7:30PM Tel: 010-65322244
Irish
Stepdance (November 17-21)
Tickets range RMB 280-1280. Beijing Exhibition Theatre
7:30PM Tel: 010-68354455
British
Performing Art Festival (November 17-December 5)
Programs include "Throat" and "Story
in Box" ect. North Theatre 7:10PM Tel: 010-64060175
The Travels
of Yoshi and the Tea Kettle (November 18-19)
Performed by ISB students. Ticket at RMB 50. ISB
Theatre 7PM. For booking or more details, call 010-80462345
ext 1652 or email secpa@isb.bj.edu.cn.
Movie:
The Best Day of My Life (November 18)
Cultural Office of the Italian Embassy 7PM Call
010-65322187 for more info.
DJ Sasha
(November 19)
World top DJ stops over at Beijing on his world
tour. Tango Club Starts at 9PM Tel: 010-64282288
Symphony
Concert "Mulan Psalm" (November 18-21)
Polly Theatre 7:30PM Tel: 010-65001188-5621
Music
Festival 2004-2005 (November 20)
State Library Music Hall 7:30PM For details, call
010-62101991
World
Chef-d'oeuvre (November 21)
Tickets RMB 20-60, Peking University Centennial
Hall 7PM Tel: 010-62751268
Movie:
King Arthur (Runs all November)
It tells the story of historical figure King Arthur
and the Knights of the Round Table. Directed by
Antoine Fugua. At cinemas around town.
China Cinema 62254488-4299
Xindong'an Cinema 65281988
Yingxie Cinema 64207759
Stars Cinema 64040602
Dizhi Cinema 66171599
Shengli Cinema 66175758
Movie:
Feixia Xiaobailong (Throughout November)
Martial Art featured film. Directed by Wilson Yip
and starring Cecilia Cheung. In Mandarin.
All cinemas around town. See above cinema list for
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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
I
thought Vics was just having a new paint-job. Instead
I found that they have not just completely stripped
the joint, but have also taken over half of Outback
Steakhouse as well! Entering through a doorway that
looks like it came out of '2001: A Space Odyssey',
the first thing that hits you is the fact there
are not only two floors but also two flights of
stairs. The first of these is the 'Relaxation Zone'
where minimalist furmiture and trance music are
combined; downstairs is the old 'Vics Zone' with
hip hop and R'n'B tunes booming out of the new sound
system. Add: North Gate of Worker's Stadium, TEL:
(8610) 6593 6215
ClubLook
Every day from 2AM on, Kami Kase RMB5/T,
Sex on the Beach RMB10/T, B52 RMB20/S, Carlsberg
Chill RMB20/Bot, Carcardi Breezer RMB 30 per bottle,
buy one get one free. Free entry after 2AM at weekend.
Address: NO. 4 Gong Ti Bei Lu, TEL: (8610) 6506
6770.
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Sanlitun:
Bar
Blu
Live request DJ every night of the week - a great
selection of music, you just choose! Our massively
popular western menu is available from 12noon- late
daily. The famous, exclusive "Happy Hour Game"
is now available at 17:00-21:00 every day of the
week with other great drinks specials at many other
times including Student Night every Monday! The
best quiz in town is now on EVERY WEDNESDAY with
big prizes, seasonal league table and great new
rounds on both our plasma screens and our hugely
popular music round through the sound system! LADIES
NIGHT every Friday & Saturday-cheap drinks all
night for unaccompanied ladies. TEL: (8610) 6416
7567. Visit our website for more details at: www.BarBlu.cn
or email info@barblu.cn
Comma
Bar
A European style bar with complex structures, providing
normal western food and various drinks. Live performance
every night from 7pm to 3:30am. Now who buy Chivas
and Jack Daniel's will get 4 cans of soft drink
and a snack for free. Add: No. 54, Sanlitun Street
Tel: (8610) 6417 4643
Alfa
Combine French dishes with different drinks,
suitable for holding various parties and grand events.
Thursday-Martini Night: all Martini sold at RMB30/glass.
Sunday-"Weekend School": barbecue party
in Alfa's courtyard, RMB60 per person including
soft drinks and juices. Add: No. 6 Xing Fu Yi Cun.
TEL: (8610) 6413 0085.
Minder's
Cafe
Minder's Cafe is made up of four areas with distinct
styles, offering various cocktails and dishes from
all over the world. Philippine band live performances.
Address: No. 1 Bungalow 1# New Building, South Sanlitun
Tel: (8610) 6500 6066.
Salad
Bar
Features European decorations and authentic Italian
dishes. 5:00pm-8:00pm, Monday through Friday, buy
one drink and get one free; 9:00pm-12:30pm - live
music. Address: No. 70 Sanlitun Road. Tel: (8610)
6415 1558.
Lan
Kwai Fong
Decorated in traditional Chinese style, the restaurant
serves both Chinese and Western food. Special wine
promotions are offered regularly. Two different
style bands are staying here to play. Address: No.
66 Sanlitun Road TEL: (8610) 6417 2589.
Haidian:
Floating
Isle Bar
A series of special promotions offered for this
month. Six bottles of Tsingdao beers sold at RMB130
instead of RMB150; Other beers buy six and get two
for free; Budweiser lucky draw …. If you read
this info from Xianzai.com, you are privileged to
a 20% discount for wines and drinks. Add: No. 240
Lanqiying, Chengfu Road, Haidian Dist. TEL: (8610)
6265 3177.
Luck
Bar
An Euramerican style dreamland that combines beer,
coffee and music. Live band performance at 9:30pm-12:00pm
every night. This month they offer 30% discount
wines and drinks, and 15% off for assorted fruit
ordered. Runs at 2:00pm-2:00am. Add: No. 224, Chengfu
Road, Haidian Dist. TEL: (8610) 6265 1187.
Come
Bar Coffee
We offer Haite Beer promotions this month: RMB20/bottle,
buy one and get one. Buy six bottles, get two snacks
for free. You can apply for a special card and get
50% discount. Contact: qcxu@fm365.com;
(8610) 6265 3675 Add: No. 254, Chengfu Road, Haidian
District.
Nuren
Jie:
Logos
Bar
Located inside 'Colorful World' on Women's Street,
with visionary decorations and providing various
pastry \ies and beverages. Mon-Fri after 5:00pm,
all soft drinks/coffee at half price. Business hours:
6:00pm-3:00am. Tel: (8610) 8448 0880.
Jean's
Disco Club
Jean's Art Bar, Fashion and pleasure
is spiritual aspirations. A rich variety of beer,
red wine and foreign alcoholic drinks, many delicious
foods. Regularly stage various exhibitions, music
parties and cultural exchange activities. Tel: (8610)
6466 9481.
Goldenstone
Bar
Located inside 'Colorful World' on Women's Street,
Goldstone takes on the characteristics of the American
West, serving as an perfect place for those who
favor American barbecue dishes! Band performance
from 9pm till 1am. Tel: (8610) 8162 9733.
Les
Beauty Bar
Starting this week, Les Beauty Bar is arranging
a series of image design services for female customers.
The first group of ladies who come can expect a
free ice-cream and 20% off when consuming wines
and drinks. Add: Inside Colorful World on Women's
Street. TEL: (8610) 8448 9993. Reservations: 133
8106 8012
HouHai:
Sex
and Da City
A perfect combination of Chinese and western style;
offers a wide variety of drinks and holds regular
imported wine promotions. Operation time: 11:00am-2:00am.
Add: No. 15, Tianhefang, Lotus Market, West Lakeside
of Qianhai Lake, Shishahai, Ping'an Street. TEL:
(8610) 6612 5046
Bouddha
Bar
Bouddha Bar is divided into many single rooms from
inside out. The most attractive is its message board,
where different people can put the scrip with their
own mind on it. The bar afford Western-style food.
Add: No.2 Yinding qiao Xicheng district Tel: (8610)
6617 9488
Thirty-one
Cafe
A Jazz bar. The room is long and narrow. The wall
wholly embedded with bottles of Jack Daniel's, just
like a lot of faces watching at you. The upstairs
is a cockloft, it's so quiet that fit for date and
whisper. Add: No.18 Houhai Nanyan Xicheng District
Tel: (8610) 6616 4210
Other:
Heping
House
Buying drinks with different special promotions
every night at the performance hall; various art
and dancing performances 10pm-12:30am. Admission
Cost: RMB30/woman; RMB80/man. Add: No. 3 Golden
Fish Lane, Wangfujing Avenue. Reservation Hotline:
(8610) 6512 3988, 6512 8833-6623
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Monday,
November 15, 2004
Lush
Cinemas
All cult classics and modern masterpieces are being
shown on the big screen to satisfy different tastes.
Dinner and drinks are also provided. Lush 8PM. Tel:
010-82863566
Documentary:
Military Life
A depiction of a group of children and their military
life. In Chinese. 3PM every day till November 21.
Cui Guo Bar. Tel: 010-62359559
Tuesday,
November 16, 2004
The Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional) meets at
the KEMPINSKI HOTEL every Tuesday at 12:30 PM. Members
of the Rotary Club are from a cross-section of local
businesses and professional leaders who come together
for fellowship and to build lifelong friendships,
promote high ethical standards in all vocations
and seek personal satisfaction in providing volunteer
service to others in need of help. For further information,
please contact: Ms. Li Xiaohui by phone at 8610
6581 3668 or visit our website at www.
Rcbeijing.org or email us at: rotarybj@vip.sina.com.
The President of the Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional)
for the year 2004 – 2005 is Mr. Mosud Mannan.”
ZIYO
@ Nameless Highland
Features funk, jazz and live band. Free entry.
Nameless Highland 9:30PM-2AM Tel: 010-64891613
Wednesday,
November 17, 2004
YPHH
Happy Hour at Souk
The Happy Hour of November is booked at SOUK, the
North African colonial style place at the West Gate
of Chaoyang Park. Free beers for first people through
the door and Hoegaarden Draft on Special offer for
RMB 30 per glass only. Furthermore the already famous
Sangria, the Souk Pita Kebab and of course the Lucky
Draw with Links Relocations and Evolution Fitness;
also IFC will give away 2 tickets for their upcoming
performance: Handel's Messiah. Bring your name cards
for the Happy Networking! 6:30PM. More info via
http://www.yphh.com
Movie:
The House Keys
It's about a father coming to terms with his severely
handicapped son. The film has been nominated for
this year's Best Foreign Language Film.
Italian Embassy Cultural Office 6:30PM Tel: 010-65322187
Oolong
Tea and kungfu Tea Ceremony
Chinese Culture Club. 1-3PM. For further details,
call 010-64329341
Irish
Stepdance: Lord of the Dance
Tickets range RMB 280-1280. Through November 21.
Beijing Exhibition Theatre 7:30PM Tel: 010-68354455
British
Performing Art Festival
Programs include "Throat" and "Story
in Box" ect. Till December 5.
North Theatre 7:10PM Tel: 010-64060175
Film:
Pachito Rex, It's Not Over Until It's Over
A combination of several stories, this film tells
about the attempted assassination of a controversial
singer who is also a favorite candidate to win the
presidential elections of an imaginary country.
In Spanish with English subtitles. Free.
Cultural Office of the Mexican Embassy 7:30PM Tel:
010-65322244
Thursday,
November 18, 2004
Symphony
Concert "Mulan Psalm"
Till November 21. Polly Theatre 7:30PM Tel: 010-65001188
ext. 5621
The Travels
of Yoshi and the Tea Kettle
Performed by ISB students. Ticket at RMB 50. ISB
Theatre. 7PM Today and Tomorrow. For booking or
more details, call 010-80462345 ext 1652 or email
secpa@isb.bj.edu.cn.
Beaujolais
Nouveau
It's part of the French year in China. Starts 6:30PM
every day till November 28.
Shuangjing Carrefour. For more info, call 010-51909401
Movie:
The Best Day of My Life
With English subtitles. Free.
Cultural Office of the Italian Embassy 7PM Call
010-65322187 for more info.
Friday,
November 19, 2004
DJ Sasha
World top DJ stops over at Beijing on his world
tour.
Tango Club. Starts at 9PM. Tel: 010-64282288
Rene
Liu Concert
Capital Theatre November 19, 7:30PM Tel: 010-68347788
Saturday,
November 20, 2004
Music
Festival 2004-2005
State Library Music Hall 7:30PM For details, call
010-62101991
Free
Cocktails
Aita 2-4PM Tel: 010-65660905
Sunday
, November 21, 2004
World
Chef-d'oeuvre
Tickets RMB 20-60, Peking University Centennial
Hall 7PM Tel: 010-62751268
African
Night
Featuring DJs S-Press, OP and Sinvu playing all
types of African music. RMB 30.
Pili Pili 9PM. Tel: 010-65921888
The Red
Women's Army
Guerilla of Honghu Lake.
Trainspotting DV Club 7PM Tel: 010-84712553 |
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Wednesday,
November 24 - YPHH Wine by the Bottle (2), 6:30pm,
free
On this Wednesday we have an extra event. Fonko
Wines is the sponsor and we offer everybody wine
(red or white) by the bottle for RMB 50 only! Also
there are other bottles of the Special Limited Edition
series for RMB 100 per bottle only. In total you
will have the choice out of 7 different wines! Entrance
is free and you can purchase your bottle(s) for
your own consumption or to share with your friends!
Great food and other drinks also available! More
info via http://www.yphh.com
Jessica
Meider
Jessica's been rehearsing with bass and drums. It's
been about four years since she's played with a
band, so it should be an awesome night. November
24 9:15PM Tel: 010-65068288
Elvis
Stoty
Performed by Le Capitole Theatre. Audience may also
appreciate more than 40 familiar songs of Elvis
including Always on My Mind, Cant Help Falling In
Love, and Love Me Tender etc.
November 25-28, Polly Theatre. Call 010-65001188-5621
for details.
Wang
Jie Solo Concert
Capital Stadium 7:30PM November 26. Reservation
Hotline: 010-82828282
Chin
Family Concert
Taiwanese brother and sister singers Chyichin and
Yu Chyi come to Beijing.
Capital Stadium 7:30PM December 3. Tel: 010-82828282
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