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Job Vacancy At AmCham-China
Position Description: The Director of Programs and Services is a full-time position with primary responsibility for developing speaker programs at AmCham. This entails developing the program idea and recruiting speakers not ordinarily accessible to the membership. In many instances, speakers will be Chinese government and business leaders. The Director will manage a staff. The Director also will oversee key member benefit programs which AmCham offers its membership. These include the business visa, health insurance, and business briefing services. The Director will be expected to enhance and further develop these services. *Qualifications: Applicants should be experienced at program planning and be able provide a record of past successes which reflect a creative ability. Previous staff managerial experience, superb organizational skills, and familiarity with China's commercial issues are all required. Working knowledge of Mandarin preferred, but not essential. Competitive salary plus performance bonus. E-mail: lilyw@amcham-china.org.cn

Job Vacancy At The British Embassy Beijing
Position: Management Assistant (Finance) - Open only to qualified expatriates. Main purpose of job: To perform general administrative duties including accounts work, maintaining records, dealing with routine correspondence and handling general enquiries. For more details, please see British Embassy website: www.uk.cn. Deadline for receipt of application is 17 December 2004. Please send CV and covering letter to: The Personnel Officer, The British Embassy, 11 Guanghua Lu, Beijing 100600. Fax: (8610) 6532 7989. E-mail: Jobapplications.beijing@fco.gov.uk

Guidebook Contributors Wanted
Guidebook contributors wanted for the overhaul of a set of existing China travel information and the update the printed version of a major China guide. Payment for updating is always modest, and this work will typically suit foreigners already in China who are able to spend at least four to six weeks on the road early next year. Submission deadlines for different sections of the work range from early March to early June 2005. Applicants MUST be native English speakers with some command of written and spoken Mandarin. At least several months of residence in China and experience of China travel preferred. Specialist knowledge of any aspect of China a plus. Please write promptly to Peter Neville-Hadley at "pnhpublic at shaw dot ca" (subject line: CHINA UPDATE) with details of residence and employment in China, travel experience, Mandarin language ability, other specialist knowledge, and previous experience of writing for publication (if any)

Seeking Senior Manager
LehmanBrown International Accountants is currently seeking a Senior Manager for its Beijing Office. LehmanBrown provides "whole of life" accounting and business advisory services to both international and local clients and offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment. To succeed you should a qualified accountant with at least 8 years experience of which at least 4 with the Big 4 in audit, be familiar with IAS, PRC GAAP and US GAAP and Chinese tax laws and be able to communicate effectively in English and Chinese. Interested parties should send their CV to: hongkongcareer@lehmanbrown.com

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

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.

Do you need a Santa or birthday clown for a party this season?
Services include: magic show, Santa gift giving, Face painting, Fully edited DVD of the party, games, Prize bags, sing-a-longs, treasure hunts and much more! Pls tell your friends!!! Keep smiling, and have the best holiday ever! Mr. Magic 13910626059 parsons59@yahoo.com

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

Kbrother Translation
Jointly established by a group of young peole with overseas educational background. Currently, they have more than 20 profesional translators and interpretors who work full time to provide translation services in totally 42 languages. They are adept at translating files of different speciality, ranging from finance, trade, law, aviation to architecture, medicine, chemistry and biology. RMB 120 per thousand words for text less than 100000 words; RMB 110 for text with RMB 100000-500000 words. RMB 100 for text with more than 500000 words. (word number is caculated by Microsoft Word). Additional fee charged for a required special design. Tel:010-65867491 65867492 E-mail:bj@kbrother.com

Beijing Jing Ming Law Firm
Established in 1995, the Firm has a team of legal professionals who are both innovative and proficient in English. So far, its services have extended to almost all legal aspects of China, with its clients spreading across the country. And it has dealt with more than one thousand cases in Chinese mainland. Address: Rm 601, Block C, International Harbor, No. 2, Dong San Huan Bei Lu, Chaoyang District Beijing. Postcode: 100027 24-hour hotline:010-51665109 fax:010-84470200 E-mail:dm@diamondlawyers.com

Chang'an Notary Office
Originally called State Notary Office of the People's Republic of China. It was established in February 1993 and has been enjoying a high reputation among the public with its success in dealing with many a number of large and complicated notary affairs. Fees charged for notarizing corporate certificates is based on the overall cost of the document involved. Generally, it costs RMB 500 for corporate charter, resolution and commission letter etc. Address: 715-719, Beihai Wan Tai Building, No. 6 Chaoyang Men Bei Da Jie, Beijing. Tel: 010-65544467/68/69/70/71/72/73

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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

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

Wed. Dec 15 - YPHH Happy Hour at W Bar & Restaurant, 6:30pm, free
Swedish W Bar and Restaurant on the location of the old Brazilian BBQ in Sth Sanlitun is the hosting venue for the December Happy Hour. Free beers for the first people through the door and standard YPHH prices for beers and mix drinks. A Special Cocktail for RMB 25 and food available. Lucky Draw with Evolution Fitness and Links Relocations. Bring name cards for the Happy Networking. More info via http://www.yphh.com

Winter Indoor Soccer Coaching Courses at the ISB Soccer Academy- the course begins in the week of the 17th January. Classes are coached by ClubFootball's FA-qualified coaches and are open to kids from ages 4 to 18 from all schools in Beijing. For course information, please see www.clubfootball.com.cn, or to receive materials by E-mail please call 6417 0495 or mail coaching@wanguoqunxing.com. Places are limited so please register asap!"

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 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

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

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

Extracurricular Works Of Beijing Undergraduates (December 13-15)
China Architecture Culture Center Exhibition Hal Tel: 010-88082118

Inner Mongolia Cashmere & Clothing Exhibition (December 16-30)
China Architecture Culture Center Exhibition Hal Tel: 010-88082118

Wang Junying's Works (Through December 15)
Oil painting of this woman artist who has been residing and painting in France.
Hui Gu Gen Yuan San He Art Center Tel: 010-86597749

Contaminated Lives (December 15)
Photos showing people suffering a chemical leak.
798 Photo Gallery Tel: 010-64381784

Feminine Soul (December 1-15)
Oil paintings depicting different classes of women in modern urban cities.
Qin Gallery Tel: 010-87790458/61

Realm of the Heart II (December 4-16)
Woodcutting works by an undergraduate of the Central Academy of Fine Arts.
Beijing New Millennium Art Gallery Tel: 010-84536193

Contemporary Woodcuts Show (Through December 20)
Art Now Gallery Tel: 010-65511632

Performance Art (Through December 24)
Photographic exhibition of performance art realized in the 798 Factory
Thinking Hands Tel: 010-64379737

Paintings From Holland (December 4-29)
Pickled Art Centre Tel: 010-64327590

Contemporary & Traditional Chinese Painting (December 5-25)
Featuring works by thirty recognized contemporary traditional Chinese painters.
New Art Center Tel: 010-65289103

Winter at Art Seasons II (December 4-February 5, 2004)
Fresh oil paintings by 14 contemporary young artists.
China Art Seasons Tel: 010-64311900

French Art (Through December 17)
Imagine Gallery Call 010-64385747 or visit www.imagine-gallery.com for more info.

The Underwater World (Through December 30)
The two artists explore the feeling of people underwater.
La Gallery Beijing Tel: 010-65265045

Joint Exhibition (November 20-December 30)
Works of Mo Gen and Chen Liu are on display.
Zi Jin Xuan Gallery Tel: 010-65265045

Charles de Gaulle Life Show (October 1- December 30)
China Millennium Monument Art Hall Tel: 010-68513322

Holiday Season Celebration At Grand Hyatt Beijing
White Christmas 2004 at Grand Ballroom. Serenade yourself throughout this most magical of nights with live music from The Blend! Feast on a deluxe buffet replete with the finest cuisines and win great lucky draw prizes. Indulge in an endless night of joy and celebration! Rmb 1,688 nett with cocktails starting at 6:30pm. Limited tickets available. All celebrated restaurants will feature special menus, also on offer are festive goodies at The Patisserie and accommodation packages. For more information, please call (8610) 85181234.

Jianguo Hotel Beijing
Come and enjoy a Parisian Christmas in Justine's the most famous French restaurant in Beijing, with a sumptuous 6-course set Dinner for only RMB 1990.00 featuring Lobster and Kobe Beef as Main Course served with free flow of imported wine, soft drinks, juices and beer. As a background you will be able to listen to live classical music at the beginning of your evening followed by live Jazz music. *Formal dress required. Date: Friday, December 24th 2004. Price: RMB 1990.00 net per person. Tel. (8610) 6500 2233 ext. 8076.

Christmas Celebrations at the Capital Hotel
We invite you to join in this festive evening of fun, live entertainment and party novelties. Super lucky draw prizes are waiting to be won at the Gala Party! For dining, you will have a choice of buffet with traditional Christmas specialties & Eastern delights at RMB888 or a set dinner of 6-course at RMB1280. Both rates include free flow of red wine, soft drinks, festival gifts and Gala Party. Venue: Hotel Lobby for Gala Party; Four Seasons Restaurant & Coffee House for buffet; Capital Vigor Abalone Restaurant for set dinner. Time: 18:30 - 20:30 for dining; 20:30 - 24:00 for Gala Party. For reservations, please dial: (8610) 6512 9988–3104/3897.

Christmas Eve Dinner
Sampan Christmas Buffet Dinner RMB200/person (minimum 80 person). Lobby Lounge RMB388/person (Buffet Dinner with Christmas Gift). Atrium Cafe RMB488/ person (Buffet Dinner with Christmas Gift). Sports City Cafe RMB988/person (Gourmet Buffet Dinner with Christmas Gift). Christmas Eve Package: 1. Sparkling Package RMB2,005 net(Dinner for Two at Sports City Cafe/One night accommodation in Deluxe Rooms with Breakfast on Christmas Eve) 2.Joyful Package RMB1,288 net(Dinner for Two at Atrium Cafe/One night accommodation in Deluxe Rooms with Breakfast on Christmas Eve). Reservations please call: 010-65158855 ext. 2193/2181.

Around the world in 4 hours — 2004 Tianlun Dynasty Hotel Theme Christmas Party
December 24, Four hours trip crossing the time and space including games of warriors, superior treasures … You will find out nine countries’ legend, arts, history, civilization… RMB1988 / person or RMB2588 / person(VIP). From December 1-30 ( exclude December 24 and 31 ), luxury buffet promotion in Tianlun Plaza for RMB158 / person(exclusive of Sat.); RMB188 / person for Saturday(inclusive of Live concert ). Tel: 010-65138888. ext. 8077 / 8223

Xmas Gala Party at Wangfujing Grand Hotel
Two theme Christmas parties featuring "Fairyland Under The Moon" and "One Night Around The World" will be staged at Wangfujing Grand Hotel 19:00-24:00 on 24th December, 2004. Sumptuous gala buffet dinner followed by exciting performances and exceptional lucky-draw prizes only at RMB988 net per person. RMB428 net per person for Coffee Shop dinner with live band music and RMB688 net for two persons for the candle-lit set dinner at Roma Garden. A night not to be missed! For more details, please visit www.wangfujinghotel.com

Hilton Beijing
Christmas Eve at the Ming - Party Time! With stage show, lucky draw,wines, turkey, puddings, singing, - This is the key event on the Hilton Christmas Calendar. Treat yourself to the ultimate buffet with unlimited local wines, beer and soft drinks. Tickets start from RMB888 to RMB1,588. *New Year's Eve Dinner under the Stars of the Giant Christmas Tree! Invite the year of the Rooster with a buffet dinner, unlimited selected imported wines & beers. Stage show all night long from 20:00. Seats are priced at RMB499 per person. For more information or reservations, please call 010 5865

Joyful Celebrations at Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing
The essence of Christmas, the joy, harmony and celebration is stirring at Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing. Festive buffets or a la carte are available in our Cafe Cha, Shang Palace, Nishimura, newly renovated Grand Ballroom or The Event Centre. The art of celebration is further perfected at the Hotel with its New Year's Eve merriment and the morning after brunch. Pick one that suits your style and party your way into the New Year 2005! For enquiry or reservations, please contact our hotline on (8610) 6841 0013, 6841 2211 ext. 2888 or visit our website www.shangrilaxmas.com

Enjoy white Christmas at Central Garden Hotel on December 24, 2004
Super-value luxury Christmas buffet offered at the Quick & Easy Cafe at 18:20-20:00, December 24.It includes over 30 courses of cold and hot dishes, salads and sweeties plus free flow of wine, beer and soft drinks. "Have a Good Time Together With People from All Over the World" themed Christmas Party starts at 20:00 performing by international actors, which brings you to experience the folk charms of the "Snow World" at Central Garden Function Hall. RMB20, 000 valued of prizes are available for Lucky Drew winners. Tickets: RMB688 (Adult), RMB988 (VIP), RMB350 (child under 1.2 meters). For more info or reservations, please contact (8610) 5156 8888 ext.191.

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.

Rosedale Hotel & Suites Beijing
Invites your friends or family to Rosedale Hotel & Suites Beijing on X'mas Eve, enjoy our specialty X'mas Buffet Dinner at Cafe California, Santa Claus, live piano music and choir will accompanying you throughout the dinner, X'mas gift and many more... adult at RMB198, child at RMB99, subject to 15%service charge. Group of 10 persons or 20 persons will enjoy a 10-15% discount offer. Please call us at tel: (8610) 6436 2288-2617 to reserve your ticket. Company Annual Dinner at our beautifully appointed Grand Ballroom and private function rooms are available from 10-200 persons with KARAOKE. For inquiry, please call Julie Yu at (8610) 6436 2288-2817.

Zone de Confort
To celebrate this joyful season, Zone de Confort has created an interesting menu to treat you, and your family. Follow our theme of Creative Fusion Cuisine, we developed a new combination of French mixed with Japanese and Asian food to seduce your taste bud. 4 salads, 2 warm starters, 2 main dishes and 3 desserts only RMB388/person. Reservation call (8610) 6500 8070.

Bar Blu
Book Your Christmas Party Today! Contact us now to get a great deal on a Christmas and New Year to remember. Our massively popular western menu is available from 12 noon - late daily try the all day breakfast, rumoured to be the best in town! The famous, exclusive, "Happy Hour Game" is now available 17:00-21:00 every day of the week, guaranteed winner every time! Get your team together to battle it out in the Quiz Night every Wednesday from 8pm or pop in Friday & Saturday for DECADES, the best hits from the 70's, 80's & 90's with resident and guest DJ's from around the world every week! TEL: (010) 6416 7567 or 13522268845 Email: info@barblu.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

Sanlitun:

Swallowtail Butterfly Thai Restaurant and Bar
On 24th December, the Christmas Eve Dinner as well as songs and dance show are waiting for you. Reservation needed Swallowtail Butterfly Thai restaurant. Hotline: (8610) 6502 5188/5122. Add: No. 58 A, Sanlitun South Road.

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
Luck Draw at Christmas Eve Party; Prizes include color TV, home appliance and other delicate gifts. There is also exciting live performance with abounding programs. No minimum consumption required. Address: No. 7, He Hua Market, Di'an Men Beijing. 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
Christmas Bargain Sale:1. Offering exquisite Christmas gift to those who spend RMB 80 here in the same day; 2. Wonderful Christmas party (singings, hot dancing, magic and Saxophone) and lucky draw. Date: December 24. Ticket: RMB 298 each includes a cup of beverage and midnight snack. Advanced ticket buying and reservation required. Address: S-06-04 Sohu, No. 88 Jianguo Lu. 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.

UNESCO Office Beijing shows film about Migrant Workers
In celebration of the Human Rights Day (10 December) and the International Migrants' Day (18 December), UNESCO Beijing Office shows the film "Jingzhe" by Wang Quan'an. Free Entrance! For more info contact: (8610) 65327684-158. Date: 14 December 2004, 7.00 pm. Address: Cherry Lane Movie, East of the 21st Century Theater, An Jia Lou Street.

Drama: Temporary Residence Card (December 13-26)
People's Art Theatre 7:30PM. For more info or ticket, call 010-65250123

Naked States (December 13-19)
A humorous and contemplative documentary that shows how a photographer called Spencer Tunic convinces people of all races and ages to take off their clothes and pose together for nude photo collages. Cui Guo Bar Starts at 3PM and 8PM daily. For more info, contact 010-62359559.

German Films (December 14-17)
Various short films of German and Turkish origin. With English subtitles. Free. Beijing Normal University. 6PM. Address: No. 19, XinJieKou Wai Da Jie

World Figure Skating Competition Final (December 17-19)
Captial Gym. 7:30PM. Tel: 010-68335552

New Year Celebration Comedy: Cui Hua-Happy Six People (December 9-26)
Chang'an Grand Theatre 7:30PM. Tel: 010-83156300

Opera: Il Barbiere di Siviglia (December 12-13)
Tianqiao Theatre 7:30PM Tel: 010-83137777

Dance: Diary Of A Soldier (Through December 15)
China Theatre 7:15PM. Tel: 010-62097611

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

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.

Sanlitun:

Bar Blu
Book Your Christmas Party Today! Contact us now to get a great deal on a Christmas and New Year to remember. Our massively popular western menu is available from 12noon - late daily try the all day breakfast, rumoured to be the best in town! The famous, exclusive, "Happy Hour Game" is now available 17:00-21:00 every day of the week, guaranteed winner every time! Get your team together to battle it out in the Quiz Night every Wednesday from 8pm or pop in Friday & Saturday for DECADES, the best hits from the 70's, 80's & 90's with resident and guest DJ's from around the world every week! Tel: (010) 6416 7567 or 13522268845 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
Christmas Party features live performance by two overseas DJs and big Luck Draw. Ticket: RMB 50 each person covers special drinks and other surprises! Address: Inside Qi Cai Da Shi Jie on Women's Street. TEL: (8610) 6466 9481 /13031174090. Email:jean_s@126.com

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

Monday, December 13, 2004

The Barber of Seville
Performed by the China Opera House.
Tianqiao Theater, 7:30PM. Tel: 010-64177845.

New Standard English
A kid show on CETV 1. 10PM-3PM. Monday through Thursday.

Tuesday, December 14, 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.”

Movie: Jing Zhe
A dark comedy sponsored by UNESCO in celebration of the International Human Rights Day and International Migrant's Day.
Cherry Lane Movies 7PM. Tel: 139 01134745

Funk & Jazz Night
Features bands of different styles.
Nameless Highland, 9:30PM. Tel: 010-64891613

Christmas Flower Decoration
Learn how to decorate your Christmas party with flowers from Ms Watts whose decoration skills have had far-reaching influence in Japan and Europe. RMB 150. Registration required.
Chinese Culture Club 1:30-3:30PM Tel: 010-64329341

Wednesday, December 15, 2004

YPHH Happy Hour
Free beers for the first person through the door and special lucky draw.
W Bar & Restaurant 6:30PM. More info via: www.yphh.com.

Swan Lake
Classical ballet by Russian Pushkin Ballet Troupe.
Poly Theater, 7:30PM, through December 17. Tel: 010-65001188 ext 5126

Movie: A Lost Year
A depiction of the growth of two women from childhood to adulthood.
Cultural Office of the Mexican Embassy 7:30PM. Tel: 010-65322244

Ladies Night
Free cocktails for all ladies from 9PM-0AM.
Suzie Wong. 8PM. Tel: 010-65936049

Thursday, December 16, 2004

Christmas Concert
Featuring world classic folk songs. Tickets range from RMB 80-280.
National Library Concert Hall 7:30PM. Tel: 010-68485462

Scott Ezell
Scott is the producer of "Ocean Hieroglyphics" who have lived in Taiwan for a couple of years.
Souk 9PM Tel: 010-65067309

Swing Dance
As it says, it's a night of jives and swings. Special Martinis and iced tea are also on offer.
Alfa 9PM. Tel: 010-64130086

Friday, December 17, 2004

Luxury Brands Awarding Party
China World Trade Center 7:30PM Tel: 010-65052288

World Figure Skating Competition Final
Captial Gym. 7:30PM. Through December 19, Tel: 010-68335552

Rock Night
Performed by Camel and Qinxuan who used to be a memember of Stinky Tofu. RMB 20 covers a draft beer.
What? 9PM. Call 139 10209249 for more info.

Arken From Xinjiang.
Tonight Arken brings his Xinjiang flavor folk rock to New Get Lucky.
New Get Lucky 9:30PM Tel: 010-84483339/3335

DJ Mason
Tango. 10PM-4AM. To learn more about the DJ or for reservation, please call 010-64282288

Bar Blu One-year Anniversary
Everything on a birthday party including cocktails, free T-shirt giveaways, birthday cake, and a free buffet for everyone who buys a cocktail.
Bar Blu 8PM. Today and tomorrow. Tel: 010-64167567

My Late Mother-in-law
It is said to be a comedy with a complicated plot. Come to find whether the claim's true. Tickets at RMB 20 and RMB 10 (students).
Imagine Gallery 7:30PM. Today and tomorrow. Tel: 010-64385747

Saturday, December 18, 2004

Hi Way Disco's 1st Anniversary Party
Featuring wonderful programs, dances, drinks and big prizes.
Hi Way Disco. 8PM. Tel: 010-65993371/2

"Care" Concert
Co-organized by Beijing-hyundai, Babyvox and Rain.
National Olympic Sports Center. 7:30PM. Tel: 010-82628888

Christmas Songs 2004
Red Performance Workshop. 7:30PM. Tel: 010-67273332

Symphony Concert
Forbidden City Music Hall. 7:15PM. Tel: 010-65598285

Philippine Christmas Latin Dance 2004
Kerry Center 7:30PM. For more info, call 010-65618833

Sunday , December 19, 2004

Anti-piracy Concert
Famous stars including Tony Leung, Tan Yonglin, Jacky Cheung, Kelly Chen and Cecilia.
Workers' Stadium 7:30PM. Tel: 010-65533333

Chillout Weekend
Weekly on this day, Cafe Sambal hosts DJs playing chillout tunes to round off your weekend.
Cafe Sambal 2-10PM. Tel: 010-64004875

Sunday Learning
Bring a book or your favorite music to Alfa to take advantage of its cozy atmosphere and the RMB 60 all-you-can-eat buffet.
Alfa 2-6PM. Tel: 010-64130086

Ballet - Sylvia
Romantic ballet performed by Chinese and French dancers. Tickets ranges from RMB 100-680.
Poly Theater, 7:30PM, December 21-22. Tel: 010-65001188 ext 5126.

Jonathan Lee & Walkin Chaw Concert
RMB 280-1000.
Workers' Stadium. 7:30PM. December 31. Tel: 010-65016655

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