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Senior Project Manager Wanted At Universal Ideas Consultants
Universal Ideas Consultants (UI) is a management-consulting firm with a demonstrated specialization in the education and training sector in China. UI represents the RUTGERS (www.rutgers.cn) International Executive MBA & Training Programs in China, the first choice MBA program in China for expatriates, overseas Chinese and returning PRC nationals. Our team is looking for a Senior Project Manager to assume marketing responsibilities for the Rutgers EMBA program in Beijing. *Qualifications required: Preferably a degree in business or Marketing from a reputable university; Minimum 7 years working experience with 2 or more years overseas; Minimum 2 years working experience in China; Fluency in Mandarin will be a bonus. Fluency in English is essential; Experience in managing projects and strong presentation skills are necessary; A positive attitude with an interest in networking with the Beijing expatriate and foreign enterprises community is important. Applications by email to: sherril@uichina.com

Freelance Writer Wanted At Universal Ideas Consultants
We are also seeking a Freelance Writer for a Training Research Project. *Qualifications required: Excellent English writing skill; Can communicate in Chinese; Have the common sense about Training and some background business management skills are preferred; Familiar with the survey-report process, marketing analysis background is preferred; Guarantee at least 15 hours per week in office; Project around 1-2 month. Please send applications to: isabella@uichina.com

Properties Manager Wanted At WAB
Western Academy of Beijing is seeking a highly motivated and committed Properties Manager to join our dynamic management team. This is a highly demanding position, maintaining our world class facilities which are set to double in size in the coming 18 months. The successful candidate should have proven experience in a complex properties management environment and have a strong service orientation. Job Description is available on request from HR Department (8610) 8456 4155 ext 1061. Applications should be emailed to hr@westernacademy.com

Job Vacancies At ISB
International School of Beijing has openings for current year and 2005-2006, please visit our website at www.isb.bj.edu.cn/employment.html for details.

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)

Local NGO Urgently Needs Computer
People LINK, a small local non-profit organization providing social work services (including supporting other NGOs with professional consulting and training), is desperately in need of a decent computer. We need to go online, plus use all the usual Office software. If you can help us out, either with a new or used donation, or if you have any enquiries, please contact: link_beijing@yahoo.co.uk or Tel: 010-62062348.

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.

International Accountants... LehmanBrown... providing an alternative:
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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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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 29 - YPHH Moet & Chandon Free Flow @ The Signature, 6:30pm
Traditionally on the last Wednesday of the year YPHH organises a special event! This year we have partnered with Moet & Chandon Champagne and The Signature Restaurant for a 1 hour FREE FLOW of the queen of wines! Please take a look at http://www.yphh.com for more information.

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

Looking for C.S. Lewis! Compass Theater is seeking mature male actors for various roles in March production of "Shadowlands". Auditions will be January 11 and 12, East Lake Villas, 35 Dongzhimenwai. Contact compasstheater@hotmail.com or call Carla Lev at 135-0108-2647 for details.

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

Mutli-media Exhibition (December 18-30)
Features paintings, cartoons, installation, video and sculpture.
Ti'an Centre Call 010-84564523 for more info.

Beijing Winter Book Fair (December 24-January 4)
Ditan Park Tel: 010-64214657

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hilton Beijing
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 5865.

Seafood Hotpot
Known for its freshness and tastefulness, The Capital Hotel Vigor Abalone Restaurant presents the best quality seafood hotpot dishes of Hong Kong style. All food materials are strictly selected and exclusively supplied. Come to discover the delights the hotpot dishes bring you. Venue: 2nd FL, Capital Hotel, 3 Qian Men East Street, Beijing 100006. Tel: (8610) 6512 9988 - 3571. E-mail: f_b@capitalhotel.com.cn Website: www.capitalhotel.com.cn

A Very Special Christmas at St. Regis Hotel, Beijing
Spend over RMB500 in any of our outlets, and you are entitled to a one-night stay in a Diplomat Deluxe Room including a daily buffet breakfast for two for only RMB888. Offer is valid from December 24th, 2004 to January 3rd, 2005. Please call reservation at (8610) 6460 6688 ext. 2320 /2321 /2322 /2323.

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
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.

Drama: Kai Shi Da Ji (Lucky Opening) (December 24-January 3)
Tickets range from RMB100-RMB280. Capital Theatre. For ticket reservation, call 8008107910

New Year Symphony Concert (Through December 30)
Beijing Music Hall 7:30PM. Tel: 010-62647003

Fried Dough Twist II (December 31-January 1)
At this stage it is unknown whether this drama will be as hot as its predecessor last year. But let's go to check.
Haidian Theatre. Tel: 010-62546839/62555898

Kung Fu (December 23-31)
Hong Kong comedy king Stephen Chow's latest work.
At cinemas across town.
Capital Cinema 010-66079499
Dahua Cinema 010-65274420
Daguanlou Cinema 010-63030551
Dizhi Cinema 010-66168376
Guang An Men Cinema 010-63522713
Honglou Cinema 010-66051908
Wudaokou Cinema 010-62313624
Yingxie Cinema 010-64207759
Ziguang Cinema 010-65003868
Chang Hong Cinema 010-64042159

Snow Wolf Lake (December 24-January 1)
By Hong Kong pop singer Jacky Cheung.
Capital Gymnasium 7:30PM. Tel: 010-68335552

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
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

Monday, December 27, 2004

Limitless Love Tonight
Featuring classic film songs and dances.
Polly Theatre, 7:30PM. Tel: 010-65001188-5621

Learn and Play Mahjong
Play the traditional game with a Chinese teacher and other foreigners.
The Bridge School, 2-4PM. Tel: 010-65064409 or check: www.bridgeschoolchina.com.

New Folk Song
Folk songs by Zhou Yunpeng.
Nameless Highland, 9:30PM. Tel: 010-64891613.

Lush Cinemas
Every Monday Lush shows both classic and modern masterpieces on its big projector screen. Accompanying that are dinner and various drinks.
Lush. 8PM. Tel: 010-82863566

Swing With Adam Lee
Weekly on this day, swing teacher Adam Lee come to teach you at CD Jazz Cafe.
CD Jazz Cafe. 8-10PM. TEL: 136 71051491

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

Tuesday, December 28, 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.”

New Year Concert 2005
Two renowned orchestras from Europe, Swedish national treasure-Stockholm Symphony Orchestra and Austrian Vienna Orchestra will come to give a joint performance in celebration of the New Year in China.
The Great Hall of the People. 7:15PM. For tickets, call 8008107910

Folk Carnival
Forbidden City Music Hall 7:30PM. Today and Tomorrow. Tel: 010-65598285

Berlin RIAS Orchestra
Polly Theatre 7:30PM. Today and Tomorrow. Tel: 010-65001188-5621

Chill Tuesday
Band Two Degrees Below Zero plays chill tones to round off your early week.
Cloud Nine. 9PM. Tel: 010-64178317

Wednesday, December 29, 2004

YPHH Moet & Chandon Free Flow @ The Signature
The Signature Restaurant 6:30PM. More info via http://www.yphh.com.

Chinese Ballet Festival
The Great Hall of the People 7:30PM. Tel: 010-66064705

"Sound of Nature"
North Theatre. 7:30PM. Through January 2. For more info, Call 010-64048021

Happy Hour
Make yourself happy by joining the famous swing team.
Swing. No. 58. Sanlitun North Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing. 7-9PM. Tel: 010-64159196

Ladies' Night
Free entrance and drinks for all ladies.
Vics. 8PM onward. More info call 010-65936215

Thursday, December 30, 2004

Amsterdam Symphony Orchestra China Tour
Ethnic Culture Palace Theatre. 7:30PM. Today and tomorrow. Tel: 010-66022770

Brazilian Samba
Beijing Exhibition Theatre 7:30PM. Tel: 010-68354455

San Bao's Solo Concert
Polly Theatre. Today and tomorrow. For more info and tickets contact 010-65001188-5621

Friday, December 31, 2004

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

Carnival On Sea
A New Year celebration party.
Beijing Sea World. 7PM. Tel: 010-83156358

New Year Concert
The Great Hall of the People. 7:15PM. For details, call 010-66064705

"Made In China" Themed Party
The party starts at 7PM and lasts till midnight. RMB650/adult and RMB300 for child under 10.
2F, Swiss Hotel. Tel: 010-65012288

Future Belongs To Children
A themed concert for the celebration of the new year.
State Library Music Hall 7PM. Tel: 010-62101991

New Year Cross-talk Party
Ethnic Culture Palace Theatre. 7:30PM. Through January 2. For tickets and other details, call 010-66022770

Snow Wolf Lake
Capital Gym. 7:30PM. Today and tomorrow. Tel: 010-68335552

New Year Party
Yen, a famous party brand in Beijing, is bringing another fun party!
Ren Club 9PM-4AM. Tel: 010-84573506.

Power Of New Year
Another brand-new New Year party launched by Raying.
Stix Pool Club. 10PM-4AM. For more info, contact 010-64150687

New Year Disco Party
60's, 70's disco and funky DJs bring you back to high school. Ticket RMB50/person.
Le Quai. 10PM-7AM. Tel: 010-65511636

Passion Night
A day to release all your passion for the New Year.
Vibes. 10PM-5AM. Tel: 010-64378082

Saturday, January 1, 2005

New Year Breaks
DJ Hyper, a celebrity of the British Breakbeat is invited. Ticket: RMB100/person.
Tango Club 10PM-4AM. Tel: 010-64282288

New Year Party @ Banana
Banana. 10PM-4AM. Tel: 010-65283636

Brazilian Samba
Beijing Exhibition Theatre 7:30PM. Tel: 010-68354455

Sunday , January 2, 2005

Song and Dance Drama: The Thousand and One Nights
Beijing Exhibition Theatre 7:30PM. Through January 4. Tel: 010-68354455

Chillout Weekend
Weekly on this day, Cafe Sambal invites DJs to play chillout music.
Cafe Sambal 2-10PM. Tel: 010-64004875

David Deveau Piano Recital
The well-known American pianist, David Deveau, will make his New Year's recital at the Forbidden City Concert Hall.
7:30PM. January 3. Tel: 010-65598285

Ballet: A Tribute
Polly Theatre January 3-4 Tel: 010-65001188 ext 5126

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