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Operation Manager Wanted At AIG
Job briefly Description: We are looking for an Operation Director to improve all aspects of manufacturing process for industrial machinery parts. The job function will include: 1) To evaluate and to improve all aspects of order processing to meet tight delivery schedules 2) Supervising Engineering Department, to improve current manufacturing protocols. 3) Supervising Engineering Department, to improve current design drawing protocols. 4) To evaluate the cleanness and safety standards and implement changes. 5) Supervising Production Department, to meet tight delivered schedules. 6) Supervising Quality Department, to improve current QC protocols. AIG Nanjing is a manufacturer of industrial sealing devices. Sealing devices are made of many small parts on urgent schedules. For further company information, please go to www.aigindustries.com.cn. This position would be a well respected position in the whole company and would require previous production and quality experiences in multinational companies. You will be assigned a company car and a translator. If interested, please forward your complete CV to Claire Chen at chenxuanlin@aigindustries.com.cn

Director of Sales & Marketing Wanted At Holiday Inn Lido Beijing
Holiday Inn Lido Beijing is looking for an experienced Director of Sales & Marketing to continue the long tradition of excellence and diversity at this famous Beijing hotel. The ideal candidate should have minimum 4 years experience in a Director of Sales & Marketing and working experience of an International hotel operation. He/she must be creative, dynamic, hard working and has outstanding sales idea and skills. He/she must be pro-active to all customer needs and have flexible availability, including weekends. He/she should provide functional direction to hotel sales and marketing staff area to optimised opportunities through proactive planning and execution of the approved IBP as well as marketing and sales plans and strategies which ultimately stimulate demand for room nights, drive incremental revenues, stimulate product demand and achieve #1 or 2 RGI positioning. Please forward your CVs to jeffrey.brown@ichotelsgroup.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.

Selling my piano
I have a nice piano perfect for learning and entertaining. I will pay for transportation from my home to your home in Beijing, and you are welcome to come visit and test it. It needs a small tune-up, but besides that is in very good condition. It also comes with a piano bench. Will sell for 4500RMB, or best price. If interested, please email me at thjyhsy13@yahoo.com

60cm (diameter) Satellite Dish and TV Receiver for Sale
Receiving: CNN, HBO, ESPN, AXN, CNBC, Cinemax, BBC, NHK, DW, and Star world etc. More than 50 channels. Price starts from RMB4200 including installation. Please contact Michael, E-mail: inlainse@sohu.com

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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Computer Network Installation and Security
Call CANDIS for free network audits. Are your network, email and web servers secure from viruses and hackers? In Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, CANDIS specializes in systems integration and labor outsourcing, www.candis.com.cn. Phone: 010-6568-0876; email: audits@candis.com.cn

Photographic Service Needed At US Embassy Beijing
US Embassy in Beijing seeks experienced contract photographic service for ongoing high level visits. The contractor must be willing to work extended hours approximately 8-10 times per year. Looking for a contractor with a great eye, the ability to capture senior Chinese government and foreign leaders for a variety of primarily public occasions. In this service, the qualified contractor will provide their own equipment and digital camera. Must have significant creative experience in digital photography and retouching skills in Photoshop, and be able to keep up with demanding clients in a fast-paced environment. Contractor must be willing to do post-production Photoshop work. Must be able to deal well with and have familiarity with working style of Western press. Interested bidders should contact the Embassy Mr. Li Shuqing, (8610) 6532 3431 ext. 7459, or by fax, (8610) 6532 2213. Deadline for inquiries is January 31, 2005.

Are you ready for an Emergency?
Emergency First Response CPR and First Aid training prepares you to render aid in life-threatening emergencies and helps you assist when Emergency Medical Services are either delayed or unavailable. Our next course begins Tuesday, January 18 at 7 pm. Register now! E-mail steven@sinoscuba.com or call 1369 302 8913.

Create A New Image With Botao Tailored Uniforms
Botao Garments Manufacturing Company is mainly engaged in creating stylish uniforms for businessmen and women. Our company's primary wish is to make you look more professional with our state-of-art tailored workshop. Address: No. 19, Litianlu, Banbidian, Capital Airport Road South, Shunyi District. Tel: 010-81461565 Email: botao.uniform@263.net.cn

Jiawenbo Translation Company
Jiawenbo Translation Company is one of the largest writing and translating companies in Beijing. We have a professional team of noted professors, doctors and visiting scholars from abroad who are not only proficient in language, but also familiar with overseas education system so that we are able to provide tailored writing and translation service to those who are eager to study or work abroad. RMB2500 for writing a personal statement and three reference letters. RMB250 per thousand Chinese characters translation. For more info, call 010-58876027

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

The Australian Ball 2005 - Strictly Ballroom!! 29 January 2005!! Book Now!!
Are You Set To Come To The Best Ball For 2005!! The Australian Community in Beijing is proud to present the Australian Ball 2005 – Strictly Ballroom! Get your dancing shoes and come along for a great time on 29 January 2005! There are not too many tables left for this glamorous event which will take place at the China World Hotel, Beijing. Book now and be part of one of the most enjoyable nights on the Beijing Social Calendar. For bookings and information visit www.austcham.org, or call Mary Yu on (8610) 6595 9252.

St.David's Society of Beijing
The St. David's Society of Beijing will hold a meeting on Wednesday next 12th January at Frank's place at 6.30 p.m. Discussions will take place regarding the first St. David's Day celebration on 1st March. Further information please contact The Bard, Gilbard Honey-Jones on 137 0106 4111 or Vice Bard, Chris Lovering on 137 0186 4764.

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

La Trama E L'oro: Spendours of the Italian Renaissance (January 1-16)
Millennium Art Museum, 9A Fuxing Rd. Haidian District. For more information please call (8610) 6532 2187 or email info@italcultbeijing.org.

Discover New Style (Through February 5)
Works of artists He Jian, Luo Qing, Xiaohong, Liu Fei and many more are on display.
10:30AM-18:30PM, Tuesday through Sunday. Beijing Season's Gallery TEL (8610) 6431 1900

Heipi Shi Private Exhibition (January 1-15)
Li Wei's personal exhibition.
Daily. Address: Dongbai Fuyuan, Xiaobaocun South Road, Songzhuangzhen, Tongzhou District Beijing. TEL (8610) 8169 5730/6959 6929

Dream Factory Publish Heap (Through February 5)
Tokyo Art Gallery Beijing. TEL (8610) 8457 3245

31st China International Leather Products Fair (January 11-14)
China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL 6505 6506

6th China International Exhibition & Conference Exhibition (January 12-13)
China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0181

Beijing October Calligraphy Exhibition (January 10-16)
Contemporary handwritings and calligraphy are on show.
Today Art Gallery TEL (8610) 6221 6146

Colorful Pearl & Emerald From Yunnan (Through February 26, 2005)
Beijing Qi Cai Yunnan Jade & Jewellery Mall. Address: No. 26 Yuetai North Street, Xicheng District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 5856 6060

Curry Storm Festival
Curry specialties from South Asian: Indian food festive: Tandori Chicken , Sayadia. Naan Bread. from India.Chicken Madras, Bombay Prawn Curry, Thai Seafood Curry & glass Noodle Salad, Lamb Curry from Malaysia. Roti Pratha from India. Cafe Restaurant. Time: Every Friday 18:00 - 22:00. RMB 158 net per person. For more information please call (8610) 6773 1234 ext. 3930.

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

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.

World's Classic Comedy: Boeing-Boeing (January 14-16)
Tickets range RMB80-800.
7:30PM. Chang'an Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6518 1666

Multi-media Musical Drama: "Everlasting Leslie Cheung" (January 13-16)
Performed by Shanghai Drama Art Center in memory of the wonderful songs, dances and films of this ex star.
7:30PM. Polly Theatre TEL (8610) 6500 1188-5621

Russian State Gordenker Dancing Art Group Performance (January 14-16)Tickets sold at RMB120-580.
7:15PM. Ethnic Culture Palace TEL (8610) 6602 2770

Drama: Eighteen Springs (January 6-16)
7:30PM. Capital Theatre TEL (8610) 6524 9847

Drama: Life Show (January 10-11)
7:30PM. Polly Theatre TEL (8610) 6500 1188-5621

Cherry Garden by Anton Chekhov (January 14-18)
Nine Theatre TEL (8610) 8116 1536

Cui Hua Happy Six (Through January 25)
7:30PM. Chang'an Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6518 1666

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 party now for a Friday & Saturday night. The best party atmosphere in town with top class DJ's spinning 80's dance to modern day R&B and Hip Hop! Don't forget, free drinks for ladies on the dance floor all night! 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 (Exc. Wed 5-7pm only), guaranteed winner every time! Get your team together to battle it out in the Quiz Night every Wednesday from 8pm or pop in for Student Night every Monday with a top English prog and funky house DJ rocking the dance floor. Tel: (010) 64167567 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
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, January 10, 2005
Drama: Life Show
7:30PM. Today and tomorrow. Polly Theatre TEL (8610) 6500 1188-5621

Swing With Adam Lee
Swing like there's no tomorrow...I mean dancing! Weekly on this day.
8-10PM. CD Jazz Cafe. For more info, call (8610) 6506 8288

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

24 Artists in China
Painting, sculpture, photography, woodcuts, and drawings by 24 German and Chinese artists.
12-6PM. White Space, TEL (8610) 8456 2054.

Tuesday, January 11, 2005
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.”

Quiz Night
Are you clever? Do you think you're intelligent? If not, at least we have some of the best beers in Beijing. And if you do think your wits are up for our famous Quiz Night, come and take a stab at being the next Einstein.
9PM. John Bull Pub. TEL (8610) 6532 5905

The Tribesman
The musical style of authentic Xinjiang music flamenco rhythms and Middle Eastern flavor is sure to get you out of your seat.
10PM. Lush TEL (8610)8286 3566.

Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Sand & Jessica
Sand in your eyes, Jessica in your ears, Sand (Shazi) and Jessica's band double bill at CD Jazz Cafe. Entrance RMB30.
9:30PM. CD Jazz Cafe. For more info, visit www.jessicameider.com or www.sandorgyclub.com

Ladies Night
Free drinks for all ladies crossing the door.
8PM-10PM. Vics. Contact (8610) 6593 6215 for more info.

Thursday, January 13, 2005
Movie: Stealing Beauty
A fantastic story between two American teenagers. In English with Italian subtitles.
Italian Embassy Cultural Office 7PM. For more information, please call (8610) 6532 2187.

Indian Night
Features best Indian music in town.
8PM till late. Black Sun 2, Sunrise Park West Gate. More details via (8610) 6593 6912

DJ Krush
Japanese hip hop godfather pioneer of Abstract Hip Hop and the most famous turntable wizard in Asia come to Mix tonight.
8PM-2AM. Mix TEL (8610) 6530 2889

Spring Festival And Spring Couplet
Before the Chinese New Year, try your hand at writing chun lian (couplet) to paste on your own doors and windows like most Chinese people do!
1:30-3PM. Cathay View Club. For more info contact Chinese Culture Club at (8610) 6432 9341.

Model Dancing
9:30PM. Vics TEL (8610) 6593 6215

Friday, January 14, 2005
My Zodiac Year
The film will begin at 8PM. But complimentary drinks and refreshments for audience starts 7:30PM. Ticket: RMB50.
Cherrylane Movies. Today and tomorrow. More info via 13501251303 or www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn

Beer Night
A selection of imported beers is on offer weekly on this night.
8PM. John Bull Pub. TEL (8610) 6532 5905

Saturday, January 15, 2005

Sand & Jessica
Jessica's Band and Sand (Shazi) do it again but for you weekend warriors. Entrance RMB20. Don't forget to bring your friends with you.
10PM, Yu Gong Yi Shan visit www.jessicameider.com for more details.

Lecture: Tea and Taoism
Come hear a talk on the core meaning of Tao, while sipping various famous brands of Chinese tea.
Price: RMB60 covering tea.
2-4:30PM. Chinese Culture Club TEL (8610) 6432 9341

Sunday , January 16, 2005

Tour To Shadow Puppet Museum And Show
Visit a private shadow Puppet Museum in Beijing suburbs and watch three famous pieces of shows; you have chance to see the back stage manipulation of the puppets. Price: RMB120 and RMB100 (members) includes transportation fee.
1:30-5PM. Chinese Culture Club TEL (8610) 6432 9341

Chillout Weekend
Weekly on this day, Cafe Sambal invites DJs to play chillout music.
2-10PM. Cafe Sambal. TEL (8610) 6400 4875

Wednesday, January 19 - YPHH Happy Hour at The DEN, 6:30pm
The same venue where the YPHH Happy Hour started in 2001, is the hosting venue for this month's Happy Hour. Free beers for the first people through the door and other drinks at the usual YPHH prices. Lucky Draw with Links Relocations and Evolution Fitness. Bring name cards for the Happy Networking! More info on http://www.yphh.com

China Wedding Exposition 2005
A wedding fashion feast jointly initiated by hundreds of international wedding brands manufacturers, featuring wedding ceremony fashion release and elaborate instructions for couples-to-be.
February 25-27. Beijing Exhibition Hall. TEL (8610) 6835 4457

Flames of Passion
Flames of Passion by Ney has wowed its audience across Europe. Now the wonderful dance performance has come to Beijing. Tickets selling RMB180-1680.
January 18 – 23 7:30pm, Poly Theater, TEL (8610) 6500 1188 ext 5126.

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