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Volume 9, issue 16 - April 18, 2005
       
       
       
       
       
       
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Secondary Education Introduction Event - 20th of April, 7pm at the school.
The British School of Beijing is opening its Secondary section next August. Parents and interested parties are warmly welcome to attend our presentation event, in which we will introduce the virtues of the curriculum and highlight the expansion of our facilities. For more information contact (8610) 8532 3088, info@britishschool.org.cn or www.britishschool.org.cn

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Travel Information

Dreaming of Flying Non-stop to Toronto?
Dream no more. Starting June 3, 2005, Air Canada will offer non-stop service between Beijing and Toronto, creating the first-ever direct link from mainland China to eastern Canada. With an elapsed time of about 13 hours, the new Beijing - Toronto service will give you maximum connecting options throughout the Americas. Besides, Air Canada flies non-stop daily from Beijing and Shanghai to Vancouver. For more information and reservation, please call your travel agent or contact Air Canada at (8610) 6468-2001, (8621) 6279-2999. www.aircanada.com

A step closer to wildlife & adventure with Philippine Airlines
Palawan is a spectacular showcase of wildlife and adventure. A natural sanctuary for exotic and rare flora and fauna. With an underwater city of coral reefs teeming with life. Trek through untouched rainforests. Chart a new trail of excitement. Favorite spots include Saint Paul's Underground River, Tubbataha Reef and El Nido Resorts. Prices start at CNY2,750. For more information please contact Philippine Airlines at telephone (8621) 6279 8765 or fax (8621) 6279 8762 or visit our website www.philippineairlines.com

Cheap Tickets From US To China
Got Friends in the U.S. Planning To Go To China? For Air Tickets from The US to China, the cheapest tickets are sold in the U.S. We Will Not Be Undersold! We offer the lowest-priced tickets on Air China, and on most other carriers. Located a block from New York's Empire State Building, Happy New York Travel can ship tickets to anywhere in the world. Call Catherine in the US at 1-212-268-5028, or US toll-free at 1-866-886-6868. Or Email: happynytravel@yahoo.com

"Red" Travel: Visit China's Glorious Revolutionary Spots
Six-day trip to Yan'an, Hukou Waterfall, Xi'an and Terracotta Army costs RMB1450/person; Seven-day trip to Jing Gang Shan, Huang Yang Jie, Jiu Jiang, Lushan and Nanchan costs RMB1680/person; Five-day trip to Chengdu Hai Luo Gou, Bing Chuan Hotspring, Er Lang Shan, Lu Ding Iron Bridge costs RMB1960/person; Eight-day trip to Bai's Residence, Zha Zi Cave, Da Zu Rock Sculpture, Fengdu Ghost City and Shen Nong Xi costs RMB1980/person. Schedules arranged upon individual's request. For more info, please contact (8610) 8827 1288 or 6518 9966

Special Domestic Airfares
We are offering you a big range of discounted air tickets that take you to all the major cities in China. Fly to Shanghai RMB570; Fly to Shenzhen RMB880; Fly to Nanjing RMB510; Fly to Guangzhou RMB850; Fly to Harbin RMB380; Fly to Kunming RMB720; Fly to Xi'an RMB420; Fly to Wuhan RMB430; Fly to Chengdu RMB580. For booking or more offers, pleae contact (8610) 5166 4558 or email xh1510@shouhu.com



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Hotel Deals

From March 20 to July 30, 2005 (Except Labor Day Period)
For only RMB780 /room night up, you can enjoy our Happy Summer Package. For 2 nights and up benefits: Daily breakfast for 2 | Airport pick up (one way) | 1 piece free laundry daily | Kids Club: baby sitting free for 1/2 day daily. For more nights, more benefits: BBQ dinner for 2 | Transportation: re-circle trip from hotel to airport. Priority Club points apply. For reservations, please call (0898) 8856 5666-7103 or E-mail: reservation@holiday-inn-sanya.com

Celebrate Labor Day Holiday At Sofitel Boao!
Reward yourself and your loved ones with an ultimate holiday experience. Enjoy rejuvenating vacation with balmy breeze from the seaside and the palm trees. One night accommodation with free upgrade to Deluxe Room,buffet breakfast,tropical fruit basket,unlimited use of hot spring swimming pool and spa pools,10% discount on Leisure Complex facilities and spa service,etc. Available from RMB720 per person on twin sharing basis,single supplement charge RMB650, subject to 15% surcharge. Valid from 30 April to 6 May,2005. Call 0898-62966888, fax 0898-62966109 or email sales@sofitelboao.com

Executive Package - Valid till 31 December 2005
USD 118 net per day, including: One night accommodation in a Executive Superior Room | Complimentary Executive breakfast in Executive Lounge or Garden Cafe | Arrival limousine pick up from airport or transfer to first business appointment per day | 50% discount on all Food & Beverage outlets | Complimentary pressing of one suit per day | Free incoming fax + internet | One piece of business shirt/blouse laundry per day | Unlimited local calls made within Beijing city | Complimentary cocktail daily from 6:00pm - 7:30pm and refreshments 6:30am - 11:00pm | Complimentary late check-out till 6:00pm (Subject to room availability) | Express check-in and check-out service at the Executive Lounge Reception | Daily Newspaper | Upgrade to Premier Room. Restrictions may apply. Reservation Hotline: (8610) 6800 1786.

Satisfy Your Senses
"Golfing - Sheraton Sanya Style!" Rates starting from Superior Golfview Room at USD 225.33/room/night. Play world class championship Golf on emerald green farways, designed by world reknown architects. Holiday with your golf buddies or your family, either way you will have the time of your life. The Sheraton Sanya Resort Golf Package offers you everything you want in a package plus more. A discriminating Golfer deserves the superior accommodation as well as priority access and service to the top golf courses on the island. Please visit www.sheraton.com/sanya and view Special Offers for reservation or visit www.sheratonsanya.com. For Full information please click here or phone (86) (898) 8855 8239 or email: sanya.res@sheraton.com

Introducing Crowne Plaza Pudong Shanghai
You know the value of a great business partnership. So now you can partner with Crowne Plaza Pudong Shanghai. As Waigaoqiao's first and only international hotel, our experienced team can help you achieve your business goals - and help you relax at the end of the busy day. Experience the latest in - room comforts, the most innovative meetings facilities and services and the very best in recreation. That's why The Place to Meet is Crowne Plaza Pudong Shanghai. To book your opening offer of RMB988 log on to www.crowneplaza.com or call toll-free number (in China): 800 830 2628.

Labour Day Special Deal
28 April - 08 May 2005, from RMB830. Subject to 15% surcharge; Subject to space availability; Eligible for Chinese ID and Green card holders only. 20% discount at Tatlers restaurant, Manarin Pavilion and Wine Bar & Grill; Special price of a sumptous breakfast at RMB100 + per person. For reservation: (8621) 6279 1888 * 5121/5127, or free hot line: 8008201225, Shanghai JC Mandarin.

Heavenly Mood at The Westin Shanghai
29 April to 8 May 2005,RMB 1188+15% service charge for Deluxe Room per night including maximum two breakfast,RMB2188+15% service charge for Grand Suite (2 bedroom) per night including maximum four breakfast. Free parking, free city calls, free access to Fitness Center, swimming pool and sauna. Late check-out till 4:00pm. This offer is for 1 to 2 persons stay in Deluxe Room and 1 to 4 persons stay in Grand Suite; This offer is for individuals, not for conference group. Reservation Code: SLEEPIN 4. For more information, please contact our Reservation Department, Tel: (8621) 6335 1888 ext. 7519

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Education

Rutgers International EMBA Program
Reach your career goals with Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. 14-month Program Starting in September 2005. All courses and accreditation standards equal to our Programs in USA. Courses taught by Rutgers Professors flown in directly from US. Diversified student body with executives/diplomats from 10 different countries or more. Next Event: April 21, Venture Capital in TMT Sector, China - presentation by Mr. Wang Chaoyong, CEO ChinaEquity Investment Co., Rutgers MBA with long experience from investment banking in PRC. For details call 010-8526-2528 Ext. 13 or Email emba@rutgers.cn


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Relocations

Allied Pickfords Ltd., Allied International Moving Services
Predictable Quality in an Unpredictable World. International, domestic, local, office moves, relocation & orientation services, record storage management, pet service, storage. Please visit our international and local web sites at: www.alliedpickfords.com.cn email: bj@alliedpickfords.com.cn Tel: (86 10) 5870 1133

PLanning To Move Across Town?
As one of the earliest and most scaled home moving service providers in Beijing, we have been committed to serving our clients with expertise and skillfulness. Our starting price for companies is RMB160/truck, individual RMB150/truck. Additional 4 is charged for distance beyond 10km. RMB20-50 is charged for home appliance items like TV set, air-conditioner, refrigerator and computer etc. Beijing South Patrol Home Moving Service. Address: No. 14, Nei Yi Min Xiang, opposite to Hui Min Hospital, Xuan Wu District Beijing. TEL (8610) 8352 3435 Fax (8610) 8353 0596

Beijing Brother House-moving Service
With 15 branches spread across Beijing, Beijing Brother House-moving Service Co., Ltd boasts 120 trunks and open wagons, and 600 rich-experienced staff. We are mainly involved in providing professional moving-house and constructive logistics solution to Beijing citizens. What's more, we will send a special monitor for each assignment to ensure the safety and convenience. Beginning price is RMB180 (enterpises) and RMB160 (individual). Additional RMB4 is charged for distance beyond 15km. For details, please call (8610) 8781 9000 or visit http://www.bj-brother.com/en/


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Health & Fitness

BODYWORKS-Top Class Lido Branch Profile
BODYWORKS Lido Branch boasts the most comprehensive, fashionable and professional fitness center in Asia. Its 1F Comprehensive Hall features original BaoShi (stone-hugging) design, an international standard boxing ring and two elaborately built swordplay paths, it is qualified for holding international level matches. For more info call Lido Branch: (8610) 6430 2008. Xizhimen Branch (8610) 6615 8800; Zhongguancun Branch (8610) 8809 6699; Huangsi Branch (8610) 8223 1616.

Jing Zhi Jie Fitness Club
Jing Zhi Jie Fitness Club is located within a quiet complex which is just a few minute's walk to the busy Xidan commercial zone. It has a large gymnasium with wooden floor, advanced acoustics, sound ventilation and comfortable surrounding, and a special yoga room with newest imported facilities. Tailored health and diet menu provided to members; 40% discount offered all year round. For more info, please call (8610) 6611 287. Address: 3F, No. 18 Building, Hong Hui Yuan Xiao Qu, Xicheng District, Beijing

 

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Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
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Career Opportunities at Western Academy of Beijing
Western Academy of Beijing, a leading international school in Beijing is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated persons to join our dynamic team as Admissions Manager and Communications Manager. We are expanding rapidly and also have other positions. Please check out www.wab.edu or call HR Manager, (8610) 8456 4155 ext 1062 for more information, and send application to application@westernacademy.com

Accountant Wanted
An International Law Firm is seeking to employ an accountant. Certificate Accounting Professional, bilingual English and Chinese and previous relevant work experience in foreign companies are essential. Please send CV's to bea-law@sohu.com or fax to (8610) 8529 8112.

32 yrs old Beijing guy just finished 2 yrs study in New Zealand, major in Business, previously 6 yrs of working experience as Sales and Export Manager in an airtransportation company, gr8 English communication skills, self-motivated and team player, is now looking for trading/management position in Beijing. Please contact me at chen821@sohu.com

 

Classifieds

Language Exchange Partner Wanted
Wanna improve ur Chinese? Now a gr8 opportunity 4 ya. A Beijing guy just came back from New Zealand. We could be the coolest language exchange partner. Prefer English native speaker who is Canadian, British, Australian or KIWI. Please call me on 13901061152(TxT is cool).

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.

3 Bedroom Apartment For Rent!
3 bedrooms/1 living room nice apartment with beautiful landscape, 151 sqm, just off the 4th Ring Road East, 300 meters away from Holiday Inn Lido Hotel. Fully furnished. RMB6500/m, pls call Paul at 13910851240 or Lily at 13901099389.

 

Services

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

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

Do you need a hand to help with your house chores?
Our maids have received 280 hours' training in cooking, ironing, house cleaning, baby caring, emergency situation handling, etc. All maids were selected by the local governments and have official health certificate. Log on www.fupingschool.com, email fuping_0461@sina.com, or call (8610) 6445 3811 for more information.

Professional Service Provider For Expatriates
We are a professional visa service provider in Beijing. We are capable of assisting expatriates extending visa or obtaining multiple entries visa at a minimum cost. We are also able to help those who want to register a representative office or company in China. $1200 covers professional legal advice. Address: No. 9 Building, Hua Jia Di Xiao Qu, Beijing. TEL (8610) 8345 1497 Email: pedecdjanet@yahoo.com

We Help You With Business Accounting
Beijing Hua Tuo Accounting Firm is a comprehensive service provider that that combines accounting, enterprise registration and legal advisory. It has a group of highly-qualified CPA, Certified Taxation Staff and legal personnel. Its major service include accounting - asset verification, assessment, business record keeping and accounting training; registering a representative office/company for a foreign enterprise or individual and providing all-year-round legal consulting service. Fees: RMB100-300/hour depending on which level of accountant is ordered; Business record keeping RMB200-1500/month. Address: Guang Da Hua Yuan, Haidian District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 8257 8259 E-mail: huatuokj@sina.com

Community Announcements

YPHHYPHH Happy Networking
Since January 2001 YPHH has been organizing "Happy Networking"-events for people working and living in Beijing & Shanghai. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month the YPHH Happy Hour. Other events include YPHH Wine Tasting at Centro, YPHH Belgian Beer Tasting at Hidden Tree and much more. Info and subscribes via http://www.yphh.com

Wednesday, April 20 - YPHH Happy Hour at Village 33, 6:30pm, free
Village 33 at Xingfucun is the location for the April YPHH Happy Hour. Free beers for the first people through the door and many other drink specials The Lucky Draw sees prizes by Evolution Fitness. Free entrance from 6:30pm onwards and bring name cards for the Happy Networking! More info on http://www.yphh.com

The Beijing International Darts League is Beijing's oldest amateur darts league. We have three divisions of players (all skill levels) from all around the world, who play at various pubs around town on Thursday nights. If you enjoy darts or just a great night out, contact us, and we can help you find a team to join or even form a team of your own. Email: mail@beijing-darts.com; Website www.beijing-darts.com

Grand Opening Event
Saturday April 23rd, 10 am-12pm. A huge mural painted avidly by children.sticky hands from cotton candy.handmade butterflies, kites, and flowers.and time to clean up and have your face painted all before the puppet show and book fair starts! The start of spring is a blessing for children and there'll be showers of spring fun at Eton's Palm Springs Campus Grand Opening on Saturday, April 23rd from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. We welcome you, your kids, and family friends to party at our new campus opposite ChaoYang Park's south gate as the warm air begins to invade the city. There's no cost and everyone is welcome. For more information please call (8610) 6539 8967, email info@etonkids.com, or checkout our website at www.etonkids.com

Upcoming Events at Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics
*"I love my Mom!" BJU Mother's Day Coloring Contest - Starting May! Calling all kids, Design your own Mother's Day Card! Beijing United Family Hospital & Clinics is having " I love my Mom!" BJU Mother's Day Coloring Contest. *Community Blood Drive at the ISB Spring Fair. For more information, please contact Marketing dept. at (8610) 6433 3962 ext. 389 or gu.gang@ufh.com.cn

The International Festival Chorus (IFC) is always looking for experienced choral singers of 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 auditions@beijingifc.org or visit us online at www.beijingifc.org

Beijing Devils Rugby Club
Now training with matches and tours in China and overseas. May 28 Touch Rugby Tournament to raise funds for Niu Jian, a 3rd year student at China Agricultural University diagnosed with leukemia. Tournament open for everyone, players and spectators. Contact beijing_rugby@yahoo.com

Allied Pickfords is please to announce that as a part of its ongoing expansion in China it is moving to a new larger office.The new contact details are as follows: The Space International Center Building A, Office 812 No.8, Dongdaqiao Road Beijing 100020, China Telephone: (86 10) 5870 1133 Fax:(86 10) 5870 0818 Effective 1st March, 2005!

ClubFootball Coaching Programmes
Children from all schools are invited to attend ClubFootball's top-quality soccer coaching programmes at the ISB Soccer Academy and British School ClubFootball Academy. Classes are taught in small groups by ClubFootball's English FA-qualified coaching staff, at the ISB, Shunyi and the British School in Sanlitun. The full range of Spring programmes begin on the 9th April, and kids staying in Beijing over the Spring break (March 30th - April 4th) and May holiday (April 30th - May 4th) can also sign up for holiday intensive courses. For full details on all ClubFootball coaching programmes, please see www.clubfootball.com.cn, mail coaching@wanguoqunxing.com, or call (8610) 6417 0495.

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

St. David's Society Beijing
Are you Welsh or do you have close connections with Wales? A group of Beijing based Welsh people are trying to form a St. David's Society, where like-minded people can meet on a regular basis to celebrate their heritage! There are even plans for a St. David's Day Ball. If you are interested in becoming involved please E-mail stdavidsbj@yahoo.co.uk for further information. Pob hwyl

Indoor Volleyball
Monday night, 7-9pm, indoor volleyball, all levels and languages welcome, just bring a smile and white soled shoes. Send email to Beijing.Volleyball@gmail.com for details.

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. Sunday worship services begin 10:00 a.m., with pre-servic! e prayer starting at 9:30 a.m. We are meeting temporarily at the Yu Yang Hotel (No. 18 Xin Yuan Xili Middle Street, Chaoyang District, Phone: (86)10-64669988). Home groups meet on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday in the Chaoyang area. For the latest information, check our website at www.theriverofgrace.com

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.

 

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

China (Beijing) International Holiday Travel Exhibition
April 20 - 23, China National Agriculture Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6501 8877-6688

2nd China Food Industry Exposition
April 20 - 24, Haidian Theatre TEL (8610) 6285 0559

Job Fair 2005
April 23 - 24, Chinese People's Revolutionary and Military Museum. TEL (8610) 6686 6151

Ask For Trouble
Works by artist Yi Ling and Ku Xueming.
Through April 29. Millennium Art Gallery. TEL (8610) 8418 7880

Opera Themed Art Exhibition
April 8 - 22 Today Art Gallery TEL (8610) 6472 4700

Game Emotion
Works of artist Hong Weimeng who always creates virtual self beauty and wildness through painting.
April 13 - May 22. Beijing Art Now Gallery. TEL (8610) 6551 1632

Rich Earth Customs
Artist He Xuesheng demonstrates the local custom and practices of his hometown - the Loess Tableland, through his oil works.
April 11 - 20. Fafa Gallery. For more info contact (8610) 8430 2587

"Pink Ladies"
Water ink paintings by Huang Guowu who often foils female characters with butterflies in his works.
April 23 - 30. Ke Chuang Ke Jia Art Gallery. For details, call (8610) 8561 7570

Grotesque Rock & Wood Sculputre
Organize by Ai Jia Jia Ju.
April 2 - 25, Address: No. 31, North Third Ring Road Beijing. TEL (8610) 5162 2281

Women In Perspective
Works from Artist Li Ji, Qi Zhilong, Song Yonghong, Liu Fei and He Sei.
April 9 - May 10, Zi Jin Xuan TEL (8610) 6472 0759

 

Dining Out

Sweet Temptations
A tempting menu of mouth watering cakes have been displaying in the Garden Cafe all priced at RMB 25 per piece such as Walnut Pie; Fruit Cake; Chocolate Moussee Cake; Strawberry Moussee Cake; Black Forest Cake; Sourcherry Cheese Cake. Lobby Lounge is offering Cake and Coffee pack at RMB 45 only. Location: Lobby Lounge, Presidential Plaza Beijing. Tel: (8610) 5858 5588 ext. 8428.

Keeping purity - French restaurant "Le Rendez - vous"
"Le Rendez - vous" was set up by taking the concept of pure "Brasserie" - the symbol of French lifestyle. The slogan of "Le Rendez - vous" is "experience French family food and caring." Every Friday night, here is "Blue Jazz night". The second Thursday of every mth, here is "French night". Everybody is welcome. Add: Gong Ti Bei Lu, nearby Sanlitun, opposite Zhao Long hotel. Tel: (8610) 6462 9110. For more info, pls click here.


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Theater & Performances

TUBE (Subway)
A South Korean version of "Speed", currently shown at all major cinemas across town.
China Cinema (8610) 6225 4488-4299
Xindong'an Cinema (8610) 6528 1988
Yingxie Cinema (8610) 6420 7759
Stars Cinema (8610) 6404 0602
Dizhi Cinema (8610) 6617 1599
Shengli Cinema (8610) 6617 5758

Drama: Thunderstorm
7:30pm. April 18 - 19, Polly Theatre TEL (8610) 6500 1188 ext. 5621

Warwick Golf Open Match 2005
Tickets selling for RMB280/person. April 21 - 24, Huabin Club, Beijing. TEL (8610) 8528 8528

Florian Crammpic Solo Concert
7:30pm. April 18, Forbidden City Music Hall TEL (8610) 8408 5506

Australia Stringed Music Quartet
7:30pm. April 21, Forbidden City Musica Hall TEL (8610) 8408 5506

Sound of France
By French National Youth Glee Club. 7:30pm. April 24, Forbidden City Musica Hall TEL (8610) 8408 5506

Ballet: Hang Up Red Lantern
7:30pm. April 23 - 24. Tianqiao Theatre. TEL (8610) 8315 6170

Movie: The Pavilion of Women
This is a story of love, temptation, destiny and desire! 8pm. April 21. Cherrylane Movies. For more info call (8610) 6466 2288.

Marianna Ucria
The Italian movie depicts the tragic life of an aristocratic womam who is impaired both in ear and speaking. 7pm. April 21, Italian Embassy Cultural Office. TEL (8610) 6532 2187

Film Showing: In the Heat of the Sun
8pm. April 22. Chinese Culture Club. For more info contact (8610) 6432 9341 or 8456 6197

Movie: The Goddess
In the film, Shanghai actress Ruan Lingyu plays a single mother who turns to prostitution to support her baby boy. 8pm. April 22 - 23, Cherrylane Movies. For details call (8610) 6466 2288.

Tchaikovsky Concert
Ticket selling for RMB30-380. 7:30pm. April 16 - 23. Forbidden City Music Hall. For tickets, please call 800 810 3721

Fairy Tale "Journey of Andersen"
7:30pm. Through June 26, Holiday Classic Theatre TEL (8610) 6707 8856

Drama: Li Bai
7:30pm. April 12 - 22, Capital Theatre TEL (8610) 6524 9847

Beijing Third International Opera & Performance Festival
Programs include:
Drama: Father, April 19-20, Peking University TEL (8610) 6263 0930
Children's Drama: One, Two, Three, Start Walking, April 22-23, Haidian Theatre TEL (8610) 8315 6170
Opera: Ba Gui Da Ge, April 14-20, Tianqiao Theatre TEL (8610) 8315 6170

 

Nightlife

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

Club Look
Beijing's best place for dancing with top of the line sound system, largest hip-hop bar. Every week we have the most popular international tunes: 22:00PM -3:00AM; Chinese and western buffets for product launches, social gatherings, weddings, exhibitions. Add: #4 Gongtibeilu. Tel: (8610) 6506 6770 Fax:(8610) 6506 6761 clublook@clublook.net


For more bars information, please visit

Sanlitun

Haidian

Nuren Jie

HouHai

Other

 

 


 
Weekly Calendar

Monday, April 18, 2005
Red Fever Party
Hong Kong's celebrated DMC champion Tommy is invited to join the party.
10pm-4am. Mix. TEL (8610) 6530 2889

Qigong Class
7:30-9pm. Chinese Culture Club. TEL (8610) 6432 9341 or 8456 6197

All-You-Can-Drink For RMB18
1pm-7pm. A Lou'er. TEL (8610) 8069 5817

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


Tuesday, April 19, 2005
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

Chill Tuesday
Band Two Degrees Below Zero plays the truly chill tracks to cool your early week off.
9pm. Cloud Nine TEL (8610) 6417 8317/18

The Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional) meets at the KEMPINSKI HOTEL every Tuesday at 12:30PM. 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.


Wednesday, April 20, 2005
YPHH Happy Hour
Free entrance from 6:30pm onwards and bring name cards for the Happy Networking! Village 33. More info on http://www.yphh.com

Champagne Night
DJ Tony will bring you his set of great and danceable music from 10pm onwards! Moet & Chandon at RMB480 per bottle only! No entrance fee!
10pm onwards. Inner Affair. TEL (8610) 8454 0321. More info via http://www.inneraffair.cn

Philosophy Talk: Confucius & Confucianism
7:30-9:30pm. Chinese Culture Club. TEL (8610) 6432 9341 or 8456 6197

Ladies Night
Free entrance and drinks for the ladies every Wednesday night.
8pm on. Vics For details, call (8610) 6593 6215

Martini Wednesdays
All Martinis are RMB45 only.
1pm-2am. Centro. TEL (8610) 6561 8833


Thursday, April 21, 2005
Ladies Night
Weekly on this day Inner Affair offers unlimited standard mix drinks for ladies completely free of charge. There is also fantastic tunes by the resident DJ Nuno Melo.
8-11pm, Inner Affairs. More info via http://www.inneraffair.cn

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


Friday, April 22, 2005
Thin Man New Look @ New Get Lucky
Thin Man enjoys a high reputation among China's modern rock music circle. It is deemed to be the most influential and most creative rock band in China only next to Cui Jian, Tang Dynasty and Black Leopard.
9:30pm. New Get Lucky For more info, please contact (8610) 8448 3335.

After Work Cocktail
Starting April 22, weekly on the day.
6-9pm Inner Affair. More info via http://www.inneraffair.cn

Club Night
11pm onwards, today and tomorrow. Inner Affair. More info on http://www.inneraffair.cn


Saturday, April 23, 2005
Addiction @ Club Look
Join in on the Absinth party of the year!
9pm. Club Look TEL (8610) 6506 6770

Music Night
Features band Reflector, Kungfoo and more. Door ticket: RMB30.
9:30pm. Nameless Highland TEL (8610) 6489 1613


Sunday, April 24, 2005
Funky Jazz Night
All night we offer discounted beers, standard mix-drinks, whisky and bourbon.
9-12pm. Inner Affair. More info on http://www.inneraffair.cn

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

 

Upcoming Events

The Short Step, 1 May 2005
How briefly to become a living work of art? Will you be a westerner in Beijing on Sunday 1 May? Around five in the afternoon? Well then it's easy ... join The Short Step. We are putting together a walk of 400 westerners all dressed in Chinese-blue factory worker suits from the Lido Hotel to the Dashanzi 798 Factory. It will be fun, pretty, and perhaps rather mysterious. This event is for the opening weekend of acclaimed Dashanzi International Art Festival. Suits are provided. Volunteers all receive photos of the event. The walk is 20 minutes or so. Email us quick! Email: shortstep@kilometerzero.org Website: www.kilometerzero.org/shortstep/

The Soul Keeper (2002)
Free film at Italian Embassy Culture Office. 7pm, April 28. Fore details call (8610) 6532 2187 or email info@italcultbeijing.org.

Letter From An Unknown Woman
This romantic tearjerker is based on a novel by renowned Austrian writer Stefan Zweig and the original classic letter From An Unknown Woman by Max Ophul in 1948. 8pm, April 29. Cherrylane Movies. For details, call (8610) 6466 2288

Wednesday, May 11 - YPHH Wine by the Bottle at Inner Affair, 7-10pm, free
Again the very successful wine event sponsored by Torres. Bottles priced between RMB 70-150 and you can choose which one to sample with friends or people you meet there! Inner Affair offers complimentary fingerfood! More info on http://www.yphh.com

Thursday, May 12 - La Nuit Francise at Le Rendez-vous, 7-10pm
Again on the 2nd Thursday of the month La Nuit Francise at le Rendez-vous; the monthly event for all French people and everyone interested in France or speaking French. During the evening we will offer you 3 glasses of wine and canapge. Add: 3-3 Gongti Beilu. TEL (8610) 6462 9110. More info on http://www.lanuitfrancaise.com

Saturday, May 14 - Mid Month Mad Hour
Half way through the month Inner Affair gets mad! During our regular Saturday Club Night, we offer everyone 3 gin-tonics for RMB50 only from 1-2am! For more information, full address and map, please visit our website on http://www.inneraffair.cn

 

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