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Xianzai Beijing
Volume 9, issue 44 - October 31, 2005
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  Extra Extra   Weekly Quiz   Ni Zai Na Li?   Weather Forecast
  China News   China Forum   Funny Pics   Dining Out
  Hotel Deals   Travel Information   Education   Health and Fitness
  Relocations  

Property and Real Estate

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The Holidays Are Upon Us!
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Weekly Quiz

Are you smart enough?
Search through this week's email newsletter for answers to the following questions. Then submit your information before Wednesday at noon (Beijing time) to be eligible to win great prizes.
This week's prize is a voucher for Afanti Restaurant worth 150RMB!

1). Who will be performing "Magical Love" this week?
2). Where will YPHH hold its first Wine Night of the month?
3). What's the promotional price of Holiday Inn Sanya Yalong Bay's Deluxe Seaview Room from Oct.24 to Nov.30?

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YPHHWhere Are You?!
Each month, YPHH organizes Happy Networking Events at bars and restaurants in Beijing. Visit www.yphh.com for more info and check back each week to see if you are pictured here!

If You Are Above, You Have Just Won
Voucher for Afanti Restaurant worth 150RMB!
If you are pictured above, tell us before noon on Wednesday this week by clicking here.

Weather Forecast
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Lows 3 5 6 6 6 5 5
China News
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Funny Pics
These are real pictures taken by real China travelers!

Thanks to Philip Li for the pic:

Send in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or funny while you stayed in China. Send it to funnypics-2@xianzai.com with the subject "Xianzai Beijing Funny Pics!". We'll post the best pics here each week!

Dining Out

Chef Lin's Cooking Secrets
Starting in the month of October, you have the opportunity to learn more about the secrets of "Cantonese" cooking. Chef Lin and his team will introduce you to the flavors of Cantonese cuisine and teach you the techniques you need to prepare a surprise dinner for your family and friends. Don't miss the opportunity to enhance your cooking skills! For further inquiries please contact Ms. Juliz Zhang at tel. (8610) 5858 5787.

Seasons Cafe - The Best Sunday Brunch in Town!
Think Big! That's what Seasons Cafe delivers every Sunday at the Biggest Jazz Brunch in town. Dine amongst a cheerful environment with a mind boggling array of 11 "Action Stations". Who ever said Sundays are boring? The Kids Club presents its own little spot for your children's favorite movies, games and plenty of fun too. Sunday Brunch including free flowing soft drinks, fruit juices, coffee or tea Rmb 235.00 per person + 15% surcharge. Including German Sparkling Wine, Freshly Brewed Paulaner Beer and Exclusive Wine Buffet Rmb285.00 per person + 15% surcharge. Every Sunday from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. For reservations please call Ms. Mary Ma on (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4105.

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.

Sixth Sense Japanese Restaurant & Bar Has Reopened Its Doors
With the addition of teppanyaki and a comfortable lounge we have created a fantastic dining experience for you and your guests. Ongoing Promotion: Set Lunch RMB 30-70, Teppanyaki for Two RMB 98-238, daily Happy Hour 5-8pm buy 1 get 1 free. Add: #4 Jianguomen Nei Dajie, just east of Customs bldg. Tel: (8610) 6559 6606/6667.


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Hotel Deals

Gloria Plaza Hotel Beijing - A Reasonable Solution for Conference and Banquet in Beijing
Competitive meeting package rate from RMB180 - 200 for half day and from RMB 260 - 300 for a full day per person that is inclusive of coffee break, lunch and other amenities. | Newly renovated rooms equipped with up-to-date facilities catering from 8 to 150 persons. | Conveniently located at Jiangguomen commercial area. | Professional and experienced team to satisfy your requests. Call us at (8610) 6515 8855 ext 2351 or fax (8610) 6515 8530. E-mail:bqt@gphbeijing.com

Sweet Suite Package of Holiday Inn Resort Yalong Bay
*Ocean View Suite for only RMB 1180/night: Maximum two daily breakfasts per room | Free extra one bed | Free one breakfast for children (6 year to 12 year) | Free use of GYM | Offer "buy one get one free" for using Bicycle. *Ocean View Suite for only RMB 1380/night. Beside above benefits also can enjoy free Airport pick up two ways. Valid Date: 24 Oct To 30 Nov 05. Please call (0898) 8856 5666-7103 for detail. China Toll Free Reservation No. 800 830 6368. China Toll Free hand phone Reservation No. 400 884 0888. E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com

Commune By The Great Wall
The Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski is located in the mountains near the Shuiguan section of the Great Wall, amidst 8 km2 of private land. Eleven villas, ranging in size from 4 to 6 bedrooms, are dispersed along the steep slope of the quiet valley. Each villa offers dedicated butler service, available around the clock. Each House frames dramatic views of the sinuous landscape and the Great Wall. There is also a private path to the original Great Wall at the commune. The Club House serves multiple purposes and houses a courtyard restaurant, a lounge, a large swimming pool/function hall, a gallery, a cinema plus a library attired in purple and peacock feathers. Reservation tel: (8610) 8118 1888 Fax: (8610) 8118 1866. Website: www.commune.com.cn.

Presidential Plaza Hotel Shopping Package
Weekend Shopping Package: RMB1,788.00 / person. Including: Two night accommodation in superior room category (Friday to Sunday) | Daily buffet breakfast at Garden Cafe | Daily City transfer from hotel to one of the four famous shopping areas by using hotel limo (Wangfujing, Lufthansa ShoppingMall, SCITECH, Silk Market) | RMB300.00 allowance at hotel (for all consumptions). E-mail: Reservations@presidentialplaza.com; Tel: (8610) 5858 5691.

Stay with Miss World
"Home of Miss World 2005" - Fabulous Offer, Rates starting at CNY 1100/night. What light is light, if she be not seen? What joy is joy, if she be not by? Now you can indulge your eyes with 115 Beauties from the world in Sheraton Sanya Resort, home of Miss World. Witness the whole competition course of 55th Miss World on site, take her laughter and her tears and make them all your souvenirs. Please visit www.sheraton.com/sanya and view Special Offers for reservation. For Full information please visit www.sheratonsanya.com or click here or phone (86) (898) 8855 8239 or Toll-Free on 800 810 3088, email: sanya.res@sheraton.com

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Travel Information

Aeroplan Offers
Fly our International Executive First and earn Double Aeroplan Miles! Register and fly our International scheduled service between Asia and Canada, Australia, Europe, India, Mexico, South America, Tel Aviv, Zurich & Delhi (starting October 31, 2005), and Honolulu & Sydney between September 12 and December 12, 2005, and earn Double Aeroplan Miles for every round-trip or two one-way segments in Executive First. This exciting offer starts September 12, 2005 and you must register to qualify. As of September 9, 2005, you may register by clicking here or by calling Beijing Office: (8610) 6468 2001; Shanghai Office: (8621) 6279 2999. www.aircanada.com

Manila+Singapore
Manila, It's an experience like no other.By day, wise buys to great bargains can be made in its tourist malls and commercial centers. Come moonrise, in its high-rolling casinos, elegant restaurants, music lounges and ultramodern discos, the city immerses itself in the celebration of a vibrant and unhibited nightlife. Singapore... with a land area measuring just 625 square kilometers, it is, ironically, one of the world's economic giants and home to its second busiest port (the first is Rotterdam). But underneath the towering skyscrapers is a soul that cherishes tradition and history. Prices start at CNY4,130. For more information please contact Philippine Airlines at telephone (8621) 6279 8765 or fax (8621) 6279 8762 or visit our website www.philippineairlines.com

Need Airline 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 offer the best 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 646-552-2331, or US toll-free at 1-866-886-6868. Or Email: happynytravel@yahoo.com or visit www.happynytravel.com

Catering To Your Appetite In Beautiful Surroundings
Zushan Grape Valley of Qinhuangdao is the closest wildwood valley to Beijing. With the approaching Autumn, the valley here is overwhelmingly filled with wild kiwi fruit, walnut, filbert, grapes, Chinese chestnut, Chinese date and many other difficult-to-find fruit. What's more, you'll find yourself surrounded by the North China birch forest and "Grassland in the Air" on your way while tasting the most delicious grape wine brewn in an old fashioned way and the unique grape dishes prepared by the hospitable locals. For for info, call (8610) 6558 9695.



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Education

The Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Studying Easier
Beginner class start on 11th November, 2005. We have more than 25 teachers with an average of 5 years teaching experience to foreigners. Convenient location, very close to Dong Zhi Men subway station. For more information please call 010-64131547/48 or visit www.frontiers.com.cn

Secondary Department
The British School of Beijing will open its secondary department next academic year, offering the English National curriculum to students up to the age of 14. The school is part of King¹s Group, and as such a wholly British owned and managed institution, focusing on high academic standards and levels of spoken and written English in classrooms. All teachers are British qualified with experience, and academic resources meet UK standards. Class sizes average 15-20 students. The school is located in the embassy district of Beijing. For more information contact info@britishschool.org.cn or (8610) 8532-3088.


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Health & Fitness

BODYWORKS - Are You Ready for Your Body to Change with the Season?
It is in true fashion to care yourself and your family's health. Being the first fitness center in Beijing that makes its checking procedures wholly automated and networked, Bodyworks can produce you a check report within four hours with a detailed explanation given by our expert physicians. We guarantee accuracy and reliability of each test result with our avant-garde devices, imported reagent and considerate staff. We also provide green channel and consulting services for members. Address: No. 5 Building, Lido Business Square, Chaoyang District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 6430 2008 or click here for more info.

Blove Angel
We are a beauty salon for girls located in the elegant and beautiful Yicheng Dongyuan Community. We combines beauty, body toning, SPA, pressure lessening with healthcare and recuperation. If you feel blue or irritated, come to us, we are here to help you remove all the heavy pressure from work and family. If you want to always keep young, we are at hand to help you realize this dream. Our basic facial care service is priced at RMB28/times, aroma back care RMB48/times, body care series RMB40/times. For more info call (8610) 8242 8053

SK Plastic Hospital
We are a JV hospital co-set up by South Korean SK Group and the International Exchange and Cooperation Center of the Ministry of Health of PRC. Conveniently located near the CBD, we provide you one-stop service covering health care consulting, reservation, diagnosis and treatment. We also have a group of multi-lingual staff who will make your experience with us an easy and pleasant one. Featured service: South Korean plastic, beauty via injection, skin care with photons etc. Address: No.11, Shuiduizi East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing. Hotline: (8610) 8596 1677 (Chinese/English); (8610) 8596 1678 (Japanese/Korean)

 

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Relocations

CIM Continental International Moving
Located at 50 meters away from Chaoyang customs office, CIM Continental International Moving provide a fully range of moving, storage, record management and expatriates documentation services. Wherever you move, whenever you move - call CIM. Tel: (8610) 8762 5110 /8762 5109. Fax: (8610) 8762 5281; Email: info@cimmover.com; Web: www.cimmover.com

Double Blessing Home Moving Service
Having specialized in home moving since 1997, we've had a group of young and well-trained staff who are skilled in packaging, installing and dismantling. Our line of business includes furniture moving, long-distant freight, and big article moving and logistics etc. Starting price: RMB150 (valid within 10 km). For more information about us please contact (8610) 6296 2496

Beijing Caihong Ruifeng Relocation Co., Ltd
As a professional relocation service provider, we've passed the ISO9000 Qualification System Certification. Our qualified staff can move everything for you ranging from a single furniture to big and precious articles. We guarantee you high speed and safety. Charging standard: RMB160 for individuals; RMB180 for businesses. (Prices are valid within 20km.) TEL (8610) 6283 3908


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Find Expat Housing in Beijing!
DTZ can help you find the perfect home in Beijing. No matter your budget, we can aid you in finding a home near some of Beijing's cleanest and spacious living areas. To see a listing of some of our suggested properties, click here! And please contact us at: Ms Angela Shew, DTZ Debenham Tie Leung, Phone: (8610)65171275 (Direct line), Fax: (8610)65101368/69. E-mail: angela_shew@dtz.bj.cn

 

Jobs

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada

Job Vacancies at Lingo Media
Lingo Media, a leading Canadian ELT publisher in China seeks outstanding individuals to fill the following full time positions in the Beijing office. Please apply with CV and cover letter to careers@lingomedia.com, indicating where you saw the position advertised. *COO and CFO, China Operations. The sucessful candidate will have business management experience, strong financial skills (MBA/CA/CPA/CMA preferred), strong spoken and written communication skills in both English and Mandarin, and a strong understanding of Western and Chinese business cultures. *Executive Assistant. The successful candidate, a native or near-native speaker of Mandarin and English, will be a fast learner, organized, and able to grasp both small details and the big picture. Outstanding performance in this position will lead to the opportunity to move into a management role. Please detail language proficiency in cover letter.

Looking For Native European Language Translators
The leading translation company - Rainbow Network - is looking for native French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, English speakers in Beijing who can translate from Chinese into their own language. Must be proficient with written Chinese and computer savvy. Please contact grace@365rainbow.com www.365rainbow.com

English Editor Wanted
One of foreign airlines in Beijing is looking for an English editor who can help polish in-house publications on a part time basis. Requirements: native English speaker, strong writing or editing capabilities. We offer very competitive salary. If you are interested, please send your resume by email to Nancy Xu at HRChina2000@sohu.com before Nov. 4, 05.

Job Openings at Berlitz
We are looking for full-time and part-time experienced native English teachers to be part of our continually expanding business. We teach at many big International Companies and top Universities here in Beijing and other cities. If you would like to be part of the well-known International Berlitz Company, send your c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn

Member Relations Director Wanted
The Capital Club, Beijing's Premier Business Club, is seeking a fluent English-speaker for the position of Member Relations Director. The responsibilities of this post include organizing events and activities at the Club, both business and social; producing communications materials for the Members, including the Club's magazine; and managing the Club's website. The successful candidate should have at least two years experience in event management and communications, and preferably have experience working in a private club or in hospitality, as well as fluent spoken and written Chinese. Please send a CV and cover letter to Mr. Zhang at hr@thecapitalclub.com

Mature Chinese professional with over 5 year's work experience in International business background, master degree in marketing from the UK, is looking for a rewarding job in business/marketing in Beijing. Please contact kay.zhang@sohu.com for further info or a CV.

 

Classifieds

Cool Apartment Available, 5000RMB/month
Looking to rent out a two double bedroom furnished Western apartment, 117 Sqm, one bathroom, within walking distance to Guo Mao China World Trade Centre. Also includes ADSL line, two landlines, oven, and cable TV. Apartment block has its own garden out back. Please contact Me on 13901336859, (8610)6335 4428.

Need a Santa or Birthday Party Clown in Beijing?
Call Mr. Magic at 13910626059 or mailto: parsons59@yahoo.com. Themes include: Santa, Clown, Harry Potter, Magician, Pirates and more! Face painting, goodie bags, bouncing castles and even fully edited videos of the events! Book early and Keep smiling!

 

Services

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

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

Need Very High Quality Translation? The Rainbow Network
100% reliable, high quality services driven by an expert western team. Linguistic excellence in most technical fields: IT, telecommunications, transportation, engineering, medical... Full localization services including publishing, multimedia and engineering. To/from Chinese and all Asian languages. URL: www.365rainbow.com Email:info@365rainbow.com

Sea International Investment Visa Service Center
We are mainly engaged in visa extension and renewal for expats who work or live in China. In addition, we provide free consulting services to those foreign people who want to know more about China's visa policy towards expats. We always follow our four basic principle of good faith, fast speed, professional attitude, and reasonable charging, hence we enjoy a good reputation among our hundreds of clients. Address: Room 1213, Tongguang Building, Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District. TEL (8610) 6538 9089

Expatslife Consulting Co., Ltd
Having committed to serving the expat community for 15 years, we are able to provide "one-stop" service for expat families and individuals who have the very demand. We provide them experienced, healthy and reliable Ayis, long-term or short term drivers and help them rent cars or claim other procedures as needed. RMB2500 + per month for English speaking Ayis, RMB1300-1500 per month for Chinese speaking ones. Address: 6F-3, Guobin Plaza, No.21, Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing TEL (8610) 6438 1634 Fax: (8610) 6438 6524

Beijing Huixuan Translation Co. Ltd
We are a professional translation service provider registered with Beijing Municipal Department of Industry and Commerce. We provide multi-language translation and interpretation service backed by our 500-staff translation/interpretation team that consists of senior translation experts as well as experienced linguists. RMB80-180/1000 words for English to Chinese translation; RMB100-300 per thousand character for Chinese to English translation. RMB400-1800/hour for interpretation. For details call (8610) 5123 1771.

Community Announcements

Wedding at Roof Carden
The 578 sq metre Four Seasons Roof Garden can accommodate up to 250 guests for a banquet dinner and 300 guests for a cocktail reception. Its main feature being a spectacular translucent ceiling that provides soft, natural daylight. RMB268 per person (minimum 50 pax above), including: Free use of Hotels Ballroom or Four Seasons Roof Garden | Deluxe Chinese set menu | One free VIP guest room | One champagne tower | Wedding theme set up | Wedding music | Registration desk with signing book | Flower arrangements | One night stay in a superior room. For further inquire, please call at: (8610) 5858 5588 ext. 8812.

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, November 2 - YPHH Wine Night at Ching Pavilion, 6:30pm
Again on the first Wednesday of the month the YPHH Wine Night at Ching Pavilion! 5 wines from one country including finer food for RMB 100 per person only! More information and reservations on http://www.yphh.com

Wanna Drive Like A Race Car driver?
Rent one hour at the race track in Beijing. Use your own car. Drive fast like the big boys. Fulfill your need for speed in a safe, legal way. For details: www.beijingmotorsports.com

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

The British Ball 2005
The British Ball 2005 will be held at The Kerry Centre Hotel on Saturday 29th October. The theme is "Masquerade". Tickets and reservation information are available from jerry.liu@shangri-la.com or telephone The Kerry Centre Hotel on (8610) 6561 8833 and ask for Customer Loyalty Centre.

China ClubFootball's Fun Soccer Coaching Courses For Children
China ClubFootball's fun soccer coaching courses for children run all summer at the ISB, Shunyi, and at the British School of Beijing, Sanlitun. All courses are taught by ClubFootball's FA-qualified coaches, and are open to kids from all schools. For course dates and details, 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

The St. David's Society of Beijing
The SDSB provides cultural and social experiences for those Welsh, Chinese and others, which regularly include a celebration of St. David's Day (Gwyl Dewi Sant), Christmas party, rugby games, quiz nights and the like, to ensure that the 'hwyl' of Welshness is not lost in Beijing. For further information, please contact The Bard, Gilbard Honey-Jones on headmaster@britishschool.org.cn or telephone (8610) 8532 3088.

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

Adoption Information Seminar
Home Studies - now available at UFH (United Family Hospitals). Date: Thursday November 10, 2005. Time: 7 pm - 8 pm. Location: The Yurt at Beijing United Family Hospital & Clinics. Language: English. Admission: Free. For more information or to RSVP, pls call Rochelle Kahn (8610) 6433 3960 ext. 350 or rochelle.kahn@ufh.com.cn; www.unitedfamilyhospitals.com

Community Blood Drive - Give blood, Save lives
Date: Friday November 18, 2005. Time: 11am - 2pm. Location: The Yurt at Beijing United Family Hospital & Clinics. The Blood Bank at BJU for all emergency situations, for all blood groups. Meets all American Blood Bank accreditation standards. But most of all, saves lives. For more information and RSVP, please contact Gina Gu at (8610) 6433-3960 ext. 389 or e-mail gu.gang@ufh.com.cn

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

8th Tour Show On International Chartered Operation
October 31 - November 1, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6505 0014

World Calligraphy Biennial Exhibition
November 2 - 7, China Millennium Monument Art Hall TEL (8610) 6857 3281

Food & Beverages Exhibit
November 2 - 6, Haidian Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6285 0292

Wooden Furniture Exhibition 2005
November 3 - 6, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0348

11th China Plume & Feather Products Exposition
November 3 - 6, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0348

Beijing Daily Necessity Exhibition 2005
November 4 - 8, Chinese Military Museum TEL (8610) 6851 4441

3rd China International Coffee Industry Exhibition
November 4 - 6, Haidian Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6285 0292

Folk Culture Exposition Of Chinese Automous Regions
October 27 - 31, Beijing Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6831 6633

Linked With Life
Modern paintings and sculptures by seven Chinese artists whose express their attitude and observattion, criticism and denial, humor and doubt, explanation and multi-angled views about existence through various scenes of life.
10:30am-6:30pm, November 1. 3818 Cool Gallery TEL (8610) 8688 2525

Charm & Strength
Said to be the first of its kind, every work on this show features a different image of the Chairman.
Through November 30, Xin Dongcheng Space for Contemporary Art TEL (8610) 6433 4579

Lu Peng's Solo Exhibition
Artist Lu Peng's works, which has been influenced strongly by traditional drama, martial arts and computer games, mainly features beautiful females in a humorous way.
Through November 6, Red Gate Gallery TEL (8610) 6525 1005

Art & Issue
An art exchange event between China and South Korean.
October 7 - 31, Soka Art Center TEL (8610) 8401 5810

Open Your Mouth, Open Your Eyes Wide
Artist Zhao Nengzhi portrays human being's perplexity and worry in the face of the material world through his works.
October 8 - November 18, No. 319, East End Art, Caochangdi, Chaoyang District. TEL (8610) 6432 5093

Clue
A joint exhibition of artist Fang Lijun, Wang Yin, Xiao Yu and Yang Maoyuan.
September 20 - November 20. (Close on Monday) Blank Space, No. 2, Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District

 

 

Theater & Performances

Music Drama: Shen Qi De Ai (Magical Love)
Magical Love, a magic flavored drama that combines magic, drama, music and dance has been jointly created by world's top magician, fashion designer and music composers. Performed by Kuang Jianxiong, a famous charitarian and magican from Singapore.
7pm, November 3 - 5, Tianqiao Theatre, No. 30, Beiwei Road, Xuanwu District. TEL (8610) 5166 4511

Film: A State of Mind
This award-winning feature-length documentary provides a rare glimpse into what is one of the world's least known societies. The film follows two North Korean schoolgirl gymnasts and their families in the lead up to the Mass Games, the largest and most elaborate human performance on earth. In Chinese with English subtitles.
8pm, November 4 - 5, Cherrylane Movies, east of the 21st Century Theater, An Jia Lou Street (off Liang Ma Qiao Road). Call 135 01251303 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn for details.

Screening: Floating Dust
This award-winning film is about ordinary people's attitudes towards life in a society that is obsessed with money and that offers little hope of realizing the dreams of wealth and riches it dangles in front of them. RMB40. With English subtitles.
8pm, November 4. Chinese Culture Club, No. 29, Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District. TEL (8610) 6432 9341.

May Day Beijing Concert
Ticket selling for RMB180-1280.
7:30pm, November 5, Worker's Stadium, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District. TEL (8610) 6501 6655

Screening: Dream Walking
The film depicts four artists' experience in summer of 2004. Among them there is Li Wake, an "on-the-way" artist who came to the small town from Beijing to help painter Wang Yongping shoot film and later created his own action art work during the shooting. RMB40. With English subtitles.
8pm, November 5, Chinese Culture Club, No. 29, Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District. TEL (8610) 6432 9341

 

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


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Weekly Calendar

Monday, Ocotber 31, 2005
Overnight Halloween
Ghostal punk and ghastly rock will accompany you pass by a witching night.
9pm, 13 Club. For details call (8610) 8112 6597

Halloween Party
It's a Halloween Monday, come to meet Miserable Faith, Yaksa, Twisted Machine, CMCB, Reflector, AK-47, and Hang on the Box at the undaunted Get Lucky.
8:30pm, Get Lucky Bar. TEL (8610) 8448 3335

Jazz Night
9:30pm, Nameless Highland. TEL (8610) 6489 1613

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


Tuesday, November 1, 2005
Linked With Life
Modern paintings and sculptures by seven Chinese artists.
10:30am-6:30pm, 3818 Cool Gallery TEL (8610) 8688 2525

Music Tuesday
Different from usual hip hop, tonight Lush will bring you jazz and rock.
8pm, Lush. For more info contact (8610) 8286

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, November 2, 2005
New Concept Of Jazz
New Jazz Godfather Bugge Wesseltoft and his band come to China to say thanks to Chinese fans on the tenth anniversary of New Concetp of Jazz. Ticket presells at RMB50, RMB80 at door.
10pm-2am, Club Tango. TEL (8610) 6428 2288

YPHH Wine Night
6:30pm, Ching Pavilion, more information and reservations on http://www.yphh.com

Ladies' Night
Every Wednesday night Vics offers free drinks for ladies across the door in addition to a free entrance.
8pm, Vics. TEL (8610) 6593 6215

Talk: Folk custom of Rural Temple Fairs
8pm, Chinese Culture Club. For more info call (8610) 6432 9341.

Happy Hours
Come to check out for a night of house, 80's, electronic, drink specials and much more.
9pm, Club Top. For details call (8610) 6413 1019

Absolute Live
A new Mongolian folk music band, Hang Gai, shows their love of their hometown in their music.
9:30pm, Yugong Yishan. TEL (8610) 64150687.

Latin Night
Featuring Latin cocktails and music.
8pm, Lush TEL (8610) 8286 3566


Thursday, November 3, 2005
Music Drama: Shen Qi De Ai (Magical Love)
7pm, through November 5, Tianqiao Theatre. TEL (8610) 5166 4511

European Chamber Charity Gala
Join the European Chamber of Commerce for an unprecedented event to raise RMB1,000,000 for China's orphans in a fabulous evening of fun, food, and performances from choirs, an auction, raffles and much more. RMB800/900/person.
6:30pm, Kempinski Hotel. TEL (8610) 6462 2066

Peking Opera: Costumes, Hats and Shoes
1:30-3pm, Chinese Culture Club. For more info call (8610) 6432 9341.

Ladies Night
Free entry and drinks for ladies.
9pm, Destination. TEL (8610) 6551 5138


Friday, November 4, 2005
DJ Benjamin Bates
DJ Benjamin Bates from Holland brings his addicted House to Babyface on November 4.
10pm-4am, Babyface. TEL (8610) 6551 9081

Screening: Floating Dust
8pm, Chinese Culture Club. TEL (8610) 6432 9341.

Film: A State of Mind
8pm, today and tomorrow, Cherrylane Movies. Call 135 01251303 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn for details.


Saturday, November 5, 2005
DJ Sasha @ Banana
World No. 4 DJ and leading figure of Progressive house and trance comes to perform at Banana. Preselling ticket RMB80.
10pm-4am, Banana. For more info call (8610) 6528 3636

Screening: Dream Walking
8pm, Chinese Culture Club TEL (8610) 6432 9341

May Day Beijing Concert
7:30pm, Worker's Stadium. For more info call (8610) 6501 6655


Sunday, November 6, 2005
Band New Perfume
Featuring all night long Brit pops.
9pm, 13 Club TEL (8610) 8262 8077

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

 

Upcoming Events

Opera: Masked Ball
Tickets range RMB50-800. 7:30pm, November 9 - 11, Poly Theatre. For more info call (8610) 6500 1188 ext. 5126

Film: A Bride from Shangri-La
Directed by Zhang Jiarui, the film tells the tale of Feng Mei and A-long, a young couple getting married in traditional Huayao Yi style. 8pm, November 11. Cherrylane Movies, east of the 21st Century Theater, An Jia Lou Street (off Liang Ma Qiao Road). Call 135 01251303 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn for details.

Hand-in Hand Charity Auction
The special event will include a presentation on art as an alternative investment and a charity auction of selected artifacts. All proceedings gos to Operation Blessing's Adopt-a-student program. 5-7pm, November 12. Beijing Central Art Gallery. For more info contact (8610) 6585 9902.

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