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Comedy Rocks Beijing with ChopSchticks
Chuckles-a-plenty will be back in the air here
in the Northern Capital once again with ChopSchticks presented
by Continental Airlines and The Comedy Tour on Saturday
January 14th at 7:30pm at RBL's icehouse in Wang Fu Jing
on 53 Xipei Lou, Dong'anmen Jie (venue tel: 6522 1389).
Headlining stand-up comedian Jim Dunn from Boston takes
the spotlight with opener Tony Moschetto. Jim Dunn is
a veteran comic who has acted in the Matt Damon movie
"Stuck on You" and has performed with the Boston
Red Sox and on Comedy Central and on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel
Live. Tony Moschetto is an up-and-comer also from Massachusetts
who's also been featured on Comedy Central and even on
The Playboy Channel (settle down, ladies, he had his clothes
on). Tickets are 250RMB at the door and 220RMB in advance
up to Jan 12th. To order now call 1370 1210489 or email
Tickets@TheComedyTour.com.
More info on http://www.ChopSchticks.com
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win great prizes.
This week's prize is a voucher for Afanti Restaurant
worth 150RMB!
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December Celebrate The New Year Eve's Party at Jing
RMB888 net, Price includes a glass of
Veuve Clicquot Champagne per person during the dinner
and a 0.2 litre bottle per person during the countdown
party. Enjoy a superb six-course dinner in the award-winning
Jing in The Peninsula Palace Beijing on New Year's
Eve. The event will feature a great lucky draw with
unparalleled prizes, dancing and countdown to the
New Year with the live entertainment. Please call
(8610) 8516 2888 extension 6694 for reservation
and information.
 New
Year's Eve
Saturday 31st of December 2005. Seasons Cafe: RMB888
net per person / Trattoria La Gondola: RMB688.00
- RMB888 net per person / Paulaner Brauhaus &
Dragon Palace and Honzen: Special New Year's Eve
Menu. New Year Brunch on 1st of January 2006. Biggest
Jazz Brunch in town with live cooking stations.
Beginning at 11:30 until 15:00 RMB328 net per person
including soft drink. RMB388 net per person including
free flow of German Sparkling wine, Paulaner beer,
wine and an exclusive Children Buffet. For reservation
and enquiries please contact (8610) 6465 3388 ext.
4075.
 New
Years Eve Festivities
Saturday 31 December.Make your New Years
Eve special by spending it at one of our numerous
dinners or parties, which will continue in the spirit
our festive "Nutcracker" theme. Begin
your night in the Lobby Bar, listening to Philippine
band, Syncro, whilst sipping innovative cocktails,
all half price to ensure you're full of good cheer.
Follow the band and a host of other live entertainment
into the Lobby Lounge for a full buffet dinner amidst
our live Christmas trees - unlimited selected drinks
beginning with cocktails at 8pm and dinner at 9pm,
including a lucky draw for only RMB 499.Alternatively,
enjoy the live music, singing and dancing from afar
at the Atrium Cafe. Children will love our Kids
Klub, and adults will love our extensive, fresh
buffet with unlimited selected drinks for only RMB
295. If you're feeling like something more formal,
choose from two special set menus or just order
a la carte delicacies at our hugely popular Cantonese
restaurant, Sui Yuan. For more information or reservations,
please call Eileen at (8610) 5865 5125.
New
Year's Eve Celebration
December 31.Adult: RMB700 buy one and
get one free.Child: RMB350 (4 to 12 years old inclusive)
Buy one and get one free does not apply. Venue:
The Patio Restaurant. It's party, party, party time
all the way as DJ makes it a fun packed night out
for all tastes, ages and occasions. Come and celebrate
the biggest night of the year at Holiday Inn Lido
Beijing! If you are attending one of our New Year
Party Night,then why not make a night of it and
stay overnight? For just RMB300 you can stay in
a superior room with a breakfast for two! Tel: (8610)
6437 6688. Sale direct fax: (8610) 6436 7652 or
email to: bc@hilb.net.cn
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.
FLO
- We Will Bring Paris to You for This New Year Eve
Celebration
New Year Eve: 398RMB/Person include 4 courses and
a glass of Laurent-Perrier champagne; Fairytale
atmosphere; Live Music band and Latinos Dance show
and Lucky draw. Please reserve in advance: (8610)
6595 5135/39
HOT!
Assorted Buffet Special At The Loft
Tasty food and reasonable price in a nice
cozy atmosphere with musical entertainment; Order
for above 5 persons get a bottle of complimentary
fine wine. Lunch (11.30-14.00): RMB98 per person;
Afternoon tea (14.00-17.00): RMB 48 per person;
Dinner (18.00-22.00): RMB138 per person. Get RMB20
coupon for every RMB100 consumption during lunch;
Get RMB30 coupon for every RMB150 order for dinner.
TEL (8610) 6501 7501
RMB88
Package Offer @ Le Hugo
With RMB88 you can choose from our menu
1 appetizer, 1 vegetable dish, 1 main course and
1 soup. 5pm onwards daily and all day on weekends.
For more info call (8610) 6583 6660
The
Holidays Are Upon Us!
Want to know what great dining and entertainment
options are available to you in Beijing this holiday
season? We have information about all the great
Christmas, Spring Festival, and Valentine's Day
activities happening thoughout China's Capital City!
Click here to subscribe to the free Xianzai.com
Holiday Newsletter: http://www.xianzai.cn/holidays/
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Hotel Beijing "Winter Interlude"
From USD143 Single/Double. This winter
treat yourself to a 5-star luxurious stay in Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center! Per Room Per Night
from November 25, 2005 to February 28, 2006. Rate
indicated for Superior Room category | Rate is
subject to 15% surcharge and availability | A
Destination Welcome Pack Including Local Information
| Upgrade supplement available on request | Free
Access to Pulse Health Club and Indoor Swimming
Pool. For reservations and information, please
call Toll Free Reservation: Northern China: 10800
650 0362 Southern China: 10800 265 0363; (8610)
6465 3388 ext 5522/5533; Direct Fax (8610) 6462
2204; Email: reservations.khblc@kempinski.com;
Website: www.kempinski-beijing.com
The Best Value for Money Offer in Yalong
Bay Hotel
Holiday Inn Resort Yalong Bay Sanya
in End of the Year and Spring Festival offer -
New Year Period (Dec31, 05-Jan02, 06): From RMB
1788 in Superior Ocean View room and up | Chinese
New Year Holiday (Jan 28, 05-Feb 03, 06): From
RMB 2880 in Superior Ocean View room and up. Early
booking and full payment before Dec 29, 05 will
get additional benefit. Please call 86-898 8856
5666-7103 for detail; China Toll Free Reservation
No. For Mobile 400 884 0888.
 Let
Us Handle All Your Business...and Pleasure.
We understand your need to get things
done - anyplace, anytime. With us, this means
getting them done in total luxury, as you bask
in friendly, personalized service in China's heaven.
Meeting Package: RMB328 per person, Please call
0898-8856 8888 ext. sales center for more information.
* The rate is subject to 15% service charge. *
Subject to availability. Blackout dates apply.
* Applicable to 20 persons minimum. * Spa package
is also available.
 Mixing
Business with Pleasure at Crowne Plaza Park View
Wuzhou Beijing
Golf package rate starting from RMB1648*.
Indulge yourself, and get into the swing of things
with us. Valid through December 31, 2006, we invite
you to take part in our special golf promotion.
When mixing business with pleasure, The Place
to Meet is Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing.
Click
here for package details. For reservations,
please visit www.crowneplaza.com
or call toll-free number: 800 830 4088 (for mainland
China area); 400 88 40 888 (for mobile phone users).
 Special
Rate at Hilton Shanghai
Enjoy the Festive Season with special
rate at Hilton Shanghai! RMB 678 including buffet
breakfast available for Chinese local residents
during December 23 until January 8. Enquires or
reservations call toll free 800 820 6666.
 Winter
Season Greetings from Presidential Plaza Hotel
Beijing
Presidential Plaza's "Service Charge
Free" Winter Season. Valid from December
16 2005 till February 12, 2006. RMB 620 net in
a comfortable superior Room, including: Daily
breakfast buffet, unlimited internet access, free
swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna usage, 45 minutes
simulation golf training. For reservations, please
contact: (8610) 6800 1786; reservations@presidentialplaza.com;
www.presidentialplaza.com
 Book
a Hostel Room in China!
Now you can preview and choose hostels
from around China. Find pictures, comments, and
maps for the hostels and then choose what type
of bed and rooms you need. We lots of cities including
Beijing, Chengdu, Kunming, Lhasa, Sanya, Shanghai,
and Yangshuo--plus lots more. You can securely
book online and find the cheapest rates online
with us. Visit http://www.chinatravelnow.com/hostels.php
and search for yourself!
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Needs, Your Well-being, You Comfort: They All Come
First in Executive First.
We take good care of you before you even
board. 1. We offer you a special line to a senior
Executive agent who will help you choose your seat
in advance. 2. You can receive double Aeroplan miles.
3. You will enjoy "Royal Orchid Holiday"
provided by Air Canada. Includes: Round trip economy
class tickets on Thai Airways; Two nights accommodation
at a 5 star hotel accommodation; Airport meeting
service; Airport-hotel return transfer; Daily breakfast.
For more information and reservation please contact
Air Canada. Beijing Office: (8610) 6463 0577; Shanghai
Office: (8621) 6289 6011.
 Air
China's First-class and Business-class Cabins Are
Completely Upgraded
Fly Beijing to New York! From now until March 25,
2006, move your "Bosom Travel Companion"
to a higher level class free of charge. Buy a whole
price first-class or business-class Beijing-New
York ticket, and you'll be able to move your travel
companion to a higher level cabin. Air China also
offers free airport transportation in luxury cars
for first-class and business-class passengers: Audi
A6 for first class passengers and Passat for business
class. For details, please contact: 010-6656 9251
or 800-810-1111.
 Boracay
(Kalibo)
A seemingly endless coast of talcum-white
sand, clear waters and an air of island serenity
are what attract most visitors to Boracay. But the
island is not lacking in fanfare and creature comforts:
rock bars and discos, deluxe resorts and superb
restaurants abound. Boracay has been named one of
the world's best beaches by the London-based BMW
Tropical Beach Handbook, Harper's and Queen magazines.
Prices start at CNY2,610. 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
 The
New Edition is here! Insider's Guide to Beijing
Improved, enhanced and fully updated,
the second edition of Beijing's most comprehensive
guidebook, the Insider's Guide to Beijing 2005-2006,
is a must-have for English-speaking residents of
the Chinese capital. It contains listings of over
300 shops, 180 restaurants and 130 bars and useful
information about everything from finding the airport
bus when you arrive to shipping your loot home when
you leave. The Insider's Guide also features over
120 sidebar articles and 650 color photos that provide
a richly detailed portrait of this fascinating city.
Best of all, this 704-page book costs only RMB 60.
Order your copy for immediate delivery in Beijing,
China or around the world (distribution@insidersguide.com.cn,
+8610 6554 5631) or visit www.insidersguide.com.cn
to find a list of Beijing retailers that sell the
book or order online. Overseas buyers can also purchase
it on Amazon.com
Make
Your Winter Holidays Tropical - Special Package
Deals
Wide Range of Promotional Packages for
Paradise Isle Sri Lanka, Sunshine Maldives, Fascinating
Thailand, Spectacular Angkor Wat, Lovely Vietnam
etc. China Peace Travel takes great care to perfect
the details of your experience! For more information,
contact our English speaking service sub-branch
- Mercury Travel at Tel: (8610) 8454 9420 or (8610)
8454 9422. Email: MercuryTravel@bbn.cn
New
Skiing Attraction This Year: Panshan Ski Resort
Visit the newly-built ski destination
in Jixian County, Tianjin: Panshan Ski Resort will
formally open in December with various discounts.
Totalling 80000 square meters in space, the ski
resort has two intermediate ski areas, each 500
meters long, 80 meters wide; four primary ski ways
and 4 snow rings; an elementary learners' practice
area and a kid's play area. Professional coaches
available. For more info call (8610) 6894 9697
Tulip
Hotspring Takes The Chill Away
Tulip Hotspring is located in Jinzhan
Town in Chaoyang District, 22km from downtown Beijing.
Pumped from 3000 meters underground, the 65 degree
water is a rare find in Beijing. The separate villas
here provide you full privacy for you to relex after
a day's work. And it's so romantic! RMB350/3hr.
TEL (8610) 8432 7810
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Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Studying Easier
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 information please call at
(8610) 6413 1547/48 or mail to frontiers@frontiers.com.cn
The British School of Beijing
The British School of Beijing offers
the English National Curriculum from the age of
3. IGCSEs are offered in Year 10. It is situated
in the Embassy District of Beijing and yields
very high academic results as supported by last
year's UK SATs results. A broad child centred
education is offered with small class numbers
(15 - 20). A state of the art campus will be opened
in Shunyi in September 2006, offering parents
the choice of two locations. Further information
or visit to the school can be arranged etc. Mailto:
info@britishschool.org.cn
or Tel: (8610) 8532-3088.
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Health & Fitness |
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 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.
Learn
Hatha Yoga at Home for Yoga
Hatha Yoga is the most popular style
of yoga in the world that invigorates minds and
bodies. Home for Yoga's yoga classes are taught
by an Indian yoga master with simultaneous translation
in Chinese. Teaching materials in both Chinese
and English are available. Courses are designed
to cater the needs of learners at different levels.
Monthly Card costs RMB700, Annual Card for unlimited
class RMB4900. Address: Room 0101, Building 1,
SOHO New Town, 88 Jian Guo Road, Chaoyang District.
For more info contact (8610) 8589 4351
Seine
Foot Care
One of the most luxury foot care centers
in China, featuring top grade decoration and comfortable
ambience. Dermatophytosis treatment RMB60/times,
foot message RMB128/70 minutes, foot care RMB60/times.
Address: 4F, Jinyuan Lufthansa Shopping Mall,
1 Yuanda Road, Haidian District Beijing. TEL (8610)
8887 5382
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Relocations |
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 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
Ji'anShun
Home Moving Service
Professional home moving service provider
approved by the public transportation department, have
various vehicles and qualified staff to help individuals
or businesses move around town. Starting price: RMB150
for individual clients, RMB200 for piano typed 120 or
below. Address: 2 Haidian South Road, Haidian District.
TEL (8610) 6286 2980
Beijing
Longyang Relocation Company
Set up in 1995, we've gathered a group of
dedicated and experienced staff to serve our clients'
needs in relocation. We've added some new business items
including furniture installing/dismantling; air-conditioner
fixing and logistics delivery, cardboard box available
upon request. RMB150/individual client, RMB160/business.
RMB150-200/piano. RMB30-50/home appliances. More info
via 800 810 1729
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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
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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!
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 Johnson
Computer Connections
Dealers in computers, peripherals and various digital
equipments. Specialized on-site technical support
using both Chinese & English language. We offer
home service and IT Outsourcing Managed Service
for hardware & software as well as internet
access including wireless LAN, ADSL, VPN, Email,
Kill virus, home theater maintenance etc 7 days
a week. Tel: (8610) 5165 9192, Website: www.johnson.net.cn,
E-mail: johnson@johnson.net.cn
 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
Leeo
Consulting Service
Beijing Leeo Consulting Service Co., Ltd.
is committed to offering consultative and agency
service to foreigners who desire to study, work,
invest or reside in Beijing. Our main line of business
includes application and extension of L and F visa;
conversion of visa types; providing invitation letter,
applying for work permit and conversion of driving
licenses. Address: Rm 316, Tongniu building, Chaoyang
District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 8599 0439, Fax (8610)
8599 0438
Jinruan
Tax & Accounting Firm
A large consulting service officially
licensed by the Ministry of Finance and Beijing
Municipal Department of Industry and Commerce, we
provide auditing, asset evaluation, account keeping,
investment and tax consulting services. Account
keeping costs RMB800 or more for high-tech enterprises,
and RMB1000 or so for foreign businesses. Fees charged
in proportion to business scale. TEL (8610) 8267
2400, Fax (8610) 8267 3556-8809
We
Provide Highly-qualified Ayi
Consisting of two branch offices and 4
divisions, we provide our customers first class
services that they will use again and again. Our
prime objective is to help you save your time, energy
and money with our healthy, reliable and English
speaking Ayi who can do cooking, baby-sitter and
chores. 6 days Live-in Service: RMB2500 or above
(English speaking Ayi) RMB1300-1500 (Chinese speaking);
Hour Housekeeper: 25/hour. TEL (8610) 6438 1634 |
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 Charity
In China: What can you do to help?
There are so many non-profit and non-governmental
organizations operating in China doing so much great
work. But what can you do to help donate or volunteer?
You can sign-up to receive periodic information
about the fantastic opportunities to help a needy
family in China. Visit http://www.charityinchina.com/signup.php
to get started with CharityInChina.org!
Presidential
Plaza Hotel Beijing New Years Day Concert, January
1, 2006
New Years Day Concert at the Atrium Lobby
from 6:30 pm to 8:00pm. Celebrate 2006 with Singing
Soprano's and 30 Piece Orchestra with European Classics
& Vienna's Touch. Hotline (8610) 5858 5588 ext.
8340.
 YPHH
Happy Networking
YPHH organizes Happy Networking events
for all people in Beijing & Shanghai. Average
age is 25-45. Every month different events such
as: monthly YPHH Happy Hours, YPHH Champagne Nights,
YPHH Food & Drink Nights, wine/beer/cocktail-tastings,
weekend-outings, day-trips and more. For more info
and subscribes to the mailing list, please log onto
http://www.yphh.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
ClubFootball
Junior Indoor Soccer Coaching Courses - Winter 2005/06
ClubFootball winter indoor soccer coaching
courses begin in mid-January at venues around the
centre of Beijing and at Shunyi. Classes are held
after school and at weekends and are open to kids
aged 4-18 from all schools. All classes are coached
by ClubFootball's FA-qualified coaches in small
groups, in an English-language environment. Places
are limited, so don't wait until January to register!
For full course schedules and information call 6417
0495, email coaching@wanguoqunxing.com
or visit www.clubfootball.com.cn.
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
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:
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Limited editions of more than a dozen international
brand bags are on the show.
December 15 - 30, 1F, China World Shopping Mall
TEL (8610) 6505 9519
"Speed
- Thought" Art Exhibit
December 23, 2005 - January 6, 2006, Catsup Art
Center TEL (8610) 8456 3727
Young
Artists' Works Exhibition 2005
Works of young artists including Yu Xiaodong, Han
Xuejun, Linqian and many others are on the show
to demonstrate each of their passion about life.
December 6 - 26, Yan Club Art Centre. TEL (8610)
8457 3506
Cloud
- Rain
Contemporary art exhibition.
November 26, 2005 - January 15, 2006. Beijing TS1
Art Center. TEL (8610) 6959 4127
Weng
Yupeng's Solo Exhibition
Open Tuesday through Sunday, December 3, 2005 -
January 3, 2006, Beijing Art Seasons Gallery. TEL
(8610) 6431 1900
Bad Boys
F2 Gallery showcases works of two wunderkinds of
New York's East Village of the 1980s, Jean Michel
Basquiat and Julian Schnabel in celebration of its
opening.
November 5 - January 7, 2006. F2 Gallery. TEL (86)
139 11117983
Chen
Shaoxiong Solo Exhibition
New ink paintings by Chen Shaoxiong that depicts
city life in a blurring light.
November 6 - December 26, Courtyard Gallery Annex.
TEL (8610) 6526 8882 |
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Lai Happy 2005
Leon Lai, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Hong
Kong comes back his native city for a show. Tickets
range RMB180-1580.
7:30pm, December 31, Workers' Gymnasium, Sanlitun,
Chaoyang District. TEL (8610) 6501 6655
Qi Qin
Solo Conert
An excitement moment for his Beijing fans, Taiwanese
pop singer Qi Qin will come to the capital to celebrated
his 20th anniversary in the music arena.
7:30pm, December 31, Capital Gymnasium, 54 Baishiqiao,
Haidian District. TEL (8610) 6835 5552
Rent
A Broadway sensation starring Hong Kong movie star
and singer Karen Mok. Ticket selling for RMB100-1000.
7:30pm, December 30 through January 5. Beijing Exhibition
Theatre, 135 Xizhimenwai Avenue, Xicheng District.
TEL (8610) 6835 4455
Richard
Clayderman Piano Concert
Tickets selling for RMB180-1280.
7:30pm, December 27, The Great Hall of the People,
West to Tian'an Men Square. TEL (8610) 6606 4705
Zurich
Symphony Orchestra New Year Concert
Tickets selling for RMB100-1000.
7:30pm, December 27, Forbidden City Music Hall,
within Zhongshan Park west of Tian'an Men Gate.
TEL (8610) 8777 6604
Film: Run Lola Run
The film is based on a thriller that explores the
life-altering impact of some inconsequential actions.
Tickets selling for RMB16.
3pm, December 26. Cui Guo Bar, 100 meters north
of the south gate of Jimenli Xiao Qu, Haidian District
TEL (8610) 6235 9559
The Night
Of Latin Enthusiasm
Performed by China Natoinal Song and Dance Ensemble
Light Music Troupe. Ticket selling for RMB80-480.
7:30pm, December 27, Minorities Cultural Palace
Theater, 49, Fuxingmen Nei Da Jie, Xicheng District.
TEL (8610) 6602 2530.
Drama:
Quan Jia Fu
Quan Jia Fu tells the story of a courtyard family
who are involved in the architecture business. Directed
by Ren Ming and starring Feng Yuanzheng (main character
of TV opera "Don't Speak to Strangers").
In Chinese. Tickets selling for RMB40-280.
7:30pm, December 23 through January 3, 2006. Capital
Theatre, 22 Wangfujing Avenue. TEL (8610) 6524 9847
Acrobatic
Ballet: Swan Lake
This classic ballet is staged in a brand new form
- acrobatic. Directed by choreographer Zhao Ming
and performed by Guangdong Acrobatic Troupe. Tickets
selling for RMB120-1280.
7:30pm, December 22 through 28, Poly Theatre, 14
Dongzhimen South Street, Dongcheng District. TEL
(8610) 6500 1188-5126.
Film:
Liberi
Liberi centers on the freckle-faced Vince, whose
life in a mountain village is unfulfilling. In Italian
with English subtitles.
7pm, December 29. Italian Embassy Cultural Office,
2 Sanlitun Dong Er Jie, Chaoyang District. TEL (8610)
6532 2187
Fried
Dough Twist III
A series of the popular Fried Dough Twist and the
first martial arts drama performed in ancient costume.
Tickets range from RMB40 to RMB680.
7:30pm, December 9 through January 3, 2006. Haidian
Theatre. TEL (8610) 6255 8026
Promise
(Wu Ji)
A $35 million budget blockbuster by famous director
Chen Kaige. Starring Cecilia Cheung, Nicholas Tse,
Liu Ye and Jang Dong-gun. In Chinese with English
subtitles.
December 15 - 31, at all cinemas across town.
Capital Cinema (8610) 6607 9499
Dahua Cinema (8610) 6527 4420
Daguanlou Cinema (8610) 6303 0551
Dizhi Cinema (8610) 6616 8376
Guang An Men Cinema (8610) 6352 2713
Honglou Cinema (8610) 6605 1908
Wudaokou Cinema (8610) 6231 3624
Yingxie Cinema (8610) 6420 7759
Ziguang Cinema (8610) 6500 3868
Chang Hong Cinema (8610) 64042159 |
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House
Tim, a young DJ from Paris, is coming
to China! He will bring more electronic beats here
and infuse the freshest air into Chinese Electronic
music. Ticket: 30RMB covers a glass of special drink.
Time: 10pm-4am, Friday, December 30, 2005. Venue:
Club Entrance, 18 Super Bar Street, Nu Ren Jie,
Chaoyang District. For more info call (8610) 6465
2284
 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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Monday,
December 26, 2005
Swing Dance Lesson
Come to learn swinging dances with professional
teachers and have a swing party afterwards.
7pm-11pm, CD Jazz Cafe. TEL (8610) 6506 8288
Film:
Run Lola Run
3pm, Cui Guo Bar. TEL (8610) 6235 9559
Latin
Night
Come to shake your body to the great Latin tunes
by Band Feng Niao.
9:30pm, New Get Lucky. TEL (8610) 8448 3339
New
Standard English
A kid show on CETV 1.
10pm-3pm. Monday through Thursday.
Tuesday,
December 27, 2005
The Night Of Latin Enthusiasm
7:30pm, Minorities Cultural Palace Theater. TEL
(8610) 6602 2530.
Richard
Clayderman Piano Concert
Tickets selling for RMB180-1280.
7:30pm, The Great Hall of the People. TEL (8610)
6606 4705
Zurich
Symphony Orchestra New Year Concert
Tickets selling for RMB100-1000.
7:30pm, Forbidden City Music Hall. TEL (8610) 8777
6604
The
Rotary Club of Beijing meets at the Kempinski Hotel
every Tuesday at 12:00PM. 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.rotaryclub-beijing.org
or email us at: rotarybj@vip.sina.com.
The President of the Rotary Club of Beijing for
the year 2005 - 2006 is Mr. Carl-Ludwig Dorwald.
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Chinese Corner
Learn Chinese through free conversation.
12:30pm-2pm, Bridge School. TEL (8610) 6506 4409
Knock
Your Brain Out
Bring your wit to win the big prizes offered by
Bar Blu.
8:30pm-11pm, Bar Blu. TEL (8610) 6417 4124
Martini
Night
Buy two get one free all night long from Zub's long
Martini menu and enjoy the background tunes brought
by their resident DJs. Free entry for girls, RMB20
for guys.
8pm, Zub. TEL (8610) 8286 6240
Thursday,
December 29, 2005
80s REDUX Thursdays at Alfa
All the best 80s NON DANCING songs that you never
get to hear anymore. Music from the Smiths, Depeche
Mode, The Cure, Duran Duran, INXS, REM and more.
8pm onwards, Alfa. TEL (8610) 8447 0666-388
Four
Decades In One
Hearken to classics from the 70s, 80s, 90s and up
to today's brought to you by DJ Mon Eli. RMB470
for a bottle of Moet Chandon and free tubes of cocktails.
10pm-2:30pm, Bar Blu TEL (8610) 6417 4124
Brazilian
Delights
Enjoy authentic Brazilian food in a modern and airy
atmosphere. Our Thursday offer features baacalhoada.
6:30pm, Alameda. TEL (8610) 6417 8084
Ladies
Night
Free entry and drinks for ladies.
9pm, Destination. TEL (8610) 6551 5138
Friday,
December 30, 2005
TIM House
Tim, a young DJ from Paris, is coming to China!
He will bring more electronic beats here and infuse
the freshest air into Chinese Electronic music.
10pm-4am, Club Entrance. For more info call (8610)
6465 2284
Sexy
Miniskirts
Girls who wear skirts get a RMB200 card for free
drinks and free entrance.
8pm, Star. TEL (8610) 6506 6770
Saturday,
December 31, 2005
New Year Party @ Cutie Club
Expect a much more different New Year party this
year at Cutie Club, which will offer you more about
Beijing and fashion party on the last day of the
year, including candy calabash, cotton sugar and
the largest local champagne.
9pm-5am, Cutie Club. TEL (8610) 6552 9988
Leon
Lai Happy 2005
7:30pm, Workers' Gymnasium. TEL (8610) 6501 6655
Belly
Dance Class
RMB40 per class.
3-3:50pm, Golden Dancing Academy TEL (8610) 6708
9567
New
Year Carnival
Let all your passion be released to warm up this
chilly winter night.
8pm-2am, December 31, Angel Club. TEL (8610) 6552
8888
Qi
Qin Solo Conert
7:30pm, Capital Gymnasium. TEL (8610) 6835 5552
YEN's
New Year Count Down
New Year's Eve, the Yan Club will be the very place
to be with the country's best DJs spinning you out
of '05 and slapping you silly for '06, including
DJs Mickey Zhang, Dio, Usami and Yang Bing with
Beijing's most eligible MCs, Raph and Webber, leading
you through the final countdown. 9pm, Tango Club.
For more info call (8610) 6428 2288
Sunday,
January 1, 2006
Swing Dance Class
3-3:50pm, Golden Dancing Academy TEL (8610) 6708
9567
Superb
Sunday
All food and beverages for RMB29 only during lunch
and diner.
The Signature. TEL (8610) 6586 3818
Jazz
Brunch
Enjoy Germany style brunch with live jazz background.
RMB98 per person.
11:30am, Die Kochmutzen. TEL (8610) 5869 3830 |
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Ville Est Tranquille (The Town Is Quiet)
The Town is Quiet depicts Marseilles as a city in
crisis and utilizes a large cast of intersecting
characters featuring Ariane Ascaride as a hard-bitten
but compassionate fish market worker with a drug
addicted daughter, and Gerard Maylan as a moody
bartender with a shocking secret life. Directed
by Marius and Jeanette. In French with Chinese subtitles.
RMB 20 (RMB10 for students), 6pm, January 2-5. French
Cultural Center, 18 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District.
TEL (8610) 6553 2627
The Terminal
Film by famous director Steven Spielberg. With tea
and soft drinks on offer. In English with Chinese
subtitles. RMB16 per person. 3pm, January 2 - 6,
Cui Guo. Address: 100 meters from the south gate
of Jimenli Xiaoqu, Haidian District. For more info
call (8610) 6235 9559
Wednesday,
January 4 - YPHH Wine Night
First Wednesday of January and of the New Year.
A new Wine Night; at time of print both wines and
location were not confirmed, so please check http://www.yphh.com
for more info.
80's
Write Up
Got synthesizers? Beijing's longest running monthly
event keeps us all hanging on - come rock
out with the infamous Lady Marmalade, Side B, Vinyl
Ritchie and the strut of Sweet F.A. 80's prices
on shots and Long Island Iced Tea. 10pm till late,
January 13th and 27th, 2006. Alfa. TEL(8610) 8447
0666-388
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