XIANZAI BEIJING
Xianzai Beijing Issue #3.28
February 18, 2002
Beijing's most reliable Listings for 5 years!
Contents
(Click Below!)
Great Deals!
Travel Information
Hotel Deals
Dining Out
Health & Fitness
Relocations
Property/Real Estate
Jobs
Wine Deals
For Sale/Wanted
Education
Services
Personals

Community Announcements

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exhibits
Performances
Movies & Plays
Bars & Restaurants
Weekly Calendar
Upcoming Events
Subscription Information
Advertising Information

 

What's Cool?

Take Xianzai Beijing on the go!
Get it on your mobile device for free!

Find out more!

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

If a friend has forwarded you this newsletter and you want your own free subscription, send a blank email to subscribe-bj-h-en#li.xi.co

Change the ringtone on your mobile phone today! NEW LOGOS!!
Visit http://www.xianzai.com.cn/sms/

Great Deals!

 

Ringtones and Logos
on your Mobile Phone!

It's easy! 1-2-3

CLICK HERE FOR HUNDREDS OF NEW LOGOS AND RINGTONES FOR YOUR MOBILE PHONE IN CHINA!

Travel Information

Enjoy the tropical splendor of Indonesia on the doorstep of Singapore. Just a thirty minute ferry ride from Singapore in the Riau Islands of Indonesia lies the island of Batam. After a delicious buffet breakfast at our resort you can shop in Singapore and still be back for dinner or simply relax and enjoy the lush island life. The Batam View Hotel & Beach Resort and DiveRiau offers you everything from world class golf to a fully stocked and certified PADI dive centre specializing in courses from beginner to advanced, technical, and rebreather certification. And you won't get a better deal on top quality diving gear then from our Pro Dive Shop.
For more information click on our sites at www.batamviewresort.com or www.diveriau.com or simply contact us directly at info@diveriau.com

UNITED AIRLINES FLIGHTS FROM CHINA TO JAPAN AND THE USA ARE FILLING FAST
If you want to get a great airfare for traveling in March, book now to avoid disappointment!
Fly round-trip Economy Class from Beijing to:
Los Angeles/San Francisco/Seattle for: CNY 4040*
Other West Coast Cities and Arizona for: CNY 4700*
All Other United US Cities for: CNY 5370*
Price includes 2 free stopovers on United's incomparable domestic
U.S. network.
Hurry, seats are limited! Fare promotion valid for departures through 3/31/02.
* Restrictions apply. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rerouted. Economy class special fare has FRI/SAT/SUN surcharge of CNY 310.00. These special offers are valid for one year on UA operated and United Express flights only. All rates plus tax & security charge.
For Reservations and Information, contact United Airlines in
Beijing at: (10) 6463-1111. Email: flyua@ual.com

Air Canada Promotion
Buy one Air Canada ticket to any destination in the US at the regular fare and get a second ticket to anywhere in North America for US$399 Roundtrip
Outbound Departure Dates: November 21, 2001 to March 31, 2001
For more information, please contact your travel agent or our reservation offices.
Beijing Tel: 010-6468-2001 Fax: 010-64630576
Shanghai Tel: 021-6375-8899 Fax: 021-63758386

Looking for Great Deals on air travel to and from China?
Get free deals sent to your email with Xianzai's opt-in emails!
To subscribe, send a blank email to:
join-opt-air-en#li.xi.co

Hotel Deals

OF ALL THE HOTEL DECISIONS YOU MAKE, THIS WILL BE THE EASIEST.
You'll never have to think twice about staying at the Hiltons in China. Whatever your business needs, you can count on us to make sure it's business as usual for you. Wherever your travel takes you, you'll enjoy the same discerning standards of warm hospitality at any one of our five hotels in China.
Hilton Beijing starting at US$ 99
Hilton Chongqing starting at US$ 60
Hilton Dalian starting at US$ 68
Hilton Nanjing starting at US$ 60
Hilton Shanghai starting at US$ 118

All rates are subject to surcharge & tax; offer is available daily until March 15, 2002.
To make your reservation, please call Hilton Reservations World-wide, toll-free at 800 820 0600, the hotel directly or book online at www.hilton.com.
As of February 01, Hilton joins Air China Companion Card Frequent Flyer Programme, giving you the opportunity to earn Hilton HHonors points and earn miles with your Air China Companion Card at the same time - we call this "Double Dipping".

State Guest Hotel Beijing, Tel:68005588
Collect your value of 1500 by the Presidential Passport at State Guest Hotels Presidential Plaza! Ask for details!
For information, please contact
Public Relations
Tel: 6800 5588 ext.8761
Fax:6800 3308
e-Mail: prinfo@stateguesthotel.com

Need the best deals on Hotel rooms in Beijing?
Get free hotel and travel emails by sending a blank email to:
join-opt-zbj-en#li.xi.co

Dining Out

HARBOUR PLAZA BEIJING
DAILY SEAFOOD BUFFET & DAILY BUFFET THEME NIGHT
Cafe California
Monday - Sunday, Dinner
RMB105 per adult / RMB55 per child under 10
(Inclusive of free flow of local beer or soft drinks)
Buy 3 Get 1 FREE
Featuring succulent seafood such as crabs, shrimps, crayfish, salmon, sashimi and oyster, as fresh as those you can find in the seaside markets.
That's not all, our team of seasoned chefs presents theme buffets - "Italian" (Monday), "French" (Wednesday), "Mexican" (Friday) and Mongolian BBQ (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday).
For reservations, please call Tel. 6436 2288 Exts. 2600 / 2614.
Visit our web site: www.harbour-plaza.com/hpbj/press.asp

State Guest Hotel Beijing, Tel:68005588
Enjoy your International Buffet which features outragous Austrian Cakes and pasries with Nightly carving station for your dinner pleasure at the Garden Cafe of the State Guest Hotels Presidential Plaza!
In addition to our all day A La Carte Menu, all there traditional Austrian dissert, such as Cherry Chese Cakes, Strawberry Omlette, and Cardinal Cake, Griotte Cherry Charlotte... would provide you with unforgettful time!
RMB 120/ per person +15% for breakfast and lunch, RMB 160/ person + 15% for dinner.
for reservations. please call 6800 5588 ext 8690

The St Regis Beijing Winter wine + Canadian Promotion
Time frame: 28th January - 28th February 2002
Astor Grill restaurant 3rd floor Club Wing
A Canadian specials menu in conjunction with Canadian ice wine. For a limited period chef will present a range of Canadian Food products matched perfectly to a selection of wines from the New world. Canadian oysters, lobsters, salmon and beef will all be available exclusively in the Astor grill. Each dish will be perfectly matched with a glass of wine chosen by our resident wine guru Barry Bai. To finish the evening selections of chilled Canadian ice wine will be available in the Astor grill's wine lounge. An excellent opportunity to try these super rich wines from Canada. Spend over RMB888++ and receive a complimentary bottle of imported wine.
Please call 86 10 6460 6688 and ask for the Astor Grill mentioning the Xianxai Promotional Special Offer or email beijing.stregis@stregis.com
for more information please visit http://www.xianzai.com.cn/St_Regis

Holiday Inn Lido Beijing
Welcomes to our new Thai Chefs at the Holiday Inn Lido Beijing!
Chef Tuan Mungruayklang and Chef Pisit Kuaythong are here direct from Bangkok.
Check out their new Seafood Specials and their new Thai curries during the months of January and February.
For reservations, please call Borom Piman Thai Restaurant at tel: 64376688 ext. 2899
FRESH WINTER FAIRS
Asian & International cooked on the spot...
For as little as RMB120.00+15% per guest
All our fresh ingredients can be cooked in front of you.
Fresh is Best, It's Simple!
For reservations, please call Patio Coffee Shop at tel: 64376688 Ext. 1971.

Wow! There are so many great restaurants with such great deals!
Subscribe to the free Dining Out opt-in email for free deals emailed directly to you! To subscribe, send a blank email to: join-opt-foo-en#li.xi.co

Health & Fitness

New Year! New Image! And New Website! Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics' website dons a new look for year 2002. This website contains up-to-date information on the healthcare services provided by the hospital and its associated clinics in Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Surgery, Dentistry and Emergency care, and features 360-degree Virtual Tours of many of its facilities. You will find useful information about our medical practitioners, healthcare insurance policies and membership programs, as well as some practical health tips!
Website: http://www.beijingunited.com. For more information, please call 6433-3960 or email bjunited@bjunited.com.cn

Adjacent to the renowned luxury hotel, The St. Regis Spa & Club is superbly located in the centre of Beijing and offers a lifestyle of health, fitness and wellbeing for its members. Now offering a 20% discount off ALL Spa Treatments for month of Jan & Feb 2001. At The St. Regis Spa you will experience the best of European, Eastern and Western spa treatments and massages using natural hot spring water bubbling up from 1500 metres below the surface of Beijing. Enjoy the state of the art fitness centre, 25 metre indoor glass walled swimming pool, 8 Lane Bowling Centre, squash courts and golf driving and putting area. For further information on the Spa and our extensive Club and Dining facilities. please visit www.xianzai.com.cn/St_Regis/ . Please call and quote the Xianxai Special Offer on 86 10 6460 6688, ask for the Spa or email beijing.stregis@stregis.com

Long-Effect Weight Loss Capsule (LEWLC)
LEWLC is pure herbal medicine. It invigorates functions of the "kidney" and "spleen" (Qi), which leads to eliminate dampness, phlegm and results in weight loss. In modern medical scientific research, it reduces intake, synthesis and accumulation of lipid, increase of energy consumption and promote of decomposition of lipid. It hasn't side effect like loss of appetite, disorder of incretion. LEWLC has been used oven five years with several thousand cases both in China and US. The curative rate was near 85%, the effective rate was near100%. Dr.Qu Tel. & Fax: 65386113 or 13001104006. email:jianjunq@a-1.net.cn

Education

BIS(YewChung)UPDATE*Good News for Early Childhood Education: MUM&ME a new Beijing Toddler group invite Todds(6 months+)and their mums to its renowned Bi-lingual and Music pilot teaching program. The cost of just RMB 30 per session is a welcome relief to parents of toddlers *The school new Music & Performing Arts Centre, Gym, Basketball court and Cafeteria provide more extra-curricular activities, multi- media (Photo, Newspaper, Film, Fashion clubs), Arts, Music, Band, Dance, Kids Socials..enhancing the already outstanding BIS this International School International curriculum, comprehensive bilingual English Chinese and Music program, expert staff and management from USA, Australia, Canada, U.K. Beautifully located in Park, minutes from Sanlintun. Enquiries:Martina Dewsnap
Ph:85833731 Ext: 36 mailto:martinad@ycef.com

Need Great Information FREE about Educational opportunities in China and abroad?
For MBA information, send a blank email to: join-opt-mba-en#li.xi.co
For other educational opportunities, send a blank email to: join-opt-edu-en#li.xi.co

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:
http://www.alliedintl.com
http://www.alliedpickfords.com.cn
email: renata@alliedpickfords.com.cn ( Beijing)
Tel: ( 86 10) 6595 8759/60 (Beijing)

Property/Real Estate

FOREIGN APARTMENTS - Beautiful Asia Holiday Garden
Located in Beijing's CBD business area and only 5 minutes to China World Trade Center. US$650 only,120 square meters, fully furnished, satellite TV including CNN and HBO, conference hall, free parking places. Please visit us to find your ideal home or office.
Tel: 85758575 Fax: 85788886 Emall: GK0761@sina.com

5-month sublet w/option to renew for 2-bedroom apt. w/cathedral ceiling, eat-in kitchen, mod-con, in Yonghe Villa. Avail March 1. Also: 8-month membership at Nirvana Gym. Price negotiable. Contact Shai_oster@public.bta.net.cn

Get Free Real Estate Leads Via Email!
Looking for a great apartment or office space? Or are you looking for renters or buyers of your new space? Subscribe to the FREE China Real Estate List and each week you will get great deals on apartments and offices throughout China! This is where the real estate professionals get their information, and you should too! Get the free email newsletter today. To subscribe, send a blank email to:
join-realestatelist-h-en#li.xi.co

Jobs

Get Weekly Job updates via Email for free for positions all across China!
Subscribe to the China Job List by sending a blank email to join-cnjoblist-h-en#li.xi.co

Fleishman-Hillard International Communications
SEEKING GENERAL MANAGER -- CHINA

Fleishman-Hillard, the world's largest multinational public relations firm with one of the fastest growing and most dynamic networks in Asia Pacific, is seeking a General Manager of our China operations, which oversees offices in Beijing and Shanghai.
The opportunity requires:
- 12-15 years of PR or related experience, preferably in an agency environment
- Excellent management skills including the ability to coach, motivate, lead and inspire
- Proven ability to provide high-level strategy to clients and to build lasting, mutually rewarding client relationships
- Strong hands-on leadership, organization, prioritization and project management abilities
- Entrepreneurial spirit and drive
- Current, in-depth local market knowledge; public affairs background a plus
Learn more about us at www.fleishman.com
Please forward resumes to:
Lynne Anne Stevenson, Regional Director, EVP & Senior Partner
(fhapac@fleishman.com)
Fleishman-Hillard, 18/F Kinwick Centre, 32 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong

Berlitz is looking for English teachers. If you are a native speaker, degree holder and have a genuine interest in teaching English, please email your resume to: berlitz@ht.rol.cn.net. Full training provided. Berlitz website: www.Berlitz.com

TEFL/ESL CERTIFICATED NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHERS WANTED
BINE [Beijing Institute for New Economy]
small classes, central location, excellent conditions
For more information please contact with Echo at:
Email echo@neweco.com.cn Phone:86-10-65046495

Russian,Female. Speaks good English and Chinese. Strong work
experience in foreign companies.Contact banzaigor@yahoo.com

Expat, with Z visa seeks employment in Beijing. Human Resources, Training, Office Management or Administrative appointment. Speaks English & Mandarin Contact 13910809464 or jeanettechia@yahoo.com

Foreigner looking for a job as F&B Mgr/Director in Beijing or in China with more than 20 years background. Available from Feb 6 2002. Package neogiatable. Contact me - andrewklumpur@hotmail.com

Enter the world of electronic media: Xianzai is expanding and we have vacancies for experienced media executives, good base salary plus commissions. 2 years sales experience (preferably in media), Internet & Web knowledge, and Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Fluent in both written and spoken English and Chinese. Please forward your English resume to paul@xianzai.com
Note: Do NOT attach resumes--instead place them in the body of E-mails. Attachments will not be opened.

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

Wine Deals

In Need Of Good Wine Information?
Subscribe to the free Wine opt-in email for free deals emailed directly to you! To subscribe, send a blank email to: join-opt-alc-en#li.xi.co

For Sale/Wanted

Second-hand computer transaction, reasonable price. Please contact 82630362 or mailto:zhnetok@263.net

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
Contact:
Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86 10 65323270
Shanghai Tel: +86 21 62881635, Fax: +86 21 62881636
Hong Kong Tel: +852 25371788, Fax: +852 25372877
E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com

ST Car Care Beijing serving expats since 1995
Club ST 24 hour Roadside Assistance Program
Our staff will assist members in all dealings with authorities
2 Full Service Garages Collision Repairs
free pick-up and delivery for all installations
good used cars for sale
Automobile Insurance - Home & Contents Insurance
We CAN save you money on your insurance.
Free in home or office consultation
Add: No. 2 Yumin Street Shunyi District Beijing 10130
Tel:13910211205 (English) Fax: 010-80491704
E-mail:info@stbeijing.com
http://www.stbeijing.com

MANAGE YOUR EMAIL LISTS WITH XIANZAI!
Try Xianzai's Mailing List Management!
It's used by embassies, multinational companies, individuals, and other websites and provides a seamless way to organize and respond to your clients, colleagues, and users. For more information visit http://www.xianzai.com/mlm.htm Or email marketing@xianzai.com for more details!

Personals

I have two-room flat with 120 square meter to rent, fully furnished, $650/per month, only 5 minutes to China World Trade Center. Welcome to visit my apartment. Please call Cinderella at 13911371813.

Seeking experienced Arabic teacher for 2 hours of tutoring each week.
Please contact arabicbj@yahoo.com

I am an experienced Chinese teacher. I want to find someone to help me on my verbal skills for the GRE test, and in return I can teach you Chinese for free. Each time, we need two hours and three times a week.
Please email me at pipicat123@yahoo.ca

Community Announcements

SQUASH - Learn the basics and get into shape at a club near you. Individual lessons from beginner to advanced player will help you get the best out of this game in a fun way. Contact Jens on 1350 1079 014 or e-mail to jf2208@yahoo.com

Chess players - get together for occasional fun sessions. Contact Beatrice on 136 81 46 44 82. or mailto:beatrice.fourny@dree.org

CNN Community Service
"International Newcomers Network. All international arrivees to Beijing are welcome to attend. This is a chance to meet new people, have coffee, conversation and learn about life in Beijing. January's guest speaker will discuss Chinese festivals, holidays and customs. Monday 10 am - noon, January 28th, Function room, level 3 Athletic Centre, Capital Mansions".
Contact: innchn@bigfoot.com
Our February meeting is Monday the 25th Feb. and the guest speaker will discuss Adoptions, Volunteering and Charities in China.

La Leche League of Beijing: offers information, encouragement and support for breastfeeding mothers. Meetings are the 4th Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM at Beijing United Family Hospital. All pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and nursing babies are welcome to attend. Call 8079-6988 for more information.

TAIJI, A KEY TO KEEPING YOU FIT! Follow Han to learn traditional Wu style Taijiquan, weapons play and push-hands. Heidi will accompany in translation. Please contact Heidi at heidi@95777.com 13001039563 or 85822509

Join the Beijing Cricket Club! Indoor cricket is played on Saturday
afternoons at the Western Academy Beijing. Women and men of all skill, age, and nationality are welcome! For timings, directions and updates contact Ali at saz_kazmi@yahoo.com, Paul at paulturner1970@yahoo.com or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bjcricket for updates.

Friendly, funny Latin dancing lessons with SALSA PEKINA!
Salsa Pekina are now teaching classes for beginners and intermediates on different days and at a number of venues. We teach in a friendly and practical way, and you don't need to book or bring a partner-we change dance partners frequently so will meet many new friends. We provide notes and music to reinforce learning. We can also arrange private classes, corporate events and private parties. For details look at www.salsa-pekina.com, email info@salsa-pekina.com or phone Steve on 13681228690.

"The River"--River of Grace Church
His presence changes lives! The River is an English speaking church in
Beijing welcoming expatriates from every corner of the globe. Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Location: Yong An Hotel, South Annex Building # 4, 2nd Floor. Turn east
from the Third Ring East Road by the wall of the Great Wall Sheraton Hotel, to the first lights, seeing the Yong An Hotel on your right. Also, just west of the German Food Center.
For info, call: Don 13911257602 dmyoung@95777.com

If you are looking for a church home while living here in Beijing, The
Congregation of the Good Shepherd would like to invite you to join us
each Sunday at 10:00 am. We are an international, English speaking,
interdenominational church. We meet on the third floor of the Capital
Club Athletic Center at the back of the Capital Mansion complex next to the canal. Sunday school classes for children and young adults take place during the service. Please call 6438-6536, for further information and a map of how to get to the Capital Club, please see
www.goodshepherdcongregation.com

BUY UNICEF CARDS AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR CHILDREN!
How was the money used from UNICEF card sales in China in 2001 and the plan in 2002? In 2001: to promote HIV/AIDS prevention among children and support children of migrant families. In 2002: to support immunization and assist the revolving textbook system for students at primary schools in poor areas, so that the poorest children can get to use textbooks which otherwise be too expensive for them to purchase.
UNICEF CARD SALES LOCATIONS
-at UNICEF, 12 Sanlitun Lu (on the bar street, next to the French school, 8:30am-5:30pm)
-at Newsstand, Swissotel (until 28 Feb. 2002)
-at Kiosk, Holiday-Inn Lido hotel (until 28 Feb. 2002)
-at Lobbyshop, Grand Hyatt Beijing (until 28 Feb. 2002)
-at Pulse Health Club at Kempinski hotel's basement (until 28 Feb. 2002)
If you have any further questions, please send us e-mail:
china.children@unicef.org
Thank you for your interest in helping children!

Rebuild the Virgin Sheng Temple!
For the first time, China is allowing foreigners to rebuild
one of the Temple they destroyed during the Anti Japanese War.
Be part of History and help us to restore Virgin Sheng Temple!
Visit Sheng-Gu-Miao for more detail or click here to send donations.
The restoration rights of Sheng-Gu-Miao in An Ping County of China has been handed to China Business Associates Inc.
We need your help and support.

Al-Anon If someone's drinking bothers you please call: Delores 6415-8122 or Leslie 6940-3935

The BJ Hikers meets most Sundays to hike in Beijing mountain areas. We sometimes organise overnight stays in villages. Contact: Huilin at 1370 100 3694 Email: bjhikers@yahoo.co.uk

The Beijing Devils Rugby Club invites players and supporters to enjoy the local rugby scene in Beijing. Training, games and the usual ancillary entertainment is alive and rucking in the Capital.
For more information please visit the Devils web site at www.beijingdevils.com or email Ethan Perk at ethanperk@hotmail.com

Touch League
Fancy a fun, exciting, social and competitive sporting environment? The spring season for Touch Football is now starting and the Beijing Touch League welcomes new-comers, experienced players, male, female, teenagers to the more mature aged to join our games. Games are held on Saturday afternoons at the Purple Jade Villa's field (north of the Asian Games Village). Check out our website at www.beijingtouch.bigstep.com for more details.
For more information contact Beijing_touch@hotmail.com or call Evolution Fitness on 6567 0307 during office hours.

ICE HOCKEY - Beijing International Ice Hockey - The best way to enjoy the winter!!! Adult teams, weekly games, international tours, and an youth hockey school. For more info: http://www.beijinghockey.com

Badminton:
Every Sunday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 at ISB GYM in Holiday Inn Lido Hotel (Indoor). Bring your own rackets, shuttles are provided. 30RMB per person. Please join soon and make more friends. Contact: Tifa at 1370 109 7537 or Suddhodan at 1350 116 4234.

 
Biz Exhibitions & Art Exhibits

Fancy culture in Tang Dynasty
China History Museum 65266604, closed on Mondays

Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
65132277, closed on Sundays

Oil Painting: Beijing in our eyes
Yan Huang Art Museum 64910909, Feb 8 - March 3

Traditional Chinese Scroll: Family Registry
Courtyord Gallery 65268882, Jan 27 - March.13

Enjoy and learn Chinese paper-cutting
Liuren Papercut house, 66011946

Performances

Beijing Opera: Humpback Prime Minister Liu
Chang'an Theater 65101310, Feb 8 -20

Movies & Plays

Nuovo Cinema Paradiso (Cinema Paradiso)
(Italy/France, 1988)
Director Giuseppe Tornatore free entrance
A successful film director, Salvatore Di Vita, returns home to a Sicilian
village for the first time after almost 40 years. He reminisces about his
childhood at the Cinema Paradiso where Alfredo, the projectionist, first
brought about his love of films.
An evocative and warmly nostalgic celebration of the magic of movies.
For more information call 6532.2187 or e-mail italcult@public.bta.net.cn

Come to enjoy 4D movies
Xidan Culture Square 66063515, 11 AM - 8 PM

What's on HBO?
Click here for daily schedules:
http://www.hboasia.com/on_fs_schedules.html

Whats on StarTV?
Click here for daily schedules:
http://www.startv.com/eng/channel/index.html

Cherry Lane Movies: www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn

Bars & Restaurants

Italian Gisa's Pizza
Ristorante Italiano Gisa---Gisa's Pizza.Come to Mrs.Gisa at Chaoyang Park West Gate for daily Happy Hour Special.For more information please call:65940938 or click:http://www.xianzai.com.cn/pizza/

Wow! There are so many great bars with such great deals!
Subscribe to the free Bars & Entertainment opt-in email for free deals emailed directly to you! To subscribe, send a blank email to: join-opt-foo-en#li.xi.co

Looking for Live Entertainment throughout Beijing and China?
We'll send you free email updates specifically about upcoming entertaining events!
Send a blank email to: join-opt-ent-en#li.xi.co

FREE BEIJING
MOBILE ALERTS!

If you live or work in China, register for these
free Short Messaging Services (SMS) on your Phone!
Select your Categories and Enter your Mobile Phone Number!
Airline Deals Hotel Deals
Entertainment Dining Out
Healthcare Fitness
Jobs Computer Games
Insurance Trade Fairs
Banking Real Estate
Your Mobile Number: (Note: 11 numbers maximum)

Read our Privacy Policy
Weekly Calendar

Monday, February 18, 2002
***********************
Salsa Class at Capital Club Athletic Centre (7-9pm) Tel.
13681228690/84862225. or see www.salsa-pekina.com.

Rock & Roll
Sweetness 65881791, 9 PM

Beijing Opera: Flowers from Fairy
Li Yuan Theater 63016688-8860, 7:30 PM

International Party at Chaoyang Park, many friends from France, Germany,
America etc. will be here waiting for you! THE LAST DAY, DON'T MISS IT
More info, please contact the organization office: 65861500, 65953581

Children Drama: Ma Lan Hua
Children's Art Theater 65262166, 7 PM

Tuesday, February 19, 2002
***********************
Enjoy the music from DJ Jacky
Public Space 64160759, 10 PM

Blues from Anne and John
Nashville 65024201, 9 PM

Tibetan Culture in a bar
Guge 68428315, 7:00 PM

Percussion instrument Performance
Zhongshan Concert Hall 65598285, 7 PM

The Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional) meets at the KEMPINSKI HOTEL every
Tuesday at 12:30 PM. Members of Rotary Clubs are a cross-section of local
business and professional leaders who come together for fellowship and to
build lifelong friendships, promote high ethical standards in all vocation
and who seek personal satisfaction in providing volunteer service to others
in need of help.
Contact Mr. Jens Dreier or Ms. Louise Zhou at 6590-6193

Wednesday, February 20, 2002
***************************
The latest midweek party recipe concocted down @ VICS.
It's the Night to treat the ladies. With FREE LONG ISLAND ICE TEA for ladies
until 10:30pm.
There is live music and live acts accompanying your favourite 70's, 80's,
latino and funks flavours.
More info: 65936215, j___a__c___k@hotmail.com

Philippine Band Performance: The Blocks
Hard Rock 65906688 -2571, 9:00 PM

Philippine Band living performs
NYC Music Kitchen 65881791, 8 PM

Thursday, February 21, 2002
*************************
Underground Hip-Hop
Jam Club Orange 64157413 Free before 10:30PM

French style dancing
Datieta Dream Theater 65814122, 6 PM

Band Performance: Sensitive flowers
Listen Bar 68468200, 9 PM

Jazz from Jacky
Big Easy 65086776, 9 PM

Beijing Opera: Dang Ma
Chang'an Theater 65101310, 7:30 PM

Friday, February 22, 2002
***********************
Blues by Rhythm Dog
Jam House 65063845,9 PM

Underground Melody
Get Lucky 64299019, 8 PM

Movie: Who Said I Don't Care
Cherrylane 64615318/9, 8 PM
Or email: mprimont@cherrylane.com

Tehillah Weekend at The River & Subsequent `School of the Word' River of
Grace to host "Tehillah Weekend", Feb. 22--24th. What is "Tehillah"? Tehillah
actually, is one of the 7 Old Testament biblical words for praise and
worship. It means "extravagant, exorbitant praises", or as well, "spontaneous
outbursts of praises to God". ... Pass the information along to all your
friends and to those interested! Location for ALL EVENTS: ...The Yong An
Hotel, south Annex Building # 4, 2nd Floor. Turn east from the Third Ring
East Road by the wall of the Great Wall Sheraton Hotel. Also, the Yong An
Hotel is located just west of and on the south side of the street, from the
German Food Center. [Put this in your purse/car for reference]. Meeting times
for Tehillah Weekend00 00,0000,8080>: Friday, Feb. 22nd, 7:00 p.m; Sat. 2:00
p.m. aft. & 7:00 p.m. ; Sunday, Feb. 24th, 10:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. For More
Info: Phone: Don @ # 13911257602 Map: Still confused as to directions? For a
Clear Map, please email: dmyoung@95777.com In subject line write "Take me to
the River".

Saturday, February 23, 2002
************************
Jump Party
Vic's 65936215, 10 PM

Blues and pops from 'Swing Fish' band
Durty Nellies Irish Pub 65022808, 9 PM

Jazz band performance: Uncertain
Green 65906688, 9 PM

Underground Hip-Hop Jam w/MCs
Club Orange 64157413 Alcohol buy one, get one free before midnight 2AM-2:05AM
free tequila shots

Star Alliance in conjunction with e-commerce Technologies, Inc. will be
touring four major cities of China, Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, and Shanghai,
from February 23, 2002 until March 5th, 2002. For further information
contact: info@theoriginalstaralliance.com

The San Wei Tea House presents traditional Chinese music each Saturday
evening from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m, featuring some of China's best classical
musicians. The entrance ticket is 30 yuan. To make a reservation, please
call: 66013204. email:sanweitea@yahoo.com

Sunday, February 24, 2002
************************
Salsa Class at East Gate Plaza (7-9pm). Tel. 13681228690/64181500 or see
www.salsa-pekina.com.

Hares Event
Hares: Forget Me Not and Squatter
Venue: Annual Valentine's Day Hash (Ladies only)--Mexican Wave at 2:30 PM
More info: RDRhead@uop.com

Sunday Brunch at Kerry Centre
Sleep in late - it's Sunday. Call your friends or get the family together and
come by the Coffee Garden for a wide selection of culinary delights - the
super value Brunch Buffet, something this great only comes once a week!
Price: RMB138* per person.
Children under 12 enjoy half price, under 6 free of charge. More info:
65618833

Beijing Volleyball Team plays at Wooden Floor Gym. Of International School of Beijing (ISB) every Sunday afternoon from 5:00-7:00pm. Come and join us!!! For more details, Email: beijing_volleyball@hotmail.com

Upcoming Events

Hello fellow cricketers Last game of cricket this Saturday until 2nd
March.All welcome. Again meet at the Sheraton 3.15pm or go straight there for
4pm first ball in anger.Cricket will only continue with your support.Cost
20RMB Students Free
Any problems please feel free to call me any time.13671038438
p.s. Also did anyone take the ball we were using last week home.Please bring
it!!

2002 IRB World Sevens Series Beijing Rugby Sevens
March 16-17, 2002
The latest and most ambitious addition to the international rugby scene, the IRB World Sevens Series sets in place another important element in the IRB's drive to establish rugby as a truly global sport. In the third year of the World Sevens Series the IRB have granted the Chinese Rugby Union the sanction to hold the 2002 IRB World Sevens Series Beijing Rugby Sevens ('Beijing 7s'). This is the first time a leg of the Series will be held in Beijing. Participating Teams include Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, England, Fiji, Hong Kong China, Japan, Korea, France, New Zealand, Samoa, South Africa & USA. If you are interested in sponsorship of this event or require any further information please contact Catherine Finch, Tel (010) 6567 2485 Email: Catherin@eastnet.com.cn or David Oliver Tel (010)6415 3019 Email david@orienz.com

On Wednesday February 27 the YPHH Happy Hour will kick off at 6:30 pm in Schiller's 3. Zhaopin.com is the special promoter and we also have a fantastic live band!!! Everyone is welcome, so please pass on this
message. For more info and/or subscribes, contact yphh@yahoo.com

Subscription Information!

For a free subscription, send a blank email to subscribe-bj-h-en#li.xi.co

To unsubscribe, use the special email address at the bottom of this email!

Please address your comments, questions, or inquiries about this newsletter beijing@xianzai.com

Advertising Information!

If you would like to know more about advertising in Xianzai Beijing or if you have an event, sport or organization you want to let people know about, let us know and we'll get your information in the next edition for the rest of Beijing to see. Email us at either AdvertiseBJ@xianzai.com or EventsBJ@xianzai.com respectively or contact us by telephone at (8610) 6538-2800.

PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for ALL inclusions in this newsletter is Friday at 12:00PM the week prior to this newsletter's issue. Any information received by Xianzai after 12:00PM can NOT be placed within the newsletter.

Disclaimer: Although Xianzai Ltd. obtains the information contained herein from sources that it deems reliable, no warranty can be given as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information provided or as to the results obtained by individuals using such information. Each user shall be responsible for the risks of their own activities and, in no event, shall Xianzai Ltd. or its employees, agents or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, actual, special or consequential damages resulting from the use of the information provided. Copyright 1999-2000, Xianzai (HK) Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Legal Notices. Past Issues.

http://www.xianzai.com

Xianzai Beijing Sponsor



Get Mobile China News!

Get SinoLinx BANG! News Updates throughout the day! Send an SMS message with only "SX" in the body to 9500 in Beijing to get the latest 2 headlines about China!


Take the Xianzai Survey and Win FREE INTERNET ACCESS from 263.net!
Congratulations to Mr. Clarence Goh, January's Xianzai Beijing winner. CLICK HERE!