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Issue 3.89| April 21, 2003
"Xianzai" Means NOW in Chinese! Xianzai Beijing Email Newsletter
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Ni Zai Na Li?
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Relocations
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Services
Community Announcements
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Art Exhibits
Health & Fitness
Dining Out
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Performances
Movies & Plays
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Weekly Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Extra
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Wondering what to do during the May holiday?
Check out the hotel deals we have in this issue--stay in some of China's most luxurious hotels with great rates for the May holiday!

Treat yourself at our recreation center with special membership price
Outdoor season is coming, enjoy our fantastic outdoor facilities to get rid of the city hassle and treat yourself a sunbath. Have sun tan ready for the summer by our blue heated outdoor pool which is just at your door step. We supply new annual membership only RMB6000 per person, summer membership only RMB4500 per person. Sign up in April to get a FREE one night weekend stay in our duplex room inclusive our famous Sunday Brunch (Conditions apply). For more information, please contact Sino-Swiss Hotel Beijing Airport recreation department at 64565588 ext.1428 or click here

MS Office 2000 & XP Training
Microsoft Office 2000 & XP training delivered by industry professionals with extensive teaching experience: increase daily work efficiency while learning at your own pace. Courses are customized to meet the needs of your organization and can be held at your premises or externally. Training for individual participants also available. For more information contact ITR at (010) 8202 3900 or info@it-r.net, web: http://www.it-r.net

 
China
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SinoLinx.com China NewsHere is a sampling of China-related news from the past week from SinoLinx.com. SinoLinx daily scans English-language news about China from over 2400 different Internet sources for China Business News, China Cultural News, and more!

 
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Travel
Information

Northwest Airlines Has Terrific Offers From China!
Look at the terrific deals you can enjoy with Northwest Airlines until the end of June:
Super low fares to major U.S. cities from only RMB3,408.
And even 2 free stopovers in the U.S. for just RMB6,740.
Sun, surf and fun in Hawaii with flights from just RMB4,640.
Experience the fragrance of cherry blossoms in Tokyo with flights from as low as RMB3,000.
Click here now for details on the above offers
Don't miss out. Book now!
Offers ends by June 30, 2003.
Terms and Conditions apply. Visit http://www.nwa.com/cn/en/home.shtml for details or contact the Northwest Reservations office at (010) 6505-3505 (Beijing) or (021) 6884-6884 (Shanghai).

United Airlines! Get 1,000 bonus miles online with United
United Mileage Plus members can receive valuable news and offers via e-mail. We'll credit you with 1,000 bonus miles when you sign up for United e-mail updates before August 31, 2003. Visit www.united.com/prcemail for details. Remember, you can always check your mileage balance any time at www.cn.united.com. To book your travel, call United Reservations at 800-810-8282. We look forward to seeing you on board soon.

RMB5,888 round trip to Europe via Turkish Airlines
Good News! Turkish Airlines has Special Promotion!
RMB 5,888 for return trip from Beijing and Shanghai to any one city in Europe, Middle East and North Africa or in Turkey with stop over in Istanbul. Promotion period is from 1-24 of April and 7-31 of May. 5 flights per week, from Beijing / Shanghai to Istanbul, as of April 1, 2003.
Welcome to Turkish Airlines! Welcome to our home.
For more information, please contact Turkish Airlines Beijing office at 010-64651867/68/69 / Shanghai office at 021- 32220022 or click here

SWISS reacts to the flagging economy
During the period April 21 to May 29 SWISS will suspend 2 of its 5 Zurich-Beijing-Zurich flights. Frequencies from Zurich to Hongkong will be reduced from 7 flights to 3 weekly flights. Our offer for passengers ex. Beijing and Hongkong for the next 6 weeks will look as following:
Every week on Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, from Beijing to Zurich and beyond.Every week on Monday, Thursday, Saturday, from Zurich to Beijing and beyond.
Please contact your SWISS Beijing team for any information needed.
Tel: (010) 6512 3555 Fax: (010) 6512 7481
E-mail: swiss@swiss.com.cn

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Hotel
Deals

Summer Breeze at Meritus Mandarin Haikou!
From May 1 to October 31, 2003, Meritus Mandarin Haikou is proud to present the Summer Breeze package at the rate of RMB480.00 nett per room per night inclusive of accommodation in a Deluxe room, one daily food & beverage voucher valued at RMB 50.00 (accumulative and valid during stay), welcome fruit basket, daily newspaper, later check-out till 3.00pm & 10% discount on all hotel transfers.Stay third night onwards and enjoy a further discounted rate of RMB380.00 nett with the same benefits.
Special gift for the first 5 bookings of the day!
For inquiries and reservations, please contact us at (86-898) 6854 8888 ext: 6103 - 6106 Fax:(86-898) 6854 0453.
Email:sales-mktg.hmh@meritus-hotels.com

Rosedale Hotel & Suites Beijing
Best Value Room Package
Rosedale Hotel & Suites Beijing offers the "Best Value Room Package " with discounted room rates and deluxe amenities valid from March 16 to August 31, 2003.
Starting from only USD75+ for an overnight stay in a Standard Room, guests can enjoy various VIP benefits.
Make your reservations NOW! Please call Reservation Hotline 6436 1805 or visit web site www.rosedalebj.com

Satisfy Your Senses at Sheraton Sanya Resort!
Feeling like heading for Hainan Island?
It’s the right time.
This May Holiday,
Indulge yourself in unpolluted air,
And clean environment;
Intoxicated in fabulous sunrise and sunset,
sights and sounds of the sea …
Come feel the difference!
Call 800-810-3088 direct, visit www.sheraton.com/sanya

Visit Mt. Tai and/or Qufu, Stay at Sofitel Jinan for just RMB466.
Visit these culture attractions and stay at the only 5 star hotel in this region. Hotel offer valid from 29 April to 9 May, 2003
Above rate is nett and inclusive of breakfast
For information and reservation, please contact 0531-6068888 Ext. 6110, 6111, or fax 6069999
Email: sofires@public.jn.sd.cn www.accorhotels.com/asia

Labor Day Promotion of Gloria Holiday Villas Qinhuangdao
RMB1588 per villa / night. Package includes:
* Accommodation in a seaview villa (max.6) * Chinese breakfast (max.6) * A set of seafood meal in chinese restaurant (max.6) * Sight ticket * Rate includes service charge and local taxes
Add: Shanhaigua Economic Technological Development Zone Huan Hai Road Tel: 0335-5081688/5081666-7801
E-mail:prmgloriaqhd@163.net website:http://www.gloriahotels.com

Crowne Plaza Shijiazhuang
Finally you can stay in comfort and style at the first true 5 Star International Hotel in Shijiazhuang with the opening of the new Crowne Plaza Shijiazhuang. Special Opening Rates apply:
Superior Room RMB 418+ including American Buffet Breakfast or Crowne Plaza Deluxe Room RMB 558+ including breakfast & cocktails. Just 10 mins from Shijiazhuang Railway Station and centrally located in the heart of the city opposite the Hebei Cultural Museum, enjoy this great new Hotel. Call now for Reservations Toll Free in China 800 830 2628 or 0311 667 8888 or visit our website: www.crowneplaza.com

May package for the best 5 star hotels in Chongqing and Kunming
Harbour Plaza Chongqing is located conveniently for both business and leisure, connected to the Metropolitan Plaza Shopping Mall, offers start from RMB398 with free use of fitness center, swimming pool, sauna and click for many more. Call 023-63700888 or email reservation.chongqing@harbour-plaza.com
Harbour Plaza Kunming is located along the picturesque Green Lake, offers RMB500 nett at Deluxe room with breakfast, free use of fitness center, swimming pool, sauna and click for many more. Call 0871-5386688 or email reservation.kunming@harbour-plaza.com

Sky-Line Resort -- "Get Away for May"
Enjoy Fresh Air – Mountains - Lake
Why travel long distance for the May Holiday?
Just One Hour From Beijing (West) - Enjoy our Relaxing Atmosphere
Golf – Swimming – Sauna & Therapeutic Massage - Bowling – Tennis
Games Room – Lake Side BBQ - Oriental & Western Cuisine – Night Club & KTV
Our rooms are the highest quality and Standard with your total comfort in mind. CNN – HBO – Star Sports. For full details of our packages please click here.
Call our Reservations department at Tel: 60322266-6688

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Relocations

Allied Pickfords Ltd., Allied International Moving Services
Predictable Quality in an Unpredictable World.
International, domestic, local, office moves, relocation & orientation services, record storage management, pet service, storage. Please visit our international and local web sites at:
www.alliedpickfords.com.cn
email: renata.inokomis@alliedpickfords.com.cn (Beijing)
Tel: ( 86 10) 8561 8759/60 (Beijing)

 
Health and
Fitness

Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics is celebrating a new era of healthcare!
With our USD 1.5 million expansion, we have now tripled our size and patient care services for you. Our new facilities include: Adult Intensive Care Unit; a Day Surgery Centre; 50 Inpatient Suites; luxurious Birthing and VIP Inpatient Suites; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; a new Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic; a new and expanded Dental Clinic and a new Shunyi Family Medicine and Dental Satellite Clinic. Manage your health in comfort and confidence with our international team of over 50 healthcare specialists. Tel: (8610) 6433-3960

Recover from the Common Cold in 1-2 days with Traditional Chinese Medicine!
Flu and most colds are caused by viruses, and commonly used Western medicines can't kill the virus directly. Furthermore, antibiotics are of no use in fighting a viral infection--Aspirin and Tylenol only can improve your symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicine kills both viruses and bacteria directly and most herbs, acupuncture and massage will invigorate your immune system against viruses, bacteria and let you recover quickly. Dr.Qu uses traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, massage, fire cupping, meridian treatment, herb soaked feet and cold medical diet let you recover from the Flu or cold within a couple of days. High fever, bad headaches, runny noses, sore throats and tiredness will disappear quickly. Service charge is 120 yuan per hour. House call is available too! Please call 65386113 or 13001104006 http://www.natural-clinic.net or email jianjunq@a-1.net.cn

 
Property and
Real Estate

Jianwai SOHO:Center of Metropolitan Life
Developed by SOHO China Ltd. and designed by Japanese architect
Riken Yamamoto, it is located in Chang'An Street, right opposite China World Trade Center. Featuring SOHO concept (Small Office Home Office), the complex contains SOHO apartments, SOHO offices, First Avenue Towers (2 office buildings), 300 stores and 16 pedestrian shopping streets. It is where you can live and work, do some shopping and find lots of fun.
Call 010-65678888 for more details or click here.

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Jobs

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

Looking for work? Why not hire yourself. We are looking for qualified franchisees to open their own Subway Sandwich Restaurant. We have several great locations available. Low investment. Fun Business. For more information, call (010) 6477 5261 in Beijing or e-mail at pmc@public.bta.net.cn

Looking for a position as Administrative Assistance/Secretary Danish citizen, extensive experience in Administrative Assistance/Senior Secretary in Denmark and USA including assistance in many international collaboration projects. Dynamic, energetic, quick to learn, and easy to adopt new conditions. Relocate to Beijing with family in June, 2003. Mail to havblu@post11.tele.dk or NBL@novonordisk.com

We are expanding! International Publisher with China operations in Beijing and Shanghai is looking for expatriates currently based in cities around China. Ideal candidate would be expatriate spouse, minimum contract 1 year. This is a great opportunity while you stay in China. Contact chinapublishing@yahoo.com with an introduction of yourself.

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Classifieds

Looking for Cool Single Men and Women Around China?
Lonely sitting in your flat? Looking for Love? Want to meet great Chinese and foreign singles living in China? Want romance, love, or friendship? Come to BuzzSquare.com to connect! Your free membership allows you to even upload a photo! BuzzSquare.com is the place for hip cool singles to connect in China! Come visit us at www.buzzsquare.com

 
Services

Beijing Car Solution
Selling a Car? Buying a Car? Providing all car related services for expat. Please join us at: www.car-solution.com for more detail, Email: services@car-solution.com (the simple way to sell your car!)

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 25371788, Fax: +852 25372877
E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com

Start your diving education right here in Beijing.
SinoScuba offers PADI Open Water and advanced scuba courses from the world's most recognized scuba education organization. All courses and programs conducted in English by an expatriate instructor. Kids as young as 8 can get take the plunge with the Seal Team program! Scuba offers a confidence building, non-competitive experience that's both fun and safe. E-mail steven@sinoscuba.com or call 13693028913.

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Community
Announcements

Rebuilding Sheng Gu Temple:
If you are in China and want to participate in this program please call Kerry Holahan @ 010-6568-2990. We are looking for volunteers, in-kind services and donations of other kinds. For more information please visit www.shenggu.org

How is your life as an expatriate in China?
Working in a foreign country is very different from visiting there. Currently a survey is being conducted by an academic in Macau to study the lives of expatriates and locally hired foreigners working in China. Interested parties who would like to participate in the survey/questionnaire, please contact Miss. Kim Kuok by email at fbaomk@umac.mo

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 www.yphh.com

Homeschooling Support Group:
PIE: Parental Involvement in Education: Provides support for families interested in or already homeschooling; Monthly meetings include discussions on various homeschooling methods, materials, US state/international laws and registration, resources, activities... To join or for immediate inquiries, please contact Mikayla:64716365/13910234932 or piegroup@eudoramail.com

Do you like Swing Music? Like to Dance? Trying to get a Swing Dancing community together in Beijing, e-mail Swing_Beijing@yahoogroups.com if you are interested.

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 speaking international church open only for foreign passport holders. 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. For info, call: Don 13911257602

Black Jack Garden's weekly Metal Night kicks off every Wednesday from 9 pm-12 am, featuring the head-splitting fader skills of DJ Chinabuzz and
special guests. For more info.:tvg@thevillagegrouch.com

International Festival Chorus - Following our acclaimed concerts of Mozart, Bruckner and Stravinsky, we seek experienced choral singers of all nationalities for our spring 2003 performance of Faure's "Requiem" at the Forbidden City Concert Hall. For audition information please contact James Baer at jbaer66@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 heidi@95777.com or 13001039563

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: 8462-2081

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. Thank you. Please call me if you are unclear.
Robert Gonnella, Tel.: 6234 7106

China ClubFootball is building new men's and women's amateur football
teams of all levels to play regular amateur football! New and experienced players all welcome to come along - sessions at various venues available. E-mail play@wanguoqunxing or call 6417 0495 for details. Existing teams can also register now to join the ClubFootball Amateur League which begins in April. See www.clubfootball.com.cn for league information and photo galleries

Beijing Huiling is a non-profit, non-government organization serving mentally disables teens and adults in community basis. Aim for improve their independence and living skills, we provide daytime activities, residential services, outreach programs, etc. Volunteers and donations are always welcome. For more info. please contact Suzy Li at: 8404 3691 or email to huilinga@163bj.com.

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.

Beijing Ultimate Frisbee - Pick Up Games Every Sunday, venues and times vary. Newcomers and all skill levels welcome. For details, times and directions: www.beijing-ultimate.rocks.it

 
Biz Exhibitions and
Art Exhibits

Live in Love: Lei Ziren
Beijing New Millennium Art Gallery 84536193, April 19 - 30

DNA 50: Watson, Crick and Beyond
Celebration for the discovery of DNA structure, April 18 -29, more info: www.thinkuk.org.cn

Pure Transparency World: Two Girls
Z&A Space Gallery 64711700, April 19 - May 11 (closed on Monday)

Trio show from three female artists
Fine arts foundation of Beijing international art place 65133388 - 1207, April 22 - 27.

Modern Folk
One world Art Center 84485755, April 25 - May 14

Wang Lifeng's solo exhibition: Da Han
Redgate Gallery 65251005, until April 30

Hysterical Universe
Yan Club 84573506, April 21 - 25

Text and Subtext by 22 contemporary Asian women artists
Xray Art Center 85766889-3002, until May 3

Watercolor Rebels
Wanfung Art Gallery 65233320, April 10 - 28

Second Exhibition of China's Leading Contemporary Artists
Schoeni Art Gallery 85802141, April 10 - May 8

Wang Shuguang: Apartment Block Life
CourtYard Gallery 65268882, March 31 - end April

Evocative Artifacts by Fengfeng and Zheng xuewu
Phoenix Artist Studio 84406991, until April 30

 
Dining
Out

State Guest Hotels Presidential Plaza Beijing
Tel: 6800 5588 Fax: 6800 3308
website:www.stateguesthotel.com
Lobby Lounge
"Strawberry & Company"
This super sharp grassy-fruity English fruit will be in full swing during April try our favorite, Strawberries with gooseberry and Vodka Ice Cream.
Oriental Tea House
The Presidential Plaza opens its doors this week with a new outlet the "Oriental Tea House". Enjoy a wide range of tea selections in this traditional venue with private rooms also available in the time-honored fashion.

Rosedale Hotel & Suites Beijing
All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum
Cafe California
Saturday & Sunday 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
RMB 68* per adult
RMB 35* per child under 10
Treat your family and friends to flavourful dishes such as Steamed BBQ Pork Buns, Sweetened Rice Pudding and Pan-fried Pancake with Scallion.
* Prices subject to 15% service charge.
For reservations, please call Tel. 6436 2288 Ext. 2617 or visit the web site: www.rosedalebj.com

Luxurious Ambience and Superior Cantonese Cuisine for Connoisseur
Supervised by Master Chef Liang Cheng Wei, the Capital Hotel Vigor Abalone Restaurant specializes in abalone, shark's fin and bird's nest. It also serves seasonal signature dishes. Recently, 8 new private dining rooms are added to cater to different social or business needs. Meanwhile, the restaurant will launch its new menu with more varieties and choices, all tantalizing and irresistible.
Venue: 2nd FL
Business Hour:11:30 - 14:00 (Lunch) 17:30 - 22:00 (Dinner)
Reservation: 65129988 ext.3571

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Wine
Deals

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Performances

Give me that song and dance
Beijing Exhibition Theatre 68354455, April 24 -26

 
Movies and
Plays

American Movie: The two towers
April 25 -30
China Cinema 62254488-4299
Xindong'an Cinema 65281988
Yingxie Cinema 64207759
Stars Cinema 64040602
Dizhi Cinema 66171599
Shengli cinema 66175758

Cherry Lane Movies, Chinese films with English subtitles on a LARGE screen, Every Friday and Saturday at 8 PM. tel: 6430-5318 rex@cherrylanemovies.com.cn http://www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn

 
Nightlife

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Weekly
Calendar

Monday, April 21, 2003
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NLP Introduction Program by Linda Sands, an NLP Master Practitioner, Trainer, and Instructor of the Transforming Communication Seminar. 7 PM, Free of charge. Venue: Jianguo Garden Hotel (Jianguomennei No 19). For more information contact info@smallstepsinchina.com

FOOTBALL @ The ClubFootball Centre
21:55 English Football - Chelsea v Everton LIVE!!
See www.clubfootball.com.cn or call 6415 0495 for details and location.

Jazz and Blues
Cross Club 65865020, 9 PM

Beijing Opera: Monkey King at the Dragon Palace
Li Yuan Theater 63016688-8860, 7:30 PM

Tuesday, April 22, 2003
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Chinese Movie Songs
Poly Theater 65001188-5127, 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. Please contact: Ms. Li Xiaohui by phone at +86 10 6561 0277 or email at: xiaohui_lee@sina.com or the President of the Rotary Club of Beijing (provisional), Mr. Serge Dumont.

Ballet: The Fountain of Tears
Tiaoqiao Theater 63030300, 7:30 PM

Cuban Band and regular shows
Havana Cafe 65866166, 8 PM

Wednesday, April 23, 2003
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Metal Night
Black Jack Garden's, for more info:tvg@thevillagegrouch.com

FOOTBALL @ The ClubFootball Centre
00:00 Champions League - Barcelona v Juventus
02:30 Champions League - Manchester United v Real Madrid LIVE!!
See www.clubfootball.com.cn or call 6415 0495 for details and location.

Ballet: The Fountain of Tears
Tiaoqiao Theater 63030300, 7:30 PM

Original Chinese Songs by Wan Xiaoli & Xiao He
River 65944714, 9 PM

Thursday, April 24, 2003
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PSB takes over
Cove Club 82871031, 9 PM

Strawberries, cotton and happiness
CD Cafe 65018877-3032, 9 PM

Sonic Rock from Shuimu
What 13910209249, 9 PM

Italian Movie: Falcone
English with Chinese subtitles
Italian Embassy Cultural Office 65322187, 7 PM

Friday, April 25, 2003
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DJ turns and Dance
Joe's Bar and Grill 65393586, 9 PM

Solo Concert by Gray Wolf - Xinjiang Folk Songs' leader
Get Lucky 64299109, 9 PM

Psychedelic Space Rock
CD Cafe 65018877-3032, 9 PM

Jazz Band Performs
Sanwei Bookstore 66013204, 8:30 PM

Solo concert for Fu Cong
Poly Theater 65001188-5127, 7 PM

Chinese Movie: From the Other Side Of The Bridge
The movie is based on a true story. It is a joint Sino-Austrian production that depicts a legendary 60-year love story between an Austrian girl and an overseas Chinese student.
More info: 64615318/9, 8 PM (with English subtitles)
Or email: rex@cherrylanemovies.com.cn

Saturday , April 26, 2003
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German Movie: Legend of Rita
In German with Chinese subtitles
Space for Imagination 62791280, 7 PM

All girls' Pop Rock: Color
What 13910209249, 9 PM

Bohemian Night
National Library Concert Hall 68485462, 7:30 PM

Rossini's opera concert
Zhongshan Concert Hall 65598285, 7:30 PM

Swiss State Opera Orchestra Performs
Century Theatre 64664805, 7 PM

House and Techno
Orange 64157413, 9 PM

Visit/Lecture: Lu Xun Museum
Visit the museum of writer, thinker, and revolutionary Lu Xun, learn about one of the most chaotic periods of history in modern China.
More info beijing@chinesecultureclub.org

Chinese Movie: From the Other Side Of The Bridge
The movie is based on a true story. It is a joint Sino-Austrian production that depicts a legendary 60-year love story between an Austrian girl and an overseas Chinese student.
More info: 64615318/9, 8 PM (with English subtitles)
Or email: rex@cherrylanemovies.com.cn

Sunday , April 27, 2003
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FOOTBALL @ The ClubFootball Centre
20:55 English Football - Manchester City v West Ham United-Live!
23:00 English Football - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United-Live!
See www.clubfootball.com.cn or call 6415 0495 for details and location.

Modern Dance: Bed and Drama
Beijing Modern Dance Company Theatre 67150922, 7:30 PM

 
Upcoming
Events

Wednesday, April 30 - YPHH Happy Hour at Emergency Room
The weather looks good, so we will use the outdoor patio at Emergency Room for the YPHH Happy Hour of April. Come and join in the Happy Networking, there is great deals on food and drinks and don't forget your namecards! More info via www.yphh.com

Russian Ballet: Swan Lake
Beizhan Theater 68354455, May 1 - 3

 
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