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Issue 3.96| June 9, 2003
"Xianzai" Means NOW in Chinese! Xianzai Beijing Email Newsletter
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China News
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Ni Zai Na Li?
Travel Information
Hotel Deals
Relocations
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Classifieds
Services
Community Announcements
Biz Exhibitions &
Art Exhibits
Health & Fitness
Dining Out
Wine Deals
Theatre & Performances
Nightlife
Weekly Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Extra
Extra!

If you are considering a high quality EMBA program that you can complete in 14 months, please contact us at 8526-2528.
- Top 25 American Public University
- Typical class is 50% expat
- Schedule tailored for busy execs (2 weekends/2 weeknights per month)
- Coursework and professors same as in the Rutgers EMBA Programs in New Jersey
To attend our June 11th information session or to learn more, please visit www.rutgers.cn

Learn First Aid with Emergency First Responder
Accidents and illnesses happen every day. With Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (first aid) course skills, you can render important care to those in need.
Courses begin in June and run over two nights or one weekend day. Satisfies many corporate insurance/CPR-First Aid requirements. For more information, please call 13693028913 or e-mail steven@sinoscuba.com

Get Your Summer BBQ Suppiles From Us--Sent Directly To Your Door!
Foreign Foods Company, the leading hotel supplier in Beijing, is now offering a selection of BBQ packs for Home Delivery. We are also offering variety of BBQ charcoal grills at attractive prices and are able to provide catering and BBQ party services if required. For our BBQ packs please click here or for more information please contact George Lillie 13801171998 or Catherine Fu Tel: 67256057 or Fax 87299223 or email bftfsc@a-1.net.cn

 
China
News

SinoLinx.com China NewsThe Week in Review from SinoLinx.com

 
Funny Pics
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Ni Zai
Na Li?

YPHHWhere Are You?!
Each month, YPHH organizes Happy Networking Events at bars and restaurants in Beijing. With hundreds of attendees, YPHH is Beijing's oldest and biggest way to meet professionals from all over the world! Each week, we'll post a picture taken at a YPHH event, or around Beijing, and if you are one of the lucky people pictured, you win a free gift! Visit YPHH at www.yphh.com!


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Travel
Information

Great offer at United through Shangri-La Hotels
Spend RMB1000 or more on one guest check on rooms or dining during the month of June at any Shangri-La Hotel in Beijing (China World Hotel/Kerry Center Hotel/Shangri-La Hotel/Traders Hotel) or Shanghai (Pudong Shangri-La) and purchase a specially-priced United Airlines ticket at the following rates:
Roundtrip Beijing-Tokyo: RMB1,588
Roundtrip Beijing/Shanghai-U.S. West Coast cities (San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Hawaii): RMB2,888
Roundtrip Beijing/Shanghai-U.S. East Coast cities (cities not included in West Coast cities): RMB3,888
Seats are limited and restrictions apply. Offer valid for residents of China and guests with PRC Foreigner Residence Permit only. Patrons must present official Shangri-La receipt(s) to United Airlines Ticketing Offices in order to purchase tickets at these special prices. Up to 3 tickets can be purchased on one receipt and all 3 tickets are applicable to the individual whose name is printed on the official Shangri-La receipt and 2 of his/her immediate family members. Official identification is required. Last departure is on June 30, 2003 and all travel must be completed by July 17, 2003. Prices do not include taxes. For more information call United Airlines Beijing: (010) 6463-1111 Shanghai: (021) 6279-8009.

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Hotel
Deals

All-Inclusive @ Hilton Beijing
The Hilton Beijing is enhancing the stay with business privileges at USD 139++ only. Rate is valid from April 21, 2003 until August 31, 2003 with NO restrictions
Benefits include: Complimentary limousine pick-up from the airport|Stay in a superior room|Complimentary American Breakfast @ Atrium Cafe |One Free Good Night Call to your loved one world-wide max. one minute)|Free newspaper every morning |Complimentary pressing of one garment upon arrival |Free glass of wine while dining in our award-winning restaurants|Double Dipping with Hilton HHonors frequent traveller program (airlines miles AND Hilton HHonors bonus points at the same time).For reservations or more information, visit us on-line at www.beijing.hilton.com, call the Hilton Reservation Worldwide toll-free number from your country of residence or the hotel direct at +86 10 6466 2288.

Satisfy your Senses...
At Sheraton Sanya Resort!
Wanna get away from the bustling and hustling of cities?
Longing for a much-coveted holiday?
Dreamed about golfing in the company of sound of ocean?
......???
Appealing Packages Launched at Sheraton Sanya Resort will make all your dreams come true!
Call Now! Tel:Call 800-810-3088 direct, for full package details please click here.

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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

SARS Note: Many health clubs opened this past weekend! check with your own health club to see their open hours, as some have shifted.

Listen to Your Heart!
Summer Preventative Heart Screening
Did you know that most heart conditions are manageable and even preventable if we take the necessary preventative measures - such as having a balanced diet, regular exercise and most importantly, yearly screenings to detect potential problems.
Available only from June to August at this special promotional cost of USD199 (a value of USD315)! The heart screening includes the tests necessary to screen for abnormalities that would detect possible complications.
Don't put off making an appointment today! Call 6433 3960 x 371 or by e-mail at yzhang@bjunited.com.cn to schedule your one-hour screening.

Pain Combating Capsule (PCC) is a pure herbal Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which is excellent for many painful diseases such as cervical spondylopathy, periarthritis of the shoulder, prolapsed lumber intervertibral disc, lumbago and backache, headache, sciatica, rheumatoid arthritis, ischemic necrosis of femoral head, osteoarthritis, hyperosteogeny, traumatic injury (fracture and soft tissue injury), dysmenorrhea, and even cancer pain. PCC can help cure pain in a very short time. Dr.Qu 65386113 or 13001104006.
http://www.natural-clinic.net or email:jianjunq@a-1.net.cn

 
Property and
Real Estate

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Jobs

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

Job Vacancy at British Embassy Beijing
*Position: Social Secretary to Her Majesty's Ambassador
(Position is open to qualified expatriates living in Beijing)
*Main purpose of job: To co-ordinate official functions hosted by the Ambassador and his wife both within and outside the Residence, as well as supervision of housekeeping activities and accounts.
*Responsibilities:
- Inviting guests, following up invitations, liaising with desk officer, maintaining day to day running of the Residence;
- Supervising, reviewing and appraising staff;
- Maintaining financial accounts for the Residence, staff overtime records and management records;
- Ordering food, wine and stationary stock and stock-keeping;
- Liaising with PA/HMA to keep diaries up-to-date;
- Co-ordinating and overseeing official functions at the Residence.
*Requirements:
- Previous experience in the hotel/catering/entertainment industry would be desirable.
- Computer (Microsoft Office) and numerical literacy.
- Attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work on your own, under pressure and often at short notice.
- Flexibility, particularly in respect of working hours, which will include some evening and weekend work.
- Discretion
- Some experience of staff management desirable
- Ability to speak Mandarin would be a strong asset.
- Current 'Z' visa is essential and applicant must confirm length of validity of visa in application
Starting salary for this position will be RMB 12,579.00 (Grade LEIII (E)) net.
Deadline for receipt of application is 30 August 2003.
Please send CV and covering letter to:
The Personnel Officer
The British Embassy
11 Guanghua Lu
Beijing 100600
Fax: 6532 7989
E-mail: Jobapplications.beijing@fco.gov.uk

Job Vacancy at British Embassy Beijing, Visa Section
*Position: PA to Director of Visa Operations
*Main purpose of job: To provide secretarial and administrative support to the new Director of Visa Operations in China. The Director is responsible for setting the strategic direction of UK Visa Operations across China, and for visa policy. The work will be varied and interesting and challenging with opportunity to develop the PA role.
*Key competencies required are:
- strong drafting, organisational and interpersonal skills;
- excellent degree of IT literacy essential, including power point;
- secretarial or similar PA experience helpful;
- ability to speak/understand Mandarin is desirable
Starting salary for this position will be 12,579.00 RMB net.
Deadline for receipt of application is 22 June 2003.
Please send CV and covering letter to:
The Personnel Officer
The British Embassy
11 Guanghua Lu
Beijing 100600
Fax: 6532 1937/8/9
E-mail: Jobapplications.beijing@fco.gov.uk

Berlitz is looking for English instructors. Needs to be native English speaker, degree holder, and interested in teaching. Both full time and part time positions available. Training provided.
For application: Email: hr@berlitz.com.cn Fax: 6593 0479

SinoFile Information Services, China's most established and professional media monitoring and analysis company, seeks English polisher/editor. Requirements: native English, editing, Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes. Reply before June 20. Email: tsmith@sinofile.com.cn (No attachments)

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

Virginia USA Certified Public Accountant experienced in auditing, accounting, and management is currently living in Beijing and looking for work in areas related to his expertise. Contact Benny at 13161909790 or e-mail: mchayes88@hotmail.com

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Classifieds

Three-Bedroom Spacious Apartment for Rent
RMB9,000/month. Close to Shangri-La Hotel, convenient transportation & shopping. Wonderful club facilities, 24h security, 24h hot water. On the 18th floor, huge living rm, two wash rm, two balcony, garden view, newly renovated. Please call 13911336307 for detail.

Apartment for Rent in Golden Lake Garden (Jinhuyuan)
From June-August 31. Three-bedroom two-bathroom apartment faces south with scenic view overlooking Tuanjiehu park. Includes all furniture, 3 beds, two TVs, refrigerator, washing machine, oven, AC, etc. USD 950/month negotiable. Call 13601297604 or 13701022499.

Jeep Cherokee 1996 for sale. In great condition. Low miles-69,000k. Air condition, am/fm/cassette, special bumpers. 6500 USD. Make offer. Call 13671273295

Looking for friendly, easy-going flatmates to share clean, renovated Chinese apartment in Zuojiazhuang, near Carrefour and International Friendship Garden. Rent is approx 2000 rmb/month, rooms available immediately. Ring 1362 122 1141 if you are interested.

Third Partner Needed for a Major ESL College Network
After several months of planning, we are ready for the third partner; we are ...
....the most experienced foreign executive team in China, we have taught 1000's of students oral English and sent 1000's overseas to study in colleges; we have our courses and the foreign teachers for Beijing and to franchise in other cities....
...a major Chinese Publishing Group -over 60 years old and well respected with all necessary licenses and several campuses in Beijing...
you are....
our third and equal partner to supply our launch capital of Y 500,000 to Y1M. This new company will be taken public in the US and China within three years. Principals have taken two others to NASDAQ. Negotiations will be carried out in English however your reputation must be such as to be acceptable to our Chinese Joint Venture Partner whose own is impeccable.
Initial contact by email only -you will be required to reveal who you are - no agents, we will only deal with principals. Contact Dr. James at ceoiice@aol.com

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

expatcar: The #1 solution for enjoyable driving in China
We specialize in resolving automotive problems for foreigners living in China. We provide English speaking service for: New car sales, used car sales, leasing options, car service, vehicle pick up and delivery service, 24-hour road side assistance, documentation service (Registration, tax, insurance etc.). Get more information at www.expatcar.com
Contact: Liu Zhao at 81523060 or information@expatcar.com

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 details about our great services, Email: services@car-solution.com (the simple way to sell your car!)

NICS Is Your Beijing Computer Support Partner!
NICS provides Secure E-mail, Website and Server hosting, Structured Cabling, Network Implementation and Support Solutions. NICS is an IT Labour Outsourcing and Project Management firm. For further details call, Shanghai (021) 6213-1709, Beijing (010) 6568-0876 or e-mail support@nics.com.cn or http://www.nics.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 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.

Manage Your Email Lists With Xianzai!
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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!

 
Community
Announcements

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

Wednesday, June 11, YPHH Vietnamese Food & Drink Night 6:30pm onwards
Chosen venue is Citronelle Vietnamese Lounge. Recently Citronelle changed the chef and the food is really fantastic! The night starts at 6:30pm and after a welcome drink we offer you a 5-6 courses set menu, followed by dessert with Vietnamese coffee. All this for RMB 150 only! More info on location and reservations via http://www.yphh.com

Wednesday, June 18, Clicquot Connection at Neo Lounge 7:30-10:30pm
The special offer is RMB 120 for 2 glasses of Veuve Clicquot Champagne. Neo Lounge has live jazz performance each Wednesday by an international quintet lead by Lance Goerner on trumpet. Also at Neo Lounge Wednesday till Saturday live music by international artists. More info on location via http://www.yphh.com

Wednesday, June 25, YPHH Happy Hour at The Embassy Club 6:30pm onwards
Planned location is the brand new Embassy Club. They offer a lot of specials on beer, mix drinks and food and of course there will be a Lucky Draw with great prizes. Don't forget to bring your name cards for the Happy Networking! More info on location via http://www.yphh.com

A Call For Beijing Residents--Both Locals and Expats
We are seeking willing Beijing residents (both native and foreign) to participate in an independent documentary series exploring people's lives in Beijing. The aim of the documentary is to show people of other cities in China, and around the world, a collection of real, documented stories portraying Beijing and the variety of people living in the city, while focusing on the changes in their life over the period of a year. We have had strong interest from the Europeans and North Americans, but have had few contact with expats from other continents, or native and returned Chinese, and are particularly interested in meeting with some. If you are interested in taking part, and would like further information, or have questions about the project, please contact Mark Talacko at xptv1@yahoo.com or call 13911615013.

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

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 pie_group@hotmail.com

The University of Washington Alumni Association, Beijing Chapter. For information, please contact Sucheng Harris-Simpson at sucheng.harris-simpson@corphq.utc.com or Perri Dong at perridong@yahoo.com

If you want to drink, that's your business, if you want to quit, that's our business. Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline:13911389075 or contact the following email address: Beijingfellows@yahoo.com or go to www.aashanghai.com for more information.

Free Tango Lessons – Visiting Tango teacher from Latin America offers free Argentine Tango lessons to students in private apartment/studio. Private Salsa lessons also available from local teachers. Email info@latinoschina.com for details.

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

Beijing International Christian Fellowship (BICF)
New Time And Place. Until auditoriums are allowed to reopen.
Due to the closure of the 21st Century Auditorium, we will be meeting on the 3rd floor of the 21st Century Hotel at 4:00 on Sunday.
Visit www.bicf.org to check time and place or to subscribe to the BICF News Update so that the latest BICF News can be sent to you by email.

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

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.

 
Biz Exhibitions and
Art Exhibits

Yu Chen - Red Baby Series
Schoeni Art Gallery 85802142, until June 18

New paintings by gallery's artists
China Art Archives and Warehouse 84565152, May 10 - June 15

Tan Ping's New Prints Exhibition
Red Gate Gallery 65251005, until June 25

Black Taboos: Shi Qing
25000 Li Cultural Transmission Center 64387107, until June 15

Xiao Hong: Inner Mongolian
Qin Gallery 87790461, June 12 - 30

Japan Society: Spatial Narratives
CourtYard Gallery 65268882, May 12 - August 1

 
Dining
Out

State Guest Hotels Presidential Plaza Beijing
Tel: 6800 5588 Fax: 6800 3308
website: www.stateguesthotel.com
The Jade Garden Cantonese Restaurant
Tired of no choices? Then why not try the Jade Garden Chinese cuisine. With a 50% discount for food on offer to our customers it's a great place for a special treat.
Chef Pan has created a wonderful menu selection of choices.
For reservations call: 68005588-8620
Open Lunch and Dinner: 11:30 - 14:30 17:30 - 22:30

An outdoor alternative at the Sino-Swiss Hotel
Should you feel like dining under the free sky in a romantic atmosphere, why don't you pay us a visit. Our terrace restaurant is now open and offers a wide arrow of dishes ( Western, Chinese, Japanese ) as well as great Barbecue every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night.
Barbecue Price: RMB 165+15% per person (Kids under 7 years old are free and between 7-14 years old will be charged as half price) For more information or reservation, please call 6456 5588 ext. 1409 or click here

China World Hotel Dining
Aria: Business Lunch Only RMB95 net per person
Select 3 courses from our menu inclusive of soft drink, beer or a glass of our house wine, coffee or tea
Monday to Friday 12 noon to 2pm
Henry.J.Beans: Al Fresco Dining
Enjoy 50% discount on your total bill if you dine between 5pm to 7pm daily.
(Valid from June 1st to June 30th, 2003)
Tel: 6505 2266

YPHH Wednesday, June 11, YPHH Vietnamese Food & Drink Night.
Chosen venue is Citronelle Vietnamese Lounge. Recently Citronelle
changed the chef and the food is really fantastic! The night starts at 6:30pm and after a welcome drink we offer you a 5-6 courses set menu, followed by dessert with Vietnamese coffee. All this for RMB 150 only! More info on location and reservations via http://www.yphh.com

Wow! There are so many great restaurants with such great deals!
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Wine
Deals

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Theatre & Performaces

From June 10, some cinemas have re-opened, and the first movie they will show should be Lord of the Rings II. Please contact the cinemas below for more info.

Capital Cinema 6607 9499
Dahua Cinema 6527 4420
Daguanlou Cinema 6303 0551
Dizhi Cinema 6616 8376
Guang An Men Cinema 6352 2713
Honglou Cinema 6605 1908
Wudaokou Cinema 6231 3624
Yingxie Cinema 6420 7759
Ziguang Cinema 6500 3868
Chang Hong Cinema 64042159

 
Nightlife

BRC in the PRC!
BRC means "Bars, Restaurants, and Clubs" and is the best way to get weekly fast information emailed to you. Watch for special bar openings, great restaurant deals, and more! To signup, send a blank email to join-brcbeijing#li.xi.co!

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We'll send you free email updates specifically about upcoming entertaining events!
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Weekly
Calendar

Monday, June 9, 2003
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Bounce to house, trance and hard house
Kiss Super Club 84552361-216, 9:30 PM

Tuesday, June 10, 2003
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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.

Tango Lessons
Neo Lounge 64161077, 7 PM

Wednesday, June 11, 2003
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YPHH Vietnamese Food & Drink Night 6:30pm onwards
Chosen venue is Citronelle Vietnamese Lounge. Recently Citronelle changed the chef and the food is really fantastic! The night starts at 6:30pm and after a welcome drink we offer you a 5-6 courses set menu, followed by dessert with Vietnamese coffee. All this for RMB 150 only! More info on location and reservations via http://www.yphh.com

Hike to Bailong Tan village in Miyun County
Contact Huilin at huilin@bjhikers.com

Thursday, June 12, 2003
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Tango Classes
Neo Lounge 64167077 or info@latinoschina.com, 7:30 PM

Friday,June 13, 2003
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Movie: Hua Yang Nian Hua (In the Mood for Love)
More info: 64615318/9, 8 PM (with English subtitles)
Or email: rex@cherrylanemovies.com.cn

China Philharmony Orchestra Concert
Poly Theater 65001188 -5127

Saturday , June 14, 2003
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Monkey Funk
The club 64177792, 10 PM

Lecture: Nine Principles of Chinese Thoughts as seen through the Architecture of the Forbidden City
More info: beijing@chinesecultureclub.org or 84622081

Viva Brazil with BBC DJ Steve Barker
Treelougue more info: treelounge_bj@yahoo.com.hk

Movie: Hua Yang Nian Hua (In the Mood for Love)
More info: 64615318/9, 8 PM (with English subtitles)
Or email: rex@cherrylanemovies.com.cn

Sunday , June 8, 2003
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Lecture and hands-on: Chinese Folk Dances
More info: beijing@chinesecultureclub.org or 84622081, 4 PM

 
Upcoming
Events

Drama: End of civilization & Adult Entertainment
CD Jazz Cafe 65068288, June 27, 28

Chinese A League Football Match: Beijing VS Jinde
Worker's Stadium 65016655, June 26

Pop Music Concert
Zhongshan Concert Hall 65598285, June 15

Wednesday, June 18 sees the comeback of the Clicquot Connection.
From 7:30-10:30pm at Neo Lounge with live jazz music. The special offer is 2 glasses of Veuve Clicquot Champagne for RMB 120 only. For more info please go to http://www.yphh.com

 
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