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Issue 72| Aug 16, 2004
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Travel Information
Hotel Deals
Relocations
Jobs
Classifieds
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Community Announcements
Health & Fitness
Biz Exhibitions &
Art Exhibits
Dining Out
Nightlife
Weekly Calendar
Upcoming Events
Hongkong Happenings
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Travel
Information

United Guangzhou sales office is now open
Now with instant access to one of the top airlines in U.S., your connection to almost anywhere in America is just around the corner. Well, actually it is. We're at Shop G05, Garden Hotel, No. 368 Huanshi Dong Lu and our door is now open, Mondays to Fridays from 9am to 6pm, Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. Various attractive air fares are available for Hong Kong departure flights including daily non-stops to San Francisco, Chicago, Singapore and Tokyo. For more information, please contact your travel agent or call United Airlines (020) 8365-2345.

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Hotel
Deals

It's the perfect leisure trip. Even if you're here on business.
Check into a Hilton hotel in China or one of 18 participating Hiltons throughout Asia, and you can look forward to some extra rewards. With our HotDeals@Hilton promotion, from now till 31 August, you'll get a 50% discount on a second room for your kids and their meals. On top of that, you'll also receive double HHonors Base points or double airline miles with participating airlines. Discover all the benefits of this promotion by clicking here for more information.

Riyuegu Hotsprings Resort, Xiamen
Riyuegu Hotsprings Resort offers delegates attending the 8th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) in Xiamen from 8 - 11 September a special rate of RMB700 + 4% per room per night inclusive of breakfast. Daily shuttle bus service will also be provided for CIFIT delegates. Just 30 minutes away from the city centre, it is the perfect choice after a long day at the Fair. Relax in any one of our 81 natural hotspring pools where famousYangzhou therapists are also available on hand to provide additional therapy. Visit us at www.riyuegu.com for more information. For reservations, contact us by phone at 86-592-631 2222, by fax at 86-592-631 9222 or email at sales@riyuegu.com

The Landmark Hotel Shenzhen
Executive Deal; RMB799 net; Valid till August 31, 2004. Benefits include: One night accommodation in an Executive Superior Room | Complimentary Executive Breakfast in Cathay Lounge | Free cup of coffee/Tea/Soft Drinks from 10:30-23:00 | Free use of Internet Service in Room | Pre-registration | Complimentary Fruit Plate | Guaranteed Reservation (48 hours) | Free Pressing (One piece of Suit per room) | Daily Newspaper (Chinese or English) | No Service Charge for Incoming Fax | Extend Check-out time till 4:00pm (subject to availability). For reservations or enquiries, please call our Hong Kong office at (852) 2375 6580 or contact the Hotel's reservation Department at (86 755) 8219 0033 or fax to (86 755) 8219 1119.

Cool Offer for Summer
Superior Room USD74 nett, Jun 1, 2004 – August 31, 2004. Apart from the supper offer, there are also additional benefits: Set Breakfast (Hong Kong Style Dim Sum), Welcome fruits, Two bottles of mineral water in room per day, Free local calls and incoming fax, Single or double occupancy, Free use of swimming pool and gym, Complimentary laundry for one suit or dress and 20% discount for the rest per stay, Late check-out till 4:00pm (subject to room availability), 30 minutes free use of internet per day at the Internet Club on the 18th floor. For more information or reservation, please contact us at Tel: (8610) 6512 9988 ext. 3130; E-mail: bch@capitalhotel.com.cn or www.capitalhotel.com.cn

Holiday Inn Sanya makes your dream come true
Stay a minimum of two consecutive nights at RMB580++/room/night in Holiday Inn Resort Yalong Bay Sanya, you will get an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to undergo zero gravity astronaut training and to experience the weightlessness of floating in space. *The above rate is inclusive of breakfast, maximum for two persons *The above rate is for Scenic View Room. Deluxe Ocean View Room is also available at RMB700++/room/night *The above rate is subject to 15% service charge and RMB11 per person per night local government tax *Only available for guests of Chinese nationality * Valid till August 31, 2004. For reservation, please call 0898-88565666 or mailto: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com

 
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 local websites at: www.alliedpickfords.com.cn; email: renata.inokomis@alliedpickfords.com.cn (Beijing) Tel: (8610) 8561 8759/60 (Beijing)

 
Health and
Fitness

Shenzhen
Aerobics Lesson at Jingshan Gym
Four days a week (M, T, TH, F). RMB50 per class. Contact Julie at 138 23507671 for time details.

Yoga Classes
Every Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Private home lessons also available. For details, please contact Amy at 138 02295479.

Physical Club
The largest health club in Shenzhen. The Citic City Club is now open, located at Citic Plaza, Shennan Rd., Futian District. For details, call (755) 25988861.

Maillen Club
Located in 1st Guishan Road, Shekou Industrial Zone, Tel:(755) 26687777

Sunhope Health Club
Located at Sunhope Town Garden, OCT, Nanshan District. Tel:(755) 26938198


Guangzhou
Yoga Lessons every Monday and Wednesday
Fee of RMB 250 (members) and RMB 400 (non-members) for eight classes. Venue at the Luhu Golf Club, Guangzhou. For details call Miss Ho at (20) 83507777 ext 389.

Total Fitness
Located at 8F, China Plaza, 33, Zhong Shan San Lu. Tel:(20) 83729977

 
Jobs

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Classifieds

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Services

Chinese language Training Services from New Concept Mandarin Ltd.
As seen on CNN, CNBC, and TVB Pearl, you will have quicker learning results. Find out why the world's largest companies and over 10,000 Expats choose to learn with us. Our blended approach combines unique classroom training methods with Internet and CDRom courses. Visit our website and contact our Shenzhen center for more information. Tel: (0755) 2686 4975 Web: www.newconceptmandarin.com Email: kerry@newconceptmandarin.com

International Accountants... LehmanBrown... providing an alternative:
Professional Services: Audit, Taxation, Company Secretarial, Legal Financial Accounting: CFO Function, Bookkeeping, Accounting & financial advise, Office Administration Management Accounting: Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash flow Management, Market Growth Strategies, Learning Centre Systems Solutions: Systems Implementation, Internal Process review, Information Management Business Management: Merger & Acquisition integration, Market Entry Strategy, Business Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions & Divestitures. www.lehmanbrown.com Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86 10 65323270; Shanghai Tel: +86 21 62881635, Fax: +86 21 62881636; Hong Kong Tel: +852 25375425, Fax: +852 25375649; Shenzhen Tel: +86-755 8367-1598 Fax: +86-755 8367-1698;E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com, shenzhen@lehmanbrown.com

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Community
Announcements

Shenzhen
Water Festival, until Aug 22
7:30pm, RMB30, China Folk Village, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District.

9th Beer Festival, until Aug 22
7:30pm, RMB 30, Live performances, loads of beer, at the Kaiser's Palace, Window of the World, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District. Tel:(755) 26902840

Brazilian Samba Carnival at the Maya Water Park, until Aug 29
6:30pm, RMB30, at Happy Valley, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District. Tel:(755) 26949168

Summer Time, Clicquot Time, until Sept 30
Premium Picnic Baskets including 1 Veuve Clicquot Champagne, Ice jackets, glasses and special deli items. Available at Cafe Zentro, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 9026 Shennan Rd., OCT. For details, call (755) 26936888

SZ Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7-9pm. For the venue, please call Mark Pixley at 138 25200514.

SZ Mandarin Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7pm. For details, please call Karen at 135 60774706.

New Experience Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 7pm. For details, call Nina at 130 66960377.

New Expat in Shenzhen?
Join the International Women's Club (SWIC) if you are looking to make new friends and people who know Shekou and Shenzhen very well. Visit www.swiconline.com for details.


Guangzhou
Pepsi School Music Festival, Aug 19-26
Music and dance competition, from ethnic to the most contemporary music type. Tianhe Entertainment Plaza. Contact (20)83864038 or 83882878 for more details.

National Drama Festival for University Students 2004, Aug 20-29
Organised by the Guangzhou Culture Bureau and Association, RMB 10, daily 10am and 3pm, 13 theatre. For details, call (20) 87257872.

Modern Dance Classes
Please contact Ms Huang at (20) 87049512, 87047009, at Tip-top Modern Arts Studio, 13 Shui Yin Heng Lu, Sha He Ding.

Flower Art Lesson
Every Mondays and Tuesdays, RMB 480 (members), RMB 560 (non-members) per four classes. Venue at Guangzhou Luhu Golf and Country Club. For details call Miss Ho at (20) 83507777 ext 389.

DIY Cooking Lesson with Chef Andrew Mok
RMB 900 (non-members), RMB 750 (members), includes tuition and ingredients. Call: Kelly Ho at (20) 81300638 for more information.

 
Biz Exhibitions and
Art Exhibits

Shenzhen
The 15th International Furniture (Shenzhen) Fair, Aug 19-22
China Hi-Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Fuzhong 3rd Road, Futian Central District. For details, call (755) 83786192

Pottery Exhibition, until Sep 12
120 pieces of ancient pottery and porcelain. Shenzhen Museum No.6, Tongxin Rd. Futian District. Tel:(755) 82101036


Guangzhou
The 14th China Int'l Furniture Fair (Guangzhou) Home Textile & Decor China 2004, Aug 18-21
Guangzhou Pazhou Int'l Exhibition and Convention Centre, Tel:(20) 89895576, 89890602, for more details, call (20) 86673473.

Fossils Exhibit, until Aug 25
Collection by Jinshan Geology Museum, Hunan Province. RMB 6, daily 9am-5pm, at the Guangzhou Museum. For details, call (20) 83545253.


Hongkong
Food Expo 2004, Aug 13-16
10am-7:30pm, HK$20, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Tel: (853)25828888, www.hkfoodexpo.com

 
Dining
Out

The Landmark Hotel Shenzhen
*Summer Lunch Buffet - RMB58 net /person; 11:30-14:30; Venue: 1/F Piazza Cafe. Enjoy our Summer Lunch Buffet everyday at Piazza Cafe. Sumptuous food, elegant environment, excellent service are all orchestrated for your ultimate dinning experience. For details, please call (86 755) 8217 2288 ext.501 or visit our website www.szlandmark.com.cn *All You Can Eat Dim Sum - RMB48 net/person=48 kinds of Dim Sum; 07:30-14:30; Venue: 2/F Artisan Court. For details, please call (86 755) 8217 2288 ext.588 or visit our website www.szlandmark.com.cn *Happy Hours - Buy one and get one free; 17:30-02:00; Venue: 3/F BJ'zz.com Bar. For details, please call (86 755) 8217 2288 ext.504 or visit our website www.szlandmark.com.cn

Shenzhen
Thai Amarin Restaurant
Newly opened. Shop 88, Seaworld complex, Shekou. Tel:(755) 26686055

Amigo's Restaurant & BAr
Texmex food. GF, Honlux Hotel, Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel:(755) 26835449

Amazon Brazil Roast
Brazilian bbq. GF Honlux Hotel, Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel:(755) 26683388


Guangzhou
Caesar Restaurant & Bar
Italian food. Located at B07 Bai E tan Bar St., Fangcun. Tel:(20) 82582933

Koyama
Japanese food. 4F Electronic Bldg., 403 Huanshi Dong Lu. Tel:(20) 87322022

Hong Mu Shi
Korean cuisine. 2F Bao Hua Hao Ting, 33 Baohua Lu (beside KFC). Tel:(20) 81722289


Dongguan
Kansas City Bar and Grill
2F, Grand Noble Hotel, Gankou Rd., Humen Town. Tel:(769) 5117888

Botanica Brasserie
International cuisine. GF Sheraton Hotel Dongguan, 107 Highway, Houjie Town. Tel:(769) 5988888

Rhine Castle
European cuisine. 1F, Dongguan Hotel, 11 Dongzheng Rd. Dongguan City. Tel:(769) 2222222

 
Nightlife

Shenzhen Classified Advertising
Introducing Classifieds on ShenzhenParty.com. Buy and Sell - Jobs - Personals - Housing - Language Exchange - Services. Now you can post your own classified advertisement an enter yourself in a contest to win a copy of the book Shop in Shenzhen an Insiders Guide by Ellen McNally. Events, Bars, Restaurants, Classifieds www.shenzhenparty.com or email info@shenzhenparty.com for more info.

Shenzhen
Marsala Bar
Open air and live show. Located at Seaworld complex, Shekou. Tel:(755) 26690028

Soho Restaurant & Night Club
Newly opened, and lots of promos during the week. Bitao Club,TaiZi Road, Shekou (the old Goodfellas). Call (755) 26690148, 26692148

3rd Floor Bar
Newly discovered, located at the 3rd Floor, Imperial Palace, Bao'an South road, Luohu District. Call (755) 81180238


Guangzhou
2nd Floor Club
Quiet, contemporary. Located at 2F Jian Li bao Plaza, 410 Dongfeng Zhong LU. Tel:(20) 83486792

Citizen's Band
Jazz music, spacious. Located at the GF Ke Ying Ming Ting, 303 Baogang Dadao. Call (20) 84392301

Focus
Mixed crowd, busy. Located at 5F GITIC Riverside, 298 Yanjiang Zhong Lu. Call (20) 83283333

 
Weekly
Calendar

August 16, Monday
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Shenzhen
Dinner's Delight
20% 0ff on all wines. Soho Club, 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Mad Cow Monday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day Hamburgers and Chunky Chips for only RMB 45. Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. Tel:(755) 26684496

Ladies day at Yes Bar
Free drink for ladies all day. Located at Shizheng Design Building, 3001 Sungang Road West Tel: (755) 83617612, 83255116


Guangzhou
Special Greens
Until Sep 30, green fees at RMB 150 for 18 holes on Mondays, South Palms Country Golf Club, Huang Zhu Yuan, Zhenlong Town, Zeng Ceng City, Tel: (20) 82876388, 82878756

Children's Art Courses
4:30-6pm, every Monday, RMB90 per hour, at the Insignt Cafe, GF, Booth 3, 230 Long Kou Xi Lu. For details, call (20) 38215002

Japanese Family Hour
Hosted by Guangzhou Japanese Women Association, Free admission. 10-11:30am, Cangaroo Stop, Rm 104, 90 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu. Tel:(20) 85513838


Hongkong
Dance "2004"
Hk Southern District Women's Association
HK City Hall, Concert Hall, 7:30pm, HK$60-$100, for more details, call (852) 27349009

August 17, Tuesday
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Shenzhen
Mexican Night at Soho club
Margaritas for RMB25 each. Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Two for Tuesday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
Order one main meal and receive a FREE second main. 6-8pm. Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. Tel:(755) 26684496

Mahjong for ladies
Every Tuesday afternoon at 2pm. For details, please contact Ms. Heidi Wong on (755) 26676020.


Guangzhou
'Gatherings' from Canada,
Starts today, aboriginal art. RMB 15. Tue-Sun 9am-5pm, Guangdong Museum of Art, 38 Yan Yu Lu, Ersha Island. Call (20) 87351468, 87351336 for more details.

Special Greens
Until Sep 30, green fees at RMB 150 for 18 holes for ladies, South Palms Country Golf Club, Huang Zhu Yuan, Zhenlong Town, Zeng Ceng City, Tel:(20) 82876388, 82878756

Taiji Lesson
Fee at RMB 200 (members) and RMB 320 (non-members) for eight lessons. Venue will be at the Luhu Golf and Country Club. Call Miss Ho at (020) 83507777 ext 389.

August 18, Wednesday
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Shenzhen
Ladies Night, Wine Tasting and 80's Replay
Buy 1 glass get 1 glass free, gourmet platter available. RMB105/person (discount of 10 % for SWIC Members), 7.30pm, Casablanca Restaurant and Bar. Located at Taizi Rd., Shekou. For details, call (755) 26676968

HipHop Night at Soho Club
Pool Competition. Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Ladies Night at True Color Guoqi
9pm to 2am, 25F Section A Guoqi Daxia Shangbunan Lu. Contact (755) 82301833 for details.

Ladies Night at McCawley's
9pm. 50% off on selected drinks. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel:(755) 26684496

Touch Rugby in Shekou
8pm. At the Soccer field on Taizi Rd. Shekou, Nanshan District.


Guangzhou
Networking Drinks by the British Chamber of Commerce
Monthly gathering, 7-9pm, Elephant & Castle, 363 Huanshi Dong Lu. Tel: 20) 83593309.

Summer GWIC Playground,
Every Wed, 10-11:30am, until Aug 31. RMB20 per child (includes snacks and juices), 10% discount on food and drinks for mums. Cangaroo Stop, Rm 104, 90 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu. Tel: (20) 85513838

Ladies Night At Bar City-B Boss Club
8pm. Loud Fashion statement for ladies to get a free cocktail. GF, Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu. Tel:(20) 83862888

Conversation Club by English First Enterprises
5:45-6:45pm every Wednesday. Call (20) 37601518 for more details about venue and admission.


Hongkong
Rhythm & Groove at 1/5
9:30pm every Wed, blues and funk. Located at 9 Star St. Tel:(852) 25202515 for more details.

August 19, Thursday
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Shenzhen
Ladies Night at Soho Club
Free bar drinks for the ladies from 9-11pm, located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Tex Mex Thursday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel:(755) 26684496

Ladies' Golf day
8am. Every Thursday. For more information, please call Isabelle at (755) 26810062.


Guangzhou
Singing Club/Film Club by EF Enterprises
5:45-6:45pm every Thursday. Call (20) 3760 1518 for more details about venue and admission.

Chinese Language Exchange
At Baogong Mansion, GF, 363 Longkoudong Lu. Call (20) 38483627 for time schedule.


Hongkong
Live Jazz Night
8pm, Bohemian Lounge, GF, 3-5 Old Bailey St., Soho. Tel: (852) 25266099

Ladies Night at Joint 15
Every Thurs, 10:30pm-4am, free entry and drinks all night long for ladies, HK$100 for men, buy one get one free drink for men, Located at 1F Ming An Plaza Phase 1, 8 Sunning Ave, Causeway Bay. Tel: (852) 28107229

PIMP Ladies Night at Bier Keller
Every Thursday, 11pm, HK$100 (men), free entry and drinks for Ladies, Basement, De Fenwick, 42-50 Lockhart Road, Wanchai. For details, call (852) 92373702


August 20, Friday
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Shenzhen
Dance Night at Soho Club
All night long, located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Beer and Pizza Night @ Mama Gelato
6-11pm. Carlsberg Beer at RMB10, Sea World Plaza Shop 70-71 Shekou, Nanshan District. Tel:(755) 26850910

Mexican Drinking Fiesta at Beatles Music Bar
9:30pm - 1:30 am. All Tequila Shots for only 20rmb. With the Gone Johnson Review band. Hai Bin Commercial Bldg., Seaworld Complex, Shekou


Guangzhou
Australian Football League
2004 AFL Premiership, 10:30pm, Elephant & Castle, 363 Huanshi Dong Lu, Call (20) 83593309 for more details.

Korean Language Exchange
At Baogong Mansion, GF, 363 Longkoudong Lu. Call (20) 38483627 for schedule.

Blue Note Bar's Live Show
10pm until 1am. Jazz music. GF, 165 Taojin Lu, opposite 7-11. Call (20) 83593384 for details.

1920s Cafe's Caribbean Night
Free RMB 35 cocktail for the most creative outfit. 8pm-10:30pm, 183 Yanjiang Zhong Lu. Tel:(20) 83336156


Hongkong
Thirst - Main Show
DJ's from Italy, Ireland and HK. HK$180-$220. 2F, Sun Hing Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Road, Wanchai. For schedules and other details, call (852) 61397910, 98088114

Happy Friday at Joint 15
10:30pm every Friday, ladies free entry & free drinks all night long, HK$100 entry fee with 1 drink for men (non-member). All drinks buy one get one free. 1F Ming An Plaza Phase 1, 8 Sunning Road, Causeway Bay, Tel:(852)28107229

August 21, Saturday
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Shenzhen
Club Night at Soho Club
Club music. Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Shekou Hash at 2:30 pm
Meet at the Snake Pit, located at Yin Hui Bldg., Tai Zi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. For more information, please contact: ShekouHashHouseHarriers@groups.msn.com


Guangzhou
Cafe Scientifique: Sustainable Lifestyle
Interactive forum, free drinks and snacks, registration is required. 7:30-9:30pm, Lan Pu Green Island, inside Lan Pu Park, 901 Jie Fang Bei Lu. Call (20) 83351316 ext 211 or email cafe.sci@britishcouncil.org.cn for reservations.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
For more information visit the Guangzhou IELTS Test Centre at www.gzielts.com or call (20) 34285191, 89003878, 89003138.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
To register for the test in Guangzhou, contact the Guangdong University of Foreign Studies at (20) 86627595 ext 2318.

Son of His People
Concert for the 100th birth anniversary of Deng Xiaoping, RMB60-120, 8pm, Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall. Call (20) 87352222 ext.312 for details.

Tri-Nations Rugby
10:30pm, Elephant & Castle, 363 Huanshi Dong Lu, Call (20) 83593309 for more details.

English Language Exchange Events
At Baogong Mansion, GF, 363 Longkoudong Lu. Call (20) 38483627 for schedule.

1920s Cafe's Caribbean Night
Free RMB 35 cocktail for the most creative outfit. 8pm-10:30pm, 183 Yanjiang Zhong Lu. Tel:(20) 83336156


Huizhou
Aotou Hash at 3:30 pm.
Meet at Sunrise Cafe, Aotou. For details, please contact Malcolm at 139 27370501.


Hongkong
Koncrete Jungle Series
Special guest DJ Simon, 11pm-late, Hk$80 (with one drink), Amnesia, 3F Al Aqmar House, 30 Hollywood Road, for more info, contact hk_phreaktion@hotmail.com or call (852) 90102162

Macau
New York Love & Magnetik Music presents John Creamer Asia Tour 2004
11pm till late, HK$190-$250 (with one drink), Bex Cafe - Macau Cultural Center, Av. Xian Xing Hai, Macau. For more details, contact (853) 330095, djatwork@macau.ctm.net

August 22, Sunday
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Shenzhen
World Beat at VBar
10pm, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 9026 Shennan Rd., Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District. Call (755) 26936888

Ploughman's Lunch
11am, Snake Pit, located at Yin Fe Bldg., Tai Zi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. For inquiries, please contact: barry.godfrey@selectassetmanagement.com

Sunday Carvery at McCawley's
RMB 118 per person. Available on lunch. Located at 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou, Shenzhen. Tel: (755) 26684496


Guangzhou
Audio Seminar: ECM labels
Jazz and classical music, free admission. Anonymous Record, Unit 129, Xin An Bldg. For schedule and details, call (20) 84416661.

Australian Football League
2004 AFL Premiership, 10:30pm, Elephant & Castle, 363 Huanshi Dong Lu, Call (20) 83593309 for more details.

Japanese Language Exchange
At Baogong Mansion, GF, 363 Longkoudong Lu. Call (20) 38483627 for time details.

 

Upcoming
Events

Shenzhen
2004 South China Int'l Tourism Fair, Aug.27-29
China Hi-Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Fuzhong 3rd Road, Futian Central District. For details, call (755) 82116091,

The 10th Presentation Microelectronics Shenzhen 2004 (Nepcon), Aug 30-Sep 2
China Hi-Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Fuzhong 3rd Road, Futian Central District. For details, call (10) 68207157

China Import & Export Watch & Gifts Trade Fair, Aug.30-Sept.2
China Hi-Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Fuzhong 3rd Road, Futian Central District. For details, call (755) 83328656

The 6th China International Photoelectronic Exposition, Sept. 6-9
China Hi-Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Fuzhong 3rd Road, Futian Central District. For details, call (755) 83536031


Guangzhou
2004 China Guangzhou Exhibition for Nonferrous Metal Material and Processing Industry, Aug 31-Sep 3
Chinese Export Commodities Fairground, NO.117, Liuhua Rd, Guangzhou. Call (20) 82580477, 82580515

The 2th China Guangzhou Exhibition for Glass Industry and Technology & Machinery, Aug 31-Sep 3
Chinese Export Commodities Fairground, NO.117, Liuhua Rd, Guangzhou. Call (20) 82580477, 82580515

Guangdong International Clothing Fair 2004, Sep 2-5
Chinese Export Commodities Fairground, NO.117, Liuhua Rd, Guangzhou. Call (20) 37603865, 37603885

The 21st Guangzhou International Beauty & Cosmetic Expo, Sep 9-12,
Chinese Export Commodities Fairground, NO.117, Liuhua Rd, Guangzhou. Call (20) 81081091, 81075345


Hongkong
Elton John's Asian Tour, Sep 13
At the HKCEC, tickets from HK$490-$1690, call HK Ticketing on (852) 31288288.

 
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The Edge, Hong Kong's Premier Nightclub
Has work had you on the edge lately? There is only one cure join us for the Happy Hour special, The Drink Club Tue-Sat 6pm-9pm, All you can drink for HKD120 only! Soothing live music from 7PM onwards Tue to Fri. Cosmo Frenzy, our very own Ladies Night, every Wed. from 9pm onwards, with live music from 7PM and DJ's May and Eric Bryan on vinyl control with R&B tunes all night. Cosmopolitans and it's other version free for ladies all night, live on stage Clause 8 starting at 7PM, Tel 2523 6690, info@edgehk.com or visit www.edgehk.com

 
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