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to the following questions. Then submit your information
before Wednesday at noon (Beijing time) to be eligible to
win great prizes.
This week's prize is a China guidebook!
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and restaurants in Shanghai. Visit www.yphh.com
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Antique Furniture |
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 Each
week we highlight a new and interesting piece of antique
Chinese furniture!
Clean lines and distinctive finish give this Shanghai colonial
collection its classis appeal. This piece has been given
a transparent lacquer that highlights the wood's natural
grain. It would look just great in the middle of your foyer
with a nice centerpiece of ikebana on it.
For
more information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/ |
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Each
week we highlight a pet that you can help adopt or foster
in Shanghai!
SCAA
is Shanghai’s privately run animal protection association,
founded and supported by the expatriate community and dedicated
to saving the lives of homeless companion animals. SCAA
helps facilitate adoption of abandoned animals, educate
about pet care, and support animal shelter projects. For
more information please visit scaashanghai.org |
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Hotel Deals |
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Swinging Retreat at the Hilton Sanya
Enjoy
luxury accommodation of contemporary southern
Chinese style, golf at a prestigious club and
indulge in pure pampering at The Spa Retreat plus
a world of gastronomic delights at the new Hilton
Sanya Resort & Spa, on the magnificent Yalong
Bay. At an attractive package rate of RMB 2998
nett, you'll receive two nights' stay (single/double)
in a Bay Room Scenic View plus daily breakfast
for two persons plus two Yalong Bay Golf Club
green fee coupons or two sessions of aromatherapy
at The Spa Retreat or one of each. For reservations
Worldwide call 800 820 0600 (toll-free in China)
or the resort at 0898 8858 8888 or visit us online
at www.sanya.hilton.com
www.hiltonsanya.cn
The Fraser Experience Now in Shekou
Conveniently located in Shekou, there are various
restaurants, Bars, international schools, and
supermarkets within walking distance | Spacious
apartments ranging from 60sqm - 340sqm with apartment
features and facilities | 24 hours reception and
security with daily housekeeping service | The
only 'LEED NC SILVER' certificate winner in China
issued by U.S green building council | Flexible
leasing terms from daily to long term. Tel: (0755)
2688 3333; address: No.8 Nanhai Road, Shekou,
Shenzhen; Email: Sales.shenzhenshekou@fraserhospitality.com;
Website: www.fraserhospitality.com
 Making
an Appointment on Holiday Inn Beach BBQ, See You
There!
The very nearest the ocean "Beach BBQ"
will open on May 1st! Only need RMB188/pax, you
could taste the really Sichuan & Hainan style
Hot pot. Accompanying with gentle wind, hearing
a sound of ocean wave. It's the best place for
you to enjoy your Dinner! Time: 18:00 pm - 23:00
pm. See you there! Tel: 86-898-8856 5666-7166.
Upgrade Your Trip at Crowne Plaza Beijing
With its contemporary designed rooms,
the new renovated Crowne Plaza Beijing directly
located on Wangfujing Avenue, offering easy access
to International business centers, vibrant shopping
venues and an array of historical landmarks. Add
only RMB 400 to upgrade to Executive Floor, enjoy
the benefits of complimentary buffet breakfast,
free Broadband Internet access & local calls,
happy cocktail hour, late check out and many others.
For reservation, dial China Toll Free Number 800
830 4088 or e-mail: reservation@crowneplazabj.com
 May
Festival Celebration at Presidential Plaza
Valid from April 28th to May 8th, 2006.
Superior Room: RMB 585.00 net including: Daily
buffet breakfast for two persons in Garden Cafe
| Upgrade to Deluxe Room for only RMB50.00 | Complimentary
use of the hotel's swimming pool, Fitness and
sauna | Complimentary foot massage for 2-person
in Presidential Health Center | Complimentary
local telephone call | 20% discount on food and
beverage in all outlets except Room Service |
10% discount on Beijing By Night Tour | 50% discount
on beverage consumption in the Presidential Club
| Late check out time to 14:00. *Bookings via
www.presidentialplaza.com
get 10% extra discount *Subject to availability
*The restrictions may apply by the Hotel Management.
Website: www.presidentialplaza.com;
Tel: (8610) 5858 5588; Fax: (8610) 6800 5888.
 "May
Blossom" - A holiday Special at the Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center from RMB828 Per
Room Per Night
This special rate includes 2 daily buffet
breakfasts; Child under 12 years stays free of
charge with parents and breakfast at kid's price;
Free use of our roof top swimming pool overlooking
the city; Access to both our Pulse Health Club;
Within walking distance to shopping malls, eateries
and tourist sites. Valid from: 28th April to 7th
May 2006. Rate is subject to availability and
15% surcharge. For reservations: Tel: (8610) 6465
3388; Fax: (8610) 6462 2204; Email: reservations.khblc@kempinski.com;
Web site: www.kempinski-beijing.com.
 Happy
Holidays at Holiday Inn Lido Beijing (April 29
- May 7 inclusive)
RMB850+15% per superior room / night; RMB940+15%
per suite / night at Suite Towers. Inclusive of:
Breakfast for two; Free use of hotel gym; Food
& Beverage dine around coupon valued at RMB50
per day (cannot be accumulated). Add: No.6 Jiang
Tai Road, Chaoyang District Beijing 100004, P.R.
China; Tel: (86-10) 6437 6688; Fax: (86-10) 6437
6237 / 6437 6540; Toll-free No.800 830 4088 /
400 884 0888; E-mail: bc@hilb.net.cn;
Website: http://beijing-lido.holiday-inn.com
 Book
a Hostel Room in China!
Now you can preview and choose hostels from around
China. Find pictures, comments, and maps for the
hostels and then choose what type of bed and rooms
you need. We lots of cities including Beijing,
Chengdu, Kunming, Lhasa, Sanya, Shanghai, and
Yangshuo--plus lots more. You can securely book
online and find the cheapest rates online with
us. Visit http://www.chinatravelnow.com/hostels.php
and search for yourself
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Week Holiday Dining at Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Yi Cafe: Ten show kitchens with lots of fun! Lunch
/ Dinner RMB198 / RMB 268 per person. For every
party of 6 persons dining, 1 guest dines free. Nadaman:
Authentic traditional Japanese cuisine in a contemporary
setting. Set menus or a la carte dining. Up to 25%
discount on food when dining in a party of 4 persons.
Gui Hua Lou: Savour fine Chinese set menus for 6-8
persons, at RMB 138 per person. All prices are subject
to 15% surcharge. Reservations: (8621) 6882 8888.
 Grace
Vineyard Wine Visits Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant
From May 1 to 30, Grace Vineyard from Shanxi Province
visits Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant. An 8-course Cantonese
Tasting Menu paired with 2 glasses of Grace Vineyard
wines is priced at RMB688* per person (minimum of
2 persons). On May 18, Grace Vineyard proprietor
Judy Leissner will visit and guide guests through
all the wines. Cocktails will be served on the 60th
floor roof top and dinner served at Wan Hao Chinese
Restaurant Private Room, priced at RMB688* per person.
Opportunity to win a round-trip weekend trip for
2 persons to the Grace Vineyard in Shanxi Province.
Reservation: (8621) 5359 4969 ext 6436.
 Raphael's
- Asparagus Tasting Menu
Raphael's features crispy and creamy asparagus to
welcome the spring season. Tasty dishes on offer
include white asparagus with lobster ragout and
green tagliatelle in saffron sauce, green asparagus
with crab meat salad, potato pancake and lemon grass,
and cucumber Gazpacho. Date: From May 19 to June
11, 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm, Price: Special A la Carte,
Venue: Raphael's Mediterranean & Italian Restaurant
(1F. Phone 021 6275 0000. Ext 2138). Renaissance
Yangtze Shanghai Hotel, 2099 Yan An Xi Road, renaissanceyangtze@hotmail.com.
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Travel Information |
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Get
the View of Tai Lake at Yuan Tou Zhu
Yuan Tou Zhu scenic spot, located at the western outskirts
of Wuxi, is an island on the Tai Lake. It was one of
the 4 famous resorts of the Family Rong, a rich business
family in China. Here you can view the amazing sunrise
and sunset of the Tai Lake, and the entrance ticket
of the scenic spot can offer you a special price to
live in the resort on the island. Moreover, you can
have the delicious Tai Hu San Bai (Three Whites in Tai
Lake: white fish, shrimp and crab) here. For more information,
pls call the scenic spot management (86510) 8555 1544
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Health & Fitness |
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Your Feet a Holiday
Celebrathing our 10th retreat opening in Fuxing
Park Shanghai "from sole to soul". For
every one hour or more of paid Aroma oil massage,
we will offer you an Oriental Foot massage at
half price. Dragonfly Donghu Tel: 021-5405 0008;
Xinle Tel: 021-5403 9982; Hongmei Tel: 021-6242
4328; Shanghai Kerry Centre Tel: 021-6279 4625.
Jinan Tel: 021-6327 1193. SRCA Tel: 021-2201 0899.
Fuxing Park Tel: 021-5386 0060. Biyun Tel: 021-5030
7382. Changyi Tel: 021-5878 4755. Lianyang Tel:
021-5833 7549. For more information please visit
our website: www.dragonfly.net.cn.
* cash & credit cards only * offer expires:
31-May-2006 * except Kerry Center * only available
for Monday to Thursday *
Power Fencing Club
Fencing, renowned as the "ballet in fighting",
is one of the Top 10 popular sports in the world
at pressent, and welcome in Europe and North America.
Power Fencing Club is the first fencing club in
Shanghai, because this sport combined by entertainment
and fitness, it is welcomed by youth, especially
white-collar class in the city. We have different
class for different members, and we also offer
several kinds of member cards price from RMB300-4800
for you to choose. If you want to join in to this
sport, please dial (8621) 6301 9639 for more details.
Yinghua
Bowling
Occupying 4888 square meters, Ying Hua Bowling
equipts the advantage GS96 from America for its
bowling ways. And it is the only Bowling venue
in the city to asopt the automatic shoe-rent system
and antisepsis machines. There are also buffet
for drinks and bowling instruments. It is a suitable
venue for lerisure, entertainment and fitness.
TEL (8621) 6227 1088
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Health and Recreational Activities in Shanghai!!
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Relocations |
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Shanghai
Xile Moving Service
As one of the earliest moving service companies in Shanghai,
Shanghai Xile Moving Service Company already had 10-year
history in this industry. At present we have more than
30 trucks in different types and a group of bridle-wise
staff, and had won a lot of prize awarded by the government.
Xile Moving Service features living moving and office
moving, and has created a transport system in the city
in order to satisfy different clients in different districts.
All our service price is made following the supervision
of the price department. We guarantee to provide the high
quality service for all of our customers. Contact us:
(8621) 6640 5638, Room501, No.13, Lane 655 Zhenjin Road.
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for Relocation Companies Around China!
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Jobs |
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Career
Opportunity at Schenker
Schenker is one of the world's largest logistics
companies with 36 offices in China. We are looking
for a Sales Representative for forwarding and logistics
services in Beijing and North China. Responsibilities
will not be limited to field sales but will also
include special tasks related to the sales organization
in North China. The ideal candidate is 24-29 years
old, European or native English speaker with Chinese
language skills, has first working experience in
China, ideally in forwarding/logistics or related
industry. The candidate must be self-motivated,
hard working, willing to take responsibility, willing
to develop. If you are interested, pls. send your
CV to joerg.roos@schenker.com
until May 18.
Job Opening at the British Embassy Beijing
The British Embassy Beijing currently has job opening
for Visa Writer - Visa Section. For more details,
please look up at the Embassy web page: http://www.uk.cn/bj/index.asp?menu_id=266&artid=438
Native English Teachers Wanted at Berlitz
We are looking for full-time and part-time
experienced native English teachers to be part of
our continually expanding business. We teach at
many big International Companies and top Universities
here in Beijing and other cities. If you would like
to be part of the well-known International Berlitz
Company, send your c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn
Kids
Teachers Wanted for Saturday Work at Berlitz
Berlitz Beijing are looking for energetic,
motivated Instructors for their Saturday kids programs.
We are looking for people who love kids and at the
same time are professional and care about punctuality,
continuity and their students progress. Classes
are small and Berlitz have their own Kids material.
Training in the Berlitz Method will be given. Please
send your c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn
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Services |
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Computer Network Installation and Security
Call
CANDIS for free network audits. Are your network,
email and web servers secure from viruses and hackers?
In Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, CANDIS specializes
in systems integration and labor outsourcing, www.candis.com.cn.
Phone: 010-6568-0876; email: audits@candis.com.cn
 International
Accountants... LehmanBrown... providing an alternative
Professional Services: Audit, Taxation,
Company Secretarial, Legal Financial Accounting:
CFO Function, Bookkeeping, Accounting & financial
advise, Office Administration Management Accounting:
Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash flow Management,
Market Growth Strategies, Learning Centre Systems
Solutions: Systems Implementation, Internal Process
review, Information Management Business Management:
Merger & Acquisition integration, Market Entry
Strategy, Business Due Diligence, Mergers &
Acquisitions & Divestitures www.lehmanbrown.com
Contact: Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86
10 65323270 Shanghai Tel: +86 21 62881635, Fax:
+86 21 62881636 Hong Kong Tel: +852 25375425, Fax:
+852 25375649 E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com,
shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com
Take
Care of Your Pets
Usually people who feed pets will face these problems:
their pets are sick, or they want to make up for
their pets. How to handle these? Good Friends Pet
Shop will help you with taking care of your pets.
We can check your pets over, and make a healthy
food list for them, if they have disease, we can
heal that. As well, we can dress up for your pets,
and we sell different import pet products. Choose
Good Friends so that you can make your good friends
to be more healthy. Address: 321 Xinxi Road, Xinzhuang,
Minhang District, TEL (8621) 6492 9408
Caring
the Whole Family to Their Home
Tianyuan Household Management Service Company is
officially established in the year 2000 after being
authorized by the relative department of Shanghai.
Taking "passion,empressement,high quality"
as our purpose,we established network facing the
whole city.Staff in our company are trained by formal
institute like Women Cadre School, "customer
the first,Service the best" is always our unflagging
pursuit.We provides various household services,
our commitment is "Caring the whole family
to their home". No.926 South Baotou Road, Yangpu
District. TEL: (8621) 655l 2375
Wu
Yimin Legal Agency
One of the first legal agencies in Shanghai, Mr.
Wu Yimin has a lot experience in dealing with international
business cases. The other lawyers in this agency
are from police, law office and court systems, so
they are seasoned professionals who have good relationships.
For details, pls dial: 5539 7630, or email to: wymlawfirm@lawyers.com.cn |
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Drift-Exhibition
By Miss Wang Qi Vs Mr. Steven Soeton
May 6-18, The Room With a View TEL (8621) 6352 0256
New Works
by Zhou Chunya
April 23 - May 14, Shanghai Gallery of Art TEL (8621)
6321 5757
Feng
Feng and Qing Qing - Group Show
Two modern Chinese artists with strong links to
Chinese history. Feng Feng mainly uses paint mixed
with other media, whereas Qing Qing produces her
delicate robes and dresses mainly from dried hemp
with other materials.
April 27 - May 8, Art Scene China TEL (8621) 6437
0631
Speechless
Diary
Painting show by Chen Huaxin, who has researched
Modern Abstract Art for more than twenty years.
April 23 - May 5, The Room With a View TEL (8621)
6352 0256
Beyond
the Vision, China National Geographic Photo Exhibition
"Beyond the Vision, China National Geographic
Photo Exhibition" has been a huge success in
Beijing, Guangzhou, and other total seven cities
in China, with more than 300 thousand viewers. People,
nature and harmony are the theme of "Beyond
the Vision".
April 15 - May 7, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern
Art TEL (8621) 6587 2530
Sylvie
Coevoet - Solo Exhibition
French painter Sylvie Coevoet, who has lived in
Asia for many years, like to add Asian elements
to her paintings. She makes the shading looks like
it has crumbled away with time, giving the works
a semi-abstract, and distinctly attractive worn-out-looking
quality.
April 6 - May 16, Art Scene China TEL (8621) 6437
0631
Catch
Rock in High
Coca, Mofo and Hugo, three excellent photographers
use their cameras to catch the rock beats in the
city. It is also the first photography exhibition
about Rock music in Shanghai.
1-10pm. March 18 - May 18, every Saturday and Sunday,
Yu Yin Tang TEL (8621) 6436 0072
Silent
Power
Works of a group German artists, including Baselitz,
Immendorff, Lupertz and Penck.
March 17- May 11 (close on Mondays), Shanghai Zendai
Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 5033 9801
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Theater & Performances |
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French
Comedy: Happy Easter
Tickets selling for 100-800rmb.
April 27 - May 14, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre
TEL (8621) 6473 0123
2006
Shanghai Jazz Week
May 1, the Longstanding American Jazz Queen - Salena
Jones (Opening Performance), 80-680rmb.
May 2, the Contemporary Famous Jazz Singer - Rene
Marie, 80-580rmb.
May 3, the Popular Japanese Female Jazz Star - Maya,
80-580rmb.
May 4, Closing Performance - Jazz Carnival by Magic
Malik Orchestra & Pierre Favre, 80-680rmb.
Shanghai Oriental Art Centre TEL (8621) 6374 8445
Classical
Ballet: The Red Detachment of Women by National
Ballet of China
Tickets selling for 120-600rmb.
May 1-2, Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL (8621) 6386
8686
2006
Shanghai International Music Carnival
Bands and singers include: Sistas In the Pit (US),
Global Hear (US), Powerplay (UK), New Blue Yonder
(US), Craicmore (Ireland), Patricia Ryan (US), Vickie
Natale (US) and Johnny Thompson (US). Tickets selling
for 50rmb (no seat).
May 1-7, Century Park TEL (8621) 3876 0588
1st
International Music Fireworks Competition China
2006
America VS France, May 3; Italy VS Spain, May 6.
Tickets selling for 180-1280rmb.
May 3 and 6, Daning Lingshi Park TEL (8621) 6217
2426
Opera:
Thunderstorm
Original opera by Shanghai Opera House, inspired
from the famous drama of Cao Yu. Ticket price 80-380rmb.
May 5-7, Shanghai Oriental Art Centre TEL (8621)
6374 8445
Drama:
Four Dogs and A Bone
John Patrick Shanley's famous comedy which was successful
to be perfrom on the stage of Broadway, will be
reperformed by Chinese actors and actress this time
in Chinese. Tickets selling for 100-150rmb.
April 28 - May 5, Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL (8621)
6386 8686
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Golden
Week Holiday Dining at Shanghai Pudong Shangri-la
Yi Cafe: Lunch / Dinner RMB198 / RMB 268 per person.
For every party of 6 persons dining, 1 guest dines
free. Nadaman: Up to 25 % discount on food when
dining in a party of 4 persons. Gui Hua Lou: Fine
Chinese set menus for 6-8 persons, at RMB 138 per
person. All prices are subject to 15% surcharge.
Reservations: 6882 8888
Monday, May 1, 2006
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Salena Jones
Opening performance of Shanghai Jazz Week.
Shanghai Oriental Art Centre TEL (8621) 6374 8445
Air
Hostess Night
Free entry and drink, even free coach for every
air hostess. Funky house music by DJ Benny.
8pm till late. Club Platinum Miu TEL (8621) 5459
0125
Industry
Monday
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Tuesday,
May 2, 2006
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Rene Marie
This famous contemporary jazz singer performs as
part of the Shanghai Jazz Week. 80-580rmb.
Shanghai Oriental Art Centre TEL (8621) 6374 8445
Air
Hostess Night
8pm till late. Club Platinum Miu TEL (8621) 5459
0125
Sound
Lab Fire
Guandii TEL (8621) 5383 6020
All
You Can Eat B.B.Q
All You Can Eat B.B.Q for only 50rmb!
6-9pm, O'Malley's TEL (8621) 6474 4533
Wednesday,
May 3, 2006
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Maya
This popular Japanese female jazz star performs
for Shanghai Jazz Week. 80-580rmb.
Shanghai Oriental Art Centre TEL (8621) 6374 8445
Girls
Night, Boys Hour
Free drink and Funky House music for all girls from
9pm to midnight, later to 1am is the Boys Hour,
all the guys can buy 1 get 1 free for the standard
drinks.
Fabrique TEL (8621) 6415 1600
No
Man's Land
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Thursday, May 4, 2006
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Closing Performance - Jazz Carnival by Magic Malik
Orchestra & Pierre Favre
Shanghai Oriental Art Centre TEL (8621) 6374 8445
All
You Can Drink Night
All you can drink beer, softdrink, whisky and vodka
for only 100rmb.
Blue Ice TEL (8621) 6437 0400
Latin
Night
25rmb Mojitos and Pina Coladas, 80rmb Chicken and
Steak Fajitas which include shot of Cuervo. Featuring
latin music.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6433 4104
Friday,
May 5, 2006
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Put Your Soul on The Table
Funk, soul, jazz, reggae, breakbeat...100rmb open
bar.
Mural Bar TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Crazy
Cactus Weekend
Exotic dancers, live bands, guest djs... Wild party
every weekend! 375rmb for Cuervo Bottles, 125rmb
for 6 shots Cuevo.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6166
Saturday, May 6, 2006
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Paul Arnold - Chew The Fat
One of the UK's most innovative and pioneering figures
Paul Arnold is the founder and mastermind behind
two of the world's most cutting edge labels, the
huge Fat!
Babyface Huaihai TEL (8621) 6375 6667
The
World No.1 DJ
DJ Paul Van Dyk, who is renowned as the World No.1
DJ 2006 will come to Shanghai and only performs
in Club DKD. Ticket presale for 200rmb, 250rmb at
the door, and 150rmb for members.
Club DKD TEL (8621) 6473 9449
House
from France
DJ Demoiselle brings you House music from France.
50rmb cover charge with 1 standard drink.
Block 60 TEL (8621) 6289 4538
I
Love R'n'B
DJ Rony, Kamikaze and MC drew will bring you the
best R'n'B in the city.
Fabrique TEL (8621) 6415 1600
Sunday, May 7, 2006
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NOI Shanghai Anniversary - A Sunday Afternoon
A carnival for live band music, gathering bands
and singers include OO, Ben Houge, 10, Wang Changcun,
Keplerslaus, Ji Mu, Dominik, 00700, Acidzen, Torturing
Nurse and D!O!D!O!D. 30rmb cover charge.
Yu Yin Tang TEL (8621) 6436 0072
Sunday
Mexican Buffet
100rmb all you can eat Mexican Buffet includes a
pint of Carlsberg Draught or a glass of house wine.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6433 4104
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May 10 - YPHH Happy Hour
A week later due to the May Holiday, the YPHH Happy
Hour. At time of print the location and concept
were not confirmed. RMB 100 only including drinks
and finger food. More information on http://www.yphh.com/cities/sh-hh.htm
Wed. May 10 - YPHH Wine Night
Alos a week later due to the May Holiday, the YPHH
Wine Night. At time of print the location was not
confirmed, but the concept is as usual: 3 wines
from one country! RMB 100 only including wines and
finger food. More information on http://www.yphh.com/cities/sh-wn.htm
2006 Moto GP Grand Prix
Tickets selling for 280-6500rmb.
May 12-14, Shanghai International Circuit TEL (8621)
6956 9999
Culture
Memory-China, Between Past and Future
Featuring traditional operas in China, including
Peking Opera, Kun Opera, Chuan Opera, Yue Opera
and Qin Opera. English subtitles. Tickets selling
for 80-150rmb.
May 16-21, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre TEL (8621)
6473 0123
The
O'Malley's Beer Festival
Drink your way around the world with over 40 beers
to choose from! 100rmb gets you 10 beers to taste.
5-9pm. May 19-20, O'Malley's TEL (8621) 6474 4533
Musical
Drama: Lion King
This famous Broadway drama which was successfully
performed in many countries will first come to Shanghai
to have 100 performance. Tickets selling for 140-2000rmb.
From July 18, Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL (8621)
6386 8686
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Community Announcements |
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In China: What can you do to help?
There are so many non-profit and non-governmental
organizations operating in China doing so much great
work. But what can you do to help donate or volunteer?
You can sign-up to receive periodic information
about the fantastic opportunities to help a needy
family in China. Visit http://www.charityinchina.com/signup.php
to get started with CharityInChina.org!
YPHH
Happy Networking
YPHH organizes Happy Networking events for all people
in Beijing, Shanghai & Shenzhen. Average age
is 25-45. Every month different events such as:
monthly YPHH Wine Nights and monthly YPHH Happy
Hours, weekend-outings, day-trips and more. For
more info and subscribes to the mailing list, please
log onto our renewed website http://www.yphh.com
Overseas
Chinese Network
The first networking / social event focused
on Overseas Chinese is scheduled to start April/May
2006, with regular events to strengthen your network
and our community! Everyone matching 2 points are
welcome: (1) Chinese background and (2) grew up
overseas (born there / immigrated - i.e. foreign
passport). E.g.: ABCs, CBCs, BBCs, Chinese Returnees,
Immigrated Chinese, etc. are all welcome. All ages
are welcome (students, professionals, etc.). For
more info contact: chinese.overseas@gmail.com
Grand
Opening of Pudong Community Centre Shanghai
Community Center Shanghai invites the expatriate
community to join us in celebrating our Grand Opening
of the Pudong Center on Saturday May 20th, 2006
from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be performances,
hourly raffles with great prizes, creative activities
for kids, fun booths with interactive activities
for everyone. Learn more about the Center, find
out what's going on in community, connect with new
and old friends, and much more! Visit www.ccshanghai.org
or email info@communitycenter.cn
for more information.
Royal & SunAlliance Jinqiao 8K Set to
Go
The popular race in its 5th year will be run on
Sunday 23rd April and is set to be the biggest and
best to date. There will be extensive promotional
activation via adidas and Element Fresh's stores
and many other outlets across Shanghai. For more
in information about registration please contact
postmaster@s2mgroup.com.cn.
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