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and valid till Aug 3, 2004. For reservations and
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our HotDeals@Hilton promotion, from now till 31
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 Summer
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1 to August 31, 2004.
Grand Hyatt Beijing offers family package from
now until August 31, 2004. Package includes two-bedroom
accommodation and daily complimentary breakfast
for two adults and two children under 16 years
old. Discounted airport transfer and complimentary
access to Club Oasis, a fitness center with a
resort-style swimming pool. All comes with the
package for only RMB 1,580 (USD 190) + 15 % per
night with minimum stay for 3 nights. For further
details, please call (8610) 8518 1234 or visit
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is having a Summer Blast Special...RMB428 + 4%
per room night offers you a Superior Room inclusive
of daily breakfast for two. Offer is good from
Sundays to Thursdays only and is valid until 31
August '04. Hurry!! while offer lasts. Experience
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the perfect venue for important meetings. Visit
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Promotion @St. Regis Beijing from 1 July to 31
August 2004
The St. Regis is the new tradition in the very
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accommodations, 24-hour butler service, world-class
restaurants, banquet & meeting facilities.
USD 185+ per night for Deluxe Room including one
daily buffet breakfast for stays on Monday through
Thursday night; USD 175+per night for Deluxe Room
including two daily buffet breakfasts for stays
on weekend. Other Special Benefits as following:
Complimentary pressing of up to five garments
upon arrival; Complimentary 24-hour access to
Spa, Fitness Center and Swimming Pool. For further
details, please call 010-6460 6688 ext reservations
or visit our website at www.stregis.com/beijing
 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
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or mailto: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com
 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
 Frosty
Summer Package
Valid till August 31, 2004. Monday-Thursday:
RMB710 net. Friday-Sunday: RMB680 net. Inclusions:
Superior Room Accommodation | One theme night
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Internet usages | Free use of our outside swimming
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Lunch and Dinner, all you can eat pizza
& pasta with soft drinks, only RMB 88 +15%
service charge. PREGO, Level 2, The Westin Shanghai,
(8621) 6335 1786. Bund Center, 88 Henan Central
Road, Shanghai 200002.
 Sunday
Brunch
Each Sunday from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, the Marriott
Cafe, adjacent to the 38/F lobby of the JW Marriott
Hotel Shanghai, hosts one of the most sumptuous
banquets in all of Shanghai, complete with 360
degree city views. In addition to the cornucopia
of delicacies, traditional breakfast and entree
items such as custom omelettes and beef Wellington
will also be served. Sunday brunch buffet with
free flow of Moet & Chandon is at RMB298*
per person. Without Champagne, the buffet is RMB238*.
Children between ages 6 and 12 years are RMB128*
per person and children under 6 years eat free.
For reservations, please call (8621) 5359 4969
ext. 6422.
Exquisite Specialty Moon Cakes
Awarded the Gold Medal for Excellent Moon Cake
Competition in 2003 by Shanghai Food Association
and Shanghai Hotel Association. Made with best
ingredients including lotus seed puree, bandan
leaf, or dried meat. Beautifully packaged in renowned
Dynasty Gift Boxes with wine and tea, an ideal
traditional gift for impressive clients or dearest
family. Corporate orders with logo and bulk discounts.
From 1st August. Lobby Counter, Renaissance Yangtze
Shanghai Hotel, 2099 Yan An Xi Road. Phone: (8621)
6275 0000 x 2230. Fax: (8621) 6275 0750.
Thai Food Festival
Authentic Thai dishes prepared by chef from Thailand,
thru Aug 15.
Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Pudong TEL 6886
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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
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Thu, August 5 - YPHH Summer
Cocktail Night at White House, 6:30pm
Today we have an extra event for you: a Summer
cocktail night in the garden of White House. We
offer everyone 2 cocktails of your choice including
fingerfood for RMB 80 only! Also there will be
special live entertainment in the pool...! More
info and reservations via http://www.yphh.com
Chicago China Connection
(CCC)
An informal social and business networking
group to promote Chicago-China interests. Open
to all who either live in, have some connection
to, or just have an interest in Chicago. For info
contact chinagmf@uninet.com.cn
Shanghai Softball League
Currently has seven teams. Plays a spring
and summer season each year, games each Sunday.
If your interested in joing a team or forming
your own, contact Jim nights between 6:30 and
10pm at 6875 7766 or email him at yelsub@online.sh.cn
Australian Graduate Alumni
Club
Calling all Australian Graduates - no discrimination
whether you studied in Australia's, South East
Asia's or China's campuses. All are welcome. Write
to Sonny Khoong at dreamsun2@yahoo.com
A group of basketball fans
playing every thursday night from 7-9, in a newly
built gym. Call David Shen at 13816355670 or email
to davidshen99@canada.com
for more event details.
China Taiping Hash House
Harriers
(Runs once a month outside of Shanghai)
www.taipinghash.com
Nanjing Volleyball
we are seeking players who are interested in joining
together to play on a weekly basis. For more details,
Email: annabel_TXY@hotmail.com
Shanghai Hash House Harriers,
runs every Sunday 3pm in winter, 4pm in summer.
Check the web site shanghaihhh.com for directions
to next hash.
Lifeline Shanghai
- a hotline providing free and confidential emotional
support and information for the expatriate community.
TEL (21)6279 8990.
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Rabarama is an Italian female artist now exhibiting
her large bronze works for the second time in
China.
Thru Aug 20, 9am-5pm daily, Shanghai Urban Planning
Exhibition Hall TEL 6372 2077
Modern Landscape
Landscapes by modern Chinese artists.
July 26-August 15, 11am-11pm, Shanghai Gallery
of Art TEL 6323 4549
Imprints: Engraving Exhibition
Five engravers display their wooden cuttings,
copperplate etchings and silk screen engravings.
July 18 - August 8, Spaceart Centre TEL 6472 0312
Youth Culture
Artist Zheng Guogu contemplates modern youth.
August 1-31, 10am-7pm, ShanghART TEL 6359 3923
Russian Paintings
Works of several Russia Merits Artist medal winners.
Thru August 7, 9am-5pm, Foster Culture Foreign
Original Art Gallery TEL 6351 8137 |
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outlet in down town shanghai in the Xin Tian Di
area. As with our original store we will be offering
the freshest air flown Australian beef and lamb
as well as the best range and value for money
Australian wines in China. Our new outlet is within
the City Mart Supermarket in the basement of the
Tai Ping Yang Department store at 333 Huai Hai
Zhong Rd. Or you can visit our original store
at 196 Guyi Rd (off Wuzhong Rd). If you are living
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Twelve girls play jazz, r&b and rock on traditional
Chinese musical
instruments. Tickets RMB 120 - 680.
Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL 6372 8707
Shanghai Dream
The Shanghai-born pianist Jiang Tian has played
at Carnegie Hall. Tonight he performs his very
own "Shanghai Dream", in collaboration
with the Northwest Houston Symphony Orchestra.
August 3, Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL 6386 8686
Piano Island
Island Music from Gulangyu, the "Piano Island"
in Fujian province. Tickets 40-280rmb.
August 4, Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL 6386 8686
Jolin Tsai
Jolin is a female pop singer celbrity from Taiwan.
Tickets 80-1680rmb
August 7, Hongkou Football Stadium TEL 6217 2426
Piano Recital
Pianist Ge Hao brings you Mozart and Beethoven.
Tickets 60-180rmb.
August 7, 7:15pm, Lyceum Theatre TEL 6217 8530
Romeo and Juliet
Performance by the Shanghai Ballet Company. Tickets
120-380rmb.
August 7-8, 7:15pm, Shanghai Grand Theatre, 300
People's Ave TEL 6386 8686 ext 2124
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August 2, 2004
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Book Fair
Today is the last day, many imported as well as
Chinese books are on sale.
9am-4pm, Shanghai Exhibition Center TEL 6474 0332
Beautiful Energy Band
This 12-girl band blends traditional Chinese musical
instruments and music with jazz, r&b and rock.
Tickets RMB 120 - 680.
Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL 6372 8707
German Film Screening: The Policewoman
Story of a female recent police school graduate
and her first job experience. German with English
subtitles.
6.30pm, German Consulate Films TEL 6391 2068 ext
602
Tuesday,
August 3, 2004
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Jiang Tian Piano Concert
See above Theatre & Performances for details.
Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL 6386 8686
Wednesday,
August 4, 2004
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Country of Origin: What does where you are from
say about you?
TBWA Shanghai Managing Director discusses "country
of origin" positioning and its relationship
to the consumer evaluation process. RMB200 for
Amcham members, 350 for non-members
11:30am to 1:30pm, Radisson Xingguo Hotel, RSVP
by Aug 3 by calling 6279 7119 x 5665
Ladies' Night
Free entry and a summer cocktail for all ladies.
Dragon Club TEL 5404 4592
Threesome Night
Buy one cocktail and get two free shots, and vodka
or gin bottle 333rmb with unlimited mixers. One
guy and two ladies receive three free shots on
arrival.
Amber TEL 6466 5224
Pink Night
Dress pink, drink pink and think pink. Free pink
shots for ladies and 30rmb cocktails. Prize for
the prettiest pink outfit.
Blue Frog TEL 6445 6334
Thursday,
August 5, 2004
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YPHH Cocktail Night
80rmb for two cocktails of your choice, and a
special performance in the pool...
White House TEL 6219 9088
Ladies' Night
15rmb for drinks, every lady get 5 shots for free.
Silver Moon TEL 6433 1637
Friday,
August 6, 2004
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Dancing Night
DJ Hess Barber and DJ Baru from Japan bring you
a mix of dance, tribal and progressive.
Dragon Club TEL 5404 4592
Long Bar Live Show
Models dancing before your very eyes.
9:30pm, the Long Bar TEL 6279 8268
Saturday,
August 7, 2004
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Birthday Party
Come and celebrate the birthday of Mexico's rebel
legend Emiliano Zapatas. Lucky draw for F1 tickets,
drink specials and fun.
Emiliano Zapatas TEL 6474 6628
Sunday
, August 8, 2004
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Lap It Up Sundays
Brunch with French champagne and caviar backed
by a live jazz band.
Hotel Intercontinental Pudong TEL 5835 6666 ext.
3166
Jing'an Weekend Chamber Concert
Shanghai symphony orchestra members providing
classical masterpieces, weekly.
Jing'an Hotel TEL 6428 1888 |
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Sept 25 - Oct 3, TEL 800 820 6161 for info
Comedy Show
International comedians Jojo Smith & Simon
Bligh visit town next month.
September 17 & 19, Malone's American Cafe
TEL 6247 2400
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