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|  Shanghai's
Oktoberfest (16-26 Sep 6.30pm) The largest
'Fest in China starts this week! Join one thousand
fun-lovers every night to enjoy a delicious Buffet
(all-you-can-eat), free flow soft drinks, great
beer, and superb music with live German band.
Lucky Draws every night with great prizes too.
All inclusive price RMB198only. Reserve tickets
now. You can enter Lucky Draws even now and win
Instant Prizes and early-bird ticket discounts:
SMS Lucky Draw: just send text message CHEERS
to 8558. (RMB 0.30 per message). Online Lucky
Draw at www.shanghaioktoberfest.com.
To get a cool Free mobile game, type BEERGAME
and send to 8558. Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai
Hotel, 2099 Yan An Xi Road, Shanghai. Info hotline:
(8621) 6275 0000 x 2131. Email oktoberfest@excite.com
 Ticket
Sales Begin for Heineken Open
Shanghai (August 19, 2004) - ATP confirmed
25 players for direct entry into the final professional
tennis tournament in Shanghai before 2005-2007
Masters Cup, said the Organizing Committee of
Heineken Open Shanghai, one of the most premium
tennis events in Asia. The list features well-known
players like defending champion Mark Philippousis
from Australia, 2003 French Open champion Juan
Carlos Ferrero, 2004 French Open Champion Gaston
Gaudio and Jiri Novak from Czech. The six-year
Heineken Open tournament will be moved elsewhere
in the coming three years as Shanghai will host
the year-end showdown Masters Cup. Ticket hotline:
800 820 6161
 Experience
an ultimate National Holiday at the Sofitel Boao
Revitalizing in a tarnquil setting with
fabulous sea view, free buffet breakfast and in-room
coffee & tea; free use of Hot Spring Spa.
20% discount on food & beverage, Leisure facilities,
laundry, limo & green fees for Golf. For Superior
Room. at RMB 648/pax/night twin-sharing. Single
supplement charges extra RMB 650. 3 night stay
gets a chance of winning a free weekend stay.
Call 0898-62966888, Fax: 0898-62966109 or sales@sofitelboao.com
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4 daily non-stops to the U.S.
by United!
United currently offers 21 weekly flights from
China to the United States with the most convenient
service. You can fly faster and have more choices
with our daily non-stops Shanghai to San Francisco,
Beijing to Chicago and San Francisco. We'll offer
daily non-stop service from Shanghai to Chicago
on November 1, 2004. It's time to fly. Roundtrip
from Shanghai to San Francisco /Los Angeles /Seattle:
from RMB10250; AK/AZ/CA/ID/MT/NM/NV/OR/UT/WA/CO:
from RMB11260. (For specified cities served by
United, please call United Airlines reservation
center, the phone number has been listed below).
Seats are limited and restrictions apply. Prices
do not include taxes and valid till Sep 10, 2004.
For reservations and information contact your
travel agent or call United Airlines at (8621)
3311-4567. E-mail: flyua@united.com
Website: www.cn.united.com
 Laoag
getaway only CNY 3150
The Sunshine City and capital of Ilocos Norte
province, gateway to the historic north where
centuries-old churches and cathedrals still toll
their bells at sunrise. Experience Laoag's breathtaking
landscape that stretches from desert dunes to
sun-soaked beaches. Special package prices from
CNY 3150 /person, including hotel and roundtrip
airfare from Shanghai. Flying four times weekly.
For details visit http://www.philippineairlines.com,
or contact our Shanghai office, TEL (021)6279
8765 FAX (021)6279 8762.
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The Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai is an
international 4-star hotel located in the city
Center, next to Shanghai's main Railway Station,
subway and north-south highway, just 20-minutes
drive from Hongqiao Airport and 40-minutes from
Pudong Int'l Airport. Our new deluxe business
rooms offer a new level of comfort. Introductory
rate RMB 700 (with up to 2 complimentary breakfasts)
plus 15% surcharge. Prior reservation required.
Tel: (86-21) 63538008 Toll-Free No: 8008306368
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Riyuegu Hotsprings Resort
For a rejuvenating getaway during this
coming National Holiday Week, Riyuegu Hotsprings
Resort, Xiamen's very first resort is where you
should be...starting from RMB688+ per room night
includes breakfast and entry to our garden-styled
hotspring paradise where one can enjoy countless
specialties, be it for detoxification, beautification
or rejuvenation. At Riyuegu Hotsprings Resort,
bathing has been transformed into an art. Special
National Holiday Week rates are valid from 1 -
10 October. 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
 A
Green Autumn in Yalong Bay Sanya, Holiday Inn
Resort - a fresh mind and a pure heart.
Swims in the crystal blue ocean, rides bicycle
around the fantastic beauty Yalong Bay, indulges
in the gentle sea breeze at Holiday Inn. Be yourself.
Preferential rate of various Suites for Priority
Club members, join us now to be a member for free
and enjoy our splendid service. Sweet Suite Deal
RMB 998up: * Free buffet breakfast for 2 adult
and 1 kid * extra bed * Priority Club or mileage
points apply * Subject to 15% surcharge * Valid
to Sept. 29, 2004. Call for details : 0898 - 88565666
- 7242. China Toll-Free Reservation Number: 800
830 6368
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Landmark Hotel Shenzhen
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December 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.
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| The Boland
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International TEFL Diploma teacher training
in beautiful Suzhou! Courses held monthly. Internationally-recognised
qualification. http://www.boland-china.com
Job Vacancy At Burson-Marsteller
Burson-Marsteller
is currently seeking English native speaker for
its Shanghai Office. Main purpose of job: 1) Develop
original research, surveys, market studies for
existing clients and new business efforts; 2)
Write, review and revise client materials; 3)
Support marketing of the firm through the development
of case studies, award submissions and other materials;
4) A minimum of two years relevant experience
in communications, consulting, professional services,
or other consultative field. Interested applicants
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 Great
New Set Menus - Raphael's Italian Restaurant
Talented Chef Marc has done your thinking
for an impressive meal of quality, variety, and
ultimate satisfaction. Choose your 3 or 5 course
Italian and Mediterranean menu. Renaissance Yangtze
Shanghai Hotel, 2099 Yan An Xi Road. Phone Line:
(8621) 6275 0000 ext. 2132. Email: renaissanceyangztze@hotmail.com
 Bubbly
to Bubblier Sundays
Our award-winning Bubbly Sundays Brunch
is reaching new heights and extending to level
2. Champagne, brunch cocktails, a sumptuous international
buffet spread, Kid's corner, series of live entertainment
RMB 338+15% for buffet spread with free flow of
Veuve Clicquot champagne, wine, beer and mineral
water. RMB 238+15% for buffet spread with free
flow of soft drinks, mineral water and chilled
juices. The Stage, Level 1, (8621) 6335 0577 &
PREGO, Level 2, (8621) 6335 1786. The Westin Shanghai,
Bund Center, 88 Henan Central Road, Shanghai 200002.
 The
New Wine Bar & Grill
JC Mandarin announces the opening of the new Wine
Bar and Grill serving Tapas in the bar with main
restaurant focusing on the use of fresh ingredients
served with a Mediterranean flare. Monday - Saturday.
Lunch 11:30 - 14:00, Dinner 17:30 - 22:00, bar
closes midnight. 1225 Nanjing Xi Lu, TEL (8621)
6279 1888.
Equatorial Mooncakes
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with
our best ever selection of elegantly packages
Equatorial Mooncakes. All our moonckaes are made
fresh in the hotel with first class ingredients
by Hong Kong and Cantonese chefs to ensure that
you receive the very best choice available. The
prices are from RMB128 to 888/ box. Available
till September 29 at the Hotel Lobby Kiosk and
please call (8621) 6248 1688x2329 or mooncake@sha.equatorial.com
(Daily 9am-10pm)
 Mooncake
Box Sets
Now until September 28, 2004, the six-piece "Moonlight
Pavilion" (RMB158) and the four-piece "Moonlight
Garden" (RMB188) mooncake box sets are on
sale at the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai. Voucher
purchases for both box sets include a RMB50 voucher
for Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, as well as a 24k
gold-plated monkey chop seal. On the evening of
the Mid-Autumn festival, the hotel will also host
a sumptuous mooncake and tea sampling on the exclusive
60th floor rooftop for those who choose the Mid-Autumn
Menu (starting at RMB2,888*per table of 10 persons)
at Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant. For more information,
please call (8621) 5359 4969 ext. 6403.
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YPHH
Happy Networking
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 http://www.yphh.com
Wed. Sept. 15 - YPHH Happy
Hour at Oscar's
First 100 people get a free beer. All other standard
beers and mix drinks are RMB 25 only. BBQ with
hotdogs, burgers and steaks and Lucky Draw by
Links Relocations. Also selling tickets for the
Shanghai Booze Cruise II. More info on www.yphh.com
Sat. Sept. 18 - Shanghai
Booze Cruise II, 10:30pm-3am
Shanghai prepare for the Booze Cruise part II!
Mural Bar and YPHH join forces again to bring
you a night of entertainment! Tickets include
bus to the pier, 4 hour cruise on the HuangPu
river, free flow of alcohol and 3 decks with live
entertainment. Special offer on Henkell Trocken,
only RMB 150 per bottle. Tickets are RMB 250 presale
and RMB 290 at the door. Book Now!!! More info
on 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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Biz
Exhibitions and
Art Exhibits |
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| The Homeland of Spirit
Paintings of Zhou Changjiang, Gu Yuan, Wang Haiyan,
and Gu Liming.
September 17-26, Highlight Gallery TEL 5404 5511
Eyes and Ears in Shanghai
Photographs by students of Shanghai's French and
German schools, focusing on pictures they took
shortly after arriving in Shanghai.
September 17-29, Room with a View TEL 6352 0256
Exhibition of Vintage Chinese Sports Posters
All month, Propaganda Poster Art Centre TEL 6211
1845
Contemporary Photography Painting
Abstract photography by artist Shen Jianhua.
Aug 3-Sept 22, Art 50 TEL 5036 6666 ext 1688
Titanic Relics
Items recovered from wreckage of the Titanic.
RMB90 for adult, RMB50 for 14 and under.
Aug 12-October 10, 9:30am-9:30pm, Oriental Pearl
TV and Broadcasting Tower TEL 5879 1888
Italian Renaissance Art
Real works of Renaissance period artists, including
Michelangelo's David. RMB 10.
Aug 16-October 16, 9am-4pm, Liu Haisu Art Museum
TEL 6270 1018
Oil on Canvas
September 10-28, 10:30am-6:30pm, Avant-garde Gallery
TEL 6290 4725
Tobacco Art
An exploration of the tobacco industry and its
place in society.
Thru September 18, 11am-11pm, Shanghai Gallery
of Art TEL 6321 5757
Oil Paintings
Works by Du Pu, a Jiangsu artist who is famous
for unaffected strokes and bright colors.
September 3-15, 3-11pm, Room with a View TEL 6352
0256
FHC 2004
Food processing technology show.
September 14-17, Intex Shanghai & Shanghai
Mart TEL 6275 5800 / 6236 6888
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 Wine
Deals |
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 Home
delivery any where in Shanghai
You can now have home delivered the freshest air
flown Australian beef and lamb as well as the
best range and value for money Australian wines
in China (starting from 58 Rmb) by visiting our
website Or you can visit our store's at either
City Mart Supermarket in the basement of the Tai
Ping Yang Department store at 333 Huai Hai Zhong
Rd or our original store at 196 Guyi Rd (off Wuzhong
Rd). Call us at (8621) 6464 8665. www.chinadeli.com
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| Theatre
& Performances |
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| Andy Lau
The famous Hongkong pop singer / actor. 100-880rmb
per ticket.
September 17, Shanghai Stadium TEL 5459 0546
Classic Concert
Esteemed baritone Liao Chongyang sings Russian
folk and classic songs. Tickets 120-500rmb.
September 17-18, Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL 6386
8686
Charity Concert
Works of Hong Kong composers Joseph Koo and James
Wong. Tickets selling for 80-280rmb.
September 17-18, 7:15pm, Yifu Theatre TEL 6351
4668
China Comedy Club: JoJo Smith & Simon Bligh
September 17-18, Malone's TEL 6247 2400
Elton John
Tickets 350-2500rmb.
September 19, 21, 7:30pm, Shanghai Grand Stage
TEL 6438 5200
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| Monday,
September 13, 2004
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All-You-Can-Drink
Drink all you can for 100rmb from 7:00pm up to
2:00am, standards and selected beers only.
Cat Bar TEL 6120 4123
Monday Blues Offer
If your bill comes to more than 120rmb per person
including drinks, you get 50% off.
Simply Thai TEL 6445 9551 / 6326 2088
Movie: Valentin (2002)
Coming of age story set in turbulent 1969 Argentina.
Arch Bar TEL 6466 0807
Tuesday,
September 14, 2004
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Spirit Day
Jim Beam and Coke 15RMB all night.
Palace TEL 6472 6899
Model Dancing
9:30pm The Long Bar TEL 6279 8268
Wednesday,
September 15, 2004
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YPHH
YPHH monthly net working at Oscar's. The first
100 beers will be FREE and all other drinks (standard
beer and mix drinks) will be priced at 25rmb!
Oscar's will also have a BBQ with dishes ranging
from 20-50rmb.
6:30pm, Oscar's TEL 6431 6528
Buy 2 for 1 free.
Cat Bar TEL 6120 4123
Ladies' Night
Free flow of Pina Colada for all girls between
9pm - 1am!
Mural TEL 6433 5023
Hot and Live Jam Session
Local musicians that really play.
Tang Hui Pub TEL 6281 5646
Swing Dance Night
Learn swing dance of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. Basic
lesson, RMB 35 cover includes a drink. Aug 25,
8-11:00pm, Jazz Seeker TEL 6466 7878
Thursday,
September 16, 2004
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Ladies' Night
15rmb drinks for all, girls recieve 5 free shots.
Silver Moon TEL 6433 1637
Roman Holiday
Italian cultural and culinary program with performances,
fashion and lifestyle product shows. Mon-Fri 2:00pm-12:00am;
weekends & holidays 10:00am-12:00am.
Thru Oct 24 at Pudong Waterfront TEL 6888 6223
Friday,
September 17, 2004
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Andy Lau Concert
100-880rmb for each ticket.
Shanghai Stadium TEL 6438 5200
Comedy Club
Performed by Jojo Smith and Simon Bligh
9pm, Malone's TEL 6247 2400
DJ Ben Lost
Babyface TEL 6445 2330
Enjoy Shanghai's Summer Soiree
Summer Circus at Tai Kang Road with fire-eaters,
stiltwalkers, music and big-screen movie, free-flow
drinks, all-you-can-eat BBQ. 280rmb to join, free
for Enjoy cardholders.
7-10pm, Tai Kang Rd. TEL 6431 6764
Monkey Funk
Rumor has it that DJ Daddy Vegas, having left
Shanghai for Spain a few months back, returns
to give us just one more night of his deep, rare
funk.
Mural TEL 6433 5023
Un-Wind Evenings at the CUBA
Laid-back Latin beats from live band, great cocktails,
cigars and friends.
6:30pm, CUBA. TEL 6279 1888 * 5232
Saturday,
September 18, 2004
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YPHH SH Booze Cruise II
250rmb per person (pre-sale), 290rmb at the dock.
10:30pm-3am, Mural TEL 6433 5023
Dragon Boat Race
RMB 100 to join, includes 2-hour coaching / warm-up
session. TEL 3222 1028 for details.
Weekend Midnight Happy Hour
10RMB for all standard bar drinks between 11:30pm-12:30am
Lanteen TEL 5383 5077
Comedy Club
Comedians Jojo Smith and Simon Bligh
9pm, Malone's TEL 6247 2400
Latin Ladies' Night
Free flow of Margarita and Cosmopolitans for girls
9pm - 2am!
Mural TEL 6433 5023
Sunday
, September 19, 2004
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Globalisation & Chinese Art Today
Local art experts discuss Chinese art in the modern
world.
4pm, Glamour Bar TEL 6350 9988
Terry Fox Run
The 7th Annual Shanghai Terry Fox Run, a major
charity and health event.
9am, Pudong Century Park TEL 6287 0980
Elton John Conert
Tickets are 350-2500rmb.
7:30pm, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL 6438 5200
Salsa Night
Lessons start 8pm.
Zapata's TEL 6474 6628
Jing'an Weekend Chamber Concert
Jing'an Hotel TEL 6428 1888
Ladies' Night
5 free shots for all ladies.
Amber TEL 6466 5224
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 Upcoming
Events |
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| 2004 Shanghai International Fashion
Week Continues
Sept 20-25 continues the week of domestic brands,
Oct 14-18 overseas brands.
Watch future issues for show venues and times.
Heineken Open Shanghai
Sept 25 - Oct 3, call 800 820 6161 for info.
China Grand Prix
Sept 26, tickets & info: 6252 5983
The Fifth Shanghai Biennal
September 28-November 28, Shanghai Art Museum
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
7:15pm, Sept 27-28, Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL
5466 6818 |
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