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Travel Information

Philippine Airlines takes you to the City of Light!
Laoag is the capital of historic Ilocos Norte province and serves as the commercial capital of the region. No other place in the country reflects such historical legacy as the Ilocos province. The 17th-century Paoay Church and Bell Tower of Gothic-Baroque-Oriental design were listed as UNESCO World Heritage. The coral stone bell tower served as an observation post of the Katipuneros during the Philippine Revolution. Prices start at CNY3,150. Tel: (86 21)6279 8765 Fax: (86 21)6279 8762

Cheap Tickets From US To China
Got Friends in the U.S. Planning To Go To China? For Air Tickets from The US to China, the cheapest tickets are sold in the U.S. We Will Not Be Undersold! We offer the lowest-priced tickets on Air China, and on most other carriers. Located a block from New York's Empire State Building, Happy New York Travel can ship tickets to anywhere in the world. Call Catherine in the US at 1-212-268-5028, or US toll-free at 1-866-886-6868. Or Email: happynytravel@yahoo.com

Visit Burma Via Yunnan Province
Take a packeged tour to Kunming in Yunnan, then you can also go to Burma! You will first relax in Kunming, then spend 2 days in Burma, where you will see semi-tropical virgin forests and everglade parks. RMB5988 includes roundtrip flight tickets and 3-star hotel accomodation. More info, pls dial: (8621) 5588 8538



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Health & Fitness

True relaxation begins with a state of mind.
Dragonfly was created to be an oasis of peace and tranquility, a city retreat of unashamed luxury, whispering of the supreme reign of serenity. Tucked away in the heart of downtown, these contemporary Asian retreats are well equipped to deliver the highest quality Asian massage therapies available in China. Here is an environment in which you can relax, reflect, rejuvenate in pure pleasure. 20 Donghu Rd Tel: (8621) 5405 0008 / 206 Xinle Rd, Tel: (8621) 5403 9982 / 1515 Nanjing W. Rd, Tel: (8621) 6279 4625 / Villa 5, Lane 3911 Hongmei Rd. Tel: (8621) 6242 4328 www.dragonfly.net.cn

Winter Special Plastic Surgery Package at Major Young
Winter is the best season for plastic surgery, Major Young has prepared special packages for it. Choose any package you will get a free facial care treatment, and 90% off for some items. For details, pls dial hotline: (8621) 6229 0000

Will's Gym
Lose that winter fat with us! Courses include aerobics, Latin dance, yoga, karate and boxing for different people. Because of the top-grade equipments and senior professional trainers, we have become the hot body-building centre in Hongqiao Area in two months after our grand opening. Now there is a special for a annual membership, only 1900rmb. More info, pls dial: (8621) 5208 0199


 

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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: request@alliedpickfords.com.cn (Shanghai) Tel: 86 21 6486 0833 Fax: 86 21 6486 0831

Shanghai Gong Xin Zhong Nan Certified Public Accountants
A member firm of Morison Internaitonal, we have professional CPAs with a lot of experience, and can help you with all the finance and account business. TEL: (8621) 6378 5751, Email: sgxzncpa@uninet.com.cn

Kaida Auto Relocation
With ISO comfirmation, you can trust for our high quality services. The services include not only moving, but also includes packing and cleaning, and free boxes will be offerred. You can choose the trucks for your need. We can help you move your vehicle too! TEL: (8621) 5638 8918

Shida Relocation
We have a service centre in every district in Shanghai. So wherever you are in Shanghai, just a call, you can get the high and quick service from us. Hotline (free): 800 220 2268


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Serviced Apartment For 2800rmb/month
I have a 1 bedroom serviced apartment in the Shanghai Howard Johnson Service Apartment building available on March 16 for 6-12 months. The price is great: 2800RMB a month. It is furnished, and if you need plates and all the furniture, you can pay an additional 1200RMB and I will sell that to you (really good appliances!!). The apartment is a 5min walk to the Xinzha Subway Stop and you can walk to People's Square in about 20 minutes. It faces east and south and has a nice view of the Bund and good sunlight throughout the day. There is also a Pizza Hut and Sichuan restaurant in the building, a small health club, and a dry cleaner that will come to your apartment to pickup and return your clothing. The building is about 3 years old and the management staff speak English. This is a great deal and I need to have the lease signed soon, so please email me asap at shanghaiprc@gmail.com

 

Services

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

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China Translate Net
Perfect service mechanisms to ensure immediate response to your demand, featuring technology translation. Services include translation, interpret, video translation, software, and homepage translation. Hotline (free): 800 820 8011

Shanghai Security Service Corporation
Services include bodyguard, setting up security systems, monitor equipment supply, and financial escort in transportation. Email: info@security.sh, TEL: (8621) 5306 5182

 

Community Announcements

YPHHYPHH 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

Wednesday, March 2 - YPHH Wine Night at Senses
Spain will be the theme for this month's Wine Night! Live Spanish music, Spanish tapas and of course 3 Spanish wines. That plus a fantastic Lucky Draw for RMB 100 per person only! More info and reservations via http://www.yphh.com

Spain will be the theme for this month's Wine Night! Live Spanish music, Spanish tapas and of course 3 Spanish wines. That plus a fantastic Lucky Draw for RMB 100 per person only! More info and reservations via http://www.yphh.com

Active Sports Active Social (ASAS) Presents Shanghai International
Basketball League (SIBL) coming in February. Two Leagues, One Tournament, and One Champion. 20 teams of local and expat players battle for number 1. Limited spots so SIGN UP NOW! Cert. refs, gyms, jerseys all provided and with free gifts from sponsors. Have a team or looking for a team, email us to register at services@asas.com.cn or visit our website at www.asas.com.cn. "Activate Your Life" thru ASAS.

KUNCHAN EXPAT CLUB - Meets 2nd & 4th Tues ea. month, 6PM at Lacardo Pizza: 195 Bailu Lu, Kunshan. Upcoming Socials: MAR.5th Bowling & Dinner, Mar.18th Wine & Cheese Soire. Email for details jimkath@spstech.com.cn Or call: 512-57720852 or 13706260041.Check us out at www.kunshanexpatclub.com

Shanghai Swings
Weekly swing dance parties and classes. Learn American swing dance from the 1930s and 40s. Call Jimbo TEL 13166255905

Kunshan Expatriates Club (KEC) has a newly formed organization in KUNSHAN for English speaking Westerners. Our purpose is to support the English speaking community in Kunshan w/ info and social events. Newcomers are welcome!! Email Janie for info: nostil@att.net

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 it has ten teams. Plays a spring and fall season each year, with games on each Sunday. If you're interested in joining 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

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.

 

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

In the Dream "Mutyu" - Seal Carving
Exhibition by Myohseki Shimura, a famous artist from Japan.
February 26-March 6, Room With A View TEL (8621) 6352 0256

Photo Exhibition of Old Shanghai Customs
Thru March 12, Unique Hill Studio (86) 7002 1011 1800

East China Import & Export Commodity Fair 2005
March 1-6, Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666

Shanghai Cool: A New Summit of Asian Innovation
March 2-April 3, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Arts TEL (8621)
6587 2530

Spring Gifts & Home Product Expo, 2005
March 3-6, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888

Toy China 2005 (Spring)
March 6-8, Shanghai International Exhibition Centre TEL (8621) 6275 5800

Solo Show
Oil paintings by Xu Ming.
Thru February 28, Central Academy of Fine Arts Gallery TEL (8621) 6386 6161

Picasso's Prints
Works of Picasso from 1920-1968.
Thru March 2, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall TEL (8621) 6318 4477

 

Dining Out

Steak House
In March, for a reservation for 4 persons, a bottle of Penfolds Koonunga Hill wine will be offered with your dinner selection from the a la carte. Prices start from RMB240 + 15%, inclusive of salad, bar, fruits andice-cream. Please call tel : (86 21)6256 8888 for your table reservations.

Pio Cesare Wine Dinner
Join Pio Boffa for a wonderful Wine Dinner with a selection of some of his best wines from the Family Estate in Piedmont, Italy, on March 10th. Reservations are required for this evening. RMB 688 + 15% surcharge per person. Set menu with wine selection available throughout the month. Level 3, (86 21)62791888 – 5306/5307

JW's California Brunch at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
Relax at JW's California Grill to gourmet appetizer and dessert spreads, tailor-made entrées complemented with a free-flow of Moet & Chandon Rosé. Explore the 40th floor JW's Lounge and 8-9-8 Cigar Bar with over 50 Martinis, Californian wines, French pressed coffees and live entertainment, every Sunday, from 11:30am to 3:00pm. Priced at RMB438* and includes a free flow of Moet & Chandon Rosé, Brut N.V., Martinis and Californian Wines. At RMB298* excluding alcoholic beverages. For reservations call (86 21)5359 4969 ext. 6455.

Renaissance Cafe "East Meets West" Buffet Dinner
Spend a night of tasty adventure around the world. Our sumptuous dinner buffet offers you a fusion of international flavors with a different variety of delicacies every night. Take delight in your favorites and discover new highlights from the best of the world cuisine at Renaissance Café. Every night in March from 6.30~10.30 pm. RMB 178+ 15% per adult, RMB 89+ 15% per child (5-12 yrs). Tel: (86 21)6275 0000 ext 2132. Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel, 2099 Yan An Xi Road. Email: renaissanceyangtze@hotmail.com

San Francisco SteakHouse March Promotions
Sfsh bring you exciting offers in March. Monday to Friday: Dine before 6pm and get a welcome cocktail of your choice, free a glass of house wine after 9pm. Daily: Order a Live Lobster and get a bottle of Freixenet Negro Brut sparkling wine FREE; Order a miniature bottle of Mumm Champagne and enjoy 3 Canadian Oysters FREE; Enjoy 2 More exciting Daily Specials at SF Steakhouse! Duoble Tuesday: Order two sets of 3-Course entree + salad and soup and get a bottle of Bar Edien Carbernet Sauvignon FREE! Battle of Midweek Wednesday: Order any Combo Parade and get B52 & finish with Submarine cocktail FREE! TEL: (86 21)62093377


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Theater & Performances

Live Show of Mandy Gaines
By Mandy Gaines, the Queen of Jazz, Soul and R&B.
March 4-20 (from Tuesday to Saturday), Madam Zung TEL (8621) 5832 0738

Female Conductor
The concert will be directed by Zhang Jiemin, one of the few established female conductors in China.
March 5, Shanghai Oriental Arts Centre TEL (8621) 6217 3055

The Phantom of the Opera
Thru March 12, Shanghai Great Theatre TEL (8621) 6372 8701

 

Weekly Calendar

Monday, February 28, 2005
Tequila Night
Lanteen TEL (8621) 5383 5077

Ladies Night
Rojam TEL (8621) 6390 7181


Tuesday, March 1, 2005
March Special Set Meal
6-course meal with Japanese dishes.
Daily, Lanteen TEL (8621) 5383 5077

Blue Tuesday
25rmb for any beer, wine and soft drinks.
Blue Frog TEL (8621) 6445 6634

Latin Night
Live Band "LATIN CARAVAN" and DJ Cam playing purely Latin Music.
25rmb Fruit Margaritas.
9:30pm - Late, Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023


Wednesday, March 2, 2005
YPHH SH Wine Night
The entrance fee per person is 100rmb only, including the 3 wines, fingerfood, live music and lucky prize draws. Stay on afterwards for a meal or just some more wine.
Senses Wine Lounge TEL (8621) 5492 1655

Hump Day
You made it! It's all down hill from here to the weekend. DJ Cam is on hand to give you a nudge on your way with some Disco & Funk Jack Daniels 400rmb/bottle.
9pm - Late, Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Superfly
DJ Tate Strauss (Australia) 70's ghetto pimp tunes and disco classics, Martini's 2 for 1 all night.
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666


Thursday, March 3, 2005
Mi Casa (My House)
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666

Boozy Thursday
Draft beer only 10rmb all night long.
Palace TEL (8621) 6472 6899

Mandatory Martini
Two martinis for the price of one from the widest selection in the city.
JW's Lounge inside JW Marriott TEL (8621) 5359 4969 ext. 6864


Friday, March 4, 2005
Couple's Night
50% off for all desserts for couples.
Lanteen TEL (8621) 5383 5077

Put Your Soul on The Table
Funk, Soul, Jazz, Reggae, Breakbeat brought to you by DJ V-Nutz & Kingpin (Australia). 100rmb open bar.
10pm-2am, Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Latin Dancing Night
Silver Moon TEL (8621) 6433 1637

Late Shift
Plays strictly House music through the whole night.
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666


Saturday, March 5, 2005
Wine Night
100rmb for 3 glasses or 200rmb for a bottle of selected wine.
Lanteen TEL (8621) 5383 5077

Latin Ladies Night
With live band "Latin Caravan" playing funky Latin dance music while DJ Cam spins some underground Latin Jazz and funk. Free flow Margarita & Lychee Martini for the ladies 9pm-2am.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Schnitzel-Night
99rmb for all-you-can-eat, including 2 draft beer.
Papa's Bierstube TEL (8621) 6465 8880

Late Shift
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666


Sunday, March 6, 2005
Lounge About
DJ CAM spins Lounge and Nu Jazz all night to ease you out of the week that was…ALL bottled beer 20rmb ALL night.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Free Swing Course and Swing Dancing Party
Silver Moon TEL (8621) 6433 1637

All-You-Can-Drink
Drink all you can for 100rmb from 7pm up to 2am, for standards and selected beers only.
Cat Bar TEL (8621) 6120 4123

 

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, March 16 - YPHH Happy Hour at Zapatas, 6:30pm
This month's YPHH Happy Hour takes place at Zapatas. Free beers for the first 100 people through the door and many other drink specials. Lucky Draw by Links Relocations with the monthly bottle of Champagne. Bring name cards for the Happy Networking! More info on http://www.yphh.com

Carlifornia Soul Vol. 1
Mural Bar Presents “DJ SHORTKUT” @ Ark Live House (Xintiandi). Supported by DJ V-Nutz & Amino Soul. Pre Sale: 80rmb, at the door: 100rmb.
April 1. 10pm-4am, Mural Tel (8621) 6433 5023

AmCham Shanghai's Third Annual Charity Ball to Benefit Special Olympics
Saturday, March 12, 2005, 6pm-1am at the Grand Hyatt Shanghai to benefit special Olympics. 800rmb each for tickets. Please contact Wang Lin at (8621) 6279 7119 x 5289 or
email: wang_lin@amcham-shanghai.org, or Carmina Jimenez at (8621) 6279 7119 x 5651 or email: carmina@amcham-shanghai.org.

Pop Jazz Queen: Norah Jones
Norah Jones's first-ever concert in China. Tickets selling for 380-580rmb.
March 9, Shanghai International Gymnastic Centre (Changning Arena)
Tel (8621) 6273 7780

 

 

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