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 Bill
Clinton to attend World Celebrity Golf 2005 - Sept 10-11
World Celebrity Golf 2005 features Former President
Bill Clinton as Gala Dinner keynote speaker and Honored
Participant at Celebrity Golf Tournament. Proceeds from
Gala Dinner auction and tournament ticket sales go to
local Chinese charities. Tickets: www.emma.cn
or (8610) 6553-5699. Event information: www.wcgchina.net
or (8610) 6581-3818.
 Stand-up
Comedy Rocks Shanghai with ChopSchticks presented by Continental
Airlines and The Comedy Tour!
Laughs a-plenty hit the 'Hai yet again with ChopSchticks
presented by Continental Airlines and The Comedy Tour
on Thursday Sept 15th and Friday Sept 16th with shows
starting at 8:00pm at the Third Degree Music Lounge at
3 on the Bund. World-class, hilarious stand-up comedian
Tom Shillue www.TomShillue.com
headlines with opener John Bush. Tom is an accomplished
New York-based comedian who the New York Times calls "Inspired"
and The New York Post says is "Brilliant"! John
Bush is a real crowd pleaser from Minneapolis with appearances
around the world including HBO, Comedy Central and Late
Night with Conan O'Brien. Tickets are 250RMB at the door
and 220RMB in advance up to Sept 12th. To get tickets
now: Call Sherpas hotline at (8621) 6209 6209 or email
Shanghai@TheComedyTour.com
or http://www.ChopSchticks.com
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Opening Rate
Sofitel Plaza Xiamen, the first international
5-star hotel in Xiamen was opened in July. The
hotel Standing 29 storeys tall, features 393 luxurious
guest rooms and suites, 6 signature suites including
the Presidential Suite and 10 Sofitel Club floors.
There have a series of promotion during the opening,
Superior room from RMB 698: Includes one breakfast
| Includes service charge and tax, but subject
4% Xiamen Special Tax | Valid till 30 September
2005 (not applicable from September 6-12, 2005)
| Subject to room availability | Can use out-door
swimming pool and Gym. For reservations or more
information, please call (0592) 507 8888-1880/1881/1882
or reservation@sofitelxiamen.com
 This
National Day, Enjoy Precious Memories with Pudong
Shangri-la
To celebrate the National Day and opening
of Tower 2, Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai is offering
National Day Package starting from RMB1,080 from
30 September to 8 October 2005. Wake up to the
delicious aromas of our buffet breakfast at Yi
Cafe. Let our Nadaman or Sushi Bar by Nadaman's
authentic Japanese cuisine lure you ... If your
body craves for some exercises, then drop by our
Health Club and swimming pool in both towers.
And say goodbye to stress with our spa treatment
at CHI - the Spa at the Shangri-La. To enjoy this
special rate, please call (8621) 6882 8888 or
book online at www.shangri-la.com
 Stay
Another Day - On us!
From now until September 15 2005, stay
3 nights and 4th night FREE. Room rates start
from RMB2,100 + 15% service charge per room night.
All rates inclusive of breakfast buffet for two
at Cafe Studio. Conditions apply and subject to
availability. For reservations, please call telephone:
021-6256 8888 ext. 1501, or fax: (8621) 6287 1075,
or email: reservations.shg@fourseasons.com
 Happy
September Package
Superior scenic view room for only RMB
750/night,minimum stay for two nights: Maximum
two daily breakfast per room | Free One piece
Laundry daily | Free use of GYM | Offer "buy
one get one free" for using Bicycle | Free
pick up from Sanya airport (one way) | 20% discount
for the consumption at KTV beverage | 50% discount
for Laundry | 15% discount for the miniature drink
in the guest room Mini Bar | 20% discount for
the BBQ Dinner by the poolside | 20% discount
for Aromatherapy at SPA. Valid Date: 01 Sep To
30 Sep, 05. Please call (0898) 8856 5666-7103
for detail. China Toll Free Reservation No. 800
830 6368. Toll Free hand phone Reservation No.
400 884 0888. E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com
 A
Room With A Sea View
Deluxe Seaview Room at USD 168/room/night.
Magnificent views of the deep blue ocean from
your balcony! Unforgettable ocean getaway is our
promise to you! 58sq. meters of comfort and luxury
at the Sheraton Sanya Resort. Please visit www.sheraton.com/sanya
and view Special Offers for reservation. For Full
information please visit www.sheratonsanya.com
or click
here or phone (86) (898) 8855 8239 or email:
sanya.res@sheraton.com
Relax, Refresh, Renew
Indulge yourself at Quan Spa of Sanya
Marriott Resort & Spa! Quan Spa Package includes
ONE choice of Aroma Fusion Massage or Tui-Na Massage,
and ONE Foot Ritual for one person. Buffet Breakfast
for two. Staying in Deluxe Ocean View Room. RMB1388/night
(Sun - Thurs) RMB1588/night (Fri – Sat).
* Rates are inclusive of service charge and subject
to availability. * Advance reservation for spa
treatment is required. * Extension stays at RMB738/night
on weekdays, RMB898/night on weekends. * Extension
stays rates are inclusive of breakfast for two
only. * Valid until September 30, 2005. For reservation
and information, please contact Reservation Dept.
at (898) 8856 8888 or email to reservation@syxmc.com.
 Presidential
Plaza Hotel is launching a Weekend Golf Package
at RMB2,388
You can enjoy the great deal of advantages as:
Two night accommodation on deluxe room category(from
Friday to Sunday) | Daily buffet breakfast at
Garden Cafe | One day golf (9-hole golf, inclusive
of green fee only) | RMB300.00 allowance at hotel
per stay (for all comsumptions) | 20% off on massage
| 20% off on all all F&B outlets | 20% off
on Presidential Club | Free use of swimming pool,
gym and sauna. Reservations: (8610) 6800 1786.
 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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 Sunday
Fundays
Sunday, 11:30am - 3:00pm. Piper champagne,
brunch cocktail, Vincent Van Gogh Vodka, wine, beer,
soft drinks, juices and mineral water, international
buffet, Kid's Corner, series of live entertainment.
RMB378+15% service charge. THE STAGE, Level 1 &
PREGO, Level 2, The Westin Shanghai. Tel: (8621)
6335 0577 & 6335 1786, Bund Center, 88 Henan
Central Road, Shanghai 200002.
 Mid-Autumn
Mooncakes
At Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai, from now until September
18 2005, beautifully gift boxed mooncakes are available
for purchase at RMB168 - 8 mini-size mooncakes and
RMB268 - 6 regular size mooncakes. Telephone now
at (8621) 6256 8888 for order and information on
special discounts.
 Mooncakes
are now on sale!
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai has prepared
three beautifully designed mooncake box sets for
families to share. The four-piece "Moonlight
Tower" (RMB188), the six-piece "Mid-Autumn
Moonlight" (RMB158) and the unique four-piece
"Moonlight Tower Cheese Mooncake" (RMB188),
which are all featured with a 24k gold-plated gilded
rooster treasure in the box. Vouchers are on sale
and can be collected from now until September 18,
2005 at the ground floor lobby of Marriott Executive
Apartments, next to the hotel's main entrance. Special
pricing and tailor packaging are available for bulk
orders above 200 boxes. For more details, please
call (8621) 5359 4969 ext 6436.
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 Fly
To Davao From China and Find Tranquility
Lying in the shadow of Mt. Apo, the country's
highest peak, Davao is a melting pot of different cultures.
Its landmarks reflect this amazing variety: a Muslim
mosque, a Catholic cathedral, and a Filipino-Japanese
memorial can be found within meters of each other. The
wilderness around Mt. Apo abounds with hot springs,
boling mudpots and waterfalls. Rare flora and fauna
like the Waling-waling orchid and the Philippine eagle
find their residence in this fascinating city. Prices
start at CNY2,750. For more information please contact
Philippine Airlines at telephone (8621) 6279 8765 or
fax (8621) 6279 8762 or visit our website www.philippineairlines.com
 The
Natural Choice to Canada
Introducing the only nonstop flight between
Beijing and Toronto. Starting June 3, 2005, Air Canada
will fly you from Beijing to Toronto in record time,
saving you 3.5 hours*. With a convenient schedule of
four flights a week, you'll definitely find one that's
right for you. And if you're headed to Western Canada,
we also offer daily nonstop flights to Vancouver. On
board, we're equipped with a Mandarin-speaking crew,
Chinese cuisine and inflight entertainment. For the
ultimate in comfort, our award-winning Executive First®
service offers you gourmet meals, fine wines, and plenty
of legroom. Call your travel agent or contact Air Canada
at (8610) 6468 2001, (8621) 6279 2999. *Compared to
our direct flight to Toronto via Vancouver.
 Need
Airline 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 offer the best 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 646-552-2331, or
US toll-free at 1-866-886-6868. Or Email: happynytravel@yahoo.com
or visit www.happynytravel.com
5-day
Trip to Beijing
Beijing, capital of People's Republic of China,
boasts a long history and lots of heritage. It has been
the capital of China since Ming Dynasty. If you want
to know better about Chinese culture, Beijing will be
your first choice. We now provide you a perfect chance
to Beijing, which only cost you 1600 RMB. For more information,
pls give us a call. Tel: (8621) 5115 2299
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Are You?!
Each month, YPHH organizes Happy Networking Events at bars
and restaurants in Shanghai. Visit www.yphh.com
for more info and check back each week to see if you are
pictured here!
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You Are Above, You Have Just Won:
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Education |
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Business
Etiquette Training
Business etiquette is a powerful, practical,
and profitable skill. The Eden Institute offers
foreign business etiquette training seminars specifically
customized to your staff's needs and designed
for every level of your organization. From dining
to grooming, telephone to emails, meetings to
document preparation, we focus on teaching etiquette
rules, skills and tactics that will improve overall
business performance in corporate and networking
situations. Schedule a meeting and discover how
reasonable our rates are. Please call us at (8621)
6437 3110 or email edenseminars@yahoo.com.
To learn more about our seminars, please visit
www.learningfuture.com/eden.
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SOLE to SOUL - Give Your Feet a Holiday
Enjoy an hourlong Dragonfly classic massage during
the month of Sep, and we will offer you an Oriental
foot massage at half price. *Only vaild at Hongmei
and Biyun retreats throughout september. *Cash
and credit card only. *Treatment must be completed
on the same day by the same guest. Hongmei Outlet:
Villa 5, 3911 Hongmei Road, TEL: (8621) 6242-4328;
Biyun Outlet: Green Sports & Leisure Centre
B17-20, 633 Biyun Road, Jinqiao, Pudong, TEL:
(8621) 5030-7382.
 DDS
Dental Care
DDS Dental Care is a leading dental
service provider to the expatriate community in
Shanghai. Our international teams are drawn from
overseas and trained in Canada, USA, UK and Japan.
We offer the highest quality dental treatments
at affordable prices in friendly manner. Pudong
Clinic: B1 POS Plaza Bldg, 1600 Century Ave. Tel:
021-68760409/68760435. Puxi Branch: 2F/1 Tao Jiang
Rd. Tel: 021-64660928. Hongqiao Branch: Suite
2/85 JinHui Rd. Tel: 021-64067387. Emergency Hotline:
13162001688. www.ddsdentalcare.com
Perfect
Health Club
Covered an area of 2000 square meters,
Perfect Health Club is the biggest fitness club
in Xinzhuang. It intergrades recreation and fitness
keeping with professional instructor and top equipment.
it only takes you 7 minutes to walk from metro
station (Xinzhuang). Our aim is to provide you
a perfect environment to do all kinds of exercises
and have fun as well. Tel: (8621) 6460 0871
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to Ron Gluckman for the pic:
Send
in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or
funny while you stayed in China. Send it to funnypics-2@xianzai.com
with the subject "Xianzai Shanghai Funny Pics!".
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Relocations |
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Shanghai
Tiantian Relocation Service Company
Shanghai Tiantian Relocation Service Company
is one of the oldest relocation service companies in Shanghai.
Famous for its first-class service and well-trained staff,
Tiantian Relocation Service has over 100 trucks and many
other necessary equipment. What they pursue is your satisfaction.
Pls contact Mr. Huang at (8621) 5860 1737
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Job Opportunities At ACE Education Group
ACE Education Management Co. Ltd., in
co-operation with the Northern Consortium UK, is
the leading provider of pre-university preparatory
programmes delivered in China for students intending
to study at undergraduate or master's level in the
UK. The Company is inviting applications for three
urgent Lecturing posts: Maths & Physics, English
for Academic purpose and Business to start as soon
as possible. For application form, criteria and
details of how to apply, please visit the Company's
website at http://www.ace-edu.com/join.asp
Job
Vacancy at British Embassy Beijing
British Embassy Beijing is looking for
a full-time "PA to Director of Visa Operations,
China". For more details, please look up at
the Embassy web page: www.uk.cn
New
Positions Available at ISB
Check for new positions available at the International
School of Beijing! Listings available at our website:
www.isb.bj.edu.cn/employment.html.
Check us out!
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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
Yuyi
Translation Service
Shanghai Yuyi Translation Service Company
is a professional translating organization based
in China's largest economic and business center
of Shanghai. Yuyi translators and advisors are carefully
selected, most of whom are from the universities,
researching institutes, foreign related organizations
and overseas students. For the time being, Yuyi
is working on the world's major languages of English,
Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Russian,
Korean, etc. We have been well accepted by clients
from far and near which is enabling us to approach
to a higher level of service. 24-hr Service Line:
(86) 139 1601 2233, TEL (8621) 5882 2009, Email:
service@yuyitrans.com
Rent
A Car in Shanghai
As an approved "One Stop" car
rental services company, Maincar Rental & Services
aims at offering economical and convenient plans
for our customers, in order to help you enjoy your
driving. We not only offer rental for personal and
business activities, but also have a professional
car team to other services. Our services can help
you save time and bring you more convenience. If
you need our service, pls call (8621) 6522 6316/6317 |
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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. 7 - YPHH Wine Night at Senses,
6:30pm
The first Wednesday of the month sees the YPHH Wine
Night. Senses is the hosting venue and next to 3
glasses of wine they offer a selection of finger
food and a Lucky Draw, all included in the entrance
fee of RMB 100 per person only. Reservations and
more information via http://www.yphh.com
Chinese
Culture Club
Chinese Culture Club organizes interesting
tours, trips, talks, and hands-on activities for
Shanghai expatriates. It opens to all expatriates,
no membership fee. English narration is provided.
shanghai@chinesecultureclub.org
or www.chinesecultureclub.org
Shanghai
Swings
Weekly swing dance parties and classes.
Learn American swing dance from the 1930s and 40s.
Call Jimbo TEL 13166255905
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.
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16th International Gifts & Homeware Show (Shanghai,
Autumn)
September 5 - 8, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888
Hao Shiming:
"A Delicate Balance"
Works by artist Hao Shiming, who is incredibly skilled
with "gong bi", a method of Chinese ink
painting which uses a fine paint brush and allows
very detailed lines.
September 8 - October 7 (close on Mondays), Art
Scene China Gallery TEL (8621) 6437 0631
Make
up
It is an exhibition to introduce the art of makeup
for Chinese Opera. The 200 collections of the famous
Chinese Opera master Mei Lanfang on the show feature
characters in Chinese Opera.
August 30 - October 8 (close on Mondays), Zhu Yizhan
Art Museum, 580 Ouyang Road, next to Dalian Road
Spirit
of Home: Wang Qi Oil Painting Solo Exhibition
A bold artist from Qingdao, Wang Qi uses strong
colors to complement her character. Her travels
across China have provided endless sources of inspiration.
Her paintings of dreams, children, and herds of
cows express her past and also the vast world of
her imagination.
August 18 - September 18, Room with A View TEL (8621)
6352 0256
XXX Kilograms
Art Exhibition
The exhibition showcases a group of young artists'
works in form of video, installation, painting and
multimedia creation.
August 19 - September 16, Shanghai Duolun Museum
of Modern Arts TEL (8621) 6587 2530 |
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Theater & Performances |
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The
Asian Contemporary Theatre Festival 2005 Shanghai
Here comes ACT Festival 2005 with Two Exhibitions,
Three Workshops, Four Seminars, Six Countries, Ten
Stages, Twelve Productions, Twenty-nine Performances,
One Hundred Twenty Artist and Seventy Thousand People.
This September, Only ONE Week from September 6 to
13. Dramas include:
Closer, September 6 - 10, Performed by Shanghai
Dramatic Arts Centre
Prostitute and Buddhist Monk, September 12, Performed
by Modern Troup Theatre
Dog's Face, September 13 - 16, Performed by Shanghai
Dramatic Arts Centre
All productions staged at the Shanghai Dramatic
Arts Centre TEL (8621) 6433 4546
L'ArenCiel
As one of the most famous rock bands in Japan, L'ArenCiel
will present a performance full of passion to impress
the fans in Shanghai and bring them to the "music
heaven". Tikets selling for 200-5000rmb.
September 10, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438
5200
Royal
Guitar Family
Performed by two Spanish guitarists, Pepe Romero
and Angel Romero with Shanghai Symphony Orchestra.
September 11, Shanghai Oriental Arts Centre TEL
(8621) 6217 3055
Music
Drama: Crazy Snow
An original Chinese music drama based on the theme
of the Second World War. It gathers musicians from
both Hong Kong and mainland. Will be performed in
Chinese.
Thru September 11, Shanghai Oriental Art Centre
TEL (8621) 6217 3055
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Monday,
September 5, 2005
Double "D" Night
Double drinks and deals on eats. Sexy Double "D"
Dancers dance starting 10pm. Double House Pour Cocktails
for only 50rmb and all appetizers half price until
10pm.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6467 6166
Pizza
Special
Enjoy our Monday night pizza special for only 100rmb
per person! Special includes one large pizza and
two large Steinlager draft beers.
Sasha's TEL (8621) 6474 6166
Men &
Motors Night
150rmb gets you free flow on Carlsberg and an O'Malley's
Burger! Each week a different car company will be
displaying one of their hottest models in the garden.
O'Malley's TEL (8621) 6474 6166
Industry
Night
Free entry with password for people in the know,
50rmb each for others.
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Live
Jazz Performance
World famous jazz vocalist Ms. Arlee Leonard from
the U.S.A performs Monday thru Saturday, free entrance.
CJW at Bund TEL (8621) 6339 1777
Tuesday,
September 6, 2005
Kiss
DJ Danny G. spins soulful house music.
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Latin
Treats
Mural's live band "World Latin Groove"
will be playing Latin Dance Music along with DJ
CAM. Happy Hour (buy one get one free) 7-9pm.
9pm-late, Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Happy
Night
10rmb for half-pint beer, enjoy the drink with live
band background.
Time Passage TEL (8621) 6240 2588
Ladies'
Night
Free drinks for ladies from 9pm, and free shots
for everybody through the door.
M-Zone TEL (8621) 6247 6595
Wednesday,
September 7, 2005
YPHH Wine Night at Senses
100rmb per person, including 3 wines, fingerfood,
music and lucky prize draws.
6:30pm, Senses TEL (8621) 5492 1655
Mad Science
100rmb gives you 3 attempts to make (and drink)
your own cocktail. Or you can follow our recipes
to see if you can do it better. DJ Cam is on hand
to get your cocktail shaking arms in the swing with
some Disco & Funk.
Mural Bar TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Blokes
Night
Free drinks from 8-9pm.
Studio 78 TEL (8621) 6289 3715
No Man's
Land
Free food and drinks for girls only from 9-11pm.
Sexy house music all night.
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Ladies'
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