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Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel, in cooperation with
Philippine Consulate General, Shanghai and Philippine
Airlines offer you a delicious dinner buffet from Philippines.
Guest Chefs are exclusively flown in to treat you with
mouthwatering exotic flavors. You can Click
Here to receive instant discounts with R-Y-DEAL!!
Online gift voucher too. "Buy 3 - Get 1 free"
offer and more discounts for Sunday Brunch and Hairy Crab
when you present the printed voucher at restaurant. RMB178+15%*
per adult, RMB89+15%* per child (5-12 yrs) Free for children
below 5 yrs. Renaissance Cafe, Inquiries (8621) 6275 0000
ext. 2132.
Want
To Be Your Office Champion?
If you like to challenge your colleagues to
see who is the fastest, and the fittest then you'll enjoy
the fun and excitement of Office Champions. BUPA International,
the world's largest international expatriate health insurance
provider has launched the game to celebrate the success
of winning the Queens Award for International Trade 2005.
To see if you can become Office Champion please click
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win great prizes.
This week's prize is a voucher worth RMB100 to
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Beijing
Presidential Plaza's "Service Charge Free"
Winter Season. Valid from December 16 2005 till
February 12, 2006. RMB 620 net in a comfortable
superior Room, including: Daily breakfast buffet,
unlimited internet access, free swimming pool,
Jacuzzi, Sauna usage, 45 minutes simulation golf
training. For reservations, please contact: (8610)
6800 1786; reservations@presidentialplaza.com;
www.presidentialplaza.com.
 Mixing
Business with Pleasure at Crowne Plaza Park View
Wuzhou Beijing
Golf package rate starting from RMB1648*. Indulge
yourself, and get into the swing of things with
us. Valid through December 31, 2006, we invite
you to take part in our special golf promotion.
When mixing business with pleasure, The Place
to Meet is Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing.
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here for package details. For reservations,
please visit www.crowneplaza.com
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China area); 400 88 40 888 (for mobile phone users).
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Elle White debuting at The Bar
The Bar, with its fine selection of cocktails
and wines by the glass specializes in single malt
whiskies and a variety of fine cigars. Sheri Elle
White, an accomplished, vibrant jazz vocalist with
a fabulous voice and style, brings you a great selection
of Jazz tunes this November with her debut performance
on the 1st at The Bar. Performance Schedule: Monday
to Thursday 9.00 pm – 1.00 am; Friday to Saturday
9.00 pm - 2.00 am. For reservations, please call
(8621) 6882 8888. Address: Pudong Shangri-La, 33
Fu Cheng Lu.
 EEST
Sunday Brunch
Every Sunday (11:30am - 3:00pm). Sunshine
and authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine
in an idyllic indoor garden setting with Children's
Room! All you can eat Hairy Crab, taste of the season
during the brunch RMB238+15% service charge, including
free flow of soft drinks and juices. EEST (Chinese,
Japanese, Thai restaurant) Level 5, The Westin Shanghai,
Tel: (8621) 6335 1787.
 Thanksgiving
At Steak House
Enjoy the special offerings on Thanksgiving
Day which falls on November 24 2005. Our exclusive
set dinner menu is priced at RMB350 + per person.
For reservations, please call (8610) 6256 8888.
Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai, 500 Weihai Road.
 Thanksgiving
Feasts
The JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai has a couple
of Thanksgiving offerings this November 24th. The
Marriott Cafe (38F) is putting on a spectacular
traditional turkey dinner buffet complete with pumpkin
pie, stuffing and all the trimmings for RMB268*
per person from 5:30pm to 10:00pm. Another choice
is to enjoy your turkey dinner, complete with all
the trimmings at home. The chefs prepare everything
when you order a Turkey-To-Go. Priced at RMB900
for a 14lb turkey (6 to 8 persons) and at RMB1,045
for a 20lb turkey (10 to 14 persons), simply arrange
for a convenient pick-up time. For more details
please call (8621) 5359 4969 ext. 6422..
 Turkey
and Goose ready to use
From now on to December 31 get home style roasted
turkeys and geese with all the sides ready to go
at the Gourmet Shop. Priced at RMB1088* the Turkey
package (for ten people) includes: whole roasted
turkey, giblet gravy, mashed potatoes, carrot diamonds
and your favorite pie. The Goose package (for four
people) contains: roasted goose, potato dumplings,
red cabbage, Brussels sprouts, gravy, baked apple,
chestnuts and your favorite pie for RMB488*. Please
order at least 48 hours in advance. For enquiries,
please call Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao on
(8621) 6237 6000 ext. 6764. *subject to 15% surcharge.
The
Holidays Are Upon Us!
Want to know what great dining and entertainment
options are available to you in Shanghai this holiday
season? We have information about all the great
Christmas, Spring Festival, and Valentine's Day
activities happening thoughout China's most cosmopolitan
city! Click here to subscribe to the free Xianzai.com
Holiday Newsletter: http://www.xianzai.cn/holidays/
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 Manila+Singapore
Manila, It's an experience like no other.By
day, wise buys to great bargains can be made in its
tourist malls and commercial centers. Come moonrise,
in its high-rolling casinos, elegant restaurants, music
lounges and ultramodern discos, the city immerses itself
in the celebration of a vibrant and unhibited nightlife.
Singapore... with a land area measuring just 625 square
kilometers, it is, ironically, one of the world's economic
giants and home to its second busiest port (the first
is Rotterdam). But underneath the towering skyscrapers
is a soul that cherishes tradition and history. Prices
start at CNY4,130. For more information please contact
Philippine Airlines at telephone (8621) 6279 8765 or
fax (8621) 6279 8762 or visit our website www.philippineairlines.com
 Your
Needs, Your Well-being, You Comfort: They All Come First
in Executive First.
We take good care of you before you even board. 1. We
offer you a special line to a senior Executive agent
who will help you choose your seat in advance. 2. You
can receive double Aeroplan miles. 3. You will enjoy
"Royal Orchid Holiday" provided by Air Canada.
Includes: Round trip economy class tickets on Thai Airways;
Two nights accommodation at a 5 star hotel accommodation;
Airport meeting service; Airport-hotel return transfer;
Daily breakfast. For more information and reservation
please contact Air Canada. Beijing Office: (8610) 6463
0577; Shanghai Office: (8621) 6289 6011.
 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
Take
a trip to Guangfu - A Town by Tai Lake
Guangfu, a town lies near the Tai Lake, is
a place with good views and history. The Gungfu Pagoda,
which was built during the Southern Dynasty, is a place
to collect cultural relics. Here you can find calligraphy
works, paintings, potteries and other antiques from
Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Because it
sits by the Tai Lake, you can row a boat and have a
taste of those delicious aquatic products from the lake.
150rmb per person, pls dial TEL (8621) 2402 8219
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Now Opens Its Doors at Luijiazhui
Dragonfly
@ Changyi (Lujiazui - only 2 minutes walk from
the Ascott)has now opened its doors in Pudong!
Our sixth shop in Shanghai will make it even more
convenient for hot-shots and weary travellers
staying in China's financial nerve-centre, Lujiazui
to take a Dragonfly break, relax relax and unwind.
Dragonfly Hongmei (8621) 6242 4328, Dragonfly
Donghu (8621) 5405 0008, Dragonfly Xinle (8621)
5403 9982. Dragonfly Biyun (8621) 5030 7382 Dragonfly
Changyi (8621) 5878 4755. www.dragonfly.net.cn
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
Shanghai
Fanling Yoga Club
Relax your mind and body with us! This
is a new opening professional Yoga club with top-grade
coaches in Shanghai. For the new opening, you
can get 20% discount for a 3-month pass, and there
is a free class everyday for those freshmen you
are interested in learning all that Yoga has to
offer your body and mind. More info, pls dial:
(8621) 6380 8081
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Relocations |
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Shanghai
Fujia Moving
Fujia Moving doesn't only do the moving in the
city, but can also do service near and around Shanghai.
The promise of our service is convenient, quick, and on
time. The minimum price is 168rmb, and extra 4yuan/km,
but no extra charge in 5km. 24 hours hotline: (8621) 5041
4489
Kaida
Auto Relocation
With ISO confirmation, you can trust for our
high quality services. The services include not only moving,
but also packing and cleaning, and free boxes will be
offered. You can choose the trucks for your need. We can
help you move your vehicle too! TEL: (8621) 5638 8918
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International firm is searching for audit/consulting
expert for employment in consulting business. Fluent
English, previous experience in FIE (Foreign Investment
Enterprises), CPA certificate, Chinese nationality
are essential. We prefer that the candidates have
work experiences in the top 4 audit firms. Please
send CV's to bea-law@sohu.com,
or fax to (8610) 85298112.
Job
Openings 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
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Make
Your Exhibition Easier
You are preparing an exhibition for your
new products, but there are so many preparations
you need to do, such as the arrangement of the hall,
models, advertising boards, and so on. Give all
of these to Super Service, they will make your exhibition
be more easier. Super Service is a professional
amenity company for operate exhibitions and activities,
they are one of the companies which has own model
team in Shanghai. Super Service is a good choice
for you to advance the visualization of your company.
TEL (8621) 6508 5847, 6F of Building 3, 681 Ouyang
Road, Hongkou Distrit.
Keep
Your Car in Good Condition
Do you keep your car always working in
a good condition? Chao Ming Car Service a help you
with that. Entering in Shanghai car industry in
2002, we have developed as professional car service
company with one line mode service, including leaning,
protecting, maintaining, decoration, changing and
so on. We employ excellent technicians to work in
our team, and we offer high quality service to satisfy
our customers. TEL (8621) 5110 6009
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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
Toys
for Tots
As part of Marriott International's "Spirit
to Serve the Community" campaign, the Shanghai
Marriott Hotel Hongqiao will set up a towering Christmas
tree in the lobby, hung photographs of deprived
children and their Christmas wish. From November
27 to December 26 you are invited to participate
in the program by looking for a child whose wish
you want to grant, and then giving the appropriate
gift or a donation towards the purchase of the gift
to the Concierge. These gifts will be placed under
the Christmas tree at the hotel lobby until the
presentation ceremony on December 30. Make a wish
come true! For enquiries, please call (8621) 6237
6000 ext. 6223.
Thu.
Nov. 24 - YPHH Free Flow at Studio 78, 6:30-8:30pm
A week and a day later than normally the
YPHH Happy Hour takes place on Thursday, Nov. 24
at Studio 78. Back to the 70's & 80's with a
2-hour FREE FLOW of Tsingtao beers, house spirits
and soft drinks included. Entrance fee per person
RMB 100 only! Info and reservations 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.
Arizona
State University Graduate Alumni Club
Calling and organizing all ASU Graduates in Shanghai
- no discrimination whether you studied in US or
China's campuses. Write to Martha Zhan at m_zhan@yahoo.com,
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Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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66th
China Electronics Fair
The fair, and impressive 60,000 square meters space,
showing every aspect of the electronics industry.
Shanghai New International Expo Centre TEL (8621)
2890 6666
Subconscious
Jiang Weitao's solo exhibition. Exquisite colours
and lacquered textures characterise these highly
original oil and mixed media works on canvas affirming
Jiang Weitao as the rising star of Shanghai abstraction.
November 13 - December 9, Studio Rouge TEL (86)
1380 1741 782
"Peace
and Love": Exhibition of Miss Ju Jeong-Ae
The artist was born in South Korea. The exhibit
is divided into two parts: one features very colorful
paintings of flowers and trees representing paradise,
while the other is comprised of circular compositions
on textile bearing the works "peace" and
"Love" in various languages.
November 19 - 28, The Room with A View TEL (8621)
6352 0256
From
Mundane to Extraordinary
New projects by Lin Tianmiao, Shen Yuan and Yin
Xiuzhen.
November 6 - 30, Shanghai Gallery of Art, Three
on the Bund TEL (8621) 6321 5757
Two Asias,
Two Europes: An International Exhibition of Contemporary
Art
The exhibition will showcase the latest works of
37 top artists from 14 countries and regions in
Asia and Europe in order to present what "Two
Asias" and "Two Europes" really means
from the view of contemporary art.
November 4 - December 28, Shanghai Duolun Museum
of Modern Arts TEL (8621) 6587 5996 |
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Theater & Performances |
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Drama:
Macbeth
This is a full-blooded production that is not afraid
to unleash the power of Shakespeare's dark masterpiece.
English dialogue, with Chinese subtitles.
November 24 - 27, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre
TEL (8621) 6473 0123
Pink
Twins
The Finnish duo Pink Twins started to work together
in 1997. They have transferred the reality to a
abstract flow of flickering colourful images and
scratchy and noisy sounds, which makes you perceive
not only with your seeing but with all your senses.
November 25, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Arts TEL
(8621) 6587 5996
MTV Style
Gala 2005
The activity is supported by Sassoon this year.
November 25, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438
5200
Zhang's
Recital
Oscar Zhang has garnered top honours at international
singing competitions, including the Luciano Pavarotti
International Voice Competition in 1996.
November 26, Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL (8621) 6386
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Monday,
November 21, 2005
Double "D" Night
50rmb includes 2 drinks. Coronas and house Margritas
only 25rmb. Half price for appetizers until 10pm.
Zapata'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
Tuesday,
November 22, 2005
You Got Mail
New weekly concept night where you can send and
receive mail from other people in the club. Features
DJ Danny Rockwell.
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
Curry
Night
100rmb gets unlimited curry and a pint of ice cold
Carlsberg to cool your mouth down.
7-10pm, O'Malley's TEL (8621) 6474 6166
Twister
Tuesday
78rmb open bar from 8-10pm for participating players.
Studio 78 TEL (8621) 6829 5117
Wednesday,
November 23, 2005
Blokes Night
Free drinks from 8-9pm.
Studio 78 TEL (8621) 6289 3715
Ladies
Night
Free Margaritas for all the disco dollies until
12am. 60rmb special menu for women.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6166
Thursday,
November 24, 2005
Thanksgiving Special Dinner
Set menu A at RMB198 per person, set menu B at RMB268
per person. Live band presents, welcome you and
your family to join us. Reservation: before November
23.
Mural Bar TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Ladies
Night
Free entrance, free glass of champagne and a chance
to win some fabulous lucky draw prizes - only for
ladies. Plus a whole nite long of salsa dancing.
10pm till late. La Maison TEL (8621) 3307 1010
Martini
Lovers' Night
Experience the magic of Randy's reportoire of more
than 50 heavenly Martini cocktails. 100rmb includes
2 cocktails.
Dragon Club TEL (8621) 5404 4592
Latin
Night
25rmb Mojitos and Pina Coladas, 80rmb Chicken and
Steak Fajitas which includes shot of Cuervo.Listen
to the sexy Latin sounds of singer on the Frida
Kahlo bar 7pm-11pm, then DJ James takes it over
with Latin sounds until late.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6166
Friday,
November 25, 2005
DJ Wally Lopez
DJ Wally Lopez, who is regarded as one of the men
responsible for the current surge in the Spanish
house scene, will present his house music in Shanghai
this time.
VIP Room TEL (8621) 6248 8898
Ladies Night
Free entrance and free drinks for all girls, 100rmb
includes 2 drinks for gentlemen.
11pm till 2am. Dragon Club TEL (8621) 5404 4592
Crazy
Cactus Weekend
Exotic dancers, live bands, guest djs and much more.
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