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Xianzai
Shanghai
Volume
10, issue 9 - February
27 2006 |
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Extra, Extra! |
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 Stand-up
Comedy Comes To Shanghai
Stand-up Comedy Rocks Shanghai with ChopSchticks presented
by Continental Airlines and The Comedy Tour! Chuckles-a-plenty
will be back in the air here in the Northern Capital once
again with ChopSchticks presented by The Comedy Tour on
Thu/Fri March 9/10 at 8:00pm at the Third Degree Music
Lounge at 3 on the Bund. Headlining stand-up comedian
Bob Marley (a white guy from Maine!) takes the spotlight
with opener George Hamm. Tickets are 250RMB at the door
and 220RMB in advance up to March 7th To get tickets now:
Call Sherpas hotline at 6209 6209 or email Shanghai@TheComedyTour.com.
More info on http://www.ChopSchticks.com
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Weekly Quiz |
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Are
you smart enough?
Search through this week's email newsletter for answers
to the following questions. Then submit your information
before Wednesday at noon (Beijing time) to be eligible to
win great prizes.
This week's prize is a China guidebook!
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Ni Zai Na Li? |
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 Where
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!
If
You Are Above, You Have Just Won:
A China guidebook!
If you are pictured above, tell us before noon on Wednesday
this week by clicking
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Funny Pics |
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are real pictures taken by real China travelers! |
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to Andy Clark or the pic:
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in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or
funny while you stayed in China. Send it to funnypics-3@xianzai.com
with the subject "Xianzai Shanghai Funny Pics!".
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Adopt a Pet
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Each
week we highlight a pet that you can help adopt or foster
in Shanghai!
SCAA
is Shanghai's privately run animal protection association,
founded and supported by the expatriate community and dedicated
to saving the lives of homeless companion animals. SCAA
helps facilitate adoption of abandoned animals, educate
about pet care, and support animal shelter projects. For
more information please visit scaashanghai.org |
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Hotel Deals |
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Spring Offer from Holiday Inn Resort Yalong
Bay Sanya
Superior Room for only RMB 588/night and up. Offer
free using Bicycle for 1 hour/ Offer two welcome
young coconuts drink(Minimum stays 2 nights).
Valid Date: From 15 Feb to 29 Apr, 2006. Please
call 86-898 8856 5666-7103 for detail; China Toll
Free Reservation No. 800 830 6368; China Toll
Free Reservation No. For Mobile 400 884 0888;
E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com
 Satisfy
your Senses... with a Spa Getaway at Sheraton
Sanya Resort!
The perfect getaway in a Resort that has it all...
all here, at Sheraton Sanya Resort. Start the
day right with a daily buffet breakfast at our
open air Lotus Cafe restaurant; cherish the essential
elements of life and relax in the Mandara Spa...
Rates starting from Deluxe Sea View Room RMB2100/room/night.
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 8236 or Toll-Free
on 800 810 3088 or Email: sanya.res@sheraton.com
 Presidential
Plaza Hotel Beijing Executive Package, Valid till
31 December 2006
USD 118 net per day: One night accommodation in
a Executive Superior Room | Complimentary Executive
breakfast in Executive Lounge or Garden Cafe |
Arrival limousine pick up from airport or transfer
to first business appointment per day | 50% discount
on all Food & Beverage outlets | Complimentary
pressing of one suit per day | Free incoming fax
+ internet | One piece of business shirt/blouse
laundry per day | Unlimited local calls made within
Beijing city | Complimentary cocktail daily from
6:00pm - 7:30pm and refreshments 6:30am - 11:00pm
| Complimentary late check-out till 6:00pm (Subject
to room availability) | Express check-in and check-out
service at the Executive Lounge Reception | Daily
Newspaper | Upgrade to Premier Room. Restrictions
may apply. Reservation Hotline: (8610) 6800 1786.
 Super
Deal, Premium Service
Superior Room, RMB550 net per night,
Dec 1, 2005 - Feb 28, 2006. The supper offer not
only includes very good room rate, but also many
value-added benefits: American Buffet Breakfast
or Dim Sum Set Breakfast at your choice; welcome
fruits; 1-hour free use of Internet daily; Two
bottles of drinking water in-room daily; Single
or double occupancy; Free local calls; Free use
of Swimming Pool and Gym; Get upgraded to Deluxe
Room (42m2) at additional RMB50; And get upgraded
to Capital Club Superior at additional RMB150
with exclusive Club benefits. For reservation,
please contact us at Tel: (8610) 6512 9988 - 3130;
Fax: (8610) 6512 0307; E-mail: reservation@capitalhotel.com.cn
or www.capitalhotel.com.cn
 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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Dining Out |
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36 Lunch
Jade on 36 Restaurant, with its striking combination
of innovative cuisine by Paul Pairet, breathtaking
views and a stunning Tihany designed interior, is
now serving a business lunch, which can be enjoyed
within an hour. 12:00 noon - 2:30 pm, Weekdays only.
Level 36, Tower 2, Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.
33 Fu Cheng Lu, Pudong, Shanghai. For reservations,
please contact (8621) 6882 3636.
 The
Regent Shanghai will open Shanghai V restaurant
on 28 Feb
A new, innovative, multi-themed restaurant concept
that entices diners throught a world of Chinese
flavors. Trendy Shanghai Nouveau carries local inspiration
while culinary artistry refines Cantonese Creations.
Dim Sum and noddle are simple fun for the tongue,
while our Sushi counter delivers savory nourishment
for body and soul. Nine elegant private rooms available
for special occasions. Open for lunch and dinner.
No service charge, and receive an RMB 20 voucher
for every RMB 200 you spend. Valid till 28 April,
2006. Shanghai V, 3/F, The Regent Shanghai,1116
Yan An Xi Road. For reservation: (8621) 6115 9988
ext. 8260.
Sizzling Pizza Acrobatics at PREGO
For the first time in Shanghai, World Pizza Acrobatic
Champion Pasqualino Barbasso will dazzle you with
the tossing and twirling of pizza. Daily Pizza Acrobatics
show during lunch & dinner. Set lunch at RMB118
+ 15%, special a la carte pizza menu is also available.
Guest appearance at two Sunday brunches on March
12 & 19. Date: March 10 - 19, Prego Italian
Restaurant, Level 2, The Westin Shanghai. 88 Henan
Central Road, 200002, Shanghai. Tel: (8621) 6335
1888.
 JW's
California Grill Sunday Brunch - A Culinary Journey
of Tastes
JW's California Grill's Sunday Brunch provides a
culinary journey through a bounty of gourmet foods
and fine beverages amongst a transcendent Californian
atmosphere on the 40th floor of the JW Marriott
Hotel Shanghai. Relax at JW's California Grill and
JW's Lounge to gourmet appetisers and dessert spreads,
tailor-made entrees with a free flow of Moet &
Chandon Rose, Brut N.V., Californian wines or any
of the 60 martini concoctions on offer. Guests can
journey from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. Price per person
is RMB458* inclusive of alcoholic beverages and
RMB288* exclusive of alcoholic beverages. For reservations
call (8621) 5359 4969 ext. 6455.
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Travel Information |
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 The
Comforts of Business Class Without the Price Tag
Economy Extra is Scandinavian Airlines' innovative class
that gives you much of the comfort and flexibility of
Business class at a much lower price. Travel to any
of our European destinations from now until February
28 with the return to China before April 30, 2006, and
enjoy the special Economy Extra fare of RMB11,000.Contact
your travel agent or Scandinavian Airlines to book:
SAS Beijing (8610) 8527 6100, SAS Shanghai: (8621) 5228
5001.
Special
3-night Trip in Hong Kong
Spend time in Hong Kong after the Spring Festival, and
we offer a special trip package for you: for RMB2070
you can stay 3 nights in the Newton Hotel Hong Kong
(3-star hotel), and a gift ticket for Disneyland is
available. Depart on February 16 and 23. TEL: (8621)
5116 8155, 3F, 1287 Beijing Road West.
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Health & Fitness |
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| Shaping
Your Body with Nina Shaping
As a new and effective exercise, shaping is more
and more popular all over the world. Now Shanghai
ladies who want to keep fit can also join the
group of Shaping. The scientific training method
can take away all of your troubles that are caused
by fat. Shaping Hotline: 6317 8789 / 6414 5758,
or visit: www.ninashaping.com
T&P
Health & Beauty Spa
Combined with western and eastern styles, with
independent rooms, this place keeps you away from
the noise of the city. And the special treatments
you can get here are not only for your body, but
also for your heart and soul. Specialties: T&P
Pathology Natural Therapy (RMB580/90 mins), Special
Aroma Facial Massage (RMB380/90 mins), and Special
Emperor Palace Aroma Foot Massage (RMB158/90 mins
for two people). Open hours: 11am-11pm, TEL: (8621)
6445 7107.
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Relocations |
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Ji'an
Relocation Will Move Your Office Anywhere In Shanghai
As one of the earliest relocation companies in Shanghai,
Ji'an is welcomed by its high quality services. Ji'an
does its best to make all the customers be satisfied.
Free packing, and you can pay after your move to ensure
all your goods arrived in one piece. Hotline (free): 800-220-8080
or visit: www.ji-anbc.com.
Dahua
Relocation
With high quality and sincere service, Dahua Relocation
can help you to move and transport your goods around Shanghai.
Only a call away, we will provide all the services in
24 hours. 30% off for single senior citizens! Hotline:
(8621) 6489 0123.
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Services |
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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
Business
Setup and Accounting Help
Huajie Business Consultant offers various counseling
for both foreigners and Chinese, you can get all
business information you need here, including the
investment principle, residence and working visa,
human resource, and travel visa. And it can also
act for transacting business paper. TEL: 6337 5808,
Email: hjconsultant@shhuajie.com.
Wu
Yimin Legal Agency
One of the first legal agencies in Shanghai, Mr.
Wu Yimin has a lot experience in dealing with international
business cases. The other lawyers in this agency
are from police, law office and court systems, so
they are seasoned professionals who have good relationships.
For details, pls dial: 5539 7630, or email to: wymlawfirm@lawyers.com.cn
Plumber
and Electrician
Do you not have a management team in your apartment
building? Do you need to handle all these electrical
and plumbing things by yourself? We can help you
with wiring and plumbing. Dial (8621) 6272 0766
to call a plumber or an electrician. |
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Community Announcements |
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|  Charity
In China: What can you do to help?
There are so many non-profit and non-governmental
organizations operating in China doing so much great
work. But what can you do to help donate or volunteer?
You can sign-up to receive periodic information
about the fantastic opportunities to help a needy
family in China. Visit http://www.charityinchina.com/signup.php
to get started with CharityInChina.org!
 YPHH
Happy Networking
YPHH organizes Happy Networking events for all people
in Beijing, Shanghai & Shenzhen. Average age
is 25-45. Every month different events such as:
monthly YPHH Wine Nights and monthly YPHH Happy
Hours, weekend-outings, day-trips and more. For
more info and subscribes to the mailing list, please
log onto our renewed website http://www.yphh.com
Wed.
March 1 - YPHH Happy Hour at Azul Tapas Lounge
The YPHH Happy Hour brings to Shanghai the extremely
popular Sangria Night: a FREE FLOW of Sangria incl.
tapas! Entrance fee per person RMB 100 only, kick
off time 6:30pm. More info and reservations via
http://www.yphh.com
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Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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Con.tent
This exhibition is to celebrate the two-year anniversary
of Shanghai Gallery of Art.
Through February 28, Shanghai Gallery of Air at
Three on the Bund TEL (8621) 6321 5757
East
China Import & Export Commodity Fair
March 1-6, Shanghai New International Expo Centre
TEL (8621) 2890 6666
Tan
Ping's Solo Exhibition
Tan Ping is one of China's most important print
makers and a must for serious collectors of Chinese
contemporary art.
February 19 - March 10, Studio Rouge TEL (86) 1380
1741782
Out
& Into: Lei Ziren's Art Works 2006
Through March 13, Zhu Qizhan Art Museum TEL (8621)
5671 0741
Basquiat
Retrospective
More than 70 drawings by Jean-Michel Basquiat, who
was seen as one of the key figures in the 1980s
art scene is now recognized to be of the greatest
significance for twentieth-century art. All these
works have been shown all over the world during
previous exhibitions.
February 18 - April 10, Shanghai Duolun Museum of
Modern Art TEL (8621) 6587 2530
God Created the Heaven and the Earth
- Photograph Exhibition By LeeDa
February 11 - March 6, The Room With a View TEL
(8621) 6352 0256
Fiction
@ Love
Curated by Victoria Lu and Lim Qinyi, the exhibition
explores how digital techniques has impacted on
people's loves. Some 80 artists, from China and
overseas, were invited to take part.
Through March 5 (close on Fridays), Shanghai Museum
of Contemporary Art TEL (8621) 6327 9900
The
Self-Made Generation
A retrospective of new Chinese paintings in 2005.
January 6 - March 5, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern
Art TEL (8621) 5033 9801 |
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Theater & Performances |
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Night,
Mother
This drama, which is written by Marsha Norman, has
got the Pulitzer Award. This time, it will be performed
by Modern Troup Theatre. Tickets selling for 100rmb.
March 3-5, Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL (6386 8686)
Revenge
of Ying and Yang
"Revenge of Ying and Yang" - Zbigniew
Karkowski+Li Chin Sung China Tour, which will surely
challenge the limitation of your auditory experience.
This is a great interaction between the world top
experimental sound artists and the most active local
musicians. Out of question, this event will be the
most luxuriant music feast of the year. 50rmb entrance
fee; Free entry on March 5 if you reserve in advance.
March 3, Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621)
5033 9802
March 4, Dongdaming Warehouse, 50rmb includes beers,
TEL (8621) 3501 3212
Concert
by Coloratura Soprano Dilber
Tickets selling for 50-580rmb.
March 4, Shanghai Oriental Art Centre TEL (8621)
6374 8445 |
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Weekly Calendar |
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 In
Bloom @ JADE ON 36
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai and Sebastien Lathuile
are delighted to invite you to join the inaugural
session of IN BLOOM @ JADE ON 36. Tuesday, 28 Feb,
10:00am to 3:30pm. RMB850 net per guest, including
2 flower arrangements and a lunch at Jade on 36
Restaurant. Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai. 33 Fu Cheng
Lu, Pudong, Shanghai. For reservations, please contact
Elle Zhang at 6882 8888 ext. 6318.
Monday, February 27, 2006
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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
Buy
1 Get 1 Free
Black Label, Absolut bottles and Standard drinks
buy 1 get 1 free all night long. Free entry before
11pm.
Club DKD TEL (8621) 6473 9449
Tuesday,
February 28, 2006
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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
Fill
Up On Fondue
Every Tuesday throughout February come to O'Malley's
for unlimited fondue and a pint of Carlsberg for
only 100rmb.
O'Malley's TEL (8621) 6474 4533
Wednesday,
March 1, 2006
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Girls Night, Boys Hour
Free drink and Funky House music for all girls from
9pm to midnight, later to 1am is the Boys Hour,
all the guys can buy 1 get 1 free for the standard
drinks.
Fabrique TEL (8621) 6415 1600
Ladies
Night
Free Margaritas for all the disco dollies until
12am. 60rmb special menu for women.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6433 4104
Thursday, March 2, 2006
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Hip-Hop Weekends
In house American DJ spins everybody's favourite
Hip-Hop and top tracks. 40rmb for all you can drink
beer and cocktails between 9pm and 2am, half price
for girls.
Every Thursday to Saturday, Club368 TEL (8621) 6511
1826
Latin
Night
25rmb Mojitos and Pina Coladas, 80rmb Chicken and
Steak Fajitas which include 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) 6433 4104
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March 3, 2006
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NuBreed
NuBreed, one of the most popular electro music performance
groups in Australia, had got 3 nomination of DMA.
Tickets selling for 140rmb, half price for members.
Park 97 TEL (8621) 5383 2328
Revenge
of Ying and Yang
50rmb entrance fee.
8pm, Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 5033
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