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Each week we highlight a new and interesting
piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Large
Chinese Four Panel Screen with Inset Stone
Chinese folding screens, which served originally as partitions
painted with serious works, were not intended to be moved
around frequently. As with most Asian things there is symbolism
in everything in the painting. For instance this crane stands
for long life because of their long necks, the plum tree in
the painting is first to flower, and therefore symbolizes
new beginning and fertility.
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
Pamper Your Lover with Unforgettable Getaway in Crowne
Plaza Sanya Honeymoon Packages offer: Stay in a Premier Room
| Daily buffet breakfast | One romantic set dinner per stay
| In-room foot massage | Free one bottle of red wine, 2 hours
bicycle rental, and daily flower & fruit basket | Free
round trip airport transfer, etc. RMB2,188net for 3 Days 2
Nights, RMB2,688net for 4 Days 3 Nights, RMB3,188net for 5
Days 4 Nights. For booking and inquiry, call (86-898) 8855
5888*8713-8717; E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com.
Website: http://www.crowneplaza.cn
The
New Crowne Plaza Fudan Shanghai is Now Open! To celebrate you are invited to stay with us on
the following special rates. Standard Room RMB 668+ or try
our new Crowne Plaza Club Floors for only RMB 1068+. This
offer is valid for a limited time and includes breakfast,
and subject to 15% service charge. Additional privileges for
Priority Club Members enquire now. Located just 15 minutes
from the Bund opposite Fudan University this new modern hotel
is close to all city amenities. Don't miss out this great
opportunity. Crowne Plaza Fudan is The Place To Meet. For
Toll free reservations dial 800 430 4088 or email reservations@crowneplazafudan.com
or visit www.crowneplaza.com
Escape The Summer Heat @ The COOL Place To Meet!! Crowne Plaza Beijing: 1st June until 31August 2006.
Full-day Meeting Package: RMB290+15% per person, Including:
Welcome cocktail | Meeting room rental (8 hours) | One LCD
projector and one screen | Broadband access (2 cables 8hours/day)
| 2 times cooling summer breaks (including selections of ice
coffee, ice tea, soft drink, fresh fruits, pastries and ice
cream) | Selection of Chinese and Western set lunch or International
buffet. Valid for meetings of at least 20 Persons and with
booking 7 days in advance. For reservations and inquiries,
please contact our Crowne Meetings Director at (8610) 5911
9818 or email to meeting@crowneplazabj.com.
We guarantee a response within 2 hours.
Holiday
Inn Resort Yalong Bay Sanya Honeymoon Package RMB 3380 (4day3nights). Benefits: 3-nights accommodation in Executive Deluxe
Ocean View Room | Maximum two daily breakfast per room |BBQ
or HOT POT or Buffet Dinner for two person | Welcome Fruit
| Romantic arrangement set up in room on arrival day | Our
Philippine Band (one love song only) | Free charge for internet
| Free use bicycle for two hours | Free Sanya Airport pick
up round way | Late check out till 15:00. Valid till 30 Oct
2006 (except from 30 Sep to 06 Oct). For reservations, please
call: 86-898-8856 5666-7152.
Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Summer Interlude
From now till September 3rd, 2006. Experience the warm welcome
from RMB1225* : Superior Room | Complimentary buffet breakfast
| Late check-out until 03:00pm (subject to availability) |
Complimentary daily newspaper | Complimentary in-room coffee
and tea making facilities | Complimentary use of "Pulse
Health Club" facilities and our top floor swimming pool
overlooking the city. * Rate for single/double and subject
to 15% service charge. For more information, please contact
our Reservation Department: Tel: (8610) 6465 3388; Fax: (8610)
6462 2204; Email: reservations.khblc@kempinski.com;
Web site: www.kempinski-beijing.com
Suite
Deal at Gloria Resort Sanya, from RMB1888
Enjoy the unique panoramic ocean view, we certainly take care
all for you...Package inclusive: One right stay at Panoramic
Ocean view Suites|Daily Buffet Breakfast for up to two persons
|Welcome flowers and fresh tropical fruits/ Dinner in Kyoto
Japanese Restaurant for 2 persons|In-room Flower Bath and
bath oil|Sauna, Steam, Whirlpool for two persons at hotel
Health Centre|One night complimentary stay for every 5 consecutive
nights paid stay. For booking and inquiry, call (86898) 8855
9458; E-mail: reservations@gloriaresort.com.
Website:http://www.gloriaresort.com
Suite
Deal at Presidential Plaza Valid till 31 December 2006, USD 148 net per day,
including: One night accommodation in a 53m2 Suite; Complimentary
Executive Breakfast in Executive Lounge or Garden Cafe; Arrival
limousine pick-up from airport or transfer to first business
appointment per day (within 3-ring road)...Restrictions may
apply. For details and reservation please call (8610) 5858
5692 / 5858 5694.
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Flavourful
Dim Sum Set Lunch at Gui Hua Lou Try our Dim Sum Set Lunch at only RMB88 per person.
Menu includes selection of soup, noodle, variety of delectable
Dim Sum items and other signature items. Perfect for that business
lunch. Dim Sum Set Lunch is available from Monday to Friday.
Gui Hua Lou has recently been awarded the highly coveted Golden
Spoon award in the Best of Shanghai Restaurant Awards 2006,
organized by CITY WEEKEND. Level 1, Tower 1. For reservations,
please call (8621) 5888 3697.
By
the Light of Mid-Autumn Moon JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai has prepared three beautifully
designed mooncake box sets for families to share this Mid-Autumn
festival. The four-piece "Mid-Autumn Splendor" (RMB218),
the six-piece "Mid-Autumn Moonlight" (RMB188) and
the unique six-piece Bitter Chocolate Mooncake (RMB188), which
are all featured with a 24k gold-plated gilded dog treasure
in the box. Vouchers are on sale and mooncake boxes can be collected
from now until October 6 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 or 6402.
Exquisite
Tastes of the Season
The Mid-Autumn holiday wouldn't be complete without piles of
moon cakes atop every table! You can savor these time-honored
tastes of tradition starting this August with Chef Wong's very
own selection of holiday treats. Our ornate boxes make the perfect
seasonal gift for your friends and loved ones this season with
enough flavors sure to please everyone's palate including: Dynasty
Classic, Dynasty Three Treasures, Baked Egg Custard Puff, Min
White Lotus with Salty Egg Yolk and Mini Red Bean Puree with
Salty Egg Yolk. Moon cakes will be available for purchase from
August 1st to October 6th, 2006 in the Hotel Lobby or Dynasty.
For more information, please dial: (8621) 6275 0000 ext.2282.
Gift vouchers are also available for your convenience.
Shaoxing:
Lu Xun's Hometown Shaoxing, the howetown of the famous writer Lu Xun,
beckons you to visit! You can also go to the Donghu (East
Lake) Scenic Spot and row a boat on the lake. 288rmb includes
hotels and transfers. For more information, pls dial (8621)
6328 3967
Free
Nail Art Paintings Guests having both a manicure and pedicure (worth
a total of 240RMB) will be given two free nail art paintings.
Dragonfly Donghu Tel: 021-5405 0008; Xinle Tel: 021-5403 9982;
Hongmei Tel: 021-6242 4328; Shanghai Kerry Centre Tel: 021-6279
4625. Jinan Tel: 021-6327 1193. SRCA Tel: 021-2201 0899. Fuxing
Park Tel: 021-5386 0060. Biyun Tel: 021-5030 7382. Changyi Tel:
021-5878 4755. Lianyang Tel: 021-5833 7549. For more information
please visit our website: www.dragonfly.net.cn.
City
Art Centre Created 3 years ago in Shanghai as the city's first
world-class dance training institution, City Art Centre has
established her Shanghai flagship studios at Super Brand Mall
from the end of June. Courses include Ballet, Latin, Jazz, Salsa,
Hip-hop and so on. City Art Centre will further take advantage
of dance training to bring Shanghai citizens a more glamorous
and fashionable life style. 7F, No.168 West Lujiazui Road, for
more information, pls contact Han Jian on (86) 1339 1334 990
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
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
Native
English Teachers Wanted 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
Kids
Teachers Wanted for Saturday Work at Berlitz Berlitz Beijing are looking for energetic, motivated
Instructors for their Saturday kids programs. We are looking
for people who love kids and at the same time are professional
and care about punctuality, continuity and their students progress.
Classes are small and Berlitz have their own Kids material.
Training in the Berlitz Method will be given. Please send your
c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn
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
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
Richard
Wang & Co. Named as New Century Law Firm before, Richard Wang
& Co. is a law firm that founded by several students abroad.
Now members here are judges and lawyers with a lot of experience,
most of them had high education abroad, so they are familiar
with both China law and international laws, and good at dealing
with international economic cases. It is also the only Shanghai
law firm that has office in New York. Address: 18F, 100 Yan'an
Road East, TEL (8621) 6366 5800
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
The
Real Mirage
Oil paintings by Yang Xuan.
August 8-17, The Room With a View TEL (8621) 6352 0256
Int'l
Machinery Equipment & Technology
August 12-14, Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition
Centre TEL (8621) 6475 3288
Wang
Ai Ying Solo Exhibition
Wang Ai Ying was selected as the People's Choice winner and
as one of China's top 20 emerging young artists in the Dragonair
Emerging Chinese Artist Awards 2005, as judged by Gerard Goodrow
(director of Art Cologne) and Jeff Kelley (curator of the Asian
Art Museum in San Francisco).
August 12-18, Art Scene Warehouse TEL (8621) 6277 4940
Strange
Attractors - Australian Art & Science Exhibition
July 23 - August 28, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL
(8621) 5033 9801
Cao
Weihong - solo exhibition
Transporting viewers into another epoch, Cao Weihong's oil paintings
depict (semi)-nude Chinese ladies in a traditional setting.
Thru August 31, Art Scene China TEL (8621) 6437 0631
Construct
A Scene
Oil painting by Qin Qi and He Jie
July 15 - August 13 (close on Monday), Zhu Qizhan Art Museum
TEL (8621) 5671 0741
Pursue
Pleasure While Catching Spring
Solo exhibition of Zheng Zaidong.
July 15 - August 25, Shanghai Gallery of Art TEL (8621) 6321
5757
Who
is Making Terror
Hong Ming oil solo show. In the "war" series of Hong
Ming's oil paintings, the staggered change of blue shape a renewed
emotional rhythm of cadence, and echo with artists' pacifist
stance, thus making the drawing involve a pacifist psychological
atmosphere.
July 16 - August 15, The Room With a View TEL (8621) 6352 0256
33
Artists: Spanish Prints
This exhibition features 33 established artists from Spain and
explores the history and techniques of Spanish printmaking after
the civil war of 20th century. Highlights include a number of
tiptop works by Spanish virtuosos like Antoni Tapies, Enrique
Brinkmann, Lucio Munoz, Eduardo Chillida, to name a few.
July 15 - August 13, Zhu Qizhan Art Museum TEL (8621) 6540 5637
Multimedia
Musical Drama "Zhou Xuan"
The drama will show you the all life of the star Zhou Xuan,
who was popular in 1930's Shanghai. Tickets selling for 80-380rmb.
August 9-13, Majestic Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 4409
Angela
(Zhang Shaohan) 2006 Shanghai Concert
This lovely girl is famous for her strong power for voice in
her small body. Tickets selling for 100-1000rmb.
August 11, Hongkou Football Stadium TEL (8621) 5696 7633
Lee
Hom Wong "Heros of Earth" 2006 Shanghai Concert
"Heros of Earth", Lee Hom Wong's latest album, and
is also the name of his 2006 tour concerts. Shanghai is one
station of the tour. Tickets price: 80-980rmb.
August 12, Shanghai Stadium TEL (8621) 6438 5200
Shunza
Exclusive Shanghai Tour 2006
People who have got the tickets can take part in the party before
the concert, the VIP tickets holder will get Shunza's latest
CD. Tickets selling for 580-1690rmb, 2280rmb for VIP tickets.
August 13, Pudong Shangri-la Hotel, Shanghai TEL (8621) 6882
8888
Drama:
Fall in Love with My Ex-wife
Adapted from Li Wei's novel. Tickets selling for 100-120rmb.
August 2-29 (close on Mondays and Tuesdays), Shanghai Dramatic
Arts Centre TEL (8621) 6473 0123
Musical
Drama: Lion King
This famous Broadway drama which was successful performed in
many countries first comes to Shanghai to have 100 performance.
Tickets selling for 140-2000rmb.
From July 18, Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686
Drama:
How Much Love Can be...
This drama features those love stories in the modern city. Tickets
selling for 100rmb.
July 11 - August 10 (Close on Mondays), Shanghai Dramatic Arts
Centre TEL (8621) 6473 0123
Lunch
at Gourmet Great selection of Hot Grilled Panini Sandwiches with
your choice of a Soup or Mixed Salad, Dessert and Beverage from
RMB 48 each. Set lunch from RMB 72 are also available daily
from 11.00am to 3.00pm. For reservations / enquiries: 6882 8888
ext 7151.
Monday, August 7, 2006
******************************** Monday Fiesta
The Biggest Monday night in Shanghai! Free Margaritas for ladies
till midnight. Pure 90's classics all night.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6433 4104
Air
Hostess Night
Free entry and drink, even free coach for every air hostess.
Funky house music by DJ Benny.
8pm till late, Club Platinum Miu TEL (8621) 5459 0125
Industry
Monday
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Tuesday,
August 8, 2006
******************************** UK Trance
DJ Simon Patterson brings you the top Trance from UK. 88rmb
free flows till 3am for guys, 50rmb for ladies.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Wine
Flight
150rmb includes 5 glasses of special selected wine all night!
Air TEL (8621) 5239 5409
All
You Can Eat B.B.Q
All You Can Eat B.B.Q for only 50rmb!
6-9pm, O'Malley's TEL (8621) 6474 4533
Wednesday, August 9, 2006
******************************** 1rmb Revolution
1rmb drinks include: Whisky, Tequila, Rum, Gin, Vodka, Tiger
Pint, Brandy and soft drinks. 10rmb for all cocktails.
Blue Ice TEL (8621) 6437 0400
The
Legendary Ladies Night
Free Margaritas for all the disco dollies until 12am. 60rmb
special menu for women. DJ's Ian and Joy play all your favorites
from the 80's.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6433 4104
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
Thursday, August 10, 2006
******************************** DJ Craze
DJ craze, 6 time winners of DMC World Champion. 25rmb all standard
drinks, ladies free entry with 1 free drink before 11pm.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
We're
Jammin'
60rmb open bar for 2 hours free flow draft beer from 9-11pm,
but half price is you have real tattoo.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Latin
Night
25rmb Mojitos and Pina Coladas, 80rmb Chicken and Steak Fajitas
which include shot of Cuervo. Featuring latin music.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6433 4104
Friday, August 11, 2006
******************************** JDS Party
DJ Darren Pearce brings you from his Nu Skool breaks to "Purple
Funky Monkey". Are you ready to sweat for this best music?
80rmb cover charge, half price for members.
California Club at Park 97 TEL (8621) 5383 2328
Club
Show 5 Pre-Opening
Featuring DJ Email and David Lam.
Club Show 5 TEL (8621) 3308 5599
Crazy
Cactus Weekend
Famous 60oz Margaritas, large selection of Tequilas and plenty
of specialty cocktails to enjoy. 20rmb Taco bar in the garden
for the peckish. Free Tequila pouring throughout the night!
375rmb for Cuervo Bottles, 125rmb for 6 shots Cuevo.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6166
Saturday, August 12, 2006
******************************** Back to The Garage
A main part of the Five Dollar Shake Party 2006. The party will
feature the Rock and Roll culture in US from 50s to 80s. 30rmb
for entry, 25rmb for members.
Yu Yin Tang TEL (6436 0072)
DMC
World Champion China Final
12 local DJs will compete for the two opportunities to London
for the DMC World Champion 2006. Host: Tang King & Mojo.
Club Amanda TEL (86) 1338 6170 235
DJ
Jazzy Jay
DJ Jazzy Jay, a founder of DEF Jam Records, who has got DMC
Hall of Fame. 25rmb all standard drinks, free entry for ladies
before 11pm.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Foam
Party
Supported by the Bra brand Triumph, this foam party will bring
you the bubbliest rhapsody.
Rojam TEL (8621) 6390 7181
Cocktail
Night
Buy 1 get 1 free for all cocktails.
Blue Ice TEL (8621) 6437 0400
Sunday, August 13, 2006
******************************** All You Can Eat Sunday Roast & Beer Deal
Sunday Roast 2 hours all you can drink Draught Lager & House
Wine for only 200rmb.
6-8pm. O'Malley's TEL (8621) 6474 4533
Sunday
Mexican Buffet
100rmb all you can eat Mexican Buffet includes a pint of Carlsberg
Draught or a glass of house wine.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6433 4104
DJ
Jem Haynes at Babyface
DJ Jem Haynes, the core member of Presision Cuts, the world's
deadiest smartbreaks DJs group Precision Cuts. He will show
you how smart his breaks is.
August 19, Babyface Huaihai TEL (8621) 6375 6667
Solo
Performances By Korean People's Theatre
This is a kind of Korean drama that this city has never yet
encountered - the theatre co-produced by Korean People's Theater
Association (KPTA) and the Shanghai amateur theatre group "Grass
Stage", which is highlighting the dramatic tension created
by individual struggle.
August 19-20, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621)
6587 2530
2006
Sinopec F1 Chinese Grand Prix
Tickets selling for 180-3980rmb.
September 29 - October 1, TIX (8621) 96 2123, Shanghai International
Circuit TEL (8621) 6956 9999
Tennis
Masters Cup - Shanghai 2006
Tickets selling for 100-4800rmb.
November 12-19, Shanghai Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Centre
TIX hot line (8621) 96 2288
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