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piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Ladder Cabinet This Ladder Cabinet or better known as Japanese Step
Tansu Cabinet was originally used as staircases to reach the
sleeping loft and at the same time as a storage cabinet. This
cabinet's simple straight lines and beautiful mahogany
red color give it special elegant look perfect for your library
or working room.
Spa
Package at Crowne Plaza Sanya Enjoy Premier room for only RMB 1888 for 3 Days 2
Nights, including: two daily breakfasts/ Enjoy in room Spa (Petal
Bath 10 Minutes + Aromatic Massage 90 Minutes)/ Daily Fruits
Basket/ welcome drink/ Late check out till 16:00 at free/ Use
GYM and Swimming Pool for free/ Use the DVD in room and broad
band free/ 20% discount on F&B! And special offer Traditional
Foot Reflexology at free for the package which above 4 days
3 nights, one way airport pick up at free for 5 days 4 nights
package. Validity: Aug 08 to Sep 30, 06. For booking and inquiry,
call (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717. E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com.
Website: http://www.crowneplaza.cn
Great
Rates at the new Crowne Plaza Fudan Shanghai Come and stay with us in Shanghai's newest Hotel on
the special rate of RMB 668+ for a Standard Room or try our
new Crowne Plaza Club Floors for only RMB 1068+. This offer
is valid for a limited time & includes breakfast. For Priority
Club Members book the Best Flexible Rate for 2 consecutive nights
and received a free upgrade to the Crowne Plaza Club Floor.
All rates are subject to 15% service charge and availability.
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
Holiday
Inn Resort Yalong Bay Sanya SPA Package Scenic View: RMB 1590 (3day2nihgts), package rate
inclusive of: 2-nights accommodation in Scenic Room|Maximum
two daily breakfast per room|Subject to Rmb11 per person per
night government tax|Welcome Fruit|Free use Tennis for one hour
(daytime)|Free use bicycle for two hours|Aromatherapy Massage
(50 minute) and Foot Massage(40 minute ) for one time per person|Late
check out till 15:00. For reservations, please call: (86-898)
8856 5666 - 7152. Valid Date: 01 Jun To 31 Oct, 06(Except National
Day 30Sep-06Oct).
TianLun
International Hotel National Day Special(Oct. 1-7, 2006) RMB418 nett/room/night. The price is not inclusive
of breakfast. Breakfast: RMB50/person requested upon check-in.
*Privileges: Free broadband Internet in all guest rooms | Free
coffee and tea in all guest rooms | Free use of swimming pool,
hotel gymnasium and sauna | Free parking. *Terms & Conditions:
Room reservation is subject to Hotel's availability. Should
a dispute arise, TianLun International Hotel reserves the right
to arbitrate the final decision. Tel: 020-9-8393 6388; Fax:
020-3882 4587; E-mail: sales@tianlun-hotel.com;
Website: www.tianlun-hotel.com
Sheraton
Sanya Resort Golfing Package The Sheraton Sanya Resort Golfing Package offers outstanding
discounts on all of your favorite golf courses on Hainan Island...it
is everything you could possibly want in a package, plus more!
A discerning golfer deserves the top courses, top accommodation,
confirmed tee times and prepaid green and cart fees. 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.sheraton@sheraton.com
"National
Day" Package at the Kempinski Hotel Beijing A Holiday Special at the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa
Center from RMB798 per room per night, including: Superior room
including up to 2 breakfast | Child under 12 years stays free
of charge with parents | Free use of our top floor swimming pool
overlooking the city | Access to both our Pulse Health Club |
Within walking distance to shopping malls, eateries and tourist
sites. Valid from: 29th September to 8th October 2006. Rate is
subject to availability and 15% surcharge. For reservations: Tel:
(8610) 6465 3388 ext 5522 / 5533; Fax: (8610) 6462 2204; Email:
reservations.beijing@kempinski.com;
Web site: www.kempinski-beijing.com
Weekend
Special at Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai Rates start from RMB 1,550 per night. Make yourself
at home during your weekends and stay with us for your Fridays
and Saturdays nights. Enjoy our legendary hospitality at a very
special rate, plus receive a host of additional benefits and
discounts. Benefits: Late check-out till 4:00 pm at no charge
- Breakfast at additional RMB227.70 per person. This offer is
valid from now till 31 December 2006. For reservations (8621)
6882 8888, fax (8621) 6882 0160 or reservations.slpu@shangri-la.com.
Rates are subject to 15% Service Charge.
Autumn Gift from Presidential Plaza Hotel - "Third
Night Free" Stay in the Presidential Plaza Hotel for two successive
nights; get the third night free during Saturday, Sunday and
Monday. The price for per night is only RMB 650 inclusive of
service charge and breakfast for one person. Valid till 31 December,
2006.Booking Now!!! Booking hotline: 010 5858 5691 or fax to:
010 6800 1774.
Unique
Self-made Moon Cakes of Chang Fu Gong Hotel Chang Fu Gong Hotel produces the moon cake by our own
Chinese bakers and chefs. The improvements to the inherited traditional
moon cake making procedure, especially in the ingredients, are
absolutely unique in Beijing. The new style butter short cake
and Cantonese style moon cake are completely handmade. The varieties
of the moon cakes are now available at the Chinese restaurant
of our hotel, price from RMB80.00 to RMB260.00. Tel: (8610) 6512
6106; 5877 5555.
Essence
Restaurant - Seafood Meets Beef Steaks! Every Friday and Saturday: 18:00-22:00. Delectable "Surf
and Turf" grill buffet, RMB 188 +15% per person including
oysters, seafood selection, rib eye steaks, prawns. Including
one soft drink, juice, beer or fresh watermelon juice. For reservations
and inquiries,please dial : (8610) 5911 9999-63.
The
3rd Oktoberfest @ Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing Continuing its past successes, Crowne Plaza Park View
Wuzhou Beijing will hold the 3rd Oktoberfest in the Marquee at
the hotel entrance from 18th to 24th September at 18:00 to 23:00.
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of great music and entertainment by
the well-known Oktoberfest Band – Munchner Musikanten from
Munich, Germany. Feast on typical Bavarian and Chinese cuisine
from the extensive buffet. Continuous flow of beer or soft drinks
is available and tests your luck with the daily lucky draws during
the Oktoberfest. Entrance ticket at CNY248 net per person. Please
dial (8610) 8498 2288 ext. 7126 for further inquiry.
Mid-Autumn
Festival @ Kempinski Hotel Beijing
This Mid-Autumn Festival, Kempinski Hotel brings to you our delicious
baked moon cakes. With just the right touch, lightly glazed with
egg white and baked to golden perfection. We have eight different
flavors, from the traditional white Lotus to the new innovative
Green Tea. For families or business partners, you may choose from
one of our Gift Box. From Sep 1-10, early bird of 25% discount
for a minimum of 10 boxes per order. Moon cakes counter at Main
Lobby, also available at Kempi Deli, Dragon Palace. Open Daily:
from 9:00am-9:00pm. For information and reservations, please call
(8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4075.
Design-Your-Own
Lunch Buffets at Holiday Inn Lido Beijing During the months of September and October, we offer
live cooking from stations of sushi/sashimi, shawama & meat
from a variety of options. You can't go wrong. September 1 - October
31 (From Monday to Friday), Lunch Only. Price: RMB86+15%. For
reservations, please call (8610) 6437 6688 ext. 1971.
The
Best Barbeque at Garden Cafe Barbecue, Barbeque, BBQ, Bar-B-Q, Bar-B-Que, Bar-B-Cue,
however you spell it, it will bring to your mind tender roasted
meats with a nice smoky flavor and tangy sauces. In the beginning
of September, pamper yourself with an abundance of all your favorite
grills, prepared by our Culinary Team. Tel: (8610) 5858 5588 ext.
8690.
Cafe
Marco Buffets, Buy 2 get 1 FREE ! Bring your family and friends to enjoy Cafe Marco's
Lunch Buffet and Seafood Buffet Dinner with an unlimited flow
of local beer and soft drinks, for a feast of fresh Salmon, Tuna
fish, Crabs, Prawns, a variety of local specialties and lots more!
Buy 2 and the 3rd is FREE! Buffet Lunch at RMB 88 net per adult;
Seafood Buffet Dinner at RMB 108 net per adult; Half price for
children from 5 to 12 years old. Buffet Lunch Serving Time:11:30am
- 2:30pm; Buffet Dinner Serving Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm. For reservations,
please call Cafe Marco: (8610) 6603 6688 ext. 8309.
Rumi
Persian Grill Rumi is crisply decorated with a strictly modern feel.
Iranian cuisine prizes sour flavors such as pomegranate and sumac,
a dried crushed sour red berry and green herbs. The menu here
focuses on beef, lamb, chicken and fish kebabs. The chicken leg
kebab is succulently tender and juicy, marinated in a mix of saffron
and lemon juice. Vegetarians could make a hearty meal of humus,
tomato and feta and vegetable salads. For dessert, try the delicate
little baklava stuffed with cardamon and walnuts. Daily 11:30am
- 11pm, Xiaoyun Road (opposite King's Garden Villas), Chaoyang
District TEL (8610) 8454 3838
HOT!
Assorted Buffet Special At The Loft Tasty food and reasonable price in a nice cozy atmosphere
with musical entertainment; Order for above 5 persons get a bottle
of complimentary fine wine. Lunch (11.30-14.00): RMB98 per person;
Afternoon tea (14.00-17.00): RMB 48 per person; Dinner (18.00-22.00):
RMB138 per person. Get RMB20 coupon for every RMB100 consumption
during lunch; Get RMB30 coupon for every RMB150 order for dinner.
TEL (8610) 6501 7501
Celebrate
Lufthansa's 80th anniversary - RMB5,380! For 80 years, Lufthansa has set the standard for effortless
travel through our extensive global network connecting China to
the world via Frankfurt and Munich. We invite you to experience
the pleasure of travel that has tied East and West together for
80 years by taking advantage of our exclusive anniversary promotion.
Simply book your ticket in September 2006, and depart from Beijing
or Shanghai to Europe during December 2006 or January 2007, and
you can fly for the incredible price of RMB5380*. Offer is subject
to availability. Other restrictions apply. For further information
please call: 010 - 6468 8838 or visit www.lufthansa.com.cn
or contact your travel agent.
Visit Europe with Air France Early Bird fare! Only from RMB 5030*. Beijing or Shanghai to Europe (round
trip fare in Economy Class). Buy before/until September 30th ,2006
and travel between December 1st, 2006 and January 31st, 2007.
For more information and booking, please call Air France at 4008
808 808, or visit www.airfrance.com.cn.
*Fare valid for round trips only, excluding taxes. Booking on-line
or through Air France Sales and Service Center. Destinations list
upon request. Other terms and conditions apply.
Kingdom
Travel Various National Day Holidays Packages!
Royal Orchid Holidays Thailand Packages, daily departure from
29Sep through 02Oct. Super Value Package (01-07Oct) Phuket RMB6,140
p.p, Koh Samui- RMB6,830p.p. Bangkok & Chiang Mai–RMB5,880
p.p. Central Vietnam Beach Package (29Sep-06Oct) Only RMB6,960
p.p staying at Victoria Hoi An with Guarantee spaces! More packages
available to visit our website: www.kingdomtravel.com.cn
Or contact our experienced travel consultant at (8610) 5870 3388,
Fax (8610) 5870 0383 or fit@kingdomtravel.com.cn
YPHH
Travel YPHH Travel, just about the best thing you can ever
experience, experienced based China Travel and World Travel
information from people who have done it. Regular updates and
new travel info! http://www.yphh.com/travel.htm
Mercury
International Travel - Fantastic Travel Options for Oct Holiday Beach holiday in Vietnam features Nha Trang, Danang
and Hoi An from RMB5,080 (dep. Sep29 & Oct01) | Vietnam's
Northern Beauty from RMB6,450 (dep. Sep29 & Oct01) | Angkor
Wat Glory from RMB5,060 (dep. Sep29 & Oct01) | Colorful
Malaysia Beach Delight from RMB6,200 (dep. Sep30 to Oct02) |
Tranquil Laos from RMB7,380 (dep. Sep29 & Oct01) | Sunny
Maldives from RMB7,960 (dep. Sep29 & Oct01) | Over 450 active
expatriate clients. Call today for recommendation or find out
more. SPECIAL DISCOUNT if booking this week! Tel: (8610) 8454
9420; Email: MercuryTravel@bbn.cn
Travel
Around Beijing With BYTS Beijing Youth Travel Service offers classic tours
to Beijing downtown and surrounding areas: One-day Trip to Badaling
Great Wall costs RMB150; For those who come to Beijing for the
first time, we arrange a special Five-day Four-night Trip to
such famous scenic spots in the city as the Palace Museum and
Summer Palace for RMB240. For more great trips and information
please call us at 800-810-7570 or (8610) 8778 9534
Beijing
Zhongxin Guo'an International Travel Service As a professional foreign-oriented travel service
company, we are mainly specialized in serving foreign guests
and overseas Chinese who return to travel in China. Our travel
service features sports. We have a group of dedicated and friendly
tour guides who speaks fluent foreign languages who enable us
to cater you every life and travel demand in China. Address:
3F Guo'an Hotel, Dongdaqiao, Chaoyang District. TEL (8610) 5165
9990
Book
Special Price Air Tickets With Yangguang Zhi Lu We are providing special price air tickets and discounted
air tickets which are 10%-20% cheaper than that you book elsewhere.
Free delivery service is available. Currently, we have special
airfare for these routes: Beijing-Thailand RMB2350; Beijing-Hong
Kong-Auckland round trip ticket RMB8000 (within three months);
Beijing-Hong Kong-Deli round trip ticket RMB7300. Any inquiry
or reservation, please call our 24-hour hotline: (8610) 6581
1290
The
Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Studying Easier Class during holiday start on 1st Oct! Small group
class 3-5 people; courses for all levels; flexible schedules;
experienced teachers; pleasing environment; convenient location;
competitive prices. For more information please call (8610)
6413 1547 or (8610) 6413 1548, or mail to frontiers@frontiers.com.cn
Learn
Chinese Language and Culture! Beijing FESCO International Teaching Center, as the
earliest government designated training organization, has acquired
ISO9001 Certification, and offers customized group or individual
Mandarin classes of different levels. We are an authorized HSK
Testing Center with over 400 qualified teachers, training you
on Business Chinese, offering Seminars and courses on traditional
Chinese cultural subjects: Taiji, Calligraphy, Fengshui, and
etc. Teacher positions for Native speakers are available! Please
mail to mandarin@fesco.com.cn
Realmann
Fitness Club As the first professional fitness destination in Tiantongyuan
area, we are equipped with advanced fitness appliances and internationally
testified fitness concepts. We offer regular fitness courses
every week on Latin Dance, Hip Hop, Yoga, Pulatin and so on.
Golden Card: RMB15000; Silver Card: RMB5480; Quarter Card: RMB930.
Address: Door 16, No. 26 Building, Tiantongyuan Xi San Qu, Changping
District TEL (8610) 6412 2883
Come
To Keep Healthy At Oz China Central Palace As the fifth store of Oz, Oz China Central Palace
enjoys a favorable location which is well linked to every key
business area of Beijing. With a total of 3000 square meters,
the venue is perfectedly furnished with glass which gives it
a modern touch. Tailored solutions will be offered to each client
according to their actual health condition. Private coaches
will befriend with you and keep your health improved in a pleasant
atmosphere. Address: 6, Xidawang Road, Chaoyang District.
Bei
Ti Ya Ni's Special Offer From now on till December 31, 2006, come to enjoy one
of our preferential policies: One-year free personal health
management for golden card holders; six-month personal health
management for silver card holders. Free beauty and fitness
services for members (excluding retailing products). Address:
Room 602, Tower C, Huapu Garden, 9 Dongzhimen South Street,
Dongcheng District TEL (8610) 8409 8306
Find
Health and Recreational Activities in Beijing!
CIM
Continental International Moving Located at 50 meters away from Chaoyang customs office,
CIM Continental International Moving provide a fully range of
moving, storage, record management and expatriates documentation
services. Wherever you move, whenever you move - call CIM. Tel:
(8610) 8762 5110 /8762 5109. Fax: (8610) 8762 5281; Email: info@cimmover.com;
Web: www.cimmover.com
Beijing
Daily Home Moving Service We are a professional home moving company based in
Beijing. Our well-trained staff are skillful at moving and packaging
your stuff as well as installing and dismantling your furniture.
Besides, we have a special storeroom to reserve goods and materials
on behalf of our clients. Starting price: RMB160 per truck.
RMB4 for every kilometer beyond 15KM. Cardboards are available
for RMB10 each. TEL (8610) 8846 3988
Professional
Relocation Service Provider - Juran Having had over a dozen of vehicles of various sizes
and a team of highly qualified staff, we are here to cater our
customers' demands with confidence and adeptness. We are most
proficient in providing excellent home moving, office relocating,
freight transporting and furniture installing services at reasonable
prices. For details, contact (8610) 8277 3912
Beautiful
Apartment for Rent Apartment 4th floor, 220 sm, 1 big living room, 1 dining
room, 1 dining room, 3 bath rooms, 5 bed rooms in Yu Xiang Garden,
click here
to view photoes. Hou Sha Yu Area, Shunyi district. Hua Run Super
market and Airport hospital within 5 minutes walking distance,
3 international schools around, near Beijing central Villa area,
easy access to Jing Cheng high way and Airport express high way
driving you to Central City (World Trade Center) in only 40 minutes,
and to Beijing Capital Airport in 10 minutes. Rental: RMB5000
/ Per month (USD630), immediate available. Contact: 0086 13701285405
Ms. Zhang. Email: houserent@vip.tom.com
Communications
Manager Wanted at WAB Western Academy of Beijing (WAB), a leading international
school in Beijing is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated person
to join our dynamic team as Communications Manager. The successful
incumbent should have the relevant qualifications and experience
in mass communications, marketing and public relations in an international
environment. Experience in school development and the management
of alumni and community relationships would be an advantage. Please
send your application to Lng@wab.edu
or call HR Office at Tel: +8610 8456 4155 ext 1062 or browse www.wab.edu
for more information about our school.
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
Johnson
Computer Connections
Dealers in computers, peripherals and various digital equipments.
Specialized on-site technical support using both Chinese &
English language. We offer home service and IT Outsourcing Managed
Service for hardware & software as well as internet access
including wireless LAN, ADSL, VPN, Email, Kill virus, home theater
maintenance etc 7 days a week. Tel: (8610) 5165 9192, Website:
www.johnson.net.cn, E-mail:
johnson@johnson.net.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
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
Zao
Cui Fuzhuang (Make Inch Tailor) "Zao Cui" literarily means making inches,
indicating that fine craftwork and technique is involved in making
a dress. It was one of the most renowned top class suit maker
in old Shanghai which mainly served female intellectuals. Today,
the store still keeps its tradition in making a tailored dress,
but different than the past, it is now also making clothes for
men. Address: 20 Xisi South Street, Xicheng District TEL (8610)
6605 4289
Jieming
Century Translation Company We are a professional translation service provider made
up of excellent language experts and language talents. We provide
translation, interpretation and simultaneous interpretation services
in English, Japanese, German, France, Russian, Italian, Portuguese
and Korean and so on. Starting price: RMB120 for every 1000 words
from Chinese to English. Service hotline: (8610) 5126 5739
Beijing
Juncheng Times Investment Consulting Service Center A specialized financial service institution with sound
credit and strong fund support, we work to provide consultancy
to companies and individuals on such financial issues as applying
for a bank loan, car/house impawned loan and investment etc. For
individuals we also provide a perfect capital turnover solution
for amount less than RMB400,000. No residence limit or mortagage
requirement. For more info call (8610) 6846 9590.
Made
In India Exhibition 2006
September 8-11, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
The 7th International
Hydro-machinery Exhibition
September 13-15, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
Exhibition On Instruments And Devices From Different Countries
September 13-16, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
The 6th China International
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology Exhibition
September 14-16, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
The 4th International Film And Water Disposal Technology Exhibition
September 11-14, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL
(8610) 8522 9370
Beijing International
Archive And Office Technology Exhibition 2006
September 13-15, China National Agricultural Exhibition Center
TEL (8610) 6501 8877
Real Estate Trade Fair
Of Beijing 2006 Fall
September 14-17, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL
(8610) 8522 9370
One Hundred Year Impression
Photographic works of Song Xianmin, a contemporary photographer
of China are on the show. The photographer's works is a live record
of the daily life of the common people.
September 16 through October 5, Bai Nian Yin Xiang Gallery TEL
(8610) 6438 1784
Depth--Gao Ping Solo
Sxhibition
Through September 17, Ditan Park TEL (8610) 6412 4657
Sun Xinping Engraved
Painting
September 2-October 8, Red Gate Gallery TEL (8610) 6525 1005
Yangchun Baixue Modern
Oil Painting Exhibition
The 9-year old talent painter brings her oil works to Qinhao Gallery.
Yangchun Baixue's works shows her fantastic technique of drawing
as a young artist.
September 1-25, Qinhao Gallery TEL (8610) 6586 8929
Mixcolor
Xing Junqin's new works are on the show.
Through September 17, Anne Gallery, 798 Art District TEL (8610)
8456 7783
City Illumination:
Female Foursome Exhibition Preface
Four female artists, Zhang Yonghong, Yang Fan, Yi Yan and Li hong
display their cosmopolitan life focused works.
August 26-September 29 (close on Monday). Beijing Seasons Gallery
TEL (8610) 5130 5574
The Configurations
of Ink
Ink is always used for configurations, but sometimes it doesn't
mean all to Jia Haoyi, Yang Gang and Li Geng who simply enjoy
the Ink and use it to express their emotions.
August 19-September 15, Creation Art Gallery TEL (8610) 8561 7570
Film:
Becoming American: The Chinese Experience - Episode 1: "Gold
Mountain Dreams"
What does it mean to become an American? What is lost and gained,
both personally and culturally, when one sheds part of one's heritage
to make way for a new self-identity? This engaging Bill Moyers
documentary series explores these questions through the dramatic
experience of the Chinese in America.
8pm, September 15-16, Cherrylane Movies. For details call 139
0113 4745 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn.
The Fifth
International Chaopin Competition For Young Pianists
Chopin's masterpiece music will be played by the contestants.
Tickets selling for RMB50-900.
7:30pm, September 9-17, Beijing Concert Hall/Central Conservatory
of Music TEL (8610) 6605 5848
Concert: Classic
Europen Music
The famous London Symphony Orchestra will play their debut in
China. Directed by Douglas Boyd. Tickets selling for RMB180-15000.
7:30pm, September 15, Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559
8285
Concert: China
Philharmonic
Tickets selling for RMB50-680.
7:30pm, September 16, Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846
Love Comedy:
Let's Get Married
Imitating the currently popular South Korean drama, this comedy
depicts the emotion and life details of a couple who are first
longing for marriage but later turn out to be disappointed to
it after a trial marriage. Tickets selling for RMB100, RMB280.
7:30pm, September 12-23, People's Art Theatre TEL (8610) 6525
0123
Folk Dance:
Red River Valley
The dance is based on a movie of the same name, telling the story
of a young Chinese girl who escapes from a religious sacrifice
and falls in love with a Tibetan herdsman who saves her. Tickets
selling for RMB80-380.
7:30pm, September 11-12, Tianqiao Theatre TEL (8610) 8315 6170
Dance: Huang
Dao Po
The Li ethnic folk culture and China's ancient textile culture
are expressed in the form of dance. Tickets selling for RMb80-480.
7:30pm, September 15-16, Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 5883 6800
China Tennis
Open 2006
Tickets selling for RMB50-1280.
September 11 through September 24, Beijing Tennis Cener TEL (8610)
6716 7379
Film: Pierrot
Le Fou
French film directed by Jean-Luc Godard. French version subtitled
in Chinese. Ticket: RMB20 (RMB10 for students).
8pm, September 15-16, French Cultural Centre TEL (8610) 6553 2627
Film: The
Banquet
Director Feng Xiaogang's interpretation of Hamlet, starring Ge
You, Zhang Ziyi and Zhouxun. Tickets: RMB50-80.
September 15 onward, all cinemas across town.
Capital Cinema (8610) 6607 9499
Dahua Cinema (8610) 6527 4420
Daguanlou Cinema (8610) 6303 0551
Dizhi Cinema (8610) 6616 8376
Guang An Men Cinema (8610) 6352 2713
Honglou Cinema (8610) 6605 1908
Wudaokou Cinema (8610) 6231 3624
Yingxie Cinema (8610) 6420 7759
Ziguang Cinema (8610) 6500 3868
Chang Hong Cinema (8610) 6404 2159
Puppet: Thumb
Girls And Frog Prince
Tickets selling for RMB50-240.
7:30pm, September 2-24, China Puppet Theatre TEL (8610) 6425 4798
Get
your own YPHH Card NOW!!! The YPHH Card is a personalized card that entitles you
to discounts and special deals at a variety of bars, restaurants,
clubs and other places around town. The cost of the YPHH Card
is RMB 50 only (life long validity) and can easily be ordered
online. Get your own YPHH Card now! More information at http://www.yphh.com/members/card.htm
Hallucination
Party
A themed party organized by Vics following its Bikini party last
month. Dress like the characters you like most such as Superman,
Spideman, Snow White and Doctors for this night of great fun and
pleasure. Ticket: RMB60. 8pm-4am, September 16. Vic TEL (8610)
6593 6215
Trend
Power, The Coolest Party Kandi Klub invites you to taste the coolest Vodka from
Polland. Come to enjoy a colorful night of fashion, taste and
style party. Resident DJ will bring you the most fashionable electronic
music. 8pm-2am, September 16. Hed Kandi Klub TEL (8610) 6590 9999
DJ
Kid Kenobi And MC Shureshock
Since his early beginnings behind the decks in 1996, Sydney based
Kid Kenobi has steadily risen to his current place as the busiest
DJ on Australian shores, now widely regarded as the home of the
most booming breaks scene in the world. The close cooperation
between him and shureshock also brings Shueshock as the royal
MC of Ministry of Sound. 8pm-4am, September 15 Angel Club TEL
(8610) 6552 8888
For more info
about above events, please visit www.clubzone.com.
Painkiller's
Sixth Anniversary
Painkiller Magazine, which has been working on promoting and supporting
the development of local metal music now embraces its sixth birthday
in full fledge. A lot of bands including Min Jie, Suffocation
and Yecha will join them to celebrate this great event. RMB40
for admission. VIP ticket: RMB120. 8pm, Spetember 15. The Star
Live TEL (8610) 6425 5166
Broken
Sound
Broken Sound, a 2001 born band, is now famous among music fans
after a series of national tour performances and wonderful albums
released. They will play at Nameless Highland on September 15.
9:30pm, September 15. Nameless Highland TEL (8610) 6492 8932
Monday,
September 11, 2006
****************************** Lush Cinema
It's about everything more than films. Buy dinner between 7pm
and 9pm to get free dessert.
8pm, Lush TEL (8610) 8286 3566
Chinese Sword
Play at Park
Learn Chinese swordsmanship with an outstanding Chinese Martial
Arts practitioner (a national award winner) in Ditan park. Price:
RMB100
2-3:30pm, for details call Chinese Culture Club at (8610) 6432
9341
New Standard
English
A kid show on CETV 1.
10pm-3pm. Monday through Thursday.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
****************************** Burger & Beer
RMB60 for a burger of your choice and a pint of Tiber beer at
Frank's Place all day.
Frank's Place, for more info call (8610) 6437 8399 ext 213.
80's Night
Lady Marmalade brings her retro beats to yet another venue in
Beijing.
8pm, Houhai Zoo TEL (8610) 6403 6690
Latin Night
A great party for Latin lovers, you can also come to learn salsa
for free.
9:30pm, Browns TEL (8610) 6591 2717
The Rotary
Club of Beijing meets at the Kempinski Hotel every Tuesday at
12:00PM. Members of the Rotary Club are from a cross-section of
local businesses and professional leaders who come together for
fellowship and to build lifelong friendships, promote high ethical
standards in all vocations and seek personal satisfaction in providing
volunteer service to others in need of help. For further information,
please contact: Ms. Li Xiaohui by phone at (8610) 6581 3668 or
visit our website at www.rotaryclub-beijing.org
or email us at: rotarybj@vip.sina.com.
The President of the Rotary Club of Beijing for the year 2005
- 2006 is Mr. Carl-Ludwig Dorwald.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
****************************** Meandering Mandarin: Restaurant
10am, meet at Chinese Culture Club TEL (8610) 6432 9341
Martini Wednesday
8pm, Centro TEL (8610) 6561 8833
Femme Fatale
Discounted cocktails for ladies along with a complimentary manicure
as well as a free yoga class. 7-11pm, Frank's Place TEL (8610)
6437 8399 ext. 213
Candy Night
Featuring hip hop urban music. Free admission and a free cup of
cherry blossomed for ladies before 10:30pm.
Hed Kandi Klub TEL (8610) 6590 9999
Thursday, September 14, 2006
****************************** All You Can Drink Night
RMB70 for men and RMB50 for girls for a night of unlimited drinks.
10pm, Zub TEL (8610) 8286 3566
Upstepper Sound
Band Upstepper Sound brings their Jamaican music to Yugong Yishan.
10pm, Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6415 0697
Friday, September 15, 2006
****************************** Pool Competition
RMB50 entry, winner takes all. Places are limited, so act quickly
to reserve one for yourself. 8pm, Frank's Place TEL (8610) 6437
8399 ext. 213
DJ Kid Kenobi And MC
Shureshock
8pm-4am, Angel Club TEL (8610) 6552 8888
DJ Big Al
Big Al is one of the UK's most respected dance music figures.
From his first gig at his local youth club, to the present day
he has played more than a two thousand gigs, which has earned
him recognition and respect from all the scenes premier league
DJs.
9pm till late, Babyface TEL (8610) 6551 9081
Film: Becoming American:
The Chinese Experience - Episode 1: "Gold Mountain Dreams"
8pm, today and tomorrow, Cherrylane Movies. For details call 139
0113 4745 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn.
Pierrot Le Fou
French film directed by Jean-Luc Godard. French version subtitled
in Chinese. Ticket: RMB20 (RMB10 for students).
8pm, today and tomorrow, French Cultural Centre TEL (8610) 6553
2627
Saturday, September 16, 2006
****************************** Hallucination Party
A themed party organized by Vics following its Bikini party. Dress
like the characters you like most such as Superman, Spideman,
Snow White and Doctors for this night of great fun and pleasure.
Ticket: RMB60.
8pm-4am, Vics TEL (8610) 6593 6215
Funk Night
Ultimate Productions presents African style hip hop, R&B,
reggae and mre.
10pm, Zub TEL (8610) 8286 6240
Maya Concert
Band Rock Youth Maya makes this debut to celebrate their first
anniversary and the launch of their official website. They will
bring 20 songs and 30 valuable posters to the music lovers on
site.
9:30pm, New Get Lucky TEL (8610) 8448 3335
Qipao Party
A free wine for ladies wearing Qipao.
9pm, Houhai Zoo TEL (8610) 6403 6690
Sunday, September 17, 2006
****************************** Sunday Rock Party
Featuring band Caffein, Ciwei, Guangle, Zhe K, Shuimu, TomTom
and many others. Ticket: RMB30/RMB20 for students. RMB10 for all
drinks on weekends.
9:30pm, New Get Lucky TEL (8610) 8448 3335
Top Sundays
Every last Sunday of the month gather with people with like minds
at the terrace of Top Club and get relaxed from the weekend weariness.
3-8pm, Top Club TEL (8610) 6413 1019
Drum
& Bass DJ Andy C
He's the king of clubs, the lord of dubs, the junglist don gorgon.
Join us as we delve into the mind of drum & bass' favourite
son, Andy C... Having thoroughly conquered the worlds of DJing,
label-running and producing, you could forgive Andy C for having
a touch of the swollen ego about him. 8pm-2am, September 21. Cargo
Club TEL (8610) 6551 6878
Great Wall Bike Festival
China's biggest bike festival organized at the 2008 Olympic MTB
venue brings the fun of cycling to everyone with numerous road,
mountain bike, fun, club, company and kid's races. September 23-24,
Laoshan. For more info call (8610) 6592 0545.
St. Petersburg State
Ice Ballet
Established in 1967, St. Petersburg State Ice Ballet is listed
in the top ice ballet troupes across the world while it's the
only one who can perform the full classic ballet play on the ice.
This time they will bring more than 40 ballet stars to perform
in Beijing. Tickets range from RMB120 to RMB680. 7:30pm, September
22, Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 1592
Film: "Becoming
American: The Chinese Experience - Episode 2: 'Between Two Worlds'"
The second episode in this Bill Moyers series, Between Two Worlds
tells the story of hostile years when Chinese Americans existed
in a kind of limbo, denied the rights of their new country and
no longer at home in their former one. Series Editor Ruby Yang
will be on hand to answer audience questions after the screening.
8pm, September 22-23, Cherrylane Movies. For details call 139
0113 4745 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn.
Jules and Jim
Directed by Francois Truffaut, starring Jeanne Moreau. French
version subtitled in Chinese. RMB20 (RMB10 for students). 8pm,
September 22-23, French Cultural Centre TEL (8610) 6553 2627
Spirit Of The Dance
2006 China Tour
Spirit of the Dance is the show that has inspired thousands of
people across the world to take the dance shoes and take Irish
dance lessons. >From September 23-29, they will play at Beijing
Century Theatre. Tickets: RMB180-1080. For more info call (8610)
6468 3311
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!
The
St. David's Society of Beijing The SDSB provides cultural and social experiences for
those Welsh, Chinese and others, which regularly include a celebration
of St. David's Day (Gwyl Dewi Sant), Christmas party, rugby games,
quiz nights and the like, to ensure that the 'hwyl' of Welshness
is not lost in Beijing. For further information, please contact
The Bard, Gilbard Honey-Jones on headmaster@britishschool.org.cn
or telephone (8610) 8532 3088..
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
Taijiquan
Workshop Follow Han Laoshi to learn traditional style Taijiquan
for your life enhancement. Heidi will help for translation. Wendesdays
at 19:00 for beginners and Saturdays at 9:00am for advanced level.
Contact Heidi at heidihyshen@163.com
or 1300 103 9563.
The
International Festival Chorus (IFC) is always looking
for experienced choral singers of all voice types. The Chorus
has members from over twenty countries and performs large-scale
choral concerts three times a year. For more information or to
schedule an audition please visit us online at www.beijingifc.org
Vermilion
Beijing Devils Rugby Club Supported by Guinness we are a rugby club in Beijing, open to all nationalities
of any playing ability. Non-playing, social members are also welcome.
The club has over 150 members. We train on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings, the meeting point is the Den Bar, at 7pm. Games are
played on weekends - for more information please visit www.beijingdevils.com.
BICF
Welcomes You - Beijing International Christian Fellowship
is an interdenominational gathering for foreign passport holders.
People from 60+ countries come together each Sunday morning at
9 and 11 am at the 21st Century Theater. For more information
about BICF, please contact us at www.bicf.org
or call us at (8610) 8454 3468
The
Commonwealth Society of Beijing is a voluntary, non-profit
organization made up of members from the Commonwealth countries.
Members meet every second Tuesday of the month. Membership fees
are RMB100 per anum, a fee which creates a basis for annual Charity
fund-raising functions. For more information, contact: sisneo@hotmail.com or tpbm@hotmail.com
Alcoholics
Anomymous - If you want to drink that is your business.
If you want to stop, that is our business. For more information
check out our website: aabeijing.com
or send us an email at: beijingfellows@yahoo.com
Beijing
Linux User Group For Linux Newbies and Linux Experts, all are welcome!
Send an email to info@beijinglug.org or visit our website at http://www.beijinglug.org
for more information about our monthly meetings.
River
of Grace Church "The River" is an English language international
church for foreign passport holders. Sunday worship services begin
10:00 a.m., with pre-servic! e prayer starting at 9:30 a.m. We
are meeting temporarily at the Yu Yang Hotel (No. 18 Xin Yuan
Xili Middle Street, Chaoyang District, Phone: (86)10-64669988).
Home groups meet on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday in the Chaoyang
area. For the latest information, check our website at www.theriverofgrace.com
Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu -- Learn to defend yourself against a bigger,
stronger and heavier opponent. Club meets every week on TUE, THU,
SAT from 7:45 to 9:00 pm at East Gate Plaza. Contact Andy 1380-137-8214
or email bjjbeijing@yahoo.com for more info.
Chinese
Culture Club is a non-profit organization with interesting
lectures, trips, hands-on activities and courses. Open to anyone.
All events have English narration/translation. More info: 64329341
International
Friendship Football Club in Beijing Men, Women and Youth Football every weekend. Anyone
(from beginner to high level) is welcomed to join a team or if
you have team your are welcomed to join too. We play on grass
fields near Wangjing. 100RMB / 50RMB students are the member fees
for one year season. For more information please check out our
website: www.triggerfish.de/iffc
or e-mail: iffc@263.net.cn or call: 6234 7106.
The
Italian Women's Association is a non-profit, non-religious,
non-political organization. the association is open to everybody,
as an opportunity of meeting, exchange and solidarity. Meeting
held each first and third Thursday of the month at 10.30 a.m at
the Cultural Institute of the Italian Embassy (Sanlitun Dong Er
Jie). For further information, please contact: pechinodonne@hotmail.com.
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