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• E-Publishing Partnership For Sun New Media
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• Slovakia Begins Campaign To Woo Chinese Tourists
• BreadTalk Plans To Open 500 Stores In China
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• Motorola Recalls Problematic Mobile Phones
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• The Pizza Company Eyes More China Openings

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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.

Crowne Plaza Beijing Champagne Bar
*Heavenly Happy Hour - Every Day 17:30-21:00. Buy 1 get 1 more free on all drinks (except bottles)! For reservations and inquiries,please dial: (8610) 5911 9999-65. *Bubbles for Babes - Every Thursday: from 21:00 till close. Ladies free for Van Gogh Designer Cocktails or Champagne Cocktails. For reservations and inquiries,please dial: (8610) 5911 9999-65.

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.

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival Brazilian Barbeque
On August 15 of lunar calendar, families will get together to have dinner for a reunion. The Lido Spring Garden outdoor restaurant is definitely the choice for you and your loved ones where you can experience east meet west – Brazilian Barbeque with live band in town! Spring Garden, October 6, 18:00 - 22:00. RMB120+15% - free flow local beer and soft drinks before 20:00; Child (under age of 12): half price. For reservations, please call (8610) 6437 6688 Ext. 1971.

Treasures of the Seas
Enjoy the best of the seas at Garden Cafe. Our Chefs went overboard to present to you an array of extravagant seafood delights- Never tasted like before - Only for a limited time! Tel: (8610) 5858 5588-8690.

Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with Marco Polo Mooncakes
6th October, 2006. To celebrate the forthcoming Chinese traditional Mid-Autumn Festival, Marco Polo Xidan, Beijing will present exquisite collection of mooncakes. A perfect gift for friends and a great treat for families. Marco Polo Mooncakes: RMB128.00/box (8 pieces per box), Stuffing includes Red Lotus Paste with Egg Yolk, Beef, Pumpkin, Green Tea, Chestnut Paste and Red Bean Paste. For inquiries, please call: (8610) 6603-6688 ext. 8303 (9:00 - 17:30) or Lobby Mooncakes Counter: (8610) 6603-6688 ext. 8388 (12:00 - 21:00).

Guangzhou Hotel Zhu Jiang Feng Food Activity
*Guangzhou Hotel is holding the Zhu Jiang Feng food activity till the end of this year. It shows the feature of the Cantonese flavor - original, fancy, full-bodied, delicious. Place: Guangzhou Restaurant, the 2nd floor of Guangzhou Hotel. Tel: (8610) 5855 9988-2809. *Guangzhou Hotel is selling the moon-cake with the Cantonese flavor. The price is from RMB118 to RMB498. Welcome to your purchasing. Tel: (8610) 5855 9988-2589.

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.

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: enquiry@mercurytravel.com.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

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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

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Job Opening at the British Embassy Beijing
The British Embassy Beijing currently has job opening for Management Assistant(Finance) - Management Section. For more details, please look up at the Embassy web page: http://www.uk.cn/bj/index.asp?menu_id=158&artid=438

Part-time Business English Teacher Wanted in Beijing
*Qualifications: Native speaker of English with valid Chinese visa | 2 years teaching experience of business English | Teaching certificate preferred. Please send English resume to: superlily98@yahoo.com, visit our website: www.eaib.cn

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

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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.

Italian Design
About 200 pieces of furniture designs taken from the famous Italian magazine "Indoor Design" are on display to tell people about the history of Italian design in the past 50 years.
September 10 till October 10, China National Museum of Fine Arts TEL (8610) 6401 7076

5th Annual Starving Artists Exhibition
Opening party on September 23 with art, food, wine, Jazz and more. Free.
2-6pm, September 23 till October 5, C5Art TEL (8610) 6460 3950

Museum And Related Products Exposition 2006
September 17-19, National Agricultural Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 6501 8877

China International Financing Technology & Equipment Exhibition 2006
September 17-20, Beijing Exhibition Center Address: 7 Zhanlanguan Road, Xicheng District, Beijing.

The 3rd China International Safety Production And Occupation Health Exhibition
September 19-26, National Agricultural Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 6501 8877

2006 Fall Trade Fair On Hardware Goods
September 19-21, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0000

Asian Architecture Exhibition 2006
September 19-22, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0000

The 7th China International Ground Decoration And Rug Exhibition
September 20-23, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0000

China International Air Transportation Control Exhibition 2006
September 20-22, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 8522 9370

The 7th Beijing Chaoyang International Business Festival
September 21-24, 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

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

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

Kangta & Vanness Scandal in Beijing
Spanning the limits in national boundary, race and language, South Korean star Kangta and F4 member Vanness will jointly perform in Beijing. Tickets selling for RMB180-1880.
7:30pm, September 22 and 23, the Great Hall of the People TEL (8610) 6605 6847

"Folk Song and Jazz" Chinese and German Youth Concert
Tickets selling for RMB50-1000.
7:30pm, September 19 and 20, Haidian Theatre TEL (8610) 6255 8026

Concert: Shostakovich Centennial Celebration
Part of the event of the Year of Russia, this concert is held to commemorate the great Russian composer Shostakovich who have turned 100 years. Tickets selling for RMB80-580.
7:30pm, September 21, Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 5883 6800

Spartacus
Ballet performed by Russian Classic Academic Ballet Theatre. Tickets selling for RMB120-880.
7:30pm, September 22, Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 5883 6800

Ballet: Sleeping Beauty
Performed by the St. Petersburg State Ice Ballet Troupe. Tickets selling for RMB120-880.
7:30pm, September 22, Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 4455

Ballet: Swan Lake
Another classic brought by the St. Petersburg State Ice Ballet Troupe. Tickets selling for RMB120-880.
7:30pm, September 23, Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 4455

Ballet: The Nutcracker
One more ballet piece presented by St. Petersburg State Ice Ballet Troupe. Tickets selling for RMB120-880.
7:30pm, September 24, Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 4455

Film: The 400 Blows
Intensley touching story of a misunderstood young adolescent who left without attention delves into a life of petty crime. Directed by Francois Truffaut. French version subtitled in Chinese. Tickets: RMB20/RMB10 for students.
6pm, September 22/23/24/26/27, French Cultural Centre TEL (8610) 6553 2627

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.
7:30pm, September 23-29, Century Theatre. For more info call (8610) 6468 3311.

China Tennis Open 2006
Tickets selling for RMB50-1280.
September 11 through September 24, Beijing Tennis Cener TEL (8610) 6716 7379

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

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

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

Gabriel & Dresden
Gabriel & Dresden is Josh Gabriel and Dave Dresden, who began their music production as early as in the 1980s. The duo have produced 33 remixes, 2 original tracks, and have a world wide hit as Motorcycle with vocalist JES. Dresden also produces under the name Attention Deficit, and Gabriel writes and produces his own tracks, and has had two acclaimed singles as a producer and member of the group, Andain. 9pm, September 22. Angel Club TEL (8610) 6552 8888

Audio Jack
The most talented DJ combination that produces the best electronic music, Audio Jack has attracted a lot of top DJs' support, including Deep Dish, Paul Woolford, Lee Burridge, James Zabiela, Nic fanciiulli, Timo Maas, Umek, Fergie, Black Strobe, Luciano, Craig Richards and more. Come to enjoy their music experience along with us on September 22. 9pm, Baby Face Capital Stadium TEL (8610) 8801 6848

For details about above events, please visit www.clubzone.com.

Sexy As Hell
For one night only Kandi Klub is transformed into the devils playground where fire and flames will decorate the dance floor…this is where the sexy and seductive clubbers of Beijing will come out to play…can you handle it? Prodigy's famous DJ LEEROY will entertain you with his break beat sounds and hypnotise you with his talent. Dress code: Devils, Red, Black…anything with horns. Carlsberg buy 6 get 6 free, Just drink! 9:30pm, September 23. Kandi Klub TEL (8610) 6590 9999. More info via www.98street.com.

Monday, September 18, 2006
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Hands-on: Tying Chinese Knot
Learn to make the auspicious knots from CCC folk artists Ms Wang. RMB60 includes all materials.
2-4pm, Chinese Culture Club TEL (8610) 6432 9341

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

New Standard English
A kid show on CETV 1.
10pm-3pm. Monday through Thursday.

Tuesday, September 19, 2006
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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.

Calligraphy Experience
Conducted in English, this 1.5 hour one-time lecture/workshop is designed for western learners, covering everything, from meaning and evolution of the characters. RMB100.
7:30pm, Chinese Culture Club TEL (8610) 6432 9341

"Folk Song and Jazz" Chinese and German Youth Concert
7:30pm, today and tomorrow, Haidian Theatre TEL (8610) 6255 8026

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 20, 2006
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Meandering Mandarin: Restaurant
Come to learn culture and language related to restaurant with CCC. RMB100 per person.
12-2pm, Meeting place: Chinese Culture Club. For details call (8610) 6432 9341.

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 21, 2006
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Concert: Shostakovich Centennial Celebration
7:30pm, Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 5883 6800

Taichi Talk And Exercise
This is one time taichi experience for tourists or who wish to get to know taichi and have a try for just one class. Price: RMB100 per person.
7:30-9pm, Chinese Culture Club TEL (8610) 6432 9341.

Pre-weekend Party
Lush's happy hour makes the weekend a day earlier than usual.
9pm, Lush TEL (8610) 8286 3566

All You Can Drink Night
RMB70 for men and RMB50 for girls for a night of unlimited drinks.
10pm, Zub TEL (8610) 8286 3566

Friday, September 22, 2006
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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

Kangta & Vanness Scandal in Beijing
7:30pm, today and tomorrow, the Great Hall of the People TEL (8610) 6605 6847

Spartacus
Ballet performed by Russian Classic Academic Ballet Theatre.
7:30pm, Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 5883 6800

Ballet: Sleeping Beauty
Performed by the St. Petersburg State Ice Ballet Troupe. Tickets selling for RMB120-880.
7:30pm, Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 4455

Film: "Becoming American: The Chinese Experience - Episode 2: 'Between Two Worlds'"
8pm, today and tomorrow, Cherrylane Movies. For details call 139 0113 4745 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn.

French Film: Jules and Jim
8pm, today and tomorrow, French Cultural Centre TEL (8610) 6553 2627

Saturday, September 23, 2006
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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.
Today and tomorrow, Laoshan. For more info call (8610) 6592 0545.

Excursion: Underwater Great Wall & Castle
This two day event (Saturday and Sunday) costs RMB1200 (includes all entrance tickets, transportation, ship cruise, accommodation, meal, drinks and snack), extra RMB100 for single room supplement.
8am, Chinese Culture Club TEL (8610) 6432 9341

Ballet: Swan Lake
7:30pm, Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 4455

Sunday, September 24, 2006
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Ballet: The Nutcracker
7:30pm, Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 4455

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

The YPHH Happy Hour Is Finally BACK!
On Tuesday, September 26, YPHH makes its COME BACK with The Tree Belgian Beer Night, this time at the "Secret Garden" rooftop terrace of Youyi Hostel. More information and reservations via http://www.yphh.com/cities/bj-hh.htm

Film: "You and Me"
Antagonism between a selfish old landlady and a young, headstrong student develops into friendship and love in this dynamic film set in a Beijing hutong courtyard. 8pm, September 29-30, Cherrylane Movies. For details call 139 0113 4745 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn.

Morse Party
Beijing local favorites DJ Mickey Zhang and Dio will present a joint performance at Yugong Yishan. RMB50. 10pm, September 30. TEL (8610) 6415 0687

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

Green Choice Celebrating Car-free Day
Green Choice (Beijing) is organizing a "Bicycle Week" between Sept. 22 and 29 to celebrate car-free day. The events include: a week-long photo exhibition on "Bicycles and Beijing" at the beautiful National Library of China, Ancient Book Archives, No. 7 Wenjin Str. and a bike ride from Chaoyang Park to Houhai, on Saturday Sept. 23, 10:00-11:00 hrs. to advocate green transportation. More information and contact details at www.greenchoice.cn

The Bookworm Elong Kids Travel Writing Competition 2006
This September, kids throughout the city will be invited to take part in the first ever Bookworm Elong Kids Travel Writing Competition! Kicking off with a series of workshops in schools and at Bookworm, children in two age groups - 12-15 and 16-18 - will be invited to learn tips of the travel writing trade from writer Andy McEwen (author, The Long March). Then, we'll accept Travel Writing Submissions in each of the two age groups, which will be judged by an expert panel composed of travel writers and publishers from across Asia.For more details, please mail books@beijingbookworm.com or call The Bookworm on 6586 9507.

A Sportsman's Evening with Max Walker 20 September
Austcham Beijing invites you to meet one of Australia's great sportsmen at newly opened newly opened Zeta Bar at the Hilton Hotel Beijing. This will be a great networking event with some great lucky door prizes. This event is also the kick-off event for the 10th Anniversary of AustCham in Beijing. From 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Prices: 350RMB Members, 400RMB Non Members includes free flow wine and beer as well as canapes. For further information, visit our website at www.austcham.org or to rsvp email us at: events@austcham.org

ClubFootball Junior Coaching Programmes
Have fun and brush up your football skills in the October break with ClubFootball's junior coaching courses at the British School in Sanlitun, and the ISB in Shunyi. Classes are held outdoors, and taught by FA and UEFA qualified coaches. Classes meet every day, and run from Mon 2nd - Sat 7th October. For details, please see www.clubfootball.com.cn, call (8610) 6417 0495, or mail coaching@wanguoqunxing.com.

Allied Pickfords ClubFootball 5-a-side League
Players and teams of all levels are welcome to sign up now for the Allied Pickfords ClubFootball 5-a-side League. Matches are played Monday to Thursday at Chaoyang Park. Next league begins week beginning October 9th. For details, please see www.clubfootball.com.cn, call (8610) 6417 0495, or mailplay@wanguoqunxing.com.

Women's Football
Women footballers get in touch now! From beginners to experienced players, all welcome. Every Monday night at Chaoyang Park - 8:00 - 9:30pm. 45 mins fun skills coaching from one of ClubFootball's UEFA qualified coaches, followed by 45 mins game play! Call (8610) 6417 0495, or mail play@wanguoqunxing.com now for more details and to reserve a place.

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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