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Rutgers
International Executive MBA - Oct 18, 6pm Do you recognize the need to refresh your leadership
skills in today's constantly changing, fast-paced environment?
Do you see the value in learning how to get what you want in order
to succeed? If so, then join us on the evening of Oct 18th to
learn more. 6pm. (8610) 8526 2528/29 ext 14 or email emba@rutgers.cn
Still accepting applications for 2006/2007 class. www.rutgers.cn
Stand-up
Comedy Rocks Beijing!
Laughs a-plenty hit the Northern Capital with ChopSchticks presented
by The Comedy Tour on Saturday October 21st at RBL's icehouse
in Wangfujing. Show starts at 9:00pm! Pat Sullivan who hails from
Cleveland and has opened for Drew Carey and Robin Williams opens
the show for comedy veteran Mike Donovan who's been featured on
Showtime and regularly headlines the Tropicana in Vegas - this
will be a solid show folks! Tickets: 250RMB at the door, 220RMB
in advance up to Oct 19th. Call or SMS now 1342 623 5777 for ticket.
More info on www.ChopSchticks.com
Are
you smart enough?
Search through this week's email newsletter for answers
to the following questions. Then submit your information
before Wednesday at noon (Beijing time) to be eligible to
win great prizes.
This week's prize is a voucher for Afanti Restaurant
worth 150RMB!
Send in your favorite
photo of something interesting, odd, or funny while you stayed in
China. Send it to sendfunnypics@xianzai.com with
the subject "Xianzai Beijing Funny Pics!". We'll post the best pics
here each week!
Each week we highlight a new and interesting
piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Cabinet This piece is just perfect for your dining room. The
upper part of the cabinet is ideal for displaying your silver
ware and china in a very discrete manner and the deep bottom
cubby you will find most suitable for table cloths while napkins
and utensils you can keep within reach in two drawers above.
Crowne
Plaza Magic Golf Package
Tee of at Crowne Plaza Sanya with the only Magic Golf Package
in Yalong Bay! Deluxe Room for only RMB 1288/night and up, maximum
two daily breakfasts per room: 9-holes or 18-holes Green fee,
Caddy fee, Cart fee (2 person/1 cart), Locker fee and insurance
fee for one person | Free shuttle bus to and from the golf club.
Free welcome drink | From 18-holes add to 36-holes of golf need
to extra charge RMB 600/per person | If make magic golf package
reservation, Pleas give at least 3 days notice at weekdays and
5 days at weekend days with full payment. Validity: May 08,
2006 to Dec 30, 2006. For booking and inquiry, call (86-898)
8855 5888*8713-8717. E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com.
Website: http://www.crowneplaza.cn
Tee-off
in Qingdao at Shangri-La Hotel Shangri-La Hotel, Qingdao is pleased to offer you
the refined Golf Package to make golf more accessible and enjoyable.
Single: 1,780RMB(Weekday), 1,880RMB(Weekend); Double: 2,380RMB(Weekday),
2,580RMB(Weekend). The packages are valid from May 1, 2006 to
April 17, 2007. All rates are subject to 15% service charge.
The package inclusions: One night stay in a Superior Room of
Shangri-La Qingdao | Free entrance to hotel Health Club, using
swimming pool, sauna and gym | Daily buffet breakfast at the
Coffee Garden | Late check-out until 3:00pm | Round trip transfer
between hotel and golf course | 18-hole green fees with caddy
at Qingdao Huashan International Country Club. For reservations,
please call (86 532) 8388 3838 ext. 6322 to 6325.
Great
Rates at Crowne Plaza Fudan Shanghai Crowne Plaza Fudan Shanghai is one of the newest editions
of the Crowne Plaza family of hotels in China. Enjoy our special
rate from RMB668+ for a Standard Room or try our new Crowne
Plaza Club Room for only RMB1068+. This offer is valid for a
limited time & includes 1 or 2 breakfasts. For Priority
Club Members can book the Best Flexible Rate for 2 consecutive
nights and will received a free upgrade to a Crowne Plaza Club
Floor. All rates are subject to 15% service charge and availability.
Located just 15 minutes from the Bund opposite Fudan University.
Don't miss out this great opportunity. Crowne Plaza Fudan is
The Place To Meet.For China Toll free reservations dial 800
430 4088 or email reservations@crowneplazafudan.com
or visit www.crowneplaza.com
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.
Smart
Trip with City Inn
The City Inn, a brand of budget hotels under the OCT International
Hotel Management Co., Ltd, features naturalness, comfort, simplicity
and contemporary design as well as speedy and amiable services.
Try our new City Inn ZhuZiLin(Shenzhen) with a breakfast for
only RMB200net.Or enjoy our special rate of RMB245/room night
for standard room in City Inn Xinqiao(Shenzhen), City Inn Happy
Valley(Shenzhen) and City Inn Window of the World(Shenzhen).
The special rates are valid till Nov.8,2006. Dial our Central
Reservation Office 400 830 9996, 400 630 9996 to make reservation
or email reservations@octhotels.com
or visit www.cityinn.com.cn.
Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Executive Package RMB 1688.00 per night for Executive Room + Airport
Transfer. Valid on Fri/Sat/Sun from Sept 1 until February 28,
2007. Additional RMB300 for Mon-Thu. All rates are subject to
15% surcharge. Room is subject to availability. For more details
regarding this package, pls click
here. 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,
Winter Promotion at The Landmark Hotel, Shenzhen
Shenzhen only 5 star luxury all suites business hotel will offer
60% discount for all suites (RMB 920 + 15%) from 18 October
to 31 December 2006. All suites are 48sq meters and above, complete
with extra large bath and rainforest showers, 42 inch plasma
television, complimentary broadband internet, "intelligent"
air conditioning and double-glazed windows for perfcet peace
and quite amid the bustling city are just some of the features
to compliment your stay. For room bookings, please visit the
website www.landmarkshenzhen.com
or call reservations department at (0755) 8219 0033.
"Winter Rhythm" Special Rate at Presidential
Plaza Hotel Beijing Would you believe that you spend only RMB 418 to stay
in a 5-star fine art hotel for one night? But it is true at
the Presidential Plaza Hotel Beijing for a limited time. From
November 1st, 06 to February 15th, 07, you could enjoy our special
rate for a Standard Room at RMB 418. The package includes one
night stay in a Standard Room of Presidential Plaza Hotel Beijing
and one breakfast for one person at Garden Cafe. The rate is
subject to 15% service charge and availability. Book now, please
dial (8610) 5858 5691.
Russian
Food Festival at Cafe Swiss Cooperating with Swissotel Krasnye Holmy and Aeroflot
Russian Airlines, Swissotel Beijing invites culinary team from
Swissotel Moscow to present traditional Russian cuisine from 15th
to 29th in October. Come and enjoy the sumptuous gala at Cafe
Swiss in Swissotel Beijing! For Reservations: (8610) 6553 2288-2127.
Oktoberfest
at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center The original Oktoberfest is back! German beer, German
food, German music, German showgirls! Go German! From October
12 to October 29, 2006, every day from 6:oo pm to 1:00am at Paulaner
Brauhaus of Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center. For information
and reservations, please call (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5732.
Chang
Fu Gong Hotel Oct Special Offer *Chinese restaurant: Yang Cheng lake crab, RMB128. 3
kind of family set menu (Saturday and Sunday) are ring RMB98 -
RMB168(NETT). Several deluxe set menu are ranging RMB228 - RMB528.
*Coffee shop: Weekday lunch buffet (Monday to Friday) RMB158+15%.
Weekday dinner and Saturday/Sunday lunch & dinner buffet includes
soft drink.RMB188+15%.*Sakura: 2 kinds of special Autumn set menu
are priced RMB380 and RMB550. Lunch Two combination 50% off. Tel:
(8610) 6512 5555; 5877 5555.
Heavenly
Happy Hour - Champagne Bar Every Day 17:30 - 21:00. Buy 1 get 1 more free on all
drinks (except bottles)! 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.
Crowne
Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing - Food & Beverage Highlights Fishermen's Specialties @ Yue Feng Ge Chinese Restaurant
- Hong Kong's history is rich with tales of fishermen. Their stories
live on even today in fishing villages. Fishermen's cuisine originated
from rustic docks, floating homes; passed down through the years
like the legendary fishermen themselves. Savor our captivating
dishes made with treasures from the sea this October. For reservations
and inquiries, please dial (8610) 8498 2288 ext 6181.
Special
Weekend Deal at Texan Bar & Grill Texan Bar & Grill has the dining experience down
to a science. The menu is as streamlined as they come. All prime
rib dinners are served with salad. RMB228+15%, dinner only. October
1 - October 31 (Fridays & Saturdays only). For reservations,
please call (8610) 6437 6688 ext. 1849.
Enjoy
Tempting Chinese Delicacies at the Presidential Plaza Hotel The discerning palate will be spoiled with exquisitely
prepared tempting Chinese delicacies. A real feast for all Lovers
of the Chinese Cuisine. October is the best time for crab. Enjoy
our palatable crab menu, which will please all taste buds and
keep you tantalized. Tel: (8610) 5858 5588.
Guangzhou
Hotel Zhu Jiang Feng Food Promotion Guangzhou Hotel is holding the Zhu Jiang Feng food promotion
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.
Indo
Chine at Atrium Cafe Blending European style cooking with flavours from Indo
Chine, Chef Soh brings you several creative dishes with unique
tastes for your dining pleasure. Per person: RMB138.00 subject
to 15% service charge For restaurant reservations call (8610)
6515 8855 - 2212.
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
Air
France Early Bird Fare - Only from RMB4750! Only from RMB 4750*! Beijing or Shanghai to Europe**
(round trip fare in Economy Class). Purchase date: until October
30th, 2006. Travel period: between November 1st, 2006 and March
31st, 2007 (last return date). Black-out period: from December
9th, 2006 until December 24th, 2006. 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. Other terms
and conditions apply. **Destinations list upon request.
Kingdom
Travel Service - Provide you Perfect Holidays! Autumn Super valued Thailand Packages with THAI Royal
Orchid Holidays - 4Days 3Nights Bangkok RMB3,600 p.p, Chiang
Mai RMB3,960p.p, Krabi RMB4,460 p.p, Phuket RMB4,600p.p. Variety
of Packages over Christmas & New Year Holidays to Australia,
New Zealand, Malaysia, Bali, Vietnam, Cambodia ...etc. cross
any budget from economical to luxurious. Check out these special
offers from Kingdom Travel ASAP call (5870 3388), Fax (5870
0383) or mail to fit@kingdomtravel.com.cn.
Welcome to visit our website: www.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
Sunshine
300: A Northern European Town In Beijing Sunshine 300 is located at a hill foot in Huairou
District. It not only features spacious ponds and dams, but
also beautiful water themed buildings. Each of the 13 foreign
style buildings here are surrounded by water, be it waterfalls
or streams, which is a great luxury for the water-scant Beijing
residents to enjoy. You can also harvest the great fruits here
when you can in Autumn. RMB280 per night for standard room.
RMB38000 per night for villa. TEL (8610) 5165 0066 ext. 201.
Special
Air Ticket At Beijing Yule Aviation Company Approved by CAAC and as a member of IATA, Beijing
Yle Aviation Company is mainly engaged in providing discounted
air tickets for both domestic and international lines. Currently
we are providing special price air tickets for these lines:
Beijing-Hong Kong (RMB1850 single trip, RMB2540 roundtrip);
Beijing-Macao (RMB1900 single trip, RMB3200 roundtrip); Beijing-Bangkok
(RMB2250 single trip, RMB3500 roundtrip), Beijing-Tokyo (RMB2100
single trip, RMB4090 round trip). For more special tickets,
please call us at (8610) 5166 3694
China
Railway Travel Agency Backed by the railway department, China Railway Travel
Agency is mainly involved in developing international and domestic
travel routes, inviting and receiving domestic and international
tourists, hosting conferences and business exploration and selling
air ticket, train ticket and offering Chinese citizen outbound
travel service. Our highly qualified tour guides who speak a
lot of foreign languages can ensure you a trouble-free trip.
Address: 118-2, Lianhuachi East Road, Fengtai District TEL (8610)
6396 5099
The
Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Studying Easier Spececail rate class in afternoons, 14:00-16:00, Mon.
to Fri, rmb 1000/person; Regular beginner class in daytime and
evenings start on 8th Nov. 2006. For more information please
feel free to call at 010-64131547/48 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
Qiji
Kongjian Fitness Club Our services include private coach service, group
body mechanics courses, oxygen appliances, nutrition goods selling
etc. We offer free body checkup for new members and four to
five body mechanics courses for regular members each day. Annual
membership card: RMB1668; Quarterly membership card: RMB576.
Adress: 5F, No. 7 Building Weibo Homeland, 1 Weigongcun, Haidian
District TEL (8610) 010-88579066
Classic
Package Services Offered By Huajie Junshi Men's Club Our classic package service including RMB180 for showering
+ facial cleansing + whole body cutin removal + back care with
aroma + scraping; RMB260 for showering + prostate caring + brain
pressure release + leg relaxation. Featured services are kidney
caring, prostate caring, SPA and stomach caring which are also
available at discounted prices. Free tea and coffee on offer.
Address: C6-211 Yingte Apartment, Xibahe, North Third Ring Road,
Chaoyang District. Hotline: (8610) 6447 7075
Bai
Zi Girls' Fitness Center Set up in 1999, we have grown into a large scale and
reputed beauty chain in Beijing with three direct run stores
each at around 300 square meters. All the beauty products here
are top class ones introduced from abroad to ensure the effectiveness
of skin caring and body toning. Address: Room 303, No. 3 Building,
Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District TEL (8610)
8580 6682
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
Dafang Banjia Co., Ltd With years experience in home moving, we are able
to provide comprehensive service that combines transport, storage,
delivery, packaging and unloading. Our well trained staff are
skillful at moving your articles around and placing them in
the right position you want to exempt you from the tiredness
and trouble during moving. Starting price: RMB160 within 15km.
Address: Chengye Plaza, No. 16, Beituchenglu, Chaoyang District.
Fax: (8610) 6204 2941
Yucheng
Home Moving Relying on our expertise and consummate service network,
we have become a leading home moving service provider in Beijing
with a team of qualified staff who are ready to provide you
excellent home moving service whenever and wherever necessary.
We serve both corporate clients as well as individual clients.
RMB130 starting price for each vehicle. For more info contact
(8610) 6281 1289.
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
Job
Opening at the British Embassy Beijing The British Embassy Beijing currently has a job opening
for Programme Manager. For more details, please look up at the
Embassy web page: http://www.uk.cn/bj/index.asp?menu_id=158&artid=438
Job
Opening at the Australian Embassy Beijing The Australian Embassy, Beijing is seeking expressions
of interest from a suitably qualified person to fill Consular
/Passport Services Manager position. Detailed information is available
on www.austemb.org.cn
or call the Human Resources Section at the Australian Embassy
on (8610) 5140 4396.
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
Digital
Camera Needed At Care for Children, a Children's Charity working on
long-term foster-care in China, we are looking to have a digital
camera for project site visits. If you have an unwanted digital
camera in reasonable condition, it will be gratefully received
and put to good use. Please contact kay@careforchildren.com.cn
and look at our website for more information on the charity: http://www.careforchildren.com.cn
Your
Reliable Accountant in China Business Establishment, Business Liquidation and Restructuring;
Accounting, CFO service, Planning and Budgeting; Audit (Statutory,
IFRS, US GAAP); Internal Control, Sarbanes Oxley 404 compliance;
Tax Filing, Tax Consulting; Financial Due Diligence, M&A.
Website: www.lla.cc; Email: inquiry@lla.cc.
Tel: (8610) 8447 8003; Fax: (8610) 8447 8039.
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
Let's
Do Your Business Accounting Beijing Huatuo Accounting Firm is headquartered in Wanliu
Guangda Garden where the administrative departments of Haidian
District are located and has branches over Haidian District, Chaoyang
District as well as some surrounding counties of Beijing. Our
services include: annual auditing, liquidation auditing, foreign
fund auditing, income tax auditing, real estate evaluation and
business record keeping etc. Price: from RMB100 per hour for auditing
and from RMB200 per month for taxation. Address: Room 506, No.
15 Building, Haidian South Road, Haidian District TEL (8610) 8257
8259
Beijing
Love Baby Consulting Service Center Consisted of a group of experts and baby sitters who
are proficient at tending new mothers and their babies, we are
devoted to serving our clients with love and care and make them
trouble free in raising and educating their kids. Address: Room
1002, Yifang Plaza, 26 Suzhou Street, Haidian District. For details
about us, please call (8610) 8261 1791.
Beijng
Wudaokou Consultancy Services Co., Ltd. With four years' experience as a professional visa service
provider, we are committed to serving expatriates working or living
in China and helping them apply for a new visa or renew their
current visa. All the services can be done inside Beijing and
it's not necessary to take interview at the police station. Besides,
our Express Service can save you out from any emergency. Our Free
Courier Services will make you feel more relax now! Just give
us a call, we will pick up all the document from your doorstep.
TEL (8610) 8068 0733.
The
10th China International Textile Machinery Exhibition
October 17-21, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
China International
Textile Technology And Chemistry Exhibition
October 18-20, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610)
8522 9370
October Real Estate
Exhibition 2006
October 19-22, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610)
8522 9370
China Cupboard Exhibition
2006
October 19-22, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610)
8522 9370
China International
Beauty Fashion Week 2006
October 20-22, Beijing Exhibition Center. Add: 7 Zhanlan Lu, Xicheng
District.
The 2nd China Solar
Power Exhibition 2006
October 20-22, Haidian Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 6285 0198
Impression Imperial
Palace Photograph Exhibition
More than 300 photo works themed on "Impression Imperial
Palace" are showcased.
Through October 31, Imperial Palace Museum TEL (8610) 6513 2255
Roots & Shoots
Exhibition
October 16. National Library of China Auditorium. For ticket or
more info email tickets@jgichina.org
Group Exhibition
Over 70 works from Songzhuang Art Community are on the show.
Through October 31, Songzhuang Artists Village TEL (8610) 6959
8343
Transparancy
French-Israeli artist Fortunee Noel brings her works to Beijing.
October 20-December 20, Imagine Gallery TEL (8610) 6438 5747
Ilusion & City
Gao Xiaowu "Tamen" art exhibition featuring on our own
city.
Tuesday through Sunday, until October 20, 798 Dashanzi Art District
TEL (8610) 8459 9357
2006 Huang He Solo
Exhibition
Artist Huang He's works explore the spiritual aspect of the current
single child.
Till October 16, Zijinxuan Gallery TEL (8610) 6432 5073
Yu - Qiu - Chu
Arts Xia Yu, Luo Jie and Zhou Nan's works are on the show.
Till November 11, Beijing Shengman Gallery. Address: 30, Guanyintang,
No. 2 (A) Wangsiying, Chaoyang District.
Luan Xiaojie Solo Exhibition
Artist Luan Xiaojie brings his new works of humor and profound
loneliness to Qinhao Art Gallery.
October 1-19, Qinhao Gallery TEL (8610) 8779 0461
Pop
Performance By Zhushu
Zhushu entertainment presents three pop acts respectively by Gemini,
the French Chinese electronic duo, Maico, the internet pop princess
and the flowery Yue Xia (Summer). RMB180-880.
8:30pm, October 16, The Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5166
Musical: Dreaming of
Spain
The Madrid Symphony Orchestra brings a new version to Dreaming
of Spain. Tickets selling for RMB80-680.
7:30pm, October 17, Century Theater TEL (8610) 6406 8888
Kunqu Opera: The Peach
Blossom Fan
Tickets selling for RMB80-180.
7:30pm, October 17-18, Peking University Contenary Hall TEL (8610)
6275 128
Russian Passion
China National Symphony plays Gilinka's Ruslan and Ludmilla Overture,
Tchaikovesky's Symphony No. 4 and Mozart's classics. Tickets selling
for RMB30-300.
7:30pm, October 20, Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 7006
Children's Concert
National Children's Orchestra of Great Britain performs to celebrate
the 250th anniversary of Mozart.
1pm/3pm, October 22, Ethnic Cultural Palace Theatre TEL (8610)
6605 2404
Riccardo Muti + China
Philharmonic
Muti, one of the world's most talented conductors will conducts
China Philharmonic, come to check what a combination they will
be. Tickets selling for RMB180-880.
7:30pm, October 20, Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559
8225
Film: Beijing Bastards
A free form portrait of rock generation kids in Beijing in the
early 90s. Directed by Zhang Yuan, starring Cui Jian, Tang Danian
and Zang Tianshuo. In Chinese with English subtitles. Ticket:
RMB50 incl. snacks.
8pm, October 20-21, Cherrylane Movies. For details call 139 0113
4745 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn.
Skyland
The amazing creator of the brand new thriller Renaissance and
a member of the direction of the movie Skyland will be at the
Chinese Film Archives and at the French Cultural Centre to talk
to the public about their master pieces. In French with Chinese
subtitles.
6pm, October 20-25/8pm, October 27, French Cultural Center TEL
(8610) 6553 2627
La Prophetie Des Grenouilles
It's a catastrophe! A flood has hit our planet and an unusual
group of people are all that remains. Led by Ferdinand, a modern
day Noah, this little group have managed to defy the furiously
raging elements. People and animals alike are dragged through
this incredible whirlpool of an adventure. French version subtitled
in Chinese. RMB20/RMB10 for student.
3pm, October 18, 21, 22/4:30pm, October 28. French Cultural Centre
TEL (8610) 6553 2627
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
DJ
Sasha Comes To Club Fusion
There are DJs who turn up, play records and make people dance.
And there are producers who make the dancefloor-igniting records
those DJs will kill for. There are very few people in dance music
who can do both and Sasha is the leader of the pack. Ever since
he rode in on a tidal wave of adoration from the North of England's
explosive early 90s club scene, that magic touch has made Alexander
Coe one of the most famous, most revered DJ on the planet. 8pm-2am,
October 20. Club Fusion. TEL (8610) 5167 3333
Singles
Party
Cosmo magazine and clubzone jointly present this fashion party
for single men and women who are looking for their Mr. or Mrs
Right. Dress code: formal suit for men, evening dress or ladies.
DJ Chozie is invited to add a musical touch to the event. Cocktails
RMB30-40, beers RMB25. 9pm-4am, October 20, Club Zone TEL (8610)
5869 7380
GLOBAL
DEEJAYS @ COCO BANANA
The three guys have been working as DJs since the early nineties.
While DJ Taylor plays mainly House and Electro, DJ Mikkel and
Flow are more into pure House music. Over the years they have
played at many cool events and have been renowned as the creator
of perfect electronic genre. 8pm-2am, October 21, Coco Banana
Reservation hotline: (8610) 8599 9999
For more info
about above events, please visit www.clubzone.com.
Monday,
October 16, 2006
****************************** Martini Mondaze
Half price for all Martinis on offer before 9pm then DJ Jason
will spin sexy house and retro classics.
9pm. Zeta Bar TEL (8610) 5865 5000
Pop Performance
By Zhushu
8:30pm, The Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5166
Foot Massage
Course
Class covers traditional Chinese Tuina foot massage and reflexology,
Chinese medicine theory and channel, as well as acupuncture points.
Conducted in English. RMB480.
7:30pm. Chinese Culture Club TEL (8610) 6432 9341
New Standard
English
A kid show on CETV 1.
10pm-3pm. Monday through Thursday.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
****************************** Frank's B&B
Burger and beer on your choice offered by Frank's Place.
6:30pm. Frank's Place TEL (8610) 6437 8399 ext. 213.
Musical: Dreaming of
Spain
7:30pm. Century Theater TEL (8610) 6406 8888
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, October 18, 2006
****************************** Skalli Wine Dinner
Featuring a big slection of wines from Skalli.
6:30pm. Aria TEL (8610) 6505 2266
Book Talk on Wild Swans
10am. Chinese Culture Club TEL (8610) 6432 9341
Champagne Night
Discounted bottles of Moet and Chando are awaiting for you.
9pm till late. Palms TEL (8610) 6539 7541
Party With The Stars
With live performances put on by China's top RnB singer Vivi and
others, coupled with famous Jazz bands and DJ performances. All
proceeds of the party will go to a charirty.
8pm. NHU TEL (8610) 6435 6762
Thursday, October 19, 2006
****************************** New Perfume
Band New Perfume brings their Chinese Brtipop. Free.
9pm. 13 Club TEL (8610) 8262 8077
Ladies Golf
Day
Beijing Ladies Golf Club invite female golfers to join them every
Thursday.
9am. Beijing Ladies Golf Club. For details contact beijingladiesgolf@yahoo.com
Friday, October 20, 2006
****************************** Russian Passion
China National Symphony plays Gilinka's Ruslan and Ludmilla Overture,
Tchaikovesky's Symphony No. 4 and Mozart's classics.
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 7006
DJ Sasha
8pm, Club Fusion TEL (8610) 5167 3333
Riccardo Muti + China
Philharmonic
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8225
Carsick Cars
This pop punk trio plays their unique melodies. RMB20 incl. a
draft beer.
9:30pm. What Bar Forbidden City TEL (86) 133 4112 2757
Film: Beijing Bastards
8pm. today and tomorrow, Cherrylane Movies. For details call 139
0113 4745 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn.
Saturday, October 21, 2006
****************************** Stand-up Comedy Rocks Beijing!
9pm. RBL's icehouse in Wangfujing TEL 1342 623 5777
Ryfylke & Waldchengarten
Ryfylke who are Sten Ove Toft and Stian Skagen stand out as some
of the most interesting and sophisticated sound artists in Norway
today. Waldchengarten, alias the brothers Lars and Dennis Hanson
from Denmark have made a remarkable career in a curious and somewhat
unintelligible music scene.
8:30pm. South Gate Space TEL (8610) 6438 2797
Family Carnival
Activities include magic shows, pet beauty contests, cartoon drawings,
classic fair food like pizza and hotdogs and of course. RMB100
for adults, RMB50 for kids under 15.
9am. Lido Park TEL (8610) 6528 1840 ext. 6340
Hang On The Box
This old band will play some thing new with special guest Heavy
Soul. Admission RMB20-30.
9:30pm. Nameless Highland TEL (8510) 6489 1613
Sunday, October 22, 2006
****************************** Talk on New Book
Chinese culture expert Chai Jianhong talks on his new book and
his teacher included in the title of the book.
9:30pm. Wenjinting of China National Library TEL (8610) 8854 5593
Children's Concert
1pm/3pm. Ethnic Cultural Palace Theatre TEL (8610) 6605 2404
Tue
October 24, 9-11pm - YPHH Sangria Night at Tapas
Scheduled 5 months ago already and now finally taking place: the
YPHH Sangria Night at Tapas. From 9-11 we offer you a 2-hour FREE
FLOW of Sangria and tapas. Lucky Draw with vouchers from Bocata
and Tapas and of course the Grand Prize: one piece of "antique"
furniture! More information and reservations at http://www.yphh.com/cities/bj-hh.htm
Augustin Dumay
Augustin Dumay is one of the great musicians and violinists playing
today and an outstanding performer of Mozart. He will conduct
with Violin. Tickets selling for RMB60-380. 7:30pm, October 23,
Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8225
Dirty Three
For the first time in their history, this dynamic Australian band
brings their highly recommended live show to Beijing fans. Ticket:
RMB120-200. 7:30pm, October 27. Tianqiao Theatre TEL (8610) 8315
6337
Inner Senses
The film tells the story of a young woman haunted by fleeting
images ofwhat she believes to be dead people. In Chinese with
English subtitles. Ticket: RMB50. 8pm, October 27-28, Cherrylane
Movies TEL 139 0113 4745
New York City Ballet
The world famous ballet troupe making its debut in China. Founded
by famed choreographer George Balanchine, the NYC Ballet has churned
out star after dance star. Their repertoire includes works by
Gershwin and Ray Charles. RMB100-980. 7:30pm, October 28, Beijing
Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 8528 2090
Fetish Halloween Party
It's time for Yen Fetish Halloween Party! DJs include Mickey Zhang,
Dio, Patrick Yu, Yang Bing and Usami. With Zub handling the Bar
and Aperitivo taking care of the vip area, there's bound to be
something for every taste and desire. October 28, Zero Space TEL
(8610) 8456 5809
Centro's Halloween
Is On The Way
Enjoy a wonderful laser and fashion show, and be seduced in the
Cellar of the Devil, listen to sultry live music with a provocative
flare, and test your luck for big prizes. Reservations are highly
recommended. October 28, Centro TEL (8610) 6562 5800
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
A
Mammogram Can Help Save Your Life A mammogram screening can help detect breast cancer
at an early stage when it is easiest to treat. Early detection
of breast cancer is crucial if treatment is to be successful.
Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics are committed to women's
health. To protect against breast cancer, we recommend women to:
Perform monthly breast self-exams; See a doctor for an annual
check-up; Get a mammogram screening. At BJU your mammogram screening
will be conducted using our state of the art digital mammography
unit, which produces a superior image with less radiation and
accurate reading for diagnosis. Call BJU Radiology Department
for an appointment - (8610) 6433-3962 ext. 374/388.
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.
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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