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Antique Furniture |
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 Each week we highlight a new and interesting
piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Cabinets
Medium
sized, short Wooden Tibetan Alter Cabinet - brightly painted;
scalloped edges and often with 3 drawers - Although the sides
of the cabinet were left without paint, the skillful maker made
up for that by making a magnificent playground of colors and
motifs on the front and top side. This Tibetan cabinet with
its fiercely orange floral motifs on dark blue background emits
such a cheeriness and optimism. Various colors and patterns
are available
For more information,
please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/
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 Hotel Deals |
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Crowne Plaza Club at Crowne Plaza Sanya
RMB 1388 per night for Executive Room, Exclusive Benefits:
Daily complimentary pressing for one set of suit/ Complimentary
Breakfast(6:30 to 10:30) at the Club Lounge/ Free Evening Cocktails
and Canapes(17:30 to 19:30) at the Club Lounge/ Free Tea, coffee,
soft drink, juice, and sweet biscuits throughout the day/ Private
check in/ check out at the Crowne Plaza Club Reception/ Free
use of Crowne Plaza Meeting Room for one hours per stay(Please
make advance reservation). For booking and inquiry, call (86-898)
8855 5888*8713-8717. Reservation Toll-free numbers in China:
800 830 4088, 400 88 40 888 (mobile) E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com.
Website: http://www.cpsanya.com
 Kempinski
Resort & Spa Opening Special Offer
Kempinski Resort & Spa Sanya Opening Special offer from
15 Jan to 31 Mar, 2007, starts from RMB 1068. *The rate is inclusive
of daily deluxe buffet breakfast,subject to RMB 11/night/pax
government tax. * The rate is not applicable during public holidays.
Tel: (0898) 8895 8686; Website: www.kempinski-sanya.com
 TianLun
International Hotel - Your Best Choice in Guangzhou
5 Star Business Hotel, strategically located in the
heart of Guangzhou - the Tianhe District, next to the Guangzhou
East Station, terminals for the KCRC Through Train and city
metro | 405 tastefully designed rooms and suites with all modern
amenities a business traveler expected, broadband Internet access
in all guest rooms | Grand cafe and Sazanami Japanese Restaurant
for you to experience the large variety of buffets, Western
and Eastern cuisines | Comprehensive in every way, we have 8
independently designed function rooms to hold conferences and
banquets to accommodate from 20 to 500 guests. Reservation Hotline:
(8620) 8393 6388; Website: www.tianlun-hotel.com
E-mail: sales@tianlun-hotel.com
 Special
Experience in City Inn
City Inn, the economic, convenient and comfortable
Budget Hotel, is the brilliant brand operated by OCT International
Hotel Management Company, with Shenzhen OCT as the cradle. City
Inn has stepped to Shenzhen, Beijing, Guangzhou, Foshan, Shunde,
Huizhou, Zhongshan, Humen, etc. Only with RMB 178, you could
enjoy our City Inn Qinghui Shunde. And the newly opened City
Inn Yuandong Huizhou and City Inn Yunhe Humen have already embraced
our guests with RMB 188 as room rate. Renovation is available
on the Central Renovation System with Telephone No. 400 830
9996 / 400 630 9996 and E-mail: reservations@octhotels.com.
Any information please log on our website: www.cityinn.com.cn
 Exclusive
Rates for the First Two Weeks of January 2007
Only from 01 January to 14 January 2007. Make yourself
at home on these early days of 2007 at exclusive rates starting
from RMB1,385 (+ 15% service charge) for Deluxe Rooms and RMB1,550
(+15% service charge) for Deluxe Bund Rooms and enjoy complimentary
breakfast at Yi Cafe. For more information and direct reservations
please contact us on (8621) 6882 8888 or email reservations.slpu@shangri-la.com.
 The
Fraser Experience Now in Shekou
Conveniently located in Shekou, there are various restaurants,
Bars, international schools, and supermarkets within walking
distance | Spacious apartments ranging from 60sqm - 340sqm with
apartment features and facilities | 24 hours reception and security
with daily housekeeping service | The only 'LEED NC SILVER'
certificate winner in China issued by U.S green building council
| Flexible leasing terms from daily to long term. Tel: (0755)
2688 3333; address: No.8 Nanhai Road, Shekou, Shenzhen; Email:
Sales.shenzhenshekou@fraserhospitality.com;
Website: www.fraserhospitality.com
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 Dining Out |
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|  Set
Menu for Spring Festival at Oriental Bay International Hotel
Chaohuiyuan Chinese Restaurant (2nd floor, OrientalBay
Hotel) has specially prepared multiple "Family Set Menu"
in Spring Festival for you to enjoy together with your family
and friends. Valid from Feb. 15 to Mar. 4. Reservation: (8610)
5813 9988.
 Hot
in the Pot!
Enjoy a fabulous "Hot Pot Buffet" with our
selection of tasty stocks such as Chicken & Ginseng, Vegetarian
with chili paste, Seafood or Vegetarian with bean paste. Have
a great time savoring on hot pot delicacies with lots of fresh
seafood, meats, homemade dumplings, noodles, vegetables and mushrooms
lined up for your choice. Available from Monday to Sunday for
dinner at only RMB 188.00 per person. 15% Service charge applies.
From January 8 to January 21. Tel: (8610) 5858 5588.
 Pizza
& Pasta Weekend Special
Every Saturday, Sunday lunch, get into the Patio Restaurant
for your choice of pizza and pasta. If you want a fine pizza and
pasta meal in a nice atmosphere, be our guest! Lunch Only, 12:00
- 14:00; RMB78 + 15%. For reservations, please call (8610) 6437
6688 ext. 1971.
 Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Jan F&B Promotion
*Dragon Palace - A-la-carte menu with Cantonese specialties,
live music from 6pm to 9.30pm. Chinese Hot Pot and Double Boiled
Soups: Traditional winter soups and the popular hot pot, both
spicy and natural. From RMB 48.00++; Business set lunch: Three
course meal. RMB 68.00++, 78.00++ and 88.00++. Opening time. Lunch:
11.30am to 14.00pm; Dinner: 17.30pm to 22.00pm. Tel: (8610) 6465
3388 - 4108. *Paulaner - A-la-carte menu, home brewed Paulaner
beer with live music from 9.30pm to 1.00am except for Monday.
Fondue Promotion: Traditional Cheese Fondues. Menu starting from
RMB 185.00++ one potion onwards with a minimum of 2 guests. Opening
time: 11.00am to 1.00am. Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 - 5732.
 New
Winter Menu in Jaan at Raffles Beijing Hotel
The winter season has officially started with the launch
of Jaan's new menu. Finest seasonal ingredients and flawless technique
combine to into gastronomic delight. Caramelized Foie Gras Terrine
accented with Sichuan Pepper, Cep-Morel Ragout: A textured caramelized
crust gives way to melt in the mouth foie gras richness spiced
with tingling Sichuan pepper and paired with the earthy goodness
of ceps and morels. Australian Wagyu Beef pan-fried with Thyme
and Truffle Sauce decadently flavourful the Wagyu beef with French
truffles defined simply as: Irresistible. Desserts include Chocolate
Millefeuille and Caribbean Chocolate Tempura as well as a heavenly
Coconut Milk Rice with Milk Ice Cream and Dark Chocolate Shavings.
If only this winter could last... For reservations, please call
(8610) 6526 3388 - 4186.
 Spring
Festival Catering Package
From RMB258.00 per person, Swissotel Beijing Spring Festival
Catering Package includes: customized festive menu; a bottle of
Chinese wine per table of ten; domestic wine, soft drinks and
local beer served free of charge for 90 minutes during the dinner;
festive music; traditional festive decorations and two lucky draw
prizes sponsored by the hotel. Rate valid from 1st Jan. till 10th
Mar. 2007 and subject to 15% surcharge, minimum of 40 guests.
For reservations: (8610) 6553 2288-2263, cateringsales.beijing@swissotel.com
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 |
 Travel
Information |
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 Buy
Your Ticket Today and Get a Gift!
The ski season is fast approaching! If you're already planning
a trip to Whistler, Lake Louise or Toronto, purchase your Air
Canada ticket to save more. Before January 31, 2007, enjoy our
Beijing or Shanghai to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto,
Ottawa or Montreal special offers, for travel before April 20,
2007 and get an Air Canada gift when you purchase your ticket
at Air Canada Beijing office. For more information, please contact
Air Canada Office at Beijing (010) 6468-2001 or Shanghai (021)
6279-2999.
 Do
you love SNOW?
Do you love SNOW? Check out: www.beijingsnow.com
Mercury
International Travel - Chinese New Year Specials.
Fantastic holidays pacakges (8 days/ 7 nights): Vietnam
features Nha Trang, Danang and Hoi An from RMB 5,560 | Angkor
Wat Glory from RMB 5,960 | Angkor & beach retreat from RMB
8,160 | Amazing Luang Prabang from RMB 7,610 | Myanmar Highlight
from RMB 8,860 | Exotic Thailand Koh Samui from RMB 7,360 |
Phuket from RMB 7,480. | Exhilarating Boracay beach holiday
from RMB 8,120 | Malaysia Beach Delight from RMB 7,960 | Over
500 active expatriate clients. Call today for recommendation
or find out more. Tel: +86 10 8454 9420. Email: enquiry@mercurytravel.com.cn
Come
For A One-day Relaxation At Nangong Hotspring Water World
Open since 2002, Nangong Hotspring Water World in
Fengtai District is renowned as the Hawaii of Western Beijing.
Occupying a total area of 16,000 square meters, it is spacious
enough to cater 1500 visitors to have fun together with its
international standard swimming pool, tide producing pool, kid's
play area, drifting lanes, hotspring massage areas and so on.
The water here keeps at a constant 28 Celsius degrees all year
round nurtured by the hotspring well nearby. Price: RMB118 per
person. For details call (8610) 6524 4136
Yuyang
International Ski Resort
As the largest ski resort in Northern China, Yuyang
International Ski Resort combines travel, athletics and leisure
and provides nine ski lanes for beginners, intermediate level
and advanced level sliders on the 5000 mu land. Our 9000 sqm
hall serves as an ideal place for individuals, group visitors
and VIP clients to carry out special activities and our 15,000
sqm green restaurant can accommodate 2500 diners. RMB108 for
unlimited skiing all day. TEL (8610) 6990 9090
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Education |
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 New
Beginner Regular Class in Daytime and Evening Starts on 5 Jan.
2007
The Frontiers School provide both group and private class; over
25 teachers with an average of 6 years teaching experience to
foreigners; courses for beginners to intermediate and advanced
levels, HSK, business and class based on interests. For more
information please feel free to call at 010-64131547/48 or mailto
frontiers@frontiers.com.cn
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Health &
Fitness |
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Xiangjiang
Baoshi Fitness Club
A membership based fitness club targeting the capital's
high income group, the 2000 sqm Xiangjiang Baoshi Fitness Club
is located on the 18th floor of the Silver Apartment inside
Digital Plaza and has the highest and the only swimming pool
in Beijing that can offer a bird-eye of the beautiful hill sceneries
in the west of Beijing. Our fitness center also features the
world class fitness appliances. Address: 18F, Digital Plaza,
No. 2, Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District TEL (8610) 5162
6060-113
Gangwan
Dielan SPA and Beauty Club
Occupying a total area of more than 1000 square meters,
Gangwan Dielan SPA and Beauty Club is a large and professional
club that offers SPA, beauty, fitness, body toning, foot therapy,
TCM health care and Yoga service. Our romantic Mediterranean
style decoration and unique atmosphere keep you far away from
the secular world and our personalized service and fair price
will make your visit worthy. Address: 2F, 208 Building, Lize
Zhongyuan Erqu, wangjing New Industry Zone, Chaoyang District
TEL (8610) 6439 8588
Best
Offer At Lumengyi Beauty Center
For RMB80, you can enjoy services include one back
aroma detoxin or lose weight which costs RMB180; one facial
caring which costs RMB220; one hand care which costs RMB150
and long time eyebrow design and various membership activities
such as lectures, and tea art etc. Reservation is required.
For more info call (8610) 8284 5252
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Relocations |
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 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 Home Moving Company
We are a professional home moving company who can
deliver you safe, accurate and fast relocation and logistics
services. We are particularly specialized in piano moving, furniture
dismantling and installing, air-conditioner moving and so on.
RMB150 for home moving. RMB160 for goods delivery. RMB30-50
surcharge for service between 6pm and 6am. For details about
us, please call (8610) 6236 3366
Aoyun
Home Moving
A professional home moving firm with a group of young
and skillful staff, all of whom have received special training
on goods packaging and unloading etc and known how to act decently
during delivering considerable service. Our service is scattered
all over Beijing city. Starting price: RMB150 for the first
10 kilometers. Address: 100 meters west to Beijing No. 2 Glass
Factory Road, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 8733 5044
We
Build Friendship While Providing Qualified Service
Set up in 1995, Beijing Friendship Home Moving Co.,
Ltd is one of the oldest and well-established companies of its
kind in Beijing. We have vehicles of different types to cater
to clients' different demands. Our services include: home moving,
air-conditioner installing and dismantling, piano moving and
office relocation etc. Inquiry hotline: (8610) 6281 2993
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Housing and ESL Training Exchange
Looking for a female to live in for free and to give
ESL training as exchange. 1. A brand new one bedroom apartment
with full furniture. 2. Located in the east of Beijing, about
10 minutes drive from Kempinski hotel. 3. Look for a native English
speaker with ESL training experience. 4. A few hours ESL training
weekly needed to a mid school student, living next door in the
same building. Please contact: Bill at 1390 139 9593.
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 Property & Real Estate |
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|  Beautiful
Apartment for Rent
Apartment 4th floor, 220 sm, 1 big living 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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Jobs |
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| Check
for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
Job
Opening for Legal Assistant
International Law Firm is looking for legal assistant.
Requirements: Chinese nationality, law degree in a Chinese primary
University, fluent written and spoken English. Preferred: studies
in an English speaking country or previous experience in foreign
law firm. Please contact us through e-mail: bea-law@sohu.com
and Fax: (8610) 8529 8112.
Production
(Sound/Lighting) Engineer
Western Academy of Beijing, a leading international
school in Beijing is seeking a Production Engineer with excellent
English and extensive experience in managing the operations of
sound and lighting systems of such as theatrical performances,
discos, outdoor fairs and sporting events. Please email application
to Human Resource Manager, Lawrence at Lng@wab.edu
or call Tel: +8610 8456 4155 Ext 1063 or visit www.wab.edu
for more information.
International
School Teaching Jobs
Western Academy of Beijing, a leading international
school in Beijing has many teaching openings commencing July 2007.
Please email application to Human Resource Manager, Lawrence at
Lng@wab.edu or call Tel: +8610
8456 4155 Ext 1063 or visit www.wab.edu
for more information.
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 Services |
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|  Lee
& Lee Associates, You Reliable Accountants in China.
Member of Alliott Group, a worldwide network of independent
firms. 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.
 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
Done
By Experts, Made To Your Order
You may feel annoyed because you can not buy shoes of
your size, or shoes to go with your array, or, you simply buy
shoes that look good but feel terrible. We make shoes to your
own measurement. With our help, you can have shoes of cattle hide,
sheep skin, crocodile hide, ostrich hide or kangaroo hide following
international fashions. Texture, color, pattern, heels and soles
are of your own choice and the finished product bears a 90% resemblance
of the original one. We target at ladies and gentlemen who have
a good taste for life and are financially sound as well. Prices
for each pair of custom-made shoes range from RMB680-2880. For
more info call (8610) 6592 4495
We
Do Accurate Medical Translation For You
We are a professional translation service provider headquartered
in Beijing. As a group of highly qualified and well-experienced
translation professionals with specialized knowledge in medicine
and related sciences in China, we are committed to providing high-quality,
cost-effective, and value-added professional translation services
to all the clients in Medical/Healthcare industry and related
areas home and abroad. Our services cover but not limited to the
following fields: Medical Instrumentation, Pharmaceutics, Biological
Products, Health Food, Cosmetics and other healthcare related
fields. Add: Room 503, Tower B, HuaYun Hotel Building, 12# Exhibition
Road, XiCheng District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 8838 5774
Visa
Service Available In Beijing
We help expatriate extend their visa or alter it, get
the invitation letter for coming to China or the Residence Permit.
Items under service include L visa (tourist or visitor visa),
F visa(business visa) postponed, alter X visa to F visa; L visa
and F visa altered to Residence Permit without leaving China;
Extending Residence Permit and so on. If you are in need of any
of the above services please drop us a line: Hanya Investment
Consultant Co., Ltd (8610) 5166 8871-808 |
Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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| Beijing
Book Fair 2007
January 11-13, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
China
International Featured Medical Service Exhibition
January 12-14, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610)
8522 9370
Halong
Kellong
Shi Jinsong's solo works on Halong Kellong, which are done in
a same pattern but differiated with each other.
Through February 3, 2007. Platform China TEL (8610) 6432 0169
The
Great Land
Zhang Guolong's solo exhibition.
Through January 25, Beijing JinDu Art Centre, 798 ArtDistrict,
#2 Jiuxianqiao Rd, Chaoyang District, Beijing TEL (8610) 5130
5546
Feng
Shu Solo Show "Post Period Of Insects"
The 20 pieces of works that artist Fengshu brings to his first
ever solo show show that he has had a mature approach in developing
the insects in his works.
Opening hours Wednesday -Sunday 10:00-18:00, January 6 - February
16 2007. F2 Gallery, No.319 Cao Chang Di, Chaoyang District, Beijing
TEL (8610) 6432 8831 |
 Theater & Performances |
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| Noble
Comedy: Satan's Plan
This comedy is performed to welcome the centurial anniversary
of Chinese Opera and is expected to open a luky new year for every
audience. Super Interview host Li Jing will take a role in the
comedy. Tickets selling for RMB50-580.
7:20pm, January 10 - February 3, Oriental Pioneer Theatre TEL
(8610) 6559 7394
Puppet
Show: Nutcracker
The classic ballet show of the same name is performed in a puppet
show format. Tickets selling for RMB50-240.
7:30pm, January 13-28, China Puppet Theatre TEL (8610) 6425 4798
Drama:
Angry Fist
A boxing match has been moved on the stage. Tickets selling for
RMB60-280.
7:30pm, January 11 - February 4, People's Art Experimental Theatre
TEL (8610) 6524 9847
Emperor
In Concerto
China Symphony Orchestra performs for the 2006-2007 Music Season.
Tickets selling for RMB30-280.
7:30pm, January 13, Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5812
Twelve
Girls Band
It goes that Twelve Girls' New Year Concert will target elegent
music and feature the world debut of several new music works.
Tickets selling for RMB80-880.
7:30pm, January 13-14, Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 5883 6800
Chicago
Symphony Orchestra
Tickets selling for RMB80-880.
7:30pm, January 14, Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5812
"Days
of Being Wild"
Though this was Wong Kar-Wai's second film, it could easily be
said that this was the one that started it all. Days of Being
Wild possesses all the trademarks of Hong Kong's celebrated auteur:
heavy doses of post-modern reflection, characters mired in existentialism,
exquisite cinematography and sultry atmosphere to burn. RMB50.
8pm, January 12-13, Cherrylane Movies. For details call 139 0113
4745 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn.
Film:
Confession of Pain
Presented by Hong Kong's Media Asia Films, Sil-Metropole, Japan's
Avex and Beijing's Polybona Films, "Confession of Pain"
is heralded as Asia's event movie of 2006. Armed with a production
budget of US$10m, the award-winning directing duo of the "Infernal
Affairs" trilogy, Andrew Lau and Alan Mak, plus a steamy
and stellar cast with Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro,
Shu Qu, Xu Jinglei and Chapman To, "Confession of Pain"
is destined to be a cinematic behemoth. RMB70. Cinemas across
town.
Capital Cinema TEL (8610) 6607 9499
Dahua Cinema TEL (8610) 6527 4420
Daguanlou Cinema TEL (8610) 6303 0551
Dizhi Cinema TEL (8610) 6616 8376
Guang An Men Cinema TEL (8610) 6352 2713
Honglou Cinema TEL (8610) 6605 1908
Wudaokou Cinema TEL (8610) 6231 3624
Yingxie Cinema TEL (8610) 6420 7759
Ziguang Cinema TEL (8610) 6500 3868
Chang Hong Cinema TEL (8610) 6404 2159
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 Nightlife |
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|  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
 HI!
Moto @ Suzie Wong
MOTO new mobile phone series and new Abolut Vodka releases. MOTO
Limited Absolut Krzr Mobile Phone will be given away for Suzie
Lovers! Don't miss it. 8pm-2am, January 12, 2007. Suzie Wong TEL
(8610) 6593 6049
 Houhai
Paradise Beauty Contest II
Under the Houhai Paradise light, you may use to spurt
the blood performance and become forever the most vanguard's hoodlums
or the artist. First competition starts at 9:30pm, and second
at 11:30pm. Two contestants will be send to attend the finals.
Free admission. One free cocktail for ladies before 9pm. January
12, 2007. Houhai Tiantang Bar TEL (8610) 8401 5076
For details
about above events, please visit www.clubzone.com.
 80's
Night @ Alfa
Got synthesizers? Beijing's longest running monthly
event keeps us all hanging on - come rock out with the infamous
Lady Marmalade, Side B, Vinyl Ritchie and the strut of Sweet F.A.
80's prices on shots and Long Island Iced Tea. Date: January 12th
& January 26th 2006. Free. 10pm till late. Alfa TEL (8610)
6413 0086
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January 8, 2007
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Comedy Night
Classic stand-up comedies are shown on the big screen. Free.
9pm. Frank's Place TEL (8610) 6437 8399 ext 213
Latin Meets
HipHop
With famous guest DJ's. Free entrance.
Latinos, call (8610) 6409 6997 for more info.
Tuesday,
January 9, 2007
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The Tribesmen Comes To Lush
Legendary Xinjiang band The Tribesmen will play live on stage
at Lush. Come see them for yourselves. RMB10.
9pm. Lush TEL (8610) 8286 3566
United School
Salsa Party
With New York DJ Mambo Jack, free dance lesson at 7:30pm. Free
entrance.
Latinos. Call (8610) 6409 6997 for more info.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
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Emperor In Concerto
China Symphony Orchestra performs for the 2006-2007 Music Season.
Tickets selling for RMB30-280.
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5812
Ladies Night
Featuring hip hop all night. Free entry for girls. 50% off for
four ladies coming along.
Hed Kandi Klub TEL (8610) 6590 999
Live Dance
Performances
Beginner free dance lesson at 7:30pm. Free entrance.
Latinos, call (8610) 6409 6997 for more info.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
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Ladies Night
Free admission and free drinks for ladies.
8pm. S Club TEL (8610) 6265 3876
Pre-weekend
Party
At Lush, your weekend comes a day earlier than usual with its
Happy Hour.
9pm. Lush TEL (8610) 8286 3566
All You Can
Drink For RMB100!
8pm till midnight: All-you-can-drink for RMB100 only! Also have
Bachata Night, free beginner's dance class at 8pm.
Latinos, call (8610) 6409 6997 for more info.
Friday, January 12, 2007
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80's Night @ Alfa
10pm till late. Alfa TEL (8610) 6413 0086
Houhai Paradise
Beauty Contest II
Free admission. One free cocktail for ladies before 9pm.
Houhai Tiantang Bar TEL (8610) 8401 5076
HI! Moto @
Suzie Wong
MOTO Limited Absolut Krzr Mobile Phone give away for Suzie Lovers!
Don't miss it.
8pm-2am. Suzie Wong TEL (8610) 6593 6049
Pool Competition
RMB50 for entry and winner takes all. Only 16 reservations are
available.
Frank's Place TEL (8610) 6437 8399 ext 213
Film: "Days
of Being Wild"
8pm, today and tomorrow. Cherrylane Movies. For details call 139
0113 4745 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn.
DJ Lady Jasmine
After the great performance of Live Latin Band Makore DJ Lady
Jasmine will spice things up for a great night out in Latinos,
Beijing's hottest salsa club!
8pm. Latinos TEL (8610) 6409 6997
Saturday, January 13, 2007
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Doubles Pool Competition
RMB50 for entry and winner takes all. Only 16 reservations are
available.
Frank's Place TEL (8610) 6437 8399 ext 213
DJ Lady Jasmine
After the great performance of Live Latin Band Makore DJ Lady
Jasmine will spice things up for a great night out in Latinos,
Beijing's hottest salsa club!
8pm. Latinos TEL (8610) 6409 6997
Sunday, January 14, 2007
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5812
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
Free Latin
Lessons
Javier from Cuba teaches free beginner's class Cuban style.
8pm. Latinos TEL (8610) 6409 6997 |
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| Morgan
Page
Growing up in a log cabin in rural Vermont, Morgan Page
began composing electronic-oriented music at the age of 14. Now,
at age 24 with several remixes under his belt for Grammy nominee
Wax Poetic (Norah Jones), Ashlee Simpson, Jean F. Cochois, Terry
Lee Brown Jr., Nigel Hayes, Home & Garden, and dozens of critically
acclaimed EPs out on labels like Bedrock, SAW, and Nordic Trax
featuring collaborations with Colette, Gregory Shiff, and Astrid
Suryanto - Morgan has established himself as a profound producer
and highly sought-after remixer. RMB50. 8pm-2am, January 19, 2007.
Tango TEL (8610) 6428 2288
UK
Night
The first worthy-expected hip hop party of the year
featuring DJ MK. Free entry for all British nationals, big gift
for group reservation of British owned companies in Beijing. This
is a night of UK and luxury fashion. 8pm-2am, January 20, 2007.
Mix TEL (8610) 6530 2889
DJ
MK
The first worthy-expected hip hop party of the year
featuring DJ MK. Free entry for all British nationals, big gift
for group reservation of British owned companies in Beijing. This
is a night of UK and luxury fashion. 8pm-2am, January 20, 2007.
Mix TEL (8610) 6530 2889
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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
Tue,
Jan 9, 8:30-10:30pm YPHH Wine Night is Back!
The monthly Wine Night is back in 2007! We celebrate
this and the New Year in style with a 2-hour FREE FLOW of sparkling
wine! The venue for this year is Bloo at the Park Plaza Hotel.
More info and reservations via http://www.yphh.com/cities/bj-wn.htm
Are
You Thinking About Adopting a Chinese Orphan While Living in China?
Our Chinese Daughters Foundation will provide an informal
informational meeting for prospective adoptive parents*. We will
give an overview of the expat adoption process and costs, explain
how to start the documentation process, and allow time for your
questions. Singles and couples welcome. RSVP required. January
11 at 7:30 p.m. at Tim's Texas BBQ (at the John Bull location
on Guanghua Lu off the 2nd Ring Road); January 13 at 10:00 a.m.
at The Orchard Restaurant in Shunyi. Please RSVP by responding
to this ad or calling OCDF (8610) 8403-4979 and asking for Naomi.
Citizens living in China from the following countries are able
at this time: U.S.A., France, Spain, The Netherlands, Australia.
ClubFootball
Winter Indoor Soccer Coaching Programmes
Sign up in now for ClubFootball's winter indoor soccer
coaching programmes. Courses begin in January, are open to kids
aged 4 to 18, and will run in the Shunyi, Sanlitun, Chaoyang Park
and Guo Mao areas. All classes are taught by ClubFootball's full-time
FA and UEFA qualified coaches, and teach football skills in a
fun environment. For full details, please see www.clubfootball.com.cn,
call (8610) 6417 0495, or mail coaching@wanguoqunxing.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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