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2nd
Annual Sneaker Ball for the Special Olympics 2nd Annual Sneaker Ball for the Special Olympics and
the 2007 World Summer Games in Shanghai Starts at 6PM on Saturday,
April 21, 2007 at the Westin Beijing. Hot off the heels of last
year's gala, which raised USD150,000 for Special Olympics and
2007 World Summer Games, the ACC will once again host this festive
dinner dance, with all proceeds from the live and silent auctions
and a portion of the ticket sales to be donated to the Special
Olympics and 2007 World Summer Games. To become a sponsor, donate
auction items, purchase tickets, or request more information,
please contact Cindy Tan at acc@amcham-china.org.cn
(010-85192363) or Erica Sapinski at erica.s@highteam.com
(010-85655666, ext. 8223)
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you smart enough?
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to the following questions. Then submit your information
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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 funnypics2007@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!
Mongolian/Tibetan Style Cabinet This low, narrow antique Mongolian/Tibetan style cabinet
would be perfect as a consol table for your dining room. Just
imagine displaying your porcelain vases collection and different
flower arrangements on this bright colored 100 years old elm
cabinet.. It still has 4 large drawers for storing different
items.
Redefine
Leisure & Luxury Lifestyle at Kempinski Hotel Sanya, We
Serve You Differently! Ocean Escape package from RMB 1288 nett per night
at Deluxe Ocean View Room, inclusive of daily buffet breakfast,
RMB300 Food & Beverage credit per day, welcome fruit upon
arrival, 20% discount on Angsana Spa (selected treatments),
late check-out till 16:00 (subject to room availability), free
local and newspaper, free access to Gym room, swimming pool,
Kidz kemp and beach activities. Valid from March 10th to July
10th, 2007, and not applicable for Labor Holiday. For more information
please visit www.kempinski-sanya.com
Tel: 86 898 3889 8888.
The Home of Mr. World 2007 From 9 to 31 March. A rare opportunity to meet with
the world most desirable man to experience the most memorable
moments! Relax and reconnect at Crowne Plaza Sanya - The Place
to Meet in Yalong Bay. Mr. World Special Rates from RMB1,288,
Including three meals for two persons, round ways between hotel
and airport, enjoy one soft drink in Tradewinds lounge or Havana
Plaza. 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
Celebrate
a "flowered" Easter at Sheraton Sanya Resort!
Bonding is invited. Celebrate a "flowered" Easter
at Forever Tropical Paradise - Sanya! From 6 to 10 April, join
the egg hunting in the lush garden, explore bouncy castle by
the sandy beach and enjoy a bottle of "Perrier Jouet"
champagne. Amazing live body painting make the Easter holiday
a memorable one at Sheraton Sanya Resort. Because you don't
just stay here. You belong. For enquiries and reservations,
please dial (86-898) 8855 8855 ext. 8371.
Enjoy
a Easter Holiday with Fun at Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa
Fun Fair on the Beach Lawn - From 7 to 9 April, come to the
scenic Yalong Bay beach and join the Hilton Fun Fair with sumptuous
food and beverage stalls, all your favourite festival entertainments
from live music to exciting games, and the "must"
of Easter: egg painting and egg hunting competition with grand
prizes. Themed BBQ Party: 7 April, "Window of Hainan"
at poolside; 8 April, "Crazy Orange Comedy" on the
beach; 9 April, "Songs under the Stars" at poolside.
For room reservation please contact Hilton Sanya Resort &
Spa at 86 898 8858 8888 or email to sanya@hilton.com
Hotel
Equatorial Qingdao Spring Promotion.
Newly renovated room only at RMB468+ from March 01, 2007. The
hotel is located in the heart of Qingdao City, restaurants,
meeting facilities and all-in-one convention and exhibition
center with everything to meet your needs. For reservation,
please call (0532) 8575 5025; Email: info@qnd.equatorial.com;
Website: www.equatorial.com
Himalayan
Sensation/ Room plus CHI, The Spa Package Rates from RMB2,800 per night. Designed to rejuvenate
mind, body and spirit, "Himalayan Sensation" includes
one night accommodation and a pampering Himalayan Healing Stone
Massage, comprising a combination of a hot stones heated in
oils and herbs to ground the body and restore vitality and cool
stones to balance stress. Executive Room at RMB2,800 per person
per night. Premier Room at RMB3,600 per person per night. For
your personal Himalayan Sensation, please call (8621) 6882 8888,
fax (8621) 6882 6688, or email reservations.slpu@shangri-la.com.
This offer is valid from now till 31 March 2007.
Special Experience in City Inn Yuandong, Huizhou &
Yunhe, Humen: RMB178 The newly launched budget hotel City Inn brand is
growing rapidly and already counts 6 inns in Guangdong Province
with new hotels soon to open in Beijing, Guangzhou, Foshan,
Zhongshan, and Shenzhen Baoan, Longgang. Call for the reservation
and a surprise will be waiting for you! Book your reservation
on www.cityinn.com.cn,
or call 800 830 9996, 400 830 9996 or 400 430 9996 for enquiries,
please.
Suite
Deal at Presidential Plaza Hotel Beijing at RMB 1228 You can enjoy: Complimentary Executive breakfast in
Executive Lounge or Sophia's Italy Restaurant | Arrival limousine
pick-up from airport or transfer to first business appointment
per day (within 3rd ring road) | 20% discount on all Food &
Beverage outlets | One piece of business shirt / blouse laundry
per day | Free internet | Unlimited local calls made within
Beijing. Reservation: (8610) 5858 5588 ext. 8692.
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
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
Yen
White
The Yen crew is back in action on Friday, March 30th with Yen
White – an event where the party people of Beijing become
the canvas for the Yen light, visual and sound artists. Wear white
clothing to become part of this unique event's everchanging visual
landscape (lighting and visuals by Aya Hayakawa and VJ HaoBuHao),
as the 706 Factory inside the 798 district again becomes the venue
for an unforgettable night for you and your friends. With top
local DJs behind the decks, Zub and Aperitivo supplying the bar
and VIP area, its looking like another Yen night not to miss.
Get your tickets early and often and get down to the 706 Factory
on Friday March 30!
9pm. For details call (8610) 5869 7380-12
Russian
Dance Party
Club Fusion holds a Russian style dance party on March 30. On
the night, you'll see sexy blondes who will bring you fantastic
Russian dances and many more surprisings. It's totally a night
of Russian land. March 30, Club Fusion TEL (8610) 5167 3333
D.O.N.S
At Tang Club
D.O.N.S, aka Ollie Goedicke and Terri B, began their music career
with Pump up the Jam and became well known to their fans with
their album Drop the Gun. Their music works has been widely accepted
by fans across the world, ranging from the Great Britain to Australia.
8pm-4am, March 30. Tang Club TEL (8610) 6500 8888
Pay
Tribute To NOFX
Rock China presents "Pay Tribute to NOFX" and NOFX Beijing
concert ticket release. Fans can buy the presale ticket on site.
Bands Reflector, Recyle, SKO, the Reason, PB33 and many others
will come to perform. 9:30pm-2am, March 31. Kule Music Store TEL
(8610) 6593 0367
Ziggy
Marley China Tour Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Ziggy Marley, will
come to Star Live in Beijing on March 26, bringing with him not
only his album Dragonfly, but also other wonderful tunes of The
Melody Makers period. He will also present his latest Grammy-winning
album Love Is My Religion, of course classic music of his father
Bob Marley. Beijing local band The Beijing Live Experience will
also be present. Tickets selling for RMB280-480. 8pm, March 26.
Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5166
For more info
about above events, please visit www.98street.com.
Kranzler's
Culinary Travel Through EU - "Happy Birthday Europe!" To celebrate the 50th birthday of the European Union,
savour a culinary travel through the EU at the Kranzler's
Restaurant & Bar of Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center
from Monday, 26 March to Friday, 31 March 2007 between 11:30 am
to 2:30 pm. Enjoy scrumptious specialities from different European
countries on the daily lunch buffet for only Rmb188.00 + 15% surcharge.
Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center Kranzler's Restaurant
& Bar, open from 6:00am to 12:00 midnight daily. For reservations,
please call 010 (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4105.
OrientalBay
International Hotel March F&B Promotion
Le Ciel Restaurant & Bar (20th Floor) - 198RMB+15%/guest for
Buffet & Set menu. You can enjoy Goose livers, Escargots,
Oysters, U.S. Rib-eye Steaks, Lobsters, Abalones, Shark's fins,
Cold appetizers, Salad, Desserts, and Fruits while watching Russian
dances. Dining Time: 17:30-21:00; Bar Time: 22:00-24:00; Show
Time: 19:00-20:00; 22:00-23:00. Tel: (8610) 5813 9988-27; Web:
www.hotelorientalbay.com
European
Food Festival at Cafe Swiss To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Treaties of
Roma, a special European food festival will provide a taste of
Europe's varied and delicious cuisines in Cafe Swiss, Swissotel
Beijing from 25th March to 7th April, 2007. Mon-Sat: RMB168+15%
surcharge. Sunday Brunch: RMB188+15% surcharge for unlimited soft
drinks, beer, juice, mineral water and one Erdinger beer per person;
RMB298+15% surcharge for additional unlimited local wine and champagne
specialties. For reservations or detailed information: (8610)
6553 2288-2127.
Hotel
New Otani Chang Fu Gong March F&B Promotions
*Sakura Japanese Restaurant - 2 kinds set menu are priced RMB380
and RMB550; 5 kinds of Sea-bream fair and Dinner. *Orchid Terrace
Coffee Shop - 5 kind of humbugger set menu from RMB60 to RMB80.
Weekday lunch buffet (Monday to Friday) RMB158+15%. Weekday dinner
and Saturday/Sunday lunch& dinner buffet includes soft drink.
RMB188+15%. *Peony Garden Chinese Restaurant - Braised shark's
fin with Matsutake mushroom priced RMB118. 6 kind of deluxe set
menu are priced range RMB228 to RMB528. Tel: (8610) 5877-5555;
6512-5555; E-mail: cfg@cfgbj.com
Easter
Brunch and Dinner in Garden Cafe on April 8th, 2007 Easter is the time of springtime festivals. Its a time
of new suits, new dresses and patent leather shoes, and a time
of chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks, and colored eggs. Garden
Cafe prepared you a cozy buffet for you at morning, lunch and
dinner time including Margaritas Soup,fresh health Salad Bar with
various dressings, Herb cured chicken etc. We also prepared you
colored eggs and chocolate Easter bunnies. Buffet Lunch at rmb
138, and Buffet Dinner at rmb188. Tel: (8610) 5858 5588 ext. 8690.
Mongolian
Food Festival at Patio Restaurant Come and join us with two guest chefs from Holiday Inn
Hu He Hao Te at Patio Restaurant from March 22 to March 31 for
the true Mongolian food with live entertainment! RMB158 + 15%.
For reservations, please call (8610) 6437 6688 ext. 1971.
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
New:
Beijing-Stockholm Direct
Start 26 Mar, Scandinavian Airlines will open its direct flight
from Beijing to the Sweden Capital. Don't miss the great fares:
Economy from 4,500rmb, Economy Extra from 10,500rmb and Business
from 14,500rmb. Booking: 010-8527-6100 or 021-5228-5001.
Jinyu
Fengshan Hot Spring Resort A Xanadu secluded from the secular world, Jinyu Fengshan
Hot Spring Resort is located in Changping District, backed up
by Fengshan and Mangshan National Forest Parks and the Ming
Tombs Reservoir, which creates a picturesque setting for this
unique hot spring venue. Jinyu Fengshan's hot spring is rich
in mineral elements which are good to both your skin and health.
Door ticket: RMB139/day, incl. hot spring bathing, swimming,
pastries and drinks. Address: East to Ming Tomb Reservoir, Changping
District. Contact your favorite travel agencies for details.
Travel
Across The Whole World With ZHITS Beijing Zongheng International Travel Service is a
first-class travel service provider that is authorized to carry
out international business. We organize sightseeing, business
exploration, studying tour, religious activity and cultural
exchanges as well as various conferences. We provide airport
transportation and ticket booking. Our fluent foreign language
speaking tour guides will facilitate a wonderful trip. Address:
9 Dongluoyuan, Fengtai District. TEL (8610) 5166 8606
The
British School of Beijing The British School of Beijing provides the English
National Curriculum for the expatriate community of Beijing.
The school's educational approach arises out of the best practices
found in British schools around the world, emphasizing high
academic results, respect for one another, and a diverse academic
and extra-curricular programme. As a result, students are provided
with the qualifications and skills to enter universities worldwide.
The British School of Beijing is at the centre of a committed
community with parents, teachers and friends of the school dedicated
to the children's success. Further information or visit to the
school can be arranged etc. Mailto: info@britishschool.org.cn
or Tel: (8610) 8532-3088.
The
Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Study Easier
New beginner class in morning (rmb1470/42hours) start on 6th
April, evening class start on 5th April. 2007, Rmb1000/40hours,
Afternoon Promotion Beginner and Intermediate level class available.
For more information please feel free to call Dong Zhi Men Office:
(8610) 6413 1547/48, Jian Guo Men Office: (8610) 6515 8278.
The
Mansion of Beijing Border Zone Male Health Center The Mansion of Beijing Border Zone Male Health Center
is a leisure destination for professional male workers in the
capital. Here with us, you can enjoy star-grade service and
internationally acclaimed skin care products as well as high-tech
bound equipment. Unique store inner fitting, elegant atmoshere,
we are the destination where you can enjoy your life. Address:
Room 1701, No. 3 Building, Jianwai SOHO, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhong
Lu, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 5869 1427
Beijing
Yajing Plastic and Beauty Hospital Beijing Yajing Plastic and Beauty Hospital is conveniently
located in Puren Hospital in downtown Beijing. Clustered with
a group of medical experts and state-of-the-art facilities,
we are able to provide you rest-assured plastic service and
the best beauty solutions. Address: inside Puren Hospital, 100,
Chongwenmen Wai Avenue, Chongwen District TEL (8610) 6716 9966
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
Shunfeng
Home Moving Company We are a professional home moving company that are
specialized in home moving, piano moving, furniture dismantling,
package delivery, air conditioner moving and home service. We
have a group of young and dedicated staff who have are skilled
in wrapping and moving your particles. RMB180 starting price
for piano typed 120 or below, RMB250 for piano typed above 120.
For more info contact us at (8610) 6738 0451
We
Bring You Good Luck Established in 1995, Beijing Good Luck Home Moving
Company has grown into one of the largest professtional home
moving service providers in the capital. We can help you move
your home, single piece of furniture, A.C, TV and so on. RMB150
for piano typing 120 and below, RMB200 for those typing above
120. We also have many different package services for our clients.
For details about us, please call (8610) 6281 9829
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
Native
English Teachers Wanted at Berlitz
Berlitz Beijing are looking for full and part-time adult teachers
to join our enthusiastic and motivated team. We also have an exciting
and unusual project for two female teachers which involves 28
days teaching every other month. This is a contracted and well
paid opportunity for females who want something different and
have a passion for teaching. For both assignments, you must be
a native English speaker with a University degree. You will receive
training in the famous Berlitz method. Email: hr@berlitz.com.cn;
Tel: (8610) 6593-0478, 6508-0244/0255/0274.
Kids
Teachers Wanted at Berlitz Due to expansion, Berlitz Beijing is looking for enthusiastic
teachers to teach English to kids ages 4 - 15 years on Saturdays
from 9:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m. We also need teachers for kindergarten
teaching 4 mornings a week. Berlitz has its own kids material,
which for some ages incorporates the well-known Sesame Street
characters. All of our material is fun to teach. You must be a
native English speaker and enjoy teaching kids. Experience is
not necessary, as training in the famous Berlitz method will be
provided. Email: hr@berlitz.com.cn;
Tel: (8610) 6593-0478, 6508-0244/0255/0274.
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
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Yaxin
Translation Company A famous translation brand in Beijing, Yaxin provides
professional translation, interpretation and localization for
different industries. We are especially good at bidding translation,
going abroad related file translation, contract translation and
financial sheet translation etc. Starting price for translation:
RMB130 per thousand words; interpretation: RMB600/day/person.
Address: Room 2503, Tower A, Apple Community, Chaoyang District
TEL (8610) 5826 3803
Boyu
International Visa Consulting Center We are specialized in providing professtional visa service
for Chinese who want to go study abroad and expatriates who want
to work or study in China. We have a group of experienced visa
experts who are returned overseas Chinese, and therefore know
well about the visa application process. Please contact us if
you are thinking of going to visit a foreign country. Address:
3-2607, SOHO New Town, 88, Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District TEL
(8610) 8580 4865
The
15th China Beijing International Gifts Exhibition
March 27-30, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610)
8522 9370
The 8th Home Beauty
Exhibition 2007
March 28-31, Beijing Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 6831 4457
Spring Job Fair 2007
March 28, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460
0000
The 6th China International
Door Industry Exhibition 2007
March 29-April 1, China National Agricultural Exhibition Center
TEL (8610) 6501 8877 ext. 2004
China International
Broadcasting & TV Information Network Exhibition 2007
March 30-April 1, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
The 5th China International
Pregnant Women And Infants' Goods Exhibition
March 30-April 1, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
The Dream Of The White
Mansion
Young Chinese artist Wen Fang's solo exhibition. Wang's works
focus on workers.
March 18-May 5, Paris-Beijing Photo Gallery TEL (8610) 8459 9263
Visible-Invisible,
Known-Unknown
Guangzhou based conceptual artist Chen Shaoxiong's solo exhibition.
Chen fuses traditional ink paintings with modern media.
March 10-April 8, Universal Studios Beijing TEL (8610) 6432 2600
Long March Series
Themed exhibition on Yan'an, the final destination of Chinese
Red Army's Long March.
Through March 25, Long March Space B TEL (8610) 6438 7107
Sweden Artists Joint
Exhibition
Artistis Lena Cronqvist, Ulf Gripenholm, Cajsa Holmstrand, Bo
Larsson, Lina Nordenstrom, Lars Nyberg, Helmtrud Nystrom, Jukka
Vanttinen, Eva Zettervall, all of whom are from Sweden will bring
their paints to Beijing for a show.
March 10 - April 19, 798 Art District, No. 4, Jiuxianqiao Road,
Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 8459 9423
300 Years of Innovation
This exhibition features around 200 works culled from a range
of private and public collections, and emphasizes not only issues
of American consciousness, but also moments of intersection between
American and Chinese culture.
February 9-April 8, National Art Museum of China TEL (8610) 6403
4925
Art Exhibition: Great
World Civilization
This is a large scale exhibition themed on World Civilization,
featuring 328 pieces of art works from 14 famous museums in Europe
and Americas, including some rare relics from 3000 years ago.
RMB20-30.
Until August 2008, China Millennium Monument World Art Museum.
TEL (8610) 6851 3322
Ziggy
Marley China Tour
Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Ziggy Marley, will come to Star
Live in Beijing on March 26, bringing with him not only his album
Dragonfly, but also other wonderful tunes of The Melody Makers
period. He will also present his latest Grammy-winning album Love
Is My Religion, of course classic music of his father Bob Marley.
Beijing local band The Beijing Live Experience will also be present.
Tickets selling for RMB280-480.
8pm, March 26. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5166
Kenny G Live 2007
Presented by China West Entertainment. Tickets range from RMBB280-1280.
8pm, March 31. Beijing Exhibition Theatre. For tickets call 800
810 3721
Film: One Foot Off
the Ground
The members of a small opera troupe are forced to cope in the
"real" world when their funds dry up in "One Foot
off the Ground," a warmly observed ensemble film that casts
a quizzical eye on provincial life in contemporary China. RMB50
per person.
8pm, March 30-31. Cherrylane Movies, for details call 135 0125
1303 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn
Monday,
March 26, 2007
********************************** Ziggy Marley China Tour
Tickets ranges from RMB280 to RMB480 for VIP.
8pm. Star Live Music Hall TEL (8610) 6425 5166
2007 World
Snooker China Open -- An Official Ranking Tour Event, 225,000
British Pounds Prize Fund
Top 32 Players in the world to attend, including Ding Junhui -'Fantastic
Ding' is the second player in snooker history, after John Higgins,
to win three ranking titles before his 20th birthday, having triumphed
at the China Open, UK Championship and Nothern Ireland Trophy.
And there is more to come. Ronnie O'sullivan - The 'Rocket' is
the most naturally gifted snooker player on the tour Stephen Hendry
- World No. 1 and snooker's most successful player ever 8 Chinese
Wildcards and many more. Pricing from 60 RMB up.
Through April 1 2007. Beijing Students Gymnasium ( No.11 West
Road, North 3rd Ring Road, Haidian District, Beijing). For Tickets
Contact: +86 10 6553 5699 or visit the website at www.emma.cn
Latin Meets
HipHop
With famous guest DJ's. Free entrance.
Latinos, call (8610) 6409 6997 for more info.
New Standard
English
A kid show on CETV 1.
10pm-3pm. Monday through Thursday.
Tuesday,
March 27, 2007
********************************** 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.
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: lxh@rotaryclub-beijing.org.
The President of the Rotary Club of Beijing for the year 2006
- 2007 is Mr. Michael Furst.
Wednesday,
March 28, 2007
********************************** Baby's Night
All babes enjoy free admission and drinks until 12am. Babes wearning
mini skirts have free drinks all night long.
Arena Club TEL 98610) 6587 2888
Live Dance
Performances
Beginner free dance lesson at 7:30pm. Free entrance.
Latinos, call (8610) 6409 6997 for more info.
Thursday,
March 29, 2007
********************************** Pre-weekend Party
At Lush the weekend starts one day earlier 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,
March 30, 2007
********************************** Yen White
Wear white clothing to become part of this unique event's everchanging
visual landscape (lighting and visuals by Aya Hayakawa and VJ
HaoBuHao), as the 706 Factory inside the 798 district again becomes
the venue for an unforgettable night for you and your friends.
9pm. 706 Factory TEL (8610) 5869 7380-12
Friday Arena
Arena Club will present the biggest hip hop party of the month.
Come to dance with the Bikini ladies in the most fashionable hip
hop atmosphere, or you will regret for the rest of your life.
Free admission for those who wear Bikinis, RMB50 include a cup
of cocktail or a bottle of beer. 9pm. Arena Club TEL (8610) 8589
7369
Sex in the
City Party
Don't forget to get kinky with us on the 30th! Wear your best
fetish attire and you'll be drinking free bubbly all night. Plus
you'll have a chance to win our Kinky Costume Party! Bottles of
Mumm Champagne for 450rmb with specialty martinis and glasses
of bubbly only 20rmb all night! 9pm. Ruifu TEL (8610) 8191 6324
Russian Dance
Party
8pm. Club Fusion TEL (8610) 5167 3333
D.O.N.S At
Tang Club
D.O.N.S, aka Ollie Goedicke and Terri B, began their music career
with Pump up the Jam and became well known to their fans with
their album Drop the Gun.
8pm-4am. Tang Club TEL (8610) 6500 8888
The 80's Strike
Back
Join us for the new and improved 80's experience, now every Friday
night and featuring 4 djs on rotation to keep the mix fresh.
10pm on wards. Alfa. TEL (8610) 6413 0086
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,
March 31, 2007
********************************** Kenny G Live 2007
Presented by China West Entertainment. Tickets range from RMBB280-1280.
8pm. Beijing Exhibition Theatre. For tickets call 800 810 3721
Pay Tribute
To NOFX
Rock China presents "Pay Tribute to NOFX" and NOFX Beijing
concert ticket release. Fans can buy the presale ticket on site.
Bands Reflector, Recyle, SKO, the Reason, PB33 and many others
will come to perform.
9:30pm-2am. Kule Music Store TEL (8610) 6593 0367
Cosmic Dancing
Party
10pm on wards. Alfa TEL (8610) 6413 0086
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,
April 1, 2007
********************************** Bloody Weekend
Famous DJs will descend on Yugong Yishan to fill your ears with
sweet sound and make yourself recover from the Sunday gloom.
6pm. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6415 0687
Free Latin
Lessons
Javier from Cuba teaches free beginner's class Cuban style.
8pm. Latinos TEL (8610) 6409 6997
Tuesday
April 10, 8:30-10:30pm - YPHH Wine Night at Bloo, Park Plaza Back on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, the YPHH Wine
Night with the concept 1 country 4 wines or any variation on that.
Location is Bloo at the Park Plaza Hotel and for more info and
reservations, please visit www.yphh.com
Film:
Jasmine Women A multi-generational tearjerker of the first order,
"Jasmine Women" is an impressive showcase for Zhang
Ziyi and Joan Chen, in multiple roles as daughters and mothers
across three generations. 8pm, April 6-7. Cherrylane Movies, for
details call 135 0125 1303 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn
Auckland
Symphony Orchestra China Tour The Auckland Symphony Orchestra was formed in 1975.
This full symphony orchestra of over eighty players, draws its
players from all parts of Auckland and from all walks of life
and includes a number of professional musicians as well as the
talented amateurs, many from other professions, who play, without
payment, purely for the pleasure of making good music together.
7:30pm, April 14. Century Theatre TEL (8610) 6406 8888
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
ClubFootball
Junior Soccer Coaching Programmes Sign up now for ClubFootball junior soccer coaching
programmes. Courses teach football skills in a fun environment
and kick off in April at venues across Beijing city-centre and
Shunyi. Courses are open to kids aged 4 to 18 of all levels, and
all coaches are FA or UEFA-qualified. For full details, please
see www.clubfootball.com.cn,
call (8610) 6417 0495, or mail coaching@wanguoqunxing.com
ClubFootball
5-a-side Leagues ClubFootball 5-a-side Leagues run midweek and weekends
at Chaoyang Park, with 48 corporate and amateur teams of all levels
playing in 6 divisions. New players and teams always welcome to
get involved. Ladies football also available. See www.clubfootball.com.cn,
call (8610) 6417 0495, or mail play@wanguoqunxing.com
for details.
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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