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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.
For more information,
please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/
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Fantastic Family Package at Crowne Plaza Sanya
Enjoy Premier Room for 3 Days 2 Nights at RMB 2,188, Including: daily breakfasts for three persons / complementary one dinner for family/ welcome flowers and fruits basket/ welcome drink/ Late check out till 16:00/ enjoy beach volleyball for free/ free extra bed / Free use hotel bicycle for two hours per stay / Free round trip transportation service. Valid till September 29th, 2007, invalid during public holidays. For booking and inquiry, call (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717. E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com. Website: http://www.crowneplaza.cn. Hotel website: www.cpsanya.com. Reservation Toll-free numbers in China: 800 830 4088, 400 88 40 888 (mobile).
 Super 8 Hotels China launched Its VIP Card.
The card can be used at their 43 open hotels across China. Members enjoy room rates at least 10 RMB lower than the best rate available and additional benefits. Before July 2007, join for 38 RMB; after July 2007, join for 58 RMB. Super 8 VIP Card can be purchased at any Super 8 hotel in China or through the Super 8 China reservation hot-line 400-810-7822. For more information, please call 400-810-7822 or visit our website www.super8.com.cn
 Tropical Bliss at Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa
At an attractive package rate starting from RMB1,500 per night (subject to minimum 3-night stay), you'll receive: Accommodation in a Bay Room Scenic View with one daily Hilton Breakfast | Two-way airport limousine transfer | PLUS Two sessions of aromatherapy at The Spa Retreat; OR two golf green fee coupons; OR one of each during the stay. Price is subject to 15% surcharge and government tax. Price excludes caddy and buggy fees. Price is valid till 31 August 2007. Offer is subject to availability and reservations must be booked at the Tropical Bliss rate. Tel: +86 898 8858 8888 Email: sanya@hilton.com Reservation: www.sanya.hilton.com
 Extras Are Not Optional, They Are Compliment!
With our Value Rate, experience a whole range of special privileges with the compliments of Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai. From complimentary breakfast every morning, free airport limousine transfers to broadband Internet access and extended check-out time, simply stay on Value Rate and enjoy the savings these benefits afford you! Offer available for two night's stays or more. For more information please call (8621) 6882 6888 or email reservations.slpu@shangri-la.com. Register at The LOOP, the Pudong Shangri-La e-Community HERE
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.
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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
 Hip Hop Night
Show the power of hip hop with your dance step. A complimentary bottle of wine for a table of five. Recommended: RMB660 for two bottles of VSOP, RMB999 for four bottles of 12-year old Black Label, RMB398 for Vodka, RMB300 for Crowne package. Relax your mind, relax your body and show the best of yourself with these offerings. 8pm-2am, May 14. Alpha Omega Club TEL (8610) 6612 9898
 Houhai Paradise Single Party
Still indulged in the sweet memory of the previous Houhai Paradise Single Party? We have prepared you an upgraded and more wonderful version of the themed party. Come on, lonely souls, tonight is the best time that you can find some comfort with our new party. Free admission, a cup of free cocktail for ladies before 9pm. 8pm-2am, May 18. Houhai Paradise TEL (8610) 8401 5076
 Robert Mondavi Wine Dinner
Join us for a fantastic evening of food & wine!The Robert Mondavi Winery, founded in 1996, is located in Oakville, California, the heart of Napa Valley. In 1999, "Wine Spectator" voted Mondavi as "The Most Important Winery in the US". RMB788 net per person. Cocktail at 7pm, dinner at 8pm, May 15. Grand Cafe East Private Room. For reservation call (8610) 8519 8693.
 Brazilian Carnival
Come and enjoy a crazy and fun carnival and swing with the wild beat of our music. Hot live shows by sexy Brazilian beauties, uncredible noisy and the most authentic Latin dances and music. All is at Club Suzie Wong on May 19. TEL (8610) 6552 8888
For details about above events, please visit www.clubzone.com.
 Two Year Anniversary Of Angel
Featuring Global Underground, a series of progressive house compilation albums reflecting performances of high profile DJs in venues from around the world. You can buy Global Underground's products on site and have the chance to win the gift provided by the official website of Global Underground. 8pm-2am, May 20. Angel Club TEL (8610) 6552 8888. More info on www.98street.com.
 Cosmic Dancing Party
From the bar that created the super successful 80s parties. ALFA is now bringing Cosmic Dancing Party on every Saturday night, the best dancing music for you all night long. Burn Baby Burn! Free Entrance. 10pm on wards. Alfa, No.6 Xingfuyicun (In the alley opposite the north gate of the Worker's Stadium). TEL (8610) 6413 0086
 The 80's Strike Back
80's Night at Alfa expands! 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. The best from the 80's with a few surprise from the 70's and 90's and no cover charge! Rock out with the infamous Lady Marmalade, Side B, Mizchif and the strut of Sweet FA while you enjoy 80's prices on shots and Long Island Ice Teas. Free Entrance. 10pm on wards. TEL (8610) 6413 0086
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cuisines in Greenfish at The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street
Greenfish presents a fresh and tasty 4-course Asparagus
Set Dinner for two at only RMB688 (food only) or RMB888 (inclusive
of a bottle of champagne) available every Friday and Saturday
evening. Enjoy Greenfish light lunch buffet at only RMB198 available
every day from 11:30am till 2:30pm. For reservations, please call
Greenfish at The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street at (8610)
6601 6666. Greenfish welcomes you every day from 6:30am till 12midnight.
Prices are subject to 15% service charge.
 Summer-Breeze
Chill-out in Beijing's coolest summer place at Paulaner's
Beer Garden or at Kranzler's Terrace. Relaxing ambience, refreshing
drinks, home-brewed beer, light seasonal cuisine or German Beer
Garden specialities. Open daily from morning till night. Tel:
(8610) 6465 3388; E-mail: fb.beijing@kempinski.com
 Culinary
Treasures of Portugal at the Patio Restaurant
Not to be missed – the authentic Portuguese food!
June 18 - June 30, 18:00 - 22:00. June 23, June 24 and June 30,
Brunch, RMB158 + 15% - no discount on this promotion. Children
4-12 years - RMB79 + 15%. For reservations, please call (8610)
6437 6688 ext. 1971.
 Fresh!
At East 33-Lobster's Tail
Fiercely flavoursome - enjoy freshly imported succulent
Maine lobster, cooked a la minute to your preference in a myriad
of styles. Daily Seafood Dinner Buffet at RMB298+ per person including
free flowing wines from award winning winery Terrazas de los Andes.
From 11th May to 10th June, 2007. Dinner: 6:00pm - 10:00pm. For
reservations please call (8610) 6526 3388 ext. 5171.
 Hotel
New Otani Chang Fu Gong May F&B Promotions
*Sakura Japanese Restaurant: 2 kinds of combinations
are priced RMB680 & RMB480. 15 kinds of Dinner cuisine are
priced from RMB50-RMB250. *Orchid Terrace Coffee Shop: Weekday
lunch buffet (Mon-Fri) RMB158+15%. Weekday dinner and Saturday/Sunday
lunch & dinner buffet includes soft drinks RMB188+15%. From
May 20th-Aug 31st, B.B.Q dinner buffet includes draft beer. RMB100+15%
service charge. *Peony Garden Chinese Restaurant: Mother's day
combinations are RMB88 net/person. The chief chef also recommends
30 new Cantonese dishes, which are prepared by the best chefs
from Guangdong province. Peony Garden Chinese restaurant will
present a Guang Dong dim sum menu 50% off as of today. Tel: (8610)
5877 5555; (8610) 6512-5555; E-mail: cfg@cfgbj.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 |
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 Daily Flights from Beijing/Shanghai to Istanbul
Daily operations to more than 132 major European cities and Middle East countries, also regular flights to North Africa, Central Asia, North America and Far East major cities. For more information, please visit www.thy.com or call us TK Beijing:(8610) 6465 1867, TK Shanghai:(8621) 3222 0022 or click here
 Srilankan Airlines Special Summer Season Offers
Beijing - Bangkok round trip CNY 2285; Beijing - India round trip CNY 5360; Beijing - Maldives round trip CNY 4490. All above fares are tax inclusive. Find more special offers on the web of www.srilankan.aero. Srilankan Airlines - the best airlines in South Asia. For any assistance, please contact (8610) 6461 7208 or mail to bjs.sales@srilankan.aero
Beijing Tongyi Jiaqi Travel Center
Formally registered as an international travel service provider, we provide professional travel service for both domestic and international tourists. We also offer meeting facilities, air ticket/hotel reservation and visa application services along with other featured services like self-drive tours and picnics etc. Address: 98 Lishi Road, Xicheng District. For inquiry or reservation please contact (8610) 8695 5673
Cherry Channel
Located to the northwest of the Sleeping Buddha Temple, Cherry Channel got its name for the cherry trees on both sides of a mountain stream. The channel, however, is not only home to cherry trees, but also a diverse range of other flowers including apricot, peach, Chinese flowering crabapple, peony and so on as well as cultural heritages like Yuan Bao Shi from which came Cao Xueqin's famous works The Dream of the Red Mansion. The spring water is sweet, when coupled with the fine tea, it is a not to miss pleasure when you are touring here. Location: West to the Sleeping Buddha Temple, close to the Fragrance Hill in Haidian District. TEL (8610) 6259 1155
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 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 Chinese Study Easier
Rmb 1000/40hours, Afternoon Promotion Class start on 18th May, 2007. Morning, afternoon and evening classes are available from beginner to advanced level. For more information please feel free to call Dong Zhi Men Office: (8610) 6413 1547/48, Jian Guo Men Office: (8610) 6515 8278.
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Health &
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Fashion Beauty Express
Fashion Beauty Express is an upscale leisure and healthcare club serving the cosmopolitan female. We provide you from tip to toe beauty solutions which make you beautiful both internal and external. Our beauty consultants will be at hand to offer you tailored advice according to your real condition. Address: 2A, Shijicheng Yuandayuan Si Qu, 62 Kunminghu South Road, Haidian District TEL (8610) 8859 5110
In One Spa
Located at the 2F of the Building E of the prestigious Beijing Hotel, In One Spa covers more than 4000 square meters and offers the latest in spa treatments and spa environments which will make you fully relaxed both physically and psychologically. We have VIP, senior VIP and luxury VIP and business suites to provide you the most privileged and considerate services. Address: 2F, Building E, Beijing Hotel, 33 Chang'an Avenue, Dongcheng District TEL (8610) 6513 5812
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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 Haoyunjie Home Moving Company
Owning more than ten trucks of various sizes and qualified staff who know how to perfectly arrange and move your furniture, we offer a wide range of home moving options for our distinguished clients, including the RMB1200 Luxury Home Moving Package and RMB1000 Economical Home Moving Package. Starting price: RMB150. For more details about us, please call us at (8610) 6494 9127
Beijing Shuangfa Relocation
Shuangfa means in Chinese that both sides involved will be prosperous, which is exactly our sincere wishes for both our clients and ourselves after a relocation is done. With more than 200 employees and over 500 vehicles, we are ready to move you wherever you want to and help you get whatever chores done. All service prices are negotiable. For more info contact (8610) 6289 8276
Jishi Home Moving
A professional and devoted home moving service provider in Beijing, our service includes home moving, factory moving, and logistics delivery. We enjoy high reputation among our clients for our sincerity, diligence and high quality service. Reasonable price and excllent service are what you can expect from us! 24-hour service hotline: (8610) 6498 0972
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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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for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
 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.
German Teacher Wanted at Berlitz
Berlitz Beijing is looking for a German Teacher for part-time work to start immediately. Berlitz have their own material and most of the work is with International Companies. If you are interested, please send your c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn.
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 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:
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Legal Financial Accounting: CFO Function, Bookkeeping, Accounting
& financial advise, Office Administration Management Accounting:
Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash flow Management, Market Growth
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Internal Process review, Information Management Business Management:
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Fax: +852 25375649 E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com
60cm (diameter) Satellite Dish and TV Receiver for Sale
Receiving programs from Philippine Stellite Aglia II including: CNN, HBO, ESPN, AXN, CNBC, Cinemax, BBC, NHK, DW, TV5 and Star world etc. more than 50 foreign channels, mainly in English, no anual fee. Window facing east or south required. 2 different types price starts from RMB3600 including installation, installation is easy and quick. Enquiries please contact Michael, 138 104 81306.
Men's Hemz
Tailor-made quality suit for gentlemen. Offer top luxury material such as that of Dunhill, Valentino, and environment-friendly coplementary materials. We deliever service at your door so that you can enjoy a privileged experience without leaving your home. We promise to have your dress done for you within two weeks. For reservations, please contact (8610) 6418 5836.
Sun Baby Children's Photo Workshop
We are specially serving the small emperors or empresses and help the families keep a good recollection of their babies. Based on the special traits of each baby, we take a snapshot of their expressions and the trace of their growth with our cameras. Each of our picture is a vivid story of your baby. Address: 6 Beimencang, Dongsi Shitiao, Dongcheng District TEL (8610) 8407 0462
Sanchuan Household Service
A formal member of China Househlod Service Industry Association, we provide the Philippine maid and English tutor service. All our maids are strictly selected and trained to make your family disburdened, and satisfied. Room 701, Unit 2, No. 12 Building, Baodao Guoji, Tiayanggong Zhongjie, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 8441 0566 |
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China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market 2007 (COTTM)
Now in its third year, COTTM (formerly BITTM) is the only dedicated business-to-business outbound travel event in China. The show creates an annual platform where global and local industry professionals meet, discuss and contract the upcoming seasons.
9:30am-5:30pm, May 14-16, China World Trade Center TEL (8610) 8522 9370
Exhibition On German Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
May 14-18, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0000
The 2nd China Beijing International Police Use Equipment And Technology Exhibition
May 17-19, Beijing Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 6833 5743
The 14th International Advertising, New Media, New Technology, New Equipment & New Material Exhibition
May 17-20, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0000
Beijing International Toys And Children Articles Exposition
May 19-21, China World Trade Center TEL (8610) 8522 9370
Eight-person Gang Joint Exhibition
Artists Song Bing, Zhang Fangbai, Li Gang, He Gong, Guan Jingjin, Lennart Utterstrom, Yang Liming and Huangxu will bring their works for a joint exhibition.
May 26-June 28. 798 Art District TEL (8610) 8459 9423
Bad Girl2
Song Yang's solo exhibition following his oil exhibit of "Timeout Song Yang's People" in February. More than 20 of his oil paintings themed on Bad Girl will be displayed.
May 6-June 6, Siheyuan Project Space, 798, Art District TEL (8610) 8459 9423
Life Is Elsewhere
Yin Qi's solo exhibition.
May 4-27, Soka Art Center TEL (8610) 8401 2377
Hui Xin Far Away Solo Show
May 12-June 9, China Art Seasons TEL (8610) 6431 1900
Meditation In The Wind
Solo Exhibition of Shen Hongbiao's sculpture works. Organized by The Sculpture Department of CAFA.
May 17-21, CAFA Gallery TEL (8610) 6477 1123
Time
Time can express endless probabilities in experimental art. Artist Yao Yinong, Qiu Zhijie, Li Hongtao, Liu Gang and many others will bring their work on this topic.
April 20-May 15 (close on Mondays), 2F, No. 5 Building, China Central Academy of Fine Arts
"Steam" -- Huang Qingjun's Photograph Exhibition
Photographer Huang Qinjun records China's last steam engine with his camera in the hope of having more people remember the steam engine and that special period that used it. The works will also be displayed synchronous at Nuremberg Train Museum.
April 14-May 15, Yuntian Image Space TEL (8610) 5202 3892
Code "Just A Joke" -- 9x9 Gallery Ceramic And Sculpture Exhibition
Arts Tu Feng, Sun Yun, Jun Mi, Chen Jie, Geng Yanmin and Deng Ke bring their works to 9x9 Gallery. Except for Tu Feng, they are all very young, but they all have put up their artistic potential through their artworks. They use fresh and different methods to annotate their artistic ideas within themselves.
April 27-May 27, 9x9 Gallery TEL (86) 133 7169 0828
Zero Degree Of Image
Xia Xiaowan and Mao Yan's painting exhibition.
April 9-June 10, 10am-6pm, every Tuesday to Sunday with appointment. Aye Gallery TEL (8610) 8422 1726
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 |
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English Speaking Singers and Actors Wanted
Beijing Playhouse seeks English speaking singers and actors of all Nationalities for a September 2007 production the Broadway musical Guys and Dolls. Open auditions are Sunday, June 10 at 1 pm and Monday, June 11 at 6:30 pm. All roles are open. There is no pre-casting. Auditioning singers should bring a prepared song. Actors will also do cold reads from the script performing scenes from the show. For more information, contact Beijing Playhouse at performance@beijingplayhouse.com or at www.beijingplayhouse.com.
La Voix Humaine
Directed by David Li from Shanghai Opera, with Qian Hong as soprano and Li Didi on piano.
7:30pm, May 15. Central Academy of Drama TEL (8610) 6401 3958
Drizzle Of Angel
Concert presented by American Belmont Choir. Tickets selling for RMB20-180.
7:30pm, May 16. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
The Elision Saxophone Quartet
The ELISION Saxophone Quartet from the U.S captivates audiences with the power, grace, and elegance of their stylistically diverse and engaging programs. ESQ concerts celebrate the saxophone family with an entertaining mix of music. Tickets selling for RMB50-680.
7:30pm, May 17. beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6275 1278
Music Awakens You
Live concert presented by Cake Bomb, Candy Gun and The Catcher In The Rye. Tickets selling for RMB30.
7:30pm, May 17. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6425 5166
Drama: Theater Without Animals
Written by Jean-Michel Ribes, this play ironically depicts the daily lives of the French through a series of eight short vignettes. Also as a Winner of the 2001 Moliere Comedy Award, the play will be performed in both French and Chinese by the Theatre Des Lanternes and Ning Chun Company respectively. Tickets selling for RMB40-280.
7:30pm, May 11-20. Chaoyang Culture Center TEL (8610) 8599 6011
Film: "The Wayward Cloud"
The most audacious film to date from visionary director Tsai Ming-liang, The Wayward Cloud is about a porn actor and the museum tour guide who enters into a strange relationship with him, unaware of his profession. Hsiao-kang (Lee Kang-sheng) is the same alienated youth whose chance encounter with Shiang-chyi (Chen Shiang-chyi) provided the spark that fueled Tsai's earlier films.
8pm, May 18-19. Cherrylane Movies, for details call 135 0125 1303 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn
Guzheng Recital
Fan Ran's solo concert as a Guzheng master degree holder. Tickets selling for RMB50-380.
7:30pm, May 18. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6275 1278
Swinging Europe
By the European Youth Jazz Orchestra, an orchestra composed of young musicians from European countries, touring the Continent for three weeks and presenting a series of concerts under the aegis of the Danish-based organization Swinging Europe and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). Each year the band has a completely new line-up: new musicians, new composers and a new conductor. Tickets selling for RMB100/120.
7:30pm, May 18. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5166
Drama: Madam Bovary Is Me
Based on Flaubert's classic novel, Hong Kong director Edward Lam depicts the lives of Chinese female societies and the celebrities in Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland China. Tickets selling for RMB50-200.
7:30pm, May 18-20. PLA Song and Dance Theatre TEL (8610) 6773 6623
EEG Stars
Xiaong Rulin and Hai Mingwei, two stars from EEG will bring a night of live music. Tickets selling for RMB80/100.
7:30pm, May 19. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5166
Broadway Rhythm
Presented by the BYU Young Ambassadors. Tickets selling for RMB80-480.
7:30pm, May 18-19. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6501 1895
Orchestre By National De Lille
Founded by Jean-Claude Casadesus, the Orchestre National de Lille came into being in 1976, creating a model of an orchestra in the heart of the region and one of the first outreach programmes, w | | |
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