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Hotel Deals

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).

Weekend Special
Take advantage of our weekend special and enjoy a well-deserved break at Shangri-La from just RMB 818 per night. This rate is available for Fridays and Saturdays. Benefits include 20% discount off massage therapy at Health Club, etc. Guest staying on Horizon Floor can enjoy a host of benefits including complimentary buffet breakfast, evening cocktails, coffee, tea and soft drinks throughout the day. For room bookings, please contact Reservations Department directly on (86 755) 8396 1333.

Leave Feeling Better Than When You Arrived
A breath of fresh air in all 448 bright and spacious rooms at the new Westin Guangzhou opens its doors on May 18th. Located in Tian He district, the hotel is a 3-minute walk from the Guangzhou East Train Station and the CITIC Plaza Building. Watch the news as you soak in Westin's signature Heavenly Bath® in an open, seamless space with the much-coveted Heavenly Bed®. Our 71-sqm Renewal Rooms have massage chairs while the WestinWORKOUT® Rooms all feature Precor treadmill machines helping you keep your commitment to fitness easier. Stay and earn Double Starpoints from May until the 31st of August 2007. For reservations, please call (8620) 2826-6868 or email us at gz.reservations@westin.com or visit www.westin.com/guangzhou

Kids Stay Free This Summer @ Sheraton Sanya Resort
Spend your summer school family holiday at Sheraton Sanya Resort. One extra bed for kids is free and so is their daily breakfast. Let the kids enjoy our wonderful kid's daily activity programme and meet our Resort Mascots. Special kid's gift per room for each stay. So much fun for kids at Sheraton Sanya Resort. This offer is valid from 8 May 2007 till 15 July 2007 and subject to availability at the time of booking. Contact us at (86-898) 8855 8451 or e-mail sanya.res@sheraton.com for further details of this summer promotion.

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.

Nightlife

Get your own YPHH Card NOW!!!
The YPHH Card is a personalized card that entitles you to discounts and special deals at a variety of bars, restaurants, clubs and other places around town. The cost of the YPHH Card is RMB 50 only (life long validity) and can easily be ordered online. Get your own YPHH Card now! More information at http://www.yphh.com/members/card.htm

DJ Spark
Hong Kong born DJ Spark began his music career in 1995. His name has appeared on the favorite DJ list of top international musicians like Fat Boy Slim, The Chemical Brothers, Deep Dish, Paul Oakenfold, Satoshi Tomiie, Fergie, Bt, Tiesto, X-Press 2 and so on. He will bring his unique Tech funk and Progressive to Beijing. 8pm-2am, May 30. Angel Club TEL (8610) 6552 8888

Extreme Party
Elegant ladies and graceful guys, come on for this Extreme Party. Famous stars and guests will be invited, featuring DJ and dance performances as well as lucky draws. Guests include Ma Tianyu, Zhang Jizhong, Tang Jiali, supergirl Xu Fei, Ye Yiqian, Li Na and so on. 8pm-11pm, June 1. Arena Club TEL (8610) 6587 2888\2666

Summer: All U Need Is Love
The most passionate party of the year, Summer All U Need Is Love will feature electronic music and its various forms, House, Trance, Techo and Funky, with DJ Markino, DJ Shen Yue and DJ Zou Bin. Held at Xinglong Park at Gaobeidian, the night will be a special one for you. 10pm-5am, June 1, Xinglong Park. Presale RMB20 per person. TEL (8610) 5869 7380-11

Rock For Kids
Another International Children's Day is coming. Six young bands from the China, Japan and the United States will come to play together for you to enjoy the great power of music. On site we will also play some old songs for you to reminisce your carefree childhood. RMB30. 8pm-2am, June 1. MAO Livehouse TEL (8610) 6402 5080

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

Houhai Paradise Themed Party
Houhai Paradise will hold a themed house electronic party on the International Children's Day, with famous DJs bringing the most cutting edge electronic music. Free admission, a cup of free cocktail for ladies before 9pm. Houhai Paradise TEL (8610) 8401 5076

Terminal Party II
Produced by o2 culture. Hip Hop Room DJs: Shorty-S, Wesley, Issa; MC: Sbazzo; Guest DJ: YASA from Kireek '06 DMC world championship No2. Electro Room DJ: Yang Bing; Live: Mickey Zhang feat; Zhangwei (Guitar and Guzheng); Guest DJ: LAURENT GARNIER (Eclectic DJ Set) F. Communications; VJ & Laser: So in the house; Lighting: Aya Hayakawa Presale: RMB100. At door: RMB150. June 6, Arena Club TEL (8610) 65872888

More information about above events 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

Dining Out

Springtime 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.

Where Do Our Family Celebrate?
Is a Wonderful Day...*1 June - International Children's Day @ Cafe Asia. Dinner - RMB178 +15% (Children below 1.2 meter dine free when accompanied by paying adult). It's Children's Day and it's the end of the week. Bring your kids out for an evening of yummy food, fun & games. *17 June - Father's Day. Father's day Brunch @ Cafe Asia - RMB228+15%; Father's day Brunch @ Brazilian Churrascos - RMB208+15%. On this special day, treat your dad to a hearty Father's day brunch @ Crowne Plaza Parkview Wuzhou Beijing. (Father gets a choice of a complimentary glass of wine, beer or a cigar). No.8 North Si Huan Zhong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101, P.R. China. For reservations and inquiries, please dial (8610) 8498 2288 ext 7160.

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

Lido Wine and Dine Night
*Asparagus Special - Don't miss the freshest asparagus with mouthwatering steaks and seafood. Texan Bar & Grill, May 14 - June 30. A la carte. For reservations, please call (8610) 6437 6688 ext. 1849. *Wine and Dine Night - Enjoy the night with beautiful food and wonderful music. Texan Garden, June 15, 19:30 to 22:30, RMB198 net including free flow of imported wines and soft drinks. For reservations, please call (8610) 6437 6688 ext. 1849.

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

Travel Information

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/beijing. 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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Education

SMITH Graduates 1st Shanghai EMBA
The 1st group of business executives studying at the Smith EMBA program in Shanghai received their degrees in a ceremony on April 15. The graduates have completed 18 courses since they started the program in 2005. Students have great access to Smith faculty, who are not only world-class researchers, but are also generating cutting-edge business management ideas and techniques which are being adopted by Fortune 500 companies. The school is ranked No. 5 in the world for research by the Financial Times, which also ranks the school's full-time MBA program No.17 in the United States. For more, please visit www.rhsmith-umd.cn.

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. New beginner class start on 5th June. Evening and Morning schedule both available; Rmb1470/42hours - Morning group. For more information please feel free to call Dong Zhi Men Office: (8610) 6413 1547/48, Jian Guo Men Office: (8610) 6515 8278.

Health & Fitness

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

Relocations

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

Jobs

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
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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.

Job Openings at ISB
International School of Beijing (ISB) invites applications for an Early Childhood teacher to join us for the 2007-2008 school year.If you are certified and have teaching experiences with 3-4 years old, as well as able to teach music and arts for 4 years old, we would love to hear from you. Please send in your resume to application@isb.bj.edu.cn. Moreover, we also invite applications from candidates in Beijing who are interested in joining us in the capacity of support staff for 2007-2008 school year. Please visit our website at www.isb.bj.edu.cn/support%20staff.aspx for details of our different openings.

Services

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

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

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

The 5th Beijing International Social Public Security Product & Technology Exhibition
May 28-30, National Agricultural Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 8460 0398

The 3rd China Beijing International Payment Terminal Equipment & Technology Exhibition
May 29-31, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL TEL (8610) 8522 9370

China International Hotel-used Textile Exhibition
May 30-June 1, Beijing Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 6831 6677

The 2nd Renewable Energy And Energy-saving Products And Technology Exhibition
June 1-3, National Agricultural Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 8460 0398

Exhibition On Chinese New Year Woodcuts And Epinal Prints
About 140 woodcut pieces from China's imperial to repulican period have been brought to the show along with some antique prints from France.
May 17-June 2, Old Academy of Fine Arts of China. TEL (8610) 6527 7991

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

Hui Xin Far Away Solo Show
May 12-June 9, China Art Seasons TEL (8610) 6431 1900

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

Theater & Performances

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.

Clown Carnival
International farceurs from perform to celebrate the International Children's Day. Tickets selling for RMB80-380.
7:30pm, May 29-June 1. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6500 8117

Danwen Wei Solo Concert
Beijing born pianist Danwen Wei is a graduate of Julliard School and one of the most outstanding musicians of his generation. Tickets range from RMB10-80.
7:30pm, May 29. Peking University Centennial Hall TEL (8610) 6275 7627

Piano Quintet
Tickets selling for RMB10-80.
7:30pm, May 31. Peking University Centennial Hall TEL (8610) 6275 7627

Chorus Concert
Classic music will be performed. Conducted by Wang Linlin. Tickets selling for RMB50-580.
7:30pm, May 28. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6275 1278

Children's Drama: Andersen
Tickets selling for RMB80-580.
7:30pm, June 1-3. Century Theatre TEL (8610) 6468 3311

"Colorful Childhood, Happy Children's Day"
Children's chorus at Beijing's music heaven. Tickets selling for RMB20-450.
7:30pm, June 1. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8303

Tristan und Isolde
Part of the program of China Philharmonic Orchestra's 2006-2007 music season. Tickets selling for RMB280-880.
7:30pm, June 3. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6501 1854

Weekly Calendar

Monday, May 28, 2007
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Chorus Concert
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6275 1278

VIP Nights
This is the prefect venue to entertain, socialise and have a good time with friends or business partners. We will enhance your surroundings with the latest chart music and high quality service from our staff. Come and party at VIP Kandi where the gorgeous people go to. Free.
8pm. Kandi Klub TEL (8610) 6590 9999

Open Mic
A time for amateur bands or artists to show off their talents. Free entry.
9pm. 13 Club TEL (8610) 8262 8077

Tuesday, May 29, 2007
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Danwen Wei Solo Concert
7:30pm. Peking University Centennial Hall TEL (8610) 6275 7627

Party Queen
Every Tuesday evening, Latino dance @ Touch, Club Suzie Wong Salsa; Cha Cha; Samba; Meringue; Rumba; Bosanova & Bacchante. Latino Workshop: 8:30-10:00pm; Let's Dance: 10:00-midnight; Latino Showtime: 11:15pm.
Club Suzie Wong TEL (8610) 6417 7793

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, May 30, 2007
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Keep The Boys Out Of "Touch"
Every Wednesday night fro 9pm to 11pm strictly ladies only. Terrace & Bar serve to all guests whole nightlong. Touch will resume normal service after 11pm. RMB30 admission for boys.
Club Suzie Wong TEL (8610) 6417 7793

Live Dance Performances
Beginner free dance lesson at 7:30pm. Free entrance.
7:30pm. Latinos, call (8610) 6409 6997 for more info.

Thursday, May 31, 2007
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