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Clean lines and distinctive finish give this Shanghai colonial collection its classis appeal. This piece has been given a transparent lacquer that highlights the wood's natural grain. It would look just great in the middle of your foyer with a nice centerpiece of ikebana on it.
Magic Golf & Spa Package at Crowne Plaza Sanya
Enjoy Deluxe Room 3 Days 2 Nights for only RMB 3,588 and up. Including: Daily two breakfasts/ Welcome drinks& Fruits basket/ Golf Green fee, Caddie fee, Cart fee, Locker fee and insurance fee for one/ Extra charge RMB 600 per person upgrade from 18 holes to 36 holes/ Late check out till 4 pm/ Free shuttle bus to and from the golf club/ Sport Massage-90 minis Body Massage for one/ 20% discount on food and beverage. And special offer one Golfer 50 minis Foot Massage for the 4 days 3 nights package, one way airport pick up at free for 5 days 4 nights package. 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).
Citadines Xi'an Central - Now in the Heart of the city
*Studio Introductory Rates Starting From RMB330* nett per night (inclusive of broadband); RMB 8,888 nett per month. Vilid until 30 September, 2007. For booking and information, call (86-29) 8576 1188, 800 820 1028 (China toll-free number), email enquiry.china@citadines.com or visit www.citadines.com
Golf Package RMB2,688 at Presidential Plaza Hotel Beijing
Including: Two night accommodation in deluxe room category | Daily buffet breakfast at Garden Cafe | One day 18-hole golf inclusive of green fee only | RMB300.00 allowance at hotel per stay (for all comsumptions) | 20% off on massage | 20% off on all all F&B outlets | 20% off on Presidential Club | Free use of swimming pool, gym and sauna. For reservation: (8610) 5858 5691; Email: reservations@presidentialplaza.com
Rest & Respite Weekend Package
From every Fridays to Sundays, a special deal "R & R Weekend Package" starts from RMB 880 per night for single or double occupancy, subject to 15% service charge is being offered from July 1 to December 31' 2007. Benefits include food and beverage redemption up to RMB 400 per day from any hotel outlets and in-room private dinning; 50% discount on massage service at Hotel Health Club including free use of gym, sauna, steam rooms and outdoor swimming pool. For Reservations, please contact (86 755) 8396 1333 or e-mail reservations.slz@shangri-la.com
Stay Four, Pay Three Summer Offer at China World Hotel, Beijing
This summer, enjoy a complimentary night's stay for every confirmed booking of three consecutive nights at China World Hotel, Beijing. Superbly located in Beijing's Central Business District (CBD), a heartbeat away from top historical attractions, with exciting shopping and nightlife at your doorstep, China World Hotel combines an unbeatable location with luxury and Shangri-La hospitality. Valid from 1st July 2007 to 4th August 2007 (inclusive). For reservations please click here or call (8610) 6505 8885 or email: reservations.cwh@shangri-la.com
Summer Value Rate Package
This summer, experience the Shangri-La Hospitality and a whole range of special privileges with the compliments of Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai: complimentary daily breakfast, airport limousine transfers, broadband Internet access and extended check-out time. Simply stay on Value Rate and enjoy savings of up to RMB2,300! 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
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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
Takkyu Ishino
As one half of the techno-pop duo Denki Groove, Takkyu Ishino creates some serious fun through electronics and as the internationally successful "Japanese DJ Takkyu Ishino" he charts a course through cybernetic and edgy techno. Takkyu's solo career for the most part has echoed his DJ style -- distilling futuristic and retro-chic sounds into a minimal, yet potent uptempo blend. He also remains the only Japanese DJ to play from the Siegessaule at Berlin's Love Parade three years in a row! 8pm-2am, June 29. Angel Club TEL (8610) 6552 8888
Wine Tasting Night
Jebsen Fine Wines and Capone's Italian Restaurant are delighted to invite you to the launch of Twinwoods Wines from Magaret River's Valley, one of Australia's most premium wine producing regions. Join us for an relaxed evening with free flow Twinwoods wines and live bands!!! RMB120 per person. 7:30pm - 9:30pm, June 29. Capone's TEL (8610) 8519 8612
B.I.T.C.H Hip Hop Party
Ready to a party as hot as the outdoor summer temperature? Here it is, over ten sexy models plus those exclusive bikini girls who are give exclusive admission will stir up the atmosphere with the many hip hop music. Come on, put on your Bikini, short skirt and hoses, to relax at this not-to-miss party of the season. RMB30, buy four tickets get one free. June 30. Star Live TEL (8610)
6425 5677
DJ Christopher Lawrence
Having been touted as one of America's top uplifting trance DJs and producers, Christopher Lawrence is recognized worldwide as one of the biggest and most popular names in trance today.
He clocks up over 250,000 frequent flyer miles a year and the list of international events he plays is too long to mention. As a producer, Christopher has released a string of tracks, notably 'Attention', 'Scorcher' and 'October's Child', which have been played by DJs from Paul Oakenfold to John Digweed, Paul van Dyk to Tiesto. RMB100 presale, RMB150 on site. 9pm-4am, July 1, 2007 Yao Club TEL (8610) 6417 7289
Beijing Electronic Party
The 7th Bejing Electronic Party will take place at Inner Affair on June 29, feauturing DJ Li Shan, the first Chinese DJ in Beijing, who will open the electronic music door to us with his expert skills, DJ Xiao Linfeng and DJ Dabing and many others. This is a night of electronic music that plays down to your heart. 10pm-6am, June 29. Inner Affair TEL (8610) 8454 0899
Summer Friends-making Party
Houhai offers a piece of serene and cool in this scorching summer day. This may serve as an ideal place to nurture your love. Come and find someone with common likes and dislikes or even someone who can accompany you during the rest of your life. Free admission, a cup of free cocktail for ladies before 9pm. June 29. Houhai Paradise TEL (8610) 8401 5076
More details about above events can be found on www.98street.com.
Party With Pirates On The Rooftop Of The World
Drink with 6 crazy pirates and 9 sexy girls wearing... on the exotic Caribbean rooftop of Kokomo. Dance to house music and drink special cocktails ("the Pirate", 25RMB each) in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Come dressed as a pirate... uh, you know... eye patch, rag on the head, puffy shirt, or simply red, white, black, or gold colors. There will be cool giveaways: Crocs shoes, limited At World's End t-shirts, cups, pokers, and matchboxes. Come join the fun. You can also doodle your own pirate t-shirt and bandannas. Free entry. Friday, June 29th, 9pm till late. Kokomo TEL (8610) 6413 1019
Summer
Cuisines at The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street Come and savor our bold and earthy Portobello mushroom
in our 4-course set dinner prepared by Chef De Cuisine Giovanni
Terracciano for RMB 480+ at Cepe, the restaurant Forbes.com voted
one of the Top Power Dining Spots in the World. Or savor in our
feast fit for a king with our King Prawn Set Menu for only RMB
498+ at Qi, our Chinese restaurant recently named Best New Asian
Hotel Restaurants by Travel + Leisure. For free-flowing champagne,
drop by Crystal Bar from 7-8pm at only RMB188 per person. All
prices are subject to 15% service charge. For reservations, please
call The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street at (8610) 6601
6666.
Spanish
Cuisine inspired by Passion and Desire Con Sabor Espanol, Y apasionato com el Flamenco. From
June 28 to July 07, at the Kranzler's Restaurant & Bar of
the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, Costa del sol lunch
buffet with the sun-drenched Mediterranean flavours from Spain,
Rioja and other wines from Los Vineros de Miguel Torres brought
to Beijing by Torres China. ...y en la noche, the Kranzler's Tasca,
a gastronomic fiesta with Tapas Buffet, Parilladas, Paella, Mariscos,
Desserts including the famous Crema Catalan and more wines from
Torres. Open from 6:00 am to 12:00 midnight daily. For reservations,
please call (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4105.
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.
Hotel
New Otani Chang Fu Gong July F&B Promotions *Sakura Japanese Restaurant - Come and try the live
eel cuisine in Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong! July is the best
season to enjoy the savory eels. Specially prepared by Sakura
chefs, 4 kinds of eel cuisines are only priced from RMB70 to RMB150.
2 kinds of house special combination are priced RMB480 and RMB680.
15 kinds of cuisine are priced RMB50 to RMB150 especially for
dinner. *Peony Garden Chinese Restaurant - Braised fish maw in
abalone sauce are priced RMB78 per person. 10 chef's special selected
dishes of summer are priced RMB50 and up, 50% off the original
price on 50 kinds of Guang Dong dim sum. Join our membership club,
you will find enjoyments when you lodge in the hotel. For more
information, please check hotel web page www.cfgbj.com.
Tel: (8610) 5877-5555; 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
What Makes You Fly? Sign up for Scandinavian Airlines' online newsletter at www.flysas.cn to WIN a free trip to Scandinavia for you and a friend! Just register with your email address and EuroBonus number no later than July 1. the winner will be announce on July 6, 2007. Booking: 010-8527-6100 or 021-5228-5001.
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
Come Enjoy The 19th Century British Country Villa At RGHCM Garden Resorts
RGHCM Garden Resorts, a 21st century international tourist resort, is bulit up in accordance with 5-star rating criteria and British rural villas dated back to 19th century, and is an ideal place for resorting health, enjoying leisure, developing friendship as well as seeking success. The resorts boasts totally 238 guest rooms decorated in 10 odd different styles, whose funiture vary in color, fiber, fabrication and structure. To satisfy different enjoyment, both individualism and comfort at home are supplied. Come to enjoy a privileged resorts service in RGHCM, a wonder land where your dream comes true. RMB60 starting price per bed. For details, please contact (8610) 8909 8888
Xiu Xian Ju (Leisure Residency)--Ideal Destination for Relaxation
Xiu Xian Ju lies under the foot of the No. 1 Waterfall of Beijing, the largest waterfall in Beijing Surburd in terms of water capacity and is surrounded by such famous scenic sptos as Black Dragon Pond, Peach Garden and Immortal Vale, Jiudaowan and Cool Valley. Far from the busy and crowded city, Xiu Xian Ju is serene and is an ideal place to pursue your childhood dreams and relax yourself. RMB200 for double rooom, RMB260 for three-bed room. 50% off on all rooms from Monday to Thursday. VIP Hotline: (8610) 6901 2905
Melbourne University Master of Marketing Program in Beijing
The University of Melbourne, through its business school - Melbourne Business School (MBS), is the first overseas university to offer an international Master of Marketing degree in Beijing, in conjunction with one of China's top universities -Beihang University. This program has been approved by China's Ministry of Education. MBS is pleased to provide participants with an opportunity to gain a valuable international qualification without leaving China. All classes are evenings and weekends, and teaching is 100% in English. The intensive program can be completed in just over a year and provides students with a solid foundation in marketing theory and knowledge. Its first Intake begins in October 2007 and applications close on 10 August 2007. www.mbs.org.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
New beginner class in morning/evening start on 6th July, 2007. Morning class: Mon/Wed/Fri 9am-12; Evening class: Mon/Wed/Fri 7pm-9pm. Rmb 1000/40hours, beginner and intermediate level classes are available from 2pm-4pm, Mon-Fri. For more information please feel free to call Dong Zhi Men Office: (8610) 6413 1547/48, Jian Guo Men Office: (8610) 6515 8278.
Kingway Manicure Sohu Shangdu Store
Just opened at the end of May, we now offer a whole month discount of 40% in June for all customers coming in. Bigger surprise offers for VIP card holders. All our hand/foot care products are from international famous brands of CUCCIO and EZFLOW or Swarovski. Hot recommendation: CUCCIO hand/foot care/crystal manicure/pedicure. Address: B-109, B1, West Tower, SOHO Shangdu, No. 8 Dongdaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing. For details, please contact us at (8610) 5173 4166
CoCo Private Image & Style
With many years of experience in this field, CoCo private image and style is able to first study your horoscope and birth date before deciding what kind of facial make up that will suit the individual, hence providing many answers to that individual. CoCo private image and style also specialises in bridal image design, fulfilling the dream of every young girl by providing professional advice on bridal make up and image design consultancy. Address: Apple Community, 32 Baiziwan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing. Email cocooly@gmail.com for details.
Soleil Beauty & Hair Dressing Center
Comprised of a group of top hair style designers from Tokyo, Soleil is engaged in hair style design, make up, and facial beauty, all catching the latest trend of the industry. We have Chinese, Japanese, Korean and English speaking staff so there is no need to worry about communication with our hair dressers. Imported facilities provides you privileged experience. Credit card accepted. Business hours: 11am-9pm Monday through Saturday, 10am-8pm on Sunday. Address. Jianwai Soho, No. 39, Middle East Third Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing TEL (8610) 5869 0334
Hong Yun Home Moving Ltd
Set up in 1994, Beijing Hongyun Home Moving Co., Ltd is a large home moving service provider in the capital city. The company now owns more than 100 vehicles of various types and up to 600 well trained employees. The company's many branches are spreading each district of Beijing to provide timely, well-thought and safe service for you. Starting price: RMB150 for individual, RMB170 for businesses. Hotline: (8610) 5207 6225
We Serve You Whole-heartedly In Beijing
Beijing Jingcheng Home Moving Company has a group of young and experienced home moving professionals, all of whom are well-trained and skillful in packaging or dismantling your articles. Our staff are best known for unified dressing, decent behavior, thoughtful service and civilized language. 24-hour hotline: (8610) 6497 7293
Da Xin Transport Co., Ltd
Da Xin is a joint venture home moving company that serves multinational companies, businesses, institutions, upmarket apartments and white collar groups. With more than a decade's experience, we are able to provide you all-rounded home moving plan, furniture arrangement and excellent packaging. Address: Xihongmen, Fengtai District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 8923 1123
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.
Beijing-Based Chorus Seeks Part-Time Chorus Administrator
The International Festival Chorus seeks an seeks a part-time Chorus Administrator. Duties include document management, liaison with partner schools and organizations, local vendor management, ticketing, etc. Must be fluent in written/spoken English and Chinese, have the ability to work independently with flexible schedule, be familiar with use of Microsoft Office and basic software programs and have access to own computer and internet. Salary is negotiable based on experience. Please send cover letter and resume to info@beijingifc.org For more information about IFC: www.beijingifc.org
Job Openings at ISB
International School of Beijing (ISB) cordially invites 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.
Finance Director/CFO
Small mfg & export co. seeks CFO. Must be a mature person w/strong finance & accounting credentials (CIMA). Possess strategic thinking ability & proficiency w/accounting softwares. Resp: financial controls, investment,reporting, forecasting. English speaker, min. 3 years China experience. Performance-based compensation. Email resume w/cover: resume@acf-china.com
Second-hand PCs Needed for a Charity
At Care for Children, a Children's Charity working in China, we are looking to equip some computers to one of our project sites in Yunnan. If you have unwanted PC's in reasonable condition, they will be gratefully received and put to good use. Please contact kay@careforchildren.com.cn and look at our website for more information on the charity: http://www.careforchildren.com.cn
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
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Shutian Mother & Children Care
Founded by professional house keepers, Beijing Shutian Mother and Children Care Center is committed to providing mother and infant caring, infant tending and other maternal related services. We adopt unified staff management and star-rate our staff based on their performance. Our senior experts will go to offer consulting service and guidance at your door. Our well-trained, diligent and considerate team will ease you and your family of the troublesome home chaos. Address: Room 211, Xinan Hotel, No. 18, Taiping Road, Haidian District, Beijing TEL (8610) 6823 3109
Jiufang Yangguang Translation Company
A professional translation service provider with complete translation services of 70 languages, we offer translation, interpretation and simultaneous interpretation to our customers. All our staff are experienced university language teachers, linguists or returned overseas Chinese talents. Fast, accurate and professional are what we provide to you, just give us a call and we'll enjoy all what we offer you. Chinese to foreign language: RMB140-160; foreign language to English: MRB230-280. Video translation: RMB220 per minute. For more information please contact (8610) 6213 1801
JDL Corporate Visa Services
JDL Corporate Visa Services provide various visa, invitation letter application and supporting services to assist your business growth in China. Our customer range from businessman to individual visiting China. We provide personalize advise and assistance to help them extend their visa and facilitate their stay and entry into China. Besides having a professional team of visa experts to help you, we also ensure that our processing fee is competitive for all types of visa. More info on http://www.jdlglobal.com/contact_us/index.html
China International Storage Cell Exposition
June 25-28, Beijing International Conference Center TEL (8610) 8497 2311
Beijing International Heat Energy And Solar Power Project Exhibition 2007
June 27-29, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0223
China International Camera And Photographic Appliances Exhibition
June 28-July 1, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0223
Beijing International Electronic Information And Meteorologic Equipment Exhibition 2007
June 28-30, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0223
China International Sports, Fitness, Leisure And Entertainment Products Exhibition 2007
June 28-July 1, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0223
The 8th China International Computer Network And Information Security Exhibition
June 28-30, Beijing Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 6831 6677
The 4th Asia Wind Power Equipment Exhibition
June 28-30, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6505 2288
From Titian To Goya
Exhibition of works from one of Europe's finest art museums. RMB20.
June 24-August 24. National Art Museum of China TEL (8610) 6401 2252
Wen Jingyuan Solo Exhibition
South Korean artist Wen Jingyuan brings her works to Beijing.
June 9-July 23, Artside, Dashanzi, 4 Jiuxianqiao, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 8459 9335
Dialogue Between Tradition And Modern
Wen Huaisha, Feng Jinsong and Lan Li's art exhibition.
June 23-July 22, Beijing East District Art Center, Songzhuang, Tongzhou District TEL (8610) 6959 8811
Hun Da
Hun Da, a new word creation which literally means unsophistucated combination, represents a refusal to unity, and also an open attitude.
Till June 30, New York Art Space-Beijing TEL (8610) 8882 8128
The Blossoming Selfhood
More than 30 pieces of Yi Hui's contemporary oil paintings are on the show, which express the female artist's "new egoism".
June 16-July 6, Beijing March Gallery TEL (8610) 8702 3809
Lonely Dancer--Wu Li's Pencil Sketch Exhibition
50 pieces of pencil sketches of aritist Wu Li, most of which were done between 2001 and 2005, an important period during the artist's art life, have been brought to the show.
May 26-June 22, Beijing Qiantong Space. More details on www.eyehaunt.com.
Kung Fu--Chen Bo's Solo Exhibition
The exhibit features Chen's works from the very beginning of his art career to the latest period, which shows a complete evolution of the artist's skills.
June 8-July 8, Huanbitang Gallery TEL (8610) 8774 6332
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
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
Film: "Xiao Wu"
Jia Zhangke's affectionate but dispassionate account of the downfall of a terminal loser is one of the most impressive and achieved Chinese films of the 90s. Made on a shoestring budget with an entirely non-professional cast in Jia's hometown, it's another vindication of underground independent film-making in China and a career-making triumph for its first-time director.
8pm, June 29-30. Cherrylane Movies. For details call 135 0125 1303 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn
Wang Jing Solo Concert
With Han Yunjie on piano. Tickets selling for RMB50-480.
7:30pm, June 26. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 5883 6800
Vermont Youth Orchestra Beijing Concert
Founded in 1963, Vermont Youth Orchestra draws its members from among the most talented young musicians in Vermont, New York and New Hampshire. It presents three major concerts every year at Burlington's Flynn Center for the Performing Arts and also performs at community events, school tours and in and small-ensemble recitals. This year, it embarks upon their first international concert tour in China. Tickets selling for RMB30-80.
7:30pm, June 27. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 5883 6800
Ho Yeow Sun Beijing Concert
Ho Yeow Sun, better known as Sun Ho or simply Sun, is a Singaporean pop music singer. Tickets selling for RMB80-1280.
7:30pm, June 28. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6501 1854
Concert In Celebration Of The 86th Anniversary Of CPC And 10th Anniversary Of Hong Kong's Return To The Mainland
Tickets selling for RMB80-880.
7:30pm, June 30. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 5883 6800
Song And Dance Troupe of National Defence Ministry of Russia
Tickets selling for RMB80-880.
7:30pm, June 30-July 1. Ethnic Cultural Palace TEL (8610) 6602 2770
Film: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Three weeks after the latest episode got its American release, director Jack Sparrow now brings this big flick to Chinese mainland. The third episode tells about Captain Barbossa, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann who must sail off the edge of the map, navigate treachery and betrayal, and make their final alliances for one last decisive battle.
Start showing at cinemas across town from June 12 on.
Capital Cinema (8610) 6607 9499
Dahua Cinema (8610) 6527 4420
Daguanlou Cinema (8610) 6303 0551
Dizhi Cinema (8610) 6616 8376
Guang An Men Cinema (8610) 6352 2713
Honglou Cinema (8610) 6605 1908
Wudaokou Cinema (8610) 6231 3624
Yingxie Cinema (8610) 6420 7759
Ziguang Cinema (8610) 6500 3868
Chang Hong Cinema (8610) 6404 2159
Monday, June 25, 2007
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Blue Mondays
Special shooters at RMB20 to help ease your Monday blue. Free.
6pm. Pipe TEL (8610) 6593 3566
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
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
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Wang Jing Solo Concert
With Han Yunjie on piano. Tickets selling for RMB50-480.
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 5883 6800
Happy Hour
Buy one, get one free!
5-8pm. Die Kochmuzen. For details call 139 1005 1803.
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, June 27, 2007
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Hanggai
Absolut Live. RMB30.
10pm. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6415 0687
Vermont Youth Orchestra Beijing Concert
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 5883 6800
Set Lunch
Enjoy our weekly changing set menu for lunch with choice of 2 starters and 2 main dishes for RMB 38 only! Includes one soft drink.
Die Kochmuzen. For details call 139 1005 1803.
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
Thursday, June 28, 2007
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"Follow Music Through"
Special concert presented by band "Follow Music Through". RMB40. Buy four get one free for presale and students.
8pm-2am. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5166
Ho Yeow Sun Beijing Concert
7:30pm. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6501 1854
Mbongui
Mbongui literally means a common house that provides food and bed for those homeless vagrants. It symbolizes the traditional culture of each village in Congo in middle Africa. Now there is an African band called Mbongui and as a band they mix percussions with modern instruments.
8pm-2am. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6415 0687
Perfect Bailey Mini Party
The party will start with violin performance and followed by belly dance shows, lucky draws and more. Ladies will get a cup of mini Bailey's at the entry for free. Order Bailey package diner, you will get big surprise.
Alpha Omega Club TEL (8610) 6612 9898
Friday, June 29, 2007
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The Go! Team
The UK-based 6-piece features 2 drummers and plays a mixture of early hip-hop, noisy guitar pop, action theme songs and more. RMB60-120.
9pm. The Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5677
Syndication
Combining Beijing's drum+bass talent with the best from other genres, live musicians and more.
10pm. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6415 0687
Film: Film: "Xiao Wu"
8pm. Cherrylane Movies. For details call 135 0125 1303 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn
Saturday, June 30, 2007
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Ping Pong Party
DJs from Beijing, Hong Kong and New York will bring a brand new party.
8pm-2am. Arena Club TEL (8610) 6587 2666
Kaitian
"Kaitian" Tour Party in Mao Live House. Featuring band Magsa, Huazi, Liman, Casino Dimon, Gala DJ Mark, DJ Guanlei and more. RMB50.
8:30pm. MAO TEL (8610) 6402 5080
Beijing Hip Hop Live Experience
10pm. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6415 0687
Film: Film: "Xiao Wu"
8pm. Cherrylane Movies. For details call 135 0125 1303 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn
Sunday, July 1, 2007
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DJ Christopher Lawrence
9pm-4am. Yao Club TEL (8610) 6417 7289
Sunday Brunch
One of the best Sunday Brunches in town! Large buffet, all you can eat with live cooking station, including juices and coffee/tea. RMB 98 per person only! Children under 3, free of charge and aged 3-7 pay only half price.
Die Kochmuzen. For details call 139 1005 1803.
Wine Dinner at Pacifico
Torres China and Pacifico invite you for a culinary and cultural tour of Tahiti-South Pacific.
RMB288 net per person for a 5-course dinner paired with exquisite wines while enjoying a Tahiti cultural show of drums and dancers. 6:30pm, Saturday, July 7th. Pacifico Restaurant. Limited Seating. For RSVP please contact Sophie Sun at sophie@torres.com.cn or (8610) 5165 5519-208.
Bikini Beach Party II
Vics unveils its annual Beach Party with the rise of the summer temperature. A wonderful beach scene will be created to offer club goers a night of summer cool in the bar and international bands will be invited to light up the event. Free admission for girls wearing Bikini. 8pm-2am, July 7. Vics TEL (8610) 5293 0333
China VibeLive 02
China VibeLive Records's producer Meng Qi will present the first live set of Beijing this summer. On site will feature the unique ChinaVibe and Drum&Bass. DJ Elemental from New Zealand and Jay-B from Canada will assist in the performance. 10pm, July 13. Club Zub TEL (8610) 8286 6240
Mamma Mia
Four famous performers bring the hottest musical opera of the 21st Century, 12 sleepless night of grand carnival, it's now not only in New York or Londo, but right here in Beijing. Tickets selling for RMB180-2008. August 7-19. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 8528 2222
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.
The British Ball 2007
The British Ball 2007 will take place at The Kerry centre Hotel on Saturday, 10th November. It is one of the premier social occasions in the Beijing calendar and tickets will be on sale shortly. It is charity ball and proceeds from this year will be donated to the British Paralympics team, who will compete in the Beijing Paralympics in September 2008. In line with the charitable cause, the theme will be Olympiad. It promises to be another very enjoyable and fun filled evening so book the date in your diary! For details please visit www.britishschool.org.cn
Registration Opens for FoneVillage Asia Mini-Cup
The foneEvents Team is proud to announce the registration opening of the foneVillage Asia mini- Cup! We are expecting 16 amateur teams to compete in the famous Red Ball arena every week during 5 glorious summertime weeks. Group matches from June 30th to July 14th, 11am till 5pm. Final and Semi-Final will be on July 21st. Every match costs RMB200 per person. RMB600 for three matches. Registration Deadline: June 20th, 2007. FoneVillage and Red Ball Football Club & Bar. For more details email:figo@foneVillage.com or call (8610) 6551 8002
ClubFootball 5-a-side Leagues
ClubFootball's new Weekend and Midweek 5-a-side Leagues kick off from May 12th, and are open to men's corporate and amateur 5-a-side teams of all levels. Matches are played at Chaoyang Park and Side Park, and individual players are also welcome to get in touch. For details, please see www.clubfootball.com.cn or call (8610) 5130 6893/4/5/6.
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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