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week we highlight a pet that you can help adopt or foster
in Shanghai!
SCAA
is Shanghai's privately run animal protection association,
founded and supported by the expatriate community and dedicated
to saving the lives of homeless companion animals. SCAA
helps facilitate adoption of abandoned animals, educate
about pet care, and support animal shelter projects. For
more information please visit scaashanghai.org
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 Crowned with Beauty - Crowne Plaza Sanya - Exclusive Resort of Miss World 2007
A rare opportunity to meet with the world's most beautiful women to experience the most memorable moments! 11.8 - Welcome Dinner, USD200; 11.10 - Beach Fashion Show; 11.24 - Dynasty Fashion Show-"Natural. Elegant. Gorgeous", USD388; 12.1 - Coronation Dinner, USD288. For more packages of Miss World event, call (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717. Reservation Toll-free numbers in China: 800 830 4088, 400 88 40 888 (mobile) E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com.
Website: http://www.cpsanya.com
 Early Booker from Rmb 1100 Per Room Per Night Everyday
Limited time only! enjoy this special rate for early booking; reserve your stay at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Centre. From September 1st, 2007 to March 31, 2008. Valid for superior room category / Rate is subject to 15% surcharge/ Reservation must be made at least 30 days / Subject to prepayment / Confirmation of booking subject to availability. For reservations please contact: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522. E-mail: reservations.beijing@kempinski.com; Address: No.50, Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
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Sanya, Shanghai, and Yangshuo--plus lots more. You can
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 Dining Out |
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 Celebrate Thanksgiving at Le Bistrot All-Day Dining
In celebration of the time-honored tradition of Thanksgiving festival, Le Bistrot All-Day Dining at Le Royal Meridien Shanghai features a sumptuous Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet to draw families and friends together on November 22, 2007. Executive Chef and his team have prepared a wide selection of around 150 festive international dishes. After dinner, each guest can sip a free signature "789-tini" on top of the world at 789 Nanjing Lu Bar. Le Bistrot Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet is priced at RMB 278 per person subject to 15% service charge. For reservations, please call (8621) 3318 9999 ext. 7008.
 Theme Dinner Buffets at Cafe Mix
Come and try our theme dinner buffets at Cafe Mix at RMB 178+15% surcharge per adult which changes daily and is certain to satisfy the heartiest appetites. Starting from 10th October 2007 6:00pm-9:30pm with Monday Selection of Asia, Tuesday Mexican promotion, Wednesday Selection of Barbeque, Thursday Taste of Italy, Friday French promotion, Saturday Selection of Seafood* and Sunday Selection of Barbeque. For reservations please call (8621) 5552 9999 ext. 3021. *Saturday Selection of Seafood RMB 228+15% surcharge per person.
 Festive Celebrations at Radisson Hotel Pudong Century Park
Sunday 23rd December 2007, Magnolia Grand Ballroom Win a Magnificent Overseas Holiday for Two! *2nd Floor-"The First Christmas" Party 18:00-22:30, Buffet with live music, entertainment and lucky draw. Tel: (8621) 5130 0000 ext 6006. *INFINITY-Lobby Level 18:00-22:30, Buffet with Christmas favourites. With live music and lucky draw. Tel: (8621) 5130 0000 ext 4009. *YAR CHI TING-3rd Floor 18:00-22:30, Set Menus from RMB388 net per person. Tel: (8621) 5130 0000 ext 4047. Monday 24th December 2007, INFINITY-Lobby Level 18:00-22:30, RMB488 net per adult, RMB288 net per child (6-12 years). Tel: (8621) 5130 0000 ext 4009.
 Tom's Turkey to go at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
Just in time for the upcoming Thanksgiving & Christmas festive seasons, Chef Tom and his team will be preparing juicy roast turkeys with all the trimmings for your Christmas table. Place your orders now while stocks last! Simply contact the Marriott Cafe hostess counter. The turkeys can be picked up at Marriott Cafe just 24 hours after your order is placed. There are 8kg turkey RMB888* for 7 to 9 people and 11kg turkey RMB1,088* for 11 to 15 people for you to choose. Available from November 7 to December 26 at 6:00 am to 12:00 midnight. For more enquires, please call: (8621) 5359 4969 ext. 6436 or 6422.
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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
 Fly from Beijing/Shanghai to Vancouver from only RMB29,320 Round Trip!
Starting this season, you can enjoy our luxurious lie-flat bed and the latest in-flight amenities in Executive First Class between Beijing and Shanghai and Vancouver, as well as from Beijing and Shanghai non-stop to Toronto. Plus, enjoy great savings! Purchase your ticket before December 27, 2007 and get our great round-trip Executive First Class fares for travel from Beijing and Shanghai to Vancouver and your favorite Canadian destinations. Terms/restrictions apply. For reservations and inquires, please contact Air Canada Office in Beijing (8610) 6468-2001 or Shanghai (8621) 6279-2999. Website: www.aircanada.com
Book Your Winter Flight Early and Save!
The skiing season is getting close. Take advantage of Air Canada's incredible special fares to your favorite destinations -- Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. Ensure that you get your most ideal travel dates by booking today. Offer is valid for travel until December 27, 2007. Terms/restrictions apply. For reservations and inquires, please contact Air Canada Office in Beijing (8610) 6468-2001 or Shanghai (8621) 6279-2999. Website: www.aircanada.com
Come to Lushan Mountain
Lushan Mountain is one of China's famous mountains and covers an area of 300 square kilometers. The mountain is a well-known beautiful scenic, summer resort and sanitaria. There are imposing and magnificent peaks, unique waterfalls, and historical sites as well as a changing sea of clouds and a warm and comfortable climate. For more information, pls dial TEL (8621) 5168 8800
Shaoshan-Hometown of Chairman Mao
Shaoshan, a mountain village with some fairly beautiful scenery and a once typically Hunan village atmosphere, has been irreparably changed by history. Chairman Mao Zedong spent his childhood and youth. The revolutionary tourist attractions include the former residence of Mao Zedong, the Ancestral Temple of the Mao Family, now Comrade Mao's Museum, Stone Steles covered with Mao's poems, and a Revolutionary Martyr's Cemetery. For more information, pls dial TEL (8621) 5169 1003
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Green Massage
It is a pleasure from Green Massage to provide you, with the experience, the beauty of living a healthy lifestyle, one that combines with the tranquility of nature that surround us. TEL (8621) 5386 0222
Karma Yoga Center
Healthy life begins from practicing yoga which balances your body and mind. We will provide professional Yoga Course, Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Ashtanga LED, Mysore and so on. TEL (8621) 3887 0669
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Doda International Moving Company
A fully licensed professional moving company that provides international, domestic & local moving, record management and all kinds of storage service. To offer top quality service to customers is our objective. TEL (8621) 6413 1819
Shanghai Xile Moving Company
Shanghai Xile Moving Company has ten years history and well known in moving industry. They have full trained operation & costomer service staffs. Xile Moving Service features living moving and office moving, and has created a transport system in the city in order to satisfy different clients in different districts. All our service price is made following the supervision of the price department. We guarantee to provide the high quality service for all of our customers. TEL (8621) 5605 5415
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Shanghai Zhenwang Cleaning Company
Zhenwang Cleaning is a professional cleaning company to offer different kinds of cleaning service, including sweeping over the rubbish after construction and decoration, cleaning carpet and outside of buildings, protecting the wooden floor and furniture. We have advanced cleaning machines and equipments to make the cleaning procedure be more modern and rapid. if need service pls dial (8621) 5058 2751
Shanghai Zhongshen Legal Agency
One of the first legal agencies in Shanghai, Shanghai Zhongshen Legal Agency has a lot experience lawyers in dealing with all kinds of cases. For details, pls dial: (8621) 5240 2285 |
 Biz Exhibitions
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70th CEF & 2007 AEES
November 14-17, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666
The 11th Int'l Exhibition of Food & Drink, Retail & Hospitality Equipment, Supplies and Services
November 14-16, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666
RubberTech China 2007
November 14-16, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666
The 11th Shanghai Art Fair 2007
November 15-19, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888
Villa Expo 2007 The Yangtze Delta Estate & Investment (Shanghai) Expo
November 16-19, Intex Shanghai TEL (8621) 6295 6677
2007 Shanghai International Fishing Gear & Fishing Tackle Things Exhibition
November 11-13, Intex Shanghai TEL (8621) 6295 6677
Gao Qian Solo Exhibition
November 10-20, Shanghai Art Museum TEL (8621) 6327 2829
Soft Power: Asian Attitude
When we create our own contemporary art, we are influenced so much by the West that we accept those forms of contemporary art and unawarely copy their standards. We must be aware of how important it is to establish our own cultural standards and values and avoid blindly existing and experimenting under the standard and system from the west.
November 17-December 28, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 5033 9801
Rembrandt And The Golden Age, Highlights from the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
It is for the first time that masterpieces from the collection of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam will be seen in China. The exhibition includes two paintings by Rembrandt and twenty prints by the master as well as Delft Blue and silver objects and other paintings of famous Dutch artists such as Frans Hals, Jan Steen and Jacob van Ruysdael.
November 3-February 13, 2008, Shanghai Museum TEL (8621) 6372 3500 |
 Theater &
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The Large-scale Junction Sound Oratorio "Genghis Khan"
Tickets selling for 80rmb-480rmb.
November 12, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6386 5772
Ballet: Cinderella by Royal New Zealand Ballet
Tickets selling for 100rmb-500rmb.
November 12-13, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Opera Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234
To Be & Not To Be: The Dark Fantasy of Formosan Dead, II
Tickets selling for 80rmb-300rmb.
November 13-14, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre - Drama Salon TEL (8621) 6473 4567
Concert by the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra
Tickets selling for 300rmb-3000rmb.
November 13, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6386 5772
The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Tour Concerts
Tickets selling for 200rmb-2200rmb.
November 17-18, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234
Ballet "The Magpie Bridge"
Tickets selling for 200rmb-2880rmb.
November 18-19, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Lyric Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686 |
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Monday, November 12, 2007
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New Industry Night at Mint
New Industry night is coming again. People work hard and party hard. Open bar from 9:00pm, 100RMB flow free.
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Funky Filipino Night
Shanghai's Filipinos receive free Tsingtaos and Temptations to dance the night away! Everyone welcome to join in the Monday madness.
I Love Shanghai TEL (8621) 6355 8058
Mon Day
If you want to relax yourselves and have a good mood, welcome to LOgO. DJ Tootekool spins low-key, loungey, chill music. 10RMB for draft beer and 15RMB for glasses of wine. Free entry.
LOgO TEL (8621) 6281 5646
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I.D.
Bring your I.D. and get one long, hard serving of Sex on the Beach! 2-for-1 deals on Whiskey and Vodka cocktails. Bottles of Chivas for 580RMB! DJs Gary and Summer spining the newest beats! Free entry.
Guandii TEL (8621) 3308 0726
Mash Up
Each week special guests and BonBon residents drop hip hop remixes Hip hop, Miami electro, ghetto soul, funk, 80s. remixes and refixes all night long! And it's always openbar so drink till you drop! Male 88RMB, female 50RMB.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Ladies Night Pole Dancing
Learn how to pole dance from the best pole dancers in Shanghai! Free instructions for anyone brave enough to get up and shake it. Free entry.
I Love Shanghai TEL (8621) 6355 8058
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
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Hump Day
If you're tired of the club scene, and you want to find a cool place to chat with friends, and listen to the best music, Mural bar will give you that satisfaction. DJ hBd from "Lab Crew" will give you great sounds. Jazz, Soul, Slow Jam and R&B.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Addicted to Dirty House
Jnr J, London's most in demand after party hellraiser has been mixing dirty house tracks at London's infamous THROB parties at Jamm. Now he is coming to BonBon and show himself.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
1RMB Revolution
Every Wednesday, 1 RMB for any drinks (special drinks are not included). Male 50RMB, female 25RMB, open bar from 9:00 till late.
Blue Ice Club TEL (8621) 6437 0400
Thursday, November 15, 2007
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Electro
DJ Nakazawa spins some relaxed electro tunes while you sip your drinks overlooking the Bund and Pudong's skyline. Male 100RMB, female 50RMB including unlimited drinks.
De la Coast TEL (8621) 6330 2615
Re: Tox
DJ Stonnie and DJ Ivy-V spin hip-hop and break beat electro. The whole night is free flow. Male 90RMB, female 60RMB. Open bar from 10:00pm.
Underlounge TEL (8621) 6289 4538
Ladies On Top
Ladies are on top at Barbarossa every Thursday with delicious cocktails free all night from 9pm until midnight.
Barbarossa Lounge TEL (8621) 6318 0220
Thursday Night Trance
Every Thursday Dragon Club gives you wonderful music and let you feel relax. Open bar till the morning, you can drink all you want and stay a little longer.
Dragon Club TEL (8621) 6433 2187
Friday, November 16, 2007
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D & B party
Beni has played all over the world. Former DMC & ITF DJ Champion, and pioneering the hip hop-drum & bass cross over, he now plays at clubs across the globe with sets including everything from broken beat to grime, drum & bass to hip hop and reggae to rock.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Player's Ball
Ask anyone where the place for Hip Hop is on the weekends and they will tell you: "Guandii!" Things get out-of-control here every Friday & Saturday, incited by the blazing crunk sounds of Guandii DJ residents Kill, G-Deep and Summer. 60RMB for entry.
Guandii TEL (8621) 3308 0726
Attica's Weekend Anniversary Bash
Attica celebrates its 1 year anniversary with a weekend long bash starting from Thursday! Everything will be centered on the number 1 as it is the first year anniversary. Special performances, drink specials and a free flow bar, exclusive gifts. Keep a look out for more details as more surprises are awaiting you.
Attica TEL (8621) 6373 3588
Fat Fridays Office Parties
100RMB includes free flow Carlsberg and Frozen Margaritas plus complimentary snacks.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6166, 6433 4104
Saturday, November 17, 2007
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Flavor Party
What's your flavor? Every Saturday in Guandii features a different style flavor. 60RMB for entry. Guandii TEL (8621) 3308 0726
Live Wire
Liven up your Saturday night with some live Latin music. Salsa, cha cha, meringue, reggeton, bachata, rhumba and more. A belly dancer shakes her stuff. 30RMB for entry including 1 drink of Smirnoff Mix before 11:00pm.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Chage and Aska
Chage and Aska will reunite for a Shanghai concert to mark the 10th anniversary of their successful China debut. As the most successful bands in Asia, they will give us wonderful show. Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438 5200
Blue Ice 123 Party
Every Saturday night, open bar from 10:00pm-2:00am. Male 70RMB, female 10RMB. Straight shots drink 1RMB, mix drink 2RMB, beer & cocktail 3RMB.
Blue Ice Club TEL (8621) 6437 0400
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Linkin Park
The famous rock band from Agoura Hills, California, was originally formed in 1996 under the name Xero. After four years of member change, the six-piece band has sold more than 40 million albums and won two Gramys. Let wait for their wonderful performance.
Kongkou Soccer Stadium TEL (8621) 6540 0009
Latin Fever
Open bar from 21:15pm. Barrels TEL (8621) 6249 8418
R & B Live
Upstairs brings you live R & B music with resident DJ Alan Bautista and DJ Hack accompanying "Cross Culture" who will bring you the sounds of R & B and Hip-Hop live on stage.
Upstairs at Park 97 TEL (8621) 5383 2328
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Jay Chou Shanghai Concert 2007
As one of Asia's hottest pop singer and producer, Jay is famous for combing both Chinese and Western musical styles and his unique lyrics. If you have never seen a concert before, this is a good chance to start.
November 24, Shanghai Stadium TEL (8621) 6426 6666*2567
Fish Leong 2007 Shanghai Concert
The famous singer Fish Leong will present a solo concert titled "Today Is Valentine's Day," featuring some of her well-known songs. Don't miss the wonderful night.
December 8, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438 5200 |
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