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Year of the Rat Festivities at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
New Year is coming! JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai introduces an array of auspicious New Year offerings. Chef Law's traditional home-made twin fishes "Nian Gao" in a set of two fishes which symbolize the long life and good fortune at RMB128 net per box; while the Marriott Cafe and JW's California Grill offer gourmet dining options with special international and Asian favorites gourmet. All hotel guest rooms and restaurants with 360 degree spectacular city views will delight you a fantastic new year. For reservations, please call (8621) 5359 4969 ext. 6402.

New Year Combination at Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel
As a sanctuary in the midst of the dynamic Pudong business environment, our hotel delights travelers by thoughtfully delivering seamless service in a contemporary Western setting with classical Shanghainese flair. Usher in the year with a unique Combination Platter which includes Goose Web, Barbecue Pork… Mouth-watering and tantalising! Price: RMB298 per portion, RMB348 per portion for take away; Venue: Wan Li Restaurant, 2nd Floor & Ballroom, 4th Floor; Date: February 1–28, 2008. Renaissance Gold Card discount is not applicable for this promotion, Above prices are subject to 15% service charge. For reservations please call: (8621) 3871 4888.

New Year Set Menu with Mahjong Night
Yar Chi Ting New Year Set Dinner with a selection of 9 dishes especially created to celebrate the New Year. From *RMB1,188; Promotional period: Feb. 1st to Feb. 13th 17:30–22:30; Reservations: (8621) 5130 0000 ext 4047. Mahjong Night --- Jan. 1st - Feb.13th 2008, 18:00 - 24:00 Indigo room is available to enjoy Mahjong, just *RMB200 for 3 hours and *RMB50 per hour afterwards; Indigo Level 3; Prices is subject to 15% service charge. Reservations: (8621) 5130 0000 ext 4001.

PR Account Director Wanted at Grebstad Hicks Communications
Grebstad Hicks Communications - a leading regional public relations agency specialising in travel, tourism, hospitality and luxury lifestyle - is looking for an energetic and dynamic PR Account Director(based in Shanghai). The ideal candidate should have: A minimum of 5 years public relations experience; agency experience is a distinct advantage; proven track record of managing a team; experience in strategy creation and implementation of PR/communications strategies; and have strong media relationships. Interested candidates please send resume and details of salary expectation to gary.kitching@ghcasia.com

Communications Director Wanted at ISB
International School of Beijing (ISB) invites applications from candidates in Beijing who are interested in applying for our "Communications Director" position to start employment in July 2008. Please visit the "employment" section of www.isb.bj.edu.cn for more information.

Job Vacancies at the British Embassy Beijing
The British Embassy Beijing currently has two job Vacancies available: 1. Management Assistant to Change Management Counsellor: Open only to qualified British citizens. 2. Estate Manager: Open to all qualified Chinese and foreign nationals residing in Beijing. Deadline for application: 27 Jan 2008. All interested candidates are welcome to visit the Embassy web page: http://www.uk.cn/bj/index.asp?menu_id=559

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A Series of Services for Central Air Conditioning
The winter is coming again. Be careful with your central air conditioner because it is covered by a lot of bacteria. Shanghai Weiqing Central Air Conditioner Care Ltd. provides a series of services, including caring, cleaning and repairing. Through these services, we can destroy bacteria and germs in your air conditioner system. We will improve the quality of air, so that you can keep your health. TEL: (8621) 6452 4670

Shanghai Bojue Express Company
Shanghai Bojue Logistic Company boasts over 30 vehicles and a staff of more than 50 people. It also has branches all over Shanghai. It provides services range from ticket and hotel reservation and express delivery. For more details, you can dial (8621) 3895 3415.

Shanghai Weipeng Car Rental Ltd.
As an approved "One Stop" car rental services company, Shanghai Weipeng aims at offering economical and convenient plans for our customers, in order to help you enjoy your driving. We not only offer rental for personal and business activities, but also have a professional car team to provide other services. Our services can help you save time and bring you more convenience. For more information, pls call (8621) 6277 0637

Expo Food Italy 2007
January 23-24, Intex Shanghai TEL (8621) 6295 6677

Ancient Embroidery
The exhibition features 50 pieces of Gu-style embroidery. The embroidery used subtly dyed silk threads and wool, and sometimes human hair, swallow's feathers, animal down, aquatic grasses and threads or flakes of gold.
December 29, 2007-February 25, 2008, Shanghai Museum TEL (8621) 6372 3500

Archie Bray Ceramics
The show presents 48 pieces of ceramics made by 26 former Archie Bray resident artists.
Through February 20, The Pottery Workshop C2 Gallery TEL (8621) 6445 0902

Fang Shaohua - Find Harmless Apple For The Garden Of Eden
January 14-21, Shanghai Art Museum TEL (8621) 6327 2829

Lu Xun Park Project Documental
January 20-February 15, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 6587 6901

Julian Schnabel Solo Exhibition
Julian Schnabel is a famous American contemporary artist, considered as an important representative figure of the Neo-Expressionism movement. The exhibition will show about 27 oil paintings from difference periods of his life. This show will be Schnabel's first public exhibition in Shanghai.
January 19-February 16, 2008, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 5033 9801

Homage to Picasso
Through January 31, 2008, ART in Capitals TEL (8621) 6280 7103

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, 2007-February 13, 2008, Shanghai Museum TEL (8621) 6372 3500

Drama "I am Not Li Bai"
Tickets selling for 100-150rmb.
January 9-29, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre - Studio D6 TEL (8621) 6473 4567

Dance Performance "Secret Supper" by SineQuaNon Dance Company
Tickets selling for 50-200RMB.
January 21, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6386 5772

Drama "In The Mirror"
Tickets selling for 100-250rmb.
January 23-27, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre - Arts Theatre TEL (8621) 6473 4567

Ballet "Swan Lake"
Tickets selling for 200-1080rmb.
January 25-27, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Opera Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234

Drama "Scholar and Executioner" by the Youth Troupe of Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre
Tickets selling for 80-280rmb.
January 25-26, Majestic Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 4409

Ballet & Dance: Burn the Floor
Burn the Floor has performed to over 3 million people in 93 cities in 32 Countries around the world. In Burn the Floor, there were kinds of the incredible talent dancers, spectacular costumes and music, a collage of dance styles including salsa, rumba, cha cha and tango all with a sexy, modern edge, any way, it was a perfect show!
Tickets selling for 200-1280rmb.
January 26-27, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Lyric Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686

Monday, January 21, 2008
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Salsa Night
Enjoy DJ Lin playing and learn the dance of Salsa with Dance teacher from "Salsa Shanghai" to show you some moves. Happy hour (buy 1 get 1 free) from 7:00pm–9:00pm. RMB400 per bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label (1 jug of soft drink and a snack included).
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Mon Day
If you want to relax yourselves and have a good mood, welcome to LOgO. DJ Tootekool spins low-key, loungey, chill music. RMB10 for draft beer and RMB15 for glasses of wine. Free entry.
LOgO TEL (8621) 6281 5646

Lunes Latino
An extensive selection of Latino cocktails and an eclectic mix of Latin rhythms all help you enjoy the wonderful time and relax yourselves.
Upstairs at Park 97 TEL (8621) 5383 2328

Tuesday, January 22, 2008
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RnB Hip Hop
Bottle Promotion from RMB680. Mix & Match Special Bottle Sets–choose from vodka, whiskey and champagne–2 bottles for RMB1111.
Attica TEL (8621) 6373 3588

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

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 its always openbar so drink till you drop!
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299

Wednesday, January 23, 2008
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Wednesday Bandmember Club
Every Wednesday, we offer an open stage at Yu Yin Tang. Please try you best to show yourself. Starts at 8:00pm, free entry.
Yuyintang TEL (8621) 5237 8662

Midweek Mix Up
If you're tired of the club scene, and you want to find a cool place to hang with friends, and hear some fresh beats, then join DJ hBd from "The Lab Crew" every Wednesday night at Mural Bar for some Jazz, Soul, Downbeat, Slow Jam and R&B.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Funk Me!
Every Wednesday,Mtertainment hosts "Funk Me!" at De La Coast. Girl enjoy open vodka bar from 9:00pm to 11:00pm. Free entry.
De la Coast TEL (8621) 6330 2615

Champagne & Chocolate
Buy a bottle of Laurent Perrier champagne and you shall receive a large free chocolate dream plate. Selections from David Laris Chocolate Room, chocolate dipped berries, chocolate shooters, volcanoes and more. RMB550 per bottle.
Velvet Lounge TEL (8621) 5403 2976

Thursday, January 24, 2008
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Sexy Lady
Come to discover if you can enter the Heaven! Free entrance for every one all night long plus free drinks for ladies till midnight plus one free shot drink to gents on VIP list.
MAO (86) 1381 6095 660

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

Turkish Delight
The Ekram Brothers play Arabian Gypsy music all night. Free entry, 9:00pm till late.
4 Live TEL (86) 1377 4244 008

Rumba Latina
Guest DJ Luciana Brasil and house DJ Jigz will give the sound of Brazilian Pop Rock, Brazilian Pop, Reggaton, Pagode Samba and Salsa Meringue. Free entry, open bar from 10:00pm.
789 Nanjing Lu TEL (8621) 3318 9999

Friday, January 25, 2008
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MOS Presents HOUSEXY With Richard Murray
Ministry of Sound's boutique brand "Housexy" launch party with Richard Murray. Richard also features regularly on MOS Radio, he's on rotation on Bulgaria's Alpha Radio, Galaxy FM in Portugal, Radio SA with additional guest mixes on Fuzion Radio and you can also hear Richard's mixes in flight on Singapore airlines. Expect uplifting, sexy, vocal house music. This is a sophisticated night full of sassy production and visuals for the sex kitten in you!
Attica TEL (8621) 6373 3588

DJ Tom Middleton
Tonight DJ Tom Middleton will be exclusively appearing at The Wall Shanghai. He combines a deep love of music together with extraordinary musical talent, and the span of his musical interests and influences mark him out as a truly original DJ and producer.
The Wall TEL (8621) 5037 0300

Soul Traders
Resident DJ V-Nutz (from Shanghai's infamous "The Lab") & guest DJ bringing the deep down soul, funk and nu-jazz. RMB100 open bar from 10:00pm to 2:00am. After 2:00am all standard drinks and Carlsberg bottle RMB10.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Fat Fridays Office Parties
RMB100 includes free flow Carlsberg and Frozen Margaritas plus complimentary snacks.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6166, 6433 4104

Drink Till You Drop
Live flamenco music by Carmona Brothers and all-you-can drink open bar special. RMB80 per person (including BBQ) from 7:00pm until 10:00pm. RMB100 per person after 10:00pm.
Air Bar TEL (8621) 5239 5409

Saturday, January 26, 2008
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Rumba Noche
Spice up your Saturday Nights at Champions! Latin Fever hits the bar with a sizzlin' party that lets you strut your stuff in the dance competition, groove to live Latin music and fill up on delicious Latin-inspired snacks. No entrance fee and no minimum charge is required.
Champions Bar TEL (8621) 6237 6000 ext. 6651

Latin & Jazz
Dine in style with Latin & Jazz music. You can also enjoy the beautiful view of The Bund.
The Binjiang One TEL (8621) 5877 7500

The Saturday Prefunk
I Love Shanghai hosts all-you-can-drink night from 8pm till midnight every Friday for RMB100.
I Love Shanghai TEL (8621) 6355 8058

The Happy Hour Club
Every Saturday night, start the party the right way. Cutting edge house music, well made drinks. Open bar on all standard drinks from 9:00pm to 12:00am. Male RMB150 (RMB100 after 10:30pm), female RMB100 (RMB50 after 10:30pm).
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666

Sunday, January 27, 2008
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Fame
Live local rock, punk, post punk and indie bands start off Sunday nights and mix it up with resident DJs. Welcome to the spotlight, welcome to Fame!
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299

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

Sultans of Swing
Piccone hosts "Sultans of Swing" night every Sunday. You can enjoy many kinds of music including country, rock & roll and jazz. Starts at 10:00pm. Piccone Address: 1 Taojiang Lu

Opera "Othello"
All vocal artists come from China not inviting any western super star. The opera "Othello" is regarded as a made-in-China classic opera.
February 1-2, 2008 Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Opera Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234

VITAS Concert in Shanghai 2008
No one knows Vitas's real name or where he's from. He always keeps secret. This time he comes to Shanghai again with super show. Programs include "Lucia Di Lammermoor," "Where's You, There's," "Extraterrestrial Friend," "Ave Maria," "Someone's Melancholy Is Crying," "Jamaica," "Love While You Can" and The star."
February 2, 2008 Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438 5200

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