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Adopt a Pet |
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Each
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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 Hotel Deals |
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 Executive
Travelers Package
Arrive in Style with Limo Pick Up and Free Executive Club
Benefits with Grand Millennium Beijing! Come and experience
our Executive Travelers Package, which is specially designed
for you! You can claim mileage too! RMB1688+15% per room
per night (single/double, same rate). Benefits: Complimentary
upgrade to Club Floor with full Club benefits | Inclusive
of one limousine transfer to or from the airport | Complimentary
internet broadband | Complimentary daily breakfast | Single/double
occupancy, same rate | Late check-out at 4pm | Double
airline mileage per room. For bookings please call (8610)
8587 6888; Email: reservations@grandmillenniumbeijing.com
 Hotel
Kunlun Winter Room Promotion
Take advantage of Hotel Kunlun's Winter Room
rate promotion. A great price gets you a Room with complimentary
broadband internet, fitness center, and pool access. Deluxe
Room: Price inclusive of breakfast: RMB 980 net. Deluxe
Grand Room: Price inclusive of breakfast: RMB 1080 net.
Premier Deluxe Room: Price inclusive of breakfast: RMB
1180 net. Reservations are required in advance and are
subject to availability. For further information, please
contact Hotel Kunlun's Reservations Department at: Tel:
(8610) 6590 3388 - 5457 or email us: res@hotelkunlun.com
 Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center Meeting Package
Full Day Package: Rmb 668.00 net per person: A meetings
concierge executive dedicated throughout your event |
Welcome coffee and tea | Morning and afternoon coffee
breaks with freshly brewed coffee, fine tea and assorted
home-made cookies | Two bottles of local mineral water
per person during your meeting | Your choice of: International
lunch buffet; 3-course western set menu; Chinese set menu;
Local mineral water and soft drinks included | Main meeting
room according to your number of delegates | Stationery
and mints | One flip-chart or white board | 20 table name
cards | Registration desk | One flower arrangement for
the meeting room or registration desk. For reservations
please contact: Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4126; E-mail:
meeting.beijing@kempinski.com;
Website: www.kempinski-beijing.com
 Exclusive
Winter Promotion at Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing
Pay 2 nights and get the 3rd night free at ONLY
daily rate of RMB 1,080, including daily buffet breakfast
and a Welcome Drink of Hot Chocolate and a series of favorable
benefits. You can also upgrade your room into Deluxe with
only an extra RMB 200 daily. Pay an extra RMB 400 to enjoy
the new concept Continental Club with more comfort and
benefits! Check out conveniently until 14:00. The prices
above are subject to 15% service charge. For reservations
and further information, please contact: (8610) 5963 6688
ext. 7700, email resv.prk@marcopolohotels.com
or visit www.marcopolohotels.com.
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a Hostel Room in China!
Now you can preview and choose hostels from around China.
Find pictures, comments, and maps for the hostels and
then choose what type of bed and rooms you need. We lots
of cities including Beijing, Chengdu, Kunming, Lhasa,
Sanya, Shanghai, and Yangshuo--plus lots more. You can
securely book online and find the cheapest rates online
with us. Visit http://www.chinatravelnow.com/hostels.php
and search for yourself
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 Dining Out |
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|  New
'Soup, Salad and Dissert' at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
Throughout February and March, Marriott Cafe on the 38th
level of the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai will be offering
a new 'Soup, Salad and Dessert' lunch buffet which is ideal
for a quick bite for just RMB98*. Choose from a range of
hearty winter soups and an extensive selection of salads
made fresh daily. A-la-carte menu is also available. For
reservations please phone (8621) 5359 4969 ext. 6422. Hotel
Website: www.jwmarriottshanghai.com.
*plus 15% surcharge.
 Sweet
February at Y's table Dining & The BAR
Discover the sweet magic of Chocolate fondue and
various cakes at Bottega, Y's dessert menu from RMB35. Party
menu of traditional Japanese Izakaya from RMB188. Enjoy
50% off price at Happy Hour of The BAR. New Japanese style
hot pot at Frits from RMB130. Reservation: (8621) 6877 6865
Address: B2F Pudong Century Avenue 100.
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 Travel Information |
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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
5
Day Sanya Tour
Sanya, the most favorable resort city in China,
is famed for its long sandy beaches and crystal blue waters.
If you think this winter is too cold then you may come
here to enjoy your holiday. In this 5 days, you are going
to visit some scenic spots, such as Li & Miao Minority
Cultural Village, Luhuitou park, Jingrun Pearl Cultural
Centre, The End of the Earth. The price includes flight
and accommodation. For more information, please call:
(8621) 5237 3693
Wuzhen
Water Town Tour
If you are going to visit south of the Yangtze
River, then Wuzhen will be the place not to be missed.
It displays its two-thousand-year history in its ancient
stone bridges floating on mild water, its stone pathways
between the mottled walls and its delicate wood carvings.
Wandering along the east-west-east circuit created by
the unique six districts, you will enjoy the atmosphere
of the traditional cultures and the original ancient features
of the town that have been preserved intact. For more
information, please call: (8621) 6305 1832
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Health & Fitness |
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 Body & Soul Yoga
Body & Soul Yoga is one of the best international Yoga
clubs in Shanghai downtown. 3 minutes to Plaza 66, 5 minutes
to Portman by walking. 8 classrooms including hot yoga room,
located in nearly 100 years old house(Laoyangfang), 3.6
meters high classrooms surrounded by green, nearly 1000
square meters. All international experienced yoga teachers,
English speaking class only, Body & Soul Yoga offers
Hatha, Ashtanga, Iyanga, hot yoga, Power Yoga, Flow, etc.
9 classes from 7:30am till 9:20pm Monday till Sunday. Join
now, you can enjoy special price! This is also a nice place
to make friends. (8621) 3218 0009, www.bodynsoulyoga.com,
service@bodynsoulyoga.com
Green
Massage
Green Massage is a good place for you to rest
away from all the daily pressure. We provides many different
types of therapists carefully customize the right massage
treatment to fit your needs. We use gentle, skillful massage
techniques combined with aromatherapy oils to promote a
healthy metabolism. Our treatments include traditional Chinese
massage strokes, Japanese Shiatsu finger pressure techniques,
aromatherapy, and foot reflexology. For enquiries or reservations,
please call: (8621) 5386 0222
Evian
Spa by Three
Define your body with Endemologie's Lipomassage,
now available at Evian Spa Lipomassage helps to define and
firm your body by releasing lipolysis (fat release) in the
core of the adipocyte (fat cell), smoothing cellulite and
firming loose skin without the use of surgery. Lipomassage
package: RMB 12000, for 20 sessions; RMB 16500, for 30 sessions;
RMB 25000, for 50 sessions. For enquiries or reservations,
please call: (8621) 6321 6622.
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 Relocations |
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Asian
Tigers Relocation Service
Choose Asian Tigers to help you move! The Asian
Tigers Group is Asia's most outstanding Move Management
company. It has the largest fleet of trucks and warehouse
space of any mover in the Far East. Each year the Asian
Tigers move thousands of expatriate families to their
new homes. The Asian Tigers have an unrivalled level of
experience and expertise in packing, storing and moving
a family's treasured belongings. ADD: 8F, Asionics Technology
Building 6, Lane 1279, Zhong Shan (W) Road, TEL (8621)
3209 5561
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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
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review, Information Management Business Management: Merger
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Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions & Divestitures
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Kong Tel: +852 25375425, Fax: +852 25375649 E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com,
shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com
Shanghai
Camel (SC) rental car
As one of the famous automobile rental corporations
in Shanghai, Shanghai Camel (SC) rental car, provides regular
bus, commercial bus, traveling bus, wedding bus to all corporations,
institutions and individual for a long time. By accumulate
the experience in business for many years, the company has
a set of quite complete management modes and our drivers
have excellent craftsmanship who are also familiar with
the road conditions of Shanghai. The company has rational
price and good prestige service which inherits the principle
"thoughtful and cordial service". TEL (8621) 5482
4449
Panda
Chinese-Language & Culture Training Centre
Panda Chinese, Shanghai's most reputable Chinese
Language School, provides the highest quality Chinese lessons
to Shanghai based expatriates, and overseas students. At
Panda Chinese, we care about the quality of your education
and your experience in China. Our teachers are professional
and they are all enthusiastic in helping each student meet
their individual goals. We are sure that you will be happy
when learn and get knowledge in our centre! TEL (8621) 6237
6298 |
 Biz Exhibitions
& Art Exhibitions |
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2009
February 15-17, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL
(8621) 2890 6666
The
91st China International Trade Fair for Mode Underwear and
Home Textiles
February 22-24, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL
(8621) 2890 6666
The
21st China Silk Trade Fair
February 22-24, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL
(8621) 2890 6666
Wu
Guanzhong Solo Exhibition
January 16-20, Shang Art Museum TEL (8621) 6327 2829
Mixed
Motive
The group exhibition will show the energy present in young
artists' super creations.
Through March 1, Osage Gallery TEL (8621) 5671 3605
Group
Exhibition
January 11-February 19, Oriental Vista Gallery TEL (8621)
5465 7768
China
Energy Printmaking Exhibition
The exhibition has types of art works exhibited covers wood,
stone, copper, screen print and combination. The artists
are from different age groups. This exhibition will showcase
contemporary Chinese prints and offer a grandeur visual
feast for art lovers.
November 30, 2008 - February 28, Greek Art Center TEL (8621)
6380 4150
A
Starting Point: Intrude Art & Life 366
This exhibition is a review and continuance of the museum's
grand whole year long project: Intrude: Art & Life 366.
January 19-April 18, Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621)
5033 9801
Zhang
Chunfa Exhibition
February 8-20, Shang Gallery TEL (8621) 6381 5758
Transition
Exhibition
1918ArtSPACE presents a group exhibition that portrays the
concept and the process of transition.
February 6-March 2, 1918 ArtSPACE TEL (8621) 5306 4950
Parallax
m97 Gallery presents "Parallax", a group exhibition
of photographic works by m97 gallery artists.
February 20-April 3, m97 Gallery TEL (8621) 6266 1597 |
 Theater &
Performances |
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| Drama
"Mousetrap"
Tickets selling for 150-300rmb.
February 16-22, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre - Arts Theatre
TEL (8621) 6473 4567
Dance Highlights
by Shanghai Song & Dance Ensemble & Shanghai Oriental
Youth Dancing Troupe
Tickets selling for 50-100rmb.
February 20-21, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Lyric Theatre TEL
(8621) 6386 8686
Junjin 2009 Shanghai
Concert
Tickets selling for 280-1280rmb.
February 21, Shanghai Grand Stage (Shanghai Gymnasium) TEL
(8621) 6438 5200
The Weekly Radio
Concert - Jazz on Classical Music
Tickets selling for 30-50rmb.
February 22, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6386 5772
Comedy
"The Left-women Story"
Tickets selling for 100-120rmb.
February 12-28, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Studio Theatre
TEL (8621) 6386 8686
Drama "Hire
a Husband to Home in Chinese New Year"
Tickets selling for 100-150rmb.
January 21-February 22, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre -
Drama Salon TEL (8621) 6473 4567 |
 Weekly Calendar |
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February 16, 2009
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Sizzling Salsa
The Blues Room hosts "Sizzling Salsa" party with
DJs Jessy and Jimmy every Monday. Fantastic footsteps, passionate
tunes, spicy movements! Lose inhibitions and enter the world
of Salsa. One free drink for ladies from 9:00pm-10:00pm.
The Blues Room TEL (8621) 6289 2978
mon:
day
Come to enjoy LOgO's "mon: day" night. No pressures
only music. 10RMB for draft beer and 15RMB for glasses of
wine.
LOgO TEL (8621) 6281 5646
Salsa
Sauce
Monday nights are dedicated to the fresh Latin rhythms of
Salsa. Live Latin band, a fresh mix of South American performers
will grace the stage and play upfront Salsa music all night
long. Our guests can enjoy the sounds of salsa while learning
sexy dance moves from the pros at "Salsa Shanghai".
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
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Salsa Night
Get shaky as M3 band kicks off Salsa Nights! Don't worry
beginners, we're offering free salsa lessons from 8:00pm-9:00pm,
getting you ready for the rest of the night full of Latin
beats with salsa, rueda, and meringue. Drinks will be 40RMB
from 8:00pm-10:00pm.
Muse Park 97 TEL (8621) 5383 2328
Mile
High Club
Ever needed a reason to go out and party on a Tuesday? Airline
personnel please take note: Every Tuesday, all airline,
hotel and airport workers enjoy RMB25 for standard drinks
or RMB100 for an open bar all night. For everyone else,
we offer all you can eat tacos for RMB80 from 4:00pm to
9:00pm.
Zapata's TEL (86) 1381 8669 754
I
Love Ladies Night!
Every Tuesday, ILS on the Bund hosts a highly generous ladies
night special: free drinks for ladies from 8:00pm until
1:00am. Come by and relax, dance the night away!
I Love Shanghai TEL (8621) 6355 8058
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
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Jose Gonzalez China Tour 2009
Jose Gonzalez whose music has been called "hypnotic,"
"haunting," and "achingly beautiful"
is coming to China for a series of live shows in Beijing,
Shanghai and Hong Kong. Starts at 8:00pm.
Children's Art Theatre of China Welfare TEL (8621) 6248
2081
Chill
Out Wednesday
Studio 78 hosts a special after work party with 50% off
on food. They also offer very cheap standard drinks. Come
on, don't miss it.
Studio 78 TEL (8621) 6289 5117
Wednesday
Bandmember Club
Every Wednesday, we feature a Bandmember Club at Yu Yin
Tang. No matter where you come from, you are more than welcome
as long as you live in shanghai and love music or look for
a bandmember. Show yourself with your instruments, voice
and ideas here! Time: Wednesday, at 8pm-Thursday, at 12am!
Yuyintang TEL (8621) 5237 8662
Thursday, February 19, 2009
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Beatzdown Crew
It's a 2-room madhouse with a very special live performance
by the Beatzdown boys MC PQ and Shout Dogg, DJ Sui and special
guest DJs spinning hip hop in the main room and residents
dropping electro in the back room. Slammin hip hop beats,
babes, b-boys and the infamous FREE-FLOW ALLNITE OPENBAR
are what its all about.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Free
The Wax Present: Dorian Concept
Reigning from Vienna, Austria, Dorian Concept is being tipped
by many as the one of the biggest and most important beat
makers of 2009! Producing some of the freshest, most innovative
music around at the moment, his skills on the Micro Korg
are unmatched. Catch Dorian Concept at the Shelter before
its too late!
The Shelter TEL (8621) 6437 0400
Beer
Pong Championships
Grab a partner and enter the ILS Beer Pong Championship.
Winning team receives a 2 bottles of Smimoff and the monthly
bragging rights. 50RMB pitchers to enter, winner stays on
for free.
I Love Shanghai TEL (8621) 6355 8058
Friday, February 20, 2009
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Paul Van Dyk
The eternal Paul Van Dyk is back again in Shanghai for an
exceptional set at club G plus. Be ready!
Club G Plus TEL (8621) 5386 8088
Cosmic
Invaders
DJ Trim will come to Shanghai and invade Volar! You have
the chance to enjoy his exclusive acid funk sound. 60RMB
for entry.
Volar TEL (86) 1348 2239 390
Up
Your Funk
Mural's original open bar night will help with the first
bit, and Shanghai's hottest DJs Shige (JPN), Alan Shanyinde
(UK), Thomas, Deville, Elnomo, Trix and hBd will get that
booty bopping all night long. Even the most discernable
bopper will be spoilt for choice as the decks steam with
latest releases, funk, nu-jazz, soul, reggae and disco.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Saturday, February 21, 2009
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Costume Ball
Muse hosts a "Costume Ball" this Saturday. Special
prices on booze and cocktail. Come here and have fun. Free
entry.
Muse TEL (8621) 5213 5228
Fashion
Passion Hip Hop Party
Fashion Passion at Bonbon is where hip hop and high style
meet the fly society. It's a fashion fast-forward hip hop
party with the launch of new brands, clothing and accessories
and highlights from Shanghai's freshest and funkiest young
new design talents.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Void
From humble beginnings as an electronic body music (EBM)
DJ in the late 80s in his native Madrid, Oscar Mulero has
grown into one of today's most highly-rated techno DJ /Producers.
After almost single handedly turning Spain's techno scene
into one of the most vibrant on the planet today, he makes
his first appearance in China courtesy of Shanghai's underground
house and techno crew, VOID.
The Shelter TEL (8621) 6437 0400
Sunday, February 22, 2009
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Open Mic Night
Be ready to take over the stage! The Bulldog is presenting
a different sort of open mic. Bring your instruments and
get the crowd going. Enjoy Buy 1 Get 1 Free drinks all night,
and also the live sports and European bar food. Free Carlsberg
draft for two hours goes from 7:00pm-8:00pm and 10:00pm-11:00pm.
So better start gearing up for the night now!
The Bulldog TEL (8621) 6445 9464
Jam
Session
On Sundays, LOgO hosts a Jam Session. Local bands and groups
just passing through share the stage for a low-key, high
energy party, geared to a crowed that simply likes music.
Free entry.
LOgO TEL (8621) 6281 5646
Sunday
Session
Hey, don't frown, you still have one more night to chill
out before you get to work. So don't waste it, come to this
Aussie bar and enjoy the amazing Australian beer. We will
start this Sunday session by offering 50RMB jugs of beer!
If you are hungry, we also serve roasts with all the trimmings
available for just RMB88. What are you waiting for? Come
and have a great Sunday here!
1oz3 Yue Yang Lu TEL (8621) 6433 2917 |
 Upcoming Events |
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| Drama
"Ba Wang Ge Xing" by the National Theatre Company
of China
Tickets selling for 100-280rmb.
February 25-28, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre - Arts Theatre
TEL (8621) 6473 4567
Cheer
Chen 2009 Shanghai Concert
Tickets selling for 180-1080rmb.
March 21, Shanghai Grand Stage (Shanghai Gymnasium) TEL
(8621) 6438 5200 |
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the fantastic opportunities to help a needy family
in China. Visit http://www.charityinchina.com/signup/
to get started with CharityInChina.org!
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