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Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza Beijing, the Place to Meet on Wangfujing!
Crowne meeting package: RMB368+15% per person including main meeting room rental, free flow of coffee and tea, morning & afternoon coffee & tea breaks, selection of Chinese and Western set lunch or buffet, broadband, LCD projector etc. Upgrade to our Executive package with great benefits for only additional RMB120 + 15% per person. For more details, please contact our Crowne Meeting Team at (8610) 5911 9819/20 or by email at meetings@crowneplazabj.com

"Meetings Made Easy" Package from RMB528
Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing offers 477 well-designed guest rooms including 39 suites, featuring the very best facilities and plenty of room to relax. Choose from our flexible and innovative packages or choose from our extensive a la carte menu. Our wide range of facilities, ranging from well-equipped meeting rooms to function rooms and the Crowne Ballroom, enables us to customize our service to ensure that your function is a complete triumph. Simply call our Sales team now and we'll take care of the rest. Simply quote "Meetings Made Easy" Package when contacting our Crowne Meetings Team. Tel: (8610) 8498 2288; Fax: (8610) 8499 2933; E-mail: rsvn.cppvbj@ihg.com; www.crowneplaza.com/meeting

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

Spring Renewal Room Promotion
This March at Hotel Kunlun, a relaxing Premier Deluxe Room is RMB 1380net, including complimentary laundry (1 pc per day), an in-room aromatherapy bath session and buffet breakfast for 1. Upgrade to an Executive Deluxe Room for an extra RMB200, and enjoy Executive Club benefits in addition: welcome champagne upon arrival, laundry and pressing, wake-up beverage, 24-hour butler service, Afternoon Tea and Happy Hour. (Aromatherapy bath requires one hour advance notice.) Kindly contact: (8610) 6590 3473 or mailto: res@hotelkunlun.com

Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center Meeting Package
March 1 - December 31, 2009. 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

Weekend Promotion
Enjoy preferential rates for weekend stays at Shangri-La's Kerry Centre Hotel, Beijing. With breakfast for two and complimentary broadband access, you'll find it a truly 'chillaxing' weekend experience ensconced comfortably in our well-appointed rooms at rates starting from RMB1350 per night. Contact us at (8610) 8529 6388 / hbkc@shangri-la.com or click here.

Weekend Package
Splashing is invited. A special weekend rate of RMB1358 provides an ideal opportunity for you and your special someone, to get away and have some fun. Inclusions such as the complimentary Sheraton Signature drink for two on arrival, Breakfast for two, access to the fully equipped gym and huge outdoor pool and a RMB300 food credit to use at the International "Exchange" restaurant or "Mezzo" a little slice of Italy. Then there's the late checkout so you can laze around a little longer. Because you don't just stay here. You belong. Book today at sheraton.com/shenzhen or call (86-755) 8383 8888 for more information.

Pamper Your Senses at The Westin Beijing Financial Street
Pamper your senses from rmb 2100 per couple per night. Indulge your mind, body and soul. Package includes one night's accommodation in a luxurious Westin room, two full buffet breakfasts on us, two relaxing one-hour full body Chinese massages and transportation to and from the hotel. Let us take care of the details at The Westin Beijing Financial Street, where you can be at your best. This exclusive offer is valid until 31 December 2009, minimum 2-night stay, and subject to 15% service charge. Terms and conditions apply. To make a reservation please call (8610) 6606 8866 or email reservation.beijing@westin.com

Nightlife

Brand New Venue, Brand New Menu
The 2nd Office is an perfect place for a party or meeting with private rooms & wonderful atmosphere. Just tell us your budget & requires we do the rest! The best Mexican food and Tapas in town. Mon-Fri 17:00-22:00; Sat-Sun 12:00-22:00. Girls Night Tuesdays 8 pm First Free cocktail. Queens Party &Texas Hold'em Night are going out. Franks ladies night every Monday 20.00-22.00, ladies drink free! Address: Jiang Tai Xi Lu 9-3, west of the Rosedale Hotel. Lido area. Tel: (8610) 6437 8399; 1390 491 6811; 1358 160 0066.

Now The Goose & Duck Cheerleading "G"EE"D"ETTES 7 Days a Week 9:30pm
Serving Beijing's International Community "Since 1996" Open 24 Hours Year Round! The Goose & Duck complex lets you experience "4" venues of entertainment with twice the atmosphere at half the price! "4" venue "Happy Hour" everyday 4pm to 8pm all drinks! 2 for the price of 1... *"24" hour sports pub *Interactive sports arena. *Chinese hot pot & party teppanyaki tables & rooms *Comedy & magic club Monday thru Saturday: International acts! Show / drink: RMB 200p/p, 8:30pm - 10:30pm. Discount nites: Discount Shows! "4" Nights A Week for Everyone…,Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Only! RMB100 for Everything. March! Food & drink specials for world baseball classic 2009 Beijing's complete entertainment and party destination. Address: Greenlake Place, Tower S1 Green Lake International Tower (East side of Chaoyang Park 4th Ring Road) Chaoyang district. Tel: (8610) 5928 3045 /46 /47, hotline: 1390 108 7774. E-mail: gd@vip.sina.com

Hip Hop Sensation
On April 3 BLING presents Fame Vol 4: Hip Hop Sensation with two Top Korean Hip Hop DJs/Producers: Jinmoo & Plastic Kid (Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, Disco, Electro) and 2 DJs and 4 Turntables Playing back to back. RMB50. 9pm till late, April 3. Bling Club All Star TEL (8610) 5905 6999

DJ Anderson Noise
The career of DJ and producer Anderson Noise is one as pioneer of the electronic music scene in Brazil. As a native of Belo Horizonte, Noise started DJing in a slow but steady manner. Yet he never forget to take the necessary steps to insure total success. April 4. Tang Club TEL (8610) 6500 8888

Battle Of The DJs
This is the 2nd annual battle of DJs, featuring great performance by top Salsa performers. Lesson from 9pm-10pm; competition runs from 10pm-10:30pm. Later is the performance and finals. After 12:45 you can enjoy the music night. RMB30. 9pm-2am, April 4. Block 8. Call 139 1097 5179 for reservation.

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

Dining Out

CBD Sunday Brunch
The Best Kept Sunday Brunch Secret in Beijing CBD is actually in "CBD"... Come and Indulge Our Grand Sunday Brunch @ CBD! RMB 328 per person including free flowing Mumm Champagne, selected Magnum wines not to mention welcome cocktails; RMB 248 per person including non alcoholic drinks. Price is subject to 15% service charge. F&B Hotline at (8610) 6530 9383.

Dine For Free
For every RMB 600 (excluding service charge) of your restaurant bill you will receive ONE RMB 150 dining voucher. Valid for Texan Bar & Grill, The Patio, Gallery Lounge and Pig & Thistle. Not valid in conjunction with other discounts or promotions and excludes 15% service charge. Limited offer. Please call Holiday Inn Lido Beijing: (8610) 6437 6688.

Maison Louis Latour Arrives at Kunlun
Promotion Time: 1 March - 30 April 2009. Promotion venues: Summit Club, Crystal, Jin Yuan Restaurant, Ma Cherie Thai Vietnamese Restaurant, Keikoku Japanese Restaurant, Shanghai Flavor Restaurant, Sunshine Lounge, Skyline Cafe. Louis Latour, the highly respected wine specialists of the Burgandy region, has arrived at Hotel Kunlun! With over 200 years of history and a tradition of ten generations of family-run excellence since the 17th century, Louis Latour offers only the finest in red and white wines. Promotion Wines: Louis Latour Beaujolais Villages; Louis Latour Bourgogne Pinot Noir; Louis Latour Marsannay; Louis Latour Coteaux de l'ardeche Chardonnay. For more information, kindly contact: (8610) 6590 3229. Hotel Kunlun, 2Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang.

Spring is in the Air
Try our refreshing and surprisingly different Spring Cocktails in a relaxing atmosphere. "Green Mountain" - A spring cocktail based on white rum, with refreshing mint and lime, served with a sweet surprise on the side. The Rendez-vous Bar & Lounge is the perfect place to meet friends or colleagues, with live piano music from 6:30pm to 10:30pm daily. Open daily from 8:00am to 1:00am. For more information, please call (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4145.

Amazing Thai Food, 20 April - 2 May 2009
Coffee Garden presents mouthwatering Thai food brought to you by the culinary team from Shangri-La Chiangmai. Authentic delights such as Pad Thai (glass noodles), Som Tam (papaya salad), Tom Yam Goong (hot and spicy soup) are just some of the beloved favourites offered alongside classical dishes. Get ready for a delightfully authentic culinary experience. For more information or reservations, please call (8610) 6561 8833 ext. 40. or click here.

Easter "Eggsitement" Sunday Bubbly Brunch
Celebrate this Easter Sunday 12th April at The Westin Beijing Financial Street with their Easter "Eggsitement" Sunday Bubbly Brunch. Delicious traditional Easter favorites from decorated chocolate eggs to fluffy hot cross buns. Just for the little ones, eggs and face painting and Easter egg hunt and even a visit from the Easter bunny to delight. Prices start from RMB 368 per person with free flow Pommery Pop champagne, wine, beer and cocktails, RMB 298 with free flow soft drinks, juices and mocktails, RMB 148 kids below 12 years. From 11:30am to 3:00pm and all prices are subject to a 15% service charge. To make a reservation call (8610) 6629 7810/ (8610) 6629 7815 or email f&b.beijing@westin.com

Yellowstone Restaurant & Bar
Yellowstone is a restaurant & bar, located within the plush surroundings of the park in front of the hotel. Chill out or dine in a relaxed atmosphere in this latest addition to our dining and entertainment options. With a choice to dine or simply enjoy a sip of your favorite beverage indoor or outdoors, Yellowstone offers you modern, innovative cuisine with global influences and skillfully prepared by our chefs. It's a place where you can enjoy respite from the fast-paced world outside during lunch and dinner. In the evening, relax and chill out at the bar or the outdoor terrace overlooking a park and be mesmerized by soothing music and songs performed by our live band. Address: No. 28, 8 Bei Chen Dong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing(Asia Games Village) To make a reservation: (8610) 6481 7000.

Travel Information

Daily Flights from Beijing/Shanghai to Istanbul
Daily operations to more than 132 major European cities and Middle East countries, also regular flights to North Africa, Central Asia, North America and Far East major cities. For more information, please visit www.thy.com or call us TK Beijing:(8610) 6465 1867, TK Shanghai:(8621) 3222 0022 or click here

Come Pick Your Favorite Strawberry At Red Berry Garden!
Located at Dongchawu Village of Qiaozi Town, Huairou District, Red Berry Garden occupies a total area of 50mu and it is a strawberry base that combines production, sale and nurturing. Due to the unique quality and taste, our strawberry products are very popular among tourists and consumers. With advanced planting and management technology, all the strawberry we produce are green food that are free of pesticide. Therefore, you can choose our products as high end gifts to your friends and relatives. Price: about RMB50 per jin for Japanese genre strawberry, and RMB40 for European genre. Come any time in Spring before May. TEL (8610) 6967 6392

Beijing Junyue Aviation Service
Established in June 2001, we are a professional air ticket agent approved by Civil Aviation Administration of China and the International Aviation Association. We run air tickets of major airlines and also help our clients book hotels and international air tickets. Currently, we have a number of special air tickets for both domestic lines and international lines, For more details, please call us at (8610) 5166 7371

Beijing Travel Service-Professional In Customized Beijing Travel!
As Beijing-based travel agency and tour operator, we specialize in tailor-made Beijing tours; classic Beijing tour packages, guided bicycle tours, escorted walking tours to major city highlights; Great Wall tours and China tours with great values and services. Join us and enjoy a worry-free Beijing tour now. Address: Room 1809, Kunsha Center, 16 Xin Yuan Li, Beijing TEL (8610) 6501 3060


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Education

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.

Health & Fitness

Club Hero-Fitness Expert
Club Hero is a fitness club launched by Beijing Snowpeak Co., Ltd, the first company that introduced Snowboard in China with the main business in professional outdoor sporting products, dedicated to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle in China. Besides indoor trainings, we offer a variety of outdoor activities and adventure travels routes, just to make your life more healthy and plentiful. No. 8 Lang Jia Yuan, JianGuo Road Chaoyang District TEL 8610)8918 3290

Chenghe Dental Service
Established in 1999, we mainly run such service as dental abscess, medical dental, dental repair, dental correctitude, dental beauty and dental whitening. Professional service and reasonable charge plus ambience environment and expertise are the main reasons why so many patients have chosen us. We believe you will do the same. Office hours: daily 8:30am-5:00pm (except for national holidays). Address: Room 102, No. 8 Building, Youhe Jiayuan, #3 Dongbinhe Road, Dongcheng District TEL (8610) 8421 6429

May Flower Dental
May Flower Dental is a multi-lingual and multi-specialties dental office whose goal is to provide professional dental care to patients to improve their health so that they can look better, chew better and feel better. With each of our dentists being a specialist in a certain field, we are trying to make it possible that you get the highest quality dental care without leaving China. Address:3F, Tower 2, Yingtai Business Center, No. 28, Finance Street, Xicheng District TEL (8610) 6657 8833

Relocations

Beijing Brothers Express Home Moving Service
Being a member of Beijing Relocation Transportation Council, we've up to 100 vehicles of various types and up to 200 employees who are well trained in providing professional home moving service. RMB1200 for Luxury Package and RMB1000 for Economical Package. Starting price for ordinary home moving: RMB200. For more info contact (8610) 6289 7746.

Likang Good Luck Relocation Company
Specializing in home moving, office moving, freight transportation, furniture and air-conditioner installing and dismantling, piano moving and more, we can help you with a solution that makes you worry free and move around cost-effectively with our expertise. We have branches across the city to offer the most convenient and fast service to you. Call us to use our service, you will enjoy a pleasant moving experience. Starting price: RMB220. TEL (8610) 6282 0581

Jobs

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
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Admissions Manager and Admissions Officer Needed at WAB
The Western Academy of Beijing (WAB), a leading international school in Beijing with more than 1,500 students from 55 different nationalities, is seeking dynamic candidates for the positions of Admissions Manager and Admissions Officer. Successful applicants should have related experience in an international environment, proficient English language skills, excellent communications skills and be customer service oriented. To apply, please email your applications to the HR Manager at Lng@wab.edu. For more information, please visit our website www.wab.edu or call Tel: (8610) 8456 4155 Ext. 1063.

Full-time Math And Science Teacher Wanted
Dalian World Youth Academy is looking for a full time teacher to teach the upper level Math and Science subjects in the Pre-IB (10th grade) class. We are looking for a healthy, energetic native english speaker preferably with previous experience in teaching IB, MYP, A level or AP courses in foreign countries or international schools. Applicant must have a University degree and a minimum of three years experience in teaching. Those interested can email us at dalwya@gmail.com.

Services

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Genier Translation
A translation solution provider comprised of senior translators and interpreters who are experts of their language field, we have special personnel to be in charge of each project and communicate with our clients to maximize the quality of our work. Service in more than 50 kind of languages including English, Russian, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Italian and Spanish are available. We are particularly good at trade, banking, finance and securities, legal contract, software localization and more. RMB90-110 per thousand words for EN-CN translation, RMB120-160 for CN-EN translation. For more quotes about translation service, please call (8610) 8066 1316.

Beijing Zhong Mao Sheng Accounting Firm
We are a professional accounting service provider approved by Beijing Finance Bureau, responsible for our clients in the form of legal representative. We've kept strict contract and confidential information policies as well as archive rooms to help our clients secure their data. We've also established sound relationship with businesses from all industries and become friends with them. We think you too will be our friends after using our service. Come to us, we'll help you deal with all those taxation and accounting trivia so that you can concentrate on your own business! For more details about us, please dial (8610) 6575 7158

He Mu Jia Mother & Baby Care Center
Hemujia mainly specializes in caring lying-in women and their babies. Our Ayis and nurses are all well trained with practical caring skills to better serve pregnant women and lying-in women as well as their babies. All our employees have passed relevant examinations and are qualified for tending new mothers and their infants. RMB26 per day for nurses caring for lying-in women and babies. RMB3000 per month for senior nurses. We've a large variety of service options for you. Please call us at (8610) 6716 9782 for further info. Address: Room 403, Unit 1, No. 1 Building, Shidai Fangqun, Pufang Road, Fengtai District

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exhibitions

The 11th Beijing Automobile Exhibition
RMB10 for admission. April 2-5. China National Agricultural Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6509 6688

2009 World Radar Exposition
April 1-3. Beijing Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6831 6677

2009 Beijing International Franchise And Small And Medium Size Projects Exhibition
April 2-3, China National Agricultural Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6502 5798

Spring Job Fair
April 2-3, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0223

Beijing Adult Articles Exhibition
April 3-5, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0223

Ji Xiang
Works of Cao Peilun, Hong Hao, Shi Xinji, Su Xinping and Yang Hongwei are on the show.
March 15-May 20, Aye Gallery TEL (8610) 8422 1726

Blue And White-Isolated
Featuring oil painting works of Na Wei.
April 11-May 9, New Age Gallery TEL (8610) 8422 1726

Pang Maokun's Solo Exhibition
The works of Pang Maokun, dean of the Oil Painting Department of Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, are on the show.
March 7-April 14. Mountain Art-Beijing Linzheng Art Space TEL (8619) 5978 9558

Kang Haitao Solo Exhibition
Born in Chongqing in 1976, Kang is a graduate of the Oil Painting Department of Sichuan Fine Arts Institute.
March 20-April 19. PIFO New Art Studios TEL (8610) 6431 1758

Xu Beihong Art Exhibition
March 9-April 10. Yanhuang Art Museum TEL (8610) 6491 2902

2009 Solo Exhibition Of Zhang Kexin
Dialogue Space is honored to host the solo exhibition of Heilongjiang native artist Zhang Kexin. The exhibition will showcase more than 20 pieces of paintings, sculptures and installations of this famous artist.
February 13-April 3, Dialogue Space TEL (8610) 5876 9392

Theater & Performances
Drama: If I Am Not I
In Chinese dialogues. Tickets selling for RMB50-180.
7:30pm, April 1-12. Fengchao Theater TEL (8610) 6551 3348

Comedy: Prison Break
Tickets selling for RMB80-280.
7:30pm, April 1-10. Oriental Pioneer Theatre TEL (8610) 6527 6911

Cosmo Comedy: Happy Diner
Happy Dinner is a Putonghua play, starring mainland actress Ning Jing and former Taiwanese model Wang Siyi. Tickets selling for RMB50-680.
7:30pm, April 2-5. Capital Theatre TEL (8610) 6525 2071

Kunqu Opera: Guan Han Qing
Tickets selling for RMB80-1000.
7:30pm, April 2. Chang'an Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1309

Kunqu Opera: Peony Pavilion
Being one of the most ancient forms of Chinese opera, Kunqu dates back to the Ming dynasty. The Peony Pavilion, a mythical tale of true love combating with conservative feudal ethics, is one of the classic pieces of Kunqu opera. Tickets selling for RMB80-1000.
7:30pm, April 3. Chang'an Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1309

Contemporary Dance In-I
Featuring Juliette Binoche and Akram Khan. Tickets selling for RMB180-1280.
7:30pm, April 3-5. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6417 7845

Dance Opera: Jue Dai Jia Ren
Tickets selling for RMB80-580.
7:30pm, April 3-4. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6500 1188 ext 5126/5127

Kunqu Opera: Qi Shuang Hui
Tickets selling for RMB80-1000.
7:30pm, April 4. Chang'an Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1309

Guitar Virtuoso Arnaud Dumond Duo Concert
Arnaud Dumond is a French musician who began his career playing flamenco before immersing himself in classical music and becoming a world-class guitarist and composer. Tickets selling for RMB30-380.
7:30pm, April 4. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285

Chinese National Symphony Orchestra Music Season-Soul Of Beethoven
Tickets selling for RMB30-380.
7:30pm, April 5. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846

Tamas Wells "Valder Fields" China Tour Beijing
Tickets selling for RMb80-560.
7:30pm, April 5. National Library Concert Hall TEL (8610) 8854 5731

Kunqu Opera: Yu Zan Ji
Tickets selling for RMB80-1000.
7:30pm, April 5. Chang'an Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1309

Bilingual Puppet: The Ugly Duckling
Tickets selling for RMB80-125.
7:30pm, April 4-26. China Puppet Theater TEL (8610) 6425 4798

Drama: "Who Loves Who Cares"
Readapted from Reigen, or Hands Around, a 1900 play by Austrian writer Arthur Schnitzler, the play is set to a contemporary urban Chinese setting, under the title of Who Loves, Who Cares. In Chinese dialogues. Tickets selling for RMB60-280.
7:30pm, March 24-April 19. People's Art Experimental Theater TEL (8610) 6526 3338

Weekly Calendar

Monday, March 30, 2009
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Leaving Beijing
Leaving Beijing? Come join INN as we share essential information on preparing for your big move, including dealing with antiques and relics, insurance, exporting pets, planning a departure timeline and other practical concerns. Coffee, tea and pastries are covered in the admission fee of RMB40.
10am. Capital Club TEL (8610) 8486 2225 ext. 136

Happy Hour + Business Set Lunch Special
Buy one get one free on draft beers and house spirits, and complimentary house wine for ladies during the All-Star Happy Hour time from 1-3pm and 5-7pm. RMB50 set business lunch includes 1 appetizer and 1 main entree between 11am-2pm. RMB10 for an additional dessert.
Bling Club All Star TEL (8610) 5905 6999

Schnitzel Day
Die Kochmuetzen replenishes your energy for the week ahead: we offer you All You Can Eat Schnitzels (escalopes). RMB60-78 various styles, from the famous Wiener Schnitzel to Gypsy Escalope and Escalope Italia.
Die Kochmuetzen TEL (8610) 5869 3830

Tuesday, March 31, 2009
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French Tuesday
Dress code: business suit for men and casual dresses for women.
China Doll TEL (8610) 5136 5872 ext 111

Lady's Night @ Angel
A super high themed party where you can make every decision on your own. Free admission.
8:30pm till late. Angel Club TEL (8610) 6552 8888

Wednesday, April 1, 2009
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Ladies' Wine Night
Every Wednesday night from 7pm till 10pm is our Wine Night for ladies. Come enjoy the five-course red wine for RMB228 per person.
Domus TEL (8610) 8511 8015

Candy Shop
Every Wednesday is Candy Shop-the Block 8's version of Ladies Night. Free candy cocktails for ladies all night long. Special drinks for gentlemen as well.
9pm. Block 8 TEL (8610) 6508 8585

One World One Salsa
With the slogan of One World One Salsa, we not only teach you how to dance, but also offer you a perfect chance for networking. Can't dance, no problem! We have professional coaches who will teach you free of charge and enable you to dance immediately. One selected cocktail on special offer each time.
8:30pm-9:30pm. Trader Vic's TEL 139 1098 9820

Thursday, April 2, 2009
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Kunqu Opera: Guan Han Qing
7:30pm. Chang'an Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1309

Champagne Night
Come to enjoy the most incredible champagne deal in Beijing. Buy 2 bottles champagne, get one free specials.
8pm-2am. Vics Club. TEL (8610) 5393 0333

Ladies Night
2 for 1 for Ladies. The Kings Bar, outside the south gate of Capital Paradise, Shunyi TEL (8610) 8046 5456

Friday, April 3, 2009
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Kunqu Opera: Peony Pavilion
7:30pm. Chang'an Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1309

Hip Hop Sensation
9pm till late. Bling Club All Star TEL (8610) 5905 6999

New Tango Orchestra Beijing Concert
RMB100-220. 8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6425 5677

Friday Beer Promotion
One Meter HB beer (11 glasses) including 1 Butcher Starter (cold cut platter) for RMB250 only!
Die Kochmuzen TEL (8610) 5869 3830

80's Night
Join us for the new and improved 80's experience, now every Friday night and featuring 4 DJs on rotation to keep the mix fresh. The best from the 80's with a few surprises from the 70's and 90's and no cover charge! Rock out with the infamous Lady Marmalade, Side B and the strut of Sweet FA. Enjoy 80's prices on shots and Long Island Ice Tea. Free entry.
10pm onward. Alfa TEL (8610) 6413 0086

Saturday, April 4, 2009
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Kunqu Opera: Qi Shuang Hui
7:30pm. Chang'an Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1309

Guitar Virtuoso Arnaud Dumond Duo Concert
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285

DJ Anderson Noise
Tang Club TEL (8610) 6500 8888

Battle Of The DJs
9pm-2am. Block 8. Call 139 1097 5179 for reservation.

Saturday Night Live Sports
The Kings Bar, outside the south gate of Capital Paradise, Shunyi TEL (8610) 8046 545

Sunday, April 5, 2009
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"We're From The Same Band" Special Concert
RMB50/60. 8pm. Star Live Concert TEL (8610) 6425 5677

Happy Bubbles Night
All champagne Buy One Get One Free on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. Advanced booking strongly recommended.
Club Suzie Wong TEL (8610) 6538 2349 ext. 202

Chinese National Symphony Orchestra Music Season-Soul Of Beethoven
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846

Tamas Wells "Valder Fields" China Tour Beijing
7:30pm. National Library Concert Hall TEL (8610) 8854 5731

Kunqu Opera: Yu Zan Ji
Tickets selling for RMB80-1000.
7:30pm, April 5. Chang'an Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1309

Red Party @ Xenia
What Red do you like? Bright red, Pink, Brick red, Rors red, purplish red, clothes or……come here tonight for our Red themed party. Free admission before 11pm.
Xenia TEL (8610) 6464 6566

Upcoming Events
Mick Boogie
Mick Googie is the most popular hip hop DJ from the United States. He is also the official on site DJ of NBA, the royal DJ for American stars. If you have never experienced Mick Boogie's performance, it's the time to act now. 9pm-2am, April 9. Vics TEL (8610) 5293 0333

Xu Wei 2009 Beijing Concert
Born in a normal family in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, Xu Wei is one of the most popular rock musicians in the Mandarin music arena. Tickets selling for RMB180-1280. 7:30pm, April 10. Workers Gymnasium TEL (8610) 6417 7845 (tickets)

Paul Oakenfold
The world's No. 1 DJ-Paul Oakenfold will be present at GT Banana Beijing on April 10 with a night of wonderful performance. Don't miss it. 10pm-5am, April 10. GT Banana TEL (8610) 6528 3636

Swing Out With Beijing Big Band
Vintage Jazz sound with Beijing's only Big Band and swing dancing all night with the Swing Beijing crowd at Block 8. Come by at 9pm for a beginning dance lesson and then listen to the band play swing hits from the 30s, 40s, and 50s like only a Big Band can do from 10pm on. RMB50. 9pm-2am, April 10 and April 12. Block 8 TEL (8610) 6508 8585

Hip Hop DJ HCUE
Hip Hop DJ HCUE comes to Bling Club All Star, also featuring Bling's superstar resident DJ Keza. RMB50/RMB30 for presale. Free entry before 11pm. 9pm-2am, April 11. Bling Club All Star, call 1381 055 7239 for details.

Defected In The House Come To China
Many people think ATFC is a group, and considering his success you'd be forgiven for thinking so. ATFC is one man, Aydin, with three UK top forty hits, a successful independent label Onephatdeeva, a full on DJ schedule, reputation for consistently delivering quality remixes. RMB70 presale, RMB100 at door. 10pm-5am, April 17. Tango Club, call 136 8333 4144 for reservation or more info.

China Outbound Travel and Tourism Mart
Come to meet suppliers of outbound travel products. April 22-24. China World Trade Center TEL (8610) 6505 2288

A Bass Odyssey
A night of Reggae, Dub, Drum & Bass and Dubstep. After 3 years of contribution to Beijing's music scene, the Syndicate's DJ Mael throws down his final dance, inviting France's acclaimed Dub live act Liquid Wicked, alongside all his Beijing musical companions, for an explosive cocktail of all the music genres he's been pushing in China. RMB60. 10pm, Saturday, April 25. White Rabbit TEL (86) 135 2126 3552

Community Announcements

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/ to get started with CharityInChina.org!

YPHHThe 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.

Are You an Alumni of an Australian University?
The Australia China China Alumni Association is a not-for-profit group open to all alumni of all Australian Universities. We run monthly events in Beijing and Shanghai, ranging from Ski Trips and hiking days, to Summer BBQs, networking drinks, gala dinners, annual alumni awards, and more! Register on our bilingual website at www.AustChinaAlumni.org

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

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

ClubFootball Junior Soccer Coaching
FA-qualified coaches teach soccer skills in a fun environment to boys and girls aged 4 to 18 of all playing levels! Beginners are welcome, and classes run at 18 venues across Beijing afterschool and at weekends. Sign up in March for Spring programmes kicking off in early April! Please see www.clubfootball.com.cn, mail coaching@wanguoqunxing.com, or call (8610) 5130 6893/4/5/6 for full details.

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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