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Hotel Deals |
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|  Crowne
Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing
Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing is conveniently located
in north Beijing, within walking distance to the city's Olympic
Green and Bird's Nest Stadium. We offer 477 well-designed guest
rooms, including 40 suites. 6 restaurants and bars provide both
local and international guests a cosmopolitan dining experience.
Fully-equipped gym, heated indoor swimming pool and beauty salon
help guests discover the path to refreshment. Please book through
the hotel website www.crowneplaza.com/beijingwuzhou
to get the best flexible room rate.
Autumn Great Room Deals Three
Nights Stay 20% Off
Treat yourself with gracious living! Autumn is approaching, it's
high time to go for a trip in this golden season! Have a look
at the Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai special room rates! From
now on until 30th November, 2009, for every consecutive three-night
or longer stay, enjoy 20% discount, free broadband internet access
and gym-center access are also included. Ideal for leisure or
business trip, Grand Mercure Hongqiao always makes every effort
for your exceptional hospitality experience in Shanghai! * Grand
Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai reserves the rights of final interpretation
for the special offer. For more information or reservation, please
dial (8621) 5172 7959. Email: reservation@grandmercure-hongqiao-shanghai.com
or visit www.grandmercurehongqiao.com;
www.grandmercurehotels.com.cn
 Love
at Grand Millennium Beijing
Superb settings, awarding-wining cuisine and personalisers will
definitely turn every minute of your wedding a memorable one...
Dream Vision RMB 358/person; Romantic Eden RMB 458/person; Luxurious
Melody RMB 588/person. 10 person/table, minimum 10 tables. All
the above prices are subject to 15% service charge. For more information
please consult our wedding specialists at (8610) 8587 6888 ext.
5335 or 133 011 61861.
 Hotel
Kunlun September Room Promotion
Take advantage of Hotel Kunlun's Autumn Room rate promotion. A
great price gets you a room with complimentary broadband internet,
fitness center, and pool access. Deluxe Room: RMB 1280 net inclusive
of breakfast; Premier Deluxe Room: RMB 1480 net inclusive of breakfast;
Executive Deluxe Room: RMB1680 inclusive of Summit Club Executive
breakfast. Reservations are required in advance, subject to availability.
For further information, please contact Hotel Kunlun's Reservations
Department at: Tel: (8610) 6590 3388 ext. 5457 or email us: res@hotelkunlun.com
 Business
Value Rate at Kempinski Hotel Beijing
Weekday: Superior Room - RMB1, 470.00 per room per night | Deluxe
Room - RMB1, 570.00 per room per night | Executive Room - RMB1,
780.00 per room per night. Weekend: Superior Room - RMB1, 320.00
per room per night | Deluxe Room - RMB1, 420.00 per room per night
| Executive Room - RMB1, 630.00 per room per night. Include: Free
Airport butler service, one way pick-up for one night stay and
round trip for two nights stay | One complementary buffet breakfast
| Free Internet access | Free access to both health club outlets
and indoor swimming pool | Rate subject to 15% surcharge. Valid
date from May to end of August, 2009. The terms and conditions
are subject to availability and confirmation by the Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center. We look forward to welcoming you
to stay at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center! For reservations:
Reservations.Beijing@kempinski.com;
Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522 Fax: (8610) 6462 2204.
 Memorable
Wedding at Kempinski Sanya
Planning your wedding? How does having your Wedding ceremony on
a private beach, crystal blue waters of the South China Sea on
one side and serene tropical gardens on the other, sound to you?
A location which is a few hundred meters away from the southern
most tip of China! Interesting? Well, then contact our Wedding
planning team, and let us take care of all your arrangements for
a memorable wedding at an exclusive and unique location. Please
click
here for package details. Conditions Apply: Minimum 40 pax.
Additional wedding rooms on preferential subject to room availability.
For more information please visit www.kempinski-sanya.com
or call us on (86898) 3889 8888.
Enjoy Super Value "China
60th National Day Trip" at Dalian
Take a treasure of an exceptional savings on our "China 60th
National Day Promotion" available from 25 September to 11
October, 2009. Superior Room at RMB 950 (subject to 15% service
charge) per room per night. Benefits include: complimentary daily
breakfast for two persons at i Cafe; stay consecutive two nights
and earn one night complimentary stay in Shangri-La Hotels &
Resorts; free broadband internet access; complimentary usage of
gym, sauna room and indoor swimming pool. Free stay redemption
is valid until 31 January, 2010. For more information and reservations,
please contact: (86411) 82525000 or email to: slda@shangri-la.com
So
luxury
RMB 1,088* per night: Accommodation in Luxury Room | Complimentary
breakfast at VIC restaurant for one person | Complimentary broadband
or WI-FI Internet access in guest room | 20% off laundry and dry
cleaning | Valid until October 11th, 2009. For information or
reservations please call (8610) 8599 6666 ext. 6818 or reservation@sofitelwandabj.com
 Free
Meetings + Free Nights at The Westin Beijing Chaoyang
The Westin Beijing Chaoyang is offering free day meetings + free
3rd night accommodation. Book with us by 30 September 2009 for
your meeting before 31 March 2010. Room rates from rmb800+15%
(weekend) and rmb1,000+15% (weekday) onwards (minimum of 10 rooms).
Terms and conditions apply. SPP (Starwood Preferred Planner) members
can enjoy 2,500 bonus starpoints for every 25 paying rooms confirmed.
Add: No. 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing. Tel:
(8610) 5922 8888. Email for a quotation at events.chaoyang@westin.com
 Take
a Piece of Heaven Home
Celebrate the heavenly bed's 10th anniversary at The Westin Beijing
Financial Street. Stay or accumulate 10 room nights and receive
a complimentary heavenly bed, from rmb 1800 per night exclusively
on our 'Take a Piece of Heaven Home' offer only. Buy a heavenly
bed and receive 10 complimentary room night vouchers. This exclusive
offer is valid until 31 December 2009 subject to 15% service charge.
Terms and conditions apply. To make a reservation please call
(8610) 6606 8866 or email reservation.beijing@westin.com
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 Nightlife |
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 Free
Venue, Hearty Menu
Beijing's best and oldest sports bar continues to impress with
its extensive beer list, hearty bar food designed by Aussie chef,
pool tables, free Wi-Fi, Tues Texas Hold'em, Wednes trivia quiz,
Thurs darts and Fri spool competition nights, and plasma TVs showing
any sports you want! Free venues for all parties and meetings.
Frank's is a capital classic. 9am-3am. Lido Area, Jiangtai Xilu
(West of the Rosedale Hotel). Tel: (8610) 6437 8399; Website:
www.franksplacebeijing.com
Acupuncture Records Presents Freak DJS
Acupuncture Records Presents Freak DJs Weng Weng, Elvis.T and
Terry Tu. The DJs will bring the most authentic electronic music
for those purest music souls. Cover: RMB50. 10pm-2am, September
12. ChinaDoll, 5th floor, 33 Sanlitun Street, 3.3 Building, Chaoyang
District TEL 158 0140 2188
Da Ya Band
This is a band featuring both experienced elder rockers and ambitious
and passionate youth who are co-presenting their music. Under
the spirit of joyful music and fun collaboration, Da Ya band combines
funk, blues, rock and raggae to create a music sky which is clear
from decadence, gloom, ego or violence. RMB30. 9pm-2am, September
10. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6404 2711
JackyTeam 2nd Anniversary Party
JackyTeam, one of the largest Hip Hop brands, will present a brand
new party for their second anniversary. On the occasion, DJ Why
will join force with beautiful DJ Icee and B.O.K team to bring
the most in style Hip Hop. In addition, they have invited the
famous Raper AP from Taiwan to join them along with a number of
special guests. 10pm, September 11. Zoo Club TEL (8610) 8471 9999
For details about above events, please visit www.clubzone.com.
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 Dining Out |
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| Oktoberfest
Festival at Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing
Besides Germany，where else can I enjoy an authentic Beer Festival?
Here... at Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing! We proudly present
our 6th Oktoberfest with great entertainment from 6-piece world
famous German Band "Munchner Musikanten". Enjoy the
Bavarian Specialties and Chinese delight buffet; unlimited Carlsberg
Beer and soft drinks; and grand Lucky Draw with fabulous prizes
at only RMB 298 net per person. Every day 18:00-23:00 from September
21 to 26，2009. For reservations and further information, please
dial (8610) 8498 2288 ext. 7204.
Crystal
Muslim Fine Dining is Now Open
Showcasing the talents of Egyptian Chef Asmaa, the restaurant
will be Beijing's first Muslim restaurant in a five star hotel,
and will feature four distinct cuisines: Middle Eastern Arab,
Southeast Asian, Chinese, and Western. Each cuisine will be prepared
strictly according to Muslim food standards, while the majority
of the restaurant's kitchen staff and servers will be believers
of the Muslim faith. For further information, kindly contact:
(8610) 6590 3388 ext 5503, Hotel Kunlun level 2.
 Mooncake
Festival
From the 1st of August until the 3rd of October, find
the perfect gift at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center for
your family, friends or your business partner to share this joyful
festival. Call us at (8610) 6465 3388 ext 4075, e-mail us at restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com
or see us at the selling booth in our main lobby. Our dedicated
staff will be delighted to assist you choosing the right mooncake
box, for this special celebration.
 Mid-Autumn
Festival
The fifteenth day of the eighth month in the Lunar Calendar
marks the Mid-Autumn Festival. This is an important occasion and
a time to reunite with families and loved ones. Sofitel Wanda
Beijing has prepared an exquisite choice of cakes all presented
in elegantly designed boxes, the perfect gift for friends and
family. Luxury Box: RMB158/Box, 6-mooncake box, 445g | Prestige
Box: RMB188/Box, 8-mooncake box, 500g | Imperial Box: RMB298/Box,
12-mooncake box, 900g. For information or reservations please
contact (8610) 8599 6666 ext. 6501 or dfbsec@sofitelwandabj.com
Summer
BBQ
Rouse your senses in a relaxing oasis with a sizzling summer BBQ
at The Westin Beijing Financial Street. Relax and renew in our
quaint outdoor Zen garden with a char grilled barbeque. Sample
sizzling premium imported meat, fresh seafood, exquisite sides
and buckets of chilled international beers to match. Every Thursday
and Friday from 6pm to 10pm until 31 September, RMB 228 per person
net plus three international beers or soft drinks. For more information
or reservations, please call (8610) 6629 7815.
 Simply
Dimsum at Zen5es
Life is about simple pleasures. Pick up your life's pleasures
as you indulge in a hearty dimsum feast at zen5es. It can be a
daily experience. Mon-Fri Lunch (11:30 - 14:30) at RMB88 net per
person; Sat & Sun Brunch (11:30 - 15:00) at RMB 168 net for
two persons. Add: Level 4, The Westin Beijing Chaoyang. No. 1
Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing. For more information
and reservation, please call (8610) 5922 8880.
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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
Bulaohu
Scenic Spot
Located in Bulaotun Town in Miyun County, Bulaohu Scenic Spot
is about 130km from downtown Beijing. Being far away from the
crowded city, the scenic spot features tranquility and beautiful
sceneries and is a good destination for holiday takers. There
are three amazing things here-the unrivalled MaiFan stone bathing
center in Northern China which can help body-building and preventing
diseases; the authentic green food and local folk snacks; and
the large pine tree forest. Transportation: take a long-distance
coach from Dongzhimen and head for Miyun, then change to a bus
to Bulaotun. Door ticket: RMB20 per person. For more details please
contact (8610) 6903 0214
Dongtang
Youth Hostel-A Hostel With Old Beijing Characteristics
Dongtang Youth Hostel is not a hostel but a private run guesthouse.
Adopting an operation mode that is similar to a youth hotel, DYH
offers big family like rooms at cheap prices and features an easy
check-in procedure. Simple meal and hot drinks are available for
backpackers. English language tour guide handbook and bikes are
also available for rent to tour the old Beijing. Address: 85,
Nanluo Guxiang, Dongcheng District TEL (8610) 6592 8209
Golden
Holiday Travel Mart
As an e-commerce platform established by CTS Modern Travel Service,
Golden Holiday Travel Market provides a whole range of high quality
travel products at the lowest prices. The Mart has outsourced
a large batch of air tickets, hotel rooms, door tickets and tour
buses to meet the demand of both local residents and new arrivals
to Beijing. 24-hour booking service. Address: 5F, Jingbao Building,
185, Andingmenwai Avenue, Dongcheng District. Reservation hotline
4007 4007 77
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 Education |
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|  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.
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Health &
Fitness |
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Fine
Yoga
Fine Yoga is the earliest training base of traditional Ashtanga
Yoga in China and was the first that employed instructors trained
directly by the late master of Ashtanga Yoga (Guruji) - Sri K.
Pattabhi Jois. We offer qualified instruction, precise adjustments,
encouragement and in any class you will of course enjoy the benefits
of collective energy from a large variety of yoga programs including
Ashtanga Yoga, Flow Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Bikram Hot Yoga, Power Yoga,
Iyengar Yoga, Yin Yoga, Kids Yoga and Pre-natal yoga. Currently
we have three branches in Beijing which are located in SOHO New
Town, Shunyi Laimeng Lake Villa Club and Shunyi Taihu Villa. For
details about us please call (8610) 8589 6474
Fu
Jun Jian Yi (Dewai Store)
Fu Jun is a judge of China's national hair beauty who has provided
service to many a star and has been especially good at perm. The
hairdressers here are patient and they will nicely give you their
suggestions after listening to your requirement. They can even
show you how to correctly dry your hair with a dryer. Price: RMB50
up for hair cutting, RMB260 up for perm. Address: No. 1, Xinfeng
Street, Haidian District TEL (8610) 8227 1435
Pureness
& Co
Pureness & Co Dental Clinic is a professional dental service
provider from the Silicon Valley in the United States that combines
elegant, comfortable and home-like environment with perfect dental
services. We have a group of well-trained and experienced dentists
who are experts on teeth whitening and straightening and we can
also provide satisfactory plastic surgery to help improve your
self image. Address: M Floor, North Tower, Parkson Shopping Mall,
No. 101, Fuxingmennei Avenue, Xicheng District TEL (8610) 6602
2217 |
 Relocations |
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SD
International Moving & Storage (Beijing)
SD has the most experienced, highly trained packers for both your
international and domestic moves to ensure that packing and loading
takes place correctly. Our featured services include residential
moving services, international moving service and storage services.
If you choose to move with SD, you will be allocated a highly skilled
Move Consultant. You can choose from a range of transit options
to suit your timescale and budget. Address: Building 1, Guanzhuang
Xili, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 6546 6238
Beijing Taipingyang Logistic Co.
Mainly specializing in door-to-door service like personal belonging
packaging, international and domestic transportation and custom
declaration for Japanese who come to/leave China; Also provide
relocation service for companies. We have Japanese and Korean
language speaking staff to assist you all the way. Address: No.
3, Niulanshan Industrial Zone Road 1, Shunyi District TEL (8610)
6941 7417
Dafang Home Moving Company
Beijing Dafang Home Moving Company is a professional home moving
and freight service provider that is good at piano moving, furniture
installing/dismantling, A.C. moving and bulk goods moving. We
have many different types of trucks and branches across town to
meet you demand. Our well-trained staff are skillful in packing
and moving your things. 24-hour services are available. Starting
price: RMB200 for individual/RMB220 for companies. TEL (8610)
6288 6822
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Job
Vacancies at LehmanBrown International Accountants
LehmanBrown International Accountants is currently seeking to
increase its number of senior management for its China operations.
These positions are not city specific, in other words, if you
have the skills and capabilities that we seek and you are in a
city where we do not have an office, and we see market potential,
we may open an office there. Specific skills and qualities that
we are looking for are; the ability to win and generate business
across a broad range of services; the ability to build client
relationships and to hands on manage projects, working and leading
with discipline practice leaders; be a good solid all round accountant,
preferably having some audit experience, and having a reasonable
knowledge of the Chinese tax system and other business impacting
regulations; be a good manager; hard working with a nothing is
impossible attitude. Quite a tall order!, we do not think so,
that is why we are advertising. If you believe that you have what
it takes to be senior management in LehmanBrown, please email
your resume and an explanation of what you think you can bring
to our organization and why you think this is not a tall order:
email: recruitment@lehmanbrown.com
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. |
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|  International
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 Systems Solutions: Systems Implementation,
Internal Process review, Information Management Business Management:
Merger & Acquisition integration, Market Entry Strategy, Business
Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions & Divestitures www.lehmanbrown.com
Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86 10 65323270 Shanghai Tel:
+86 21 62881635, Fax: +86 21 62881636 Hong Kong Tel: +852 25375425,
Fax: +852 25375649 E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com
China
Visa Extension Service in Beijing
With years experience in visa application, we are dedicated to
helping Chinese and foreign companies deal with employment permit
and visa service for their employees and the employees' families
in a fast and cost effective manner. If you are an HR manager
who is troubled by this trivia, contact us immediately and we
will do all the rest for you. We also provide visa extension and
related visa service to foreigners. For more info about us please
contact (8610) 6463 2568
Elegan
Translation Service
Elegan owns a group of high quality talents, modernized office
equipment and perfect quality control system and work flow. We
are committed to providing multiple language solutions to our
clients and have established solid relations with hundreds of
international companies in China as well as media and famous Chinese
enterprises. We are proficient in a number of fields such as technology,
industry, medicine, commerce, law and publication, particularly
in localization. Service hotline: (8610) 8482 5196
Bright
& Right
Bright & Right is a high-ranking, professional and full-service
law firm focusing on international commercial legal affairs, dedicated
to offering global clients pragmatic, high-quality, cost-effective
services. We command Chinese, English, Japanese, German, Russian
and the like as service languages, and we are, in particular,
experts in offering pragmatic, innovative and cutting-edge solutions
to complicated legal issues. Our featured service fields are foreign
investment, market access for foreign companies, international
franchise management, mergers and acquisitions, liquidation and
bankruptcy and international trade. Add: Suite 1003-1005, Kuntai
International Mansion, Tower B 12 Chaowai Avenue, Chaoyang District
TEL (8610) 5128 9298 |
Biz Exhibitions & Art Exhibitions |
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The
12th Beijing Auto Show
Ticket: RMB10 per person. September 10-13, National Agriculture
Exhibition Center New Hall TEL (8610) 6509 6688
China International Business & Incentive Travel Mart 2009
September 8-10, China National Conference Center TEL (8610) 8437
2008
The 10th China International Dye Industry Exhibition
September 9-11, National Agriculture Exhibition Center New Hall
TEL (8610) 6509 6688
The 9th China International Healthcare Products Expo
September 9-11, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610)
6590 7766 ext. 736
Beijing International Advertisement, Stationery And Office Articles
Exhibition 2009
September 10-12, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8809 9621
China International Welfare Exhibition 2009
September 10-12, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8809 9621
Painting Exhibition For Celebrating The 60th Anniversary Of The
People's Republic Of China
September 10-11, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8809 9621
Art Exhibition: Group Ox
A long scroll painting of group ox by Zhao Zunqing.
September 12-15, China National Art Gallery TEL (8610) 6528 2022
"Guo Feng Jing Jie"-Landscape Works Show
This exhibition, which consists of three parts of "Landscape
on the Long March", "Amorous Feelings Collect Views
of Tibet" and "Works on Visiting the Former Soviet Unions",
is organized to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the birth
Of Dong Xiwen.
September 8-28, Art Museum of Beijing Fine Art Academy TEL (8610)
6507 3204
"Reporting To The Motherland"-60 Years Development
Of Art In New China
The exhibition is part of the series of events organized to celebrate
the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic
of China and it aims to showcase the achievement that China has
made in the art field in the past 60 years.
August 22-September 14, National Art Museum of China TEL (8610)
6401 2252
United Nations Black And White-Qin Chong Solo Exhibition
August 22-September 17, Museum Of Contemporary Art Beijing TEL
(8610) 8957 8367
"San Fu"-Hao Qiang, Sheng Tianhong, Wang Yabin Exhibitions
August 29-October 24, East Station Gallery TEL (8610) 5876 9741
"Another Journey Of Youth" Liu Chunhai Solo Exhibition
August 15-September 10 (close on Mondays), Pata Gallery TEL (8610)
6433 5120
China Agriculture Museum Picture Exhibition
June 1-September 30, China National Agricultural Exhibition Hall
TEL (8610) 6502 5798 |
Theater & Performances |
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Witty Skits By Liu Quan And Liu Quanli
Tickets selling for RMB80-580.
7:30pm, September 7, Ethnic Cultural Palace Theater TEL (8610) 6605
2404
Puppet Show "Shi San Ya Zi"
Tickets selling for RMB50-120.
7:30pm, September 8-9, Chinese Children Theatre TEL (8610) 6513
4115
Opera "Sun Snow"
Tickets selling for RMB80-880.
7:30pm, September 8-13, PLA Opera Theater TEL (8610) 6630 9749
Peking Opera Performance At Mei Lan Fang Grand Theatre
September 9-Shetaijun Kang Hun; September 10-Tiao Hua Che/Chun
Gui Meng; September 11-Xie Yao Huan; September 12-Qin Xiang Lian.
Tickets for all performances are selling at RMB50-980.
7:30pm, Mei Lan Fang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833 1288
"The Zoo Story"
The Zoo Story is American playwright Edward Albee's first play
which was written in 1958. It depicts a confrontation between
middle-class America and the outcasts of society. Tickets selling
for RMB40-160.
7:30pm, September 5-20, Penggao Theatre TEL (8610) 6400 6472
Concert By The National Ballet of China Symphony Orchestra
Tickets selling for RMB50-400.
7:30pm, September 10, NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Concert By World's Twelve Tenors
Tickets selling for RMB80-880.
7:30pm, September 10, Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5812
China Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert
Tickets selling for RMB10-60.
7:30pm, September 10, PKU Hall TEL (8610) 6275 7627
Classic British Comedy "It All Starts With A Window"
Tickets selling for RMB50-500.
7:30pm, September 10-13, Capital Theatre TEL (8610) 6525 0996
Roland Batik Solo Concert
Tickets selling for RMB30-380.
7:30pm, September 11, Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559
8285
"My Motherland" China National Symphony Orchestra Concert
Tickets TBD. September 11, PKU Hall TEL (8610) 6275 7627
The Hague Philharmonic Orchestra Concert
Tickets selling for RMB100-580.
7:30pm, September 11, NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Opera "Madama Butterfly"
China National Opera House presents Madama Butterfly, a three-act
opera by Giacomo Puccini. Tickets selling for RMB50-400.
7:30pm, September 12, NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Li Jie Concert
Tickets selling for RMB120-800.
7:30pm, September 12, Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835
1383
Zhao Chuan Solo Concert
Zhao Chuan was a legend in the Chinese popular musical world.
He will come to the Chinese capital to have a close contact with
his fans. Tickets selling for RMB120-800.
7:30pm, September 12, Workers' Stadium TEL (8610) 6506 3399
Concert By Orquestra Chinesa de Macau
7:30pm, September 12-13, Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605
5812
Film: Tian'an Men
The film hit the big screen ahead of the 60th anniversary of the
founding of new China. The story in "Tian An Men" revolves
around a team of stage art workers given the task of refurbishing
Tian An Men Tower a month before the founding ceremony of new
China. Directed by Ye Daying and starring Pan Yueming and more.
Showing in all cinemas across town. RMB60.
Wanda International Cinema (8610) 5960 3399
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 |
Weekly Calendar |
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Monday, September 7, 2009
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Global Battle Of The Bands Kicks Off In Beijing
GBOB Challenge is the world's biggest and live music competition
for bands of All Genres! A real competition for un-manufactured
talent! 30+ countries will be taking part in 2009! 7pm till midnight.
RMB60 per person. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6404 2711
Witty Skits By Liu Quan And Liu Quanli
7:30pm. Ethnic Cultural Palace Theater TEL (8610) 6605 2404
Martini Mondays
All Martinis RMB20 after 8pm. Danger Doyle's TEL (8610) 6591 3337
Lunch Bunch
We'll head to the Italian Restaurant Assaggi to enjoy delicious
salads, pasta, homemade bread. The group will be departing at
12pm from Capital Mansion Athletic Center and walk over to Sanlitun.
RMB60 per person. Assaggi TEL (8610) 8445 5408
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
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Tuesday Double Take
All Pizza buy one get one free after 5pm. Danger Doyle's TEL (8610)
6591 3337
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, September 9, 2009
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Yellow @ Punk
Come for the latest electro-downbeat, funky minimal and groove
beats with all special drinks offered by Yellow of Punk. Punk
TEL (8610) 6410 5222
Peking Opera Performance "Shetaijun Kang Hun"
7:30pm. Mei Lan Fang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833 1288
College Student Night
Students with a certificate can enjoy all kinds of special wines
and mixture drinks for only RMB160 from 9:30pm till midnight.
9pm. Bling Club TEL (8610) 5905 6999
Frank's Quiz
RMB20. 8pm. Frank's Place TEL (8610) 6437 8399
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 (86) 139 1098 9820
Thursday, September 10, 2009
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Peking Opera Performance "Tiao Hua Che/Chun Gui Meng"
7:30pm. Mei Lan Fang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833 1288
Concert By The National Ballet of China Symphony Orchestra
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Concert By World's Twelve Tenors
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5812
China Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert
7:30pm. PKU Hall TEL (8610) 6275 7627
Champagne Night
Come to enjoy the most incredible champagne deal in Beijing. Buy
2 bottles champagne, get one free specials. 8pm-2am. Vics 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, September 11, 2009
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DJ VS MC
RMB30/40. 8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6425 5677
Super Milkman Asia Tour 2009
RMB50 per person for admission. 9pm-2am. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610)
6404 2711
Peking Opera Performance "Xie Yao Huan"
7:30pm. Mei Lan Fang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833 1288
Roland Batik Solo Concert
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
"My Motherland" China National Symphony Orchestra Concert
7:30pm. PKU Hall TEL (8610) 6275 7627
The Hague Philharmonic Orchestra Concert
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Hua Jazz Live
ACID Live brings peace to the world with Funk, Jazz, House, Dub,
Trip Hop & Electro. RMB50. 10pm. Two Kolegas TEL (8610) 6436
8998
Alfa 80's Night
Join us every Friday night for best from the 80's! Rock out with
the infamous Side B, the Spinster, Vinyl Richie and the strut
of Sweet FA. No cover charge and free selected cocktail for ladies
from 8 to 11pm. Drink special: Shooters: 8 for RMB100. 9pm. Alfa
TEL (8610) 6413 0086
Saturday, September 12, 2009
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Live Band Performance
Featuring Bigger Bang and A/C60. 9pm. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610)
6404 2711
Peking Opera Performance "Qin Xiang Lian"
7:30pm. Mei Lan Fang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833 1288
Opera "Madama Butterfly"
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Li Jie Concert
7:30pm. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 1383
Zhao Chuan Solo Concert
7:30pm. Workers' Stadium TEL (8610) 6506 3399
Back To The Basics
The Basic Ingredients for a Party: Groovy Tunes + Ladies Drink
Free (All Night)=Alfa Saturdays! Free entry. 9pm. Alfa TEL (8610)
6413 0086
Saturday Night Live Sports
The Kings Bar, outside the south gate of Capital Paradise, Shunyi
TEL (8610) 8046 5456
Sunday, September 13, 2009
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Concert By Orquestra Chinesa de Macau
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5812
Happy Bubbles Night
Mumm 750ml (Brut/ Rose); Moet 750ml (Brut/ Rose); Veuve Clicquot
Brut 750ml; NO.1 Bulle de Blanquette 750ml are all buy one get
one free. Club Suzie Wong TEL (8610) 6538 2349 ext. 202
Buy One Get One Free Sundays
All drinks buy one get one free at the counter (imported wines
and discounted drinks excluded. Spend RMB10000 and get 24 bottles
of selected imported wines, spend RMB5000 to get ten bottles of
specified wines. 8pm-2am. Vics TEL (8610) 5293 0333 |
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Steve Aoki Plus Diplo
Two of the biggest names on the electronic music scene, DJs Diplo
and Steve Aoki make some of the most innovative and infectious party
music on the planet. Performing in China for one night only, the
Diplo-Aoki duo will lift you up into a state of electro-bliss. RMB60.
10pm-5am, September 18. Tanggo Club TEL (8610) 6428 2283
La's Hottest DJ-DJ Mia
With the beauty of a model, moves of a dancer, an ear for music,
and a personality that captures hearts, DJ Mia will be bringing
her high energy to Beijing, exclusively at Bling on September
19. Also, professional dance performances by 4 sexy dancers throughout
the night! RMB80. 9pm till late, September 19. Bling Club All
Star TEL (8610) 5905 6999
Great Aircraft Carrier Party
This is the first ever party to be thrown on a real-life Aircraft
carrier. Located in Tianjin, a couple of hours outside Beijing,
the Aircraft carrier is anchored in the ocean and it's vast, flat
landing bay offers an amazingly unique space for thousands of
people to party all night long on. The Great Wall Beach Party's
DJs are being brought together once more to provide the necessary
beats and bass to make this party an unforgettable one. RMB300
incl. bus trip to the location and back. 8pm-2am, September 19.
Binhai Aircraft Carrier TEL (8622) 5991 8888
The Broadway Musical "Cats"
Cats is a musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. It is the longest
running musical in Broadway. Tickets selling for RMB280-1780.
7:30pm, September 19-27. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610)
6835 1383
Lucerne Festival 2009
The premiere of world-renowned Lucerne Festival will debut in
China on September 20-25, 2009. Conductor Claudio Abbado, will
stage four symphonic concerts and two chamber concerts. In addition,
two masters of Chinese descent will definitely highlight the Lucerne
Festival in Beijing. So the Lucerne Festival 2009 will be a great
musical event of both China and the world. Tickets selling for
RMB100-580. 7:30pm, September 20-25. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610)
6655 0987 |
Community Announcements |
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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!
 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.
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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
Get
Your Boots On, ClubFootball Autumn Classes Are Starting
Now!
Classes taught by UK professional coaches in an English-language
environment, with a Chinese-language assistant coach are
starting all over Beijing now! Classes are fun and beginners
are welcome. Programmes are commencing at ISB, IAB, Yew
Chung, Zhongguancun, Chaoyang Park, Wangjing, BCIS, Harrow,
and IST (Tianjin) but its not to late to fit onto any of
these and our upcoming courses. For info Please call (8610)
5130 6893/4/5/6 to sign up, or mail coaching@wanguoqunxing.com
to register, and see www.clubfootball.com.cn
for more info.
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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