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 Where
Inspiring Comforts Meet Tranquil Shores
You demand the best from everything you do, so demand the best
for your next holiday. Located between cosmopolitan Shanghai and
historical Suzhou, Kunshan has long been home to the famous delicacy,
Hairy Crab. Nestled on pristine shores, Fairmont Yangcheng Lake,
Kunshan is a legendary oasis to be explored. Slow down your steps
and relax in the natural surroundings with our "Inspiring
Autumn" package, starting from RMB1,198* per night. For more
details, please call (86 512) 5780 0888 or visit www.fairmont.com/Yangchenglake
 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 October 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 1180 net inclusive
of breakfast; Premier Deluxe Room: RMB 1380 net inclusive of breakfast;
Executive Deluxe Room: RMB1580 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 December, 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.
 Tropical
Escape, Package Starts from RMB1180 Per Room Per Night
Scorching summer heat, pollution and traffic of a city or the
private and exclusive beach, palm trees, blue skies, azure waters
of the South China Sea, tropical gardens surrounding the lagoon
pools at Kempinski Sanya, where would you rather be? Tropical
Escape package will help you in making that choice. Please click
here for package details. For more information please visit
www.kempinski-sanya.com
or call us on (86898) 3889 8888.
China
60th National Day Promotion
RMB 888* per night: Accommodation in luxury room | One complimentary
breakfast at VIC restaurant | Complimentary broadband or Wi-Fi
internet access in guest room | 15% off in food and beverages
consumption within the hotel outlets | Complimentary access to
the fitness center and swimming pool | Valid September 26th -
October 8th, 2009. For information or reservations please call
(8610) 8599 6666 ext. 6888 or reservation@sofitelwandabj.com.
Terms & Conditions: * Prices are in RMB and subject to 15%
surcharge.
 Value
for Your Weekend Stay Offer
Amazing value weekend deal! Receive RMB 1000 credit to
spend anywhere at The Westin Beijing Financial Street, from RMB
1000 per room per night. Upgrade and we'll match your room rate
with hotel credit, so you can spend even more... For more information
or 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
 Modern
Sky Festival 2009
Modern Sky Festival 2009 will take place on October 4-7 in Beijing's
Chaoyang Park. The four-day event will feature 27 famous bands
both from and out of China, including Manchester punk bands Buzzcocks,
Japanese girls group Shone Knife, The Futureheads, Radio 4 and
British Sea Power as well as International Noise Conspiracy, Reguigitator,
Free Energy, Diesel:U:Music and more. Come expect a different
music experience with the updated performers. Daily RMB100 for
advanced reservation (limited to 4000 tickets per day), at the
door RMB120 daily, RMB320 for all four days (only available for
reservation) Beijing Chaoyang Park TEL (8610) 6591 5258
 Hotpot
Vol. 20
Passion brings all the heat, including hip hop, electronic, baltimore,
baile funk, mash ups, rock and anything and everything that will
make you get up and shake that uh huh uh huh. A fixture in the
German/European dance music scene for years, PASSION has also
DJed all over the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Russia. This time Passion
tours to Beijing. 10pm, October 9. PUNK TEL (8610) 6410 5222
For details
about above events, please visit www.clubzone.com. |
 Dining Out |
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of Curry
A complete menu has been prepared featuring different types of
curries from around the world to spice you up. Authentic curry
dishes such as Singaporean Chicken Curry and Beef Bombay are also
available at the dinner buffet. Available from 12 to 23 October
2009. For more information or reservations, please call (8610)
6561 8833 ext. 40. For more hotel dining information, please click
here.
 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.
 Oktoberfest
2009
Come and enjoy the taste of Munich. From Friday 9 until
Sunday 25 October, every day from 6:00pm to 11:00pm at the Oktoberfest
tent. Great entertainment by the "Munich Showgirls",
the "Donautal Duo" and "Gaudi Max". Join Beijing's
greatest party. Only at Paulaner Brauhaus! Opening Hours: 11:00am
to 1:00am. Book now to avoid disappointment please call (8610)
6465 3388 ext 5732 or e-mail us at paulaner.beijing@kempinski.com
 Satisfy
Your Appetite at VIC
If you are a spicy food connoisseur, VIC will definitely
be your number-one choice from October 26th to November 1st, 2009.
Renowned Chef Paul Zhang from Sofitel Chengdu will pamper you
with authentic Sichuan Cuisine. Chef's recommendations are "Sauteed
Chicken with Chilli", "Sauteed Poached Pork with Leek,
Black Bean Paste and Chilli" and "Boiled Mandarin Fish
in Spicy Sauce". Win one of the numerous lucky draw prizes
and extend the Magnifique experience! For information or reservations
please contact (8610) 8599 6666 ext. 6521 or vic@sofitelwandabj.com
Hats
Off 2009
Internationally renowned chefs and culinary superstars:
Mark Best, Peter Kuruvita, Alvin Leung, and Stephane Tremblay,
showcase their talents in the epicurean event of the year on 5
November 2009. RMB2009 per person including an eight course set
menu paired with fine wines. To purchase or reserve tickets please
call (8610) 6629 7803 or email f&b.beijing@westin.com |
 Travel Information |
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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
Agrilandia
Italian Farm
Agrilandia Italian Farm is set in a piece of 210-mu land, including
a 100-mu model organic plantation which hosts over 60 kinds of
fruit and vegetables from Italy. Guests are invited to visit the
plantation, where they can learn about Italian fruits and trees
and farming skills or just enjoy picking the fruit. Individuals
are also welcome to come and buy fruits or plant saplings. In
addition to the plantation crops, the farm workshop also produces
typical Italian fare, including fine cheeses, wine and grappa.
Besides the food, the farm also owns farm-style hotel, conference
center and such entertainment as soccer venue and beach volleyball
venue. Reservation hotline (8610) 6940 7650
Zhuyuan
International Travel Service-Your Professional Travel Guide
Zhuyuan International Travel Service is a professional international
travel service provider approved by China National Tourism Administration.
Each year we provide qualified service to more than 80000 inbound
tourists and 15000 domestic tourists. To better meet our tourists'
demand, we have launched a number of routes to South East Asia,
Macau, New Zealand, the United States and many other popular destinations.
We can also facilitate your trip by providing you hotel booking
and visa consulting services in addition to travel information
releases. 6-day trip to Fiji: RMB13600 per person. Special price
5-day trip to Hong Kong and Macau: RMB2100 per person. For quotes
on more routes please contact us at (8610) 8683 5450
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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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Careplus
Dentist Center
Careplus Dentist Center is the first branding oral-cavity therapeutic
center aiming to urban white collars in Beijing. Since the opening
in 2003, we have been keeping to bringing the top-grade quality
to every detail including hardware environment and software service,
and are the first to introduce the CIS system for application in
big enterprises, and make the quality of each detail best from ideas
to service. Open hours 9:00-18:00. Add: 3F, Building Digital 01,
Bing No.12 on Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District TEL 400 888 0580
Shu Yuan Hui
Blending classic Chinese culture with the French noble feeling,
Shu Yuan Hui is a professional healthcare center featuring great
romance and privacy, committed to creating elegant ladies that
embody both traditional culture and modern education. We are a
paradise for ladies to network and keep well-educated and beautiful.
Cash discount (RMB3000-5000) is available from now on till November
25, 2009. Address: 9E, Tower A, Intel Apartment, 28 Xibahexili,
Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 6447 6800
Intelligence Fitness Club
Occupying a total area of more than 3000 square meters, Intelligence
Fitness Club is a high class fitness club conveniently located
in Beijing's Zhongguancun. The Club features world's advanced
fitness appliances and offers a large variety of courses to meet
members' demand. The Club has six themed training rooms which
can hold 250 people. Address: 3F, Intelligence Building, No. 18,
Zhongguancun East Road, Haidian District TEL (8610) 8260 1696
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 Relocations |
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Jinglei Home Moving Service
Established in 1992, Jinglei Home Moving Company is a professional
relocation service provider that offers home moving, office relocation,
equipment moving, goods delivery and long and short distance transportation.
With a high standard management mechanism and a group of dedicated
and well educated staff, we are able to deliver the most excellent
service to you. Address: 174 Xitieying, Fengtai District, Beijing
TEL (8610) 6358 7219
Timely, Fast, Considerate, Safe-Beijing Yifangda Relocation
Company
A professional home moving and express delivery service provider,
Yifangda owns many different types of vehicles and branches across
town to provide the most convenient service to you. Our featured
service: office relocation, storage relocation, furniture dismantling
and installing, home moving, express mail service, piano moving,
air-conditioner moving. Free cardboard boxes are available. Address:
18 Business Street, Huagong Road, Chaoyang District. Fax: (8610)
8065 8318
Lianxiang Home Moving
Are you tired of moving around? The change of jobs may bring a
change in your accommodation? Let us help you deal with all this
troublesome moving. With a group of well-trained employees, we
are committed to provide qualified moving service to local residents,
students, white collar and more. Starting price: RMB220. TEL (8610)
6281 0825 |
 Jobs |
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| Check
for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
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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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:
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Fax: +852 25375649 E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com
H&H
Translation Service-A Beijing-based Translation Service Provider
For Your Global Business
Founded by highly qualified professionals with international working
and living experience, H&H Translation Service is a globally
aimed translation company that not only has a team of bilingual
or trilingual professionals with advanced educational degrees
but also extensive network for foreign clients to use our service
easily and conveniently. Address: Room 208, King Hero Apartments,
Beijing Development Area. For more details please contact (8610)
6787 0722.
Willsonn
Partners
Willsonn Partners is a multi-disciplinary consulting and Certified
Public Accounting firm. We are a member of JHI International CPA
network with 130 members worldwide in 60 countries. With qualified
CPAs, registered tax agent, lawyers and HR consultants and staff
strength of 80, we have provided service to over 550 clients,
which certainly attest to our quality & solution-providing
services. Beijing Office Address: Suite 1033, Jing Xin Building,
No. 2 Dong San Huan Bei Lu Jia No.2 Chao Yang District TEL (8610)
8449 2795
Baihuan
Housekeeping Service
With more than 100 well-trained service staff, most of whom have
been recommended to us by the women's federation of different
regions, we are engaged in providing nannies, housekeeping and
kids care services. We review our service staff once every three
months and rate them according to their performance to ensure
they can deliver high quality service to our clients. Service
fee: RMB1200-6000. Address: 1106, No. 4 Building, Baihuan Jiayuan,
66, Guangqu Road, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 8773 4600 |
Biz Exhibitions & Art Exhibitions |
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China
(Beijing) International Glass Industry New Technology Exhibition
& Glass Art And Decoration Exhibition 2009
October 9-11, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8809
9621
Autumn Job Fair 2009
October 10-11, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8809 9621
Warrior Within-Wang
Wen Solo Exhibition
September 19-October 19, New Millennium Gallery TEL (8610) 6432
4122
"Art Beyond Politics"
Documentation exhibition of paintings of Zhang Liguo between 1950
and 1970.
September 19-October 17, CU Space TEL (8610) 5978 9576
"Hollow Man"-Li
Wei Solo Exhibition
September 26-October 26, Hanmo Art TEL (8610) 6435 8922
"Adventures"
Asia Art Center (Beijing) is proud to present "Adventures"
–Group Exhibition of Emerging Young Artists of the AAC, comprising
more than 20 exceptional canvases by Fang Yixiu, Deng Yu, Guo
Wen and Jing Zhiyong.
September 19-October 18, Asia Art Center (Beijing) TEL (8610)
5978 9709
Just Paper-Group Exhibition
Featuring artists Wu Yiqiang, Zhang Zhenyu and Zhang Tianzuo.
September 19-October 15, Jiushi Space TEL (8610) 8456 0467
Look Ahead Look Back-A
Solo Exhibition by Pu Jie
September 26-October 10, Today Art Museum TEL (8610) 5876 9392
Huang Zhou Painting
Exhibition
September 27-October 31, Yanhuang Art Museum TEL (8610) 6491 0909
"World's Face"-Herbert
Baker Water Color Painting Exhibition
September 20-November 28, ARTMIA Foundation TEL (8610) 8457 4550
Liu Xintao & Li
Changlong Exhibitions
September 18-October 8, Wall Art Museum TEL (8610) 6564 8233
A Colorful Life-Xu
Dongrong Solo Exhibition
September 19-October 25, PATA Gallery TEL (8610) 6433 5120
"San Fu"-Hao
Qiang, Sheng Tianhong, Wang Yabin Exhibitions
August 29-October 24, East Station Gallery TEL (8610) 5876 9741 |
Theater & Performances |
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Beijing Playhouse Presents a Heartwarming Family Christmas
Comedy
The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge, a comedy by Mark Brown, directed
by Michael Gralapp, takes place one year after A Christmas Carol.
Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Past, Present
and Future decide to settle once and for all the true meaning
of Christmas. Bah! Humbug! You're out of order! The show runs
December 4-27, 2009. For reservations, email performance@beijingplayhouse.com
or call Beijing Playhouse's box office at 137 1890 8922.
Joe Hisaishi-Hayao
Miyazaki Cartoon Audio-Video Symphony Concert
Tickets selling for RMB100-280.
7:30pm, October 5, Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 7006
Peking Opera "Feng
Huan Chao"
Tickets selling for RMB50-2080.
7:30pm, October 5, Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833 1288
National Day Concert
Tickets selling for RMB80-580.
7:30pm, October 5-6, NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Song And Dance Gala
By Pyongyang Art Groupe
Tickets selling for RMB80-1500.
7:30pm, October 5-6, Beijing Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6831 6677
Puppet Show "The
Thumbelina & Frog Prince"
Tickets selling for RMB150-720.
7:30pm, October 5-8, China Puppet Theatre TEL (8610) 6425 4847
Peking Opera "Chun
Cao Chuang Tang"
Tickets selling for RMB50-2080.
7:30pm, October 6, Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833 1288
The Phantom Of The
Opera-Symphony Concert Of World Famous Musicals
Tickets selling for RMB100-380.
7:30pm, October 6, Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 7006
Mongolian Fiddle Recital
(Horse-Head Fiddle)
Tickets selling for RMB50-880.
7:30pm, October 6, Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559
8285
Opera "Turandot"
The famous opera "Turandot", directed by famous Chinese
director Zhang Yimou, will be staged at the Bird's Nest as the
country celebrates the 60th anniversary of its founding. Tickets
selling for RMB180-2000.
7:30pm, October 6-7, the National Stadium (Bird's Nest) TEL (8610)
6480 7563
Peking Opera "Ku
Ling"/"Duan Qiao"/"Liu Yue Xue-Zuo Jian"
Tickets selling for RMB50-380.
7:30pm, October 6-November 11, China National Peking Opera Company
TEL (8610) 5851 9626
Kunqu Opera "Guan
Han Qing"
Tikcets selling for RMB60-100.
7:30pm, October 7, PKU Hall TEL (8610) 6275 7627
Saxophone Concert By
Hua Kang
This performance is arranged to celebrate the 60th anniversary
of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Tickets selling
for RMB180-980.
7:30pm, October 8, Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559
8285
German Music Night-Klaus
Bassler Piano Recital
Tickets selling for RMB30-380.
7:30pm, October 8, Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559
8285
BMF The 12th
Beijing Music Festival And The 7th Beijing International Symphony
Concert Season
7:30pm, October 10-30, Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610)
6559 8285
"Taming
Of The Shrew" By Stuttgart Ballet, Germany
Tickets selling for RMB120-1080.
7:30pm, October 9-11, NCPA Opera Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Red Memories-Yin Chengzong
Piano Recital
Yin Chengzong, one of the best-known Chinese pianists, will present
a wonderful piano performance in Beijing. Tickets selling for
RMB80-480.
7:30pm, October 10, NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Kunqu Opera "Peony
Pavilion"
Tickets selling for RMB60-100.
7:30pm, October 10, PKU Hall TEL (8610) 6275 7627
New Yueyu Opera "Butterfly
Lovers"
7:30pm, October 10-12, Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833
1288
The Vienna Boys Choir
2009 Asia Tour Concert
Tickets selling for RMB180-680.
7:30pm, October 10-11, Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610)
6559 8285
Opera "Macbeth"
China Debut
Tickets selling for RMB80-180.
7:30pm, October 10-11, Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1308
Puppet Show "Pinocchio"
Tickets selling for RMB150-720.
7:30pm, October 11-25, China Puppet Theatre TEL (8610) 6425 4847
Film: The
Founding Of A Republic
With hundreds of famous stars from both Chinese mainland and Hong
Kong, including the kung-fu hero Jackie Chan and Jet Li, The Founding
of a Republic, or Jianguo Daye in Chinese, tells the story of
the Communist rise to power in 1949, the film is being tipped
as one of the biggest box office hits in the country for years.
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, October 5, 2009
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1005Housse de Racket
RMB100/150. 8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6425 5677
Joe Hisaishi-Hayao Miyazaki Cartoon Audio-Video Symphony Concert
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 7006
Peking Opera "Feng Huan Chao"
7:30pm. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833 1288
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, October 6, 2009
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The (International) Noise Conspiracy
Prepare to witness one of the wildest and most uncompromising
live acts out there as P.K.14, together with Maybe Mars and Modern
Sky are bringing The (International) Noise Conspiracy back to
China to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their first groundbreaking
China tour in May 1999. RMB100/RMB70 (students) 9pm. Yugong Yishan
TEL (8610) 6404 2711
Peking Opera "Chun Cao Chuang Tang"
7:30pm. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833 1288
The Phantom Of The Opera-Symphony Concert Of World Famous Musicals
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 7006
Mongolian Fiddle Recital (Horse-Head Fiddle)
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
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, October 7, 2009
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Pete Kronowitt 2009 Beijing
RMB40/50. 8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6425 5677
Autumn People's Rock Festival In Beijing
This event will feature Trash Box and Higuchi Makiko from Tokyo,
Poplar from Kyoto, The Beasts from Seoul, JC from Gaoxiong, Joker
from Taipei, Bike from Taizhong, Special guest Cafee-in from Beijing
and many others. RMB50 at the door, RMB30 for students. MAO Livehouse
TEL (8610) 6402 5080
Kunqu Opera "Guan Han Qing"
7:30pm. PKU Hall TEL (8610) 6275 7627
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, October 8, 2009
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Saxophone Concert By Hua Kang
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
German Music Night-Klaus Bassler Piano Recital
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
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, October 9, 2009
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Happy Street Live Performance
RMB40-120. 8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6425 5677
Hotpot Vol. 20
10pm. PUNK TEL (8610) 6410 5222
The First Busy Day
Featuring Li Mo, Xue Zhognhua and his band, Guowang Zhixiang and
TianShiTou. RMB40. 8pm. MAO Livehouse TEL (8610) 6402 5080
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, October 10, 2009
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Crosstalk
Every Saturday at 7:30pm come enjoy crosstalk at Chaoyang Theatre.
RMB20/30/40. Chaoyang Nine Theatre TEL (8610) 6438 2797
Red Memories-Yin Chengzong Piano Recital
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Kunqu Opera "Peony Pavilion"
7:30pm. PKU Hall TEL (8610) 6275 7627
Bernie's Lounge
Bernie's Lounge is a first class world music group from Holland.
It consists of some of Dutch jazz and world's music scene's most
interesting musicians, blending afro, Latin, funk, and Brazilian
music. RMB50. 9pm. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6404 2711
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, October 11, 2009
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Sunday BBQ
A chilled-out day of food, fun and drinks with an endless flow
of mojitos, margaritas, wines and draught beer, plus a barbecue.
3pm-7pm. RMB168/person. Xiu TEL (8610) 8567 1108
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 |
Upcoming Events |
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 British
Charity Ball 2009: 'Get It On' at GLAM!
The annual British Charity Ball is a premier event on the Beijing
circuit, which brings together an international mix of people
for a night of fun and fundraising. Free-flow bar, music and entertainment
from 7pm-3am. Glam Rock's best anthems played by Big City Beat.
4-course dinner, midnight snacks and the infamous 'Survivors Breakfast'
from 2am to 4am - a full English fry-up and dim sum treats. Raffle
Prizes including return air tickets, luxury hotel stays and spa
treatments. Fantastic auction prizes including a signed Lang Lang
Steinway piano and signed sports memorabilia etc. In 2009, proceeds
from the event will be going to our chosen charities, UNICEF and
the Peng Cheng School for the Mentally Disabled. With our Early
Bird discount, table bookings paid for before Friday, September
18, 2009, can receive one ticket for free, saving RMB 980! Tables
seat a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 12 persons. Saturday, October
24, 2009, Kerry Centre Hotel, Beijing; RMB 980/person. Contacts:
Pauline Jin - britishball@gmail.com
or (8610) 8532 1720.
 Laughs-o-rama
Hit The Northern Capital Yet Again With ChopSchticks
Laughs-o-rama hit the Northern Capital yet again with ChopSchticks
at 9:00pm on Saturday, October 24 at Block 8 in Chaoyang West
Gate! Headliner Dennis Regan performs with top opening act Ryan
Conner in what is sure to rock the house! One of the premier comedians
in the business, Dennis epitomizes clever comedy making him a
hit with any audience! Based in New York City, Ryan is a regular
at most of the major clubs on the East Coast and is one of the
top up-and-coming comedians working today! RMB290 at the door,
RMB220 in advance up until Thursday October 22. For tix call 158
1026 1614 now!
Beijing
PUNK
For those who have not got it together, another big Punk party
is on the way. Claimed to be the most authentic Punk Party of
Beijing, the party will feature Gum Bleed, who has just returned
from their European tour to release their first album Feng Huo
Shao Nian. Other famous bands include Trash Cat, Hell City, Misandao
and Early Bus. The first 20 people will get the album CD for free.
RMB50. 9pm, October 16. MAO Livehouse TEL (8610) 6402 5080
Yen
Festish Halloween Party
Beijing's biggest, boldest and sexiest Halloween bash, with wicked
music from Beijing's top DJs, including Mickey Zhang, Blackie,
Usami, Yang Bing and Dio, great sound & lighting, reasonably
priced drinks and the craziest crowd in town - making it the default
destination for Halloween revelry. Feel free to let your costume
fantasies run wild and don your most debauched, naughty and nice
outfits for a wild night of free expression in the legendary 706
Factory in 798 district. With plenty of space for you and all
your freakiest friends, this is the Halloween party all others
in town are measured against. Limited early bird ticket: RMB50;
advanced booking: RMB80; at the door: RMB150 (incl. one drink).
Saturday, October 31. 706 Factory. For more info please contact
136 7130 4233 |
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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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Public Health Website For Beijingers
An American family doctor has created a free public
health guide to health and wellness for expats in Beijing
and other China cities. The website, at MyHealthBeijing.com,
focuses on wellness, illness and resources. Come and check
for the information you need.
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
Men's and Junior's Football Leagues and Academies Are All
Now Underway Across Beijing and Tianjin
Autumn listings for Junior academies are now online with
places still available for new students. And a brand new
programme at MSB (Shunyi) has just been announced starting
on October 10th with still time to sign up! ClubFootball
soccer coaching programmes are for boys and girls of all
levels aged 4 to 18. If you would like to register email
coaching3@wanguoqunxing.com
or call (8610) 5130 6893/4/5/6 for more info. Classes are
held after school, at weekends and during holidays. Courses
are designed and delivered in a fun and friendly environment.
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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