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Adopt a Pet |
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Each
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in Shanghai!

SCAA
is Shanghai's privately run animal protection association,
founded and supported by the expatriate community and dedicated
to saving the lives of homeless companion animals. SCAA
helps facilitate adoption of abandoned animals, educate
about pet care, and support animal shelter projects. For
more information please visit scaashanghai.org
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Dining Out |
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Equatorial Crabmeat Dishes and Hairy Crab Promotion
To sample the true experience on the classic crabmeat dishes and authentic hairy crabs from the "Yang Cheng Lake" in the Hotel Equatorial Shanghai, at the Golden Phoenix Chinese restaurant to capture this period of time for the super delicious crabs in their full maturity season! Address: Hotel Equatorial Shanghai 2nd Floor - Golden Phoenix Chinese Restaurant. For reservations call (8621) 6248 1688 * 2326.
The Hairy Crab Season
The best things in life are worth waiting for... From October our exquisite Chinese Restaurant Yar Chi Ting will present Chef Ken Shao's selection of Hairy Crab specialty dishes. Select from 15 beautifully crafted and prepared a la carte dishes headlined by Chef Shao's signature dish Sauteed mandarin fish roll with minced crab meat and vegetable. Celebrate the Hairy Crab season in fine style Yar Chi Ting at Radisson Hotel Pudong Century Park. Level 3 Yar Chi Ting Lunch 11:30 - 14:30 Dinner 18:00 - 22:30 For reservations, please call: (8621) 5130 0000 ext 4047. 1199 Ying Chun Road, Pudong Shanghai.
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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
Come Stay with Us to Celebrate China's 60th Anniversary National Day!
To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of China, Grand Millennium Beijing presents a special rate at RMB 600+15% per room per night with CNY60 credit allowance! * Complimentary Internet service * Complimentary daily CNY60 credit allowance, non-accumulative * Validity: 27th Sep to 10th Oct, 2009 *The above package cannot be used in conjunction with other hotel special promotion and contract rate. Contact Line: (8610) 8587 6888 - 5888.
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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Travel Information |
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Daily
Flights from Beijing/Shanghai to Istanbul
Daily operations to more than 132 major European cities
and Middle East countries, also regular flights to North
Africa, Central Asia, North America and Far East major
cities. For more information, please visit www.thy.com
or call us TK Beijing:(8610) 6465 1867, TK Shanghai:(8621)
3222 0022 or click here
5 Days in Phuket
Phuket is Thailand's largest island, located in the Andaman Sea off southern Thailand. It is best known for its wonderful beaches, warm blue sea and spectacular scenery. Here you may go to Laem Promthep for the popular sunset viewing, or you can have a great nightlife at one of the most popular tourist areas in Phuket - Patong. Phuket has everything for your holiday and you will definitely have a great experience here. For more information, please call (8621) 6251 5777
Spend your holiday at Dalian
Located at the southern tip of the Liaodong Peninsula, Dalian is the second largest city in Liaoning Province. With its nice beaches, fresh seafood and pleasant climate, Dalian is a popular resort destination. You may relax on one of the famous beaches, travel along the pretty Binhai Road, check out the old colonial buildings, or you can hike to Yaowoling Pagoda to see its stunning coastal views. For more information, please call (8621) 5260 4660
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Health & Fitness |
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Life spa is a Bali-Asian themed spa which started in 2000. Customers can enjoy several different pampering services from signature aromatherapy treatments which offer four different experiences from relaxation to rejuvenation, to a selection of body treatments ranging from body scrubs to facials and baths using natural products. Our professional therapist will give you a great relaxation experience that refreshes you both physically and mentally. For enquiries or reservations, please call: (8621) 6439 3408
Time for a Midday Treat
Your days are busy, and leisure time is scarce. That's why Evian Spa is offering a very special promotion. From 10:00am-2:00pm, Monday through Thursday, you can enjoy 20% off any of our revitalizing treatments (Excluding special promotions and packages). So come visit us, you deserve it. Add: Evian Spa, Three on the Bund, 2/F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road, Shanghai, China. For enquiries or reservations, please call: (8621) 6321 6622 |
Relocations |
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Excel Worldwide Moving & Storage help you move!
Excel Worldwide Moving & Storage provides comprehensive services to our customers from domestic move to international move, temporary storage to long term storage. All our employees have been extensively trained so that they may serve you better. With our free accurate estimates, reasonable rates, local warehouse facilities, fully equipped trucks, we assure you a high quality move. For more information, please call (8621) 3462 8040
Shanghai Yongan Moving Service Company
Shanghai Yongan is a large home moving and goods transportation company that specializes in piano moving, furniture dismantling/installing, package consigning, air-conditioner moving and household services. We have many different types of vehicles to meet your demands. For more information, please call 800 620 0938 |
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Have a great learning experience at Tops Mandarin
Tops Mandarin is a professional Mandarin training school in Shanghai. We provide the high quality Chinese language education service to expats with an affordable price. We focus on developing learners' communication competence by using applicable materials and emphasizing the language's functions. Every minute you spend in Tops Mandarin is rewarding. For more information, please call (8621) 3382 0086
Yash Family Care
Yash Family Care is the first professional family care service company in Shanghai, provides safe and reliable housekeeping service for foreigner families. Most of our employees are Shanghai residents certified by Shanghai Police Office, and all of them are trained so they may provide excellent service. For more information, please call (8621) 5289 7877 |
Biz Exhibitions
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| The 4th Shanghai International Petroleum Petrochemical Natural Gas Technology Equipment Exhibition 2009
October 14-16, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888
Music China 2009
October 13-16, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666
You Si Miao - Liang Shaoji Solo Exhibition
With an attempt to present a panoramic view of contemporary use of "You Si Miao", the exhibition, projecting on culture, art, biology and sociology, etc, reveals the dilemma between dream and reality, spiritual and material and seeks for the possibility to better and transcend ourselves.
September 11-November 1, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 5033 9801
Radiant Figures
In "Radiant Figures" presented by 1918ArtSpace, we can see the "self" of Post-80's new blood and peep at the worldview of the elite of young artists. In these sculptures, search of the artists meets up with search of the audience forming a conceptual center inside the material object to complete the gaze of communication.
September 10-October 8, 1918 ArtSpace TEL (8621) 5228 6776
Seeing One's Own Eyes-Middle East Contemporary Art Exhibition
September 6-October 10, ShanghART H-Space TEL (8621) 6276 2818
Yang Yi, Li Jun and Meng Jin & Fang Er Exhibitions
September 5-October 25, m97 Gallery TEL (8621) 6266 1597
Thing's Right(s), 09
Thing's Right(s) Shanghai 2009 is a project by Wu Shanzhuan and Inga Svala Thorsdottir that investigates the way in which we attach values to an object. An object in itself means nothing without its negotiation and circulation in broader social and political domains.
September 8-November 15, Shanghai Gallery of Art TEL (8621) 6321 5757 |
Theater &
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| Music Drama: The Merchants of Bollywood
Tickets selling for 180-880rmb.
October 5-7, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Opera Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234
Shanghai Farce Highlights
Tickets selling for 100-480rmb.
October 5-6, Majestic Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 4409
Drama "Escape from a Tiger's Mouth"
Tickets selling for 120-150rmb.
September 29-October 13, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Drama Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686
KBS Symphony Orchestra Shanghai Concerts
Tickets selling for 80-680rmb.
October 7, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234
Drama "1977"
Tickets selling for 100-280rmb.
September 25-October 11, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre - Arts Theatre TEL (8621) 6473 4567 |
Weekly Calendar |
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Candy Girls Night
Monday doesn't mean you should stay at home, if you are in the mood you could still go out to have fun, especially when we hold up the ladies' night for all the candy girls. Ladies will get free drinks and RMB80 for guys to get open bar. Starts at 8:30pm. Club DKD TEL (8621) 6384 8777
Girls and Boys
We know that you always want an extra day for your weekend, so here we offer you this opportunity. We provide a RMB50 open bar for all the girls and boys from 9:00pm to 12:00am. Grab your friends, dance a little bit, drink a little bit, and enjoy the lovely Monday night. Not Me TEL (8621) 6433 0760
Why Not Monday?
We know you haven't been prepared for the whole week, so come to Anar as our new weekly event "Why Not Monday?" hits the road. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere in the front room and also the energetic electro/nu disco/house/minimal in the back room. We know this is what you are looking for. No cover. Anar Bar TEL (8621) 6280 9326
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Salsa Night
Get shaky as M3 band kicks off Salsa Nights! Don't worry beginners, we're offering free salsa lessons from 8:00pm-9:00pm, getting you ready for the rest of the night full of Latin beats with salsa, rueda, and meringue. Drinks will be RMB40 from 8:00pm-10:00pm. Space is limited so call for reservations (Paul Li 1390 1959 846) one day in advance! Muse Park 97 TEL (8621) 5383 2328
Jazzy Ladies' Night
Tonight some of the best musicians in town will come to Cabaret to play! Girls will get the chance to have five kinds of cocktail and free-flow sparkling wine from 8:00pm to midnight. Come to dance your night away and drink your pressure off. Cabaret TEL (86) 1391 6678 711
Lady's Night
This is a night dedicated to all the beautiful ladies in town. Here we have special sexy cocktails for you, great tunes for you, you are the princess tonight. Ladies get drink for free from 9:00pm till midnight. No cover. Longitude TEL (8621) 6431 7751
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SIP
Hey Ladies! Get dressed up and head to Sin right now! Every Wednesday from 9:00pm to 12:00am, ladies get free drinks and a few special ladies cocktails will be offered. The hot girls and guys shaking their bodies will make Sin the most packed mid-week event for all partygoers. Sin Lounge TEL (8621) 6267 7779
Funky Town
Every Wednesday, Bar Rouge turns into a funky town. Take your friends to the bund 18 to experience the nightlife on the Bund, and also enjoy the soul, funk, and fresh hip hop beats. Dress code: classy hustler. No cover. Bar Rouge TEL (8621) 6339 1199
Men's Night
Guys must feel left out as Ladies Night is everywhere in town. Don't worry guys, here's your chance. The Bulldog hosts a Men's Night where you could be the leading role. Take your girls, enjoy the live sports, live rock music, pool and darts. RMB50 for unlimited vodka/gin mixers and Carlsberg between 10:00pm to 12:00am. Starts at 6:00pm. The Bulldog TEL (8621) 6445 9464
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Martini Night
Sip slick martinis as you chill out to the tunes of DJ Casio's tunes. See and be seen at Shanghai's Thursday night hot spot and longest running martini night. Laris TEL (8621) 6321 9922
Blissfully L'orange
Every Thursdays Bling will be hosting Blissfully L'orange Ladies, come and enjoy new cocktails made with the much acclaimed Grey Goose L'orange. Immerse yourself in the never before seen life size board game and win prizes. Grand prizes are limited, it's strictly first served. Bling TEL (86) 1590 0955 880
Men's Night
Every Thursday, The Spot hosts a special on shots for men. RMB100 drink all you can from 10:00pm onwards. You also can enjoy the live band's music. Free entry. The Spot TEL (8621) 6247 3579
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Dirty Party
Founded by Beijing Electro producer/performer - Liman, Dirty Party is a popular Beijing party that mashes together an array of electronic music and mixes it around with over the top antics and performances. It seems every top alternative Beijing DJ and Producer has stepped up to the plate and played there, and now they are bringing it to Shanghai with the help of S.T.D. The Shelter TEL (8621) 6437 0400
Lollipop Goes 70s
Friday at mural goes Retro…. Taking control of the music DJ Raph drop floorfillers from the 70s so dig out your afro wig and your flares and get down for some proper disco action. Murals famous open bar from 10pm till 2am for RMB100 is in place to keep your thirst quenched and a lucky draw with a massive grand prize to round off a night to remember. Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Chino Latino
DJ Melkman and El Nomo bring you Shanghai's best Latin music party with "Chino Latino". This is the rare Latin classics mixed with the newest sounds coming from Central and South America -- electro cumbia, baile funk, Columbian ghetto disco, Mexican funk, and classy Cuban cocktail soundtracks. Dada TEL (8621) 1500 0182 212
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Curve Saturdays
A night with non-stop actions by our resident DJs playing mash up with other live performers such as musicians, vocalists & international MC. Our gorgeous SIN dancers will perform vary dance acts week after week. CURVE Saturday is the party that you do not want to miss! Dress code: sinfully glamorous. SIN TEL (8621) 6267 7779
Cocktail Crave
Sexy, fruity and summery - New Heights' cocktails are sure to be some of the most delicious cocktails you'll set your lips. Come for an apres-work drink with friends and colleagues and try the refreshing cucumber & mint gimlet, or impress a first date with a Corcovado Lovers Drink as you take in the views of the Bund and Pudong from the terrace. New Heighs TEL (8621) 6321 0909
Signal to Noise
Signal to Noise is about exploring methods and strategies of improvisation. The music is grounded in jazz improvisation, blending concepts and principles from both Western and Eastern contemporary classical music. JZ Club TEL (8621) 6431 0269
Sunday, October 11, 2009
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Sunday Tango Class
Got no plans for Sunday? Come to TangoBang as we offer a free Argentina Tango class to all you fans. The best Argentina Tango couple in town will give you the lesson bilingually. No cover. TangoBang TEL (8621) 5877 1881
SunJam
LOgO presents SunJam to jam the best Shanghai musician together after party by DJ Casie Lane (USA) spinning soulful deep house. You don't need to be a pro, you just need to bring your guitar, bass or percussion, and jam! Special drinks of the night - Sangria glass at RMB20. Starts at 10:00pm. No cover. LOgO TEL (8621) 6281 5646
Delicious Weekend Brunch Treat
Come as a group of four and Laris will treat one of you to a complimentary brunch. Minimum order of three courses each, at RMB228, required. Available on Saturdays and Sundays, from 11:30am to 3:00pm. Laris TEL (8621) 6321 9922
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| Laughs-o-rama Hit Shanghai Yet Again With ChopSchticks
Laughs-o-rama hit Shanghai yet again with ChopSchticks at 8:00pm on Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23 at Number 5 Bistro on The Bund! 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 Tuesday October 20. For tix call 138 1897 1975 now!
Les Ballet de Monte-Carlo - Full Length Cendrillon
Tickets selling for 200-1280rmb.
October 17-18, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Lyric Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686
Super Junior 2009 Shanghai Concert
Tickets selling for 280-1280rmb.
October 18, Yuan Shen Sports Centre - Stadium TEL (8621) 5860 2330 |
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