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Hotel Deals |
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 Winter
Weekend Great Room Deals
From now on till 31st December, 2009, from Fridays to Sundays,
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai is offering great room deals.
From RMB588 net per night for Superior Twin (excluding breakfasts);
or from RMB688 net per night for Superior King (excluding breakfasts),
broadband internet and free fitness center facilities are also
available. Treat yourself to an exceptional weekend experience
during your business travel or family vacation in Shanghai! Book
now to get the fantastic deals! Reservation: (8621) 5172 7959;
Fax: (8621) 5172 7962; E-mail: reservation@grandmercure-hongqiao-shanghai.com;
Website: www.grandmercurehongqiao.com
 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 December Room Promotion
Hotel Kunlun's Room rates include complimentary broadband, fitness
center and pool access! Weekday rates: Deluxe Room: RMB1180 net
w/breakfast; Premier Deluxe Room: RMB1380 net w/breakfast; Executive
Deluxe Room: RMB1580 w/Executive floor breakfast. Weekend rates:
Deluxe Room: RMB980 net w/breakfast; Premier Deluxe Room: RMB1180
net w/breakfast; Executive Deluxe Room: RMB1380 w/Executive floor
breakfast. Advance reservations required, subject to availability.
Contact Hotel Kunlun's Reservations Department at (8610) 6590
3388 ext. 5457 or email: res@hotelkunlun.com
 Winter
Festival Special Package - "Eu Yan Sang" Treatment+One
night accommodation at Superior Room
Together with the renowned company "Eu Yan Sang" Singapore,
I-Spa provides you "Yin" and "Yang" treatments
to release stress of both body and spirit in the holiday season.
After the treatment, stay one night in the hotel will provide
you a complete relaxation. Package price: RMB3280+15% service
charge per couple, including "Eu Yan Sang" Yin or Yang
Treatment for two persons and one night accommodation at Superior
room with two breakfasts. Validity: Saturday and Sunday from 15th
Nov 2009 to 15th Jan 2010. For reservation, please call (8610)
5852 5601.
 Special
Christmas Package at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center
From December 23, 2009 until January 2, 2010, Kempinski Hotel
Beijing Lufthansa Center will offer a special Christmas Package
for all guests participating at any of the Christmas Eve Parties,
Christmas Day Brunch, New Year's Eve Parties or New Year's Brunch.
From RMB 688 with 15% surcharge per night for a deluxe room to
experience the European Art of luxurious hospitality, free access
to our Pulse Health Club, a Sumptuous Breakfast Buffet at Kranzler's
Restaurant & Bar and Christmas Goodies upon arrival will be
available. Please call (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522 or e-mail Reservations.Beijing@kempinski.com
Christmas and New Year Getaways
During this festive season, the Radisson Hotel Pudong Century
Park offers the perfect gateway for you. Superior or Deluxe Rooms
are just from RMB700 plus 15% surcharge per room per night. Conveniently
located in the heart of Pudong, within walking distance to Century
Park and Shanghai Science & Technology Museum Metro Station,
there is no better time to stay with us and enjoy a really memorable
vacation with family and friends. Valid from December 15, 2009
to February 28, 2010. Subject to availability, terms & conditions
apply. For reservations, please call direct on (8621) 5130 0000
1199 Ying Chun Road, Pudong, Shanghai.
 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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Venue, Hearty Menu
Frank's Place has open our conservatory extension which will give
an added dimension to our pub. The area is available for afternoon
tea and private Parties, no rental fee! Or just come to relax
in our comfortably furnished Family area. Book now! Address: Jiang
Tai Xi Lu 9-3, west of the Rosedale Hotel. Lido area. Tel: (8610)
6437 8399; Website:
www.franksplacebeijing.com
Richie Hawtin China Tour
Richie Hawtin, born in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, is a English-Canadian
electronic musician and internationally-touring DJ who was an
influential part of Detroit techno's second wave of artists in
the early 1990s. Hawtin is best known for his abstract, minimal
works under the alias Plastikman, a moniker he continued to use
into the mid 2000s. Hawtin is also known for DJing minimal techno
sets making use of laptop computers and digital mixing equipment.
Presale for RMB200 and RMB300 at door. 10pm, December 4. Tango
Club TEL (8610) 6425 5677
DJ Sasha
DJ Sasha, a familiar name for party animals around the world,
is a Welsh DJ and record producer who began playing acid house
dance music in the late 1980s. Sasha later became a central figure
in the development and popularization of electronic dance music.
He partnered with fellow DJ John Digweed, touring internationally
and producing a series of mixes. Through their track selection
and mixing techniques, Sasha and Digweed were instrumental in
the evolution of progressive trance and house music. Friday, December
4. Coco Banana TEL (8610) 6552 6969
Cheetah Night
Bling will re-launch its VIP Cheetah Lounge on December 5. It's
a night when you can take a walk on the wild side, and let your
animal instincts take over and show your true prints. RMB50. Free
entry for those who are dressed in Cheetah/Animal Print). 9pm
till late, December 5. Bling Club All Star TEL 1391 019 2991
For details about above events, please visit www.clubzone.com.
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 Dining Out |
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at Kempinski
Join our family brunch with your loved ones and friends, featuring
the best of both worlds. Asian tradition from China and Japan,
and Western specialties from Italy and Germany. Family Brunch:
RMB 288 - Buffet including welcome cocktail, unlimited fruit juices
and soft drinks. Sparkling package: RMB 338 - including unlimited
Paulaner Beer, sparkling wine, fruit juices, soft drinks, and
a welcome cocktail to start with. Our Kempinski kids club with
our caring clown will make this visit a great enjoyment for all.
Every Sunday, from 11:30am to 3:00pm. * Prices are per person
and subject to 15% surcharge. For reservations please call (8610)
6465 3388 ext 4105 or e-mail us at restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com
 Healthy
Juice, Happy Body
A sophisticated afternoon tea buffet, an elegant evening
cocktail. No matter what the time of day, the stylish decor, beautiful
flavors and delightful ambiance of Hotel Kunlun's Mezzanine Lounge
will delight even the most discerning patron. The Mezzanine Lounge
rolls out a menu of sweet and healthful juices featuring tasty
fruits and vegetable full of vitamins and nutrition, all set to
help your body relax, refresh, and re-energize! For further information,
kindly contact: (8610) 6590 3388 ext 5324.
 Alaskan
Seafood Gala Night at Xian Ballroom
Alaskan Seafood Gala Night: A sensational Alaskan Seafood
Gala Night! A chance to win the grand prize of a holiday in Paris,
including five nights accommodation at Le Grand InterContinental
Paris and round trip economy airfare for 2! A party is especially
designed for 160 prestigious guests only! Prestigious Seat: RMB2588
net per person(free flow of French Pommary champagne, soft drink,
beer, mineral water, juice and imported red wine); Premium Seat:
RMB 1988 net per person(free flow of soft drink, beer, mineral
water, juice and imported red wine). For reservation: (8610) 5852
5916 or (8610) 5852 5975.
InspiRED
Sunday Bubbly Brunch
The Westin Beijing Financial Street elevates their guest
experience with the inspiRED Sunday Bubbly Brunch. Be greeted
by a sea of red decorations in and around an even more extensive
buffet featuring gastronomic delights from all over the world.
Donate RMB 15 to receive a free flow of varying red cocktails.
All proceeds will go towards the "UNICEF check out for children"
program to help immunize children in developing countries. Prices
start from RMB 368 per person with free flow Pommery Pop champagne,
wine, beer and cocktails, RMB 298 with free flow soft drinks,
juice and mocktails, RMB 148 kids below 12 years. From 11:30am
to 3:00pm and all prices are subject to a 15% service charge.
To make a reservation call (8610) 6629 7810 and be inspiRED!
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 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
Mangshan
National Forest Park
Located to the east of the Ming Tombs Reservoir in Changping District,
Mangshan (Snake Hill) National Forest Park is about 40 kilometers
from downtown Beijing. With a total forest coverage rate of 86%,
the park is the largest of its kind in Beijing area and features
five wonders: the most diversified trees, the largest stone sculpture
of Buddha, the longest staircase and the highest pagoda and painted
corridor in Beijing, and the largest artificial lake in China.
Door ticket: RMB15 per person. How to go: Take No. 912 Bus at
Andingmen or No. 845 Bus at Xizhimen and get off at the Ming Tombs
Reservoir station. For details please call (8610) 6071 3818
Old
Beijing Miniature Gardens
Old Beijing Miniature Gardens is 38 kilometers from the center
of Beijing and consists of a garden resort, a folk street and
a reception management area. The garden resort area reproduces
the Beijing city cduring the Ming and Qing Dynasties by a proportion
of 1:15; and the Folk Street is rebuilt by 1:1 to highlight Beijing
flavor and custom. Ticket: RMB45 per person. Small it is, you
can get a full view of everything about Beijing here. TEL (8610)
6977 1805
Beijing
Yuchen Aviation Service
Approved by China Civil Aviation Administration, Yuchen Aviation
Service is a professional air ticket agent offering discounted
air tickets to customers in Beijing. We have signed cooperation
agreement with many an airline company including Air China, Shenzhen
Airline and Hainan Airlines. For detailed information about our
latest discounted air tickets please call (8610) 8671 0693 and
you will enjoy a quick delivery service beyond your expectation.
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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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Excellent Great
With six hair stylists, Excellent Great mainly adopts VS technique
and offers personalized hair style to each customer. Suitable for
those who want to seek for fashion and style. Hair cutting: RMB128-1000;
perming: RMB600-800; hair dyeing: RMB600. Reservation needed for
service after 17:00pm Monday through Friday and 10:00-17:00 on weekends.
Address: 1105, No. 3 Building, Jianwai SOHO, Chaoyang District TEL
(8610) 5869 5905
ASAKURA Hair Salon
With a total business area of 1100 square meters, ASAKURA is designed
by a Japanese designer who makes it simple but not lack of vigor.
With 61 seats as well as many other featured service like hair
beauty school, stylish dress and art corridor, ASAKURA makes your
life colorful and meaningful. Address: inside the No. 4 Courtyard,
Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District Reservation hotline: (8610) 6506
7455/6506 7456
Beijing Nuoya Dental Clinic
Personalized dental design to meet the demand of those seeking
for dental aesthetics; accurate production of porcelain teeth
with advanced technology, painless therapy to offer a pleasant
and enjoyable dental beauty experience to customers and fast production
cycle to save time for you. These all are what we can do for you.
Our featured services include dental beauty, porcelain teeth and
computerized porcelain teeth. For more about us or for a reservation
please call (8610) 8454 9939 |
 Relocations |
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Shenli
Home Moving
Beijing Shenli Home Moving Company is a professional home moving
service provider. With a group of young and well-educated staff
who are skillful in moving, installing, dismantling and packaging
your belongings, we will help you out of the troublesome and tiring
relocation work so you can continue enjoying life and moving. Starting
price: RMB180 for individuals and RMB200 for businesses. TEL (8610)
6282 9319
Jinri Home Relocation Service
Established in 1993, Beijing Jinri Home Relocation Company has
owned up to 100 vehicles of various types and a team of well-trained
employees as well as advanced moving facilities and management
system. We have businesses across town so we can deliver you the
fastest service you needs. Besides, we have passed the ISO9000
certification which guarantees a quality service to you. Starting
price: RMB220 per truck. Hotline: (8610) 8733 5585/（8610）8845
2679
Sitong Wangda Relocation Company
Sitong Wangda is a large size moving company whose businesses
cover individual home moving, office moving, factory relocation,
equipment relocation, furniture installing and dismantling, air-conditioner
moving and repairing. We have a dedicated team whose members are
experienced in moving your belongings around quickly and safely.
RMB1200 for luxury moving package and RMB1000 for economical moving
package. Consulting hotline: (8610) 8980 2200
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Human
Resource Manager Needed at WAB
Reporting to the Chief Operating and Financial Officer, this position
provides strategic management to the overall operations and development
of the human capital within the institution. This includes compensation
and benefits, employment, recruitment, policy and procedures,
professional development, performance management, staff's welfare,
staff's communications and general administration. The successful
candidate should possess at least a Bachelor degree in Business
Administration, major in Human Resource Management, and has at
least 5 years of relevant management experience. Excellent English
language skills and ability to communicate proficiently in Chinese
are important aspects to the job. The person should have a high
degree of integrity and culturally adaptive people intelligence
and relational skills, and should be both a positive team player
and motivational team leader and effective communicator. To apply,
please email your CV and cover letter to <hr@wab.edu>.
For more information, please feel free to contact Wang Yan, the
School Affairs Manager, at Tel: (8610) 8456 4155 Ext. 1066.
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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Xinyitong
Translation Company
Founded by returned overseas Chinese, Beijing Xinyitong Translation
Company owns more than 3000 full time and part time translators/interpretors.
We can convert your words into 72 languages both in written and
orally and our translation works are widely recognized by embassies
and businesses. We are specialized in financial insurance, biomedicine,
technology, legal contract and business negotiations. Price: RMB120
per thousand words for the translation of foreign language into
Chinese and RMB160-180 for the translation of Chinese into foreign
language/s. Address: 2209 Caifu Xihuan, 58 Nanbinghe Road TEL
(8610) 5165 0086
Beijing
Anjia Housekeeping Service
A professional housekeeping service provider in Beijing, we have
branches in Chongwen District, Haidian District, Xuanwu District
and Fengtai District and owns a team of professional trainers
and managers. With our top management courses and the track system
of our staff, we are capable of providing you satisfying and personalized
service. Address: Room 101, No. 14 Building, Fangchengyuan Yiqu,
Fangzhuang, Fengtai District TEL (8610) 6764 9401 |
Biz Exhibitions & Art Exhibitions |
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The 11th China (Beijing) International Real Estate & Architecture
Technology Exhibition
December 4-6, China International Exhibition Center (New Hall) TEL
(8610) 8460 0000
The 7th China International Network Culture Exposition
December 4-6, Beijing Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6831 6633
China Meat Industry Exposition
December 4-6, China National Agricultural Exhibition Hall TEL
(8610) 6508 1204
Job Fair
December 5-6, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
The 12th Beijing Auto Exhibition
December 3-6, China National Agricultural Exhibition Hall (New)
TEL (8610) 6509 6688
Paradise Lost-Group Art Exhibition
Works of Chen Ke, Jia Aili, Jiang Zhi, Ji Lei and many others'
are on the show.
Through December 30, Fun Art Space TEL (8610) 8459 9257
"Naive Bayesian"-Wang Jun Solo Exhibition
Through December 31, In-Shine Gallery TEL (8610) 5137 4003
Link-Li Qi'an Solo Exhibition
Not a trendy artist, Li always follows his own feeling and experience
faithfully in creating, which makes his works bear a strong western
characteristic in form and oriental culture in content.
Through December 17, New Millennium Gallery TEL (8610) 8366 3611
Calligraphy Works Exhibition Of Qi Baishi
November 11, 2009-April 30, 2010, Art Museum of Beijing Fine Art
Academy TEL (8610) 6507 3204
Art Exhibition In The Name Of "Chinese Contemporary Art"
November 15-December 31, Shanghart Gallery TEL (8610) 6432 3202
"Revolution-Romance-Gospel"
The exhibition features classic stage photos of model opera by
photographer Zhang Yaxin.
October 31-December 20, See+Gallery TEL (8610) 5978 9266
"Perfect Misdeed"-Lin Xin's Solo Exhibition
This exhibition, as the first solo of Linxin, will give a broad
overview of her artistic career. The exhibition is centered on
"perfect misdeed", which is intended to bring into focus
the fact that we and our society are inviting self-destruction
and heading for the other extreme if we indulge ourselves in our
restless pursuit of perfection, change, development" and
"grow".
November 7-30, Beijing New Age Gallery TEL (8610) 5978 9282
"Living Elsewhere" Art Exhibition
The exhibition showcases the photos, paintings and sculpture of
three artists of Lukas Birk, Lu Pei and Yan Shilin to explore
the living status of the individual life in the contemporary Chinese
society.
October 17-December 31, Dun Gallery TEL (8610) 8042 2395
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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.
Chinese Oratorio: Peach Blossom Fan
Tickets selling for RMB80-580.
7:30pm, November 30. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Stage Play "The Life Attitude of Two Dogs"
The Life Attitude of Two Dogs is a satirical stage play by contemporary
theater director Meng Jinghui, in which the dogs' sharp comments
about contemporary social problems ring true with the public.
Tickets selling for RMB100/180.
7:30pm, November 30-December 27. Oriental Pioneer Theatre TEL
(8610) 6527 6911
Ballet "Sylvia"
By the National Ballet of China. Tickets selling for RMB120-600.
7:30pm, December 1-2. NCPA Opera Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0000
Ballet "Swan Lake"
By the National Ballet of China. Tickets selling for RMB180-680.
7:30pm, December 1-2. NCPA Opera Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0000
Musical "Day Dream"
Tickets selling for RMB60-730.
7:30pm, December 2-6. Century Theatre TEL (8610) 6466 3015
Drama "The Gin Game"
By Hong Kong Repertory Theatre, one of the top theatres in Asia.
Tickets selling for RMB60-200.
7:30pm, December 2-6. Fanxing Drama Village No. 2 Theatre TEL
400 610 3721
Comedic Stage Play "Somali Pirate"
Tickets selling for RMB80-730.
7:30pm, December 3-13. Haidian Theatre TEL (8610) 6254 6839
Symphonic Poem "Carmina Burana"
Tickets selling for RMB80-480.
7:30pm, December 3. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Jose Limon Centennial Celebration
Jose Limon Dance Company from the United States is on their world
tour commemorating the 100th anniversary of Jose Limon's birth.
Don't miss the chance to see the classics created by one of the
world's dance masters. Tickets selling for RMB100-800.
7:30pm, December 3-4. NCPA Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Appreciating The Classics-Concerts On Copland's Works
By China National Symphony Orchestra. Tickets selling for RMB80-500.
7:30pm, December 4. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Drama "Cherish Our Love Forever"
Tickets selling for RMB80-480.
7:30pm, December 4-5. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1308
Stage Comedy "Balcony"
Tickets selling for RMB100-880.
7:30pm, December 4-6. Beijing BTV Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5129
0082 (for ticket)
Lisa Ono World Tour Live In Beijing 2009
Tickets selling for RMB180-1000.
7:30pm, December 5. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835
4455
LOTTO-2009 Chen Chusheng Beijing Concert
Tickets selling for RMB180-1280.
7:30pm, December 5. Worker's Stadium TEL (8610) 6506 3399
Alison Balsom Trumpet Recital
Alison Balsom is renowned as one of classical music's great ambassadors
in the world. Alison studied trumpet at the Guildhall School of
Music, the Paris Conservatoire. Tickets selling for RMB80-500.
7:30pm, December 5. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
2009 Wine Nice-Jin Zheng Saxophone Recital
Tickets selling for RMB80-680.
7:30pm, December 5. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846
Drama "Mei Lanfang"
Classic drama presented to mark the 115th anniversary of the birth
of Chinese artist Mei Lanfang. Tickets selling for RMB80-680.
7:30pm, December 5-6. Mei Lanfang Grand Theater TEL (8610) 5833
1288
Puppet Show "Wizard Of Oz"
Tickets selling for RMB60-150.
7:30pm, December 5-6. China Puppet Theatre TEL (8610) 6424 3698
Piano Recital By Cristina Ortiz
Tickets selling for RMB30-380.
7:30pm, December 6. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559
8285
China Philharmonic Orchestra-International Chamber Music Festival
Tickets selling for RMB20-150.
7:30pm, December 6. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846
Film: "Mulan (2009)"
Directed by Jingle Ma, starring Vicki Zhao Wei, Chen Kun, Xu Jiao
and Jaycee Chan. At all cinemas across town.
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, November 30, 2009
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Chinese Oratorio: Peach Blossom Fan
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Lunch Bunch
The beautiful Yunnan Restaurant In & Out in Sanlitun will
offer their great variety of specialties from Chinese southwestern
minority areas. Price per person is expected to be RMB 60-80.
Depart at 12pm from Capital Mansion Athletic Center. Restaurant
address: 1 Beixiao Street, Sanlitun area TEL (8610) 8454 00866
or (8610) 6467 5235
Happy Bubbles Night
This is a night when you can Buy One Get One free all night. Club
Suzie Wong TEL (8610) 6538 2349
Mexican Monday
All-Star Sports Bar & Grill proudly presents Mexican Mondays!
We got specials on all our Mexican dishes from our gigantic burritos
to our delicious fish tacos. Enjoy 15% off all Mexican dishes.
5pm-2am. Bling Club All Star TEL (8610) 5905 6999
Tuesday, December 1, 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, December 2, 2009
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Martini Wednesday
Over 20 kinds of Martinis are on the offer. They are not created
by Lan Club, but come straight from heaven. 9pm. Lan Club TEL
(8610) 5109 6012
Live Jazz With Jess Meider
Jess Meider is a very well-known talented composer vocalist for
Junglecat and her jazz quartet. She is now back in her most acoustic
format. Luce TEL (8610) 8402 4417
College Students' Night
Bringing together the true elements of hip hop with DJs Jcue (U.K.)
and Weschen (L.A.) combining the best of new and classic urban
tracks to create the purest hip-hop party in Beijing--known as
the Formula. RMB160 for free flow drinks from 9:30-midnight. Bling
Club TEL (8610) 5905 6999
Thursday, December 3, 2009
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Symphonic Poem "Carmina Burana"
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Girls' Night
The trendiest HipHop brought by DJ Why and DJ Icee along with
a hot dance competition hosted by MC Kay. Free cocktails for girls
all night. Club Tang TEL (8610) 6552 8888
Bodega Fever
Enjoy Spanish delicacies with only RMB88. RMB38 for each glass
of selected wines. Scarlett TEL (8610) 6552 2880
Ladies Night
2 for 1 for Ladies. The Kings Bar, outside the south gate of Capital
Paradise, Shunyi TEL (8610) 8046 5456
Friday, December 4, 2009
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Richie Hawtin China Tour
10pm. Tango Club TEL (8610) 6425 5677
Hao Fei'er EP Release
Tickets: RMB80/100/160/300. 8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610)
6417 7793
Appreciating The Classics-Concerts On Copland's Works
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
DJ Sasha
9pm. Coco Banana TEL (8610) 6552 6969
Gentlemen's Night
When a man meets a man...what will happen? Come if you want to
know the answer. 10pm. Suzie Wong Club TEL (8610) 6500 3377
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, December 5, 2009
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Iron-MIC Beijing Final
RMB40/50. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6417 7793
Cheetah Night
9pm till late. Bling Club All Star TEL 1391 019 2991
Lisa Ono World Tour Live In Beijing 2009
7:30pm. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 4455
LOTTO-2009 Chen Chusheng Beijing Concert
7:30pm. Worker's Stadium TEL (8610) 6506 3399
Alison Balsom Trumpet Recital
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
2009 Wine Nice-Jin Zheng Saxophone Recital
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846
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, December 6, 2009
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Ryan, Willie And Friends Series: The Trio
One of the best jazz trumpeters in the world together with one
of the world's leading jazz drummers transform Yugong Yishan for
one night only into the best of New York's jazz clubs. RMB50 per
person. 10pm. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6404 2711
Piano Recital By Cristina Ortiz
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
China Philharmonic Orchestra-International Chamber Music Festival
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846
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
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Karen Mok Beijing Concert
Karen Mok, a two-time Golden Melody Award-winning Hong Kong-based
actress and singer-songwriter, will come to Beijing to present
a solo concert to her fans. Tickets selling for RMB180-1600. 7:30pm,
December 11. Worker's Stadium TEL (8610) 6506 3399
House Nation
The Asian No. 1 themed party House Nation is releasing its 4th
CD. House Nation Fourth Gig will be on at the same time. Featuring
Dj Amiga, who has performed at many a fashion party and underground
parties in the world. Bet you will never be disappointed with
these hot tracks. RMB80 at door. December 12. House Nation TEL
(8610) 8599 9999
DJ Qbert
DJ QBert, widely regarded as the world's most highly skilled skratching
DJ, has a 20-year career of innovating the playing field of the
djs and turntablists worldwide and has set off a generation of
disc jockeys who are now regarded as musicians and not just djs
that play records. Cover: RMB50. 9pm, December 12. Bling Club
All Star TEL 1391 019 2991
DJ Sultana
DJ Sultana excels in her music and skims the clubs all over the
world. She brings a fresh, energetic, ambitious and innovative
style by completing her show with a sensual and sexy dance. The
year 2009 looks promising for her because she will produce her
first album with other big artists. 10pm, December 12. Vics Club
TEL (8610) 5293 0333
Chang Hui-Mei Beijing Concert
Tickets selling for RMB280-1680. 7:30pm, December 19. Capital
Gymnasium TEL (8610) 6835 8306 |
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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
Winter Courses
Sign up in November for courses kicking off in January at
ISB, BSB, BCIS, IAB, Yew Chung, Wangjing, CIS, MSB, and
the Beijing New Talent Academy. Watch out too for new courses
launching on the North 2nd/3rd Ring Road. Winter indoor
courses starting in Jan at venues across Beijing and Tianjin,
from Shunyi to CBD at over 15+ Schools | Please contact
ClubFootball for further info | Free tester classes available
- call now! | FA qualified coaches from the UK | Fun and
friendly environment, all levels welcome | Boys and girls,
4 to 18 | After-school and weekends, friendly matches and
tournament play (if you have space) | See website for details.
Mail to coaching@wanguoqunxing.com
for English listings and coaching3@wanguoqunxing.com
for Chinese listings.
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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