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Crowne Plaza Park
View Wuzhou Beijing
Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing is conveniently located
in north Beijing, within walking distance to the city's Olympic
Green and Bird's Nest Stadium. We offer 477 well-designed guest
rooms, including 40 suites. 6 restaurants and bars provide both
local and international guests a cosmopolitan dining experience.
Fully-equipped gym, heated indoor swimming pool and beauty salon
help guests discover the path to refreshment. Please book through
the hotel website www.crowneplaza.com/beijingwuzhou
to get the best flexible room rate.
 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.
 Super
Value New Year Room Deal at Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian
From December 25, 2009 to January 1, 2010, stay in a Superior
Room at Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian at RMB 788，subjects to 15% service
charge. More privileges include: complimentary breakfast at i
Cafe for two guests, welcome fruits basket, free broadband internet
access, complimentary usage of gym, sauna room and swimming pool,
late check out until 4:00pm. Treat yourself to an exceptional
New Year festival in Dalian. For more information and reservations,
please contact: (86411) 8252 5002 or email to: reservations.slda@shangri-la.com
BonusChoice at
The Kerry
Enjoy simply delightful extra value by choosing BonusChoice, which
entitles you to enjoy a choice of one of the following value-added
benefits including arrival or departure airport transfer, dining
credit of RMB350, triple bonus airline frequent flyer mileage,
plus complimentary Internet access and late check-out till 4pm.
A minimum 2-night stay is required. Terms and conditions apply.
For reservations, please go to http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/beijing/kerrycentre |
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 Free
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
DJ Kronic
Rocking shows? from the Gold Coast to Sydney, Australia's best,
DJ Kronic has been rippin' it up for the likes of hip-hop heavyweights
such as 50 Cent, Akon, The Game, Beyonce, Rihanna, Lady Gaga,
LMFAO, Pitbull and more! For the first time ever, DJ Kronic will
performing in China, exclusively at Bling! RMB50. Bling Club All
Star TEL 1391 019 2991
 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
For details about above events, please visit www.clubzone.com.
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 Dining Out |
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Russia with Love
The famous dynamic group "Art Vision" specially flown
in all the way from Moscow, Russia, entertains you with their
exquisite dancing, splendid costumes, vibrant music... brings
you into the secret land of Russia. Plus supper seafood international
buffet and great lucky draw prizes, Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou
Beijing promise you an explosive Christmas Eve party! 18:00-23:00
December 24th，2009. For reservations and further information,
please dial (8610) 8498 2288 ext. 7204.
 Christmas
Eve Party at Jade Ballroom
Thursday, December 24, from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Pamper
your friends, guests, co-workers or partners with a tasty Christmas
Eve meal in the urban ambience of the Kempinski Jade Ballroom!
Several rounds of exciting Lucky Draws will take place during
the evening. After you have enjoyed the special live performances
and the lavish buffet, the Lucky Draw grand finale will take place,
with the most exciting prizes to be drawn. Performances during
the evening include dancing shows, percussion, folk music and
Wushu. RMB1,988 net or RMB 2, 188 net per adult according to seat
preference, with half price for children aged 6-12, or RMB 21,880
net for a table of 12. Call (8610) 6465 3388 ext 4075 or e-mail
us at restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com
 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.
Majestic
Christmas at The Kerry
Make merry with The Grand Ballroom Bash on 24 December 2009 with
Kenny Bee, cross-talker Li Jing and He Yunwei and many more riveting
performances. Win a luxury holiday for two to Oman. Themed "Christmas
Around The World", the evening's repast highlights an abundance
of fresh seafood complemented by free-flowing beverages. Tickets
cost RMB4288 and RMB3288 net per person. The purchase of a table
of 10 comes with complimentary room vouchers. Purchases made before
10 December 2009 qualify for 20% discount. Visit our Christmas
booth at the hotel lobby to discover more festive offerings, or
call (8610) 6561 8833 ext. 6333 or 6356.
 Summit
Club - New Year's Eve Count Down
Kiss the old goodbye and ring in the New Year in the intimate
setting of the Summit Club, with an exquisite New Year's Eve Half-Buffet,
accompanied by a live musical performance! Diners may enjoy the
chance for an exciting lucky draw at the end of the night! Time:
31 December 2009, 18:00 - 24:00. Adults: RMB888 net per person
(including one glass of champagne). Children: RMB 588 net per
child. Address: 2 Xin Yuan Nan Lu, Chaoyang District. For further
information, kindly contact: (8610) 6590 3388.
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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
Go Skiing Without Leaving The City-Yabuluoni Ski Resort
Do you want to relax and return to nature after a week of hard
work? Also experience the excitement of going through the Sea
of forest and land of snow? Come to Yabuluoni Ski Resort! Yabuluoni
is conveniently located in the Wanren Square of the Sunrise Park
with elegant environment and advanced facilities in addition to
the excellent snow. December to March is the open season for ski
when ski fans can enjoy a whole range of excellent services. Three
snow lanes are available, respectively for children, adults and
those middle level ski fans. Besides, a series of entertainment
programs such as snow motor car and snow football are also available.
Door ticket: RMB20 per person; half price for children under 1.2
meters. Hotline: (8610) 6507 6591
Chunhui Garden Spa Resort
Chunhui Garden Spa Resort is in proximity to the charming Wenyu
River, featuring elegant environment and fresh air which makes
you feel like being exposed to the "Xanadu" at home.
Once entering our resort, you will be immediately attracted by
the variety of huts, rockery waterfalls, bridges and Japanese-style
buildings which are tranquil and poetic. We also have a very large
parking lot, classic European-style interior, a complete supporting
security system, a unique spa-home design, and 481 sets of standard-style
rooms, all of which are well-designed. The hot spring water here
is taken from 2100 meters deep underground, with water quality
similar to that of Xiao Tangshan hot springs. The water here keeps
an average temperature of 60 degrees all year round and is the
top grade convalescence for those seeking beauty. Address: west
of Gaoliying, Shunyi District, Beijing TEL (8610) 6945 4433
China Culture International Travel Service
Founded in 1988, China Culture International Travel Service is
mainly engaged in hospitality, reception of foreign travelers
and overseas Chinese as well as Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan tourist
groups and individuals in China, arrangements of folk culture
and tourism projects and organization of eco-travel to name just
a few. If you are keen on Chinese culture and want to gain a cultural
experience in China, we are the right travel agent you are looking
for. Address: No. 74, Huguosi Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
TEL (8610) 6615 0005
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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 &
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Fashion Space Fitness Center
Beijing Fashion Space Beauty and Fitness Center is conveniently
located in the easily accessible COFCO Plaza. We offer fitness,
beauty, hairdressing, leisure and social network services in our
spacious business area where you can not only relax yourself to
your heart's content after a day of stressful work, but also keep
abreast of fashion. We take care of the physical and mental health
of each of our customers and make tailored plan for each of them
based on their physical conditions. Our featured services include:
aerobics, basic training, yoga, women's fitness boxing, taekwondo,
American modern dances, hip-hop, gymnastics training, adult ballet,
child ballet and training for all ages. Address: B3, Tower C, COFCO
Plaza, 8 Jiannei Dajie, Beijing TEL (8610) 6526 0796
King's Dental
King's Dental Clinic utilizes the most advanced medical equipment
to provide popular visual explanations so you can fully understand
the whole process of the medical care services. We also invite
a team of experienced dentists who will enable you a brand new
experience while offering you their expert's service. Other Special
Services: professional physicians to provide oral health care
guidance. Issuing diagnosis certificate and treatment plan. Address:
Room 118, 1F, New Henderson International Building, No. 3 Mai
Zi Dian West Road, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 8458 0388
Ruilishe Fashion & Medical Beauty And Plastic Surgery
Center
Located in the bustling CBD area of Beijing, Ruilishe Fashion
& Medical Beauty and Surgery Center features an elegant environment
along with a complete set of facilities and warm-hearted services
so every beauty lover will enjoy high end services while seeking
being beautiful. We bring together well-known experts and professors
at home and abroad, coupled with the international standard laminar
flow purification system, a large operating room, advanced medical
equipment and human-oriented service concept to provide you with
a comprehensive beauty, plastic surgery services. 25% off for
surgeries in the autumn and winter season. Toll free telephone
400 686 9645
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Beijing Guangming Moving Company
A professional home moving service provider offering resident
relocation, office relocation, personal items packaging, heavy
equipment relocation, warehousing and air-conditioner moving,
we have a big variety of vehicles and a team of up to 100 well-trained
staff. We have branches across town to ensure a timely, thoughtful
and safe service for you. Luxury Moving Package Price: RMB1200
Yuan per vehicle; Economical Moving Package Price: RMB1,000 Yuan
per vehicle. Starting fee: RMB200 Yuan/vehicle (individual); RMB220
Yuan / vehicle (units). Address: 9-2-17, Yutan Picao Industrial
Park, Fengtai District TEL (8610) 6769 8993
Safe, Fast, Economical And Thoughtful - Zhongtie Suda
Relocation Service
Zhongtie Suda is a Beijing-based relocation company devoted to
resident moving, piano moving, packaging and shipping, air-conditioner
moving, bulky goods moving and long-distance freight transport.
With a big fleet of vehicles and branches that extends every corner
of the city, we use advanced computer system to dispatch vehicles
to offer you timely, thoughtful, safe and fast service. Starting
price: RMB220 (individual); RMB240 (business). Haidian hotline
(8610) 8277 4146; Chaoyang hotline: (8610) 8701 9996 |
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for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
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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 International
Accountants... LehmanBrown... providing an alternative:
Professional Services: Audit, Taxation, Company Secretarial,
Legal Financial Accounting: CFO Function, Bookkeeping, Accounting
& financial advise, Office Administration Management Accounting:
Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash flow Management, Market Growth
Strategies, Learning Centre Systems Solutions: Systems Implementation,
Internal Process review, Information Management Business Management:
Merger & Acquisition integration, Market Entry Strategy, Business
Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions & Divestitures www.lehmanbrown.com
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Rainforest Translation, A Service You Will Feel Rest
Assured Forever
Shanghai Rainforest Translation Company Beijing Branch is a government-certified
translation agency providing multilingual translation services.
Our company offers translation services in more than 40 languages,
covering economic, legal, financial, securities, machinery, chemicals,
energy, IT, transportation, medicine, construction, real estate,
biotechnology etc. We adopt strict quality control system, standardized
operating procedures and professional auditing standards to provide
customers with professional translation services. Year-end promotion:
15% off for all language translations. Time: November 1-December
31, 2009 (the translation and interpretation between foreign languages-languages
other than Chinese-excluded) TEL (8610) 5129 3101
Beijing Puhongde Certified Public Accountants
Beijing Puhongde Certified Public Accountants is a professional
financial and business service provider established with the approval
of China's Ministry of Finance and State Administration for Industry
and Commerce. We offer various types of audit, tax audit, report
audit, foreign capital verification, financial advisers, business
mergers and acquisitions and more. The minimum charge of our service
is RMB3000 per year (for tax service). Address: Room 1007, Tower
B, Xingyuan International Building, 222 Wangjing West Park, Chaoyang
District TEL (8610) 5126 5647
Beijing MerryHome Consulting & Service Co.
Beijing Merryhome Consulting & Service Co., Ltd. is a leading
professional service company engaged in diversified household
and commercial cleaning service. With special management concepts
and internationalized standard service, we provide service to
those foreign enterprises and families as well as domestic customers
seeking brilliant living and working space. Our featured service:
butler service and Ayi (housekeepers) for foreigners. Address:
Room 1-728, No. 15 Zuojiazhuang, Xiangheyuan Road, Chaoyang District,
Beijing TEL (8610) 6461 2979 |
Biz Exhibitions & Art Exhibitions |
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The 11th China International Gas Technology, Equipment & Application
Exhibition 2009
December 9-11, China National Agricultural Exhibition Hall TEL (8610)
6508 1204
China International LED & Special Lighting Source Exhibition
December 9-11, China National Agricultural Exhibition Hall TEL
(8610) 6508 1204
The 12th China (Beijing) Wedding Expo
December 11-13, Beijing Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6831 6633
"Delay"-China And Switzerland Media Art Joint Exhibition
November 25-December 20, China National Museum of Fine Art TEL
(8610) 6401 7076
"Poetic Dwelling" Beijing 3 Art Gallery 2009 Annual
Exhibition
December 1-31, Being 3 Art Gallery TEL (8610) 5978 9875
"3D City-Future China" International Architectural
and Art Invitational Exhibition and Cross Disciplinary Forum
The exhibition will explore ways of creating an ideal living environment
and future city ecology under the current energy shortage by gathering
experts, scholars, artists and environmentalists as well as government
decision-makers.
November 29, 2009-February 28, 2010, Beijing Center for the Arts
TEL (8610) 6559 8008
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
"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 |
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.
Children's Drama "The Story Of Christmas"
Tickets selling for RMB50/80.
7:30pm, December 5-27. China Puppet Theatre TEL (8610) 6425 4847
Piano Recital By Lang Lang
Tickets selling for RMB180-1280.
7:30pm, December 7. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Chae Yeon 2009 Super Live
Popular Korean pop female singer Chae Yeon comes to Beijing for
a night of live concert. Chae rose to fame with her hit single
"Two of Us" in 2004 and her wave dance style. Tickets
selling for RMB100-680.
7:30pm, December 8. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835
4455
Ballet "The Peony Pavilion"
By National Ballet of China as part of the troupe's 50th anniversary
celebrations. Tickets selling for RMB120-600.
7:30pm, December 8-9. NCPA Opera Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Helene Grimaud Piano Recital
Tickets selling for RMB120-880.
7:30pm, December 9. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Drama "Pei'er Jinte"
Performed by Sun Haiying and Lv Liping, well-known couple stars
in China. In Chinese dialogues. Tickets selling for RMB100-880.
7:30pm, December 9-13. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1308
The Haydn Trio Eisenstadt Concert
Tickets selling for RMB80-480.
7:30pm, December 10. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Korean Dance
Tickets selling for RMB80-380.
7:30pm, December 10. NCPA Opera Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Originally-created Drama "Jane Eyre" By NCPA
Tickets selling for RMB180-680.
7:30pm, December 10-23, NCPA Theatre Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
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
Chinese And Foreign Classics Chorus Concert
Tickets selling for RMB50-680.
7:30pm, December 11. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846
Bach Piano Series III: Learn Piano With Bach
Tickets selling for RMB30-380.
7:30pm, December 11. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559
8285
The Opening Of The 9th Music Festival Of The Central Conservatory
of Music
Tickets selling for RMB80-580.
7:30pm, December 11. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Year-end Musical "Day Dream"
Tickets selling for RMB100-680.
7:30pm, December 11-13. Beijing BTV Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5129
0082 (for ticket)
Meng Tingwei (Ya Ya) 2009 Beijing Concert
Tickets selling for RMB180-1600.
7:30pm, December 12. Capital Gymnasium TEL (8610) 6835 8306
Chopin's Night-Wu Muye Piano Recital
Wu, a Chinese pianist living in France, will come back to China
and present a night of live piano feast. Tickets selling for RMB30-380.
7:30pm, December 12. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559
8285
Ballet Drama: Raise The Red Lantern
Tickets selling for RMB80-600.
7:30pm, December 12. Tianqiao Theatre TEL (8610) 8315 6300
The Rhythms Between East And West-Chinese And Foreign Classic
Chorus Concert
Tickets selling for RMB100-300.
7:30pm, December 12. NCPA Small Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Spring Festival Concert
By China Central Chinese Orchestra. Tickets selling for RMB180-680.
7:30pm, December 12. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Puppet Show "The Nutcracker"
Tickets selling for RMB60-150.
7:30pm, December 12-20. China Puppet Theatre TEL (8610) 6425 4847
Appreciating The Classics-China National Symphony Orchestra Concert
Tickets selling for RMB180-680.
7:30pm, December 13. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
When East Meets East-Liu Yuening & Indian Musicians
Tickets selling for RMB80-300.
7:30pm, December 13. NCPA Small Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Kunqu Opera "West Chamber"
Romance of the West Chamber is one of the most famous Chinese
dramatic works written by the Yuan Dynasty playwright Wang Shifu.
The works is moved on stage in a Kunqu Opera form this time. Tickets
selling for RMB50-2080.
7:30pm, December 13. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833
1288
Film: "District 9"
District 9 is a 2009 science fiction film directed by Neill Blomkamp.
Set in Johannesburg, the film takes a documentary approach initially,
explaining how 20 years ago a spaceship landed atop the country
with no movement of any sort. And when the military decided to
go inside, they found millions of malnourished aliens, called
"Prawns," and brought them down to an area known as
District 9. Showing in English with Chinese subtitles in 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, December 7, 2009
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Green Music Album Alliance Debut Concert
RMB40/60. 8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6417 7793
Piano Recital By Lang Lang
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 8, 2009
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Chae Yeon 2009 Super Live
7:30pm. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 4455
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 9, 2009
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Li Youjia New Album Concert
RMB100. 8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6417 7793
Shanren Band
Shanren Band comes from Yunnan and Guizhou. Their music style
features rock, new folk lore, Acappella and Progressive Rock and
more. RMB50; RMB40 for presale. 9pm. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610)
6404 2711
DJ QBert
9pm. Bling Club All Star TEL 1391 019 2991
Helene Grimaud Piano Recital
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
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 10, 2009
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Dub Reggae Party
10pm. Vics Club TEL (8610) 5293 0333
The Haydn Trio Eisenstadt Concert
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Korean Dance
7:30pm. NCPA Opera 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 11, 2009
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Ashram China Tour 2009
Ashram is a band founded by Sergio Panarella and Luigi Rubino
in 1997. RMB200/RMB150 for presale. 8pm. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610)
6404 2711
Karen Mok Beijing Concert
7:30pm. Worker's Stadium TEL (8610) 6506 3399
Chinese And Foreign Classics Chorus Concert
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846
Bach Piano Series III: Learn Piano With Bach
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
The Opening Of The 9th Music Festival Of The Central Conservatory
of Music
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
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 12, 2009
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Debut Release Of XXX By Twisted Machines
RMB60-22. 8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6417 7793
Meng Tingwei (Ya Ya) 2009 Beijing Concert
7:30pm. Capital Gymnasium TEL (8610) 6835 8306
Chopin's Night-Wu Muye Piano Recital
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
Ballet Drama: Raise The Red Lantern
7:30pm. Tianqiao Theatre TEL (8610) 8315 6300
DJ Qbert
9pm. Bling Club All Star TEL 1391 019 2991
The Rhythms Between East And West-Chinese And Foreign Classic
Chorus Concert
7:30pm. NCPA Small Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Spring Festival Concert
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
DJ Sultana
10pm. Vics Club TEL (8610) 5293 0333
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 13, 2009
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Harlem Globetrotters 2009 China Tour Show In Beijing
RMB80-400. 7:30pm. Wukesong Gymnasium TEL (8610) 6821 0153
When East Meets East-Liu Yuening & Indian Musicians
7:30pm. NCPA Small Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0987
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
Appreciating The Classics-China National Symphony Orchestra Concert
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Kunqu Opera "West Chamber"
7:30pm. Meilanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833 1288 |
Upcoming Events |
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Chang Hui-Mei Beijing Concert
Tickets selling for RMB280-1680. 7:30pm, December 19. Capital
Gymnasium TEL (8610) 6835 8306
The First "3D" Acrobatic Musical: "Goodbye,
UFO"
"Goodbye UFO" is a 3D Acrobatic Musical which is dedicated
by the "Dream Team" of China acrobatic field after its
successfully fantastic work the Artistic Conception Acrobatics
"Splendid". Tickets selling for RMB80-1280. December
17-January 19, 2010. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835
4455
Irish Dance: Dancing Thru The Ages
Irish dance is a group of traditional dance forms originating
in Ireland which can broadly be divided into social dance and
performance dances. Tickets selling for RMB80-2010. December 28-29.
Mei Lanfang Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 5833 1288
Vics University
All cocktails are Buy One Get One Free before midnight. RMB50.
Free shuttle bus available for foreign students. December 19.
Vics Club TEL (8610) 5293 0333
Infected Mushroom Live Set
This is all what Infected Mushroom is: Biggest electronic bands
on the planet; Twice ranked among the world's 10 best DJs by the
bible of the scene, the U.K.'s DJ magazine, routinely whip crowds
of all cultures into the same whirling froth. Infected Mushroom's
explosive show, featuring guitars, live drums, Duvdev's intensely
passionate vocals, Erez's nimble keyboards and an ambitious multimedia
backdrop, ranks among the genre's most unpredictably joyous events.
December 24. GT Banana TEL (8610) 6528 3636
DJ Felli Fel
As the most influential DJ on the West Coast, Felli Fel's nightly
show on Los Angeles' top rated radio station, Power 106, reaches
an estimated two million listeners. With Kanye West, the Game
and T-Pain, also making appearances on his LP, DJ Felli Fel not
only spins the hits, but makes them pop as well. December 26.
Bling Club All Star TEL 1391 019 2991
Acupuncture Presents "Genesis 2010" New Year's
Eve Party
Shed off the old and usher in a brand spanking new year with Acupuncture's
"Genesis 2010" party at Beijing's new art & fashion
landmark Image Base. Gorge on an aural banquet at the Future Stage
with futuristic techno grooves from Acupuncture DJs and special
guest Doudou Malicious from France, or thaw away those winter
chills at the Retro Stage with the old-school gang reviving that
classic disco era. Let the VJs, lightings installations and party
fashionistas work their magic and conjure the crowd into near
sensory overload on a ride through time and space and count down
to 2010! RMB80 for presale, RMB150 at door. 9pm-6am, December
31. Image Base TEL (8610) 6772 1166
Yen Countdown
Yen Countdown, the biggest New Year Eve party, returns on Dec
31st at 798 art district! House, Techno, Drum & Bass, and
many other styles of electronic music will be the soundtrack for
your special night. Advance tickets are at only RMB80. RMB150
at door, December 31. 706 Factory. Call 136 7130 4233 for details. |
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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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