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Each
week we highlight a pet that you can help adopt or foster
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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 Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet
December 24, 2009 Festive dinner buffet with traditional Christmas fare. Featuring roasted turkey with chestnut stuffing, barbeques, seafood, sushi, sashimi, prawns, Christmas ham, warm Christmas pudding and mince pies. Traditional Christmas dishes form part of a full buffet selection highlighting the best of Western, South East Asian and Chinese cuisine. Adults RMB688* Children RMB388* inclusive of unlimited sparkling wine, red or white wine, beer or soft drinks and fantastic lucky draw prizes. Dinner 18:00–22:00 For reservations, please call: (8621) 5130 0000 ext 4009. *Prices are in RMB and subject to 15% surcharge. 1199 Ying Chun Road, Pudong Shanghai.
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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 Interlude and Rejuvenation at the Grand Millennium Beijing
Plan a truly relaxing festive break at the Grand Millennium Beijing. RMB 600+15% per room per night, for superior room only; RMB 688+15% per room per night, inclusive of daily breakfast for one person; RMB 768+15% per room per night, inclusive of daily breakfast for two persons. * Valid from 18th December, 2009 to 4th January, 2010 * Complimentary internet service * The above package cannot be used in conjunction with other hotel special promotions and contract rates. Contact Line: (8610) 8587 6888-5888, Email: reservations@grandmillenniumbeijing.com
 Smart Enough to Make the Holiday Season Truly Memorable
There is nothing to be missed at this winter holiday season. Stay with Holiday Inn Century City Chengdu to have a memorable holiday celebration with your loved ones and family. Christmas and New Year room promotion starts from RMB498, available from 24th December 2009 to 3rd January 2010. Holiday Inn Century City Chengdu is located in the prime district of Chengdu with a 10-minute drive from Chengdu's city centre and 20-minute from Chengdu International Airport. For more information and reservations, please contact: (8628) 8534 8888 or email to: reservation.chengdu@ihgcd-jzg.com.
 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
 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
 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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 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)
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2 DayPutuo Mountain Tour
Putuo Mountain is located in Qiantang River mouth, the waters southeast of Zhoushan Islands, the Department of Chinese Buddhism, one of the four mountains. Both long-standing Buddhist culture, and rich island scenery, the ancients called the "Haitian Buddhist country", "quiet throughout the human first."Putuo Mountain with its mysterious, sacred, mysterious, a world-class reputation at home and abroad destination.For more information, please call: (8621) 5169 9114.
Destination to Huashan Mountain
Huashan dangerous and strange title of best in the China.Huashan mountain because it is shaped like a lotus flower and its name.But Mountain peaks at the same time brings a thrilling.Mountain climbing winding road, full of cliffs, as well as "an ancient Huashan Road,Mountain is alsio a mountain filled with the spirit of martial arts, the mountains there are many famous poems and a long history of stone, passing a long history of Chinese culture." is said.For more information, please call: (8621) 5155 5155.
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Health & Fitness |
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| Life style in Orient Retreat
Orient Retreat is the North American type of stylish relaxation space, both efficacy and comfort of the SPA maintenance, personal aromatherapist design, global standard service processes, are essential to modern easy to produce a syndrome such as: pressure, pain, insomnia, obesity, skin and body mass disorders can produce significantly improved. It will also provide customers tailored to suit their lifestyle and physical and mental demands Spa maintenance program, easy to meet the "immediate physical and mental relaxation" demand.For enquiries or reservations, please call: (8621) 6439 3408.
Feeling from Sun Island SPA.
Sun Island SPA dissolved volcanic hot springs in many of the beneficial to human health, longevity of the minerals and trace elements. Museum lotus, gourd full of Chinese culture and the circumstances of these pictures and articles health museum will be decorated with special characteristics; the same time, Sun Island SPA is also in order to promote the traditional Chinese culture, the theme of Chuang Tzu Taoism health, pay attention to "form of God and support" and " internally and externally. " Therefore, you can fully appreciate the traditional Chinese culture to bring health to your taste.For enquiries or reservations, please call: (8621) 6983 3037. |
 Relocations |
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Shanghai Ant Trackbacks Logistics Co., Ltd
Shanghai Ant Trackbacks Logistics Co., Ltd. is established in Shanghai, one of the earlier Trackbacks.Company to undertake to move the residents, enterprises, factories moving based on the establishment of the city's logistics and distribution, industrial relocation of large and small pieces of transportation and other supporting transport system, providing high-quality comprehensive services.For more information, please call (8621) 5653 3480.
Shanghai fair Trackbacks Transport Co., Ltd
Shanghai fair Trackbacks Transport Co., Ltd. was established in 1995, is a moving company in Shanghai, one of the earlier established.Scope of business can engage in all kinds of complicated hoisting, handling, air-conditioning repair and maintenance, pipe installation dredging, but also engaged in a number of schools, factories, offices and other enterprises, and residential quarters of the full range of property management support services. The theme of one-stop service company and strive to save time for all the worry and effort.For more information, please call (8621) 5608 8379. |
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Shanghai Han-chi rent car companiey.
Han-chi, Shanghai car rental companiey located in the Pudong Lujiazui Financial and Trade Center.Han Chi car rental company car rental service aims 'to sincerity the keys to open the door of the letter'.Company's main business for domestic and foreign enterprises, companies, individuals, etc. to provide the community including personal Zijia, commercial vehicles, travel chartered, corporate shuttle, airport shuttle, convention and exhibition conduct of business, marriage, etc. Car Rental Car Rental.For more information, please call: (8621) 5888 7231.
Norson law firm
Norson law firm by a group of serious, pragmatic and dedicated legal services staff. Norson team members have a strong ability to protect its quality of service. Norson of front-line service is provided by 10 full-time lawyers to play. At the same time there are dozens of Norson working in trademarks, patents, real estate, Guo Ziban, accounting firms and other research units consisting of senior experts, consultants, lawyers for the first line of Norson provide strong support for the professional background.For more information, please call: (8621) 5888 7231. |
 Biz Exhibitions
& Art Exhibitions |
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The Fourth Shanghai
Building Energy-saving Technology And Equipment Exhibition
& Building Energy-saving Seminar
December 22-24, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888
ABIO－View
Chen Wenbo's painting practice involves a self-sufficient
visual activity, the viewing devoid of the object and subject,
in which neither the will to truth nor the aesthetic determination
can be foundthe sense of the visual becomes the content
of viewing.
December 12, 2009-January 28, 2010, Shanghai Gallery of
Art TEL (8621) 6321 5757
Things from the
Gallery Warehouse II
December 18, 2009-February 27, 2010, ShanghART H-Space TEL
(8621) 6276 2818
New Passion for
Politics
In this collaborative exhibition "Passion in Politics",
1918artspace provides a platform for five prominent artists,
Tan Genxiong, Zhang Yong, Tang Shu, Shen Jingdong and Sun
Hao.
November 8-December 31, 1918 ArtSpace TEL (8621) 5228 6776
Chen Wei Solo
Exhibition
m97 Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition of color
photography works by Hangzhou and Beijing based artist Chen
Wei. Drawing from new and recent works from 2007 through
2009, this is Chen Wei's first solo exhibition in Shanghai.
November 14, 2009-January 15, 2010, m97 Gallery TEL (8621)
6266 1597
Yu Xuhong Solo
Exhibition
November 28-December 24, Gallery 55 TEL (8621) 6266 4108 |
 Theater &
Performances |
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Christmas Ballet
"Nutcracker"
Tickets selling for 150-800rmb.
December 23-24, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Lyric Theatre TEL
(8621) 6386 8686
Ono Lisa 2009
Shanghai Concert
Tickets selling for 280-1080rmb.
December 23, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Concert Hall
TEL (8621) 6854 1234
Drama "Kong
Ji Shi Se"
Tickets selling for 100-200rmb.
December 23-January 2, 2010, Lyceum Theatre TEL (8621) 6217
8530
Ballet for Christmas
Tickets selling for 100-300rmb.
December 24, Majestic Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 4409
May Day 2009
Shanghai Concert
Tickets selling for 255-1255rmb.
December 24, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438 5200
Drama "Mother
in Swordman World"
Tickets selling for 120-150rmb.
December 15-31, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Studio Theatre
TEL (8621) 6386 8686 |
 Weekly Calendar |
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December 21, 2009
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Monday Night Beer Special
Come here and enjoy Monday nights beer special that two
great Czech beers for the price of one. Buy one get one
free on the classic rich deep flavors of Cerna Hora Tas
Pilsner. You have many choices here and also have full relaxation.
Southern Barbarian TEL (8621) 5157 5510
Funky Filipina
Night
Every Monday, ILS hosts "Funky Filipina Night"
with free vodka cocktails from 8:00pm to 1:00am, hip hop
music and a party that lasts until very late in the night!
I Love Shanghai TEL (8621) 5228 5899
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
Tuesday,
December 22, 2009
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Mile High Club
Ever needed a reason to go out and party on a Tuesday? Airline
personnel take note: Every Tuesday, all airline, hotel and
airport workers enjoy RMB25 for standard drinks or RMB100
for an open bar all night (airline, hotel card required).
For everyone else, Zapata's is offering all you can eat
tacos for RMB80, 4:00pm - 9:00pm. Also, get 4 Coronas or
10 tequila shots for RMB100. Zapata's TEL (86) 1381 8669
754
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
After Work Affair
Brown Sugar gives you one more option after your work on
Tuesday. Come to check out the live band does old school
funk and groove a la Curtis Mayfield, James Brown, and Bobby
Womack. Brown Sugar dancers will help you find your passion.
A two-for-one drink special is still going on. Brown Sugar
TEL (8621) 5382 8998
Wednesday,
December 23, 2009
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Hideout
The UK rules the Hai as the Brown Nylon Suit Collective
suits up for a night of British sounds from the past and
future. Couple that with cheap drinks all night (RMB20)
and the friendly confines of this spacey Hengshan Lu spot
and you have a pukka night. Free entry. Not Me TEL (8621)
6433 0760
Bartender's Special
Every Wednesday, our bartender mixes up a special cocktail
for RMB45! Sasha's Restaurant and Bar TEL (8621) 6474 6628
Mr. Hot
Every Wednesday M2 presents "Mr. Hot" HIP-HOP
party. The guy who win the "Mr.Hot" title wins
a bottle of champagne & cash prize as well. Come and
rock out as DJ Jason & Ark & Ring smashes hip-hop
all night long. Starts at 21:00pm. No cover. Q5 card member
gets 1 free drink. M2 TEL (8621) 6288 6222
Thursday,
December 24, 2009
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Christmas Eve And Christmas Day Family Festival
Thursday 24th December, from 18:00, at Aqua Christmas Eve
Family Festival: Traditional Christmas dinner, live music,
kids party games, Christmas fancy dress competition with
prizes. Tickets: RMB188 for adult, RMB128 for kids. Aqua
Bar TEL (8621) 6888 8852
Rhythm Nation
Christmas Stocking
Christmas lands with a huge bang! Rhythm Nation returns
to Mural for its all-out Christmas bash. Making sure your
Xmas stocking is bursting at the seams, we bring you an
epic line-up of 3 DJs a 6-piece percussion band. No need
for any introduction, our monthly president DJs Shige and
HBD return to Mural's hallowed turntables. RMB60 with open
bar. Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Red Hot Christmas
Eve
Red Hot Christmas Eve! You will enjoy our 3-course set menu
with RMB198/person including one glass of house wine for
dinner. The hottest party in town after 10:00pm! Zapata's
TEL (86) 1381 8669 754
Friday,
December 25, 2009
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Mao Tronics
DJ Razor and T. Easy will give us fresh sounds all night
along. Start at 2:00am. RMB100 for gentleman with one drink,
free entry for ladies. MAO TEL (86) 1502 1217 483
Christmas Santa
Babe Battle
On Christmas night, you will be the one to decide the winner
of Sin's first Sexy Santa Babe Battle. The competition starts
at 11:00pm, come and vote for your favorite Santa Babe.
DJ Ivy will bring you exciting entertainment. RMB100 for
gentleman, free entry for ladies. Sin TEL (8621) 6267 7779
Attention to
Life
Starts at 7:00pm, 35RMB for entry, RMB25 for students. Artists:
Ah Jian, Baiyu, Liu Sijia, Su Xing, Zhou Yong Poets: Wang
Dewei, Wen Zhu, DU Gang, Pan Wenjuan, Wang Sheng, Zhou Hai-Ming,
Cong Bin. Live Bar TEL (8621) 2833 6764
Saturday,
December 26, 2009
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Party For The Beatles
Thank Beatles for the music! Mural pays tribute to the legendary
band who has influenced generation after generation. Dress
up like John, Paul, George or Ringo, or come down in 60's
clothing, and get one complimentary drink. Special guest
band performs all your favorite Beatles songs! 10:00pm-late,
free entry. Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
The Reason
The Reason just released a new EP "The Reason II".
So they will bring you the whole new stuff in this christmas
tour. Starts at 9:00pm. Cover: RMB50, RMB40 for students.
Yuyintang TEL (8621) 5237 8662
CC Bar in Reflex!
Join us in our special CC Bar Lounge to get ready for Re-flections,
our new Band!, coming all the way from the shores of Guyana
in the Caribbean, Jermaine, Nancy & Nichol will bring
you all the cool Reggae and R& B sounds and songs. And
while waiting for the band to start take advantage of the
Happy Hour! Every day from 6:00pm to 9:00pm it's: "buy
one, get one free" on all house pouring! CC Bar, Renaissance
Yangtze Shanghai Hotel TEL (8621) 6275 0000 ext.2168
Sunday,
December 27, 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
SinDay Sundays
Ever not knowing where to go after your brunch and looking
for the perfect Sunday afternoon party? We introduce to
you "Sinday" - a party that starts at 4:00pm,
free canapes pass around and special discount on Taittinger
Champagne (RMB480 per bottle, RMB80 per glass). No cover.
SIN TEL (8621) 6267 7779
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 |
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Sinfonia
Wien New Year Concert
Tickets selling for 180-880rmb.
December 29, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Concert Hall
TEL (8621) 6854 1234
Ballet
"Swan Lake" by Russian Imperial Ballet
Tickets selling for 100-680rmb.
January 1-2, 2010, Majestic Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 4409 |
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