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 Dining Out |
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 The
Beijing Sunday Brunch Scene Needs A Revolution
Here Comes The Millennium Brunch! RMB298+15%/person,
including soft drink, fresh juice, coffee and tea, pan-fried goose
liver, freshly shucked oysters, Taiwanese street food, outdoor
terrace seating, plus many many more to choose for... Additional
RMB70, including free flow of Martini, Mumm Champagne & wines.
From 11:30am to 3:00pm, Every Sunday. F&B Hotline: (8610)
6530 9383.
 Chef
Paulo's Italian Cooking Class
Sunday, January 31, 2010, from 15:00pm to 18:00pm. Italian
Chef Paulo shares his cooking skills and techniques on a fun filled
afternoon. After the class you and your fellow chefs enjoy a 3-course
menu accompanied by Italian wines. Chef Paulo and Executive Chef
Thomas Laberer will share their culinary adventures during the
dinner and hand out your recipe booklet. RMB398 per person and
minimum four attendees for cooking class to take place. For inquiry
and reservations, please call (8610) 6465 3388 ext 5707 or e-mail
at restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com
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 Nightlife |
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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
Color Me Bling-Blue Night
Every Wednesday in January, Bling will be hosting a theme color
party from Blue to Pink, Green, Red and more. Show your true colors
and enjoy complimentary matching drinks if you dress up to the
theme of the night. One guy & girl will be crowned King &
Queen of the week and each will win a free bottle. Free entry.
January 6. Bling Club All Star TEL 1391 019 2991
Great Lake Swimmers 2009 China Tour
Great Lake Swimmers is a Canadian band built around the melodic
folk rock songs of singer-songwriter Tony Dekker. Originally from
Wainfleet, Ontario, the band is currently based in Toronto. Their
current touring line-up includes Tony Dekker on lead vocals, acoustic
guitar and harmonica, Erik Arneson on banjo, electric guitar and
harmonium, Greg Millson on drums, Bret Higgins on upright bass
and Julie Fader on keyboards and vocals. RMB100 for presale; RMB150
at door. 8pm, January 7. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6404 2711
For details about above events, please visit www.clubzone.com.
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Hotel Deals |
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 Discover
a Sanctuary to Relax and Recharge with Fairmont Yangcheng Lake's
"Nutritious Winter" Package
Discover a Sanctuary to Relax and Recharge with Fairmont Yangcheng
Lake's "Nutritious Winter" Package which includes two
nights' accommodation in a Lake View room, a signature 90-minute
Willow Stream Spa Relaxation Massage treatment for two, buffet
breakfast at Essence for two, a nutritious Chinese set menu for
two at Yi Feng Court and a two-hour bicycle tour beside Yangcheng
Lake. Packages available from RMB 2699 nett* Book now until 31
March 2010. For reservations and enquiries, please call (0512)
5780 0888, or visit www.fairmont.com/yangchenglake; Fairmont Yangcheng
Lake, 3668 West Ma'anshan Road, Kunshan, Jiangsu 215300.
 Chinese
New Year Escape Offer
Farewell the year of the Ox and welcome another marvelous year
of the Tiger at the Grand Millennium Beijing with an irresistible
deal! RMB600+15% per room per night for superior room only | RMB688+15%
per room per night inclusive of daily breakfast for one person
| RMB768+15% per room per night inclusive of daily breakfast for
two persons. * Valid from 12th February, 2010 to 23rd February,
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.
 Business
Value Rate
The package inculdes one free private airport transfer, including
our airport butler service, per one-night stay or return transfer
if staying 2 nights or more (please note preference and flight
number). Complementary buffet breakfast daily and Free Internet
access included. The Business Value Rate is subject to a 15% surcharge
per night. For reservations: reservations.beijing@kempinski.com
or Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522.
Ramada Parkside Beijing,
the Ideal Choice for Your Business
Discovered the professional conference facilities in central Olympic
area that Ramada Parkside Beijing, in walking distance to the
"Bird Nest"- the main venue of 2008 Olympic Games. It
is neighbored by the facilities including Beijing International
Convention Center, China National Convention Center, China Science
& Technology Museum, Beijing Conference Center, and very close
to Zhong-Guan-Cun, Wang-Jing and Shang-Di high tech industrial
park. The hotel extensive meeting facilities including the 324
square meters Grand ballroom, as well as multi-function rooms.
All facilities feature the state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment
make this hotel to be the perfect business place just designed
for you. Tel: (8610) 6480 9988. Email: reservation@ramadabj.com
 Experience
a New Beginning - A New Way to Find Relaxation
Begin your journey at The Westin Tianjin, opening 8th
February 2010, to calm the mind, elevate your senses and find
renewal. Escape this winter with a free RMB400 credit to spend
anywhere in the hotel, from RMB1,001 per room per night (subject
to 15% service charge. Valid until 31st March, 2010. Terms and
conditions apply). For more information or to make a reservation,
please visit westin.com/tianjin
or call (8622) 2389 0088 or 4008 688 688.
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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
Beijing Yuyang International Ski Resort
Located in Pinggu, the green capital of Beijing, Beijing Yuyang
International Ski Resort is about 60 kilometers from Siyuan Bridge
and is a destination offering ski, travel, hotel, accommodation,
meeting and vacation. The Resort has had many ski facilities including
nine ski lanes and a four-seat ski lift. The spacious ski tool
hall offers 6000 suites of imported ski utensils. Over 50 skillful
coaches are available to teach you about the amusement of ski.
The Resort's restaurant which features 15,000 square meters in
size can hold 1500 people. Ticket: RMB40/person/hour (minimum
two hours required) for work days; RMB100/person/hour for weekend;
RMB120/person/hour for other national holidays. Additional RMB30
is required for Jan 1-2 and February 14-18. Work hours: 08:30am-05:30pm.
TEL (8610) 5869 3355
Ling Shui Village
Lingshui Village (Spirit Water Village) is a millennium old village
located in Zhaitang Town of Mentougou District, Beijing. The village
is backing on the Lotus Flower Peak and facing the Qingshui River
in the front. There are old wells, grind, courtyard, temples and
shops and parasitic tree in the village. The village's millennium
trees "cypress holding elm", "cypress holding mulberry"
and "androgyny" gingkgo are all the only of its kind
in the region. The courtyards which were built into rows are all
unique. Currently, five ancient houses are open to the public
in addition to many village receptions sites. Address: Zhaitang
Town, Mentougou District, Beijing TEL (8610) 6981 7034
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Health &
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Hongren
Sports Club
Conveniently located in Haidian District, Hongren Sports Club is
one of professional sports clubs featuring beautiful surroundings
and fresh air. With more than 10000 square meters business area,
we provide fitness, tennis, badminton, pingpong and many other sports
items for body building. Besides, we also provide stylish spinning,
yoga, Latin, hip-hop, Pilates, gymnastics and other post-partum
recovery courses. Professional coaches are available to provide
one-to-one coaching and we also have special staff to provide you
customized fitness and nutrition guide. Address: 6F, Jinyuan Lufthansa
Shopping Center, Yuanda Road, Haidian District, Beijing TEL (8610)
8887 2946 ext. 6626
Fan Jia Na Yoga
Located in the most bustling business area of Beijing's CBD, Fan
Jia Na Yoga is the first one ever reached cooperation with a professional
yogo institute in India. Inheriting the classic yoga system, we
provide yogo courses certified by both China and India, Bikram
yoga instructor certification courses and Iyenger Yoga coach certification
courses. Featured courses: office yoga, Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga,
Iyenger Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation, Stream Yoga. Address:
1607, Digital 01 Building, C 12 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District,
Beijing TEL (8610) 6595 5156 |
 Relocations |
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Brothers Moving
Established in 2001, we are a professional relocation service
provider of resident relocation, office relocation, personal items
packaging, heavy equipment relocation, warehousing and air-conditioner
moving. We are more than 100 vehicles of various types and up
to 500 well-trained staff to deliver the most qualified service
to you. With a unified scheduling platform, we can ensure you
the most timely, thoughtful and safest service for you. For more
info about us please contact (8610) 6289 6058
Good Luck Home Moving
A professional moving company in Beijing, we have a group of young
and professional staff who have been well trained to deliver high
quality service to you. Our staff are skillful in both packaging
and demolition. They behave decently and thoughtfully. We help
you move across town without any worry. Choose us, you choose
Good Luck! Starting price: RMB200. Address: West of International
Business Park in Shangdi, Haidian District, Beijing TEL (8610)
6296 5249
Beijing Chuanlong Relocation Company
Beijing Chuanlong Relocation Company is a professional service
provider of resident relocation, office relocation, freight, long-short-distance
transport, temporary storage, goods packaging, disassembly of
furniture, time-based household services, piano moving, heavy
equipment moving, air-conditioning moving. We have more than 170
trucks and about 800 skillful employees. We have passed ISO9001:2000
certification to ensure the quality of the service we offer to
our clients. Starting price: RMB240 (outside of the Fourth Ring
Road); RMB220 (inside of the Fourth Ring Road). Address: 265 Kandan
Houjie, Fengtai District, Beijing TEL (8610) 5843 2935 |
 Jobs |
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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. |
 Services |
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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
Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86 10 65323270 Shanghai Tel:
+86 21 62881635, Fax: +86 21 62881636 Hong Kong Tel: +852 25375425,
Fax: +852 25375649 E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com
China Visa Service
Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Beijing, China Visa Service
is one of the first firms of its kind in China. With more than
200 staff and the operation principle of being 'Scientific, Impartial,
Efficient and Considerate', We have, for the past decades, provided
excellent service in promoting the growth of China's foreign economy
and trade, and in strengthening frequent economic and trade collaborations
between China and various countries in the world. Our featured
service: issuing Invitation Letter, and providing Chinese visa
extension, renewal service. For more details about us, please
contact (8610) 8449 3047
Coleclub
Coleclub is a membership-based organization providing professional
housekeeping service. All of our staff have gone through strict
health check-up, identify authentication, training and have social
insurance. Over 40% of them have college or above degree, and
over 60% of our clients are owners of villas or high-class apartments.
Meanwhile, we have special personnel available to be responsible
for the reception and tracking of foreign clients. TEL (8610)
6416 3283
Excellent Translation
Beijing Excellent Translation Service is a professional translation
and interpretation service provider officially registered with
Beijing Municipal Industry and Commerce Bureau. We offer translation
services in more than 60 languages and are also engaged in interpretation,
simultaneous interpretation and localization services. Our clients
include domestic and foreign enterprises, public institutions,
government agencies and individuals. We are especially specialized
in finance, law, business, IT, telecommunications, machinery,
chemical, biological, medical, transportation and real estate.
Quotation: RMB110-140 per thousand words for E-C translation,
and RMB160-180 per thousand words for C-E translation. Address:
623, Farmer's Daily Press, Shilibao Beili, Chaoyang District,
Beijing TEL (8610) 8583 9223 |
Biz Exhibitions & Art Exhibitions |
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2010 Beijing Book Fair
January 9-11, 2010, China International Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610)
8460 0223
"Qing Chun Wu Yu" Young Artist Works Joint Exhibition
December 20, 2009-March 5, 2010, Dandeli Art Space TEL (8610)
6770 8966
"Invitation Of Graphics" Art Exhibition
Featuring works of Chen Zi, Cui Jin, Pan Ying, Wang Guanjun and
Zhang Jian, all of whom are outstanding figures of the art world.
December 19, 2009-February 28, 2010, China Dingfeng Art Space
TEL (8610) 5978 9405
"Angel In City" Xiong Yu Solo Exhibition
December 18, 2009-February 10, 2010, Pifo New Art Space TEL (8610)
5978 9562
"Escape And Return"-Wang Qiuren's Solo Exhibition
December 5, 2009-January 5, 2010, Taihe Art Gallery TEL (8610)
5978 9856
"The Second History"-Zhang Dali Solo Exhibition
Contemporary artist Zhang Dali will hold his solo exhibition The
Second History at SZ Art Center from December 12. Zhang has spent
up to five years working on The Second History, most of whose
characters have passed away, but their glory and dreams have become
an indispensable part of this nation.
December 12, 2009-February 28, 2010, SZ Art Center TEL (8610)
6438 1088
Certain Uncertain-Zhao Liang Solo Exhibition
Beijing 9 Art Space holds Certain Uncertain, featuring more than
ten pieces of art works of young artist Zhao Liang.
December 12, 2009-January 12, 2010, Beijing 9 Art Space TEL (8610)
8459 9663
Winter Group Show
Works of Chen Wanshan, Li Xi and Zhong Jinpei are on the show.
November 28, 2009-January 29, 2010, EGG Gallery TEL (8610) 6432
8089
"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
Calligraphy Works Exhibition Of Qi Baishi
November 11, 2009-April 30, 2010, Art Museum of Beijing Fine Art
Academy TEL (8610) 6507 3204
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Theater & Performances |
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2010 New Year Concert by Symphonia Vienna
Tickets selling for RMB100-1280.
7:30pm, January 3-4. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559
8285
Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra Beijing Concert
Tickets selling for RMB100-800.
7:30pm, January 4. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1308
Drama "Old Mansion" (Lao Zhai)
Tickets selling for RMB100-880.
7:30pm, January 5-6, Beijing BTV Theatre TEL (8610) 5166 4611
Concert By London Philharmonic Orchestra
Tickets selling for RMB280-1680.
7:30pm, January 5-6. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Don Quixote By National Theater Company of China
Tickets selling for RMB80-580.
7:30pm, January 6-16, NCPA Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Drama "Yuan Ye"
By Tianjin People's Art Theatre. Tickets selling for RMB80-380.
7:30pm, January 6-10, NCPA Small Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Russian Classics Concert
Tickets selling for RMB180-680.
7:30pm, January 8. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Classical Concert
Established in October 2005, Classical is a band consisted of
members from Fujian, all of whom are fascinated with classic music,
hence they call their group Classial. Tickets selling for RMB80-880.
7:30pm, January 8. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846
Dance By Hong Kong City Contemporary Dance Company
Tickets selling for RMB50-150.
7:30pm, January 8. PLA Opera Theatre TEL (8610) 6551 9536
Li Yugang 2010 New Year Concert
Tickets selling for RMB180-1680.
7:30pm, January 8-10. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1308
Drama "He And His Two Wives"
"He and His Two Wives" is a love comedy adapted from
the British farce Run for Your Wife. Directed by Stan Lai. Tickets
selling for RMB180-900.
7:30pm, January 8-10. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835
4455
Special Session Of Xiao Shenyang
Xiao Shenyang, who is a prentice of comedian Zhao Benshan, has
become well-known across country for his extraordinary performance
at the 2009 Spring Festival Gala. Xiao Shenyang will come to Beijing
for a live concert on January 9. Tickets selling for RMB180-2009.
7:30pm, January 9. Worker's Stadium TEL (8610) 6506 3399
Classic Audio & Video Concert By Emei Film Orchestra Concert
Tickets selling for RMB80-580.
7:30pm, January 9. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra 2010 New Year Concert
Tickets selling for RMB180-580.
7:30pm, January 10. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
The Blue Danube-Youth Chamber Philharmonic NRW, Germany
Tickets selling for RMB30-580.
7:30pm, January 10. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559
8285
CCDC's New Modern Dance: As If To Nothing
Tickets selling for RMB50-150.
7:30pm, January 10. PLA Opera Theatre TEL (8610) 6551 9536
Film: Bodyguards And Assassins
Directed by Teddy Chan, Bodyguards and Assassins is a Hong Kong/Chinese
action/drama film featuring an all-star cast including Donnie
Yen, Leon Lai and Nicholas Tse. It tells the story of a group
of bodyguards protecting Sun Yat-sen from assassins in 1905 Hong
Kong.
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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Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra Beijing Concert
7:30pm. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1308
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, January 5, 2010
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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, January 6, 2010
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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, January 7, 2010
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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, January 8, 2010
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Lantern Opening Party
Lantern, a new member club of Acupuncture Records, a famous electronic
music brand in China, will hold its formal opening party on January
8 and January 9. Super large DJ platform, video background consisted
of three projectors, spacious dance pool and fantastic music,
this is the ideal place for every DJ, and of course you nightclub
goers. Free. 9pm. Lantern TEL 135 0134 8785
Yu Fei Men Band 2010 New Album Release
RMB80-160. 8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6417 7793
Russian Classics Concert
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
Classical Concert
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846
Dance By Hong Kong City Contemporary Dance Company
7:30pm. PLA Opera Theatre TEL (8610) 6551 9536
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) 641s3 0086
Saturday, January 9, 2010
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Triumph! The Year of The Ox
Featuring Iron Buddha, Amry of J.K, Evening News and Multi-ego.
RMB50. 9pm. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6404 2711
Special Session Of Xiao Shenyang
7:30pm. Worker's Stadium TEL (8610) 6506 3399
Classic Audio & Video Concert By Emei Film Orchestra Concert
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
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, January 10, 2010
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Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra 2010 New Year Concert
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987
The Blue Danube-Youth Chamber Philharmonic NRW, Germany
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8285
CCDC's New Modern Dance: As If To Nothing
Tickets selling for RMB50-150.
7:30pm. PLA Opera Theatre TEL (8610) 6551 9536
"Hello! Beautiful Relatives" New Album Release
RMB40 for presale, RMB50 at door. 9pm. MAO Livehouse TEL (8610)
6402 5080
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 |
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Spanish Passion-Spanish Valencia Dancing Troupe China Premier
Led by sisters of Carmen and Marti, who are born in the family of
Flamenco, Spanish Valencia Dancing Troupe has now become one of
the best sellers in the international dancing market with orders
for hundreds of shows each year. Tickets selling for RMB100-1000.
7:30pm, January 15-17. Century Theatre TEL (8610) 6466 4803
DJ Yeodie
Dubbed the DJ AM of Hong Kong & Christian Dior Supermodel,
DJ Yeodie is HK's most prolific and beautiful celebrity club DJ.
Voted 'Best Club DJ' by Hong Kong's Juice Magazine and a model
for Christian Dior, DJ Yeodie is a regularly featured DJ for Mercedes,
BMW, Versace, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Armani. RMB50.
9pm till late, January 16. Bling Club All Star TEL 1391 019 2991
The Killers Beijing Live Concert 2010
Consisted of Brandon Flowers, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer and
Ronnie Vannucci Jr., The Killers is an American alternative rock
band from Las Vegas, Nevada. The band will come for a night of
live concert in Beijing. Tickets selling for RMB380-1280. 7:30pm,
January 26. Worker's Stadium TEL (8610) 6506 3399
Irish Tap Dance Riverdance Beijing Tour
Riverdance is a theatrical show consisting of traditional Irish
step dancing, notable for its rapid leg movements while body and
arms are kept largely stationary. Riverdance is currently playing
its farewell tour, returning to UK, Europe and the Far East before
finishing in 2010. Tickets selling for RMB180-1680. 7:30pm, February
5-11. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 4455
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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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| New
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
All ClubFootball Winter courses start in January and February
and are held indoors, running on Weekdays and Weekends @
BCIS (Shuangjing), BSB (Sanlitun), BSB (Shunyi), CIS (Liangmaqiao),
IAB (Lido Place), MSB (Shunyi), ISB (Shunyi), YCIS (Close
to Chaoyang Park), Zhongguancun Academy (Xicheng). Classes
are open to children from all schools coached by professionally
qualified F.A. Coaches. Indoor places are limited so please
sign up now to avoid missing out! To Sign Up: please contact
ClubFootball on coaching@wanguoqunxing.com
for English and coaching3@wanguoqunxing.com
for Chinese listings or call (8610) 5130 6893/4/5/6 for
more info.
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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