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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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Family and Corporate Parties
Goodbye 2009 and Welcome 2010! Celebrate in style at our stunning Magnolia Ballroom or Yar Chi Ting Chinese Restaurant with a wide selection of menus created to celebrate the New Year! Menus are from RMB 1888* / 2388* / 2888* per table of 10 persons, with menues also available for 4 to 9 persons. * Minimum 12 tables for Magnolia Ballroom. A special A La Carte menu is also available at Yar Chi Ting. Available from January 01 to February 12, 2010. Prices are subject to 15% surcharge. For reservations, please call (8621) 5130 0000 ext. 4001/4047. 1199 Ying Chun Road, Pudong Shanghai China.
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Hotel Deals |
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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 4th February, 2010 to 28th 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
Suite Lifestyle at Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Book minimum 2 nights in a Lifestyle Suite at Best Available Rates plus a supplement of only RMB100 and enjoy the following benefits: Access to Executive Lounge | Complimentary one hour signature treatment at The Spa | Choice of airport pick up or drop off. Valid until March 31, 2010. Reservations , please call: (8610) 5812 8888 or visit www.wangfujing.hilton.com
Hotel
Kunlun January Room Promotion
Hotel Kunlun's Autumn Room rates include complimentary
broadband, fitness center and pool access! Weekday rates:
Deluxe Room: RMB1080 net w/breakfast; Premier Deluxe Room:
RMB1280 net w/breakfast; Executive Deluxe Room: RMB1480
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
Elite
Package
From 01 January to 28 February 2010, reserve deluxe room
and paying RMB 200 additionally, you will be upgraded to
Club Room with the following benefits: Breakfast at Monsoon
Restaurant | Free internet access in the room for the entire
stay | Regale yourself on complimentary coffee, tea, soft
drinks, juice and Evian mineral water throughout the day
in Club lounge | Spend the sun-set moment with canapes and
cocktail from 5:30pm to 8:00pm daily in Club Lounge. For
more information, please call (8610) 5852 5888 - reservation.
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
Family Holiday is Better when Shared
Sheraton is where families gather. Enjoy a fun-filled "Family Package" at the Sheraton Sanya Resort where there is something for every member of the family. The package is designed to make it easy for you to reconnect with your family and create new memories of a cherished vacation that will last well beyond the flight home. Begin your family fun with a free round-trip airport transfer, daily buffet breakfast, children's activities, food & beverage credit and many more other value added benefits. Package rate start from RMB2070++, book today at www.sheraton.com/sanya or call +86-898-8855 8238/8239 or e-mail to sanya.res@sheraton.com for more information.
Enjoy Spring Festival Package at Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian
From February 10, 2010 to February 28, 2010, enjoy the Chinese New Year holiday by staying in a superior room at only RMB788, subject to 15% service charge. Privileges include: Daily buffet breakfast up to two persons, complimentary buffet breakfast for up to two children of age under 18 years accompanied by at least one adult, hotel souvenir for each child or New Year in-room amenities, and complimentary extra bed and 3rd person charge, late check-out till 6 p.m. For more information and reservations, please contact: (86 411) 82525002 or email to: reservations.slda@shangri-la.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
Start your culture trip of China to Luoyang.
Luoyang, Henan Province is located in the west, the south bank of the Yellow River, from the Duke of Zhou construction, built in the 12th century BC, is the first batch of eight ancient capital and the State Department announced historical and cultural city is one of Chinese history, the only named "God is" in city.It is also the hometown of the famous Yellow Emperor Baizu ceremony for the heritage of Chinese culture as a continuation. Longmen Grottoes are beautiful, delicate statues shows the master craftsmen of ancient China, the superb artistry. For more information, please call: (8621) 3222 0616
Start your wonderful journey to Yuntaishan Mountain
Yuntaishan is located in Jiaozuo City, Henan Province Xiuwu County, to the unique "northern karst topography" was included in the list of the first world geological park. Yuntaishan mountain covered forests, picturesque Qifengyidan, forming a perfect Yuntaishan a unique natural landscape.Historically, the Han Dynasty of China Han Xiandi was the summer base stations and Mausoleum ", Tang Dynasty poet Wang Wei wrote," every festival, loved ones, "through the ages never occur again in Zhuyu peak, as well as numerous celebrity literati of the inscriptions, heritage formed the Shen Yun Yuntaishan rich cultural connotations.For more information, please call: (8621) 5358 0337
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Health & Fitness |
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| MIN's YOGA
If you want to release the pressure caused by a busy sub-healthy state, if you want to own a healthy leisure activity, then the MIN's YOGA will be your good choice, MIN's YOGA for Bikram hot yoga is a kind of being rage, Yoga - Hot Yoga, you can easily complete the decompression, downsizing, out of sub-health and other goals.For enquiries or reservations, please call: (8621) 6494 5412
Foot massage Palace Club MeiGong
Feet also need to rest, if you say so themselves? America Foot Center, their feet Yao Tang Palace Chinese medicine as a pure syrup, it is a "medical San Li's" home town of Jingzhou, Hubei, one of four treasures ... "Jing Ai," as the main ingredients, accompanied by a dozen herbs Jiantang formed; Meanwhile, the foot bath deposition feet of green ginger used by modern methods of dealing directly deposited into the human skin, which is one of its features.For enquiries or reservations, please call: (8621) 6240 0897 |
Relocations |
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Shanghai Hiboo International Logistics Co.,Ltd
Shanghai sea fort is relying on Beijing herborg International Group nearly 13 years experience in the transport of personal belongings set up a wholly owned subsidiary companies: Shanghai Sea Castle International Logistics Co., Ltd., Shanghai's herborg Company specializes in furniture goods import and export trade, while the application of international Moving high quality of services is also concurrently the domestic moving and moving in Shanghai.24 free service line: (8621) 6337 5940
Shanghai Jinshan Petrochemical Logistics Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Jinshan Petrochemical Logistics Co., Ltd. is to provide third-party logistics service-oriented 4A-level integrated chemical logistics company. The company is committed to the brand in the chemical industry into a competitive professional procurement and warehousing logistics service provider as a whole. We will help you move to wherever you are going. TEL (8621) 5794 3800 |
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Learning Chinese in Mandarin Garden
Mandarin Garden is a professional Mandarin training centre in Shanghai in cooperation with Shanghai TV University.
It was founded to provide Efficient Mandarin Study Program, Quality Teaching Service and Overall Control System to oversea companies, expat families and individuals.Every learners who come from different countries, own different background and have different learning purpose can achieve their mandarin study target ,and also, we will let you know more about Chinese history, culture and customs, in this way, you can make your life and work more comfortable and convenient in China.TEL (8621) 4006002922
AVIS Car Rental
AVIS Car Rental Co., Ltd. is Shanghai Automotive Industry Sales Corporation (SAISC) and the international well-known multinational car rental companies - AVIS funded 50% of all founded by co-operation, China's first car rental company, Avis car rental services include : Company car hire, personal car hire, business car, wedding car business, pick up business, with a driving service, off-site also cars.If you need our service, please make a reservation 48 hours in advance. TEL (8621) 6229 1119 |
Biz Exhibitions
& Art Exhibitions |
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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 found-the 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
Make Over
January 23-March 13,2010, OV Gallery TEL (8621) 5465 7768
Metaphors Of Un/real - Animamix Biennial
2009-2010
December 12, 2009-January 31, Gallery 55 TEL (8621) 6266
4108
Fan Shaohua Solo Exhibition
January 20-February 7, 2010, Shanghai Art Museum TEL (8621)
5671 0742
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Theater &
Performances |
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"The Life Attitude of Two Dogs"
Tickets selling for 130-380rmb.
January 26-31, 2010, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre - Arts
Theatre TEL (8621) 6473 4567
Agatha
Christie's "The Mousetrap"
Tickets selling for 120-380rmb.
January 21-February 3, 2010, Lyceum Theatre TEL (8621) 6217
8530
Drama "The Village"
Tickets selling for 100-880rmb.
January 27-29, 2010, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Lyric Theatre
TEL (8621) 6386 8686
Shanghai Farce "Happiness Comes from
Heaven"
Tickets selling for 100-380rmb.
January 29-30, 2010, Majestic Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 4409
Spanish Passion - Spanish Valencia Dancing
Troupe
Tickets selling for 100-880rmb.
January 29-30, 2010, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Opera
Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234
Disney on Ice - Disneyland Adventure
Tickets selling for 100-480rmb.
January 20-25, 2010, Shanghai International Gymnastic Center
TEL (8621) 6228 9488
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Weekly Calendar |
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January 25, 2010
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Games Night
Dada invites you to join our "Game Night" with
Nintendo Wii games on the big screen, Twister competitions,
language games when you buy a pitcher of beer or a bottle
of wine. Free entry. Dada TEL (8621) 1500 0182 212
Salsa Sauce
Monday nights are dedicated to the fresh Latin rhythms of
Salsa. Live Latin band, a fresh mix of South American performers
will grace the stage and play upfront Salsa music all night
long. Our guests can enjoy the sounds of salsa while learning
sexy dance moves from the pros at 'Salsa Shanghai'. Enjoy
our happy hour special on Johnny Walker Red Label from 7:00pm-9:00pm.
No cover. Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Girls and Boys
We know that you always want an extra day for your weekend,
so here we offer you this opportunity. We provide a RMB50
open bar for all the girls and boys from 9:00pm to 12:00am.
Grab your friends, dance a little bit, drink a little bit,
and enjoy the lovely Monday night. Not Me TEL (8621) 6433
0760
Tuesday,
January 26, 2010
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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
Sensual Tuesdays
Every Tuesday, Zeal will offer free shots and lingerie show.
Free entry. Zeal TEL (8621) 1590 1888 179
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,
January 27, 2010
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Johnny Mercer Tribute Concert with Anne Evenou and Steve
Sweeting
Jazz pianist Steve Sweeting and singer Anne Evenou pay tribute
to legendary lyricist Johnny Mercer, who wrote some of the
most iconic songs of his day - among them, Moon River, Days
of Wine and Roses, Accentuate the Postive. Sweeting and
Evenou will perform favorites selected from his 1,500 songs
(over 100 hits) for a jazzy January evening. No cover. Glamour
Bar TEL (8621) 6350 9988
Ladies Night
Hey Ladies! Get dressed up and head to Sin right now! Every
Wednesday from 9:00pm to 12:00am, ladies get free drinks
and a few special ladies cocktails will be offered. The
hot girls and guys shaking their bodies will make Sin the
most packed mid-week event for all partygoers. Sin Lounge
TEL (8621) 62678 6222
Models' Night
Professional and aspiring models get a chance to be discovered
by special guests, magazine editors, casting directors,
photographers. The party is open to all and there is no
cover. M1NT TEL (8621) 6391 2811
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Magic Thursdays
Club Sky hosts crazy magic party with international DJs
spinning and live magicians performing. A fascinating night
in the Sky. Open bar for RMB80, starts at 10:00pm. Club
Sky TEL (8621) 6255 5626
Nougatine
Directly from Manhattan comes this smart bistro on the fourth
floor of Three on the Bund. The casual sibling to Jean Georges,
Nougatine features the same top-notch cooking in a relaxed
setting, with walk-ins welcome. Jean Georges TEL (8621)
6321 7733
ShanghaiLGBT
Quiz Night
Welcome to join "ShanghaiLGBT Quiz Night" of trivia.
Free entry, RMB15/Qingdao Beer and 20% off all other drinks.
Frangipani TEL (8621) 5375 0084
Friday,
January 29, 2010
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Wig-out!
Bring out your best wig to the bar in exchange for buy one
get one free drinks all night. Don't have a wig? ILS will
pimp you out for a small fee, if you tip your bartender!
I Love Shanghai TEL (8621) 5228 5899
Shanghai by Bus
For the first Shanghai by Bus of 2010 we are finally bringing
a couple of artists which have been on our 'to book' list
for over a year! Get ready for the live 8-bit reggae-dub
madness that is JAHTARI with Distrupt and MC Soom T! The
Shelter TEL (8621) 6437 0400
Double Your Pleasure
As the working day draws to a close, step into the hushed
tones of Laris' Vault Bar to unwind and enjoy two of Shanghai's
best cocktails for the price of one. Vault Bar TEL (8621)
6321 9922
Saturday,
January 30, 2010
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Author Talk: Adam Williams, The Book of the Alchemist
Adam Williams, Beijing-based businessman turned writer,
has until recently been best known for his historical novels
set in China. In his latest novel, The Book of the Alchemist,
Adam has turned to Spain in a story that links two ideologically
torn worlds 1000 years apart, the Spanish Civil War and
11th Century Andaluz. Starts at 4:00pm, RMB65 including
a drink. Glamour Bar TEL (8621) 6350 9988
Antidote
Antidote returns to the Shelter, bringing back some of Shanghai's
finest music manipulators - producer Mia (Moox Records /
Udance) plays a live mix set of her new productions, Trix
dishes out thermonuclear fidget funk, Steve Bamford plays
all sexy sounds, DJ-I tickles you with scratchy minimal
dub echoes, and Ozone starts the night off with winter wonder
rhythms. The Shelter TEL (8621) 6437 0400
Judy's Grand
Opening Party
Judy's is back with a brand new look, live performances
and a renovated concept. Welcome to our hottest party. Judy's
TEL (86) 1377 4242 649
Sunday,
January 31, 2010
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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 |
Upcoming Events |
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Lam 2010 Shanghai Concert
Tickets selling for 180-1280rmb.
February 19, 2010, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438
5200
Super
Junior 2010 Shanghai Concert
Tickets selling for 780-1280rmb.
March 6, 2010, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438 5200 |
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