XIANZAI BEIJING
Xianzai Beijing Issue #2.72
January 21 , 2001
Beijing's most reliable source for Listings, Happenings, and more...for more than 3 years!
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Great Deals!
Travel Information
Dining Out
Jobs
Property/Real Estate
For Sale/Wanted
Education
Services
Personals

Community Announcements

Postings
Health & Fitness
Art Exhibits
Performances
Movies & Plays
Bars & Restaurants
Weekly Calendar
Upcoming Events
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We Wish Everybody A Happy Spring Festival & A Happy New Year!
See all the Beijing Temple Fairs Here!

Great Deals!

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Travel Information

Northwest Airlines World Business Class Offers 55% More Leg Room!
Since October 1, 2000 Northwest Airlines started converting its business class seats to provide you with 55% more leg room, improved recline and a host of other enhancements. World Business Class passengers will enjoy 60 inches or more of personal space in business class. This is 12 inches more than the current seats, and 5-12 inches more than that of other airlines flying from China to North America. The angle of recline will increase to 150 degrees, enhancing sitting and sleeping comfort. World Business Class passengers will also enjoy improved snacks and meals, a new digital audio system and upgraded staffing levels onboard the aircraft. We are glad to report that the whole project is now more than 50% completed. Installation on all aircraft will be completed on March 26. Call 6505-3505 for more information! Please also visit our award winning web site at http://www.nwa.com

SPRING FESTIVAL SPECIAL FROM AIR CANADA
Depart from Beijing or Shanghai between January 11th and February 28th 2001 and return up to three (3) month later.
CANADA
West Coast: RMB 3500 (or RMB 6000 round trip)
East Coast: RMB 4500 (or RMB 7500 round trip)
U.S.A.
West Coast: RMB 3000 (or RMB 5000 round trip)
East Coast: RMB 4000 (or RMB 6500 round trip)
Tickets must be purchased 8 days prior departure. All rates subject to applicable tax.
Other conditions may apply.
For more information, Please Call your travel agent or Air Canada Office Beijing (010) 6468 2001, Shanghai (021) 6375 8899.

Seasons greetings from the Jianguo Hotel!
Chinese New Year New Year of The Snake - Vacation Special Celebrate the New Year of the Snake and discover unique features of China's first joint venture hotel! Valid from January 15 to March 1, 2001 Superior room, Buffet breakfast at the cafe, Daily newspaper, Chinese welcome tea Condiment box ( dried fruits, nuts), One way airport transfer, 10% discount on laundry RMB1,588 per couple for minimum of 2 nights (Extension of stay per night inclusive of breakfast at RMB788) The above rates are subject to RMB6.00 city tax per person per night. Subject to room availability

Dining Out

The Kerry Centre Hotel, Beijing wishes everyone a great Year of Snake! 1. If eating your way to good fortune sounds like a fine idea(it sure does to us), then come to our Horizon Chinese Restaurant for some fabulous New Year treats:,
* Chinese New Year buffet at RMB108.00 + including soft drinks from Jan. 24 to 28 . * Banquet Menus are available from RMB1680+ per table (10pax)
* Chef's Recommendations
* Glutinous Year Cake and Turnip Cakes are available 2. Enjoy a luxury holiday at The Kerry Centre Hotel, Beijing for only RMB738++, with which you will get:
* RMB150 F&B credit ,* One Superior Room for one night,
* Free access to the state-of-the-art Kerry Sports Centre and start your New Year solution
* High speed Internet access 3. Don't miss the Lion Dance which will be held at 10:30 Jan. 24 in the Hotel Lobby.
Call 6561 8833 or mailto:hbkc@shangri-la.com for more information and reservations.

Celebrate One Year Sino-Swiss Hotel With Us And - 50% Refund Guaranteed During the whole month of February we will grant you a 50% voucher redemption on any food & beverage consumption in our restaurants and bar. Sino-Swiss Hotel Beijing Airport, Xiao Tianzhu District, Beijing 100621, Tel. 6456 5588.
For more details please visit our Web-Site at http://www.sino-swisshotel.com

The Best In The West Radisson Plaza State Guest Hotel, Beijing------newest five star hotel located on the west side of Beijing, Fu Cheng Men Wai Da Jie No.9 From January through to the end of the February, the Dynasty Jade Garden restaurant has Dim Sum promotion, 50%discount offered for all Dim Sum. Availability is daily from 7:am till 12:noon. Garden Cafe restaurant, "Two for One" for each guest paying full price one guest dines free.
Available for breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Buffets, for booking reservation, please call: 8610 68005588--8620 or 8690 More information call Julia Zhang at 68005588-8761 or fax to 68003308

Jobs

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada

Internet recruitment works. Zhaopin.com provides access to China's most forward thinking pool of job seekers quickly, conveniently and inexpensively. Contact Zhaopin.com for more details! mailto:sales@zhaopin.com.cn http://www.zhaopin.com

Western Academy of Beijing WAB invites applications for the following positions commencing Aug. 2001 - Full Time Elementary Teachers - Full Time ESL Teacher Please fax your resume to 6437-5936 or mailto:svalentino@westernacademy.com

Looking for energetic people to join the Marketing and Sales Department.
Account Manager
-National Programs
- Chinese National position -Beijing Resident, fluency in English required
- Minimum 2 years of sales experience
- Strong people skills, good communicator
- Independent individual, self -starter with good networking and business relationship skills
- Responsible for effective sales and marketing to China-based foreign corporations
- Competitive salary, Incentive plan. Hiring immediately! Senior Account Manager
- Foreign or National position, fluency in English required - Minimum 2-3 years of sales experience
- Strong people skills, good communicator, effective presenter
- Can meet sales targets, strong client business development skills
- Independent individual, self motivated, with good networking skills
- Responsible for effective sales and marketing to China-based foreign corporations
- Competitive salary, Incentive plan, medical and evacuation benefits. Hiring Immediately!
Please submit your resume to the National Sales and Marketing Manager specifying which position you are applying for: mailto:china.marketing@internationalsos.com Fax 10-6462 9188

The International School of Beijing (ISB) has the following teaching openings for our 2001-2002 school year. If you have more than 2 years full time teaching experience and a valid/current teaching certificate in your area of expertise, please email your resume to us at email address mailto:humanresources@isb.bj.edu.cn or fax it to (8610)6437-4006. FULL TIME POSITIONS: High School IB French, High School Science, High School PE-Swim Coach, Middle/High School Music-Band, Elementary School Resource and Elementary School Science
PART TIME POSITIONS: High School PE, Middle School Music and Elementary School French

AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY BEIJING
The Embassy of Australia is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons to fill the positions of Manager, Public Affairs (Cultural and Press Affairs Sections) and Manager, Research and Liaison or Marketing and Promotions (Education Section). Consideration will be limited to those applications which address the selection criteria and provide two references with contact details.
Job description and selection criteria for the above positions are available from Xu Jin, Human Resources Manager, Australian Embassy by telephone on 6532 2331 extension 142 or mailto:hr.beijing@dfat.gov.au Applications for Manager, Public Affairs (Cultural and Press Affairs Section) close on 2 February 2001 and applications for Manager, Research and Liaison or Marketing and Promotions (Education Section) close on 26 January 2001.

A Chinese girl with 3 year secretarial experience in JVcompany. looking for a part time job good command of English and computer.email:freshday@263.net

If you are searching for a candidate who has strong English communication capability and proficient skills with Microsoft application software as well as experience of working in foreign companies especially on project management and customer service, please email to watermark@MailAndNews.com for CV

Performers Wanted A call for comedic actors or talented musicians to be in a self-written variety show. Contact The Beijing Bard at mrgreen59@yahoo.com

Property/Real Estate

High Quality Foreign Apartment Atlantic Tower For Sale!
START FROM RMB7500/M, COZY LIVING GREAT FOR INVESTMENT, BEAUTIFUL LAKE SIDE VIEW LUXURIOUS LOBBY, 2-5 BEDROOM,105-330 SQM FULLY EQUIPPED MODERN STYLES INCLUDING ROOF TOP GARDEN TEL-010-64731118 DEVELOPER: Beijing XinYi Realest Development Co. http://www.xianzai.com.cn/aplace/ or http://www.atlanticplace.com.cn

ROOMMATE WANTED to share western flat with one other ex-pat. Two bed room, one den, two full bath. Newly furnished. All modern conveniences including ISDN line, stove, microwave, cable TV. Located at West Gate of Chaoyang Park. Convenient to shops, restaurants, bars. Available immediately due to sudden relocation. $600/mo includes management fees.
Please e-mail ficheng98@yahoo.com. AYI -- Has worked for ex-pats for many years. Meticulous work, cleans, irons, can get groceries and dry cleaning, basic errands. Extremely trustworthy. Good with children. Available for two days a week. Current employer wants to help her find more work.
For more info: call ficheng98@yahoo.com

Apartment with roommate wanted! -- Young American from the DEEP SOUTH looking for a guy to room up with in Beijing after Chunjie. Willing to pay up to RMB 2000 per month for my part of the rent. Prefer Lufthansa/Sanlitun/Hujialou area.
Need someone to split your costs? Just e-mail: judauashita@yahoo.com

For Rent - Roman Gardens, close to near 4th Ring Road Looking directly out at the garden, a fully furnished 2 bedroom apartment with 2 baths, living & dining room, kitchen with areas for washing & drying machine, maids/storage room - total 113 sq. meter is available immediately. Asking USD1000 incl. management fee. Interest parties, please email mailto:agwong@netchina.com.cn or telephone (86)13001122943

Xu Guo Rong (Ms)A 1-2 month-long room mate needed, to share a very clean & sunny 2 bed-room apartment in Lido area, the rental is RMB 1000/mth, a quite & nice female foreigner would be preferred. The apartment can be available from the Chinese Spring Festival! Please call 010-6437 1465 or email to froseby@hotmail.com

 

For Sale/Wanted

I am looking to buy a good quality, second-hand motorcycle with sidecar. If anyone knows how I might get hold of one or, more importantly, what documents a foreigner needs to run one in this country (not just in Beijing), please contact tebazil_hesling@hotmail.com

Barely used Palm V for sale - USD 250 obo mail susie.wang@xinde.com

Second-hand computer wanted.Desire:can support VCD,window98.Price:the cheaper, the better. Pls email:soee71@hotmail.com

For sale! Used older Macintosh computers. Low prices. Free Technical support. Great deals. Both desktops and laptops custom configured for your needs. For full details call 13001013173 or email rschwendeman@hotmail.com

Education

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING - PRESENTATION SKILLS, SECRETARIAL SKILLS, ENGLISH LANGUAGE, CROSS-CULTURAL SKILLS, and more! I'm a professional trainer, with many years experience in China, in both Chinese and international companies. If you want a personalized, professional training program for employees in your company, contact me at mailto:you_can_write@hotmail.com

Interested in Violin/Viola lessons or an English tutor? Magna cum laude graduate from UCLA with years of teaching experience who is patient, creative, strict, and great w/ kids! Prefer students from ages 5-16. Contact Vicky at 6539-3352 or 1391-0827-455

Services

A Pinyin Domain Name Website can reach China's exploding Web-surfer population!
Welcome to www.KEHU.com, the Web's leading Pinyin Domain Name marketplace where you can choose from hundreds of high-quality, one-of-a-kind Pinyin Domains For Sale -- all at down-to-earth prices!
Choose from great names like Dangran.com (Of course!), Kaihui.com (Meeting!), Sanmingzhi.com (sandwich), Dianhuahaoma.com (telephone number) and many, many more!
Click here to view our entire sizzling hot lineup! http://www.kehu.com

Need a local lawyer in China who speaks your language?
Lehman, Lee & Xu, China Lawyers, Patent & Trademark Agents, is China's leading local law firm. The firm was founded in Beijing in 1992 and maintains offices in Shanghai, Shenyang, Ulumuqi, and other cities throughout the country. Lehman, Lee & Xu is the only private law firm in China with a Patent Agency, Trademark Agency and Investigative Services Agency in-house. Lehman, Lee & Xu's International Section assists its foreign clients with China litigation, arbitration, patent and trademark issues, anti-counterfeiting work, China general corporate services, direct foreign investment in China, debt management, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy and work-outs, criminal defense, real estate, risk assessment, and human resources. The firm provides individual, responsive legal assistance. For more information visit our website at http://www.chinalaw.cc
In Beijing contact William Wright Tel: (010) 6532-3861 ext. 285, Fax: (010) 6532-3877 or http://www.chinalaw.cc
In Shanghai contact Andrew Johnston Tel: (021)6375-8241, Fax: (021)6375-8705 or mailto:ajohnston@chinalaw.cc
In Hong Kong contact Stan Abrams Tel: (852) 2918-0688, Fax: (852) 2918-9808 or mailto:hongkong@chinalaw.cc
In Shenyang contact Oliver Trianto mailto:shenyang@chinalaw.cc
In Wulumuqi contact Michael Chen mailto:wulumuqi@chinalaw.cc

Ufirst IT service provide office IT consulting and support, our team of engineers will
1. get you trouble-free with the computer system,
2. Administrate/enhance your system,
3. Install/relocate network,
4. Customized software for your operation.
For more information, mailto:David@service-in-china.com

FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER - Offers complete line of DESKTOP PUBLISHING & DESIGNING Services to meet your Business & Personal needs. I create & design Logo's, stationary & advertisement materials, brochures, business reports & presentations, wedding invitations, greeting & all other occasion cards to suit your individual requirements. For appointments or inquiries contact Nausheen Mohammad Tel: 8046 2829 / 8046 2707 or email: anees@public.bta.net.cn

Chinese artist able to paint portraits for Expats. Fluent English. Price varies with size. For details contact Kevin or Rose at (010) 6224 3322 Ext 3811 or email Rosejavalou@hotmail.com

Beijing harmonica quartet seeks to have some performance opportunities in clubs, bars and tea houses or parties. We play classic style, Chinese and Western music such as Silent Night, Moon River, Carmen Overture and the Spanish Bullfight. Unlike most Western harmonica players, we don't play blues or Jazz yet. For more details: Email: gaohp@public.fhnet.cn.net, BP: 95828 hu 12212

HAIRPORT Holiday Special for Christmas and Chinese New Year (until the end of Jan.) You can purchase holiday gift voucher and receive free services. Buy a 200 RMB voucher, receive a free medicure. Buy a 400RMB voucher, receive a free pedicure. Call 6456 0922 NOW! Hairport at Legend Garden Club House

Need a band for your company party? We play BOTH kinds of music: country AND western. The Red Bean Ramblers will provide that high, lonesome, and somehow engaging sound for your functions. We are a full-blown, yet tongue-in-cheek C&W band, and we're seeking lucrative gigs. We have taste, musicianship, and a sense of humor. Contact drynerson@isb.bj.edu.cn Support your local musicians!

You came to Beijing without a group? You want to go sightseeing, but don't know where to start. You cannot communicate with locals in Chinese, Who cares? I care! I am glad to arrange everything from airport transfer, to sightseeing tour, to meals, I can even find lodging accommodations for you. Contact Thomas at mailto:liqianyu1977@hotmail.com

Macintosh Support! When your Mac crashes, call InfoTec. Beijing's only certified Apple support specialist is available for all your Macintosh support needs. On-site service, upgrades, networking and repairs. Reasonable rates. Contact us at 13001013173 or rschwendeman@hotmail.com

Bilingual MC and DJ available for parties and bar gigs. Heat up your winter. My interactive show will melt your snow! Mailto green59@yahoo.com

Taiji - A Key to keeping you fit. Follow Han to exercise traditional Wu Style Taijiquan, weapons play & push hands for life enhancement. Heidi accompanies in translation. Call or fax at 8582 2509, or heidi@public.east.cn.net

Personals

ARE YOU LOOKING TO SPICE UP YOUR SINGLE LIFE OR TRYING TO BREAK OUT OF YOUR BORING DAYS? DO YOU EXPECT MORE FROM LIFE THAN JUST THE ORDINARY? THEN WE MIGHT BE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. WE ARE 2 EUROPEAN GENTLEMEN IN THEIR LATE THIRTIES, GOOD LOOKING, SPORTIVE, FUN LOVING BUT ALSO GENTLE, SENSITIVE AND UNDERSTANDING. WE ARE LOOKING FOR 2 ATTRACTIVE, SOPHISTICATED FREE MINDED LADIES TO SPEND SOME TIME AND HAVE FUN TOGETHER. GIVE IT A TRY AND E-MAIL US AT gentlemen36@hotmail.com

Your Venue FM. (In-house radio)
How would you like a professional bilingual DJ to produce an inspirational show on CD, MD or tape made especially for your bar, restaurant or office? With radio quality equipment and a professional DJs and sound engineers, we offer music to personalized work or play to. Choose from hundreds of musical artists and styles. Use your in-house radio to promote bar specials or to invigorate your office atmosphere. We even make exciting commercials for you and even use interviews with your employees and people of interest. Help your business while spicing up your work atmosphere. For prices and more info Mailto: Parsons@xianzai.com (Another creative Beijing Bard production)

Lonely single foreign and Chinese ladies and gentlemen working in JV looking for sincere well-educated foreign and Chinese partners for a serious long term relationship not excluded marriage. Please contact asiaprog@yahoo.com.
Only for sincere working people.

Attention Russian friends: I am looking for a Russian Martial Arts (SAMBO) teacher in Beijing. If you can help me, please call Michael on 13621117797

Need an Ayi? A multi-talented ayi. Xianzai recommendation. Call 6832-8811 X 7370 Mrs. Wang

Looking to try out a new team sport near to the Wangjing/Lido area. Am tired of soccer, frisbee and racquet games. If your looking for a fairly fit guy to join you email me at sportysnice@hotmail.com

Writers untie! Then unite! I am starting a writers club in Beijing, all sentient beings welcome. Write if you are interested in sharing words and gifts and gifts of words. Mailto Christo at green59@yahoo.com

WING CHUN partner(s) required. UK national living in Beijing wishes to continue WC training, especially Chi Sao. Friendly and keen, seeking likewise. Call Damon on 139 105 34743.

Any other Gamers out there? Beijing needs more role-play, more improvisational fun and comedy. Lets get together and play D&D, Vampire, and other creative activities. We also welcome those interested in learning about role-play. Email: green59@yahoo.com

Community Announcements

The Beijing Community Sports and Recreation Club (BCSRC)
would like to announce that registration for activities in Season 3 and 4 (Feb 3- June 10th) will take place in the BCSRC office at the Goose and Duck Jan 29- Feb 1st from 9am-9pm. Please look for the spring catalogue and registration materials in your children's back-packs. Or pick them up at the Goose and Duck.

ICE HOCKEY - Beijing International Ice Hockey - The best way to enjoy the winter!!! Adult teams, weekly games, international tours, and an youth hockey school.
For more info: http://www.beijinghockey.com

Beijing Trainers Network - The Beijing Trainers Network is open to all persons engaged in the training profession and human resources development. The group will be meeting in January on the 16th at the Beijing American Club (regular monthly meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month).
For information on free membership and schedule of events, please contact: carriehuang@ttichina.com

If you are looking for a Church Home while living here in Beijing The Church of the Good Shepherd would like to invite you to join us each Sunday at 10:00 am in the Capital Club Athletic Center in the rear of the Capital Mansion complex. We are an International, English speaking, interdenominational, Liturgical, Christian Church. We meet in the Multifunction Room, on the third floor of the Capital Club Athletic Center. Sunday school classes for children and young adults take place during the service. For more information call 6438-6536

ULTIMATE FRISBEE meets every Sunday for pick-up games at Western Academy Beijing, from 2:00 PM until sundown. Players of all ages and skill levels welcome! For directions, consult the website http://pages.nyu.edu/~boc7379/time.htm.

Chess players - get together for occasional fun sessions. Contact Sarah on 1391 0633 724 or mailto:sarahnh_2000@yahoo.co.uk

Postings

Badminton:
Every Sunday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 at ISB GYM in Holiday Inn Lido Hotel (Indoor). Bring your own rackets, shuttles are provided. 30RMB per person. Please join soon and make more friends. Contact: Tifa at 1370 109 7537 or Suddhodan at 1350 116 4234.

China's most successful Rugby club, the Beijing Devils, invites players and supporters to enjoy the local rugby scene in Beijing. Training, rugby games and the usual ancillary entertainment is alive and rucking in the Capital. Whether, you wish to play, just train or watch great club rugby, contact Duncan Falzon 13601158710 or duncan@uninet.com.cn

FATHERS CLUB. Weekly get-togethers for busy professional fathers and their kids to achieve 3 goals (1) do crazy things with kids (2) share fathering info (3) relieve mothers. Do it now before it's too late! Currently 5-8 year olds. mailto:covey@hyper.netchina.com.cn

AA Alcoholics Anonymous. If someone's drinking bothers you please call: Gudrun 6532-2466 or Leslie 6940-3935

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH SERVICES in BEIJING: Held at Pacific Century Place, #1904 Tower D. Sundays 11:00 - 12:00. Wednesdays 8:00 to 9:00. Please call 6539-3030 for directions and to confirm current service hours. A small reading room is available on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:30 to 8:30 or upon request for appointment. Expat community members are welcome to attend.

Health & Fitness
Pain Combating Capsule (PCC) PCC is pure Chinese herbal medicine, which is excellent at different kinds of pain. Such as cervical spondylopathy, periarthritis of the shoulder, prolapsed lumber intervertibral disc, lumbago and backache, headache, sciatica, rheumatoid arthritis, ischemic necrosis of femoral head, osteoarthritis, hyperosteogeny, traumatic injury (fracture and soft tissue injury), dysmenorrhea, pain diseases, even cancer. It can cure not only to control the pain in very short time without dependency. The total effective rate was 98.4%. It is the PCC let your beyond of pain
. For details, please call Dr.Qu 65396113 or 13001104006 mailto:jianjunq@a-1.net.cn Xianzai highly recommends this Doctor!
The Temple Fairs & Art Exhibits

Baiyunguan Temple Fair Jan. 24 - 29
Changdian Temple Fair 6304-2831, Jan. 24 - 29
Chaoyang Park Modern Fair 6506-7723, Jan. 23 - 30
Daguanyuan Fair 6354-4994, Jan. 24 - 29
Ditan Temple Fair 6421-6870, Jan. 22 - 30
Jiaodaokou Indoor Temple Fair 6401-0690, Jan. 22 - 30
Lianhuachi Fair 6384-2286, Jan. 24 - 28
Longtan Temple Fair 6718-1204, Jan. 22 - 29
Shijinshan Foreign Style Temple Fair 6887-4060, Jan. 23 - 30

A Kite Exhibition
China National Art Museum 6491-2902, Daily, Jan. 22 - Feb. 11

Qing Dynasty Buddhist Scripture on display
White Stupa Temple, East of Fuchungmen, Daily

Performances

The Beijing Botanical Garden has a flower festival
Fragrant Hills 8259-5547, Daily, Jan. 22 - 28

The Strauss Waltz Festival Dancing Troupe performs in Beijing
Beizhan Theatre 6567-5049, 7:30 PM, Jan. 25 - 29

Cool Peking Opera
Laoshe Teahouse 6303-6830, 3 PM, Jan. 24 - 29

The Spring Performance Season of the 'China Peking Opera Troupe'
People's Theatre 6618-1658, 7 PM, Until the end of Spring Festival

'Everything in the Garden' - All about the 'vain' American society.
Youth Art Theatre 6407-5959, 7:15 PM, Until Jan. 31

Puppet shows for kids every weekend
Little Star Puppet Theatre 6425-4798, Weekends, 10 AM

Nightly Peking Opera - Old Style in a Ming setting
Qianmen Hotel 6301-6688 X 8860, 7:30 PM

Movies & Plays

'Little White Birth'
Beizhan Theatre 6606-4258, 7:30 PM, Jan 18 - 21

'Everything in the Garden' - All about the 'vain' American society.
Youth Art Theatre 6407-5959, 7:15 PM, Until Jan. 31

Nightly Peking Opera - Old Style in a Ming setting
Qianmen Hotel 6301-6688 X 8860, 7:30 PM

Movies
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Great Chinese & Western Movies at the following theatres:
Dizhi Cinema 6616-8376
Hujialou Cinema 6593-1720
Haidian Theatre 6254-5206
Youth Palace 6615-2211
Dahua Cinema 6527-4420
Ziguan Cinema 6500-3868
Capital Cinema 6607-9499

'The dream is alive' - Imax movie on life in space and the space shuttle.
China Science and Technology Museum 6237-1177  3:15 PM  Daily

Bars & Restaurants

Dine on Fine French Cuisine at Beijing's Mecca to French Food
http://www.xianzai.com.cn/flo

Weekly Calendar

Monday, January 22, 2001
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Famous Western Arias
Central Opera Theatre 6848-5492, 7:30 PM

IMPROVE LEADERSHIP AND PRESENTATION SKILLS - Toastmasters is an
international organization dedicated to help people develop their
professional speaking skills in a friendly, supportive environment.
Meetings are every Monday night, and have a good mixture of both expatriate
and Chinese members.  For more information, contact John Lombard at
QingdaoMan@hotmail.com

Colombian Band 'Equiano' at the Salsa Cabana  9 PM

'Nogabe' - plays at Minders from 9 PM  Free

International Network of Newcomers
We meet the last Monday of every month from 10 to 12 AM at Capital Club
(Athletic Club) to share information and resources with newcomers to
Beijing (ex-patriates only) mailto:innchn@bigfoot.com

Tuesday, January 23, 2001
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'Yin Chuizi' at the Friends Live Club 9 PM

Movie Night
Sculpting in Time 6252-1746, 10:30 PM

'In sound Out' at the Cd cafe 9 PM

Colombian Band 'Equiano' at the Salsa Cabana  9 PM

Band 'Amadeus' at the Sports City Cafe  9 PM

LA LECHE LEAGUE of BEIJING holds monthly meetings for pregnant and nursing
mothers. 
This is a special opportunity to learn more about breastfeeding,
ask questions, and share with other expecting and nursing mothers.
Meetings are the fourth Tuesday of every month.  Please call Serena
(6298-0197) or
Erica (6470-4759) for more information.

'Beijing Fellowship Group' of the Rotary Club of Hong Kong meets at THE
KEMPINSKI HOTEL every Tuesday at 12:30 PM. 
M embers of Rotary Clubs are across-section of local business and professional leaders who come together
for fellowship and to build lifelong friendships, promote high ethical
standards in all vocations and who seek personal satisfaction in providing
volunteer service to others in need of help.
Contact  Mr. Russ Miller or Ms. Li Xiaohui at 6462-9266.

Wednesday, January 24, 2001
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Famous Chinese singers deliver a concert
Cultural Palace 6602-2770, 7 PM

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with the China Song & Dance Troupe
Beijing Concert Hall 6559-8285, 7:30 PM

Kim from Canada happens at the Jam House 9 PM

'Copy Cat' at the Friends Live Club  9 PM

Colombian Band 'Equiano' at the Salsa Cabana  9 PM

The Rhythm Dogs are at the Green Bar  9 PM

Backgammon lover? Please send mailto:hack@zhaobudaola.com to be kept up to
date on regular backgammon happenings.

Thursday, January 25, 2001
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Famous Chinese singers deliver a concert
Cultural Palace 6602-2770, 7 PM

TANEWHA BAR (south sanlitun bar street) chill music and drinks made to measure free pool and darts aswell food available also, taco's/pastas happy hours sun- wed : 6-9pm. 2 for 1 beers Tanewha POOL Comp. (every thurs, starting Feb) cheap beers, free entry, bar tab for the winning. bit of fun, the table everyone can win on ph: 6594-4868, ask for jack.

Movie Night
Sculpting in Time 6252-1746, 10:30 PM

'The Rhythm Dogs' at CD Cafe 6501-8877 X 3032, 9:00 PM 30 RMB

'Copy Cat' at the Friends Live Club  9 PM

Colombian Band 'Equiano' at the Salsa Cabana  9 PM

Friday, January 26, 2001
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'Neidaowai' at the Friends Live Club 9 PM

Flamenco Night at the Jam House 9:30 PM

Colombian Band 'Equiano' at the Salsa Cabana 9 PM

Red Zebra @ Durty Nellies 9 PM

Band 'Novice' plays in the new Schillers!
Add: WEST gate of Chaoyang Park (close to Jenny Lou's) Tel: 6593-1078

The Buddy Band
Pit Stop in the Harbour Plaza Hotel

Nogabe at Rider's Bar

Saturday, January 27, 2001
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'Copy Cat' at the Friends Live Club 9 PM

Kickboxing competitions every Saturday
Olympic Sports Center 6497-2020, 3 - 5 PM

Colombian Band 'Equiano' at the Salsa Cabana  9 PM

Band 'Novice' plays in the new Schillers!
Add: WEST gate of Chaoyang Park (close to Jenny Lou's) Tel: 6593-1078

Red Zebra @ Durty Nellies 9 PM

Sanwei Bookstore - Chinese Traditional Folk Music Begins at 8:30 

Sunday, January 28, 2001
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Talented Children sing 'Albinoni'
International Art Palace 6513-3388 X 1209, 7:30 PM

The Central Opera Symphony Orchestra performs
Beijing Concert Hall 6559-8285, 7:30 PM

'Yin Chuizi' at the Friends Live Club 9 PM

Colombian Band 'Equiano' at the Salsa Cabana  9 PM

Punk bands happen at the Busy Bee Bar 10 PM

Beijing Volleyball Team plays at Dragon Dome Gym.  of International School
of Beijing (ISB) every Sunday afternoon from  4:00-6:00pm. Come and join
us!!! For more details, Email: beijing_volleyball@hotmail.com

The Hash with Hares: Hey Hashers-Hares are NEEDED!!
Venue: ??
mailto:RDRhead@UOP.COM for info.
Upcoming Events

A week of films to celebrate 'Lao She'
Children's Theatre 6608-2537, Daily, Feb. 3 - 8

Famous Chinese singers deliver a concert
Cultural Palace 6602-2770, 7 PM, Feb. 4

Monthly Party for Singles on February 17th. Only for sincere well-educated working in JV foreign and local people. The next party will be held on March 17th. Please contact asiaprog@yahoo.com.

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