Community Announcements

GREAT RATES AND A NEW GREAT SCHEDULE BACK TO THE STATES!
Daily non-stop service from BEIJING TO CHICAGO - 13 hours and 5 minutes to the Windy City. Plus, daily service BEIJING TO TOKYO and super connectivity throughout the USA. INAUGURAL SPECIAL, for departures from April 2 - May 31st:LA/San Francisco/Seattle/Las Vegas/Portland: CNY 5000 midweek; CNY 6000 weekend. All other United U.S. cities (48 state): CNY 6000 midweek; CNY 7000 weekend. Tickets must be issued by 4 /30/01. Seats are limited and restrictions apply. All rates plus tax. Non-refundable and rerouting fees apply. Not valid on code share flights.
For reservations and information call United Airlines: Beijing: (010) 6463-1111 / Shanghai (021) 6279-8009 Toll free China (800) 810-8282
mailto:flyua@public.bta.net.cn Website: http://cn.ual.com

Special to US
Take advantage of Air Canada's latest promotion on flights from China to the USA departing from March 01 to April 30, 2001
West Coast CNY2400 One Way - CNY 4200 Round Trip
East Coast CNY3400 One Way - CNY4800 Round Trip
Buy 8 and get 1 free travel bag or Buy 10 and get 1 free casual jacket.
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

Jam it up on Sundays
Let your hair down and hang loose on Sunday evenings! Get into jammin's mode at the Sunday Jam session (8:30pm-11:30pm) at the lobby lounge of The Kerry Centre hotel , Beijing! Plus, if you wish to jam long, you will enjoy a 25% discount off your beverages! The place oozes with all the right notes for a great way to end the weekend, so don't miss out.
Weekend Dim Sum
Check out why everyone is making a beeline to The Horizon Chinese Restaurant at The Kerry Centre Hotel. A flavorful variety of freshly ¨C made Dim Sum at only RMB 98* per person. Whats more, bring in 3 friends and enjoy ONE FREE MEAL!
Meet the Easter Bunny ¨C15 April
Celebrate this Easter with good food, fun and games for the whole family....Buffet at Coffee Garden starts at 11:30 am, while the Easter Egg Hunt (for children of buffet diners) starts at 1.00 p.m. Over 150 eggs to be found, and Golden Kerry Eggs have a special surprise! The kids will love Egg Colouring, Face Painting, Balloon Sculptures and photos with the Easter Bunny !
Adults: RMB 168,Children under 12:RMB 138,children under 6:free (soft drinks inclusive),
BOOK NOW AT THE COFFEE GARDEN: TEL. 6561 8833
* Subject to 15% surcharge

Easter Brunch and Egg Painting Competition
HOLIDAY INN LIDO BEIJING
GRAND BALLROOM
April 15, 2001 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
RMB180.00 + 15% surcharge per adult
RMB60.00 net per child (4-15 years old) including entry for Easter Egg Painting Contest, brunch buffet, one soft drink and candy.
CELEBRATE Easter Sunday with a sumptuous buffet brunch for the whole family. Children will have fun by joining our longest-running Easter Painting Competition - on its 11th year!
For ticket reservation, please call the Banquet Sales Office at Tel. 64376688 Exts. 2804/2823. Holiday Inn Lido Beijing, Jichang Road, Jiang Tai Road, Beijing 100004 Visit our website http://www.lidoplace.com

IT'S EASTER TIME AT THE PALACE
Start your Easter celebrations by hopping over to The Palace Hotel and looking into the Easter display of your favorite chocolate goodies, Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies and hens in different shapes and sizes prepared by our pastry chef, Manfred Kohlen. Available for sale at the lobby starting April 9 to 17.
Palm Court Coffee House
A lavish international Easter Sunday lunch and dinner buffet on April 15 featuring a vast variety of Asian and Western cuisine. Festive Easter decorations will fill the place.
RMB 180 plus 15% surcharge for lunch and dinner
Children under 12 will be charged half price.
Roma Ristorante Italiano
Easter Sunday brunch buffet on April 15 prepared the Italian way with carving and pasta stations plus the added attraction of live entertainment.
RMB210 plus 15% surcharge
Children under 12 will be charged half price.
11:30am-3:00pm
So come and spend Easter at The Palace Hotel and have the best time ever. For reservations, please call 6559 2888 extension 7492 for Roma and extension 7561 for Palm Court.

The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel--
Curry Night
Curry? Curry...Curry! Savor Over 40 types of South Asian curry specialties, experience the Vegetarian's paradise from April 12th every Thursday evening. RMB175net per person.
For reservations, please call 6590 5566 ext 2117 or 6590 5888
Easter Brunch
Celebrate the Ester Sunday with us at Atrium. Garden, sunshine, face painting, egg hunting, sumptuous buffet and lucky draws! All awaits you and your kids from 11:00am to 3:00pm on April 15th, 2001.
Tickts are available at Cake Shop (Lobby Level)
For more information and reservations, please call 6590 5566 ext. 2132
Seafood Extravaganza
Have you experienced the best Seafood Night in Beijing? It just got better & bigger. Every Friday night 6pm onwards come to Trattoria and discover the delights of seas: Lobster, Oysters, Sea Bass, Salmon, Crab...Only RMB195net/person!
Half price for children aged 3 to 12 years old. Instant Lucky Draws
For reservations, please call Guido at 6590 5566 ext.2117 or 6590 5888

Kenny Rogers Roasters located at the International Club on Jianguomen is introducing Saturday & Sunday "Champagne Brunch". It offers a brunch buffet, including champagne, orange juice, micro-brew beer, fresh egg, roasted chicken, BBQ chicken, Meat loaf, Salad, Spaghetti, Curry beef rice, etc also a western band playing live music for your entertainment.
All you can eat at only RMB 48 yuan per person. From 10:30 am till 2:30 pm Every Saturday & Sunday
http://www.roasters.com.cn

EASTER AT HAPPY GOLF
Spend Easter Sunday in the great outdoors. Bring your family or friends to Happy Golf. We are having a BBQ lunch, Buffet, Easter egg hunt for the kids, bunny rabbits to play with and take him if you like and use of all our facilities. RMB 150 for Adults and RMB 100 for kids over the age of 5. The party will start at 12 noon until 5:00pm and lunch will be served from 12:00pm until 2:30pm. Please make your reservation before Friday the 13th of April 2001. http://www.xianzai.com.cn/happygolf/

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

A preschool in the Asian Games Village is looking for an English native speaker to work with children aged 2.5 to 5. Parents can work for exchange of high-quality daycare service. Flexible hours. The school is founded by a Chinese couple returned from Oxford and Yale and influenced by Montessori and Waldorf education. Contact Iris at wangg99@yahoo.com or call 64991847. http://www.oaky.com.cn

A multinational law firm is seeking an appropriate person to fill the position of professional translator. The major job responsibility is the translation of legal documents from Chinese to English and via versa. Ideal candidates for this position should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in English or law
- At least 3 years of experience in the translation and interpretation field;
- solid experience in the legal field is a plus
- Fluent computer skill, including Windows, MsOffice.
- Able to work in high-pressure environment
- Professionalism with dedication, responsibility and teamwork orientation
Please send CV with cover letter to xxxx or fax to 65978856.

Eurasian male, 28, MA in Int'l Business/East Asian Studies. 5 years work experience in China, Taiwan, HK and Germany. Proven track record in project management for management consulting firm and strategic marketing/market research for MNC. Fluent in English, Mandarin and German. Fast learner, culturally sensitive. Seeking challenging position in management consulting or strategic planning/marketing. Please e-mail to: jens@public.east.cn.net

Purple Jade Villas Provides an Oasis in the City
Relax in the natural world amongst the pleasures of
domestic extravagance, and all for a reasonable rate!
At Purple Jade Villas we provide great housing, services,
and amenities that you can only find here. Call 64936980
or visit http://www.purplejade.com.cn for more information

3 bedroom flat for rent to expat. 2000 RMB per month. Furnished. Computer, microwave, washer, all in good condition. English-speaking Beijing native will assist daily life in Beijing (and keep the "authorities" from kicking you out! Email eleanorsuetrone@hotmail.com or call 87314118.

Villa in Greenland Garden (Lido area) for rent: fully furnished, incl tv, washing machine, refrigerator, microwave oven, IDD telephone, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, spacious living-dining area, large garden. Rent USD 2000 - USD 2500 per month, negotiable (RMB payment acceptable).Please contact: 80461005.

Guest housing available on campus in downtown Beijing!
The Foreign Affairs College of China's International Exchange Center, easy walking distance to the subway, is opening it facilities to the public at reasonable rates. The center was recently built with 130 guestrooms and 40 apartments completely furnished. The facilities include 24-hour basic services and superior security. Internet services and TV cable hookups, including CNN, are also available. Rate ranges from:$39/Standard Room/night to $59. For more information or to arrange a visit please call 6832.2999/2900 or fax at 2900. For room reservations call 6832.2900/3000 or mailto:reservation@mail.fac.edu.cn

Toshiba Laptop: 2+yrs old. PII300mhz, 64mbRam, 4.3G HD, Cd, network & modem cards.Windows98 w/Office 97 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access) Norton AntiVirus.,& Chinese language capable. Excellent Condition, Good portable wordprocessing computer.700USD O.B.O. 13901351636. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact with me at 65883800.

Beauty Services Available at Your Home, Facial Treatment with CLARINS products, manicure, pedicure, waxing, etc. Fully and well trained beautician, 8 years experience. For details, please contact Helen at 6473-4129 or 1300-123-7824 mailto:baidan@public.east.cn.net

Chinese Cooking Classes run by CCTV Cooking program presenter. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sunday mornings. A course of eight lessons includes range of cooking methods and styles. Each lesson features five or more dishes per class and is a mixture of demonstration and participation. Classes held in the Airport area. Shuttle bus available Cost: 250 RmB for single class; 1,600 RmB for a course of eight lessons, to include lunch. Group discounts. For details phone Lorraine Clissold on 8046 2397 or E-mail lclissold@eastnet.com.cn

Expatriate Investment Services Professional investment advisory and portfolio management service. Representing major banks, finance institutions and fund houses (offshore). Global share trading, including China B shares. All portfolios can be monitored daily through a unique and personalized web site. Fees based on performance only. Please reply in the first instance to cca@pobox.com for further information. All inquires will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Who needs a sweet ayi to look after the kids? I know a reliable ayi, who has many years of experience in child care and has worked as a kindergarten teacher before.Contact Annemarie Montulet at fanganna@public.gb.com.cn for more information.

Seeking for native english speaker as language exchange partner (mandarin).If interesed, pls send mail to ellen_jincn@yahoo.com.cn

A professional Chinese teacher is now available for private classes at a reasonable price. Excellent for beginners, good for intermediates too. I can provide one-to-one or group lessons. Email her at mailto:xxiiaanngg@excite.com to learn Chinese in a fast and interesting way. Or just make a phone call to Ms. Xiang at her home after 8:00PM. Call 8404-8637.

Notice: You are invited to celebrate Easter with the Beijing International Christian Fellowship!
We will have a Good Friday service and communion at 7pm on Friday, April 13th at the auditorium in the 21st Century Hotel complex (located approx. 2 km northeast of the Kempinski Hotel).
Easter morning, April 15, we will have a Great Wall Dawn service and our regular Sunday morning service at the 21st Century Auditorium. If you are interested in joining us for the Great Wall Dawn service, buses will depart from the 21st Century Hotel at 5:30am or the Friendship Hotel at 6:00am. The total cost will be 50 CNY. If you would like to join us, please send an email to BICF@hotmail.com with the number of people attending and the preferred pick up location. Buses will return to the 21st Century in time for the regular Sunday morning service which begins at 10:30 in the large auditorium. If you have any questions please call 1390 110 4943 or email BICF@hotmail.com

Community Announcement:
Touch League
Fancy a fun, exciting, social and competitive sporting environment? The spring season for Touch Football is now starting and the Beijing Touch League welcomes new-comers, experienced players, male, female, teenagers to the more mature aged to join our games. Games are held on Saturday afternoons at the Purple Jade Villa¡¯s field (north of the Asian Games Village). Check out our website at www.beijingtouch.bigstep.com for more details. For more information contact Beijing_touch@hotmail.com or call Evolution Fitness on 6567 0307 during office hours.

The spring is coming, are you ready for some outdoor activities? We are organizing a tour to Arrow Nock Section of the Great Wall on 14th, April. Steep and spectacular, The Arrow Nock has always been a favorite spot for photographers and explorers. Well-experienced guide will lead the way. For details, visit http://www.neocoast.com/activities/april/04_14.htm. Please check back often, as we organize activities on regular basis.

National Treasures Exhibition at Millennium Monument, through April 30, 9:00-16:30, RMB 30

Yan Lei's Paintings, videos and photographs at China Art Archives and Warehouse, through 28 April, Tue-Sun 13:00-18:00, Free

'Mr. Lu Xun' - A play for kids by a great modern writer
Children's Theatre 6603-7255, 7:15 PM, April 12 - May 8

'Huizhou Women' - A Huangmei Opera
Changan Theatre 6510-1309, 7:30 PM, April 9 - 15

'First Contact' - A romantic play
People's Art Theatre 6525-0996, 7 PM, Until April 22

'The First Intimate Touch' - A young love story
People's Art Theatre 6525-0996, 7 PM, until April 22

'Cai Wenji' - A performance of history and barbarians
Capital Theatre 6525-0516, 7:30 PM, Until April 29th

'Ode to Red Crag' - Based on the novel of Chinese revolutionary martyrs.
China Pingju Opera Theatre 8720-9359, 7:30 PM, Until August 19

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

The China Acrobatic Troupe performs their tricks
Tiandi Theatre Poly Plaza 6502-3984, Nightly

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

Monday, April 09, 2001
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The 'Rhythm Dogs' are playing
The Big Easy 6508-6776, 9 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 'Fuejo Latino' at the Salsa Cabana 8 PM

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, April 10, 2001
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'White Paper' & other bands play
Get Lucky Bar 6421-8397, 9:30 PM

Colombian Band 'Fuejo Latino'
at the Salsa Cabana 8 PM

Movie Night - French movie 'Next Stop Wonderland'
Sculpting in Time 6252-1746, 10:30 PM

Beijing Fellowship Group' of the Rotary Club of Hong Kong meets at THE KEMPINSKI HOTEL every Tuesday at 12:30 PM. Members of Rotary Clubs are a cross-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, April 11, 2001
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TANEWHA BAR (south sanlitun bar street) chill music and drinks made to your measure free pool and darts as well food available also, taco's/pastas happy hours sun- wed : 6-9pm. 2 for 1 beers Tanewha POOL Comp. (every Wednesday, 9pm start) cheap beers, free entry, bar tab for the winning. bit of fun, the table everyone can win on ph: 6594-4868, ask for jack.

The Norweigian 'Bergen Opera Choir' performs in Beijing
Zhongshan Park Concert Hall 6559-8285, 7:30 PM

Colombian Band 'Fuejo Latino'
at the Salsa Cabana 8 PM

Thursday, April 12, 2001
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Brazilian BBQ Dinner Buffet (RMB88/P.P.)
Every Thursday to Saturday, 6:00PM ¨C 11:00PM at Schill's 3
Tel: 65931078

'Wild Children' are happening
Jam House 6506-3845, 9 PM

The Norweigian 'Bergen Opera Choir' performs in Beijing
Zhongshan Park Concert Hall 6559-8285, 7:30 PM

Colombian Band 'Fuejo Latino'
at the Salsa Cabana 8 PM

Movie Night - French movie 'Next Stop Wonderland'
Sculpting in Time 6252-1746, 10:30 PM

Friday, April 13, 2001
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1st AMERICAN COMEDY SHOW in Mainland China! Straight from NYC
- Marc Maron (HBO, Letterman & Conan) & Russ Meneve (Saturday Night Live) performing live at the American Club at 8:30pm. Tickets 200RMB per person with one free Carlsberg included!
Call 8519-2888 or mailto:beijingcomedy@bigfoot.com to reserve tickets now - they're going fast
Xianzai offers you the chance to *WIN TWO FREE TICKETS* to the Take the Xianzai Survey and you could win 2 tickets!
http://www.xianzai.com.cn/survey.htm

You are invited to celebrate Easter with the Beijing International Christian Fellowship!
We will have a Good Friday service and communion at 7pm at the auditorium in the 21st Century Hotel complex (located approx. 2 km northeast of the Kempinski Hotel). If you have any questions please call 1390 110 4943 or email BICF@hotmail.com

'Eulogize Western China' - A song & dance show
Nationality Cultural Palace 6602-2530, 7:30 PM, April 13

Opera 'Cavalleria Rusticana' - By the China National Symphony Orchestra
Forbidden City Concert Hall 6559-8315, 7:30 PM

'Eulogize Western China' - The start of performances about western China
Nationalities Cultural Palace 6602-2530, 7:30 PM

Brain Failure' are at playing at:
Get Lucky Bar 6421-8397, 9:30 PM

'Moreno Donadel Jazz Trio' - is back
Velvet Room 6460-9366, 10 PM

Check out the best Punk bar in Beijing - Punk Show
Happy Paradise Tel : 6232-682110:00 PM

Live Music Band on every Friday & Saturday night
Schiller's 3 Tel: 6593 1078

'In Sound Out' at the
Friends Live Club 9 PM

Colombian Band 'Fuejo Latino'
at the Salsa Cabana 8 PM

Red Zebra @ Durty Nellies 9 PM

Saturday, April 14, 2001
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1st AMERICAN COMEDY SHOW in Mainland China! Straight from NYC
- Marc Maron (HBO, Letterman & Conan) & Russ Meneve (Saturday Night Live) performing live at the American Club at 8:30pm. Tickets 200RMB per person with one free Carlsberg included!
Call 8519-2888 or mailto:beijingcomedy@bigfoot.com to reserve tickets now - they're going fast
Xianzai offers you the chance to *WIN TWO FREE TICKETS* to the Take the Xianzai Survey and you could win 2 tickets!
http://www.xianzai.com.cn/survey.htm

Do something different this Easter. Spend Easter Sunday at Happy Golf we are Having a BBQ lunch, Live Band and a Easter Egg hunt for the kids.For further information phone 63552929 or check out http://www.xianzai.com.cn/happygolf/
mailto:markm_cn@hotmail.com.

Liu Yuan is back at The Loft Jazz Bar 8:30 PM

Pop band 'Flowers' are playing
Sound Stage 8208-9579, 9 PM

Check out the best Punk bar in Beijing- "Ying ke" and 4 punk bands
Happy Paradise 6232-6821, 10:00 pm

'Evening News' plays rock and folk music
Get Lucky Bar 6421-8397, 9:30 PM

The China Philharmonic Orchestra performs in Beijing
Beijing Concert Hall 6605-5812, 7:30 PM

'The Magic Flute Overture' - By The Geneva Chamber Orchestra
Zhongshan Park Concert Hall 6559-8285, 7:30 PM

'Twelfth Night' - The classic
Youth Art Theatre 6525-3085, 7:15 PM

Live Music Band on every Friday & Saturday night
Schiller's 3 Tel: 6593 1078

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

Colombian Band 'Fuejo Latino' at the
Salsa Cabana 8 PM

Red Zebra @ Durty Nellies 9 PM

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

Sunday, April 15, 2001
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Have your great Sunday Brunch at Schiller's 3
11:00AM ¨C 3:00PM (Every Sunday)
RMB58/P.P.(RMB38/P.P. under 12 years old and free for under 3 years old).
Tel: 65931078

You are invited to celebrate Easter with the Beijing International Christian Fellowship!
Easter morning, we will have a Great Wall Dawn service and our regular Sunday morning service at the 21st Century Auditorium. If you are interested in joining us for the Great Wall Dawn service, buses will depart from the 21st Century Hotel at 5:30am or the Friendship Hotel at 6:00am. The total cost will be 50 CNY. If you would like to join us, please send an email to BICF@hotmail.com with the number of people attending and the preferred pick up location. Buses will return to the 21st Century in time for the regular Sunday morning service which begins at 10:30 in the large auditorium. If you have any questions please call 1390 110 4943 or email BICF@hotmail.com

From Mexico 'The Mariachi Sol Troupe' performs in Beijing
Nationalities Cultural Palace 6559-3786, 7:30 PM

Opera 'Cavalleria Rusticana' - By the China National Symphony Orchestra
Zhongshan Park Concert Hall 6559-8285, 7:30 PM

Jam it up on Sundays
Let your hair down and hang loose on Sunday evenings!
Get into jammin's mode at the Sunday Jam session (8:30pm-11:30pm) at the lobby lounge of The Kerry Centre hotel , Beijing! Plus, if you wish to jam long, you will enjoy a 25% discount off your beverages! The place oozes with all the right notes for a great way to end the weekend, so don't miss out.

Have your great Sunday Brunch at Schiller's 3 11:00AM - 3:00PM (Every Sunday) RMB58/P.P.(RMB38/P.P. under 12 years old and free for under 3 years old).Tel:65931078

'In sound Out' at the
Cd cafe 9 PM

Chinese Band 'Red Rose' at the
Salsa Cabana 8 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: Forget Me Not & Squatter & perhaps the Easter Bunny ??
Venue: ??
mailto:RDRhead@UOP.COM for info.

Film Link
Concept:
This is a forum for movie-lovers to discuss films with local film-makers and people in the industry
Twice A Month /5th Session:
POSTMAN (P.R.C., 1995)
Talk with Director:
He Jianjun IL POSTINO (Italy, 1996)
Address: The Loft (New Media Art Centre)
Time: Sunday April 15th, 2001 @ 3:00p.m.
Entry: 10yuan
Yearly Membership: 200yuan

Upcoming Events FUTURE WORLD FUNK Dj Russ & Cliffy From Notting Hill to Beijing Perform date: April 27th, 28th 2001 Perform Address: The Loft (No. 4 Gongti North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing) 65017501 Schnee erstwhile 008 "Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion+G3 Apple Computer=Ambient Jazz" Ticket: Free of Charge Perform Date: Saturday, April 21st, 2001 Perform Address: The Loft New Media Art Space (No.4 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District, Beijing) The Pioneer High School Symphony Band from the USA performs in Beijing Century Theatre 6466-4805, 7:30 PM Gourmet's Diner for Singles on April 21st. For single foreign and local people to meet. Only for sincere well-educated working in JV people. The next one will be held on May 19th. Please contact asiaprog@yahoo.com. 'The Prague Symphony Orchestra' performs in Beijing Poly Plaza Theatre 6500-1188 X 5176, 7:30 PM, April 21 - 22 Not to be missed ! - The Australian Chamber Orchestra's one and only Beijing performance Described as "the Best Chamber Orchestra on Earth", the Australian Chamber Orchestra has built an international reputation for its artistic excellence and adventurous programming. With talented Australian violinist Richard Tognetti as its Artistic Director and Leader, the young and dynamic Chamber Orchestra has garnered outstanding reviews for its extraordinary performances at the world's most prestigious concert halls. The Australian Chamber Orchestra will give one performance only in Beijing. The orchestra, directed by Richard Tognetti, will play Haydn's Violin Concerto in C, Dvorak's Serenade for Strings and works from Sculthorpe, Schubert and a Paganini/Tognetti Deviace. Date: Wednesday, 25 April 2001 Venue: Poly Plaza Theatre Tickets cost RMB 280, 180, 150 and 80 and can be booked through the CPAA Tel 64032703 / 64031613 / 84017672 / 84017673 or at the Poly Plaza Theatre

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