XIANZAI BEIJING
Xianzai Beijing Issue #3.16
November 26 , 2001
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Great Deals!
Travel Information
Hotel Deals
Wine Deals
Dining Out
Jobs
Property/Real Estate
For Sale/Wanted
Education
Services
Personals

Community Announcements

Postings
Health & Fitness
Biz Exhibitions & Art Exhibits
Performances
Movies & Plays
Bars & Restaurants
Weekly Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Travel Information

Sun and Sea Fiesta
After a fun-filled day enjoying the delights of a Mexican fiesta, retire to your luxurious cabin for a late afternoon siesta snooze. Northwest Airlines, together with its travel partners, makes it easy for you to enjoy a great vacation with its Super Value Tour Packages. Enjoy a five-day-and-four-night cruise and two-night hotel Los Angeles to Mexican Riviera return trip for only US$1550, including hotel accommodation, air tickets, ground transportation, meals and cruise. Act quickly and book now! For more information and to find out about other Super Value Tour Packages, please visit us at http://www.nwa.com/cn

GREAT RATES TO THE USA WITH UNITED AIRLINES!
Fly round-trip from Beijing to:
Los Angeles / San Francisco / Seattle for: CNY 5330*
Other West Coast Cities for: CNY 6130*
All Other US Cities for: CNY 6880*
Two Stopovers Included!
Up to three additional stopovers for only CNY 650 each (except Honolulu and Tokyo)
SUPER SPECIAL OFFER FROM NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 30th!
Fly Round Trip to Honolulu / Los Angeles / San Francisco for only CNY 3540*
(no other cities allowed)
Fly Round Trip to New York City for only CNY 4370* (no other cities allowed)
* Restrictions apply. There's limited seating and travel is valid Monday - Thursday only in each direction. (weekend surcharge applies).
Valid on UA operated and United Express flights only. Special discounted seats cannot be upgraded and no other United Airlines promotions are valid with this fare. Ticket non-refundable and change fee applies. Limited time offer. All rates plus tax and security surcharge.
For Reservations and Information, contact United Airlines in Beijing at (10) 6463-1111.
Email: flyua@ual.com

Air Canada Promotion
Buy one Air Canada ticket to any destination in the US at the regular fare and get a second ticket to anywhere in North America for US$399 Roundtrip
Outbound Departure Dates: November 21, 2001 to December 31, 2001
For more information, please contact your travel agent or our reservation offices.
Beijing Tel: 010-6468-2001 Fax: 010-64630576
Shanghai Tel: 021-6375-8899 Fax: 021-63758386

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Hotel Deals

State Guest Hotel Beijing, Tel:68005588
Book Your Group Parties with Us!
November 26,2001 - Feb.28,2002
50 or more for only RMB 288.00 per person
Including:
international buffet with 5 hot western dishes and 5 hot Chinese dishes
Bottomless soft drinking and beer
Door prizes: weekend package for two with two American Buffet Breakfast
and complementary Gym and swimming
DJ for your ¡§Rock & Roll”
One function room with decoration
One banner with company logo
KTV system
Santa Claus bringing presents for you
For reservation, or more information please dial: 6800 5588-8790 Mr. Bernie Primack

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Dining Out

BUFFETS AROUND THE WORLD IN A WEEK!
Treat your tastebuds to different tastes each night at the Atrium Cafe!
Nightly from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm
RMB 98* PER PERSON ONLY!
RMB 58* PER CHILD (under 12 years of age)
*Subject to 15% service charge. Children under 3 years of age eat for free.
For more information, please call 65158855 or visit http://www.gphbeijing.com

Holiday Inn Lido Beijing
Game and Beaujolais
Holiday Inn Lido Beijing is proud to present"Game and Beaujolais"at the Patio Coffee Shop. For the whole month of November, we will feature mouthwatering wild game dishes cooked in Beaujolais wine sauce with Roasted pigeon and Braised Rabbit and Venison fillet. Also featured is an interesting offer of Beaujolais Wines.
For reservations, please call the Patio Coffee Shop at Tel. 64376688 Ext. 1971

Join us at the latest addition to the St Regis, The Astor Grill.
In keeping with this property's grand tradition, the grill takes great pride in providing a personalized dining experience through its spacious yet private dining area, customer-centered, affable service and those exclusive St. Regis touches. The grill specializes in premium grilled meats and seafood which are exquisitely prepared to meet the most demanding personal requirements. For reservations please call 6460 6688 ext 2714 or for further information please visit http://www.xianzai.com.cn/St_Regis

The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing
The Brunch
Every Sunday from 11:30am-2:30pm
Lavish international buffet featuring Chef¡¯s specialties from all around the world; Largest Dessert Buffet in Beijing; Cooking stations offering Grills, Shrimp with Pernod, Sushi and Dumplings¡­ Create your own Pizza with a variety of toppings; Waffle & Crepes with Haagen-dazs Ice Cream; Upgrade your Brunch with Moet et Chando Champagne.
RMB210net per Adult including one soft drink or one beer
RMB150net for Children 12 to 18 years old including free flow of soft drinks
RMB100net for Kids 3 to 11 years old including free flow of soft drinks
For reservations, please call 6590 5566 ext. 2117 or 6590 5888

Go for Gold
From 1 Nov to 31 Dec 2001 with every minimum consumption of RMB200 in any F&B outlet (for Yuen Tai only November available) of The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing, you will get a voucher of RMB30 discount or a chance to win exciting Lucky Draws at Atrium on 31 Dec 2001. Prizes include Jewelry, Mobile Phones, MP3s, DVDs and more: we value your loyalty, act now! For more information, please call 65905566 ext.2132 or 2146

State Guest Hotel "Manhatten Grill & Bar" is just opened!
It is a Very Very Very new exciting place for the meat lovers, which
features Magnificent steak and seafood dishes.
Location: 2nd floor at State Guest Hotel
Tel: 68005588 ext 8695

The Kerry Centre Hotel
Turkish Feast
Nov. 20 - 30, 2001
Coffee Garden, The Kerry Centre Hotel
Being at the crossroads between East and West, Turkey has been well known for its complex history, which has a deep impact on its cuisine. Two visiting chefs from the Izmir Ege Palace Hotel on the Aegean coast will be dishing up the mythology of Turkish specialties. There will be elements of Turkish specialties during lunchtime, and during dinnertime the full flavor of Turkish Cuisine will be on display on the buffet counter.
An additional eye-catching Turkish Coffee Corner will be featured during the evening. Decorated with authentic stools and carpets, guests can relax under the tree and discuss the deeper intricacies of life at this Coffee Corner...
Lunch: RMB138+15% surcharge Dinner: RMB148+15% surcharge
For reservations: Call 6561 8833 ext. 40

EXPERIENCE THE LATEST CULINARY TREATS AT GRAND HYATT BEIJING
Grand Hyatt Beijing's 2 restaurants, Grand Cafe, and Noble Court, showcase the hotel's distinctive style of dining exellence.
Grand Cafe, a 24-hour restaurant, revolves around an interactive Show Kitchen. The menu specializes in French, Italian and Beijing cuisine and is best showcased by its superb lunch and dinner buffets. Noble Court, the finest Cantonese restaurant in town, captures the grandeur of a Chinese nobleman's courtyard house. The menu prominently features supreme delicacies including Shark's Fin, Bird's Nest as well as signature dishes such as pork spare ribs flavored with coffee. For reservation, Please call 8518-1234, or visit us at 1 East Chang An Avenue.

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Wine Deals

First Wine Dinner inside the Astor Grill.
First wine dinner inside the brand new Astor Grill, Saint Regis Hotel fine dining, the Friday 30th of November. Come and enjoy a Bordeaux Chateau Experience dinner with Grand Cru Classe wine, Chateau Haut Bage Liberal (Pauillac) and Chateau Palmer (Margaux), selected by Maison Sichel, for 588 RMB. The dinner will be host by a Maison Sichel Representative from France and Summergate International Fine Wine Director. Reservations are advisable. Astor Grill: 64606688

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Free English Lessons from the Bridge School
- free 2 hour lesson with a teacher from a top US university
- suitable for all students from beginners to advanced
- in COFCO Plaza, Kerry Centre and other convenient locations
Phone 88363974(or e-mail info@bridge-school.com) to reserve your place!

 
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The St Regis Residence
The unparalleled standards of luxury, comfort and style of The St Regis Beijing are being extended to the spectacular new apartments adjacent to the hotel, The St Regis Residence. Superbly located in the Centre of Beijing's business, shopping and diplomatic precinct, The St Regis Residence is able to maintain a distinctly residential feel. The 70 exclusively designed one to four bedroom apartments offer the most
responsive and personalized service of any apartments in Beijing. This includes butler service and a 24 hour service guarantee with the unique feature of piped-in natural hot spring water. In addition to this all residents will enjoy a complimentary membership of the prestigious St Regis Spa & Club.
For further information please visit www.xianzai.com.cn/St_Regis/ or call 64606688 ext. 2302/2394.

Beautiful Asia Holiday Garden
Located in the most potential CBD business area,only 5 minutes to China World Trade Center. Offering complete community service and facilities. Please visit us to find you ideal home or office.
For more information please call:010-8578 8886 010-8575 8575

Housing for every budget! We do not only give you our BEST OFFERS for a living place but we reach far beyond that, We also provide you FREE Orientation service and in town Moving, help you get your Driver's license & Rent cars, find you good Ayi and Chinese teacher, ETC. Contact Lily from Century 21 Wanhai Realty to find out more.
Tel: 65991601/02/03, Mb: 13910583067, Email: lily@wanhai.com.cn

Looking for responsible tenant starting January 01, 2002
An one year old, 125 sqm. fully furnished apartment located at Chaoyang
Garden, three bedrooms, master bedroom with en suite bathroom owned by a great landlord. 10 minutes to China World Trade Center. Clubhouse with business center, fitness center, swimming pool, reading room, games room, squash court and children's playroom.
Services include shuttle bus, dry cleaner, massage, beauty salon and
convenience store.
US$950 including heat and management fee.
Call 8575-1284 or 1370-1284704.

Jobs

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Berlitz is looking for English teachers. If you are a native speaker, degree holder and have a genuine interest in teaching English, please email your resume to: berlitz@ht.rol.cn.net. Full training provided.
Berlitz website: www.Berlitz.com

Eurasian male, 29, 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 project management, management consulting or strategic planning/marketing. Please e-mail to: jf2208@yahoo.com

I am looking for a full-time job in Beijing! I am looking for an international company that is small, medium or large. My Resume/ Experience: MBA, Speak, Read and Write Mandarin Chinese, 4+ years work experience in China. Automotive/Industrial, Telecommunications, Online
Solutions, Marketing, Project/Program/Operations/Office Management.
Please E-mail: rrjob@yahoo.com

Expat looking for a challenging position in the field of development assistance. Worked for an international organisation, experienced in project management and documentation. Academic background includes: Master's degree in int'l affairs and postgraduate course in development studies. Languages: English, Chinese and French. 2 years China experience, valid Z visa. Communication and analytical skills, attention to detail, critical thinking. Highly motivated, willing and able to work long hours. Mail to: fazhan44@yahoo.com

Hi, are you a foreigner here? Do you want to improve your oral chinese quickly?I'm a lovely girl who has just graduate from university, want to make chance to practise my oral English,maybe we can help each other! My email is:barking-puppy@263.com,pls feel free to contact me.

Foreign F, 29, Fluent French,English and Chinese, average Italian, 4 years in China (education and work experience), is seeking a challenging position within a multinational. Experience in marketing, communication, events organization and translation.Actually in Shanghai but can relocate. Contact : xiegewen@hotmail.com

US born native English speaking young lady seeking office admin or any other work to gain professional experience. Currently working at an international reputable firm as a sales assistant. Able to write and speak fluent Chinese. Experience in teaching English. Flexible hours. Call 13910-743718 for inquiry. vampche@yahoo.com

Enter the world of electronic media: Xianzai is expanding and we have vacancies for experienced media executives, good base salary plus commissions. 2 years sales experience (preferably in media), Internet & Web knowledge, and Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Fluent in both written and spoken English and Chinese. Please forward your English resume to paul@xianzai.com
Note: Do NOT attach resumes--instead place them in the body of E-mails. Attachments will not be opened.

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

For Sale/Wanted

GE Appliances dealer in Beijing supply side-by-side and top-mount refrigerators, super capacity washer/dryer and other GE appliance. Please contact Grant Lee at 13901168859 or email: appliancesbj@netscape.net

For Sale:
Water Cooler 300 RMB, Vacuum 300 RMB, Microwave 300 RMB, Coffee Maker 100 RMB, Iron 100 RMB, Hair Dryer 50 RMB. Contact me at 1390-112-7189. Asking Price or Best Offer.

German company in Beijing sells its Mercedes Benze 210 Bus. This white 7-seater was built in 1993 and has run 180,000 km. The bus was regularly maintained by Mercdedes mechanics and is in very good condition. You will g et top quality made in Germany for a low price. No customs clearance required. Asking price: 128,000RMB Contact: Stefan 6532-3714 (office) 13901116790 (mobile)

Second-hand computer transaction, reasonable price. Please contact 82630362 or mailto: zhnetok@263.net

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Personals

we(about 10 persons) need an English speaker coming from American or Canada as a friend,throgh communication ,we want to improve our oral english,as the same time,we can teach you mandarin Chinese,if you are interested,please call at 010-63441693(daytime) for miss liu or 010-63429183(nighttime)

Community Announcements

BEIJING INTERNATIONAL
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
The Beijing International Christian Fellowship is a multicultural, Bible-centered, interdenominational gathering for foreign passport holders. Consisting of people from 60 countries, and translating from English into five other languages, we are truly able to worship God in unity in the midst of cultural diversity. Please join us Sunday mornings for worship services at 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Children, Teen and Adult Sunday School classes are offered. Nursery care is also available.We meet at the 21st Century Theater, 40 Liangmaqiao Lu (approx. 2km east of the Kempinski Hotel).
For more information about BICF, please contact us at www.bicf.com.cn
Due to local government regulations, the Fellowship is open to foreign passport holders only. Please bring a photo ID that proves foreign citizenship.

**** 3 Comedians, direct from LONDON'S Comedy Store ****
DONT MISS IT ! "THE PUNCHLINE COMEDY CLUB", CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Tues & Wed, Dec 4 & 5 at the Capital Club,
1. Marcus Brigstocke ("Impressively Sharp Wit, Startingly Inventive"-THE TELEGRAPH)
2. Mickey Hutton (Regularly comperes at Jongleurs and The Comedy Store)
3. Tom Rhodes ("A True Professional"-THE STAGE)
Show starts at 8.30pm, Get your tickets fast: 220RMB from: Webtix.com.cn
tel. 6588-1337
E-mail: punchlinecomedy@btinternet.com or call Ian (139 1082-6384)
Thanks to our sponsors: Virgin Airlines, The Ascott and Spencer Grey

Al-Anon If someone's drinking bothers you please call: Delores 6415-8122 or Leslie 6940-3935

The BJ Hikers meets most Sundays to hike in Beijing mountain areas. We sometimes organise overnight stays in villages. Contact: Huilin at 1370 100 3694 Email: bjhikers@yahoo.co.uk

The International Newcomers Network welcomes international arrivees to Beijing, provides information exchange between longer term residents and new arrivals and provides an opportunity to socialise and meet new people. We meet every third wednesday of the month (except December) at the Capital Athletic Club, level 3, Capital Mansions betweeen 10am and 12Midday. There is a 30 rmb entry free to cover the costs of the morning tea. Each meeting featuers a guest speaker focusing on useful and entertaining information for those who come to live in China.
email: statesidemike@hotmail.com
Appartment Phone: (86 10) 6538 2041
Dees Mobile: (86) 13671020503 Mike's Mobile: (86) 13701031107
Appartment 5A, Tower 1, Parkview Towers, No.1, Jing Juan Xiao Jie, Chao Yang Gong Yuan Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing 1000026. P R China.
Mike's work: 901, Tower B, Cofco Plaza
Jianguomen Avenue, Beijing 100005 Phone: (86 10) 6526 0801 x33

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.
Please call 6438-6536, for further information and a map of how to get to the Capital Club, please see www.goodshepherdcongregation.com

Join the Beijing Cricket Caveliers! Indoor cricket is played on Saturday afternoons at the Western Academy Beijing. Men and women of all skill, age, and nationality are welcome! For timings, directions and updates contact Ali @ saz_kazmi@yahoo.com,
Paul @ paulturner1970@yahoo.com or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bjcricket for updates.

BICF Women's Christmas Luncheon
You are invited to a Christmas Luncheon hosted by the Women's Ministry of the Beijing International Christian Fellowship on Friday, December 7, 2001, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm at the Kerry Centre Hotel, Rmb 130 per person
Meet and greet new and old friends. Enjoy a lunch of roast turkey with cranberry sauce. Sing Christmas Carols. Hear an inspirational Christmas message and experience the joy of giving by selecting a "donation bell" for the Hope Baby Clinic Christmas Tree.
Tickets will be on sale beginning Nov. 18 at the BICF services held at the 21st Century Auditorium or you may contact Dolores Latham at 8046-6908 or lathamk@public.bta.net.cn

"The River"--River of Grace Church "The River" is a new English speaking church in Beijing, welcoming expatriates from every corner of the globe. Experience: deep Worship; the Word taught with Relevance; powerful Personal Prayer Ministry Time; and Currentness to the work of God in the world in these days. Kids Ministry and Infant Care provided. His presence changes lives! Sundays 10:00 a.m. Location: Yong An Hotel, south Annex Building # 4, 2nd Floor. Turn east from the Third Ring East Road by the wall of the Great Wall Sheraton Hotel, to the first lights, seeing the Yong An Hotel on your right. Also, just west of the German Food Center. For info, call: Don 13911257602 dmyoung@public2.east.net.cn

LADIES NIGHT LAUNCHING PARTY !! (Wed. Dec. 5th)
YES! HERE IT IS! the weekly event thats been missing. Its a night for the ladies. which means FREE Long Island Ice Tea for ladies before 10:30pm. (every week a different drink). for the rest there is 10 Rmb. draft beer & 15 Rmb. mixed drinks. Dj's will be dishing out treats from 70's, 80's until now. so bring your boogie shoes and live it up.
(continues every wednesday)

SQUASH - the ultimate mind/body sport: Learn the basics of Squash and get into shape this winter at a club near you. Improve your fitness, strength, and agility as well as your concentration, patience and decisiveness. Individual lessons for the beginner right through to the advanced player will help you get the best out of this game in a fun way. Contact Jens on 1350 1079 014 or e-mail to jens@public.east.cn.net

New Friday/Saturday Salsa Club
Salsa Pekina have a new Salsa club with free lessons every Friday/Saturday. It is at the Peter Pan Italian restaurant, Ritan Bei Lu 4 (tel. 65950680), 200 meters East of Ritan Park. The music starts at 8pm and there is a free lesson at 8.30pm and we dance till late. Admission is 20RMB, but we give you a drink voucher for 20RMB. Food is available all night. No partner or experience is needed! Phone 13661 324 324 for information, or check out www.salsa-pekina.com.

The Beijing Devils Rugby Club invites players and supporters to enjoy the local rugby scene in Beijing. Training, games and the usual ancillary entertainment is alive and rucking in the Capital.
For more information please visit the Devils web site at www.beijingdevils.com or email Ethan Perk at ethanperk@hotmail.com

TAIJI, A KEY TO KEEPING YOU FIT! Follow Han to learn traditional Wu style Taijiquan, weapons play and push-hands. Heidi will accompany in translation. Please contact Heidi at heidi@public.east.net.cn 13001039563 or 85822509

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.

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

Chess players - get together for occasional fun sessions. Contact Beatrice on 1391 0633 724 or mailto:beatrice.fourny@dree.org

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.

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

Health & Fitness

Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics
The flu. Those two words spell misery for many. Also known as influenza, the flu is a potentially serious, extremely contagious viral disease that infects the nose, throat and lungs. This flu season, we urge you to come to Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics to get your flu shot for a special promotion price of US$10 per vaccine. Available 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday. Promotion lasts November 1 to December 31, 2001. For more information, please call 6433-3960 or email: bjunited@bjunited.com.cn

The St. Regis Spa & Club.
Adjacent to the renowned luxury hotel, The St. Regis Spa & Club is superbly located in the centre of Beijing and offers a lifestyle of health, fitness and wellbeing for its members. At The St. Regis Spa you will experience the best of European, Eastern and Western spa treatments and massages using natural hot spring water bubbling up from 1500 metres below the surface of Beijing. Enjoy the state of the art fitness centre, 25 metre indoor glass walled swimming pool, 8 Lane Bowling Centre, squash courts and golf driving and putting area. For further information on the Spa and our extensive Club and Dining facilities. please visit www.xianzai.com.cn/St_Regis/ or Tel: 6460 6688 ext. 2745/2746 for membership information.

Long-Effect Weight Loss Capsule (LEWLC)
LEWLC is pure herbal medicine. It invigorates functions of the "kidney" and "spleen" (Qi), which leads to eliminate dampness, phlegm and results in weight loss. In modern medical scientific research, it reduces intake, synthesis and accumulation of lipid, increase of energy consumption and promote of decomposition of lipid. It hasn't side effect like loss of appetite, disorder of incretion. LEWLC has been used oven five years with several thousand cases both in China and US. The curative rate was near 85%, the effective rate was near100%. Dr.Qu Tel. & Fax: 65386113 or 13001104006. email:jianjunq@a-1.net.cn

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exhibits

Exhibition: The EURO is here!
For the first time EVER you can see the real EURO, even before it is introduced in Euroland. You will also find books, videos and computer games on the new currency and an interesting poster gallery.
Come and learn more about the EURO!
Time: Nov. 21 - 27, 2001. 9.00 - 16.00 hrs daily
Venue: China Numismatic Museum
Southwest side of Tian An Men Square
Tel: 6605 3037
Organized by the EU Commission in China and the Frankfurt Book Fair

2001 Beijing International Motorcycles Show
China International Exhibition Center 84601800, Nov 30 - Dec 4

Painting Exhibition of Dong Liangda
China Art Gallery, 64012252, Nov 27 - Dec 2

Oil Painting Group Show
Wan Fung Art Gallery 65233320, Nov 15 -30

Ink paintings from Qingdao Artists
Beijing International Art Palace 65133388-1207, Nov 30 -Dec 5

Works from Aniwar
Court Yard Gallery 65268882, Oct 28 - Dec 5

China International Gardening Tech and Equipment Exhibition
Agricultural Exhibition Center 65018877, Nov 27 - 30


Performances

Come see Handel's "Messiah" at the Forbidden City Concert Hall
"The first performance in Chinese in China since 1949"
Sunday, December 9, 7pm to 10pm
Performed by the Chinese Symphony Orchestra and Choir and the China Film Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Timothy Su.
Proceeds for the performance on Dec 9 go towards humanitarian projects in China carried out by CBN China (www.cbnchina.org). Tickets available from CBN China - please call 6466-9296. Seats from 80 to 360 RMB.

Acrobatics performance
Wan Sheng Theater 63037449, nightly


Movies & Plays

Movies
Movie: The Tomb Raider
Nov 22-30
Xin jiekou cinema 62252767
Puppet Theater 64254849
Dizhi Cinema 66168376
Yingxie Cinema 64207759

Friday, 30 Nov., 7 pm.
Il bidone (The Swindle)

(Italy/France 1995)
Director Federico Fellini
Is the story of an old con man, Augusto, who swindles peasants, working with two younger men. Augusto avoids personal entanglements, spending money at clubs seeking the good life. His attitude changes when
he runs into his own daughter, whom he rarely sees, and realizes she is now a young woman and in need of his help to continue her studies.
But when Augusto finds himself transformed, it is too late.
One of Fellini's least seen films, but an amazing one. Proof again of Fellini's astonishing love and compassion for all humanity.
Starring Broderick Crawford, Richard Basehart, Giulietta Masina and Franco Fabrizi.
Italian Embassy - Cultural Office
Address: 2, Sanlitun Dong Er Jie
e-mail: italcult@public.bta.net.cn Tel. 6532 2187

Thursday, December 6, 7 pm
Le notti di Cabiria (Nights of Cabiria)

(Italy/France 1957)
Director Federico Fellini
Fellini's muse, Giulietta Masina, won Best Actress at Cannes as the title character of one of Fellini's most
haunting films.
Oscar winner of Best Foreign Language Film, Nights of Cabiria is the tragic story of a naive prostitute, a
streetwalker living in a poor section of Rome where she owns her little house, has a bank account, and
dreams of a miracle.
Italian Embassy - Cultural Office
Address: 2, Sanlitun Dong Er Jie
e-mail: italcult@public.bta.net.cn Tel. 6532 2187

Come to enjoy 4D movies
Xidan Culture Square 66063515, 11 AM - 8 PM

What's on HBO?
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Cherry Lane Movies, www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn

Bars & Restaurants

Stay Warm, Sammies Hot Food & Drinks
Boost Office Morala:
November Buy a Muffin Box (18 Muffins) or Bagel Bag (6 bagels) get 20% Off.
From Nov.01-30, buy any Med or Lg Cappuccino/Latte get a regular muffin free at Sammies Silk Alley Cafe and China Resource Kiosk.
Your mother was right, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Imagine:
A toasted sesame bagel with tuna and egg
Or A warm Cinnamon raisin bagel with now REAL cream cheese
You could have that delivered to your office. You can set it up by ordering it online.
And Lunch just got easier too. Check out all your choices at www.beijingsammies.com
Try our new Bread Pudding at our Silk Alley Cafe
For more information, contact Sammies Customer Service:
Tel: 6506 8838, or Fax: 6503 2688

Italian Gisa's Pizza
Ristorante Italiano Gisa---Gisa's Pizza.Come to Mrs.Gisa at Chaoyang Park West Gate for daily Happy Hour Special.For more information please call:65940938 or click:http://www.xianzai.com.cn/pizza/

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Weekly Calendar

Monday, November 26 2001
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Beijing Opera: Monkey King at the Dragon Palace
Chang'an Theater 65101310, 7:30 PM

Rock & Roll
Sweetness 65881791, 9 PM

Philippine Band Performance: Leaping Brothers
Hard Rock 65906688 -2571, 9:00 PM

House bands with live music
Banpo Beer Hut 65255583, 8 PM

Beijing Opera: Qiu Jiang
Li Yuan Theater 63016688-8860, 7:30 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

Exhibition: The EURO is here!
For the first time EVER you can see the real EURO, even before it is introduced in Euroland. You will also find books, videos and computer games on the new currency and an interesting poster gallery.
Come and learn more about the EURO!
Time: Nov. 21 - 27, 2001. 9.00 - 16.00 hrs daily
Venue: China Numismatic Museum
Southwest side of Tian An Men Square
Tel: 6605 3037
Organized by the EU Commission in China and the Frankfurt Book Fair

Tuesday, November 27 2001
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Latin Dance with Cuba Band
Havana Cafe 65866166, 7:30 PM

Jazz Night
Big Easy 65086776, 10 PM

Band Performance: Sensitive flowers
Listen Bar 68468200, 9 PM

The Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional) 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 vocation and who seek personal satisfaction in providing volunteer service to others in need of help.
Contact Mr. Jens Dreier or Ms. Louise Zhou at 6590-6193

Chinese Culture Club: Chinese Table Talk
More info, contact:chinese_cultureclub@hotmail.com

Wednesday, November 28 2001
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Free Tequila for Ladies
Hidden Tree 65093642, 8 PM

French style dancing
Datieta Dream Theater 65814122, 6 PM

Beijing Opera: The Jade Bracelet
Huguang Guild Hall 63518284, 7 PM

Band Performance: Copy Cat
Sweetness 84562899, 9 PM

Chinese Culture Club: Painting class
More info, contact:chinese_cultureclub@hotmail.com

Philippine Band Performance: Mix Company
Hard Rock 65906688 -2571, 9:00 PM

Tibetan Culture in a bar
Guge 68428315, 7:00 PM

YPHH (Young Professional Happy Hour)
The time is there already to let you know when & where the next YPHH Happy Hour will take place...at 6:30pm, they will kick off as usual, the venue of choice this time being VICS (inside North gate of Worker's Stadium/gongti beimen, next to Outback Steakhouse). 300 bottles of free Tsingtao, and after that is finished, beer will be priced at Y15. Food will be pizza and lasagna. Mmmm. As always, there will be great give-aways, and prizes to win in the Lucky Draw. For more information, e-mail yphh@yahoo.com.

Thursday, November 29, 2001
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Country music by 'Gramophone' band
Nashville 65024201, 9 PM

Philippine Band 'Love Joy' performs
NYC Music Kitchen 65881791, 8 PM

Try 52 Cocktails with live band music
No. 52 64164697, 8 PM

Japanese Movie: The Hero
China Film Achieves 62254422, 7 PM

Reggae Night
Vic's 65936215, 10 PM

'New Element' Band from Australia
Henry Bar 65052266, 9 PM

Friday, November 30, 2001
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Beijing Opera: Tiao Hua Che
Chang'an Theater 65101310, 7:30 PM

Band Performance: Music Box
Sports City Cafe 65158855-3349, 10 PM

Mitabe: Band performance from Africa
Jam House 65063845, 9 PM

Hip-hop and R&B
VICS 65936215, 9 PM

Band Performance: Radiation Active Band
Schiller's 3 65931078, 9 PM

Drama: Hong Xing Mei Nu (Red-star Beauty)
People's Art Theater 65250123, 7 PM

Salsa Pekina have a new Salsa club with free lessons every Friday/Saturday. It is at the Peter Pan Italian restaurant, Ritan Bei Lu 4 (tel. 65950680), 200 meters East of Ritan Park. The music starts at 8pm and there is a free lesson at 8.30pm and we dance till late. Admission is 20RMB, but we give you a drink voucher for 20RMB. Food is available all night. No partner or experience is needed! Phone 13661 324 324 for information, or check out www.salsa-pekina.com.

Enjoy a movie and meet more German friends
Goethe Institute 68417891, 7 PM

Saturday, December 01, 2001
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Band performance: Focus
Schiller's 3 65931078, 9 PM

Jacqui Staton Sugar Mama
Big Easy 65086776, 9 PM

China Philharmonic Orchestra
Poly Theater 65001188-5126, 7:30

Overseas Folk Music
Beijing Concert Hall 66055812, 7:30 PM

Romeo & Juliet by Ballet Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Beizhan Theater 65381383, 7:30 PM

Jazz with Dou Wei
Green 65906999, 9 PM

Symphony concert: Famous world melody
National Library Concert Hall 68415566-5734, 7 PM

Band performance: Afanti
Jam House 65063845, 9 PM

Puppet Play: Who is the True Monkey King
Puppet Theater 64254798, 10:30 AM

Sunday, December 02, 2001
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Hares Event
Hares: 050 & Ratchucker
Venue: Sino-Swiss Hotel
More info: RDRhead@uop.com

Beijing Volleyball Team plays at Wooden Floor Gym. Of International School of Beijing (ISB) every Sunday afternoon from 5:00-7:00pm. Come and join us!!! For more details, Email: mailto: beijing_volleyball@hotmail.com

Sunday Brunch at Kerry Centre
Sleep in late - it's Sunday. Call your friends or get the family together and come by the Coffee Garden for a wide selection of culinary delights - the super value Brunch Buffet, something this great only comes once a week!
Price: RMB138* per person.
Children under 12 enjoy half price, under 6 free of charge. more info: 65618833

Romeo & Juliet by Ballet Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Beizhan Theater 65381383, 7:30 PM

China Minimal Ethnic Concert
Zhongshan Concert Hall 66057006, 2 PM

Opera: Porgy and Bess
The Great Hall of the People, 7 PM

Upcoming Events

Vienna Operetta: Merry Widow
Century Theater 64663311-3163, Dec 3 - 4

Movie: Happy Time
Cherrylane 64615318/9, Dec 7
Or email: mprimont@cherrylane.com

Come see Handel's "Messiah" at the Forbidden City Concert Hall
--The first performance in Chinese in China since 1949--
Sunday, December 9, 7pm to 10pm
Performed by the Chinese Symphony Orchestra and Choir and the China Film Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Timothy Su.
Proceeds for the performance on Dec 9 go towards humanitarian projects in China carried out by CBN China (www.cbnchina.org). Tickets available from CBN China - please call 6466-9296. Seats from 80 to 360 RMB.

Opera: Porgy and Bess
The Great Hall of the People, Dec 2 - 3

The Punchine Comedy Club
Capital Club 64672225-261, Dec 4 -5

Ballet: Raise the Read Lantern
Poly Theater 65001188-5126, Dec 21 - 25

Beijing International Christmas Party
Kempinski Hotel 64653388, Dec 15 - 16

**** 3 Comedians, direct from LONDON'S Comedy Store ****
DONT MISS IT ! "THE PUNCHLINE COMEDY CLUB", CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Tues & Wed, Dec 4 & 5 at the Capital Club,
1. Marcus Brigstocke ("Impressively Sharp Wit, Startingly Inventive"-THE TELEGRAPH)
2. Mickey Hutton (Regularly comperes at Jongleurs and The Comedy Store)
3. Tom Rhodes ("A True Professional"-THE STAGE)
Show starts at 8.30pm, Get your tickets fast: 220RMB from: Webtix.com.cn
tel. 6588-1337
E-mail: punchlinecomedy@btinternet.com or call Ian (139 1082-6384)
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