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Hotel Deals

Relax Unwind and Replenish Your Soul at The Interlaken OCT Hotel Shenzhen.
Discover warm calm and serenity at OCT East. From RMB2768+15% per room per night (Period: from now to 31 Feb.): 1 night staying | 2 New Year Breakfasts in Interlaken Cafe | 2 Tickets to Tea Stream Valley | Spa (except treatment) | Tea Show. For more information please call (86 755) 8888 3333.

Spring Weekend Special Package at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
Pamper yourself with a special weekend escape while enjoying the exceptional 360°views. Special spring room rates are available from March 1 to April 30. Guests are invited to experience a Deluxe Room for CNY1,800* per room per night or choose a Studio Suite for only CNY3,100* (single occupancy) and CNY3,400* (double occupancy) per room per night - only available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Guests can experience all the luxury of a 24 hr gym, indoor/outdoor pools and Mandara Spa or dine in one of 3 award winning restaurants. For reservations please call: (86 21) 5359 4969.

Style & Elegance is Happening in Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing
Located in the Asian Games Village, only 1km distance from the "Birds Nest" and the "water cube", the national main stadium of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. 315 rooms and suites, with 3 Continental Club Floors ( Executive Floors) with duplex Club Lounge. State-of-art meeting or conference facilities, "creative" food and drinks, together with 4000-sq m Life Style Club. More interesting package from us - Relaxation package (Room +Massage + One way Transfer +Breakfast- wow!). Call (8610) 5963 6688 for reservations or e-mail us at parkside@marcopolohotels.com for more information.

Royal Meeting Package
Turn your meetings into milestones at the Radisson SAS Hotel Beijing. With a 345 sqm Ballroom and multiple flexible rooms featuring natural daylight, the Hotel is as an ideal venue for your business and conference needs. Half Day Meeting, CNY 318 per person; full Day Meeting, CNY 388 per person. The package includes meeting rooms, standard stationary, mints and bottled of mineral water, coffee breaks, state-of-the-art AV supports, free broadband and wireless internet access, Chinese set menu or lunch buffet with free flow of soft drinks, plus surprise bonus. The package rates are subject to 15% service charge and available for a booking of 25 people or more. Please call (8610) 5922 3231 for more information.

Weekend Package
Radisson Hotel Pudong Century Park will offer a weekend special rate of *RMB1888 with 2 nights stay until 30 April 2008. Including complimentary bottle of imported wine; hotel limousine service to or from airport; in-room broadband internet access; wireless internet access; use of gym, sauna and tennis court; please call: (8621) 5130 0000 for reservations. *Subject to 15% surcharge, only applicable to arrivals on Fridays or Saturdays.

Nightlife

Jake Fairley
Jake Fairley has been making techno in his home town of Toronto, Canada since the late 90's. He has released many records for labels, including Dumb-Unit, Kompakt and Sender, which are all known for their original and rocking style. His all-hardware live shows have earned him international acclaim, getting voted as one of the ten best live acts of 2004 by the readers of De-Bug magazine. 11pm-3am, February 29. White Rabbit TEL (86) 133 2112 3678

Suzie Wong Housexy Party
Funky House and Groovy House killing you softly with sexy Suzie. Asian Dall live sexy performance. All Italian & Russian, enjoy free admission personally before 11:pm. (Require passport or ID copy). 9pm-3am, February 29. Club Suzie Wong TEL (8610) 6500 3377

For details about above events, please visit www.clubzone.com

Brain Failure Presents "Made In China"
With warming up bands Sko and No Name. Tickets limited to 450, so act quickly so that you won't miss the performance. RMB40 presale, RMB60 at door. 8:30pm, February 29. Mao Live House, 111, Gulou East Street, Xicheng District TEL (8610) 6402 5080. More information can be found on www.98street.com

Dining Out

Cowboy Set Lunch
RMB88 + 15% per person. Your choice: 150g imported Beef Tenderloin, Rib-eye, Sirloin, BBQ Marinated Pork Spare-ribs, Grilled Spring Chicken, Mouthwatering salad from our salad bar. One glass of local beer, fruit juice or soft drink. For reservations, please call (8610) 6437 6688.

Royal Selection and Ultimate Delicacy - Hotpot of Chang Fu Gong
*Peony Garden Chinese Restaurant: Special hot pot set menu is priced RMB188+15% service charge. (From Dec 1st, 2007 to Apr 30th, 2008). Australian abalone hot pot is priced RMB498/500g, includes shell, shrimp, scallop, squid, beef etc. *Sakura Japanese Restaurant: 3 kinds of Japanese hot pot combination are offered from Dec.1, 2007 to Feb. 29, 2008. The combination includes appetizer, slice sashimi, staple food, and fresh fruit. Your choice of Mixed hot pot, Turtle hot pot (minimum order two people), and Boiled bean curd hot pot are priced from RMB120 to RMB280(plus 15% service charge) for each person. Tel: (8610) 6512 5555; 5877 5555. For more info, please click here

New Menu at Trattoria La Gondola
La Gondola is introducing its new menu now! Many new dishes but still many of your old-time favourites are featured. Chef Stefano is looking forward for you to experience his new creations accompanied by a fine selection of wines. Open daily from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm and 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm. For reservations, please call (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5707.

Rumi Persian Grill
Rumi is crisply decorated with a strictly modern feel. Iranian cuisine prizes sour flavors such as pomegranate and sumac, a dried crushed sour red berry and green herbs. The menu here focuses on beef, lamb, chicken and fish kebabs. The chicken leg kebab is succulently tender and juicy, marinated in a mix of saffron and lemon juice. Vegetarians could make a hearty meal of humus, tomato and feta and vegetable salads. For dessert, try the delicate little baklava stuffed with cardamon and walnuts. Daily 11:30am - 11pm, Xiaoyun Road (opposite King's Garden Villas), Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 8454 3838

Travel Information

Fly KLM to Europe from only RMB4850!
Fly KLM in Economy Class from Beijing or Shanghai to Europe from only RMB 4850*! Purchase period: Until March 9th, 2008. Departure period: Until April 30th, 2008. For more information and booking, please call KLM at 4008 808 222 or visit www.klm.com.cn *Fare valid for round trips only, excluding taxes. Available only at KLM Sales and Service Center and online booking. Offer is subject to availability in the relevant booking class. Other terms and conditions apply.

Daily Flights from Beijing/Shanghai to Istanbul
Daily operations to more than 132 major European cities and Middle East countries, also regular flights to North Africa, Central Asia, North America and Far East major cities. For more information, please visit www.thy.com or call us TK Beijing:(8610) 6465 1867, TK Shanghai:(8621) 3222 0022 or click here

Wonderful Destination For Winter Travel - Tianxianpu Scenic Spot
Tianxianpu Scenic Spot is a place of interest located to the north foot of Yunmeng Mountain in Miyun. The place features streams and has more than 20 natural sceneries that combine water, stones and forest. In winter, Tianxianpu offers a unique view that you'll never experience in other time of the year with its tranquil atmosphere and special surroudings. For details about us, please call (8610) 6901 5287

Changbaishan International Ski Park Opens Door To Welcome Customers
Changbaishan International Ski Park, the first natural ski park in China and the largest of its kind in Asia, has opened at the west scenery area of Changbaishan Mountain, the renowned "Oriental Alpes". With a vertical distance of 800 meters and a slope in 8km long, our have one advanced ski lane, two secondary ski lanes and two tourism ski areas in addition to a big variety of on-snow programs and facilities to meet both professional skiers and leisure travelers' demand. From now on till May, we will hold a snow culture festival during which you can expect various wonderful snow performances. Information hotline: (86433) 5755151


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Education

February 28 Information Session for the Master of Marketing program
As a Melbourne Master of Marketing student studying in Beijing, you will have the opportunity to gain a valuable international qualification from one of the top 30 universities in the world without having to stop your career while you study. We warmly invite you participate in the upcoming information session, presented by one of our key professors from Melbourne Business School, to explore the international Master of Marketing degree program in Beijing, a program in partnership with Beihang University and approved by the Ministry of Education of China.The next intake of the Melbourne Master of Marketing program will commence in late August. Come to the information session and find out how to become part of the Melbourne family. Tel: 010 65074822; www.mbs.org.cn

The British School of Beijing
The British School of Beijing provides the English National Curriculum for the expatriate community of Beijing. The school's educational approach arises out of the best practices found in British schools around the world, emphasizing high academic results, respect for one another, and a diverse academic and extra-curricular programme. As a result, students are provided with the qualifications and skills to enter universities worldwide. The British School of Beijing is at the centre of a committed community with parents, teachers and friends of the school dedicated to the children's success. Further information or visit to the school can be arranged etc. Mailto: info@britishschool.org.cn or Tel: (8610) 8532-3088.

Health & Fitness

New Century International Children's Hospital
New Century International Children's Hospital, China's Premiere international children's hospital provides affordable pediatric care at international standards. The relaxing, modern, clean facilities and friendly, courteous, English speaking staff of the International standard managed Chinese hospital make your child's stay a pleasant one. The 24 hour emergency room, with imported state of the art equipment, is staffed by Beijing's most qualified doctors and nurses. Insurance accepted. With private and safe rooms, this international children's hospital provides the most care for the one you care about the most. 56 Nanlishi Road (off the West 2nd Ring Road, Yue Tan South Bridge Fu Xingmen, next to the east gate of Beijing Children's Hospital). Tel: (8610) 6802 5588; 8804 6000.

Health Club Membership
New renovations have given the Health Club at the Radisson SAS Hotel a truly Olympic theme. Facilities include workout gym and equipment with individual cable TV, indoor lap pool, saunas, squash and tennis courts. We offer flexible and affordable membership packages. Start training now… the Olympics are less than 200 days away! For inquiries, please call (8610) 5922 3388 extension 3590.

Flora Professional Spa & Treatment
Does Beijing's hectic life pace make you feel stressed and fatigued? Are your skin dry and life-less due to Beijing's dry air and air pollution? Flora Professional Spa & Treatment offers you an escape to all this and a good place to relax, refresh and recharge yourself. We provide a full range of spa services with a particular focus on skin care and related beauty treatments, like body massage, body scrub, body wrap, aromatherapy baths and a wide range of facial treatments. Full Body Treatment Package: RMB988 (150 min); Back Treatment Package: RMB428 (90 min); Facial Package: RMB3,680. Address: Bld E#311, Sunshine 100, No.2 Guanghua Rd, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 5100 2004

Kids' Hairdressing Expert - Baby Don't Cry
Baby Don't Cry is the first large size hairdressing store with kids as our main clients. We feature unique decoration with cartoon style chairs and colorful designs to suit children's mentality. Our dual-duty hairdressers who are both skilled in hairdressing and children's psychology can meet different situations and provide care-free service for the parents. Besides hairdressing, we also offer infant souvenirs and various intelligent toys to enrich children's life. Address: Room 2506, Tower B, Aochang Rongfu Center, Beiyun Road, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 8493 7013

May Flower Dental Clinic
May Flower Dental Clinic is a multi-lingual and multi-specialties dental office located at Beijing's Financial Street. With a total business area of 1000 s.q.m, we have 15 rooms for diagnosis and we are equipped with world class dental treatment facilities. Our club style management creates an elegant and private atmosphere for you and our professional dental specialists will make you feel at home. Featured services include: Cosmetic Dentistry/Implant Gum/Disease Treatment and so on. Address: 3F, No 2 Building, Yingtai Center, 28 Financial Street, Xicheng District TEL (8610) 6657 8833

Relocations

Changwei Home Moving Company
Beijing Changwei Home Moving Company is a professional home moving service provider that has passed the ISO9001 certificate. With many branches across town and a group of young and well-trained staff, we are able to offer you a one-stop home moving solution that eases you from the big trouble of relocate to a new place. Starting price: RMB160. For more information, please call (8610) 6720 1060

Zhongyou Freight
With more than 100 employees and over 70 vehicles of various types, Beijing Zhongyou Freight Co., Ltd. provides home moving, enterprise relocation, goods packaging and transportation and logistics service to both individuals and businesses. Headquartered in Haidian District, we have opened branches in different corners of the city to offer fast and convenient service to you. Starting price: RMB150. Address: Room 1510, Beifang Xingui Building, 16 Zhixin Road, Haidian District TEL (8610) 8238 8166

Jobs

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
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Marketing & Recruitment Sales(internship) Needed for Rutgers EMBA Program - Beijing
Sales Representative for the Rutgers Executive MBA Beijing Program. Key objective as part of an experienced team to ensure the target number of students in each intake are met. This is a great opportunity for someone who would enjoy networking primarily within the foreign business community in Beijing. *Responsibilities: 1. Attend Chamber events and other networking events on behalf of the Rutgers Program in Beijing 2. Answer inquiries about the Rutgers EMBA Programs in China, maintain ongoing follow up with prospective candidtaes, initiate interviews and assist applicants with their EMBA enrollment process 3. Considerable opportunity to develop your sales and marketing skills and in-China business skills. *General Requirements: 1. Native English speaker with working ability in Chinese is preferred 2. An undergraduate degree in marketing, communication arts perhpas some tech background 3. Outgoing comomunication skills with an ability to be a team player and willingness to learn 4. Creative, self-motivated, strong sense of responsiblity and definitely not a 9 to 5 mentality... Contact: sherril@uichina.com; Website: www.uichina.com

Full-time Math And Science Teacher Wanted
Dalian World Youth Academy is looking for a full time teacher to teach the upper level Math and Science subjects in the Pre-IB (10th grade) class. We are looking for a healthy, energetic native english speaker preferably with previous experience in teaching IB, MYP, A level or AP courses in foreign countries or international schools. Applicant must have a University degree and a minimum of three years experience in teaching. Those interested can email us at dalwya@gmail.com.

Services

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Professional Services: Audit, Taxation, Company Secretarial, Legal Financial Accounting: CFO Function, Bookkeeping, Accounting & financial advise, Office Administration Management Accounting: Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash flow Management, Market Growth Strategies, Learning Centre Systems Solutions: Systems Implementation, Internal Process review, Information Management Business Management: Merger & Acquisition integration, Market Entry Strategy, Business Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions & Divestitures www.lehmanbrown.com Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86 10 65323270 Shanghai Tel: +86 21 62881635, Fax: +86 21 62881636 Hong Kong Tel: +852 25375425, Fax: +852 25375649 E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com

Yingying Zhixing Mum & Child Service
Yingying Zhixing Mum & Child Service is a mother-child service organization that offers a whole range of cares for pregnant women and infant. We have trustworthy staff who has received well-designed training on tending new mothers and babies. With advanced service concept, we are looking forward to provide you satisfactory service with our love, patience and sincerity. Address: Room 408, Jinou Building, Anzhenli, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 6441 8698

Beijing Transmeaning International Translation Co., Ltd.
Beijing Transmeaning International Translation Co., Ltd. has a professional translation and interpretation team that consists of over 30 language experts graduated from famous Chinese universities like Peking University and Tsinghua University. We strive to provide high-quality services basing on unceasing perfection and self-innovation, and try to become the leader of the industry in translation of scientific and technical information. We are especially proficient in machinery, electronics, architecture, computing, business, finance and law translation. RMB120-160 per thousand words fro Chinese to English translation, RMB150-280 per thousand words for English to Chinese translation. Address: Room 505, The A Building, Boya International Center, No.1 Lize Zhongyi Rd. Wangjing, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 8478 2099

Beijing Talk In Facts Firm
A professional consulting service provider in Beijing, we have a group of senior economists, accountants, engineers, lawyers and CPAs to provide timely and excellent service to individual and businesses. We adopt advanced management concept and consummate information data so as to provide upgradable solutions to our clients both in and out of China. Address: Room 12B05, Mingshang Building, 55 Suzhou Street, Haidian District. For details please contact (8610) 8261 7588

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

The 15th China (Beijing) International Building Decoration & Material Exhibition
February 29-March 3, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0000

The 13th China International Education Exhibition
March 1-2, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6505 2288 ext. 86780

Beijing International Real Estate & Indoor Decoration Exhibition 2008
March 2-6, Beijing International Conference Center TEL (8610) 8498 0246

China (Beijing) International Wedding Exposition 2008
Catch the fasion of 2008's weddings! 260 world famous wedding brands will meet your diversified demands for a unique and unforgettable wedding.
February 29-March 2. Beijing Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6835 4457

Asia International Branded Sports Accessories And Sports Fashion Exposition
February 24-26, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0000

Early Spring Joint Art Exhibition
Featuring artists An Kun, Dong Jiuping, Dong Chaoyang, Feng Ling, Hua Jiming, Han Dan, Jiang Jin and many others.
February 23-March 18, Beijing Dongqu Art Center, Songzhuang Town, Tongzhou District TEL (8610) 6959 8811

The Pure Desire-Three Young Artist Exhibition
Artists: Liu Zhengyong, Wu Xin Yu, Shitao
March 1-27, ShinShan Gallery Beijing TEL (8610) 8457 3298

Authentic-Chinese Young Artists Joint Exhibition
January 26-February 29, Ku Art Center TEL (8610) 8456 0850

Transcend Desire-Zhang Lin's Solo Exhibition
January 26-February 29, Space Gallery Beijing TEL (8610) 8459 9304

China Tour Exhibition Of Abbas Kiarostami's Films, Photos And Art Installation
Featuring world film master Abbas Kiarostami's films, photos and installations.
January 26-February 28 (close on Mondays), Beijing Huangcheng Art Gallery TEL (8610) 8511 5373

New Vista-The Phenomenon of Post-tradition In Contemporary Art
Works of artists Ai Weilai, Geng Jianyi, Hong Lei and many others are on the show.
February 2-March 16, Blank Space TEL (8610) 8456 2054

Holistic Back-Wang Luyan's Solo Exhibition
Wang Luyan creates an amplified micro-world in Holistic Back, which consists of a 10-meter wall and a spheriform part and lets people lose of a concrete reference.
January 26-March 26, Joy Art Beijing TEL (8610) 8459 9788

dA Office, Voroduo: Architect's Installation
As the second of a series of installations that dA Office has made for specific exhibition, Voroduo is a works that blurs the boundary between art and architecture. The huge symmetry structure made of 100 interweave acryl attracts the audience with its twisting body.
January 26 till end of March. Beijing Yimen Gallery TEL (8610) 5127 3220

Impression
Five artists, Li Tao, Lu Zhou, Wang Xiaobei, Yi Hui and Yanhui, who come from different educational background with different art experience bring their works for a joint exhibition.
January 26-March 8, F5 Art Space TEL (8610) 5202 3995

Two Fold Faction
The video exhibition consists of two parts, showcasing works of seven artists from China, Danmark, Germany, Switzerland and the U.S.
January 26-March 8, Seoul PKM Gallery TEL (8610) 8456 7429

Huang Juntu Solo Exhibition
January 23-March 31, Gallery Of JW Marriot Beijing, 83 Jianguo Road, China Central Place, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 8911 5762

Dissilient Era-Yin Hui's Solo Exhibition
A post-80's female artist, Yin has rich imagination during her art creation. She conveys an irresistible art appeal through her brisk, viberating and natural drawings.
January 1-February 29. Fafa Gallery TEL (8610) 8430 2587

Good Luck 2008
Good Luck 2008 is the first exhibition of Sumeng Gallery in the new year. The exhibition conveys the gallery's good wishes to the audience with the works of six artists on the show.
January 8-February 28, Sumeng Gallery TEL (8610) 8957 9113

Theater & Performances

Concert: So Long
Band Buyi holds their first album concert in 12 years. Tickets selling for RMB30/40.
8pm, February 28. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5677

Super Girl Laure Beijing Concert
Laure, a.k.a. Shang Wenjie, a former French language major at Shanghai Fudan University, rose to national fame in the popular TV singing competition "Super Girl" 2006 for her determination, persistence and modesty. Shang will hold her concert this week in Beijing. Tickets selling for RMB233-1933.
7:30pm, March 1. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 4455

Strange Interlude
Strange Interlude is an important play that has helped established Eugene O'Neill's position as a world famous playwright. In this play, the writer exposes the heroine Nina's courageous rebellion and bold defiance to Puritanism as well as her rebellious and attractive personality while revealing his own negative attitude towards those women who intend to take their fate into their own hands. Tickets selling for RMB60-180.
7:30pm, February 27-March 8. Orient Pioneer Theatre TEL (8610) 6559 7394

Opera: Jiang Jie (Sister Jiang)
By the Drama Troupe of the General Political Department. Tickets selling for RMB60-400.
7:30pm, February 28-March 2. China National Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0000

The Macao Orchestra Concert
With half the members from Asia and the other half from Europe, the Macao Orchestra is a music troupe that tries to stick to the musical concept of German and Austrian. Tickets selling for RMB80-380.
7:30pm, February 27. China National Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0000

Concert: China Non-material Culture Heritage Music Delectus
Tickets selling for RMB50-280.
7:30pm, March 1-2. China National Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0000

Drama: I Wait For You In Heaven
Performed by PLA Art Academy. In Chinese dialogues. Tickets selling for RMB50-280.
7:30pm, March 1-3. China National Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0000

The Birds By Aristophanes
By National Theatre of Greece. Tickets selling for RMB50-500.
7:30pm, February 27. China National Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0000

Puppet Show: "Mermaid"
Tickets selling for RMB80-680.
7:30pm, February 23-March 2. China Puppet Theatre TEL (8610) 6417 0068

Weekly Calendar

Monday, February 25, 2008
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Schnitzel Day at Die Kochmuzen
We offer you All You Can Eat Schnitzels (escalopes). RMB60-78 various styles, from the famous Wiener Schnitzel to Gypsy Escalope and Escalope Italia.
Die Kochmuzen TEL (8610) 5869 3830.

Lush Cinema
Every Monday is the cinema night at Lush, come to relax with dinner and enjoy the wonderful flicks on offer. Free dessert between 7pm and 9pm.
8pm. Lush TEL (8610) 8286 3566

Tuesday, February 26, 2008
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Chinese Style Music & Unlimited Beers
Featuring band You Zhi Da Dou and Silk Road. RMB50/RMB30 for ladies for unlimited draft beer drinking. Free entry.
9pm. 13 Club TEL (8610) 8262 8077

Ladies' Night
Free Cuba Libre, Screw Driver, Pina Colada, Tequila Sunrise, Mohito and Summer Punch for ladies from 8pm till 11pm.
Latinos TEL (8610) 6409 6997

VIP Night
Kandi Klub invites you to our popular VIP Nights. This is a prefect venue to entertain, socialise and have a good time with friends or business partners. We will enhance your surroundings with the latest chart music and high quality service from our staff.
Kandi Klub TEL (8610) 6590 9999

Wednesday, February 27, 2008
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The Macao Orchestra Concert
7:30pm. China National Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0000

Old School Music
Angel's themed party on Wednesday, come to experience a different party night.
8pm. Angel Club TEL (8610) 6552 8888

The Birds By Aristophanes
7:30pm. China National Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0000

Ladies Night
This is a special night for all Hip-Hop ladies. Free admission for all ladies and RMB30 for the accompanying gentleman. RMB80 for unlimited drink time between 9pm and 3am.
Club Fusion TEL (8610) 5167 0333

Thursday, February 28, 2008
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Concert: So Long
8pm. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5677

Queer Essence Party
Every Thursday is the Queer Essence Party of White Rabbit. Free admission.
White Rabbit TEL (86) 133 2112 3678

Mini Skirt Girls
Gift perfume for girls wearing mini skirt and free admission for them as well.
8pm-4am, Landai Club TEL (8610) 8846 7227

R&B Night
Tonight we bring you to a world of luxury R&B night.
Suzie Wong TEL (8610) 6500 3377

Friday, February 29, 2008
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Jake Fairley
11pm-3am. White Rabbit TEL (86) 133 2112 3678

Suzie Wong Housexy Party
9pm-3am. Club Suzie Wong TEL (8610) 6500 3377

80's Night
Join us for the new and improved 80's experience, now every Friday night and featuring 4 DJs on rotation to keep the mix fresh. The best from the 80's with a few surprise from the 70's and 90's and no cover charge! Rock out with the infamous Lady Marmalade, Side B and the strut of Sweet FA. Enjoy 80's prices on shots and Long Island Ice Tea. Free entry.
10pm onward. Alfa TEL (8610) 6413 0086

Party Friday
Music changes every Friday. RMB30 for entry. RMB80 for unlimited drinks.
9pm-3am. Club Fusion. TEL (8610) 5167 3333

Weekend Party
Every Friday at Club Suzie Wong, with the beautiful people and gorgeous public who will set the surrounding. Our resident DJs bring you the best sexy house music in town. Come enjoy your weekend nights here with us!
Suzie Wong TEL (8610) 6500 3377

Beer Promotion
Every Friday at Die Kochmuzen, "Freitag ist wieder da!" beer promotion, with: One Meter HB beer (11 glasses) including 1 Butcher Starter (cold cut platter) for RMB250 only!
Die Kochmuzen. For reservations call (8610) 5869 3830.

Saturday, March 1, 2008
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Super Girl Laure Beijing Concert
7:30pm. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 4455

Alfa's Glam Party
Come dance and be fabulous! The best House and Electronic music for serious dancing Saturday. Free entry.
10pm onwards. Alfa TEL (8610) 6413 0086

Concert: China Non-material Culture Heritage Music Delectus
7:30pm, today and tomorrow. China National Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0000

Latino Night
Featuring Mixed Emotions Band and DJ Jimmy M. We offer special drinks after 1am. RMB15 for Tsingdao beer.
Skyline Bar TEL (8610) 6415 1558

Sexy Suzie Wong House Music
Sexy House Music that will kill you. This is what will happen at Suzie Wong's Sexy House Music Night.
9pm-3am. Club Suzie Wong TEL (8610) 6500 3377

Sunday, March 2, 2008
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Die Kochmutzen "Best Value Sunday Brunch In Town"
The best value Sunday Brunch in town! Large buffet, all you can eat with live cooking station, fresh oysters, cold-cut selection and choose a main course from a special selection, including juices and coffee/tea. Musical entertainment by live string quartet. RMB98 per person only! Children under 3, free of charge and aged 3-7 pay only half price. RMB138 includes unlimited HB-beer!
11:30am-3pm. Die Kochmutzen. For reservations call (8610) 5869 3830.

Beijing Opera
Every Sunday bring your thermos, your salted sunflower seeds and your folks for a long afternoon of real Beijing Opera. RMB10 per person.
2-5pm. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6404 2711

Upcoming Events

Etonkids St Patrick's Day Party
Games and activities with an Irish theme. Come dressed in green. Enjoy all kinds of green treats and snacks and fun games and activities. Just for children ages 1.5 to 6. Eton Bilingual Academy at Central Park. 3-4pm, Friday, March 7. More Info: education@etonkids.com

Matrix And Futurebound
In the nightlife scene from Britain to Japan, from Russia to Spain, each of their album and performance has left the audience deep impressions. Drum & Bass DJ originators and media speak highly of their music and they are the world's hottest DJs Matrix+Futurebound. They will come to perform in Beijing on March 13. 10pm-4am, March 13. Vics TEL (8610) 5293 0333

Hot Pot II
One party with DJs of three different styles (DJ Wordy, DJ Lomang and DJ Shougo) to meet diversified needs, music ranges from hip hop and funk to electronica and drum 'n bass, just like a delicious hot pot that mixed every thing nutritious. If you are tired of those top 40 and longing for some good music, you should definitely should not miss this party. 8pm-2am, March 15. Song TEL (8610) 6587 1311

Daphne Rene Lau Beijing Concert
Taiwan singer and actress Rene Lau, who has been nicknamed by her fans as Milk Tea, will hold her Beijing concert on March 8. Tickets will be RMB280-1680. March 8. Capital Gymnasium TEL (8610) 6835 8306

Community Announcements

Charity In China: What can you do to help?
There are so many non-profit and non-governmental organizations operating in China doing so much great work. But what can you do to help donate or volunteer? You can sign-up to receive periodic information about the fantastic opportunities to help a needy family in China. Visit http://www.charityinchina.com/signup/ to get started with CharityInChina.org!

YPHHThe St. David's Society of Beijing
The SDSB provides cultural and social experiences for those Welsh, Chinese and others, which regularly include a celebration of St. David's Day (Gwyl Dewi Sant), Christmas party, rugby games, quiz nights and the like, to ensure that the 'hwyl' of Welshness is not lost in Beijing. For further information, please contact The Bard, Gilbard Honey-Jones on headmaster@britishschool.org.cn or telephone (8610) 8532 3088.

YPHHChina's Newest On-Line Dating Site
Discover China's Newest On-Line Dating Site for the over 25 busy professional. We are offering our first 20,000 members free VIP Membership. Why are we different? Group dating! www.yuanlaishini88.com

St. David's Day At The St David's Society Of Beijing
The St David's Society of Beijing celebrates St. David's Day (the national day of Wales) on Saturday 1st March. Cocktails, a four-course dinner and drinks all included for RMB450! Much entertainment planned which will culminate with the after dinner speech by Brian Voyles Morgan-direct from his Welsh Rugby Union luncheon before Wales slaughtered the Scots! Tickets available from any committee member or via website www.stdavidschina.org.

Taijiquan Workshop
Follow Han Laoshi to learn traditional style Taijiquan for your life enhancement. Heidi will help for translation. Wendesdays at 19:00 for beginners and Saturdays at 9:00am for advanced level. Contact Heidi at heidihyshen@163.com or 1300 103 9563.

The International Festival Chorus (IFC) is always looking for experienced choral singers of all voice types. The Chorus has members from over twenty countries and performs large-scale choral concerts three times a year. For more information or to schedule an audition please visit us online at www.beijingifc.org

Vermilion Beijing Devils Rugby Club Supported by Guinness
we are a rugby club in Beijing, open to all nationalities of any playing ability. Non-playing, social members are also welcome. The club has over 150 members. We train on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, the meeting point is the Den Bar, at 7pm. Games are played on weekends - for more information please visit www.beijingdevils.com.

BICF Welcomes You - Beijing International Christian Fellowship is an interdenominational gathering for foreign passport holders. People from 60+ countries come together each Sunday morning at 9 and 11 am at the 21st Century Theater. For more information about BICF, please contact us at www.bicf.org or call us at (8610) 8454 3468

Men's Football
Sign up now for Beijing's biggest and best football tournament: the MasterCard ClubFootball 5-a-side League. Now bigger than ever with Chayoang North and South Leagues, playing midweek at Chaoyang and Side Parks and ClubFootball's facility at Xiaowuji it's never been more convenient. Sign up is first come first served so get in touch now to join in. Interested individual players are always welcome and we'll help you find a team at a suitable level. Call (8610) 5130 8693/4/5/6 or email play@clubfootball.com.cn for more. For those who fancy weekend football the MasterCard ClubFootball Weekend 5-a-side competition will begin in April, check www.clubfootball.com.cn for details.

Women's Football
Women's Football will restart when the weather warms up in March, with the same format for sessions of half skills coaching with one of ClubFootball's FA-qualified professional coaches then another 45 minutes of match time. Please email play@clubfootball.com.cn or see www.clubfootball.com.cn for details.

Junior Coaching
The ClubFootball Winter Coaching Academies will draw to a close in March but have no fear as the Spring Academies will begin for all 4-18 year olds. Coaching moves outside as the weather improves and that means more groups and more matchplay. There will also be new venues including Haidian/West 3rd Ring, Lido/Wangjing and ClubFootball's new facility at Xiaowuji added to the popular favourites. For more information email coaching@clubfootball.com.cn or see www.clubfootball.com.cn.

The Commonwealth Society of Beijing is a voluntary, non-profit organization made up of members from the Commonwealth countries. Members meet every second Tuesday of the month. Membership fees are RMB100 per anum, a fee which creates a basis for annual Charity fund-raising functions. For more information, contact: sisneo@hotmail.com or tpbm@hotmail.com

Alcoholics Anomymous - If you want to drink that is your business. If you want to stop, that is our business. For more information check out our website: aabeijing.com or send us an email at: beijingfellows@yahoo.com

Beijing Linux User Group
For Linux Newbies and Linux Experts, all are welcome! Send an email to info@beijinglug.org or visit our website at http://www.beijinglug.org for more information about our monthly meetings.

River of Grace Church
"The River" is an English language international church for foreign passport holders. Sunday worship services begin 10:00 a.m., with pre-servic! e prayer starting at 9:30 a.m. We are meeting temporarily at the Yu Yang Hotel (No. 18 Xin Yuan Xili Middle Street, Chaoyang District, Phone: (86)10-64669988). Home groups meet on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday in the Chaoyang area. For the latest information, check our website at www.theriverofgrace.com

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu -- Learn to defend yourself against a bigger, stronger and heavier opponent. Club meets every week on TUE, THU, SAT from 7:45 to 9:00 pm at East Gate Plaza. Contact Andy 1380-137-8214 or email bjjbeijing@yahoo.com for more info.

Chinese Culture Club is a non-profit organization with interesting lectures, trips, hands-on activities and courses. Open to anyone. All events have English narration/translation. More info: 64329341

International Friendship Football Club in Beijing
Men, Women and Youth Football every weekend. Anyone (from beginner to high level) is welcomed to join a team or if you have team your are welcomed to join too. We play on grass fields near Wangjing. 100RMB / 50RMB students are the member fees for one year season. For more information please check out our website: www.triggerfish.de/iffc or e-mail: iffc@263.net.cn or call: 6234 7106.

The Italian Women's Association is a non-profit, non-religious, non-political organization. the association is open to everybody, as an opportunity of meeting, exchange and solidarity. Meeting held each first and third Thursday of the month at 10.30 a.m at the Cultural Institute of the Italian Embassy (Sanlitun Dong Er Jie). For further information, please contact: pechinodonne@hotmail.com.

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