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Hotel Deals

All this and more at our Deluxe Suite, Only RMB680nett
One night Deluxe Suite (68sqm) accommodation only RMB680nett, including: One complimentary buffet breakfast / RMB100 off (only for all outlets and mini bar) / Free broadband access / Free use of Fitness Facilities (including swimming pool) / Daily newspaper / Late check out till 2:00pm (it's subject to room availability) / Valid till March 31, 2008. For booking and inquiry, call (86-512) 6292 2206. E-mail: reservations.allsuitessuzhou@hojochina.com. Reservation Toll-free numbers in China: 800 820 2525, 400 820 2525.

Mommy & Daddy, Take Me to Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa...
This Easter Day, for our in-house guests, kids under 12 and accompanied by adult guests can enjoy the following special treatments: Complimentary daily buffet breakfast for kids at The Big Kitchen during the stay; Complimentary use of the resort's Kidz Paradise with all its recreational facilities, services and games. Valid from March 21 - 25, 2008,price is subject to 15% surcharge and government tax. Offer is subject to availability. Tel: (86 898) 8858 8888; Fax: (86 898) 8858 8588; Email: sanya@hilton.com; Website: www.hiltonworldresorts.com

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.

Pamper yourself at Forever Tropical Paradise - Sanya!
Accompanying with swaying palm trees, blue sky, sandy beach, indulged in a world with joy and romance, or ride jet ski to raise the heartbeat for a thrilling experience...Book today at www.sheraton.com/sanya or call +86-898-8855 8451, e-mail sanya.res@sheraton.com for more information. Rates start from RMB1,800 + 15% service charge, please click here for more info about the package.

Long Stay Package Rate
Take advantage of the Long Stay Package Rate in the Deluxe Room of Traders Hotel Shenyang and enjoy the privileges from only RMB428 per night, effective from March 1, 2008: Single Room: RMB428; Two-bedding Room Suite: RMB698; Traders Club Suite: RMB888. The above rate is valid for consecutive staying last for 14 days above and less 6 months | The rate is subject to 15% service charge | The rate is inclusive of one daily buffet breakfast | Free in-room broadband usage...For more information of our Long Stay Package, please click here. Tel: (8624) 2341 2288.

Nightlife

Infected Mushroom
Infected Mushroomis an Israeli psychedelic trance duo. As the King of Psychedelic Trance, Infected Mushroom is not limited in staging mixed music. They like blend the Middle East music and classic music elements into their works, which has enriched their dance music a lot. Believe it or not, Infected Mushroom will offer you an absolutely extraordinary night. RMB60 presale. 8pm-2am, March 7. GT Banana TEL (8610) 6528 3636

Electro Chic
DJ Glynn Tandy from Britain and Gregoire Pagnoux from France will bring a unique electronic music experience from Malaysia's No. 1 Club The Loft. It's a purely Electron Night. 9pm-3am, March 7. Block 8. TEL (8610) 6508 8585

Frostworld Recordings
Since the successful Notch Music Festival of 2006, we are honored to invite Frost again to come to Beijing with their melodic scando-pop electronica. Frost's persistence in music brings them a lot of opportunities to perform on stage with many other first-class bands like Royksopp. They've set up a new definition for the new era's dance music with their own understanding of modern dance music such as techno, electro and modern disco. You are encouraged to join the hot music atmosphere they've created for you. RMB50 per person. 9pm-3am, March 8. Block 8 TEL (8610) 6508 8585

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

Easter Brunch Buffet at Skyline Cafe
Join us for a fun-filled Easter brunch buffet fit for the whole family! An array of appetizers, a hot carving station with Roasted Gammon Ham, American Crab Cakes, Chocolate Jasmine Tea Cake, Strawberry Savarine...it's a holiday treat you don't want to hop out on! Price: RMB268+15% per person, includes unlimited soft drinks, beer, and sparkling wine. Time: Sunday, 23 March. 12:00-14:30.

Bavarian Lunch Special
At Paulaner Brauhaus we serve at lunch from Monday to Friday a choice of different daily specials. A healthy portion of traditional German Food in very authentic surroundings. Only RMB 112.00 including one soft drink or domestic mineral water. Surcharge included. Open daily from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm and 5:30 pm to 10.00pm. For reservations please call (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4075.

Peony Garden Chinese Restaurant
Bohai Sea prawns cooked as braised prawns, dry fried prawns, fried prawns, baked prawns and grilled prawns, etc. by our Chief Chef are available, priced RMB 118 per prawn. Tel: (8610) 6512 5555; 5877 5555. For more info, please click here

F'easter Easter
The infamous and decadent 'Bubbly Sunday Brunch' with all the traditional Easter trimmings on Easter Sunday 23 March. A chocolate extravaganza for all to behold, a mystifying magic show, live music, colored egg painting to keep the little ones occupied and even a visit from the Easter bunny. rmb 338 per person with free flow piper champagne, wine and brunch beverage bar. rmb 268 with unlimited soft drinks, juice and mocktails. rmb 118 kids below 12 years. Subject to a 15% service charge. From 11:30am to 3:00pm, prior reservations recommended please call (8610) 6629 7810.

JiaJingDu Imperial Banquet
Another incredible hit in 2007 By A Fun Ti. Imperial Food; Imperial Roast Duck; Imperial Etiqette; Imperial Songs & Dances; Ancient Dresses Model Show; Imperial Tea Culture. JiaJingDu looks upon every gust as an Emperor or Empress, and offers very special service in the way of the custom of Ming Dynasty Imperial...A Fun Ti&JiaJingDu, the best choices to entertaining your VIP guests!! Free Show Every Night: 7:30Pm till 9:00Pm. Address: 8# Hot-Spring Chamber, Westgate of Chaoyang Park; Tel: (8610) 6591 8008; Fax: (8610) 6591 8918.

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

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

Xitang-An Ancient Town With A Thousand Year History
Xitang Ancient Town is located in Jiashan County, Zhejiang Province. Though Xitang is not so well known to tourists as other Southern China towns like Zhou Zhuang and Wuzhen, it maintains perfectly some famous residences of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and hence is nicknamed the living ancient town with a thousand year history. Besides, there are many rivers, streams and bridges in the town, all of which seem to be telling people they are in a water town of Southern China and reminding them of the long history of the area. For details of Xitang, please call 0573-4564161 or your preferred travel agents.

Your Ideal Travel Guide-Beijing Huatang International Travel Agency
Beijing Huatang International Travel Agency is an international travel agency approved by China's National Tourism Administration. We provide inbound travel and domestic travel service along with other travel related services, such as hotel reservation, featured sightseeing, holiday and leisure, business visit and meeting & convention organization so as to meet you diversified demand. For details about us, please contact (8610) 5128 7836


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Education

April 6 & 8 Infosessions for the Master of Marketing Degree
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 sessions, presented by Professor Ellis, Associate Dean - China programs at 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. Welcome to ring us on (8610) 6507 4822, and visit www.mbs.org.cn for the details.

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.

Matra Yoga
Matra Yoga is a professional yoga club featuring warm and calm ambience. All of our courses are taught by certified Yoga teachers. In our club that is filled with strong Yogo culture, you can not only learn about the basics of Yoga, but also use the Yoga theory into your daily life to promote the health of your body and mind. You will immediately identify the value we deliver when you choose to be with us. Address: 0506, No. 1 Building, Enji Zhuangyuan, 18 Enjizhuang, Haidian District TEL (8610) 8812 9896

Haixia Belly Dance Club
Want to be fit? Come to join our hot belly dance club. We'll help you reduce your extra weight by 10 to 20 pounds within two to three months and make your body as slim as you want. Our beautiful coach Haixia will show you each action by herself with her performance-like dance movement. We also offer special courses for women to recover from their pregnancy. RMB80/1 time. Address: Room 818, 8F, Read Building, 5 Yumin East Road, Xicheng District TEL (8610) 5857 3118

Beijing Jinsheng Plastic Hospital
Beijing Jinsheng is a professional hospital that combines plastic, beauty, weight-reducing and dental services. Located in Xuanwu District, we have a group of skilled medical team and advanced international facilities that ensure a care-free medical experience for you. With the efforts of our plastic and beauty experts, we've successfully shaped thousands of "handsome men and pretty ladies". Address: 53 Guangnei Street, Xuanwu District. For more information about us, please dial (8610) 8315 4697

Relocations

Tongda Home Moving Company
Established in 1998, we are a professional home moving and freight company in Beijing with more than 150 vehicles and around 600 staff. We have branches in each district of Beijing so that we can provide the most convenient and timely service to you. Price: RMB1200 for Luxury Home Moving Package, including packaging, furniture dismantling and installing, new home arrangement and cleaning etc. RMB1000 for Economic Home Moving Package. Service Hotline: (8610) 6740 1591 (Chaoyang)/(8610) 6282 9581 (Haidian)

Beijing Jiaxunda Home Moving
Affiliated to Beijing Huaxia Shengshi Logistics Company, Beijing Xiaxunda is a large home moving company that is skillful in furniture moving, piano moving, furniture dismantling and installing, packaging and A.C moving. We have a big fleet of trucks and a group of well-trained staff to offer you the most satisfactory service. Starting price: RMB180. TEL (8610) 6281 3411

Move Around Town With Fujin Mayi
We offer cost-effective, fast, safe and considerate moving services to individuals and businesses as well. RMB160 (starting price)/truck for individual home moving; RMB10 for each additional floors; RMB180 (starting price) for business moving. Cardboard boxes provided. 24-hour Hotline: (8610) 5165 3440

Jobs

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

Human Resources Manager Wanted at The Embassy of Australia, Beijing
The Australian Agency of International Development at the Embassy of Australia, Beijing is seeking a suitably qualified Expatriate to fill the position of Human Resources Manager. Depending on the qualifications, experience and preference of the applicant, this position may be filled on either a full or part-time basis. For a copy of the job description and selection criteria, please email job.ausaid@dfat.gov.au. Applications close 28 March 2008.

ICT Help Desk Engineer Wanted at ISB
International School of Beijing (ISB) cordially invites applications from candidates who are interested in applying for the "ICT Help Desk Engineer" position. The ICT Help Desk Engineer is responsible for the planning, management, oversight and implementation of the Help Desk system, and all client, end-user and classroom ICT equipment. Interested candidates are invited to visit "http://www.isb.bj.edu.cn/hr-support_staff.aspx" for more information.

Marketing & Recruitment Sales 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

International Accountants... LehmanBrown... providing an alternative:
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

Your Professional Translation Solution Provider-Beijing Ya An Fei
Beijing Ya An Fei is a professional translation company with an efficient management team and experience translators/interpreters who are dedicated to and skillful in a big variety of fields including electric, chemical, mechanical installation and IT. We can provide you translation solutions in dozens of languages such as English, Russia, Korean, Japanese, German and French. RMB130-170/thousand words for Chinese-English translation. RMB110-150/thousand words for English-Chinese translation. For details about other language translations, please call (8610) 8207 0917

We Help You Deal With Your Visa Issues
We, Beijing Zuosheng International Investment Service Company, have been engaged in offering visa services for expatriates in China for six years. Our major services include, visa extension, visa renewal and landing visa. In addition, we can also offer you invitation letter, employment certificate and help your company register in China. Address: Room 310, Dawang Office Building, 12, West Dawang Road, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 5166 5798

Dacheng Law Office
As a leading commercial law firm and one of the first partnership law firms in China, Dacheng has offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan, Jinan and Xi'an with over 400 partners, lawyers and consultants who are experienced in a wide ranged of laws and businesses, including Corporate Law, Finance, Securities, Trust, International Trade, Real Estate, Intellectual Property Right, Taxation, Civil Affairs and so on. If you have any inquiry for legal practices or encounter any legal disputes in China, please don't hesitate to drop us a line and we are more than happy to help you out. 12/F, Guohua Plaza, 3 Dongzhimennan Avenue, Dongcheng District TEL (8610) 5813 7799

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

The 11th International Kitchen & Bath Wares Exhibition 2008
March 6-9, Beijing Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6835 4457

The 9th Beijing Beautifying Home Exhibition
March 6-8, Beijing Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6835 4457

The 13th International Integrated Circuit Seminar & Exhibition
March 6-7, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6505 2288 ext. 86780

China International Woodwoker, Funiture Accessoaries And Equipment Exhibition 2008
March 7-10, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0000

The 6th China International Automobile Articles Exhibition
March 7-10, China National Agricultural Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6508 1204

Art Exhibition: Classic & Only Beauty
Classic paintings of the 19th century's Europe collected by Simon Foundation are on the show. RMB50/680.
March 7-June 8, Beijing Wolrd Art Museum TEL (8610) 5980 2222

2008 Romantic Brush Ink
Featuring paintings of Feng Zhongyun, Shi Jianguo and Wang Mao.
March 2-31, Beijing XYZ Gallery TEL (8610) 8459 9299

Fishes In Art
Fishes In Art is an academic themed exhibition showcasing works of six artists whose works are based on various fishes.
March 8-23, West Bank Contemporary Art Club, 10 meters inside the gate of No. 2 Courtyard of 798 Art District.

Thoughts Flasher Contemporary Art Exhibition
Featuring works by Cheng Hai, Han Shihua, Tan Yongshi.
March 1-April 1, Weiruolisha (Beijing) Contemporary Art Center TEL (8610) 6432 6755

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

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

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

Theater & Performances

Kunqu Opera: "Guan Han Qing"
Tickets selling for RMB30-70.
7:30pm, March 3-4. Ethnic Cultural Palace Theater TEL (8610) 6605 2404

Drama: Red Rose And White Rose
This drama marks the 100th anniversary of the National Theatre Company of China and stars young artists Qin Hailu, Gao Hu and Xin Baiqing. As an adaptation of novelist Zhang Ailing's well known work of the same name, Red Rose And White Rose tells the story of a hero's convoluted relationships with his wife and lover. Tickets selling for RMB60-680.
7:30pm, March 5-9. Capital Theatre TEL (8610) 5166 4511

Drama: The Zoo Story
Edward Albee's play "The Zoo Story", which is a confrontation between middle-class America and the outcasts of society, is performed in Beijing from this week till April. Tickets selling for
RMB50-260.
7:30pm, March 6-April 1. People's Art Theatre TEL (8610) 6524 6789

Thirteenth Month China Solo Concert
Tickets selling for RMB80/100/150.
8pm, March 7. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5677

Comedy: "Servant Of Two Masters"
By Piccolo Teatro di Milano. Tickets selling for RMB80-480.
7:30pm, March 7-8. China National Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0000

Concert To Commemorate Puccini's 150th Birthday
Salute to Giacomo Puccini on his 150th Birthday. Tickets selling for RMB50-480.
7:30pm, March 7. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846

Rock Rose
Tickets selling for RMB40/80.
8pm, March 8. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5677

Pipe Organ Music Week At China National Grand Theatre
From March 3 to March 8, a special planning and careful preparation of pipe organ art week will kick off at the newly launched China National Grand Theatre. In order to highlight this Pipe Organ Art Week, 8 distinguished organists will appear on the stage to present their excellent organ recital. Below is the detailed schedule:
March 3, Bach Classics, RMB50-300.
March 4, Pipe Organ Classic Genre and Modern Works Solo Concert, RMB60-280.
March 6, 20th Century Pipe Organ Works Concert, RMB50-500.
March 7, Pipe Organ Classic Genre and Modern Works Solo Concert, RMB30-280.
March 8, Famous Pipe Organ Works, RMB50-300.
March 9, Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra Concert, RMB50-280.
March 3-8, China National Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0000

Buddhist Concert
Tickets selling for RMB108-1808.
7:30pm, March 8. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 4455

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.
7:30pm, March 8. Capital Gymnasium TEL (8610) 6835 8306

Zhejiang Orchestra Concert
Tickets selling for RMB80-480.
7:30pm, March 9. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846

Kuqu Opera: "The West Chamber"
Tickets selling for RMB30-70.
7:30pm, March 9. Ethnic Cultural Palace Theater TEL (8610) 6605 2404

Ballet: The Red Detachment of Women
National Ballet of China performs The Red Detachment of Women to celebrate the International Women's Day. Tickets selling for RMB50-680.
7:30pm, March 7-8. Tianqiao Theatre TEL (8610) 8315 6337

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

Film: Case
This is the first feature to come out of the Yunnan New Film Project, which has 10 young female filmmakers writing and directing 10 films shot in Yunnan. With "The Case", director Wang Fen breaks out of Chinese social reality films to offer a suspense-filled blend of black comedy and psychodrama that delves into the dark corners of relationships.
8pm, March 9. Cherrylane Movies. For details, please call Michael Zhu at (8610) 6581 1030 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn

Weekly Calendar

Monday, March 3, 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.

Kunqu Opera: "Guan Han Qing"
7:30pm. Ethnic Cultural Palace Theater TEL (8610) 6605 2404

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, March 4, 2008
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Kunqu Opera: "Guan Han Qing"
7:30pm. Ethnic Cultural Palace Theater TEL (8610) 6605 2404

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, March 5, 2008
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Old School Music
Angel's themed party on Wednesday, come to experience a different party night.
8pm. Angel Club TEL (8610) 6552 8888

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, March 6, 2008
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Wang Juan
Featuring folk music. RMB30.
9pm. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6404 2711

Venus's Night
Check out the best dancing music and the specials. Free drink on ALL the cocktails for ladies before midnight. Free Entry.
9pm till late. Alfa TEL (8610) 6413 0086

Friday, March 7, 2008
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Etonkids St Patrick's Day Party
What: Games and activities with an Irish them. 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.
3-4pm. Eton Bilingual Academy at Central Park. More Info: education@etonkids.com

Thirteenth Month China Solo Concert
8pm. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5677

Comedy: "Servant Of Two Masters"
7:30pm, today and tomorrow. China National Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0000

Concert To Commemorate Puccini's 150th Birthday
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846

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

Saturday, March 8, 2008
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Daphne Rene Lau Beijing Concert
7:30pm. Capital Gymnasium TEL (8610) 6835 8306

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

Sunday, March 9, 2008
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The New Brunch Affair At Die Kochmuzen
Pamper yourself with a wide variety of German delicacies in an relaxed and tranquil atmosphere while enjoying classic music performed by our string quartet! Large buffet, all you can eat with live cooking station, fresh oysters, salad buffet, cold-cut selection, and more! Juices and coffee/tea are included. RMB188 per person. Half price for kids between 3 and 7, and free for those under 3.
11:30am-3pm. Die Kochmutzen. For reservations call (8610) 5869 3830.

Zhejiang Orchestra Concert
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846

Kuqu Opera: "The West Chamber"
7:30pm. Ethnic Cultural Palace Theater TEL (8610) 6605 2404

Film: Case
8pm. Cherrylane Movies. For details, please call Michael Zhu at (8610) 6581 1030.

Upcoming Events

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

Dave Seaman
Dave Seaman is a British dance music DJ and record producer. Features tracks & remixes from Underworld, Sasha, Dubfire, Martin Buttrich, Tim Deluxe, Skylark, Gui Boratto, D Ramirez, Oliver Huntemann, Popof and many more... Support DJ DJ Caroline Banx (U.K), DJ Ed Jones (U.K) (Hippo Club uk Resident), Dio (China) and many others. RMB100 for presale. 10pm-7am, March 14. Star Lvie TEL (8610) 6425 5677

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

In Bed With Space
In Bed with Space is one of the greatest Club tours worldwide with annually increasing sales figures. It tours the worlds greatest clubs, always bringing a piece of Ibiza to the world: Artists, live performances, decoration, drag shows and much more…It has been running since summer 2002 with successful events at the legendary Space Club. With such success on Ibiza, it was quite clear that we should bring this extraordinary event to the whole world. 9pm-4am, March 29. Block 8 TEL (8610) 6508 8585

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.

YPHHJoin Free. The Next Evolution in Online Dating
Why are we different? Group Dating! For extra fun go online dating with your friends by using our special Group Dating feature. Our Group Dating removes any anxiety of meeting new people by allowing you to meet others with your friends.

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 s