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 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.
 Experience the Coolest Meetings and Conventions
Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa is offering special meeting packages valid until June 30, 2008. The full day meeting package is available from RMB420+ per person while half day meeting package is on offer from RMB288+ per person which includes use of meeting room, morning and/or afternoon coffee break and a choice of plated lunch. These meeting packages are subject to terms & conditions and valid for a minimum of 50 delegates. 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.
 Easter Getaway Package @ RMB 1499 Per Night
Stay in Deluxe Ocean View Room with daily American buffet breakfast for two, children below 6 eat free of charge and 50% off all meals for children below 12, 20% off for additional room occupied by children below 16, unlimited internet access, 30% off Angsana Spa treatments, free access to Kidz Kempi and all kid's activities. Easter egg-hunting for little guests in our lush green garden at forever tropical paradise Sanya! Package is valid from March 20 - April 5, 2008, subject to availability and surcharge. Kempinski Resort & Spa Sanya Tel: (86 898) 3889 8888 www.kempinski-sanya.com reservations.sanya@kempinski.com
 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.
 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.
 Shangri-la Hotel, Dalian Launches New Look Deluxe Rooms and Suites
The RMB20 million renovation programme at Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian is now complete, and today 202 new-look deluxe rooms and suites on eight floors were unveiled. From now to 30 April 2008, all guests staying in one of the newly renovated deluxe rooms can enjoy one daily complimentary breakfast at i Café. Add: 66 Renmin Road, Dalian 116001, China. Tel: (86 411) 8252 5000; Fax: (86 411) 8252 5050; E-mail: slda@shangri-la.com; Website: www.shangri-la.com
 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.
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 Happy Hour-Woodie Alan
Bejing's premier blues and jam band Woodie Alan, which was made up to better learn Chinese life and enjoy happy times with friends, will bring us happiness and joys as always in its own unique way. Come to check out whether it is a loved band or not. 9pm-12am, March 25. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6404 2711
 Next Generation Hero-DJ TYDI
Having been voted as Australia's NO. 4 favourite DJ in the 2007 inthemix national poll and is the first Aussie signed to Dutch trance king Armin Van Buuren's label, now the 20-year-old DJ TyDi has been a resident at Brisbane mega-club Family for two years and recently supported the world’s #1 DJ Paul Van Dyk. He's set to perform here in Beijing's China Doll on March 29. Get ready for his arrival! China Doll TEL (8610) 6416 7968
 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
For details about above events, please visit www.clubzone.com.
 Acupuncture Record
Acupuncture Record will bring the first of their "Shi" Party series with house DJs: Gao Hu, Huang Weiwei, Da Bing and Terry Tu. RMB50 for admission include a drink of your choice. 10pm-6am, March 28. iSpace in Block 8 TEL (8610) 6508 8585
 Suzie Housexy Party
Another themed party at Suzie Wong. This is going to be the night that kills you softly with sexy Suzie, featuring Funky House and Groovy House. Don't miss it if you are a fan of House Music. March 29. Club Suzie Wong TEL (8610) 6500 3377
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 Swedish Promotion at Cafe Asia
Cafe Asia goes Swedish in conjunction with the Volvo China Golf Open. Swedish lunch and dinner buffet presented by our guest chef. 14-20 April. RMB218 + 15% per person. Tel: (8610) 8498 2288 ext 7160.
 Verona Bar at Capital Hotel
The Verona Bar is an Italian bar located on the first floor of tower B within Capital Hotel. This month we are pleased to introduce two types of selected cocktail (Blue Hawaii, Tequilas Sunrise), at 50 RMB each. You can start your romantic trip by tasting the cocktail in a blend of elegant and comfortable environment with graceful music and light entertainment. For reservations, please call (8610) 5815 9988 ext. 3298. We look forward to your patronage.
 Keikoku Japanese Restaurant at Hotel Kunlun
Elegant and simple sophistication define true Japanese cuisine. Coupled with incredible architecture, Keikoku Japanese restaurant features both robatayaki and teppanyaki grills, and is sure to enchant guests as they experience an authentic taste of Japan. Business Hours: Lunch: 11:30-14:00; Dinner: 17:30-21:30. For further information, please contact Hotel Kunlun's Communications Department at: (8610) 6590 3388 - 5258, or at prdept@hotelkunlun.com
 Savor Yourself at Our Dragon Palace
No visit to Beijing is complete without a Peking duck dinner: Savor yourself at our Dragon Palace! Being not only famous, there's more to this iconic dish than you might think! Sliced roasted duck with mandarin pancakes at RMB158; Sliced crisp duck with mandarin pancakes, duck meat stir-fried with noodles, fried rice or vegetables at RMB188; Sliced crisp duck with mandarin pancakes, duck meat stir-fried with noodles, fried rice or vegetables, duck soup with bean curd & Chinese greens at RMB198. All Price are subject to 15% surcharge. Open daily from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm and 5:30pm to 10:00pm. For reservations please call (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4108.
 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
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
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 Great Price from Scandinavian Airlines -- 4,600rmb
The preferred airline to Northern Europe! Now SAS fly 6 times a week from Beijing to Stockholm. Great price!! starting from 4,600rmb. Book now at www.flysas.cn. Beijing to Copenhagen - Daily; Beijing to Stockholm - 6 times a week. More choices, upgraded services. Check out more.
 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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March 29 Infosession 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.
Western Academy of Beijing - Financial Assistance 2008/09
Western Academy of Beijing offers a limited financial assistance to qualified expatriate families in Beijing. Information about the program and application forms can be obtained from the WAB Finance Department by contacting finance@wab.edu. Applications should be submitted no later than by March 31, 2008.
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 Spring Spa Package from RMB 700
Feel a new you with our spring spa package from RMB 700 per person. Experience a rebirth of your body and soul at the Heavenly Spa by Westin®. To aid your transformation a 60-minute aromasoul body massage, 25-minute body scrub and 20-minute bath ritual are included in this spring spa package. Designed to reform your body and mind, the package is priced at RMB 700 including 15% service charge. Valid from 1 April to 31 May 2008. To make a reservation please call (8610) 6629 7878 or (8610) 6606 8866.
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
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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
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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.
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. |
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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 |
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China International Textile Technology & Chemical Exhibition 2008
March 27-29, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0000
The 7th China (Beijing) International Golf Exposition 2008
March 27-29, China National Agricultural Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6508 1204
China International Trade Fair For Apparel Fabrics and Accessories
March 27-29, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0000
Beijing International Sewing Equipment Exhibition
March 27-29, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0000
The 5th China International Textile & Yarn Exhibition
March 27-29, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6505 2288 ext. 86780
China International Clothing And Apparel Exposition 2008
March 28-31, China International Exhibition Center (New Hall) TEL (8610) 8460 0000
The Third China (Beijing) Franchise Symposium
March 29-30, Haidian Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6262 8501
The Third International Intelligent & Green Building Conference And Exhibition
March 29-April 3, Beijing International Conference Center TEL (8610) 8497 2322
Xu Shun Solo Exhibition
March 23-May 4 (11am-6pm, Tuesday through Sunday), Blank Space TEL (8610) 8456 2054
From Buttoning Formula Art To Visualizationism-Liu Xiangdong Solo Exhibition
March 22-April 22, Beijing Deshan Art Space TEL (8610) 6433 2622
History Context
Please join us for an opening reception on Saturday March 15th from 3:30–6pm.
March 15-April 13. TRA Gallery TEL (8610) 5202 3883
Shadowy Landscape
In this early Spring, artists Fu Hong, Li Changlong, Shi Lifeng, Xu Xiaoyan, Xu Wentao and Zhang Fazhi brings their works to Zero Workshop Art Center, showcasing the different profiles of the contemporary Chinese art.
March 18-31, Zero Workshop Art Center TEL (8610) 8456 5808
Identities
March 15-May 3, Rain Gallery TEL (8610) 6432 3274
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 World 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
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
The Pure Desire-Three Young Artist Exhibition
Artists: Liu Zhengyong, Wu Xin Yu, Shitao
March 1-27, ShinShan Gallery Beijing TEL (8610) 8457 3298
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
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 |
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CNSO Concert: The Blessing To Olympics
China National Symphony Orchestra, one of the most outstanding professional symphony orchestras in China, will present a special concert with the theme of Olympics. Tickets selling for RMB50-580.
7:30pm, March 24. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 7006
Chyi Chin "Angel And Wolf" Beijing Concert
Taiwan singer Chyi Chin, who won a nickname as Wolf from his popular song "A Wolf from the North"
will bring his gentle pop rock to Beijing. Tickets selling for RMB100-800.
7:30pm, March 29. Beijing Workers' Stadium TEL (8610) 6501 6655
Drama: "Secret Love In The Peach Blossom Land"
"Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land" by Taiwan playwright and director Stan Lai is an iconic play in contemporary Chinese theater. It became an instant classic after its premiere in 1986 and was voted one of the 10 best works at the anniversary of the Centenary of Chinese Theatre. Tickets selling for RMB100-680.
7:30pm, March 29-April 1. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6501 7325
Kappa Romantic Comedy: "DJ Is Very Busy"
Tickets selling for RMB80-1260.
7:30pm, March 26-27. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6501 7325
Irish Contemporary Dance: Bread And Circus
By Rex Levitates Dance Company, a Dublin based dynamic, young company committed to producing entertaining, innovative and thought provoking contemporary dance works. Exploring themes of strength, survival and perseverance, Bread and Circus casts the dancer as gladiator enduring grueling and dangerous trials for the entertainment and pacification of the populus while it uses a vocabulary that explores images of violence, collapse and exhaustion. Tickets selling for RMB50-150.
7:30pm, March 25-28. TNT Theatre Of Chaoyang Theatre TEL (8610) 8199 3269
Drama: "And Then There Were None"
Adapted from British whodunit novelist Agatha Christie's novel of the same name, "And Then There Were None" is performed at the Chinese capital's Capital Theatre. Tickets selling for RMB50-500.
7:30pm, March 23-27. Capital Theatre TEL (8610) 6524 6789
Shakespeare Tragedy: "Hamlet"
William Shakespeare's great tragedy Hamlet is performed by British TNT Theatre in English with Chinese subtle. Tickets selling for RMB50-580.
7:30pm, March 28-30. Capital Theatre TEL (8610) 6524 6789
Concert By The Military Band Of The General Political Department
Tickets selling for RMB50-280.
7:30pm, March 25. The National Centre for the Performing Arts-Music Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0000
CNSO Concert
Tickets selling for RMB80-580.
7:30pm, March 29-30. China National Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0000
Music Epic: Ghinggis Khan
The large scale symphony epic shows the great achievements and heroical character of Ghinggis Khan, a legendary ruler of China's Yuan Dynasty. Tickets selling for RMB180-680.
7:30pm, March 27-28. China National Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0000
Drama: "Amber"
In Chinese dialogues. Tickets selling for RMB180-600.
7:30pm, March 21-30. China National Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0000
Huangmei Opera: Huizhou Woman
Tickets selling for RMB30-150.
7:30pm, March 30-April 1. Ethnic Cultural Palace Theater TEL (8610) 6605 2404
Dejan Lazic Soloist
Born in Zagreb in 1977, Dejan Lazic began piano and clarinet studies early. His Conversazioni for clarinet and viola has been played throughout the world. Tickets selling for RMB30-380.
7:30pm, March 30. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8303
Movie: Mad Detective
Mad Detective, which is co-directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-fai, was the Surprise Film of the 2007 Venice International Film Festival. Cast members of the film include Lau Ching Wan, Andy On, Lam Ka Tung and Flora Chan. Currently being shown at all major cinemas across town.
Wanda International Cinema (8610) 5960 3399
Capital Cinema (8610) 6607 9499
Dahua Cinema (8610) 6527 4420
Daguanlou Cinema (8610) 6303 0551
Dizhi Cinema (8610) 6616 8376
Guang An Men Cinema (8610) 6352 2713
Honglou Cinema (8610) 6605 1908
Wudaokou Cinema (8610) 6231 3624
Yingxie Cinema (8610) 6420 7759
Ziguang Cinema (8610) 6500 3868
Chang Hong Cinema (8610) 6404 2159
Drama: "Lust, Caution"
Based on Eileen Chang's novel of the same name, this drama is quite a different version with the popular movie "Lust, Caution" directed by Ang Lee. Starring Jing Tian. Tickets selling for RMB50-520.
7:30pm, March 23-April 1. Bayi Theatre TEL (8610) 5123 3866 (tickets)
Drama: "Ba Wang Ge Xing"
Tickets selling for RMB50-180. In Chinese dialogues.
7:30pm, March 14-30. East Pioneer Theatre TEL (8610) 6559 7394
Drama: "I Don't Understand What You Say"
Tickets selling for RMB60-280.
7:30pm, March 14-Apirl 6. People's Art Experimental Theater TEL (8610) 6526 3338
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 |
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Monday, March 24, 2008
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Make It Easy Beijing Coffee Mornings
Make it Easy Beijing presents to newcomers (new families) at informative coffee mornings. The main objective is to provide new arrivals with important information about their new environment.
10am-12pm. Schindlers Anglestelle, Sanlitun TEL (8610) 6463 1108
CNSO Concert: The Blessing To Olympics
7:30pm. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 7006
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 25, 2008
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Concert By The Military Band Of The General Political Department
7:30pm. The National Centre for the Performing Arts-Music Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0000
Lady's Night @ Angel
A super high themed party where you can make every decision on your own. Free admission.
8:30pm till late. Angel Club TEL (8610) 6552 8888
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 26, 2008
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Mini Skirt Party
Every Wednesday night belongs to all women! Everyone is welcome to join us to become the most shining dancing queen of the night. Dress code: mini skirt highly recommended.
The Bank Lounge & Club TEL (8610) 6553 1998
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 27, 2008
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Music Epic: Ghinggis Khan
7:30pm, today and tomorrow. China National Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0000
Boogie Woogies Night
DJ Woogie "Bobby" and DJ Boogie "Man" will bring you back to you good old Disco days and more. A complimentary classic shooter for those come with retro outfit or our desired dress.
Club Suzie Wong TEL (8610) 6500 3377
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 28, 2008
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Concert: Looking For Lost Voice
In commemoration of Rhine and Happy Garden. RMB30/40.
8pm. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5677
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 29, 2008
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"Kermes" Release Concert
Wu Hongfei and Happy Street band are holding a concert for the release of their album Kermes. RMB30/40.
8pm. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5677
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
Chyi Chin "Angel And Wolf" Beijing Concert
7:30pm. Beijing Workers' Stadium TEL (8610) 6501 6655
Sunday, March 30, 2008
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2008 Guitar Star
RMB30/40. 8pm. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5677
Dejan Lazic Soloist
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8303
New Rock Power
As it is, this is a night of rock by various rock bands. RMB30.
New Get Lucky Bar TEL (8610) 8448 3335 |
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Tiesto
Tiesto is the only DJ who has ever played at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Athens, During 2002-2004. And he has continued to hold a title of the top DJ in the Voting World Top Hundred DJs Chart organized by DJ Mag. His mix album "In Search of Sunrise" series published in 1999 have extended Trance mix to all over the world. His Radio Set "Club Life" series were launched in 2007. In 2007 his new album "Element of Life" made Trance upwards to a new level, and this album became the most successful dance music album in the world. In 2008, in cooperation with the famous sport brand Reebok, he launched limited version gym shoes which continued to write his fairy imperial tale. RMB100 for presale. 8pm-2am, April 4. GT Banana TEL (8610) 6528 3636
Jolin Tsai Dancing Forever Beijing Concert
Taiwan pop star Jolin Tsai, or Cai Yilin, is a singer with outstanding dancing and singing skills. She breaks out new dance moves with every newrelease and her ability to move gives her endless charisma on stage. She will come to perform at Beijing stage on April 4-5. Tickets selling for RMB280-1280. 7:30pm. Beijing Workers Stadium TEL (8610) 6501 6655
Celine Dion Beijing Concert
Canada born Celine Dion will play her first concert in China in April. The 39-year-old multiple Grammy Award winner has scheduled a stop on her worldwide tour at the newly renovated Workers' Stadium in the Chinese capital on April 13, which will be part of Beijing's official celebration of the Games. Tickets selling for RMB300-3000. 7:30PM-2:00AM, April 13. Beijing Workers Stadium TEL (8610) 6501 6655 |
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 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!
 The
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.
 Join 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.
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. | |
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