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Antique Furniture

Each week we highlight a new and interesting piece of antique Chinese furniture!

 

Doors
Large, Tall Rectangular Wooden Tibetan Door panels - brightly painted; - Various colors and patterns available. Patterns are very original based on supernatural characters from Tibetan mythology. Because of their attractiveness in color and motifs these doors are just perfect for the interior decor just to slide them into a wall or to separate rooms. We have a very distinctive collection of salvaged old Beijing doors suitable for exterior use, as well.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/

Adopt a Pet

Each week we highlight a pet that you can help adopt or foster in Shanghai!

SCAA is Shanghai's privately run animal protection association, founded and supported by the expatriate community and dedicated to saving the lives of homeless companion animals. SCAA helps facilitate adoption of abandoned animals, educate about pet care, and support animal shelter projects. For more information please visit scaashanghai.org

Hotel Deals

Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing says "Hello"!
Get to know our room for just RMB1,038! Meetings & Conferences package for just RMB380! The hotel features a 4,000 sqm Life Style Club, 5 restaurants, 2 Ballrooms, 8 natural light conference rooms, 3 Continental Club Floors. Easy access to Wanjing, Zhonguancun and Shandi. Marco Polo Privilege Card (our VIP dining card) is also available. For reservations and more information regarding our products and services, please call (8610) 5963 6688, (8610) 5963 6588 or e-mail resv.prk@marcopolohotels.com

Summer Interlude from Rmb1370
This summer treat yourself to a 5-star luxurious stay at Kempinski Hotel Lufthansa Center. From June 22,2007 to September 2,2007. Valid for superior room category | Late check-out until 3:00pm | Complimentary in-room coffee and tea making facilities | Complimentary use of Pulse Health Club facilities and our top floor swimming pool overlooking the city | Complimentary daily newspaper | Rate is subject to 15% surcharge. For reservations please contact: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522. E-mail: reservations.beijing@kempinski.com Address: No.50, Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing.

Mommy & Daddy, Take Me to Hilton Sanya
This summer for our in-house guests, kids under 12 and accompanied by adult guests can enjoy the following special treatments: Complimentary buffet or kid's set menu at the Big Kitchen for every meal | Complimentary gift for every child, a choice of Sand Toy Kit or Cartoon Video or Mini Electronic Fan | Valid from 1st July to 31st August 2007. During the valid period, booking room with resort Fully Flexible Rate, for extra RMB10 only, guests can enjoy one of the following exclusive benefits: one Extra Bed or one category Room Upgrade or Daily Two Buffet Breakfasts. Tel: +86 898 8858 8888; Email: sanya@hilton.com; Website: hilton.com/worldwideresorts

Citadines Xi'an Central - Now in the Heart of the city
*Studio Introductory Rates Starting From RMB330* nett per night (inclusive of broadband); RMB 8,888 nett per month. Vilid until 30 September, 2007. For booking and information, call (86-29) 8576 1188, 800 820 1028 (China toll-free number), email enquiry.china@citadines.com or visit www.citadines.com

Executive Package at Presidential Plaza Hotel Beijing
RMB 958 net per day: One night accommodation in a Executive Superior Room | Complimentary Executive breakfast in Executive Lounge or Sophia's | Arrival limousine pick up from airport or transfer to first business appointment per day(within 3-ring road) | 20% discount on all Food & Beverage outlets | Complimentary pressing of one suit per day | Free incoming fax + internet | One piece of business shirt/blouse laundry per day | Unlimited local calls made within Beijing city. Reservation Hotline: (8610) 5858 5692 / 5858 5694.

Essence of Rest & Respite at Shangri-La Hotel, Shenzhen
A special deal "R & R Weekend Package" starts from RMB 880 per night for single or double occupancy, subject to 15% service charge is being offered from July 1 to December 31 2007. Benefits include food and beverage redemption up to RMB 400 per day from any hotel outlets, as well as in-room private dinning; 50% discount on massage service at Hotel Health Club including free use of gym, sauna, steam rooms and outdoor swimming pool. Room reservation is required to make at least 24-hour in advance and is subject to room availability, please dial: (86 755) 8396 1333 or e-mail reservations.slz@shangri-la.com

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Dining Out

Champagne reaches new heights at JW's Lounge Bar
JW's Lounge Bar at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai is changing-well known for its magnificent martini selection, JW's lounge will now feature Moet & Chandon, the world's finest and luxury champagne house from June 29. Located on the 40th floor of the JW Marriott hotel, the lounge bar offers spectacular views of the Shanghai skyline and will feature one of the most extensive champagne lists in Shanghai offering a wide selection of champagnes by the glass or bottle, including a range of champagne cocktails. The bar will be open daily from 5:30pm until 2:00am. For more information please call: (8621) 5359 4969.

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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

Srilankan Airlines Special Summer Season Offers
Beijing - Bangkok round trip CNY 2285; Beijing - India round trip CNY 5360; Beijing - Maldives round trip CNY 4490. All above fares are tax inclusive. Find more special offers on the web of www.srilankan.aero/beijing. Srilankan Airlines - the best airlines in South Asia. For any assistance, please contact (8610) 6461 7208 or mail to bjs.sales@srilankan.aero

Fly Shanghai-Toronto nonstop from RMB6,020 round trip!
Purchase by July 30, 2007 and get our special low round-trip RMB6,020 fare to Vancouver from Shanghai. We also offer a wide selection of your favorite Canadian destinations at amazing low fares. Book your trip today and save for summer travel! Terms/restrictions apply. For more information and reservations, please contact the Air Canada offer in Shanghai (021) 6279-2999 or visit aircanada.com

Lijiang
Lijiang is a beautiful shining jewel on the Northwest Yunnan Plateau neighboring the southeast side of the Tibetan Plateau which is considered to be the "Roof of the world". It is impressive because of its scenery and lush vegetation. Lijiang boasts of breath-taking wonderful sights such as Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger-leaping Gorge, Lugu Lake and Dayan Town. RMB2990 per person for 8-day trip. If you want to join us, pls dial TEL (8621) 5169 1003

Xi'an
Xi'an, once the capital of eleven Chinese dynasties, is famous throughout the world for life-sized terra-cotta warriors and horses. They have won fame as one of the greatest archaeological finds of this century. The great discovery of the executed terra-cotta legions as an exterior section of the mausoleum, of Qin Shi Huang or First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty! RMB1350 for 5-day trip, for more information, pls dial TEL (8621) 5355 0277


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Health & Fitness

Peony Massage, Facial & SPA
Essential oils and facial of top European brands are combined with exceptional massage skills to produce specific and immediately noticeable results. We also provide some special massage package. TEL (8621) 56661776

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Relocations

Eagles Worldwide Moving Shanghai Co., Ltd
The art of packing at your residence will be the first and vital step towards safe arrival of your goods at destination. All packing personnel are trained and qualified to certain standards. We ensure that our experienced crew using only quality materials will professionally pack every item. All items will be sealed and marked in your presence and a packing inventory list will be prepared to account for every carton packed. TEL: (8621) 5275 3447

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Jobs

Job Openings at ISB
International School of Beijing (ISB) cordially invites applications from candidates in Beijing who are interested in joining us in the capacity of support staff for 2007-2008 school year. Please visit our website at www.isb.bj.edu.cn/support%20staff.aspx for details of our different openings.

Classifieds

Apartment Available Immediately In Shanghai
I need to sublease my apartment so I can get my 2 months deposit back from landlord. See: http://shanghai.craigslist.org/apa/360373748.html for the information about my great place--perfect for someone single and you convenient to the subway. Room available on July 6 and I have paid rent until July 25.

Services

Computer Network Installation and Security
Call CANDIS for free network audits. Are your network, email and web servers secure from viruses and hackers? In Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, CANDIS specializes in systems integration and labor outsourcing, www.candis.com.cn. Phone: 010-6568-0876; email: audits@candis.com.cn

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 Contact: 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

Shanghai International Youth Soccer League
Shanghai International Youth soccer League (SIYSL) is committed to providing a safe, fun and progressive learning environment to develop recreational and competitive youth soccer players to the best of their ability. SIYSL is one small soccer league, with one simple goal: Let the kids play. Address: 999 Hongquan Road, Email: info@siysl.com.cn

Shanghai LongYun Furniture Co., Ltd
Our company provides antique furniture of Ming & Qing dynasty style. Area range from all over China. Open time from 8:30am to 6:00pm (7 days). TEL: (8621) 5429 8338

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

PSC 2007
July 11-July 14, Shanghai International Exhibition Center TEL (8621) 6275 5800

China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference
July 12-July 15, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666

DairyTek China and BevTek & BrewTek China
July 10-July 12, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666

Door ? Wall-Qiu Ying Oil Solo Show
Qiu Ying, 70's young woman painter in Shanghai, a creative, enthusiastic, skilful, and spiritual painter. The "door-wall" oil painting series has been Qiu Ying's creation for the last 4 years.
July 6-July 19, The Room With a View gallery TEL (8621) 6352 0256

Encounter with Shanghai Lanes-Group Exhibition by Jiang Zhengxiong & Sharky Zhi
Modern eyes on old lanes which uncover the special feeling of different times and the eternity taste of Shanghai style. All the art works are created by an artist group of two people Jiang Zhengxiong, a professional photographer of 50 years old and Sharky Zhi, a freelance female artist around 20 years old.
July 14-July 19, The Room With a View gallery TEL (8621) 6352 0256

Art Warming
July 5-July 25, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 6587 5996

Doraemon's Theme World
July 14-July 29, Shanghai East Asia Exhibition Hall TEL (8621) 6426 6666

The "No Name" Group Retrospective
In the history of contemporary Chinese art, the "No Name" group was the first at-large art collective, emerging even earlier than the more widely known Stars group and without direct influence of western art and culture.
June 25-July 15, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 5033 9801

Brain-quake: Li Xiaosong Solo Exhibition
Li Xiaosong considers himself the type of person who likes to ask for trouble. With simple mechanism and motorization, his works are very different from popular conceptual art.
June 30-July 15, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 5033 9801

Celebrities on Canvas
Elvis Rosendo is a painter from Venezuela and his works feature celebrities around the world. Rosendo calls himself an artist "figurativa," in Spanish, because he paints the human figure all the time.
Through August 1, 1001 Gallery TEL (8621) 6266 8151

Theater & Performances

Quidam - Cirque du Soleil
Tickets selling for 150rmb-2000rmb.
June 28-August 26, Sun Castle TEL (8621) 6217 2426

The Smash Hit Musical "Mamma Mia!"
Tickets selling for 200rmb-1000rmb.
July 8-August 1, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Lyric Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686

Spectacle Musical "Le Petit Prince"
Tickets selling for 180rmb-880rmb.
July 12-July 22, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Oriental Opera Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234

Concert by Xu Zhong & Piotr Paleczny
Tickets selling for 80rmb-580rmb.
July 13, Shanghai Oriental Art Center TEL (8621) 6854 1234

Violinist Lu Siqing Concerto Concert
Tickets selling for 80rmb-580rmb.
July 14, Shanghai Oriental Art Center TEL (8621) 6854 1234

Weekly Calendar

Monday, July 9, 2007
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New Industry Night at Mint
New Industry night is coming again. People work hard and party hard. Open bar from 9:00pm, 100RMB flow free.
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666

Zapata's 2nd Ladies Night
People looking for a fun place to hang out on Monday nights have now found one. Every Monday till midnight, ladies who visit can enjoy free margaritas.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6166

Jam
Whatever style of music you play, come along to the Jam @ 789 for a good night! Open bar from 9:30pm every Monday.
789 Nanjing Lu TEL (8621) 3318 9999

Iron Mic Mondays
Every Monday at Guandii features a live MC battle, with 1000RMB awarded to the top competitor. Open mic is also there for anyone who wants to spit some rhymes. Free entry.
Guandii TEL (8621) 6383 6020

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Sweet Desires
Feel free to experience a complimentary dessert prepared by Mimosa's kitchen every Monday from 8:00pm-10:30pm.
Monsoon TEL (8621) 5155 8318

Teachers Night
Herry's Brewery and Grill wants to pay our respects to the teachers. To show our gratitude for you wonderful educators, we are going to host "Teacher Appreciation Happy Hour".
Herry's Brewery and Grill TEL (8621) 6321 7127

Smash up
Smashup resident Stokes mixes Hip Hop, Miami electro, baile, ghetto soul, funk, 80s. Mixes and refixes all night long! And its always open bar so drink till you drop! Male 88RMB, female 50RMB. Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299

Wednesday, July 11, 2007
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Flash Brothers
Three brothers by the name of Ruven, Ilan and Shmuel Flaishler make up one of the hottest dance acts. Don't miss the show!
Club G Plus TEL (8621) 5386 8088

Wine Tasting Night
Every Wednesday, we invite you to join our new wine tasting. 3 glasses of wine with finger foods for 50RMB. Plus house wine for only 20RMB per glass all night! Free entry.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Alma Caribena Night
Feel the heat with the Salsa teacher and her initiation to Caribbean dances: Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Chachacha. Free entry and buy one get one free all night long. Open bar from 19:30pm-20:30pm.
Trader Vic's TEL (8621) 5228 3882

Thursday, July 12, 2007
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Rastafied
Shanghai's finest reggae band "Rasta Tribe" playing nothing but reggae all night long to keep the heads nodding. Free entrance & buy one get one free all night. Open bar from 7:00pm.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Thursday Night Trance
Every Thursday Dragon Club gives you wonderful music and let you feel relax. Open bar till the morning, you can drink all you want and stay a little longer.
Dragon Club TEL (8621) 6433 2187

Electro
DJ Nakazawa spins some relaxed electro tunes while you sip your drinks overlooking the Bund and Pudong's skyline. Male 100RMB, female 50RMB including unlimited drinks.
De la Coast TEL (8621) 6330 2615

Re: Tox
DJ Stonnie and DJ Ivy-V spin hip-hop and break beat electro. The whole night is free flow. Male 90RMB, female 60RMB. Open bar from 10:00pm.
Underlounge TEL (8621) 6289 4538

Friday, July 13, 2007
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Split Personality
Split Personality is Shanghai's newest young rap metal band. They perform at Live Bar with six other bands.
Live Bar TEL (8621) 2833 6764

Cover Girls Night
Cover girls night every Friday at Jade on 36. Enjoy one hour of free flow Champagne and Martinis for girls (9:00pm-10:00pm). 100RMB/guys, free entry for girls.
Jade on 36 TEL (8621) 6882 3636

Crazy Cactus Weekends
It's Tex-Mex to the max. Have a relax at Zapata's. You have a large selection of tequilas. Zapata's TEL (8621) 6433 4104

Gypsy Jazz Friday
Enjoy your time at the beautiful cafe. Open from 8:30pm-11:00pm. No cover charge.
LaBella Cafe TEL (8621) 6433 6381

Saturday, July 14, 2007
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Latin Ladies Night
Live band Azuquita playing salsa, merengue, cumbia, cha cha cha and more as a belly dancer shakes her stuff and the ladies drink for free.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

International Guest's Night
Bottle promotions from RMB 680. Ladies get free entry till midnight, 100RMB for guy including 1 standard drink and after midnight RMB150 including 1 standard drink.
Attica TEL (8621) 6373 3588

Choco Chic China
Moonsha will be bringing you a Brazilian night with live band Choco Chic China, bringing you some traditional Brazilian sounds.
Moonsha Teppanyaki TEL (8621) 6321 3568

Blue Ice 123 Party
Every Saturday night, open bar from 10:00pm-2:00am. Male 70RMB, female 10RMB. Straight shots drink 1RMB, mix drink 2RMB, beer & cocktail 3RMB.
Blue Ice Club TEL (8621) 6437 0400

Sunday, July 15, 2007
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Fame: Re-RHCP Night
This is a Re-Redhot Chillipeppers night. JQKA is 4 local Shanghaiese guys who are huge Red Hot Chili Peppers' fans. Tonight they play tribute to the Peppers best songs. Sing and dance with them all night long!
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299

Nadira's Nine Art Exhibition
Join artist Nadira Lamrad as she displays her oil-based paintings on a Sunday evening on the Bund.
I Love Shanghai TEL (8621) 6533 8058

R & B Live
Upstairs brings you live R & B music with resident DJ Alan Bautista and DJ Hack accompanying 'Cross Culture' who will bring you the sounds of R & B and Hip-Hop live on stage.
Upstairs at Park 97 TEL (8621) 5383 2328

Every Sunday Breakin
Every Sunday break dance contest, the winner will get 1000RMB prize. DJ Issa also gives you wonderful show. Free for entry.
Guandii TEL (8621) 5383 6020

Upcoming Events

World Snooker China Open 2007
This is ranking tournament showcases 16 top Chinese snooker players. Tickets on sale soon. August 6-August 12, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438 5200

Disney on Ice
Disney's spectacular ice show comes to Shanghai. Watch your favorite Disney characters do twirls and jumps. This event is always popular with kids.
August 15-August 19, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438 5200

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.php to get started with CharityInChina.org!

YPHHYPHH Happy Networking
YPHH organizes Happy Networking events for all people in Beijing, Shanghai & Shenzhen. Average age is 25-45. Every month different events such as: monthly YPHH Wine Nights and monthly YPHH Happy Hours, weekend-outings, day-trips and more. For more info and subscribes to the mailing list, please log onto our renewed website http://www.yphh.com

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