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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
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 "5257" --- I love my wife at Crowne Plaza Sanya
Enjoy Deluxe Room 3 Nights only for RMB 5,257. Including: round way airport pick up| Welcome flowers & Fruit basket | One bottle of wine| Two daily breakfasts | One romantic dinner | Use bicycles for one hour | Enjoy Spa for couple | Late check out till 3 pm | Free internet in room. | Free Gym and Swimming pool...Valid till March 31st, 2008, invalid during public holidays. "Exclusive Resort of Miss World 2007" For booking and inquiry, call (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717. Reservation Toll-free numbers in China: 800 830 4088, 400 88 40 888 (mobile) E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com.
Website: http://www.cpsanya.com
 Early Booker from Rmb 1100 Per Room Per Night Everyday
Limited time only! enjoy this special rate for early booking; reserve your stay at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Centre. From September 1st, 2007 to March 31, 2008. Valid for superior room category / Rate is subject to 15% surcharge/ Reservation must be made at least 30 days / Subject to prepayment / Confirmation of booking subject to availability. For reservations please contact: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522. E-mail: reservations.beijing@kempinski.com; Address: No.50, Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
 Landmark Hotel Beijing for the Discerning Business Travelers
For the discerning business travelers who demand quality living, Landmark Hotel offers 466 rooms and suites with thoughtful service. We provide quality service to all guests with world reknown branded restaurants among our 8 restaurants where you can enjoy a variety of eastern and western cuisines. Coupled with our fitness centre, shopping arcade, travel service and limousine fleet, we are always ready to meet all your needs here. Tel: (8610) 6590 6688 ext. 5283 /5285 /5291 /5292; Email: rsvn@beijinglandmark.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
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 Dining Out |
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 Year of the Rat Festivities at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
New Year is coming! JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai introduces an array of auspicious New Year offerings. Chef Law's traditional home-made twin fishes "Nian Gao" in a set of two fishes which symbolize the long life and good fortune at RMB128 net per box; while the Marriott Cafe and JW's California Grill offer gourmet dining options with special international and Asian favorites gourmet. All hotel guest rooms and restaurants with 360 degree spectacular city views will delight you a fantastic new year. For reservations, please call (8621) 53594969 ext. 6402
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 Travel Information |
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 Kiss a Scandinavian, Win a trip to Scandinavia for 2.
Play the game and book your ticket now, start from 5,000rmb! contact us at (8610) 8527-6100 or (8621) 5228-5001. For more information, please click here.
 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
Beijing 4-day Cultural Tour
As well as the nation capital, Beijing is the political, economic and cultural centre of China. The city dates back to the 13th century, when Mogul emperor Kublai Khan established it as the capital of his kingdom there and now as a fast-changing city under a leadership determined to keep pace with a rapidly changing world. In order to welcome 2008 Beijing Olympic Game, the city gets a new scene. More info, pls dial (8621) 6251 1405
One Of The Best Choices: Take A Tour In Hong Kong
Take a Tour and enjoy diversity and excitement at every turn in Hong Kong. Whether by cruise, by day or by night, every tour will captivate you and dispel the belief that Hong Kong is all skyscrapers and shopping malls. Interested in the heritage and culture of Hong Kong? We have great informative tours for you. More info, pls dial 400 820 5667
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Health & Fitness |
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Total Fitness Club
As one of the best fitness clubs in Shanghai, Total Fitness has the most advanced training equipment. Besides we have the best function testing apparatus, a series of courses designed by LES MILLS and NIKE and professional coaches certificated by CEPT. Total Fitness is the best place of gaining health, vogue and harmonious life. For more information, pls visit www.totalfitness.com.cn
Green Massage
Enjoy greater health and pamper yourself at GreenMassage. We provide professional massage therapists and outstanding service for guests in a unique and elegant environment. Our treatments include traditional Chinese massage strokes, Japanese Shiatsu finger pressure techniques and aromatherapy and foot reflexology. GreenMassage brings you a sense of peace in a private environment. More info, pls dial: (8621) 5386 0222
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Shanghai Qiangsheng Relocation Company
As one of the earliest relocation companies in Shanghai, Shanghai Qiangsheng Relocation Company is welcomed by its high quality services. Shanghai Qiangsheng does its best to make all the customers be satisfied. Free packing and you can pay after your move to ensure all your goods arrived in one piece. Toll-free 800 620 0938
Kaida Auto Relocation
With ISO confirmation, you can trust for our high quality services. The services include not only moving, but also include packing and cleaning, and free boxes will be offered. You can choose the trucks for your need. We can help you move your vehicle too! TEL: (8621) 5638 8918
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A Series of Services for Central Air Conditioning
The winter is coming again. Be careful with your central air conditioner because it is covered by a lot of bacteria. Shanghai Weiqing Central Air Conditioner Care Ltd. provides a series of services, including caring, cleaning and repairing. Through these services, we can destroy bacteria and germs in your air conditioner system. We will improve the quality of air, so that you can keep your health. TEL: (8621) 6452 4670
Shanghai Bojue Express Company
Shanghai Bojue Logistic Company boasts over 30 vehicles and a staff of more than 50 people. It also has branches all over Shanghai. It provides services range from ticket and hotel reservation and express delivery. For more details, you can dial (8621) 3895 3415.
Shanghai Weipeng Car Rental Ltd.
As an approved "One Stop" car rental services company, Shanghai Weipeng aims at offering economical and convenient plans for our customers, in order to help you enjoy your driving. We not only offer rental for personal and business activities, but also have a professional car team to provide other services. Our services can help you save time and bring you more convenience. For more information, pls call (8621) 6277 0637 |
 Biz Exhibitions
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"Five Quarks": Five Solo Exhibitions
December 24, 2007-January 11, 2008, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 6587 6901
Trace Of Time
Black ink splashed on white paper - that's the effect of Yan Feixiang's canvases. His work has evolved from ink wash and calligraphy to black and white abstraction. The works are very large, some are floor-to-ceiling and some series of panels stretch six to eight meters.
December 15, 2007-January 14, 2008, Creek Art TEL (8621) 6380 4150
Homage to Picasso
Through January 31, 2008, ART in Capitals TEL (8621) 6280 7103
The Circus
Thirty life-size and lifelike manikins, the latest work of Italian artist Gigi Rigamonti, will be on display.
December 6, 2007-January 13, 2008, Jing Art Gallery TEL (8621) 6391 0691
Wang Changkai Solo Exhibition
December 29, 2007-January 7, 2008, Yunfeng Gallery TEL (8621) 6487 4072
Rembrandt And The Golden Age, Highlights from the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
It is for the first time that masterpieces from the collection of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam will be seen in China. The exhibition includes two paintings by Rembrandt and twenty prints by the master as well as Delft Blue and silver objects and other paintings of famous Dutch artists such as Frans Hals, Jan Steen and Jacob van Ruysdael.
November 3, 2007 -February 13, 2008, Shanghai Museum TEL (8621) 6372 3500 |
 Theater &
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New Year's Concert
The Philharmonic Orchestra of Cologne from Germany will present a New Year's concert under the baton of conductor Markus Stenz. Established in 1827, the internationally acclaimed orchestra will play "Sinfonie No.2" by Brahms, "Der Feuer Vogel" by Stravinsky, "Wilhelm Tell" by Rossini and "Rosen Ausdem Sudan" by Strauss. Tickets selling for 100-1600rmb.
December 31-January 1 2008, Shanghai Oriental Art Center TEL (8621) 6854 1234
Tsai Chin 2007 Shanghai Concert
It's time of the year again. The veteran Taiwanese ballad singer will stage her annual year-end solo concert. This time, she put the highlights on her early unknown songs and some hottest melodies that were sung by other stars. Tickets selling for 180-1280rmb.
December 31, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438 5200
Drama: Rat's Wedding Party
Tickets selling for 80-180rmb.
January 1, 2008, Lyceum Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 8530
Richard Clayderman 2008 New Year Concert
Tickets selling for 180-880rmb.
January 1, 2008, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438 5200
The Magic of Jay Owenhouse
Tickets selling for 80-880rmb.
January 2-3, 2008, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438 5200
Northern Ballet Theatre "Madame Butterfly"
Tickets selling for 200-800rmb.
January 3-4, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Lyric Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686
Drama "The Valentine's Day"
Tickets selling for 100-150rmb.
January 6, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre - Drama Salon TEL (8621) 6473 4567
Drama "Red Rose White Rose"
Tickets selling for 100-680rmb.
December 27-31, Majestic Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 4409 |
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Olympiad New Year Eve
In honor of the Beijing Olympics, Muse hosts Olympiad New Year Eve party. Starts at 9:00pm. Tickets selling for 100rmb including one drink. Dress code: Black and Gold.
Muse TEL (8621) 6218 8166
S.T.D. - Countdown
Welcome Shanghai's most notorious, controversial and biggest rock band-Top Floor Circus to Atanu Bar. You will realize what real rock is. 60rmb for entry including two drinks. Starts at 9:00pm.
Atanu Bar TEL (8621) 3313 0871
Countdown Party At Bund
De la Coast hosts a countdown party with DJs Nakazawa and King. Starts at 9:00pm. 200rmb for entry including two free drinks.
De la Coast TEL (8621) 6330 2615
The Final Countdown
It's a New Year's Eve party, people! And there's a party going on right here at Champions! Join us as we party through the night and ring in the New Year at the Champions New Year's Eve Bash. With live music, DJ spin table and a great buffet, you better believe this year will be a celebration kicked up to powers unknown by mankind!
Champions Bar TEL (8621) 6237 6000 ext. 6651
New Year's Eve Party
Welcome 2008 in style at Shanghai's top popular and upscale hip hop club! Linger in the winter wonderland of Fuxing Park and savor the last moments of the past year, before the final countdown begins! On New Year's Eve, Guandii becomes an explosion of color and sound as Shanghai's young and beautiful ring in 2008.
Guandii TEL (8621) 3308 0726
New Year's Eve Party
Volar hosts Perrier-Jouet New Year's Eve Party with free flow of Champagne during count-down celebration. DJ Fenetic first comes to Shanghai and spin turntables for us. Don't miss it! Volar TEL (8621) 1348 2239 390
2008 New Year's Eve
Here are live entertainments every hour (from 8:00pm-4:00am) and a surprise countdown firework show. Free entry. 200rmb All-you-can-eat buffet at 7:30pm until 9:30pm. 2 for 1 Champagne before midnight and plus lots, lots more.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6433 4104
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Solid Gold 2008
Everything glitters in this gold themed Mashup party! New Years Day 2008. All eyes are truly on China in 2008 as the world turns its attention to the Middle Kingdom for the Olympics, and we are going for the Gold this year by bringing you only the top tier of international music and talent and an un-matched wild party vibe!
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Swing Dynasty
Stop by LOgO and enjoy gypsy, jazz, flamenco and roots live music.
LOgO TEL (8621) 6281 5646
Mirage Mingle Tuesdays
Ladies drink for free till 12:00am. 20rmb for beers. Buy one get one free after 12:00am.
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Forever Young
DJ G-Deep gives you best Hip-Hop music. 50% off house pour spirits, beers, soft drink and cocktails of the day. Free entry.
MAO TEL (86) 1381 6095 660
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Champagne & Chocolate
Buy a bottle of Laurent Perrier champagne and you shall receive a large free chocolate dream plate. Selections from David Laris Chocolate Room, chocolate dipped berries, chocolate shooters, volcanoes and more. 550rmb per bottle.
Velvet Lounge TEL (8621) 5403 2976
Martini Night
Every Wednesday night is Martini Night. Ladies can enjoy a buy one get one free deal until 9:00pm. Open bar from 6:00pm.
Frankie's TEL (8621) 5228 7731
Ladies Night
Every Wednesday night from 6:00pm until 12:00am, Arch hosts a Ladies Night, just order combination of appetizer and main course and free-flow of cocktails.
Arch TEL (8621) 6466 0807
The Great Ozzie BBQ
Every Wednesday from 6:00pm to 10:00pm, Kommune invites you to our Great Qzzie BBQ. Come and enjoy fantastic Australian beers & wine & all things great about Australia. 100rmb including BBQ, huge salad buffet and 1 drink! You don't want to miss this one!
Kommune TEL (8621) 6466 2416
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Rumba Latina
Guest DJ Luciana Brasil and house DJ Jigz will give the sound of Brazilian Pop Rock, Brazilian Pop, Reggaton, Pagode Samba and Salsa Meringue. Free entry, open bar from 10:00pm.
789 Nanjing Lu TEL (8621) 3318 9999
Turkish Delight
The Ekram Brothers play Arabian Gypsy music all night. Free entry, 9:00pm till late.
4 Live TEL (86) 1377 4244 008
Thursday Champagne Nights
There are drinks and there is Champagne. Complimentary drink for girls from 9:00pm to 11:00pm. Maneo TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Ladies On Top
Ladies are on top at Barbarossa every Thursday with delicious cocktails free all night from 9pm until midnight.
Barbarossa Lounge TEL (8621) 6318 0220
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Ladies Weekend on The Bund
Atanu is providing free flow Sangria for ladies until 11:00pm. Every Friday, party through the night with some classic funk music whilst taking the best views of Shanghai.
Atanu Bar TEL (8621) 3313 0871
Pioneer Presents Dan Tait
Launch of Pioneer partnership with Dan Tait. Dan has just been included in the Top 10 DVJs in the world. Before midnight, 100rmb includes 1 standard drink and after midnight 150rmb including 1 standard drink.
Attica TEL (8621) 6373 3588
Jazzmataz
Resident DJ V-Nutz (from Shanghai's infamous "The Lab") & special guest DJ Elnomo (USA) will take the reigns and throw down the fat funk and party rockin' beats. 100rmb open bar from 10:00pm to 2:00am. After 2:00am standard drinks and Carlsberg bottle 10rmb.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Fat Fridays Office Parties
100rmb includes free flow Carlsberg and Frozen Margaritas plus complimentary snacks.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6166, 6433 4104
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Jon White & Marius
The return of Back To Back sees Shanghai's talented duo Marius and Attica Resident Jon White go head to head once more. With nearly 20 years of DJing experience between them, they will seamlessly blend between varying styles of house music, walking the fine line between underground credibility and mainstream accessibility.
Attica TEL (8621) 6373 3588
Live Wire
Mural's resident band will play an impressive string of hits like "Kiss the Fire". Then you can dance the night away to the Latin Music beats and a belly dancer shaking her stuff. 30rmb for entry including 1 drink of Smirnoff Mix.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Latin & Jazz
Dine in style with Latin & Jazz music. You can also enjoy the beautiful view of The Bund.
The Binjiang One TEL (8621) 5877 7500
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
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Fame
Live local rock, punk, post punk and indie bands start off Sunday nights and mix it up with resident DJs. Welcome to the spotlight, welcome to Fame!
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Sunday Brunch At Yu Garden Cafe
Now pamper yourself with our sumptuous Sunday Brunch from the first day of 2008. Indulge in an array of beluga Caviar, Seafood, Foie gras and more... along with free flow of Piper-heidsieck, Champagne, Cocktail, New World Wine, Beer and soft drinks, plus special gift from Yu Gourmet.
Yu Garden Cafe TEL (8621) 2321 8888
Latin Fever
Open bar from 9:15pm. Barrels TEL (8621) 6249 8418
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 |
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Ballet & Dance: Burn the Floor
Burn the Floor has performed to over 3 million people in 93 cities in 32 Countries around the world. In Burn the Floor, there were kinds of the incredible talent dancers, spectacular costumes and music, a collage of dance styles including salsa, rumba, cha cha and tango all with a sexy, modern edge, any way, it was a perfect show!
January 26-27 2008, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Lyric Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686
VIVA LA VIOLA - The First Professional Viola Ensemble
The 24 viola players who come from Shanghai Conservatory of Music will present a multiple performance which including solo viola, duet viola, trio viola and the tremendous choir between 24 violas. They will convey the infinite glamour of viola music with vivid performance.
January 26, 2008 Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6386 5772 |
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