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The Week in Review from SinoLinx.com

Usher In The New Year at Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel
As a sanctuary in the midst of the dynamic Pudong business environment, our hotel delights travelers by thoughtfully delivering seamless service in a contemporary Western setting with classical Shanghainese flair. Reunite with your family this Chinese New Year Eve with a sumptuous dinner buffet. Expect a generous banquet comprising crispy roast duck, freshly made sushi and more–a night where you can eat till your heart's content! Price: RMB218+15% per adult; RMB108+15% per child; Venue: Renaissance Brasserie; Date: February 6, 2008. For reservations please call: (8621) 3871 4888.

New 360 Gourmet Shop - Chef Crafted Cuisine
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai can now offer its guests a new choice in casual dining options with the opening of the 360 Gourmet shop. Located on the ground floor 360 Gourmet shop will offer guests and residents of Marriott Executive Apartments also located in Tomorrow Square, the opportunity to purchase wines, freshly baked bread, pastries, soups, sushi and traditional deli items such as olive oils, gourmet chocolates and specialty waters. Opening hours will be from 6.30am to 10pm daily, seven days a week. For more information please call (8621) 5359 4969 ext. 6063.

PR Account Director Wanted at Grebstad Hicks Communications
Grebstad Hicks Communications - a leading regional public relations agency specialising in travel, tourism, hospitality and luxury lifestyle - is looking for an energetic and dynamic PR Account Director(based in Shanghai). The ideal candidate should have: A minimum of 5 years public relations experience; agency experience is a distinct advantage; proven track record of managing a team; experience in strategy creation and implementation of PR/communications strategies; and have strong media relationships. Interested candidates please send resume and details of salary expectation to gary.kitching@ghcasia.com

Job Vacancies at the British Embassy Beijing
The British Embassy Beijing currently has two job Vacancies available: 1. Management Assistant to Change Management Counsellor: Open only to qualified British citizens. 2. Estate Manager: Open to all qualified Chinese and foreign nationals residing in Beijing. Deadline for application: 20 Jan 2008. All interested candidates are welcome to visit the Embassy web page: http://www.uk.cn/bj/index.asp?menu_id=559

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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

ICE China 2008
January 16-18, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888

Fang Shaohua - Find Harmless Apple For The Garden Of Eden
January 14-21, Shanghai Art Museum TEL (8621) 6327 2829

Lu Xun Park Project Documental
January 20-February 15, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 6587 6901

Julian Schnabel Solo Exhibition
Julian Schnable is a famous American contemporary artist, considered as an important representative figure of the Neo-Expressionism movement. The exhibition will show about 27 oil paintings from difference periods of his life. This show will be Schnabel's first public exhibition in Shanghai.
January 19-February 16, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 5033 9801

Shen Xiaotong Solo Exhibition-Selected Works 2007
This exhibition will showcase Shen's latest works including: portraits, oceans, apples and hands. In the portraits, the artist's already well-known theme, Shen has used heavier and more prominent colors, which demonstrates his growing optimism in 2007.
December 22, 2007-January 20, 2008, SHiNE Art Space TEL (8621) 6266 0605

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, ART in Capitals TEL (8621) 6280 7103

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-February 13, 2008, Shanghai Museum TEL (8621) 6372 3500

Drama "I Am Not Li Bai"
Tickets selling for 100-150rmb.
January 9-29, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre - Studio D6 TEL (8621) 6473 4567

Drama "Kong Ji Shi Se"
Tickets selling for 100RMB.
January 16-20, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Studio Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686

Drama "Red and Black"
Tickets selling for 100-500rmb.
January 17-18, Majestic Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 4409

Cross-talk by Guo Degang
Tickets selling for 100-680rmb.
January 18-19, Shanghai International Gymnastic Center TEL (8621) 6217 2426

Chinese Traditional Chamber Music Concert
Tickets selling for 50-180rmb.
January 19, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Performance Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234

Peking Opera "Cao Cao & Yang Xiu"
Performed by Shanghai Peking Opera Troupe. Tickets selling for 30-300rmb.
January 20, Yi Fu Theatre TEL (8621) 6322 5075

Monday, January 14, 2008
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Willow Neilson Quartet
Since graduating from the Sydney Conservatorium in 2000, Willow has taken his band onto win third place at the Jazz Hoelaart International Competition in Brussels in 2001 and to win third place as a soloist in both the Montreaux Jazz Festival Saxophone Competition 2003 and London Jazz Festival Saxophone Competition 2004, both held by the White Foundation.
Club JZ TEL (8621) 5403 0187

Ladies Night
Zapata's introduces its Second Ladies night, complementing Zapata's extremely popular Wednesday ladies night. With friendly people from all nationalities and all walks of life together with energetic, pure 90's Classics all 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) 6433 4104

Funky Filipino Night
Shanghai's Filipinos receive free Tsingtaos and Temptations to dance the night away! Everyone is welcome to join in the Monday madness.
I Love Shanghai TEL (8621) 6355 8058

Tuesday, January 15, 2008
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25 Tuesday
Drink till you croak. All night every Tuesday all standard drinks only 25rmb.
Blue Frog TEL (8621) 6445 6634

Open Stage
Every Tuesday open bar from 21:30pm, Open mic to every one. If you can play on the stage, you will get a free beer.
4 Live TEL (86) 1377 4244 008

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

Wednesday, January 16, 2008
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Addicted Wednesday
Trance master DJ Les Hemstock returns. Les was the first DJ/Producer to enter the Guinness book of Hit Records with his first 3 singles to go to No1 in the UK charts. He has remixed artists from George Michael to INXS and Michael Jackson during his illustrious career and also has featured in various film and TV productions including hit soaps Emmerdale and Hollyoaks as well as featured documentaries for Sky Channel and Paramount Entertainment.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299

Diva Wednesdays
Be a Diva and get drunkilicious at Volar Bar! Celebrate your inner DIVA with free flow grey goose cocktails and earth shatteringly spiked jello shots all night long and let the magic loosen your inhibitions!
Volar TEL (86) 1348 2239 390

Salsa Loco @Yeeha Bar
Every Wednesday we provide salsa lesson from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. After that, there is a wonderful salsa party for you.
Yee-ha Texas Bar & Grill TEL (8621) 6248 9988

Ladies Night
Every Wednesday, free drinks for ladies, open bar from 7:30pm-10:30pm. Jimy Graham plays rock and blues until midnight. Free entry.
Piccone, Address: 1 Taojiang Lu

Thursday, January 17, 2008
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Latin Jazz
Live South American Band "ARENA" from 10:00 to late, the new band created an unique fusion of R&B and Latin Jazz percussion groove. Guest DJ will play R&B after band till early in the next morning.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Electro
The original open bar Electro night on the Bund, bringing hypnotic electro house beats to the people en masse. De La Coast presents the art of pole dancing. Please come to see what its all about. Male 100rmb, female 50rmb.
De La Coast TEL (8621) 6330 2615

Void - Underground House and Techno
It's time to get your house hats and techno shoes on for another mid-week dancing session by Void @ LOgO this Thursday. This week Shanghai_Ultra, Ben Huang, Fish and Nat Alexander will be playing the finest electronic music.
LOgO TEL (8621) 6281 5646

Friday, January 18, 2008
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MOS Jon Carter
Another fat night comes to you curtsy of MOS with Jon Carter gracing the decks at Attica. Jon is one of those fortunate DJs that have been able to let their talent speak for them. He has warmed up for Fatboy Slim all over the world, has his own record label and is married to Radio 1's Sarah Cox. Expect a real eclectic party set and a rocking dance floor all night long!
Attica TEL (8621) 6373 3588

GK Angel Party
Godskitchen Worldwide presents Arthur Baker in an exclusive event with a true music pioneer. Arthur Baker left his imprint on the first electronic rap record "Planet Rock" by Afrika Bambaataa. Most recently Baker has been collaborating with Princess Superstar and is the mastermind behind the global success of Return to New York-An edgy electro punk/funk traveling party that brings the dirtiest slices of the lower eastside right to our doorstep. Call it ghetto, booty, whatever you want-It's bass, and Arthur Baker has been bringing the house down with it for a good 30 years.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299

Club 8 Live In Shanghai
Starts at 9:00pm. 200rmb in advance, 250rmb at the door.
Zhijiang Dream Factory TEL (8621) 5237 8662

A Party Be Drunk To Say Good Bye And Hello
Special DJ, special drinks! Come here and have a relax time. 200rmb for entry and open bar from 23:00pm to 2:00am.
De La Coast TEL (8621) 6330 2615

Saturday, January 19, 2008
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Blackmagic Hip Hop Party
Slamming hip hop beats, hot babes and the new 200,000rmb Beach Honey 2008 Contest are what its all about on Saturday nights at Bonbon. Voted Shanghai's "Best Club" 2 years in a row by People's Choice awards, the party starts off early and goes late, right through till 4:30 the next morning. Join hosts Drew "Da Long" Ballen, with MCs PQ and Shout Dogg with guest resident DJs!
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299

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

Who's Your Daddy?
A full selection of cigars, wine, whiskey, vodka available. Complimentary and creative chocolates only for daddies.
789 Nanjing Lu TEL (8621) 3318 9999

Sunday, January 20, 2008
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Sunday Happy Hour
Hung over after the weekend? Come and drink your way out of it. 25rmb standard drink, 25rmb draft beer. Music: Lounge; Starts at 9:00pm till late.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

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

Latin Fever
Open bar from 21:15pm. Barrels TEL (8621) 6249 8418

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

Opera "Othello"
All vocal artists come from China not inviting any western super star. The opera "Othello" is regarded as a Made-in-China classic opera.
February 1-2, 2008 Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Opera Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234

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!

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