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Meeting and Room Deal at Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai

The Third Person Eats Free at Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel's Seafood Sunday Brunch

Rutgers Executive MBA in China

Receive a Hotel Credit When You Stay at the InterContinental Century City Chengdu

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Father's Day Brunch at Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Celebrate Father's Day with a fabulous brunch at Asiatique! Everyone, especially Dad will enjoy a scrumptious seafood feast mingling eastern and western dishes. Just for RMB188* per person, each father will receive a complimentary small bottle of exquisite red wine. Mondays to Saturdays, for only RMB88* per person, Biz Buffet Lunch features delicacies ranging from traditional Chinese dishes and snacks to western-style cuisines and desserts. Come to share a memorable experience! *Prices above are subject to 15% surcharge. For more information or bookings, please call Florent at (8621) 5153 3300 ext. 3708. Email: restaurant@grandmercure-hongqiao-shanghai.com

Deutsche Kuche - Infinity Celebrates the Cuisine of Germany
Each Friday and Saturday evening in June, Infinity presents the best from the German kitchen featuring Leberknodelsuppe (Liver dumpling soup), Bayerischer Wurstelmix (Bavarian sausages), Rindergulasch (Beef goulash) and Knusprige Schweinshaxe (Crispy pork knuckle) as well as great German breads and many other traditional dishes. The best of German cuisine will form part of our full dinner buffet with seafood, Asian and Western dishes and some serious desserts! Level 1 Infinity Dinner 18:00–22:30 Adults RMB 228* Children RMB 128* For reservations, please call: (8621) 5130 0000 ext 4009 *Prices subject to 15% surcharge. 1199 Ying Chun Road, Pudong, Shanghai.

GMB Triple B Package
Superior - RMB888+15% per room per night, inclusive of 1 daily breakfast; Deluxe - RMB988+15% per room per night, inclusive of 1 daily breakfast; Executive Club - RMB1188+15% pe room per night, with Full Club benefits; 2nd person breakfast supplement will be additional of RMB100 for all the above rooms category. Validity - with immediate to August 31, 2009. Contact Line: (8610) 8587 6888 - 5888.

Hotel Kunlun June Room Promotion
Take advantage of Hotel Kunlun's Summer Room rate promotion. A great price gets you a room with complimentary broadband internet, fitness center, and pool access. Deluxe Room: RMB 980 net inclusive of breakfast; Premier Deluxe Room: RMB 1180 net inclusive of breakfast; Executive Deluxe Room: RMB1380 inclusive of Summit Club Executive breakfast. Reservations are required in advance, subject to availability. For further information, please contact Hotel Kunlun's Reservations Department at: Tel: (8610) 6590 3388 ext. 5457 or email us: res@hotelkunlun.com

Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Suite Lifestyle
Book minimum 2 nights in a Lifestyle Suite at Best Available Rates plus a supplement of only RMB100 per room per night and enjoy the following benefits: Access to Executive Lounge | Complimentary one hour signature treatment at The Spa | Choice of airport pick up or drop off. Valid from March 01 - June 30, 2009. Tel: (8610) 5812 8888; Fax: (8610) 5812 8886; Website: www.wangfujing.hilton.com

You Getaway, We Giveaway
InterContinental Century City Chengdu is located in the prime district of Chengdu with a 10-minute dive from Chengdu's city centre and 20-minute from Chengdu International Airport. The hotel is exquisite hospitality in beautiful surroundings and stands out as an exciting new landmark in the city. For the contracted clients, stay at InterContinental Century City Chengdu and will receive a hotel credit of RMB288nett for the first visit and RMB388nett on the second visit till Dec. 31, 2009. For more information and reservations, please contact: +86 (028) 8534 9999 or email to: reservation@interconticd.com

Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center Meeting Package
March 1 - December 31, 2009. Full Day Package: Rmb 668.00 net per person: A meetings concierge executive dedicated throughout your event | Welcome coffee and tea | Morning and afternoon coffee breaks with freshly brewed coffee, fine tea and assorted home-made cookies | Two bottles of local mineral water per person during your meeting | Your choice of: International lunch buffet; 3-course western set menu; Chinese set menu; Local mineral water and soft drinks included | Main meeting room according to your number of delegates | Stationery and mints | One flip-chart or white board | 20 table name cards | Registration desk | One flower arrangement for the meeting room or registration desk. For reservations please contact: Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4126; E-mail: meeting.beijing@kempinski.com; Website: www.kempinski-beijing.com

Family & Kids Package at Kempinski Hotel Sanya
Savor private time with your family, at the only hotel in Sanya with a private beach. With 6 swimming pools, 2 children water slides and a Kid's club. Package starts from RMB 1,068 per night inclusive of accommodation in our Deluxe Ocean View room, breakfast, roundtrip airport transfer, RMB 300 Food and Beverage credit and late check out up to 4 pm. The package is subject to 15% surcharge and RMB 11 local government fund with a minimum 3 nights stay required. Visit www.kempinski-sanya.com for more details and to book: Tel: (86 898) 3889 8888; Fax: (86 898) 3889 7777.

Wedding Photo Shoot Package at Sanya Marriott Resort & Spa
Dreaming of the perfect wedding pictures? Sanya Marriott Resort & Spa extends a romantic invitation to you! With a long white sand beach, clear blue ocean and exotic tropical gardens, together with a professional photography team we can help make your dreams a reality! Our Wedding Photo Shoot Package starts from 5,468 RMB / 2 nights. Including: *Luxurious Accommodation; * Professional Wedding Photographer for a one day Photo Shoot. * A DVD with 120 high resolution wedding pictures. * 3 different gowns of various styles. * Choose from two exotic different locations. * Roundtrip airport transfers. * Limousine service for the photo shoot day. * A treatment for two at our "Quan" Spa and more... Valid until October 31, 2009, terms and conditions apply. Book now: (0898) 8856 1133 and 400 888 5551 (China) or book online: sanyamarriottresort.com.

Celebrating 25 Years of Defining Global Living at Somerset ZhongGuanCun, Beijing
Located in the heart of Beijing's prime high technology zone, also known as China's Silicon Valley, close to the Beijing Olympic Village, the Tsinghua, Renmin and Peking universities, Haidian Theatre and Medical Centre. The balanced and enriching lifestyle provided by the residence is ideal for executives and their families. Join us in our 25th Anniversary celebrations with special rates and promotions starting 1 April 2009! Enjoy 25% off Best Available Rates; Enjoy 1 FREE night for every month's stay; Refer a guest and be rewarded with free nights；Enjoy Grand Lucky Draw - 25 Years with Ascott. For details check at http://www.somerset.com/en/china/beijing/somerset_zhongguancun.html; China Toll Free Number: 400 820 1028; Email: enquiry.china@the-ascott.com

Take a Piece of Heaven Home
Celebrate the heavenly bed's 10th anniversary at The Westin Beijing Financial Street. Stay or accumulate 10 room nights and receive a complimentary heavenly bed, from rmb 1800 per night exclusively on our 'Take a Piece of Heaven Home' offer only. Buy a heavenly bed and receive 10 complimentary room night vouchers. This exclusive offer is valid until 31 December 2009 subject to 15% service charge. Terms and conditions apply. To make a reservation please call (8610) 6606 8866 or email reservation.beijing@westin.com

Book a Hostel Room in China!
Now you can preview and choose hostels from around China. Find pictures, comments, and maps for the hostels and then choose what type of bed and rooms you need. We lots of cities including Beijing, Chengdu, Kunming, Lhasa, Sanya, Shanghai, and Yangshuo--plus lots more. You can securely book online and find the cheapest rates online with us. Visit http://www.chinatravelnow.com/hostels.php and search for yourself!

Double Rainbow Massage House
If you are looking for a traditional Chinese massage with competitive rates, then Double-rainbow Massage House will be your best choice. Double-rainbow is the first massage center in Shanghai, they provide excellent massage with their professional blind masseurs. You could choose your favorite masseur, state your preference and then keep your clothes on for a 45 to 60 minutes massage. For enquiries or reservations, please call: (8621) 6473 4000

Shanghai Hujia Moving Co., Ltd
With a bridle-wise work team, Shanghai Hujia Moving Company doing moving and freight business. 70% workers are skilled in moving and fix furniture, especially for piano, air conditioner, and so on. We offer different sizes of trucks for different demand, customers can call and choose the size they need in advance. 24 free service line: 800 620 0370

International Accountants... LehmanBrown... providing an alternative
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Learning Chinese at Mandarinmorning Language Centre
Mandarinmorning language Centre provides professional, effective, practical tools in helping you with your Chinese learning. Our training center can design suitable courses for the clients on different levels. You will be sure to find your confidence, ability, and self-esteem in using mandarin with the help of our professional and experienced teachers. TEL (8621) 5228 7809

China International Vending Systems & Commercial Self-Service Products Exhibition 2009
June 22-24, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888

2009 Shanghai Commercial Real Estate Show
June 27-29, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888

CPhI China 2009
June 23-25, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666

Fi-Asia China
June 23-25, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666

Dawn Mist, Separation Faith-Yang Fudong's Solo Exhibition
Yang Fudong's art reflects the development of Chinese contemporary art. Therefore, to have a close look at the works in this solo exhibition can be seen as a process of understanding the past and present of contemporary art in China.
May 24-August 23, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 5033 9801

Antwerp Artists
May 26-June 16, Shanghai Art Museum TEL (8621) 6327 2829

The Joint Exhibition of Students' Excellent Works From Starrain & Three Countries High-leveled Academy of Fine Arts
June 20-June 30, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 6587 2530

Conceptual Photography - Exhibition of "Chinese Opera poker" Series
Under the premise of keeping the special stylized forms of Chinese Opera, we added some popular elements in our work, trying to smash the shackle of "Classic" and deconstruct the old patterns in order to present it in an easy look of popular art.
June 13-July 9, 1918 ArtSpace TEL (8621) 5228 6776

Daily Rituals
Drawn from artists of past exhibitions from the Shanghai Gallery of Art, Daily Rituals includes artists who use diverse media to express their individual relationship.
May 23-July 13, Shanghai Gallery of Art TEL (8621) 6321 5757

Lu Jun and Sun Ji Two Solo Exhibitions
m97 Gallery presents two separate solo exhibitions of works by photography artists Lu Jun and Sun Ji.
April 18-June 18, m97 Gallery TEL (8621) 6266 1597

To Review is to Learn Something New - Xue Song Solo Exhibition
The exhibition features compelling new works (2007-2009) created in Xue Songs signature style, the carefully assembled collages. His canvases with bright colorful and clean compositions,
May 16-June 20, ShanghART at 796 Huaihailu TEL (8621) 3395 0808

The Exquisite Pirate - South China Sea
July 25-September 2, OV Gallery TEL (8621) 5465 7768

Shaoxing Opera "The Bride Of Jiao Zhongqing"
By Shanghai Yueju Opera Troupe. Tickets selling for 60-180rmb.
June 15, Yi Fu Theatre TEL (8621) 6322 5075

Live from Buena Vista-The Havana Lounge Concert
Tickets selling for 80-380rmb.
June 16, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6386 5772

National Symphony Orchestra Shanghai Concert
Tickets selling for 100-1600rmb.
June 16, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234

Drama "Marry an Honest Man"
Tickets selling for 120-280rmb.
June 17-July 12, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre - Studio D6 TEL (8621) 6473 4567

Shaoxing Opera "The Story of the Western Wing"
By Shanghai Yueju Opera Troupe. Tickets selling for 60-180rmb
June 18, Yi Fu Theatre TEL (8621) 6322 5075

Friday Night Jazz Salon-Flight of the Phoenix
Tickets selling for 60-300rmb.
June 19, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Performance Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234

Wu Bai & China Blue SpaceBomb 2009 Shanghai Concert
Tickets selling for 180-1080rmb.
June 20, Shanghai Grand Stage (Shanghai Gymnasium) TEL (8621) 6438 5200

Music Comedy "If I Were Not Who I Am"
Tickets selling for 90-180rmb.
June 2-28, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre - Drama Salon TEL (8621) 6473 4567

Drama "Who Loves Who Cares"
Tickets selling for 120-150rmb
June 9-12, 16-20, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Studio Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686

Monday, June 15, 2009
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Monday Night Acoustic
Here's a place for you to show your talent! No matter you are a singer or a songwriter, we offer you a venue to perform your music. Don't let us down! Beers from RMB25 and cocktails from RMB30. No cover.
Beedees TEL (8621) 6327 3160

Candy Girls Night
Monday doesn't mean you should stay at home. If you are in the mood you could still go out to have fun, especially when we hold up the ladies' night for all the candy girls. Ladies will get free drinks and RMB80 for guys to get open bar. Starts at 8:30pm.
Club DKD TEL (8621) 6384 8777

Manic Monday
Come to enjoy the Bulldog dinner special - buy one main course get one main course free. Quiz night starts at 9:00pm with questions about general knowledge, sports, music and more. If you wanna win RMB1000 drink vouchers, join us or create your own team now!
The Bulldog TEL (8621) 6445 9464

Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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I Love Ladies Night
Come on Girls! Ladies Night continues on Tuesdays with Ladies enjoying their choice of vodka, gin, whiskey, and rum cocktails with one mixer. Oh don't be upset guys! You still get to enjoy the dancing with the ladies and other fun, excited events happening all night!
I Love Shanghai TEL (8621) 5228 6899

Tuesday Salsa Party
Come and dance your new step out as salsa DJ Mr. Elliott spin the sexy Latin beats all night long. Enjoy the show from local salsa swingers as you sit in the couch while sipping our buy one get one free beer. Charge required. No cover.
TangoBang TEL (8621) 5877 1881

Lady's Night
This is a night dedicated to all the beautiful ladies in town. Here we have special sexy cocktails for you, great tunes for you, you are the princess tonight. Ladies get drink for free from 9:00pm till midnight. No cover.
Longitude TEL (8621) 6431 7751

Wednesday, June 17, 2009
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German Tunes for Chinese Ears
A three-day concert series is going on at Zhijiang Dream Factory with German bands teaming up with local Chinese talent. Tonight metal rockers Suidakra (Ger) will take Chaos Mind (Cn), Six Shot (Cn) and October Capricorn (Cn). Tickets are RMB60 in advance and RMB80 at the door.
Zhijiang Dream Factory TEL (8621) 6227 7332

Mash-Up & Hip Hop with DJ Big One
DJ Big One is a two-time DMC China DJ, and also the first DJ of China to have remixes sold on AV8. This time he's going to present a Mash-Up & Hip Hop night at Muse on Wednesday. Enjoy his music around the world! DJ Ark will also join the show. Starts at 9:00pm.
Muse TEL (8621) 5213 5228

No Man's Land
No Man's Land, as one of Shanghai's favorite ladies night, kicks off its first night at Sin Lounge. Tonight's party is more spice than ever before. In order to enjoy a good gossip, we still stick to the entry policy: strict ladies only before 10:30pm. Free drinks for girls until 12:00am. No cover.
Sin Lounge TEL (8621) 6267 7779

Thursday, June 18, 2009
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A Nu Kind Of Blue
A Nu Kind Of Blue is Shelter's Nu Jazz and Broken Beat evening which started during the first month of The Shelter opening. Musically, it is one of the original and innovative events at The Shelter and, up until now, has remained fairly low key.
The Shelter TEL (8621) 6437 0400

Excess Luggage
This Norwegian trio is based upon the uncommon line-up of Hammond B3 organ, piano and drums. The musicians were fascinated by the sound of these instruments together, and think it's a shame that this line-up isn't more common. But then, the rarity of this combination only makes for a more special experience for the audience. Capable of combining the groovy feel of the organ trio with the harmonic and melodic style of the piano trio, Excess Luggage might well be the perfect trio.
JZ Club TEL (8621) 6431 0269

Metal Night
Yuyintang hosts "Metal Night " with Fearless, Death River, Chaos Mind this Thursday. RMB30 for entry, starts at 9:00pm. Yuyintang TEL (8621) 5237 8662

Friday, June 19, 2009
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Absinthe Annihilation
We bring back the Absinthe Fairies for a night of Absinthe cocktails, shots, scoreboard tallies and dance music to shake that Absinthe Fairy-Tail! RMB25 Absinthe cocktails and shots all night!
I Love Shanghai TEL (8621) 5228 6899

Mashed
Mr. Stokes is back! One of the founding members of Bananas, he was responsible for some of Shanghai's most original and fun parties before he moved back to the US. During his short visit this month, he teams up with Elnomo for one extraordinary mashed-up night at Mural. Come and get mashed! 100RMB with open bar from 10:00pm to 2:00am.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

German Tunes for Chinese Ears
German bands of different genres will team up with Chinese talents for a concert at Zhijiang Dream Factory. RMB80 for entry. Zhijiang Dream Factory TEL (8621) 6227 7332

Saturday, June 20, 2009
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David Vendetta
One of the best DJ producers of the French touch, David Vendetta is coming to Shanghai and bring his wicked new single "Hold that sucker down" at Bar Rouge! Don't miss it.
Bar Rouge TEL (8621) 6339 1199

Antidote Live! Safety Scissors V Funky Fingers
San Francisco's Safety Scissors makes his first visit to China. Safety Scissors started producing glitchy minimal techno in the late 90s California scene and his sound matured into quirky electronic pop. One-man band Funky Fingers returns to Shanghai with a new bags of tricks. Apologies in advance if he gets naked.
The Shelter TEL (8621) 6437 0400

S2S Party
Anar hosts S2S party on Saturday starting from 1:00am to 8:00am with DJs Philippe Ortega from France and Afro-J from Shanghai. Free entry and RMB30 drink specials.
Anar TEL (8621) 6289 9326

Sunday, June 21, 2009
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Jazzy Bund Happy Hour
A special Happy Hour promotion starts early everyday from 4:30pm till 8:00pm at House of Blues and Jazz. Here you may enjoy the buy-one-get-one free draft beer (Guinness, Kilkenny, Carlsberg and Erdinger) and house wine (Robert Skalli Viogner and Merlot, Zonin Pinot Grigio and Peter Lehmann Shiraz). If you are hungry you could order RMB19-39 snacks like Lamb Dumplings, Escargot Bruschetta, Fish Chips, Beef Carpaccio and much more. No cover.
House of Blues and Jazz TEL (8621) 6323 2779

Sunday Tango Class
Got no plans for Sunday? Come to TangoBang as we offer a free Argentina Tango class to all you fans. The best Argentina Tango couple in town will give you the lesson bilingually. No cover.
TangoBang TEL (8621) 5877 1881

Disney Channel's Smash-Hit Original Movie - High School Musical
Tickets selling for 180-680rmb.
June 30-July 17, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Lyric Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686

May Day Shanghai Concert 2009
Tickets selling for 155-1355rmb.
July 3-4, Hongkou Soccer Stadium TEL (8621) 6540 0009

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