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Romantic Getaway at Kempinski Sanya

Scrumptious New Creations at Beijing's Hotel Kunlun

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Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing
Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing is conveniently located in north Beijing, within walking distance to the city's Olympic Green and Bird's Nest Stadium. We offer 477 well-designed guest rooms, including 40 suites. 6 restaurants and bars provide both local and international guests a cosmopolitan dining experience. Fully-equipped gym, heated indoor swimming pool and beauty salon help guests discover the path to refreshment. Please book through the hotel website www.crowneplaza.com/beijingwuzhou to get the best flexible room rate.

Where Inspiring Comforts Meet Tranquil Shores
You demand the best from everything you do, so demand the best for your next holiday. Located between cosmopolitan Shanghai and historical Suzhou, Kunshan has long been home to the famous delicacy, Hairy Crab. Nestled on pristine shores, Fairmont Yangcheng Lake, Kunshan is a legendary oasis to be explored. Slow down your steps and relax in the natural surroundings with our "Inspiring Autumn" package, starting from RMB1,198* per night. For more details, please call (86 512) 5780 0888 or visit www.fairmont.com/Yangchenglake

Autumn Great Room Deals Three Nights Stay 20% Off
Treat yourself with gracious living! Autumn is approaching, it's high time to go for a trip in this golden season! Have a look at the Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai special room rates! From now on until 30th November, 2009, for every consecutive three-night or longer stay, enjoy 20% discount, free broadband internet access and gym-center access are also included. Ideal for leisure or business trip, Grand Mercure Hongqiao always makes every effort for your exceptional hospitality experience in Shanghai! * Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai reserves the rights of final interpretation for the special offer. For more information or reservation, please dial (8621) 5172 7959. Email: reservation@grandmercure-hongqiao-shanghai.com or visit www.grandmercurehongqiao.com; www.grandmercurehotels.com.cn

Love at Grand Millennium Beijing
Superb settings, awarding-wining cuisine and personalisers will definitely turn every minute of your wedding a memorable one... Dream Vision RMB 358/person; Romantic Eden RMB 458/person; Luxurious Melody RMB 588/person. 10 person/table, minimum 10 tables. All the above prices are subject to 15% service charge. For more information please consult our wedding specialists at (8610) 8587 6888 ext. 5335 or 133 011 61861.

Spectacular National Day Room Promotion
Hotel Kunlun offers a 20% discount at all dining outlets (banquets and meetings excluded), as well as a daily complimentary Afternoon Tea Buffet for two at the Mezzanine Lounge on room-stays during the National Day Promotion period! National Day Promotion Dates: 29 September to 8 October 2009: Deluxe Room: RMB 680 net including breakfast; Premier Deluxe Room: RMB 880 net including breakfast; Executive Deluxe Room: RMB1080 net including Summit Club Executive breakfast. Reservations required in advance, subject to availability. Contact Hotel Kunlun's Reservations Department at Tel: (8610) 6590 3388 ext. 5457 or email: res@hotelkunlun.com

Business Value Rate at Kempinski Hotel Beijing
Weekday: Superior Room - RMB1, 470.00 per room per night | Deluxe Room - RMB1, 570.00 per room per night | Executive Room - RMB1, 780.00 per room per night. Weekend: Superior Room - RMB1, 320.00 per room per night | Deluxe Room - RMB1, 420.00 per room per night | Executive Room - RMB1, 630.00 per room per night. Include: Free Airport butler service, one way pick-up for one night stay and round trip for two nights stay | One complementary buffet breakfast | Free Internet access | Free access to both health club outlets and indoor swimming pool | Rate subject to 15% surcharge. Valid date from May to end of December, 2009. The terms and conditions are subject to availability and confirmation by the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center. We look forward to welcoming you to stay at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center! For reservations: Reservations.Beijing@kempinski.com; Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522 Fax: (8610) 6462 2204.

Memorable Wedding at Kempinski Sanya
Planning your wedding? How does having your Wedding ceremony on a private beach, crystal blue waters of the South China Sea on one side and serene tropical gardens on the other, sound to you? A location which is a few hundred meters away from the southern most tip of China! Interesting? Well, then contact our Wedding planning team, and let us take care of all your arrangements for a memorable wedding at an exclusive and unique location. Please click here for package details. Conditions Apply: Minimum 40 pax. Additional wedding rooms on preferential subject to room availability. For more information please visit www.kempinski-sanya.com or call us on (86898) 3889 8888.

Enjoy Super Value "China 60th National Day Trip" at Dalian
Take a treasure of an exceptional savings on our "China 60th National Day Promotion" available from 25 September to 11 October, 2009. Superior Room at RMB 950 (subject to 15% service charge) per room per night. Benefits include: complimentary daily breakfast for two persons at i Cafe; stay consecutive two nights and earn one night complimentary stay in Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts; free broadband internet access; complimentary usage of gym, sauna room and indoor swimming pool. Free stay redemption is valid until 31 January, 2010. For more information and reservations, please contact: (86411) 82525000 or email to: slda@shangri-la.com

A Gift of a Free Night When You Stay with Us at The Kerry
Experience Beijing as China's 60th National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival approach. Shangri-La's Kerry Centre Hotel, Beijing is offering festive rates starting from RMB968+ per night including breakfast. What's more, if you stay for two consecutive nights between 25 September and 11 October 2009, you will receive one complimentary night. You may redeem this gift at any participating Shangri-La hotel and resort before 31 January 2010. For reservations, please call (8610) 8529 6833. Terms and conditions apply.

So luxury
RMB 1,188* per night: Accommodation in Luxury Room | Complimentary breakfast at VIC restaurant for one person | Complimentary broadband or WI-FI Internet access in guest room | 20% off laundry and dry cleaning | Valid until October 11th, 2009. For information or reservations please call (8610) 8599 6666 ext. 6818 or reservation@sofitelwandabj.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

Nightlife

Free Venue, Hearty Menu
Beijing's best and oldest sports bar continues to impress with its extensive beer list, hearty bar food designed by Aussie chef, pool tables, free Wi-Fi, Tues Texas Hold'em, Wednes trivia quiz, Thurs darts and Fri spool competition nights, and plasma TVs showing any sports you want! Free venues for all parties and meetings. Frank's is a capital classic. 9am-3am. Lido Area, Jiangtai Xilu (West of the Rosedale Hotel). Tel: (8610) 6437 8399; Website: www.franksplacebeijing.com

DJ Mickey Zhang
From meager beginnings to a vibrant future, DJ Mickey Zhang has been a pioneer of China's dance scene. Debuting at a club called Orange in 1999, DJ Mickey Zhang has now become a well known figure in the country's music arena. 10pm-2am, September 26. ChinaDoll TEL 158 0140 2188

Groovy 70s Disco Party
Featuring DJ Suiki who, aka DJ Pimp Daddy Suiki, is a music lover and record collector. Suiki started DJ in 1975 at house parties in the black and gay communities in California when disco was strictly underground, continue on to the clubs with the rise and fall of Disco, emerging of Rap/Hip Hop, Punk, New Wave, Techno, House and Drum & Bass to what dance music is today. The diversity of his musical taste and knowledge allow him to set musical landscapes for all environments. 10pm, September 26. Juicy Spot TEL (8610) 6593 0610

For details about above events, please visit www.clubzone.com.

Dining Out

Buy 3 Fet 1 Free
Cafe Asia of Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing just finished the 2-month total renovation. A more spacious and trendy brand new restaurant is open now. Please come to enjoy the upgraded extensive international buffet with a touch of Asian mystique. Buffet Lunch: RMB 198 +15% per person; Buffet Dinner: RMB 258+15% per person, including one glass of drink; Sunday Brunch: RMB 258+15% per person, including unlimited soft drink and juice. Buy three get one free, valid until Sep 30th, 2009. For reservations: (8610) 8498 2288 ext.7160.

Crystal Muslim Fine Dining is Now Open
Showcasing the talents of Egyptian Chef Asmaa, the restaurant will be Beijing's first Muslim restaurant in a five star hotel, and will feature four distinct cuisines: Middle Eastern Arab, Southeast Asian, Chinese, and Western. Each cuisine will be prepared strictly according to Muslim food standards, while the majority of the restaurant's kitchen staff and servers will be believers of the Muslim faith. For further information, kindly contact: (8610) 6590 3388 ext 5503, Hotel Kunlun level 2.

A LA MAMA
Isn't your mother's home cooked food not the best food you ever had and remember? La Gondola cooks mother's authentic recipes and serves the dishes just like at home... in the middle of the table... to share. Available at La Gondola during the month of September and October from 5:30pm to 11:00pm. Bring your best friends and family for a great Italian family style dinner. La Gondola...not just a question of taste, it's a matter of lifestyle...Opening Hours: 11:30am to 2:30am, 5:30pm to 11:00pm. For reservations please call (8610) 6465 3388 ext 5707 or e-mail us at restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com

Mid-Autumn Festival
The fifteenth day of the eighth month in the Lunar Calendar marks the Mid-Autumn Festival. This is an important occasion and a time to reunite with families and loved ones. Sofitel Wanda Beijing has prepared an exquisite choice of cakes all presented in elegantly designed boxes, the perfect gift for friends and family. Luxury Box: RMB158/Box, 6-mooncake box, 445g | Prestige Box: RMB188/Box, 8-mooncake box, 500g | Imperial Box: RMB298/Box, 12-mooncake box, 900g. For information or reservations please contact (8610) 8599 6666 ext. 6501 or dfbsec@sofitelwandabj.com

Summer BBQ
Rouse your senses in a relaxing oasis with a sizzling summer BBQ at The Westin Beijing Financial Street. Relax and renew in our quaint outdoor Zen garden with a char grilled barbeque. Sample sizzling premium imported meat, fresh seafood, exquisite sides and buckets of chilled international beers to match. Every Thursday and Friday from 6pm to 10pm until 31 September, RMB 228 per person net plus three international beers or soft drinks. For more information or reservations, please call (8610) 6629 7815.

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

Bulaohu Scenic Spot
Located in Bulaotun Town in Miyun County, Bulaohu Scenic Spot is about 130km from downtown Beijing. Being far away from the crowded city, the scenic spot features tranquility and beautiful sceneries and is a good destination for holiday takers. There are three amazing things here-the unrivalled MaiFan stone bathing center in Northern China which can help body-building and preventing diseases; the authentic green food and local folk snacks; and the large pine tree forest. Transportation: take a long-distance coach from Dongzhimen and head for Miyun, then change to a bus to Bulaotun. Door ticket: RMB20 per person. For more details please contact (8610) 6903 0214

Dongtang Youth Hostel-A Hostel With Old Beijing Characteristics
Dongtang Youth Hostel is not a hostel but a private run guesthouse. Adopting an operation mode that is similar to a youth hotel, DYH offers big family like rooms at cheap prices and features an easy check-in procedure. Simple meal and hot drinks are available for backpackers. English language tour guide handbook and bikes are also available for rent to tour the old Beijing. Address: 85, Nanluo Guxiang, Dongcheng District TEL (8610) 6592 8209

Golden Holiday Travel Mart
As an e-commerce platform established by CTS Modern Travel Service, Golden Holiday Travel Market provides a whole range of high quality travel products at the lowest prices. The Mart has outsourced a large batch of air tickets, hotel rooms, door tickets and tour buses to meet the demand of both local residents and new arrivals to Beijing. 24-hour booking service. Address: 5F, Jingbao Building, 185, Andingmenwai Avenue, Dongcheng District. Reservation hotline 4007 4007 77


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Education

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.

Health & Fitness

Fine Yoga
Fine Yoga is the earliest training base of traditional Ashtanga Yoga in China and was the first that employed instructors trained directly by the late master of Ashtanga Yoga (Guruji) - Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. We offer qualified instruction, precise adjustments, encouragement and in any class you will of course enjoy the benefits of collective energy from a large variety of yoga programs including Ashtanga Yoga, Flow Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Bikram Hot Yoga, Power Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Yin Yoga, Kids Yoga and Pre-natal yoga. Currently we have three branches in Beijing which are located in SOHO New Town, Shunyi Laimeng Lake Villa Club and Shunyi Taihu Villa. For details about us please call (8610) 8589 6474

Fu Jun Jian Yi (Dewai Store)
Fu Jun is a judge of China's national hair beauty who has provided service to many a star and has been especially good at perm. The hairdressers here are patient and they will nicely give you their suggestions after listening to your requirement. They can even show you how to correctly dry your hair with a dryer. Price: RMB50 up for hair cutting, RMB260 up for perm. Address: No. 1, Xinfeng Street, Haidian District TEL (8610) 8227 1435

Pureness & Co
Pureness & Co Dental Clinic is a professional dental service provider from the Silicon Valley in the United States that combines elegant, comfortable and home-like environment with perfect dental services. We have a group of well-trained and experienced dentists who are experts on teeth whitening and straightening and we can also provide satisfactory plastic surgery to help improve your self image. Address: M Floor, North Tower, Parkson Shopping Mall, No. 101, Fuxingmennei Avenue, Xicheng District TEL (8610) 6602 2217

Relocations
SD International Moving & Storage (Beijing)
SD has the most experienced, highly trained packers for both your international and domestic moves to ensure that packing and loading takes place correctly. Our featured services include residential moving services, international moving service and storage services. If you choose to move with SD, you will be allocated a highly skilled Move Consultant. You can choose from a range of transit options to suit your timescale and budget. Address: Building 1, Guanzhuang Xili, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 6546 6238

Beijing Taipingyang Logistic Co.
Mainly specializing in door-to-door service like personal belonging packaging, international and domestic transportation and custom declaration for Japanese who come to/leave China; Also provide relocation service for companies. We have Japanese and Korean language speaking staff to assist you all the way. Address: No. 3, Niulanshan Industrial Zone Road 1, Shunyi District TEL (8610) 6941 7417

Dafang Home Moving Company
Beijing Dafang Home Moving Company is a professional home moving and freight service provider that is good at piano moving, furniture installing/dismantling, A.C. moving and bulk goods moving. We have many different types of trucks and branches across town to meet you demand. Our well-trained staff are skillful in packing and moving your things. 24-hour services are available. Starting price: RMB200 for individual/RMB220 for companies. TEL (8610) 6288 6822

Jobs

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada

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.

Services

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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 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

China Visa Extension Service in Beijing
With years experience in visa application, we are dedicated to helping Chinese and foreign companies deal with employment permit and visa service for their employees and the employees' families in a fast and cost effective manner. If you are an HR manager who is troubled by this trivia, contact us immediately and we will do all the rest for you. We also provide visa extension and related visa service to foreigners. For more info about us please contact (8610) 6463 2568

Elegan Translation Service
Elegan owns a group of high quality talents, modernized office equipment and perfect quality control system and work flow. We are committed to providing multiple language solutions to our clients and have established solid relations with hundreds of international companies in China as well as media and famous Chinese enterprises. We are proficient in a number of fields such as technology, industry, medicine, commerce, law and publication, particularly in localization. Service hotline: (8610) 8482 5196

Bright & Right
Bright & Right is a high-ranking, professional and full-service law firm focusing on international commercial legal affairs, dedicated to offering global clients pragmatic, high-quality, cost-effective services. We command Chinese, English, Japanese, German, Russian and the like as service languages, and we are, in particular, experts in offering pragmatic, innovative and cutting-edge solutions to complicated legal issues. Our featured service fields are foreign investment, market access for foreign companies, international franchise management, mergers and acquisitions, liquidation and bankruptcy and international trade. Add: Suite 1003-1005, Kuntai International Mansion, Tower B 12 Chaowai Avenue, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 5128 9298

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exhibitions

The 7th China Flower Expo
Admission: RMB60 per person. September 26-October 5, Shunyi, Beijing. Please call (8610) 8047 7539 for directions.

The 13th Beijing International Aviation Exhibition
September 23-26, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8809 9621

The 11th China International Gas Technology, Equipment & Application Exhibition
September 23-25, China National Agricultural Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6508 1204

The 3rd China International Aluminium/Cooper/Titanium Industry Exhibition
September 24-26, Beijing Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6831 6677

China International Auto Component Expo
September 24-26, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8809 9621

Look Ahead Look Back-A Solo Exhibition by Pu Jie
September 26-October 10. Today Art Museum TEL (8610) 5876 9392

Huang Zhou Painting Exhibition
September 27-October 31, Yanhuang Art Museum TEL (8610) 6491 0909

"World's Face"-Herbert Baker Water Color Painting Exhibition
September 20-November 28, ARTMIA Foundation TEL (8610) 8457 4550

Liu Xintao & Li Changlong Exhibitions
September 18-October 8, Wall Art Museum TEL (8610) 6564 8233

A Colorful Life-Xu Dongrong Solo Exhibition
September 19-October 25, PATA Gallery TEL (8610) 6433 5120

Chen Zizhuang Works Exhibition
Beijing Jinyutai Gallery hosts the exhibition of works of the diseased Chinese artist Chen Zizhuang. The exhibition features 61 pieces of delicate works of Chen, including landscape paintings and paintings on flower and birds and characters.
September 6-October 6, Jinyutai Gallery TEL (8610) 6552 2419

"Guo Feng Jing Jie"-Landscape Works Show
This exhibition, which consists of three parts of "Landscape on the Long March", "Amorous Feelings Collect Views of Tibet" and "Works on Visiting the Former Soviet Unions", is organized to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the birth Of Dong Xiwen.
September 8-28, Art Museum of Beijing Fine Art Academy TEL (8610) 6507 3204

"San Fu"-Hao Qiang, Sheng Tianhong, Wang Yabin Exhibitions
August 29-October 24, East Station Gallery TEL (8610) 5876 9741

China Agriculture Museum Picture Exhibition
June 1-September 30, China National Agricultural Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6502 5798

Theater & Performances

Peking Opera "Chi Bi"
Chi Bi, or The Battle of Red Cliff, is a newly made Peking Opera program with many innovations on the plot and characters of the original literary works. Tickets selling for RMB100-1350.
7:30pm, September 21-28. NCPA Opera Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987

Drama "Red Star Over China"
In Chinese dialogues. Tickets selling for RMB80-500.
7:30pm, September 21-22. NCPA Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0987

Quju Opera "Sad and Ridiculous Causes"
Tickets selling for RMB30-360.
7:30pm, September 21-22. Chang'an Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1309

Concert On Teresa Teng's Songs
Tickets selling for RMB100-1280.
7:30pm, September 22. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1308

Song & Dance Party
Tickets selling for RMB100-1280.
7:30pm, September 23. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1308

Concert By Mahler Chamber Orchestra
Tickets selling for RMB100-680.
7:30pm, September 23. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987

Concert By Lucerne Festival Orchestra II
Starring Claudio Abbado. Tickets selling for RMB280-1580.
7:30pm, September 24-25. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987

Quju Opera "Teahouse"
Tickets selling for RMB80-360.
7:30pm, September 24-25. Chang'an Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1309

Musical Comedy "Day Dream"
Tickets selling for RMB80-280.
7:30pm, September 24-27. PKU Hall TEL (8610) 6275 7627

Modern Dance Drama "One Desk N Chairs"
Tickets selling for RMB100. 7:30pm, September 25. Haidian Theatre TEL (8610) 6254 6839

Drama "Wo Tou Hui Guan"
In Chinese dialogues. Tickets selling for RMB40-680.
7:30pm, September 25-November 8. Capital Theatre TEL (8610) 6525 0996

Drama "Red Sail"
In Chinese dialogues. Tickets selling for RMB80-500.
7:30pm, September 25-27. NCPA Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0987

Splendid Indian Musical "Merchants Of Bollywood"
"Merchants of Bollywood" is about the history of the Bollywood film industry, and it is named after Hiralalji Merchant and his grand daughter Vaibhavi Merchant, two notable Indian choreographers. The musical has been described as "an Indian version of the Billy Elliot story" and is choreographed by Vaibhavi Merchant and it was the first ever Bollywood production to tour straight from Film City in Mumbai. Tickets selling for RMB80-1280.
7:30pm, September 25-29. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1308

Pingju Opera "Li San Niang"
Tickets selling for RMB30-150.
7:30pm, September 26. China Ping Opera Theater TEL (8610) 8726 6331

Symphony Concert By Armed Police Force Art Group
Tickets selling for RMB100-580.
7:30pm, September 26. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987

The Broadway Musical "Cats"
Cats is a musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. It is the longest running musical in Broadway. Tickets selling for RMB280-1780.
7:30pm, September 19-27, Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 1383

Film "Sophie's Revenge"
"Sophie's Revenge" is a South Korean-Chinese co-production and it also marks Zhang's debut as a producer. The 50-million yuan, or 7.3 million-US dollar, Chinese-language film also stars popular Chinese actress Fan Bingbing as Sophie's rival Joanna, and South Korean actor So Ji-sub as Sophie's fiance Jeff. Showing in all cinemas across town. RMB60.
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

Weekly Calendar

Monday, September 21, 2009
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Martini Mondays
All Martinis RMB20 after 8pm. Danger Doyle's TEL (8610) 6591 3337

Lunch Bunch
We'll head to the Italian Restaurant Assaggi to enjoy delicious salads, pasta, homemade bread. The group will be departing at 12pm from Capital Mansion Athletic Center and walk over to Sanlitun. RMB60 per person. Assaggi TEL (8610) 8445 5408

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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Concert On Teresa Teng's Songs
7:30pm. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1308

Tuesday Double Take
All Pizza buy one get one free after 5pm. Danger Doyle's TEL (8610) 6591 3337

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

Wednesday, September 23, 2009
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Song & Dance Party
7:30pm. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6510 1308

Concert By Mahler Chamber Orchestra
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987

College Student Night
Students with a certificate can enjoy all kinds of special wines and mixture drinks for only RMB160 from 9:30pm till midnight. 9pm. Bling Club TEL (8610) 5905 6999

Frank's Quiz
RMB20. 8pm. Frank's Place TEL (8610) 6437 8399

One World One Salsa
With the slogan of One World One Salsa, we not only teach you how to dance, but also offer you a perfect chance for networking. Can't dance, no problem! We have professional coaches who will teach you free of charge and enable you to dance immediately. One selected cocktail on special offer each time. 8:30pm-9:30pm. Trader Vic's TEL (86) 139 1098 9820

Thursday, September 24, 2009
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Shuangzi And His Friends Birthday Performance
RMB50/60/120. 8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6425 5677

Champagne Night
Come to enjoy the most incredible champagne deal in Beijing. Buy 2 bottles champagne, get one free specials. 8pm-2am. Vics TEL (8610) 5393 0333

Ladies Night
2 for 1 for Ladies. The Kings Bar, outside the south gate of Capital Paradise, Shunyi TEL (8610) 8046 5456

Friday, September 25, 2009
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Live Band Performance By Da Wang Gang
RMB50/60. 8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6425 5677

Modern Dance Drama "One Desk N Chairs"
7:30pm. Haidian Theatre TEL (8610) 6254 6839

Alfa 80's Night
Join us every Friday night for best from the 80's! Rock out with the infamous Side B, the Spinster, Vinyl Richie and the strut of Sweet FA. No cover charge and free selected cocktail for ladies from 8 to 11pm. Drink special: Shooters: 8 for RMB100. 9pm. Alfa TEL (8610) 6413 0086

Saturday, September 26, 2009
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Played Happiness-Concert By Secondhand Rose, Dong Zi & Lin Xiaopei
RMB60/80/150. 8pm. Star Live Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6425 5677

DJ Mickey Zhang
10pm-2am. ChinaDoll TEL 158 0140 2188

Pingju Opera "Li San Niang"
7:30pm. China Ping Opera Theater TEL (8610) 8726 6331

Symphony Concert By Armed Police Force Art Group
7:30pm. NCPA Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987

Groovy 70s Disco Party
10pm. Juicy Spot TEL (8610) 6593 0610

Back To The Basics
The Basic Ingredients for a Party: Groovy Tunes + Ladies Drink Free (All Night)=Alfa Saturdays! Free entry. 9pm. Alfa TEL (8610) 6413 0086

Saturday Night Live Sports
The Kings Bar, outside the south gate of Capital Paradise, Shunyi TEL (8610) 8046 5456

Sunday, September 27, 2009
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Sunday BBQ
A chilled-out day of food, fun and drinks with an endless flow of mojitos, margaritas, wines and draught beer, plus a barbecue. 3pm-7pm. RMB168/person. Xiu TEL (8610) 8567 1108

Buy One Get One Free Sundays
All drinks buy one get one free at the counter (imported wines and discounted drinks excluded. Spend RMB10000 and get 24 bottles of selected imported wines, spend RMB5000 to get ten bottles of specified wines. 8pm-2am. Vics TEL (8610) 5293 0333

Upcoming Events

British Charity Ball 2009: 'Get It On' at GLAM!
The annual British Charity Ball is a premier event on the Beijing circuit, which brings together an international mix of people for a night of fun and fundraising. Free-flow bar, music and entertainment from 7pm-3am. Glam Rock's best anthems played by Big City Beat. 4-course dinner, midnight snacks and the infamous 'Survivors Breakfast' from 2am to 4am - a full English fry-up and dim sum treats. Raffle Prizes including return air tickets, luxury hotel stays and spa treatments. Fantastic auction prizes including a signed Lang Lang Steinway piano and signed sports memorabilia etc. In 2009, proceeds from the event will be going to our chosen charities, UNICEF and the Peng Cheng School for the Mentally Disabled. With our Early Bird discount, table bookings paid for before Friday, September 18, 2009, can receive one ticket for free, saving RMB 980! Tables seat a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 12 persons. Saturday, October 24, 2009, Kerry Centre Hotel, Beijing; RMB 980/person. Contacts: Pauline Jin - britishball@gmail.com or (8610) 8532 1720.

Medical Q&A
INN brings you a panel of medical experts to update you on health care concerns in Beijing and will answer your questions about swine flu, emergency situations, necessary vaccinations, keeping safe while living and traveling in China, western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine alternative. In addition, a personal fitness trainer will share practical advice on how to incorporate more activity into our daily lives. Dresscode: nice casual. Admission fee RMB40 includes coffee, tea and pastries. 10am-12pm, September 28. Capital Club on the 50th Floor of Capital Mansion TEL (8610) 8486 2225

13Club Music Week
Featuring Magic Mama, the Last Information, Metal Ball, Absolution, 121, Multi-ego and more. RMB40 per person. 8pm, October 2. 13Club TEL (8610) 8668 7151

MYA Beijing Concert
MYA, a girl to whom God has given to much-a sweet and young looks, a body which is sexy enough to board the cover of Penthouse. On October 3, 2009, MYA will hold her concert in Beijing with hot dancers, red and sexy lips, slender legs under the black mesh stockings. If you dare to stare at her face to face, you may dance with her on the stage! 9pm, October 3. Tang Club TEL (8610) 6500 8888

Beijing PUNK
For those who have not got it together, another big Punk party is on the way. Claimed to be the most authentic Punk Party of Beijing, the party will feature Gum Bleed, who has just returned from their European tour to release their first album Feng Huo Shao Nian. Other famous bands include Trash Cat, Hell City, Misandao and Early Bus. The first 20 people will get the album CD for free. RMB50. 9pm, October 16. MAO Livehouse TEL (8610) 6402 5080

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/ to get started with CharityInChina.org!

YPHHThe 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.

New Public Health Website For Beijingers
An American family doctor has created a free public health guide to health and wellness for expats in Beijing and other China cities. The website, at MyHealthBeijing.com, focuses on wellness, illness and resources. Come and check for the information you need.

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

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

ClubFootball October Holiday Courses!
Keep the kids busy and active this October Holiday. ClubFootball Beijing's biggest football Club for teaching boys and girls aged 4 to 18 are running daily Courses at Side Park and ISB (Shunyi). Classes are start on September 28th at Side Park and October 1st at ISB (Shunyi). Classes are taught by UK professional coaches in an English-language environment, with a Chinese-language assistant coach too! Classes are fun and beginners are welcome! Please call (8610) 5130 6893/4/5/6 to sign up, or mail coaching@wanguoqunxing.com to register, and see www.clubfootball.com.cn for more info.

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.

Chinese Culture Club is a non-profit organization with interesting lectures, trips, hands-on activities and courses. Open to anyone. All events have English narration/translation. More info: 64329341

International Friendship Football Club in Beijing
Men, Women and Youth Football every weekend. Anyone (from beginner to high level) is welcomed to join a team or if you have team your are welcomed to join too. We play on grass fields near Wangjing. 100RMB / 50RMB students are the member fees for one year season. For more information please check out our website: www.triggerfish.de/iffc or e-mail: iffc@263.net.cn or call: 6234 7106.

The Italian Women's Association is a non-profit, non-religious, non-political organization. the association is open to everybody, as an opportunity of meeting, exchange and solidarity. Meeting held each first and third Thursday of the month at 10.30 a.m at the Cultural Institute of the Italian Embassy (Sanlitun Dong Er Jie). For further information, please contact: pechinodonne@hotmail.com.

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