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New Hope Foster Home Donation

Sisi_Chen — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:52:36 +0800

Two fifth graders at the International School of Beijing, Kathy Liu and Arden Wang, have organized a donation drive for sick and disabled babies at New Hope Foster Home. They have set up a 24-hour donation counter at Capital Paradise Clubhouse. They're looking for items like baby clothes, toys, washing detergent, cleaning supplies, and basic food products like rice and cooking oil.

BISS Adult Language Classes

Sisi_Chen — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:53:26 +0800

Back by popular demand, BISS will be starting the new session of English classes for beginner and intermediate speakers. Classes will run from March 1 to May 31. Dates and times vary, so be sure to call ahead to find out.

Send your application via email to admissions@biss.com.cn or call 6443 3151 ext 253 to register. Numbers are limited to ensure small classes and personalized attention. Closing date for registration is February 23.

Support Group Meeting for Parents with Children with Special Needs

Eliottscorner — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:34:39 +0800

With our new expanded space, we are delighted to increase our support group meetings to once a week. For parents with children with special needs and professionals who work with them. Join us every Friday morning between 10:00 - 11:00 and meet other like minded parents and professionals to share stories, experience and resources.

10 Day Intensive Chinese Course (Beginners)

cultureyard10 — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:42:02 +0800

Starting Monday 14th & 28th of May running for 10 days Monday to Friday.

This 10-Day Intensive Course is perfect for anyone wanting a quick but in-depth introduction to the Mandarin language.

Click here for more information

Price: 1500 RMB for 20 hours

Address: 10. Shique Hutong, Dongcheng, Beijing (Beixinqiao, exit C, turn left, walk 400m).

Register: contact@cultureyard.net or call us on 010-8404 4166

The Avengers

dibeijing — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:33:47 +0800

Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. brings together a team of super humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his army. This production is finally in Beijing.

Basketball Friday Community Program

dibeijing — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:12:04 +0800

Basketball World is a Beijing based basketball project with the main aim of developing the skills of young basketball players within the city of Beijing and throughout China, by combining teaching and fun. BW developmental training program for young players includes a progressive program according to the age and skill needs, with a continuous development of the individual and team skills. The Basketball World Club is organized at three different levels: ASA (After School Activities Programs), Community Programs and Developmental Teams. If you want to know more about our programs don’t hesitate to contact us at hui@basketballworld.cn

The Three Musketeers

dibeijing — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:21:36 +0800

This Alexandre Dumas' classic have been performed on big screen for several times. But this latest version directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, who is famous for Resident Evil series, is the first 3-D edition. Star Ray Stevenson, Luke Evans, Matthew Macfadyen, Orlando Bloom and Milla Jovovich. In English.

Beijing Playhouse Presents Oklahoma!

dibeijing — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:10:57 +0800

PRODUCTION: Oklahoma! The king of all Broadway musicals comes to China! Featuring such classic songs as Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’, Surrey with the Fringe on the Top, and Kansas City, this amazing musical will have your heart singing. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most famous showstopper set the standards and established the rules of musical theatre. The high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background as they sing and dance their love story. This huge musical will feature 30 singers and dancers and a crew of 80 or more. The Pulitzer Prize winning stage show also won Academy Awards when it was turned into a major motion picture.

CREW: Directed by David Peck. Musical director Beth Kerzee. Choreographer Emma Orr. Costume designer April Qi. Set designer Gareth Repton. Props Master Ellen Lickman. Subtitles coordinator Sid Gulinick. Assistant directors Peter Fox, Christina Liao, Karim Oyarzabal. Assistant musical director Tanya Davies.

LOCATION: Beijing Playhouse’s performances and auditions for Oklahoma! are at Mako theatre in Shuangjing; just south of Guomao.

Beijing Blues Festival

dibeijing — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:27:19 +0800

The Beijing Blues Festival 2012 will feature over twenty international and local acts covering a whole spectrum of blues music: from country blues to funk to rockabilly. It will be celebration of the blossoming blues traditions taking place around Asia and will showcase many outstanding international and local artists. Weekend performances include Shun Kikuta and Funky—longtime players for blues legends KoKo Taylor, Junior Wells and James Cotton and star local acts such as Hao Ge and Big Johns Blues Band.

3-Day Pass: 300rmb
(Opening night DJ Dance Party and two full days of Blues!)

Single-All-Day Pass: Pre-Sale: 130rmb, Door: 150rmb
(2:00pm-Late night Saturday & Sunday only)

Friday Opening Night Blues Boogie w/ DJ B.O
Dance Party: 60rmb

Group Purchases-10 person minimum, contact: cdbluescafe@gmail.com

Pre-sale tickets available on our website: www.bluesfestival.cn

Or Call: 010-65068288 or stop by CD Blues Cafe and Bar.

Please contact Lisa Chodorkoff is you are interested: lchodorkoff@gm.slc.edu

Please refer to website for more info!

www.bluesfestival.cn

Gone With the Live Music

Kempinski Hotel Beijing — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:33 +0800

Every Thursday and Friday 5:30pm – 10:30pm

Rendez-Vous Bar & Lounge introduces live entertainment. Smooth, summer tunes will be played for you to kick back and relax with some signature cocktails along with our specially made canapés featuring foie gras terrine with passion fruit, tamarind flavoured prawn lollipops and sichuan spiced salmon tartar.

Canapés: RMB 168 per person

All prices are in RMB and subject to 15% surcharge

For inquiry, please call 010 6465 3388 ext.4225 or e-mail us at restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com

Introduction to Green Tea

cultureyard10 — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:40:34 +0800

Green Tea – is the most famous Chinese tea. The green tea used in this workshop is from the freshest harvest of the year, from Zhejang province, our tea master brings you the best tea to try.

Learn the values, history and health benefits of Flower Tea and taste the some of the many varieties available in China today.

Next workshops: May 25th 7pm-9pm

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Price: 70 RMB (50 CY students )

Address: 10. Shique Hutong, Dongcheng, Beijing (Beixinqiao, exit C, turn left, walk 400m).

Register: contact@cultureyard.net or call us on 010-8404 4166

北方麻将 or BEIFANG MAJIANG

Thats_Mandarin — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:34:39 +0800

That’s Mandarin is hosting a night of Majiang games and Chinese practice!

Come down to our campus at Dongzhimen, pick up some tiles, and learn how to play one of China’s favourite games! Our expert teachers will instruct you on all the rules of the game and even get you talking about them in Mandarin. You’ll be a Majiang expert in no time!

Date: 25 May 2012
Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Price: Free!
Friends? Bring as many as you’d like!

Chinese Through Media

Culture_yard — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:48:01 +0800

Chinese Through Media class is perfect for intermediate-advanced Mandarin Chinese learners.

Birth Education All-Day Workshop

Intl. SOS — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:51:52 +0800

Dr Stephanie Teoh and Dr Lyn Wren will present an interactive and intensive one day workshop for all Mums and Dads-to-be, aiming to help prepare you for labour, birth and the early weeks after delivery.
Topics covered include process of labour and child birth, pain relief choices, getting familiar with possible medical interventions, what happens immediately after deliver and more. Not to be missed!

Workshop is limited to 20 people - few spots left - registrations close on Thursday 24th May.
For more information and to register: seminar@internationalsos.com

International SOS members: 500 rmb per person; non-members 700 rmb per person

Birth Education All-Day Workshop

dibeijing — Thu, 03 May 2012 11:11:14 +0800

International SOS members: 500 rmb per person; non-members 700 rmb per person

For more information or to register: seminar@internationalsos.com

Storytelling Workshop

katsen — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:55:54 +0800

3e International School will be hosting a storytelling workshop in Chinese led by Xiao Wu. The workshop will focus on engaging children through storytelling.

Green Cow Organic Farm Tour

dibeijing — Mon, 07 May 2012 10:35:58 +0800

All ages. Green Cow Farm offers visitors a tour of its facilities, including organic veggie plots, chicken coops, pig pens, cow pens, geese, and more. RMB 50. 9.30-10.30am. Green Cow Farm (beijinggreencowfarm@gmail.com) www.greencowfarm.com

Full Day Photography Workshop

cultureyard10 — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:05:51 +0800

Culture Yard welcomes you to join our one-day photography workshops with award winning photographer Peter Carney.

The photography workshops are set in a historic Beijing hutong and are taught in a relaxed manner that involve an introduction to techniques, followed by shooting and editing sessions in the surrounding hutongs and Beijing historical area.

26th May, 10am-6pm

Day Schedule:

10am-11.30am Introduction to the fundamentals of photography talk
11.30-1.30pm Shoot session
1.30-2.30 Lunch
2.30- 4pm Edit session
4pm-6pm Second shoot session.

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Address: 10. Shique Hutong, Dongcheng, Beijing (Beixinqiao, exit C, turn left, walk 400m).

Register: contact@cultureyard.net or call us on 010-8404 4166

Price: 500 RMB

“Departing from China with Pets”

dibeijing — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:58:03 +0800

Departing from China with your pets? It is never too early to start preparations to take pets overseas! Come join the experts from ICVS as we share step-by-step instructions on the exit process and vaccination requirements to help you prepare for leaving the country or moving to other Chinese cities with your pets.

Date: Saturday, May 26, 2012
Time: 11:00AM to 12:00 PM
Place: International Center for Veterinary Services

Latest 2012 regulations for China, EU countries, North America and Asia will be shared in addition to advice on pet transport safety and minimizing travel-related stress for you and your pets. New airline regulations and “summer blackout” periods affecting pet travel will also be shared.

ICVS experts will also answer questions on:
- What is the new pet microchipping requirement for the Beijing exit health examination?
- What kind of microchip do I need and where do I obtain one in Beijing?
- What are the new UK pet import regulations and how do I avoid quarantine for my pets?

Free Demo Class -Portuguese Language Course

cultureyard10 — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:59:28 +0800

Culture Yards Portuguese class focuses on learning the language and introducing Brazilian culture. Students will concentrate on their Portuguese speaking abilities along with vocabulary, grammar, listening, reading and writing.

Culture Yard currently offers intensive weekday and weekend Portuguese group courses as well as private VIP classes.

Free demonstration class on May 26th 2pm-3pm.

Intensive Portuguese Start Dates: 28th May & 25th June (10am-12pm Monday - Friday)

Weekend Portuguese Start Dates: 12th May & 2nd June (10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm Saturdays respectively)

Click here for further information on all Portuguese courses and start dates.

Registration is necessary. To register please contact our office via contact@cultureyard.net or call 010-84044166.

Address: 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng, Beijing. (Beixinqiao Subway exit C, turn left, walk 400m)