The Beijinger Blog - Allen Spicer

In the Gallery: tbj August issue Happy Hour at Paddy O'Shea's

thebeijinger — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:00:00 +0800

A big thanks to the crowd who made it out to the August Happy Hour at Paddy O'Shea's Friday Night. Over 200 people showed up for the release of the August issue of the beijinger magazine, which is now available all over town.

Jeff Lang Brings Beijing Cool Summer Blues

Aspicer — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:00:00 +0800

Rolling Stone called Jeff Lang the 'real blues deal'. His music is somewhere between the folk of Southern United States and the British Isles but his style and lyrics reflect his plainspoken Australian roots.

Changing Climate Change?

Aspicer — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:00:00 +0800

Two Degrees doesn't mean a lot when you're fighting with someone over the thermostat, or working your way through the underground furnace called the Beijing Subway but when it comes to climate change, that's the limit.

When China, along with other countries such as the U.S., Brazil, Japan and Russia signed an agreement on July 6th at the International G8 Summit they committed their countries to limiting global climate change to two degrees Celcius. So what does that mean?

Catch These Dubs

Aspicer — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:00:00 +0800

Nick Catchdubs built his credibility in the studios and on the stages of Brooklyn N.Y., but Friday he’ll be bringing his signature hip-hop, electro, dancehall and rock combinations to the open arms of Beijing.

Win Tickets to Sander VanDoorn at GT Banana

Aspicer — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:00:00 +0800

Since his debut in 2006 Sander VanDoorn has truly become an international DJ entertaining the far reaches of the globe and crafting his style and sound every step of the way. Tomorrow he'll be in Beijing, and we've got five tickets.

Aussie DJ duo TV Rock and Zoe Baldwi at GT Banana

Aspicer — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:26:27 +0800

Melbourne-based dance duo TV Rock (Grant Smillie and Ivan Gough) rose to the top of the Australian charts with their 2006 hit “Flaunt It,” featuring Seanny B. In addition to playing the Australian MTV Music awards, the duo has remixed tracks for Depeche Mode, Laidback Luke, The DONS & Tom Stephan and have had eight number one singles on the Australian dance charts.

Win VIP Tickets to Art of War

Aspicer — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0800

Ready or not, here they come. Dai Shuanghai and Wang Sai bring The Art of War back to center stage this Saturday, July 18, at the National Olympic Center Auditorium. If you didn't get your tickets yet then you're behind schedule, but we may be able to help out.

Win VIP tickets to the Wet Party at Club LA

Aspicer — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:00:00 +0800

So much water: squirt guns, wet T-shirts, a mist bar, showers, a Slip and Slide... the shortage will be on sabbatical at Club LA Friday. Throw in a best body contest and some tequila guns...

VIP Card winner from 1949 - The Hidden City

Aspicer — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:00:00 +0800

Congratulations to coco-nuts for winning the Hidden City: 1949 VIP card Contest.
Her description of Taverna was on point:

"Great for those looking for a relaxing, yet romantic dinner with a loved one. Or, even for a casual business lunch with a mate who's new in town ... It's not a large restaurant, so be sure you make a reservation for the evenings and weekends when they are most popular and bound to fill up."

Battle of the Pods

Aspicer — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:00:00 +0800

This one is for anyone who has ever walked out of a party thinking “that DJ was terrible.” Its your turn to step up to the plate. If you haven't heard of an iPod Battle, welcome to the know.