The Beijinger Blog - Emilia Fuller

Review: Opening of the Christian Dior and Chinese Artists Exhibition at UCCA

thebeijinger — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:00:53 +0800

The star-studded opening of the Christian Dior and Chinese Artists exhibition had all the glitz, glamor and downright excessive fabulousness you'd expect from the world of haute couture. A flock of specially invited guests spilled into the heavily-policed 798 art district especially for the occasion, including major A-listers Charlize Theron, Eva Green, Marion Cotillard, Maggie Cheung and Michelle Yeoh. Unfortunately for the likes of us humble press, entry was strictly limited to those handpicked by Galliano himself – we were granted a suitably glamorous cocktail-fueled viewing the following day.

New Openings: Club Sandwich

thebeijinger — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:00:54 +0800

Tucked away down a quite alley, Club Sandwich offers a welcoming atmosphere with comfy sofas, Wi-Fi access, and unobtrusive sounds of David Bowie and Led Zeppelin. A quick glance down the menu sets the stomach rumbling with mention of gourmet sandwiches filled with roast beef, prosciutto, gouda, olives, avocado, parmesan, brie, and much more. Sandwiches range from RMB 25-45, whilst a dozen salads (RMB 25-35), flatbread pizzas (RMB 25-RMB), freshly squeezed juices, coffees, and beers were also available. They also screen American comedies every Thursday at 8pm.

Election Morning: Where to Watch Coverage of the US Presidential Election Results

thebeijinger — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:00:47 +0800

Update: If you're in the mood for celebration, see this post over at Beijing Boyce's blog for a roundup of election evening parties.

So it’s finally here. For weeks, months even, we’ve been whiling away the hours debating the future of the world and extolling the virtues of our favored helmsman…and now it’s almost over. Live coverage of the election results will be screened at various venues across town and Beijing Boyce has already done a great job of providing a roundup of the various venues offering live coverage here.