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The Beijinger Podcast - Episode 14

thebeijinger — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:00:36 +0800

Listen in to this very sad episode of the podcast as Johanna Steinke, who has raised the podcast to its 14th birthday but now has to return home to Europe, chats to that's Beijing editors for the last time about what's going on this weekend.

Jessica Wang recommends a blind wine tasting. Venus Lau along with Time Magazine suggest that PK 14's gig at 2 Kolegas is worth catching and Paul Pennay talks a little bit about TNT Theatre's production of Hamlet. A hung-over and emotional Matt P. Jager also manages to mumble something about a Grey Goose party at i-Ultra.

Also, be sure to stay tuned for Bus Talk at the end of the show, as Iain attempts to get the driver to wait for his friend.

This week in our trivia, we offer you the chance to win two tickets Beijing Playhouse's production of The Odd Couple on Apr 3. Send an e-mail to podcast@thebeijinger.com until next Monday and give us the answer.

So, once again, if you're not sure what to do next weekend and can't wait for the next issue of the 7 Days in Beijing e-mail Newsletter to land in your inbox, plug in your headphones, sit back, and enjoy the entertaining ephemera that is … the Beijinger Podcast!

For those who'd like to download the podcast and listen to it later, click (right-click to save in MP3 format) on the icon to the left or click here.

The Beijinger Podcast - Episode 13

thebeijinger — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:30:42 +0800

Listen in for a rundown of the events taking place this Easter weekend. Paul Pennay recommends joining the closing ceremony of the Francophonie Fest at Yugong Yishan with bands like Chinatown (from Quebec) and Rue d’la Gouaille (from France).

Matt P. Jager breaks his tongue, as he tries to recommend Obiwan's Neue Deutsche Welle Party. He also suggests getting dressed up in white for Yen White in order to become part of the decorations at Star Live.

Venus Lau is not replacing Berwin Song this week, but appearing in her own right, and she recommends seeing Huang Yongping's "un-beautiful" art at the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art.

Jessica Wang will head over to the Easter Moments Brunch at Elements at the Hilton to talk to a real bunny.

Also, be sure to stay tuned for Bus Talk at the end of the show, as Matt offers his seat to an old lady and has to deal with a guy that steals it.

This week in our trivia, we offer you the chance to win two tickets for Yen White on Friday at Star Live. Send an e-mail to podcast@thebeijinger.com until Thursday around noon and give us the question! to our trivia answer.

For those who'd like to download the podcast and listen to it later, click (right-click to save in MP3 format) on the icon to the left or click here.

Matrix and Futurebound Tonight at Vics

thebeijinger — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:30:26 +0800

Ahead of tonight's appearance at Vics, we caught up with Matrix from Drum and Bass duo Matrix and Futurebound and asked him about what the audience could expect from this evening's set. Keep reading below for a chance to win two tickets to tonight's show.

tbjblog: What are your first impressions of China/Beijing so far?

Matrix: We just got here four hours ago and have just spent some time hanging around the Forbidden City, which is quite amazing. We are really in a sightseeing mood. We're gonna stay in Beijing until Friday than head off to Shanghai and then some other place before we go back to the UK on Monday, so there is a lot of sightseeing to do.

tbjblog: Why did you decide to come to perform in China in the first place?

Matrix: Futurebound was here a couple years ago and for me it is the first time. It is quite unusual to go to new places and play there, something out of the ordinary.

The Beijinger Podcast - Episode 8

thebeijinger — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:30:35 +0800

The Beijinger Podcast - Episode 7

thebeijinger — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:30:00 +0800

The Beijinger Podcast - Episode 6

thebeijinger — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:00:02 +0800

The Beijinger Podcast - Episode 5

thebeijinger — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:00:47 +0800

Listen in for a rundown of our editor's picks of the best events going on around town, which this week includes plenty of action on the slopes with both Acupuncture's Avalanche out at Yuyang Ski Resort and tbjkids Snow Jam Ski Day Party.

The Beijinger Podcast - Episode 4

thebeijinger — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:30:46 +0800

It's Wednesday, once again, and this week’s installment includes a rundown of the hottest events around town this week, including the big Maybe Mars (Bingmasi) showcase at Yugong Yishan Saturday night.

One lucky listener this week will also win a free bottle of 2005 Fiulot Barbera d'Asti, Prunutto.

And of course, be sure to stay tuned to the end for Taxi Talk, which covers what to say if you get into an accident.

The Beijinger Podcast - Episode 3

thebeijinger — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:21:13 +0800

Happy 2008, time again for the Beijinger Podcast!

This week’s installment includes a rundown of the hottest events for this, the first week of 2008, including Cui Jian playing at the Workers' Stadium this Saturday and Pirates, a ballet presented by the Mariinsky Theater of Russia at the new National Grand Theater (a.k.a. The Egg).

The Beijinger Podcast – Episode 2

thebeijinger — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 10:00:30 +0800

Happy holidays! It’s Wednesday again, so get ready for the second installment of the (still spanking new) Beijinger Podcast!

This week’s installment is a special one: since it’s New Year’s Eve on Monday, and we’re actually supposed to working on Saturday (thanks to the new government holiday law), we’ve decided to skip the weekend and give you the lowdown on all the New Year parties happening around town.