December 2009

Agenda Dec 24-Jan 6: Holiday Festivities Heat Up

There’s a new sheriff in town – 2010.

And like any self-respecting new sheriff, 2010 looks to explode upon the scene guns blazing, shouting, hollering, banging pots and pans, drinking and dancing like there’s no tomorrow, and leaving a trail of tender smooches in its wake. Yes, we’ve got a new year, and Beijing will celebrate it. Check out the December 24th-January 6th issue of Agenda – available now around town – for a handy rundown of all the best New Year’s Eve parties in Beijing.

Also, aside from the usual bumper crop of events, listings and venue recommendations, this issue of Agenda features blogging doctor Richard St Cyr, a revelatory list of Beijing’s best catering services, Douglas B. King of Eric Paris Salon, man-made ski slopes at the Bird’s Nest, and Daisy Sweetgrass (aka Christine Laskowski), of the Beijing bluegrass sensation, the Redbucks, and much more.

Agenda Dec 10-23: A Beijing Christmas to Remember

A film about a Mexican wrestler battling wolf women in fur-clad bikinis? A visit to the Erguotou Liquor Factory? Santa on Ice?

Read all out about these fantastic events in the latest issue of agenda, the Manny Pacquiao of Beijing’s magazine world. The small but mighty publication also delivers a knockout flurry of yuletide cheer with a roundup of toy shops for those last minute purchases, a list of the best Christmas eve feasts, and a feature on Beijing-based charities that seek donations and volunteers.

agenda also invites you to celebrate the end of prohibition at new bar Apothecary, enjoy a splendid night out at one of Beijing’s hottest gay and lesbian clubs, and peruse the fortnight’s best happenings in art, cinema, dancing, dining, drinking, excursions, music, networking, pub quizzes, sightseeing, theater, sports and wine appreciation.

Look for your copy at better establishments around town!

The Beijinger Dec 2009: Welcome to Your Party!

The latest issue of the Beijinger gets all festive as we look at ways you can celebrate whichever holiday you happen to hijack. We’ve got party ideas for all – from the traditional to the lavish. In addition to that we’ve got interviews with amnesiac Wind Aamot and acid jazzers Acid Live plus how to get an LED HDTV and more.

All of this, and that’s before a feast of restaurant and nightlife content – get it while it’s ho-ho-hot!