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Congrats to Taisa M who correctly answered the question: According to the recent post Stone Cold: CMVF Headliner Gets Chilly Response which UK band played before Joss Stone at China Valley Music Festival?
The correct answer was
4) Friendly Fires
Taisa M won a voucher to TONI&GUY, valued at RMB 260.
This Week's Trivia Challenge
According to the recent post Beijing Oddities: The Nirvana Man where can this colorful character be found? ...
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Sanlitun Bar Street
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Wudaokou
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Suzie Wong's
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Paddy O'Shea's
Send the correct answer to win@thebeijinger.com for a chance to win a voucher to TONI&GUY, valued at RMB 260.
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Beijing’s Best Sips: the Beijinger vs. City Weekend
“We’ve already compared the restaurant-related results of City Weekend’s Readers’ Choice Awards (announced last Wednesday, May 23) with the Beijinger Reader Restaurant Awards we gave out way back in March – click here for that. But what of nightlife? City Weekend also gave out awards in 11 nightlife categories, so how did they compare with the results of our 2012 Reader Bar & Club Awards? Let’s crack open a bottle of Yanjing and find out.” |
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Beat That Commute: Cycling Suicide or Subway Sardines?
“Over the past two years (and probably since all eternity) Beijing’s inhabitants have had the longest commutes of all of China. Oddly, last year’s 50 minutes was somehow ten minutes less than the year before. However, China Daily recently posted an article on a new study that quotes a Beijinger’s average commute at 1 hour and 20 minutes. To measure ourselves against the rest of Beijing we did a little in-house survey. Here’s what we figured out ...” |
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The Lighter Side of China: Feng Shui
"My first brush with feng shui happened 23 years ago when I arrived in Taiwan. As I entered my office, I was directed to a corner that I was told was perfectly located for a person like me. It was recommended that I place the desk on an angle and hang a mirror to the side of the desk. “To ward off any evil spirits you can’t see,” I was told. Soon after that, a fish tank was brought into the office to cover up some rough angles. We could have taken it a step further by installing flowing water statues, but it hardly seemed unnecessary. Our business thrived." |
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Join the True Run Media Sales Team
True Run Media is seeking two ambitious individuals to join our sales team - send your cv to HR@truerun.com if the following describes you: Goal oriented and motivated to earn an above-average income, Assertive social style, Personal integrity and intellectual honesty, Positive outlook and attitude, Communication skills and relationship management skills, Competent in speaking, reading and writing in both Chinese and English, Media savvy with a strong network of personal and professional connections in Beijing. Previous sales experience (especially in the media industry) strongly preferred.
Intern at the Beijinger
The Beijinger is seeking editorial interns to participate in the planning, research and writing of articles, blog posts and all the other things that go into both the Beijinger magazine and website. Are you living in Beijing and excited to be here, experienced in writing but eager to learn more, hungry for knowledge, versatile and quick to learn, and responsible and hard-working? Then impress us with your CV, links to your blog or online articles, and some recent writing samples. Email us at editor@thebeijinger.com.
Eat Your Heart Out!
The Beijinger is seeking a Dining Editorial Assistant to help research, edit and write dining and restaurants related content for the magazine and website as well as wine and dine at f&b related events around town. Join the team behind Beijing's most popular English language publication and learn the ins-and-out of the media business. Qualified applicants should be native Chinese speakers with an excellent command of English, have prior experience with writing and/or blogging, highly organized and efficient and extremely outgoing. Send your English CV and at least three English writing samples to HR@truerun.com.
Chinese Language Editors Wanted
True Run Media is seeking Chinese-language editors for an upcoming project. Please contact HR@truerun.com and send in your CV for more information |
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The ultimate English language guide to Beijing's Chinese restaurants is finally here! It’s called Beijing Eats – A Food-Lover's Companion to China's Culinary Capital, and it guides you to 140 of Beijing’s best Chinese restaurants, covering 31 regional and historic cuisines. Written by Eileen Wen Mooney, a long-time Beijing resident and food writer, each Chinese regional cooking style has its own chapter, with cultural information and expert descriptions of classic regional dishes, plus Eileen’s picks of the best restaurants around town.
e-mailfor more details.
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Beijing has one of the most packed Saturday's we've seen in a while. While we're used to having to choose between two events, this weekend you've got a Craft Beer Festival, the LGBT Center's Party Bus, Affordable Art in 798, adventures in Shidu plus shows at Migas, Tango, Yugong Yishan and more.
With a day as jam-packed as that you might be inclined to go easy the rest of the week but you've still got Hitweek China at Tango on Thursday, Underground Rebel Bingo at Lantern on Friday, Jubilee Party at Black Sun on Sunday and a sampling of rums at new bar Mas on Tuesday.
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Until Jun 1. American festival Hitweek reaches China featuring performances from Italian groups Subsonica, Negrita, and La Fame Di Camilla as well as local acts Shanren and Zhou Yunshan. RMB 200, RMB 150 (advance).
8pm. Tango
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A night of Latin-infused dance music from electrified cumbia to sambafied house and baile funk. Free.
10pm. Migas |
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Discover private luxury residences within the Baha Mar enclave in Nassau, The Bahamas starting at US$1.1 million.
Exhibition: June 2-3 from 10am to 6pm
Venue: PARK HYATT BEIJING GALLERY 1
Contact: Ms. Maureen Yeo at maureen.yeo@cn.knightfrank.com or +86 10 8518 5758 / 1391 131 8968
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The latest in the series of late night dance debauchery. Details at www.rebelbj.com. RMB 80 (entry before 10.30pm). Lantern
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Craft and home brewers from China gather to show off their creations. RMB 200 (includes ten 50-100ml tastings and two full glasses).
Noon-6pm. Beijing Shijingshan Electrical Relay Factory
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To kick off this year’s Jing Pride Month, a party bus will be touring all of Beijing’s finest LGBT-friendly venues. Proceeds go to Beijing LGBT Center. Register at Beijing.gaybus@gmail.com. RMB 150 (includes free-flow beverages, transportation and entertainment).
7.30pm-late. Beijing LGBT Center |
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Funk Fever's Mustache Party |
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Beijing's funkiest DJ crew returns with a trunk full of bump for your rumps, and the facial hair to match. Free.
10pm. Migas |
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That Japanese son-of-a-wrestler Steve Aoki returns to Beijing as part of his Dead Meat tour. RMB 300, RMB 250 (advance), RMB 200 (early bird).
10pm. Tango |
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Hugh Reed and the Magic Band |
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Rock legend Hugh Reed (formerly of “and the Velvet Pants”) and his Magic Band hit Hot Cat Club. Free.
8pm. Hot Cat Club |
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Noise Revival Orchestra |
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Visiting from Austin, Texas, the ten-piece orchestral pop outfit continues a world tour. RMB 50 (includes one free beer), RMB 30 (advance).
9pm. Temple |
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Snapline Album Launch Party |
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Beijing stalwarts officially release their latest offering. RMB 80, RMB 60 (advance and students).
9.30pm. Yugong Yishan
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Until Jun 3. If you’ve been aching to get into the Chinese art market, here’s your chance to do it for cheap(er). Free.
11am-6pm. 798 Space, www.affordableartchina.com |
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Adventure Weekend in Shidu |
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Until Jun 3. Raft, bungee and zipline the weekend away in the Guilin of the north. RMB 400.
10pm. Snap Adventures
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