What's on

China Daily | Updated: 2009-11-17 08:02

Stage

Mix of opera and pop music

What's on

Sunny Snow directed by Huang Dingshan and composed by Zhang Qianyi, brings together several opera, folk and pop singers who belong to the great line of outstanding artistes in China.

Lead opera actor Dai Yuqiang and actress Feng Ruili tell a military saga, the latter through pop songs, giving the Chinese opera a fresh twist.

Having rehearsed for months together, these musicians want to move the audience not only by using their marvelous voice, but also their acting skills.

During a previous performance in June and September, the opera received a standing ovation from their captive audience.

7:30 pm, Nov 18-20. China Grand Theater, 16 Northern West Third Ring Road, Haidian district. 8401-4366

海淀区西三环北路16号

Original classic

The TNT Theatre Britain presents Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare through dance and live music. Unlike many versions of the play which omit the comedic elements of the original in an effort to highlight the tragedy, the TNT production is faithful to the original and keeps to its comedic plots.

7 pm, Nov 20-22. 100-200 yuan. Peking University Hall, inside Peking University, Haidian district. 6275-1278

北大百年讲堂，北京大学内

Modern dance

What's on

The Macao Youth Dance Troupe will premiere Bolero and Flying to the Moon for the 10th anniversary of Macao's return to the Motherland. Bolero is inspired by Ravel's classic of the same title. Flying to the Moon consists of seven parts, narrating the dream of humans going to the moon.

7:30 pm, Nov 17. 80-480 yuan. National Center for the Performing Arts, west of Tian'anmen Square. 6655-0000

国家大剧院, 天安门广场西

Love songs

A number of domestic and overseas singers will gather in Beijing to present a vocal concert, with love songs and Broadway classics. Among them are soprano Kerry Holahan, mezzo-soprano Naomi Enter and tenor Torbjorn Stalberg. Accompanied by Gianluca Zanon on bass and pianists Shen Yue and Mao Dongli, the program includes Liszt's Dream Of Love - Nocture, Brahms' Waltz and Ivor Novello's I Can Give You the Starlight.

7 pm, Nov 20, 30-50 yuan. Peking University Hall, inside Peking University, Haidian district. 6275-1278

北大百年讲堂，北京大学内

Exhibitions

Wood sculptor

What's on

Kang Muxiang, a veteran sculptor from Taiwan, is holding his first solo exhibition of wood sculptures on the Chinese mainland at Today Art Museum. Born into a sculptor's family, Kang draws inspiration from his early experiences of living in fishing villages in Taiwan's coastal areas. Most recently, however, Kang has adopted a more symbolic approach to expressing his inner feelings.

10 am-5 pm, until Nov 17 except Monday. Today Art Museum, 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang district. 5876-9690

今日美术馆，朝阳区百子湾路32号

History on show

The exhibition Road to Rejuvenation displays more than 1,150 cultural relics and more than 980 vintage photos. It depicts Chinese history from 1840 to 2009. Also on show will be about 40 huge murals and oil paintings about major historical figures and events.

9 am-5 pm, until Nov 29. National Museum, east of Tiananmen Square, 16 Dongchang'anjie, Dongcheng district. 6511-6188

东城区东长安街16号天安门广场东侧

Events

Memories of campus life

Professor Zhang Xianmin will host a talk with college students to explore young people's ideas vis--vis images and visual arts. After the talk, there will be a screening of students' video works.

E-mail to michelle.zhang@bm.com for reservations with your name, school and contacts.

7 pm, Nov 17. Box Caf, 5 Xiwangzhuang, Shuangqinglu, Haidian district. 6279-1280

海淀区双清路西王庄小区5号

Coffee morning

International Newcomers' Network organizes an informal coffee morning every third Tuesday of the Month to share practical tips and information on getting around and living in the capital town. Meet people newly arrived in the city and share your experience.

10 am, Nov 17. Free. The Bookworm, Building 4 The Village at Sanlitun, Courtyard 19, Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang district. 6586-9507

朝阳区三里屯路19号院三里屯Village 4号楼

Live music

On a high note

Philip Spencer, known as the owner of Lao Gu restaurant at Nanluo Guxiang, will take the stage at Ginkgo and perform a live show with his guitar. Philip will play Leonard Cohen-esque covers as well as his own brooding original ballads.

9:30 pm, Nov 17. No entry fee. Ginkgo Restaurant and Bar, 199 Andingmen Neidajie, Dongcheng district. 6402-7532

东城区安定门内大街199号

Out & About

Great Wall and Ming Tombs

You would require moderate hiking to go up the Great Wall at Mutianyu, situated in Huairou county. This section is neither too challenging nor too crowded.

A visit to the Ming Tombs - the imperial tomb complex with over 500 years of history - follows.

Meet at China Culture Center for bus transportation.

9 am-6:30 pm, Nov 19. 250-350 yuan. China Culture Center, Room 101, Kent Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiaolu, Chaoyang district. 6432-9341

朝阳区亮马桥路29号安家楼肯特中心

Bars

The Den

Popular with football, rugby and cricket fans. Daily 24 hours. 4 Gongti Donglu, (next to City Hotel main entrance), Chaoyang district. 6592-6290.

朝阳区工体东路甲4号

Q Bar

The concept and design of Q Bar comes from the fusion of cultures, with one owner hailing from Germany and the other from China.

Daily 6 pm-2 am. Top floor of the Eastern Inn, Sanlitun Nanlu, 500 meters south of Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang district. 6595-9239

朝阳区三里屯南路逸羽酒店6楼(近工体南路)

CCTV-9

09:30 Nature & Science

09:55 Chinese civilization

10:15 Sports scene

10:30 New frontiers

11:30: Around China

13:00 Dialogue

13:30 Rediscovering China

14:30 Culture Express

15:15 Learn to speak Chinese

15:30 Nature and Science

15:55 Chinese Civilization

16:15 Sports Scene

16:30 New frontiers

17:30 Documentary

18:30 Around China

19:30 Dialogue

20:00 Asia Today

20:30 Culture Express

21:30 Rediscovering China

22:00 China Today

22:30 New Frontiers

23:15 Sports scene

23:30 Documentary

ESPN Star Sports

08:00 Repeat Fina Aquatics World

08:30 Live 2009 Big East Football

Match: South Florida vs. Rutgers

11:30 First Air Sportscenter Right Now 2009

11:31 First Air UEFA Champions League 2009/10

Match: Bayern Munich vs. Bordeaux

13:30 Repeat Sportscenter Right Now 2009

13:31 Repeat MLB World Series 2009 (E)

Match: New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia Phillies

16:30 Repeat Sportscenter Right Now 2009

16:31 Repeat 2009 Big East Football

Match: South Florida vs. Rutgers

19:30 Live Sportscenter Asia

20:00 First Air Inside Wtcc

20:30 First Air Great Lakes Classic

21:30 First Air First Edition

22:00 Repeat Sportscenter Asia

22:30 Repeat UEFA Champions League 2009/10

Match: Bayern Munich vs. Bordeaux

00:30 Sportscenter Asia

01:00 Sangsom 6-Red World Grand Prix

03:00 Sportscenter Asia

03:30 Tour Of Ireland 2009

04:00 UEFA Europa League 2009/10

Match: Villarreal vs. Lazio

06:00 Sportscenter Asia

06:30 Castrol Football Crazy

07:00 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2009 Qualifiers Conmebol

Match: Brazil vs. Uruguay

HBO

07:00 Gigli

09:00 Death Race

10:40 The Making Of The Brave One

11:00 Marathon Man

13:00 The Brave One

15:00 First Sunday

16:30 Totally Awesome

17:55 Homie Spumoni

19:15 Virtuosity

21:00 Redbelt

22:35 Tmz 106

23:00 Marathon Man

Radio

CRI highlight

According to Forbes 2009 China Rich List, China's rich are not only getting richer, there number is going up too. It seems that the Chinese rich could be immune to the global financial crisis, while the top wealthy people elsewhere saw big wealth shrink. For this and more stories on China's business and trade sector, tune into Biz China at 23:30 Tuesday.

07:00-07:30 News & Reports

07:30-08:00 People In the Know

08:00-11:00 EZ Morning

11:00-12:00 China Drive

12:00-14:00 Third Wheel

14:00-17:00 EZ Caf

17:00-19:00 China Drive

19:00-20:00 Sunset Blvd

20:00-22:00 The Pulse

22:00-23:00 All That Jazz

23:00-23:30 News & Reports

23:30-24:00 Biz China + Chinese Studio

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Films

How Apple changed the world

What's on

Welcome to Macintosh is a documentary feature directed by Josh Rizzo and Rob Baca, which premiered at Macworld 2009 in January. The documentary is a compilation of interviews and interesting history about Mac and Apple. A must-see for Apple fans.

7:30 pm, Nov 17. 15 yuan (includes a cup of tea or soft drink). 3 club, 43 Western North Third Ring Road, Haidian district. 8211-5288

北京海淀区北三环西路43号北京青云公司43C

Films showing at cinemas End of the world (English)

According to the Mayan calendar, the world will come to an end on December 21, 2012. The disaster movie 2012 tells a story premised on a similar thesis with stunning special effects and incorporates Chinese elements.

Knowing (English)

This is it (English)

The Taking of Pelham (English)

The Message (English subtitle)

UME

44 Shuangyushu Kexueyuan Nanlu,Haidian district.

8211-5566

海淀区双榆树科学院南路44号

Megabox

G1, Sanlitun Village, Sanlitun, Chaoyang district. 6417-6118

朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village地下二层

Wanda