What's on
Stage
Ode to spring
The traditional instruments orchestra of the China Opera and Dance Drama Company will stage a grand show to usher in the Spring Festival. The program includes ensembles of classic Chinese instruments, percussion, jinghu (used in Peking Opera), as well as solo, duet, quartet and chorus singing of Chinese and Western songs.
7:30 pm, Jan 29, 30. 180-1,680 yuan. Mei Lanfang Grand Theater, 32 Ping'anli Xidajie, Xicheng district. 6623-5888
梅兰芳大剧院, 西城区平安里西大街32号
Exhibitions
Different styles
The oil paintings of Li Mingzhu, Ma Ye and Aiao present three different perspectives of Chinese tradition in their latest exhibition, Image of China. Li's porcelain vases are shaped like humans, while Ma's Beautiful Scenery series shows modern young women in traditional cheongsams. Aiao's The Empress series is based on the images of Manchu women of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
9 am-6 pm, until Jan 31. Artist Village Gallery, 1 North of Rencun, Songzhuang, Tongzhou district. 6959-8343
宋庄画家村画廊, 通州区宋庄任村北一号
Abstract art
Artists Mark Cheung and Zhang Zhaoda have created a series of abstract paintings since 2006 at their studios in Beijing.
Over 100 of their abstract paintings are on show at Today Art Museum in downtown Beijing.
Using techniques of traditional ink brushwork, these paintings impress the viewers not only for their instant visual impact but also leave a lingering feel of poetry and music.
10 am-5 pm, until January 26. No. 3 Exhibition Hall, Today Art Museum, 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang district. 5876-0600
今日美术馆, 朝阳区百子湾路32号
Cityscape
Fourteen South Korean artists jointly present Layered City. The artists see the city as a compounded entity with layers of politics, economics, sociology and the natural environment. The past, present and future of a city also exist in a layered form in the minds of the artists who present their ideas through explosive images, abstract dots and geometric figures.
10 am-5 pm, until Jan 31. Artside Gallery, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang district
阿特塞帝画廊, 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号
Fine Art Print Festival
The third annual Fine Art Print Festival (FAPF) takes off at the 798 art district. The festival traces the changing aesthetic tastes of the times and has become a bridge that spans the distance between contemporary art and the public. At 2010 FAPF one could buy artworks, ranging from classics by masters to innovative pieces by new and emerging artistic talents. Most of these are priced below 50,000 yuan.
The festival is hosted by China Print Art Online (www.ChinaPrintArt.cn), and is a collaboration between Amelie Gallery, Ku Gallery, La Plantation Art Center, Onemoon Gallery and Yun Gallery.
10 am-5 pm, until March 30. 798 Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang district. 5978-9698
朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798艺术区
Events
Laugh with the Brits
Whose Line Is It Anyway, the improvisational comedy institution, will be on show at Sanlitun Village on 25 January. No less than five veterans of the UK comedy scene, namely Richard Vranch, Ian Coppinger, Steve Steen, Stephen Frost and Andy Smart will put up a one-night-only performance in The Village's ORANGE creative space.
It is definitely a night not to be missed for fans of Whose Line Is It Anyway.
8:30 pm, Jan 25. 290 yuan. Orange, The Village at Sanlitun, Courtyard 19, Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang district. 139-0639-0437
橙色大厅, 朝阳区三里屯路19号院三里屯Village
Sketch like a pro
At this drawing class you will pick up the basics of painting live models. This is a great chance to extend your creativity.
The class is open to students of all levels. Remember to bring your own painting materials.
7:30 pm, Jan 25. 50-60 yuan. The Hutong, 1 Zhongxiang Hutong, Jiudaowan, Dongcheng district. 136-9352-6256
东城区九道弯中巷胡同1号
Pick your brain
Flex your neurological muscles every Monday at the best pub quiz around town at The Bookworm. Come with your six-member team and test your general knowledge on music, history, sport, geography, world events, science and nature, besides the obvious art and literature. Seats are limited.
7:30, Jan 25. 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
Death-metal storm
Ever since Swedish band In Flames formed in Gothenburg in 1990, it has sold more than two million records of Death-metal Storm worldwild. Reroute To Remain in 2002 and The Soundtrack to Your Escape in 2004 continued to prove the power of the band.
With the current lineup including Bjorn Gelotte on guitar, Daniel Svensson on drums, Peter Iwers on bass, Jesper Stromblad on guitar and Anders Friden doing the vocals, the band's upcoming performance is their first in China.
8:30 pm, Jan 27. Starlive, 79 Hepingli Xijie, above Tango, southern entrance to Ditan Park. 6425-5677
星光现场，和平里西街79号3层, 地坛公园南门
Out & About
Hike up the Great Wall
Visit a section of the Great Wall that was completed around 1580, during the reign of the Ming Dynasty Emperor Wan Li.
The hike begins with a warm-up, walking up a valley road, followed by a good climb up a hillside path to reach the Great Wall. This climb is steep in a few places, and will take 50-60 minutes. After reaching the top, you will follow the Great Wall as it winds along and up a ridge.
Meet at Lido Starbucks (north-east gate of Lido Holiday Inn, 6 Jiangtailu, Chaoyang district) for bus transportation. Visit www.beijinghikers.com for reservation and more information.
8:30 pm, Jan 27. 300 yuan. Beijing Hikers, Room1907, Building 107, Jiangfu Jiayuan, Xiaochengezhuang, Jiangtai Donglu, Chaoyang district. 5137-4906
朝阳区将台东路小陈各庄将府家园107号楼1907号
TV
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
HBO
5:00 The Big Lebowski
7:00 Internal Affairs
9:00 Live From Baghdad
10:45 City Hall
12:35 HBO Central
13:00 Lakeview Terrace
14:45 Burglar
16:30 Screwed
18:00 Richie Rich
19:30 Head Over Heels
21:00 Entourage S607: No More Drama
21:30 Entourage S608: The Sorkin Notes
22:00 Hung S107: "The Rita Flower" Or "The Indelible Stench"
22:30 Hung S108: "Thith Ith A Prothetic" Or "You Come Just Right"
23:00 Head Case S201: The Wedding Ringer
23:30 Head Case S202: Talk To The List
ESPN STAR sports
06:00 Repeat Winter X Games 13 Classix : Champions
07:00 Repeat Winter X Games 13 Classix : Women Of X
08:00 Repeat Cev Beach Volleyball European Championship Tour - English Masters
09:00 Repeat Cev Beach Volleyball European Championship Tour - English Masters
10:00 First Air Sportscenter Right Now
10:01 Repeat 2010 Argentina - Chile Dakar - Weekly Highlights
10:30 Repeat PBA Tournament Of Champions
11:59 Repeat Sportscenter Right Now
12:00 Repeat FA Cup 2009/10
14:00 Repeat Sportscenter Right Now
14:01 Repeat 2009 Remax World Long Drive Championship
15:30 Repeat Sportscenter Right Now
15:31 Repeat Winter X Games 13 Classix : Champions
16:30 Repeat Winter X Games 13 Classix : Slammed/stomped
17:00 Repeat Winter X Games 13 Classix : Snocross
18:00 First Air Sec Women's Gymnastics
Match: Georgia vs. Alabama
19:30 Live Sportscenter Asia
20:00 Repeat 2009 World Cup Of Trick Shots
21:00 Repeat Planet Speed 2009/10
21:30 Repeat Football Asia 2009/10
22:00 Repeat Sportscenter Asia
22:30 Repeat FA Cup 2009/10
Radio
CRI highlight
The Beijing Hour is a first for China Radio International. CRI's English speaking service is launching a brand new breakfast show with a difference. The Beijing Hour will features lively news and current affairs program with domestic as well as international news from around the world, as well as give an insight into the world of business with financial analysis and an up-to-the-minute glance at world markets. There will be sport reviews and previews, weather forecasts and discussions with people in the news and high-profile personalities who will take a look at what the world media is saying about different issues.
The Beijing Hour will be broadcast live each day from the Chinese capital 7 -8 in the mornings and 7 -8 in the evenings Beijing time, 5 days a week.
05:00-07:00 DAY BREAK
07:00-08:00 Beijing Hour with Susan Osman
08:00-11:00 EZ Morning
11:00-13:00 Third Wheel
13:00-13:30 People In the Know
13:30-14:00 Frontline
14:00-17:00 EZ Cafe
17:00-19:00 China Drive
19:00-20:00 Beijing Hour with Paul James
20:00-22:00 The Pulse
22:00-23:00 All That Jazz
23:00-24:00 The Zhazha Club Show
Films
Tunisian Film Festival
The first Tunisian Film Festival in China starts on Jan 25 and will run until Jan 31, featuring four latest Tunisian movies, including L'accident, Un ete la goulette, Fleur d'oubli and Par de les rivieres. Among these Rachid Ferchiou's L'Accident, the opening film, recounts the story of Fares, a university graduate and occasional taxi driver, waiting for the place he deserves in society.
For screening schedule, please check www.b-cinema.cn.
7:30 pm. 20-40 yuan. Broadway Cinematheque Moma, Building T4, 1 Xiangheyuan Lu, Dongzhimen Waidajie, Chaoyang district. 8438-8258 ext. 8008
百老汇电影中心, 东直门香河园路1号当代MOMA T4座
(China Daily 01/25/2010 page27)
