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China Daily | Updated: 2010-02-01 08:04

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Theatrical ballet

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The Hamburg Ballet from Germany will delight Beijing ballet fans with The Lady of the Camellias. The 3-act ballet version of the novel by Alexandre Dumas (the younger) was adapted by John Neumeier and made its debut in 1978. The choreography is both delicate and dynamic, conveying the essence of the roles from both a visual and spiritual perspective. The use of white tones for the stage setting helps present the contrast of reality and imagination.

Neumeier, artistic director of the ballet troupe since 1973, is known for successful adaptations of well-known novels to theatrical ballets, that blend the elements of classical and modern dance as well as symphonic works.

7:30 pm, Feb 3-6, 8, 9. 180-880 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

Jackson remembered

The Xixiaotang Theater will stage The Pink Pyramid, in honor of Michael Jackson. Audiences can enjoy the music and dance of "The King of Pop". The Pink Pyramid was first staged two years ago, with the first version featuring ancient Egyptian dance and songs.

7:30 pm, Feb 1. 150-280 yuan. Fenglan International Small Theater, 32 Xizhimen Beidajie, Haidian district. 400-818-3333

枫蓝国际小剧场, 海淀区西直门北大街32号

Exhibitions

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Artist couple

Of the artist couple Yan Zhen and Fang Zige, Yan's watercolors draw inspiration from the natural landscape of Xishuangbanna of Yunnan province, while Fang, widely known as a movie actor, goes for traditional paintings.

10 am-7 pm, Jan 30-Feb 28 except Monday. M Gallery, Jiuchang Art Complex, Beihuqu Lu, Anwai Beiyuan, Chaoyang district. 5202-3966

M画廊,朝阳区安外北苑北湖渠酒厂艺术园

Hope amid darkness

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Oil painter Zhang Yuan's works, entitled Dust, present humans against the backdrop of vast landscapes. Gray tones dominate the tableau, radiating a gentle calm.

The image of a torch, the only warmly colored object, appears in many of the works and represents hope amid darkness and fear.

10 am-5 pm, until Feb 7. Anni Art Gallery, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang district. 8456-7783

安妮画廊, 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号

Events

Learn Chinese painting

Are you keen on Chinese painting? This is your chance to learn it for free from the Chinese painting master Ma Guofeng, a member of Tongzhou Calligraphy Association. You can find her works on http://magfdsf.blog.163.com/.

Contact her at 135-2131-0748 for more information.

The Monday advantage

Every Monday get 15 percent off on all wines at Luga's Villa. A tenderloin steak, served with vegetables and French fries, is yours for 88 yuan. Live Latin music plays from 7 to 10 pm.

Feb 1. Luga's Villa, 7 Sanlitun Beijie (Behind The Village 3.3), Chaoyang district. 6416-2575

朝阳区三里屯北里7号楼 (3.3 大厦后)

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, sports, geography, world events, science and nature, besides the obvious art and literature. Seats are limited.

7:30, Feb 1. 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

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, Feb 1. 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

Taichi course

The course is conducted in English by a Taichi master who has much experience in teaching Westerners. The classes are exhaustive, with students getting a thorough instruction and plenty of practice.

7:30 pm, Feb 1. 150 yuan. China Culture Center, Room 101, Kent Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiaolu, Chaoyang district. 6432-9341ext. 15

朝阳区亮马桥路29号安家楼肯特中心

Say it with chocolates

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Indulge in sweets and spoil the one you love by plying him/her with a selection of artesian chocolate, champagne and a beautiful bouquet of red roses.

8 pm, Feb 1. Treats, the Westin Beijing, Financial Street, 9B Financial Street, Xicheng district. 6606-8866

西城区金融街9B

Tap dance workshop

Get yourself a pair of tap dancing shoes and get started on the way to becoming a modern-day Ginger Rogers or Fred Astaire. Jessica Cross teaches beginners the basics of tap dancing every Monday evening.

4:30-5:30 pm, Feb 1. 800 yuan for eight weeks. British School of Beijing, 9 Anhualu (across from ISB and Yosemite Villas), Shunyi district. 8047-3588

北京英国学校，顺义区安华路9号

Out & About

Yanqing Great Wall

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Now that spring is on its way, it is time to head towards the hills. And the Great Wall remains a perennial favorite of hikers.

Most of this stretch of the Great Wall was constructed early in the Ming Dynasty. It is quite far away from Beijing city and fairly difficult to get to, therefore seldom visited. The views from different heights make the rather long journey worth the effort.

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 am, Feb 6. 250 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

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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.

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