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[My Weekender] with Maya Poulton

Exit Strategies with Maya Poulton - Fri 18 by SmSh

Thu 17 | Nightlife »

Turntabalism for Dummies

The basics of scratch DJing explained - By Morgan

Thu 17 | Nightlife »

Here They Are Now, Entertainers

Live music in Shanghai this weekend - By Morgan

Wed 16 | Dining »

Qimin Chicken

Organic hotpot bubbles up in a rustic villa - By Billy

Tue 15 | Lifestyle

[Wellbeing] A Balanced Lifestyle »

Suggestions for enhancing overall wellness - By Lauren Jane

Mon 14 | Lifestyle

Flower Power »

Stephane Cheung's peony pavilion fashion show - By Melanie

Sun 13 | Lifestyle

DVD Sunday: The Happening »

Shyamalan's tragically twistless thriller - By Rae

LAN on the Bund

- Fri 18 in Nightlife by Rae -

Talk of the town, LAN, seems to be making a solid bid to be a contender on the Bund with four opulent floors of restaurant/club extravagance. Created by the group behind South Beauty (and LAN in Beijing), the venue boasts an enormity to get lost in: a dramatic entry, vaulted ceilings, illuminated champagne wall, jellyfish tank, and indoor garden, among other diversions.

It should be interesting to see peoples' reactions to this newcomer, obviously going the "bigger is better, gargantuan is best" route. It properly enters the Shanghai party scene in September, but it’s already seeing a couple big nights.

Including one tonight called 1st Series Party, which they're selling as their "inagueral event." DJs Razor and Sam Basil with VJ Hutch getting all palatial. No cover.

Pier One Reopens

- Fri 18 in Nightlife by Morgan -

So Pier One -- the multipurpose complex on Suzhou Creek -- is "soft opening" tonight, with a scheduled launch around September. The restaurant downstairs is now called Pier One (it used to be called "Mimosa"), and according to marketing manager Sunny its "a lot more affordable." The rooftop bar, which used to be called Monsoon, is now V Bar, and apparently caters to a local dice-happy crowd. The club area (used to be "Minx") is now a private function room, but they might turn it into a jazz club because hey, why not?

So that's what's going on over there. You're welcome.

Update: ShContemporary

- Wed 16 in Art by Melanie -

The second annual ShContemporary is less than two months away and the list of participating galleries has just been released. Of the more than 100 galleries strutting their stuff through the hurricane of art at the Shanghai Exhibition Center in September, Shanghai's will be well-represented. Some names you might recognize: James Cohan Gallery, Contrasts, Shanghai Gallery of Art, Shine Art Space.

JZ School Upcoming Classes

- Wed 16 in Community by Morgan -

The JZ School -- specializing in bringing you tomorrow's jazz geniuses today -- has released a few of their community events listings for August. Among their on-going classes are a few free one-off workshops open to the community led by the JZ School teachers. All you have to do is RSVP to Mei at 5403-6475 to book your spot (space is limited).

Anyways you should head on over to their web page here to check out if you want to get in on any of these. Highlights from the list include a jazz repertoire workout on August 2, in which classic jazz staples (“Satin Doll," "Billie's Bounce," and "Blue Bossa") will be taught, and a jazz workshop concentrating on Afro-Cuban, Gnwana (North African), and Mazurka (Polish) influences led by Cedric Hanriot on August 3.

They've also got information regarding on-going programs for kids, including a "Peter Pan" musical theatre workshop with classes and a performance scheduled for September.

Z-Trip @ The Shelter in August

- Wed 16 in Nightlife by Morgan -

One of the world's biggest (in the phatest sense) DJs, Z-Trip will be performing at The Shelter on August 16.

Making his name in the '90s with his collaboration with DJ P on "Uneasylistening, Vol. 1," Z-Trip is often cited as one of the forefathers of "mashup" -- that release featured Del tha Funkee Homosapien mixed with Phil Collins, among other unusual pairings.
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Belgium National Day Celebration

Celebrate the home of Belgian Waffles at the Bulldog with 2 for 1 Stella & Duvel and buy one get one free on food this Monday night.

The Bulldog - Mon, 21

Harvard Din & Tonics Charity Concert

Harvard's a cappella group the "Din & Tonics" return for their yearly charity concert at Mural Bar. 150rmb gets you a free sandwich and cocktail.

Mural - Tue, 22

Mining Nature

Artists use technology and the natural world to examine the human condition at inaugural show of NYC based, James Cohan Gallery.

James Cohan Gallery - until Sun, 31

Yim Man-Hyeok: Solo Show

Seoul-based gallery makes its debut on Moganshan Lu with solo show of artist Yim Man-Hyeok paintings.

Park Ryu Sook Gallery - until Thu, 31

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Karin on Bam-bou on Sunday 20th -

"Big Disappointment!"

What a disappointment. It is not that we expected too much especially after being not really excited about Eduardo Vargas' acclaimed "239" (which has closed anyway), "Azul & Viva" and "Casa 13". In fact our expectations were quite low but what we experienced at BAMBOU hit a new all-time low and proves again that all the hype that is currently going on about certain Shanghai Restaurants in nothing more than hot air. The Interior: Furniture and all the knick-knacks standing around are well chosen but a bit too cliche-ridden. The wooden chairs are totally uncomfortable and I don't think the designer or Mr. Vargas himself did ever sit on them for the length of a dinner. As mentioned by another critic in a previous review the music is much too loud and the acoustics in the room just terrible. On our visit the place was not fully booked but there was so much noise that my husband and I literally has to shout at each other to understand what we were saying. [..read on]