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Weekly Sports Update – USA Soccer World Cup Preview
by Charles Silverman (Sports Shorts) Took the "semi" off the title because I’ve posted two consecutive weeks. Ah, the joys of setting your goals low… World Cup I know it doesn’t have much to do with sports in China but who’s not watching this stuff? And, I can’t help but be ... Read more » |
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Is The Gobi Coming To Town?
by David Feng (Beijingologist) Scary scary as we reveal the Wanbao's forecast for tomorrow: lots of cloud, Beaufort Force 7 winds, but still pretty warm at 4°C to 9°C. Oh yeah, and also a fair bit of sand... so bad that the authorities issued a blue alert for this. (Blue? That ... Read more »
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Interview: DJ Marco Donato of the Italoboyz speaks about remixes, Acupuncture and tonight's gig at Lantern
by Blake Stone-Banks (The Beat - BJ Nightlife) After rocking Acupuncture's Intro Fest last summer, London-based minimal tech duo Italoboyz return to Beijing tonight. This time, they're hooking up with Acupuncture's Terry Tu and Elvis.T, both of whom are releasing their remix of the Italoboyz' track "Chinese." We caught up with the Italoboyz' DJ ... Read more » |
Beijing Weekender :: Brett Johnson | Secret Machines | Solo | Italoboyz | Trippple Nippples
by Blake Stone-Banks (The Beat - BJ Nightlife) Every Thursday, the Beijing Weekender distills City Weekend's database of nightlife events down to the weekend parties, concerts and live shows that you simply can't miss. FRIDAY DJ Brett Johnson at White Rabbit: Having unleashed his dance floor destroyers on Freerange, Fabric and Classic labels, tech titan Brett ... Read more » |
The Backstreet Boys Bathe Wukesong Stadium in Nostalgia, Cheese
by Sienna Parulis-Cook (The Beat - BJ Nightlife) I bet a lot of you laughed disparagingly when you heard the Backstreet Boys were coming to town for a concert. But I also bet that deep down, at least half of you wanted to go. After all, it’s been over ten years since the legendary “Quit Playing Games ... Read more »
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Karen Smith, co-author of "Shanghai: A History in Photographs, 1842" on the making of the book
by Laura Fitch (CW Radar) Shanghai: A History in Photographs, 1842 co-author Karen Smith sat down with City Weekend to talk about compiling a visual history of Shanghai. The book's photos are both haunting and beautiful, and provide an intimate look into the building of a city, and the lives of its residents. What ... Read more » |
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It Is Now Safe To Have A Haircut
by David Feng (Beijingologist) What!!??? Yep, that's true. Today's February 2 in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Apparently, you were supposed to have your hair cut just before Spring Festival (Feb 14 this year) and to keep it like that for the first month of the Chinese Spring Festival. Obviously, it didn't ... Read more »
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Audio Alchemist Martin Rawlins Taking Bejing Music Higher
by Gary Temple (The Beat - BJ Nightlife) Every great music scene needs three critical ingredients: great talent, solid venues, and hungry listeners. Binding these together is the producer—that gadget-nerd savant who develops and captures the elusive sound that musicians and listeners crave. Beijing’s up-and-coming audio alchemist is producer-engineer Martin Rawlins. “Working with Martin is like ... Read more » |
Italoboyz Play Lantern This Friday
by Blake Stone-Banks (The Beat - BJ Nightlife) “It was one of the highlights of last year,” says DJ Marco Donato of Italoboyz about Acupuncture Records’ 2009 Intro Festival. Though famously cut short, last year’s outdoor electronic music festival led to new collaborations between Acupuncture and Italoboyz, including two new remixes of the Italoboyz track “Chinese” by ... Read more »
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Choice Chinese: Tiandi Yijia Is a Sanctuary for Beijing's A-listers
by Sienna Parulis-Cook (The Dish - BJ Dining) With gorgeous slate brick walls, antique furniture, koi ponds and high skylight-ceilings, Tiandi Yijia stuns both the eyes and the palate. It’s no wonder this is a top destination for government officials and Chinese celebrities—every table and dish is a work of art. The braised spare ribs in ... Read more » |
Artist Chairman Ca discusses Beijing rock with Yang Haisong, frontman of post-punk group P.K. 14
by Adedana Ashebir (The Beat - BJ Nightlife) CW: What works do you plan to exhibit at D-22 during Jue Fest? Ca: I'll exhibit some works that were "deleted" from the Web, works that have no way of being distributed by media here ... It's actually not a matter of content, but more my personal style and ... Read more »
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Printmaker George Chang talks with National Art Museum of China curator Pan Qing and RedBox Studio's Kat Don
by Adedana Ashebir (The Beat - BJ Nightlife) Pan: What is special for you about paper as a material? Chang: Paper is part of my tradition. My grandparents painted on paper. Paper has a long history and contains specific regional histories and traits. Different regions make paper differently, giving it a range of textures. Artists and viewers should ... Read more » |
Jue Fest promoter Nathaniel Davis and Modern Sky Records founder Shen Lihui discuss Beijing festivals
by Adedana Ashebir (The Beat - BJ Nightlife) CW: How did the idea for Jue Fest get started? Davis: It was [my partner] Archie’s idea. We’re kind of modeling it after the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It’s a festival over a whole two weeks in different venues throughout the city—arts, music, comedy. It’s about ... Read more » |
8 Questions with Secret Machines' Brandon Curtis
by Daniel Shapiro (The Beat - BJ Nightlife) Formed back in 2000 in Dallas, Texas, quickly thereafter relocating to New York-via-Chicago, alternative trio Secret Machines combine atmospheric keyboards, droney open-string guitars, thunderous drum beats and often-cryptic lyrics to create a sound unlike anyone band around (more on that here). In advance of their debut Beijing show, this Friday ... Read more » |
TNT Theatre Production’s Macbeth Performs at Nine Theater
by Feer Han (Film & Stage Blog) Hot on the heels of its performance of Romeo and Juliet three months ago, TNT Theatre Productions returns to the capital for another round of classic English theater. Shakespeare’s tragic tale of betrayal, murder and royal destruction comes to life through TNT’s fusion of modern and classic elements ... Read more » |
BILF 2010 Podcast: Australia in the Asian Literary Space
by Laura Fitch (CW Radar) This discussion of Australia's role in Asia's literary scene is a thought-provoking hour on the topic of literary and diplomatic ties. Click play above to listen. Click HERE to download mp3. Read more » |
BILF 2010 Podcast: Business Republic of China
by Laura Fitch (CW Radar) Businessman Jack Leblanc originally intended to teach physics when he arrived in China. But two decades later, he has found himself involved in almost every type of business possible. Listen to his talk on his unusual career path, and how it led to the publication of his new book. Click ... Read more » |
BILF 2010 Podcast: Beijing of Possibilities
by Laura Fitch (CW Radar) Join author Jonathan Tel as he discusses writing fiction about China and the creative process. Click play above to listen. Click HERE to download mp3. Read more » |
BILF 2010 Podcast: Xiong Liang
by Laura Fitch (CW Radar) Children's book illustrator Xiong Liang talks about creating for kids. In Chinese with English translation. Click play above to listen. Click HERE to download mp3. Read more » |
Bei Relaunches, with a New Look and New Seasonal Menus
by Sienna Parulis-Cook (The Dish - BJ Dining) After a month of renovations, Bei has relaunched. There is now a sophisticated lounge area at the entrance, and part of what was before a long corridor leading into the dining room is now home to several tables, partially walled off for a little extra privacy. Some of the private ... Read more » |
BILF 2010 Podcast: Murong
by Laura Fitch (CW Radar) Leave Me Alone, Chengdu author Murong discusses life, love and fiction in modern China. Click play above to listen. Click HERE to download mp3. Read more » |
SFE Kolo Dance Troupe Performs at NCPA this Thursday
by Feer Han (Film & Stage Blog) At a time when modern dance reigns and pop performances fuse styles faster than you can say “step-one-two,” it’s refreshing to see a troupe dedicated to preserving and disseminating traditional dance. SFE Kolo, one of Serbia’s premier traditional dance troupes, brings Beijing a healthy helping of old-style Serbian ... Read more » |
BILF 2010 Podcast: Literary Journals
by Laura Fitch (CW Radar) Join Asia Literary Review editor Chris Wood, A Public Space author Bridget Hughes and Artes De Mexico editor Alberto Ruy Sanchez for a discussion of the role of the literary journal in light of today's publishing markets. Click play above to listen. Click HERE to download mp3. Read more » |
BILF 2010 Podcast: Li Er
by Laura Fitch (CW Radar) Author Li Er may not be well known outside of China, and that's a crying shame. His works are highly respected in country, both novels and short stories, and his work regularly appears on a variety of mainland literary journals. Check out what he had to say to BILF ... Read more » |
Six Ways to Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day
by Greg Williams (The Beat - BJ Nightlife) St. Patrick’s Day is here, and bars are competing for the hearts and minds of Beijing bargoers dressed in green. Here are our picks for how to celebrate tonight: If you’re looking for an authentic Irish Pub experience for St. Paddy’s Day, Paddy O’Shea’s is ... Read more » |
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