Focus on Dalian Newsletter for May 2015
 


Olive Garden
橄榄园意大利餐厅



Add: 9 Zhigong St., Zhongshan Dist. (across from the Shangri-La Hotel)

地址:大连市中山区职工街9号(香格里拉酒店对面) 

Tel: 0411-3991-9095

The 2nd Run for STAR Child

大连香格里拉大酒店慈善益跑活动

 


 

Event Info

 

Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian Awareness Run for Autistic Children

 

     On May 9, 2015 Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian in collaboration with The American Chamber of Commerce and International Club of Dalian is organizing "Run for STAR Child" at Yida Springfield. Run to support the autistic children at Dalian Little Dolphin Recovery Center. We are calling all sport fanatics, amateurs of the outdoors and families to join us for an exciting day of sport and fun.

 

Registration Date:

March 23 to April 20, 2015 (ATTN: Registration is Closed 报名已关闭) 

 

Registration Venue:

Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian Front Desk

 

❤ Program

* Biathlon (adult aged above 18)

10-kilometre run + 6-kilometre biking

-RMB500/Person

* 10-kilometre Mini Marathon

-RMB300/ Person

* Family Exploration

5-kilometre treasure hunt with fun games

-RMB500 (One couple with a child from 6-15 years old only)

-RMB100 (for additional child)

-RMB200 (for additional adult)

*Great prizes that include free room vouchers at 5 star hotels & resorts.

*BBQ party and wine testing by DCT wine on site.

 

 

Date/日期: Saturday May 9, 2015年5月9日  星期

Time/时间:
All Day

Venue/场所: Yida Springfield, Dalian
                   亿达春田
大连市甘井子区政府以西(五分钟车程) 


For more information, please contact Secretary to General Manager:

(86 411) 8252 5000 Ext. 6003  or  Email:  tina.ding@shangri-la.com 

 

Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian

66 Renmin Road, Dalian

大连香格里拉大酒店

大连市人民路66号

(86 411)8252 5000

  Kempinski logo

   

The Legendary Maifest is Back!

 

 

Experience the traditional German Maifest at Paulaner Bräuhaus of Kempinski Hotel Dalian from May 14 until 16!

 

Savour specially brewed seasonal Maibock beer and Bavarian spring specialties. Enjoy the famous Bavarian band "Maxl's Bavarian-Trio"... An already legendary party that you will not forget!

 

 

 

Paulaner Bräuhaus, Kempinski Hotel Dalian

For further enquires or reservations, please call: 8259 8888  

92 Jiefang Road, Zhongshan District, Dalian

 


德国五月啤酒节登陆大连

 

 

514日至16日,到大连凯宾斯基饭店普拉那啤酒坊欢度传统的德国五月啤酒节,品尝特酿"五月啤酒"和巴伐利亚春季美食,远道而来的著名巴伐利亚"三重奏"乐队每晚为您带来精彩的表演。请不要错过盛况空前的五月啤酒节狂欢派对。

 

 

 

大连凯宾斯基饭店普拉那啤酒坊

垂询预订,请致电 8259 8888

大连市中山区解放路92

The 2nd Annual Dalian Expat Awards 
第二届大连外籍人士颁奖典礼



Event Info


     The wait is finally over! Early Bird tickets to Dalian's most anticipated annual event are on sale now at Acapella I and Park Bar. They're on a first come, first served basis so you need to act quickly!

 

 

Date & Time/日期与时间: June 12th, 2015年06月12日  Starts @ 7pm

 

Event Venue/活动场所: The Castle Hotel Dalian - Grand Ballroom

                   大连一方城堡豪华精选酒店大宴厅

 

 

Email: deanominations@outlook.com 

Wechat: DLExpatAwards

Tel:186-0985-1737 

 

May the Best Expatriates Win!

 

西班牙之夜与The Lazy Dreamers演出

 

 

Event Info
Date/日期: Saturday May 2, 2015年5月2日  星期六

Time/时间: 21:30 - 23:30

Venue/场所: Viking Bar (at the east entrance of the Central Plaza Hotel)
                    维京酒吧 (大连香洲大饭店东门)

Ticket Price/门票价: RMB 30 元

Cronkite Satellite Rockin' the Stage in May
期待卫星人五月震惊舞台


 


Eden Electronic Music Festival
大连伊甸园电子音乐节


Event Info

Time/时间: Saturday May 23, 2015年5月23日 星期六 All day & night 全天夜晚

 

Location/地点:Yihai Tianyuan, Laotie Shan, Lvshun, DaLian  

                     大连旅顺老铁山 怡海田园山庄 (transportation provided 有大巴接送) 

 

Ticket Sales/售票: Pre-sale/预售 = RMB 120元 // At the gate/现场 = RMB 200元  

The Park Bar, in Idea Square, north side of Peace Plaza, Dalian

大连沙河口区 和平广场北 思想公园PARK酒吧

 

Info Hotline 咨询电话/VIP预订:

130-5057-2053 Ilya

138-8955-0581 Ken


 
The Wedding Show "Love · Hope" Supported by Hilton Dalian & Conrad Hotel Dalian


     On April 11, A wedding show named "Love · Hope" was held at the Hilton Dalian Hotel.

 

     The wedding show featured simple designs and environmentally friendly ideas, using imported non-disposable flowers for wedding decoration.

The show also shared the idea of avoiding extravagances and having a green style wedding.  

 


大连万达希尔顿酒店&大连康莱德酒店

"唯爱·希望"婚礼秀圆满落幕

 

 

2015411日,春情浪漫,悦目东港。一场主题名为"唯爱·希望"的风尚婚礼秀,在大连万达希尔顿酒店三楼大宴会厅隆重上演。

 

婚礼秀遵循绿色简约的婚宴设计理念,采用可循环使用的进口永生花卉,崇尚自然,拒绝奢靡,倡导新人们注重环保消费的婚庆理念。而多维度全息梦幻舞台及巨型LED屏幕,营造出一个极致大气的4D视听气场。


May Concerts @ Hertz Bar
赫兹酒吧五月份的演出


Event Info
Date/日期: Saturday May 9, 2015年5月9日  星期六
Time/时间: 20:00 - 22:00
Venue/场所: Hertz Bar (intersection of Tangshan St. & Sanyuan St.)
                   赫兹酒吧 (唐山街与三元街交汇处
Ticket Price/门票价: FREE 免费


Chenli 陈粒
Event Info
Date/日期: Sunday May 10, 2015年5月10日  星期日
Time/时间: 15:00 - 17:00
Venue/场所: Hertz Bar (intersection of Tangshan St. & Sanyuan St.)
                   赫兹酒吧 (唐山街与三元街交汇处
Ticket Price/门票价: RMB 80 元 (pre-sale/预售) / RMB 100 元 (at the door/现场)


Ice Moon
Event Info
Date/日期: Sunday May 10, 2015年5月10日  星期日
Time/时间: 20:30 - 22:30
Venue/场所: Hertz Bar (intersection of Tangshan St. & Sanyuan St.)
                   赫兹酒吧 (唐山街与三元街交汇处
Ticket Price/门票价: RMB 40 元 (pre-sale/预售) / RMB 60 元 (at the door/现场)


Phantom 反光镜

Event Info
Date/日期: Friday May 15, 2015年5月15日  星期五
Time/时间: 20:30 - 22:30
Venue/场所: Hertz Bar (intersection of Tangshan St. & Sanyuan St.)
                   赫兹酒吧 (唐山街与三元街交汇处
Ticket Price/门票价: RMB 100 元 (pre-sale/预售) / RMB 120 元 (at the door/现场)

 

 

May Activities at Ownar Cineplex

 

  1. From April 29th to May 1st, persons whom correctly answer the topic question for the movie "You are My Sunshine" on Ownar's official Weibo can get a chance to win a free ticket to watch the movie during the Labor Day holiday. Three lucky winners will be chosen each day.
  2. Spring is here! Wanna change your hairstyle?! Ownar is now cooperating with the well-known hair salon Wei Si Li. In May, each member who recharges their card or people who apply for a new membership card will get a voucher for a free haircut and manicure.
  3. In May, the first 20 members who buy tickets can each get a 100-minute coupon for Haoledi KTV.
  4. From May 12th, with the new release of The Avengers movie, Avenger hero figurines will be available. Members can get a set package (two tickets + two figurines + a small popcorn + two cups of cola) for 118RMB. Members who recharge 400RMB will get one figurine; and members who recharge 1,000RMB will receive three figurines! Members can also get a special offer to buy the figurines at 25RMB for members, 30RMB for non-members.
  5. The Avengers will be premiere at the midnight on May 12th!

*Note: Ownar reserves the right to final interpretation of the offers.

 

 

 

奥纳电影城五月份活

 

  1. 429-51日,回复官方微博何以笙箫默话题,即有机会获赠五一节期间免费观影券一张。每天只有3名幸运小伙伴哦!    
  2. 春天来了,小伙伴们换个造型吧?奥纳影城联合知名美发美甲机构卫丝理。5月每位充值、办卡的会员即送免费剪头、免费美甲券一张!
  3. 五月每日前20名购票的会员,均可获得奥纳送出的好乐迪100分钟欢唱券!
  4. 512日起,复仇者联盟小公仔随影片的上映强势来袭!会员只需118元即可获得复仇者强力套餐(两张影票+两个公仔+进口小桶+可乐两杯)。会员充值400元送一个公仔,充值1000元送三个公仔!单买公仔也有优惠哦(会员25元,非会员30元) !
  5. 512日零点《复仇者联盟》首映开启!

*注意: 活动最终解释权归奥纳影城所有

 


 

NEW WORLD DALIAN HOTEL OFFERS

CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL ESCAPE

 


 

     To celebrate the 2015 Dalian International Cherry Blossom Festival, New World Dalian Hotel is offering the "Romantic Sakura Surprise" package from 26 of April to 12 of May 2015.

 

     The package includes a one-night stay in a Deluxe room, complimentary round-trip car service to Cherry Blossom Avenue in Lvshun, a picnic lunch hamper filled with delicious treats and a bottle of sparkling wine to enjoy in the park, a photograph among the cherry blossoms taken by a photographer and presented in an elegant frame, dinner buffet vouchers for two at the newly remodelled Xiāng CAFÉ, two glasses of Sakura wine at the enchanting Libai Bar, and one box of Sakura chocolates as a turn-down gift to ensure sweet dreams, all for just CNY 1,588.

 

     Each year, the Dalian International Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates spring in Lvshun, where some of the most beautiful cherry blossoms in the world can be found on the Sakura trees, and New World Dalian Hotel has created the perfect getaway for guests to behold this spectacular springtime wonder.



Event Info

For more information and reservations, please contact a travel professional,
or
the hotel directly by telephone: +86 411 8807 8888
or
by e-mail reservations:
or visit
 http://newworldhotels.com/dalian
Earth Hour
 

      

 

     Earth Hour is a worldwide movement for the planet encouraging individuals, communities, households and businesses to turn off their non-essentials for one hour. It was famously started as a lights-off event in Sydney, Australia in 2007.

 

     The Shangri-La Hotel in Dalian hosted an Earth Hour event on Saturday March 28, 2015. The Maple Leaf Foreign Nationals School - Dalian displayed some of their artwork made by the Grade 2 and the Grade 9 students. The artwork, which was made from recycled materials, were for sale later on for the public to purchase. The bicycles that generated electricity were on display and demonstrated by the public.


 

 

 地球一小时

 

 

地球一小时是一个全球性活动,提倡于个人,社会团体,家庭及商界用户关上不必要的耗电产品一小时。该活动发起于2007年的澳大利亚悉尼。

 

 

2015328日,借助于大连香格里拉大酒店举行的地球一小时活动,大连枫叶外籍子女学校展出了由其2年级和9年级学生制作的艺术品,均由各种可回收产品制成,例如瓶子,纸制品以及其他材料。并在销售桌上公益售卖。另外还有发电自行车向公众展示。

 

 

 


Xiao Guai Travels to the End of the Earth - Part 1 

【小乖走天涯①】一条流浪犬的新生活
From the "Lighter Side of Dalian" blog on our website


Our New All English WeChat is Here!  

东方视野新的全英文微信来啦!


  • WeChat ID / 微信号: fodenglish
Oriental Collections
东方知己

 

Oriental Vision Cultural Communication Co., Ltd.
东方视野文化传播有限公司
Add: Suite 1701-05 Youhao Mansion, Youhao Square, Dalian
地址:大连市友好广场友好大厦1701-05室
Tel/电话: (0411) 8280 9667
Email: dfsy1801@163.com

 

     Peace International Clinic was established to provide a safe and healthy life for foreigners living in China. Clients can get high quality one-on-one services in a quiet and comfortable environment.  

 

     The clinic has a general medicine department, and provides services including house-calls, regular health check-ups, preventive vaccinations, introductions to specialized hospitals, foreign interpreters and free shuttle bus transportation.  

 

If any foreign friends need our help, please call 13840948815 (English).

 

 



和平门诊介绍

 

 

和平门诊为了能给在中国的外籍朋友提供安心、健康的生活而设立的,门诊环境安静舒适、提供一对一高端优质服务。

 

开设全科诊疗科目,并提供出诊服务、健康体检、疫苗接种、专科医院介绍、外籍翻译陪同及接送服务。

 

在异国他乡的外籍朋友如有需要,请致电13840948815

 

 

 



  Dalian Toastmasters Club

大连国际演讲俱乐部

 



Communication and leadership skills go hand in hand.

 

Here are many good reasons why Toastmasters teaches both communication and leadership skills.

People with good communication skills are more likely to be promoted to leadership positions, and good leaders need communication skills to be effective. In other words, if you want to be a leader, you have to learn to speak like a leader and Toastmasters is here to help.   

 

 

Event Info

Time/时间: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at 19:00 

Cost/价格: 20 RMB   

Add/地址 4th floor, Intercontinental Hotel, Youhao Square

                 友好广场远洋洲际酒店4         

E-mail/邮箱 kmbyrachel@gmail.com

Blog/博客 http://blog.sina.com.cn/u/2255220365  

Weibo/微博 Dalian_Toastmasters

 

Events, Festivals and Fairs
            

 May  五月


Comedy- "Caught in the Net"

Time: May 1st, 2015 

Venue: DDA Grand Theater

     Caught in the Net is a sequel to English playwright and actor Ray Cooney's masterpiece Run for Your Wife. The two-timing taxi-driver continues to revel in his dual-shift-double-wife lifestyle. The only difference is that he now has a son and a daughter, by different wives, of course. The teenagers have never met each other, nor do they know each others existence, as they have been raised in two separate families. Yet, a crisis has finally popped up, because now, eighteen years later, we have - Facebook. Brother and sister have found each other in a "dad with same name" group and are meeting each other in person today. Our polygamous taxi-driver is racking his brain and pulling all stops to prevent the siblings' encounter...

喜剧《他和她的一儿一女》

演出时间: 20150501

演出地点: 大连开发区大剧院

《他和他的一儿一女》是英国喜剧大师雷·库内蜚声全球的名作《他和他的两个老婆》的续集。《他和他的两个老婆》叙述了一个名叫约翰·史密斯的伦敦出租车司机在伦敦的两个不同地区同时娶了两个太太并没完没了地在两个家庭之间奔波、折腾的故事。《他和他的一儿一女》叙述十八年以后,约翰·史密斯和两个太太各自的一儿一女正处情窦初开的青春时期。他们在网上结识并萌生爱意,决定要与对方见面。当老爸约翰得知两个孩子要见面时,大惊失色,他竭尽一切努力阻止两人见面,一系列的混乱也就随之而来......

 

Taiwan's Famed Composer- Chen Chengxiong

Time: May 1st-2nd, 2015  19:15

Venue: Dalian People's Cultural Hall

Dalian Philharmonic National Orchestra with special guest conductor, famed Taiwanese composer Chen Chengxiong.

     The Dalian National Philharmonic Orchestra is an association affiliated with the Dalian community of music lovers and folklore groups. Orchestra members are mostly locals from professional orchestral bodies; outstanding performers from the city, truly national level musicians and outstanding graduates from major universities and conservatories. Renowned conductor, Mr. Chen Chengxiong of the Taipei National Orchestra, has been invited to come to Dalian in May 2015 for rehearsal and a concert, to personally direct and interpret his music live.

新民族音乐会-台湾著名国乐大师陈澄雄亲自挥棒

演出时间: 2015051-2 19:15

演出地点: 大连人民文化俱乐部

大连爱乐民族乐团是一支隶属于大连音乐爱好者协会的社会民间文艺团体。乐团成员多来自地方、部队专业团体;来自市内外民族器乐业内优秀演奏员;来自各大中专业学校优秀毕业生。华人国乐大师著名指挥家台北国立乐团团长陈澄雄先生受邀来连为我团排练一场音乐会并亲自执棒演绎这场音乐会。

 

Wei Song Concert- Sing for You

Time: May 7th, 2015 19:30

Venue: Dalian International Conference Center Grand Theater

艺术为人民,魏你歌唱- 魏松音乐会

演出时间: 20150507 19:30

演出地点: 大连国际会议中心大剧院

 

French Prima Vista Quartet Silent Film Concert

Time: May 8th, 2015 19:15

Venue: Dalian People's Cultural Hall

     Prima Vista Quartet from France is a world-class quartet that performs along with silent films. The films they choose are classic black and white silent film, and they background them with love and energetic music. They sit on the one side of the screen and play music while the film is playing to give these films a new life. A brand new and reminiscent art form is created during performances! This is their first tour in China.

影音穿越-法国美景弦乐四重奏音乐会

演出时间: 20150508 19:15

演出地点: 大连人民文化俱乐部

来自法国的美景四重奏是当今世界独一无二的与电影配合演出的弦乐四重奏组。他们挑选上个世纪那些最经典的黑白默片,为其配上浪漫和激情的音乐。在演出中,他们坐下银幕一侧,在影片播放的同时,进行演奏,让这些经典电影重获新生,焕发出新的艺术生命。这些名为"音穿越"的音乐会),形成创造了一种全新的且具有怀旧情调的艺术形式!此次是他们的第一次的中国巡演。 

 

Zhang Lizhong Folk Orchestra Symphony Concert- Angelic Voices

Time: May 14th, 2015  19:30

Venue: Dalian International Conference Center Grand Theater

【天籁之音】张立忠民族管乐交响音乐会

演出时间: 20150514 19:30

演出地点: 大连国际会议中心大剧院

 

Original Drama- "Mei Lanfang"

Time: May 15th, 2015  19:15

Venue: Dalian People's Cultural Hall

     Every inch of the stage is a reflection of the big world. Life is a stage with everything and everyone teaching us something. Here we have dreams, love and tears, however, everything changes; so am I, so is my body. Where is here? Who am I? What am I doing here? There are infinite questions in my heart, and the art calls for me all the time to make exploration and creation on my way. The road towards the truth is still long; a few difficulties can't stop us.

原创舞剧《梅兰芳》

演出时间: 20150515 19:15

演出地点: 大连人民文化俱乐部

梅兰之芳泽兮,润于四海;梦幻之姿韵兮,妙绝人寰。方寸之间的舞台,就是"笼天地于形内"的广袤世界。一颗驿动的心在这里驰骋,达于仙凡两界,涵及芸芸众生。人生就是舞台,众生即为父母,内外兼修的心像外美,乃是侪辈存在的情由。梦在这里,情在这里,泪在这里,形神百变,人世沧桑,看我一人、一身、一力幻化之无穷。这里是哪儿?我是谁?我干什么来了?心中的叩问无尽无休,心中的梦想包容天地,艺术的女神召唤我不眠不休、无时无刻、冥思苦想在探索、创造的征途上。路漫漫其修远兮,吾将上下而求索。

 

Mahua Comedy- "Beauty and the Joker"

Time: May 16-17th, 2015  19:00

Venue: Dalian International Conference Center Grand Theater

开心麻花爆笑舞台剧《小丑爱美丽》

演出时间: 20150516-17 19:00

演出地点: 大连国际会议中心大剧院

 

Original Drama- "Mei Lanfang"

Time: May 17th, 2015 

Venue: DDA Grand Theater

     Every inch of the stage is a reflection of the big world. Life is a stage with everything and everyone teaching us something. Here we have dreams, love and tears, however, everything changes; so am I, so is my body. Where is here? Who am I? What am I doing here? There are infinite questions in my heart, and the art calls for me all the time to make exploration and creation on my way. The road towards the truth is still long; a few difficulties can't stop us.

舞剧《梅兰芳》

演出时间: 20150517

演出地点: 大连开发区大剧院

梅兰之芳泽兮,润于四海;梦幻之姿韵兮,妙绝人寰。方寸之间的舞台,就是"笼天地于形内"的广袤世界。一颗驿动的心在这里驰骋,达于仙凡两界,涵及芸芸众生。人生就是舞台,众生即为父母,内外兼修的心像外美,乃是侪辈存在的情由。梦在这里,情在这里,泪在这里,形神百变,人世沧桑,看我一人、一身、一力幻化之无穷。这里是哪儿?我是谁?我干什么来了?心中的叩问无尽无休,心中的梦想包容天地,艺术的女神召唤我不眠不休、无时无刻、冥思苦想在探索、创造的征途上。路漫漫其修远兮,吾将上下而求索。

 

"The Wind is Getting Closer" from famous scriptwriter Hao Yan

Time: May 16th, 17th, 22nd, 2015  19:15

Venue: Dalian People's Cultural Hall

     This is a facetious and sarcastic comedy featuring realistic and educational meaning. The story tells about an official governor who took part in an anti-corruption activity, and accidentally found out that his manager was investigated by anti-corruption investigators. The governor was going through a mentally tough time in fear and self-accusation.

全国金牌编剧郝岩首部爆笑讽刺喜剧《风声越来越紧了》

演出时间: 2015051617 & 22 19:15

演出地点: 大连人民文化俱乐部

这是一部视角独特、遵循话剧本源的幽默讽刺作品,具有极强的现实意义和教育意义,故事主要讲述一位机关处长在参加反腐倡廉的活动中,意外得知自己的主管领导被上级组织双规,受到精神与内心的巨大煎熬,在恐惧与自责中得以反省。

 

Musical- "Avenue Q"

Time: May 19th, 2015  19:30

Venue: Dalian International Conference Center Grand Theater

     The story takes place on the fictional street Avenue Q. 15 years ago, Robert Lopez, who composed the music and lyrics for the song "Let it Go" in the Disney movie Frozen, and Jeff Marx wrote this musical based on their own lives. They got their inspiration from the famous children's television program Sesame Street. The story features a bunch of young people trying to fit-in with society, including an unemployed graduate student, former child star, a stay-at-home boy who spends all day on the Internet and a third-rate stand-up comedian.

音乐剧《Q大道》

演出时间: 20150519 19:30

演出地点: 大连国际会议中心大剧院

故事发生在Q大道上。Q大道是一条不存在于现实世界的街道。15年前,24岁的《冰雪奇缘》主题曲Let It Go的词曲作者罗伯特·洛佩兹和搭档杰夫·麦克斯把他们的生活写成了一部音乐剧,Q大道由此被创造了出来。他们从著名的儿童剧《芝麻街》找到灵感,以演员和人偶同台的形式,讲述了住在Q大道上的一群年轻人--毕业即失业的大学生、过气童星、整日上网的宅男、三流脱口秀演员等,从四处碰壁到融入社会的故事,被称为"最离经叛道"的百老汇作品。

 

Children's Drama- "New Datou Erzi & Xiaotou Baba"

Time: May 22nd-23rd, 2015 

Venue: DDA Grand Theater

     Datou Erzi, Xiaotou Baba and the apron donning mama live a happy life. The whole family makes a deal that they will all stay at home and celebrate their son's birthday. However, things don't go as planned and we're left wondering... What exactly happened on that day between Datou Erzi, his friends, Digua & Mian Huatang, and the mysterious man in sunglasses? And what happened to Xiaotou Baba that he was not able to spend time with his family on his son's birthday?

卡通舞台剧《新大头儿子和小头爸爸》 

演出时间: 20150522-23

演出地点: 大连开发区大剧院

聪明的大头儿子和小头爸爸、围裙妈妈,一家人幸福快乐的生活着。在大头儿子生日当天,一家人约定一分钟也不离开。那么大头儿子的生日到底是怎么过的呢?这一天,在大头儿子和小伙伴地瓜、棉花糖之间,和神秘的墨镜男之间,和老马警官之间,到底发生了什么样的故事呢?小头爸爸又是因为什么样的难题和秘密,不能陪大头儿子过生日呢?小伙伴们在地铁里又有什么样的奇遇呢?

 

Guitarist Roni Benise Concert

Time: May 23rd, 2015  19:15

Venue: Dalian People's Cultural Hall

     Roni Benise was born in Nebraska and started to learn how to play the guitar at 11. His parent were supposed to pass the family business to him, however, it was playing guitar that he liked the most. Later, he gave up the electric guitar and engaged in playing the nylon string Spanish guitar, inspiring a new style- "Nouveau Spanish Flamenco".

情定艾美-吉他情圣班尼斯

演出时间: 20150523 19:15

演出地点: 大连人民文化俱乐部

罗尼*班尼斯(Roni Benise)生于内布拉斯加州的一个小农场,11岁时自学吉他,幼年即在当地乐队中崭露头角。原本父母想让他子承父业继承家族生意,可年幼的班尼斯却早早对摇滚乐产生了兴趣。之后,班尼斯放弃了电吉他,专心致志演奏起了尼龙弦的西班牙吉他,并且班尼斯把自己的摇滚背景和西班牙吉他巧妙融合成为一个新风格--"摇滚弗拉明戈风"

 

Children's Drama- "Under the Sea"

Time: May 24th, 2015  10:30 & 16:30

Venue: Dalian International Conference Center Grand Theater

儿童剧《海洋总动员》

演出时间: 20150524 10:30 & 16:30

演出地点: 大连国际会议中心大剧院

 

Chamber Music from The Juilliard School

Time: May 27th, 2015  19:30

Venue: Dalian International Conference Center Grand Theater

Cellist Aamer Auden:

     As a cello professor and famous cellist, Aamer Auden was the champion at the Juilliard School, the Aspen Music Festival, and Cleveland Concerto Competition. He received his master's and doctoral degrees from the Juilliard School and has been teaching at the Juilliard School and Oberlin College Conservatory.

Violinist Li Yibin:

     After graduating from and teaching at Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Li Yibin entered the Juilliard School with violinists Professor Lewis Kaplan and Seymour Lipkin as her supervisors, and learned chamber music under the guidance of famous performers like the Juilliard String Quartet.

Pianist Eric Rubo:

     A top-notch and brilliant young American pianist, Eric Rubo holds a master's degree from the Julliard School. He won the first prizes in Bosendorfer International Piano Competition in 2013 and Hilton Head International Piano Competition in 2007. In addition, the Julliard School granted him the honor of Rubenstein Outstanding Achievement Award.

美国茱莉亚音乐学院钢琴、大提琴、小提琴室内乐

演出时间: 20150527 19:30

演出地点: 大连国际会议中心大剧院

大提琴阿梅尔·奥登: 大提琴教授著名演奏家,曾赢得茱莉亚音乐学院,阿斯本音乐节,及克利夫兰协奏曲比赛的冠军。阿梅尔·奥登获茱莉亚音乐学院的硕士和博士学位,目前任教于美国茱莉亚音乐学院及欧柏林音乐学院。

小提琴李艺彬: 毕业于上海音乐学院并留校任教。后考入美国茱莉亚音乐学院师从小提琴大师Lewis KaplanSeymour Lipkin教授,并在茱莉亚四重奏等著名演奏家的指导下学习室内乐。

钢琴艾瑞克·儒伯: 是这个时代顶尖和最华丽的美国青年钢琴演奏家。茱莉亚音乐学院硕士毕业。曾获2013年该贝森多夫国际钢琴比赛一等奖, 2007年希尔顿黑德国际钢琴比赛一等奖。荣获茱莉亚音乐学院授予的鲁宾斯坦杰出成就奖。

 

Ben Ertou and Xiao Bianer's Crazy Holiday

Time: May 29th, 2015  19:30

Venue: Dalian International Conference Center Grand Theater

     A 9-year-old girl, Ben Ertou, and 10-year-old boy, Xiao Bianer, live in two weird families. One family is Ben Ertou, her aunt and her grandma, and the other is Xiao Bianer, his uncle and his grandpa. Ben Ertou's family prefers a western lifestyle, while Xiao Bianer's family enjoys living a common Chinese-style one. The two families are neighbors and don't get along well. The common ground is that both Ben Ertou's and Xiao Bianer's lives are planned by their families and this drives them crazy. One night, the trash can in the yard comes to life and gives the two kids a magical calendar that lets them each choose a holiday to enjoy life to their hearts desire. They pick two days, however, what happens on those days is far beyond what they had expected... 

This children's drama is fit not only for children but people of all ages to watch. The drama focuses on the difficulties that children meet while growing up.

锛儿头、小辫儿之疯狂的节日

演出时间: 20150529 19:30

演出地点: 大连国际会议中心大剧院

9岁的女孩儿锛儿头和10 的男孩儿小辫儿生活在两个奇怪的家庭,一家只有锛儿头、姨妈、外婆三个女人,而另一家只有小辫儿、舅舅、姥爷三个男人。锛儿头的家庭喜欢一切西方的生活方 式,而小辫儿的家庭则喜欢来自东方的传统文化,两家人是邻居又是死对头。不过锛儿头和小辫儿却都被大人安排的生活折磨得发疯。一天晚上,院子里的垃圾桶活 了过来,给了孩子们一本神奇的日历,让他们自己选择希望的生活。两个孩子满怀期待选择了不同的节日,而结果却和他们想像的完全不同......  

儿童系列剧《锛儿头.小辫儿之疯狂的节日》是一部适合全家各年龄段观看的舞台剧作品,定位不局限于儿童观众,旨在通过作品讲述的故事,在轻松幽默的剧情中探讨当下孩子在成长过程中遇到的各种问题。

 

Mahua Comedy- "Charlotte's Concern"

Time: May 29-30th, 2015  19:00

Venue: DDA Grand Theater

     Lin Jiamei, a famous ballet dancer, is having her wedding in a luxury hotel and her first love is also in attendance. But when he sees that all his old classmates are successful he begins to pity himself, and so he gets wasted and causes a lot of drama at the wedding, even alerting the police. After his outburst, he falls asleep on a toilet seat.

     In a dream, he takes revenge on his mean teacher, gets the girl he likes, and also makes his disappointed mother happy again. He even becomes a famous writer, musician, and web celebrity. A lot of incredible things happen, and he tries to tell himself that it's only a dream, but he still can't wake up!

开心麻花爆笑话剧《夏洛特烦恼》

演出时间: 20150529-30 19:00

演出地点: 大连开发区大剧院

国际芭蕾舞巨星林佳媚的世纪婚礼正在豪华酒店隆重举行,为昔日初恋祝酒的男主人公看着周围事业成功的老同学,心中泛起酸味,借着七分醉意大闹婚礼现场,甚至惊动了110,而他发泄过后却在马桶上睡着了......

夏洛特烦恼:梦里他重回高中,报复了羞辱过他的老师、追求到他心爱的女孩、让失望的母亲重展笑颜、甚至成为知名作家、音乐人、网络红人,一连串事件在不可思议中火速发生,他拼命告诉自己这是个梦,却怎么也醒不过来......

 

Warszynski Piano Duo

Time: May 30th, 2015

Venue: DDA Grand Theater

     The Canadian Piano Duo Mikolaj Warszynski & Zuzana Simurdova performs frequently across Canada and Europe. These two concert pianists are versatile performers who enjoy playing a wide range of genres, as well as offering a unique alternative approach to traditional presentation.

超凡琴侣钢琴二重奏

演出时间: 20150530

演出地点: 大连开发区大剧院

加拿大"超凡琴侣"由加拿大钢琴家克拉杰.沃恩斯基和钢琴家苏珊娜. 莫多组成在欧洲和北美享有盛誉。他们的演出足迹遍布加拿大和欧洲。

 

Soundtrack Concert of Miyazaki Hayao's Anime Film- Castle in the Sky

Time: May 30th, 2015  19:15

Venue: Dalian People's Cultural Hall

天空之城-久石让宫崎骏经典动漫作品大型视听音乐会

演出时间: 20150530 19:15

演出地点: 大连人民文化俱乐部

 

Warszynski Piano Duo

Time: May 31st, 2015  19:00

Venue: Dalian People's Cultural Hall

     The Canadian Piano Duo Mikolaj Warszynski & Zuzana Simurdova performs frequently across Canada and Europe. These two concert pianists are versatile performers who enjoy playing a wide range of genres, as well as offering a unique alternative approach to traditional presentation.

《超凡琴侣》音乐会

演出时间: 20150531 19:00

演出地点: 大连人民文化俱乐部

加拿大"超凡琴侣"由加拿大钢琴家米克拉杰.沃恩斯基和钢琴家苏珊娜.西莫多瓦组成在欧洲和北美享有盛誉。他们的演出足迹遍布加拿大和欧洲。

 

 Interesting Days from the  

International Calendar  

 

May  五月 

 

1st - May Day / Labor Day(International) 
1日 - 五一国际劳动
3rd - World Press Freedom Day(UN)
3
 - 世界新闻自由日 (联合国)
4th - Youth Day (China)
4
 - 青年节

5th - Cinco de Mayo (US/Mexico)

5 - 五月五日节 (美国/墨西哥)
7th - Lag BaOmer(Jewish)
7
 - 篝火节 (联合国)
8-9th - Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War (UN)
8-9
 - 缅怀第二次世界大战的所有死难者的悼念与和解的时刻 联合国

10th - Mothers' Day[2nd Sunday of May](US/Canada)

10- 亲节 [五月第二个星期日] (美国/加拿大)

10-11th - World Migratory Bird Day (UNEP)

10-11 -世界候鸟日 环境署
14th - Ascension Day (Christian)
14
 - 耶稣升天节 (基督教)
15th - International Day of Families (UN)  
15
 - 国际家庭日 (联合国)
16th - Isra and Mi'raj(Muslim)
16
 - 夜行登霄日 穆斯

17th - World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (ITU)

17 - 世界电信和信息社会日 (国际电联)
21st - World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (UN)
21
 - 世界文化多样性促进对话和发展日 (联合国)

22nd - International Day for Biological Diversity (UN)

22- 国际生物多样性日 (联合国)

23rd - International Day to End Obstetric Fistula (UN)

23 - 根除产科瘘国际日 (联合国)

24th - Pentecost / Shavuot (Christian/Jewish)

24 - 旬节 (基督教/犹太教
25th - Whit Monday (Christian)
25
 - 圣灵降临(基督教)
29th - 
International Day of UN Peacekeepers (UN)
29
 - 联合国维持和平人员国际日 (联合国)
31st - 
Trinity Sunday(Christian)
31
 - 圣三主日 基督教
31st - 
World No-Tobacco Day (WHO)
31
 - 世界无烟日 世卫组织

 

Monthly Specials
每月特惠

 Olive Garden 

 

Every Tuesday 6:30pm - 9:30pm enjoy the Pizza and Pasta all-you-can-eat buffet for only 88 RMB/person.  

 

Lunch set specials: (salad+soup+pizza or pasta+coffee or tea) starting at 35 RMB - you can't beat that deal!

  

每周二晚 18:30 - 21:30,橄榄园西餐厅美味自助餐仅 88元/人   

 

午餐套餐35元起!(沙拉、汤、披萨或意大利面,咖啡或茶)美味不容错过!    

 

   

Add: 9 Zhigong St., Zhongshan Dist.  

(across from Shangri-La Hotel)

地址:大连市中山区职工街9号

(香格里拉酒店对面)    

Tel: 0411-3991-9095

 

   

REGULAR EVENTS

定期活动  

   

Beijing Opera
Daily 每天
15:00

This has been a Dalian tradition for about 15 years. The shows are all performed by the local opera group.

Cost: 30-150 RMB (seating)
Tel
: (0411) 8632 8777   

Add: Dalian Opera House, 1 Qi Lin Xi Xiang, off of Kunming Street

 

Dalian Cinema Day

Tuesdays 每周二

Every cinema offers 50% discount on movie tickets.  

 

Dalian Expats Coffee

Sundays 每周日

10:00-13:00
The Dalian Expats are still getting together every week to make new friends and share helpful info with the community. Join us!
Add: Amici Coffee near Youhao Square
www.dalianexpats-2015.com

Dalian Foreign Language Corner  

Sundays 每周日 

14:30-17:30
Add
: Room No. 411, 4th floor, 365 Civil Building (333 E. Shengli Rd.)

Tel: Mr. Smith 13504246634  

www.dfcorner.com 

 
French Corner

Wednesdays 每周三  

15:15-17:30 

For all lovers of the French language in Dalian. This is an informal event, which gives you the chance to practice speaking French with native speakers.

Add: At the Alliance Francaise, 2F, No. 21 Hongye Square

Tel: (0411) 8256 2392/3  

www.afdalian.org/

  

French Cinema Club

Fridays 每周五 

15:15-16:45 

Are you a cinema goer? Want to get to know French movies? We hope you join our club! Our French professors will introduce to you the movies briefly and explain the common vocabularies, in order to improve your comprehensive ability. We look forward to hearing you speak up and speak better!

Add: Alliance Francaise, 2F, No.21, Hongye Square

Tel: (0411) 8256 2392/3    

www.afdalian.org/ 

  

French Press Corner

Saturdays 每周六  

10:30-12:00 

We stand for all the lovers of French to improve your oral French and get to know French society. At this event you get the opportunity to read French articles and then discuss them with native French speakers.

Add: Alliance Francaise, room 110, Dawai, Shengli Rd.

Tel: (0411) 8256 2392/3          

www.afdalian.org/ 

 

ICD Networking Night  

Last Friday of every month  

每月最后一个周五 

19:00-21:00  

A social networking event hosted by the International Club of Dalian and held at Cafe Copenhagen. 

Cost: 100 RMB (members)

        150 RMB (non-members)

Add: Café Copenhagen,   

Xiuzhu Mansion, 125 Tianjin Street  www.icdalian.com 

iMandarin Free Oral Chinese Class

Daily 每天 

14:00 

For all non-native Chinese speakers, Practice speaking, improve pronunciation, increase vocabulary and make friends.

iMandarin will have professional teachers hosting the event. Useful words, phrases and sentence structures will be sent to you by email after the event.

Reservations required: (0411) 8230 1216

Add: Room 3701, Tian'an International Tower, 88 Zhongshan Road, Dalian

info.dalian@imandarin.net    

 
ISAAC Restaurant & Bar

Ladies Night 闺蜜日    

Tuesdays 周二    

All day 全天    

Half price on all drinks purchased by and for ladies 女士买酒半价  

Movie Night 电影吐槽交流会    

Wednesdays 周三    

19:00-21:00    

Watch and comment on the selected film of the night   看电影谈电影  

UNO Night & Monthly Match 乌诺之王   Thursdays 周四  
19:00-21:00  
Come, have some fun and improve your card game in our weekly UNO night. Best part is every month we will hold a round of finalist games wherein the winner will receive a fine gift from the bar! Whatcha waitin' 4?! Let's UNO!
参加每周乌诺之夜来提高牌技,每月举行一次终极挑战赛,获胜者将会获得酒吧提供的精美礼品一份,还等什么,赶快来参加吧!
International Culture Exchange

国際語言文化交流会

Saturdays 周六
15:00-17:00

Enjoy your Saturday afternoon by practicing foreign languages, e.g. Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English etc. Your language level will increase while making friends with people from other cultures.

通过外语交流(汉语,日语,韩语,英语等)从而提高自己的语言能力,并与外国友人交朋友,大家一起高高兴兴地玩耍吧!

Add/地址: 425 Minzheng St., Keji Square

科技广场民政街425    

Tel/电话: (0411) 8451 8117

http://www.isaac.net.cn 

 

Live Music at Acapella I & II 

Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays   

每周三五六 

20:00-22:00  

Various local foreign bands perform folk music to jazz during the open mic nights.
Add: Acapella 1: Wuyi Rd. (near Baishan Rd.) / Acapella 2: intersection of Beidou St. & Taiyang St., Erqi Sq.

Live Entertainment at Cafe Copenhagen
1st & 3rd Thursdays and every Saturday
每月第一个和第三个星期四和每个星期六
19:30-21:30
Fridays 星期五
21:30-23:30
Salsa Dancing
Saturdays 星期六
21:30-Late

Add: Café Copenhagen, Xiuzhu Mansion,  

125 Tianjin Street

Live Music at the Shamrock Irish Bar 

Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays 每周四五日

21:00-Late

Add:  2 Luxun Rd., Zhongshan Square  

Tel:  (0411) 8210 0750

More at the Shamrock:  

Open Mic 音乐自由献唱

Mondays, Wednesdays & Sundays

周一,周三 & 周日     

21:00-Late

English Corner 英语角

Saturdays 每周六 

17:00-19:30

Cost:  50RMB  

(includes juice and cake 包括饮料和蛋糕)

Three native-English teachers will help improve your spoken English in casual conversation.

Live Sports Broadcasts 体育直播  

Sundays 周日

15:00-21:00 

 

Wolfhounds Trivia Quiz 

Sundays 每周日 

20:00
Great prizes!  

Cost: 10 RMB  

Add: Brooklyn Bar & Restaurant, No.18 Bulao Street, Xigang Dist.  

Tel: (0411) 8686 7426

   

  

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