Who are the heroes of modern China?

Recently, The World of Chinese, a bimonthly English magazine dedicated to Chinese language and culture, began conducting a survey on “heroes in modern China.” The magazine invited Raymond Zhou, a reputable social critic and executive editor-in-chief at China Daily, to talk on the topic at the Bookworm Wednesday night.

Open source, Beijing GNU/Linux User Group’s constant pursuit

To Linux enthusiasts, Beijing GNU/Linux User Group (BLUG) is a paradise for those who want to brainstorm and share technical advice.

Event

Hutong School is opening its second branch in Sanlitun. To celebrate its opening, the school will hold a party for students as well as people who are interested in the school. Foods provided include canapés, Belgian beer, and wine.

Get ready for a night of Scottish dancing

Tuesday evening, the main room on the third floor of the Athletic Center in the Capital Mansion complex was filled with some 40 people, both Chinese and expats, joyfully dancing in groups to Scottish bagpipe music.

Event

Rotaract Beijing, an expat volunteer organization, is holding its second annual clothing drive. Used – but not used-up – shirts, coats, quilts, shoes, toys and books will be accepted. The charity store Roundabout will distribute them to people in need throughout China.

Online discussion puts focus on migrant children all over the country

An online discussion hosted by the Foundation for Youth Social Entrepreneurship (FYSE) about the children of migrant workers is currently active online. It began on January 3 and will last until January 16.

Increasing productivity with Beijing Coworking

Many work-at-home professionals and freelancers choose to work in public spaces like coffeehouses, but what happens when these places get too noisy and distracting?

Event

Beijing Innovative Theater Experience, a non-profit theater organization bringing together professional and amateur actors worldwide to present innovative theater, is holding its third annual International New Short Play Festival.

Re-gifting to those in need

While some people think Boxing Day – the day after Christmas – refers to the tradition of boxing up unwanted gifts, the term actually comes from the UK, where December 26 is also known as St. Stephen’s Day.

Event

For six years, Yen Countdown has been a popular New Year’s Eve ritual for thousands of partygoers and music lovers. The 2011 lineup will take place at D Park’s C Factory in 798, featuring big names in the capital’s DJ scene – Mickey Zhang, Dio, Yang Bing and Donald Summer.