Event

Literary Lunch with Lauren Child

Lauren Child, a UNESCO Artist for Peace and one of the UK’s top-selling authors best known for writing the Charlie and Lola books and Clarice Bean novels, is in town for the annual Bookorm International Literary Festival. This afternoon, over food and drinks in a cozy art gallery, she will discuss various aspect of her fascinating career.

Where: Yishu 8, 8 Langjiayuan, Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District
When: March 19, 12:30 pm
Tel: 6581 9058
Cost: 250 yuan

Songwriting workshop with Julie Doiron

Julie Doiron, a Canadian singer and songwriter, is known for her direct, beautifully crafted, painfully honest lyrics, laying bare challenges, triumphs and heartbreaks. In this workshop, Doiron will share the secrets of her craft and provide tips on how to utilize personal experience for brilliant songwriting.

Where: Yishu8, 8 Langjiayuan, Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District
When: March 19, 3-5 pm
Tel: 6581 9058
Cost: 200 yuan

Columbia Community Outreach Event

The Columbia Alumni Association of Beijing will be hosting a dinner to raise funds for animal welfare in China, particularly to help homeless animals in Beijing. Guest speakers will discuss the current situation, education campaigns conducted by local welfare organizations and what people can do to help.

The event will include cocktails and raffle prizes.
Where: Westin Beijing, Jinmao Ballroom, 7 Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District
When: March 20, 5-8 pm
Tel: 5922 8888
Cost: 300 yuan
 
Temple Milonga — Tango ball

Andres Laza Moreno and Isabel Acuna will fly in from Buenos Aires to conduct a two-week workshop on Argentinian Tango at Beijing Tango, the main Argentinian Tango organization in Beijing. Their welcome milonga will take place at the 700-year old Hong’n Temple, featuring live music performed by students from the Central Conservatory of Music.

Where: 4 Zhangwang Hutong, Jiugulou Dajie, Dongcheng District
When: March 20, 8:30 pm – 1am next day
Tel: 13911201872
Cost: 120 yuan, 80 yuan for students and Beijing Tango members

(By Liang Meilan)