Italian Cooking Class in Minhang
Today Manu Guatelli will host a SEA cooking class where we will learn how to make:
- Gren, White and Red Vegetarian Ravioli with Mushroom Ragout
- Two Grapes and Vanilla Crumble
| Date: | Wednesday, February 8 |
| Time: | 10:30am to approximately 1:30pm |
| Venue: | Manu's home: House 138, Westwood Green East Compound, 55 JinFeng Lu, Minhang District 闵行区金丰路55弄138号 |
| Cost: | RMB 300 (wine at lunch included) |
Please email seaspecialevents@yahoo.com by Monday, February 6. Under subject type: "Italian Cooking"and include your membership number and mobile phone number. SEA cancellation policy applies after February 6.
Shanghai Business Past and Present – From Opium War to the Wall Street of the East – A night time talk with Hartmut Oertel
Many places in Shanghai are a visible reminder of the business relations between China and the West in the 1920s and 30s. But that relationship goes back much further. At the very time when the French Revolution was getting underway in 1789, a revolution on world trade was beginning here in Shanghai. A new era of commerce began when the Catharina & Anna, one of the first trading ships arriving from the West, sailed down the Huangpu River with cargo from Hamburg. Shanghai Flaneur and SEA invite you to Hartmut Oertel's lecture about Shanghai's businesses. He tells stories of the city's trading past and how Shanghai has developed into what it is today. He will talk about Shanghai's prospects as the city moves towards the construction of China's first free port by the year 2020.
Hartmut Oertel has followed developments in China for the last 30 years. He first visited Shanghai in 1980, with the Cultural Revolution not long over and as one of the very few foreigners in the city. He studied Chinese language and history in Germany and China. After working in banking and business development, he is now a freelance consultant.
Dinner will be arranged in buffet style at Café "Sambal" which serves traditional Malaysian cuisine with a modern touch. It is perhaps one of the leading Malaysian restaurants in Shanghai.| Date: | Thursday, February 9 |
| Time: | 8pm to 11pm |
| Meet: | Café "Sambal", Jiashan Market, Building A ,# 37, Lane 550 Shanxi Nan Lu near Shaoxing Lu; tel 33689529 陕西南路550弄37号近绍兴路 |
| Cost: | RMB 250 (including dinner buffet, excluding beverages) |
Please email seaspecialevents@yahoo.com by Monday, February 6. Under subject type: "Past and Present"and include your membership number and mobile phone number. SEA cancellation policy applies after February 6.
Aqua Biking
Aqua biking is a new trend in aquatic exercising. Halfway between water aerobics and cycling, the exercise class takes place in a swimming pool where participants ride partially submerged exercise bicycles. Everyone can join in, even non-swimmers. Aqua biking is a great way to rejuvenate and reshape your body.| Date: | Friday, February 10 |
| Time: | 11am to 12:30pm |
| Venue: | Chevalier Place, 168 Anfu Lu near Wulumuqi Lu 安福路168号近乌鲁木齐路 |
| Cost: | RMB 50 (entrance fee to the pool) |
Pleas email seaspecialevents@yahoo.com by Wednesday, February 8. Under subject type:"Aqua Biking" and include your membership number and mobile phone number. SEA cancellation policy applies February 8.
February Coffee Morning
| Date: | Monday, February 13 |
| Time: | 10am to Noon |
| Venue: | JC Mandarin (Jincangwenhua Dajiudian) Ballroom, 1225 Nanjing Xi Lu Tel: 6279-1888 上海市南京西路 1225 号 (锦沧文华大酒店) |
| Cost: | RMB 50 for 2011/2012 members; RMB 100 non-members |
Please bring your membership card.
(Foreign Passport Holders only)
Conact: seahospitality@gmail.com
Reservations not required.
Day Trip: Highspeed Train to Nanjing Massacre Museum
This time, we will take the fast speed train to Nanjing and visit the Nanjing Massacre Museum to learn what happened to the people of Nanjing during the six-week period following the Japanese capture of Nanjing, then capital of the Republic of China, in 1937. The museum is built on the site where thousands of bodies have been excavated from mass graves. Through a variety of means for exhibitions, we will learn about the tragedy of the atrocities in Nanjing.
Please bring a packed lunch from home and wear warm footwear and clothes.| Date: | Tuesday, 14. February |
| Time: | 9am to 5pm approx. |
| Venue: | Shanghai Railway Station (could be one of three stations, likely the one near the Hong Qiao Airport) Detailed departure/arrival times and meeting point address will be provided before the tour date. |
| Cost: | RMB 550 |
Please bring your valid passport on this trip.
Kindly note, the sign up deadline is early as we need to buy the high speed train tickets. Valid passport information is required from each participant: full name (as in passport) and passport number. We must charge for the trip, if you cancel after the cancellation date below (or if you don't arrive in due time for the departure), even if there is a waiting list as we cannot transfer or refund the ticket.
Please email seadaytrips@yahoo.com by February 2. Under subject type "Nanjing" and include your membership number, mobile phone number and your passport details. Reservations will be confirmed by email. SEA cancellation policy applies after February 2
Brushless Painting by Stefanie Vallee
A popular event from last year is back again! This workshop is aimed to explore your creative self through painting without a brush. Stefanie Vallee, a Canadian painter living in Shanghai since 2008, offers a workshop where you can experiment with an unexpected way of painting. So come feel a boost of energy and let loose your creative self. No previous experience in drawing or painting is required.A three course lunch of fresh organic food will be served after the workshop.
For further information about the instructor and the technique, please view www.stefanievallee.com
| Date: | Thursday, February 16 |
| Time: | 9:15am registration. Workshop from 9:30am to noon |
| Venue: | Taikang Lu, 2nd floor of Origin restaurant House 39, Lane 155 JianGuo C. Lu (near RuiJin Lu) 建国中路155弄39 号 近瑞金路 |
| Cost: | RMB 350 (art supplies and lunch included) |
Pleas email seaspecialevents@yahoo.com by Monday, February 13. Under subject type: 'Brushless Painting' and include your membership number and mobile phone number. SEA cancellation policy applies after February 13.
Wine Seminar: Chardonnay
The SEA's series of small intimate wine tasting classes - led by sommelier and highly trained wine speaker, Mathieu Liard - continues this month. Each 90-minutes class focuses on the characteristics of a particular wine region or particular type of wine, its grape varieties, and history.
This month we'll talk about (and taste) wine made of Chardonnay grape. No other grape has shown such adaptability around the world – and such great results as well! It originates from the Burgundy wine region of eastern France but is now grown wherever wine is produced, from England to New Zealand. Its versatility makes it the most popular white wine in the world.
Mathieu will give us an overview of chardonnay wines, complete with flavor descriptions and food pairing options. You will find out how to choose a Chardonnay wine to suit your palate, your menu and your budget. During Mathieu's presentation, we will taste three wines. Light refreshments will be provided. These fun, intimate, and informative classes are an excellent way to expand your knowledge of wines from around the world.| Date: | Thursday, February 16 |
| Time: | 7:15pm registration; class begins at 7:30pm |
| Venue: | Unit 5A, Qihua Building, 1375 Middle HuaiHai Road (near Fuxing Road) 淮海中路1375号启华大厦 |
| Cost: | RMB 100 |
Pleas email seaspecialevents@yahoo.com by Tuesday, February 14. Under subject type: "Chardonnay" and include your membership number and mobile phone number. SEA cancellation policy applies after February 14.
February Spa Day at Chi
The 'Chi' concept is to create a sanctuary of tranquility inspired by the legend of Shangri-la, high in the mystical Himalayan Mountains. Chi Spa philosophy is based on the fusing of ancient traditions, beliefs and rituals from China and the Himalayas.
For February,
Chi offers us the choice of two signature therapies:
Himalayan Hot Stone Massage -Inspired by the healing rituals of Lake Kokonar in Tibet. An ancient massage technique using a combination of hot stones heated in oils and herbs to ground the body, restore vitality and balance stress.
OR
Jade Journey-This award- winning treatment begins with a jade foot bath and tea bath ritual, followed by a massage incorporating traditional Chinese massage techniques. Focusing on the meridian channels of points to release blocked chi energy, the traditional guasha technique is gently and soothingly applied using the jade stone. The guasha technique has been used since the Yuan Dynasty.
Prior to treatments, while light refreshments are being served, we will enjoy a brief lecture about hot stone massage along with an introduction to the two treatment options.| Date: | Monday, February 20 |
| Time: | 9:50am to 1pm 9:50 registration 10am to 10:30am refreshments 10:30am to 11:30am lecture 11:30am to 1pm treatments |
| Venue: | Chi SpaPudong Shangri-la33 Fu Cheng Lu, Pudong 浦东富城路33号香格里拉大酒店 |
| Cost: | SEA Member exclusive price of RMB 600. |
Pleas email seaspecialevents@yahoo.com by Tuesday, February 14. Under subject type: "February Spa" and include your membership number, mobile phone number and choice of treatment. As some rooms are doubles at Chi, please also indicate whether you mind sharing. SEA cancellation policy applies after February 14.
Luncheon at Isola
Join your SEA friends for a relaxed luncheon at Isola, the stylish Italian restaurant in the IFC mall, winner of "That's Shanghai Food & Drinks Awards 2011 - Best Italian". Combining a contemporary 'white on white' design with a sweeping outdoor terrace, Isola enjoys stunning views of the Oriental Pearl Tower and Lujiazui's iconic skyline. The restaurant's open kitchen with its chefs in action, dynamic artwork that punctuate the dining room's white walls, and the Futurist inspired motif embody the urban vitality that is today's Shanghai.
For two decades Executive Chef Roberto De Franco has worked with exclusive restaurants in some of Italy's most beautiful regions. At Isola, he has created a menu with panache that focuses on fresh and authentic regional Italian cuisine.
Menu
Free flow prosecco
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Appetizer
Insalate e antipasti al buffet
Selection of starters from the buffet
OR
Zuppa di lenticchie con olio extra vergine di oliva
Lentil soup with extra virgin olive oil
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Main Course
Pizza Trifola
Pizza with truffles
OR
Homemade spaghetti
Chitarra with Boston Lobster, cherry tomato, asparagus and a hint of chili
OR
Risotto al gorgonzola, noci e spinaci
Risotto of gorgonzola cheese, walnut and spinach (vegetarian option)
OR
Tagliata di manzo con insalata di rucola e parmigiano
Sirloin of Australian beef 'tagliata' arugula salad and parmesan shaving
OR
Filetto di salmone rosolato con erbe aromatiche e sesamo servito con caponata di verdure
Seared fillet of salmon with aromatic herbs and sesame, vegetables "caponata" salad
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Dessert
Angolo dolci al buffet
Buffet corner of dessert, fruit and cheese
Coffee or tea
| Date: | Wednesday, February 22 |
| Time: | 11:45am registration: 12pm to 2pm luncheon |
| Venue: | Isola, L4 - 17, Shanghai IFC Mall, 8 Century Avenue, Pudong. 世纪大道8号 |
| Cost: | RMB 250 |
Pleas email seaspecialevents@yahoo.com by Tuesday February 14. Under subject, please type: "Isola", and include your membership number and mobile phone number. SEA cancellation policy applies after February 14
Shanghai's Jazz Scene Past and Present – A night time walk with Andrew Field
Old Shanghai was the uncontested jazz capital of Asia, where musicians from the world over tested their musical mettle to the delight of enthusiastic audiences. In the colourful cabarets and sepia-lit dance halls of Old Shanghai, jazz music set a background score to a world of mobsters, adventurers and sing-song girls. This is a walk for music lovers where Shanghai Flaneur Andrew Field will talk about the history of modern and contemporary classical and jazz music in Shanghai. We begin with the Russian influence in Old Shanghai, discuss the rise of the modern music conservatory, and pay homage to the composer of the Chinese national anthem, visiting these sites and monuments along the way. Then we will visit two jazz and blues clubs that have paved the way for a jazz and blues scene in Shanghai: the Cotton Club and the JZ Club.
Andrew Field is an independent scholar of Chinese history and culture living and working in Shanghai. Andrew is the author of “Shanghai's Dancing World: Cabaret Culture and Urban Politics, 1919-1954” (2010). He is a specialized and passionate expert on the topics of ballroom dancing, jazz and indie music.| Date: | Thursday, February 23 |
| Time: | 8pm – 11pm |
| Meet: | Pushkin monument at the intersection of Fenyang Road, Yueyang Road, Dongping Road and Taojiang Road 汾阳路, 岳阳路, 东平路和桃江路交叉区域 |
| End: | JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Lu, near Yongfu Lu 复兴路46号近永嘉路 |
| Cost: | RMB 230 (entrance fees into clubs included) |
Pleas email seaspecialevents@yahoo.com by Monday, February 20. Under subject type: “Jazz“and include your membership number and mobile phone number. SEA cancellation policy applies after February 20.
Private Tour and Art Talk by Elisabeth de Brabant
This is a retake of our November-event, due to positive feedback from the attendees. The Shanghai Expat Association presents an exclusive event at the Elisabeth de Brabant Art Center. Guests will be treated to a private tour of the current exhibition, followed by a private lecture and visual presentation given by founder, collector, and art historian Elisabeth de Brabant focusing on the development of Chinese Contemporary Art in Shanghai.
Elisabeth de Brabant is a Contemporary Art Curator and Consultant, based in Shanghai. She represents recognized, museum level contemporary artists throughout China and Asia and works closely with an international network of museums and collectors to create culturally relevant art programs in Shanghai.
In 2008, she opened the Elisabeth de Brabant Art Center, a space of dialogue and creative vision. While dedicated primarily to the exhibition of Contemporary Chinese Art, the Art Center also promotes artistic exchange with art programs such as, lectures, workshops and symposiums, all of which aim to encourage intellectual collaboration between collectors, artists and art lovers. She and her team at the Center are committed to developing a more sophisticated discourse on the Chinese art scene internationally.| Date: | Friday, February 24 |
| Time: | 10:45am registration, talk and tour 11am-1pm |
| Venue: | The Elisabeth de Brabant Art Center 299 Fuxing West Road; tel 6466-7428 复兴西路299号 |
| Cost : | RMB200 |
Pleas email seaspecialevents@yahoo.com by Tuesday, February 21. Under Subject Type: "Elisabeth de Brabant" and include your membership number and mobile phone number. SEA cancellation policy applies after February 21.
SEA Shanghai Museum Tour
From 4,000-year-old bronzes used in live burials through to priceless Buddhist sculptures taken from the legendary Silk Road, the Shanghai Museum is one of the finest ancient art collections in China. However, without expert guidance it is difficult to appreciate the subtleties that differentiate one of its masterpieces from another. For this reason we have organized a tour of the collection with Newman Tours, who will help you get to grips with the history of China's rich artistic heritage and ensure you get the most out of your Shanghai Museum experience.
Plus, to stand a chance of winning one of two free tickets when you book, please check out www.newmantours.com and tell us the answer to this question in your email: What poisonous substance did Ancient Chinese Emperors drink, thinking it would make them live longer?
A) Gunpowder B) Jade C) Mercury D) Tomatoes
The answer to this question can be found in one of the articles we have written on our website.| Date: | Saturday, February, 25 |
| Time: | Registration at 2:15pm; with tour running 2:30pm - 4:30pm |
| Meet: | Outside the North exit of the Shanghai Museum in People's Square, 201 People's Square near north Huangpi Road. (上海博物馆北出口, 人民大道210号, 上海市政府对面，靠近黄陂北路) |
| Cost : | RMB 200 per adult, RMB 160per student with ID and RMB 100 per child under the age of 16. |
Pleas email seaspecialevents@yahoo.com by Thursday, February 23. Under subject type: "Museum" and include your membership number and mobile phone number. SEA cancellation policy applies February 23.
Chinese Customs: a talk by Janny Chung
Have you always wanted to know more about Chinese customs on topics such as weddings, funerals, pregnancy, and naming children? In this fascinating talk by Janny Chung, we will learn much more about these traditions. Wedding topics include the proposal, betrothal, wedding preparations, wedding day activities, post-wedding rituals and contemporary wedding customs. Funeral topics include the wake, funeral ceremony, funeral procession, burial, mourning, and return of the dead. Pregnancy topics cover pre-natal treatment, and post-natal care and confinement. Child-rearing topics comprise such things as naming a child and Chinese birthday traditions. The talk will take place at Qin Yuan Tea House, a traditional Chinese tea house, where we will enjoy high quality Chinese tea and desserts (cost included in the price).| Date: | Monday, February 27 |
| Time: | 10am registration, talk from 10:30am - Noon |
| Venue: | Qin Yuan Tea House, No.569 Pudong Ave, nearby Dongfang road（5 minutes walk from Subway Line 4, Pudong Ave Station, Exit 1) 浦东大道569号近东方路 |
| Cost: | RMB180 |
Pleas email seaspecialevents@yahoo.com by Friday, February 24. Under subject type: "Chinese Customs Talk" and include your membership number and mobile phone number. SEA cancelation policy applies after February 24.
Day Trip: Soong Family and History of Chuansha
Chuansha Town has a history of more than 400 years and is known as the "culture root" of Pudong. The most beautiful scenery is a moat surrounding the town. There are stone bridges on the river and traditional households near the riverbanks and a section of long-forgotten ancient wall near the river. It was built in 1557, as protection from raids by Japanese pirates during the Ming Dynasty. Neishidi Residence is the former home of the Soong family. Historical records show that Soong Ching-ling, Soong Tzu-wen and Soong Mei-ling were born in Chuansha after their father returned from missionary work in 1890. It was also the former residence of scores of renowned Chinese figures. Nanshi Street is filled with time-honored shops selling local folk crafts and antiques. In the end, we will visit the Soong Qingling Mausoleum and the Soong Family's cemetery.
Please bring a packed lunch and wear warm footwear and clothes.| Date: | Tuesday, 28. February |
| Time: | Registration 08.45am – Trip 9am to 5pm |
| Venue: | Baker & Spice, Portman/Shanghai Center, Nanjing Xi Lu |
| Cost: | RMB 250 |
Pleas email seaspecialevents@yahoo.com by February 23. Under subject type "Soong". Reservations will be confirmed by email. SEA cancellation policy applies after February 23.
Museum Tour: Propaganda Art Center
Join us on a tour of Shanghai Propaganda Art Centre and its fascinating collection of over 5,000 propaganda posters. The posters provide a remarkable look into China's twentieth-century history spanning from the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 to the end of the Cultural Revolution in the late 1970s. Each poster is both a work of art and an insight into the events of those times.
Mr. Yang, the owner of the museum, assembled this extensive collection over many years. He will give us a guided tour of the museum and a private lecture as we explore these truly rare and valuable works of art.| Date: | Wednesday, February 29 |
| Time: | 10:15am registration; tour begins at 10.30am |
| Venue: | Meet in Costa Coffee 9 Zhenning Road (near Hua Shan Road) 镇宁路9号(近华山路) |
| Cost: | RMB 100 (including museum entrance fee) |
Pleas email seaspecialevents@yahoo.com by Monday, February 27. Under subject type: "Propaganda" and include your membership number and mobile phone number. SEA cancellation policy applies after February 27.