Monthly Coffee Morning and Bazaar
Date: Date: Monday, March 9
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Venue: J.C. Mandarin Hotel, 1225 Nanjing Xi Lu
Cost: RMB 50 members, RMB 100 non-members
Reservations not required
Linden Centre Talk with Brian Linden
Brian Linden will give us a talk about the Linden Centre, an upscale learning retreat in beautiful Yunnan province. He will discuss the inspiration and challenges of opening this unique center, explain upcoming cultural and educational programs, and describe the exclusive amenities. The Linden Centre promises SEA members one of the most indigenous, yet comfortable and elegant, experiences in Asia.
Date: Monday, March 9
Time: 2pm
Venue: Art Lab, MoCA 3F (Inside People's Park, 231 Nanjing Xi Lu)
Cost: Free to SEA Members
Please rsvp to specialevents@seashanghai.org
by March 8.Under subject please type: RETREAT.
SEA Day Trip: Spring Tour of Shanghai Old Town
Tuesday, March 10
Pick up: Xintiandi Starbucks
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Return: Finish at Cool Docks at 12.00 p.m.
Cost: RMB 150 (Children under 12 not allowed)
Join us for a walk through Shanghai's "Old Town" and capture Shanghai's local personality. Our walk will take us through this ever-changing area where we will get a peek into everyday Shanghai street life-small stands, shops, restaurants - and even a beautiful temple and charming convent hidden in the alleys. We will end the tour in the Cool Docks area, a newly renovated part of Shanghai near the Huangpu River, where we can enjoy coffee or lunch.
For reservations, contact seadaytrips@yahoo.com
Please provide name, SEA membership number and mobile number. Reservations will be confirmed by email. For more information, call 138-1787-7652. For detailed booking rules, see March Courier pg. 11.
Urban Planning Museum Tour with Spencer Dodington
As residents of Shanghai, most of us know of the city's bold plans for the future. What better place to see the old versus the new than this museum in People's Square. Few cities boast urban planning museums that are truly accessible. On this tour, Spencer will share his insight on Shanghai architecture - knowledge that has received attention in local and international media.
Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: Registration 10:00am; tour begins promptly at 10:15am
Venue: Main Entrance, Shanghai Urban Planning Museum, 100 Renmin Dadao, People's Square (Metro: People's Square)
Cost: RMB 230
Attendance is limited. Please email specialevents@seashanghai.org
by March 9.Under subject please type: URBAN PLANNING. Please include your membership number. Reservations will be confirmed by email; SEA cancellation policy applies.
Thai Cuisine with the Shangri-La
Back by popular request! Learn to cook popular Thai dishes that you may have thought were too complicated to recreate in your own kitchen. Watch the Shangri-la chefs use quick preparations like stir-frying, blanching, poaching and parboiling to emphasize the freshness of choice ingredients. Thai cuisine is well known for being hot and for its balance of five fundamental flavors in each dish (or the overall meal): spicy, sour, sweet, salty, and bitter. We will explore how to combine these elements to create tasty and colorful dishes like green chicken curry, deep fried prawns wrapped in egg noodles and pineapple fried rice. Coffee, tea and refreshments will be served, and we'll taste the chef's creations as the class progresses. Meet at the Lounge for registration and coffee/tea before going to the hotel's kitchen for our class
Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 10am registration in the Lounge, class begins promptly at 10:20am
Venue: The Lounge, Pudong Shangri-La (Pu Dong Xiang Ge Li La Da Jiu Dian)33 Fu Cheng Lu
Cost: RMB 300
Please email specialevents@seashanghai.org
by March 10. Under subject, please type THAI. Please include your membership number. Reservations will be confirmed by email; SEA cancellation policy applies.
Tour of MoCA's New Exhibit: Multimedia Art & Technology
You don't have to know anything about modern art to enjoy Shanghai's wonderful new exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art. There is something here for everyone. Have a pleasant morning at MoCA, located in the center of People's Park, sipping tea and listening to our old friend, Joe Zhou, Assistant Curator. Joe will discuss the exhibit, the museum's many new programs and his view of the future of contemporary art. After his lecture, Joe will lead us through the unusual (and largely interactive) exhibit. A highlight will be a special visit from one of the artists for a question and answer session.
Date: Thursday, April 9
Time: Registration at 10am; Lecture begins promptly at 10:15am on the 3rd floor
Venue: Museum of Contemporary Art - MoCA (Inside People's Park, 231 Nanjing Xi Lu)
Cost: RMB 200 (includes admission and refreshments)
Please email specialevents@seashanghai.org
by April 21. Under subject, please type "MOCA". Please include your membership number. Reservations will be confirmed by email; SEA cancellation policy applies.
SEA Luncheon in the Sky at the Park Hyatt Shanghai
Join us at the highest hotel in the world and enjoy lunch in the 87th Floor dining room of the Park Hyatt Shanghai located in the new Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC).
Appetizer: Oxtail soup with root vegetables and sherry - or - Seared scallops with bacon and green apples in beurre blanc sauce with warm pickled red cabbage.
Main Course:Black cod with oven roasted octopus, capsicum, mashed potatoes and basil - or - Boursin-filled pork medallions with pancetta in beer sauce, with spinach and creamed spaetzle.
Dessert: Caramel ice cream bombe and dulce de leche. Includes choice of a glass of red or white wine, coffee and tea.
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Time: 12:00pm-2:00 pm
Venue: Park Hyatt Shanghai 87F Dining Room 100 Century Avenue,
Shanghai Grand Plaza, Pudong
Phone: 6888 1234
Cost: RMB 200
Please email reservations to sealuncheon@yahoo.com
by Friday, March 13th. Under subject please type PARK HYATT. Please include your membership number and selection of Appetizer and Main course. Reservations will be confirmed by email: SEA cancellation policy applies.
Growing up in Shanghai: A Talk with Gangfeng Wang
In 1981, with a second-hand camera and expired film, Gangfeng Wang set out to capture the everyday images of China that surrounded him. The subjects of those first photos were the people who lived in his Shikumen neighborhood. Gangfeng would explore, as an insider looking in, the everyday neighborhood life. The scenes he captured represented the daily ebb and flow of street life: a man reclining on a bamboo chair intently listening to his radio, a stream of cyclists waiting in the rain, a street dentist operating on a patient without pausing to note the camera capturing the moment. Photos such as these, which emphasize the beauty of street life in China, gained Gangfeng international recognition.
We're delighted to offer this chance to hear Gangfeng's informal talk about his early days in Shanghai in his own interesting home. Light refreshments will be served.
Date: Wednesday, March 18
Time: 9:30am registration; talk begins promptly at 9:45am
Venue: Room 602, No. 19, Lane 125, Zhanghong Road
Cost: RMB 200 (includes refreshments)
Please email specialevents@seashanghai.org
by March 16. Under subject, please type: GANGFENG. Please include your membership number. Reservations will be confirmed by email; SEA cancellation policy applies.
Historic Suzhou Creek Tour with Spencer Dodington
Join us on this tour, led by Spencer Dodington, to historic Suzhou Creek-one of Shanghai's Twelve Conservation Areas. Suzhou Creek was an important trade route since the 1930's, and a multitude of warehouses and factories were built along its banks. Originally, most of these old buildings were planned for demolition to enable new construction; however, due to initiatives by Shanghai's artists in the late 1990's, the riverside was designated as a protected heritage zone and many warehouses have been preserved. Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended. The walk will end at People's Square.
Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: Registration 9:45am; walk begins promptly at 10am
Venue: Astor House Hotel lobby
(Shanghai Pujiang Hotel), 15 Huangpu Lu
Cost: RMB 200
Attendance is limited. Please email specialevents@seashanghai.org
by March 17. Under subject please type: SUZHOU CREEK. Please include your membership number. Reservations will be confirmed by email; SEA cancellation policy applies.
SEA Day Trip: Shanghai Dance School
Tuesday, March 24
Pick up: Portman hotel (Starbucks)
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Return: 12:00 p.m.
Cost: RMB 100 (Children under 12 not allowed)
International award winning dancers have graduated from the Shanghai Dance School. This half day SEA trip will provide us an opportunity to tour the school with an informative guide and learn about the range of classes offered, from ballet to Chinese folk dance. A short dance production will showcase the talents of these students.
For reservations, contact seadaytrips@yahoo.com.
Please provide name, SEA membership number and mobile number. Reservations will be confirmed by email. For more information, call 138-1787-7652. For detailed booking rules, see March Courier pg. 11.
Ladies Epicurean Dinner
Date: Wednesday, March 25
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Venue: Pane e Vino, 207-7 South Maoming Lu
Cost: 300 RMB
Chef Antonio Sciaraffa presents: Caprese-fresh sliced tomatoes layered with mozzarella cheese and fresh basil flavored with extra virgin olive oil and cracked black pepper with coppa ham; Grilled veal escallop on porcini mushroom risotto with sauteed spinach laced in a pinot grigio pancetta and oyster sauce; Coffee-flavored parfait with custard and chantilly cream; Cafe and a glass of wine with each course.
For reservations, please email SEAEpicurean@yahoo.com.
Lunch and Book Talk with David Laris and Dean Brettschneider
The Menu is an inspiring collection of 15 five-course menus suitable for use in the modern home kitchen. From the breads at the start of a meal, to the starters, mains, desserts and petit fours, these recipes promise to inspire any home cook! In this month's talk, our authors, David Laris and Dean Brettschneider, will give us a general discussion about the book contents (including their inspiration for the book and their journey in the writing process), hints for home cooking in China, and tips and secrets for "plating/decorating" for home dining and entertaining. The talk will end with a Q&A session so you can get the answers to what you really want to know!
Our exciting luncheon will feature scrumptious dishes from the cookbook that you can duplicate at home for your family and friends. This event promises to be very informative, fun, and delicious!
Date: Thursday, March 26
Time: 11am registration; talk begins afterwards
Venue: Laris, 6th floor, No. 3 on the Bund, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu
Cost: RMB 250
Attendance is limited. Please email specialevents@seashanghai.org
by March 24. Under subject please type: BOOK TALK. Please include your membership number. Reservations will be confirmed by email; SEA cancellation policy applies.
And don't forget to check the tour schedules for SEA China Tours and International Tours:
Please contact Country Holidays at 3222-0616...And every...
Monday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Fun BridgeSecond Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., Art & Architecture Group
Third Tuesday 7:00 p.m., Book Group
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Badminton Group
Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Intermediate Duplicate Bridge
Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Craft Group
Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Quilt Group
Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Mahjong