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This new WNIC feature replaces the website version of our hand picked events in and around Changsha for the week ahead. All events are subject to change. WNIC is not responsible for the details advertised. Check with the relevant event or host. Events are always being added, so stay tuned!

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12.08: No Square Jazz Quartet @Redlive Club

No Square is a Swiss band made up of all new names to me, and they are firmly in the post-Bop camp. This is a fine record, played with fire and inspiration and it will repay many listens. Daniel Küffer has a big toned tenor sound, which he handles on most of the record. On two traks he switches to soprano and shows the same strong melodic sense. The 4tet is rhythmic in a late Bop way, and the compositions, by either bassist André Hahne or pianist Michael Fleiner, are consistently rich and interesting. Indeed, I'd say this 4tet is reminiscent of the Shorter Blue Note bands, but without sounding derivative or old fashioned in any way. Definitely worth checking out. Phillip McNally

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12.09: Matthew Barber @Redlive Club

Big Romance, the latest offering from Toronto singer-songwriter Matthew Barber, can in one sense be understood as an intimate exploration of the intertwined themes of emptiness and fulfillment, death and vitality, science and myth and right and wrong, filtered through the personal lens of a narrator still searching for what it is to be a man in the 21st century. It can equally be understood as a varied collection of songs that, while broadly indebted to the tradition of what happened when folk music got a backbeat and rock rolled out of the sock-hop and into the concert halls, also represent the latest layer in a singular sound that Barber has been refining over 7 full-length albums. If you really want to break it down, this record has soul-searching ballads, foot-stomping rockers, some groovy mid-tempo tunes and hooks-a-plenty. And it was all guided by the steady ears of producer Gary Louris of The Jayhawks. 「I』ve been a lifelong fan of Gary’s music with The Jayhawks and Golden Smog as well as his production work with (Outside Music label-mates) The Sadies,」 says Barber, adding that 「it was a thrill to get to make a record with one of my contemporary musical heroes.」 Louris came up to Toronto and the record was cut in mid-January at Revolution Recording as well as at Greg Keelor’s farmhouse studio, which he was kind enough to make available while on tour with Blue Rodeo. http://matthewbarber.com/biography/

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12.11: Orange Lounge Free-Flow WinterFest @T Craft Beer Bar

Orange Lounge has been working hard to return in style by convincing the T Craft Beer Bar to put one of their strongest beers on our free-flow night of fun and music! I think we succeeded...

The history of König Ludwig Dunkel goes back to the year 1516 and has a very long tradition in Bavaria in particular. Today König Ludwig Dunkel is the most popular dark beer in Germany. This beer is 5.1% and is sure to get the party started at Orange Lounge!

Orange Lounge has secured a second German beer brand for those who prefer the lighter taste. This beer is also high percent at a typical 5.0%! Schofferhofer Hefeweizen is brewed in Bavarian tradition using wheat malt. The live yeast gives bottle "conditioning" guaranteeing a refreshing fruity flavor. The yeast sediment also leads to the "cloudy" nature of the beer. Care needs to be taken when pouring. Tilt glass and pour slowly. We're looking forward to absorbing everything this light beer can through at us!

FREE PIZZA SLICES THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT (LIMITED) PREPARED IN CHANGSHA'S ONLY AUTHENTIC PIZZA KILN. ONLY 僅僅 118元 (PAY ON THE DOOR). DISCOUNTED RED WINE: Rothbury Estate. LIVE MUSIC (TBA) IN A BEAUTIFUL BAR ENVIRONMENT 長沙市芙蓉中路二段168-1號摩天1號1樓142號 168 FuRong Middle Rd (Directly behind the Ferris Wheel). The Orange Lounge: Refreshingly cool party nights... 「橘子酒會」

The Orange Lounge is Changsha's first stylish 'venue to venue' chill out club night. We aim to bring you high quality but affordable nights out across Changsha. Secure your spot by adding/contacting Damion: dbraithwaite, Salil: salil001 or Kirsty: kirsty3990

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12.12: EAT OUT CLUB @Lazy Storm

Eat Out is Changsha's new dining and social club, aimed at introducing expats to new and exciting restaurants in the city. The Eat Out Team also aim to bring heavily discounted meals. What's more, its totally free to sign up and take part in our dining events. Check our online platform for dining activities, just turn up and enjoy yourself! This Saturday see's our latest popular event.

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12.09Redlive Club

Matthew Barber is a Canadian singer-songwriter. His music has been classified as indie pop and pop rock with folk and alternative country influences. He is currently touring China.

12.19High School

Bass Federation is organized by the music label 60Hz. Expect some seriously sound heavy subwoofer communication! Guest players include host Bo Penn, MTZ and Badtooth. High School is located at the entrance to HuaLong Chi off Renmin Lu.

Christmas Eve Party & pillow fight 12.2446Livehouse

46Livehouse will stage a mass pillow fight on a night of music and dance fun! First round: 20: 00-22: 00, Second round: 22: 00-24: 00, Tickets: presale 78 door 100 Note: Tickets include a special high-elastic cotton pillow. Expect a sell out.

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(ONGOING EVENTS)

12.04-31Club ResidentUntil 31st March 2016

Paulaner Brauhaus Changsha

Sunday-Thursday pay just 198Yuan (net) for free-flow home brewed beer and house red/wine wine. Friday & Saturday it's buy 1 get 1 free on any draught beer and house wine.

No.419, Shaoshan Middle Road, Yuhua District, 410007 Changsha, Tel. 0731 - 8463 3333 湖南省·長沙·雨花區·韶山路419號.

12.10-14

Hunan International Convention and Exhibition Centre

Details: http://cz.znhz.com.cn/

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12.12Lazy Storm (behind Wanda Plaza Mall)

Lazy Storm is offering 40%OFF all food dishes at our WNIC Eat Out Club event only on

12th December from 7pm

Reserve by adding/messaging event organiser Dave: DaveP84 (weixin)

VERY LIMITED PLACES! RSVP ASAP

Throughout December1910 French Restaurant

1910 is offering amazing set menus. Choose from Chargrilled Australia M9 beef and rib-eye toFresh crab with avocado. 預定電話：[phone]

Throughout DecemberSophia Restaurant: [phone] 長沙市雨花區韶山北路鴻銘中心商業街C座104號

Sophia has again presented us with another year of superbly made, freshly prepared and lovingly crafted Christmas cakes that can melt any festive heart!

Xiandai Gloria Christmas Festival 12.24 & 25Xiandai Gloria Hotel: 128 Second Section, Furong South Road, Changsha, Hunan Province 中國湖南省長沙市天心區芙蓉南路2段128號現代廣場 Tel: [phone]

The hotel is offering a pure and hearty Western Christmas dinner, a surprise film fantasy and interactive dance performances, all in Moulin Rouge wonderful Christmas Eve, as well as exquisite authentic French dinner and Christmas buffet. Plus, ◆ Filipino band ◆ Funny clown magician performances ◆ Interactive tour of Santa Claus, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

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CC Salon

Hi， there. We have three regular events for you to learn Chinese/English, make friends and have fun.

Chinese Corner

Time: Tuesday 8-10pm

Address. Reading Garden cafe, wuyi road. 五一路閱讀花園

FCSA

WSECA

Wall Street English Corner Assoc.

This platform is a non profit organization, For sharing interested activities, Informations, Life guides,Parties with foreigners,Funny clips,Job information in all over the China provided by us . An organization to help and build a strong relationship between foreigners and Chinese.An environment in which you find a peace and joy,with a lot of fun and Entertainment ....so Com'on, let's make this together every sunday..

Contacts 聯繫方式： 13929215092 (DORA*) 187-1104-5096(MALIK)

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Know of a party or major event? Want to add it to our list of selected city events? Simply email us and we'll see what we can do for you (no less than 10 days in advance of the event to ensure it can be included in our articles). Highlighted events required our logo on your main poster. [e-mail]

WNIC

Our expat services for Changsha

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Get our Changsha Card to save money at many popular places across the city (see below for a list of sales outlets).

Be sure to catch the latest discounts at our frequently updated list (see link at the end of this article) and save our wechat updates!

See "Read More" at the end of this article for full Changsha Card discounts at all participating businesses. Or scan the QR Code (above) and access 長沙卡 in our public wechat account.

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You can buy the Changsha Card from the following agents/outlets

Individual agents:

Card agent (HeLong):

Caffe Bene (Yali)

Agent 800: Damion (Tel: [phone])

Card agent (Centre):

Starbucks (La Nova)

Agent 801: Salil (Tel: [phone])

Card agent (Xingsha):

Maancat coffee (Xingsha)

Agent 802: Maggi (Tel: [phone])

Card agent (West):

Dico's fast food outlet (TianMa)

Agent 803: Soda (Tel: [phone])

Card agent (South):

Dairy Queen (Taskin Mall)

Agent 804: Lorena (Tel: [phone])

Card agent (Centre):

New Wanda Mall (C2 Entrance, Sofa Area)

Agent 805: Frost (Tel: [phone])

Card agent (CSU):

Around Central South University (CSU)

Agent 806: Massy (Tel: [phone])

Store collection points:

Crave Deli & Bar (夢寐以求西餐吧 )

Xinmin Lu, #3 Shimen Lou Jie, Changsha / 新民路石門樓街3號. Tel: [phone]. Open until midnight every day.

Mega Cafe & Sports Bar (Mega西餐吧)

57-1 LaoDong Zhong Lu, DongTang Dong, Changsha. 長沙市雨花區勞動中路57-1號. Tel: [phone] (English). Tel: [phone] (Chinese).

North American Lifestyle (北美生活)

Dong Feng Lu, Four Season Flower Garden Community complex (opposite the provincial museum, on the street adjacent to the Lajiao Chaorou restaurant). 長沙市開福區東風路四季花城（省博物館對面，辣椒炒肉旁邊的巷子進來). Tel: [phone]

Beer Station (有哈數啤酒便利店)

Shuyuan Lu, (5min walk from South Gate), opposite the metallurgy building (書院路錫慶裡83號冶金大廈對面). Tel: [phone]

Bar Zero (星沙泉塘吧零逅) XINGSHA

Xingsha Quan Tang Changsha international logistics park zone 12 c, 7th (Xiao Bangquan a little star next to the primary school). 長沙星沙泉塘國際物流園C區12棟7號（略蕭邦泉星小學旁邊). Tel: [phone] Kelvin. (closed on Mondays).

Terms & Conditions apply. WNIC isnot responsible for the discounts advertised.

See online for latest discountsand updates: www.wnichangsha.com/card (

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2016.03.15

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