What's On:Beijing

Exhibits

Beyond Fashion

Between fashion and art there is always ambiguity and passion - they learn from each other with inspiration and they show that the world is filled with temptations and thoughts.

Beyond Fashion is an exhibition, held at Beyond Art Space, which features the crossover between fashion and art.

Eight outstanding young contemporary artists and eight fashion designers have been selected as partners to design 24 pieces of fur style fashion.

Fashion designers and contemporary artists make an in-depth crossover cooperation where they share the philosophy behind art and design.

The works are full of thought and creativity, proving that art and fashion can share the results of fusion and recreation.

Participating fashion designers include Dong Xiaoxiao and Fan Ran, with artists Chen Jie and Chen Ke, among others.

Until Dec 12. Beyond Art Space, 798 Art Zone, 4 Jiuxianqiaolu, Chaoyang district, 5978-9561.

Zhao Liang

Studio-X joins the Three Shadows Photography Center to host a solo exhibition of the photography and video works of Zhao Liang.

The show features a 25-minute video, Narrative Landscape, documenting the Great Wall crumbling in an evening sandstorm, and works from his Water and Beijing Green series.

Printed on rice paper scrolls, these photographs evoke traditional landscape paintings as they portray the environmental and social costs of urban development in China.

As a complement to the exhibition, Studio-X will also hold screenings of Zhao's documentary works on Sundays at 8 pm.

Until Dec 7. Studio-X Beijing, A103, 46 Fangjia Hutong, Dongcheng district, 6402-8682 or 138-1173-8783.

Solo show by Li Chevalier

The National Art Museum of China will hold a solo exhibition of works by artist Li Chevalier on Dec 7.

After successfully exhibiting at the Today Art Museum in Beijing, the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition in London, the Grand Palais and the new gallery of the Louvre Museum in Paris, Li shares her longing for pure aesthetics in this most prestigious location for Chinese art.

Known internationally, Li has been active in the world's art scene over the last 15 years.

She earned two postgraduate degrees in philosophy and fine art from Sorbonne University in Paris and from the highly prestigious Central Saint Martins' College of Arts and Design in London.

She has been involved in more than 40 solo and group exhibitions and her work is held by hundreds of collectors across the globe.

From Dec 7 to Dec 15. National Art Museum of China, Grand floor hall 6, 1 Wusi Dajie, Dongcheng district, 6401-7076 or 6401-2252.

五四大街1号

Events

Christmas Eve splendor

A magical gala celebration in carnival-style splendor with premium tables at 51,188 yuan net, per table of 10.

That gets 10 beautifully-appointed "Horizon Club Deluxe Room" nights stay with breakfast at China World Hotel.

There are also 10 chances to win a lucky draw, with prizes that include a luxury holiday for two to Taipei with Asia Miles on Cathay Pacific/Dragon Air, as well as staying in a suite at Shangri-La Far Eastern Taipei.

The evening will be decked out to dazzle with a kaleidoscope of colorful festivities, samba rhythms, international dances, grand lucky draw prizes, lavish buffet spread of Chinese and international festive specialities, and unlimited flow of Chandon, wines and soft drinks.

China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, 6505-2266 Ext 6644.

Christmas set dinner

Gather with family and friends to celebrate this most cherished tradition over a well-prepared festive set dinner with paring wines.

Alternatively, focus on a romantic New Year's Eve. Enjoy a great combination of food, wine and music with elegant surroundings and capture the moment forever.

Dec 2 to 23, 5:30 pm-11 pm. Set meals run between 298 to 498 yuan (+15 percent). The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 North DongSanhuan Road, Sanlitun Yanshaqiao, 5922-8888.

东三环北路7号

Book the Christmas party

A massive feed with all the festive trimmings for the whole month of December (for pre-bookings).

This is the ultimate Christmas dinner, priced at 150 yuan for 3 courses (children under 12 can eat for 100 yuan).

Minimum booking of 10 persons. Booking for Christmas Day is highly recommended.

The Stumble Inn, S3-31, 3/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, 6417-7794.

三里屯路19号三里屯Village, 3号楼3层S3-31