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(China Daily)
Updated: 2011-05-04 08:01

Exhibits

Striking celeb photography

One of China's rising commercial and celebrity photographers, Chen Man, will display a series of provocative photographs at the Today Art Museum until May 8.

Chen has made a name working her way through high-fashion and celebrity circles with striking photos combined with computer rendering to create sci fi-style photos that blur the lines of fashion and reality.

For further information call 5876-0600 or e-mail info.todayar. 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang district.

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Africa: See you see me

See the history of African photography in this exhibition that brings together photographers from the continent and the international diaspora. A fascinating glimpse into interpretations of Africa today.

Together, the photographs are texts of African subjectivities, archives of history and societies in the making, and methods for understanding how images contribute to emancipation.

Every day 11 am-6 pm until May 11. Free entry. Contact: 5127-3272, Li-Space, Red No 1-F, Caochangdi, Chaoyang district.

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Italian take on papercuts

The Italian Cultural Institute hosts an exhibition of Italian artist Claudio Diatto. Diatto's colorful papercuts are the result of original and individual research developed in Italy.

The event aims to compare traditional Chinese jianzi and the "new pop vision" of this Italian artist.

Free to attend. May 22-29, 10 am-6 pm. Contact 6532-2187. Italian Embassy Cultural Office

Sanlitun East 2nd Street.

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Events

Groove to global sounds

Combining an eclectic range of musical backgrounds, Groovy Knutz takes the stage every Wednesday at Punk Bar in Sanlitun.

With members hailing from China, the US, Mongolia, Africa and Dominica, their worldly sound perfectly matches the whisky specials served at Punk Bar. It's an event not to miss.

Every Wednesday 10-11 pm. Free Entry. For more info contact 6410-5222, info@barpunk.com. The Opposite House, Building 1, No 11 Sanlitun Lu.

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Cinco De Mayo

On Thursday, May 5, Black Sun Bar celebrates Cinco De Mayo - marking Mexico's victory over the French (yep, Independence Day is in September) - with plenty of Mexican music and drink specials like 5 yuan off five different margaritas and shots of tequila.

Black Sun also has an outdoor patio, pool and plenty of good food.

Drink specials available from 4 pm to closing. Contact 6593-6909 or e-mail blacksunchaoyangpark@live.com. Chaoyang Park West Gate, Chaoyang district.

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A taste of spring

Discover the incredible health benefits of asparagus, one of nature's amazing fat-burning foods.

The Regent Hotel's Chinese chef will prepare some delectable asparagus dishes that will not only be good for your health, but will also be delightful to eat. Asparagus can stimulate the immune system and is helpful in lowering cholesterol levels in the body. Furthermore, it contains a good amount of Vitamin E.

Every day. Contact 8522-1888 or e-mail beijing@regenthotels.com, The Regent Hotel, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng district.

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Young pianists on show

As part of the NCPA May Festival 2011, four young pianists, Herbert Schuch, Michail Lifits, Igor Levit and Evgenia Rubinova, perform a selection of works by Bach, Liszt and Rachmaninov.

May 4, 7:30 pm. Cost 80-400 yuan. Contact 6417-7845. National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 Xichang'an Jie.

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Expert photo lessons

Join Peter Carney as he uses his extensive experience in the world of professional photography to give his best tips and advice on usage of light - both external flash and studio lighting - and exposure to get better photographs. No cameras needed. 35 yuan.

Reservations required. contact@cultureyard.netor call 010-8404-4166.

10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng district.

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(China Daily 05/04/2011 page)