_1898 Jazz Lounge
All-you-can-drink on specified drink for only NT$500. Hours: 6 pm-5 am.

_89K
There will be a special deal of NT$399 all-you-can-drink draft beer offer on every Sunday.

_Barcode
"Summer Cuba－A Night of Mojitos" from now until 7/31. Located on the 2nd floor of The Landis Hotel Taichung is Barcode, where you can experience a classy cocktail culture in an elegant lounge setting. Starting today, order any Mojito cocktails and enjoy the buy-2-get-1-free offer. This delicious drink comes in several flavors, watermelon, strawberry and cantaloupe. Each Mojito drink starts at NT$300 (the buy-2-get-1-free offer is not to be shared among with others). For reservations, call (04) 2326-8008 ext. BARCODE, Hours: 7 pm-2 am.

_Champs Elysees
Howard Prince Hotel 1F. Open 10 am-1 am. Full drinks and dining menu.

_Concession
Special price liquors: Singleton 12 yrs, Chivas 1801 (NT$3,800/bottle, buy for a special price of NT$3,000/bottle, buy 3 bottles for NT$8,500.) Glenlivet 12 yrs (NT$3,500/bottle, buy for a special price of NT$2,800/bottle, or buy 2 for NT$5,500.) Hours: 8 pm-3 am, Mon-Thurs, minimum charge is NT$300 per person, plus 10% service charge. Fri-Sun, minimum charge is NT$350 per person plus 10% service charge.

_Country Goose Kitchen
Happy Hour cocktails buy one get one free, Mondays to Fridays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Delicious Western-style food on the menu.

_C.U. Club(Collective Unconscious)
Their house cocktail, the C.U. Special Cocktail (NT$300) is worth a try.

_December
Happy Hour Sun-Thu 7-9 pm, beer buy 2 get 1 free. Sat 12-year-old Spey Scotch, buy 2 get 1 free.

_The Dive
Home of the Bellini. Cheapest drinks in town--most drinks NT$100, including Bellini's, highballs and draft beer. Happy Hour is every hour with Cuervo shots NT$50 all the time. Build your own burger--beef, veggie or BBQ chicken--just the way you like it with a great additions like real sharp cheddar cheese, sauteed mushrooms, Canadian bacon and homemade Jack Daniel's BBQ sauce--as big as you want and grilled to perfection, starting at NT$100. New items: Hawaiian burger made with a slice of pineapple and teriyaki sauce; Bavarian porcupine sausage in roll cooked on the BBQ with your choice of honey mustard, regular mustard, ketchup or JD's BBQ sauce and chips for NT$100. The Dive now open Wed-Sun 8 pm-1 am (to 2 am Fri/Sat).

_Easy Pub
Live Music every night. Happy Hour before 10 pm.

_Frog
Frog 1:
Business Lunches from NT$99. Harbin Beer NT$600 for five bottles, Budweiser Beer (600ml) NT$600 for 4. Reserve your birthday parties early and get a free 8-inch cake and a birthday cocktail.

Frog 2:
Harbin Beer NT$600 for five bottles, Budweiser Beer (600ml) NT$600 for 4.

Frog 3:
Keg of beer plus three dishes only NT$999. Harbin Beer NT$600 for five bottles, Budweiser Beer (600ml) NT$600 for 4.

_Freedom
All beers are NT$100 each, all-you-can-drink for free for the birthday girl/ boy. (offer available daily).

_IN HOUSE Restaurant Lounge Bar
Buy-one-get-one-free deal on all drinks Mon.-Wed. 5-10 pm. Great dinners, NT$125 tea times (Mon.-Fri. 2-5 pm) and free Internet access. Open 2 pm-12 am weekdays (opens 11 am Sat/Sun).

_JDS Live Band Pub
A variety of five live performances each night from 9 pm on. Show up before 9 pm and get a buy-1-get-1-free deal on beers.

_La Bodega
Daily specials: Taiwan Draft 1000cc only NT$200. Mon.-Fri. 6-8 pm buy-2-get-1-free Happy Hours. Reserve for your birthday parties and get a free Sangria and buy-1-get-1-free drinks. English Premier League games live every week. Darts, pool table and football table. Second-floor special buffet by reservation (25-30 people).

_Londoner
Live Tri-Nations Rugby every Sunday. July Happy Hour Tues.-Fri. 7-10 pm NT$130 Carlsberg on tap, plus one free beer with any new dish on menu. July 11 Salsa Night, July 12 Country Music Night & Tri-Nations Rugby BBQ, July 26 Live Band Night, Aug. 2 Salsa Party (see 'Scheduled Events' listings for details). July 10, 24 Pub Quizzes. Daily drink & food specials--see 'Weekly Events/Specials' listing. Free bar on your birthday; Yard of Ale Challenge; live sports. Closed Sundays/Mondays in July.

_Lounge ONE
From June 20 to July 20, Ladies can have a free Cosmopolitan Cocktail at 29F Lounge ONE of Hotel ONE by showing the SEX AND THE CITY movie ticket from VIESHOW Cinemas, Tiger City. Reservation: (04) 2303-1234 Lounge ONE.

_McKenna's
Buy-2-get-1-free drink specials Mondays through Wednesdays, and buy-3-get-1-free meal deals Thursdays through Saturdays.

_Nuno's Live House
Tickets include entry and one drink coupon for any soda or alcoholic drinks (not including liquor or cocktails).

_PJ's Cafe
Saturday Early Show 8-10 pm every week with live bands. Sunday Brunch now featuring live music by Lisa 3-6 pm, followed by 6 pm Open Mic with Steak BBQ (6-9 pm) from NT$295. Daily lunch menu from 12 noon with various pastas and sandwiches. Weekly Seafood Saturdays (6-11 pm) with all-you-can-peel shrimp and salmon, plus NT$150 burgers and chilidogs Fridays at 6 pm. Daily drink specials.

_The Pig Pen Disco Pub
A British-style restaurant that offers free entry to the Disco on the second floor if you dine first. Pig Pen Angels dance with you on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights.

_Princess Lounge Bar
Asahi buy 2 get 1 free.

_Wooden Horse
Relaxing, laid-back atmosphere with sofa areas, outdoor courtyard and long bar, plus walk-in wine cellar and plenty of liquors, from 15+ year whiskies and eight Belgian beers. Drink specials on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays (see "Weekly Events"). NT$300/minimum charge per person. Open to 2 am (3 on holidays); closed Mondays.

---Scheduled Events---

July 4 Fri.
@ Londoner | Salsa Dancing Night, 9 pm; NT$300 entrance fee.
@ PJ's Cafe | American Independence Day - Free BBQ 6-10 pm.
July 12 Sat.

July 12 Sat.
@ Londoner | Country Music Night & Tri-Nations Rugby BBQ. BBQ from 3: 30 pm. Live band: 2 Acres Plowed at 10 pm. NT$200 entrance fee (includes 1 beer).

July 25 Fri.
@ Londoner | Salsa dancing Night, 9 pm; NT$200 entrance fee.

July 26 Sat.
@ Londoner l Live Band Night with Black Lung Innter City Choir. NT$250 entrance fee (includes 1 beer).

Aug. 2 Sat.
@ Taiwan Beer Factory (WuRi) l Live Music with Money Shot Horns, plus Reload. DJ Edify, Ryan Chen Bartending Show, and Grafitti by Black.

---Weekly Events---

MONDAYS
Concession | Happy Hour before 9 pm, buy-1-get-1-free beers, cocktails and other liquors. After 9 pm, certain beers are buy 3-get-1-free.
Freedom | All you can drink SAPPORO beer and over 20kinds of cocktail NT$390.
JDS Live Band Pub | Taiwan Beer Night: buy-2-get-1-free.
La Bodega | NFL replays at 10 pm.
Lounge ONE | Enjoy your Bombay. Whole bottle of Bombay Sapphire Gin 20% off.
McKenna's | Buy-2-get-1-free on Heineken, Carlsberg, Foster's.
Oldies | Wings Nite: one bucket of wings, only for NT$200.
PJ's Cafe | NT$100 rum drinks.

TUESDAYS
Concession | Happy Hour before 9 pm, buy-1-get-1-free beers, cocktails and other liquors. After 9 pm, certain beers are buy 3-get-1-free.
Escape | 12 am Sax acid jazz.
Londoner | B&B Night--order any burger and get 1 free beer.
Lounge ONE | Relax Life with Bacardi. Bacardi Rum Cocktail Buy 2 get 1 free.
McKenna's | Buy-2-get-1-free on Heineken, Carlsberg, Foster's.
Oldies | Martini Nite: Martini, buy 1 get 1 free. To serve spicy WHORL for free.
PJ's Cafe | NT$100 vodka drinks.
Salut | Ladies night, One free glass of house wine with food order
Wooden Horse | Jack Daniel's Night--Free first glass and half-priced refills.

WEDNESDAYS
Concession | Happy Hour before 9 pm, buy-1-get-1-free beers, cocktails and other liquors. After 9 pm, certain beers are buy 3-get-1-free.
C.U. Club | CRAZY LADIES Night. The Sexiest Party Queen competition is offering generous prize. Only NT$100 for all lady guests to join.
Escape | 12 am Sax & Keyboard (acid jazz) Ladies night, Ladies one free drink.
Easy Pub | Cocktails all you can drink.
Freedom | All you can drink SAPPORO beer and over 20 kinds of cocktail NT$390.
Frog's I | Buy one cocktail get one free
La Bodega | Spanish Night -NT$200 Paella(Regular$280), NT$100 Sangria(Regular$150).
Londoner | Cocktail Night--NT$100 Cocktails NT$100 all night.
Lounge ONE | Mojito Night. 4 flavors of Mojito Free Flow for NT$800.
McKenna's | Buy-2-get-1-free on Heineken, Carlsberg, Foster's.
Oldies | Draft Beer Nite: Draft beer,40% off. Live Band Show 10:30 pm-00:30 am
The Pig Pen | Bling Bling Ladies Nite (first 50 ladies can enter for free. As a bonus, ladies can receive a free sample of Maybelline lipstick.)
PJ's Cafe | NT$100 gin drinks.
Salut | Ladies Night--Free soft drink with any
Tapa Tapa | Live band: Minda's Jazz, playing Latin/jazz music, 7-9 pm.
Wooden Horse | Jack Daniel's Night--Free first glass and half-priced refills.

THURSDAYS
Concession | Happy Hour before 9 pm, buy-1-get-1-free beers, cocktails and other liquors. After 9 pm, certain beers are buy 3-get-1-free.
Easy Pub | Cocktails all you can drink.
Freedom | 10 pm~ 6 am, Ladies Night.
La Bodega | Ladies Night--NT$90 mixed drinks.
Londoner | Pub Quiz 10 pm (7/10, 24) with free beers & NT$200 Vodka Red Bulls.
Lounge ONE | Wonderful 8 Drinking Night. 20% off Bacardi 8 of glass or bottle.
Liquid Lounge | Ladies Night--Free drinks for girls, guys all-you-can-drink NT$600, 10 pm-2 am
Nuno's Live House | Folk songs night, tickets only NT$50 without drink coupon.
Oldies | Bottle Beer Nite: 375ML Beer, only for NT$100.
PJ's Cafe | NT$100 Jim Beam drinks.
Salut | NT$500 for any pizza (under NT$300) and pitcher of beer
Escape | 12 am Sax (acid jazz)
Wooden Horse | Buy-two-get-one-free on all beers.

FRIDAYS
Concession | Happy Hour before 9 pm, buy-1-get-1-free beers, cocktails and other liquors. After 9 pm, certain beers are buy 3-get-1-free.
C.U. Club | BIKINI PARTY! Show off your sexy figure in a our CU Club summer project. Any lady guests with bikini will get free entry and try out our yummy cocktail drinks. We also choose the hottest bikini queen every week. The winner has a chance to win NT$ 10,000 photo album set sponsored by Lili photo studio.
Escape | 1am, Sax & Keyboard & dbl bass (standard jazz), Ladies night, Ladies one free drink. NT$500 All you can drink.
Easy Pub | Rock Nights
Freedom | 10 pm~ 7 am, Ladies Sexy Night.
Frog's III | Free B.B.Q. ; Foosball Competition, winner receives two bottles of Harbin Beer
Londoner | Salsa Night--NT$199 Steak Burger Special.
Lounge ONE | Bombay Free Flow Night. Bombay Sapphire Gin Cocktail NT$800 Free Flow.
Oldies | Lady's Nite: Two drinks,half price only for Ladies. Live Band Show 10:30pm~00:30am
The Pig Pen | Girl's Outfit- Sexy Bikini, Bare back, Hot pants, Mini skirt: Free admission ! (Limited for first 20 girls per night)
PJ's Cafe | NT$100 Margaritas.
Tapa Tapa | Live band: Minda's Jazz, playing Latin/jazz music, 7-9 pm

SATURDAYS
Concession | Happy Hour before 9 pm, buy-1-get-1-free beers, cocktails and other liquors. After 9 pm, certain beers are buy 3-get-1-free.
C.U. Club | HIP HOP LIVE SHOW。CU DA LIVE! CU invite all the hot hip hop bands to join CU Club's Underground Hip Hop Live Show and become the brightest hip hop star.
Escape | 1 am Sax & Vocal (standard jass) NT$500 All you can drink.
Easy Pub | Jazz Night with Special Show.
Freedom | 10 pm~ 7 am, B.B.Q. Party, We have BBQ outside for free.
Frog's I | Foosball Competition, winner receives two bottles of Harbin Beer
Frog's II | Darts competition every Saturday, winner receives 12 bottles of Corona
Frog's III | Mixed Drinks All-You-Can-Drink NT$500 (6-10 pm) and Mixed Drink special-buy two get one free- (10pm to 2 am).
Londoner | Live Tri-Nations Rugby.
Lounge ONE | Dewar's Night. 20% off glass/ bottle of Dewar's 12yr purchased.
Oldies | Progressive Nite: All Drinks- 5-6 pm:50% Off,6-8 pm:30% OFF, 8-10 pm:10% Off Live DJ Show
The Pig Pen | Girl's Outfit- Sexy Bikini, Bare back, Hot pants, Mini skirt: Free admission ! (Limited for first 20 girls per night)
PJ's Cafe | Live music 9-11 pm.

SUNDAYS
Concession | Happy Hour before 9 pm, buy-1-get-1-free beers, cocktails and other liquors. After 9 pm, certain beers are buy 3-get-1-free.
Club | Open Mic.
The Dive | Movie Night
Oldies | All You Can Eat Pizza: Just pay NT$299(include one 500cc Coke or 7-up) Wine & Champagne for 15% off
Freedom |10 pm~ 6 am, All you can drink SAPPORO beer and over 20 kinds of cocktail NT$390.
PJ's Cafe | Open Mic Night from 6 pm.
The Pig Pen | Pop Music Nite (Drink all you can) Majeed Band 450
Lounge ONE | Dewar's Night. 20% off glass/ bottle of Dewar's 12yr purchased.
PoPiN Live Band | Jiang Ching-Rong and Weird Band
Wooden Horse | Half-price on all cocktails.

If you would like to announce a "What's On", the deadline is the 15th of the month prior. Please send us your news release to news@taiwanfun.com before this date.

upcoming WHAT'S COOKING

Hotel ONE
46F Top of ONE Restaurant @ Hotel ONE
Executive Chef Paul Image will be cooking up some of the freshest ingredients of the season, they including blue fin tuna, fillet mignon, duck liver, truffle, seafood and seasonal fruits and vegetables. These are cooked with traditional French-style methods, and creative concepts from these professional chefs. Lunch meal sets come with at least five different dishes (NT$800-1,000). For dinner sets, choose your own appetizer, soup, main course and dessert combination. Choose four dishes for NT$1,500+10 % pp; and six dishes for NT$2,500 pp. (All prices will include 10% service charge.) For reservations, call (04) 2303-1234 ext. Top of ONE, or go online www.hotelone.com.tw

Mont Misty Brasserie
Anniversary
For those born in July, bring your ID card and make a reservation to receive a 10% discount off your meal. This dainty French eatery will also given you a free birthday cake and enter you in a drawing to win great prizes, including four tickets to Yamay Resort, four spa coupons for the Four Seasons Spa Resort. For reservations, call (04) 2326-2723.

Viva Cafe
From now until the end of September, visit Viva Cafe to savor an array of tasty French/Italian cuisines, as well as trying out some of their imported European beer specials. There are a few new dishes on the menu for all to try. Also get your hands on Biere du Boucanier (from Belgium) and Krombacher/Warsteiner (from Germany). Flamingo Night will be taking place on 7/26, all reservations are welcome. Please call (04) 2285-3708.

Crescent Phoenix
Professional chefs will cook up some tasty family-style dishes for you. All ingredients are carefully chosen and made with Rose Rock salt from the Himalayas. This summer, try the refreshing Tomato with Plum Vinaigrette, a light and appetizing dish not to be missed. The Shao Xing Druken Chicken dish is another recommended dish here, made with essential Chinese medicinal ingredients such as ginseng, Chinese Angelica and Wolfberry. Along with a bowl of noodles and the spicy appetizer Cherry Fish, this is a wholesome home meal for you to try. Now at Crescent Phoenix, you may also sign up for their "online shopping" network, where you can learn how to make their authentic Shanghai-style dishes in the comfort of your own home. For more information, call 0800-082-888, or go to www.theme.net.tw

Freshfields Resort & Conference
BBQ buffet, fireworks, night views and great food at Freshfields Resort
Freshfields is inviting everybody to enjoy a Thai feast. On Saturday, live band performances. On Thursday and Sunday, you can even enjoy our fireworks and BBQ under the lovely stars. Seasons Restaurant is especially preparing a tasty BBQ feast for dinner from now to October 31 every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It includes a buffet, chef special BBQ, BBQ DIY, Grilled German Vanilla Sausage, Switzerland Cheese Butter Yam, Grilled American Rib Eye and all sorts of Southeast Asian cuisine. Please call (04) 2383-1088, www.freshfields.com.tw

Chinatrust Hotel
Chion Yue Yuan Restaurant at the Chinatrust Hotel will be promoting their "Healthy Fruits Cuisines" from 7/1-8/31. These dishes are prepared in the healthiest way that is ideal for the summer, all dishes start from NT$198. For reservations, call (04) 2426-6007, (04) 2425-8599, ext. 3052.

The Landis Taichung
Summer Fruits & Vegetables Feast
The a la carte menu will include items like the Deep Fried Shrimp Roll with Banana, Sauteed Beef Fillet with Mango, Stir-fried Shrimp with Apple served on Lettuce, Baked Seafood & Bamboo with Cheese, and Sauteed Scallops & Lily Root with Lichee. Each dish starts at NT$90, order one of them to receive a free freshly-squeezed juice. For reservations, call (04) 2326-8008, ext. Chinese Restaurant.
Mango Season Specials
From now to July 31, Bakery Chef Mr. Lee at the La Mode Bakery is creating sinfully tasty mango-themed desserts for this season. Choose from either the Mango Panna Cotta (NT$70), Mango Cake (NT$150), or the Mango Chiffon Cake (NT$90, 6-inch/NT$600), made with vanilla cake, layered with fresh fruits and then topped with mango-flavored jello and cream. Call (04) 2326-8008, ext. La Mode Bakery.

_July 5
English Summer Camp. Program venue: Taichung American Corner for aboriginal youth; Providence University for disadvantaged kids.

_July 9
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Book Discussion Program. Speaker: Ms. Susan Lin Yu-yan, Dept. of Foreign Language, Literature and Linguistics, Providence University. Topic: Growing in Courage.

_July 9
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Story Telling Program. Speaker: Shaun & Rhein. Topic: Magic Monkey.

_July 19
1:30-4:00 p.m.
Summer Film Program. Speaker: Stephanie Grady. Topic: That Ting You Do!

_July 23
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Book Discussion Program. Speaker: Ms. Susan Lin Yu-yan, Dept. of Foreign Language, Literature and Linguistics, Providence University. Topic: Growing in Courage.

_July 23
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Story Telling Program. Speaker: Cullum McConnell. Topic: The Hare and the Tortoise.

 

National Taichung Library:
291-3, JingWu Road, Taichung City
(04)2226-1105#123
www.ntl.gov.tw

 

★Concerts

_Campus Song Creation Concert in Summer
In the '70s, the passion and energy of college students created the most glamorous era for Taiwan's music original song writing. The innocent voices and the shy smiles might have matured as time goes by. However, the music lived on our hearts. Some popular singers from that period, including Tai ZhaoMei, Yeh JiaXiou, Zheng Yi and others, will be performing at 7:30 pm on July 4 (Fri.) at Taichung ZhongSan Concert Hall. Please visit: www.kham.com.tw or call (07) 7403-466 for more details.

_Taiwan Youth Choir Concert
Taiwan Youth Choir Concert will be held at 7:30 pm on July 16 (Wed.) at Hsinchu's Bureau of Culture Affairs, and 7:30 pm on July 18 (Fri.) at Taichung Chunghsing Concert Hall. Well-known Taiwanese folk songs as well as Japanese ones will be performed at the concert. Please call Formosa Choir at (02) 2591-9422 or visit www.artsticket.com.tw or call (04) 2225-0998 for more details.

_DongShi Elementary School Chinese Music Tour in 2008
Located in the central Taiwan mountain region, the Chinese Music Club from DongShi Elementary school, situated in Taichung County, has 25 years' history. The members of the club have decided to return and visit their old school, which has survived the devastating 921 earthquake, and perform together. They're presenting many famous Chinese pieces, which the audience will definitly appreciate. The concert will take place at 7:30 pm on July 19 (Sat.) at Taichung County Culture Center. Please visit: www.artsticket.com.tw or call (04) 2225-0998 for more information.

_National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra's Nature's Sound Series III: Zhu Yu Selection
Musicians from NTSO are all outstanding solo performers. In this Zhu Yu Selection series, a wide variety of pieces will present you with refreshing sounds in there scorching hot summer days. The performance will be held at 7:30 pm on July 2 (Wed.) at NTSO's concert hall. (738-2, ZhongZheng Rd. WuFonG Township, Taichung County) Or please visit: www.ntso.gov.tw/web/index.html or call (04) 2339-1141, ext. 153 find out more.

_2008 Musical Instruments Festival in Taichung County
There is a color-painting saxophone house, musical instruments experimental house, creative musical instruments area, musical instrument stores, musical instruments "hospital", a music performance stage, showroom, and other musical instrument competitions! On the day of the Double Seventh Festival, come participate in their "Aromatic Valentines" activities, and enjoy a romantic night with your loved ones! On the day of the "Charming Musical Father's Day," we welcome you to come play music with your dad; experience the thrill of playing onstage together! There is a raffle after every musical performance; prizes include jazz drums, saxophones, trumpets and flutes, etc. Many great prizes are ready to be given away, plus a Musical Instruments Festival souvenir doll, as well as other goodies for everyone to take home!

Venue：Free admission at the Houli Horse Farm
8/7 (Thurs.), 4-8 pm, "Aromatic Valentine's" Activities. 8/8 (Fri.), 10 am, Charming Musical Father's Day. 8/9-10 (Sat./Sun.), 10 am-5 pm, 2008 Musical Instruments Festival in Taichung County. 8/9 (Sat.), 10 am, Wind Blowing Drums Move Forward, Taiwan! (Opening ceremony for the Musical Instrument Festival)

The Taichung County Government welcomes everyone to participate in this event.
Those who participate will receive a free T-shirt especially designed for this festival. For signing up, please contact: Ms. Lin at 0931-428517. For more information, please see "Cover Story".

★Exhibition

_Xiu WenRong's Creation Exhibition
The medium and the style of the artist's work is the smooth transformation of the East and West elements. Western abstract and Eastern abstract intertwined together can be appreciated in his work. The exhibition will be held from now to July 20 in Exhibition Room "A" at the Taichung County Seaport Art Center. Please call 04-2627-4568 to find out more.

_Electronic Art Festival from Geneva
Elephant's Series is a joint venture between Elefanten-Mixtur from Geneva and Museum of Fine Arts (M.O.F.A.) The series of electronic arts and music activities started in 2001. This year is the M.O.F.A. 20th anniversary, so Elefanten-Mixtur is making a special trip to Taiwan to present a series of installation art in music. The theme is "Immersion" and audiences will experience an immersion in time and space, the immersion of our artists and the immersion of the individuals there. Artists are as follows: Dimitri Coppe (Belgium), Luc Gendroz (Switzerland), Lin Qiang (Taiwan), Michael Lew (Switzerland), Fong ZhiKu (China), Andrea Valvini (Switzerland), Chai AnZhi (Taiwan) and a Japanese artist. The exhibition will take place from now until July 20 at M.O.F.A.. From July 1 to 5, Dimitri Coppe will kick off the sound installation arts workshop. From July 5 and 6, it will exhibit the results of the sound installations taking place during July 1 and 5. July 8 to 20 is the second stage of space installation. At 2 pm on July 12, a forum will be held for the artists at the second floor. From 2 to 3 on July 15-20, Coppe will meet our audiences and answer questions. The exhibition will close at 4 pm on July 20. Dimitri Coppe and Andrea Valvini will perform.

★Drama

_Thomas & Friends Musical Show
This whole show will be dubbed into Chinese. However, the songs will be presented in English. The whole show will be 90 minutes long, including 15- minute intermission. Tickets are required for both adults and children. In the Story, a great lantern festival is being held on an island. However, a horrific storm is coming. Luckily, Thomas and his friends use their courage and wisdom and help the guests arrive the festival safely. The story of Thomas & Friends has been around for more than 60 years. In 1945, Rev.W.Andry created the characters to find they were extremely popular. In 1979, Britt Allcroft and Rev.W.Andry worked together and produced "Thomas& Friends" cartoon series on TV. Since then, it hasn't looked back and has been translated into 19 languages in more than 150 countries. The show will be held at 5 pm and 8 pm on July 25 (Fri.), 11 am, 2 pm and 5 pm on July 26 (Sat.) and at 11 am, 2 pm and 5 pm on July 27 (Sun.) at National Taiwan Sport University. Please visit: www.ticket.com.tw or call (04) 2292-5321 for ticket information.

_Slava`s SNOW SHOW
Slava's Snow Show has taken the world by storm and now returning to Taiwan. This show has been played in more than 100 cities. The perfect lighting, sound effects, aesthetics, special effects, props and music are incredibly creative. A bed becomes a ship, while in a vase there is a woman wrapped in glass paper. Heavy smoke comes out of a hat. Letters turn into snowflakes then transform into a storm and bury the audience. All of the above can be experienced on the following dates at Taichung ZhongSan Concert Hall. 7:30 pm on July/18 (Friday), 2:30 pm on July/19 (Sat.) 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm on July/20 (Sun.) Please visit: www.artsticket.com.tw or call (04)2225-0998 for more information.

★Activity

_Taichung Shuinan Flea Marketpet- adopting activity
The flea market will hold pet- adopting activity and welcoming all, including those who want to find lovely homes for their kittens. The activity will be held on July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7 this year. Please visit the website: Link to confirm dates. Please e-mail to gsxr400rx@yahoo.com.tw to reserve space for your pets.

_2008 Nantou Train Festival
Taiwan's national treasure, steam engine CK124, built in the 1930s, will run again on the beautiful JiJi rail line, bringing fun activities to everyone on board. You can join the ride at 9:39 am at ZhuoShui Train Station on the following dates: July 19 (Sat.), July 20 ( Sun.), July 22 ( Tue.), July 24 (Thurs.), July26 (Sat.) July 27 (Sun.) July29 (Tue.) and July 31 (Thurs.). Please call (049)276- 1600 or visit the website：www.doodoo.com.tw to find out more.

---HOTELS---

TAIPEI HOTELS

-Ambience Hotel
Experience the ultra-chic Ambience Hotel from NT$2,760 per night
Special Promotion! Enjoy Taipei's newest design hotel at the most affordable rate! Book now and receive great discounts on your accommodation: * Check-in time is 3 pm, check-out time is 12 am. * Buffet breakfast included. *One complimentary drink coupon per room for bookings on weekdays. * Complimentary coffee and tea available to all guests during their stay at the Ambience Lounge * All bills subject to 10% service charge., TEL: (02)2541-0077

TAICHUNG HOTELS

- Chinatrust Hotel (Taichung)
Yamay Mala Bay Package starts now until 9/30
One night's stay for two will be NT$3,688. Special offers within this package include: One night stay at the Single/Double Room, breakfast for two, 10% discount at the Chion Yue Yuan Restaurant (dinner), free access to all hotel facilities, daily newspaper, tickets for two to the Mala Bay, and a moon cake gift package. If you need shuttle service to and from the hotel, please contact hotel reception 24 hours prior to leaving (shuttle service hours from 8 a.m-10 p.m.) There will be a bus from Mala Bay back to the hotel. (If you travel in groups of four or more, each person will cost NT$150, but any group less than 4 people will be NT$600 total- single trip) NOTE: The cost for one extra person for this package is NT$1,100 (including extra bedding, tickets and moon cake gift package) Children under 100 cm are no extra charge. There is an additional NT$1,000 that will be added on weekends and holidays. All prices listed includes tax and service charge, but will not be offered with any other packages. For reservations, call (04) 2425-5678.

- Evergreen Laurel Hotel (Taichung)
New Environmentally Friendly Summer Packages
(1) The Sun Moon Lake Einhan Resort Package costs NT$8,888 net and includes one night in a Superior Room at the Evergreen Laurel Hotel, and one night at the Einhan Resort Hotel in a Blue Moon Twin Room. Two Greenbus tickets from Taichung City to Sun Moon Lake are also included, as well as boat tickets for Sun Moon Lake and two hours rental of a Helio electric vehicle. (2) The Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village Package costs NT$5,500 net and includes one night in a Superior Room, two Greenbus tickets from Taichung City to Sun Moon Lake, admission tickets for the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, a coupon for a traditional aboriginal lunch or dinner, and Sun Moon Lake tour tickets. (3) The Sun Moon Lake Package costs NT$5,888 net and includes one night in a Superior Room, two Greenbus tickets from Taichung City to Sun Moon Lake, Sun Moon Lake tour tickets and boat tickets, and Helio electric vehicle rental for four hours. Also included is lunch or dinner at the Youth Activity Center and a traditional aboriginal dance show. For more information, please call reservations at (04) 2324-2277.

-Freshfields Resort & Conference
Summer Package now until 8/31
Stay in the single/double room and you will get to enjoy complimentary breakfast for two, summer fruits lunch or dinner for two, access to our spa pool, and the free direct HSR station shuttle bus service. A party of two (from Sunday to Thursday) will be NT$4,800. This one night accommodation package will include 2 meals for two, and if you pay for the extra "Happy 199" package, then you and your loved one can go enjoy their afternoon tea offerings or get to play Wii and explore activities such as paintball shooting and access to other leisure-type facilities within the resort. Freshfields welcome all to call and make a reservation at (04) 2382-9888, or visit the resort's website www.freshfields.com.tw

- Howard Prince
Yamay accommodation package
Throughout the period of 5/3-9/30 (Sun-Fri), the Howard Prince Hotel Taichung is offering a special rate package with the these rooms (all the following rates are subject to one night's stay only)- Stay in the Standard Single/Double Room for two for NT$4,300+10%; the Superior double room for NT$4,600+10%, or the Deluxe Double room for NT$4,900+10%- at these rates guests can enjoy buffet-style breakfast for two, and two tickets to Discovery World or the Mala Bay. Come in a group of three and stay in the Deluxe Triple Room at NT$5,500+10%, this will include three breakfasts and three tickets to the same amusement/water parks. On Saturdays and times right before the holidays, all rooms will be charged an extra NT$300+10%. Throughout your stay, you can dine at all the restaurants in the hotel for a special 10% discount (excluding the purchase of alcohol, and the use of the conference room and the banquet hall). Enjoy the spa therapy and other body treatments at Lulu Spa located on the 5th floor; all guests can receive a special rate of NT$1,990, and have free access to the spa complex, gym, swimming pool, and free wireless in the rooms. Each room is stocked with bottled mineral water, fresh fruits, and newspaper, and guests can use the parking lot for free as well. For reservations, call (04)2463-1616, ext.2007, 2008.

-Hotel ONE
Summer Fun @ ONE July 1-Sep. 30
Double Occupancy: NT$2,294 per person. Quadruple Occupancy: NT$2,222 per person. Superior Room one night accommodation, breakfast for two at IN Restaurant, complimentary in-room movies, NT$1,500 Spring Field shoes voucher. Add NT$500 per room to receive NT$1,000 hotel restaurant voucher, or stay on Sunday or Monday night to receive the voucher for free. Upgrade to Corner Studio for additional NT$1,000, to Deluxe Studio for NT$2,000 or to Executive Suite for NT$3,000. The above mentioned rates are inclusive of tax and service charge. Additional NT$500 will be charged for weekend or eve of national holiday stays. Please contact (04) 3700-3839.

- The Landis Taichung
Shin-She Package until Sep. 30
NT$4,100 net (includes 2 breakfasts) for Deluxe room with one double bed or NT$4,900 net (includes 4 breakfasts) for Family room with two double bed. Package details: 10% discount of Shin-She's stores, NT$200 for Shin-She's tourist bus. Complimentary newspaper, welcome fruit, shoe-polishing service and free room Internet access. Complimentary use of Mandara Life Club facilities, include swimming pool, sauna and gym. Additional fee NT$300 will be charged for Saturday and on eve of national holidays. Please contact (04)2326-8008.

- Windsor Hotel Taichung
Satiation For Foot & Soul Until Aug. 31
Enjoy the Suite Treatment of Whole Body. Experience the Extreme Relation of your Soul. Room Guests can Enjoy Foot Massage during the Summer Holiday. Package price: NT$4000+10% or above. Excluding Saturday. Reservation: (04)2465-6555.

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>>EAGLE TRAVEL
Eagle Travel provides train or flight package tours to Hualien, Taitung, Green Island, Orchid Island and Penghu Island all year round, all tailor made.We also help to book domestic air or train ticket and hotels everywhere in Taiwan.For Reservation: EAGLE TRAVEL TEL:(04) 2226-2175
http://www.etours.com.tw

---OVERSEAS TOURS---

>>Silk Air opens up for navigation from Kaohsiung to Singapore
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, flies direct from Kaohsiung to Singapore. Connects with Silk and Singapore Airlines to over 90 international cities, surely fulfilling market demand for tourism and business. For more information about Silk Air, go to www.silkair.com

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_Alcoholics Anonymous
Meets Friday at 7:30 pm. Information: Call Patrick at 0958-233-040.

_American Chamber of Commerce in Taichung
July 5, 2008 America Day Celebration (see listing). No July Happy Hour and Dinner Meeting. Contact tel/fax: Call Administrative Coordinator River Chen at 0955-038-733, (04) 2326-7591, fax (04) 2326-7595, e-mail coordinator@amchamtaichung.org, or website: www.amchamtaichung.org for information.

_American Institute in Taiwan (AIT)
Periodic Taichung visits by American Citizen Services section officers at American Corner in Taichung (National Taichung Library, 291-3, JingWu Rd.; 04-2226-1105, ext. 123). Confirm upcoming visit times with AIT ACS section at (02) 2162-2000, ext. 2306, or fax (02) 2162-2239 for information

_American School in Taichung - AST (formerly Lincoln American School)
www.ast.tc.edu.tw
(04) 2239-7532, ext 11 (admissions), 16 (Director's Secretary); www.ast.tc.edu.tw
Summer vacation.

_International Women's Association of Taichung (IWAT)
July 30 Informal Brunch/Coffee Morning (see listing). No other July activities. Contact Heidi Vogel at (04) 2462-3112 or vogelman@hevanet.com about Tots Playgroup on Tuesdays or Thursdays 10 am-12 pm. General IWAT information: Call President Shirley Hewitt at (04) 2461-0370 or 0910-246-027, or Vice President Kerry Putzke at 0972-159-174.

_Morrison Academy (MA)
136-1, ShuiNan Rd.; (04) 2292-1171; www.mca.org.tw
Summer vacation.

_Formosa Cricket Club
The FCC is a cricket club that plays regularly in Taipei and all around Taiwan, with the occasional international event. We welcome anyone with any level of cricket experience or beginners. We Encourage families and friends to become involved and we organise regular social events. Contact: Dwight Johnson 0937-060226 dwight.johnson@pw.utc.com. Sunil Sistla 0931-217250 , sunil_sistla@yahoo.com. Visit our website http://formosacricketclub.tripod.com

_Hash House Harriers
Find fun and friendship with the Taichung Hash House Harriers, part of the world's most eccentric running club, the only thing needed is a sense of humour ! Regular runs each Saturday, meet 1 pm at Wen Shin Rd. McDonald's (near Foreign Affairs Police HQ). All welcome. For run confirmation and meeting times/place. Contact Graham Jelley 0919-833247 or Mark Paas 0919-523844. Also see website at http://www.taichunghash.com
For information about monthly Bike Hashes contact Thomas Brill at 0933-445215. or email thomasbrill@bfd-global.com.

_Rotary Club - Tatong Chapter (English-speaking)
Rotarians only. Regular meetings every Thursday at The Landis Hotel (3F), 12:30 pm. Information: Stacy, tel. 2327-1223, fax 2320-4758.

_Sun Moon Lodge
number 13 of Grand Lodge of China Free and Accepted Mason, F.&A.M. Meets every fourth Saturday at 3 p.m. No meetings July and August. Where: 200, WenXin Rd., sec. 4, North District, 12F-1. Information: (04) 2295-7757, fax (04) 2295-7808.

_Taichung Compass Utd FC Soccer Team
Call Ben at 0911-789-307, Kurt at 0928-940-461, or email vorisekk@yahoo.com. For news/games, check www.taichungcompassfc.com

_Taichung Londoner Golf Association
Join a larger number of Taichung foreign residents for a monthly Golf tournament & get together. Men & Women all welcome regardless of your golfing skills. We play at a number of courses in the Taichung area once a month. Followed by discounted food & drinks at The Londoner. For this months information stop by The Londoner or send us your details at taichunglondoner@ hotmail.com. or (04) 2314- 6919.

_Taichung Rugby Club
Taichung Teletubbies welcome you to join players from around the world as they practice and compete with teams throughout Taiwan & Asia. Interested in playing? Contact Rob 0918-448824 or stop by The Londoner.

_Taichung Toastmasters Club (TTC)
The first Toastmasters club in Taichung area. English speaking club, where we learn, grow and laugh together. Meets every 2nd and 4th wednesday, 7.00-9.30 pm at 142, Da-Xiang St., Fu-Wang Hotel's conference room. Contact: Vickie 0937483392 or Sukarsan 0937219316 email: sukarsan@hotmail.com

---MONTHLY EVENTS---

_Saturday, July 5
2008 America Day Celebration, 2-9 pm
Taichung's longest-running annual international event, organized by Taichung AmCham, will include over 20 food and drink vendors selling a wide variety of international foods and drinks, plus a wide range of live music throughout the afternoon and evening, as follows: 3-3:45 pm The Black Lung Inner City Choir (folk), 4-4:45 pm 'round midnight (jazz), 5-5:45 pm Independent Race (rock/funk), 6-6:45 pm The DoLittles (rock/pop), 7-7:45 pm Dr.Reniculous Lipz and the Scallyunz, 8-8:45 pm The Money Shot Horns(funk/dance). This event is free and open to the public. Where: Tiger City mall (120, HeNan Rd, Sec 3). Information: Call AmCham Administrative Coordinator River Chen at 0955-038-733 or (04) 2326-7591, or coordinator@amchamtaichung.org, fax (04) 2326-7595, or check website www.amchamtaichung.org for information.

_Wednesday, July 30
IWAT Informal Brunch/Coffee Morning, 10 am
All are welcome to enjoy this informal summer gathering, which replaces the usual monthly luncheon and coffee morning events. Where: Balsamico Italian Restaurant. Information/directions: Call Yvonne Chang at (04) 2463-3143.