BB German-Style Microbrew & BBQ
NFL American football--3 games per night every night of the week. NT$150/pint for microbrewed draft beer.

La Bodega Mediterranean
European football live until 10 pm daily except Sundays.

Cosby Saloon
Live show on weekends from 8-10:30 pm.

Frog
Frog 1 & 2: Iced Fresh Fruit Tea 500c.c./NT$45. Selected hot coffee NT$45 available everyday before 5:30 pm. Gratin Potato NT$99. 6 inch Hand-made Pizza NT$99. Burrito NT$140. Bolognese Pasta NT$150. Caesar Salad NT$150. The above dishes are all available 11 am-5:30 pm, Mon-Sat.

The Refuge
Mon & Tue Nights –Closed. By appointment only band practice, recording. Wed - Game Night! Pool, Foosball, Chess, Activities Planning. Thu - Musicians Night! Fri - Refuge Jamz, BBQ, DJs, Games and more. Sat – speciqal events & gatherings scheduled. BBQ. Games, Massive Mingling.

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
Taichung Store
Order any dish over NT$ 250 and get buy-1-get-1 free beer or cocktails every night 9-11 pm.

The Londoner Sports Cafe
Daily live sports--NFL, English Premier League. NT$120 draft 500cc Carlsberg Beer Mon-Night Student Specials--College students with ID get American-style foot-long sausage & cola for NT$120. Wacky Wed--NT$100 for BBQ wings & 7 kinds of homemade dips. Freaky Fri--Chips & Dip Nights, NT$100 Chili Cheese Fries. Sat/Sun Special Breakfasts 8 am-2 pm, 5-9 pm with BBQ, monster kebabs, foot-long sausages and other food. Sat/Sun Sports Nights--book early for seats.

Lounge ONE
Every Wednesday is Bossa Nova Ladies’ Night, when ladies get free tarot readings. Camilo performance hours 10:30 pm-12:30 am.

Made In Spain
All-You-Can-Eat BBQ for NT$499 every Thu, 7-10:30 pm, includes 1 free beer with refills for NT$100. Carslberg and San Miguel beer buy-2-get-1-free all the time. Deluxe craftbrewed German-style beer on tap with dozens of Spanish tapas dishes, plus pool table, darts and foozball.

Nell's Home
Fridays 7-10 pm, informal interactive music learning. Saturdays from 8:30 pm, open mike night. Call 0921-780-844 for info.

PJ's Cafe
NFL American football--3 games per night every night NT$150 Nachos for Mon/Tue night football. Brunch Sundays only 11 am-2 pm with live US college football. Live Maine Lobster dinners available any time with reservation--NT$1,200/medium, NT$1,500/large. NT$99 Caesar Salad Wraps. Tue Darts Nights. Regular open hours 11:30 am for lunch with various NT$100-150 pastas, sandwiches and burgers (see "What's Cooking"). Mexican Mon Madness--NT$99 soft tacos. Fri NT$100 Long Island Iced Teas.

The Point Bar & Humidor
Buy-2-get-1 free on NT$100 Heinekens all the time. Buy-1-get-1-free on bottles of red/white wine. Closed Sun.

SoHo7
Happy Hour Taiwan Draft NT$100 7-8pm. Limited Anchor Brewery Winter Ale NT$160. Spiced Apple Juice NT$80 w/rum NT$150. Hot Chocolate NT$80 w/Baileys or Cointreau NT$150.

---Scheduled Events---

Feb. 12, Sun.
@ PJ's Cafe | Live music by Mike Mudd.

Feb. 14, Tue.
@ PJ's Cafe | Valentine's Day Lobster Dinner NT$1,200 (1-day reservarion required)

Feb. 18, Sat.
@ Show House, 8 pm-5 am | E for Electro. Line up: salamander (Live), DJ Mykal a.k.a, DJ Cookie, DJ Nina, KOLETTE, Spykee Fat, MATTY D, and JAMES. Pre Sale: NT$500 with 1 drink. At Door: NT$800.

Jan. 24, Tue.
@ Nell's Home | New Year's Party , bring your own acoustic instrument if you want to join in the music. Pens and paper provided for calligraphy. Cover NT$100. Call 0921-780-844 for info.
@ PJ's Cafe | Live music
@ Refuge | The Writ: A literary event for writers and authors.

Feb. 19, Sun.
@ PJ's Cafe | Open Mic Night.

Feb. 24, Fri.
@ PJ's Cafe | Live music by Mike Mudd.

Feb. 25, Sat.
@ Refuge | LezBgaze Night. A night of campy, strange hedonism. Fancy dress and more...

 

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

Aztec Mexican Restaurant
Aztec's newest classic Mexican dishes include the Chimichanga (a la carte NT$220; set NT$280), Pizza Refried Beans Pizza (a la carte NT$200; set NT$260), Chicken Mole (a la carte NT$299; set NT$359) and Vanilla Ice Cream with Sopapillas. Call (04) 2461-6219.

Hung's Mansion
Au Clair restaurant is offering a romantic Mediterranean Valentine's Day Set on Feb. 11 for NT$2,800+10%. This includes Pan-Fried Grouper Fish with French Scallops and White Wine Cream, Homemade Smoked Salmon, Herb Pancakes, Anchovy Salad, Pears Stewed with Red Wine, and a box of chocolates. A live jazz band performance will also help create an unforgettable Valentine's Day dinner! Call (04) 2255-6688.

Holiday Inn Express Taichung Park
Valentine's Day special offer from Great Room　The Great Room restaurant is offering a Valentine's Day Set for NT$700+10% up per person on Feb. 14. This set includes Shrimp Salad, Duck Breast with Fig Vinegar, Cheddar Cheese Soup, Grilled Codfish with White Wine Orange Sauce, and a Brownie Cake. Call (04) 3505-5500, ext. 2803 for reservations.

City Resort
New healthy, lunch sets featuring Chinese medicine-infused main entrees are being offered Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the hotel's spacious second-floor restaurant. Served with a Smoked Salmon appetizer, Caesar Salad, daily healthy soup and dessert option, seven main entree choices include Korea Ginseng Tenderloin Steak (NT$380), Lotus Leaf Duck with Deer Antler (NT$380), Steamed Fish with Aged Vinegar (NT$200) and the vegetarian Wild Herb Risotto (NT$200). Call (04) 3500-9888.

Hotel ONE
The 46th-floor Top of ONE restaurant is offering a Valentine's Day Dry-Aged Steak with Seafood Set for 2 for NT$6,999+10%. The 28th-floor IN Restaurant's Valentine's Day Buffet Set is NT$1,280+10% per person and includes 2 tickets and 1 booklet for Tezuka Osamu's World Exhibition at National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, plus a glass of wine and roses. Book before Feb. 10 and get 5% off. Call (04) 2303-1234.

Maison De Chine
Taste Restaurant's Japanese Cuisine Festival continues to Feb. 29　The most representative Japanese dishes, including sushi, tempura and sukiyaki, are available at the buffet-style Taste Restaurant. For adults, weekday lunch is NT$350+10%/person and holiday lunch, afternoon tea and dinner is NT$450+10%/ person. For kids (115-150 cm), the price is always NT$230+10%/person. Call (04) 2425-8599, ext. 3330 for reservations.

Hotel National
National Buffet Cafe has low-key, yet luxurious, atmosphere and bright, clean dining area. The afternoon tea buffet is NT$500+10% per person (kids NT$333+10%). Call (04) 2321-3111, ext. 3346 for more information.

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Taichung Store
February 14 is the most anticipated day for couples and Gordon Biersch is ready to offer romantic Valentine's Day set meals for those who want to enjoy unforgettable memories with their loved ones. Call (04) 2310-7678 for more information.

Bystro
The restaurant is offering new dish Shrimp Scampi (starter), with pan-fried shrimp with white wine, garlic, lemon and butter with homemade bread. Call (04) 2327-1563.

Tempus Hotel Taichung
Valentine's Day Specials Feb. 1-26　La Mode Bakery is offering Valentine's Day Gold Leaf Chocolate Mousse Cakes (NT$699/6 inches). Dessert-making classes are also be taught by a professional pastry chef Feb. 11-12 (30 people/class; NT$499/person). Call (04) 2326-8008 for La Mode Bakery.

The BBQ House
The BBQ House's comfortable, classy steakhouse atmosphere makes it the perfect place to spend a romantic evening with that special someone for Valentine's Day. Dine here on Feb. 14th and enjoy a free glass of our house red wine with the purchase of over 300 grams of any American Angus Prime beef cuts. Foie Gras also is a new featured special at NT$6.5 per gram, and there are two new NT$150 homemade desserts--Fruit Carpaccio with pineapple, passion fruit and ice cream, and Banana Cake with ice cream and chocolate sauce. Call (04) 2378-2275.

Papa Mio Italian Restaurant
The Valentine's Day Set includes handmade breads, Prosciutto Crudo with Melon, Deluxe Salad, Tortellini in Consomme or Broccoli Soup with Crunchy Bacon & Cheese. Entree choices include Grilled Fillet of Beef with Truffle, Green Sauce & French Fries (NT$790), and Lobster with Spice & Beetroot Tagliarini (NT$999). The dessert is Chocolate Cake with Strawberry & Vanilla Ice Cream. Call (04) 2376-8434.

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

 

★Music

2012 V.K 'I Am Infinity' Taiwan Piano Tour in Taichung
V.K is a fresh piano talent in the Taiwanese music scene. This tour, organized by KSMusic, features all of the famous works he has released over the past 2 years, plus some new works from his latest album. Performance time/place: Feb. 25 (Sat), 2:30 pm at Taichung Seaport Art Center. Visit www.ticket.com.tw or call (04) 2292-5321 for tickets and more information.

NTSO Beethoven Series VI: 'A Hearty Joke'
The opening number for this concert is a medley of the familiar Pelleas and Melisandee, followed by Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 2 by violinist Lin Cho-liang. After intermission, the orchestra will perform Beethoven's Symphony No. 8 and Prokoviev's 'Classical' Symphony. Organized and performed by National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra. Performance time/place: Feb. 24 (Fri), 7:30 pm at Chunghsing Hall. Visit www.artsticket.com.tw or call (04) 2208-0128 for tickets.

★Drama

2012 Chung Yo Department Store Arts Festival event: Chinese stand-up comedy
Shiang Shen Wa She Comedy Group will re-present one of its famous 10-year-old works, 'Dong Chang Jing Yi Wei'. After revising and updating this story, this renowned comedy group will be offering a brand-new comedy experience. Performance times/place: Feb. 2-3, 7 pm; Feb. 4, 3 pm and 7 pm; Feb. 5, 3 pm and 7 pm in the lobby of Chung Yo Department Store. Call (04) 2225-3456, ext. 680 for more information.

★Dance

2012 Magic Belly Dance Group new program
This annual presentation by the Magic Belly Dance Group is a outstanding performance that includes a touching love story, incredible scenes and a sampling of beautiful music by Argentinean musician Mario Kirlis. Performance time/place: Feb. 26 (Sun), 7:30 pm at Chunghsing Hall. Visit www.ticket.com.tw or call (04)2292-5321 for tickets and more information.

★Activity

2012 Year of the Dragon Lantern Festival, Feb 1-12
This great annual event consists of two activities--The 2012 Chinese New Year Arts Bazaar Market and Chinese New Year's Sale on Tianjin Street. Bazaar market time/location: Jan. 19-Feb. 1, 11 am-11 pm at the Wenyin Hall theater (10-5, ShuangShi Rd, North District) Tel: (04) 2263-7411. Chinese New Year's Sale time/location: Jan. 12-22 on Tianjin Street. Tel: (04) 2223-5656.

★Activity

Taichung Chinese New Year's Sale Events
This year, central Taiwan's most anticipated Lantern Festival celebration will feature a 40-meter-long, 15-meter-tall dragon-themed lantern--the longest main lantern in the history of Taiwan's lantern festivals. There will also be lanterns from Hong Kong and China's Sichuan and Xiamen joining this fun event. Eveyone is also welcome to view other dragon-themed lanterns at the back plaza of Taichung's Fengyuan District Office. Time/place: Feb. 1-12 at Taichung Wenxin Forest Park.

Poco A Poco Music Education Foundation 2012 Taichung 'Classical Music Appreciation' lectures
Discussed works will include Haydn's The Creation, Verdi's Aida, and Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony. Lecture times/places: Each Saturday Feb. 11- Nov. 17, 2:30-5 pm at Mingde Girls' High School (84, MingDe St., South Dist.). Call Ms. Ke at (02) 2598-1266 for more information.

2012 Cross-Strait Cultural Heritage Festival
To welcome the Year of the Dragon, the Council for Cultural Affairs' Headquarters Administration of Cultural Heritage has planned various events, including an exhibition featuring hundreds of handicrafts masters, and excellent performances by some outstanding performing arts groups from Taiwan and China. The festival continues to Feb. 12. Location: Taichung Cultural & Creative Industries Park (362, FuXing Rd., Sec. 3, South Dist.) Call (04) 2229-5848, ext. 336 for more information.

Special exhibitions: "Taiwan Traditional Handicrafts Exhibition" and "Hunan Arts and Culture Exhibition". Exhibitions continue to Feb. 12. Performances: Taiwan performing groups (every weekend and over Chinese New Year holiday until Feb. 12), Shanghai Cultural Performing Group (Feb. 3-4), and Lantern Festival events (Feb. 6 evening). Taiwan Cultural Products and Cuisine Market (every weekend and over Chinese New Year holidays until Feb. 12). Cross-Strait Cultural Heritage Forum (Feb. 8)

★Exhibition

Tezuka Omusa World Exhibition
Organized jointly by National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, UDN Group and Tezuka Omusa Studio, this exhibition pays tribute to one of Japan's greatest Japanese comic book artists and will take place Jan. 10 to April 4, 2012 at National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibition offers an audio guide in order to help visitors understand more about the 160 precious original copies and vividly-designed classic comic book backdrop. Exhibition time/location: Jan. 10 to Apr. 4, 2012 at National Taiwan Museum. Tel: (04) 2235-2092.

Sons of the Sun: Myths and Legends of the Paiwan People
Continuing to May 27, this special exhibition organized by the National Museum of Natural Science focuses on the Paiwan indigenous tribe and features many precious historic relics. For younger visitors, there are also illustrated books, audio books, animation and interactive devices for a more vivid understanding of the history and culture of Paiwan tribe. Tel: (04) 2322-6940.

Zhu You-hua Chinese Traditional Painting Exhibition
Zhu You-hua is always a creative Chinese traditional ink and calligraphy artist who is never afraid to express her feelings. In order to welcome the Year of the Dragon, this exhibition features works about the dragon and phoenix, which are presented in both modern and traditional ways. The exhibition continues to Feb. 12 at Taichung City Tun District Art and Cultural Center (201, DaXing Rd., Taiping Dist., tel: 04-2392-1122).

Dragon's Blessings from Heaven: 27th Print Artworks Exhibition
To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, a total of 82 outstanding dragon-themed prints will be on display. Exhibition time/place: Continues to March 11 at National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts. Tel: (04) 2372-3552.

Original Species of Camellia Special Exhibition
National Museum of Natural Science is holding an 'Original Species of Camellia' Special Exhibition until Feb. 12. This includes many species of camellia, including some that are indigenous to Taiwan. Prepare for spring by viewing these beautiful flowers. Tel: (04) 2322-6940.

---HOTELS---

TAICHUNG HOTELS

Hotel ONE
Tour Greater Taichung during winter vacation
Book online for weekday accommodations and get an upgrade to a Premier Room, including 2 breakfasts and 2 afternoon teatimes, for NT$5,099. A 2-night stay Sun. to Fri. can be upgraded to a Superior Room, including 2 breakfasts and 2 afternoon teatimes, for NT$9,988. These offers are available until Feb. 29 and not available during Chinese New Year holidays or Feb. 25-27. Call (04) 3700-3839 for more information.

Tempus Hotel Taichung
Tempus Hotel's brand-new Dadun Building special offer
In order to celebrate the Year of the Dragon, there is a weekday-only special offer for the hotel's new Dadun Building until June 30, 2012: NT$5,000/2 people; NT$5,750/3 people; NT$6,500/4 people. This offer is not available during the Chinese New Year holiday. Call (04) 2326-8008 for reservations.

Taichung Maison De Chine Hotel
Winter Vacation Special Offer
Groups booking over 5 rooms can get a NT$100 discount per room until Feb. 29. The hotel's new Zhao Yin Building is 60% off on weekdays and 50% off on holidays, from NT$2,399 and up. The Pin Zhen Building is 54% off on weekdays and 45% off on holidays, from NT$2,099 and up. Guests can add NT$1 and get welcome-drink vouchers. This offer does not include breakfast; guests can order breakfasts while checking in. Call (04) 2425-8599, ext. 3212 or 3213 for reservations.

Corner Backpacker
Corner Backpacker now offers a 3-bedsroom apartment
2 double rooms and 1 single room shared washing machine, kitchen and drinking fountain. You can rent the rooms separately or a family/friends can rent it all together. Romantic hand painted rooms. Close to nature/science museums and CMP shopping mall. In addition to the new apartment rooms, we also have double rooms, 6-bed male dorm room and 6-bed female dorm room. We also have a mixed-sex 4-person room, with unique alien-themed decor. Don't miss the most original backpacker hostel in Taiwan. Group bookings welcome. Now we offer all customers breakfast－NT$20 coupon to Iris 113 Cafe'. Plus free wireless Internet. For more information, call 0973-331-020 or e-mail: cornerbackpacker@yahoo.com.tw .

---DOMESTIC TOURS---

>>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

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

_ALE Ultimate Toastmasters Club
Do you wanna speaking English? This is the place you can learning communication, leadership and social skills. We are coming from different field but all are enthusiastic in English.Sincerely invite all of you every 1st&3rd Wed. 7-9:30 pm. Location: 598, WenXin Rd, Sec. 2, B1, Xitun Dist. Please contact: Ivy 0912332857, email: dodoivy123@gmail.com, website: www.toastmasters.org.tw/clubs/
aleultimate/index.htm

_American Chamber of Commerce in Taichung (AmCham)
Feb. 14 Happy Hour; Feb. 21 Dinner Meeting (see 'Events' listings). Contact tel/fax: Call Administrative Coordinator River Chen at 0955-038-733, (04) 2471-8133, fax (04) 2471-5933, e-mail coordinator@amchamtaichung.org, or check website www.amchamtaichung.org for information.

_American Institute in Taiwan (AIT)
AIT's Taichung Virtual Branch Office at http://taichung.ait.org.tw call ACS section at (02) 2162-2000, ext. 2306, or fax (02)2162-2239.

_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
Feb. 27-28 National Holiday--no classes.

_International Women's Association of Taichung (IWAT)
Feb. 8 Monthly Luncheon; Feb. 15 Book Club; Feb. 22 Tour to Yingge; Feb. 29 Coffee Morning (see 'Events' listings for details). Every Tuesday morning, Mahjong: Call Nancy Wittgow at 0975-020-424. General IWAT information: Contact President Nancy Wittgow at iwatpresident@gmail.com or visit IWAT website: www.iwat.org

_Morrison Academy (MA)
136-1, ShuiNan Rd.; (04) 2292-1171; www.mca.org.tw
Feb. 24 PL half-day of school.

_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. For run confirmation and meeting times/places, contact Todd Latta at 0936-276-392.

_Rotary Club - Tatong Chapter (English-speaking)
Rotarians only. Regular meetings every Thursday at Evergreen Laurel Hotel, 12:30 pm. Information: Emma, tel. 2327-1223, tatongrc@ms18.hinet.net

_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, or contact Doug at 0936-827-267, or email doug@taiwanfun.com. For news/games updates, check www.taichungcompassfc.com

_Taichung International Golf Society (TIGS)
TIGS is a group of male and female social golfers, with monthly competitions and weekly friendly games at a number of courses around Taichung and other parts of Taiwan. We arrange all transport to and from golf courses. These events are followed by an award ceremony at a local Taichung restaurant/bar. TIGS welcomes all standards of players from social to low handicappers. For more info and the best fun in Taichung, email us at: contact@taichunggolfsociety.org or check our website: www.taichunggolfsociety.org

_Taichung Toastmasters Club (TTC)
Meeting time: Every second and fourth Wednesday at 7-9:30 pm. Location: 598, WenXinRd, Section 2, B1, Xitun District. For more information call Haishuo Lee +886-918-525600, email haishuolee@gmail.com or visit http://taichung.freetoasthost.net/

_Taichung Street Hockey
Ball-hockey, played most weekends (usually Saturday afternoons) here in Taichung. We play at a roller-rink at Tunghai University. Non-contact street hockey, sport-shoes (NOT roller-blades), goalies with full equipment, nice nets. Sticks available for sale to newcomers. For full information, location and confirmation of games, check out "Taichung Street Hockey" @ http://www.facebook.com/, or call me (David) between 9:00~11:30 PM at 0937 688 447

_Taichung Improv
May 7-8 'Solo Taiwan', featuring two solo performances (see 'Events' listing for details). Comedy improv and related staged entertainment--meets Saturdays 1-3 pm. All are welcome with no experience necessary. Information: Call Josh at 0912-129-654 or check taichungimprov@gmail.com

---MONTHLY EVENTS---

_Wednesday, Feb. 8
IWAT Monthly Luncheon, 11 am
IWAT members and non-members are welcome to attend this social gathering. Lunch is NT$600 for IWAT members and NT$700 for non-members. Where: Hotel ONE, 28F. RSVP by Feb. 6 to Nancy Wittgow at iwatpresident@gmail.com or 0975-020-424.

_Tuesday, Feb. 14
Taichung AmCham Happy Hour, 7 pm
All are welcome to this informal social event, taking place this month at an all-new location. No reservations needed. Where: Little Mexico Restaurant (6, WuQuan 6th St., West Dist. on Art Museum Parkway; tel. 2378-2278). Information: Call AmCham Administrative Coordinator River Chen at 0955-038-733 or (04) 2471-8133, fax (04) 2471-5933, e-mail coordinator@amchamtaichung.org, or check website www.amchamtaichung.org for information.

_Wednesday, Feb. 15
IWAT Book Group, 7:30 pm
Book Group will discuss "Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia" by Jean Sasson. Information/directions: Contact Nancy Wittgow at iwatpresident@gmail.com or 0975-020-424.

_Tuesday, Feb. 21
Taichung AmCham Wine-Tasting Dinner, 6:30 pm
Back by popular demand, Taichung AmCham will host its second wine-tasting dinner, featuring a full meal with matching wines, introduction by professional sommelier, and wines available for take-home purchase. Where: Hotel ONE. Price (subject to change) NT$1,600/AmCham members, NT$2,000/non-members. Reservations/Information: RSVP by Feb. 13 to AmCham Administrative Coordinator River Chen at 0955-038-733 or (04) 2471-8133, e-mail coordinator@amchamtaichung.org. For more details, also check website www.amchamtaichung.org.

_Wednesday, Feb. 22
IWAT Tour to Yingge ceramic town
Visit the Yingge Ceramics Museum and peruse the pottery shops and studios of Old Street. Information/RSVP: Contact Nancy Wittgow at iwatpresident@gmail.com or 0975-020-424.

_Wednesday, Feb. 29
IWAT Coffee Morning, 10 am to noon
All are welcome to join in for coffee, treats, and conversation. Please bring a dish to share. Information/directions: Contact Nancy Wittgow at iwatpresident@gmail.com or 0975-020-424.