Babe 18
www.babe18.com.tw
Open Wed to Sat, from 10 pm-4:30 am. Well drinks and beer are NT$100! Specialty fruit cocktails available. Pull in new DJs every week. Groove to Hip Hop and check out the special events.

Bliss
www.blisstaipei.com
Live Music every weekend. Soul kitchen open until midnight. Happy hour 5-8 pm; buy-one-get-one free.

Blue Note
Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat, live bands from 9:30 p.m. NT$300/person min. charge Tue to Thu and NT$350/person (with drink) Fri/Sat.

Brass Monkey
http://brassmonkeytaipei.com
Watch this summer's Tri-Nations and many other sports on the Big Screen.

Brown Sugar
www.brownsugar.com.tw
House band "Impression" plays jazz with elements of Standard, Swing, Bebop, Funk, R&B and Salsa.

Capone's
www.caponestaipei.com
Live bands daily from 9:30pm.

Carnegies
UK DJs playing classics and contemporary tunes. You can dance on the bar. "Crazy Hour" from 6 to 7 pm NT$90 for standard drinks. Fri and Sat cover charge NT$500 includes 1 drink, or NT$800 for 3 drinks.

Deluxe Beer
Mon~Thu Happy Hour: 7~9 pm Deluxe Beer (300cc). Buy one get one free.

EZ-5
9:45 pm Peng Ji-Hui, Xin Long, Huang Xiao-Hu and other popular singers perform live.

Hooters Taipei
www.hooters.com.tw/
Happy Hour from 3 to 7 pm.

JumP
www.club-jump.com
All gentlemen receive priority entry. House and Techno Music

O'Ginny's
Happy Hour 6-8 pm daily. Carlsberg and Boddington draft specials.

Persion Gulf
Saffron Vegetables with Meat Stew- This place serves European-style cuisine & provides water-pipes for customer use. Middle-Eastern Belly Dancing performance on Friday to Sunday starting 7:30 pm

PLUSH
Cover charge: NT$350 from Mon to Fri, NT$700 weekends and holidays.

Riverside Music Cafe
www.riverside.com.tw
Monday Open Jam, no tickets required, minimum charge is NT$150 per person. Tuesdays to Thursdays and Sundays, each person pays NT$350 and it will come with a drink. On Fri/Sat- each person pays NT$400, with one free drink. For prices on weekends and holidays, please go to their website or call the cafe for more information. All visitors need to pay admission after 9:30 pm.

Rock Oldies
www.rockoldies.com.tw
Provides Carlsberg draft beer for NT$180 per glass. Owner Wendy recommends the red wine. Bring your friends because Happy Hour here is from 6 to 8 pm. Buy two beers and get one free.

Room 18
www.room18.com.tw
No entry fee on Wed. Discount entry prices on Sat. & Sun. Open:Wed 10 pm - 4:30 am?Fri and Sat 10 pm - 5 am. Wed, Fri and Sat. 18 lover DJs rotation—Mykal aka Jimmy Queen?Citrus Victor Cheng?Mitch?DJ @llen(La Groove) XL(room18) Chozie Tommy (In House) David S.

The Tavern-Premier
www.taverntaipei.com.tw
Soccer, rugby games and F1 car races. Happy Hour 6 to 8 pm: Carlsberg, Boddingtons and Guinness Draught, buy one get one free! Becks, Corona and Heineken for NT$100 a bottle!

The Wall
www.the-wall.com.tw
Live Music, Movies, Dining, Fashion, Toys, Books, Wireless Internet, Tattoos, Live Music

RINGSIDE
www.ringside.com.tw
Gourmet Food & Art/Culture Corner.

Ziga Zaga
www.taipei.grand.hyatt.com.tw/
Grand Hyatt New Band FINESSE's debut performance. Come see SCARLIP giving their first-ever performance. Their passionate performing style and skilled techniques will give audiences a whole new musical sensation.

--- SCHEDULED EVENTS ---

@ The Wall Live House
Aug. 2 (Sat)　11:30 pm, Cost: NT$350
【Live Reggae 雷鬼之夜】
Aug. 3 (Sun)　8 pm, Cost: NT$350
Y-chromosome．Fullcount
賭場肯尼 (Kenny From Casino)
Aug. 5 (Tue)　8 pm, Cost: NT$1,200
阿飛西雅 (APHASIA)．toe (Japan)
Aug. 9 (Sat)　8 pm, Cost: NT$450
四分衛 (BackQuarter)發片首唱會
Aug. 16 (Sat)　7 pm, Cost: NT$600
【卡夫卡不插電vol2.發行派對】
斑斑．黃玠 (Huang Jie)．mos．929
馬大文 (Vanny Ma)．王榆鈞 (Yujun Wang)．Nylas
Aug. 20 (Wed)　8 pm, Cost: NT$350
the RIOT．逆瓣膜 (Countervalve)．仙樂隊 (Sen)
Aug. 23 (Sat)　8 pm, Cost: NT$450
自然捲 (Natural Q)．老爹
Aug. 24 (Sun)　8 pm, Cost: NT$350
Maelstrom．Vanish
Aug. 28 (Thu)　8 pm, Cost: NT$350
Emily

@ LUXY
Aug. 8 (Fri.)
S.E.P (Single Electro Party)
S.E.P and Rave Dance. Time: 10 pm-4:30 am. For more information, contact with Wind 0925-488416.

---WEEKLY EVENTS & SPECIALS---

MONDAYS
* 85LOUNGE | Come as three and win a free bottle of red wine. All you can drink for NT$390/per person only.
* B1 | Ladies Night. Cover Charge Men NT$500, Women NT$100.
* BROWN SUGAR | Acoustic jazz just for you.
* FIZZ |Heneiken buy 2 get 1 free.
* RIVERSIDE | Open Jam night; no cover.
* HOT GOSSIPS | Stylish Men's Night. All you can drink for NT$290 for stylishly dressed men and NT$390 for women.
* KAMA | 10-12 pm Happy Shot Hour- all for NT$100 each.
* MEETING | Gentlemen's Night. All men can enjoy the all-you-can-drink deal for beers and cocktails for only NT$290; all fried foods and snacks are also buy-one-get-one-free.

TUESDAYS
* 85LOUNGE | Macho Men's Night. All you can drink for men/NT$290 and women/NT$390.
* B1 | Cover Charge NT$400
* BROWN SUGAR | Fusion Love. House band with guest musician.
* FIZZ |World wine discovery NT$100/glass, NT$800/bottle.
* HOT GOSSIPS | Hot Gossips Night. All you can drink for NT$390 for anyone. A table of four can win our delicious fried dishes.
* KAMA | 10-12 pm Happy Shot Hour- all for NT$100 each.
* MEETING | A Night of Meets. Come in a group of 8 people and more, each person can enjoy all-you-can-drink beer and cocktails for NT$290 each. (There is also Budweiser, Corona and Heineken for NT$99/each).
* RINGSIDE | Open Jam.
* THE WALL | Lounge Futuro. Something different every week.

WEDNESDAYS
* 85LOUNGE | Perfect Party Queen's Night. All-you-can-drink for women/NT$290 and men/NT$390.
* B1 | Ladies Night. Cover Charge Men NT$500, Women/ NT$100.
* BROWN SUGAR | La Rumba. Montunos Latin Band featuring Tito Tang & DJ Cola.
* BLISS | "CROSSROADS, Probably the best rock, rock 'n roll cover band in Taiwan playing all those great songs from '60s to now..."
* CARNEGIES | Ladies Night, free unlimited champagne for women after 9 pm.
* DELUX BEER | Before 11 pm is Lady's Night: Ladies get one free drink .
* FIZZ |Ladies night. Free cocktail for ladies.
* HOOTERS | Enter before 8:30 pm- girls can enjoy the NT$190 all-you-can-drink deal.
* HOT GOSSIPS | Show your work permit or name card to drink all you want for NT$290 only.
* KAMA | 10-12 pm Happy Shot Hour- all for NT$100 each.
* MEETING | Birthday Night. Guests born in the same month can come in on Wednesdays with ID, and enjoy drinking unlimited beers and cocktails for only NT$190.
* PLUSH | Ladies Night. No admission fee for women.
* RINGSIDE | Live Music Show by Bobby Chen and La Petite Nurse, 9 pm.
* ZIGA ZAGA | Ladies Night, 9:30 pm-2 am.

THURSDAYS
* 85LOUNGE |Students' Night. All you can drink for university students (student ID required) for NT$290. Come as a group of eight and one gets in free.
* B1 | Cover Charge NT$400
* BRASS MONKEY | Ladies Night. Free cocktails.
* BROWN SUGAR | Lift Your Spirit Up and Get Onboard.
* FIZZ | Tequila shots are only NT$80.
* HOT GOSSIPS | Enter before 8:30 pm- girls can enjoy the NT$190 all-you-can-drink deal.
* KAMA | 10-12 pm Happy Shot Hour- all for NT$100 each.
* MEETING | Whisky Night. Buy any liquor/whiskey by the bottle, and enjoy buy-one-get-one-free special.
* PLUSH | University Students' Night. All you can drink for men/NT$400 and women/NT$200.

FRIDAYS
* 85Lounge | Fun Summer Night. All you can drink for students (ID required) for NT$490 only. We also supply yummy assorted fried snacks for each table.
* B1 | Wild Ladies Night. Cover Charge Men/ NT$500, Women/ NT$350 (All NT$700 after 11 pm)
* BLISS | CROSSROADS,"Probably the best rock, rock 'n roll cover band in Taiwan playing all those great songs from 60's to now..."
* BROWN SUGAR |Get on the Good Foot.
* DELUX BEER | Foreigner night: Foreigners free entry.
* FIZZ | Tequila shots are only NT$80.
* HOT GOSSIPS | Metropolitan Night. Dress up and drink to your heart's content for NT$590/men and NT$390/women.
* KAMA | 11-12 pm Happy Shot Hour- all for NT$100 each.
* MEETING | McCallan Night. Buy 12 Year McCallan by the bottle and pay the special price of NT$1,500. Also, enjoy all-you-can-drink beers and cocktails for NT$590/per person.
* PLUSH | Mini-skirt Night. Free for anyone who wears a mini-skirt.

SATURDAYS
* 85LOUNGE |Fun Summer Night. All you can drink for students (ID required) for NT$490 only. We also supply yummy assorted fried snacks for each table.
* B1 | Show Girl Competition. Cover charge NT$500
* BROWN SUGAR | City Light. Jazz, funk, soul and urban flavours.
* FIZZ | Tequila shots are only NT$80.
* HOT GOSSIPS | Enter before 8:30 pm- girls with mini shorts or skirts can enjoy the NT$190 all-you-can- drink deal.
* KAMA | 11-12 pm Happy Shot Hour- all for NT$100 each.
* MEETING | Women's Night. Men can bring women on this night, with women enjoying the all-you-can-drink deal for NT$390 on beers and cocktails, when ordering fried foods, the special is buy-2-get-1-free.
* PLUSH | Bikini Night. Ladies with bikini will win limited mysterious gifts.

SUNDAYS
* 85LOUNGE |Show your work permit or name card to drink for all you want for NT$290.
* B1 | Student Night. Cover Charge students NT$250, Women NT$400
* BROWN SUGAR | Sunday Salsa. Montunos Latin Band featuring Tito Tang & DJ Cola.
* HOT GOSSIPS | All you drink for NT$390. A group of four, one can get in free.
* MEETING | Students' Party Night. Students entering with ID can enjoy all cocktails and beers with a buy-1-get-1-free deal for only NT$290 each. Fried foods are also buy-1-get-1-free.
* PLUSH | All you can drink B52s.

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

Dionysus' Epicurean Corner
As the summer grows hotter, stickier, and all together more unpleasant in the middle of the day, it's important to know where you can find refuge from the weather and enjoy a tasty meal. Here are all kinds of refreshing places you can eat to beat the heat.

Dean & Deluca, in the Breeze Center, is a refreshing American-style Sushi place that will definitely take the humidity off of your mind. Unlike other traditional Japanese sushi places, D&D prefers high-quality cooked fish over raw fish. The rice is also carefully selected. Every piece of sushi is freshly prepared for each customer, and each bite is a tasty mouthful of fresh ingredients.

Konaya (02 2751-3568) has come up with a few special heat-killing summer dishes, as well. Try heir new Cool Curry Udon with Poached Pork Slice Set (NT$220), it's refreshing, filling, and comes highly recommended.

Thai food is another great way to kick start your appetite in the heat. Sukhothai, situated in the Sheraton Taipei, has recently launched Open Kitchen, where you can watch how the yummy dishes are made. The 15 authentic offerings here include Crispy Potatoes with Shrimp and Red Curry Sauce, Thai Spicy Fermented Pork Spare Ribs, Braised Beef with Pumpkin in Masaman Curry, and Thai Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup in Coconut Soup.

You can enjoy five star hotel cuisine simply by flying with China Airlines, as well. From now until June 30th, 2009, China Airlines is pampering its business class customers with delicious Shanghai cuisine from the Grand Formosa. The routes include flights from Taipei to Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, and Sapporo. For passengers flying between Taiwan and China on the weekends, specially prepared, authentic Chinese cuisine like Meat Stone Braised Pork Belly, Jadeite Cabbage with Insects, Stewed Chicken in Huadiao, and Braised Boneless Pork Rib in Soy Sauce will be served. Check out www.china-airlines.com.

To compliment the upcoming Olympics, Cold Stone Creamery has come up with five new ice cream flavors to help keep you cool. Cold Stone Home Run, Black Belt, Gold Overload, The Swimmer, and The Weight Lifter are available for a limited time. From now until August 24th, any Coldstone purchase comes with a raffle ticket to win a trip to Beijing! The price of all the awards exceeds NT$1 million, so with your ice cream, why not try your luck?

Finally, this Chinese Valentines Day happens to fall on a Thursday, which it's why I'm recommending you try SIRIS. Situated on AnHe Road, SIRIS will provide seven special Valentines Meals with drinks to your delight until mid-night. Book your table now by calling, (02) 2733-6215.

★Concert

_Vitas Lu: First Exclusive Concert_100 ways of living
How attainable is your dream? Do you have the guts to go after it? How do you define being young? Are you willing to spread your wings and fly? Vitas Lu, the most sought-after creative artist of the year, will be performing live, without fancy getup, but simply his touching voice and melodies. When: 8/23, 7:30 pm. Where: Taipei International Convention Center (TICC). For tickets, go to: www.ticket.com.tw (Era Ticketing System).

_The Six Senses of David Huang World Tour-First Stop in Taipei
No matter how you feel the world with your five senses, deep down inside is concealed a mysterious, primitive and stunning sixth sense. Your encounter with David Huang will feel like travelling back in time with the beauty of his music and creativity. When/Where: 8/23-24, Taipei World Trade Center Hall 2. Hosted by: Neo arts, ICIM, aplus planning &production co., LTD.For tickets, go to www.ticket.com.tw (Era Ticketing).

_Chang Chen-Yue (A-Yue) n Free 9 Work n Play MTV LIVE Concert
Pop singer Chang Chen-Yue (A-Yue) has played a conflicting role in the music industry. He thinks that there should not be limits to what styles of music he can make "I make whatever I want," he says. It is widely known that every time he has a great hit, his creativity brings many young people together for discussions. His fascinating music, along with an explosive stage performances have always been the spotlight of all live concerts. This time the concert will be held on August the 23 at 8 pm, at ETTV's Nanggang 101. For tickets, go to www.ticket.com.tw, or call (02) 2341-9898.

_Director's Band Concert: Nagoya's First Seat Wind Instrument Band 40th anniversary Taiwan Tour
Director's Band is a wind instrument band made up of a group of professional artists, music professors and renowned Japanese music critics. Every 10 years, it gives a concert in another country and it has received great reviews for the past four decades. Director, HOSHINA HIROSHI will lead the band and perform a series of well-known world pieces along with Japanese and Taiwanese folk songs. This concert will be its first time in Taiwan and be held at 7 pm on 8/22 at Taipei Parents and Children Theater. Don't miss out this great opportunity. Please visit, www.ticket.com.tw or call (02) 2341-9898 for more booking details.

_National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra's culture series- Aborigine Music
Hu DeFu, the father of Aborigine folk songs, has written pieces expressing his love for the blue sky, grand DaWu Mountain, gray eagle spreading its wings, cattle roaming on the grass and the vast Pacific Ocean. This time, NTSO is going present great pieces composed by Chen SuXi and Hu DeFu about unique BuNong and LuKai tribal music. The concert will take place at 2:30 pm on 8/24 at National Concert Hall. Please visit, www.artsticket.com.tw or call (02) 3393-9888 for more information.

_The popular The Ju Percussion Group's Children Concert in 2008
The Ju Percussion Group is holding its annual Childrens Concerts from Aug. 15 to Oct. 11 around Taiwan. A total of 29 shows will be presented for children this summer. The following is information when it shows, Taipei Novel Hall: 7:30 pm on 8/15, 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm 8/16, 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm on 8/17, 7:30 pm on 8/20, 7:30 pm on 8/21, 7:30 pm on 8/22, 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm on 8/23, 2:30 on 8/24. Please call (02) 2891-9900, ext. 217.

_Travis Taipei Concert
Travis is a four-member band from Scotland which won fame throughout England in the 1990s. Their music styles are primarily Britpop, British Trad Rock, and Alternative Pop/ Rock. Around for 12 years now, this will be the first visit since their band was formed. Do not miss this opportunity to experience an ultimate rock journey that will blow your mind away. When: 8/4, 8:30 pm. Where: Hsinchuang Stadium Taipei County. For tickets, go to www.ticket.com.tw, or call (02) 2341-9898.

★Dance

_The 2008 Taiwan World-Class Sport Dancing Open
The most spectacular ballroom dancing competition this summer will have an opening ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 9 a.m on the 7th floor of Sanchong Stadium(1, JhongShan 1st Rd, Sanchong City). There will be professional participants from all over Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia, bringing domestic dancing fans an unforgettable memory and a wonderful visual feast. This event is expected to be the most-animated sports dancing performance of all time. For tickets please go onto www.ticket.com.tw (Era Tickets), or call (02) 2341-9898.

★Exhibition

_The 18th Taiwan International Hi-End Hi-Fi Stereo Exhibition
Music is the common mean of communication of non-boundary that has inter-connected cultures and languages of all ethnics and races. As culture is often referred as a way of life, music has been referred as the essential way of life for stress relief, especially in the modern times. TAA is looking to use the art of music as a power to expel stress from our bodies. This annual world-known Hi-End Hi-Fi Stereos Exhibition will be showcased at The Grand Hotel, allowing visitors the luxury of viewing the unique art of technology from all over the world. For tickets, go to www.ticket.com.tw, or call (02) 2341-9898.

_Totem and Taboo: Solo Exhibition by J.C. KUO
J.C. KUO's language of style leans more toward cynicism about famous people using strong and bold strokes. He dares to challenge the bottom line of totem and taboo, to discover current political issues and cultural phenomena, and further develops his own unique point of debate. This exhibition displays about 137 paintings and sets that represent his years of composition from the '90s until now. It, as a whole, gives an ancient poetry-like ambience. Exhibition info: Until Sep. 21 at Taipei Fine Arts Museum, (02) 2595-7656.

_Love Our Earth: We Can Live This Way
Caring for our Earth can be easy. Being aware of cutting down the CO2 we produce each day can bring temperatures down a bit, so the icebergs can stay intact and our next generation can still have a future. We can live this way by planting trees and decreasing Co2 emissions, with a healthier life style to love our Earth. The exhibition will be from 8/7-24 at Eslite XingYi Branch. This activity is organized by Philips, Taiwan High Speed Rail and Eslite.

_Mammoth Exhibition
Location: National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall
(former Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall)
Time: Until 11/4, daily 10 am until 6 pm
Ticket Price: Adults NT$200, Students/Disabled/Seniors NT$180
For Ticket or ibon Ticketing Event
Hotline: (02) 2768-1234

_Cheers for the Olympics: Engraving Painting Exhibition
To celebrate the launch of the Olympic in Beijing, prestigious engraving artists are exhibiting their great works from Aug. 8-24 at HanSer Arts Center (Taipei Hilton Hotel B1). Entry is free and all arts lovers are welcome. Please call (02) 3322-3833.

_The Neglected Existence－Solo Exhibition by Pang-Chieh Hsu
In this exhibition, Hsu portraits each and every neglected corner in our daily life: the windowsill layered with sunshine, the unmade bed sheet, the wooden wall with scars of time, the efflorescent bathroom, and an old sink that serves as a mini-storage... these corners age with people's touch and the test of time. They seem to be old and worn out, and at the same time lonely and forgotten. They present a surreal atmosphere that's both familiar and alien. In their placidity, these forgotten pieces remind us the neglected pieces of our lives, and tell the stories of their own. Exhibition info: Until Sep. 14 at Taipei Fine Arts Museum, (02) 2595-7656.

_The Distorting Mirror
Duration: Until to 8/16
Location: VT Artsalon (47, YiTong St, B1) (02) 2516-1060
Open Hours2-11 pm (Tue-Thu); 2 pm-1 am (Fri & Sat)

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.

---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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_Blues Society in Taiwan (BSOT)
Dedicated to promoting an appreciation of the Blues. The immediate goal of the Society is to foster a sense of community for all those individuals who share a passion for the Blues and/or for the many genres of music based on the Blues--Jazz, R&B, Blue-grass & Rock & Roll. The BSOT organises events (the annual Blues Bash festival), joins international competitions and sponsors learning events. It's also a great way for musicians to meet and to find out about upcoming shows. Contact the Deacon at bsotaiwan@gmail.com or visit their site: www.bsot.org.

_Canadian Society in Taiwan
Come to our regular Social Nights held on the second Friday of every month, and don't miss out on other upcoming Canadian Society activities
Open to members and non-members alike who wish to make new friends and have a great time. The Canadian Society in Taiwan was established in 1983 by a group of Canadians, in answer to the absence of official Canadian representation in Taiwan at that time. Since its inception, the Society has grown from an organization providing basic support to Canadians on the island, to a Society serving the needs of all Canadians and friends of Canada in Taiwan. The Canadian Society in Taiwan welcomes everyone to take part in each of its events. Please check out the latest information by visiting: www.canadiansociety.org or contact the Canadian Society Office at (02) 2757-7113 or office@canadiansociety.org

_Celts FC
The only ex-pat soccer team in Hsinchu, are actively recruiting for the upcoming season. We meet Thursday nights and Saturday afternoons. Apart from onfield activities, we also have a social focus. Our sponsor, the Railway Warehouse Cafe is our base, but we have been known to pub crawl around town'til our knees bleed.
For more info contact Lar (0911 892 917, larkenny@yahoo.com) or Dave (0953 307 327, grimes.david@gmail.com).

_Chinese Taipei Ice Hockey League (CIHL)
Interested in ice hockey? The CIHL welcomes all to join. While the league is competitive, but not to the point of turning people away. For those just interested on getting onto the ice and playing, there is a regular ice time on Thursdays for NT$500. All games are played at the Taipei Arena (big egg) at the corner of DunHua and NanJing Roads. Registration forms, photos and game schedules are all on the website: www.cihl.com.tw, or enquiries may be sent to Dave (davcam2@yahoo.ca) or Mike (mike.thorburn@gmail.com)

_Deutschprachiger Stammtisch
An informal German speaking gathering held every 1st Thursday of the month at 6 pm onwards.
Where: 5, DeXing W. Rd, TianMu
Contact: Michael Wendel (02) 2831-4592

_Formosa Cricket Club (FCC)
The FCC is a cricket club that plays regularly in Taipei and all around Taiwan, with the occasional international event.
With our current team made up of players from all across the globe, 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. Please contact FCC for more information on the wonderful game of cricket in Taiwan.
Contacts: Darren Burns 0955-331-968 galigong@gmail.com
Prem Purswaney 0932-252-400 prempurswaney@yahoo.com

_Houtewen Education Foundation
This is an American Federal Government and the State Government non-profit organization. It sponsors camps for children ages 8 to 15. The first camp runs from June 6th to July 30th, the Second Camp August 2nd to September 3rd. This Summer Camp in New York State was designed to for children between the ages 8 to 15 in order to develop their potential. The camp offers a variety of programs focusing on the development of morals, intelligence, physical fitness, co-operation, and an appreciation of art. The classes include readings in English and Chinese of Chinese classical literature to promote an enrichment of life and the improvement of children's character. Going abroad is an impressionable and beneficial educational experience. Please contact Mr. Wang at (02)2205-3905 for information.

_Paishawan Sailing Cooperative
The PSC is a membership club that owns three 16' Hobie Cats, one 14' Holder dinghy, one standard Laser sailboat and one Optimist. Safety is provided by a 4-man inflatable with 25hp outboard. Private toilet and shower, as well as a shaded party area with a brick barbecue are provided. Inside our clubhouse, used for sail and gear storage, there is a refrigerator and gas range for use by our members. Put your beach chair on the dune and enjoy a quiet moment looking at the sea and the horizon! For more information on the PSC and membership fees, visit our website psctaiwan.tk, or contact Willi Ramm at 0936 156 207 or e-mail laowai83@gmail.com.

_Skat Wednesdays
Meetings for this unique German card game held every Wednesday at 8 pm.
Where: Backerei & Cafe,(161, ZhongShan [ChungShan] N. Rd. Sec. 6). Contact: Gerald Abbrent 0930-400-160

_The Taiwan (formerly Taipei) Foreign Correspondents Club (TFCC)
An association of journalists working for the international media in Taiwan. The club is also open to associate members whose work or interests are related to those of the foreign journalists?community. For more information, visit www.taipeifcc.org

_The Swami Salami School of Yoga
Offers traditional hatha yoga classes in central Taipei in English and Chinese by an American licensed in India in a not so traditional classroom which includes a used English bookstore and art gallery. http://www.theswamisalamischoolofyoga.com, Rob 0918-494-082

_Taipei Animals FC
An English-speaking club offering anyone with a reasonable level of football/soccer competence the opportunity to play, socialize (pub crawls with friends, wives and others start Sat nights at the Tavern) and play in national and international tournaments. For more email taipeianimals@hotmail.com, call Michael Chandler (02) 2758-4095 ext 661 or visit www.taipeianimals.com.

_Taipei Businessman's League (BML)
Football (soccer) league in Taipei City with 10 teams for players 25-40 yrs old and 5 teams for players over 40. Both foreign and local teams play. Where: Shih Pai Junior High School. Information: Miss Huang (02) 2369-1234 ext. 10

_Taipei Christian Women's Club
Regular lunch meetings and activities for Christian women on the fourth Thursday of every month. Where: Asiaworld Hotel. Reservations: Mrs. Sung at (02) 8773-2325, Information: (02) 2751-8755 (Ellen Fei)

_Taipei International Rugby Club/Taipei Baboons
Rugby in Taipei. Full contact and touch rugby with the Taipei Baboons, Taipei's expatriate rugby team. Full contact and touch rugby all year round. Players of all nationalities, skills and size are welcome. Training takes place on Thursdays at SanMin Rd and Saturdays at our Bali 10.12 Memorial field in Yonghe. See < www.taipeirugby.com > for directions and sign up for our newsletter there. Watch the big games with us or party with us at our sponsor's bar, The Brass Monkey (brassmonkeytaipei.com). Call Max Murphy 0919 929 950 or Greg Assink (South African) at 0927 777 225 for more details.

_Taipei Men's Softball League
A recreational softball league with 8 Teams. All ages Welcome Games take place every Saturday and Sunday at TAS. To join in contact Michael Falasz at marketing_services@ landmark.com.tw

_Taipei Welsh Society
Open to anyone interested in being with Welsh people and in Welsh culture. No dress code; participants don't have to be able to speak Welsh. Evenings or adventure days where one can mingle, relax and have a great time with good company. New members/event organizers sought. Information: Contact Gareth Gwyn at 0936-352-481 or fax (02) 2778-9437,Or check http:// groups.yahoo.com/ group/Clwb_Cymru_Taipei_Welsh_Club/ ggj74@yahoo.com