Greetings Good Greeners of Beijing and Beyond,

I'm writing to first of all wish you a happy 08-08-08! Hooray, to all the awesome people that contribute to this stellar city! You made it!

Yes, I am positive. That is a part of being green. (Which of course is never easy, just as the Muppet sage frog, Kermit, so eloquently sang).

Pechakucha is a global yet local non-profit discussion platform, hosting events in more than 15 cities worldwide.

Specialists and creative people from various fields of work are invited to talk 6min40sec each, showing 20 images to explain their work to you. Sole purpose: to make you wiser than you already are.

They say 1 picture is worth 1,000 words....

As you patiently await our GtB08 after-math-report, please enjoy several thousand words by Cindy Pi with the green eye at http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Greening-The-Beige/107551

Be back soon!

In the meantime, please keep Greening the Beige.

谢谢！

And so here it is, the moment of truth:

The end of Greening the Beige 2008!

There is a lot to sum-up, and as we finish wrapping-up this week, more to add to the summary, I'm sure.

But rest assured, if you've been following our green footprints, I promise not to leave you hanging in the dark.

Please stay tuned-in.

In the meantime, I leave you with just one word (of the day):

PRECYCLE! PRECYCLE! PRECYCLE!

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The City Jigsaw Alliance is pleased to invite you to The Fate of the Planet - Pub Debate. This event is dedicated to increasing awareness around the environmental and policy issues which threaten our planet and our race.

Are we bound to destroy ourselves or can we devise and pursue a plan for a sustainable future?

Wednesday, July 30th at Club Obiwan –

Warmup Drinks at 7:00, Opening Arguments at 8:00, Audience votes at 10:00

Admission is free.

If you are interested in participating in the debate, please contact Peter Sallade of Seven Horns Distribution

奥运水球在Obiwan酒吧！

8月14日，Obiwan将19:00开门为给你免费的啤酒！
新独立电影发行公司The NEB请你喝一杯！www.theneb.net

我们长篇纪录片是《水面之下》要到黄昏就上映，
上映后电影创造者与水球专家将上台回答你的问题。

我们这次奥运会节目还有摸彩活动，你有机会赢得CROCS牌鞋，
或者，一套彻底无用的浅水池和水球。

OLYMPIC WATER POLO AT CLUB OBIWAN!

Aug. 14, Club Obiwan, doors open at 19:00 to FREE BEER!
Provided by new independent film distribution channel THE NEB, www.theneb.net

Our feature documentary, "Beneath the Surface" will screen at dusk,
accompanied by a Q&A with filmmakers and other Water Polo experts.

(from www.beijingfilmfest.org)

Greening the Beige 2008

Opening Address
开幕辞

Good Evening Green People:
晚上好，绿色的朋友们

Welcome to Greening the Beige! Thank you so much for coming and making this possible. This is only our 2nd annual event, and hopefully not the last.
欢迎大家，感谢大家光临每年一届的“点废成绿”活动。首先我将简单介绍一下“点废成绿”活动的主旨，然后介绍接下来7天的活动安排。很抱歉今天不能有时间给大家提问的时间，如果你有什么问题和想法，请一会儿或以后几天内任何时间和我沟通。

I’d like to start tonight’s evening with a brief introduction to Greening the Beige and our events planned for the next 7 days. Please come find me later in the night or throughout the week if you'd like more information.

Friday, July 18, 2008
GtB'08 Closing Ceremony!

Secret Getaway Location:
The Boat
www.myspace.com/theboatbeijing

GtB sets out for its final closing event of the year on a permanent voyage at THE BOAT! Get onboard with artists, musicians, performers, and other great green people.

Join us in the Aqua Lounge...
09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
"The Bike Lane" documentary on Los Angeles' cyclist sub-culture.

10:00 - 10:30 PM "Hot & Cold" - experimental found objects band (www.myspace.com/hotandcoldmusic

10:30 PM - MIDNIGHT
"More Shoes" documentary (2006, USA)

Thursday, July 17
7月17日星期四
Club Obiwan
www.clubobiwan.com.cn

Green Dinner Buffet: 100 RMB
**Advanced ticket only**

Please email info@greeningthebeige.org before Wednesday, July 16 to reserve your ticket.

Dinner Menu

(includes 1 glass of wine, beer, soft drink, or juice)

Starters:

Mediterranean Chick Pea & Fennel Soup served cold with cherry tomatoes, seasoned with lemon juice & olive oil

Green Salad with yoghurt & mustard sauce

Greek Salad with Feta, olive oil & balsamico

Couscous Salad with tomatoes, cucumber & tahini sauce