点废成绿 Greening the Beige (GtB) is an eco-minded arts collective and not-for-profit community network dedicated to nurturing awareness of environmental issues. 点废成绿 GtB promotes and celebrates earth friendly artists and organizations in Beijing.
"Why are we being forced to choose between the economy and the environment? We tend to forget that without an environment we would not have an economy, as everything we consume and I mean everything comes from our environment."
~ Franke James (contemporary artist, photographer, writer)
Beijing's landfills are getting full fast! Reduce the "trash" you throw away by purchasing products with minimal packaging. Look for reusable, recyclable, and biodegrable items and remember to carry your reusable shopping bags!
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
Antipasti Selection with marinated eggplant, zucchini, carrots, peppers, small onions
Entrees:
Ratatouille with eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, onions and cream
Green Curry with coconut milk, vegetables and tofu
Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers topped with parmesan
Dessert:
Seasonal fruit plate
Chocolate & Banana Pancake Rolls
Mojito Parfait
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Guest Speakers:
Denise Vanderkamp, Future Generations
presenting The Green Long March
www.futuregenerations.org.cn
Li Yang & Cai Tao, WWF China
presenting 20:20 Climate Change Campaign节能“20行动”
www.wwwfchina.org
Peta Khan, Hua Dan
Sichuan Earthquake Survivors Theater Project
www.hua-dan.org
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09:30 PM til 10:30 PM
Auction Benefit
40% of proceeds benefit CESDRRC special projects www.chinaeol.net/cesdrrc
50% of proceeds benefit Hua Dan Sichuan Earthquake Survivors Theater Project
www.hua-dan.org
All bids start at a minimum of 100+ rmb
Dragonfly Spa
www.dragonfly.net
1)"Give it to me one more time" massage package for one in the crystal house 2)"Happy Landing" massage package for one in the crystal house 3)Deluxe Manicure for one person
Frontiers School
www.frontiers.com.cn
1) 44 hours evening group class, RMB 2000 value
2) 30 hours one on one class, value at RMB 2250
The Bookworm
1) Family membership valued at 500RMB
2) Individual membership valued at 300RMB
Yoga Yard
www.yogayard.com
1) 10 class pass valued at 880 RMB
Oak Taylor-Smith Photography www.oaktaylorsmith.com
1) Untitled 2007 Edition 8 of 8
Mat Thatcher Photography
1) "Under Beijing Skies"
Doug Lewis Photography
www.douglewis.com
1) Great Wall Series
Mat Thatcher Photography
1) "Under Beijing Skies"
LDTX Dance Company
www.beijingldtx.com
1) Gift certificate redeemable for 2 tickets to see :
北京雷动天下现代舞团八月献礼
BeijingDance / LDTX Summer Selections
2008.5.11-16 19:30
东方先锋剧场Oriental Pioneer Theater
《寻找我的阳光旅程》首演Trailing the Sun premier
编导：许一鸣Choreographer: Xu Yiming
《雷动精品集萃》BeijingDance / LDTX Classics
编导：李捍忠、马波、訾伟、刘斌、宋婷婷
Choreographers: Li Hanzhong, Ma Bo, Zi Wei, Liu Bin and Song Tingting
Photo Exhibit:
摄影展 Mat Thatcher: "Under Beijing Skies"
Green Allies:
教育资讯亭
CNature Conservatory Association
www.cnature.org
Reusable Gift Bags/Anti-white pollution campaign
Hutong School www.hutong-school.com
