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!
Beijing Improv's Mainstage English Players are back with more audience inspired hilarity, songs and skits. With the first signs of spring upon us, in this month’s show improvisers are going green with a little taste of environmental themed comedy!
Saturday, April 25th
For Address & Directions, see below
6.30pm - Green mixer / Eco-rap featuring Sustainable J at Jianghu Bar
7.30pm – Tickets go on sale at Penghao & Jiang Hu Bar
8.30pm - Show starts, Penghao Theatre, Just off Nanluoguxiang
30RMB – Proceeds to benefit www.chinacharitychallenge.org (see below)
Seating is first come first served. Last show sold out in 12mins after tickets went on sale and we had to turn over 50 away, so arrive early!
Beijing Improv’s inebriation proudly supported by: (Green Drinks, Drinks for a Better World B.E.E.R. and Greening the Beige)
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The China Charity Challenge's inaugural event, The Roots & Shoots Yunnan Bicycle Challenge is an innovative adventure philanthropy project launched in partnership with The Jane Goodall Institute http://www.rootsandshoots.org.
We aspire to develop a successful model for adventure travel in China that is intimately connected to good causes. Our approach aims to benefit the local region directly through a long-term approach to sustainable development and responsible travel, and in a broader context also raises national environmental conscience through empowering Chinese youth to change the future of their communities.
Over October holiday this year, 30 intrepid riders will take part in the 2009 challenge enduring an 8-day ride which crosses through some of China’s most ethnically diverse, culturally rich, and naturally scenic areas. The route begins in Lijiang, Yunnan and traverses through the spectacular breathtaking scenery the North-Western part of the province, crosses through the tranquil Mosu minority communities at Lugu lake in Sichuan, before finally ending in Xichang, Sichuan.
To sign-up for our mailing list or for sponsorship inquiries email: chinacharitychallenge@gmail.com
Rider registration opens April 21st, 2009.
www.chinacharitychallenge.org
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Address & Directions:
Jianghu Jiuba 江湖酒吧 6401-4611
7 Dongmianhua Hutong,
Gulou
west off Jiaodaokou Nandajie,
North from the intersection with Kuanjie
交道口南大街东棉花胡同7号
交道口南大街西，宽街往北走
Peng Hao Theatre 蓬蒿剧场
35 Dongmianhua Hutong, Gulou
East of the Central Academy of Drama
在蓬蒿剧场东棉花胡同，南锣古巷中央戏剧学院的东边
东棉花胡同35号, Tel. 6400-6452, 6400-6472
Directions:
From nanlouguxiang: 从南罗鼓相： Turn east at the Central Academy of Drama's Experimental Theatre toward the gate of the school. Walk 150m past the school gate and you will see a small round sign "Peng Hao Theatre/Bar/Cafe" on the left. Turn down the tiny tiny hutong and you will see the theatre. 转向东在中央戏剧学院的实验剧场朝学校的门走，走150米通过学校的门会看见一个小的标志"蓬蒿剧场/酒吧/咖啡厅"然后左转往里走一个很小的胡同你会看见这个剧场。 From the subway: 地铁： Take Line 2 to Andingmen and walk to bus stop south on Andingmen Nei Dajie. Take taxi or bus 108 to Beibingmasi hutong (about 3-4 stops) and you'll see an ICBC bank. Walk down the hutong to the left of the bank (Dongmianhua hutong) about 200m and you will see a small round sign "Peng Hao Theatre/Bar/Cafe" on the right. Turn down the tiny tiny hutong and you will see the theatre. 坐2号线到安定门，然后往安定门内大街的南边走你会看见公车站牌。坐出租或坐108到北兵马司胡同（大约3-4站）在那里你会看见中国工商银行，走到银行左边的胡同（东棉花胡同）大约200米，你将看到一个很小的标志"蓬蒿剧场/酒吧/咖啡厅"然后右转往里走一个很小的胡同你会看见这个剧场。
