Local cafes offer sensational night to party goers<\/p>\n
Many entertainment venues in the city are gearing up for New
\nYear's Eve celebrations, with several promising to surprise their
\npatrons with a special twist or a little bit of \"magic\" in the
\nair.<\/p>\n
\"The program has already been conceptualized and we are now
\nmaking preparations to ensure its success,\" said Hard Rock Cafe
\nJakarta's public relations executive Adhisty J. Rhidwan.<\/p>\n
\"The Magic Rock New Year\" is the theme of the New Year's Eve
\nparty at Hard Rock Cafe, in Sarinah Building, level 8, Jl. MH.
\nThamrin Jakarta. \"The party will start at 9 p.m. It is expected
\nto be a truly special and magical night,\" she said, adding that
\nthe theme was selected because many cafe-goers here have a
\npassion both for live music and 'magic'.<\/p>\n
A fortuneteller, for instance, will be available to read
\ninterested guest's palms and inform them of their destiny, or
\nperhaps just the presence of a \"tall, dark, stranger\" on the
\nhorizon.<\/p>\n
The cafe's 4 x 6-meter stage, with a backdrop of sky and
\nstars, will be the setting for a spoof of one of this year's best
\nmovies: Lord of the Rings. Hard Rock's take on the Rings will be
\na vastly different experience from the film, with jokes, puns and
\ngood music. \"We will involve top bands, Wong Pitoe and the
\nSeurius Band, in creating the desired atmosphere,\" she said.<\/p>\n
The bands are not only known for their sense of humor but for
\ntheir creativity in playing various kinds of music, from pop and
\nrock to jazz. \"This will be a non-stop Broadway-style musical
\nshow,\" she said.<\/p>\n
Tickets cost Rp 200,000 each, including a glass of champagne,
\na standard drink and the chance to meet a fortuneteller -- who
\nwill not only read your palm but provide you with a special shot
\nof \"magic\" potion \"Rock Sensation\".<\/p>\n
Planet Hollywood and Mario's Place are other venues that will
\nprovide sensational programs to liven up New Year's Eve.<\/p>\n
Under the theme 'One Night In Sahara', Planet Hollywood,
\nlocated on Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 16, Jakarta, will provide party
\ngoers with an unusual opportunity, to enjoy a New Year's Eve
\ndinner in Jakarta while enjoying the atmosphere of the Middle
\nEast.<\/p>\n
\"We have a different theme every New Year's Eve,\" said Planet
\nHollywood's marketing manager Maria S. Tenggono.<\/p>\n
The cafe's bar and restaurant will be made to look like a
\ndesert, with a huge tent occupying the restaurant area and a cave
\nwith artificial stone walls. \"At the back, there will be a tent
\nwhere a fortune teller will be ready to tell your fortune,\" she
\nsaid.<\/p>\n
The party will start at 9 p.m. Guests will be treated to live
\nmusic and dance, featuring: Second Born Band, Orient Park band
\nand exotic belly dancers, Planet Hollywood's in-house DJ will
\nplay mostly ambient tracks and house music.<\/p>\n
\"The Second Born Band was selected to perform because it can
\nprovide many kinds of music that fit our theme,\" said Maria,
\nadding that the band would play everything from pop, dangdut
\n(popular music with strong beat reminiscent of Hindi and Arabic
\nmusic), to rock and top 40's music.<\/p>\n
The hours before midnight will be livened up by fire-eating
\njugglers, Second Born band, a balloon drop and DJ's and dancers.<\/p>\n
Maria said that Planet Hollywood hopes families and young
\nexecutives will make up the crowd.<\/p>\n
Tickets for the gala dinner at the restaurant are Rp575,500
\nper person, including an appetizer, main course, dessert and soft
\ndrink. Tickets for the bar party are Rp100,000 per person,
\nincluding a soft drink.<\/p>\n
Maria said that those who buy tickets before December 25, 2003
\nwill get a 10 percent discount.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Mario's Place in Menteng Plaza is preparing a
\nBeatles Extravaganza to welcome in the New Year.<\/p>\n
\"Beatles Extravaganza is the theme of our New Year's
\ncelebration because, based on our market study, many Jakartans --
\nincluding young people -- love Beatles songs. Our monthly
\n'Beatles Night' is always packed,\" said Mario's Place's public
\nrelations officer Innoveira Karim, adding that US Ambassador to
\nIndonesia Ralph L. Boyce had twice been seen among the audience
\nthere.<\/p>\n
The band's backdrop will be decorated with huge posters of the
\nfour Beatles - the late John Lennon, Paul Mc Cartney, the late
\nGeorge Harrison and Ringo Star - to recreate the heyday of the
\ngroup in the 1960'.<\/p>\n
Beatles Extravaganza will feature Bharata \"Beatles\" Band known
\nfor its consistency in playing Beatles music. The sense of
\nnostalgia will be heightened by the Ireng Maulana Nostalgia Band.
\nThe band will present the songs of dozens of music legends,
\nincluding Elvis Presley, The Everly Brothers, Connie Francis,
\nBill Haley and Nat King Cole.<\/p>\n
To liven up the party, Mario's Place will also present a
\nspecial show featuring entertainer Dorce Gamalama.<\/p>\n
Equipped with a big screen and sophisticated sound system,
\nMario's Place promises to provide a high-quality musical
\nperformance with its Beatles Extravaganza.<\/p>\n
Tickets are Rp750,000 person, including dinner and wine\/
\nchampagne.<\/p>\n
Salsa Club on Jl. Kemang Raya No. 12-16A, Jakarta will offer a
\nfun-filled program with a Latin atmosphere.<\/p>\n
\"Regular patrons of our cafe in Jakarta are Latin music
\nenthusiasts. Therefore, we will present special Latin music and
\ndance,\" said Salsa Club's marketing manager Mouna Rabindrana.<\/p>\n
To create a Latin ambience, the interior of the cafe will be
\ndecked out in black and white, from the backdrop to staff's
\ncostumes. \"Hopefully, the guests will also wear black and white
\nclothes,\" she said.<\/p>\n
The party will feature Carnival Band, one of the best bands
\nspecializing in Latin music. The band will present Latin rhythms,
\nsuch as Salsa, Merengue and Cha Cha Cha.<\/p>\n
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