Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 12, 2002

Exhibition

* Painting Emerging Worlds, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), until Dec. 20.

Museums and Galleries

* Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Tel. 0361 976727), daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Tel. 0361 975136), daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Museum of Bali, Jl. Letkol Wisnu, downtown of Denpasar (Tel. 0361 2277271), Tuesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Museum Archeology, near Museum of Bali, Tuesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Taman Budaya Cultural Center, Jl. Nusa Indah, Denpasar, daily (except holiday), 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Museum Le Majeur, painting museum of Le Majeur, famous Bali- style painter, Jl. Hang Tuah, Sanur, Saturday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Museum Subak, museum of Balinese irrigation system and organization, Tabanan, daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. * Museum Kirtya, museum of Balinese lontar writing, Jl. Veteran, Singaraja, Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. * Museum Neka and Painting Gallery, Jl. Campuhan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 975034, 975074), daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Agung Rai Fine Art Gallery, Peliatan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 974228), daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Antonio Blanco's Art Gallery, Jl. Campuan, Ubud, daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Aryasa Wood Carving Gallery and Artshop, Tegallalang, Ubud, daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Bamboo Gallery, Yayasan Bamboo Lestari, Jl. Nyuhkuning, Pengosekan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 975037), daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Museum Gunarsa, Banjar Bande, Takmung, Banjarangkan, Klungkung (Tel. 0361 22256), Tuesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort Bali, Jimbaran Bay (Tel. 0361 701010), daily, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. * Seniwati Gallery of Art by Women, Jl. Sriwedari 2b, Banjar Taman, Ubud (Tel. 0361 975485), daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Rudana Museum, Peliatan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 26564), daily except holidays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Samsara Fine Arts Gallery, Mas, Ubud (Tel. 0361 974567), daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Nyoman Sumertha Fine Arts Gallery, Banjar Teges, Peliatan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 975267), daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. * Bali Gong Art, Batuan, Sukawati, Gianyar (Tel. 0361 298269), daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Protestant Church Services

* Nusa Dua: Nusa Dua Beach Hotel, Sunday, 6 p.m., Bali International Church, Jl. Taman Giri, Mumbul. * Nusa Dua Church: Worship in English, Sunday, 10 a.m., at Jl. Kurusetra Kampial, Bualu, Nusa Dua. For further information, please contact Ketut Sion, Church Secretary at 776807 / 08164733695. * Legian: Bali Legian Church, Gang Menuh, Jl. Tunung Mekar, Legian. * Denpasar: Maranatha Church, Jl. Surapati, Sunday, 9 a.m., 6 p.m. * Kuta: Eklesia Church, Jl. Raya Tuban, Sunday, 9 a.m., 6 p.m. * Sanur: English Worship Service, in Grand Bali Beach Hotel, 2nd floor, Sunday, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. * Renon: Sunday English Congregation, Wisma Bumi Asih Hotel, Jl. Raya Puputan 200, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. (in Indonesia), Kids R.Us (two languages).

Catholic Holy Mass

* Denpasar: St. Joseph Church, Jl. Kepundung, Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 7 a.m., 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. * Kuta: St. Francis Xavier Church, Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban Kuta, Sunday Morning, 7 a.m., 9 a.m., Sunday Evening (in English), 6 p.m. * Sanur: Bali Hyatt, Hibiscus Room, Sanur, Saturday, 7 p.m. (in English). * Nusa Dua: Mary, Mother of All Nations Church, Bukit Kampial, Sunday, 8:30 a.m.

Hotels

* Bali Hilton International, Nusa Dua (Tel. 0361 771102): - Waterfall Restaurant open at 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., on Dec. 24 and 25. Traditional Buffet Dinner, entertained By Our Strolling Batak Quarted. Christmas Coctail, Kid Chrihmas Day. New Year's Eve Dinner Party, Dec. 31 - BallRoom : Party in Paradise, entertained By Blue Angel's Band and Famous Indonesiaan Dancer Choreograph Wien Production, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Dec. 31. * Bali Inter-Continental Resort, Jl. Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran (Tel. 0361 701888): - Taman Gita Restaurant: Christmas Eve Buffet, with spectaculer cultural show and traditional dance. - Singaraja Restourant: Christmas menu, New Year's Eve, entertained by pianist - Jimbaran Gardens Restaurant: New Year's Eve, Kolintang music performance. - KO Japanese Restaurant: Christmas, New Year's Eve. - Monkey Forest Salsa Fun Pub: Live band performance. * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua (Tel. 0361 281234): - Lobby: Christmas Eve, music performances, at 7 p.m. on Dec. 24. - Rinjani Hallfrom: Children's Christmas Party, at 11 a.m. on Dec. 25. - Wantilan Cafe: New Year's Eve "Exquisite Dinner In Style", live music By the Batak Strooles, pianist and singer, on Dec. 31. - Pasar Senggol food stall, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. . Ramayana Ballet, 8 p.m., Thursday. - The Watercourt restaurant presents a Balinese style menu. Open for breakfast and dinner. - Salsa Bar offers illuminated views of the Indian ocean while enjoying a wide selection of cocktails. * Hard Rock Hotel, Jl. Pantai, Banjar Pande Mas, Kuta (Tel. 0361 761869): - Centerstage, The Koolest Unplugged Bar in Bali, open from 10 a.m to 1 a.m. Christmas Eve Party on Dec. 24, with Siluet Band, Fire Dancers, Prize Giveaways and a visit from Santa. New Year's Eve Party, live music Rockin' Atlantis 2003!, Dec. 31. - Cabana Restaurant: Mediterranean Al Fresco Dining featuring a wood fired pizzas oven, offering a wide selection of food for lunch and dinner. Open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. - Gamelan Restaurant 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Balinese buffet dinner, every Tuesday and oriental buffet dinner every Friday, 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Kuta Paradiso Hotel, Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban (Tel. 0361 761414): - Paradiso Theme Night: Every Monday, Sea Life Cuisine. Wednesday, Mongolian Night. Saturday, Mexican Barbecue. Every Tuesday and Friday, Paradiso High Tea. - Christmas Day Buffet Dinner, on Dec. 25. New Year's Gala Dinner, on Dec. 31. * Melia Bali Villas and Spa Resort, Nusa Dua (Tel. 0361 771510) at 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.: - Indonesian Pasar Malam Buffet, every Monday. Surprising Nusa Dua Buffet, every Wednesday. Lobster Seafood Buffet, every Friday. * Novotel Coralia Benoa Bali, Tanjung Benoa (Tel. 0361 772239): - Uluwatu Coffee shop: Christmas Eve Dinner, New Year's Eve Dinner, Special Gala Dinner, dance performance and Quarted music, in Dec. 31. * Nikko Bali Resort and Spa, Nusa Dua (Tel. 0361 773377): - Graha Sawangan Ball Room : Bali Evolution, 8 p.m. Indonesian performances and Balinese dances, on Dec. 31. - Ooloolood Fun Pub: Take Into the Limit, 9 p.m. on Dec. 31. - Jala - Jala Sea Food Restourant: Gourmet Holiday Dinner, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Dec. 31. - Tao - li Chinese Restaurant: Gourmet Chinese Set Menu Dinner, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Dec. 31. - Brasserie des Celebrites: Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 31. Christmas Day Buffet Dinner, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. New Year's Eve in Tuscany, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Dec. 31. - Bankay Japanese Restaurant, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Japanese Buffet Lunch, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. New Year's Eve Dinner, on Dec. 31. * Sheraton Laguna, Nusa Dua (Tel. 0361 771827): - Mayang Sari: Monday to Saturday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. . Fine dining with solo pianist, featuring International cuisine. - Quinn's Bar: Monday to Sunday, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. . Contemporary style pub features night live entertainment by Shakakan Band. * Santika Beach Hotel, Kuta (Tel. 0361 751267): - Sunset Beach Front Restaurant: Christmas Dinner, on Dec. 24 And Dec. 25. - Kaisar Restaurant: The Loz Poloz Quartet, Saturday night. - Taman Ayun Pool: New Year's Eve Buffet Dinner, on Dec. 31. - Uluwatu Restaurant: The Loz Poloz Quartet, Monday and Wednesday. - Taman Ayun Lobby Bar: Live music every day. * Tugu Bali Hotel, the only museum boutique resort in Canggu beach (Tel. 0361 731701): New Year's 2003 Celebration Mankind is One; - Padmasana: A Blessing Ceremony led by a "Pemangku" to pray for a peaceful and prosperity of Bali. - Garden stage: Puspa Wresti and Legong dance. - Megibung: Terompong dance.