Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 19, 2002

Exhibitions

* Painting Emerging Worlds, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), until Dec. 20. * Painting AIDA The Space in Between by Peter Dittmar, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), Dec. 28 to Feb. 15.

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: Worship in English at Jl. Kurusetra Kampial, Bualu, Nusa Dua (Tel. 0361 776807, call Ms. Ketut), Dec. 24, 7 p.m. . Christmas Night Service, 7 p.m., Dec. 25. Christmas Services, 8 a.m., Dec. 25 - 26. New Year's Eve Service, 7 p.m., Dec. 31. New Year Service, 8 a.m., Jan. 1. * Legian: Legian Congregation English Worship Service, Jl. Patimura, off Jl. Legian, (Tel. 0361 754255 call Ms. Merriyes), Legian. Christmas Eve Candle Light Service, 7 p.m., Dec. 24. Come and enjoy an English performance, full of familiar Christmas carols an exotic costume of the indigenous people of Bali and Indonesia. * Sanur: Grand Hyatt Hotel English Worship Service, and Christmas Eve Service by Jemaat International, at 10:30 p.m., on Dec. 24.

Catholic Holy Mass

* Denpasar: St. Joseph Church, Jl. Kepundung (Tel. 0361 222729), Worship services, 7 a.m., 9 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 25. Katedral Rohkudus Church Jl. Tukad Musi, Renon (Tel. 0361 241303): Christmas Eve Mass, 6 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 24. Christmas Mass, 8 a.m., and 5:30 p.m., on Dec. 25. Christmas Mass, 8 a.m., Dec. 26. Children Mass, 5 p.m., Dec. 31. New Year Mass, 8 a.m., Jan. 1. * Kuta: St. Francis Xavier Church, Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban Kuta (Tel. 0361 750043), Worship services, 7 a.m., and 9 a.m. on Dec. 25.

Important Telephone Numbers

.TB.30" 2.0"

Police 110

Fire 113

Public Hospital 227911

Ambulance 118

Immigration 227828

Consulate

Australian Consulate, Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin no. 51 (Tel. 0361 235092).

Consular agent of France, Jl. Bypass Sanur (Tel. 0361 285485).

Consular Agent of United State of America, Jl. Hayam Wuruk no. 188 (Tel. 0361 233605).

Consular Agent of the Netherlands, Jl. Imam Bonjol no. 599 (Tel. 0361 751517).

Consular Agent of Switzerland, Jl. Werkudara Legian Kaja (Tel. 0361 751735).

Honorary Consul of Finland and Sweden, Segara Village Hotel Jl. Segara Sanur, (Tel. 0361 288407).

Italian Consulate, Lotus Asia Tour Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai Jimbaran (Tel. 0361 701650).

Japan Consulate, Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin no. 9 Renon (Tel. 0361 227628).

Spain Consulate Jl. Raya Sanggingan Ubud (Tel. 0361 975736) Mexican Consulate, Astina Tour jl. Prof Moh. Yamin 1 A (Tel. 0361 223552).

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.: - Lobby Lounge: New Year's Eve Celebration, coctails and live music, at 9 p.m., on Dec. 31. - Bali Boulevard: New Year's Eve Celebration, Latino Salsa show, at 11 p.m. on Dec. 31. - Water Palace: New Year's Eve Gala Dinner, Round the World, at 8 p.m., on Dec. 31. * 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.