Where to go in Bali for Thursday, February 26, 2004

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Exhibitions

* Painting What is behind a Picture? at K. Sudana Gallery - Campuhan, Ubud. The exhibition will be opened by a performance by I Ketut Sugantika: Journey of a Pig, the exhibition continues until Feb. 29. * Painting Spiritual Jewels by Walter Van Oelat Agung Rai Museum of Art, Jl. Raya Pengosekan, Ubud, Gianyar, at 6:30 p.m., until March 27. * Painting Enemy by I Gst A.A Dian Anggreta, I Made Somadita, Ni Putu Isyana Sadhwi & I Kadek Dedy Sumantra Yasa, at Gallery Sembilan, Jl. A.A Gede Rai, Ubud, until Feb. 28. * Pekan Raya Bali 2004, at Central Park - Kuta (Parkir Istana Kuta Galeria), until March, 9th 2004. * Painting The Likeness of Nature by I Made Supena, Ganesha Gallery-Four Seasons Resort Bali, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until March 4.

Dance Performances:

Festival and Symposium on the work of dance master I Nyoman Kaler, at Natya Mandala, Denpasar Institute of Arts, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., on Feb.27 and Feb.28.

On Feb 27: at 8 p.m., the festival will present four dances choreographed by I Nyoman Kaler including: Bayan Nginte dance, Demang Miring dance, Cendrametu, Puspa Warna.

The dances will be performed by legendary artists such as Jero Made Puspawati, Jero Gadung Arwati, Ni Made Darmi, Ni Made Ranten. The dances will be accompanied by Sekeha Gong Wirajana, Tanggun Titih.

On Feb.28: at 8 p.m., Panji Semirang dance, Mregapati dance, Kupu-Kupu (Butterfly) Tarum dance, Wiranata, accompanied by Sekeha Gong Banjar Sengguan, Tonya. Symposium at Ksiranawa building, Taman Budaya Arts Center, 9 a.m., presenting a number of speakers including I Wayan Dibia Kontribusi I Nyoman Kaler terhadap Seni Pertunjukkan Bali (I Nyoman Kaler's Contribution to the Balinese Performing Arts), I Wayan Diya Sekepal Kenangan dengan I Nyoman Kaler ( A Memory of I Nyoman Kaler).

Environmental Awards:

* Turtle Night 2004: Recognizing A Small Gift to the Earth, at Restaurant Memedi, Garuda Wisnu Kencana, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Feb. 27. * Getty Prize Awards Ceremony. Presented to the Regent of Berau Haji Masdjuni on behalf of The Berau Community in East Kalimantan for their tireless efforts in protecting green turtles.

Museums and Galleries

* Sika Galery, Jl. Raya Campuhan Sanggingan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 975727, 975085) * 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). Sunday, 10 a.m. * Legian: Legian Congregation English Worship Service, Jl. Patimura, off Jl. Legian, (Tel. 0361 754255 call Ms. Merriyes), Legian. * Sanur: Grand Hyatt Hotel English Worship Service, 2nd Floor, Sunday, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..

Catholic Holy Mass

* Denpasar: St. Joseph Church, Jl. Kepundung (Tel. 0361 222729), Sunday, 7 a.m., 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Katedral Rohkudus Church, Jl. Tukad Musi, Renon (Tel. 0361 241303). * Kuta: St. Francis Xavier Church, Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban Kuta (Tel. 0361 750043). Sunday, 7 a.m., 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. (in English). * Nusa Dua: Mary, Mother of all Nation Church at Jl. Kurusetra Kampial, Bualu, Nusa Dua. Sunday, 8:30 a.m..

Important Telephone Numbers

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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).

Honorary Consul of The Federal Republic of Germany for Bali and NTB, Jl. Pantai Karang No. 17, Sanur (Tel. 0361-288535).

Consular Agent of Switzerland and Consular Agent of the Federal Republic of Austria, 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. Raya Puputan no. 170 Renon, Denpasar (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).

Czech Honorary Consulate, Jl. Pengembak No. 17, Sanur (Tel. 0361-286465).

Hotels

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