Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 1, 2004

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Exhibitions

* Painting The Alchemy of Asia by Pablo Gentile, at Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan Ubud (Tel. 0361 979252), until July 20. * Photo: A Memory of Images by Gill Marais, at Ganesha Gallery, Four Season Resort Bali, Jimbaran Bay, until July 1. * Harmony Painting and Glasses by Suklu and Richard Morrel, at Jenggala Ceramics Bali, Jl. Uluwatu, Jimbaran, Kuta (Tel. 0361 703311), until Aug. 5.

* The 26th Bali Arts Festival Otherwise stated, all performances will take place at the stages of the Werdhi Budaya Art Center (WBAC) at Jalan Nusa Indah, Denpasar.

July 1: 10 p.m., Performances by Kartini Troupe, Ksirarnawa stage. 12 p.m., Topeng Pajegan masked dance festival, Wantilan stage. 8 p.m., Wayang Wong dance drama by Den Bukit foundation, Ayodya stage. 8 p.m., Wayang Kulit shadow puppet performance by Ida Bagus Alit Buduk, Wantilan stage. 8 p.m., Performances by PT Krakatau Steel troupe, Ratna Kanda stage.

July 2: 10 p.m., Literature competition, Wantilan stage. 8 p.m., Calonarang dance drama by artists from Selemadeg village, Ayodya stage. 8 p.m., Calonarang dance drama by artists from Tabanan, Ratna Kanda stage. 8 p.m., Traditional performing arts of the North Sulawesi province, Wantilan stage. 8 p.m., The traditional East Java's dance of Remo, Angsoka stage.

July 3: 10 a.m., Gambuh Tumbak Bayuh dance drama by artists from Badung, Wantilan stage. 8 p.m., Sendratari "Ki Barak Panji Sakti" dance drama, Ardha Candra stage. 8 p.m., Ritus Legong contemporary dance drama, in front of the exhibition hall.

July 4: 10 a.m., Children fashion competition, Ksirarnawa stage. 10 a.m., Performances by the Jakarta Japan Club, Wantilan stage. 4 p.m., Teenage fashion competition, Ksirarnawa stage. 8 p.m., Drama Gong traditional theater, Ardha Candra stage. 8 p.m., Baris Gede and Legong dances, in front of the exhibition hall.

July 5: 8 p.m., Janger performance by artists from Banjar Kedaton, Ayodya stage.

July 6: 10 a.m., handicraft competition, Wantilan stage. 12 p.m., Angklung and contemporary dances performances, Ayodya stage. 8 p.m., Calonarang dance drama by artists from Jumpai village, in front of the exhibition hall. 8 p.m., Gong Kebyar festival, Ardha Candra stage.

July 7: 10 a.m., The 19th Utsawa Dharma Gita XIX, wantilan stage. 10 a.m., Gong performances by musicians from Penatih village, Angsoka stage. 8 p.m., Parwa performances by artists from Subagan village, Wantilan stage. 8 p.m., Gong Kebyar festival, Ardha Chandra stage.

July 8: 10 a.m., The 19th Utsawa Dharma Gita, Ksirarnawa stage. 8 p.m., Appreciation Night for senior artists, Ksirarnawa stage. 8 p.m., Traditional performing arts of the East Nusa Tenggara province, Wantilan stage. 8 p.m., Traditional performing arts of the Riau province,Ratna Kanda stage.

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, 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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