Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 17, 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. June 19: 7 p.m., Sendratari dance drama by students of Sukawati's Dance and Music School, Ardha Candra stage. 8 p.m., Gambang Kromong traditional ensemble played by Jakarta's musicians, Wantilan stage. June 20: 10 a.m., Floral arrangement competition, Ksirarnawa stage. 10 a.m., Jegog bamboo ensemble by Suar Agung foundation, Wantilan stage. 3 p.m., the official opening ceremony and cultural parade of the 26th Bali Arts Festival at the Bajra Sandhi monument in Renon, Denpasar. 8 p.m., Wayang Wong dance drama by Batu Agung troupe, Ayodya stage. 8 p.m., Dance and music performances by artists from Cheju, South Korea, Ksirarnawa stage. 8 p.m., Dance and music performances by artists from West Java, Wantilan stage. June 21: 10 a.m., Contemporary Balinese dances by South Kuta troupe, Wantilan stage. 8 p.m., Wayang shadow puppet show, Wantilan stage. 8 p.m., Children Gong Kebyar festival, Ardha Candra stage. June 22: 10 a.m., Traditional Gong ensemble by female musicians of Kemoning village, Angsoka stage. 12 p.m., Angklung ensemble and contemporary Balinese dances by Klungkung regency's troupe, Ayodya stage. 8 p.m., Children Gong Kebyar festival, Ardha Candra stage. June 23: 10 a.m., Gong Gede ensemble by Banjar Kawan troupe, Wantilan stage. 12 p.m., Angklung ensemble and contemporary Balinese dances by troupes from Karangasem and Denpasar, Ayodya stage. 8 p.m., Wayang Cilik shadow puppet show from the Abang village, Wantilan stage. 8 p.m., Performances by the Apsara Asia, Singapore, Ksirarnawa stage. 8 p.m., Prembon dance drama by Batuayung troupe, Ayodya stage. 8 p.m., Traditional Maluku's dances and music performance, Ratna Kanda stage. June 24: 10 a.m., Tektekan Rawa bamboo ensemble by Baturiti troupe, Angsoka stage. 12 p.m., Topeng Pajegan dance competition, Wantilan stage. 8 p.m., Theater performance by Bali Ambengan troupe, Ratna Kanda stage. 8 p.m., Traditional Japanese dances and music performances, Ardha Candra stage. 8 p.m., Gambuh dance drama by Panti Pusaka Budaya troupe, Kumbakarna 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, 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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