Thu, 24 Jun 2004

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 24, 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 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.

June 25: 10 p.m., Tembang and Wirama scripture singing by Widya Dharma Sastra, Wantilan stage. 12 p.m., Angklung ensemble and contemporary dances by artists from Bangli and Jembrana regencies, Ayodya stage. 8 p.m., Arja Konten dance drama by Ambeg Jaya Semara troupe, Ayodya stage. 8 p.m., traditional dances by Lokananta troupe.

June 26: 10 p.m., Contemporary dances by Sarinadi troupe, Ayodya stage. 12 p.m., Topeng Pajegan masked dance competition, Wantilan stage. 8 p.m., Parwa dance drama by artists from Kuta, Angsoka stage. 8 p.m., Modern drama performance by Tanah Air theater company, Ksirarnawa stage. 8 p.m., Performances by Rentak Rafflesia troupe of Bengkulu province, Wantilan stage.

June 27: 10 p.m., Food competition, Ksirarnawa stage. 10 p.m., Semara Pagulingan ensemble from Puri Karangasem royal palace, Wantilan stage. 8 p.m., Dance drama performance by Printing Mas troupe, Angsoka stage. 8 p.m., Classical dances Baris Gede and Legong performance, exhibition building's stage.

June 28: 10 p.m., Performances by Raka Rai troupe, Angsoka stage. 12 p.m., Barong dance of Singapadu village, Ayodya stage. 8 p.m., Children Gong Kebyar festival, Ardha Candra stage.

June 29: 10 p.m., Contemporary dances by artists from Tegal Wangi village,Wantilan stage. 8 p.m., Children Gong Kebyar festival, Ardha Candra stage. 8 p.m., Performance by artists from Nangroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) province, Wantilan stage.

June 30: 10 p.m., Performances by Rare Angon troupe,Wantilan stage. 12 p.m., Performances by Buana Harum troupe, Ayodya stage. 8 p.m., Children Gong Kebyar festival, Ardha Candra stage. 8 p.m., Performances by artists from Nangroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) province,Wantilan stage.

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.

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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