Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, December 3, 2004

Exhibitions

* Arts by Canadian artist Ken Pattern, at Four Seasons Hotel (Regent), Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. B-4, South Jakarta, Dec. 3 to Jan. 15. * Fine Arts Agoes Jolly Sendiri, Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, until Dec. 4. * Painting Rediscovering Indonesia by Italian Maestro Agostino De Romanis, Gedung Arsip Nasional (the National Archive Building), Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta, (Tel. 6347744), 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., until Dec. 7. * Painting Passionate by Jazz Pasay, Anzhela Alexeeva and Ewie Kusnadi, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta, until Dec. 15. * Decorative Painting by Jakartan painters, Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Dec. 7 to Dec. 16. * artconneXions@goethe.de Join us for a Get-Together, photographic works of Matthias Koch from Germany, Erik Prasetya from Indonesia and Lisa Crowley from New Zealand, at Galeri Cemara 6, Jl. Cokroaminoto No. 9-11, Central Jakarta, 5 p.m., Dec. 6. Meet the artists and share their impressions of Jakarta through the results of their photographic exploration.

Performances

* Theater Dapur Teater Remy Sylado Sam Po Kong, Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Jl. Gedung Kesenian No. 1, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3808283), 8 p.m., Dec. 3. * Nusantara Symphony Orchestra will perform Christmas Throughout the Ages by Kirsti Harms, Giselle Baulch, Ndaru Darsono, Harland P. Hutabarat and Indonesian Childrens Choir, at Balai Sarbini, Semanggi, South Jakarta, 8 p.m., Dec. 3. Tickets at Aksara Plaza Indonesia Tel. 3107711, Aksara Kemang Tel. 7199288, Aquarius Mahakam Tel. 7208413. * Chamber Music Recital by Jakarta String Quartet, Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 6 p.m., Dec. 4. * Nani Tandjung Monologue Love Underasure, at Sanggar Baru Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Jl Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta (Tel. 31937325), 8 p.m., Dec. 7. * Concert of Anna Maria Castelli and Gianni Coscia, Libere Atmosfere at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Jl. Gedung Kesenian No. 1, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3808283), 8 p.m., Dec. 9. * The 2nd Concert of Anna Maria Castelli and Gianni Coscia dedicated by The Italian Institute of Culture, at Italian Cultural Institute, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto 117, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3927531), 7 p.m., Dec. 10. * Poetry Reading, Music: Kenduri Cinta by Emha Ainun Nadjib, Taufiq Ismail, Jose Rizal Manua, Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Jl Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta (Tel. 31937325), 8 p.m., Dec. 10. * Dance Emotion; Dance on Screen Road Show, The Shadow and Exodus, Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Jl. Gedung Kesenian No. 1, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3808283), 8 p.m., Dec. 13. * Indonesian Choreographer's Competition, Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Jl Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta (Tel. 31937325), 8 p.m., Dec. 14. * Chamber Music Series at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), 7:30 p.m.: Concert 4 on Jan. 6, Concert 5, on Feb. 24. Concert 3 at S Widjojo Auditorium, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 71, South Jakarta, 7:30 p.m., on Dec. 30. * Bamboo Music Ensemble Concert Swaraning Pring, at Teater Kecil Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Jl Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta (Tel. 31937325), 8 p.m., Dec. 14 to Dec. 15. * Art'suku Kencana Budaya Nusantara featuring dances from Mentawai, Suku Maibrat, and Suku Dayak, at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Jl Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta (Tel. 31937325), 8 p.m., Dec. 16 to Dec. 19. * Theater Bumi di Tangan Anak-anak at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Jl Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta (Tel. 31937325), 7 p.m., Dec. 23 to Dec. 24. * Maya Hasan in Concert Harp Collage, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), 7:30 p.m., Dec. 16. Information, tel. Richard 0811143552, Ade 0818678747. * Wayang Orang Bharata Gatotkaca Kembar, Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Jl. Gedung Kesenian No. 1, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3808283), 8 p.m., Dec. 28. * Street Art Festival 2004 at Nurani Senja, Jl. Sumenep, Menteng, Central Jakarta, Dec. 4 - 5. Further informations: Botol (081314501921), Pedok (08569870784), Amalia Pulungan (0856 1446269).

Dec. 4: Opening ceremony (10 a.m.), art performances (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.), music performances (3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.), music and theater (6:30 p.m. to 1:10 a.m.), big screen (1:10 a.m.).

Workshops on Cukil Woodcut (11 a.m. to 12 p.m.), Balihoo and Mural (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.), Tatoo, Piercing, Hairstyle (3 p.m. to 4 p.m.), Graffiti (4 p.m. to 6 p.m.)

Dec. 5: Art performances (10 a.m. to 11 a.m.), discussion on globalization (11 a.m. to 12 p.m.), music performances (12 p.m.), discussion on street arts (12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.), traditional art carnival (1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.), cultural parade (2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.), street singers' orchestra (5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.), music and theater performances (6:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.), closing ceremony (12 a.m. to 1 a.m.)

Films

* JiFFest 2004 Dec. 4: Shara, TIM 2, 5 p.m., and TIM 3, 5:25 p.m., Zatoichi: Senayan 21, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 5: Il cuore altrove (Heart Else Where), at Italian Cultural Institute, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto 117, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3927531), 2:30 p.m., Nobody Knows, Graha Bhakti Budaya, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 6: Il cuore altrove (Heart Else Where), TIM 21, Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Jl Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta (Tel. 31937325), 7:55 p.m. Dec. 7: Il cuore altrove (Heart Else Where), at Italian Cultural Institute, 5 p.m., Cos ridevano (How They Laughed), TIM 21, 5:25 p.m., Porte aperte (Open Doors), TIM 21, 9:55 p.m., Shara, Senayan 21, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 8: Lamerica, TIM 21, 2:55 p.m., Colpire al cuore (Shot to the Heart), TIM 21, 7:55 p.m., Shara, Graha Bhakti Budaya - TIM, 5 p.m. Dec. 9: Nobody Knows, Senayan 21, 7:30 p.m. Zatoichi, TIM 2, 9:30 p.m., TIM 3, 9:55 p.m.

* E.U. Film Festival at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7:30 p.m., Dec. 5 to Dec. 12. Dec. 5: Bulgaria (11 a.m.), Corte de Cabalo (1 p.m.), Kahle- Kuningas (2:30 p.m.), Juana la Loca (5 p.m.), Gegen die Wand (7:30 p.m.). * Short Films, Documentaries and Videos at Ruangrupa, Jl. Tebet Barat Dalam IX A No. B1 South Jakarta (Tel. 8300211) 7:30 p.m., Dec. 8: Anjing, Loe!, Please Come to My Dream, I Want to Hurt You, Crash, Suatu Hari di Suatu Tempat, Keroncong Mendayu. * Italian Film at Italian Cultural Institute, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto 117, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3927531), every Wednesday, 7 p.m.: L'ora di Religione (Dec. 8), Pinocchio (Dec. 15). * Music Videos: The Brandals, Ali Baba, Corporate Ghost Ruangrupa, Jl. Tebet Barat Dalam IX A No. B1 South Jakarta (Tel. 8300211), 7:30 p.m., Dec. 15. * The Gospel of John, at Gedung Pusat Perfilman Haji Usmar Ismail, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said kav C 22, Kuningan, South Jakarta, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Dec. 11. Ticket box: Christine Sadeli 021-3904237 (112), Sterra 0818591727, Damai Harefa 08159918636. * Films on Gay and Lesbian at Teater Utan Kayu, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388) on Dec. 9 to Dec. 12. Dec. 9: In Efren's Paradise (Philippine), 6 p.m., Straight Out (coming out stories from Iceland), 8 p.m. Dec. 10: Director in Focus: Herve Joseph Lebrun (France), 6 p.m., Feeding Boys, Cina, 8 p.m. Dec. 11: Director in Focus: Davide Pepe (Italy), 2 p.m., Il Bagno Turco (Hamam) (Italy), 4 p.m., Segunda Piel (Spain), 6 p.m., Girls will be Girls (short films), 8 p.m. Dec. 12: Made In Indonesia (short films), 2 p.m., Discussion Homoseksualitas dalam Sastra Indonesia with Bagus Utama and Hetih Rusli, 4 p.m., Menmaniacs (Germany), 6 p.m., 200 American (U.S.A), 8 p.m.

Talks

* Discussion on Arts: Sejarah Baru Seni Rupa Indonesia Perspektif Bandung, at Komunitas Utan Kayu, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), 8 p.m., on Dec. 8. * Launching and Book Discussion of Covering Globalization: A Handbook for Reporters, Anya Schiffrin, at QB World Kemang Jl. Kemang Raya 17, South Jakarta, 7 p.m., Dec. 13.

Museums

* National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 12, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3812346, 3868172), Tuesday to Thursday, Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free English Language Tours: Tuesday, Thursday at 9:30 a.m, 2nd Saturday and last Sunday of month at 10:30 a.m. For further information on all tours telephone IHS Library 5725870. * Puppet Museum, Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No. 27, West Jakarta (Tel. 6929560), Tuesday to Thursday, Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Jakarta Museum of History, Taman Fatahillah, West Jakarta (Tel. 6929101), Tuesday to Friday, Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Fine Arts and Ceramics Museum, Jl. Taman Fatahillah No. 2, West Jakarta (Tel. 6907062), Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Satria Mandala Military Museum, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta (Tel. 5227949). * Textile Museum, Jl. K.S Tubun No. 4, West Jakarta (Tel. 5606613), Tuesday to Sunday (except Friday), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. * Forestry Manggala Wana Bhakti Museum, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta (Tel. 5703265/46 ext.5557/8), Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Stamp Museum, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, East Jakarta (Tel. 8409286), Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. * The 1945 Fight For Freedom Museum, Jl. Menteng Raya No. 31, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3909148), Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Sasmithaloka Ahmad Yani Museum, Jl. Lembang No. 58, Block D, Menteng, Central Jakarta (Tel. 314583), Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Inscriptions Museum, Jl. Tanah Abang No. 1, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3854060), Tuesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Monas Museum, Jl. Silang Monas, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3840451). * Maritime Museum, Jl. Pasar Ikan No. 1, North Jakarta (Tel. 6693406, 6602476). * Pancasila Sakti Museum, Jl. Pondok Gede, East Jakarta (Tel. 8400423). * Indonesia Museum, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Bambu Apus, East Jakarta (Tel. 84000526, ext. 383). * Sports Museum, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Bambu Apus, East Jakarta (Tel. 8401685). * Graha Widya Patra Museum, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Bambu Apus, East Jakarta (Tel. 8401686). * Transportation Museum, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Bambu Apus, East Jakarta (Tel. 8400662, 8400482). * Telecommunications Museum, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Bambu Apus, East Jakarta (Tel. 8462498). * Science and Technology Museum, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Bambu Apus, East Jakarta. * Freshwater Aquarium Park Museum, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Bambu Apus, East Jakarta (Tel. 8409471). * Insectarium Museum, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Bambu Apus, East Jakarta (Tel. 8409471, 8409472). * Bayt Al-Qur'an Museum, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Bambu Apus, East Jakarta (Tel. 8416466), Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.