Where to go in Jakarta: Thursday, Aug. 28, 1997

Exhibitions

* Painting Exhibition: The Indonesian Fine Arts Foundation - Philip Morris Indonesian Art Awards 1997, at Graha Lukisan, Museum Purna Bhakti Pertiwi, Jl. Taman Mini I, East Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Aug. 31. * Painting Exhibition: by Sri Hadhy, Tulus Warsito, Sukriyal Sadin and Kristiyanto at Hotel Kristal Jl. Tarogong Raya, Cilandak Barat, South Jakarta, 24 hours, until Sept. 30. * Painting Exhibition: Tanda Tanya by Dwi Aryo Prihutomo and Ronny Agustinus, at CCF Gallery - French Cultural Center, Jl. Salemba Raya 25 Central Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Sept. 20. * Painting Exhibition: Romance by Firman Ichsan, at Cemara 6 Galeri Kafe, Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto No. 9-11, Central Jakarta, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., until Aug. 31. * Painting Exhibition: by Kartini Basuki at Duta Fine Arts Foundation, Jl. Kemang Utara 55A, South Jakarta, daily at 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday and Monday at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Sept. 16. * Doll Exhibition: by Siana Kristiani, at Galeri TC, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24A South Jakarta, 11:30 a.m. to 12 a.m., until Sept. 13. * Painting Exhibition: by Nirupama S. Karkhanis, at the World Trade Center Jakarta, Jl. Sudirman Kav. 29-31, Central Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Aug. 30. * Painting Exhibition: 30 Tahun Siti Zainon Ismail Dalam Warna, at Hotel Gran Melia Jl. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, South Jakarta, until Aug. 29.

Films

* French Film, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Salemba Raya 25 Central Jakarta: Diva, on Monday, Thursday, Saturday at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Friday at 7:30 p.m., until Aug. 30. * British Films, at Rooftop Auditorium, 11th floor, The British Council, S. Widjoyo Center, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 71, South Jakarta: Pennies From Heaven, 3:30 p.m., Aug. 28. * Imax Theater: Anak-anak Indonesia, at 2 p.m., Mexico, at 1 p.m., Indonesia Indah, at 12 p.m., 4 p.m., Untaian Manikam, at 3 p.m., until Aug. 29. Keong Emas, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, for information call 8401021, 8409277.

Performances

* Jaksa Fair featuring cultural performances and exhibitions on Jl. Jaksa, Central Jakarta, until Aug. 30. * Jazz Concert by Luluk Purwanto (Violist) and The Heldsingen Trio, the bus stage in the Poolside, Hotel Kristal Jl. Tarogong Raya, Cilandak Barat, South Jakarta, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Aug. 30. * Dance Drama: Ken Dedes, by Eksotika Karmawibhangga Indonesia, at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Jl. Gedung Kesenian No. 1, Central Jakarta, 8 p.m., Aug. 30-31. * Concert: Elvis Night and History of 60's, at the Bali Room, Hotel Indonesia, Jl. MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta, 7 p.m., Aug. 30. * Traditional Performance: Labuh Jolen dance drama in the East Java Pavilion, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, East Jakarta, 8 p.m., Aug. 30. * The Jakarta Performing Art Market 1997 (Pastojak '97), featuring, Dance, Concerts, and Exhibition at the Ismail Marzuki Art Center - TIM, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta: - Concert: Luluk Purwanto and The Helsdingen Trio Stage Bus, open stage, 8 p.m., Aug. 28. - Exhibition: Perjalanan 20 tahun Teater Koma, at Lobby Graha Bhakti Budaya, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Sept. 1. - Dance: Tanah Api - a collaborative presentation of theater, music, dance, and the visual arts, in the Graha Bhakti Budaya at 8 p.m., Aug. 30.

Talks

* The Bridge Builders Society's Lecture on The Importance of education, work and morality in Today's Youth, in the Satnam Sakhi Hall, Gedung Bank Baja, 4th floor, Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta, 6 p.m., Aug. 28. * Advanced Business Workshops, at Sentral Hotel, 2nd floor, Jl. Pramuka Raya, Kav. 63-64, Central Jakarta: Corporate Valuation, Teknik Mengukur Nilai Suatu Perusahaan, at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 28. For reservation contact Mr. Kormen at 3145290. * The Forum for Executive Women's Meeting at the Mercantile Athletics Club, 18th floor, World Trade Center, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 29-31, South Jakarta: Who said diamonds are a girls best friend?, at 7 p.m., Aug. 28. For more information contact Aparna Vidyanath at 5307892/5480088

Fashion Show

Johnny Andrean Wedding featuring fashion show, presentation, seminar at Borobudur Inter-Continental, Jl. Lapangan Banteng Selatan, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Aug. 30-31.

Music

* Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 2-3, South Jakarta: - Semanggi Lounge: Classic Guitar Melodies with Nelson Rumantir, daily except Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Arol (Pianist and flutist), Monday to Saturday, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Mullova Chamber Music String Quartet, semi classical and romantic hits, Tuesday to Saturday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Beranda Cafe: Jazz Music with The Armando Quartet Dixie Band, Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Plaza de Espana Restaurant: Los Paraguas, Spanish music and Songs, nightly except Sunday, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. * Sahid Lippo Cikarang Hotel, Jl. MH. Thamrin Kav. 103 Lippo Cikarang, Bekasi: - Lobby Lounge: La Bamba Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., Friday at 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. * Parkroyal Ancol, Jl. Lodan Timur No. 7, Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, North Jakarta: - Poolside: Boombastic Band, every Saturday night, 7.30 p.m. * Sheraton Bandara Hotel: Jl. Prof. Dr. Sedyatmo, Toll Road, Bandara Soekarno Hatta, West Jakarta. - Maxi's Lounge: Duet Monang and Dea, daily, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Bumbu Restaurant: Batak Night, Jack Combo Band, Friday, 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Linjani Restaurant: Sunday New Orleans Jazz Brunch - Delta Band, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, Jl. MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Chequers: Solvez Band daily (except Sunday), 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. * Sari Pan Pacific Hotel: Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Melati Mediterranean Bar & Grill: Opening hours at 12 noon to 1 a.m., Dora Sahertian, solo pianist, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Harpa Singers, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.. - Pacific Lounge: Guitarist Monday to Saturday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Pitstop: The Climax Band nightly except Monday, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Flashback Band Monday 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. - Penthouse Lounge: Solo Pianist, Monday to Thursday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Solo Guitarist, Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Lobby Lounge: Solo Pianist, daily except Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. * Hotel Atlet Century Park, Jl. Pintu Satu Senayan, Central Jakarta. - Jasmine Lounge: Lucy and Bobby Trio Vocal, Monday, Friday, Saturday, at 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday, at 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Silvie and Armonia Trio Vocal, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, at 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Ernie and Yon (vocalist & pianist), Monday, Thursday, at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m; Lenny and Yon (vocalist & pianist), Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Gazebo Pool: Angklung Plus Traditional Music by Ireng Maulana Star, Saturday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Live music every Wednesday at 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. - Komodo Airways: Live music by Grounded Crew Band every Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. * Ciputra Jakarta Hotel: Jl. S. Parman, Central Jakarta. - Marble Court: Venus Music Group, daily except Sunday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Annie Susanto (solo pianist), Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., Kecapi, traditional music, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 2:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. * Sheraton Media Hotel: Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 3, Central Jakarta. - Poolside: Kolintang music, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Sukhothai Restaurant: Traditional music, daily, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. * Sahid Jaya Hotel, Jl. Sudirman, Central Jakarta: - Shah Jahan Restaurant: Gazal Nite, Indian Musician, daily except Sunday, during dinner. - Lobby Tower: Gamelan, Traditional Indonesian Music by Tina's Group, Wednesday and Saturday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Sukoharjo Restaurant: Guitarist, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 4.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m., Wednesday, Saturday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Singing Pianist, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Daily except Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Duet, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Bengawan Solo Restaurant: Live Siteran Music, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Lobby Bar/Ria Lounge: Bobby (Pianist) and Irawati Diman, daily, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Richard (Pianist) and Yece, daily except Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Angklung Plus, Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. * Radisson Hotel, Jl. Pecenongan 72, Central Jakarta: - Lobby Lounge Bar: Vino on Bass and Yudi on Piano, Mona and Nongky (Singers), Monday to Saturday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. - The Gallery Restaurant: Los Batako Band, Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Kartika Chandra Hotel, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta: - Prambanan Cafe: Singers, Agape Trio, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., KC Tri, Monday, Thursday, Friday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Jaff, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Jamazu, Saturday, Sunday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Thes Trio, Thursday, Friday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Chandra Lounge, at 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., (singer and organist): Sandra and Harry Prasasti, Monday. Iin and Harry Prasasti, Tuesday. Tuti and Halim Siregar, Wednesday. Zeylla and Halim, Thursday. Nuke Herman and Harry Prasasti, Friday. Yanti and Harry Prasasti, Saturday. Yati and Harry Prasasti, Sunday. - Lobby: Pianist, Richard, Tuesday and Sunday. Jafar Sidik, Sunday and Saturday. Suharto, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Raphsody Vocal Group, Thursday, Friday, at 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Kecapi Suling, Monday, Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Gending Jawa, Sunday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, at 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Karawitan Sunda, at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Bumbung Bali, Saturday, Sunday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. * Le-Meridien, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 18-20, Central Jakarta: - Lounge and Lobby Bar: Le Rendez-Vous, Venus Quartet, Monday, 8 p.m. to midnight, Doc James Williams, American pianist & singer, nightly, except Monday, 8 p.m. to midnight, Rio Moreno, Indonesian pianist, Saturday, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Johny Legoh, Guitaris, daily, except Saturday, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. * The Regent Hotel: Jl. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, South Jakarta: - Garden Terrace: Karim Suweileh and Co featuring jazz and pop music, Friday, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., Circle of Friends Band, Saturday, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Pool Side: Sahata Vocal Group, Saturday, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. * The Acacia Jakarta, Jl. Kramat Raya 73-81 Jakarta: - Fountain Bar: Yoseph G (pianist), daily, and with saxophonist every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Pharaoh Pub: Sphinx Band, Friday, Saturday, 9:30 p.m., Galaxy Band, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9:30 p.m., Solvez Band, Thursday, 9:30 p.m. * Grand Hyatt Jakarta, Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - O'Reiley's Pub and Bar: Fun Key Band, Monday to Saturday, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. - Fountain Lounge: aKSento from the Philippines, daily (except Tuesday), 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Classical Trio, Meidy, Femmy and Santoso, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., 12 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Classical Trio, Saturday and Sunday, 3 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Classical Solo Pianist, daily, 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Seafood Terrace: Bumbung and Suling, traditional music (gamelan), daily, 7:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Lamoda: Classical Duo, Monday to Friday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Jazz Band, Saturday and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Light entertainment with singers, Monday to Sunday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. * President Hotel, Jl. MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Sky Garden Grill and Supper Club: Sky Riders Band, Tuesday to Saturday at Dinner or Supper time. - Rainbow Lounge: open daily, at 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Solo Pianist, on day time, Piano and Keroncong music band, nightly. - Lobby: Indonesian Traditional Dances, Monday, 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Kahyangan Shabu-Shabu Restaurant: Eljavos and Arthana Group, at 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. * Millennium Sirih Jakarta, Jl. Fachrudin 3, Jakarta: - The Lobby Lounge: Binaga Simatupang (Pianist), Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. * Planet Hollywood, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 16, South Jakarta, Music Hours, Wednesday to Sunday, 9:30 p.m. onwards: Tricia Tahara, an American Singer. Top Classic Rock Music, every Thursday. Flashback night features old time favorite songs, every Friday. * Omni Batavia Hotel, Jl. Kali Besar Barat 44-46, West Jakarta: - Brown Bar: Frontline Band, every Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Spice Market Restaurant: El Rithana Grup, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Lotus Court Restaurant: Solo Pianist, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. * Cafe Batavia, Jl. Taman Fatahillah, West Jakarta: Live jazz music, Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 p.m. * Champions Sports Bar & Restaurant, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 10 South Jakarta: Lemon Tea Band, Thursday. Kin/Deja Vu, Friday. Gypsy Can Band, Saturday; Time Bomb Blues, Sunday. All the Bands at 10 p.m. onwards. * Fashion Cafe, Wisma 46 BNI City, Ground Floor, Jl. Sudirman Kav. 1, Central Jakarta: Shiok Crew Band, Tuesday to Thursday, Sunday, 9 p.m., Friday, Saturday, at 9:30 p.m., Fashion Mania Happy Hour, Monday to Friday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday to Sunday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Speedy Business Lunch, Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Hard Rock Cafe, Jl. MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta: Music Hours, daily, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Classic Rock, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Cross Offer Band from Philippine, at 10:30 p.m. * Jamz, Jl. Panglima Polim Raya. No. LMN 11, South Jakarta, at 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.: Harvey M, Benny L & Co, Monday. Dixie Night, Benny L & Co, Tuesday. Indra Lesmana, Wednesday. Wachdach Band, Thursday. Utha L, Benny L & Co, Friday. EBB Voice and Elfas (Latin), Saturday.

Museums

* Bayt Al-Qur'an museum, at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Bambu Apus, East Jakarta: Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Adam Malik museum, Jl. Diponegoro 29, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Tuesday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. * National museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta: Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday, 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., English Language Tours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 9:30 a.m. and last Sunday of the month at 10:30 a.m. (except public holiday). * Puppet museum, Jl. Pintu Besar Utara 27, West Jakarta: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. * Satria Mandala Military museum, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Textile museum, Jl. Karel Sasuit Tubun, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta: Sunday and Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Forestry Manggala Wana Bhakti museum, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Stamp museum: Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, East Jakarta: Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. * The 1945 Fight For Freedom museum, Jl. Menteng Raya 31, Central Jakarta: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Jakarta museum of History Taman Fatahillah, West Jakarta: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Sasmithaloka Ahmad Yani museum, Jl. Lembang 58, Block D, Menteng, Central Jakarta, Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Maritime museum, Jl. Pasar Ikan 1, North Jakarta: Sunday and Tuesday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Fine Arts and Ceramics museum, Jl. Taman Fatahillah 2, West Jakarta: Tuesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.