Where to go in Jakarta: Wednesday, August 12, 1998

Where to go in Jakarta: Wednesday, August 12, 1998

Exhibitions

* Photo Exhibition: A Part of Indonesian Historical Journey, at
Galeri TC, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24A, South Jakarta (Phone:
7194278), Sunday, at 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday to Thursday,
11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30
a.m., until Aug. 24.
* Painting Exhibition: Laga Lukis dan Amal Patra 13 1998, at Jl.
Ampera Raya 25, South Jakarta (Phone: 78832989), 10 a.m. to 8
p.m., until Sept. 5.
* Painting Exhibition: Sisi Lain, Orang Indonesia dan Negerinya,
by, Galeri Santi, Jl. Benda No. 4, Cilandak Timur, Kemang, South
Jakarta (Phone: 7806079), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Aug. 30.
* Painting, Sculpture Exhibition: Anggrek Kasih Untuk Sesama, by
Dolorosa Sinaga, Kartika Affandi, Enrico Soekarno, etc., World
Trade Center, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 29-31, South Jakarta
(Phone: 5211320), 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Aug. 13.
* Arts Exhibition: Patterning in Contemporary Art - Layers of
Meaning; Signifying Decorativeness - Layers of Meaning, Gedung
Pameran Seni Rupa Depdikbud, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir,
Central Jakarta (Phone: 3813021, 3848791), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
until Aug. 21.
* Drawings Exhibition by Cary Venselaar, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.
Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone:
5252321,5250571), until Sept. 4.
* Painting Exhibition: Sejuta Warna Nusantara di Era Refomasi,
by A. Gumelar, Teguh Edianto, etc., Santika Hotel, Jl. AIPDA K.S.
Tubun No. 7, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5330350), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
until Aug. 20.
* Painting Exhibition: Manusia dalam Gejolak Sosial, by Odji
Lirungan, Galeri Cipta II, Jl. Cikini Raya No. 73, Central
Jakarta (Phone: 3140554), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Aug. 24.
* Painting Exhibition by Karen Maters, at Cemara 6 Galeri Kafe,
Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto No.9-11, Central Jakarta (Phone: 324505,
3918761), Aug. 14-16.
* Arts Exhibition: Tapestries, Installations, Graphics, Ceramics
by Meiske Taurisia, Meiwiyanty, Mia Sumiarni, at Galeri Cipta
III, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta,
10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Aug. 17-27.

Performances

* Children's Performances, Pesta Kesenian Anak-anak, Mutiara
Indonesia 1998, at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Jl. Pos 2, Central
Jakarta (Phone: 3808283, 3441892):
- Bazaar and Children Playground, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Aug. 15-23.
- Musical Drama: Menonjok Hantu by Bela Studio, Si Jinak, by
Teater Tanah Air, 10:30 a.m., Aug. 16.
- Paper Recycling Workshop with aikon tim, 10 a.m., Aug.16, 23.
- Drawing Workshop, 12 p.m. Aug.16, 23.
- Dances: Betawi dance, Kembang Ape, 3:30 p.m., Aug. 15.
Sundanese dance drama, Belantara Lestari, Aug. 15.
- Ballet, lead by Farida Oetoyo, 3 p.m., Aug. 16.
* Concerts, at 7:30 p.m., Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said,
Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5252321): Elena Szirmai
(Pianist) and Otmar Kramis (Saxophonist), Aug. 25, International
Music Foundation, Aug. 28.
* Poetry Reading: Kuhentikan Hujan by Sapardi Djoko Dhamono, at
The Japan Cultural Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman
Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Phone: 5201266), 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.,
Aug. 28.

Film

* Japanese Film at The Japan Cultural Foundation, Summitmas I,
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Phone: 5201266):
Istana Pasir, 4:30 p.m., Aug. 18. Semangat Sumo, 4:30 p.m.,
Aug.19. Balada Kehidupan, 4:30 p.m., Aug. 20. Kamikaze Taxi, 4:30
p.m., Aug. 21, Manusia Tanpa Ketrampilan, 10 a.m., Duri Kematian,
2 p.m., Aug. 22.

Food

* Semenanjung Melayu Food Festival, at Raddin Ancol, Jl. Lodan
Timur No. 7, Ancol Dreamland, North Jakarta (Phone: 6405641),
Aug. 13-18.

Talk

* Political Talk with Dr. Martono, Enin Supriyanto, Politik
Kekuasaan dalam Dunia Seni Rupa, Galeri Cipta II, Jl. Cikini Raya
No. 73, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3140554), 1:30 p.m., Aug. 15.

Music

* Sahid Jaya Hotel, Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 86, Central Jakarta
(Phone: 5704444):
- Baruna Pub: Live Music, Happy hours at 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
* Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 2-3, South
Jakarta (Phone: 5268833):
- 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, Monday to
Saturday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Guy Harris (Guitarist) plays light
classical music, on Monday to Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
* Sari Pan Pacific Hotel: Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta
(Phone: 323707):
- Restoran Fiesta: Hi-Tea, Saturday, Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.,
Vocal Group.
* Sheraton Bandara Hotel: Jl. Prof. Dr. Sedyatmo Toll Road,
Soekarno-Hatta Airport, West Jakarta (Phone: 5597777):
- Maxi's Lounge: Trio Kalvari, Monday, Wednesday, Friday,
Saturday, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Bumbu Restaurant: Kolintang, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30
p.m., Kecapi, Suling (traditional music), daily (except Saturday,
Monday).
* Grand Melia Jakarta, Jl.H.R. Rasuna Said Kav.X-0, Kuningan,
South Jakarta (Phone: 5268080):
- Lobby Lounge: Solo Piano, Monday to Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 2
p.m. Trio Classical, Monday to Sunday, 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Trio Classical and Singer, Monday to Friday, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30,
Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
* Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta
(Phone: 2302132):
- Harry's Bar: Trio Jazz, The Benny Mustafa Trio, Monday to
Thursday. Feature Night, Idang Rasjidi and Friends, Friday. Acid
Jazz, Wong Aksan and Friends, Saturday. Strawberry Jam with Benny
Likumahuwa's Band, Sunday.
* Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta (Phone:
2311234):
- Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group,
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- The Tavern Pub: Yeah Yeah Boys, Sunday to Wednesday, 9 p.m. to
12:45 a.m., Deep on Trust, Thursday, Friday, 9 p.m. to 1:45 a.m.,
Jakarta Fungky Band, Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1:45 a.m.
- Lobby Bar: Jamie (Pianist), Sunday, Monday, 4 p.m. to 6:45
p.m., Boece (Pianist), Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4 p.m. to
6:45 p.m., Fhia, Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
* Jakarta Hilton International Hotel, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South
Jakarta (Phone: 5703600):
- Tomat at the Pizzaria: Street Howker Competion, 6 p.m. to 12
a.m., until Aug. 20.
* Hotel Atlet Century Park, Jl.Pintu Satu Senayan, Central
Jakarta (Phone: 5712041).
- Komodo Airways, at 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Platinum Band, Monday,
Friday. Dick and Company Band, Tuesday. Gypsy Four Band,
Wednesday, Saturday. Arjuna Band, Thursday.
* Santika Hotel, Jl. AIPDA K.S. Tubun No. 7, Central Jakarta
(Phone: 5330350):
- JaliJali: Agus and Risa, Monday, Tuesday, 7 p.m. to 10:30
p.m., Ade and Linda, Wednesday, Thursday, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.,
Sexy Cool Band presents TOP 40, Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., The
Quick Band presents Pop Jazz, Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
* Grand Hyatt Jakarta, Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta (Phone:
3901234):
- Fountain Lounge: aK Sento from Philippines, daily (except
Sunday), 7 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
- Lamoda: Jazz Band, Saturday, Sunday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.,
Classical Duo, Monday to Friday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.,
* Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jl. Asia Afrika, Senayan, Central Jakarta
(Phone: 5747777):
- Cascade Lounge: Boece Karamoy (Pianist), Monday to Thursday,
3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday to Saturday, 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.,
Armonia, Monday to Thursday, 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday to
Saturday, 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
* President Hotel, Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta (Phone:
2301112):
- Kahyangan Shabu-Shabu Restaurant: Eljavos and Arthana Group,
Lunch and Dinner time.
* Sheraton Media Hotel: Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 3, Central
Jakarta (Phone: 6263001):
- The International Yacht Club, Live Entertainment, 9 p.m. to
12:30 a.m.: Exelence Band, Wednesday. Arnesia Band, Thursday. Zig
Zag, Friday. Sexy Cool, Saturday.
* Hotel Kristal, Jl. Tarogong Raya, Cilandak Barat, South
Jakarta (Phone: 7507050):
- Poolside: Live music, Friday, 7 p.m.
* Hotel Ciputra Jakarta, Jl. Let. Jend. S. Parman, West Jakarta
(Phone: 5660640:
- Marble Court Lobby Lounge: Taras Group, Monday to Saturday, 7
p.m. to 11 p.m. Kecapi Music, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 2:30
p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Solo Pianist, Kardi Kho, Monday to Wednesday,
Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
* Dusit Mangga Dua Hotel, Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, Central Jakarta
(Phone: 6128811)
- Lobby Lounge: Marina Quartet and Pianist, daily, 5:30 p.m. to
9 p.m.
* The Acacia Jakarta, Jl. Kramat Raya 73-81 Jakarta (Phone:
3903030):
- Pharaoh Pub, 9:30 p.m. till midnight : Moderate Band, Monday.
Abadi Soesman Band, Tuesday. Queentana Band, Wednesday. Zig-zag
Band, Thursday. Chitekos Band, Friday. Pancake Band, Saturday.
* Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.1, Central Jakarta
(Phone: 5707440):
- B.A.T.S: Marlene Arden from Chicago, Monday to Saturday, 6
p.m. to 9:45 a.m.
* Raddin Ancol, Jl. Lodan Timur No. 7, Ancol Dreamland, North
Jakarta (Phone: 6405641):
- Borneo Restaurant: Rein Jamain and Trio Jazz, Saturday, 7 p.m.
to 10:30 p.m.
* Hotel Indonesia, Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta (Phone:
2301008):
- Nirwana Supper Club: Abadi Soesman Band plays 60's music on
Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Pantura Band, daily except Monday
and Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
* Ibis Slipi Hotel, Jl. Jend. S. Parman Kav. 59, West Jakarta
(Phone: 5331570):
- Bar Onix: Neo Fiesta Band, Sunday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.,
Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Galaxy Band, Monday, Friday,
8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Excellence Band, Tuesday, Thursday, 8:30
p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
* Le-Meridien, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 18-20, Central Jakarta
(Phone: 2513131):
- Lounge and Lobby Bar, Le Rendez-Vous: Venus Quartet, Monday, 8
p.m. to midnight. Pianist and Singer, nightly except Monday, 8
p.m. to 11:45 p.m., Indonesian Pianists, Monday, Thursday,
Saturday, Sunday, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Nelson Rumantir
(Guitaris), Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
* Kartika Chandra Hotel, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta
(Phone: 5251008,5205000):
- Chandra Lounge: Pianist and Organist, Nightly, 7:30 p.m. to
11:30 p.m.
* Radisson Hotel, Jl. Pecenongan 72, Central Jakarta (Phone:
3500077):
- Lobby Lounge Bar: Vino (Guitarist) and Yudi (Pianist), Mona
and Nongky (Singers), Monday to Saturday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
* Imperial Century Hotel, 401 Bulevar Jend. Sudirman Lippo
Karawaci, Tangerang (Phone: 5460101):
- Poolside: Indonesian Traditional Dances, every Thursday
evening.
* Hotel Horison, Jl. Pantai Indah, Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, North
Jakarta (Phone: 6406000):
- The Anging Mamiri Garden: Hawaiian and Hula-hula Dances, Los
Chodhos Vocal Group, every Saturday Night, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
* Borobudur Inter-Continental, Jl. Lapangan Banteng Selatan,
Central Jakarta (Phone: 3805555)
- Bogor Cafe: Dixie Jazz Band, Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
* Hotel Mercure Rekso-Hayam Wuruk, Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 123 West
Jakarta (Phone: 6248680):
- Mango Pub: Lopez Band, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.
to 12 a.m.
* Jalan Jalan, The Penthouse floor, Menara Imperium, Kuningan,
Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said kav. 1, South Jakarta (Phone: 8353976): Bias
Lima, Tuesday. B2 90's Band, Wednesday, Smart Band, Thursday,
Ocean Park, Friday, Atlantic Band, Saturday, at 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
* Champions Sports Bar & Restaurant, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 10
South Jakarta (Phone: 7199041), 10 p.m.: Lemon Tea Band,
Thursday, Karua Boys Band, Friday, Gypsy Can Band, Saturday, Bias
5 Band, Sunday.
* Planet Hollywood, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 16, South Jakarta
(Phone: 5267827): Valencia Band, Thursday, Wachdach Band, Friday,
40 Band, Saturday. Performing top 40's music in town, 9 p.m.
onwards.
* Fashion Cafe, Wisma 46 BNI City, Ground Floor, Jl. Jend.
Sudirman Kav. 1, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5745111): Happy Hours, 3
p.m. to 12 a.m., Eksis Band, Sunday to Tuesday. Mixline Band,
Thursday to Saturday. Karua Band, Wednesday.
* Hard Rock Cafe, Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta (Phone:
3903565-7): Deviate Band, Monday to Saturday, 10 p.m. to 11:30
p.m., The Groove, Sunday, 11 p.m., Chrisye, 10 p.m., Aug. 17.
* News Cafe, Setiabudi Building 1 Blok D1-D6, Jl. H.R. Rasuna
Said Kav. 62, South Jakarta (Phone: 5257376, 5257378): Live
entertainment at 10 p.m. onwards; Foot Print Band, Monday. 2nd
Born Band, Wednesday. Flash Back, Friday. 2nd Born Band, Valencia
Band, Saturday.
* New York Cafe, in Laguna Ria, Taman Ria Senayan (Phone:
5747014, 5747015): Nightly live entertainment featuring New York
Band, on Monday, Valencia Band, Tuesday, Amigos Band, Wednesday,
Motion Band, Thursday, The Groove, Friday, Colors Band, Saturday,
Non-stop Rock DJ's Achul and Oppie, Sunday.
* Bumbu Indonesian Restaurant and Cafe, in Landmark Building I,
Level Ground Floor, Plaza Area, Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 1, Central
Jakarta (Phone: 5749026): Kecapi, Suling (traditional music),
Monday to Saturday Night.
* Kempinski Hotel Plaza, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 10-11:
- Lobby Lounge: Classical Duo, Monday to Friday, 12 p.m. to 3
p.m., Quartet Pop, Monday to Saturday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Java Cafe and Restaurant: Instrumental Trio, Friday to
Saturday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
* Amigos Restaurant, Setiabudi Building II, Ground floor, Jl.
H.R. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta: Tinombala Band, Friday,
Keyboard, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.:

Museums

* Bayt Al-Qur'an museum, in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, East
Jakarta (Phone: 8416466): Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* Satria Mandala Military museum, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South
Jakarta (Phone: 5227946): Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
* National museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta
(Phone: 3811551): 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).
* Forestry Manggala Wana Bhakti museum, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South
Jakarta (Phone: 5703265/46): Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* The 1945 Fight For Freedom museum, Jl. Menteng Raya 31,
Central Jakarta (Phone: 3909148): Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3
p.m.
* Jakarta museum of History Taman Fatahillah, West Jakarta
(Phone: 6929101): Sunday and Tuesday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2
p.m., Friday and Saturday, at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
* Maritime museum, Jl. Pasar Ikan 1, North Jakarta (Phone:
6690518): 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 (Phone: 6907062): Sunday and Tuesday to Thursday, 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m., Friday, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
* Puppet museum, Jl. Pintu Besar Utara 27, West Jakarta (Phone:
6929560): 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.
* Textile museum, Jl. Karel Sasuit Tubun, Tanah Abang, Central
Jakarta (Phone: 5606613): Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
* Stamp museum: Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, East Jakarta (Phone:
8409286): Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. to
5 p.m.