Sat, 18 Dec 1999

Where to go in Yogyakarta: , Dec 18, 1999

Exhibitions

* Drawing Exhibition: Garis Tepi 200+0 by 12 artists (Agung Kurniawan, S. Teddy D., Bambang Toko, Moelyono, Anusapati, Tri Wahyudi alias Popok, Nindityo Adipurnomo, Ade Darmawan, Hafiz, Firman, Yani Halim and Arahmaiani) at Cemeti Gallery, Dec 18, 1999 - Jan 16, 2000. * Painting Exhibition: by five female artists (Lusia Hartini, Woro Anindiyah, Erika, Treeda Mayranti and Siti Neneng Maya) at Hyatt Regency's Lobby, Jl. Palagan Tentara Pelajar (phone: 0274- 869123), Dec 26, 1999 - Jan 3, 2000 * Painting Exhibition: In devide et impera Land by Sudargono, Bentara Budaya, Jl. Suroto 2, Dec 27 - 30.

Performances

* Theater: Ramayana Ballet performed open air at Purawisata, Jl. Brigjen Katamso (phone: 0274-374089,375705), nightly, 8 pm - 9.30 pm,

Film

* French Film at CCF French Cultural Center Jl Sagan 3 (phone: 0274-566520): Francis Veber's La Chevre (1998) featuring Gerald Depardieu and Piere Richard.

Hotels & Restaurants

* Malioboro Ibis Hotel, Jl Malioboro 52-58 (phone: 0274-516974): December '99 Ramadhan & Lebaran, special menu for the fasting break and ta'jil during the month of Ramadhan 1420 H at Turangga Restaurant, every 6 pm - 7 pm; Dinner Millenium 2000 at Turangga Restaurant, Dec 31, 7 pm - midnight; X'Mas Dinner with special Turkey at Turangga Restaurant, Dec 24, 7 pm - 10 pm.

* Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta, Jl. Laksda Adisucipto Km. 8.7 (phone: 0274-511588): Traditional Christmas Dinner, Sasono Hondrowino, Dec 24 - 25; Brunch with Santa, Sasono Hondrowino, Dec 25 - 26; Seafood Fantacy, Ulam Mirasa, Dec 30; Enter the Golden Dragon Gala Dinner, Mataram Ballroom, Dec 31.

* Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta, Jl. Palagan Tentara Pelajar (phone: 0274-869123): Handicrafts Market & Barbeque, Lobby Court, every Thursday from 6 pm with Strolling Band entertainment; Seafood Market, every Friday night from 5 pm - 9 pm; Hyatt Night Market, dinner set in traditional night market atmosphere, every Saturday night from 7 pm - 9 pm; Live Music, every Friday and Saturday night from 9 pm; Sunday Brunch, wide selection of international buffet with life entertainment from Strolling Band, every Sunday from 11 am - 3 pm; Chirstmas Celebration, at Kemangi Bistro (Dec 24 from 7 pm, Dec 25 from 11 am - 3 pm) and at Bogey's Teras (Dec 24, from 7 pm - 10 pm); New Year's Eve Celebration at Kemangi Bistro and Bogey's Teras (Dec 31 from 7 pm - 9 pm) and get a free entrance to "Colours of Millenium Nite" at the Ballroom.

* Melia Purosani Hotel, Jl. Suryotomo 31 (phone: 0274-589521/3): El Patio 24-hours coffee shop, Renggosari Chinese Restaurant; Soka Lounge and Ria Pub Bar with Cabaret Extravaganza Show every Saturday; Chinese Steamboat every Saturday from 5 pm to 11.30 pm; Dim Sum every Sunday from 8 am to 2 pm; A Special Christmas Dinner on Dec 24; All Day Christmas Program and Traditional X'mas Candle Light Dinner on Dec 25; Melia Millennium Mania at Amarta Ballroom on Dec 31; Latin Nite on Jan 1, 2000.

* Novotel Hotel Yogyakarta, Jl. Jend Sudirman 89 (phone: 0274- 580930): New Year's Eve 2000 in the Millenium Galaxtica at Pub Antariksa, Graha Sabha Ballroom and Gala "Buffet Dinner" Xtica at Kedaton Restaurant and Kayu Api Restaurant, Dec 31.

* Santika Hotel Yogyakarta, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 19 (phone: 0274- 563036, 562743).

* Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 9-11 (phone: 0274-566322,566353).

Fashion

* The Millenium Fasion Trend, by Ari Sudewa and Afif GB, Jogja Village Inn, Jl. Menukan 5 (phone: 0274-373031), Dec 31, 8 pm.