Jakarta Java Kini is proud to announce the first of its ‘Uncorked’ wine appreciation classes. Working in conjunction with a major wine store, and our wine columnist Simone Baldwin, JJK will demystify the process of wine appreciation by adopting a fun, no nonsense approach to wine education...more

Announcing the launch of Jakarta's newest and most comprehensive family guide! Family Guide to Jakarta - The Essential Handbook for Parents will be officially launched on Wednesday September 7, 2005 at 7 pm. The launch will take place at Aksara Bookstore Jl. Kemang Raya 8...more

Thanks to the Guitar Maestros-concert series, organized by Indonesian guitarist Sudirman Leman; Art Music lovers and especially acoustic guitar aficionados in Indonesia will have the opportunity of enjoying performances by some of the greatest guitarists in the world...more

To some, Sculptor Filippos might seem a bit too, dare I say, deep. His beautiful glossy catalogue that I recently had a flick through included some of Filippos' own prose in which he urges the reader to 'touch the baby inside you' and 'drink uninterrupted the enthusiastic juice'...more

East West introduces an Eastern and Western Physiotherapy and accupuncture clinic which takes a holistic approach to treating pain, post-surgery recovery and minor posture problems ...more

Jakarta's underpasses and street corners, previously reserved for decaying shampoo-ad posters are bursting with colour and creative 'tags'. TEMBOKBOMBER (Indonesian for Bomberz' Wall) is a street art community website...more

On 17 August 2005, the Wereldmuseum Rotterdam will hand over the collection of wayang revolusi to the Wayang Museum Jakarta. As part of Independence celebrations, a rare performance of wayang revolusi will be staged, using replica puppets made for the occasion...more

August 01

Piano Recital with Mario Santoso

Includes works by Chopin, Mendelssohn and Schubert. 8pm at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta. Tickets are Rp.40.000-Rp.50.000.

August 02

Classical Music Concert by Jakarta String Quartet

Compositions by Beethoven, Mozart, Vivaldi, Duparc and Albioni. 8pm at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta. Tickets are Rp.40.000-Rp.50.000.

August 03

Piano Recital with Harimada Kusuma

Works by Haydn, Schumann and Rachmaninoff. 8pm at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta. Tickets are Rp.40.000-Rp.50.000.

August 05

Marlboro Racing Night at Embassy

at Jakarta Arts Centre- Taman Ismail Marzuki

August 06-07

Great Bazaar.

Cosmetics, body care and fragrances discounted up to 70%. Brands include Revlon and Ultima II. Session 1 from 9am-12pm, Session 2 from 1pm-3pm. Tickets Rp. 5000 pre person, per session. At Pelataran Parkir, Gedung Bina Mulia 1, Jl. HR Rasuna Said, Kav 10. For more info, please call Hani/Yuni at 021 520 1858, ext 5263/5246.

August 06-30

Flora and Fauna Exposition and Festival

at Taman Lapangan Banteng, Jakarta. This event is held every year, organized by the Park Office of the Province of Jakarta, with the aim of preserving the environment. The two week long expo is open to the public with highlights such as workshops, competitions, and various types of flora and fauna. Painting and photography contests, as well as Miss Flora Competition, will take place. Please Contact Jakarta City Gov. Tourism Office : 021 522 8706.

August 06

Grand Opening of Nu China Bar and Lounge

with the theme ‘Wild Shanghai Chic’. Entertainment includes Live Acoustic with ‘Point Two’, Show dancers, DJ Aay from Dragon Fly and DJ Rowland from Vertigo. MTV VJ Daniel will MC the event. Dress code is: Black...Wild and Sexy. From 9 pm onwards.

August 07-17

Indonesian Food Festival at Saliendra Restaurant

JW Marriott. Sample the amazingly diverse flavours of Indonesia. Menu includes Nasi Tumpeng, Soto Ayam, Sate Lilit, Gado Gado and Jalan Wajik, among others. Also features Javanese Royal family recipes from Lady Kartini. Rp. 125.000++ per person. For more info and reservations, please call 021 5798 8889.

August 07-28

’A Mild’ Live Soundrenaline’05: ‘Reborn Republic’

The biggest music festival in Indonesia is back, with the theme ‘Reborn Republic’ to motivate Indonesia’s youth to greet the future with vigour and enthusiasm. This year’s festival, featuring over 90 performers, will be presented in five cities: Palembang (31 July), Bandung (7 August), Semarang (14 August), Surabaya (21 August) and Bali (28 August). The U.S. band Skid Row will be among the performers. For information, contact Sampoerna Indonesia at 021 526 7205.

August 08-12

Indonesian Dance Festival

This dance festival presents selected dance works representing 29 provinces in Indonesia. 8 pm at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta

August 12-13

Dance Theatre Performance: ‘Sanggit’

(Commemorating 423 days since the death of Bagong Kussudiardja), At Graha Bhakti Budaya, TIM, Jakarta. Sanggit, a work by the late master choreographer Bagong Kussudiardja, whose smooth footwork made him seem to float across the stage, tells the story of the god Sang Hyang Jagad Giri Nata, in great confusion in heaven. For complete information, contact the Jakarta Arts Centre (Pusat Kesenian Jakarta) at 021 3193 7325.

August 12-14

Jakarta Wedding Festival II

at Jakarta Convention Center, Assembly Hall. Presenting latest collections and services of more than 40 bridal houses, photo studios, hotels and resorts, decorations and wedding organizers nation-wide.
For more information please contact: info@jakartaweddingfestival.com, PT Dyandra Promosindo at 021 310 7117 (Debbie, Adista or Ichwan) or Weddingku.com at 021 640 4018, 650 5350, 651 2314, 6583 0987 (Windy or Novi)

August 14-21

National Day Celebrations

The month of August is a special month for the Indonesian as it commemorates the birth of the Republic of Indonesia on 17th August 1945. A variety of competitions of folk games from around the Archipelago are played to celebrate this eventful occasion, such as greased pole climbing, tug-of war and traditional performances on the theme of heroism. There will also be a festival of decorated boats, arts classes a parade of regional songs and music and large exhibition of the various folk arts and crafts from a around the regions. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. For more info, please call 021 840 9268.

August 22-24

Bandung Short Film Festival 2005

At Asia Africa Cultural Centre, Bandung. As well as screening new cinematic works from Indonesia, this event will also feature film criticism and discussions. This year’s theme, ‘Cultural and Natural,’ is quite broad, giving the filmmakers great creative scope. For more information, contact the organizer, Ari Suryadi Nata, at 08883315958.

August 23

’Love and Beyond’

A solo scultpture exhibition by Filippos, at Galeri Nasional Indonesia, 7pm. Show will run until August 30th, open daily from 10am - 7pm

August 25-27

Jakarta Chocolate Expo 2005

at Semanggi Expo. The Jakarta Chocolate Expo 2005 will be held for the third time this year profiting people in the chocolate trade and visitors alike with the latest showcase of developments, network opportunities to new business contacts, product launches, media exposure and promotions of corporate identities. Some highlights of the event include a spectacular chocolate castle, life-size celebrity chocolate statue, 3.2 metre chocolate fountain, chocolate fashion show, chef competition and chocolate painting competition. Seminars, talk shows and live baking demonstrations will be conveyed as well to the benefit of all who attend. For more information, call Elvira Koto at 021 820 4054.

August 26

ANZA

Charity Ball All proceeds go to various charities including orphanages and students scholarships. Book a table of 10 and tickets are 750.000/per person. Individual tickets are Rp. 800.000. For more info, please call ANZA at 7179 2665 or Lori Royal 0815 132 03630.

August 31

Jakarta International Craft & Gift Show (JIGS 2005)

at Jakarta Convention Center, Exhibition Hall A. Until September 4th. For more information, please contact Mediatama Binakreasi at 021 489 6942 or www.ptmediatama.com

CONTACTS

Taman Ismail Marzuki
Jl. Cikini Raya 73 Jakarta Pusat
T 021 319 34740.

Komunitas Utan Kayu
Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H T 021 857 3388.

Gedung Kesenian Jakarta
Jl. Gedung Kesenian Jakarta No. 1
T 021 380 8283.
www.gkj-online.com

Jakarta Convention Center
Jl. Gatot Subroto T 021 572 6000.

Galeri Nasional Indonesia
Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14 A Jakarta Pusat
T 021 348 33954,-55.

Semanggi Expo
Sudirman Central Business District

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
Jl. Raya Pondok Gede T 021 788 45845.

Embassy
Taman Ria Senayan, East End Bldg.
Jl. Gatot Subroto T 021 574 2047.

Taman Lapangan Banten
Jl. Lapangan Banten

Nu China Bar and Lounge
Jl. Kemang Raya No 24 T 021 718 2969

Saliendra Restaurant JW Marriot,
Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan T 021 5798 8888.