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It’s been a great month for music and there’s more to come, so give thanks and don’t let the weather get you down - get out there and enjoy the best Jakarta has to offer!
44 Classical Music : Enjoying Two Geniuses in Concerts By Erza S.T. 52 Funpics 46 Features - Domestic Groove : Celeb’s Chosen Seven - One Million Facebook Fans Can’t Be Wrong - Vicky Shu : Drink Me
10 The Scoop 12 What’s on 22 HereNow DJ Hogi El’8teen Mahesa Utara DJ Alan Liao
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One million Facebook fans can’t be wrong. Superman is Dead are officially the biggest punk rock band in Indonesia. We caught up with the lads from Bali to talk about their huge success.
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Jakarta’s biggest fashion event has just wrapped up. Here’s what it had in store. Jakarta Fashion Week, Part One.
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s TBJ gets sent off to the printers and the final touches of the magazine are put in place, we say hello and goodbye to the short visit of America’s president Barack Obama. It seems that Jakarta isn’t only inviting to international musicians but also inviting enough for Obama to return to the place he once grew up in - even if it was for only 18 hours. TBJ would also like to say happy Thanksgiving to those of you who celebrate it, and if you’re wondering where to have your Thanksgiving dinner, check out the food scoop section for some ideas. Jakarta has been bombarded with quality, international performers lately (Simply Red pictured here for one) and that looks set to continue in the coming year, but for now, as the year’s end inches ever closer, that appears to be slowing down. But there’s still plenty of local action to take care of you - see what the next fortnight has in store in the What’s On and Here Now sections of TBJ.
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Hailing from Berlin, duo Walter Merziger and Arno Kammermeier are better known as the German Dynamic DJ duo Booka Shade - set to return and rock Jakarta with their unstoppable hits. Booka Shade will be taking part in the Indo Dance Indoor Edition, taking place this coming 10th of December at Bengkel Nightpark. The house duo is an act to watch out for, with their hit single and claim to fame ‘Charlotte’ which scored a high number of record sales and was listed as ‘Best Tech House Act 2008’. Apart from mastering house music, Booka Shade is also known for their techno, tech house, minimal, and electronica tunes. They are never shy to take a shot at mixing in edgy refrains into their beats. For further info visit www.ThreeSixty.co.id.
Iron Maiden It’s time for 80’s metal fans to rejoice, as Iron Maiden - one of the most iconic bands of the era - will return to the stages of Indonesia. After many years of waiting, this legendary band will tour through Indonesia thanks to Original Production, stopping off in Jakarta on the 17th of February to perform at Stadium Utama Gekora Bung Karno before moving onto Bali on the 20th of February to perform at Garuda Wisnu Kencana. The tour is also part of promoting the band’s latest album titled ‘The Final Frontier World Tour 2011’. Being the rock stars they are, Iron Maiden will be traveling the world in style with their own private plane they’ve dubbed Ed Force One.
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Indonesia is set to be rocked by Sweden’s black metal militia known as Marduk. The band’s tour around the nation is part of their Asian tour which they’ve titled ‘Asian Black Death Redemption 2010’ and will pass through Surabaya on the 10th of December followed by a performance on the 11th of December in Semarang before landing in Jakarta on the 12th to perform at Bulungan Outdoor Jakarta. The promoter responsible for bringing this European thrash metal band fronted by Morgan Steinmeyer Hakansson to Indonesia is Pentia Quantum who are known for presenting the most insane metal rock shows to the country. Pre-sale tickets will set you back Rp100K and are available until the 6th of December while d-day tickets will be priced RP150K.
theSCOOP REDMA One of Indonesia’s awards ceremonies dedicated to its ever-expanding dance music scene - Ravelex Electronic Dance Music Awards (REDMA) will be held once again near the end of November. As in previous years, voting polls for REDMA’s many categories have been going on online since the 20th of October, and will be ending three days before the award show commences so get your votes in fast. The results of the online votes will also be combined by the votes of a select panel of judges. If you want Indonesia’s dance music scene to continue and thrive, get your voice heard and vote for your favourite DJs, clubs and events now at www.ravelex.net.
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Nothing beats the feeling of beachfront Jazz time on Sunday. Mark your calendar for the 5th of December for Sunday Jazz Festival at Segarra Ancol, featuring local and international jazz names. Guest star Matt Bianco (UK) will be in attendance in conjunction with his world tour, along with Maliq & D’Essentials, Sandhy Sondoro, Barry Likumahuwa Project feat. Benny Likumahuwa, THE GROOVE, Anton Wirjono (Future 10), DJ Aay (Dragonfly), DJ Jazzy Broyz (Discogusto), MIKE’S Apartment, Groovebox Project, INDIEFEST 2010 Winner, Creamy Sugar Grooves (7/24 Mejiku), and DJ Rocca (Discogusto) to warm the beach breeze. The event is promoted by Magicworx with MC Melanie Subono, Adit, Ocha Uriona,and Aldi Tama. For info on ticket pre sale etc, call Magicworx at 021-33621744 or log on to Ibu Dibyo or Raja Karcis.com.
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A musical comedy written and directed by Joko Anwar, who is popular for such screen plays as ‘Janji Joni’, ‘Kala’ and ‘Pintu Terlarang’ will be performed at Jakarta Theatre Taman Ismail Marzuki. The story is about Bram, a novelist living in a futuristic Jakarta of 2020 who is wrongfully accused of a crime and sent to Onrop Island, an island said to be hell on earth. On this Island lacking in any form of humanity is where the protagonist learns of love and life and upon his return to his hometown becomes a warrior of love. If you’re bored of the same old entertainment, this funny satire musical comedy is sure to leave you in stitches while humming along to the tunes of love and tolerance. For more information visit www.onropmusikal.com.
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CHECK OUT COMING EVENTS IN THE BEAT’S DAY BY DAY LISTING OF THE BIG SHOWS AROUND TOWN
Monday November 15 Hacienda
Margarita Mondays feat. all you can drink midori madness for just Rp. 199.000++ from 7pm until midnight.
Red Square
Mondays at Red Square: It’s the all night happy hour for drinkers! 1F1 Red Square vodka cocktails and selected beers all night long! Resident DJs Ruffie & Ricky Chattaway. Movie time on our giant screen from 8pm. Watch the top 100 movies of all time.
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Monday Madness Live entertainment by Laskar Band playing rock. Starts 9pm.
Hard Rock Café
Asia 7 Live band performance starts at 9.30
Tuesday November 16 Black Cat
Real Book Night Ahmad Ananda Trio feat. Menu Hentiasanti
Hacienda
Tuesday night taco buffet. Feast on all the tacos you can eat for just Rp. 99.000++ from 6-11pm. Live mariachi music by Los Paraguas.
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Asia 7 Live band performance starts at 9.30
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Tuesday Scream Motion Live entertainment by D’Munk band playing the best top 40 & all round starts 9pm
Wednesday November 17 Black Cat
Wednesday swing night Idang Rasjidi Trio feat. Kemala Ayu. Dinner time solo piano starts 7pm-9.15pm by Rieke
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Blowfish Special Event ‘Pop The Disco’ DJ Dipha & wW
with your hosts Damaris & Iono from 9pm ‘til midnight. Arriba Arriba!
Hacienda
Hard Rock Café Special Event
Salsa Wednesday Salsa dancing every Wednesday
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‘POP CULTURE’ WE LOVE THE 80'S. DJ Ruffie SE, Iwel, Reza Bukan
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What’s On Wednesday It’s ladies’ night! 50% discount for Martini promo. From 7pm–closing. Live entertainment by Kick Ass Band playing the best top 40s & all round. Starts 9pm.
Thursday November 18 Apollo ‘Chill and Relax’ Come recharge yourself to get you through the week
Black Cat
Funk Attack feat. Barry Likumahuwa, Taufan Goenarso, Doni Joesran, Matthew Sayers.
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‘Rockstar’ DJ Flodee, Ride, Juicy, CUn, MC Big Bunch, Agung, Dimaz, Goeslan
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‘Fabulous Thursday’ Live entertainment by 2nd Anthem playing disco
Hard Rock Café
Asia 7 Live Band performance starts at 9.30
Immigrant Special Event ‘TABOO’ Spinach & Electrosoul LUV’S
Classic Disco Lovers Resident DJ Yunie, Guest DJ’s
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‘Country Music’ Live music by The Old Friends playing country music starts at 8pm. DJ Arry Bule & Hemmy
Red Square Special Event SEXY IN THE CITY "Trip to the Middle East" EL’8TEEN DJ Ricky ChattawayMichael Biverly-MC Olen
Friday November 19 Apollo Special Event
Zodiac Party : Scorpio. Come celebrate your birthday with crazy packages!
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Friday Cool Jazz Oele Pattiselano Trio feat.Dira. Dinner time solo piano starts 7pm9.15PM by Abe Simpson
Blowfish & Puro Special Event
Makavelli @ Blowfish, Turn On Plastic with Future10 @ Puro
D’place Citos
Friday Nite with Freakustik at 9.30pm till drop off. Get 20% off.
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Immigrant Special Event ‘Housemate-Clubbing Race Power Beat Edition’ Dance Signal Event featuring DJ @ khd@, Oki Koro, Tom’s, Ical Red Square
Fabulous Friday DJ’s Ruffie, Iwel & Ricky.
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SHANGHAI JAZZ BAND featuring Nita Aartsen Project, playing Latin, Swing Jazz & Cantopop
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‘Friday Addiction’ Live Entertainment by Chaplin Band playing top 40
X2 & Equinox Special Event ‘Republic Of Equinox & Leave It To The Pro’ DJ Odotto & MC Mistah, DJ Ethnic & MC G-Voiz @ Equinox. Milinka, Sparkling Saint @ X2 in conjunction with Milinka’s after party Europe Tour
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Saturday November 20 Apollo Special Event ‘Hero’ HERO! Everyone secretly wants to have a SUPER HERO that comes to rescue us in time of trouble! Come find your own HERO
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Saturday Jazz Standard Sam Trio feat Asty. Dinner time solo piano starts 7pm-9.15m by Sukat
Blowfish & Puro Special Event ‘Scorpio On Mission’ DJ wW, Justeen, Sliqq
Saturday Bounce Buy a steak get 1 glass of beer free. Live entertainment Kick Ass Band playing the best top 40 & all round, starts 10pm
NOXX, READY, ROME, HERDY, MC DITTER, VJ MOTIONINJA, PURPLE (7/24), RANDY, AUDIE, DERANA, MURA
Stix at Park Lane
Live Music The Ganjils Band play at 9pm
‘Tranceformer Asia Tour 2010’ MARKUS SCHULZ (Armada / Coldharbour / USA), NORIN & RAD (Coldhardbour / USA), LTN (Spinach Records), DENY, MARQUEE,
Hard Rock Café
Asia 7 Live Band performance starts at 9.30
Immigrant Special Event S&M ‘Where’s My Cherry – Movie Series:007 Night Licence to Kiss’ Lil B, Ethnic Red Square
Saturdaze! DJ Ruffie, Ricky,Iwel & Reza Bukan
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Apollo Special Event Beauty Sunday. In Search of MISS APOLLO - Session 2 Black Cat
Sunday-Sunday Youth Jazz Jam Session- Piano by Abe Simpson
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Every Sunday. Starts 7pm onwards. FOUR COLOURS Band (playing all round music).
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Kids Playland Enjoy tons of fun in our kids playland and kids activities; bouncy castle, hide & slide
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Margarita Mondays Featuring all you can drink midori madness for just Rp.199.000++ from 7pm until midnight.
Hard Rock Café
Asia 7 Live Band performance starts at 9.30
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It's the all night happy hour DJ Ruffie, & DJ Ricky Chattaway
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‘Monday Madness’ Live entertainment by Laskar Band playing rock
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Tuesday November 23 Black Cat
Real Book Night Ahmad Ananda Trio feat.Menu Hentiasanti
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Tuesday Night Taco Buffet. Feast on All the Tacos You Can Eat for just Rp. 99.000++ from 6-11 pm. Live Mariachi Music by Los Paraguas.
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Every Tuesday. Starts 7pm. INONK & FRIENDS Band (Playing All Around Music).
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‘Tiesday Scream Motion’ Live entertainment by D’Munk Band playing Top 40
Hard Rock Café
Asia 7 Live Band performance start at 9.30
Wednesday November 24 Apollo
Campus & Twinks Free entry for 18-25 before midnight. Spinning chart topping R&B by DJ Lana, Yacko, Dicky
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Wednesday Swing Night Idang Rasjidi Trio feat. Kemala Ayu. Dinner time solo piano starts 7pm-9.15pm by Rike.
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‘Pop The Disco’ DJ Dipha, wW
Hacienda
Salsa Wednesday Salsa Dancing every Wednesday with your hosts Damaris & Iono from 9pm to midnight. Arriba Arriba! Bottles of Sauza Extra Gold Tequila just Rp. 600.000++.
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Asia 7 Live Band performance starts at 9.30
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Red Square Special Event POP CULTURE We Love 80’s. DJ Ruffie SE, Iwel, Reza Bukan
X2 Special Event
Every Wednesday. Starts at 7pm. VIP Band (Playing Pop, R&B, & Top 40 Music).
‘Whats on Wednesday ‘ Live Entertainment by KickAss Band playing Top 40 ‘Fresh Wednesday’ DJ Jessica, Ayu, Mayfa, MC Vibes
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Thursday November 25 Apollo Special Event Chubby Night! The night for BIG loving!
LUV’S Special Event
Black Cat
New Musro
Equinox Special Event ‘Most Wanted’ Venom C, Think, Scratcha
Red Square Special Event SEXY IN THE CITY
Hard Rock Café Special Event
Fabulous Thursday Buy a pasta item get a glass of house wine. Live entertainment by 2nd Anthem Band playing classic disco, starts 9pm.
Funk Attack Feat. Barry Likumahuwa, Taufan Goenarso, Doni Joesran, Matthew Sayers.
Asia 7 Live Band performance starts at 9.30
Immigrant Special Event ‘Taboo’ After Party Tranceformer
Classic Disco Lovers Resident DJ Yunie, guest DJs
Country Music Live music by the old friends playing country music. Starts at 8pm. DJ Arry Bule & Hemmy
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Friday November 26 Apollo Special Event
THANKSGIVING! We are family, let's come down, count our blessings and be grateful! Turkey included!
Black Cat
Friday Cool Jazz Oele Pattiselano Trio feat. Otti Jamalus
Blowfish & Puro Special Event ‘Rewind’ Soul Menace Crew
Hard Rock Café
Asia 7 Live Band performance starts at 9.30
Immigrant Special Event ‘REDMA’ DJ Bhokero, Bone, Miko, Mahesa Utara Red Square
Fabulous Fridays! DJ Ruffie, Reza B, Iwel & DJ Ricky
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Shanghai Blue 1920
SHANGHAI JAZZ BAND featuring Nita Aartsen Project, play Latin, Swing Jazz & Cantopop.
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Saturday November 27 Apollo Special Event Jungle Fever DJ Alan Liao (Taipei)
Red Square
Black Cat
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Saturday Jazz Standard Sam Trio feat. Asty
Blowfish & Puro Special Event ‘Movie series – Popeye’ DJ wW & Justeen, Sliqq
Hard Rock Café
Asia 7 Live Band performance starts at 9.30
Immigrant Special Event
‘S&M Special Cocktail’ Lil B, Ethnic
Saturdaze! DJ Ruffie, Ricky,Iwel & Reza Bukan Saturday Bounce Food Promo Chef Suggestion of the day (weekly basis), 50% discount on all cakes, after 10pm buy a steak get 1 glass of beer free. Live entertainment by Kick Ass Band playing the best top 40 & all round, starts 10pm.
Stix at Park Lane
Live Music The Ganjils Band play at 9pm
Sunday
Beauty Sunday In Search of MISS APOLLO Session 3
‘Dancesfellas’ Feat Riva Starr (Best Breaktrough DJ Awards In Ibiza), Reynald, Cello, Yy, VJ Alter Ego
Monday
November 28 Apollo
X2 Special Event
November 29 Score!
Monday Madness Live entertainment by Laskar Band playing Rock Music
Red Square Special Event Bartender Competition
Black Cat
Sunday-Sunday Youth Jazz Jam Session- Piano by Abe Simpson
Nu Musro
Every Sunday. 7pm onwards FOUR COLOURS band (playing all round music).
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‘Happy Sunday’ Live entertainment by Centerstage band playing alternative music
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DJ Hogi
Sounds Like From oldskool to edgy music
Immigrant Wednesday 17 Nov 10pm
Hails From Jakarta
has Been DJ Hogi is a name synonymous with the Jakarta dance scene. Younger brother to DJ Anton, Hogi has been on the decks since the hay days of Bengkel Nightpark. Hogi has also caroused the international scene, releasing his beats under various labels, including Grayhound Recording, Care Rec, and Electrogusto in San Fransisco. Inspired by the sounds of funk, oldshool hip-hop, disco, punk, new wave, and acid house, his music mastery has extended into almost every genre of electronic dance music. With his brother, the two formed the duo Agrikulture, which has released several hits in the past. Not only behind the decks, Hogi is also busy behind the scenes concocting events for Future10 such as Turn On Plastic, Back In The Days, and The Junction.
has Been Nama yang tidak bisa dipisahkan dari dance scene Jakarta adalah DJ Hogi. Adik dari DJ Anton ini sudah mulai meramaikan peta musik dansa sejak mulainya era Bengkel. Hogi bahkan telah merambah dunia internasional dan sempat merilis musiknya di labellabel seperti Grayhound Recording, Care Rec, dan Electrogusto di San Fransisco. Terinspirasi dari musik Funk, Oldschool Hip Hop, Disco, Punk, New Wave, dan Acid House, membuat penguasaan musiknya menjadi lebih luas sehingga tidak terpatok pada satu genre. Bersama dengan sang kakak, Hogi membentuk Agrikulture, band elektronika yang sudah merilis beberapa hits. Tidak itu saja, Hogi pun ikut mengembangkan acara besutan bersama dengan Future10 seperti Turn On Plastic, Back In The Days, dan The Junction.
is Now From his long list of achievements, Hogi’s musicality is not to be taken lightly. So be sure not to miss Hogi’s performance when he takes to the stage at Immigrant on the 17th of November for the event titled, ‘One Night Affair’, which is sure to be filled with cutting edge tracks.
is Now Dari berbagai tempat yang masuk dalam daftar gignya, salah satunya adalah Immigrant. Tanggal 17 November mendatang, Hogi akan tampil di acara One Night Affair. Musikalitasnya sudah tidak perlu diragukan lagi, mau mendengar remix terbarunya ataupun track-track cutting edge dari Hogi? Simak penampilan Hogi di Immigrant.
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EL’8TEEN MC Olen DJ Ricky Chattaway
DJ Michael Biverly
Red Square Thursday 18 Nov 10pm
have Been Ricky Chattaway began as a model as well as an actor but his hobby of collecting vinyls led Ricky to produce his own songs and begin working on remixes. This led him to become a resident DJ at Red Square Kuala Lumpur and also to perform at clubs in Indonesia and even in Singapore such as Zouk and Ministry of Sound. Ricky finally returned to Indonesia to become a resident at Red Square Jakarta, and from there has formed his own record label he named El’8Teen Record. Michael Biverly was also a DJ who began his career in the lime light as a model and actor before taking DJ lessons in 2006 which led him to play in several clubs in Jakarta. In 2009 he eventually joined Ricky Chattaway’s El’8Teen. Apart from the two members, MC Olen was recruited to become the groups MC rounding out the trio’s sound. are Now The trio of Ricky Chattaway, Michael Biverly, and Olen will perform at Red Square for the event titled ‘Trip To Middle East’ on the 18th of November. Those unfamiliar with the trio’s spinning skills must come and check out their performance and musical abilities.
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Sounds Like House-tech, house-progressive, house Hails From Jakarta
have Been Karir Ricky Chattaway berawal dari dunia model dan acting tetapi hobinya mengumpulkan vinyl mengantarkan Ricky memproduksi sendiri lagunya dan juga mengerjakan remix. Hal ini mengantarkannya untuk menjadi resident DJ di Red Square Kuala Lumpur bahkan pernah tampil di club Indonesia maupun Singapore seperti Zouk dan Ministry Of Sound. Ricky lalu kembali ke Indonesia dan bergabung dalam barisan resident Red Square Jakarta dan akhirnya membentuk label El’8Teen Record. Michael Biverly juga seorang DJ yang berawal dari dunia model dan acting dan mulai tahun 2006 memulai kursus DJ dan bermain di beberapa klab di Jakarta dan pada tahun 2009 bergabung dengan El’8Teen yang dibentuk oleh Ricky Chattaway. Kedua DJ ini kini bertambah anggota dengan menggait MC Olen. are Now Ricky Chattaway, Michael Biverly, dan Olen akan tampil di acara berjudul ‘Trip To Middle East’ yang digelar oleh Red Square pada hari Kamis tanggal 18 November. Bagi Anda yang belum mengenal mereka, saatnya untuk mengetahui lebih jauh musikalitasnya.
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Mahesa Utara
Immigrant Friday 26 November has Been Mahesa Utara began his DJ career back in 2008, and several months later moved on to produce his own music. By the end of 2008, Mahesa had produced a popular Remix which led to him reciving a REDMA award for Best Remix of the Year. Music has always played a big role in his life and from a young age, his parents surrounded him with jazz and funk music. His interest in music prompted him to learn the drums at the age of twelve. Before diving into a career as a DJ, Mahesa had also learned the skills to produce digital music. Influenced by the sounds of Progressive, Minimal, House and Hard Electro has made him create a sound uniquely his own. is Now After performing on a variety of stages, Mahesa will now perform at this year’s REDMA which will be held at Immigrant on the 26th of November. Mahesa will perform alongside many local DJ greats such as Bone, Bhokero, Miko and others. It’s undeniable that although Mahesa Utara is a new boy to the scene, he has the skills of an international star.
Sounds like House, electro, mash up Hails From Jakarta, Indonesia
has Been Dimulai pada awal tahun 2008, Mahesa Utara mengawali karir DJ dan beberapa bulan kemudian mulai memproduksi musiknya sendiri. Pada akhir tahun 2008, Mahesa memenangkan sebuah kompetisi Remix yang dilanjutkan dengan memperoleh penghargaan REDMA lewat kategori “Best Remix Of The Year”. Musik sangat berarti baginya dan pada usia yang sangat belia, orang tuanya memberi doktrin musik Jazz dan Funk kepadanya. Sempat mendalami alat musik drum pada usia 12 ternyata memberikan kontribusi yang sangat berguna baginya. Sebelum terjun dalam karir sebagai seorang DJ, Mahesa juga pernah belajar ilmu produksi musik Digital. Musik yang mempengaruhinya mulai dari Progressive, Minimal, House, Hard Electro hingga sound yang dihasilkan olehnya menjadi sesuatu yang unik. is Now Setelah tampil di atas berbagai panggung, Mahesa kini akan tampil di acara REDMA yang akan dihelat di Immigrant pada tanggal 26 November mendatang. Mahesa akan tampil bersama dengan DJ lainnya, seperti Bone, Bhokero, Miko, dan lainnya. Tidak bisa dipungkiri, Mahesa Utara adalah DJ debutan lokal yang tidak kalah kelasnya dengan kelas internasional.
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DJ Alan Liao
Sounds Like House, electro, progressive, trance
Apollo Saturday 27 Nov 10pm has Been Alan Liao is a gifted musician-turned-DJ hailing from Taipei. He spent several years honing his homegrown percussion knowledge and skills, and at the tender age of 15 he started to dig western music. Alan experimented with his new found passion by remixing house tracks, which eventually led him to discover electro, progressive and trance. Performing at various gigs from small to big from Japan, America, China, Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, and even to Jakarta, Alan has been lucky enough to spin alongside big name DJs such as DJ Tony Moran (US), Kimberly (US), Ranny (Brazil) and singer Deborah Cox (Canada). is Now Come this 27th of November, DJ Alan Liao will be the king of the jungle in Apollo’s ‘Jungle Fever’ event. He won’t be doing it alone though, aided by resident DJs Lana, Yecko, Dicky, and D’Goddess.
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Hails From Taipei
has Been Alan Liao merupakan musisi berbakat yang berasal dai Taipei. Dengan latar belakang musikalnya yang sarat dengan alat perkusi, pada umur 15 tahun, dia akhirnya tergerak untuk mempelajari musik dari barat. Alan bereksperimen dengan pengetahuan barunya dan mulai belajar remixing lagu House, yang akhirnya mengantarnya untuk mempelajari electro, progressive hingga trance. Keahliannya dalam mengolah track akhirnya membuka kesempatan baginya untuk main di berbagai acara di seantero bumi mulai dari Jepang, Amerika, Cina, Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia bahkan sampai Jakarta. Alan cukup beruntung untuk dapat berbagi deck bersama musisi kelas international seperti DJ Tony Moran (US), Kimberly (US), Ranny (Brazil) and singer Deborah Cox (Canada). is Now Tanggal 27 November mendatang, DJ Alan Liao akan tampil sebagai raja hutan dalam acara Apollo bertajuk ‘Jungle Fever’. Dia tidak akan tampil sendiri diatas panggung, ditemani resident DJ Lana, Yecko, Dicky, and D’Goddess.
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elamat tinggal kepada Urban Episodes, acara regular Red Square yang selalu mengangkat music RnB dan Hip Hop. Untuk event terakhir ini, tema yang diangkat adalah ‘Sexy Dangerous dengan menampilkan DJ Melon (Subordinates), DJ Think (Wave), dan MC Big Bunch yang bergantian memainkan berbagai hits RnB dan juga hip hop dalam set pada mereka malam itu. Acara apa yang akan menggantikan Urban Episodes? Kita akan lihat bulan depan.
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It was time to say goodbye to Red Square’s weekly Urban Episodes which always has presented great R’n’B and Hip-Hop beats. The final round featured a ’Sexy Dangerous’ theme with DJs Melon (Subordinates), DJ Think (Wave) and MC Big Bunch behind the decks. We’ll just have to wait and see what new regular event will fill Red Square’s new weekly list.
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omses yang merupakan salah satu portal internet yang mengangkat tema skena dansa Jakarta, meluncurkan format website terbarunya yang digelar di Rolling Stone Café. Acara dimulai dari sore hari, dengan menampilkan DJ Andina dan DJ Purple dan dilanjutkan dengan kata sambutan oleh DJ Andinaselaku wakil dari Homses. Acara berlanjut dengan sebuah party session berjudul ‘Monotone – Jackin Edition’ yang merupakan kerja sama dengan Solid House Community dan digelar di 365 Kemang.
RollingStone Café Saturday 30 October
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A special party was held at Rolling Stone Café to celebrate the launch of Homses, an internet portal dedicated to the Jakarta dance scene. The entertainment lineup consisted of DJ Andina and DJ Purple as representatives of Homses.
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Red Square Thursday 28 October
LipSync Idol Final
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etelah melewati tahapan penyisihan, para finalis pun tampil di babak final yang digelar pada tanggal 28 Oktober. Para peserta yang lolos ke babak akhir, berusaha dengan baik untuk menirukan penampilan artis asli sebaik mungkin dan pada akhirnya yang keluar sebagai pemenang adalah ketiga peserta yang menirukan Michael Jackson, Agnes Monica dan Lady Gaga. Setelah acara final seharusnya DJ Mademoiselle Luna hadir menghibur pengunjung, tetapi karena batal tampil, perayaan dilanjutkan dengan penampilan DJ Baby Drie dari Red Addict, DJ OneGlove, DJ Saint ditambah dukungan dari resident DJ Ricky Chattaway.
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The finals for Red Square’s lip sync competition saw the finalists putting forth their best impersonations of their favorite musicians. In the end Michael Jackson (the impersonator) came out victorious. The night didn’t end there, but continued with DJ Baby Drie, DJ OneGlove and DJ Saint aided by resident DJ Ricky Chattaway all taking turns on the decks.
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Immigrant Friday 29th October
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cara regular HouseMate kali ini kedatangan tamu internasional dari Belgia, DJ Nicky Sanchez yang tampil dengan disponsori oleh Chivas pada hari Jumat malam akhir Oktober lalu. Suasana Immigrant dipanaskan oleh resident DJ Ical yang memainkan sederetan track bergenre House. Perlahan tapi pasti, pengunjung mulai berdatangan dan berkat provokasi MC Zanou pengunjung mulai merapat ke bagian depan. Lepas tengah malam, Nicky Sanchez muncul di DJ Booth dan langsung menambah kemeriahan hingga suasana menjadi lebih terpompa dengan musiknya, sampai dance floor terisi oleh para HouseHeads hingga usai.
This time round Immigrant’s regular HouseMate event featured Belgian DJ Nicky Sanchez. The night started off with resident DJ Ical enticing the crowd to slowly fill the dance floor aided by MC Zanou. As midnight passed, Nicky Sanchez took her place in the DJ booth and began pumping out amazing rhythms getting everyone grooving on the dance floor.
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thereTHEN Istora Senayan Friday & Saturday, 29 & 30 October
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ava Festival Production kembali menggulirkan Soul Nation tahun ini dan seperti tahun sebelumnya, tetap dilangsungkan di Istora Senayan selama dua hari. Hari pertama, banyak perhatian tertuju pada band legendaris Simply Red, karena merupakan tur perpisahannya. Sejak sore hari, pengunjung sudah berbondongbondong berdatangan agar bisa sedekat mungkin dengan panggung. Pukul 9 malam, Mick Hucknall yang kini tampil berkumis, langsung menghadirkan sederetan hitsnya seperti ‘Stars’, ‘Fairground’ dan lagu perpisahan ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now’, yang langsung disambut oleh meledaknya keharuan penonton. Hari kedua, empat panggung yang terpakai, dihuni oleh barisan artis lokal maupun internasional. Bintang utama pada hari kedua adalah Coolio dan Tribute To Motown by Barry Likumahuwa. Secara keseluruhan, acara yang kali ini lebih terbalut oleh music Soul dan patut diacungi jempol atas tampilnya artis baru maupun legenda.
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Java Festival Production returned this year to once again present the two day music extravaganza Soul Nation, and like last year the event was held at Istora Senayan. The most awaited show throughout the festival was legendary band Simply Red’s final tour performance that brought many fans young and old to flock to the event. The second day’s special guest was rapper of ‘Gangsta Paradise’ fame Coolio along with many other local performers.
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Apollo
Saturday 30 October
Halloween Party
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pollo club memeriahkan malam Halloween dengan suasana yang terbilang cukup horror. Mulai dari masuk pintu pengunjung sudah dikejutkan dengan sebuah tengkorak. Dekorasi interior pun disesuaikan untuk menyambut malam Halloween. Hiburan yang dihadirkan malam itu terbilang unik dari atraksi pemanggilan Arwah Suketi seperti dalam film Sundel Bolong bahkan hiburan ala Michael Jackson dalam Thriller juga ditampilkan. Apollo dipenuhi sesak oleh pengunjung hingga tidak menyisakan ruang bergerak. Pada puncak acara, tampillah DJ Spectrum K asal Bangkok, Thailand yang langsung memainkan House, Prog House dan Tribal.
The horror-themed night of Halloween was felt throughout Apollo, with all its spooky decorations as well as its ghoulishly inspired theatrical show. The night’s main event featured DJ Spectrum K from Thailand spinning out house prog house and tribal beats.
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Immigrant Saturday 30 October
Vampire Saga
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The question of ‘what would a vampire do if he was in a club filled with RnB beats’ was answered when Immigrant showcased its regular Saturday RnB night with Hallow-eve. The ones responsible for the night’s entertainment were DJ Lil B and DJ Ethnic with a special performance by Ms Fabiola plus L-Men Models.
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Red Square Saturday 30 October
Red Devil !
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alam rangka memeriahkan Halloween, Red Square bertransformasi menjadi suatu tempat yang menyeramkan. Dekorasi ditambah tema pakaian, semua disesuaikan untuk acaranya, bahkan, kontes untuk pengunjung yang berkostum terbaik pun diadakan. Resident DJ seperti Ruffie, Iwel, Ricky Chattaway, Reza Bukan yang bertugas pada malam itu ikut mengenakan kostum menyeramkan untuk lebih mengangkat tema horor. Acara yang disponsori oleh Corona Extra ini Tumpah ruah dengan pengunjung dan diantara acara Halloween yang diadakan malam itu, acara Red Devil ini bisa dibilang salah satu acara Halloween dengan dekorasi yang terbagus.
The night of frights was also celebrated at Red Square, with creepy decorations and scary costumed DJs all creating an eerie yet fun filled night of festivities. The house was filled to the brim that night, but there was still plenty of room for everyone to get wild on the dance floor.
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Volcom Wild In The Parks
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Green TMII Saturday 30 October
erangkaian acara ‘Volcom Wild In The Parks Indonesian Championship’ resmi ditutup pada seri final yang diselenggarakan pada tanggal 30 Oktober di Green. Kompetisi yang dibuat oleh Volcom Indonesia yang telah digelar di Bali, Jogja, Bandung dan berakhir di Jakarta untuk melaksanakan final kelas 17 & Under maupun Open Division. Para peserta unjuk keahlian di hadapan juri yang dan berakhir dengan naiknya Rino Herman keatas podium yang menyabet juara kategori Best Trick. Acara final ini dimeriahkan oleh penampilan band The Slave, Rosemary, dan Rocket Rockers.
The finals ofVolcom’s‘Wild in The Parks’ Indonesian Championship were held at Green TMII. The best skaters of the nation battled it out in the 17 & Under and open division, ending with Rino Herman rising to the podium. The music for the event was supplied by The Slave, Rosemary, and Rocket Rockers.
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Monday 1 November
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ernahkah Anda melihat permainan piano dengan empat tangan? CCF Jakarta yang bekerja sama dengan Indonesia Piano Art menggelar sebuah resital piano yang menghadirkan Patrick Zygmanowski dan Tamayo Ikeda. Mereka berdua berpadu untuk memainkan irama Schubert diatas sebuah piano dengan berdua sehingga empat tangan memadukan bakat musik masing-masing. Malam itu, tempat diramaikan oleh kehadiran para undangan dari pihak kedutaan dan juga pecinta music yang terpukau menyaksikan penampilan mereka. CCF Jakarta in conjunction with Indonesia Piano Art presented a special piano recital featuring Patrick Zygmanowski dan Tamayo Ikeda. Both pianist shared a piano and combined their skills to play tunes by Schubert which astonished the crowd.
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Red Square Wednesday 3 November
Pop Culture Launch Party
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ra 80-an hidup kembali dalam acara besutan Red Square dan Absolut Vodka yang menghadirkan masa revolusi musik pada era tersebut dalam acara berjudul Pop Culture. Acara reguler ini menggantikan musik Hip Hop dan RnB yang selalu hadir di setiap hari Rabu malam. Musik New Wave, Classic Disco dan Pop diputar oleh resident DJ Ruffie pada malam peluncuran acara tersebut. Untuk memeriahkan temanya, digelar pula Fashion Show dengan judul “Culture Shock Collection” yang diperagakan oleh para model yang tergabung dalam An Generation. Menjelang pagi, urusan musik diserahkan kepada DJ Ebby yang memutar Classic Tunes.
The 80’s have returned! (Well to Red Square anyway). To replace the old Urban Episodes event on Wednesday, Red Square in conjunction with Absolut Vodka presents ‘Pop Culture’. The premiere launch event featuring DJ Ruffie playing Retro beats to entertain the crowds. Turning up the heat that night was a fashion show by AN Generation showcasing ‘Culture Shock Collection’ themed clothing. To end the night in retro nostalgic style was DJ Ebby.
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thereTHEN Blitz Megaplex, Pacific Place Friday 3 November
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alam rangka menyambut pemutaran perdana film mengenai sejarah Mark Zukerberg sang tercipta Facebook yang berjudul “The Social Network”. DanceSignal mengundang rekan media menyaksikan film ini dengan menggelar acara nonton bareng di Blitz Megaplex, Pacific Place.
As part of the premiere feature of the movie ‘The Social Network’, DanceSignal held a special premiere showing of the movie especially for the media at Blitz Megaplex, Pacific Place.
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Saturday 4 November
To raise funds for the victims of Walsior, Mentawai and Merapi, a special charity event was held at Nasi Goreng Kemang, featuring a lineup of local performers in an acoustic format.
atu acara amal untuk Walsior, Mentawai dan Merapi digelar di Nasi Goreng Kemang. Acara yang dipandu oleh Ajul Jiung ini, melelang foto dari fotografer Hari Bertus yang juga saksi dari bencana alam yang menimpa Mentawai. Barisan pengisi acaranya termasuk Gugun & Blues Shelter, Bonita & The Hus Band, Adrian Adioetomo dan John Paul Ivan.
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Willow was chosen to celebrate Javabass’s 10th anniversary, which was filled with an array of local Drum n Bass performers. A small riot almost broke out as many rushed to get their hands on tickets to the Paradise In Bali event. Javabass also announced the release of a new book and album.
avabass berulang tahun ke 10 dan seperti biasa, perayaannya digelar di Willow. Pemandu musik Drum n Bass dipegang oleh Vortex (SG-DnB Arena), dan “Javabass All Star” Jerome, Random, dan banyak lagi. Suasana para junglista pecah saat bagi-bagi Mix CD, T-shirt, Poster dan tiket acara Paradise In Bali. Untuk menambah keriangan malam itu Javabass mengumumkan rilisnya buku dan luncurnya album kedua Homegrown.
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Bar Opiume Indochine Saturday 6 November
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In conjunction with Urbanite, IndoChine presented French DJ Michael Cantrot to play his eclectic, deep, afro, Latin and house music sets for the mass of clubbers present that evening. Starting the night off before the main event was DJ Rambo who set the pace with some great house beats.
ndochine dan Urbanite menghadirkan bintang internasional Michael Canitrot ke atas dek Bar Opiume. Malam itu suasana dihangatkan dengan penampilan dari resident DJ Rambo dengan track House yang secara perlahan mengundang pengunjung untuk memadati area lantai dansa. Selepas tengah malam, Michael tampil dan langsung menggulirkan musik House ala Perancis yang sangat ekslusif, sesuai dengan karakter para tamu yang hadir pada malam itu. Dalam set yang banyak memadukan unsur Eclectic, Deep, Afro, Latin, dan banyak karakter musik lainnya, Michael membuat barisan depan lantai dansa, lebih merapat ke depan dan mengikuti alur musiknya hingga usai.
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upakan sejenak Kenny G dan Saxophonist lainnya, Belanda mencetak seorang Yuri Honing yang punya kualitas tidak kalah hebat dan salah satu buktinya adalah 30 gelar yang disandangnya. Karena itulah, pusat kebudayaan Belanda menampilkan Yuri di acara yang digelar di Erasmus Huis pada tanggal 6 November lalu. Dalam kesempatan berharga ini, Yuri tampil dengan band yang dibentuknya, yaitu Yuri Honing Acoustic Quartet. Musik bernuansa Jazzy pun mengalun lewat permainan mereka. Setelah Yuri dan rekan-rekannya usai tampil, gelaran musik berlanjut dan menampilkan, Re-Play, grup asal Rotterdam yang sukses di negeri kincir angin karena menyanyikan lagu-lagu cover version dalam bahasa Belanda. Acara diramaikan oleh para undangan yang hadir untuk menyaksikan music popular di Belanda.
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Erasmus Huis was filled with great music on the 6th of November as the Netherland’s own Yuri Honing, a maestro of the saxophone performed with his band Yuri Honing Acoustic Quartet. The night of music continued on with Rotterdam-based vocal group Re-Play performing cover version songs in Dutch. The crowd was filled with invitees interested in seeing the diversity of the Dutch music scene.
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Saturday 6 November
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ibalah saatnya enam finalis beradu dalam babak Champ Vs Champ di Pioneer Digital DJ Battle se-Asia Pasifik yang digelar di X2 Club Jakarta. Para peserta beradu keahlian di hadapan enam juri yang mewakili tiap negara masing-masing. Untuk membuat penilaian lebih netral, dibelakukan peraturan bahwa sang juri dilarang menilai finalis asal negaranya sendiri. Hasilnya, DJ Dimboy yang mewakili Indonesia sebagai tuan rumahkeluar sebagai pemenang Pioneer DJ Battle Asia Pacific Final 2010. Setelah seremoni pemberian penghargaan acara berlanjut dengan penampilan dari Audionauts yang menampilkan Pioneer All New 2000 series dan juga DJ Romy.
The Asia Pacific finals for the Pioneer Digital DJ Battle were held at X2 Club Jakarta with all finalists from the region putting their best foot forward to prove who the best DJ in town was. In the end, Indonesia represented by DJ Dimboy came out as the champion. The party continued with Agrikulture performing on stage alongside DJ Romy.
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Marlin Beach Putri Duyung Ancol Sunday 7 November
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Sundaze White Acara yang sangat dinantikan oleh publik kembali hadir di penghujung tahun ini. Sundaze yang kali ini punya tema ‘White’, digelar oleh Adroitz dan Marlboro Lights di Marlin Beach Putri Duyung Ancol Jakarta. Tempat yang kali ini dipilih, sangat tepat dan segala penempatan dekorasi sangat bagus, terlebih dibungkus oleh berbagai elemen warna putih yang cocok dengan pasir pantainya. Dua panggung disiapkan, yaitu Sundaze Stage dan Jazzed Dub Area yang diisi oleh DJ dan band lokal maupun internasional. Dari mulai pintu masuk, pengunjung disambut oleh berbagai booth, termasuk area Scream Art Loud.com yang menuangkan kreasi seninya di sebidang kanvas. Deretan talenta lokal mulai menyambut dengan track House-Soulful di Sundaze stage, dan pengunjung pun mulai mengisi area pinggir dan menikmati
indahnya sore hari. Saat beranjak malam, para DJ mulai lebih memanaskan area Sundaze Stage maupun di Jazzed Dub Stage. Menjelang puncak acara yang menghadirkan kolaborasi antara Ralf Gum dengan Monique Bingham, seluruh kawasan sudah ditutupi oleh pakaian putih para pengunjung. Sedangkan di Jazzed Dub Area, Simon Grey dengan Live PA tidak ketinggalan beraksi membuat suasana lebih ramai Sundaze kali ini juga tidak melupakan saudara kita yang sedang tertimpa bencana, karena bagian kasir membuka dompet donasi bagi pengunjung yang menyumbang. Secara keseluruhan, acara ini terbilang kembali sukses. Marlboro Lights dan Adroitz mampu menyajikan konsep yang beda sehingga menjadi acara yang pasti sulit terlupakan.
The long awaited return of Sundaze finally came on the 7th of November. A long list of great performers coupled with the aid of Marlboro Lights and Adroitz resulted in a white-themed party at Marlin Beach Putri Duyung Ancol Jakarta. Two stages were set up for this almost year end party bash, with the first stage being dubbed Sundaze Stage (whose guest star featured a collaborative performance between Ralf Gum and Monique Bingham), while the second stage Jazzed Dub Area had Simon Grey and his Live PA as the main guest performer. Sundaze White went off without a hitch as all party goers made it in the desired dress code of white... obviously.
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e have much to anticipate in the last two weeks of November. Two genius composers from different eras are treating Jakarta to their well-renowned music. Representing Mozart from the classical era, one of these composers is going to have his music celebration at the famous Aula Simfonia, while the contemporary classical composer Ananda Sukarlan is going to have his music celebration at Erasmus Huis auditorium. Both are great composers, and surely this could be a great remedy for the soul amidst the unfriendly weather and natural disasters. Prolific composer Ananda Sukarlan really is at the peak of his career. So far, he has composed more than 100 works for solo voice or duet, dozens of choir works, 2 cantatas (Ars Amatoria and Libertas) and 3 operas (Ibu, Mengapa Kau Culik Anak Kami? and Pro Patria). On this upcoming 25th November, Ananda plans to show his extensive yet beautiful vocal compositions to Jakarta’s audience. For this intensive concert, he has chosen 25 students of Musicasa Studio who will perform around 50 songs as a retrospective of Ananda’s achievements as Indonesia’s most prominent composer up to today. Musicasa Studio, where the performance is coming from is known as one of the most important vocal training studios in Indonesia. Lead by conductor Tommy Prabowo and baritone Joseph Kristanto (who has intensely collaborated and sung most of Ananda’s music), Musicasa has produced some of the best singers in Indonesia today. Joseph here also inspired Ananda to write many works involving baritone voice. His contagious passion for Ananda’s music is now passed to his students. For this concert, Ananda is invited to coach and give them a deep insight of his musical and artistic ideas as well as backgrounds of his vocal works to better their understanding of the music. New, young and talented singers such as Satriya Krisna, F.X. Budi Prakoso, Daniel Christianto, Mirta Hartono and many others will bring Ananda’s songs to life, including some based on poems such as the works of poets from Sapardi Djoko Damono, Goenawan Mohamad, Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana, Hasan Aspahani, to Walt Whitman and Lord Byron. Taking place at Erasmus Huis, this concert is a must for all Ananda Sukarlan’s loyal followers. Equally genius and renowned for his memorable tunes, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart has been recognized as one of the world’s most famous composers. He composed Bastien und Bastienne
– his first opera at the tender age of 12. On this upcoming 27th November, the Reformed Oratorio Society from Singapore together with Jakarta Simfonia Orchestra lead by Dr. Billy Kristanto will pay homage to some of Mozart’s most famous compositions such as ‘Eine Kleine Nachtmusik’, ‘Piano Concerto no. 21’ and ‘Mass in C Minor’. At this concert, the Reformed Oratorio Society from Singapore together with soloists such as Elsa Pardosi, Suminah Kusuma, Jethro Rachmadi and Aldo Lammy will perform in this powerful yet unfinished mass composition. The Reformed Oratorio Society was founded by Rev. Stephen Tong (the person behind the Aula Simfonia) who has been a professor of theology for professional seminary students for more than 25 years with a purpose to encourage Christian singers, choirs and musicians to rehearse and perform works of sacred music from the great composers to the highest standard. As the result, there are now Oratorio Societies in Jakarta, Surabaya, Singapore and Taipei for these purposes. If you are interested to know more on the story behind the ‘Simply Mozart’ concert program, then you can come earlier around 6.45PM to follow their pre-concert lecture. Who knows, it may even give you the answer on why “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” has become so globally famous and memorable.
Ananda Sukarlan @ Musicasa 25th November 2010 start from 19.00 Erasmus Huis For more information: +6221-723 7285 or +62-818 89103 Simply Mozart 27th November 2010 start from 19.30 Aula Simfonia For more information: +6221 – 6586 7808 or +628777 100 2009
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Domestic Groove:
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feature What music are you into at the moment? You Me At Six, Pretty Reckless, Cute Is What We Aim For, Paramore.
albums that now I look back on and wonder why I bought. But I can't say there's any "worst record" because I know at one point or another I loved or will love it.
What was the first record you bought—any interesting story behind it? Ah... The first one I bought may have been Rage Against The Machine. I was in junior high school and my brother told me it was a "have to have" album, but I forget which one haha.
Who do you want to be, other than yourself, next time you reincarnate? Maybe a butterfly, a short life but it seems like it would be a fun one. One reason being that it gets to change through three completely different stages of life.
What are your all-time favorite albums? Depends what mood I’m in, actually. Maybe the first Slipknot CD (after they joined a major label) if I’m in the right crazy mood. But if I’m mellowing out maybe Cog’s The New Normal—good ol' Aussie band!! What was the worst record you ever purchased? I have no idea! At the time that I bought the album I would have loved it no matter what it was! I go through stages of loving music, depending on who's around me and what state of mind I’m in, so I’m sure there are plenty of
What music do you choose to start your weekend? Wow, that’s a really hard question! Definitely something fun and upbeat: Paramore, Pretty Reckless, AC/DC, Wolfmother. Anything goes! And music you choose to end your weekend? Mellow out music—gotta get prepared for Monday morning again: Xavier Rudd, Newtown Faulkner, Cute Is What We Aim For.
LANI LEYLI Singer, TV Presenter
Lately Lani has been shooting “Belajar Indonesia” (Trans TV), once or twice a month. This week she’s shooting two special episodes in Yogya to help raise awareness for the people who are having a hard time with the Merapi disaster. Lani also regularly plays with her band ‘Icon’ in cafes around Jakarta, and is currently working on her own songs, hoping to get them all done and get the album out soon. beatmag.com | 047
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Ku ingin bercinta dengan dirimu, habiskan malamku Menikmati hembus cintamu di sekujur ragaku… Ku ingin bercinta dengan dirimu, habiskan malamku Menikmati indah cintamu di dalam diriku”
Susah rasanya untuk tidak menjadi tergoda ketika diberondong lirik sedemikian rupa. Bagi yang belum kenal, silakan tergoda oleh biduanita pendatang baru di blantika musik Indonesia yang memang sensual lagi oriental: Vicky Shu. Ia baru saja merilis album perdana bertajuk Drink Me dengan mengusung single pertama—lagu berkalimat provokatif tadi— bertajuk “Mari Bercinta 2
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feature Tak berhenti sekadar sampai di situ saja, Vicky melanjutkan manuvernya. Dibantu oleh beberapa sejawat musisi serta dipayungi oleh VMC Entertainment, Vicky mengayun langkah lebih lebar: masuk dapur rekaman dan merilis album debut, Drink Me. Bermodalkan gaya bersenandung yang seksi dan sedikit nakal, karya berisikan 9 tembang ini menyodorkan universal pop dengan tema keseharian yang didominasi urusan percintaan. Pun penggemar Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Nirvana, No Doubt, Michelle Branch & Britney Spears ini menulis beberapa lagu hasil tulisan sendiri di albumnya yaitu “Baby”, “Habis Manis Sepah Dibuang”, “Biarlah Berlalu”, “Happy” dan “Pergilah”. Dan satu lagi keistimewaannya: Ia adalah seorang desainer sepatu dengan label Syu Shu. Penasaran? Pergi saja ke YouTube dan ketik “Mari Bercinta 2” lalu lihat seberapa tegar Anda bisa menahan diri…
Gadis kelahiran 8 Juli 1987 ini sejatinya bukan pemula di urusan tarik suara.Sedari belia Vicky Shu telah aktif di kegiatan berkesenian, bergabung di kelompok paduan suara, pula kerap tampil di acara nyanyi-menyanyi di sekolah.Selepas SD, saat masuk SMP, Vicky Shu berinisiatif membentuk band bersama kawan-kawannya. Walau terhitung piawai dalam memainkan piano namun di grup musiknya ini Vicky Shu lebih memilih bermain drum seraya bernyanyi. Ketika menginjak SMA band-nya frekuentif beraksi di panggung-panggung besar tingkat kota, bahkan ia pernah menyabet gelar cemerlang: the best keyboardist. Setelah masa SMA, Vicky sempat mengikuti pemilihan Miss Indonesia 2007 dan lolos hingga di tingkat finalis. Here comes Vicky Shu. This sexy oriental beauty, finalist of Miss Indonesia 2007 has just released her debut album ‘Drink Me’ under VMC Entertainment with the first single called “Mari Bercinta 2”. Vicky is actually not a newbie. She’s been singing since she was a kid, joining a vocal group, being in a band as a drummer, even grabbing an award as the best keyboardist when she was still in senior high school. Meanwhile, she’s also a shoe designer and has her own label: Syu Shu. Her album contains eight songs, and she wrote five of them: ‘Baby’, ‘Habis Manis Sepah Dibuang’, ‘Biarlah Berlalu’, ‘Happy’ and ‘Pergilah’. Check out her first preview of “Mari Bercinta 2” on YouTube to witness this girl in action.
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One Million Facebook Fans
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“Jujur, dulu kami tidak pernah membayangkan dunia maya (khususnya Facebook) akan menjadi ranah perang SID. Tapi seiring evolusi kultur dan peradaban, tampaknya kami memang tidak bisa memandang remeh fenomena ini. Dan sejak dua tahun terakhir kami pun memutuskan untuk sebisa mungkin me-maintain keberadaan kami di ranah maya. Hasilnya pun cukup signifikan dan banyak sekali benefit yang didapat. Terutama dalam proses pembelajaran dan penyampaian informasi.� 050 | beatmag.com
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emikian JRX, punk rock prince charming, fungsionaris beduk Inggris Superman Is Dead, sumringah mengawali mukadimah tentang prestasi luar biasa yang diraih grup musiknya. Wajib diketahui oleh publik bahwa trio asal Bali ini jumlah penggemarnya di situs jejaring sosial baru saja Oktober lalu mencapai sejuta orang. Fenomena sedemikian rupa oh-sungguh pantas disebut menakjubkan sebab JRX, Bobby Kool (biduan, gitar), dan Eka Rock (bas, vokal latar), terbilang jarang muncul di riuh rendah acara musik pagi-pagi di tivi, lebih rajin beraksi di panggungpanggung yang relatif sepi kamera televisi. Padahal dominan penggiat dunia hiburan terlanjur percaya dengan anggapan bahwa semakin sering hadir di tivi—apalagi bagi band yang berdomisili jauh dari Jakarta yang notabene adalah sentra dunia hiburan Nusantara—maka semakin lebar peluang meraih bintang dan menjadi tenar. Kongregasi musisi yang sudah berdiri sejak 1995 di Denpasar ini sukses membuktikan bahwa teori tersebut tak sepenuhnya sahih. Tanpa rutin memperlihatkan diri di televisi pun tetap saja mungkin menjadi populer—bahkan menggaet simpati sejuta fans di Facebook. Bukan, “Jakartasentris” bukan harga mati. “Kami bukan tipe band yang selalu sibuk membicarakan diri sendiri, terkadang wacana yang kami angkat memang di luar konteks musik (HAM, fanatisme, lingkungan, dll) dan ini kadang memancing kontroversi. Dan di sini kami (atau siapa pun yang bergabung di FB kami) bisa banyak belajar. Yang tidak tahu menjadi tahu. Perdebatan panas juga tak jarang meletus di sini. And that’s the beauty of it. FB SID tidak sekedar menjadi alat promosi band tapi juga menjadi media pembelajaran untuk siapa saja, termasuk untuk personil SID sendiri.” Begitu lanjut JRX bak hendak meyakinkan khalayak bahwa promo bertendensi eksibisionis—istilah anak muda sekarang: Narsis—yang masih melimpah diterapkan oleh selebritas dalam negeri terbilang strategi usang. Justru lewat diskusi “panas” yang (seolah) non-kontekstual impresi yang muncul dari publik, aneh/lucu/menariknya, berujung positif. Intensitas SID membahas isu humaniora serta ekologi berbalik menjadi magnet nan magis. Tumbuhkembang outSIDers/Lady Rose (sebutan spesial bagi pencinta SID) yang duh-sungguh agresif malah merupakan akibat dari debat eksplosif perihal ingkar-musikal. Bisa jadi para anak muda
tersebut terkesan amat dalam bahwa personel SID, selain cool secara tampak luar, peduli pada kejadian mutakhir di sekitar—efektif menerbitkan kesan cendikia di mata penggemar. Conscious punk rockers, yes sir. Simak terus manuver pintar-berbahaya berikutnya dari Superman Is Dead di situs mereka: www. supermanisdead.net [RUDOLF DETHU]
A few weeks ago, the biggest punk-rock band in Indonesia, Superman Is Dead, reached a significant record; one million fans on Facebook. This phenomenon is considered even more impressive due to the lack of SiD’s appearances on television, proving that plenty of blockrockin’ concerts and a little word of mouth is all it takes for success on this scale. JRX, the drummer and spokesman for the band stated that their interaction with outSiDers/ Lady Rose (their special name for the fans) is not always about the music or promoting their current activities. Sometimes discussing humanities and ecology (“in a few cases the discussions can get very heated”) could be on the agenda, “but that’s the beauty of it,” he added. According to JRX, Bobby Kool (vocal, guitar), and Eka Rock (bass, backing vocal) the Facebook success only goes to show that television is not everything, and that you don’t need to move to Jakarta (a.k.a. the centre of Indonesia’s entertainment industry) to find stardom. There’s no such thing as Jakartacentric, and their intense and caring relationship with fans on Facebook has proven this theory. Stay connected with Superman Is Dead by checking out their website:supermanisdead.net. or check search them on fb, of course.
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NEW RELIGION – AI TUMBUAN Dari sederetan DJ Indonesia, hadir nama Ai Tumbuan aka DJ Ai. Awal karirnya dimulai saat Ai bermukim di Belanda dan luasnya koneksi yang dijalin, membuat Ai bisa tampil di salah satu kutub dance scene dunia yaitu Ibiza. Tidak hanya sekali, namun sebanyak 3 kali tampil di klab di Ibiza, Spanyol dan setelah dua belas tahun berkiprah di luar negeri, Ai pun kembali ke tanah air. Mulailah Ai tampil di beberapa klab di Ibukota, hingga akhirnya tergabung dalam management Moonchild dan Whitelands. Genre Techno sangat melekat dalam set-nya saat baru kembali ke Jakarta. Namun tidak mau terpaku dalam satu kotak, Ai juga memainkan House dan Progressive. Sebagai seorang DJ yang terus ingin berkembang, Ai pun menciptakan beberapa lagu buatan sendiri. Setelah album Destination Ibiza, kini Ai merilis album berjudul “New Religion” yang edar di bawah
label Big Indie Nagaswara pada bulan Juli lalu. Album ini bercerita tentang keindahan, harapan, dan rasa optimis dari Ai. Artis yang ikut diajak kerja bareng adalah Ariyo Wahab, Fla Sparkling Saint dan Syvash (Shiva Siregar) dan Ai juga menyumbang vokalnya. Single pertama adalah “Silent Starlight” kolaborasinya dengan Ariyo Wahab. Track ini terdengar sangat indah dan musik Elektroniknya bercampur dengan karakter vokal Ariyo yang sangat pas. Sedangkan track “Angel of Morning” feat Fla, track yang lebih Clubby (Club Track) dengan bassline plus karakter Prog dan Techno yang tipis. “Believe” feat Syvash bercorak Pop dan Easy Listening dan terdapat track “Neuken In De Keuken” yang pernah merajai dance floor. Secara keseluruhan, ramuan dari DJ Ai yang juga piawai meramu masakan, dalam album ini terbilang sangat pas. Bukan kapasitas sebagai DJ dengan Club Set-nya, tapi sebagai album dengan elemen Dance Music yang dibalut dalam musik Pop sehingga lebih luas cakupan para pendengarnya. The Beat sangat memberi rekomendasi untuk “New Religion” – Ai Tumbuan ini. Namun, akan terdengar lebih bagus jika membeli CD album ini yang ASLI !.
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food SCOOP Elegant Thankgiving at Bruschetta
Enjoy an extravagant dinner for your Thanksgiving at Bruschetta, Hotel Borobudur Jakarta. Executive Chef Phil has prepared an authentic American Thanksgiving menu to spark that nostalgic feel of home you’ve been longing for. Enjoy the roast tom turkey with all the traditional trimmings and other delicious delicacies that Hotel Borobudur is synonymous for. The Thanksgiving Dinner will set you back Rp285K++. For reservations call tel: (021) 380 5555 Ext. 73300. Hotel Borobudur Jakarta Jl. Lapangan Banteng Selatan.
Nikmati sebuah Thanksgiving Dinner yang mewah di Bruschetta Hotel Borobudur Jakarta. Chef Eksekutif Phil telah menyediakan menu Thanksgiving khas Amerika yang authentic lengkap dengan semua makanan tambahan yang sudah menjadi sebuah tradisi di Negara asalnya. Nikmati Tom Turkey dan makanan tambahan lainnya yang akan disajikan dalam kemewahan ang sudah sarat dengan nama Hotel Borobudur. Dapatkan paket Thanksgiving Dinner ini seharga RP285rb++. Untuk resevasi hubungi tel: (021) 380 5555. Hotel Borobudur Jakarta Jl. Lapangan Banteng Selatan.
E’Corner
Craving for western & Mediterranean food? Direct your vehicle down to E’Corner at Epicentrum Walk Kuningan. Top recommendation has to be Greek-style grilled organic chicken & lamb biryani as a Mediterranean speciality right on your table. Have some other bites like the Arabic mixed grill or maybe western specialties such New Zealand lamb chops. E’Corner is now pretty happy with their prawn gnocchi al pesto and their unique cannelloni bolognase, because this month E’Corner have their ‘lunch promo’ for just Rp. 65.000 drinks inclusive from 11am to 3pm. For more info and reservations call (021) 2994 1444. Or reach down E’Corner, Epicentrum Walk Ground Floor Unit W120, Jl.HR.Rasuna Said. Saatnya menikmati masakan barat dan Mediterania yang bermutu. Datang ke E’Corner yang berlokasi di Epicentrum Walk Kuningan. Dari deretan menunya, terdapat beberapa rekomendasi seperti Greek Style Grilled Organic Chicken & Lamb Biryani yang merupakan Mediterranean Specialty. Ada juga Arabic Mixed Grilled, dan salah satu Western Specialty yaitu New Zealand Lamb Chops. Bagi Anda pecinta Italian, E’Corner punya andalan seperti Prawn Gnocchi Al Pesto dan menu unik Cannelloni Bolognase. Dalam bulan ini, E’Corner menawarkan ‘Lunch Promo’ seharga Rp. 65.000 termasuk minuman yang berlaku pada pukul 11 siang hingga 3 sore. Untuk info dan reservasi hubungi (021) 2994 1444. Jam Buka Senin – Kamis pukul 11.00 – 24.00, Jumat dan Sabtu pukul 11.00 – 02.00. E’Corner, Epicentrum Walk Ground Floor Unit W120, Jl.HR.Rasuna Said.
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Score! Prime Rib
Score! Jakarta has once again presented a magnificent new menu called ‘Score! Prime Rib’. This special promo is available until the end of the year and is only served on Fridays and Saturdays. The prime rib served is of the best quality American imported rib eye coated in lawry salt and sea salt mixed with selected herbs and left to marinate overnight to let the flavours permeate the meat before roasting in the oven at a precise temperature and cooked to perfection. The prime rib is served au jus sauce which is made from the juices released from the meat during the cooking process and is also served with Worchestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, bay leaf and other herbs. Sound mouth watering? Head down to Score! Jakarta, Cilandak Town Square Lantai 1, Jl. TB. Simatupang Kav.17 – Jakarta Selatan. Tel: (021) 75920279 Score! Jakarta kembali menghadirkan menu terbarunya yaitu ‘Score! Prime Rib’. Promo ini berlaku hingga 31 Desember mendatang dan hanya berlaku pada hari Jumat dan Sabtu. Prime Rib yang merupakan daging Rib Eye impor dari Amerika yang dilumuri dengan “Lawry’s Salt” dan garam laut, dicampur dengan rempah dan disimpan dalam lemari pendingin selama satu malam agar garam lebih meresap dan selanjutnya diproses dalam oven dengan suhu tertentu. Prime Rib juga menggunakan Au Jus Sauce yang berasal dari sari daging dan juga dihidangkan bersama dengan Worchestershire sauce, cuka anggur merah, daun salam dan bumbu lainnya. Anda ingin mencobanya? Score! Jakarta, Cilandak Town Square Lantai 1, Jl. TB. Simatupang Kav.17 – Jakarta Selatan. Tel: (021) 75920279.
Three Masters, One Amazing Dinner
A unique dinner experience around the theme of tea will be available on the 24th of November at The RitzCarlton. Dilhan C. Fernando, tea master and owner of Dilmah Tea in Sri Lanka, mixologist Robert Schinkel from the Netherlands and Guest Chef Andrea Ferrero from the Bvlgari Bali have come together to create a new culinary experience using tea ingredients. This special culinary experience will set you back Rp788K++/person for the dinner only. For cocktails inclusive to the meal will set you back Rp988K++/person while an extra wine tasting, cigar and cognac offer for the meal is available for Rp1.588K++/person. For more information & reservation please call Pacific Restaurant & Lounge tel:(021) 25501888 Ext. 3993. The Ritz-Carlton, Jakarta Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav E.1.1 No. 1 Mega Kuningan Sebuah pengalaman kuliner yang unique bertema “Teh” dapat Anda nikmati pada tanggal 24 Noember di The Ritz-Carlton. Ahli teh dan pemilik dari Dilmah Tea di Sri Lanka, Dilhan C. Fernando, Mixologist Robert Schinkel dari Belanda dan Guest Chef Andrea Ferrero dari Bvlgari Bali telah berkolaborasi untuk menciptakan pengalaman kuliner menggunakan the sebagai bahan dasar. Petualangan kuliner ini seharga Rp788rb++/orang, tapi bila ingin termasuk cocktail harga menjadi Rp988rb++/orang, sedangkan tambahan wine tasting, cerutu dan cognac penawaran ini akan seharga Rp1,588rb/orang. Untuk keterangan lebih lanjut dan reservasi hubungi Pacific Restaurant & Lounge tel:(021) 25501888 Ext. 3993. The Ritz-Carlton, Jakarta Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav E.1.1 No. 1 Mega Kuningan beatmag.com | 059
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here’s something about pizza that brings people together. I think the best way to enjoy pizza is when you share it with a bunch of friends and/or family members.This very popular Italian dish has won the hearts of people of every nation, creed, and culture from all over the world, and Pizza Marzano is no exception. This UK-based eatery (known as Pizza Express over there) has been serving excellent pizzas, pastas and more to a legion of loyal fans in Jakarta since 2006. So far, Pizza Marzano has 6 branches in the capital: Grand Indonesia, Senayan City, Sudirman Citywalk, and FX malls, as well as Kemang, and Formule 1 hotel Menteng. In case you’re wondering, the name ‘marzano’ comes from a type of tomato that is used to make the sauce for their pizzas.
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Recently, some friends and I visited their restaurant at Senayan City mall. One of us had just got a promotion, so we were in a celebratory mood. A refreshing jug of Sangria (275k for 100cl) started off the jolly evening. For an appetizer, we ordered some Panini Tacchino con Mozzarella (28k) - turkey ham and melted mozzarella on grilled ciabatta bread. This dish is actually a part of their recent “Eat, Pray, Love” movie tie-in promos. Before long, we’d finished our tasty starters and couldn’t wait to get our hands on the delizioso homemade pizzas! Since there were a bunch of us, we decided to share a couple of their signature pizzas. An unusual rectangular pizza, Calabrese (95k) caught our attention. And it certainly did not disappoint. The bigger, thinner, and crispier pizza is topped with Italian beef sausages, pepperoni, fresh mozzarella and watercress toasted in basil Genovese pesto sauce, and finished with Calabrian oregano and grana padano. A good kick of sliced jalapeno peppers is a pleasant addition to this celebration of taste! We also ordered their award-winning Trilogy pizza (90k).This is a creation of Pizza Marzano’s head chef Endang, which won the Asian Pizza Olympics in 2007. It is easy to see what made this one special. A winning combination of smoked salmon, barbecued beef, turkey arrabiatta, olives, capers, red onions, mascarpone, grana padano, and my own personal favourite topping, sun dried tomatoes is a definite must-try! My group had planned to continue tonight’s celebration with some karaoke action (I think the sangria might have had some effect on our desire to perform), but before that there was still some room for desserts. We chose to order some Tiramisu (43k) and Cheese Cake (40k). Sweet, soft, and smooth; I’m telling you, it was a great way to end our excellent dinner. A good evening was had by all. The pizzas certainly did their job of bringing my group of friends closer together, and it all ended up with a high note - literally... At the karaoke joint! Pizza Marzano Grand Indonesia Senayan City Kemang Formule 1 Hotel Menteng Sudirman Citywalk FX
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beef to the people, making it more affordable. And that’s always a good thing. That night, Chef Waas’ son Glenn helped out behind the counter. I got talking with him about Warung Roastbeef. A budding chef himself, Glenn explained quite a bit about the food. He suggested that I should start with the cream champignon soup (11k).That’s mushroom soup to you and me. I could tell that it was freshly made, with a good blend of mushroom, cream, and some garlic and chicken stock. A piece of French bread complimented this warm soup. Next up, I decided to try the chicken wing with barbeque sauce (19k). The sweet tang of the barbecue sauce blends well with the pieces of chicken wing. With some mashed potatoes on the side, it’s a good way to prep oneself for what’s to come. It was time to savour the main event: the famous roast beef (25k). A simple dish; I can see how it has become the love of many foodies. Just slices of tender imported beef, with a Provence-style ave you ever had the feeling that when topping of breadcrumbs, garlic, and parsley, plus you are in a local food court or hawker some veggies and mashed potatoes.And how can I center, everything tends to look and taste forget the beautiful homemade mushroom sauce? the same? Sometimes you just want something Easily one of the best I’ve ever tasted, and yes, I different than what you usually ordered. After did ask for extra sauce on my roast beef. It’s that all, how much nasi goreng can one take? How good; without covering the already tasty pieces of about something a little bit out of the ordinary; meat of course. something delicious yet still good bang for your While I was there, I could see the crew of Warung buck? Roastbeef preparing a number of boxes for a Enter Warung Roastbeef.Tucked away inside a mid- special order, all the way from Batam Island! Glenn sized food center in Bintaro, this place certainly told me that his sister is going to personally fly caught my attention. Coming home from work and deliver them in the morning. How’s that for one night, I passed by the place to get a bite to service? eat. I thought, “OK, one quick order for a takeout As a new kid on the block, Warung Roastbeef is then I’ll go home”. But I’m glad I decided against it. a great addition to the growing food scene in the suburb of Bintaro. It is worth the trip. I felt like trying something new.
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‘New’ is actually the correct word for Warung Roastbeef. Opened just recently, it is the brainchild of famous chef Chris Waas. Some of you may remember his previous roast beef venture, Arroser. If so, than you will be somewhat familiar with this one too. This time he is bringing roast
Warung Roastbeef Jl. Maleo Raya JB 5 No. 6 Teras 9 Bintaro Jaya Sektor 9 Opens: 4pm-11pm Phone: (021) 68778048 Cell phone: 0818197192
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THE BAR MAP S5 RocknRoll Bar Rock, Blues Jl. Taman Kemang No.19 Jakarta Selatan : 021-7199.988 restaurants
PLANET HOLLYWOOD MAP N6 Hollywood style Top 40, Classic Jl. Gatot Subroto kav 16 : 021-526.7827 PORTOBELLO MAP L7 Wine, Lounge, Music Live Band and DJ Mid Plaza 2 , First GF Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 10-11 : 021-570.7600 POSTE 47 MAP O8 Dine-Drink in a unique place DJ The East Building Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan kav e32 : 021-2554.2707 SEGARRA MAP A7 Dining-Lounge Beach Sound Pantai Carnaval - Ancol Bay City Jl. Lodan Timur No. 7 Jakarta Utara : 021.9959.9404 SHY ROOFTOP MAP U6 Kemang 6 Building The Papilion, level 4 Jalan Kemang Raya no.45AA : 021 - 719 9921 TABAC MAP S5 Kemang 6 Building Jl. Taman Kemang Jakarta Selatan : 021-7191.357 TIGA PULUH MAP L7 Band and DJ Le Meridien Hotel Jl.Jend Sudirman Kav 18-20 Jakarta Pusat : 021-251.3131
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BIRDCAGE MAP Q3 A casual resto focussing on Euro comfort food. Jl. Wijaya 9/23 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 739 2430 BEYOND MAP Q3 European Asian Graha Iskandarsyah Lobby Level Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya No. 66 C Jakarta Selatan : 021-727 91832 BLACK CAT MAP N3 Jazz Supper Club Plaza Senayan Arcadia Units X-208/209 Jl. New Delhi - Pintu 1 Senayan - Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 5790 1264 BLUE ERAWAN MAP J9 Thai Royal Cuisine Jl. Cut Meutia No. 2 Menteng Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 315 0980 BREAD N’ BREAKFAST MAP S5 All Day Breakfast Jl. Kemang Raya 15 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 719 9869 CANGKIR MAP R3 Adventure Taste Jl. Panglima Polim IX No. 13 Jakarta Selatan : 021 – 724 65 26 CALI DELI MAP K9 Vietnamese Sandwich Jl. Surabaya No. 22 Menteng
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Restaurants HACIENDA MAP O3 Mexican Grill Plaza Senayan Arcadia Unit X 105 Jl. New Delhi No. 9. Pintu 1 Senayan - Jakarta Selatan : 021-5790 1469 HAN GANG MAP P5 Korean Jl. Wolter Monginsidi no. 99 Kebayoran Baru Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 7278 7789 HARD ROCK CAFÉ MAP I7 International Plaza Indonesia Entertainment X’nter Jl. MH Thamrin Kav 13 Unit LD 3EX-05 - Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 3199 0164 HEALTHY CHOICE MAP U5 Healthy food JL. Kemang Raya no. 32 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 719 8482 IMMIGRANT MAP I7 Resto-Bar-Club House Plaza Indonesia 6th Floor #E02-03 Access from new Louis Vitton lobby : 021-3983.8257/58 INDOCHINE MAP O3 Indochine & Supperclub fX lifestyle X’nter f8, Jl. Jend. Sudirman – Pintu Satu Senayan - Jakarta Selatan : 021 – 3003 0330 JAPENGO MAP V8 Japanese Food Promenade Building .2 Jl. Warung Buncit Raya No. 98 Jakarta Selatan : 021-798 0144 JIMBARAN MAP A8 Beachside resto Pantai Karnaval Ancol Jakarta Utara : 021 - 640 1040
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KADO MAP K7 Traditional Japanese Intercontinental Mid Plaza LG Floor Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav. 10-11 Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 573 2030 ext. 6703 / 4735 KAMPUS MAP L9 Dining-Club-KaraokeLounge House Menara Imperium 35th -37th Floor Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kuningan Kav 1 : 021-8378.6008 KOI CAFÉ & GALLERY MAP S6 International Saberro House Jl. Kemang Raya No.10aJakarta Selatan : 021-719 5707 KENANGA MAP T1 Chinese Pondok Indah Plaza 2 Blok BA 2 No.9 Jl. Metro Pondok Indah : 021 - 769 6042 KAFE PISA MAP I8 Ice Cream & Italian Jl. Gereja Theresia 1 Menteng Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 3100 151/ 3928568 LARA DJONGGRANG MAP K10 Indonesian Traditional Jl. Teuku Cik Di Tiro 4 Menteng - Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 315 3252 / 316 0288 LOWEY MAP O7 Nice hangout and good western food and drinks Oakwood Condiminions Lingkar, Mega Kuningan Jakarta : 021 - 2554 2378 MOSCATLY MAP T1 Wine, Western & Oriental Jl. Metro Pondok Indah UF 21Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 765 3877
MOS BURGER MAP N3 Japanese burger Plaza Senayan 3rd Floor Jl. Asia Afrika No.8 Jakarta Selatan MOYA MAP L6 Spanish Pavilion Apartment Retail Arcade JL. KH Mas Mansyur kav 24 : 021 - 5794 1733 MOONLIGHT MAP L6 Food and Jazz music Pavilion Apartment Retail Arcade Jl. KH Mas Mansyur Kav 24 Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 5794 1731 PASTA DE WARAKU MAP I6 Japanese casual pasta Grand Indonesia, East Mall, Level 3A. : 021 - 2358 0916 Pondok Indah Mall 2 Level 3 : 021 - 7592 0608 Mall Taman Anggrek, Unit E 16 A , Level 2 : 021 - 563 9590 PORTOBELLO MAP L6 East meet West Mid Plaza 2, 1st Floor Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav. 10-11 Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 570 7774 ext 5100 PIZZA E BIRRA MAP I6 Pizza & Beer Plaza Indonesia Extension 5th Floor, Unit E 22-23 JL.MH Thamrin Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 319 28070 PLANET HOLLYWOOD MAP O6 American Jl. Gatot Subroto kav 16 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 526 7827 PORTICO MAP N2 East Meet West Senayan City, Panin Tower Level B2 Unit 0 Jl. Asia Afrika - Jakarta Selatan
: 021 – 727 81 641 POTATO HEAD MAP O5 Western Pacic Place Mall Jend. Sudirman, Jakarta : 021 - 5797 3322 PURO MAP P7 Japanese and Italian City Plaza at Wisma Mulia Jl. Jend Gatot Subroto No. 42 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 5297 1234 RAMEN 38 MAP Q3 Japanese Ramen noodles and more. Kamome Building Lt. 2, Melawai, Blok M Jakarta Selatan : 021-7280 0268 SAKANA MAP K6 Japanese light meal Mid Plaza 1 Basement Floor Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 10-11 Jakarta Pusat : 021-574 6452 SCORE! MAP X3 International and Indonesian Cilandak Town Square 1st Floor. restaurants Jl. TB Simatupang kav.17 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 7592.0279 SHY MAP U6 Elegant fine dining The Papilion, level 4 Jalan Kemang Raya no.45AA : 021 - 719 9921 SOCIAL HOUSE MAP I7t Restaurant, Bar, Winepost Harvey Nichols Grand Indonesia East Mall 1st Floor Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1 Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 2358 1818 TOSCANA MAP U5 Italian Jl. Kemang Raya No. 120 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 718 1216
clubs TRATTORIA MAP O7 Italian The East Building Lobby GF #1-10 Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav 3.2 No 1 - Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 5793 8574 TRIBECA MAP L6 Bar & Diner Citywalk Sudirman 1st Floor Jl. KH Mas Mansyur 121
Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 2555 8758 VIETOPIA MAP O4 Vietnamese Jl. Senopati no. 66 Kebayoran Baru Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 726 1162 VIN + MAP T6 Casual but stylish wine bar
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WARUNG GEROBAK MAP P5 Warung style Jl. Ciranjang 38 Kebayoran Baru - Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 722 0125 XIN MAP P4 Mongolian Jl. Wolter Monginsidi 53 Kebayoran Baru Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 720 1622
art ADORAMUS ART GALLERY Jl. Pangeran Jayakarta 143M Jakarta : 021 – 70001966 ARTEGRAPHIC INTEGRATED DESIGN Taman Kedoya Baru Jl. Agave VI, Blok C1 No. 20 Jakarta Barat : 021 - 58300100, 58300200 Bartele Gallery Rare Antique Maps, Prints and Books Taman Kantor E-3.3 Unit A1 4th Floor (entrance via the Cazbar) Jl. Mega Kuningan Jakarta t: +62 21 576 4575 e: bartele@me.com w: www.bartelegallery.com BENTARA BUDAYA JAKARTA Jl.Palmerah Selatan 17 Jakarta 10270 : 021 - 5483008, 5490666 ext.7910 ART SEASONS Jl. Permata Berlian V,Permata Hijau Jakarta : 021 – 6845 3980 ART SEASONS Jl. Kemang Timur No. 63B Jakarta Selatan : 021 – 68453980 ARTSPHERE GALLERY Dharmawangsa Square City Walk Jl. Darmawangsa 6 Semanggi Jakarta : 021 – 7278 6661
ANDI’S GALLERY Jl. Tanah Abang IV No. 14 Jakarta : 021 – 3457130, 3843241 ARTNIVORA GALLERY Jl. Kemang Utara No. 50 Sisi Kiri Jakarta : 021 – 7199614 Bartele Gallery Rare Antique Maps, Prints and Books Taman Kantor E-3.3 Unit A1 4th Floor (entrance via the Cazbar) Jl. Mega Kuningan Jakarta : +62 21 576 4575 e: bartele@me.com w: www.bartelegallery.com BIZETE GALLERY Jl. Gandaria I No. 9 Kebayoran Baru : 021 – 724 6725 BUDI GALLERY Jl. Ciputat Raya No. 58 Jakarta : 021 – 70622190 CEMPAKA FINE ART AUCTION Gedung Inter Asia lantai 1 Jl. K.H Wahid Hasyim No. 96 Jakarta Pusat : 021 – 3907779 CEMARA 6 GALERI Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto No: 9 - 11 Menteng, Jakarta : 021 – 3911823 D’PEAK GALLERY JL.RS Fatmawati No. 56 Jakarta : 021 – 380 7047 EDITY’S ART HOUSE Jl. Gresik Blok FB 2 No. 9
Bintaro Jaya Sektor 7 Jakarta : 021 – 7450624 ELCANNA ART GALLERY Jl. Pakubuwono VI No. 35 Kebayoran Baru Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 7211101 GALERI CANNA Jl. Boulevard Barat Raya Block LC 6 No. 33-34 Kelapa Gading Permai Jakarta Utara : 021 – 4526429 - 30 GALERI MILLENNIUM D’Best Fatmawati Jalan RS. Fatmawati No. 15, Jakarta 12420 : 021 - 7507282 GALLERY LONTAR / UTAN KAYU Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H Jakarta Timur : 021 – 857 – 3388 / 856 480 GLORY GALLERY Mall Taman Anggrek Jalan Letjen. S. Parman Kav. 21, Indonesia 11470 : 021 - 5639650 JAKARTA ARTS COUNCIL Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl. Cikini Raya 73 Jakarta Pusat : 021 – 31937 639
KUPU KUPU ART GALLERY Jl. Kebon Sirih 17 – 19 Jakarta : 021 – 3983 – 6621/2 LINDA GALLERY Jl. Kemang Raya No. 46 Jakarta : 021 – 719 0888 NADI GALLERY Jl. Kembang Indah III Blok G III no. 4 - 5 Puri Indah Jakarta Barat, Indonesia : 021 - 580 5677 PHILO ART SPACE Jl. Kemang Timur 90 C Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 719 84 48 RURU GALLERY RUANGRUPA Jl. Tebet Timur Dalam Raya No. 6, Jakarta Selatan 12820 : +62 21 8304220 e-mail: info@ruangrupa.org www.ruangrupa.org SIGIARTS GALLERY Jl. Mahakam I No. 11 Blok M, Jakarta Selatan : 021 – 7260949 VANESSA ART LINK Graha MIK main lobby, Taman Perkantoran Kuningan Jl. Setiabudi Selatan Kav. 16-17 Jakarta : 021 5794 1411
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Mystery, Tension, and The Creep
Ve Handojo is a screenplay writer and the TBJ film critic.
A jaw-dropping mystery is revealed in everyone’s favourite young wizard’s adventure, feel the adrenaline rush on a runaway speeding train ride, and get the goosebumps from a haunting romance. Find the schedules for all these thrills on www. blitzmegaplex.com! Dalam dua minggu ke depan, bersiaplah buat yang menegangkan, mencekam, sekaligus bikin bulu kuduk berdiri! Dari kisah petualangan penyihir terlaris sepanjang masa, berpacu dengan dengan kereta api yang lepas kendali, hingga kisah romantis namun horor yang menghantui. Temukan jadwal semuanya di www.blitzmegaplex.com!
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 Adventure/fantasy. Director: David Yates. Writer: Steve Kloves. Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Alan Rickman, Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter. Tanpa penjelasan panjang lebar, yang mengikuti seri film Harry Potter dari awal, dan membaca buku-bukunya pasti telah mengetahui jalan ceritanya. Penyihir hitam terkuat dalam sejarah dunia sihir, Lord Voldemort, kembali dengan kekuataan penuhnya. Tidak hanya itu, Hogwarts dan Kementrian Sihir pun sekarang di bawah kendalinya. Harry terpaksa melarikan diri dari Hogwarts, ditemani kedua sahabatnya, Ron dan Hermione, untuk menyelesaikan misi almarhum Dumbledore. Petualangan penuh misteri dan tantangan untuk mencari dan menghancurkan sisa Horcruxes yang menjadi kelemahan Voldemort pun dimulai dalam sekuel terakhir adaptasi novel fiksi fantasi terlaris sepanjang masa ini, yang akan dibagi dalam dua bagian (part 2 rilis Juli 2011). Pemggemar seri novel fantasi karangan J.K. Rowling tentunya sudah mempunyai ekspektasi tinggi untuk sekuel terakhir ini, karena Rowling sendiri mengakui bahwa buku terakhir dari seri Harry Potter ini merupakan karya terbaiknya. Setelah pengalaman menyutradarai seri Harry Potter dari film kelima dan keenam, David Yates pastinya telah lebih belajar untuk menangkap potret karakter-karakter yang telah tumbuh dewasa, serta adeganadegan sihir yang lebih mencekam. Masih dengan penulis setia sejak film pertama, Steve Kloves, jalan cerita sekuel terakhir ini dijamin tetap membawa bagian-bagian penting dari buku terakhir Harry Potter yang penuh dengan penguakan misteri, drama antar para tokoh, dan benang merah dari masa lampau. Tapi ingatlah, bagi pembaca dan penggemar seri bukunya, jangan terlalu membandingkan isi buku dengan film setelah diadaptasi. Nikmati saja dunia sihir … dengan kacamata 3D! What more is there to say when it comes to Harry Potter? It’s the most popular best-selling fiction fantasy novel series ever, and its movie adaptations so far have won over even more fans besides those who loyally read the books. This last sequel from the seventh book will be divided in two parts; part 2 to be released in July 2011. Official trailers for Part 1 have been released for a while, and there we can see how David Yates (director since the fifth film) has managed to capture the darker, more thrilling atmosphere from the more ‘grown up’ Harry Potter books. It surely will be exciting as a motion picture, especially with greater adventures and actions from the last sequel. Oh and pay attention! One or two past mysteries will be resolved here, along with some characters from previous sequels making return cameos. With a 3D version available, you can certainly hope for awesome magical battle scenes to jump out of the screen this time!
Unstoppable Action/thriller. Director: Tony Scott. Writer: Mark Bomback. Cast: Denzel Washington, Chris Pine, and Rosario Dawson.
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Cerita film ini didasarkan pada kejadian nyata yang pernah terjadi di Ohio, Amerika Serikat tentang sebuah kereta api tanpa konduktor yang lepas kendali. Frank Barnes (Denzel Washington), seorang teknisi rel kereta veteran, dan seorang konduktor muda bernama Will (Chris Pine, “Star Trek”) harus berpacu dengan waktu dalam dua lokomotif berbeda untuk mengejar dan menghentikan kereta api ini. Tidak hanya ketegangan dalam mengejar kecepatan lepas kendali, drama aksi heroik pun diperlukan untuk menghentikan kereta yang mengangkut zat kimia explosif dan beracun ini sebelum menghantam populasi sebuah kota dalam trayeknya. Seperti di “Man of Fire”, “Déjà vu”, dan “The Taking of Pelham 123”, mungkin sudah terprediksi bagaimana kolaborasi sutradara Tony Scott dengan anak emasnya, Denzel Washington, akan menjadikan film ini beralur cepat, penuh dengan adegan-adegan action yang merangsang adrenalin kita, namun tetap berkarakter kuat. Yang bikin penasaran kali ini adalah dengan diikutkannya aktor muda berpotensi, Chris Pine, dan aktris multirasial berbakat, Rosario Dawson (“Seven Pounds”), drama di antara segala ketegangan berkecepatan tinggi akan menambah bumbu cerita. Mau seperti apa, pastinya film karya Tony Scott tidak pernah luput dari aksi-aksi menegangkan penuh kejar-kejaran, tembakan senjata sana-sini, dan efek ledakan di mana-mana. Jangan lupa minum minuman berenergi sebelum nonton! Another collaboration for director Tony Scott and his muse Denzel Washington I hear you say? But hold on, this time the Oscar-winning big guy will share the screen with young and charming Chris Pine (‘Star Trek’) and exotic stunning actress, Rosario Dawson (‘Sin City’, ‘Eagle Eye’), so it might be worth more than a passing glance. As usual with Scott’s films, you can expect a fast paced film with adrenalinestimulating tensions and explosive action along the way… this time from chasing an unmanned runaway train carrying poisonous and explosive chemicals before it wipes out a city. So put on your seatbelt because the ride is speedy!
The Presence Drama/horror. Writer & Director: Tom Provost. Cast: Mira Sorvino, Shane West, Justin Kirk. Seorang wanita (Mira Sorvino, “Mimic”) pergi mengisolasi diri ke kabin milik keluarganya di tengah-tengah pulau sebuah danau untuk menulis. Sebelum tunangannya dating menyusul ke kabin, dia ternyata tidak sendiri di kabin itu, penampakan hantu seorang pria (Shane West, “A Walk to Remember”) mengikuti dan mengawasinya. Kehadiran tunangannya pun menjadikan teror roh halus semakin menghantui sang wanita yang mulai bersikap irasional di antara sadar dan kesurupan. Bukan hanya itu, misteri dari kenangan masa lalu pun ikut kembali dan mengancam untuk menghancurkan kebahagian masa depan sang wanita. Debut sutradara Tom Provost yang sekaligus juga menjadi penulis skenario mungkin masih membuat kita ragu-ragu untuk menonton film ini. Tapi premis cerita dari “The Presence” tentunya membuat penasaran akan sebuah cerita hantu namun mempunyai sisi drama romantis dalam penceritaan bergaya kelam. Film ini akan menampilkan kompleksitas drama hubungan antar karakter, dan ditambah dengan aspek horor. “The Presence” akan membawa kita perlahan-lahan makin merinding sejalan dengan alur cerita, sambil pikiran kita dipermainkan, seperti yang dialami si karakter wanita utamanya. Jarang bukan menemukan film sejenis begini? Keindahan sinematografi “The Presence” malah bakal bikin kita makin merinding. The Presence may arouse your curiosity with its promise of a “darkly romantic ghost story”. What kind of film will it turn out be? Well, this is the debut of writer-director Tom Provost, but the name Mira Sorvino (‘Mimic’) should ring a few bells, along with Shane West (“A Walk to Remember”) as the haunting apparition. The storyline is mind-gripping drama that will creep you out with its horror element. There’s nothing like a ‘Ghost’ style romance here, so forget the ‘Unchained Melody’ song and get ready for a noir-style, darker and creepier affair!
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JFW 10/11:
Jakarta’s Very Own Fashion Week Opened on Saturday
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n Saturday, 6 November 2010 Jakarta Fashion Week 2010/2011 officially opened. The opening of the JFW 2010/2011 was made by Jakarta’s Governor Dr. Ing. Fauzi Bowo and with an exclusive preview of kebaya designs by 16 famous designers of Indonesia at a fashion show titled ‘A Tribute to Kebaya’ which we’ll tell more on the next article. There was also a spectacular dance performance by Wirastuti Susilaningtyas and Dwi Nurul Hidayah that performed a contemporary Javanese dance. Over a period of a week, fashion enthusiasts in Jakarta were indulged by collections from 159 designers that showcased their latest designs spanning over 44 fashion shows. There were 3 runways set up at the Pacific Place Mall, namely Fashion Tent, Fashion Promenade and Fashion Bay. While the shows at Fashion Tent and Fashion Promenade (located at the 1st floor) were by invitation only, punters could view the fashion show at the Fashion Bay located at the 4th floor for free. Styling Modernity, the theme chosen as this year’s JFW is hoped to facilitate a dialogue between our nation’s fashion heritage, both traditional textile heritage and modern creation. It is also expected that it can create a dialogue between the fashion
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time in JFW history, they also showcased LPM Alumni designs during the week.
enthusiasts, customers and the designers. If last year there was a special show at the opening of the JFW which featured a collaboration between Indonesia’s and India’s designers, then this year there were more special shows. Other than A Tribute of Kebaya on the opening night, there was also a special show, Ghea 30 Years Dedicated to Fashion and a collaboration between Oscar Lawalata with English textile designer Laura Miles with a fashion show titled Weaving the Future. JFW did not only show well known designers’ collections but also those of the upcoming and talented young Indonesian designers’ collection. Also, to show their support toward these young designers through CLEO Fashion Awards 2010 that awarded talented young designers to recognize their achievements. This year instead of the Lomba Perancang Mode (LPM) there will be Lomba Perancang Aksesoris (LPA). This competition is hoped to provide a venue for incubating creativity for these designers to grow their talent and to connect them with the media, stakeholders, people within the industry so that they can gain more exposure locally and globally. For the first
The Femina Group also took into consideration the current situation of Indonesia. At times of calamity, this year’s JFW also hoped to gain some donations from the visitors of JFW through Be Fashionable and Caring program. Through this program punters could donate various amount of money (from around Rp 25,000 to Rp 150,000) per fashion show where in this show you they got the VIP treatment and VIP seating too. Cool huh? Not to mention, several designers who participated in JFW also donated one of their collection to be given to one lucky person that donated their money to this program. This shows that fashion is not just about style and glamour but it’s also about humanity and caring for one another.
For more information on the JFW 2010/2011 you can check their website or follow their Twitter for timely update. Amalia, editor of www.fashionesedaily.com – Style & Beauty with Attitude
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Good news for you who live in the North of Jakarta!
Kiehl’s
Opens Its Second Store in Sogo Mal Kelapa Gading
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iehl’s opened its second store in Jakarta and this time chose one of the largest and busiest malls in Indonesia, Mal Kelapa Gading.
Old-fashioned apothecary bottles and stacks of books reflecting their pharmaceutical background, vintage bikes and quaint suitcases to celebrate the adventurous spirit of Kiehl’s, and the ‘friendly’ skeleton Mr. Bones will be sure to greet us customers who want to pamper ourselves in the world of Kiehl’s. “We are very excited to be able to finally service our customers at Mal Kelapa Gading! Kiehl’s loves its customers so much that we are reaching out to them as fast as we can! From its New York roots, Kiehl’s has made products to suit every type of need - for men & women, from babies to grannies and everything else in between! Now it’s time to make you fall in love with Kiehl’s like the rest of the world has been Since 1851.” said Jenny RamosAvanceña, Brand Manager Kiehl’s Indonesia.
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You can of course get your favorite Kiehl’s products that’s loved by beauty addicts all over the world from this store. And you know what? You can even participate in a charity while picking up those products! They will be raising funds through the sale any Kiehl’s POP ICONS (Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1, Kiehl’s Blue Astringent Herbal Lotion, Kiehl’s Original Musk Oil, Kiehl’s Crème De Corps, Kiehl’s “Close Shavers” Squadron Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream, Kiehl’s Hair Conditioner & Grooming Aid - Formula 133 Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer, Kiehl’s Calendula Toner and Kiehl’s Amino Acid Shampoo) and a portion of the sale will benefit Yayasan Pansophia Indonesia, a non-profit foundation formed to provide education to underprivileged children.
Affi, editor of www.fashionesedaily.com – Style & Beauty with Attitude
“Inspiring a Fresh Environment” Fashion Show & Exhibition
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affles Design Institute (RDI) is a leading design education provider in the Asia Pacific region. Since the establishment of its first college in Singapore in 1990, the institution has opened up 38 colleges in 35 cities in 14 countries with around 35,535 students and employs 2,996 people in the Asia Pacific region. RDI in Indonesia is the 30th branch, which is located in the strategic business district of Jakarta. The school is currently holding its big event with the theme of ‘inspiring a fresh environment’. The students participating in the event are from two lines of programs offered at RDI; design and business. The ‘design’ program consists of fashion design, interior design, interactive design (multimedia), and visual communication (graphic design), while the ‘business’ line consists of business management, fashion marketing & management, as well as tourism and hospitality management. Through RDI’s first big project, the 2nd year students are making their best efforts to perform in the ‘inspiring a fresh environment’ fashion show and design exhibition. The fashion show held on November 5th, 2010 was held at Grand Indonesia East Mall 1st floor, and was also the grand launch of the whole event, with the exhibition running from November 6th – 13th and displaying the student’s creative work from various courses. During the one-week exhibition, classes were held at Grand Indonesia which was also opened to the public to experience the fun atmosphere of learning in Raffles Design Institute Jakarta.
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art SCOOP A Moment in Time
Painting exhibition at Grand Kemang Hotel ‘A Moment in Time’ represents the journey in a life that has flowed along with the currents, the situations and conditions of the time. Often there are deviations from the ideal visions or from desires, dreams, or hopes. That journey, however, has left a profound mark and traces of uncertain times. The exhibition runs until the 30th of November. Grand Kemang Hotel, Jl. Kemang Raya 2H, Kebayoran Baru. Tel: (021) 7194121
Green Dog As one of the most important contemporary neo-expressionist painters in China, the free expression of colours and a focus on life have been perpetual themes in Zhou Chunya’s work. For over a decade Zhou Chunya has been working on the Green Dog subject, and the dog has been depicted in all kinds of moods and postures. The ‘green dog’ is a symbol, exposing the artist’s expression of life and his contemplation of human existence. The exhibition will run until 5th of January 2011 at Fang Gallery, The Plaza (Plaza Indonesia), 27th Floor Jl. M.H. Thamrin kav. 28-30. Tel: (021) 2992 3311
Nocturnal People Viviyip Art Room proudly presents the works of Wastu - a young talented artist new to the art scene. A graduate of ITB Fine Arts and considered one of the best amongst his fellow class mates he now has joined with several different major art students forming LIAISON – a multi discipline artistic group. Wastu along with his compatriots of LIAISON will present their works related to nocturnal nightlife. The exhibition runs until the 29th of November. Viviyip Art Room, Lot 2-3 The Promenade, Jl WR Buncit Raya 98 Pejaten Barat.
Sneakerhead Painting Exhibition Sneakers are the theme and subject matter in Dodit Artawan’s paintings. Dodit is indeed a lover of sneakers… One may even say that he is a ‘sneaker-freak’ or a ‘sneaker-head’. The range of sneakers that we see in Dodit’s canvases actually represents his personal collection. In this case, we can say that he has a fetishist attitude toward sneakers seen clearly in this exhibition. The exhibition runs until the 21st of November at SIGIarts, Jl. Mahakam 1 No.11. Tel: (021) 7260949
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Address: Galeri Nasional Jakarta Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 10110 Tel: (021) 3483 3955
Love Me or Die
While observing Entang Wiharso’s solo exhibition ‘Love Me or Die’, guests are taken on a excursion of visual esthetics, which will leave them in awe with any number of multiple interpretations. The works of art cover both the wild and the zany, whilst blurring the lines between fact and fiction. The exhibition is filled with images of emotion, passion, incidents and imagination - all tied to the theme of love.
The exhibition ‘Love Me or Die’ is being held from the 21st until the 31st of December at the Galeri Nasional Indonesia. The love inspired theme chosen for this exhibition by Entang Wiharso is not the soppy kind of love often acquainted with romance of two people, but the ugly side of the emotion where a person can love something to a point of obsession or fanaticism; a love that only glorifies ownership.
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Entang visualizes his works in this exhibition using figurines of humans as well as animals, incorporating them onto wall installations and also onto fences in the exhibition area. Another form of his thought provoking pieces uses a statue covered in an animal skin motive to depict how people are still cast into certain roles because of their skin color. Apart from his large artistic installments, Entang is also featuring several of his paintings showcasing a panorama of naked human figures with smirks on the faces. Entang’s views of the reality of himself, people and the world around us is seen not only of what we see on the surface but is also deep with details of the works presented in this exhibition. Our mundane understandings of love and passion are given a different angle of view which will leave us pondering if love is the ultimate emotion we seek in life.
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“MELANCHOLIC EGO IN THE COLORFUL SONG OF AGONY”
Prihatmoko Catur 10 November– 10 December 2010 Srisasanti Arthouse Jl. Kemang Raya no. 81, Jakarta Selatan,
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risasanti Arthouse presents a solo exhibition titled ‘Melancholic Ego in the Colorful Song of Agony’, featuring two-dimensional artworks from Prihatmoko Catur, a young art graduate from the Indonesian Art Institute (ISI) in Yogyakarta. Prihatmoko Catur (fondly called Moki), is displaying about fifteen paintings. The exhibition is curated by Fery Oktanio. Prihatmoko Catur aka Moki, was born in Wonosari, the capital of Gunung Kidul Regency, Yogyakarta. Moki has always had an interest in music, especially the nuances of melancholy, and selects some of his favourite songs to create new concepts from the lyrics of the song and translating to canvas. This synergy has produced a unique method that differs from the various processes of creating works of art as we know them today. The method used to create his works Moki describes as ‘visual musicalization’. By adapting the lyrics of the songs into an independent narrative, it
becomes possible to represent them in a visual form. By creating markers for the audience to connect to where the song came from, he uses the lead singer of the music group of the selected song as the ‘major figure’ for his visual narratives on canvas. This method he calls the first phase. The second phase, is returning to the songs to which they refer to, where the enjoyment process can be felt along with the songs. From this combined enjoyment method, Moki’s aura can be felt, conveyed, and found within. Moki wanted to share the feeling of melancholy that he felt while playing the songs to the audience, making it a new concept, first visualized on canvas, and then back to enjoying it with the music. This is a bold and interesting attempt to show the remarkable synergy of musical intuition married with his technical ability in art.
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zodiac Roy Rugdee is The Beat astrologer. He resides in Singapore and sends these forecasts exclusively to The Beat every two weeks. Also read them on beatmag.com He can be contacted at roy@royalastrologers.com
Aries
March 20 March 21 21 -- April April 20 You now feel a are strong pull towards Your instincts probably more somethingthan new and different in your exacting usual. You respond life. Not do you haveyou a better well to only rivalry and feel chance of success, but the funyour and comfortable in expressing enthusiasm infectious. you are feelings. Youismight be in aIf position given chance sure talking to makewith the to geta the twobesides most other. of it, You withcould dedication you'll each enjoy acting haveasuccess. A newcomer may the stir as mediator, expressing your interest in aside, particular subject opinions of each and seeking a or will reignite flame. compromise. If youanareold actually on If a you are to make your trip, yourdetermined energy should be perfect mark and impress take care for anywhere you others, find yourself, so of your image. you have get out there andIfexplore! Youbeen may feeling emotionally neglected or want to pass along a little good news physically isolated, expect void of your own to all the right the people, to be filled. You areis emerging as communication free and from easy an emotional cloud and,news with -Venus for now. Expect good it’s in your Your sign, great will energy enjoy harmony coming! is just a and happiness. that was small part of theSomething positive surprises, not while to your liking could onasa and some of it cametake about new slant, whenefforts, you realise full a result of your somethe is just potential blind luck.of the offer.
Cancer
June 22 - July 22 June 22 - July 22 You may discover that your suspicions, were The current fears aspectorat worries play suggests unfounded and that’s your anxiety that maybe wherelevels the will plummet. Pause and reflectyou on relationship is headed, whether aspects of your life that need to like it or not. Don’t hold yourself be developed or improved. It may back from it. Make your fantasy a be timeTell to mention something that reality. all to your current love you've been keeping to yourself. partner and make sure you embark Youthe will betogether. feeling Love stronger and on path blossoms more able to communicate. as personal growth expands. Your intuition be to spot-on, use love life iswill going be a lotsomore it to sort out any and issues that have interesting as you your partner recently held back, orand confused demand moreyou freedom seek you. A excitement. window of Love opportunity is greater will be of about to open, allowing you to the most pure, selfless kind. If you expand onyour an hearts idea or network both open there could witha new people. There mayfelt. be be merging of souls rarely some doubters to deal with, but Surround yourself with beauty. Your you will may put forward partner be able ato convincing help out. plan celestial or argument. People you enjoy The energy indicates that spending time with bring you of whatever the reason for yourout blue your shell and validate the choices mood, your beloved will pull you you of made. out it! Hang in there!
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Taurus April May 20 20 April 21 21 - May There may an urge to live in You could endbe up giving an impromptu the moment inclined to speech basedand on be theless needs of the worry about trivial issues. You will moment. You’re good at thinking be your happiest feel loved on feet, when so thisyou shouldn’t be a and needed, hence youfind should mix problem! Or you could yourself with people social who hold you inwhere high in a friendly situation regard. time will your sillyPresent jokes bring you aboost lot yourattention. ego and Itenthusiasm, of imposes a and morea venture younote start will pragmatic be both intellectual to the successful satisfying.with. If you aspects thatand is concerned Go feel young at heart, suggests that through your diary itcarefully and a nightthe outbest is the setting for make of ideal all the contacts locking eyespreviously with yourestablished. lover. The you have energy fairly oflight-hearted A little is snippet information and you you told, will fare better if you the are or you glean for skim yourself surface the slant situation. can put of a new on a Creativity problem and colours are have sure to your especially if you hadgrab a health eyework and worry. you will something or Yourdo great energy wonderful you feel means thatwith youthem. shouldIf have no emotionally or with physically trouble at allisolated coming up ideas tried, indulge yourself and nurture for enjoying yourself. your own needs.
Leo
July 23 - August 22 July 23 - August 22 Financially, no matter how much opposition there may to your This has probably beenbe something ideas, youYouwill and of a saga. can persevere also have some succeed in achieving ways. A penetrating insights your about your perfect needs. time toThis examine financial deeper can help you andseeinvestment strategies and to who is valuable in your life. review situations. Respectively, This is also a good time for spiritual you have a chanceactivities. to put your work or research You talent intelligence to the test may beand forced to be absent during in boosting your financial income. this period for some reason and Thereyou is may a lothave of to interesting thus exercise and authority invigorating your from a information distance. In available to you to build up this benevolent atmosphere you on your your have everyfinances. chance ofFollow connecting financial instincts without with people of influence that being could distracted, as something exciting open up splendid opportunities for couldCuriosity happenabout to the influence an you. past could important decision. Your come over financial you. Perhaps a specific changeable attitudeorand ability historical personage event has to see how area result, being stimulated yourfortunes interest. As made will lead successful you might want to to very explore books, decisions. the Internet, or other sources of information.
Gemini May 21 21 -- June June 21 21 Uncertainty and atdelays have The current aspect play suggests severalmaybe advantages, that that’s they wherefinally the enable you to get to the bottomyou of relationship is headed, whether complex Yourhold wisdom and like it orproblem. not. Don’t yourself foresight be used positive back fromcan it. Make yourinfantasy a ways by advice to reality. Youpassing need to on move forward others ora avoiding pastIt’s mistakes. and start relationship! time to A twist ofcloser fate to orthe common sense get a little person who’s decision helpseyes to make your life been making at you. You’re easier or happier. you've been embracing love withIfopen arms! It bewildered something or heralds some about passionate encounters someone, you'll relationships feel more certain and intense that about what actionyour to heart take. beat Your are sure to make self-awareness is finely tuned faster. The person you are goingand to you have the ability pull ideas, find so attractive willtocertainly be resolutions out kind of the very specialand andtactics have the of air. You that will want to so getstimulating. ahead and vivacity you find will figure quick andpartners clever ways to Relationships with should getwell around Take your time go now.things. You may find yourself when it comes to making interacting quite naturallyimportant so relax decisions, as you will need to be enjoy yourself. comfortable with the outcome.
Virgo
Aug 23 - Sept 22 Aug 23 - Sept 22 Don’t let emotional matters hold you isback. on for where the This also aFocus good time spiritual money and how you can work or is research activities. Youmake may more of it. A sudden changethis in be forced to be absent during a partnership period for some may reasonsurprise and thusyou, you but the result will beauthority to your may haveend to exercise your advantage. RefineYour yourintellectual thoughts, from a distance. review iscurrent and energy peaking, obligations especially when consult close onesnew about future it comeswith to absorbing ideas or financialahead situations. pushing with newFinancially projects. stop talking you want Best time toabout enrollwhat yourself into to do and start doing that thingswill to short-term programs increase your latest wealth. Use this help you learn technologies period to study situations that can and skills. You could come across open newwho doors to good opportunities someone is a teacher. for you financially. Your ideas will This person could become a mentor be on scale, but yoursubject. means to yougrand in an important and abilities carry them out Influential and torespectable people not be enough. Don’t may come into your life, andmake take a commitment yet.You Youmight will you under their just wings. discover thatwith youitare more want to roll forworth a while, as and ensuing may be cataclysm able to getcould the same the have results on consequences! your own. delightful
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Libra
Sept Sept23 23 --Oct Oct 23 23 You'll skills be highly tuned to on. the Your could be called material worldknown and how you will also You’ve always to make have a and greater awareness your friends influence people.ofWhen body's thisno time. This you haveneeds to, youathave difficulties period begins with in you authority. resolving impressing people to make more achieve Your ability to money attractand attention, more success, but or not until you've investments, suitors whatever else had desire a chance to bargain-hunt. you is heightened right now Financial goalsthat canall be reached -so make sure of the right with some planning. to own people know that youAn areurge available! things, rathertothan rent or window Your ability attract attention, shop is growing stronger. Material investments, suitors or whatever issues to isthe forefrontright and else youcome desire heightened the message is you now -- so make suremust that be all shrewd of the to succeed. comfort and right people Material know that you are personal happiness will powers be highare on available! Your intuitive your list of priorities, the quite more heightened, which is and saying bethat put amonotonous lot. You canchores act onshould hunches on the backburner. Yousubdued can expect to others would keep and have the lastresults. laugh when slowlyfind but expect good You should surelyyou others to your plans. that pop warm out with some great ideas when you’re least expecting to get any kind of work done.
Capricorn
Dec 22 - Jan 20 Dec 22 - Jan 20 You've plenty to say right now and exactly theexperience right words to say it. You could some minor It's a great time toand communicate tensions in relations should try your to whom ever is atpoint hand to be needs more accepting of their -- view. they Your are much more likely could to be of romantic partner receptive to yourrestless. needs. Ideas You may be feeling rather for need getaways to make athat fewyou callscould or send brief takea few emails to track down that one together could be kicked around, person you need reach.down If it'sbya yet you may be tootobogged long-lost relative, you may surprise responsibilities to escape right now. your family your tenacity and Your ability with to attract attention, resourcefulness! Your way with investments, suitors or whatever words quite ispowerful nowright and else youis desire heightened you may it much simpler to now -- so find make sure that all of communicate yourknow feelings and the right people that you ideas, especially if youmuch take abetter bit of are available! You’re timegiving to focus yourwhat thoughts off them they before need proceeding. Trytrying not to let things other rather than just to do people interfere with your plans -your way. You and your lover may as long as you are ablepartnership to express question aspects of your yourself you should be able that haveclearly, remained the same for to gettime. your way. many
Scorpio
Oct Oct24 24--Nov Nov 22 22 This is your to shine there Explore yourtime artistic or and creative will -bethere’s more amoney coming side lot more goingyour on way tothesupport and under surface your than plans you may goals.realized You might opt cherish for a minihave yet. You your makeover breakinteractions or seek outwith that social life,oryour promotion,will payreach increase luxury associates a neworlevel of purchase. Financially, you'll need friendliness. The astral configuration to draw indicates the line that with this a special strongly could occasion gifttobefore it getsturn out in of open the or door a positive control. It isYou a period thatgetting is filled life. Enjoy! might be a with many exciting and wonderful lot of positive feedback from others, opportunities. Be prepared to grab and you could soon imagine yourself successAand ride it into the future lucky. social event or group with enthusiasm. You'llyou be inand a moneyactivity could find your making love mode. If you follow through, current interest surrounded by the accomplishment make You will people involved in theyou sciences. be lucrative. usher many need to think Planets long and hardinabout wonderful though you the future opportunities, -- and your brain power need to pick to anddochoose withMaybe care. makes it easy just that. You should get therecognizes financial you ball your neighborhood rolling now or youyou’ve could miss out or on for something done, an opportunistic investment, maybe you meet someone income many boost orknow creative people of. enterprise.
Aquarius
Jan 21 - Feb 18 Jan 21 - Feb 18 A softening of your stance or views helpsco-workers you see someone in a more Your certainly don’t lack positive light.ability You toare the drive and get among things the lucky one, you may cash in moving. But you don’t seem to want onjoin someone's absence, to in. You give up even blunder before or cancelled deal. Because you you’ve got going! Wait and see if the are inhave an affable cycle, clouds cleared life a little. You there need will bewith no amalice in information to deal power struggle that is exchanged or passed on life to shaking your workplace or home others. Start by discussing your -- as uncomfortable as it is, you’re concerns andwho follow direct the only one canup putwith a stop to action. about to impact it. ThingsPlanet should is settle down. It may positively on relationships. An be a good time to watch for a big opportunity like mayapresent itselfor and opportunity, job opening a while you are up realistic the chance to trade in someabout way. You temporary nature of it, you will be need to tread carefully around your powerless or tocustomers resist. Contact with coworkers -- if you’re someone struggling at work, ofyou've course. been It might bring a to stay with in touch with partner will open breakup a business or communication lines. You are in the need to abandon a project that caring sharing cycle and rather isa no longer feasible. than shooting from the hip, you will wisely consult with others before making major decisions.
Sagittarius
Nov 21 Nov 23 23 – – Dec Dec 21
Perfect time catching up onthe old Suddenly you for want to remove email ortoother messages thatcould need barriers freedom and this replies.things Everyinnow and then you disrupt a number of ways. need them you all away, But it to willjust alsoclear encourage both even if that means just deleting to become more independent. Try andtoforgetting It's a not worry tooabout much them. about what good time to sit to down rethink people are trying tell and you -their recent important developments. Your ability most communication to focus is strong and you ought comes through in body language to be ablesignals to figure a few new and other theyout don’t realize angles will make glad are you they arethat sending. Otheryou people spent than the time. Your opinions and are more a little confused, hardly set inmean stone, though do that could that theyyou keep like to see hard you evidence misunderstanding -- evenbefore when changing your mind -- that to you try to explain yourself! You is may say, you're You want to let eminently it go. You sensible. might make meet someone whonot. turns you contact and younew might Don’t around on somewith subject. are get irritated yourEmails partner efficient ofand but the because thisconvenient, turn of events. If best way getbecome across a rather message your bondtohas toois still to talk itsomething out in person. predictable, may need to give. It warns you about expecting too much.
Pisces
Feb 19 – March 20 Feb 19 – March 20 Romance and love relationships are strongly favoured this period and See if you can handle whatever you canyour makeway use of the awareness comes without pushing that surrounds you background. to enhance anything into the your love your life. impulsiveness Show them some At work, and sensitivity energy and generosity and with they abundant fit badly will do the same for you if the tables the measured outlook of your coare turned. Do as you would be workers or associates. You may still done to. Nothing is more important want to than exercise caution, as most to you a fillip of gossip and people are the looking out for you seek company ofnumber people one. is not a good to take who Itshare your gift time of gab. Now action put plans into place, is not or thetotime to procrastinate, delays obstacles but toand take action may and crop work up, on would be better to take a break your plans and ideas for excellent or rest. Expect a setback. It isn’t results. A trip will take you to a place to that you road to move likely bewill the inspire end f the for forward with financial plans any project, but it is likely tothat tie you have been contemplating. you up for longer than you would A certain amount of travel like. Right now, though, you needis indicated you to ramp upand to asomething new level, that because have through been longing for will happen only concentrated effort at this Your persuasive ability can youtime. get anything done. You are will help you gain the support you sure to lose some work if you aren’t need. A trip will lead to someone extremely to the details. from your attentive past.
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Crosley Revolution Portable Turntable We took the record player “out of the box” says Crosley’s design team. Crosley’s Revolution™ turntable truly fits the word in every way. Where other turntables take up space, this one dances around a desk without any clutter. Where other record players must be kept in their designated place, the Crosley Revolution™ practically begs to join you on every journey. Where other turntables tangle you in a web of wires, the Crosley Revolution™ effortlessly pairs with any FM radio for cordless, clear sound. It is a turntable of firsts; the first batterypowered Crosley turntable, the first with a platter smaller than a teacup saucer, and the first with a wireless transmitter for cord-free enjoyment. Users can take this two-speed turntable with them to vinyl swaps or to a friend’s house. Featuring a USB hookup for easy analog-to-digital transfer, the Crosley Revolution™ will allow users to free their favourites from the grooves for digital enjoyment across a variety of devices. This small but mighty turntable also features a headphone jack, passive audio out, and a dynamic full range speaker. $149.95 http://www.crosleyradio.com
Blink Now If you’re like us and you spend hours in front of a computer each day, then you might suffer from computer vision syndrome. Symptoms include dryness, soreness, irritation and redness of the eyes, headaches, blurred vision, migraines and eyestrain as a result of looking at your monitor. To combat this condition, BLAZE has come out with Blink Now; a web-cam sized device that works on encouraging you to regularly blink while working on your computer. Blink Now is powered via USB and is designed to sit on top of your computer display, just like a webcam. £49.99 http://www.chipchick.com/
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e Grande Suites sits at the heart of the New Kuta Golf Course located on the south western coast of Bali with panoramic views of the ocean and horizon. For newlyweds or couples who are looking for a great place to add a little spark to their romance, Le Grande Suites has launched a special package which is sure leave you with wonderful memories to remember forever. The Gold Honeymoon Package (USD 400), offers its guests an executive suite for four days and three nights, and includes free airport transfer, free flower garland, free welcome drink, free honeymoon cake, flower bath & special honeymoon flower set up, free WiFi, free use of mountain bikes for two, a romantic dinner with house wine, daily breakfast at Grand Cafe for two (room service also available), a lunch at Grand Cafe (room service also available) and a two hour spa treatment for two. Le Grande Suites also offers free shuttle service to Dreamland and Garuda Wisnu Kencana. A Silver Honeymoon Package (US$ 350) is also available offering all the same amenities as the Gold Honeymoon Package yet for a shorter stay of three days and two nights.
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theSCOOP India Makes a Home in Bali The Indian government announced the approval of the opening of a Consulate General of India (CGI) on Bali. The Consulate General of India will strengthen India’s traditional bonds with Bali and also improve its protocol, commercial and consular presence on the island. This will provide an impetus to the commercial interaction between India and Bali in Indonesia. The CGI in Bali will also be beneficial to the local PIO community (people of Indian descent), which comprises of over 230 families within Bali itself, apart from some more Indians and PIO families in neighboring East and South Kalimantan. An Indian cultural centre was established in Bali in 2004, which has done exemplary work in propagating yoga, Indian culture and performing arts. With the increasing popularity of Bali as a holiday destination, the number of Indian tourists arriving in Bali has also swelled to about 20,000 this year. This has put enormous pressure on the meager resources of the Indian cultural centre in Bali. (The Beat Daily)
Rio Sidik Returns to JP’s After a three-month tour around Europe, Rio Sidik has returned to Bali and will be returning to the place where his musical career started JP’s Warung on the 17th of November. Rio, a well known trumpeter, singer and songwriter has made a name for himself on the local music scene with his band Saharadja not to mention adding his expertise to many different projects on the side. His return from the European tour, has transformed him, giving him a more mature and solid sound. Rio will showcase his new sound every Wednesday at JP’s on Jl. Dhyanapura #6. Be sure not to miss Rio Sidik on stage while enjoying the great menu and drinks at JP’s Warung.
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The amount of foreign tourists coming to Indonesia in September was a total of 556,400 people - 13.48 % higher than last year. Most of these people came to Indonesia via Ngurah Rai airport, Bali, where last September the figure was 232,519 foreign arrivals (Approx 7750 people per day).”However, this is 4.4% lower compared to August 2010,” stated Rusman Heriawan, head of the Central Agency of Statistics (Badan Pusat Statistik). Since January 2010 there has already been 5.19 million foreign tourists to Indonesia, 12.26% higher than last year (4.62 million). The highest percentage increase in foreign traffic to Indonesia was 46.7% via Adi Sumarmo airport, Solo, while Soekarno-Hatta, Jakarta, was second with 36.41%. (The Beat Daily)
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s Halloween night this year fell upon a Sunday, there were options for the whole weekend to celebrate the night of frights. The array of events varied from international DJs enticing the night’s dressed up freaks with their beats to hard rocking, guitar thrashing performances. The costumes and jackal lanterns were probably the only things resembling a traditional Halloween night (or Hallow-eve in this case). Here’s a rundown on most of the best events of this year’s Halloween.
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Bali Today Show Nanci Holiday Forty five thousand expatriates are wandering them there hills and beaches, tired of crying in their soup over those oh-so-dramatic, tear-wrenching television soaps. the Time has come, for The ‘Bali Today’ Show to stimulate the intellect and put static in the attic. Who’s to blame for all this commotion? Hey! it’s Nanci Holiday. S.B. Curtain call. N.H. Fifty three years old, from Corpus Crispy, Texas, born in a hospital called Sporn, believe it or not (laughs)! It’s not there anymore. Two children, in a relationship with a Balinese man by the name of Ketut Budiarta, he’s also my producer. Cheerleader in my small town high school, Carville, Texas and dreamed of everything else in the world, especially palm trees. I went into theater, Summer Stock Theater near where I lived; no one in my family was remotely theatrical or entertaining in any way whatsoever. So there was always the question of my legitimacy in the family! (laughs) So, I started doing theater, which took me to Los Angeles for a period of my life, then that took me to Australia.
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S.B. At what age did you start traveling? N.H. Twenty six, before university in Utah, the beginning of spiritual stuff - long story. Ended up in Los Angeles, didn’t think I could handle the cold, so even though I was a theater person, I just couldn’t imagine being in New York. S.B. When you say theater person, at what point did you seriously become that? N.H. From the age of thirteen, I did four shows in the space of three months - semi professional. I’m what they call a triple threat, because I sing, I dance and I act as a performer. I have to be honest, I love straight theater, but musicals can be so magical. I’ve done every musical you can imagine; the lead role in Cabaret, My Fair Lady,
feature the last performance of Kismet, and West Side Story tended to follow me around a bit. I really enjoy doing the work, not the celebrity thing. S.B. Ah ha, the true artist. And so production? N.H.The acting thing was a little non-cerebral for me, especially when you do long run productions. I hung out with the technicians anyway, so I started to move into production, stage management, production co-coordinator for theater or touring groups. I love lighting design, loads of fun. I then branched out and did world expos, then went back to Los Angeles and worked with theme parks. In Japan there was more of the same, and that’s when I met the first person who mentioned Bali. S.B. So here we are with the Bali Today T.V. show. How did that come about? N.H. Two years ago a friend of mine asked me to put together a newspaper in English that was more informative about the community. You’ve chosen to live here, so its your community and you want to participate in your community, you want to know what’s going on; so how do you go about doing that? So I thought about the next evolution, beyond a newspaper. We have two of them, magazines, which are great, then television. There’s a program in America called Good Morning America, it’s their wake up. It’s news and it affects them. I wanted that here and it didn’t exist. You know, for the community of people outside our national boundaries, but people who live here in Bali right now too. S.B. When you say people, are you directing this program directly at expatriates? N.H. In the sense that it’s delivered in English, yes, but our show will always have Indonesian subtitles or if the person is speaking Indonesian there will be English subtitles. The point is, we’re trying to bridge the perceived differences between the expatriate from Italy, France et cetera: we’re all here, on Bali, today. S.B. O.K., two years ago, and now? N.H. I didn’t want to talk about it and not have it happen, there’s enough of that going around. So when I was in Australia, I came back in January and started putting people and things together. This was not about me, it was and is a huge team effort. The first thing we did was make a little pilot to see what we could do, and then talked to Balinese networks. Then we were directed to other
networks. There are a lot of shows addressing Indonesia and they’re great, but I want us to be about THIS community living here now. So we now have a relationship with TVRI Bali, which should be great. S.B. Will this program be broadcast throughout Indonesia? N.H. Not right now, but being in the 21st century, we have a website where you can watch the show from anywhere in the world, anytime you want, through the website (balitodayshow.com), that includes shows from a month ago. S.B. Mind blowing, what a shot in the arm for Bali and the people who are thinking of living here. Are you going to show both sides of the coin? N.H. Absolutely. S.B. TVRI is government subsidized; to what limit are your restrictions? N.H. The only words that were put on the line were that we were not allowed to accept sponsorship from alcohol or tobacco companies. (Laughs). S.B. So basically everything is baby steps. Will you have entertainment as well? N.H. Oh yes - fashion, expatriate kids that are achievers, focusing on movers - people who are doing and making things happen. I also want to know who Imam Bonjol was. I want to know it all, about where I’m living, don’t you? That’s the aim: guests will talk about their life in Bali, and hopefully educate each other. S.B. It will be interesting to see how the Balinese react to this. N.H. We’ve had so many Balinese thanking us for wanting to do this; a lot of travel-educated Balinese are ready to come on board. One who was working for the Voice of America - exciting! S.B. Curtain call is coming down, what do you have to say to your fans out there? N.H. Please grow with us, we really want input from everybody living here, as to what they think the show should be, people they’d love to meet on the show, subjects to discuss. Bali Today Show. Come, every Thursday at 7pm. TVRI... Thanks Nanci, and as they say in the show business world, break a leg! Chow mein, Salvador Bali
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Flapjaks Jl. Pantai Kuta Seaview, Kuta, Bali tel 0361 765674 For this week’s review, The Beat’s own self-appointed gelato connoiseur Dan Ashcroft dropped into the new Flapjaks on Kuta beach to once again satisfy his sweet tooth...
Sweet-toothers of Bali rejoice! Strengthening their presence and reputation as purveyors of sugar and spice and all things nice, Flapjaks House of Pancakes and Home-made Gelato have thrown open the doors to a new dining space right on Kuta’s famous beach. It seems there has been a gelato revolution over recent months, with a host of gelato parlours popping up all over the place, and a huge increase in tourists and locals alike ambling along, waffle-cone in hand slurping up the delicious icy beverage. Already boasting outlets in nearby Tuban and Sanur, the Kuta location is another step to island-wide gelato domination for the Rama Restaurant group. However, gelato is just one of the strings to Flapjaks’ sugary bow. Drop in between 9am-12am everyday and you’ll find a fully loaded menu including coffees, juices, smoothies, pancakes, waffles, and crepes – not to mention the rolling assortment of 56 gelato flavours. But it’s not all sweetness and light – there’s a delicious selection of savouries for the non sugar junkies. Change up the chocolate on your pancake or waffle for creamy mushroom sauce, triple cheese or sausage and cream (amongst others) if you’re after a more wholesome snack. You can also order all-day breakfasts, salads, pasta dishes and sandwiches to
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Last up on the agenda comes Flapjaks’ party piece; the mixed fruits gelato set (short – 49k++, bigman 95k++). Prepare to clear the table for this one as it’s served in what can only be described as a wineglass for I arrive having been sat in the traffic jam from hell for giants. Five scoops of gelato (diner’s choice) sit atop a the last 30 minutes, and so am in need of some serious mound of chopped fresh fruits and crispy flakes with refreshment. A Bali strawberry whirl smoothie (short enough chocolate tubes sticking out of it to make it – 35k++, bigman – 42k++) is quickly whipped up and look like a sea-mine. The whole thing is finished off I greedily suck it down despite the risk of brain- with a mountain of whipped cream and sauce – an freeze. It barely touches the sides, but the delicious ice-cream dream. I won’t pretend I managed to finish mix of fresh strawberries and raspberries with honey, this off too, you’ll need a minimum of four friends milk, gelato and apple juice hits all the right spots, and to do that – between the photographer and myself I immediately order another. Thirst duly quenched, we barely made a dent. I pack up my dessert spoon, I’m ready for business and get stuck into a caramel utterly defeated, and vow to return with a few willing Baileys waffle (half – 42K++, full round – 60k++); a volunteers next time in order to tackle this delicious plate-flattening symphony of large Belgian-style waffle monster. with rum & Kahlua flavoured mascarpone cheese, caramel Bailey’s sauce, shaved rich chocolate flakes Flapjaks is open every day on Jl. Pantai Kuta between and a generous dollop of gelato on top. They say that Poppies Lanes 1 and 2 from 9am in the morning the customer is always right, so I opt for caramel until 12 at night – plenty of time for a big breakfast flavoured gelato, but this can be substituted for any of on the morning after the night before, a lunchtime the other 56 flavours according to preference. Next respite from the heat, or simply to get your dessert up I plump for one of Flapjaks’ chicken tandoori rolled fix whenever the mood grabs you. With a takeaway sandwiches (55k++) – tangy chicken pieces wrapped service and another two locations in the pipeline for in warm toasted pita bread with fresh lettuce, onion, Seminyak and Bali Galleria the future looks bright for tomato and mayonnaise with a side helping of home- Flapjaks House of Pancakes and Home-made Gelato. made potato wedges. Dan Ashcroft satisfy even the hungriest of stomachs, comfortably enveloped in the bright and breezy air-conditioned interior.
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KuDeTa Friday 29 Oct
Friday at Kuve
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UVE, KuDeTa’s upstairs and premium up-market bar and dining zone came to life with the sounds of 98.5fm The Beat Radio last Friday night. DJ Mamsa displayed to the predominantly local, 98.5 listening crowd why he’s won the award for The Beat Male DJ of the Year for the last two years in a row with a tech house set punctuated with some great improvised horn from trumpet master Rio Sidik. The four hour set from Mamsa, chief music programmer and one of the founders of 98.5 The Beat Radio Plus, was only matched by the location itself. With the stars above and overlooking the grounds and beach at KuDeTa, it was a night to remember and one that is likely to be repeated again soon, sometime, somewhere. Tune into 98.5fm for details. A big thanks to Erdinger Beer for their fine support.
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Hu’u
Saturday 30 Oct
Angelic Halloween
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he ghouls and ghastliness usually acquainted with Halloween or in this case Hallow-eve weren’t applied at Hu’u as angels and white balloons greeted guests as they entered. The night’s main event featured New Zealand Djs, the Stafford Brothers, who spun awesome house beats keeping everyone busy on the dance floor. The crowd was further roused when Brother Chris got up on the decks and started MC-ing insatiable lyrics in sync with the beats booming from the speakers. Great night at Hu’u !
Centerstage Saturday 31 Oct
Monster Of Rock (Navicula vs Burgerkill)
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enterstage had their own way to throw a Halloween party. Bandung’s rock icon Burgerkill and Bali’s grunge gentlemen Navicula set up for an acoustic session. Navicula brought some of their well-known songs plus a few Pearl Jam and Alice In Chains covers. Burgerkill threw down some RHCP, before ending with Soundgarden’s Black Hole Sun with Robby from Navicula jumping in. Two local monsters certainly did rock Halloween this year!
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thereTHEN Boshe Saturday 30 Oct
The Living End
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he Living End are basically a living, breathing rock legend - a fact which was proved at Kuta’s Boshe on Saturday night, showing that it is possible to bring good Aussie bands to Bali and make a success of it. Local lads Superman is Dead and Bandung’s The SIGIT started proceedings and by the time The Living End got on stage at about 10.15pm the place erupted. They played all their classics including, Who’s Gonna Save Us, What’s On Your Radio? White Noise and stacks more including some new ones off their forthcoming album. They are a tight and talented band giving the mainly Balinese crowd and a smattering of Aussie rockers of approx 1200 people one hell of a performance. The band was so pleased with the show that they played for almost 2 hours - double what they were scheduled.
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So how did it come about? According to Bagus, manager of Boshe, the show was sponsored by a creatively minded cigarette brand (X Mild) with Boshe picking up the tab on local expenses. Apparently the brand sent out a tweet searching for a big indoor venue for their brand activation in Bali and 90% + of the RT came back for Boshe. The rest is history. It’s hard to say if the 100k entrance price would have really paid for all the expenses plus make some profit, but it did prove that local folk are willing to shed a substantial sum of cash to see an international band. Who knows? Maybe now the world is the limit. Rock on Boshe, rock on... It’s a great indoor venue.
thereTHEN Art Café
Wednesday 3 Nov
Dankie, Ziou and Co.
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ednesday’s the regular event from Art Café, presenting three local music geniuses for Art Café’s faithful crowd. Covering old time classic songs with blues, ballads, folk, and jazz articulation, the night also includes songs from Dialog Dini Hari. It’s a breezy acoustic dinner at Art Café.
Bahiana
Wednesday 3 Nov
Ladies Salsa Night Bahiana
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t was a rising heat on the mid week at Bahiana’s ladies salsa night, starting at 10pm with the regular crowd dancing the night away down on the dance floor. Special prizes for the best dancers and the best costume for the night were on offer.
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thereTHEN Westin, Nusa Dua Thu-Sun 4-7 Nov
Angels on the Court
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any tennis fans converged to Nusa Dua to root for their favorite WTA star for the Commonwealth Tournament of Champions. Eight female tennis champs that made the cut for the competition battled each other in a new system of a sudden death knock-out competition. There were many surprises on the court for the four day tournament, with last year’s defending champ Aravane Rezai, failing to win her opening match and Kimiko of Japan defeating her younger Asian rival Li Na. The final bout for victory in the tournament was between Ana Ivanovic of Serbia and Alisa Kleybonova of Russia, ending in a victory falling to the hands of the Serbian.
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