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Life in Jakarta just keeps getting better and better. If you are like me, you work and you play hard and this place provides the opportunity for both in bucket loads. As long as you can keep out of the gnarly traffic flow at the wrong time of day, it can be a breeze and if you can’t, make sure you’ve got something to read or your laptop at hand to make that traffic time work in your favour too. The obvious thing to have in your hand is a copy of this magazine to make sure you know where you are going to be once the work has come to an end. If you don’t have the TBJ with you, you might miss out on some huge events around town like last week’s Avicii at Fairgrounds, Fabio XB at Illigals or any one of a dozen big shows around the city. There are plenty of more gigs on too in the next two weeks. Fancy some tasty food, a slice of culture in classical music or the arts, or maybe even catch the latest flick, you can find that inside the TBJ too. If you can’t get your hands on a copy, you can also find all the info on the beatmag.com website, which has just about every page from the magazine and while you’re at it, you can flick through the pdf magazine. It’s all just sitting there waiting for you to log on. Look out for three anniversaries in the next week with Immigrant, Luv’s and Apollo turning it on for their particular crowds on their special days. There are a couple of big live shows up in Ancol including metal heads Dream Theater, while punkers GBH and new-rock-lovers Secondhand Serenade are at Senayan Tennis. The band Yes will be playing live at the Ritz and there’s even a couple of the Groove Armada crew spinning in town next week to boot. Yes, this town has a lot to offer. Whether it’s up north, down south or anywhere between, you can find something for everyone and as they say, you can find it in every shape, color and size. Enjoy your next two weeks in the city, we’re glad to have you aboard.
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Avicii took on Fairgrounds last week with a massive show of lights, crowd and dance music.
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Aston International The Aston International will build a modern convention center with meeting halls and exhibition rooms in a giant over 500 meter square area, which will also be connected with Aston, Quest, and Fave Hotel. It was confirmed by Nobert Vas, Aston International’s vice president of sales and marketing in a press conference held at the Aston Fair at Grand Manhattan. Located in Slipi, West Jakarta, the three new hotels and the convention centre will be part of Paramount Mega Block which will also have an international hospital, apartments and office buildings.
FOS Wins Local round of Hard Rock Rising The FOS, a band fronted by vocalist Ario, has just won the local round of Hard Rock Rising and is one step closer to appearing in the Hard Rock Calling 2012 music festival in Hyde Park, London. But it’s won’t be easy for them to get there because they have to compete with hundreds of bands from around the world. Like the previous year, the music event held by Hard Rock International will have a huge line up and this year it’s Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Paul Simon, and many other musicians. FOS needs support and you can vote for them at www.Facebook. com/hardrockcafejakarta and also at www.hardrock.com. Voting will be closed on April 25.
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I Slank You, the Journey of the Blue Island After releasing their new album titled I Slank U, the band Slank will hold a concert mysteriously called “I Slank You, the Journey of the Blue Island”. The concert that will be held on May 12, at Mata Elang International Stadium, Ancol and will commemorate the 28-years of Slank in the music industry. The concert will show the story of their musical journey as a rock band and a will be a tribute to other musicians who have become legends of Indonesian music, such as the late Benyamin S. and Chrisye, and also will also feature Iwan Fals. It is also a charity concert for HIV/AIDS sufferers and Slank will perform thier hits. The show will be supported by Titiek Puspa, Naif, Alexa, Andien, Marcel, Raisa, and Maliq & D’essential.
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Oakley Pro 2012 Through the final round that went on at the famous right hand break in Canggu, Mustofa Jeksen received his second Oakley Pro trophy after outsurfing Made Awan on the four to eight foot waves that day and brought home 3000 Coca-Cola Indonesian Surf Championship points and a cool Rp. 15 millon. In the Master Division, Coca-Cola ISC presented the best surfer over 35 years old to Bali surfer Ketut Juliarta. “Keepin’ it Green”, a joint venture between Coca-Cola ISC, Oakley and the ROLE Foundation was the main sponsor, their mission is to clean the environment of Bali and to reduce carbon dioxide. A tree-planting project was also done this year in the Oakley Pro event along with the local communities.
One of the huge rave parties that has been long awaited by Indonesian dance music lovers is coming soon. The festival that was once called Embassy Playground, has a remarkable history with cutting edge concepts. The fifth edition of this festival will be held on May 5 at Senayan and May 9 at GWK in Bali. The headliners that have confirmed their appearances are Gorillaz Sound System and ST Etienne. This Playground could be the biggest of them all. You better get the pre-sale ticket and prepare to get yourself to this year’s Playground!
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Monday Apr 16th
Tuesday Apr 17th
Hacienda
Hacienda 1F1 Happy Hours Every day from 3 to 7pm. Buy 1 Get 1 Hacienda Margaritas, Cocktails, Sauza Tequila
LUV’S Bar & Dine
Sexy Academy University Gathering Party by DJ Vinny Liv
Domain
2nd Anniversary – 1st Series Best of Both Bands featuring Mike’s & Request
Hacienda
Tuesday Night Live Mariachi Live Mariachi Music by Los paraguas from 8 to10 pm
Otel Lobby
Cocoa Butter Mondays Jeremy Jay (D’makevali) and Extended Happy Hour from 9pm. Happy Hour Mon - Fri 4 - 7pm
Red Square
Monday Mixology A New Theme From Red Square. Cocktail Making & Tasting ‘Popular Vodka Cocktails’ Create your own cocktails!
MO Bar, Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Ladies Night Every Tuesday enjoy a special
Gedung Kesenian Jakarta Les Yeux Noirs Led by the brothers Eric and Olivier Slabiak, talented violist, Les Yeux Noirs brings their rock – Gypsy and Yiddish – Pop music
happy hour with free flow selected cocktails, house pouring spirits, soft drinks and draft beer from 8pm until midnight and enjoy fine tunes from a resident or guest DJ
Red Square
Iced Tea Tuesdays! Buy 1 Get 1 Free Red Island Iced Tea & Long Island all nite long! Entertainment by DJ Ricky Chattaway & Iwel
Hacienda
Salsa Wednesday Enjoy Salsa Dancing with your hosts Damaris & Iono From 9pm to midnight!
Wednesday Apr 18th Aperitivo
Rock On Big Brothers Band
Club Voyeur, Illigals Sammy Simorangkir
Domain
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Supersized Yolanda Be Cool
Elbow Room
‘Sing It Don’t Spray it’ Join us for the karaoke night. Grab a mic and make your bathroom fantasy come to life
New Musro
Ladies On Top Ladies Night Program w/ Arry Bule - Hemmy ( Musro Resident DJ ), Insomatemotion ( Musro Resident VJ ) 11pm to 3am
Red Square
House of Fantasy - Dirty Mind DJ Ruffie, Reza Bukan, Iwel, Sexy Babe Dancers
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Thursday Apr 19th Domain
Youth Collective Forces Feat Subordinates, Align Music
Elbow Room
Tight Ass Thursday Decode Band Play Rock Music, Pop Rock, Alternative
Immigrant
Taboo Funtastic Groove
LUV’S Bar & Dine
Mashup lingerie Wachitarica, Reza Karami, Hosted by LV C&C Model, DnD Plus Dancers CHECK OUT COMING EVENTS IN THE BEAT’S DAY BY DAY LISTING OF THE BIG SHOWS AROUND TOWN
Red Square
Thursday Night Beach Party DJ Ruffie, Ricky Chattaway, Bikini babes Dancer
Friday Apr 20th Aperitivo
Time for Free Bonita & The HusBand
Blowfish
Da Politic of Hip Hop live ‘Lil Jon’ Featurung Lil Jon (USA), DJ Justeen, WW, Twist, Mistah
Domain
Melting Pot All Stars DJ Cream, Dipha, Bone, Mikey Moran
Immigrant
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Immigrant 3rd Anniversary – Stardust Part 1 Special performance by DJ Seamus Haji (UK), DJ Winky, Resident DJ Oki Koro, Ical, Toms
Luv’s Bar & Dine
Jitec, Mangga Dua Square
Glam Rockafellas Delizious Devina, Zoka
Liquid Exchange
Happy Ending Fridays DJ Harvey, Cocktail and bottle special prices. From 9pm. Happy Hour Mon - Fri 4 - 7pm
Greyson Chance Indonesian Tour Show start at 7.30pm Icon Band
Otel Lobby
Red Square
Fabulous Fridays! The Weekend- Start Now with Ruffie, Reza Bukan, Iwel
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Saturday Apr 21th Blowfish & Puro
Aries On Mission Feat Saykoji, Justeen, WW, Twist & Mistah
Domain
ST Tropez Yacht Cruise DJ Crip, Downey
Dragonfly
Supafly Mikey Moran, Flip, Baip
Elbow Room
Tour The Max Acoustic session with Play 7
Immigrant
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Immigrant 3rd Anniversary Stardust Part 2 DJ Lil’B, Kotot, Ethnic
LUV’s Bar & Dine
Luv Saturdaze DJ Ferra, Zorra, LV C&C Models
Lumbung Padi, Kemang
Rasa Persatuan H.1.N.1 (Jakarta Trance deathcore), Children Of Gaza (Jakarta Folk Metal), Murder Of Chucky (Bekasi Death Metal), Demigod (Bandung Death Metal), New Hope Budge (Bekasi Punk Rock) Revenge Suggestion (Tangerang Death Metal), Sterill Bissing (Jakarta Black Death Metal)
Tennis Indoor Senayan GBH Indonesian Tour 2012 The England Legend Punk Rock
Mata Elang International Stadium (MEIS) Ancol
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Dream Theater World tour 2012 Live In Jakarta
Otel Lobby
Saturday Evening DJ Mo Morris from 9pm. Happy Hour Mon - Fri 4 - 7pm
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Sunday Apr 22th Black Cat
Monday Apr 23th Black Cat
Sinatra Sunday A Tribute To Frank Sinatra feat Abe Simpson
Open Mic Mondays Sing along on Stage with Byss Trio feat Ryan
Score!
LUV’S Bar & Dine
Happy Sunday Live Entertainment by Center Stage Band Playing Alternative starts 9pm
Sexy academy University Gathering Party by DJ Vinny Liv
Otel Lobby
Cocoa Butter Mondays Jeremy Jay (D’makevali) and Extended Happy Hour from 9pm. Happy Hour Mon - Fri 4 - 7pm
Red Square
Monday Mixology A New Theme From Red Square. Cocktail Making & Tasting ‘Vodka Specialty Cocktails’. Create your own cocktails!
Tuesday Apr 24th
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Hacienda
Tuesday Night Live Mariachi Live Mariachi Music by Los paraguas from 8 to10pm
MO Bar, Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Ladies Night Every Tuesday enjoy a special happy hour with free flow selected cocktails, house pouring spirits, soft drinks
Wednesday Apr 25th Aperitivo
Rock On Big Brother Band play Alternative, Rock, Pop Tunes
Dragonfly
DJ Irwan Kartosen DJ Irwan Kartosen, Aay
Eldora Billiard
Girls just want to have fun Free table for ladies all night long
Hacienda
Salsa Wednesday Enjoy Salsa Dancing with your hosts Damaris & Iono From 9pm to midnight
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Single’s Night – Sax On Wax DJ Adhe, Romeo, MC Giri, Shawn, Debon
Red Square
Glow In The Dark Party Laserman Show featuring Sexy Glow Dancers. Resident DJ Ruffie, Reza Bukan, Iwel. Dress to Glow under the UV Light
and draft beer from 8pm until midnight and enjoy fine tunes from a resident or guest DJ
Red Square
Iced Tea Tuesdays! Buy 1 Get 1 Free Red Island Iced Tea & Long Island all nite long! Entertainment by DJ Ricky Chattaway & Iwel
The Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place Ballroom
Yes World Tour 2012 – Live In Jakarta. Celebrating 44 Years Of Yes In One Wonderous Night
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Thursday Apr 26th Elbow Room
Tight Ass Thursday Decode Band Play Rock Music, Pop Rock, Alternative
Immigrant Taboo Bubugiri
Red Square
Thursday Night Beach Party – Deep Blue Sea DJ Remmy-Oneal-Fabulouz Delia (Dinero’$), DJ Nezz (el’Famos), Ruffie, Ricky Chattaway, Reza Bukan, Sexy Bikini Dancers
Friday Apr 27th Apollo Bar & Lounge
3rd Anniversary 2012 Fashion Show by B’my Bride
Aperitivo
Time For Free Bonita & The Hus Band
Blowfish
Rewind + Play Soul Menace’s Crew Club Voyeur, Illigals DJ Popov
Dragonfly
Crème De La crème DJ Hizkia, WW, MC Giri
Elbow Room
Fridays Out Live acoustic by Unknown Artist Gelanggang Olahraga Bulungan August Burns Red – Live In Concert
Immigrant
Housemate DJ Riri
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Otel Lobby
Happy Ending Fridays DJ Harvey, Cocktail and bottle special prices. From 9pm. Happy Hour Mon - Fri 4 - 7pm
Liquid Exchange
Icon Band LUV’s Bar & Dine DJ Anton Wirjono, Yasmin
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Saturday Apr 28th Apollo Bar & Lounge
3rd Anniversary 2012 Party till Sunrise featuring DJ Zbrx (Stadium), Apollo Resident DJ Yecko, Dicky, Vally
Blowfish & Puro
In House RnB Justeen,WW, Sliqq, Twist, Giri, Drwe, Eyespinner
Dragonfly
RedRush Groove Armada (US), Aay, Joyo, VJ Lostsiska
Elbow Room
Tour The Max Acoustic session with Play 7
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Hammersonic Jakarta International Metal Festival featuring Suffocation, Nile, D.R.I, Suckerhead, Deadsquad, Chronic, Dreamer, Impiety, Burger Kill, Koil, Noxa, Seringai, Dead Vommit, Dead Vertical
Liquid Exchange
Saturday Acoustic Beats Spice up your Saturday nights with acoustic music show at 9pm and resident DJ Rizki
Otel Lobby
Saturday Evening DJ Mo Morris from 9pm. Happy Hour Mon - Fri 4 - 7pm
Mata Elang International Stadium (MEIS) Ancol
Super Junior Super Show 4
Tennis Indoor Senayan
Secondhand Serenade Live
Sunday Apr 29th
Monday Apr 30th
Black Cat
LUV’S Bar & Dine
Sinatra Sunday A Tribute To Frank Sinatra feat Abe Simpson
Sexy academy University Gathering Party by DJ Vinny Liv
Otel Lobby
Cocoa Butter Mondays Jeremy Jay (D’makevali) and Extended Happy Hour from 9pm. Happy Hour Mon - Fri 4 - 7pm
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Happy Sunday Live Entertainment by Center Stage Band Playing Alternative starts 9pm
Red Square
Monday Mixology A New Theme From Red Square. Cocktail Making & Tasting ‘Vodka Infusion’. Create your own cocktails !
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DJ Devina Soundslike
House, Tech House, Progressive House
Hails From
Jakarta, Indonesia
LUV’s Bar & Dine | Friday 20 April | 11pm
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DJ Devina atau dikenal juga sebagai Delizious Devina, salah satu DJ wanita yang karirnya berawal dari proyek duo yang fenomenal yaitu Electric Barbarellas bersama dengan Milinka. Usai berpisah, Devina terus menambah jam terbangnya dengan tampil di berbagai klab di Indonesia. Dan karena kualitasnya pula, DJ Romy mengajaknya bergabung dalam manajemen 1945. Devina menguasai dance music dari mulai dari dirty house, tech house, house, progressive house hingga tech tribal. Selain penguasaan musik, Devina pun melebarkan sayapnya dengan berkolaborasi bersama fashion designer untuk performanya, dan ia juga membuat proyek musik bernama ‘Rock Star Glam’ bersama dengan musisi wanita Indonesia. Prestasi yang ditorehkannya, dibuktikan lewat berbagai penghargaan sejak tahun 2006 sebagai Rookie di Paranoia Award dan Redma, hingga baru saja dinobatkan sebagai Best DJ of the Year di Paranoia Award 2011. DJ Devina, sometimes known as Delizious Devina, was one part of a duo calling themselves Electric Barbarellas with Milinka being the other half. After they split, Devina kept doing gigs across Indonesia and because of her extremely premium A-grade quality in DJing, she was invited by DJ Romy to join 1945 management. She is mastering many kinds of dance music like dirty house, tech house, house, progressive house, and tech tribal. She does collaborations with fashion designers and also partook in the music project called ‘Rock Star Glam’ along with other Indonesian female musicians. Her achievements are augmented by a number of awards like the Rookie Paranoia Award and Redma, until recently she was crowned as Best DJ of the Year Paranoia Award 2011.
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Selain aktif mengajar di sekolah DJ 1945 MF dan mengerjakan beberapa remix, Devina juga terus tampil di berbagai klab di Jakarta dan kota besar lainnya, dan tampil untuk acara televisi. Salah satu acara klab destinasi berikutnya adalah acara Glam Rockafellas yang akan digelar pada tanggal 20 April di LUV’s Bar & Dine. Besides being a professor at the 1945 MF DJ school and doing some remixes, Devina also performs at clubs in Jakarta and other cities around Indonesia. She also appears in the occasional television program. One of her gigs is the Glam Rockafellas on April 20 at LUV’s Bar & Dine.
DJ Harvy
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Soundslike
Disco, Funk, Jazz House, House
Hails From
Jakarta, Indonesia
Otel Lobby | Friday 20 April | 9pm
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Nama lengkapnya adalah Harvy Abdurachman, atau panggilan akrabnya adalah DJ Harvy. DJ kelahiran tahun 86 ini, sudah mulai mendapatkan hasrat dalam bermusik ketika mempelajari instrumen Drum pada usia 12 tahun. Musik yang menginspirasinya adalah 70’s rock dan psychedelic, yang kemudian mempengaruhinya untuk membentuk band bernama Blackmoore. Hasrat terhadap musiknya semakin berkembang dan pada tahun 2006, seorang temannya mengenalkan alat turntable kepada Harvy yang membuatnya tertarik untuk mendalami alat tersebut. Setahun kemudian, Harvy pun sudah mulai tampil di pentas dance music di Jakarta, dengan berbekal musik yang mempengaruhinya seperti disco, funk, soul, afro beat, jazz dan house. Berbekal jam terbang dan kualitas yang dipunya oleh seorang Harvy, membuatnya diajak bergabung dalam barisan resident di Otel Lobby. DJ Harvy, born Harvy Abdurachman in 1986, spawned a passion for music when he learnt to play the drums at the age of 12. He was inspired by the 70s rock and psychedelic scene which influenced him to form a band named Blackmoore. His passion in music developed and in 2006, his friend introduced him to the turntables. His interest and skills began to grow and a year later, he started to appear in the dance music scene in Jakarta spinning tracks that blended disco, funk, soul, afro beat, jazz, and house. The folks loved this departure from your typical Jakarta fair which has yielded a residency at Otel Lobby.
Selain tampil setiap hari Jumat di Otel Lobby, Harvy juga masih sibuk dengan kuliahnya di bidang Hukum universitas Atma Jaya, seorang pekerja paruh waktu sebagai music director, dan juga masih mendalami dance music dengan menambah ilmu music producing & editing. Simak penampilan Harvy yang bakal memainkan sederetan track di Otel Lobby. Besides performing every Friday at Otel Lobby, Harvy is also still busy studying law at Atma Jaya University, has a freelance job as a music director, and is also mastering his dance music skills by learning producing and editing. Check him out at Otel Lobby if you want to vary it up a bit.
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Seamus Haji Soundslike House
Hails From London, UK
Immigrant | Friday 20 April | 11pm
Has Been
Karir DJ Seamus berawal saat usianya masih 16 tahun dan bergabung dengan London Soundsystem yang memainkan track House, Soul dan Hip Hop. Selanjutnya, Seamus banyak tampil di berbagai klab seperti MOS, Bed dan Pacha di London. Berkat keahliannya memainkan alat Pioneer, dia pernah direkrut menjadi duta mewakili pproduk tersebut. Namanya melambung ketika meluncurkan hits berjudul ‘Last Night a DJ Saved My Life’ yang masuk dalam tangga lagu urutan teratas di UK Dance Chart dan juga terkenal di seluruh dunia. Sang produser ini juga banyak bekerja sama dengan nama besar artis seperti Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Moby, Mika, Jamiroquai dan Estelle. Beberapa proyek dengan latar belakang karakter musik yang berbeda juga lahir dari tangannya, sebut saja Big Bang Theory, Mekkah, Get This!, Heart & Soul, dan juga 11th Dimension. DJ Seamus’s career started when he was 16 when he joined London Soundsystem which played house, soul, and hip hop. He appeared in many clubs like MOS, Bed and Pacha in London. Because of his expertise in playing Pioneer equipment, he was recruited as an ambassador to represent that brand. His reputation soared when he released a remix of the single called ‘Last Night a DJ Saved My Life’ which entered #1 UK Dance Charts and also became famous all over the world. The DJ, who is also a producer, worked together with some of the biggest celebrities such as Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Moby, Mika, Jamiroquai and Estelle. Some projects were also directly produced by Seamus, like Big Bang Theory, Mekkah, Get This!, Heart & Soul, and 11th Dimension.
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Sama seperti produser kelas dunia lainnya, Seamus terus menghasilkan karya baik track sendiri, maupun remix. Sambil terus mengerjakan musik di studionya, Seamus juga tetap tampil di berbagai klab dan jadwal tampil di bulan April, salah satunya di Immigrant Jakarta pada tanggal 20 April dalam rangka ulang tahun Immigrant yang ketiga. Like other world class producers, Seamus keeps producing tracks, either his own or remixes. Although he is normally busy making music at his studio, he still appears in some clubs and he is scheduled to appear at Immigrant Jakarta on April 20, to celebrate the Immigrant’s third anniversary.
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Alexander Popov Soundslike
Electronica, House, Progressive, Trance
Hails From
Saratov, Rusia
Club Voyeur, Illigals | Friday 27 April | 11pm
Has Been
Sama dengan DJ pada umumnya, Popov mengenal musik di usia muda dan sekolah musik pun menjadi media untuk meningkatkan keahliannya. Setelah lulus, Popov banyak menggabungkan beberapa jenis musik dan tidak lama berselang, Popov juga banyak membuat acara di klab. Sadar bahwa dirinya mulai menjadi seorang rookie, dia banyak melakukan eksperimen pada musiknya dan akhirnya banyak tampil di Rusia dan merilis track di perusahaan rekaman besar. Lagu hits hasil karyanya adalah ‘Awakening’, ‘Time After Time’ dan ‘Metropolis’. Dengan kualitas yang dipunyai oleh Popov, dia kini bernaung di bawah label Armada dan dukungan pun mengalir dari nama besar DJ dunia seperti Armin Van Buuren, PVD, Tiesto, Ferry Corsten, Above & Beyond, ATB, Matt Darey dan lainnya. Popov had an early musicical upbringing and music school increased his audio prowess. After his graduation, Popov mixed and infused different music genres and it wasn’t long until he was appearing at clubs. Realizing that he was a mere a rookie, he experimented with his sound and finally got more gigs in Russia and released his tracks through a record company. His hits are ‘Awakening’, ‘Time After Time’ and ‘Metropolis’. He joined the Armada label and has supported big names like Armin Van Buuren, PVD, Tiesto, Ferry Corsten, Above & Beyond, ATB, Matt Darey and more.
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Kesibukan Popov menghasilkan track maupun remix, seperti dua tracknya yang masuk dalam kompilasi A State Of Trance 2012, lalu track yang rilis di beatport dan baru saja Popov membuat versi remix dari lagunya Tenisha & Ruben De Ronde. Dalam daftar lawatannya di bulan April 2012 ini, selain di Ceko, Popov juga akan tampil di Club Voyeur, Illigals pada tanggal 27 April. Jangan sampai melewatkan kesempatan ini! Popov has been busy producing tracks and remixes, two of which made it into “A State Of Trance 2012” compilation, some beatport tracks and a remix of the song Tenisha & Ruben De Ronde. On his tour list for April Popov will perform at Club Voyeur, Illigals on April 27. Don’t miss this opportunity!
ZBRX
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Soundslike
Progresive House, Tribal, Tech house
Hails From
Jakarta, Indonesia
Apollo | Saturday 28 April | 11pm
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Zbrx adalah nama yang cukup sulit disebutkan namun gampang dihafal. Demi meningkatkan kualitas, Zbrx menimba ilmu DJ di Biz Mixing dan merupakan lulusan tahun 2002. Setahun kemudian, mulailah karirnya ditingkatkan dengan menjadi resident di klab Top 10. Nama besar DJ dunia yang turut memberinya inspirasi adalah Harry Lemon, Tarkan, Jerome Ismaae, Mark Knight, Armin Van Buuren dan DJ Wady. Jam terbangnya pun semakin tinggi setelah tampil di banyak klab seperti Luv’s, Green, Lips. Karena kualitasnya, Stadium Club dan Malioboro merekrutnya untuk menjadi resident pada tahun 2008 hingga kini. Zbrx is a name that is quite difficult to say but also happens to be memorable. Say it quickly 10 times. Zbrx studied his DJ skills at Biz Mixing and graduated in the infamous class of 2002. A year later, he expanded his career by becoming a resident DJ at the Top 10 club. Big names that inspire him are Harry Lemon, Tarkan, Jerome Isma-ae, Mark Knight, Armin Van Buuren and DJ Wady. He has also performed in clubs like Luv’s, Green, Lips. Because of his quality education, Stadium Club and Malioboro recruited him as their resident DJ in 2008 where he currently plays.
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Zbrx has also become a DJ instructor at the prestigious Intermezo DJ school. On April 28, Zbrx will perform at Apollo Bar & Lounge in their third anniversary celebration. For those of you with an alternative leaning who haven’t seen him yet, this is the time to see DJ Zbrx and celebrate Apollo’s anniversary. Be there and scream his name at the top of your lungs!
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Kegiatannya sekarang selain menjadi resident, Zbrx juga merupakan seorang instruktur DJ di sekolah DJ bernama Intermezo. Pada tanggal 28 April nanti, Zbrx ini akan tampil di Apollo Bar & Lounge dalam acara selebrasi ulang tahun Apollo yang ketiga. Bagi Anda yang belum mengenalnya, saatnya berkenalan dengan DJ Zbrx dan turut memeriahkan perayaan ulang tahun Apollo. Be there!
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Grand Manhattan Wednesday 28 March
Aston Fair
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ston International menggelar Aston Fair yang diselenggarakan di Grand Manhattan Club pada tanggal 28 Maret lalu. Acara yang diberi judul ‘Casino Night’ ini, dimulai sejak sore hari dengan menghadirkan seluruh outlet Aston dari seluruh Indonesia. Grand Manhattan Club lantai tiga pada hari itu sudah seperti sebuah casino, dengan dekorasi total dan pengunjung yang merupakan tamu undangan yang diberi ketentuan berpakaian dengan tema ‘Cocktail’. Acara juga dimeriahkan oleh penampilan dari live band, DJ, magician dan tentunya bagi-bagi hadiah lewat sesi Fun Games dan Door Prize. Selain kemeriahan acara hiburan, digelar juga sesi konferensi pers yang dihadiri oleh para media.
The Aston International presented an Aston Fair event that was held at the Grand Manhattan Club. The event, titled ‘Casino Night’, started in the afternoon and presented all the Aston outlets from all over Indonesia. The third floor of Grand Manhattan Club was turned into an almost real casino, with full decoration and invited guests who were instructed that a ‘Cocktail’ theme was to be the dress code. The event also had performance from a live band, DJ, magician, fun games and a door prize session.
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LUV’s Bar & Dine Friday 30 March
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UV’s kembali menghadirkan DJ Internasional dan kali ini adalah giliran Olly Esse yang berasal dari Italia. Acara ini juga sekaligus pemanasan menjelang selebrasi ulang tahun kedua dari LV C&C Models dan 8Delapan DJ Management yang akan digelar nanti. Usai resident DJ Ferra Alony dan LUV Dancers yang menghangatkan suasana, tidak ketinggalan para LV C&C Models menampilkan koleksi dari perancang Audhitz yang bertema ‘Underwater Aquatic’. Selain berlenggang di atas catwalk, para model tersebut juga berkolaborasi dengan DJ untuk menyanyikan beberapa lagu. Akhirnya, saat yang ditunggu oleh pengunjung yang memenuhi LUV’s pun tiba, yaitu tampilnya Olly Esse ke atas dek. Wanita cantik ini pun langsung memainkan genre musik electro dan tech house, sambil menebarkan pesona ragawinya yang cantik.
LUV’s presented another international DJ and this time it was Olly Esse hailing from Italy. The show was also a pre-party event for the second anniversary celebration of LV C&C Models and 8Delapan DJ Management. When the resident DJ Ferra Alony and the LUV Dancers finished warming up the atmosphere, the LV C&C Models’ modeled the collection of Audhitz that had an ‘Underwater Aquatic’ theme. Besides walking the Catwalk, the models also collaborated with the DJ to sing some songs. Finally, the time that had been eagerly awaited by the crowd in LUV’s came, Olly Esse’s performance. This beautiful lady played electro and tech house, while spreading her lovely physical charm.
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Club Voyeur, Illigals Friday 30 March
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ota Milan di Italia bukan hanya mencetak pemain bola berbakat, namun juga DJ. Salah satunya adalah Alex Bartlett atau nama panggungnya adalah Fabio XB. Karena kualitasnya pula, Club Voyeur, Illigals menampilkan talenta yang sukses dengan hitsnya berjudul ‘Close to the Stars’. Fabio mengisi dek selepas tengah malam, dan seperti biasa, pengunjung dan juga para fansnya sudah menunggu di dance floor. Mulailah deretan track dengan genre progressive dan trance dimainkan oleh DJ yang bernaung di bawah label Armada ini. Seluruh pengunjung mengikuti alur set yang dibangunnya hingga usai acara di pagi hari.
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Not only talented football players hail from Milan, but also rockin’ world class DJs. One of them is Alex Bartlett better known as Fabio XB. Club Voyeur, Illigals presented the maker of the huge club hit ‘Close to the Stars’ on an auspicious night when Jakarta was in the middle of the fuel riots but that didn’t stop the crowd from arriving. Fabio was on the DJ decks after midnight with the growing crowd waiting in anticipation. He busted out a list of tracks infused with some classic progressive and trance. The entire crowd followed his groove until the show finished in the early morning.
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Carnaval Beach Ancol Saturday 31 March
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etelah sempat tertunda, Anthrax yang sedianya tampil di Jakarta pada tahun lalu, akhirnya melunasi janji untuk bisa menemui penggemarnya. Konser di Pantai Karnaval Ancol, sudah dihadiri oleh pengunjung yang semuanya mengenakan kaus berwarna hitam selayaknya kode baju yang wajib dikenakan saat konser musik metal. Usai Hell Yeah yang berasal dari Texas, membakar suasana, tampillah Joey Belladona dan kawan kawannya ke atas panggung mengalunkan ‘Worship’ dan disambut oleh para fans. Histeria memuncak saat Anthrax memainkan hits lawasnya seperti ‘Anti Social’, ‘Caught in A Mosh’, ‘Time’, ‘Indian’, ‘Be All End All’, ‘Medusa’ dan sempat memprovokasi penonton untuk membentuk mosh pit di area tengah. Konser yang sudah ditunggu sejak tahunan ini, akhirnya ditutup oleh lagu ‘I Am the Law’. Walaupun The Big Four yang terdiri dari Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth dan Slayer urung tampil bersama di Jakarta, kehadiran Anthrax sudah sangat memuaskan para metalheads.
Anthrax, which was scheduled to perform last year in Jakarta, finally made good on their promise to make some heads bang in this city. The concert was located at Pantai Karnaval Ancol and was attended by a huge crowd wearing black t-shirts like a metal head uniform. When “Hell Yeah”, a band from Texas, finished performing and burnt up the atmosphere, Joey Belladona and friends hit the stage chanting ‘Worship’ and were greeted warmly by fans. The hysteria peaked when Anthrax performed their old hits like ‘Anti Social’, ‘Caught in A Mosh’, ‘Time’, ‘Indian’, ‘Be All End All’, ‘Medusa’ and they left the audience no choice but to form a mosh pit in the middle of it all. The concert that had been a long time coming was finally closed by the song ‘I am the Law’. Even though the Big Four that consists of Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeath, and Slayer failed to perform together in Jakarta, the presence of Anthrax has sated most metal heads for some time to come.
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LUV’s Bar & Dine
Wednesday – Friday 4 – 6 April
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Triple Days Sensation
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alah satu klab yang sudah siap menggelar acara dalam rangka libur panjang, adalah LUV’s Bar & Dine. Selama tiga hari, acara Triple Days Sensation dimeriahkan oleh berbagai pengisi acara sejak hari Rabu, Kamis dan Jumat. Hari pertama adalah Egyptian Paradise dengan tema ‘Egypt’. Acara yang dipandu oleh MC Chambel ini menampilkan DJ Nathalie dan LUV’s resident DJ lainnya. Sedangkan hari kedua adalah acara Celebrities Night Out with Marcellina Terpanah Asmara, cukup dipadati oleh pengunjung yang hadir karena malam itu adalah awal dari libur panjang. Hari ketiga atau terakhir adalah Good Fridance yang menampilkan dua DJ dari Stadium yaitu Nash dan Zbrx, serta DJ lainya seperti Ferly dan Andiez. Beragam musik dari house sampai progressive, juga tampilan fashion dari LV C&C models selama tiga hari digelarnya acara ini, mengundang banyak pengunjung ke LUV’s.
Luv’s had a three-day event called Triple Days Sensation which saw a ton of acts on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The first day was Egyptian Paradise with a very Pharaoh like theme was hosted by MC Chambel who presented DJ Nathalie and other LUV’s resident DJs. On the second day it was Celebrities Night Out with Marcellina Terpanah Asmara. It was the beginning of the holiday, so naturally, the venue was jam packed. The last day was nicely called Good Fridance and presented two DJs from Stadium, Nash and Zbrx, as well as other DJs like Ferly and Andiez. They played your typical house to progressive and the mandatory fashion show from LV C&C models was also put on to make things that much more sexy.
fairground Thursday 5 Apr
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t 22 years old Avicii is one of the hottest DJs on the planet. The young Swede finds himself now on top of the EDM tree recently sharing the stage momentarily with Madonna at the Ultra Music Festival, mixing it up with Tiesto, Robyn, David Guetta, and Bob Sinclar, Sebastian Ingrosso, on recordings, and Avicii was in Jakarta last week at the Dimensions show at Fairgrounds. He knocked the capacity crowd out with a string of his own works and re-mixes ranging from Empire of the Sun to Eurythmics in a blistering display of vocal up-beat house. The venue was a bit warm but all in all it was a great show.
Red Square Thursday 05 April
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rogram acara Thursday Night Beach Party yang digelar oleh Red Square pada saat libur panjang lalu, sukses dipenuhi oleh pengunjung. Kali ini, acara yang diberi judul Summer Pleasure, dipadati oleh para tamu yang baru berdatangan saat tengah malam. Barisan pengisi acaranya adalah DJ Sharon, DJ Ivan Guih yang sempat berkolaborasi dengan Doremi Armaya, DJ Nathalie dan partai puncaknya diisi oleh penampilan dari DJ Reza Karami. Dipandu oleh MC Double D dari Alx, acara santai ini juga dimeriahkan oleh Babe Dancers dari D n D Plus Dancers. Sampai berjumpa di Thursday Night Beach Party berikutnya!
Another Thursday Night Beach Party event was held by Red Square which coincided with the long weekend. This time, the event called Summer Pleasure got very packed around midnight. The lineup of performers were DJ Sharon, DJ Ivan Guih who collaborated with Doremi Armaya, DJ Nathalie, and at the peak of the event there was DJ Reza Karami. MC Double D from Alx casually hosted the event and of course Babe Dancers from DnD Plus Dancers were there to improve the scenery. See you at the next Thursday Night Beach Party!
Otel Lobby Wednesday 11 April
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When you hear the name Soul Train, it conjures up images of soul, funk, and jazz music. Otel Lobby had exactly that at their event last Wednesday night. The evening started with DJ Gerry Blaze who opened the show with a set full of soul, funk, oldskool, and jazz music. The show was hosted by two celebrities Mario Lawalata dan Rebecca Reijman and climaxed when DJ Adhe, Alex Abbad and other musicians in LeSmokey Sections performed. The music was very cool and made a ton of people push their way to the front of the stage. After that, it was time for DJ Jeremy Jay and Mikey Moran to continue the show until it was time to move on.
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For the 23rd time the Viking Cup was held and this year it was hosted in Jakarta. Over Easter, 250 Vikings at heart from Asia and elsewhere descended on Indonesia. Football, Fun & Friendship is the motto of the predominantly Scandinavian community and all matches were played in Sentul, which saw Singapore take the trophy with Bangkok as runners-up. The equally important beer drinking competition was won by Bangkok for the men and for the first time by Jakarta when it came to the women. Even Elvis turned up for the event as he too was a true Viking at heart. Next year the Viking Cup will be staged in Malaysia and we hope to stage the 25th Anniversary in Bali in 2014, the year of the world cup.
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esides enjoying the extravagant nightlife of Jakarta’s huge party events, why don’t we take a look at the other side, Indonesia’s tuned percussion instrument called the Gamelan. The best-known gamelan music is from Java and Bali. We usually don’t often hear these traditional tunes just anywhere unless we are attend a wedding or special ceremony of some sort, but with Jakarta’s various entertainment scenes, there are a set of people who are still dedicated in playing these beautiful elegant tunes.
In the South of Jakarta, in the area of Pejaten, lies a house filled with a full set of gamelan instruments that are open to anyone who is interested in playing. The groups usually are a mix of both expats and Indonesians. Each Wednesday, from 7 to 9pm, from ages as young as eight to senior citizens, students will be learning the classical music of Central Java called the Karawitan. Guided by an old guru of gamelan, Pak Suparno and a constant group of players, they always say that the key to playing the gamelan is that you have to really listen carefully and you have to have the ability to count from one to seven, you can definitely play the gamelan together as a group.
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Each instrument completes the other like you would see in an orchestra in a gala music concert. But this is the traditional Indonesian orchestra that has varying sounds and will captivate your heart in its serenity as if it were a healing process such as meditating. So if you’re interested in knowing more, feel free to ask your family and friends to learn the beautiful tunes of the Javanese gamelan and learn new music from the islands of Indonesia.
Every Wednesday from 7PM to 9PM For more info: Contact : Carol Walker cwalkerhawaii@yahoo.com
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KopiDimana? Translated as “Where’s The Coffee?” is a warung or small coffee shop that has its own uniqueness in the manual brewing of several of Indonesian’s finest coffee. From Aceh, Java, Bali each of their tastes are differently special. We commonly know for a fact that a good quality coffee is made by espresso machines, but KopiDimana? also serves another method in brewing coffee which is very hands on. One of the types of brewing is called the “Pour Over”, but there are many types of equipment such as the French press, mokka pot, Vietnam drip and syphon. You can experience these coffees in this small warm coffee shop, which will even create your own favorite coffee flavor.
As a result, KopiDimana? has opened workshops for anyone who would like to know the secrets and wondrous ways of manual brewing through this equipment. Learn to brew them yourself; you can already master your own desired coffee. Their workshops are open on the weekends through appointments. So what are you waiting for? Bring all your coffee loving friends and start brewing your magnificent desirably Indonesian coffee!
KopiDimana? Jl. Pejaten Barat No. 10 Regularly Opens Monday to Jumat from 10AM to 10PM Every Weekend from 11 AM to 10 PM Workshops on Pour Over : Rp 250.000,to Rp 500.000,For more info: Ajeng: 087882800424 Go to http://www.facebook.com/ KopiDimana
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ll the big names for coffee, Starbucks, Illy, etc, have conquered the worldwide market for quick-whipped services, but have you ever wondered how coffee tastes much better when manually brewed. To coffee enthusiasts, coffee is the drink of the day. Especially with good quality coffee beans, people still try to find ways on how to make the best coffee for themselves in order to start and enjoy their day.
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Jika anda menyukai musik padat-berat, bluesrock menjadi tarekat, berhasrat hebat pada psikedelik dan Black Sabbath, maka Suri adalah opsi lokal yang tepat sebagai kandidat. Setelah pada tahun 2010 merilis album mini, Kisah Kasih Lokalisasi, yang mendapat sambutan cukup hangat, kelompok yang tadinya berformat kuartet dan kini berganti jadi trio ini baru saja beberapa pekan silam menerbitkan album penuhnya, Mothology. Menurut Drexx (drum), Rito (biduan, gitar), dan Gandung (bas), sedikit berbeda dengan album sebelumnya, di komposisi mutakhirnya ini mereka secara musikal makin dewasa, kian berkarakter, lebh mentah, tambah stoned. Memang, jika dibandingkan dengan karya sebelumnya, gaya bersenandung Rito lebih berkerak wiski dan kualitas rekaman serta sound yang lebih bernas akibat dihadirkannya sosok penting di skena jazz, Riza Arshad, menjadi penjaga gawang untuk mixing dan mastering. Lewat kumpulan tembang terbarunya ini Suri banyak berkisah soal dinamika kehidupan, kemarahan, pemecahan masalah, introspeksi diri, dan, sudah tentu, yang berbau candu. Mulai mengibarkan bendera pada Oktober 2008, setelah banyak bereksperimen dengan pelbagai anak pinak musik cadas, akhirnya pilihan grup asal Jakarta ini jatuh pada genre daur ulang yang dikenal sekarang sebagai stoner rock—dengan Kyuss dan Electric Wizard sebagai pembuka jalan. Kiprah mereka mulai dikenal publik setelah menerbitkan promo-demo Tiga Puluh pada 2009, lalu split album bersama Serigala Jahanam, Gurun Nestapa, di bawah label Yes No Wave, kemudian Kisah Kasih Lokalisasi yang dirilis secara swadaya.
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Dengarkan beberapa lagunya pula simak terus sepak terjang mereka lewat myspace.com/suritheband lalu ikuti detik demi detik dinamika geraknya di Twitter via @_SURI_. [Dethu]
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Originally a quartet, the group was formed in Jakarta in 2008. They started getting attention from the rock scenesters via their promo-demo Tiga Puluh in 2009. Followed in 2010 by a split album with Serigala Jahanam, Gurun Nestapa, released by Yes No Wave label and then self-released Kisah Kasih Lokalisasi EP which opened the door to a bigger audience. Listen and look very closely at what they are up to via myspace.com/ suritheband and Twitter @_SURI_.
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If psychedelia, heavy blues, and Black Sabbath are your tunes of choice, then Suri will make you feel right at home. A few weeks ago they released their first fulllength album titled, Mothology. Compared to their previous albums, this new record is stronger in character, mature, rawer, and a lot more stoned stoner rock. The presence of a jazz virtuoso, Riza Arshad, who did the mixing and mastering also created a better, heavier sound.
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Despite the Titanic, ship cruises are now more popular than ever
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The disaster in 1912, in which just over 1,500 people lost their lives, was of such epic proportions that the proper noun “Titanic” entered into our vocabularies as an adjective in its own right. Described originally as the vessel that couldn’t sink, Titanic was hailed, at the time of her launch, as the largest moving manmade object ever created. People have surprisingly short memories, though. Before the era of mass air travel, ocean liners were the main means of inter-continental travel and most visitors to Indonesia would have arrived by ship at Tanjung Priok, Jakarta, or Singaraja, North Bali. From the 1960s, when air travel started to become cheap enough to cater for the mass market, the ocean liner business went into a long, slow decline. It reappeared as the cruise ship industry in the 1980s, with vessels built much larger and designed for comfort rather than sheer speed. Pleasure cruising is now a major component of the tourist industry worldwide, with business estimated to be worth almost $20 billion and 19 million passengers carried in 2011. Modern cruise ships resemble five-star hotels: As many of the cabins as possible have portholes while passengers expect to be able to enjoy facilities, apart from top-quality restaurants, that include most – if not all – of the following: designer-label shopping malls, cinemas, theaters,
swimming pools, fitness centres, busines centres, spas, nightclubs and casinos. The amount of food consumed on cruise ships is mind-blowing: The weekly consumption by passengers and crew on Royal Caribbean International ship Mariner of the Seas is 9,000 kg of beef, 28,000 eggs, 30,000 litres of ice cream and 18,000 slices of pizza. That doesn’t include prodigious quantities of luxury foodstuffs like champagne, fine wines and spirits, caviar and cigars. One of the factors driving the increased demand for cruising is the changing world demographic: Quite simply, there are more elderly and retired people around and many of them are opting for a cruise as a vacation. This is already starting to become noticeable in Bali and adjacent islands as many ships now stop there as part of a Southeast Asian cruise. Two recent incidents involving ships operated by Costa Cruises, one of the world’s largest companies of its type, illustrate how popular cruising has become, for both were modern vessels. At the end of February 2012, Costa Allegra ran adrift in the Indian Ocean after she was immobiised by an engine-room fire. Only six weeks earlier, Costa Concordia, launched in 2005 as the largest Italian ship ever built, capsized off the Italian coast after she struck a rock. Of the 4,250 or so people aboard 30 are known to have died, with 60 injured. Just like Titanic 100 years before, the Concordia disaster showed that even a modern ship can still sink if holed badly enough below the waterline. Industry analysts reckon that the two Costa incidents will not have a long-term detrimental impact on the popularity of cruising. Expect to see more ships calling on Bali and Jakarta in coming years. (Jim Read)
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ou’ve probably had enough already of all the Titanic commemorations: The 100th anniversary of the vessel’s sinking on her maiden voyage has just been celebrated widely while the 1997 Hollywood movie, which won 11 Oscars, has been re-released in 3D. The original was one of the great weepies of all time.
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PICs
Blowfish
Grand Manhattan
Club Voyeur, Illigals
Club Voyeur, Illigals
D’Barons
Equinox
Fairground
Club Voyeur, Illigals
Domain
Luv’s Bar and Dine
Goods Diner
Carnaval Ancol
Goods Diner
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Luv’s Bar and Dine
New Musro
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Puro
Fairground
Dragonfly
Red Square
Fairground
Pizza E Birra
Madam Kwok
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Wonderful Wow Worthy Worthless Worm Fodder
Neatly sidestepping the descent into wobbly middle-aged and middle of the road dreariness a la Peter Gabriel and David Gilmore, Paul Weller has sensibly kept his modish suits sharp and his music even sharper of late. Clearly underneath that spiky hedgehog haircut lies an overactive brain that is showing no sign of slowing down despite his 54 years. With the enthusiasm of a puppy on crack, Weller eschews the vintage tinted nostalgia of 1995’s Stanley Road and the dad-rock of follow up Heavy Soul on Sonik Kicks to hectically delve into a range of genres–often times just momentarily–firing out ideas and weird interludes like a catherine wheel gone haywire. Psychedelic punk pop and cosmic guitars are liberally splashed across the album, but the real surprise is the gorgeous and quite unexpected dub bliss out of “Study in Blue”, which the album is more or less built around. A duet with fifth (yes fifth) wife Hannah, the song mutates halfway through into psychedelic dub reggae. Simply put, it’s just great, the sort of ganja-hinged preposterousness you’d never expect from Weller. Far from coherent, a few too many electro blips, bleeps and high-pitched white noise hint that someone got a little too carried away on the mixing desk. You can imagine Weller sneaking into the control room between tracks and fiddling with the buttons before being swatted away by the sound engineer and told to stay put in the studio. Opening track “Green” suddenly fades out for a few seconds around the 1.40 mark like someone has spilt coffee over the cross fader, and by the end of the ‘experimental’ 2.01 minutes of “Sleep of the Serene”, the acoustic slide into “By The Waters” is a sublime relief. Furthermore, the 20 seconds of interlude “Twilight” could have easily been left on the cutting room floor altogether IMHO. So is Sonik Kicks actually any good? Well, yes and no. Your dad will love it and think it’s groundbreaking. Meanwhile younger listeners will wonder why some old crusty is trying to do dub. Obviously Weller doesn’t care either way, and is content to do whatever the hell he pleases for now. Good on him. Dan Ashcroft
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Like this? Try these: Blur ‘13’
Billy Bragg ‘Don’t Try This at Home’
Albarn & co try to shake off The Bard of Barking fleshes out the mockney accent. his one man band act.
Finley Quaye ‘Maverick a Strike’
Tricky’s uncle fuses Britpop with ragga soul.
X9 Club X9 is a new place in Kemang that has a bar and kitchen concept, it also has a billiard table and a bar on the top floor, sofa area, and a bar and stage on the lower floor. The interior is dominated with wood elements and dark red curtains, giving it a tavern feel. Besides expatriate and local guests, X9 is also a destination for clubbers in Kemang.
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Castillo Building, Ground Floor. Jl. Kemang Raya 10A. Jakarta
open
Monday - Saturday 6pm – 4am
capacity
400 pax
music
Mambo Jambo, RnB, Dutch House
resident
DJ Jack, Denny Abal, Mukti Wijaya
program
Live Band (Monday - Friday), DJ Bobby Suryadi (Every second Friday)
beverages
Resident Evil, Hang Over, X Angels
foods
Oxtail Soup, Tenderloin Steak, X9 Nachos, Strawberry Cheese Cake, Smoke Beef Pizza
contact
021.7179 4492 twitter @X9_Kemang. Pin 25DA7B19 www.x9club.com
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The Classical Music Week
By Erza S.T.
Another performance that is equally interesting this week is Alesia Arnatovich’s recital at Taman Ismail Marzuki’s (TIM) small theater. This recital is organized by Ananda Sukarlan Center and made as the prelude to the ASA-BIMA piano international competition that will take place in Bandung from July 9 to 14. Alesia is invited not only to perform, but also to give master classes for all pianists. Born in 1981 in Minsk – Belarus, Alesia Arnatovich graduated from the Belarusian State Academy of Music under the supervision of Professor Sergey Turgel. In 2005, she obtained her Master of Music Arts Degree and continued to augment her professional skills by taking up the assistant probation post-graduate trainee course at the Belarusian State Academy of Music a year after that.
A wide range of programs from Delibes’s beloved aria “Flower Duet” from his opera Lakme, Ibu Sud’s famous song “Tanah Air” (My Homeland) to Rossini’s famous William Tell overture and Brahms’s “Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major op. 77” are some of the highlights that the Jakarta Philharmonic Orchestra will perform together with their fantastic guest stars.
As a pianist, Alesia has been performing all over Europe to Bahrain, Peru and Chile. Being devoted to music in every form, Alesia enjoys her solo performances as much as being a partner in chamber and vocal shows. She is also interested in musical scientific research connected with problems of modern musical creativity and performance.
As an orchestra that was established in 1999, Jakarta Philharmonic Orchestra started with only 20 musicians and were known by the name of Orkes Symphony Jakarta. Like a great Bordeaux wine, this orchestra took their time to develop. It’s now a big orchestra with 40 musicians. In their long career, this orchestra has plenty of experiences both good and bad. However, they survived and in the end decided to carry the Jakarta Philharmonic Orchestra name as their monicker.
For her recital in Jakarta, Alesia plans to play works from Rachmaninov as well as some of Schumann’s ‘Noveletten’. Alesia also chose two of Ananda Sukarlan’s virtuosic works: Rapsodia Nusantara No. 1 and 2. Ananda Sukarlan’s famous rhapsodies are made as a tribute to Indonesian folk songs. The first rhapsody has Betawi flavors, as the second rhapsody focuses more on Javanese children’s songs such as “Tokecang” and “Cublak – Cublak Suweng”.
With the support of amazing sopranos Aning Katamsi and Binu and the uber-talented violinist Iskandar Widjaja-Hadar, this annual concert is definitely not to be missed. It would surely
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Jakarta is about to experience another week filled with classical music. The veteran Jakarta Philharmonic Orchestra is starting this week with their annual concert at Aula Simfonia Jakarta. The concert, under the title of “The Notes of Eternity”, was made as a tribute to their orchestral musical journey so far. Led by conductor Yudianto Hinupurwadi, the Jakarta Philharmonic Orchestra will invite some great Indonesian musicians such as sopranos: Aning Katamsi and Binu D. Sukaman as well as young and a talented violinist: Iskandar Widjaja –Hadar as guest stars.
create a perfect Saturday night for any classical music lover in town.
For classical piano aficionados, this recital is definitely not to be missed. If you can watch both performances, then your classical week this month will surely hold some fond memories…
The Notes of Eternity – A Tribute To a Historical Musical Journey 21 April 2012 starting from 19.30 onwards Aula Simfonia Jakarta For more information: +62-811 8163 108, +62-897 939 7171 or events@jktphilharmonicorchestra.com Alesia Arnatovich Recital 26 April 2012 starting from 20.00 onwards Teater Kecil TIM For more information: +62-818 891 038 or ycep@yahoo.com
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he Classical music scene in Jakarta has developed much over the last five years. Every month, we can now enjoy two or three concerts and sometimes even more. With the arrival of 2012, the enthusiasm is even stronger. Since January, we have been seeing quite a lot of concerts and recitals, and we still have a lot to come.
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On April, 16 – 30, Café One at The Park Lane Hotel is turning Spanish! Come and savor the taste of Spain, like the C o r d e r o Spanish Food at L e c h o n Café One, Castellano (lamb shank) The Park Lane or Lechon al Horno Casa Candido (Spanish style suckling pig). There’s also Castilian Garlic Soup with Poached Egg, Porrusalda, and of course, desserts like Churros and Crème Brulle that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Priced at 210k++/person. Available for dinner from 6 – 11.30pm on Monday through Saturday. So, come to Café One at The Park Lane Jakarta and say Ole! Selama 2 minggu, Cafe One di The Park Lane Hotel akan mempersembahkan aneka Spanish Food. Berbagai antipasti berupa sayuran dan hidangan utama berupa Cordero Lechon Castellano yaitu lamb shank yang dilumuri dengan rempah lalu dipanggang. Selain itu ada Lechon al Horno Casa Candido alias suckling pig gaya Spanyol, Castilian Garlic Soup with Poached Egg, Porrusalda, dan penutup berupa Churos dan Creme Brulle. Jangan lewatkan kesempatan istimewa ini dari tanggal 16 30 April 2012 untuk makan malam dari pukul 18.00 - 22.30 dari Senin - Sabtu seharga Rp 210.000++/orang. Cafe One at The Park Lane Jakarta, Jalan Casablanca Kav. 18, Jakarta 12870, Indonesia. For reservation, call: (021) 828 2000 ext. 2113
LUV’s Bar & Dine isn’t only a club but also has a high quality food menu. One item is the Amazing Ladies Oxtail. A traditional oxtail soup that costs 85k++, it consists of tasty Australian Oxtail that you can have grilled, fried or boiled. This course is served with rice and spicy Padang sauce Are you ready to try it? Just come to LUV’s Bar & Dine and enjoy the Amazing Ladies Oxtail.
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LUV’s Bar & Dine
LUV’s Bar & Dine tidak hanya selalu menampilkan acara club, namun juga menghadirkan pilihan menu makanan berkualitas. Salah satunya adalah Amazing Ladies Oxtail. Sop Buntut hidangan tradisional Indonesia yang dibanderol harga 85k++ ini, terdiri dari Australian Oxtail yang renyah dan bisa dipilih penyajiannya dengan cara bakar, goreng atau rebus. Selain dihidangkan bersama nasi, tentunya sop buntut ini terasa lebih enak di lidah karena disajikan bersama dengan saus Padang pedas. Siap untuk mencobanya? Datang saja ke LUV’s Bar & Dine dan nikmati gurihnya Amazing Ladies Oxtail.
Bibliotheque and Chef Zul have some great specials for the month of May, combined with the new swanky interior and excellent selection of fine cigars; this is a month of promos you won’t want to miss. On Mondays, you can get buy one get one free for bites and on Wednesday, its ladies night where you can score 50 percent off wine and martinis from 7pm onward. If you work around there, check out their buy one get one free beer and house pouring from 5pm to 8pm on Fridays.
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Bibliotheque dan Chef Zul memiliki penawaran yang sangat spesial untuk bulan Mei, dan dikombinasikan dengan interior megah baru dan pilihan cerutu terbaiknya maka promo ini pasti tidak ingin Anda lewatkan. Setiap Senin, Anda bisa mendapatkan penawaran beli satu gratis satu untuk makanan ringan dan setiap Rabu adalah ladies night dimana para wanita akan mendapat diskon 50 persen untuk wine dan martini, dimulai dari pukul 7 malam. Apabila Anda bekerja di sekitar sana, cobalah promo beli satu gratis satu untuk pembelian bir dan house pouring yang berlaku setiap hari Jumat mulai pukul 5 sore hingga 8 malam. Bibliotheque Restaurant and Lounge. Jl Jend Sudirman Kav. 45-46. Tel: 57956977
Score! Jakarta mempersembahkan promo terbarunya, yaitu ‘Beef Ribs Sensation’. Promo ini menawarkan dua pilihan yaitu BBQ Beef Ribs, yaitu daging seberat 400 gram dengan saus bbq spesial disajikan mashed potato dan BBQ Beef Short Ribs, 350 gram US Ribs panggang dengan saus bbq yang dihidangkan bersama kentang, sayuran dan jagung, keduanya diberi label harga sebesar 179k. Sejak tanggal 26 Maret hingga 26 Juni, Beef ribs Sensation ini juga mengikut sertakan promo yang menarik bagi para tamu yang beruntung, yaitu mendapatkan tiket pesawat pulang pergi Jakarta – Singapore – Jakarta. Promo yang sangat sensasional di Score! Jakarta.
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Score! Jakarta Beef Ribs presents their latest promo Sensation called ‘Beef Ribs Sensation’. This promo offers two options, which are BBQ Beef Ribs, 400 grams of meat with special BBQ sauce that is served with mashed potato; and BBQ Beef Short Ribs, 350 grams of grilled US ribs with BBQ sauce that is served with potatoes, vegetables and corn, that cost 179k each. From March 26 until June 26, Beef Ribs Sensation also has an interesting promo for the lucky guest, which is a chance to get plane ticket with a route of Jakarta – Singapore – Jakarta. What a sensational promo from Score! Jakarta.
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CJ Tom Yum
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Looking to spice up your dining experience? This Thai eatery certainly packs a tasty punch!
CJ Tom Yum Jl. Adhyaksa No. 5, Lebak Bulus, Jakarta Selatan Ph: (021) 759 214 05 Opens: 11.30 am – 3 pm (Lunch) 6 pm – 10 pm (Dinner)
Thai cooking puts an emphasis on well-prepared dishes with strong aromatic components. The spiciness of Thai cuisine is quite well known. As with other Asian cuisines, balance, detail and variety are of great significance to Thai chefs. Thai food is known for its balance of three to four fundamental taste senses in each dish or the overall meal: sour, sweet, salty, and bitter.
As our mains started to arrive, the waiting staff were getting slammed with new orders from the quickly-filling house.We ordered the Baby Buncis (or string beans) with Shrimp (22.5k), and the Stir Fried Bamboo Oyster (30k). These are more of the Chinese-influenced varieties of Thai dishes, and both were luscious in their own right. Another picked of ours, the Steamed Nila Fish with Lemon Sauce (47.5k) was downright outstanding.The fish was succulently steamed to perfection, and the sauce was just exquisite. Salty, tangy, and dare we say, refreshingly zesty?
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Tom Yum is a great little Thai restaurant in the capital. The casual, no frills eatery is nestled on a leafy road in a residential area of Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta. Owned by a Thai gentleman whose wife is an Indonesian, CJ are the initials of their son’s name. The head chef is also Thai; so you know that you’re in for a genuine treat!
Another iconic dish was the Thai Style Fried Rice in Pineapple (27.5k) which also made its way to our table. We consensually loved it, and it was devoured in no time flat! As for drink, don’t forget We visited CJ Tom Yum recently, on a weeknight to cool yourself down from all the spiciness with and the restaurant was busy! When we arrived, the Thai Ice Tea or Thai Ice Coffee (20k). there were already a number of patrons there and we also saw many reserved tables just There is plenty to applaud at CJ Tom Yum. This waiting to be filled. Before long, the place was hidden gem is being discovered by more and packed! If you’re thinking of coming on the more of Jakarta’s foodies, and rightly so. weekend, it is recommended that you call ahead (Budi Iskandar) and reserve yourself a table. Business is good for this almost-one-year-old restaurant! Our culinary journey to Thailand began with the most popular dish, the Tom Yum soup. Seafood Tom Yum (37.5k for small, 57.5 medium), to be exact; a hot and sour broth made from lemon grass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, dried chilies and lime juice, and generously filled with prawns, crabs, squids, New Zealand green mussels, and gindara or black cod fish. This dish is great as an appetizer or as a main dish when served with rice. Its robust fragrance is sure to tempt your taste buds. For a bigger group, supersize your order to the Special Seafood Tom Yum for 155k.
Fish sauce is a very common ingredient in Thai cuisine which adds a complex saltiness to the dishes. Chicken feet not your cup of tea? After having a taste of this dish, you’ll surely become a convert!
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Thai Style Boneless Chicken Feet Salad (27k) is another great starter. It is a spicy mix of boneless chicken feet, with sliced lemongrass, shallots, mint, and cilantro. The dressing of lime juice, sweet chili paste, pounded garlic, and fish sauce, is superb.
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BLUEGRASS Bar & Grill
Bluegrass Bar & Grill is a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll, and a whole lot of flavors!
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Bluegrass Bar & Grill Komplek Rasuna Epicentrum, Jl. HR Rasuna Said, Jakarta Selatan 12940 Ph: (021) 2994 1660 Opens: 10 am – 1 am (until 2 am on weekends)
Website: www.bluegrassjakarta.com Twitter: @BluegrassBnG Facebook fan page: Bluegrass Bar & Grill
akarta is truly a foodie’s paradise. There’s always something new and exciting to tempt every taste. Strategically located in the shadow of the Bakrie Building at Rasuna Epicentrum, Bluegrass Bar & Grill commenced service in October, 2011 and it has now become one of the trendiest restaurants in town! A massive revolving door provides a welcome the size of Texas when you come in. It weighs in at 1.2 tons! Impressive. Most impressive. The interior is decidedly modern Western, making Bluegrass looks like a big, stylish country estate. Elements of dark wood and grey colored rock are juxtaposed well here. We also noticed that the spacious parking area in front of the restaurant adds an American feel to the place. You can sit inside with the comfort of air conditioning, but the patio seating is a plus point at Bluegrass. It is very popular with the patrons, particularly in the evening.
The dish is served on top of a small smokeflavored wooden plank for a dramatic touch. The desserts at Bluegrass also look like works of arts. Check out the multi colored layer of sweetness that is the Rainbow Cake (60k). The Chocolate Mousse (50k) here represents security and comfort itself. But our top pick was the Granny’s Apple Pie (60k); double crust apple and spices on a pie, served with vanilla ice cream. We’re not sure whose Granny’s recipe this is, but she deserves a big bear hug from us!
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We also tried the refreshing signature mocktails, such as the Jak City Cooler (40k), made out of fresh grapes, muddled with watermelon puree, vanilla syrup, and lime juice. The Joker (40k) is another cool concoction of crushed fresh apples and kiwis, mixed with kiwi and apple syrup and topped with soda water. The White Cosmo (95k) is also a drink at Bluegrass worth mentioning. It’s something that is sure to become the new toast of the town.
This eatery also claims to have the longest bar in Jakarta. It notably stands out at 22 meters Bluegrass is a solid addition to Jakarta’s dining long! And be sure to check out the enormous scene. A second trip is already in the works for us. See you there! (Budi Iskandar) coffee machine, too. In conjunction with the country theme, the menu is dominated by Western delights. We started with the ever popular Buffalo Wings (55k); fried chicken wings served with blue cheese dip.These wings are available in a number of flavors: Medium, Mild, Hot, and should you feel masochistic, Killer! Now that’s a kick and a half! The Puff Pastry Brie with Blueberry Sauce (60k) is another noteworthy first course. The blueberry sauce gives an impression that this could be a dessert. But as a starter, this dish is simply superb.
As for the main course, we went for the Texas Beef Ribs (185k) that will surely satisfy your inner carnivore. The flavorsome barbecue sauce enveloped the generous portion of meat very appetizingly. The dish comes with mashed potatoes and a side salad. The Plank Salmon (95k) is also a brilliant choice; succulent salmon, oven baked to perfection, served with roasted potatoes and vegetables.
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Looking to add a certain zing in your appetizer? Try the Caesar Salad with Wild Boar Jerky (70k); it’s a fine twist of the old favorite. The fried wild boar jerky adds a certain country touch to the salad.
Fight Drugs, Aliens, and the Devil!
By: @JohanJT
Dalam ketiga film untuk dua minggu ke depan ini, semuanya berbeda secara genre dan tema, tapi kamu akan diajarin bagaimana caranya untuk melawan hal jahat di dunia. Ungkap jaringan narkoba dengan kedua polisi kocak yang menyamar jadi murid SMA, lawanlah pasukan alien dengan kapal perang militer kita, dan usir setan mengerikan dengan cara tidak biasa. www.blitzmegaplex.com dan www.21cineplex.com! Fighting evil things can be done in a lot of ways. In these movies, you’ll see good vs evil in a comedy, action and horror flick. Join some hilarious undercover policemen in their mission to investigate a drug ring in high school, get tense with the navy battling an alien war ship across the sea, and get rid of the demons possessing your loved one. www.blitzmegaplex.com and www.21cineplex.com
21 Jump Street Action & Adventure, Comedy. Directors: Phil Lord, Chris Miller. Writers: Michael Bacall, Jonah Hill. Cast: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Brie Larson, Dave Franco, Rob Riggle, DeRay Davis. Bercerita tentang dua pria yang baru dewasa, Schmidt (Jonah Hill) adalah cowok yang kuper dan Jenko (Channing Tatum) adalah cowok popular dulunya di sekolah. Setelah lulus, keduanya bergabung dengan kepolisian di kesatuan Jump Street dan menjadi rekan kerja satu tim. Dikarenakan masih terlihat muda, keduanya mendapat tugas untuk menyamar kembali menjadi anak SMA dan menguak jaringan narkoba yang bertebaran di sekolah. Yang mengerikan bukanlah para mafia pengedar narkoba, namun kenyataan bahwa mereka harus menghadapi kembali isu dan drama remaja yang sudah mereka kubur dalam ingatan terdalam mereka. Berdasarkan serial televise popular di tahun 80an dengan judul yang sama karya Patrick Hasburgh dan Stephen J. Cannell, duo sutradara Lord & Miller (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatball) berkolaborasi dengan penulis Michael Bacall (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) dan Jonah Hill sendiri untuk remake versi layar lebar ini. Dengan adanya Jonah Hill yang kocak dan Channing Tatum yang ganteng, film ini akan memberikan ketertarikannya baik ke para cewek maupun cowok penyuka action-comedy. Dengan berbagai humor klasik dan tambahan sisi modern ke remake layar lebar, “21 Jump Street” versi ini telah menuai banyak pujian kritikus. Ajak serta temantemanmu memakai seragam SMA saat menonton film ini di bioskop! Pair comedians Jonah Hill and the hunky Channing Tatum as young policemen assigned to an undercover unit infiltrating a drug ring in high school and you’ll definitely get some fun action scenes and hilarious lines! An homage to the famous 80s TV series “21 Jump Street”, this modern version/remake from the guy who wrote “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” may be one hell of a ride. Bring your cool book bag, put on your funky sneakers and wear your high-school uniform to get in character for your undercover assignment!
Battleship Action, Sci-Fi. Director: Peter Berg. Writers: Erich Hoeber, Jon Hoeber. Cast: Alexander Skarsgård, Brooklyn Decker, Liam Neeson, Taylor Kitsch, Rihanna, Jesse Plemons. “Battleship’ bercerita ketika beberapa kapal perang internasional dalam pelatihan simulasi perang secara tidak sengaja menemukan armada kapal luar angka alien yang muncul dari dalam laut. Armada alien yang menyebut
diri mereka sebagai “The Regents” ini pun menyerang dengan agresif ke para kapal perang manusia. Dengan teknologi militer yang bisa dikatakan lebih lemah, Admiral Shane (Liam Neeson) dan kedua anaknya, Letnan Alex Hopper (Taylor Kitsch) dan Kapten Stone Hopper (Alexander Skarsgard) pun harus bertempur habis-habisan di laut, udara dan darat demi kelangsungan hidup umat manusia. Terinspirasi dari permainan perang bahari klasik dari Hasbro dengan nama yang sama, sutradara Peter Berg (Hancock) dengan duo penulis Hoeber yang sebelumnya cukup berhasil dengan film action seperti “RED” menyuguhkan aksi perang kolosal dengan sentuhan sci-fi dan efek visual grafis yang memukau. Jejeran pemain dari yang senior seperti Liam Neeson, dan pemain muda keren seperti Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgard akan menjadi kombinasi menarik tersendiri, terutama bagi para penonton cewek. Bagi para cowok yang penyuka action, tambahan bagi kamu adalah kehadiran penyanyi R&B terkenal dan seksi Rihanna yang mendebutkan dirinya di film layar lebar. Pasang sabuk pengaman kursi bioskopmu dan siapkan senapan! Inspired by Hasbro’s classic naval board game, Battleship is a story about an international fleet of ships that come across an alien armada during their naval war game exercises. The encounter soon turns into an intense battle over sea, land and air. It’s a colossal battle, it’s cool in its special effect riddled visuals, it’s tense, and it’s full of sexy cast members both male and female. Fasten the seat belt and all hands on deck!
The Devil Inside Horror. Director: William Brent Bell. Writers: William Brent Bell, Matthew Peterman. Cast: Fernanda Andrade, Simon Quarterman, Evan Helmuth, Danny Trejo, Suzan Crowley. Pada tahun 1989, kepolisian 9-1-1 menerima telepon dari Maria Rossi yang mengaku kalau dia baru membunuh 3 orang secara brutal. 20 tahun kemudia, putrinya, Isabella mencoba untuk menemukan kebenaran akan apa yang terjadi pada malam itu ke ibunya. Dia pergi ke rumah sakit jiwa Centrino di Italia yang mengkarantina para kriminal tidak waras untuk mengetahui apakah ibunya sakit jiwa atau kah dirasuki setan. Dia pun mencoba meminta bantuan dua orang pengusir setan untuk menyembuhkan ibunya dengan cara yang tidak konvensional, dan akhirnya mereka berhadapan dengan empat setan jahat yang merasuki Maria. Sepanjang sejarah perfilman Hollywood, kita sudah banyak menemukan film-film horor dengan tema pengusiran setan, dari yang klasik hingga yang modern penuh efek visual. “The Devil Inside” merupakan salah satu yang modern namun masih tidak kehilangan akan sentuhan klasik atmosfir menakutkan di setiap adegannya. Ditambah dengan jajaran pemain yang kebanyak berdarah dan berpara Latin, juga dengan latar setting di Italia yang ironisnya penuh dengan tempat suci orang Nasrani, film ini akan menyuguhkan keseraman mencengkam tersendiri. Pakai salibmu, bawa air suci dalam botol dan tetap sediakan popcorn di dalam bioskop! Is it another exorcism-themed movie or is it not? “The Devil Inside” tells the story of when Isabella becomes involved in a series of unauthorized exorcisms during her mission to discover what happened to her mother, Maria, who allegedly murdered three people during her own exorcism 20 years before. “Many have been possessed by one; only one has been possessed by many at once.” That’s exactly the horror you’ll encounter here. You better put on a Rosario, prepare holy water in your tumbler, and perhaps you’ll find some security in the theater.
LADIES AND GENTS, THE CAMBRIDGE SATCHEL BAG HAS ARRIVED
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he new it bag has arrived in town! The famed fashion blogger-slash-shoe designer Diana Rikasari loves it (and bought both yellow and pink, damn). Media personality Miund adores it and so do many other fashionistas around the world. Nope, it’s not Proenza Schouler or Balenciaga. It’s the Cambridge Satchel bag, a scholarlylooking satchel that is currently the darling bag across the world.
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The bag is created by the Cambridge Satchel Company, as one of their satchels and leather products. It was founded in 2008 by Julie Deane and her mother Freda Thomas as a way to pay private school fees for Deane’s children. The satchels are all based on an original Oxford and Cambridge satchel design (how preppy can it get?) and aimed at school children. It started as a humble company producing three handmade bags a week. However, fashion bloggers soon noticed the bag, and it immediately became a cult among them. Needless to say, the bag met incredibly high demand and stores around the world have been selling out. In 2011, the Cambridge Satchel Company managed to get international fashion magazine
coverage and collaborations with top fashion houses such as Comme des Garcons and Dover Street Market. Production increased to 1,500, and turnover increased from ₤15,000 to an estimated ₤8 million. They even managed to set-up a factory in Leicester, UK. Talk about a phenomenal success story! Aaaand… did you hear? The creator of Mad Men adores the bag SO much, he recently gave all 300 cast and crew of the show a specially-made leather bag as a thank-you gift. So why do people love it so much? Though I’ve only observed a friend’s bag and haven’t owned one yet, I have to say it really is easy to fall in love with the Cambridge Satchel bag. First of all, the quality is incomparable. The genuine leather is sturdy, smooth, and handmade to perfection. I can’t wait to see how the leather ages over the years. Secondly, it’s functional. With its long, adjustable shoulder strap and spacious shape, you can store your papers and even laptop safely. The inner pockets are also super useful to place your knick-knacks. Moreover, I can totally, totally see this as my traveling bag.
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Lastly, the main message of this article is this: The Cambridge Satchel bag is FINALLY available locally, at the Goods Department, Plaza Indonesia! The price ranges from Rp 1,899,000 to Rp 2,599,000, depending on the size and model. It comes in every color of the rainbow and various sizes – 11″, 13″ or 15″.
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Thirdly, though some of my Louis Vuitton wearing friends can’t see themselves wearing this baby daily, I do think the model is highly versatile. From what I’ve seen, you can virtually combine the bag with anything.
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SIGNATURE & ICONIC PRODUCTS FROM MAKEUP BRANDS
BY: AMALIA HAYATI
There are many beauty products out there that can be labeled as Iconic. So much that sometimes when you think about that brand, you would think of that specific product. We’re sure that at least one of these products has made their way into your makeup pouch. Let’s take a look at what we put on our list.
Face Touche Eclat 1. YSL This product needs no further
explanation. It’s a luminizing pen that instantly brightens up your under eye area or any other parts that need highlighting. Don’t mistake it for concealer, because it’s not actually a concealer. When you have a long night at work, trust this miraculous pen to brighten up your eyes.
2. Smashbox Primer
Photo Finish Foundation
Hands down the most powerful foundation primer in the market. Well, at least one of the most powerful anyway. Whether it’s rain or shine, even on the most scorching, hottest day in Jakarta, this primer will definitely make your foundation stick all day long. No blotches, messes or melt downs, thanks to this primer. This face primer even makes sure that your foundation stays put throughout the exercise session.
Meteorites 3. Guerlain Despite its hefty price
tag, it’s still one product coveted by many. This illuminating powder delivers a glowing finish to your face. Something that all women want to have: a luminous looking face. Consisting of Meteorite Pearls with six multi-coloured pearls, that when blended together, deliver a flawless and more radiant complexion. The fact that the packaging and Meteorites Pearls are so pretty adds more reason as to why it’s a coveted beauty product.
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Decay Primer Potion 4. Urban It’s a must have item for
eyeshadow base. It’s a non-creasing eyeshadow primer that will definitely make your eyeshadow stay put for the whole day. Even people with oily lids swear by it, because their eyeshadow doesn’t crease at all. It also brings out the eyeshadow’s pigment and makes it easier to blend.
Great Lash Mascara Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner 5. Maybelline Though there are many other mascaras in 6. I praise the day that Bobby Brown decided the market today that will rival Maybelline Great Lash, it remains very popular. Perhaps because Great Lash has been around since forever, and when you think about mascara, you’ll remember this one. Performance-wise, this is mostly perfect if you want a natural lasting look. Otherwise, go find something else.
to bring to life the idea of gel eyeliner. This is among the first gel eyeliner product, if not the first, in the market. Gel eyeliner is so easy to work with, because the texture is not too thin so you can draw your liner with confidence. You can also choose the brush that you want use so that you can create the eyeliner that you want. It’s also waterproof and smudge-proof.
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Alis Viva 7. Pensil I can simply put it this way – there are only very few women in Indonesia that have not yet
tried this. It is among one of the most common things that you’ll find in an Indonesian gal’s makeup pouch. Why is it loved by so many? Of course because it’s very affordable; not too soft nor too hard, and the colour seems to suit most Indonesian women’s brown tone.
Cheeks & Lips Blush in Orgasm 8. NARS This blush is known to give that
healthy flush, much like when you’re having that flush after the, like the name suggests, orgasm. It’s a really nice coral pink blush with very beautiful gold sheen. When you’ve come across NARS Orgasm, you’ll understand why the colour is so iconic.
Benetint 9. Benefit It’s all thanks to Benefit who first started the cheek tint craze. Twin sisters Jean and Jane Ford
created Benefit Benetint 35 years ago and it’s still their top three selling products until this very day. The cherry tint gives you a nice reddish pink fluster that will not come off even if you perspire. But the thing is, I never quite mastered the application of Benetint, since it also won’t come off my fingers (my choice of tool when applying Benetint). I know there are many people who love this product with all their hearts, especially those looking for a natural-looking flush on their cheeks. It can also be used to stain your lips. Don’t you just love a multi-purpose product?
Russian Red Lipstick 10. MAC This product is almost synonymous with ‘Red Lipstick’. Its blue undertone makes it possible for
So, which iconic product that we’ve listed here do you already have? Do you think we are missing anything here?
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anyone to rock it. Suits perfectly fine with light, medium or deep tones.
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Now – April 27th Displaying 55 unique and moving abstract pieces, these paintings are a result of the artist immersing himself in both Indonesian and Australian aboriginal art. There is a real exuberance in every colored stroke of the brush and there is just incredible of composition in every piece. P. Priyo believes his art brings a strong sense of happiness to those who enjoy it. Experience ‘The Abstract Inspiration’ by P.Priyo at the Four Seasons Hotel. Jl. H.R Rasuna Said, Jakarta
Village of Betawi Cultural Arts Now – May 15th Immerse yourself in the very roots of Jakarta, yes, the Betawi call this big city their ‘kampung’ and although a lot of its culture has been losing its exposure, initiatives like these ones hope to educate locals and foreigners alike on Betawi roots. Come and be a part of music and visual arts and understand the ideals and beliefs this megalopolis was built from. Perkapungan Budaya Betawi Sudin Kebudayaan, Jakarta Selatan
ICAN (Indonesian Contemporary Art Network)
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Now – May 20th ‘Malam di Jari Kita’ or ‘the wax on our fingers’ is a unique approach by the guys at ICAN to expose the mystical art of batik making. This is one exhibition that will sure add a lot of motif to your life and bring an understanding of how beautiful and rooted in tradition this art is. For more information visit www. malamdijarikita.com
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Sayfestville, Jakarta International Music & Arts Festival.
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The 3 House” in Kuningan Village was the venue where all the right vibes were set prior to the main event. The infamous Indra Aziz provided some mean scats in collaboration with the DJ doing it old school and there was a lot of ‘head boppin’. Good music and great barbeque was all it needed to set the tone for the main event and the public was not disappointed. Why would they be? The buttery voice of Colbie
Caillat serenaded Jakarta and it hit home! With two differently themed sets namely the ‘Jazz Under the Stars’ and Urban Picnic Cinema & Open Air Theatre’ there was plenty of creative and feel good times for everyone. From film making workshops, to musical performances, poetry reading, live DJ sets topped off with a pool party and live graffiti event, this festival had the works. Two thumbs up.
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he French coined the expression ‘joi de vivre’ which translates into the “joy of living” and for the regular city bloke stuck in the daily humdrums of the Jakarta life, Tropicsence was the event to be at. Why? This was a chance to let your artistic side loose and exercise your photographic abilities. How? The boys at Happyfriends Production had three foreign models came out in their bikinis at the Sommerset Berlian’s Poolside and as you can
imagine… there was a flashlight frenzy. The goal was to let photographers, old and new alike to do something different in the capital, artistic yet separated from things you’d normally do in the city. The rave reviews and the fact that everyone who signed up was already excited about the next one meant that this event was simply a hit. Oh, not to mention the sunset, acoustic music set and delish food. Yeah, you missed out!
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clubs Apollo Bar & Lounge MAP O8 Alternative nightclub Bellagio Mall, UG Floor, Unit TL 01-06. Mega Kuningan. : 6221-9130.8423 365 MAP S5 Eco Bar Eclectro-House Jl. Kemang Raya No. 6 Jakarta Selatan : 021-7191032 BARCODE MAP S5 Pre-Club & Outdoor Terrace House, electro, Techno La Codefin Jl. Kemang Raya no. 8 : 021-718.2208 B.A.T.S MAP S5 Live Music, Bar and Resto Shangri-La Hotel Kota BNI JL. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1 : 021-570.7440 BLOWFISH MAP P7 Kitchen & Dance Bar City Plaza at Wisma Mulia. Jl. Jend Gatot Subroto Kav 42 : 021-5297.1234 BLACK CAT MAP N3 Jazz Club & Good Food and New Orleans style Plaza Senayan Arcadia Unit x-208 : 021-5790.1264 CJ’S MAP M2 Live Music & DJ’s Live Band, Rnb, House, Hotel Mulia Jl. Asia Afrika Senayan : 021-574.7777 Club Voyeur at illigals MAP E6 Jl. Hayam Wuruk 108 Jakarta Barat : 021 – 629 8899 www.illigalsclub.com DOMAIN MAP M2 Mash Up Panin Tower, Senayan City, Basement 2 Jl Asia Afrika : 021-7278.1641 DRAGONFLY MAP O6 Classic, House Graha BIP
Jl. Jend Gatot Subroto kav 23 : 021-520.6789
Gading Jakarta Utara : +62877 10 11 11 17
Flirt Bar & Lounge MAP C9 Fashion Hotel 10th Floor Jl. Gunung Sahari 12 No. 2A Jakarta Pusat : 021-649.0808
RED SQUARE MAP N3 Vodka Classic, Commercial House Plaza Senayan Arcadia unit X 105 Jl. New Delhi No.9 Pintu 1 : 021- 5790.1281
GOLDEN CROWN MAP C6 Nightclub, Discotheque, Karaoke, Resto & Lounge, Health Club, Spa House, Funky Kota Glodok Plaza 5-8 Fl Jl Pinangsia Raya No.1 Jakarta Pusat : 021-6230.2888
STADIUM MAP D6 Underground Club House, Progressive, Trance Jl. Hayam Wuruk No.111 : 021- 626.3323
INDOCHINE MAP N3 House fX Lifestyle X’nter f8 Jl. Jend Sudirman Pintu Satu Senayan : 021- 3003.0330 IMMIGRANT MAP I7 Resto-Bar-Club House Plaza Indonesia 6th Floor #E02-03 Access from new Louis Vitton lobby : 021- 3983.8257/58 LUV’S MAP K6 Drink, Dance and Dine Sexy music City Walk Sudirman Jl.KH. Mas Mansyur No.121 : 021-2555.8882 MILLENIUM MAP E6 Bar-Karaoke-Club Plaza Gajah Mada Fl 5 + 6 Jl.Gajah Mada No.19-26 Jakarta Pusat : 021-633.8842 MILLE’S MAP D7 International Executive Club Progressive-Funky Kota Plaza Lokasari 4th Floor Jl. Mangga Besar No.81 Jakarta Pusat : 021-625.5318 MUSRO MAP G9 Legendary Club Hotel Borobudur Jl. Lapanagan Banteng Selatan No.1 Jakarta Pusat : 021-384.2050 O!Club Map : E-10 Ohlala Lounge Building 2nd Floor. Mall Of Indonesia Lobby 7. Kelapa
TEMPUS MAP D6 Live Music and DJs Ritz Carlton JL. Lingkar. Mega Kuningan : 021- 2551.8888 TIGA PULUH MAP L7 Band and DJ Le Meridien Hotel Jl.Jend Sudirman Kav 18-20 Jakarta Pusat : 021-251.3131 TRIBECA NYC MAP O7 New York Style Rnb and Hip Hop City Walk Sudirman Jl.KH. Mas Mansyur No.121 : 021- 2555.8758 TRIPLE NINE MAP T5 House, Electro Jl. Kemang Raya No. 20a : 021-718.2284 X2 MAP N3 X2 – Equinox Vintage Music, Rnb, House Electro, Progressive Plaza Senayan 4th & 5th Floor : 021-572.5559 / 572.556 2ND FLOOR MAP U6 Dine & Lounge Jl. Kemang Raya No. 43 A Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 718 2555
bars Attics Map U-8 Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24 A Jakarta Selatan : 021-2553 9450 / 51 BEYOND MAP P3 Bar, Resto & DJ Bar Graha Iskandarsyah Lobby
Jl. Iskandarsyah No. 66 C Jakarta Selatan : 021-7279.1832 Boutique Ktv Map N-3 Plaza Senayan Arcadia Unit X 205 – 207. Jl. New Delhi No. 9. Pintu 1 Senayan. Jakarta 021-5790 1283 BURGUNDY MAP I7 Exclusive cocktail bar Hotel Grand Hyatt. Jalan M. H. Thamrin Jakarta Selatan : 021-2992.1234 CAFE DE HOOI MAP R8 Expat hangout Jl. Metro Duta Raya Plaza II Pondok Indah Jakarta Selatan : (62) 21 750 0742 D’PLACE MAP X3 Steak & Beer House Unplugged Cilandak Town Square Jl. TB Simatupang Kav 17 Unit 34 Jakarta Selatan : 021-7592.0255 Sarinah Building Jl. Mh Thamrin No.11 Gf North Gate Jakarta Pusat : 021-310.7177 DeBurse Map O-4 Equity Tower – SCBD Lot 9 Lower Ground Unit E Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 52 – 53 Jakarta 12190 : 021 – 2903 5451 Eden Lounge Map N-8 Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav 16. Jakarta Selatan : 021 – 526 7827 ELDORA Sports Bar MAP O10 Jl. Tebet Raya No. 58 Jakarta Selatan. : 021-8312634 Murphy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant MAP S6 Irish food and beer Kemang Raya 11a Kemang. : 021 718 3382 : 0818 833 643
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MO BAR MAP K8 Clubbing Lounge Mandarin Oriental Hotel Jalan M.H. Thamrin, PO BOX 3392, Jakarta : 021. 2993 8888 MOONLIGHT MAP K6 Jazzy Lounge Jazz Pavilion Apartment Retail Arcade Jl. KH. Mas Mansyur kav 24 : 021-5794.1731 PLANET HOLLYWOOD MAP N6 Hollywood style Top 40 Jl. Gatot Subroto kav 16 : 021-526.7827 PORTOBELLO MAP L7 Wine, Lounge, Music Live Band and DJ Mid Plaza 2 Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 10-11 : 021-570.7600 POSTE 47 MAP O8 Resto Bar The East Building Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan kav e32 : 021-2554.2707 SHY ROOFTOP MAP U6 Kemang 6 Building The Papilion, level 4 Jalan Kemang Raya no.45AA : 021 - 719 9921 TIPSY MAP T6 Wine & Bar DJ The Beat Building 2nd Floor Jl. Kemang Raya No. 29 Jakarta Selatan : 021-718.2970 The Shelter Map U-7 Jalan Kemang Raya 89 fl 5th . Jakarta Selatan : 021-719 24 55
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ANATOLIA MAP U5 Turkish Jl. Kemang Raya no. 110A Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 719 4658 AH YAT SEAFOOD MAP N3 Chinese Jl. Pintu Lima Kompleks Gelora Senayan Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 570 5333 ARO AROY MAP L7 Casual Thai Dishes Mid Plaza 1 Floor B1 Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 10-11 Jakarta Pusat : 021-570 7600 Barley & Hops Map S-5 Cilandak Town Square Jl. TB Simatupang Kav 17 ground Floor Unit 34 Jakarta Selatan 12430 : 021-7592 0255 bibliotheque MAP N6 Restaurant & Lounge Sampoerna Strategic Sq Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Kav 45 -46 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 57956977 BIN 17 MAP O7 Wine House, Bar, Dining Jl. Mega Kuningan Barat IX Kav. E.4.3 No. 1 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 576 0939 BISTRO BARON MAP I6 Plaza Indonesia Extension , Level 1, Unit E 20-21 : 021-299-23505 www.bistrobaron.com BISTRO BOULEVARD MAP J9 Jl. Teuku Umar No. 1 Menteng - Jakarta Pusat : 021 3900 899
APHRODITES MAP M9 Expat resto and sports Club Rasuna Jl. H.R Rasuna Said kav c-22 : 021-527.3307
BIRDCAGE MAP Q3 A casual resto focussing on Euro comfort food. Jl. Wijaya 9/23 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 739 2430
AL NAFOURA MAP L6 Middle Eastern LE Meridien Hotel Jl. Jend Sudirman kav 18-20 : 021 - 251 3131
BEYOND MAP Q3 European Asian Graha Iskandarsyah Lobby Level Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya No. 66
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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 ELEPHANT MAP J9 Thai Royal Cuisine Jl. Cut Meutia No. 2 Menteng Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 315 0980 BLUEGRASS MAP N9 Komplek Rasuna Epicentrum, JL. HR. Rasuna Said - Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan. : 2994 1660 C’S MAP I7 Fine dining experience. Hotel Grand Hyatt. Jalan M. H. Thamrin Jakarta Selatan : 021-2992.1234 CALI DELI MAP K9 Vietnamese Sandwich Jl. Surabaya No. 22 Menteng Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 9801 1061 CANTEEN MAP O5 American Style Pacic Place Level 4 SCBD Jl. Jend Sudirman kav 52-53 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 579 73742 CANTEEN MAP K6 Plaza Indonesia 5th Floor. Jl M H Thamrin Kav 28-30, Jakarta Pusat : 021-315 6537. CASA D’ORO MAP I7 Italian fine-dining. Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1, : 021- 2358.3871 circo bistro MAP P5 Jl. Gunawarman no. 30 : 021 - 739 57 05 COQUELICOT MAP W5 Le Bistro Jl. Puri mutiara Raya no 3b CIPETE, jeruk purut – kemang, Jakarta : 021-7663216
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DAPUR BABAH ELITE MAP G7 Classic Jakarta Jl. Veteran No. 18-19 Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 385 5653 DECANTER MAP N9 Mediterranean Plaza Kuningan, Menara Utara, Ground Floor Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. C1114 - Jakarta Pusat : 021- 529 63 888 DOMAIN MAP Q5 Resto and mashup. Panin Tower B2 Floor, Senayan City Jalan Asia Afrika Kav. 19 Jakarta 10270 : 021 - 7278 1641 ELBOW ROOM MAP T5 Casual dining and live entertainment. Jl. Kemang Raya 24A Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 719 4274 EASTERN PROMISE MAP R5 Indian and western food Jl Kemang Raya 5 Jakarta Selatan : 021-7179 0151 gravy dine & drink MAP U7 Ruko Belle Point Kemang Selatan 8 no. 55 A : 021.7179 2138 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
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JL. KH Mas Mansyur kav 24 : 021 - 5794 1733
IMMIGRANT MAP I7 Resto-Bar-Club House Plaza Indonesia 6th Floor #E02-03 Access from new Louis Vitton lobby : 021-3983.8257/58
Liquid Exchange MAP M9 Epicentrum Walk, Ground Floor 6F – Unit W 136 B Jalan H.R Rasuna Said : 021 – 2994 1441 www.lexjakarta.com
MOONLIGHT MAP L6 Food and Jazz music Pavilion Apartment Retail Arcade Jl. KH Mas Mansyur Kav 24 Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 5794 1731
INDOCHINE MAP O3 Indochine & Supperclub fX lifestyle X’nter f8, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Senayan - Jakarta Selatan : 021 – 3003 0330
LOWEY MAP O7 Nice hangout and good western food and drinks Oakwood Condiminions Lingkar, Mega Kuningan Jakarta : 021 - 2554 2378
Otel Lobby Map M-9 Jl Epicentrum Tengah South Gate Entrance (The Annex Building of Bakrie Tower) Rasuna Epicentrum Kuningan Jakarta Selatan : 021-29941324
Restaurants
Jack Rabbit MAP N8 Cyber 2 Tower Jl HR Rasuna Said Blok X5 No 13 Jakarta Selatan : 021.2902 1357 JIMBARAN MAP A8 Beachside resto Pantai Karnaval Ancol Jakarta Utara : 021 - 640 1040 KADO MAP K7 Traditional Japanese Intercontinental Mid Plaza LG Floor Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav. 10-11 Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 573 2030 ext. 6703 / 4735 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
Luna Negra (Italian) MAP N5 Plaza Bapindo Jl. Jendral Sudirman Kav. 54-55. Jakarta Selatan 12190. Citibank Tower, Ground Floor. Sudirman. : 021- 2995 0077 MANCHESTER UNITED MAP J7 Resto - Bar - DJ Graha Mataram Podium Sarinah 2nd Floor Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 11 Jakarta Pusat : 021-2300.392 MARIO’S PLACES MAP K8 Live performance Top 40 & Oldies Menteng Plaza Ground Floor : 021-391.7301 MINUS 2 MAP O3 The Coldest Beer In Town fX Building 2nd Floor Jl. Jend Sudirman - Pintu Satu Senayan : 021-2555.4099 Murphy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant MAP S6 Kemang Raya 11a Kemang. : 021 718 3382 : 0818 833 643 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
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 PASTIS MAP M8 The Kuningan Suites Apartment Jl. Setiabudi Utara, Kuningan : 021- 5260 260 PAULANER MAP I7 German Brauhaus in the heart of Jakarta. Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1, : 021- 2358.3871 PORTOBELLO MAP L6 East meet West Mid Plaza 2, 1st Floor Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav. 10-11 Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 570 7774 ext 5100 PISA CAFE TEBET MAP O9 Food-Music-Sport Entertainment Jl. Tebet Raya No. 58 :021-837 83 805 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 RAMEN 38 MAP Q3 Japanese Ramen noodles and more. Kamome Building Lt. 2, Melawai, Blok M Jakarta Selatan : 021-7280 0268 ROLLING STONE CAFE MAP W6 Jln. Ampera 16. Kemang, Jakarta : 021 782 2828 www.rollingstonecafe.co.id 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 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 7592.0279 SEGARRA MAP A7 Dining-Lounge Pantai Carnaval - Ancol Bay City. Jl. Lodan Timur No. 7 Jakarta Utara : 021.9959.9404 SHY MAP U6 Elegant fine dining The Papilion, level 4 Jalan Kemang Raya no.45AA : 021 - 719 9921 SMARAPURA MAP O10 Traditional Resto Jl. Tebet Timur Dalam II No. 43 : 021-837 02 402
Club SOCIAL HOUSE MAP I7 Restaurant, Bar, Wine Harvey Nichols Grand Indonesia East Mall 1st Floor Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1 Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 2358 1818 THE CAZBAR MAP O8 International Jalan Mega Kuningan Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 5764582
TOSCANA MAP U5 Italian Jl. Kemang Raya No. 120 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 718 1216 TRATTORIA MAP O7 Italian The East Building Lobby GF Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav 3.2 No 1 - Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 5793 8574
bars
TRIBECA MAP L6 Bar & Diner Citywalk Sudirman 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
restaurant
VIN + MAP T6 Casual but stylish wine bar with western food and great affordable wines. Jl. Kemang Raya 45B Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 7179 2577 VIN + MAP N3 Arcadia Plaza Senayan Jl. New Delhi No.9 Senayan Jakarta : 021 - 5790 1477
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 KOONG GALLERY Dharmawangsa Square City Walk Jl. Darmawangsa 6 Semanggi Jakarta : 021 – 72788263
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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Argentina MAP I7 Menara Thamrin R. 1602 Jl. Muhammad Thamrin, : 021 - 230-3061
Denmark MAP O7 Menara Rajawali, Jl. Mega Kuningan Lot 5.1 : 021 - 576-1478
Laos MAP P9 Jl. Patra Kuningan XIV No. 1A. Kuningan, : 021 - 522-9602
Saudi Arabia MAP Q10 Jl. M.T. Haryono Kav. 27 Cawang Atas, : 021 - 801-1533
Australia MAP L8 Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. Kuningan, : 021 - 2550-5555
Egypt MAP K9 Jl. Teuku Umar No. 68 Menteng, : 021 - 3143440
Malaysia MAP N8 Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. X-6 No. 1-3. Kuningan, : 021 - 522-4947
Singapore MAP O9 Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. X-4 No. 2. Kuningan, : 021 - 520-1489
Austria MAP K10 Jalan Diponegoro 44 Menteng, : 021 23554005
Finland MAP O6 Menara Rajawali, 9th floor Jl. Mega Kuningan, : 021 - 576-1650
South Africa MAP M5 Wisma GKBI, Suite 705 Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 28 : 021 - 574-0660
Belgian MAP K8 Deutsche Bank Building, Jl. Imam Bonjol No. 80 Menteng, : 021 - 316-2030
France MAP J7 Jl. Thamrin 20 : 021 - 314 28 07
MĂŠxico MAP O6 Menara Mulia Building, Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto Kav. 9-11. Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 520-3980
Brazil MAP O7 Menara Mulia Building, Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto Kav. 9-11 : 021 - 526-5656 Brunei Darussalam MAP J9
Jl. Teuku Umar No. 9 Menteng, Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 3190-2390 Cambodia MAP U6 Jl. TB Simatupang Kav 13 Kebagusan, : 021 - 781-2523 Canada MAP M7 World Trade Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Kav. 29 : 021 - 2550-7800 Chile MAP O9 Bina Mulia Building I, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. 10. Kuningan, : 021 - 252 1982 China MAP N7 Jl. Mega Kuningan 2 Karet Kuningan, : 021 - 576-1039 Czech Republic MAP I8 Jl. Gereja Theresia No. 20 Menteng, : 021 - 390-4075
Germany MAP K7 Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 1 Menteng, : 021 - 3985-5000 Greece MAP M8 Plaza 89, 12th floor Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. X-7 No. 6. Kuningan, : 021 - 520-7776 India MAP P8 Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-1. Kuningan, : 021 - 520-4150 Iran MAP K8 Jl. H.O.S. Cokroaminoto No. 110. Menteng : 021 - 331-378, 331391, 334-637 Iraq MAP J9 Jl. Teuku Umar No. 38 Menteng, : 021 - 390-4067 Italy MAP K10 Jl. P. Diponegoro No. 45 : 021 - 3193 7445
Myanmar MAP J8 Jl. H. Agus Salim No. 109 Menteng, Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 314-0440 Netherlands MAP O8 Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3. Kuningan : 021 - 525-1515 New Zealand MAP M5 Sentral Senayan 2, Jl Asia Afrika No 8. Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 570-9460 Norwegian MAP N7 Menara Rajawali Building, Mega Kuningan, : 021 - 576 1523/24 Papua New Guinea MAP O3
Panin Bank Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1 : 021 - 725-1218 Philippines MAP K9 Jl. Imam Bonjol No. 6-8 Menteng, Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 310-0334
Spain MAP I7 Jl. H. Agus Salim No. 61 Gondangdia, Menteng, : 021 - 314-2355 Sri Lanka MAP K10 Jl. Diponegoro No. 70 Menteng, Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 314-1018l Sweden MAP N7 Menara Rajawali, Jl. Mega Kuningan Lot No. 5.1 Kawasan Mega Kuningan, : 021 - 2553-5900 Switzerland MAP P8 Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. X3-2. Kuningan, : 021 - 525-6061 Thai MAP K8 Jl. Imam Bonjol No. 74 Menteng, Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 390-4052 United Kingdom MAP J7
Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 75 Jakarta 10310 : 021 - 2356-5200
Japan MAP I7 Jl. M.H. Thamrin 24 : 021 - 3192-4308
Portugal MAP O9 Jalan Indramayu No. 2 A Menteng, : 021 - 3156728
United States of America MAP H8 Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan No. 5 : 021 - 3435-9000
Korea MAP P9 Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto Kav. 57-58. Kuningan, : 021 - 520-1915
Russian MAP M8 Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. 7 No. 1-2. Kuningan : 021 - 522-2912
Vietnam MAP I9 Jl. Panarukan No. 11 Menteng, Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 314-9975
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Manggala Wanabakti Building, Jl. Gatot Subroto, Senayan : 021 - 570 3246 Museum Perumusan MAP K9
Jl. Imam Bonjol, Jakarta : 021 - 314 4743 The place where President Soekarno and his deputy Vice President Hatta wrote the proclamation of independence at the end of World War II. Former home of the Commander of the Japanese forces during World War II, Admiral Maeda, a supporter of Indonesian independence. Private collection of the Admiral’s in Indonesia. National Museum MAP H7
Jalan Merdeka Barat 12 (BRT Monumen Nasional), Gambir, Central Jakarta. : 021 - 386 8171 Indonesian history and cultural museum. Popularly known as “Gedung Gajah”, or the “elephant building” The National Monument (Monas) MAP H8
The 137-meter tall marble obelisk is topped with a flame coated with 35 kilograms of gold. It represents the people’s determination to achieve freedom. It houses a historical museum and meditation hall, and is open to the public. : 021 - 382 3041
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Jl. Tanah Abang I, Tanah Abang Central Jakarta 10160. : 021 - 314 2067 Gravestones of famous people during Dutch occupation (1700-1945). Statues, hearse, and a beautiful park. Textile Museum MAP I5 Jl. Aipda KS. Tubun 2-4, Central Jakarta 11410. : 021 - 560 6613. Inside, you’ll find over 300 indigenous textiles from all over Indonesia including cotton and silk batik, intricately woven ikat and various others. Opening hours: TuesThurs & Sun 9 AM - 4 PM, Fri 9 AM - 3 PM. Closed on Monday. Maritime Museum (Museum Bahari) MAP A5
Pasar Ikan, 1 North Jakarta. : 021 - 669 3406 These former Dutch East Indies warehouses contain objects related to seafaring and the spice trade.
Proclamation Museum MAP L10
Jl. Pegangsaan Timur 56, Central Jakarta. On August 17, 1945, Soekarno and Hatta proclaim the Independence of Indonesia at 56, Pegangsaan Timur Street.
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Jl. Keuangan Raya No.19, Cilandak Barat, South Jakarta. : 021 - 769 8926. Famous Indonesian painter Basoeki Abdullah. Beautiful paintings, sculpture, masks, watches. Opening hours: 08.30 AM to 03.30 PM daily, except Monday. Police Museum MAP P3 Jl. Trunojoyo 1, South Jakarta : 021 - 721 8144 Satria Mandala (formerly Wisma Yaso) MAP O6
Jl. Gatot Soebroto, South Jakarta. : 021 - 522 7949. Military Museum. Wisma Yaso is the former residence of Indonesian first president, Soekarno. Sasmita Loka MAP K9 Jl. Lembang No. 58 Central Jakarta : 021 - 3458771 The former house of Gen. Ahmad Yani who was kidnapped and murdered in the communist attempt to stage a coup in 1965.
Jakarta History Museum / Fatahillah Museum (Museum Sejarah Jakarta) MAP B5 Jl. Taman Fatahillah No. 2, Jakarta : 021 - 692 9101 Housed in the beautifully restored former Batavia City Hall (1710), An exhibition on prehistoric Jakarta. Opening hours: 08.30 AM to 03.00 PM, except Monday. Puppet Museum (Museum Wayang) MAP K5
Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No. 27. West Jakarta : 021 - 692 9560 Located on the west of Taman Fatahillah. Houses a good collection of wayang from all around Indonesia. Opening hours: 08.30 AM to 03.00 PM, except Monday. Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics (Museum Seni Rupa dan Keramik Jakarta) MAP B6 Jl. Pos Kota No. 2, Jakarta 11110. : 021 - 692 6091 Housed in the old Dutch Supreme Court, the building was built here in 1870. Today it houses the Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics.
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ILA Wedge Personal Safety Door Alarm The ILA Wedge Door Alarm is a reassuring product for frequent fliers, university students and anyone who feels uneasy about staying alone in a house or hotel room. To use the device simply turn the slide switch to on, then jam it under a door to make it harder to open. If an intruder tries to force entry you (and hotel staff) will be alerted by an earsplitting alarm. The stylish and lightweight design is small enough to fit in your luggage, and it won’t accidentally trigger thanks to the on/off switch. The ILA Wedge Door Alarm will help you feel safe whether you’re home alone, in a hall of residence or travelling. www.iwantoneofthose.com £14.99
Canon Powershot D20 Outdoorsy, adventurous types need to look no further for a camera that can handle it all. The PowerShot D20 digital camera is waterproof to 33 feet, temperature-resistant from 14°F to 104°F, shockproof up to 5.0 feet, and equipped with a GPS tracker. Slim and sturdy with a highly visible color layout, its buttons are operable even with gloved hands. Spectacular image quality is ensured with the 12.1 megapixel high-sensitivity CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 image processor for excellent lowlight performance, and a 5x optical zoom with 28mm wide-angle lens that brings excitement to your imaging. www.kaskus.us 4.150.000
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Building on the success of OWI’s award winning Salt Water Fueled Cell Car, the second generation appears to be just as dynamic and maybe a little frightening. After activating the fuel cell module with a saltwater mixture, the magnesium metal sheet (three sheets included) can operate the Spider for about five to seven hours continuously. The Salt Water Fuel Cell Giant Arachnoid Kit gives children a chance to learn about new forms of clean energy, while building and powering their very own toy: feed it saltwater and watch it scurry away! www.owirobot.com $17.95
G-Shot HD575T from Genius can shoot 1080p FHD video with the 5.0 Mega Pixel CMOS camcorder in FHD resolution. This handy slim design has a smart 3” large touch panel with an easy-to-use menu and the 5X optical powerful zoom gets you closer to the subject with clarity. The high-compression H.264 format can record 30pcs/1920 x 1080 pixels and five mega pixel still images up to 16MP using the software. Leery of taking a video or photo with little backlight or low light? G-Shot 575T can take videos or photos under backlight mode without dark faces, just press “light” to compensate for the lighting under low light environment. Or just adjust the AE (Auto Exposure) on the touch screen for a great photo without doing a lot of complicated settings in advance. www.geniusnet.com
The best sounding s t e r e o recorder now offers HD video! The Q3HD f r o m Zoom 160 combines b r e a t h t a k i n g 1080p HD video and brilliant s t e r e o recording for an off the charts portable video recorder. It’s an HD world and the Q3HD makes it easier than ever to create high quality videos and have fun while doing it. Select 720p or 1080p for amazing clarity and detail no matter where or what you’re shooting. AC_FL_RunConten’Zoom Q3HD Portable Video and Audio High Definition With an upgraded lens and imaging sensor, the Q3HD captures exceptionally clean video that is compressed with the high quality H.264 video. www.samsontech.com Rp 2.400.000
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Ematic introduced the eSport Clip MP3/Video Player with 1.8-inch color display. The userfriendly and compact player is ideal for multitaskers and people with an active lifestyle as it keeps the user’s hands free with a built-in clip. The user can just attach the device onto their clothes while working or exercising for a more enjoyable experience. The Ematic eSport clip has a 4GB flash memory -- a large amount of space which can store up to 2300 songs, 20 hours of video, or thousands of pictures. The color display provides a crisp, clear image, and features video playback for easier navigation and viewing of artist and song titles. Meantime, the high-speed USB 2.0 connection makes for quick file transfers. The Ematic eSport Clip has a built-in 5-megapixel Digital Camera to take fun, creative pictures while adding special effects. The device also comes with a video and voice recorder. www. ematic.us $29
The Mini Hard Disk 8 Gb USB 2.0 Flash Drive is one of the most portable USB flash drive because of its size 1.4 x 1.0 x 0.3 inches. There’s no need to install any software because it’s a plug-n-play device. It does really look and feel like the real thing not only because of its look but also of its metallic design. It is compliant with USB 2.0/1.1 and will work on Windows (ME/2000/XP/Vista/CE3.0), Mac OS 9.0, and Linux 2.4.0 or higher. Currently, the mini hard disk USB flash drive is available at 8GB. Not bad! www.eyes4tech.com $18.99
Nike+ FuelBand tracks your activity through a sport-tested accelerometer. Then translates every move into NikeFuel. Nike+ FuelBand tracks running, walking, dancing, basketball - and dozens of everyday actions. It also syncs up with a motivational web and mobile experience. So put it on and get moving. nikeplus.nike.com
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Off the beaten tourist track on Jalan Raya Kuta, The Banjar’s Spa offers a simple but soothing sanctuary for the senses.
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As you walk through the door of the spa, you’ll notice the decor is one of modern elegance combined with the elements of traditional Bali. At the entrance you are greeted by two beautiful therapists who lead you through a candle lit carpeted passageway to your private room.
One of the specialities of the spa is the chocolate body scrub. The 120 minute treatment starts with a massage using 100% natural ingredients. After the massage you are treated with a body scrub of natural cocoa, loaded with antioxidants, making it a wonderful ingredient for your skin. A fragrant scrub of natural coconut is also featured. Regular massages are available with a variety of oils.
Warm brown and terracotta tones of wood and ceramic features create the sense of a traditional Balinese spa. The massage mattresses are at floor level on a raised platform. You start feeling comfortable once you don the pretty floral satin kimonos.
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Feel: There is a feeling of quiet serenity as you sit on a comfortable lounge for your rose petal foot bath prior to your treatment. The spacious room is comfortable but simply furnished. The bathroom with a sunken bath, modern shower and toilet are hidden behind a sliding glass door.
Magic: A feeling of lightness and serenity prevails while therapists provide strong and soothing hands to completely relax your body. The treatments provide a balance between traditional Bali methods with modern techniques and a range of wonderful ingredients.
Aston International has opened a new hotel called 100 Sunset Hotel 2 on Sunset road. It’s a three-star plus hotel and sits right next to the original 100 Sunset Hotel and is considered the more affordable version of its older brother. It features 101 rooms, a restaurant, meeting rooms and a bar overlooking the pool. Jl. Sunset Road No.100 C, Kuta
From The Beat Daily Go to www.beatmag.com for more daily news. Charity Runner Reaches Jakarta
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Scott Thompson finally arrived at the finish line after running over 1250 miles from Bali to Senayan Driving Range in Jakarta last week. The 25 day run was in order to campaign and raise funds for education for school children, as well as to help children with cancer. “Thank you to Mary’s Cancer Kiddies (MCK) and the National Foundation for Children (YCAB) who became my reason to keep running,” stated Scott. “Hopefully the money raised will be useful to help with medical expenses for children with cancer in Indonesia,” added the 44 year old Scotsman. Through his campaign called “Keep Running”, Scott managed to collect donations totaling Rp3.8 billion from individual and corporate sponsors, with one organization donating Rp. 1 million per kilometer run. “That is more than we expected,” he added with a satisfied smile. Scott’s run clearly touched the hearts of people all along the route, with one couple riding a motorcycle a distance of 100 km from Situbondo to Makati just to greet Scott after seeing him on TV. Chairwoman for YCAB, Veronica Colondam expressed her deepest gratitude, saying that; “I am thrilled to see him appear in Jakarta. Through him, exercise proved to be a means to help others,” said Veronica.
Locals were shocked and amazed by the discovery of 25 bags of cash in an empty field in Denpasar last week. The cash consisted of 20, 50 and 100 thousand rupiah bills which had been cut and bagged and left lying in a vacant plot of land. After alerting police the money was traced back to Bank Indonesia (BI) who claimed that the money was no longer in circulation and was meant to be destroyed, which is their usual policy. The land-owners are entrepreneurs in the waste disposal business, and decided to use this money as land fill. “Usually we don’t destroy the money because it is not feasible,” said Young Senior BI cashier Denpasar, Widaryadi. “The waste money was to be disposed of as landfill, actually in Suwung, on Sunday night, but because my employees had gone home, the bags were put here as land fill,” said Wayan Suarta, owner of the land. Reports estimate the money has been there for four days, however BI officials say this is not against procedure providing that landlords bury the money immediately if using it as landfill. The value of destroyed money each year is estimated to be in the billions of rupiah. Widaryadi added that people interested in using old bills for other purposes, such as souvenirs or as craft material go into a BI branch and ask.
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Piduh Pan Asian Fare & Grill Jl. Petitenget 18D +62 361 738 473 www.piduhbalirestaurant.com
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pan Asian dishes and barbeque style fare on A strawberry mellow (20k++) should take care offer. Think crispy kwetiau and tuna fillet, tom of desert, with a mix of fresh fruit, martel syrup yum soup and spring rolls with a smattering of and ice cream to nicely refresh the palette. sandwiches and pastas to keep things balanced. Open from 8am until 11pm, the excellent The drink list is also top-notch, with a concise value Piduh restaurant has got you covered for selection of cocktails of the martini, muddled breakfast, lunch and dinner. A current special and bellini variety, as well as the most diverse 3 for 2 on cocktails when the sun goes down Belgian beer selection I’ve ever come across on (3-9pm) is even more reason to go check out the island. Wheat beers, pale ales and top of my this magical little Petitenget hideaway. list, Stella Artois are all a welcome alternative to Dan Ashcroft the ubiquitous Bintang.
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Delhi 2 Dublin elhi 2 Dublin rocked JPs with their eclectic sound that melded both Indian and Irish tunes. At first the band had some sound issues which forced party goers to anxiously await the sound technicians to sort things out. Before long everything was good to go and the band had free reign to rock the crowd with their signature high energy shows that seems to make the punters go spastic. The band interspaced fast upbeat tracks with mellower artistic songs that truly showed that they were very skilled musicians. If you’re into live music, this was the show for you.
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ocoon wouldn’t miss a chance to celebrate a good Friday. The club held an event with guest DJs from Australia, Rob Sharp and Luke P. They rocked their decks from 10pm ‘til morning. One thing about Cocoon, punters will always jump in the pool and that Friday night was no exception. So for some, it was a very wet and awesome night. For others, it was just an awesome dry night. Either way, loads of fun.
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