Saturday, March 31, 2012

Putri Naga Komodo

Putri Naga Komodo
By Alex Valenzuela Gayafusion Artspace
Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud PH+62 (0) 361 979252
Present until April 11th.

Gaya Art Space proudly presents Alex Valenzuela, on his solo exhibition PUTRI NAGA KOMODO Paintings and Drawings at Gaya Art Space. Alex Valenzuela was born in 1979 in Manhattan, New York. He studied illustration and graphic design at the Academy of Art College San Francisco. After his studies in 2002 he went traveling and working throughout the world and decided, as so many artists have before that his heart and inspiration resided in Bali. This collection is inspired by the people of Komodo National Park in Eastern Indonesia, and their oral traditions, which are represented in the book The Dragon Princess of Komodo & Other Folktales. Alex visited Komodo and immersed himself in the culture to ensure that he really caught the spirit of these peoples in an authentic way. Proceeds from sales of the book, a lavishly illustrated collection of six traditional tales, go to support grass roots community projects in the park. After returning to Bali he discovered not to simply enter the storytelling, cautionary tales, and fables, but also go into the realm of romantic dreams, animal magic, bewitching tribulations and untold wonder.

Naughty Nuri’s Warung & Grill @ Ubud, Bali


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We rate Naughty Nuri’s Warung and Grill as one of the best restaurants we have dined at in Bali throughout our four days trip. Their ribs were outstanding – so tender and the meat falls right off the bone easily.
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This unpretentious roadside shack is run by Indonesian Nuri Suryatmi and her affable New Yorker husband Brian Aldinger. Other than Bebek Bengil, it is also another eating establishment in Ubud. The patrons profile is a mixture of tourists and local.


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The setting is really basic with some mismatched furnitures, paintings and photos of regulars with the owner Brian.Patrons can opt for open air seating next to the outdoor barbecue pit too.
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Daily specials are written on the chalkboard. If you are lucky, they might offer babi guling on certain days.
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Even Anthony Bourdain has been here. Don’t play play!
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Drinks are certainly not cheap here. It is better to go for Bintang beer draft or martinis the next time you are here.
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We needed some carbs to go with the ribs so wedges it is. Made upon order, the wedges arrived piping hot.
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We also ordered some pork satays for the “variety” reason. Don’t bother and stick to the ribs.
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Ribs, glorious ribs. Thanks to the blatant use of kecap manis (an Indonesian sweet soy sauce), the ribs were grilled until the sauce reduces to a sticky, caramelised coating. It felt like eating char siew off the bone, sans the fat some more. It was so addictive.
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The after math – a clear evidence of the tender ribs with a nice pull off the bone. The best part? It costs only IDR 70,000 (RM 27) for a huge slab.

Naughty Nuri’s Warung
Jl. Raya Sanggingan (Across the road from Neka Museum)
Ubud, Bali
Phone: (361)977547
8am-10pm daily

http://www.naughty-nuris.com/

Wahaha Pork Ribs


Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Workshop Seni Grafis Mencetak di Atas Kanvas

Minggu, 26 Februari 2012, Pukul 10.00 Wita-Selesai


Mengakhiri agenda bulan Februari, Bentara Budaya Bali menyelenggarakan workshop seni grafis. Materi yang akan diberikan dalam workshop itu adalah seni grafis cukil kayu (woodcut) dengan cetak manual di atas kertas dan di atas kanvas. Cukil kayu (woodcat) adalah media seni grafis tertua. Di Cina, teknik ini telah dikenal sedini abad kelima, belakangan berkembang pula di Jepang sebagai seni grafis cukil kayu khas negeri Sakura (ukiyo-e), yang hingga kini memperoleh tempat terhormat.

Di Indonesia, seni grafis, khususnya teknik cukil kayu, usianya belumlah terlalu tua, bermula sekitar tahun 1940-an, dirintis oleh Mochtar Apin, Bahroedin MS, dan Suromo. Namun demikian, jika dibandingkan dengan seni lukis misalnya, perkembangan seni grafis sungguh ketinggalan. Ada musabab yang menjadikan seni grafis hanya menjadi ‘warga kelas dua’ di tengah seni rupa dewasa ini: apresiasi terhadap seni grafis masih rendah; peran pendidikan seni, dinilai mencemaskan; dan jumlah seniman grafis memang tergolong masih sedikit.

Bentara Budaya menyadari kondisi memperihatinkan tersebut. Kesadaran itu disertai tindak nyata berupa penyelenggaraan trinale seni grafis Indonesia. Hasilnya, dari tahun ke tahun bukan hanya jumlah pesertanya yang bertambah, tetapi secara kualitas juga sungguh menjanjikan. Namun demikian, ironisnya, sepanjang tiga kali menyelenggaraan trinale, dari Bali hanya satu orang pegrafis saja yang tercatat sebagai finalis. Ini mencerminkan bahwa seni grafis di Bali terbilang masih jauh dari perhatian publik seni.

Workshop diberikan oleh Hardiman (pengajar seni grafis di Undiksha Singaraja, penulis seni rupa, dan kurator) dan I Kadek Septa Adi (pegrafis, finalis Trinale Seni Grafis Indonesia III, Bentara Budaya ). Acara ini diadakan serangkaian pameran seni grafis yang dijadwalkan berlangsung Maret mendatang di Bentara Budaya Bali, terbuka untuk semua seniman grafis Bali, yang berproses di dalam maupun di luar pulau ini.

Source: http://bentarabudayabali.wordpress.com/

Monday, March 26, 2012

KAFE BAHASA : FREE EVENT

http://www.cintabahasa.com/kafebahasa/

Friday, March 30, 7 - 9pm, FREE!
Bar Luna, Jl. Gootama
Performer: Cok Sawitri

Writer, Poet and Dancer Cokorda Sawitri, or better known as Cok Sawitri, is from the village of Sidemen, Karangasem in east Bali. Cok Sawitri has written a number of short stories, poems, articles and teaches traditional and modern Balinese dance. She is active in various women's and humanitarian organizations, as well as theatrical groups in Bali.

She collaborated with Dean Moss, New York, in 2006. Cok Sawitri’s works include: Meditasi Rahim (Meditation of the Womb) in 1991, Pembelaan Dirah (Dirah’s Defense) and Ni Garu poem in 1996, Permainan Gelap Terang (The Game of Light and Dark) in 1997, Sekuel Pembelaan Dirah (Dirah’s Defence sequel) in 1997, Hanya Angin Hanya Waktu (Only Wind Only Time) in 1998, Pembelaan Dirah (Dirah’s Defense) in the monologue festival in Bali, 1999, Puitika Melamar Tuhan (Puitika Asks The Hand of God) in 2001, Anjing Perempuanku (My Female Dog) in Denpasar, Singaraja, Karangasem 2003, Aku Bukan Perempuan Lagi (I’m not a Woman Anymore) 2004.

Local food, snacks, and drinks with local prices!!

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Welcome to Kafe Bahasa!

Bar Luna & Cinta Bahasa Indonesian Language School mempersembahkan:

Kumpul-Kumpul Budaya Campur dalam Bahasa Indonesia

Ayo, tunjukkan kepedulianmu terhadap bahasa & budaya Indonesia dengan datang dan berpartisipasi di Kafe Bahasa – Bar Luna, hari Jumat, dua kali sebulan! Akan ada pertunjukan musik, pemberian materi oleh pembicara asing/Indonesia, serta diskusi dengan komunitas lokal & ekspat. Dapatkan pengalaman lintas-budaya, lintas-bahasa & ekspresikan opinimu tentang topik hangat yang dibicarakan!

Tersedia cemilan dan makanan Indonesia dengan harga lokal!!

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An Evening of Presenters and Performers in the Indonesian Language

Whether you are fluent in Indonesian, or just starting to learn the national language, Kafe Bahasa is a great place to meet and mingle with the local community, learn about interesting things going on in Bali, hear some great presenters and performers, and improve your Indonesian by joining the conversation! Kafe Bahasa is twice-monthly, so sign up to receive an email about the next event. If you need interpretation, please ask your Indonesian-speaking friends to come with you!

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More info: http://www.cintabahasa.com/kafebahasa/

Next Event: Friday, April 13th

Boshe vvip Bali

What's up BOSHE!!
TONIGHT! @LOCALLY_SESSION
Boshe Vvip Club Bali proudly presents:
"ROAD TO WANTED 2012" FINAL - Area Denpasar
Feat: MOTION ANGEL,STEPBACK IN HORROR,AVENIR,FLAVA,VOICE,SINERGY.
Also Perform•BOSHE RESIDENT DJ's: DJ FARAO|FDJ VIENO D'CLEO|DJ IFIN•MC AG'4•VJ OQ
-FDC:30K-START 10PM
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - MARCH 2012

7TH MARCH – FULL MOON - PURNAMA KASANGA
The full moon (which has particular importance to the Balinese Hindus) falls on this day and ceremonies are held throughout the Hindu temples all across Bali. The Balinese that adhere to the Hindu Dharma religion will take offerings of food, fruit and flowers to the temple to be blesses by the priest. The Balinese themselves are then blessed by performing various rituals using holy water, incense smoke, petals and rice grains.


17TH MARCH – HARI TUMPEK KRULUT
Tumpek Krulut Day is dedicated to all musical instruments, masks and other instruments used in art performances and the numerous religious ceremonies in Bali. It is celebrated every 210 days, in the 17th week of the Balinese Pawukon cycle (a cycle consisting of 30 weeks). 

On this special day, offerings are given to pay homage to musical instruments, masks, and dance costumes. The instruments and other paraphernalia are cleaned, decorated with young coconut leaf offerings, given a special set of offerings and sprinkled with Holy water. The members of the group that use the instruments pray together and ask for blessings from the Gods.


20TH MARCH – HARI RAYA MELASTI
Melasti Ceremony is always held three days before Nyepi and is aimed at cleansing all of nature in the ocean, or at other water sources if need be. There may be traffic delays or jams, with some streets being closed off, as large groups of Balinese make their way to the beaches by foot from their respective temples. Please be patient and do not honk vehicle horns.


22ND MARCH – DARK MOON - TILEM KESANGA
The Balinese adhering to the Hindu Dharma religion will celebrate 'Tilem' in temple ceremonies, which are mostly held in every major temple and family shrines around the island of Bali. On this day Hindus make offerings to the Gods, placed on the ground at the entrance of each housing compound. The aim is to beg God's grace; so that one's dark thoughts will be illuminated by Him.


23RD MARCH – HARI-RAYA NYEPI – BALINESE NEW YEAR 1934
Nyepi is the Balinese New Year's Day according to the lunar calendar and is honored through a 'Day of Silence' of obligatory fasting, inactivity, prayer, and quiet throughout the island lasting for 24 hours. Purification offerings are made in every village on the day before to appease evil spirits, and a lively parade of 'Ogoh-Ogohs' (demon effigies) are carried throughout village streets to the sound of loud banging and lit torches to chase off the evil spirits. The noise can carry on throughout the night until morning, when silence reigns in the hope that if the spirits return to Bali, they will find it uninhabited. Restrictions are; no lighting fires, or lights after dark, no working, entertainment or pleasure, little noise from TVs and radios, and few signs of activity. No one is to go onto the streets (except the Pecelang), and the airport will also be closed. More info at www.balitourismboard.org


28TH MARCH – 1ST APRIL - THE 5TH ANNUAL BALISPIRIT FESTIVAL
Be a part of something that will change our world. The BaliSpirit Festival is a spiritually charged event that celebrates yoga, dance and music and the synergy of global cultural collaboration through the arts. The Fifth Festival will take place in Ubud from March 28th 2012. Early Bird Tickets are available now. Held over 5 transformational and fun-filled days, this annual celebration brings to Bali a wealth of talented and respected creative masters from around the world, merging the indigenous and rich cultures of Indonesia in the spirit of learning, collaboration and the celebration of creative and spiritual diversity.

Source: Baliplus.com

KAFE BAHASA : FREE EVENT


Welcome to Kafe Bahasa!

Bar Luna & Cinta Bahasa Indonesian Language School mempersembahkan:

Kumpul-Kumpul Budaya Campur dalam Bahasa Indonesia

Ayo, tunjukkan kepedulianmu terhadap bahasa & budaya Indonesia dengan datang dan berpartisipasi di Kafe Bahasa – Bar Luna, hari Jumat, dua kali sebulan! Akan ada pertunjukan musik, pemberian materi oleh pembicara asing/Indonesia, serta diskusi dengan komunitas lokal & ekspat. Dapatkan pengalaman lintas-budaya, lintas-bahasa & ekspresikan opinimu tentang topik hangat yang dibicarakan!

Tersedia cemilan dan makanan Indonesia dengan harga lokal!!

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Friday, March 16, 7 -9 pm, FREE
Bar Luna, Jl. Gootama
Performers: Tony Surya & Teman-Teman
MC: Wayan Jen

Tonys Surya is an Indonesian Language Teacher at Cinta Bahasa, and has taught Indonesian for many years in Australia and Indonesia. As a musician, songwriter and poet for the past 25 years, Tony loves language and the arts. Together with some friends, Tony will sing some Indonesian songs and traditional songs. In conversation with writer, Wayan Jen.

Tony will sing with his friends: a vocal group of Susan, Tanja, Mireille, a band of Ryna Sirait (singer), Mamu (bass), Susanto (violin), and Grup Pucuk.

Local food, snacks, and drinks with local prices!!

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An Evening of Presenters and Performers in the Indonesian Language

Whether you are fluent in Indonesian, or just starting to learn the national language, Kafe Bahasa is a great place to meet and mingle with the local community, learn about interesting things going on in Bali, hear some great presenters and performers, and improve your Indonesian by joining the conversation! Kafe Bahasa is twice-monthly, so sign up to receive an email about the next event. If you need interpretation, please ask your Indonesian-speaking friends to come with you!

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More info: http://www.cintabahasa.com/kafebahasa/

Next Event: Friday, March 30

Friday, March 9, 2012

Workshop Animasi Bali : Tantangan dan Peluang (DOK ke-24)

Diskusi dan Presentasi _Animasi Bali : Tantangan dan Peluang

Banyak penikmat film kartun Jepang yang tidak tahu bahwa gambar gambar bergerak itu digambar di Bali beberapa tahun belakangan. Lalu kenapa animator Bali tidak muncul ke permukaan untuk menunjukan karya mereka, tidak sekedar menggambar animasi pesanan dari Jepang?

Pertanyaan seperti tersebut, salah satunya menjadikan Dapur Olah Kreatif (DOK) menghadirkan Agung Sanjaya seorang animator senior animasi Bali pada:

Sabtu, 10 Maret 2012
Pukul 19.00 – selesai
Tempat
Warung Tresni
Jl Drupadi 54 Renon
Denpasar – Bali

Agung Sanjaya mengerjakan animasi Candy Candy, Dragon Ball dan Dora Emon termasuk versi movienya. Juga animasi dari kerajaan animasi Amerika Disney di studionya yang bernama Timeline di Denpasar.

Lalu apakah proses ini sudah cukup bagi seniman Bali yang dikenal kreatif, punya kebudayaan yang adiluhung dengan cerita cerita yang kuat. Apakah tidak ada cerita Bali yang bisa diangkat ke dunia animasi? Agung akan mempresentasikan karya karya animasinya juga.

Kemudian seperti apa upaya Agung Sanjaya agar animasi Bali bisa berkembang. Dan bagaimana caranya akan ada peluang bagi kreator Bali menjadi animator dan cerita Agung bahwa dia sedang “berkeliaran” mencari para calon animator baru di Bali dengan membuat workshop di sekolah sekolah?

Optimisme inilah yang akan dibagi oleh Agung Sanjaya di edisi DOK yang ke 24 ini pada para hadirin. DOK melakukan kegiatan reguler setiap hari Sabtu dengan menghadirkan berbagai nara sumber dari berbagai sektor kreatif, sastra, kuliner, musik, film, buku dan juga bincang manajemen (talkshow).

Untuk bisa hadir di DOK, tidak dikenakan tiket masuk dan acara ini terbuka untuk umum

Para hadirin diharapkan datang tepat waktu, sehingga semua agenda bisa terlaksana sesuai jadwal. Karena seperti biasa akan ada homeband dan jamz session.

Salam Kreatif
Ketua DOK Putu Indrawan.
Kurator Film Erick Est.

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