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Bali’s Beauty on a Canvas: An Exhibition by Theo Zantman
Theo Zantman is a highly original artist and one of the very few painters that has the ability to feel and to paint the atmosphere of Bali with talent and authenticity. Through his work, Zantman captures and enhances the spiritual splendours of the natural Balinese surroundings and even strengthens the beauty of the island. Zantman’s
‘Music of the Night’ at Padma
Opera and Classical Music Come to Bali With many people coming to Bali for the island lifestyle and a good dose of local culture, rarely do you expect to have opera and an orchestra gracing the shores of the island. In a night that will surely be remembered, the Padma Hotels Group brings ‘Music of the
Easy and Sustainable Meetings in Bali With Four Points Kuta
Meetings in Bali Whilst normally frequented by holiday-goers, Four Points by Sheraton Kuta also welcomes those who are after a more corporate or business environment here in Bali. This Kuta-based property understands the needs and requirements of corporate organisations and meeting planners, who are after a venue that is both comfortable but also hassle-free when
Picasso Revealed at Sofitel
Sofitel Luxury Hotels has launched the compelling photo exhibition “Revealed” to Bali for the first time, taking an intimate look at the world’s greatest modern artists at work as they reveal themselves to the photographer. Olivier Widmaier Picasso, grandson of Pablo Picasso and author of Picasso, Portrait Intime (Albin Michel/Arte éditions), has curated this special
Idul Fitri: Forgive and Forget
A major national holiday in Indonesia, the EidUlFitr or locally known as Lebaran, is taking place this July 6th and 7th. The holiday is celebrated by the Muslims to mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, and a time for people to ask for forgiveness from each other for their shortcomings. The term
Waterman’s Week 2016
Indonesia is facing a huge waste management crisis with Bali in particular producing a mountain of trash as high as a 14-storey building! On World Ocean Day last month, Role Foundation presented its plans for an all new “Zero Waste to Oceans Education and Demonstration Centre”. Through Waterman’s Week Bali 2016 (July 1-10), the foundation’s
Ubud Village Jazz Festival 2016: Embracing Uniqueness
The 4th annual Ubud Village Jazz Festival will once again be held on August 12-13 at ARMA Museum and Resort, Ubud, and will feature a world-class line-up. A culmination of the festival’s commitment to bring together a diverse and unique group of jazz musicians has resulted in a collection of performances that includes exciting new
Jazz Market 2016: Music By The Sea
Jazz Market by the Sea is back for its 6th year! As always, this hugely popular seaside festival will feature the best of the Indonesian jazz scene, hotly-tipped emerging talent and exciting cross genre artists, with a programme that truly brings something for everyone. Attracting not just music fans, the festival includes vibrant market stalls
Sunny Side Up 2016 : A World-Class Line-Up
Two of Indonesia’s leading entertainment brands, Potato Head and Ismaya Live, collaborate again for the third annual Sunny Side Up Tropical Festival, with the event now taking place over two days at the Potato Head Beach Club in Seminyak. PTT Family, the acclaimed hospitality and entertainment group behind the iconic Potato Head Beach Club in
A New Initiative: Feeding Bali Dogs, Reducing Food Waste
The Platinum Team from both The ONE Legian and Hotel Vila Lumbung has announced a new partnership that is offering an eco-friendly, edible leftover food donation for Bali dogs. The team successfully delivered their first lot of leftovers to the “I Love Bali Dogs” Organization at Seminyak Dog Shelter last month. The mission of this
The Power of Perspective
On July 24, Casa Luna, Ubud, will launch the Lensa Masyarakat Nusantara (LMN) photography exhibition showcasing up to 70 images from their first project with the East Bali Marine Conser-vation Program. Based on Photovoices International, the photos are a powerful collection of visual documenta-tion from the coastal areas of Amed and Tulamben, East Bali, and
Summer Rainbow Charity Night
The Bali Rainbow Community is going to host another fun fundraising event called “Summer Rainbow Charity Night”, which falls on Saturday, 2nd July 2016, and it will start at 7pm. For those of you who are unaware of Bali Rainbow Community (BRC), it is a non-profit organization of LGBT-owned businesses and individuals committed to assist
Celebrating The Art of Murni
Who is Murni, why is she important? This July 2016 would have been the 50th birthday of I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih (1966-2006) or Murni in short. Murni was under the tutelage of Dewa Putu Mokoh, from whom she learned and developed an inimitable traditional style of Pengosekan painting, found here in Bali. Known for
