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Villa Sembilan is an exceptional Bali villas seminyak private home available for holiday rental, with multiple bedroom options, 2 sparkling pools, onsite chef, 24hr butler service and an exceptional central Seminyak location, Villa Sembilan enjoys a fine reputation for services,facilities and friendly staff !

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Things To Do In Bali ~ February 2012

• 1 February
Galungan Day

Galungan is a Balinese holiday that occurs every 210 days and lasts for 10 days. Galungan means “When the Dharma is winning.” During this holiday the Balinese God visit the Earth and leave on Kuningan. Galungan marks the beginning of the most important recurring religious ceremony that is celebrated by all Balinese. During the Galungan period the deified ancestors of the family descend to their former homes. They must be suitably entertained and welcomed, and prayers and offerings must be made for them. Those families who have ancestors that have not yet been cremated, but are still buried in the village cemetery, must make offerings at the graves.

• 3 February
‘R & B Flava’ @ Hu u Bali

A blend of soul , hip hop & R&B beats just the way you like it & all night long featuring DJ P Double. Start from 10pm till drop.

• 3 February
Esp Del Horno @ Sky Garden Legian

Ricardo Del Horno from Spain began his career in the music world at the end of the 80 (1988), in its beginnings as a DJ funk and prune after the House were the basis of their sessions. His talent and exquisite musical selection made made a leap to what was your first macro, Sliding room, shortly after work at venues such as the mythical Comics and Verdi, combining the night with some of the best afters in Barcelona, as Db or Kodigo etc. A year after leaving his role as DJ booth He shared afters Melero Cesar in the ON-OFF club (the club of the Spanish people) where for the first time in Barcelona began to have internationally renowned DJs, Ibiza, etc.

• 4 February
Prophet Muhammad birthday


• 4 – 5 February
BrunoFromIbiza @ Rock Bar

BrunoFromIbiza is back at Rock Bar fro Sunset Session as part of his Asian Tour 2012. Bruno return to DJ booth that has the best view in the world, to infuse his iconic deep house style with the rhythm and sounds of the ocean. As former resident DJ at Café Del Mar, Bruno has compiled more than 10 albums, inspired new concepts like Chill House Music and Global Lounge,has a weekly radio show and continues to play at the most exclusive venues in Ibiza.
Information: 0361-702222

• 4 -29 February
‘Grey Lines’ Solo Painting Exhibition by Noella Roos @ Gaya Art Space

Noella tries to capture that one moment of sublime connection between the dancer, the artist and the music. Only that sublime one moment of connection can result in a good drawing. Her lines are free open, grey, not too black. Drawing for her is as dancing together with the dancer and a path to a better understanding of the dance in Bali.
The artistic connections between Asia and Europe are as old as history. Noella Roos, with her respect for classical education, both of the west as well as of the east, manages to visualize traditional Asian dance in a modern way.

• 8 February
8th Classical Concert with Eman & Band @ JP’s Warung Club Bali

With star guest Sarah Belinda (Singer), Eric Shondy (Piano), Helga Sedli (Violin). Iskandar Wijaya, the young star violinist well known from TV and advertisement and Tarik the Tenor Sings opera and contemporary classics. Start from 8pm.
Entrance Fee: IDR 50K

• 9 – 18 February
Wall Art Design Competition 2012 with Brewer Beer Garden

Submit your artwork, all artwork must refer to Beer Garden, Food, Music, Fun; visibly and the phrase ‘Beer Wonderland’. Must be available for Live Painting at Brewers Beer Garden on 16-18 February 2012 or you will be eliminated.
Anyone from Graphic Designers, Illustrator, Graffiti Artists, or 2D/3D Designer. Application deadline is 9 February 2012 and winner will be announce on 12 February 2012.
Send your application to apply@brewersbeergarden.com.

• 10 February
‘Love in Tents’ @ Hu u Bali

Exclusive set by : VAN SHE Technologic (Australia) and MR. SUKAMU (LOVE IN TENTS). Supported by LIT DJS. Start from 10pm till drop and drink promo all night.
Ticket – IDR 100K and Free for XL users before midnight.

• 10 February
‘Friday Night Affair’ with Pete Herbert @ W Bali Seminyak

W Bali presents Pete Herbert for ‘Friday Night Affair’. Start from 10pm onwards.
Buy one and get one for selected cocktails. Its Free Entry.
RSVP and info: b&f.wbali@whotels.com

• 11 February
Kuningan Day Celebration

Held 10 days after Galungan. It is technically the last day of the Galungan celebration. All the decorations that had been used for Galungan will be removed after Kuningan day ends. The Kuningan day is the time for commemoration as the ancestors return to the heavens and at least until Galungan comes around again, 210 days later.

• 12 February
‘Sunday Sunset Session’ with Pete Herbert @ W Bali Seminyak

W Bali presents Pete Herbert for ‘‘Sunday Sunset Session’. Start from 4pm onwards.
Selected Vodka, IDR 65K++/glass and IDR 1.5 M/bottle. Its Free Entry.
RSVP and info: b&f.wbali@whotels.com

• 14 February
Valentine’s Day @ Cocoon Beach Club

Celebrate the day of love at Cocoon with their special set menu – made with love.
Information: info@cocoon-beach.com

• 14 February
Valentine’s Day @ Hu u Bali

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Hu u Bali. Recipe for love at hu’u. Candle light, beautiful garden, cool tunes, the Bali sky and champagne. Come and celebrate your love with Chef Philip Mimbimi’s enthralling 4 course menu (IDR 1 Million NET/ couple).
Information: info@huubali.com


• 16 February
John Digweed @ Mint

Mint presents John Digweed. For over more than a decade, both individually and as one half of Bedrock, John Digweed productions are always pieces of art. Limited spaces and tickets.
Information: (0361)-4732884.

• 17 February
‘24K SOLID GOLD’ @ Hu u Bali

British DJ Golddigger combines onscreen music video mixes with beats that simultaneously
Bump in your ear drums. The unstoppable dance marathon brings together favorites from the 80′s, 90′s and recent day. Start from 10pm till drop.

• 18 February
DJ Harry Choo Choo Romero @ Cocoon Beach Club

Get your dancing shoes ready by music from DJ Harry Choo Choo Romero in the house.

• 18 February
Audio Visual Feast @ Karma Beach Batu Belig

Karma Beach Batu Belig presents an Audio Visual Feast featuring The Orb Soundsytem, Bomb The Bass, Sampology (AVDJ Show), Jon Sa Trinxa, and Golddigger.
Reinforcing commitment to high quality international artists in an intimate, exclusive party environment, tickets to the Audio Visual Feast at Karma Beach Batu Belig are limited. This is all about world class entertainment combined with a pleasurable experience and high quality audio and visual production. Its start from 9pm-3am.
PreSale Tickets: IDR 300K includes drink on arrival
On The Door: IDR 500K includes drink on arrival
Information: reservations@karmabeachbatublig.com

• 25 February
The Essentials featuring JOEY NEGRO @ Hu u Bali

Start from 10 pm till drop.

• Every Wednesday
Cigar Night @ Hu u Bali

Join for cigar night and receive a 15% discount on choice cigar, global cuisine, non-alcoholic beverages, and bottled beers from 6pm until last ash. Stop by and get your smoke on.
Information: info@huubali.com

Promo @ Paradiso

Middle week promo, buy 1 get 1 Free Bowling and Billiard.

• Every Thursday
Bikini Show @ Eikon Legian

Happy Hours from 9 -12 and Freeflow for Purple Nurples start from 12-12.30.

Chill Thursday @ Hu u Bali

Complimentary chilly con carne from Chef Philip Mimbimi and elegantly spiced mix with DJ Yuyu & Krisna feat Acoustics performance, start from 7pm till close.
2 for 1 bintang beer and margarita’s all nite

Ladies Rule @ Paradiso

For ladies only, get 25% discount on games and 15% discount on beverages.

• Every Friday

Aperochic @ Metis Bali
Sunset experience, start from 5.30-8pm with refreshment IDR 50K++ and complimentary tapas.

Weekend Market @ Seminyak Square
Weekend market at Seminyak Square start from 10am.
DJ performance and Kecak or Barong dance start from 7pm.
It’s every weekend day.

• Every Saturday
Family Brunch @ The Deus Temple of Enthusiasm

Saturday brunch with the family at the temple with set menu choices, coloring books, mini surfboard shaping, film screening for the kids and sangria for the adults. Lets have fun.

Every Sunday
Family Funtastic @ Paradiso

Get 25% discount on games and 15% discount on food & beverage.

Sushi Sunday @ Sky Garden, Legian

Sushi Sunday, all you can eat Sushi IDR 50K start from 6pm-12am.
Girls drink for Free from 10pm-midnight.

Sunday Brunch @ SOS Supper Club
Sunday Brunch with special performance Tea Accoustic and Kids Fashion Show by Larondedari. Sunday sun downing delights and live music weekends.
The above beachside sunset experience with DJ Andre and special dinner performances.
Get 3x mojitos for IDR 185K and wine specials all night. Sunset start from 5-7pm and dinner from 8-10pm.

• Every Day

Kecak Dance Performance @ GWK Cultural Park

At the Amphitheater of Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, Bali, give our visitors a free daily performance of Balinese famous dance, Kecak. There are specials collaboration between Kecak and other traditional dances resulting in unique & fresh dance performances everyday.

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Central Seminyak Accommodation Bali at Sembilan

For beautiful & private Seminyak Accommodation Bali you cannot go past VIlla Sembilan! 150m to Seminyak Beach, prime central Seminyak location, great reputation and outstanding services & facilities. Make your next Bali holiday simply great!

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Things To Do ~ Places To Go ~ Bali, January 2012

EVENTS IN BALI – JANUARY 2012

• 1 January
New Year’s Day
January 1st, the celebrations of the previous night continue into the day, although things become more sedate by midday.

• 1 – 22 January
Hitam Putih” Painting Exhibition @ Art Café
“Hitam Putih (Black White) painting exhibition by The Sinergi Rupa Community. This exhibition concept is to explain the rendezvous between black and white that moves to the mature visual work and nonvisual creations to open the bright spots and to explore the dynamics of artwork that still goes on around us.
Art Café: Jl. Sari Dewi no. 19, Oberoi.

• 1 – 28 January
‘Mindscape’ by S. Teddy @ Kendra Gallery

The solo painting and installation exhibition of S. Teddy at Kendra Gallery. It’s demonstrates the underlying concept of his artistic process. ‘Mindscape’ is a space that contains all of Teddy beliefs, his understanding of reality and metaphysical phenomena, his convictions about balance and fairness, goodness, ideals, and the power of God.
Kendra Gallery: Jl. Drupadi no. 88B, Basangkasa-Seminyak.

• 2 January
Kudeta Sunset with Karim

Karim began spinnin in 2004. In 2010, he started touring company specializing in quality underground acts. Along side, starting a quarterly party “Boom Boom” which is situated in the dark sensual alleys of Sydney. Check his “straight from deep inside his soul” performance at the Kudeta decks. It’s a Free Entry.

• 2 – 6 January
High Intensity Wrestling & Surf Camp

One week camp. It’s a daily training designed for additional learning, fun, and character/physical building excitement. Transportation from gym to beach provided, includes drink and snack. Final day will be a Wrestling and Surf Tournament with awards for every camper. For ages: 4 – 15 years old.
Information: thumbsupbali@yahoo.com

• 2 – 7 January
Hi-Zone Immersion Retreat

This Hi-Zone Immersion Retreat (5 day / 5 night) is for our advanced Zone clients who are interested in living life in Level 3 Zone – the magical state of Unconditional Deep Inner Peace, where things just happen.
The retreat will be run with workshops in the Joglo and beautiful natural surroundings of Bali Mountain Retreat (BMR). All the activities (see below) will form part of the Hi-Zone experience of the retreat. Inclusions in retreat:
• Pick up and drop off transfers to/from BMR
• Complimentary arrival drink & refreshments
• Balinese blessing upon arrival to Mount Batukaru
• Accommodation with daily housekeeping service
• All meals at BMR which include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and refreshments
• Complimentary Baliness massage (1 hour)
• Complimentary drinking water for the duration of the retreat – BMR offer mountain spring water which is UV filtered
Information: michelle@zonehigh.com

• 6 – 8 January
‘Jazz Market by The Sea’ @ Bhagawan Park, Tanjung Benoa

Jazz Market By The Sea is a cultural event comprising of chill out jazzy tunes and improvised styles combined with market feel environment, featuring jazz musicians from Bali and other cities in Indonesia. You can watch the expertise of Indonesian jazz musicians, including: Balawan, BAIO, Dialog Dini Hari, Widi Noor & AN Suara, Indra Lesmana, Khatulistiwa, Lisa Soul, Erik Sondhi, Koko Harsoe, Syaharani, Ito Kurdi and many more.

The event will take place on 7-8 January 2012 held at Bhagawan Park, in Jalan Pratama 70, Tanjung Benoa, Bali, Indonesia. It located by the charming beach with lush green lawns combined with beautiful music played by excellent musicians from afternoon until evening.

The concept of the event is inspired by Bali Art Market, where local people come in droves to the lively and colorful festival market l. You can also see a row of Balinese culture while enjoying the culinary, crafts, entertainment, to kids attractions like mini trains, rocking horses, and even a mini zoo. Ticket: IDR 50K and free for children under the age of 12 years.

• 7 January
Kudeta Sunset with Rasmus Faber

Sweden Rasmus Faber, Global Trotting DJ, trained pianist, producer and song writer, record label owner and remixer to the stars. Mark the date and get ready to dance away to his tunes with a magical sunset backdrop at Kudeta.
It’s a Free Entry.

• 7 January
Scissor Sisters Live in Bali

Hard Rock Café in association with LAMC Productions are pleased to announce that chart topping New York disco pop group SCISSOR SISTERS are bringing their infectious dance floor anthems to Bali for the first time on Saturday, January 7, 2012!
Regular ticket: IDR 500K, Event ticket: IDR 600K.
Information: customer.care@hardrockcafe-bali.com

• 15 – 22 January
Yoga & Culture in Bali with Erin Fleming and Sherri Baptiste

Join us on a trip of a lifetime to explore the beauty and rich culture of Bali. Delve deeper into your yoga in one of the most gorgeous settings in the world. The Bali Institute, Ubud’s premiere cultural organization, will guide us on exclusive, off-the-beaten-track tours to some Bali’s most colorful markets and sacred local temples. We will observe ancient spiritual practices and meet community leaders and dignitaries to develop a better understanding of this unique culture. Our daily yoga practices will take place on a spectacular platform overlooking terraced, green rice paddies. Accommodation in this 5-star hotel is in private villas with their own spring-fed pools. Enjoy spa treatments, gourmet cuisine and great company for an unparalleled exploration into the heart of Bali.
Information: info@internationalyoga.com

• 22 January
Ciwaratri Day

The night of the God Siwa (Shiva). A time for contemplation and purification, the Balinese do not sleep for one night.

• 23 January
Chinese New Yea
r
Chinese New Year is a time to show respect for those that have passed away and to reunite with family members. Departed relatives are remembered with great respect because they were responsible for laying the foundations for the family’s fortune. Although customs may vary across the archipelago and even from family to family according to social position, many customs or versions of them are still observed by the ethnic Chinese community in Indonesia today. Many of the ethnic Chinese of the island visit local Klenteng’s or Chinese temples to burn incense, paper money, and have their fortunes predicted for the new year that lays ahead.

• 24 – 31 January
The Raw Food Retreat

Come and join for a week of pure joy, bliss, relaxing, delicious food, lots of infos and insights and amazing connections to nature and your body and bring about sustainable change in yourself and others. This might be the best week of your life.

The retreat will be based in the mountain resort, surrounded by beautiful organic gardens, stunning views, access to a salt water pool and a beautiful yoga shala with view to a pond. Access to the beach resort will be provided by motorbike rides or taxi service provided by the resort. We will spend time in both places so you will get the maximum experience of the quiet mountains and the lush beach resort with access to the spa and the seaside restaurant.
Information: reservation@balive.org

• Every Monday

Free BC Ice Coffee @ Black Canyon, Seminyak Square
Get Free BC Ice Coffee every purchase IDR 100K. It’s every Monday to thursday

Tea Time with Bali Bakery @ Seminyak Square
Tea Time start from 4-6pm discount 20% for Bakery & Pastry.
It’s every Monday & Wednesday.

Discount 10% @ Braga Restaurant, Seminyak Square
Get 10% discount for Food & Beverage after 6pm.

• Every Tuesday

Special Dinner @ Vivai, Seminyak Square
Get special dinner with discount 20% for all food.

Discount 10% @ Aviary, Seminyak Square
Discount 10% for all pasta and food & beverage including wine.

• Every Wednesday

Discount @ Braga, Seminyak Square
Get 10% discount for food & beverage after 6pm.

Cigar Night @ Hu u Bali
Join for cigar night and receive a 15% discount on choice cigar, global cuisine, non-alcoholic beverages, and bottled beers from 6pm until last ash. Stop by and get your smoke on.
Information: info@huubali.com

Promo @ Paradiso
Middle week promo, buy 1 get 1 Free Bowling and Billiard.

• Every Thursday

Free Fruit Platter @ Aviary, Seminyak Square
Get free fruit platter for Asian food min. IDR 200K

Chill Thursday @ Hu u Bali
Complimentary chilly con carne from Chef Philip Mimbimi and elegantly spiced mix with DJ Yuyu & Krisna feat Acoustics performance, start from 7pm till close.
2 for 1 bintang beer and margarita’s all nite

Ladies Rule @ Paradiso
For ladies only, get 25% discount on games and 15% discount on beverages.

• Every Friday

Aperochic @ Metis Bali
Sunset experience, start from 5.30-8pm with refreshment IDR 50K++ and complimentary tapas.

Salsa Sensations @ SOS Supper Club
Sexy, hot and energetic. Salsa sensations provides a professional salsa dance instructor, which performs and guides you through classic Latino dance steps in most of relaxing environment. Don’t wait for the party to get start and get tossing back a cold brew.
Free lessons by Franky and team.

Weekend Market @ Seminyak Square
Weekend market at Seminyak Square start from 10am.
DJ performance and Kecak or Barong dance start from 7pm.
It’s every weekend day.

Ladies Night @ Vivai, Seminyak Square
Ladies Night with DJ performance. Free flow house selection from 7-11pm and discount 20% on food all night long.

Discount on Bali Bakery, Seminyak Square
Discount 20% for food & beverage after 6pm

• Every Saturday

Family Brunch @ The Deus Temple of Enthusiasm
Saturday brunch with the family at the temple with set menu choices, coloring books, mini surfboard shaping, film screening for the kids and sangria for the adults. Lets have fun.

• Every Sunday

Free Canapes @ Vivai, Seminyak Square
Get Free Canapes start from 6-8pm.

Family Funtastic @ Paradiso
Get 25% discount on games and 15% discount on food & beverage.

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Villa Sembilan Wishes You Seasons Greetings!

The Villa Sembilan Family would like to wish our many guests, friends and supporters the very happiest of greetings for the coming Holiday Season.

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Whats The Weather Doing In Bali Today?

Weather in Bali today is tipped to be 86F with a chance of a seasonal tropical storm in the afternoon. Beaches and shopping in the morning and relaxation and entertainment at one of Bali’s restaurants or clubs in the afternoon…. with Villa Sembilan the perfect base for your stay!

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Villa Sembilan bali – Simply Perfect!

Villa Sembilan Bali- simply perfect for your next Bali vacation! Villa Sembilan has an outstanding reputation amongst Bali travellers as a very special holiday accommodation option. 4 bdrms +study, 2 separate pool areas,on site chef, 24 hr butler, secure private estate and fantastic Seminyak location!

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Bali Happenings – November 2011

Whats Happening in Bali During November 2011

• 1 November
Melbourne Cup @ Cocoon Beach Club

Race start at 12.00 midday with live feed direct from the track.
3 Course Lunch IDR 400K NET, include free flow beer, sparkling wine, or sangr1a from 11am – 1pm

• 1 -2 November
EGGORE @ JP’s Warung Club

EGGORE, original band live performance far away from Japan here in Bali only 2 days.
With opening fashion show by Japanese fashion designer, live art act painting performing.
Information: (0361).731622 – Ticket from IDR 150K and free 1 drink

• 3 -6 November
The 2011 Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions

The 2011 Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions is a singles-only tennis tournament that will be played on indoor hard courts. It is the third edition of the tournament and is part of the 2011 Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour. This event will be held in the Bali International Convention Centre.
Information: ticket@commbanktennis.com.

• 4 November
6th Naughty Baby-Foot Tournament

Once a month Naughty Nuri’s Warung – Batubelig is holding a Soccer Table (Baby-Foot) Tournament. Calling for single/double players. Grab your friend, neighbor, and join the fun.
Min/Max players: 8 – 16 (min 18 years old)
Registration deadline: Thursday, 3 November 2011, 3pm @Naughty Nuri’s Warung-Batubelig.
Information: Kinky Komang (081353152117)

• 9 November
Jason Mraz – Special Accoustic Evening witha Toca River

Live concert at Taman Bhagawan, Nusa Dua, Bali
Ticket price: VIP Festival (IDR 860K), Premium Festival (IDR 680K), and Regular (IDR 390K).
You can get ticket online on rajakarcis website. Ticket also available from these outlets:
Bali Discovery Tours, Disc Tarra Galeria Bali, and Taman Bhagawan Bali

• 10 November
National Hero’s Day

• 11 – 13 November
2th Semi Annual Convention of District 87 of Toastmasters International

The Bali Toastmasters Conference will take place at the Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel. Toastmasters is a non-profit organization that since 1924 has help over 4 million people become confident and competent public speakers through their participation in a proven program to develop speaking and leadership skill.
Toastmasters currently has a membership of 250,000 attending one of the more than 12,800 clubs that meet regularly in more than 113 countries worldwide.
Conference highlights include:
• Keynote speech by Craig Valentine – 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking.
• Education Sessions with Craig Valentine, Leann Tang DTM, Hingdranata Nikolay and Prie GS.
• A spirited and exciting face-off at the Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contest
• Fun-filled and free-spirited welcome night with Balinese orchestra, cultural performances, talent show and games.

• 12 November
Brewers In-House Beer Launching

Special Live performance – line up:
~ Van De Kamp – Canada
~ Geeksmile, Balian, Simulation Attack, Good Morning Sunrise – Bali
~ Brigade07 – Malang
~ Disconnected – Bandung
Start from 7pm and FDC IDR 50K – large beer
Information: (0361).754915

• 15 – 20 November
5th Annual BALINALE 2011 International Film Festival

BALINALE International Film Festival was established in 2007 by Bali Taksu Indonesia Foundation, founded by Christine Hakim, Indonesia’s internationally recognized film actress and producer, and Deborah Gabinetti, director of Bali Film Center, the non-profit, non-government Indonesian registered charity organization provides an opportunity to invite foreign filmmakers to screen their films while experiencing Indonesia’s accommodating culture and diverse locations for possible film locations or story ideas.

BALINALE 2011 will host a special ASEAN Film Focus that aims to promote production in the region and expose the talented individuals behind the local film industry. The festival also gives Indonesian filmmakers an opportunity to present their work to a global audience while networking with international filmmakers.

Workshops and free seminars are an important part of the festival, a number of which offer Indonesian students and young filmmakers an opportunity to learn from established Indonesian and international professionals. To date, we have enjoyed the support of the participation of Oscar®, Emmy®, BAFTA® and Cannes award winning filmmakers helping us to achieve our goals of bringing together films and their makers as a gathering of global creativity. Information: info@balinale.com

• 18 – 22 November

‘Flower Fiesta, The New Spirit of Heritage’ Sanur Village Festival 2011
Sanur Village Festival (SVF) will be held for the sixth time located at Matahari Terbit Beach in Sanur. The time and larger location deliberately chosen to accommodate the collaboration of National Flora Week merge with the festival this year.

There will be Sanur Open Golf Tournament, Soccer, Basketball, Rugby, Environment Care Program, Cartoon Exhibition, Music Festival, Mass Yoga, Bonsai Contest& Exhibition, Water Sport Competition, Photography Contest, Village Cycling Tour, Cullinary Challenge, Fine Art Exhibition, Fun Beach Games, Cultural Parade, and Bazzar and Food Festival.
Information: Yayasan Pembangunan Sanur – (0361).286987

• 19 November

“Saraswati” Holiday – Hindu Ceremony
Devoted to “Sanghyang Aji Saraswati”, when blessing ceremony is held for holy scriptures, books of arts, knowledges and sciences, and people pray for wisdom and wits, throughout Bali.

Temple anniversary celebrations at:
• Pura Pasek Gelgel, Bongkasa village, district of Abian Semal, Badung regency.
• Pura Pemaksan Banyuning village, east of the town of Singaraja.
• Pura Dadya Agung Bendesa Tangkas Kori Agung, Gerih village, district of Abiansemal, Badung regency.

• 20 November

International Children Day

• 23 November

“Pagerwesi” – Hindu Ceremony
the word literally “means Iron Fence” when people pray to “Sanghyang Pramesti Guru” (Lord of The Universe) for strong mental defense in facing wordly temptations, more lively celebrated in North Bali (Buleleng regency).

Temple anniversary celebrations at:
• Pura Kehen, North of the town of Bangli.
• Pura Padang Sakti Tangtu village east of Denpasar.
• Pura Laban Sindujiwa, Kedewatan village, district of Ubud, Gianyar regency.
• Pura Pasek Ketewel, Sempidi village, Badung regency.
• Pura Masceti Selasih Sanding village, district of Tampaksiring, Gianyar regency.
• Pura Jogan Agung, Ketewel village, district of Sukawati, Ginayar regency.

• 23 – 26 November 2011

World Mask Festival
Bali’s region of Buleleng will play host to the World Mask Festival to be held November 23-26, 2011. Home to its own unique mask tradition of the Wayang Wong centered in the village of Tejakula, 40 kilometers east of Buleleng’s capital of Singaraja, Buleleng has the backing of the International Mask Arts & Culture Organization (IMACO) in hosting the event expecting to attract 300 foreign participants representing 56 countries .
In anticipation of a gathering or world mask performers, the government is preparing the Gedung Budaya located near the former port of Buleleng at a cost of Rp. 3 billion (US$333,000) with work targeted to be completed by September.
Su-Hyun Kwan of IMACO, one of the founders of the World Mask Festival, visited Buleleng on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, to personally inspect the preparations for the November event. He told the press that Buleleng was a natural choice for the festival given Tejakula’s special connection with mask dancing.

• 27 November

Rock’ n Run The 11th Chapter 2011 with Hard Rock Hotel Bali
Charity run proceeds to assist Rumah Senyum “Smile House”. IDR 100K – includes T-Shirt & Refreshment. For Pre registration on 26 October – 26 November 2011 from 11am-5pm in front of Giant Surf Board located on Hard Rock Café Bali, Kuta Beach.
Information: (0361).761869 ext.8164

• Every Wednesday

Bistro Batu Kali
Free ice cream for every child with parent main course purchase
Jl.Laksmana no.55 – Seminyak

88ikini on The Club @ 88 Club Bali
Featuring 88 resident DJ’s and bikini babes by Jakarta and Bali top models

• Every Friday

Salsa Sensations and Live Music Weekends @ SOS Supper Club
Paella, Sangria, and drink specials along with professionals salsa dance instructors start from 6pm. Smooth Joker (The Sinatra of Bali) singing for dinner from 7.30pm.

88eauty & The 88eat
Its all about fashionista & music featuring 88 resident DJ’s and fashion icon from Jakarta and Bali top models, also host by top designer and boutiq.

• Every Saturday

Atrium @ Semara Resort and Spa
Resident Saturday night artist Jon Bos hits the stage at 8.30pm with his interactive live rock show.

Muntiny @ The Bounty Discotheque
Best DJ, Music Best Crowd with DJ lineup featuring Mr. Dbl Gee and other 5 DJ’s.
Seven hours of uplifting dance music.

• Every Sunday

Family Funtastic @ Paradiso
Get 25% discount on Games and 15% discount on Food & Beverage

Cocoon Kids Brunch @ Cocoon Beach Club
From 8am – 12.30pm

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Villa Sembilan Has It All!

When you stay at Villa Sembilan, choose to remain secluded or entertain friends in the lap of villa luxury. Being located on the prime holiday mile means plenty of choice to visit the talked about restaurants, spas, and other attractions, all a short walk away. Villa Sembilan really is Bali Villa living at its best!

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Bali Earthquake Update

The ground shook in Bali yesterday and we would just like to send a quick message to all our villa friends to assure them that all is well at Villa Sembilan after yesterdays earthquake, and that our staff are safe and well. Only minor damage is reported in the area and Bali is well and truly open for business :-)

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