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!
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!
• 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
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!
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 
Villa Sembilan Bali offers the very best of Seminyak accommodation in the heart of this trendy location. Ideal for Families or groups of friends, discover our flexible room options on our website today
• 1 October
“Space is Ours” World Music Festival @ Serambi Arts Antida
Poster Exhibitions by “Unknown Artspace” and Video Instalation by Prehistoric Soul Kokok Saja, and Pojok Community.
There will be play list from Artmoschestra, Planet Bamboo, John Fibonaci & Simbi Dare, Anello Capuano & Gilles Saissi, Suaramantra, Wukir Suryadi & Arrington de Dionyso’s, Frode Barth.
Supported by Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Music Information Centr Norway, MRW Communication, Unknown Artspace, and many more. Will be held at Serambi Arts Antida and its Free.
Serambi Arts Antida: Jl. Waribang no.32. Denpasar.
• 1 October
2011 AFL Grand Final Live – Gracie Kelly’s Irish Pub
Catch the full action of 2011 AFL Grand Final. Be the witness of this years’s AFL Grand Final LIVE on the big screen in air conditioned comfort, ice cold beer, and good food.
Info & RSVP: info@balidynasty.com
• .. – 1 October
Octoberfest @ JP’s Warung Club
This celebration is an important part of the Bavarian (Germany) culture and JP’s warungclub is the ultimate place to go for the Oktoberfest in whole Bali!
Traditional hearty food such as Lentil Soup with sausages, Meat Loaf with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes, Bavarian boiled sausages with brezel and sweet mustard, Grilled Pork Knuckle with potato dumpling and sauerkraut, Grilled Chicken with potato salad and sauerkraut will be served at JP’s for the whole week, from 12pm – midnite. JP’s will transform it’s restaurant into an original bavarian beer tent atmosphere with live music, performed by the Gaudiburschn a band playing german traditional festival music. Come and join the fun with a lot of beer. On top of this event, anyone who will come in traditional bavarian costume to JP’s warungclub is entitled to get a FREE Pitcher of beer!
• 1 October
Live performance Jazz by David Quintet @ Mannekepis Bistro
• 1 – 2 October
Octoberfest “Beer, Music, and Fun” @ Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel
Octoberfest is an annual festival, which takes place in Munich, Germany, from late September to early October. It is one of the most popular events in Germany and one of the world’s largest fairs with over six million people attending every year. The concept of Octoberfest is to enjoy beer and authentic German specialities accompanied by a live Humpapa Band performance and various exciting games & door prizes.
Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel’s Octoberfest is going to be the most traditional, authentic and largest Bavarian Party in Bali. There is no admission charge and the fair is open to the public starting from 10 am on 1st & 2nd October.
• 1 – 2 October
Pete Gooding @ Ku de Ta
Performance DJ/Producer Pete Gooding lands at Ku de Ta for a triple decker set. Following the rich legacy he built at Ibiza’s Café Mambo, Gooding has been heralded as one of the select few DJ’s alongside Jose Padilla and Alfredo who represent and convey the true meaning of downtempo music. Its Free Entry.
• 1 – 8 October
Bali Art Retreat with Gabrielle Jones @ ARMA Museum & Resort Ubud
Bali Art Retreats was created by Sydney artist Gabrielle Jones. She has a particular fondness for the Balinese, their spirituality, their natural sense of beauty and their connection to their island and the way it informs every aspect of their lives.
“A living Culture experience” in the artistic centre of Bali is the title of the bali art retreat. The retreat is 8 days of yoga in the beginning of day, workshop of painting and sculpture, also include the transfer transportation from the airport.
Information: www.baliartretreats.com
• 1 -31 October
Painting Exhibition “Wonderful Colors by Trio Masters” @ Maya Ubud Resort & Spa
Painting exhibition featuring 30 masterpieces by three Bali based talented artists – Suminarto, Yung Min and Ida Bagus Alit with title “Wonderful Colors by Trio Masters” exhibition will be held in the Lobby area of Maya Ubud Resort & Spa.
The artworks on show will present a diversity of visions, techniques, ideas and emotions by each master. They include impressionistic and realistic works by Suminarto, one of Indonesia’s most respected master painters, Yung Min with his outstanding acrylic paintings and Ida Bagus with his painting inspired from traditional shadow puppet paintings of Mahabharata and Ramayana epics. His works has been praised, not only locally but also in USA, Japan, Germany, Singapore and Switzerland.
• 5 – 9 October
The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2011
Eight years old and bristling with over one hundred and twenty fabulous writers, this will be a Festival to remember. Discover the newest of the new mingling with writers at the peak of their careers: voices from Indonesia, Cuba, Egypt and the US, to name but a few. Novelists, historians, screenwriters, poets, playwrights and pundits. Add yourself into the mix and the picture’s complete. Join us at the Festival for thinkers: bring an open mind and a love of ideas and fine writing and you’re in for a treat.
The 4 day pass continues to bring you great value: the chance to see every single writer featured and full access to all main program events. If you prefer, rush in for a 1 day pass. Name your day and we’ll see you in the crowd! The full Festival program awaits you now at www.ubudwritersfestival.com Eat it up, there’s something for all tastes.
• 6 – 31 October
Ganesha Gallery Exhibition by Carlo Pessina
One of the most prolific, original and talented designers on Bali, Carlo Pessina is best known for his striking furniture and accecories featured in many of the island’s most prestigious hotels and homes.
This exhibition is designed not only to present Carlo as an artist but also as a mini-retrospective of his artistic career. It consists not only of his more sculptural pieces within the gallery but also a series of “installations” set up within the grounds of The Four Seasons Reason Bali at Jimbaran Bay.
• 7 October
Sacred Earth Mystical Belly Dance Night @ Ubud
Dance performance by Mishaal with Sitara beautiful bellydancers, Master Musician by Anello Lalloji Capuano. Its free entrance, located on Arma Open Stage-Ubud.
• 8 – 9 October
Ripcurl Surf and Music Festival @Kuta Beach
The Rip Curl Surf & Music Festival, Bali’s largest boardsports and beach concert party, returns to Kuta’s Halfway Beach on Oct. 8-9. Last year saw thousands of surf, skate and music-lovers pack Kuta Beach. With an award-winning lineup of bands, the finale of the ISC Tour and the Rip Curl GromSearch National Finals, plus a massive surfboard and Mirage boardshorts test-drive center, this year’s festival is expected to be even better.
As the final stop of the 2011 ISC Pro Tour, the Rip Curl Surf & Music Festival usually provides the stage for a climactic finish to determine the overall ISC Tour champion for the year.
Performance by Shaggy Dog, Endank Soekamti, Teenage Deathstar, Nymphea, and King of Panda.
• 13 October
World Sight Day with The John Fawcett Foundation in Bali
The international day of awareness for VISION 2020: The Right to Sight
- 80% of all visual impairment can be avoided or cured
- About 284 million people are visually impaired worldwide: 39 million are blind and 245 have low vision
- About 90% of the world’s visually impaired people live in developing countries
For World Sight Day 2011 The John Fawcett Foundation is planning a special event, focusing all its resources to do as many sight restoring operations as possible.
• 14 – 16 October
Kuta Karnival “Light Up The World”: Bali’s 9th Annual International Event
This event will be officially opened by The Ministry of Tourism and Culture of Republic of Indonesia, will also attended by local government officials and community leaders Kuta.
The opening event will be held at Jaba Pura Segara Kuta with enlivened by performances of traditional Balinese dances, followed by a colossal Kecak dance which will involve 250 people dancing.
As the summit opening ceremony, the guests and all the people who attended both local and tourists will be invited along to participate in The Sunset Parade leading to the area of Music and Food Festival Fiesta on the beach front area of Kuta.
• 16 October
The Deus Slidetober Surf, Music, & Art Festival @ Canggu Beach & Deus Temple
Need 48 surfers, to kick off at Canggu Beach at 7am. Bring the family, dog, bucket and spade, but we’ll warn you now, our surf competition isn’t your common garden variety, it comes with a couple of quirky wrinkles. For one thing all of the surfboards retro/vintage will be supplied. Secondly, competitors will choose which board they use when they spin the Wheel ‘o’ Rides. Theres DJ, local bands, ‘The Holidays’ and also art perfom by Deus artistic collaborator, Stevie Gee.
• 18 – 23 October
Bali Sunshine Yoga Retreat “Awaken Your Spiritual Athelete”
Five days Beach Paradise Retreat. Daily morning and afternoon session will include yoga, bodywork therapy, and massage. The five day package includes: individual AC ensuite room, airport transfers, organic breakfast, Bokashi organic massage (full body immersion in organic fermented spices and plants), a sunset yacht cruise, and farewell reggae party/beach barbeque. Information: www.yogaworldbali.com
• 21 October
“One Night in Zouk” @ Hu’u Bali
“One Night in Zouk” is the official first Pre Party for Zouk Out 2011
Exclusive Set by DJ Ghetto (Zouk, Singapore) 3 hours set with his premium MashUp tunes all night feat DJ Yuyu & Krisna also MC Gooze
• 22 October
Bali Pink Ribbon Walk 2011
WALK DETAILS
Location – Nusa Dua, in front of BTDC Office
Length – 4km, Event opens – 12 noon, Walk starts – 4pm
On-site ticket sales from 1pm.
Ticket price: Adult USD 250K & Children (over 6 years old) USD 100K
T-shirts and gift bags are available on the day either by showing your pre-purchased ticket, or by purchasing a walk ticket on the day.
EVENT DETAILS
Bazaar featuring fashion and crafts from Bali
Food Stalls and Spa Cabins from leading hotels in Nusa Dua / Tanjung Benoa
Drink Stalls
Raffle / Auction of fabulous prizes from our sponsors
Music
Information: www.balipinkribbon.com
• 23 October
Cocoon SPLASH – The Final SPLASH for 2011
Don’t miss your last chance to come SPLASH with us at Bali’s favourite VIP pool party.
Special Splash drink list and delicious morsels to sample poolside. Our line up of the islands hottest DJ’s spinning ultra cool poolside beats will keep you through the afternoon, sunset and beyond.
For SPLASH Sunday Recovery Brunch – IDR 260K, includes full breakfast, free flow coffee, Bali’s best Bloody Mary and entry to SPLASH, start from 11am-2pm.
General admission IDR100K, VIP Area: Luxury Daybeds and Cabanas IDR2,5 Million with bottle service includes entry guests.
Information: info@cocoon-beach.com
• 28 October
Breast Cancer Fundraiser with Rotary Club of Bali Seminyak
Fashion show from INTI Collection. In aid of Breast Cancer Projects and promoting Breast Cancer Awareness & Early Detection. Fashion show and luncheon is IDR 300K.
Information: www.rotary.org
• 28 – 30 October
Bali Garden Party
Organized by the organizers of The Jakarta Higland Gathering and is based on English traditions of Flower Shows, Dog Shows, and Regattas with a little reference to the Queen’s annual garden party at Buckingham Palace.
The Garden Party will be held over two days from 9am to 10pm on both days. The first day will be dedicated to entertaining underprivileged kisd from orphanages and poor villages to fun and games and a packed lunch.
Located on Taman Bhagawan, Tanjung Benoa in Bali is a beautiful beachside lawn with each area for fun. The Main Lawn is food and beverage with the entertainment stage, The Flower Show is an area where beautiful flowers and plants in competition, The Dog Show is area for owners display their pets, The Kids Area is fun area for the kids, The Beach Club is cool area to chill on the beach, The Talk Show is area to discuss about interesting topics, The Eco Centre is a stands and exhibitions showing the preservation of Bali’s environment, The Festival Café featuring cucumber sandwiches and poetry, and also Art & Crafts for art exhibition and sale.
Information: (0361)-8236722. www.baligardenparty.com
• 29 October
Tumpek Wayang Ceremony
Tumpek wayang is special day for puppeteers, when blessing ceremony is given to shadow puppet play set, Music instruments etc, for magicall power and proper function
Temple anniversary celebrations at:
* Pura Bhatara Ratu Gede district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency
* Pura Pedarmans, Besakih, (the Mother Temple complex), District of Rendang Karangasem regency
• Every Day
Aviary Restaurant @ Seminyak Square
- Lunch with 50% off for sandwich promo
- Dinner with 50% off for pizza or pasta promo plus 10% off for any kind of menu
- Happy Hour for beer buy 2 get 1 free start from 5 – 8 pm
• 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 Sunday
Family Funtastic @ Paradiso
Get 25% discount on Games and 15% discount on Food & Beverage
• 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.
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EVENTS OF THIS MONTH – SEPTEMBER 2011
• 2 September
“Privilege IX” @ W Bali
D.E Promotion present Privilige IX an exclusive night in Bali featuring Arthur Kinf from Paris and special guest. Password is “D.E” for free entry.
• 2 – 4 September
Oyster Weekend @ Karma Kandara
There is little that can contend with a freshly shucked, ice-cold oyster, especially when its prepared by professional chef and served with the finest, crispest white wines, and champagne. Join @ Nammos on Karma Kandara for an oyster evening.
• 3 September
“Undeniable” @ Boshe
Undeniable by Team Rush Hour: Omar En Branko from Holland and performance by Boshe models, Boshe house band and resident DJ’s.
• 3 September
Tydi “Shooting Stars” Album Tour @ Sky Garden
Sky Garden Bali present Tydi, promoting his latest album “Shooting Stars”.
Don’t miss his exclusive set only at Sky Garden Bali, this wonder kid will take you on a journey surely cant be miss .
• 4 September
The Beatles Night feat The FaceBeat @ Hard Rock Café Bali
Relive the moments of all the rock & roll tunes of one of the greatest band of the 20th century specially from The Beatles. Information: (0361).755661
• 6 September
Gerak Jalan or “ Street Marching” Competition
Lomba Gerak Jalan or Street Marching Competition is held for Commemorate 105th Anniversary of Badung Puputan
Marching units comprised of male and female groups of marchers drawn from the Armed Forces, youth organizations, university students, civil defense units, public servants, private sector employees, and high schools student are welcome to form marching teams to compete. A total of IDR 375 million in prizes will be awarded together with ceremonial sword trophies (“Keris Puputan”) to the best male and female marching units.
The march will start on September 6th at Candi Margarana in Tabanan and finishes at the Lapangan Badung in Denpasar.
• 7 September
Stars War Flair & Bartending Championship 2011
Come and join Stars War Flair & Bartending Championship 2011 at GT Lounge Ramayana Resort & Spa, with guest star Dario Doimo a World Champions Flair from Italy. Also there will be a live DJ, sexy dancer, door prizes, and many more.
RSVP: Ramayana Hotel – (0361).751864
Admission Fee: IDR 100K, include cocktails/beer/coke/juices
• 9 September
8th Annual Surftime Awards 2011 @ SOS
SOS Super Club of Seminyak’s Anantara Resort and Coca Cola proudly present 8th Annual Surftime Awards 2011. At the luxurious rooftop SOS, that Surftime Magazine will be unrolling the Red Carpet for what have become the Academy Awards of Indonesian Surfing.
It will be a night of supreme honor. Honor for Indonesia, Honor for her surfers, honor for her waves and honor for all the magnificent people that make up this astonishing surfing community that we all love and celebrate.
There will be films screening, the surf awards ceremony, special drinks, bikini fashion shows, body painting dancers and the great DJ Goldigger to get everybody on the dance floor. The awards ceremony is by invitation only, but after-party tickets are available at the door at 11pm for IDR 75K.
• 11 September
Tribute to Vintage Rock feat Marina & New Energy @ Hard Rock Café Bali
Tribute to the 60’s to 90’s classic rock bringing you the best of nostalgic hits from AC/DC to Zeppelin. Information: (0361).755661
• 14 – 18 September
The Rote Open 2011 presented by Billabong
Sanctioned by the Coca-Cola Indonesian Surfing Championships; for Indonesian surfers there is the Ultima Open Division with a total prize purse of $9,500 USD and Grade 2 Master’s, Women’s and Rote Local Divisions (prize purse per division $1,200 USD) in addition to the International Division that is open to all non-Indonesian surfers.
In addition to great surf spots, Rote Island has lots of reefs and lagoons for snorkeling and fishing as well as the unique culture of the Rote people that include their special ikat weavings, the peculiar Sasando “guitar”, tuak (energy rich palm juice), and the traditional Rotenese pointy hat, all derived from the ubiquitous lontar palm, their “Tree of Life.
Bali-based Trensa Tours has prepared a travel package for contestants or anyone that would like to experience Rote Island in a group setting at a bargain prize of $425 per person, leaving Bali on the 12th of September and returning on the 19th, which includes airfare, transfers, transport, accommodations, meals and contest entry fee.
• 16 – 18 September
Clean Up The World Weekend
Groups, organisations, schools and businesses from communities around the world unite on Clean Up the World Weekend to take action at a local level to address global environmental issues. Clean Up the World encourages participants to organise an activity on or around the Weekend and to celebrate their environmental successes achieved throughout the year. Activities can include clean up’s, tree plantings or environmental awareness raising activities.
• 18 September
Jon Boss Rock @ Hard Rock Café Bali
Jon Bos Rocks is energetic, interactive, live rock and roll. Following a tour around the world that included shows in Canada, Australia, the Untied States and aboard Carnival Cruise Lines, internationally acclaimed Canadian singer/guitarist Jon Bos brings his wireless high energy one guy show of great Rock hits to the Hard Rock Cafe Bali. Information: (0361).755661
• 21 – 24 September
Bali G-Slam Tennis Tournament
Gay Bali Tours and Bali Family Tennis Association, would like to hold the first Bali event for GLBT. Bali G-Slam tennis tournament being held from 21-24 September 2011 at Westin and Nikko Hotel, Nusa Dua. Expecting more than 100 worldwide player will join in.
RSVP: Bali Joe Bar Team & Draw on (0361).8475773
gaybalitours@gmail.com
Registration Fee: Single (USD 40) and Double (USD 20/person)
• 23 – 25 September
A Gourment Culinary Retreat Weekend
Lots of things can make you look younger, and even more beautiful, but what can actually make you feel younger? What can seemingly turn back the hands of time and reverse your physiological age? At 64 years young, Cherie Soria looks 20 years younger than her chronological age and is healthier and more energetic than people half her age. In this pre-dinner talk, she shares her fascinating personal journey, outlining the health practices, beauty rituals, and anti-aging tips she uses to maintain her youthful, vibrant appearance. Cherie will inspire and motivate you to add more raw living foods to your diet–not only for the wellness benefits but because they are delicious, indulgent, and easy to prepare. Let Cherie help you “make healthy living delicious!”.
Following this inspiring talk, enjoy a gourmet living foods dinner prepared by Master Raw Food Chef, Cherie Soria & Fivelements’ Executive Chef Made Runatha.
RSVP: (0361).469206, contact@fivelements.org
• 24 September
DoubleSix Club Closing Party
Start here, and it will end here!
15 international DJ’s, 25 First Line up National DJ’s, 10 Legends, 10 Residents with spectacular lightings and lasershow with 100K watt of soundsystem, food bazaar, nighty bungy jump, and more than 15000 people capacity. RSVP: (0361). 756666
• 24 September
Bali Ride 100 by FXFW and TREMORZ
1 day, 100 km, 150 fixed gear riders in paradise island. Package registration: IDR 375K.
Include mineral water, energy drink, fruits, bar & touring kit (t-shirt and cap).
Information: ride100K@gmail.com.
• 24 September
“Tumpek Kandang Ceremony”
Tumpek Kandang/Tumpek Uye devoted to “Sanghyang Rare Angon” Lord of cattle and Livestock, when blessing ceremony is given to them, praying for good growth and product at every farm and animal husbandry throughout Bali.
• 24 – 25 September
The 2011 XP-Xclusive Property Rugby Fest
Get ready for the 2011 Bali 10’s held at Canggu Club, Bali.
- Open International Men’s 10’s
- Indonesian Men’s 7’s (Incorporating The Indonesian National 7’s Championship)
- Open Women’s 7’s
Registration Fee: Open Men 10’s (USD 950), Indonesian Men & Open Women 7’s (USD 750)
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