Arizonan alternative rock band Jimmy Eat World held a one-night concert in Jakarta’s Nusa Indah Theatre. The jam-packed gig was nothing short of unforgettable — with a great sound and lighting system, to boot — as the audience was pampered with a set list of twenty-two songs. As an added plus, I also stood metres from and was at eye-level with the gorgeous frontman, Jim Adkins.
A friend of mine visited Jakarta last weekend to attend Jimmy Eat World’s Jakarta concert. It was his first trip to Indonesia, so as his unofficial tour guide, I filled the non-concert days of the itinerary for roaming the city. We kicked off Saturday with a stimulating tour of Central Jakarta’s old and new towns.
While on his Indonesian tour, American singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik held a surprise gig in the flagship store of one Jakarta’s well-known bookshops. Word of the impromptu concert went out through the bookstore’s Twitter account about an hour beforehand, and it is the first concert I’ve attended spontaneously.
There was a slight scent of Christmas in the air when I visited Central Park’s Hong Kong Café for a snack. The Penang-Bistro-derived concept is essentially three establishments in one, offering Japanese food, delicate pastries, and — as implied by their name — a touch of Hong Kong fare.
Nanny’s Pavillon has made its way to Jakarta! The Bandung-born establishment opened two outlets in the capital city this year. Its shabby chic design, European-influenced image, and café menu warrant recognition.