Our Picks for the Weekend
Star-Bulletin staff
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FREEBIE
'Lost' Season 3 premiere airs Saturday in Waikiki
It's noteworthy when fans in the middle of the Pacific Ocean aren't the last ones to get hot new entertainment. Which means it's cause for celebration whenever Hawaii residents are ahead of the establishment.
That's exactly what will happen Saturday night at Sunset on the Beach, where you can join 15,000 of your closest friends for the first glimpse of the Season 3 premiere of "Lost." Of course, that's after all of the stars walk the media-packed red carpet and -- with any luck -- sign autographs.
Food booths open at 4 p.m. and include Ba-Le, K Restaurant, Leo's Taverna, M & N's Treats, Pizza Hut, Royal Hawaiian Hot Dog, Time 2 Grind, and World's Greatest Funnel Cake. Live entertainment by Pohaku will run until 5:15 p.m. The cast arrives for red carpet interviews at 5:30 p.m., and the premiere starts at 7 p.m. At 8:15 p.m., following "Lost," ABC's new series "The Nine" also will premiere.
MUSIC
Tchaikovsky stars at symphony's opener
Of all the suicidal, homosexual Russian musical lawyers that ever were, Pytor Ilich Tchaikovsky is probably the best-known. Even in his own time, Tchaikovsky was so renowned, even outside of Russia, that he was chosen to conduct at the opening of Carnegie Hall in 1891.
The opening night of Honolulu Symphony Orchestra's make-or-break season is dedicated solely to the works of this great composer. The conductor is Jahja Ling of the San Diego Symphony and the guest artist is pianist Horacio Gutierrez.
Tchaikovsky's Symphony #4 in F minor, written in the late 1870s, is typical of the era -- romantic, unusual, sweeping, rife with nationalistic strains and dedicated to someone who would never love him. Symphony #4 is one of the best-known orchestral works of all time, and a suitable kickoff for the new symphony season.
Concerts are at 8 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Sunday.
Admission starts at $15. For information, call 792-2000.
FAMILY
Niketown run benefits athletics at Oahu schools
The annual Niketown 5K Run returns this weekend in Waikiki.
Gather the keiki for a trot around Waikiki, 7 a.m. Sunday. Exercise does the body good and with Niketown's run, Oahu schools will also benefit since all entry fees will be donated to the athletic department of the school of the runner's choice.
There will be two courses to choose from -- a 5K (start time 7 a.m.) and a 1 mile (8 a.m. start time). Kalakaua Avenue will be closed between Saratoga and the Waikiki Aquarium so don't worry about those pesky drivers.
After the race, there will be entertainment and physical activities to show off in. For those too pooped to participate, there will be face painting, keiki ID and other children's activities. And, for those who need a boost, Jamba Juice and Hawaiian Springs will on hand with refreshments.
Cost is $20 to enter ($15 entry fee and $5 T-shirt fee). Register at Niketown or www.niketown5k.com.
THEATER
Pirates take to the stage in kids' show at Kennedy
Johnny Depp brought pirates back from the dead with his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies.
And now pirates take the stage at the University of Hawaii-Manoa. For the next two weekends, children will have a chance to meet some colorful characters as four performances of the play "Skupper-Duppers" are staged at Kennedy Theatre.
There will be puppets, magical folk tales from all over the world and a chance to meet those popular mateys prior to showtime.
Tickets range from $5 to $12 and are available online at www.hawaii. edu/kennedy or by calling 956-7655.
SHORT ATTENTION SPAN EATER
Artful endeavors
Cafe Miro
3446 Waialae Ave. / 734-2737
Cafe Miro makes no bold, loud, questionable, trendy or gimmicky moves. It's always been focused on the purity of great food, beautifully presented in two spare rooms punctuated with lithographs and posters of namesake Joan Miro's paintings. Two prix fixe menus, at $35 and $40, that are perfect for fall with their entree selections of duck confit, sautéed pork tenderloin, roasted game hen, or rib-eye steak with a choice of daikon fusion sauce or a red-wine sauce and anchovy butter. Miniature sculptural desserts are arranged in homage to Miro's colorful, exuberant artwork. Hours are 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. (last seating) Tuesdays to Sundays. Use their wine list or B.Y.O.B. for a corkage fee of $10 per bottle.
The Contemporary Cafe
The Contemporary Museum / 523-3362
As someone who eats out all the time, I opt for simplicity on my days off. That often means a trek to TCM where I can enjoy the quiet, the greenery and deviled eggs. The old-fashioned comfort fare is presented on an egg-shaped plate, with half eggs artfully dotted with the likes of olive tapenade, capers, sun-dried tomato pesto and basil pesto. My boyfriend and I used to share a single order, at $4.50. Now we get our own plates. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays, and noon to 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Reservations recommended.
Pavilion Cafe
Honolulu Academy of Arts / 532-8734
Before and after visiting the many Asian and Western art exhibitions housed here, art lovers can pause for lunch in the Academy's Luce Pavilion Complex overlooking a small garden and ceramic sculptures by Jun Kaneko. Heavy and light eaters are addressed via a menu that includes a beef tenderloin sandwich on a house-made roll ($12.95), portobello mushroom sandwich ($9.95), and warm goat cheese and 'Nalo greens salad with seasonal fruit and honey-thyme dressing ($10.95). Some come only for desserts of chocolate pot de creme or fruit crisps ($5.95). Cafe hours are 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays. Reservations recommended.
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