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HIFF sneak tomorrow
The Hawaii International Film Festival presents a sneak preview of the Korean wartime epic "Tae Guk Gi (The Brotherhood of War)" at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Signature Dole Cannery multiplex."Shiri" director Kang Je-gyu delivers South Korea's biggest box office hit, a tale of brothers forced to defend their home during the Korean War. With realistic battle sequences that rival those of "Saving Private Ryan," "Tae Guk Gi" resonates as a powerful anti-war drama, as families are ripped apart for the sake of ideology and nationalism and, through fate, are reunited years later.
Admission is free, with tickets available at the festival office at 1001 Bishop St., ASB Tower, Suite 745. Call 528-3456, ext. 11.
The film starts its regular theatrical run Friday.
Bless the beasts
Pet Sunday, the ninth annual outdoor worship service with a blessing of the animals will take place 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Christ Lutheran Church, 95-1361 Meheula Parkway in Mililani.The annual event features prayers of remembrance for pets who have died during the past year. E-mail the church office at clc@pixi.com with the pet's name, and bring a photo or memento of your pet to the event.
There will opportunities for photographs, pet-care displays and refreshments for humans and pets, plus a craft table allowing participants to make greeting cards with cutouts and stickers, just in time to make a Grandparent's Day (Sept. 12) card.
Pets are welcome, but have them on a leash or in a carrier at all times. Kids who don't have pets are welcome to bring a favorite stuffed animal.
Call 623-9229.
Hotel's got game
The Ala Moana Hotel is leading the cheer in getting University of Hawaii football fans out to Aloha Stadium without parking hassles.The hotel offers a "UH Room and Ride" package for three of the most anticipated home games of 2004: the season opener against Florida Atlantic on Saturday, and matchups against Big Ten powerhouses Northwestern on Nov. 27 and Michigan State on Dec. 4.
Designed with the kamaaina fan in mind, the package is $99 per night and includes accommodations in the newly renovated Waikiki Tower, round-trip transportation for two from the hotel to the stadium, two minibentos and a souvenir. Tickets for each game must be purchased separately.
The offer is subject to availability and proof of Hawaii residency. Rates do not include tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 955-4811 or go online at www.alamoanahotel.com.
Art song showcase
Winners of the seventh annual Art Song Contest will perform in a recital at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the University of Hawaii's Orvis Auditorium.Performing in the Winners' Recital will be countertenor Carl Crosier, baritones Leslie "Buzz" Tennent and Ian Hlawati, and sopranos Lisa Paulson and Kaiulani Trainor.
An art song is poetry set to music composed by a classical master such as Beethoven or Bernstein, usually for voice and piano.
The contest is sponsored by Hawaii Public Radio, which broadcasts selections from this vast body of work on Sundays. The "Great Songs" program airs at 7 p.m. on Honolulu's KHPR 88.1; Wailuku, Maui's KKUA 90.7; and Hilo's KANO 90.1.
Tickets are $10 general admission and $5 for seniors, military and students, available at the door.
In case you miss the performance, the concert will be recorded for broadcast on "Great Songs" at a later date.
Call HPR at 955-8821.
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