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According to this article in the Star Bulletin, Jorge Garcia will be narrating “Peter and the Wolf” for the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra in December. The full blurb is below.

“Peter and the Wolf”: Assuming Hurley can get himself un-lost and off the island, actor Jorge Garcia will narrate Sergei Prokofiev’s charming fairy tale. The evening ends with Igor Stravinsky’s breakthrough ballet “Firebird”; it begins with the world premiere of film scorist Michael Giacchino’s overture for “Ratatouille: Suite and Savory.” Andreas Delfs conducts. Dec. 13 and 14.

Here is the official press release for the symphony concert that will be held in Honolulu on September 22, 2007.

EXPERIENCE THE “LOST” SYMPHONY WITH THE HONOLULU SYMPHONY TOYOTA POPS

Take a journey into the breathtaking world of “LOST” with the music that sets the scene for life on a mysterious island

ARTISTS:
Honolulu Symphony Toyota Pops
Tim Simonec, conductor
Michael Giacchino, composer
Terry O’Quinn, special guest

CONCERT:
Saturday, September 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Waikiki Shell.

TICKETS:
$36, $47, $62, $72, $94 (including service fees)
The Honolulu Symphony also offers a 20% discount to seniors, students and military. Identification must be presented, in-person, at time of purchase. Call the Box Office at (808) 792-2000 (days) or (808) 524-0815 ext. 245 (evenings) for more information.

Visit www.honolulusymphony.com.

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JJ Abrams is scheduled to appear at San Jose’s 17th annual Cinequest. The film festival runs from February 28th to March 11th. Check out the official site for more information.

Missing your Dr. Jack? Needing a Foxy Fix? Well, you’re in luck — you can see him on Saturday Night Live this Saturday night (Dec. 2nd).

[News Release]

JORGE GARCIA AND BRYAN BURK OF TV’S LOST AND SPAWN CREATOR TODD MCFARLANE TO PERSONALLY LAUNCH LOST ACTION FIGURES AT TOYS “R” US TIMES SQUARE NOV. 6

TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 26, 2006 – On Monday, November 6 from 3-5PM at the Toys R Us in Times Square in New York City, LOST TV star Jorge Garcia, McFarlane Toys creative force and Spawn creator Todd McFarlane and LOST Executive Producer Bryan Burk will be signing autographs and greeting customers that purchase the new LOST action figures by McFarlane Toys as presented by Touchstone Television, a division of Disney-ABC Television Group.

To get a ticket for this event, customers must pre-order a LOST The Hatch Boxed Set ($33.99) from Personal Shopping on Level Three between 10 am and 7 pm starting Friday, Oct. 27 (while supplies last). LOST’s The Hatch Boxed Set purchases will be available for pick-up at the event for all ticket holders with a valid receipt. Due to high fan demand, tickets are expected to sell-out quickly! McFarlane Toys’ LOST Action Figure Line will be on-sell to the public on the day of the event.

WIN RARE, SIGNED PEWTER PAINTED LOST FIGURE!

As an added bonus, seven lucky winners will take home a one-of-a-kind McFarlane Toys LOST pewter hand-painted figure. To enter, simply fill out a contest ballot on the day of the event on Level One. The winning names will be drawn at the end of the event, and Todd will personally sign these pieces.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, Nov. 6
Signing Event:
3pm - 5pm
Level Three

Enter to Win:
Monday, Nov. 6
10am - 5pm
Level One

*Special thanks to Carmen at McFarlane Toys for passing this along. www.mcfarlane.com