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Savannah Film Festival honored John Sayles

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John Sayles Honored on Oct. 29 Followed by Screening of the Movie “Honeydripper”

SAVANNAH, Ga. — The 10th annual Savannah Film Festival, hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design and sponsored by Memorial Health, the Savannah Morning News, the City of Savannah and The Talking Phone Book, presented John Sayles with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Directing Oct. 29, 7 p.m., at Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St.

Academy Award-winning actor Chris Cooper, a friend of Sayles’ known for his roles in “Seabiscuit” (2005),“American Beauty” (1999) and “Lone Star” (1996), presented Sayles with the award.

“He’s telling the stories no one else is telling,” said Cooper. “And he does it with intelligence and heart.”

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Rusty Evans & Ring of Fire : A Tribute to Johnny Cash – Brunswick, GA

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Rockabilly Hall of Famer Rusty Evans and his band Ring of Fire have been burning up stages across the country with this rollicking tribute to country music icon Johnny Cash. With a voice of rolling thunder and a spirit like gentle rain, Rusty Evans delivers the irresistible Johnny Cash signature sound in world-famous songs such as “I Walk the Line” and “Folsom Prison Blues,” a pulse that drives folks right to the dance floor and honors the Man in Black with soulful honesty and exuberance. People often comment on how much Rusty actually looks and sounds like Cash. He’s honored by the compliment and destined to continue in the spirit of the country music legend he holds in such high regard.

The Ritz, Brunswick. Visit the website to find out more.
Call 912-262-6934 for more information.

Open House at the Spa – Ponte Vedra, Florida

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL – Time will stand still this November at the Spa at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. The resort’s award-winning spa boutique will host a series of free open houses to showcase youth-enhancing products.
From serums to correct the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and aging to gels and boosters to stimulate collagen production and improve the appearance of scars, the five open houses will cover a wide variety of age-defying services. Each event will be presented by a different company and will feature a new product. All open houses are free and open to the public.
The spa boutique events will take place on Nov. 2, 6, 8, 15, and 29.  A representative from various product lines will meet guests, conduct a live demonstration and highlight the features and benefits of their anti-aging lines.

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