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12th Annual Savannah Film Festival Gala and Special Guests

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Savannah, GA—The 12th annual Savannah Film Festival, hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design, will take place from Saturday, October 31-Saturday, November 7.

Films to receive special gala screenings will include Jean-Marc Vallée’s “The Young Victoria”; Oren Moverman’s “The Messenger,” with Moverman and stars Woody Harrelson and Ben Foster in attendance; Grant Heslov’s “The Men Who Stare at Goats”; Pedro Almodovar’s “Broken Embraces”; Lone Sherfig’s “An Education”; the United States premieres of James Ivory’s “The City of Your Final Destination,” with Ivory in attendance, and Nick Moran’s “Telstar,” with Moran and star Con O’Neill in attendance; Jodie Markell’s “The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond” (from a screenplay by Tennessee Williams); Cannes Palme d’Or winner Michael Haneke’s “The White Ribbon”; and Lee Daniels’ “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire,” winner of the Grand-Jury Prize at Sundance and the Audience Award at the Toronto Film Festival. Daniels and star Gabourey Sidibe will be in attendance.

Academy Award nominee Patricia Clarkson (“Pieces of April,” “Vicki Cristina Barcelona”) will receive an Outstanding Achievement in Cinema Award after a screening of Woody Allen’s “Whatever Works”. Emmy and Academy Award nominee Woody Harrelson (“Cheers,” “The People vs. Larry Flynt”) and Ben Foster (“3:10 to Yuma”) will also receive Outstanding Achievement in Cinema Awards prior to their screening of “The Messenger.” Emmy Rossum (“The Phantom of the Opera”) will receive the Young Hollywood Award prior to a screening of her film “Dare,” and Jeremy Renner will receive the Spotlight Award for his performance in “The Hurt Locker,” which will also screen at the festival. Scott Caan (“Ocean’s 11”), the writer and star of “Mercy,” one of the festival’s competition films, also will attend.

Past festival guests and honorees include Peter O’Toole, Michael Douglas, Jane Fonda, Sidney Lumet, Kathleen Turner, Norman Jewison, Tommy Lee Jones, John Waters, David Benioff, John Sayles, Brett Ratner, Charlie Rose, George Segal, James Franco, James Ivory, Jeff Daniels, Alec Baldwin, Peter Bart, Army Archerd, Roger Ebert, Terrence Malick, Sydney Pollack, the Redgrave siblings—Vanessa, Lynn and Corin—Alan and Marilyn Bergman, Malcolm McDowell and Milos Forman, among others.

In addition to the special screenings, the festival will showcase 22 professional films (features, documentaries, shorts and animation) and 12 student films in competition. The jurors for the competition are actress Patti D’Arbanville (“Rescue Me”), actress/producer Rita Gam, writer/director Ingrid Rockefeller, writer/director Michael Sucsy (Emmy-Award winning “Grey Gardens”) and writer/director David Twohy (“Pitch Black”).

For more information on the festival and a complete schedule of events, visit www.scad.edu/filmfest
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The World of Harry Potter comes to Universal Orlando Resort

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Inspired by J.K. Rowling’s compelling stories and characters – and faithful to the visual landscapes of the films – The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure will provide visitors with a one-of-a-kind experience complete with multiple attractions, shops and a signature eating establishment. This completely immersive environment will transcend generations and bring the wonder and magic of the amazingly detailed Harry Potter books and films to life.

The expectations of Harry Potter fans are high and Universal Orlando Resort is collaborating closely with J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and the Warner Bros. Harry Potter brand team to ensure that The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be an experience of a lifetime. The Harry Potter films’ production designer, Stuart Craig and art director, Alan Gilmore, in cooperation with a corps of artisans from Universal Creative are working daily to construct the most authentic Harry Potter experience possible. Guests will be able to sip Butterbeer in Three Broomsticks, buy Extendable Ears at Zonko’s and experience a state-of-the-art attraction that brings the stories of Harry Potter to life in a way never before imagined.

“All of the action and adventures of Harry Potter’s world will come to life here at Universal Orlando Resort,” said Tom Williams, chairman and CEO, Universal Parks and Resorts. “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be unlike any other experience on earth and we can’t wait to see the looks on our guests’ faces as they enter this rich environment.”

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“Harry Potter continues to spark the imaginations of fans of all ages and we really have seen the anticipation continue to build for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” added Brad Globe, President, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “We are excited to share with fans a first glimpse into the truly enchanted world we are bringing to life with all of our partners at Universal Orlando Resort.”

From the front archway of Hogsmeade to the immensity of Hogwarts castle, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will feature the locations listed below:
* At the entrance of Hogsmeade, billowing steam and an iconic whistle signal the arrival of the Hogwarts Express into Hogsmeade station
* Across the way is Zonko’s, a joke shop with a collection of tricks and jokes, including Extendable Ears, Boxing Telescopes and Sneakoscopes
* Honeydukes is next door and full of treats like Chocolate Frogs and Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavour Beans
* The Three Broomsticks and adjacent Hog’s Head pub will feature traditional British fare and drinks including Butterbeer and pumpkin juice
* Across from the Three Broomsticks is The Owlery, where owls roost and await their next delivery
* The Owl Post sends letters with a certified Hogsmeade postmark and sells official stamps from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
* Ollivanders wand shop is an incredible interactive experience where the wand chooses the wizard
* Completing Hogsmeade is Dervish and Banges, the magical instruments and equipment shop featuring Quidditch equipment, Triwizard apparel, Spectrespecs and Remembralls
* The first attraction, Dragon Challenge, features a twin high-speed roller coaster with many iconic elements from the Triwizard Tournament
* Next is Flight of the Hippogriff, a family coaster simulating a Hippogriff training flight over the grounds of Hogwarts castle
* Located in Hogwarts castle, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is a thrilling new state-of-the-art attraction that uses entirely new technology to bring the magic, characters and stories of Harry Potter to life in ways never before experienced
o Before exiting back into Hogsmeade, Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods is full of Ministry of Magic and magical creatures merchandise, Omnioculars, and even remote control Golden Snitches

“This Universal Creative and Warner Bros. team shares an incredible passion and commitment to making this destination an exceptionally immersive environment that will touch the lives of our guests,” said Mark Woodbury, President, Universal Creative.

“The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is yet another way that fans will be able to experience and enjoy Harry Potter for many years to come,” said Diane Nelson, President of Warner Premiere, who is also responsible for overseeing the Harry Potter brand team worldwide. “The power of this brand speaks for itself, as the enthusiasm of our dedicated fans around the world continues to grow even stronger as we move into the future.”

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SCAD presents third annual Art Materials Trade Show

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The Savannah College of Art and Design will hold its third annual Art Materials Trade Show Oct 1 – 3, 2009, highlighting demonstrations and lectures from leading industry professionals at the River Club, 3 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Oct. 2, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The public is invited to attend free demonstrations taught by exhibitors, which are open to all ages and skill levels. The workshops will focus on different disciplines and media and will be held outside the River Club all three days.

The Art Materials Trade Show will host more than 50 exhibitors, including SCAD alumni Lance Main, owner of Occhuzzie Paint Company, and James P. Sulkowski, owner of MasterPanels. The exhibitors will demonstrate their custom-made art materials, all of which will be available for purchase at a discounted rate during the three-day event.

The Art Materials Trade Show Seminar Series will feature free lectures from Mark Golden, CEO and founder of Golden Acrylics; David Pyle, author of “What Every Artist Needs to Know About Paints and Colors”; Scott Gellatly, project manager for Gamblin Artists’ Colors Co.; and Michael Skalka, conservation administrator at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Topics will include safety and testing, research and development, archival nature of art and design materials, and up-to-the-minute changes in art and design.

Student roundtable discussions will be during the trade show in order to bring independent artists and professionals in the art and design materials industries together with students to talk candidly about the “real world” of art. Roundtables will be held at the Student Center, 120 Montgomery St.

The Arts Materials Trade Show events are coordinated by the SCAD School of Foundation Studies to fund student scholarships. The trade show exhibition hall and lectures are free and open to the public.
Visit www.scad.edu/tradeshow for a full schedule of events.

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Taste of Charleston, 2009

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The 29th annual Taste of Charleston is scheduled for October 9-11, 2009.
The three-day celebration of Lowcountry cuisine features some of Charleston’s best chefs. There are three special events leading up to the main event at Boone Hall Plantation.

• Taste – Iron Chef Competition takes place on Friday, October 9, at the Culinary Institute of Charleston’s (CIC) Palmer Campus in downtown Charleston. This event features a head-to-head battle between local chefs in CIC’s state-of-the-art amphitheater kitchen.

• Taste of the Kitchen is held on Saturday, October 10, at the Culinary Institute of Charleston’s Palmer Campus in downtown Charleston. Celebrity chefs take the stage to show how chefs do it, also CIC chefs will take participants in the kitchens to cook hands-on. Add wine and beer classes and a Taste of the CIC buffet lunch for a full plate.

• Taste of the Arts will be held on Saturday evening, October 10, at various art galleries in downtown Charleston. This event combines Lowcountry art with the culinary arts by showcase the talents of local artists while offering guests a sampling of appetizers from Charleston restaurants.

• Taste of Charleston (Main Event) will be held on Sunday, October 11, at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant. Here you’ll find a sampling of tempting food served at more than 40 of Charleston’s finest restaurants. Additional highlights; the legendary Waiter’s Wine Race, food and wine pairings, specialty and imported beers, cooking demonstrations, the Best of the Taste contest, live bands o (complete with a petting zoo).

For more than 20 years, this event has been named one of the “top 20 events in the southeast” by Southeastern Tourism Society. More than 9,000 guests are expected, so come early and plan to stay. For more information, click here

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Salsa Under the Stars – Folly Beach, South Carolina

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Forget “Dancing with the Stars” or “So You Think You Can Dance” – now it’s time for you to show off your skills on the dance floor. Spice up Friday night with hot Salsa under the Stars on Folly Beach Fishing Pier. This favorite Charleston event returns on Friday, October 9 to Charleston, SC.

Bring your friends to the pier for a special dance party, suitable for Salsa beginners as well as seasoned pros.

DJ Luigi of Latin Groove will be there spinning the hottest Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Reggaeton music all night long! Food and snacks will also be available for purchase at Locklear’s Beach City Grill and the Gangplank Gift & Tackle Shop located at the entrance to the pier.

Salsa Under the Stars, Friday, October 9 from 7pm to 11pm at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Tickets purchased in advance are $8 for Charleston County residents and $10 for non-residents. All tickets purchased at the gate, if available, are $10. Only 600 tickets will be sold for this event so get yours today! The rain date is the following Saturday, October 10. For more information and to purchase tickets call 795-4FUN (4386) or visit www.ccprc.com.

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