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Jackie Chan awarded honorary professorship from Savannah College of Art and Design

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The United States’ premier art and design university honors one of Asia’s most prestigious businessmen for his global contributions to art and culture
HONG KONG — Jackie Chan will receive an honorary professorship from the Savannah College of Art and Design for a lifetime of excellence in the cinematic arts and for nurturing others to pursue their own artistic dreams. SCAD President and Co-founder Paula S. Wallace will name Chan as an honorary professor of performing arts at a reception in his honor Wednesday, Sept. 3, 4-6 p.m., at the Intercontinental Hotel, 18 Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

This marks the first time the college has awarded an honorary professorship. Joining President Wallace in making the presentation to Chan will be distinguished entrepreneur and patroness of the arts Dr. Chan Laiwa of Beijing, China, who serves on SCAD’s Board of Trustees. Laiwa also holds an honorary doctorate degree from SCAD.

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Where the River Ends Book Signing, St Marys, GA

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Thursday, September 25th

“Where the River Ends” Book Signing – Location and time to be determined

Author Charles Martin will be in downtown St. Marys signing copies of his new release “Where the River Ends”. Released only a few weeks ago, the novel is currently in the top 35 on the New York Times best sellers list. This story is of a husband and his determination to fulfill his wife’s list of things to do before she dies of cancer. Her list brings the couple to St. Marys, Georgia. This novel was recently featured on First Coast News and you should not miss this opportunity to have an autographed copy! For information call 912-882-8111.

Where the River Ends

CQ’s To Host First Sustainable Seafood Initiative Dinner In Hilton Head, South Carolina

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A five-course meal featuring certified Wild American Shrimp at CQ’s Restaurant.
Join CQ’s, a AAA Three Diamond Award winning restaurant and the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative for a lighter new approach on certified Wild American Shrimp with a five course meal on Tuesday August 26, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Nestled amidst the ancient, moss draped oaks in Harbour Town, CQ’s combines great fun, fine dining and a touch of Hilton Head Island history. This dinner is the third of the Sustainable Seafood Initiative’s summer series featuring certified Wild American Shrimp. During the dinner guests will learn about the sustainability of and differences in flavor among species of shrimp harvested in the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. Executive Eric Sayers has designed a stunning menu to compliment the flavor profile of local, South Carolina shrimp.

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