Ava Gardner #1

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What began 3 years ago as a tribute to Smithfield's native daughter, Ava Gardner, continues to grow. The Ava Fest '07 is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 29 through Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007. Held in Downtown Smithfield, NC, the mission of this festival is to showcase creative art and independent films from the surrounding areas.

During Ava Fest 2007 there also will be screenings of Ernest Hemingway's “The Killers" and “The Sun Also Rises”, both staring starring Ava Gardner. Additional film festival offerings include workshops and seminars offering opportunities to delve deeper into the crafts of filmmaking. All films will be shown free of charge thanks to festival sponsors.

One of the highlights of Ava Fest 2007 is the launch of the Ava Gardner Independent Film Festival. This exciting film festival will showcase a rich blend of works by independent, international and student filmmakers. The film festival was added as a forum to encourage filmmakers and provide them with suitable venues for their work.

According to the Museum’s Executive Director, Angela Lawson, the inspiration for this festival is to honor Ava’s love for the creative arts. “Ava Gardner was passionate about the arts,” said Lawson. “By showcasing regional artists and musicians from Johnston County, this festival honors Ava’s passion for creative arts and her affection for her North Carolina heritage. And by using Ava's international name recognition we can expose visitors from across the US to the high-quality art, film and music that this region offers.”

In addition to premiering new films, Ava Fest will screen critically acclaimed works featured at the Sundance, Toronto and Cannes film festivals.

The festival’s Arts and Fine Crafts Marketplace will feature more than 40 regional artists.

The Jazz Stage features regional jazz musicians including renowned percussionist Ivan A. Hampden Jr. Hampden is not only an accomplished drummer and percussionist; he is a producer and songwriter who has collaborated with such artists as Luther Vandross, Nick Ashford, Chaka Khan, and many others.

The festival also includes the Ava Gardner Heritage Tour that features local historians telling the associated history and folklore that brings Ava to life.

Scheduled events include:
Ava Gardner Film Festival — Free
Live Jazz from the main stage on Third St. — Free
Ava Gardner Heritage Tours — birthplace, gravesite and other points of interest
Arts and Fine Crafts Marketplace — Free
Great food from local restaurants
Special exhibits throughout the Ava Gardner Museum including the Ernest Hemingway exhibit.


Ava Gardner Fest 2007 is expected to draw an estimated 5,000 visitors from a wide geographic region including Johnston and surrounding counties.

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