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Disney fairy tale comes to life

Lily James stars as Ella in the live-action tale of “Cinderella.” It will be shown on a giant screen at dusk Saturday in Braselton.

0917-GO-CINDERELLA — Lily James stars as Ella in the live-action tale of “Cinderella.” It will be shown on a giant screen at dusk Saturday in Braselton.

Times staff reports

Updated: Sep 17, 2015, 5:28 AM

Published: Sep 16, 2015, 10:06 PM

The 2015 version of “Cinderella” graces the giant screen Saturday, Sept. 19, in Braselton Park at dusk. The fantasy-romance follows the fortunes of Ella whose mother dies tragically and father remarries. While Ella welcomes her new stepmother and stepsisters into the family, her father dies unexpectedly and hurtles Ella into a new, lonely world.

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Local celebrities face off in dance contest to raise money for 3 charities

Dancing for a Cause set for Aug. 26

Anjana Freeman and dance instructor Jonathan Bryant practice at the North Geogia School of Music and Dance for the 2017 Dancing for a Cause. The event raises funds for three local charities.

08102017 DANCE 1 — Anjana Freeman and dance instructor Jonathan Bryant practice at the North Geogia School of Music and Dance for the 2017 Dancing for a Cause. The event raises funds for three local charities.

Norm Cannada

Updated: Aug 23, 2017, 3:12 PM

Published: Aug 9, 2017, 10:44 PM

Some call it the “best fundraiser in town.” The fourth annual Dancing for a Cause will bring dinner, dancing and competition to the Chattahoochee Country Club on Aug. 26 as 10 local “celebrities” vie for the coveted Mirror Ball . The event, which begins with dinner at 7 p.m. and the show following at 8 p.m., is a fundraiser for three local charities: Gainesville-Hall County Alliance for Literacy, Center Point and Rape Response Inc.

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