Ava Gardner Festival in Smithfield Coupons
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One of the most legendary of the girls in North Carolina to celebrate the 7 to 9 October 2011 at the seventh annual Festival of Ava Gardner Smithfield, North Carolina. Born in 1922 Grabtown, the countryside seven miles east of Smithfield, Ava Garnder became a legend in the International Film 40s and 50s. Although he spent much of his life in Europe, he returned often to visit their relatives in Smithfield and is buried in Sunset Memorial Park along Route 70 in Smithfield.
Ava Gardner was married to Frank Sinatra from 1950 to 1957 and said “the love of his life.” For the first time since its creation in 2011 Ava Gardner Festival will pay tribute to Frank Sinatra and his life together. Festivities include new exhibition at the Museum of Ava Gardner, Frank & Ava: life, love and friendship to exhibit, tours of the heritage of his hometown, where Ava Howell first theater to cinema and falls, and projections of classic Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner films like From Here to Eternity, Ocean Eleven, Pal Joey, and more.
Some hotels are always discounts Festival celebration with Ava Gardner. Best Western Inn and Sleep Inn & Suites Smithfield in Smithfield has special packages for the weekend. Just call the hotel directly and mention the Ava Gardner Festival to take advantage of the offers.
The Ava Gardner Museum is located downtown at 325 E. Smithfield Market Street. Read more about Festival of Ava Gardner or call 919-934-5830 www.avagardner.org.