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Fort Lee Film Commission to Hold Annual John Barrymore BIrthday Fundraiser February 15th

The Fort Lee Film Commission will hold our annual Jack Barrymore Birthday Fundraiser on Jack's birthday, February 15th. The evening starts at 6 PM where we will lay a wreath at John Barrymore Way on the corner of Main Street & Central Road across from In Napoli Restaurant (116 Main St. Fort Lee). We will then go to In Napoli Restaurant bar from 6-6:30, then we will go to the adjacent JD's Steak Pit Bar from 6:30 to 7 PM and then up Central Road to Santorini Taverna bar from 7-7:30 PM and then head over to GW Grill at 2139 Hudson Terrace where all ticket holders will be able to have a pizza and soft drink dinner at no additional charge.  All funds raised will be dedicated to the Fort Lee High School Drama Department in Jack Barrymore's name.  Jack Barrymore made his stage debut at Buckheister's Hotel opposite present day 116 Main St. in 1900 in a a Fort Lee Fire House fundraiser staged by his dad, Broadway thespian and Coytesville (Fort Lee) resident Maurice Barrymore. Call the Fort Lee Film Commission at (201) 693-2763 to reserve tickets which are $20 each. This even will also showcase few of the great restaurants in Fort Lee.  For further info visit www.fortleefilm.org.

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