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By Mark Fisher, Staff Writer 5:50 PM Tuesday, September 1, 2009

YELLOW SPRINGS — The Little Art Theater and the nearby Winds Cafe are teaming up to have a little fun with the screening of “Julie and Julia” on Friday, Sept. 4.

The theater will host a “Julia Child ‘Fake-Off’ ” in which contestants are invited to dress as Julia Child and offer a short skit, cooking tip or favorite Julia quote at 7:30 p.m. Friday prior to the 8 p.m. Yellow Springs premiere screening of the movie starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. And the audience for the screening will judge the contestants.

Actress Rani Crowe, who portrays a character she calls Julia-Jean Child, will serve as master of ceremonies for the contest and will host a “Cocktails with Julia” cocktail hour at The Winds Cafe beginning at  6:30 p.m.

The Winds also is offering a Julia Child-inspired entree tonight, Sept. 2, and Thursday night. Those ordering the entree will receive a $1.50 discount on the “Julie & Julia” screening ticket — $6 rather than $7.50.

For more information about the event, reservations for the cocktail hour or special restaurant entree, contact Mary Kay Smith at mk@windscafe.com or call (937) 767-1144. For more information about the movie screening, contact Jenny Cowperthwaite at latys@sbcglobal.net or call (937) 767-7671.

Contact this reporter at (937) 225-2258 or mfisher@Dayton DailyNews.com.

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