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Tonight marks the beginning of the sixth annual Danville International Children’s Film Festival with a viewing of “The Simpsons” movie with a special appearance by Nancy Cartwright, voice of Bart Simpson, at 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 15, and a screening of “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 16 with a special appearance by 2009 Rising Star Award Winner Raini Rodriguez. All events take place at the Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. Tickets are $8 for day passes or educational seminars, or $20 for the entire event which can be purchased at the Village Theater, 233 Front St., Danville. Call 314-3400 or visit www.caindiefilmfest.org.

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