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128 SAG-AFTRA | Fall/Winter 2025 | sagaftra.org On Location Remembering Ray Charles Members perform at the Nashville Local's reignited First Tuesday Singers series at 3rd and Lindsley on Sept. 2. The concert honored the rich country music legacy of the legendary Ray Charles, with host Bob Bailey, Local VP, singers and recording artists, guiding an evening of standout performances from Wendy Moten, Nicole Atkins, Kyla Jade, The McCrary Sisters, Gary Pigg, Greg Barnhill, Jason Kyle Saetveit, Linda Davis, Kim Parent, Georgia Middleman and Gary Burr, and Everett Drake. ● San Diego Nashville The Power of Persistence! After participating in The Power of Persistence workshop, attendees point at actor, producer and author Peter Sherayko. On Aug. 25, the San Diego Local hosted the workshop, led by Sherayko, focusing on strategies for success and longevity in the film industry. Held at Spark Studio Soundstage at Encore Event Center, Sherayko shared with guests the value of following their heart as well as their brain, how to be an asset versus a liability on set, how perseverance will overcome any problems and more. One guest commented, "It was packed with content and real-life examples and tools," and another said, "The communication that was freely given to help others in our craft is appreciated." ● CALIFORNIA FILM FOUNDATION 94 and Going Strong Iconic SAG-AFTRA member Marla Gibbs, center, with Sacramento International Film Festival founder Martin Anaya, left, and SF-NC-based member and Cine Soul Director Vincent Dee Miles prior to the Aug. 31 screening of Mildred 4 a Million, a short film in which Gibbs starred. The festival stated, "Marla is 94 years young and still proving that actors of that age have a voice." ● San Fran- NorCal Honey Don't! Premieres in Albuquerque Local SAG-AFTRA members Kevin and Audrey Morrison attend the Aug. 21 New Mexico premiere of Honey Don't!, an Ethan Coen film shot in New Mexico. From desert landscapes to the incredible talent of performers, this project is another reminder of how much New Mexico contributes to the entertainment industry. ● New Mexico