Entertainment briefs

Amos Pinchot and civil liberties at Grey Towers

MILFORD, PA — Amos Pinchot, considered by many to be one of the most radical and liberal thinkers of the Progressive era, will be the topic of discussion at a free lecture at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, at his family home, Grey Towers National Historic Site, 122 Old Owego Turnpike.

The program will draw some parallels to the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird,” which is the subject of the community-wide Big Read program. It will highlight some of Pinchot’s many contributions, including his role in the creation of the American Civil Liberties Union and his lifelong battle to protect civil liberties, also a core theme of “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

The program may be held outdoors. For more information call 570/296-9630.

Foodstock features local wine and food

CALLICOON, NY — The Foodstock Festival, a festival of local foods and wines, will be held on Saturday, May 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event, produced by WJFF 90.5 Radio Catskill and Catskill Harvest Market, will take place in the Villa Roma Resort’s Golf Clubhouse.

“We’ve assembled over 50 different purveyors from all across the region and both sides of the river,” said WJFF station manager Winston Clark. “Guests at ‘Foodstock’ will be feasting on an incredible array of amazing local foods and beverages.”

A complete list of vendors is available on WJFF’s website, wjffradio.org, by clicking on the “Foodstock” link. “Foodstock” is a benefit for WJFF, a not-for-profit community radio station and NPR affiliate. Tickets cost $20 with wine and $15 without, and are available by calling WJFF at 845/482-4141.

Memories of Milford

MILFORD, PA — Milford resident Vicki Ciesielski, formerly Vicki Spotts of Hotel Fauchere fame, will be at the Pike County Historical Society’s Columns Museum on Saturday, May 8 to talk about her days spent at the Hotel Fauchere when her family owned and operated it. There will be a wine and cheese reception from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

The idea for the talk had its origins in a recent visit Ciesielski made to the museum, during which she reminisced about her life at the Hotel Fauchere with the museum director and volunteer staff. The historical society encouraged her to share her comments in a casual setting for interested parties. The talk dovetails with an exhibit recently installed at the Columns that features many old menus, wine lists and memorabilia surrounding the hotel.

For more information visit pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org or call 570/296-8126.

Local beauties take crowns at pageant

CALLICOON, NY — Thirty-five contestants competed for the crowns at the Sullivan County International Pageant held recently at the Villa Roma Resort. Natalia Diaz, six, of Monticello, was crowned Young Miss Sullivan County 2010; Dara Schiff, nine, of Ferndale, was crowned Miss Sullivan County Pre-Teen 2010; Taylor Murphy, 14, of Jeffersonville was crowned Miss Teen Sullivan County International 2010; Jessica Goins, 18, of Callicoon, was crowned Miss Sullivan County International 2010; and Jennifer Ferris, 38, of Mountaindale was crowned Mrs. Sullivan County International 2010.

Pageant winners in the three highest levels will return to the Villa Roma Resort on October 9 to compete in the New York International Pageant.

For more information call 845/985-7562.