LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE*
Saturday, May 17th
12:00-2:00pm This band "Lesterize" old and new pop, funk, rock,
Looking For Lester country, etc. compiling unforgettable and timeless
favorites into shows that folks of all ages will love.
www.lookingforlester.com
2:30-3:30pm Come have a rompin', stompin' good time and help
Grape Stomp celebrate the grape harvest with the 1st Annual
Stomp Off! Watch as media personalities, local
celebrities and festival attendees face off against
each other as they dip their toes into barrels full of
juicy grapes. The winner will be determined by the
amount of juice created from each contestant's barrel
after five minutes of stopping. (Don't worry...we won't
be bottling the juices!) All are welcome to join in on
this nostalgic and jovial affair. Entry fee is only $25
and will be donated to a local charity. So, take off
your shoes, roll up your pant legs and get ready to
be splattered with purple and green! Winner will
receive an festival t-shirt, wine opener and a bottle of
wine!
Contact Susan at surbanek@mooreamarketing.com to enter!
4:00-6:00pm The Maryland-based blues and boogie pianist/
Deanna Bogart saxophonist combines the energy of 1930's style
boogie piano blues with contemporary blues sounds
emanating from places like New Orleans, Chicago
and Memphis. www.deannabogart.com
Sunday, May 18th
12:00-1:30pm
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
The Hudson Shakespeare Company will perform a special offering to our attendees- a condensed version of all of Shakespeare plays. Here, you will get the greatest works in English Literature in a crazy, off the wall 90 minutes as opposed to sitting through all 38 separate plays.
1:30-3:30pm
The Blaire Reinhard Band 
This 5-piece ensemble is a suacy concoction of funk, rock and blues...a delicate balance of powerful-and-soulful to seductive-and-sultry vocals, interwined with sophisticated instrumental groove.
4:00-6:00pm
Judo Chop
Judo Chop hails from Falls Church, VA
with a list of songs that bring you back
to the 80's while keeping you firmly grounded
in the present with their modern-rock sound.
www.judochoprock.com
*schedule subject to change
GOURMET LIVE! SCHEDULE*
Saturday, May 17th
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12:30-1:30pm
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Birk O'Halloran CoolVines "Learn Your Personal Wine Palate" |
Do you prefer certain types of wine but have difficulty explaining why? Join CoolVines as they present a simple method for understanding and communicating your personal preferences and tastes in wine. We will sample a broad range of wines of many styles from all over the world and show you how you can identify your favorites. Whether buying wine in a store or ordering from a restaurant wine list, this skill will be immensely valuable.
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Juan-Carlos Cruz
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Juan-Carlos believes that it is possible to eat heart-healthy without feeling deprived. While sharing his passion to reinvent recipes with his clients and cooking students, Juan-Carlos also shares his secrets to viewers on Food Network’s “Calorie Commando” and “Take It Off”. Come meet Juan-Carlos and have any of your food questions answered and let him tell you about his book hitting the shelves soon. |
| 3:30-4:30pm |
Zita Keeley "The Nose Knows" |
Zita Keeley's Wine School is coming to you! Join Zita, wine consultant, educator and President of the New Jersey Chapter of Women for Winesense, for some wine 101 tips. Zita will educate you in an easy and relaxed manner with her extensive wine knowledge, incorporating her passion for food and wine at the same time!
www.allidoiswine.com |
*schedule subject to change
Sunday, May 18th
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12:30-1:30pm
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Birk O'Halloran CoolVines "Wine and Food 101" |
Red wine with fish? Champagne with sushi? Sweet German Riesling with steak? What to drink with what food is a subject of much debate. Is there such a thing as a bad pairing or a perfect pairing? Are there wines or foods that can never be paired? Learn the answers to these questions and more as we summarize the classic approaches to food and wine and also look at some new schools of thought as we try and answer the age old question...what wine do I serve with this? |
| 2:00-3:00pm | Juan-Carlos Cruz
"Light and Healthy Desserts that Compliment Wine" |
We know how much your sweet tooth controls your urges… and so does Juan-Carlos. The festival is proud to welcome the host of the Food Network’s “Calorie Commando” and “Take It Off. This demonstration will illustrate how to pair some of Juan-Carlos Cruz’ healthy and satisfying desserts with some favorite wines.
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