Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, June 22, 1995 TAG: 9506230010
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Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey, author and Hollins College alumna, will be the featured speaker at the Hollins Institute for Lifelong Learning to be held in Cashiers, N.C. , today through Sunday.
The program, a blend of recreation and education for the entire family, explores a wide range of topics, presented by Hollins alumnae, professors and friends.
Hailey will explore the issues of feminism as they relate to her own emergence as a novelist. Her novel, ``A Woman of Independent Means,'' aired as a miniseries on NBC in February.
Richard Dillard, Hollins author and professor of English, will read and discuss poetry and fiction. Art historian and curator Jan Webb Smith (Hollins class of 1973) will discuss symbols of democracy in American architecture.
Recreational activities are available. The $125 fee includes seminars, one dinner, a pontoon boat ride and an evening gathering. Housing and other meals are additional.
For more information, call (800) TINKER1 or (800) 846-5371.
Frontier festival
The Museum of American Frontier Culture in Staunton will host its annual Traditional Frontier Festival Sept. 9-10.
The celebration will include music and dance of early America and Europe, more than 200 crafters demonstrating traditional skills, foods and children's activities.
To mark the festival's 10th anniversary, the museum is adding re-enactments commemorating the 350th anniversary of the battle ending England's Civil War. More than 500 re-enactors from the U.S., Canada and Great Britain are expected.
The festival will be open each day from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free parking will be available with courtesy buses transporting festival-goers among parking areas, re-enactment events and other activities.
The museum is near the intersection of I-81 and I-64 in the Shenandoah Valley. Take Staunton exit 222 from I-81 to U.S. 250 west and follow the signs.
Admission to the event in included in the museum admission fee of $7 for adults, $3 for ages 6 to 12. Discounted two-day passes are available through advance orders. For more information, call 332-7850.
Virginia winner
Jenny Crittendon of Hardyville was crowned Mrs. Virginia International 1995 at the recent pageant in the Salem Civic Center.
Jill Maxwell, Mrs. Roanoke County, was the fourth runner-up.
The pageant showcases the intelligence, elegance and accomplishments of married women.
by CNB