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"Blessing" the MNRF site

Groomporter — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:58:29 GMT

Here's a little taste of after hours at MNRF.

Every year the local Morris Dancers do a little ritual the local participants call "Blessing the Site" at the MN Renaissance Festival. It usually happens twice a year during the run of the festival. Below is a link to a short mp3 of the event this year. The whistle player stumbles a little, but I caught them at the very end of their procession around the inside perimeter of the entire site, so their whistle player was getting rather tired and was walking on uneven ground. I believe the official name for what they do is related to the "Abbots Bromley Horn Dance", but MNRF participants all refer to it as simply "Blessing the Site." On Sunday I asked what the name of tune was that they play but the dancer I asked couldn't remember off the top of his head.

To set the scene, by this time it was full dark on site, and away from the lights and noise of the "BLT" -the after-hours pub on site. You could -just- see the Morris Dancers in their white costumes, walking single file, each one carrying a rack of deer antlers, with a couple dozen participants quietly following in their wake. You can hear the crickets in the background, and periodically one of the dancer rings a single bell. Whatever your religion it can be a moving/spiritual experience to watch and a good example that it's not all parties and wild debauchery after hours at big Renfairs.

<a href="http://historicgames.com/sound/blessingsite.mp3">http://historicgames.com/sound/blessingsite.mp3</a>

Here's a similar street performance in England on Youtube with the tune played on fiddle. Although it's on a village street you can get a feeling for what it is like on the MNRF site in the dark and surrounded by oak trees and the silent buildings.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXe0QL2t6Bk

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Ride to Casa?

Calvaleigh — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:42:08 GMT

Hi all--just thought I'd check here.
I'm looking for a ride to Faire from either Sebastopol or anywhere in the Napa Valley. I can also get down to Vallejo if there is anyone leaving from there. I am more than happy to help pay for gas and make an attempt at interesting conversation! :)
Thanks!
Calvaleigh

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VOLUNTEERS!

QueensMen — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:16:43 GMT

Hi,
We are looking for volunteers for:
Golden Gate Renaissance Festival, August 15th-17th ; http://www.sffaire.com/
Shasta Dragonwood Renaissance Festival, Oct 2nd- 6th (there is a school day for this faire); http://www.shastafaire.com/
and
Folsom Renaissance Faire, Oct 17th-20th; http://www.folsomfaire.com/

If you are with a guild for any of those faires but, would still like to help out we can always use help with loading and unloading the truck in Sacramento or just helping with set up and tear down.

Thank you,
James and Amanda
Queens Men Volunteer Team, Renaissance Productions

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Want to be a Merry Wife?

Kimi — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:08:22 GMT

The Merry Wives of Windsor are still seeking an alto! We are an all female group who play folk and Irish music at Renaissance Faires and cultural festivals year round. We also play larger shows a few times a year, past venues have included the Grove of Anaheim and the El Rey in LA.

If you can:

Play well with others

Sing a strong "F" below middle C

Sight read OR learn music quickly

Play well with others

Be available on Tuesday nights from 7:pm to 10:pm YEAR AROUND in Pasadena(except for December)

Be energetic & dynamic on stage

Play well with others

...then you have the makings of a good Wife and we would love to have you audition. Please contact heathergreene@ sbcglobal. net for what you will need to do for us at the audition and with any questions that you may have.

Audition dates: Tuesday, 8/19/2008 in Pasadena

If needed, we will have a second audition date of Tuesday, 8/26 also in Pasadena.

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Volunteers needed for the Willits Celtic Renaissance Faire.

The_Dark_Knight — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:44:25 GMT

This is a call out for Volunteers for the Willits Celtic Renaissance Faire.
The Faire takes place August 2nd and 3rd.
We will need people for any or all days of the event beginning Friday afternoon.
If you or anyone you know may be interested please contact me via tribes or directly
The_Dark_knight_1@yahoo.com

Thank You

David Davis
RSP Volunteer Coordinator

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Tudor Tarts cds

Mon, 25 Oct 2004 16:41:07 GMT

I am looking for Tudor Tarts CDs. They stopped selling them and I did not make copy them on to the hard drive.

Doran

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Belles of Bedlam Auditions!

cate — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:41:24 GMT

Belles Of Bedlam Auditions!

We Are Seeking Strong Male And Female Performers Who Can Both Act And Sing, and are Teamplayers Who Are Willing To Do More Than Just Perform.

Auditions Will Be Held August 2 And 3, 2008 By Appointment Only. Contact: Mira@Bellesofbedlam.Com Or Maggie@Bellesofbedlam.Com

You Must Be A Solid Performer Who LOOKS Between 20 And 35 Years Old. You Must Be Charming And Attractive, With A Great Sense Of Humor And A Dynamic Stage Presence. Ability To Play A Musical Instrument Is A Plus. While Body Type Doesn’t Matter, We Have A Vigorous Show And You Must Be Fit!

We Are Located In Southern California And Have Weekly, Year-Round Rehearsals.

Contact Us Soon To Find Out More!

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2008 Costume College Admission for Sale

renfairerose — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:57:30 GMT

Hi,

I have an admission to the Costumers Guild West Costume college for sale. It is happening august 1-3 in Ventura California. There is a huge waiting list for this event, and unfortunately, I can not go this year. Please e-mail me at renfairerose@gmail.com if you are interested in purchasing these tickets.

Thank you,
Erika

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I started a new Tribe...

Cat — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:39:49 GMT

and I would *really* appreciate your help in getting the word out! It is a Tribe called "Service Animals" and it is for raisers, trainers and users of service animals. One of my goals with this new tribe is so I can learn more about other schools, other types of service animals (ie signal dogs). Also I want it to be a mega-mall of information!

So, if you know someone who is involved with service animals would you be so kind as to forward the link? It can be either on your tribe Friends' list or your private & personnel email lists (business contacts is up to you!). Also, posting it on your blog, your LJ, etc would also help to get the word out.

Thanks! Oh, and once it is up and running, feel free to drop by just to check it out or maybe ask a question....

Cheers!
Cat & Calle

http://tribes.tribe.net/serviceanimals

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Big Bear does a Victorian Faire!

Ruth — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:41:42 GMT

Hey, all! I'm very excited to announce that the next Belles of Bedlam performance is going to be in just a few short days! We've done faires for the Big Bear Valley Renaissance society before, but this year they're excited to present their very first Victorian Faire! This coming Saturday and Sunday, July 5th & 6th, join the Belles, Sportive Tricks, and a wide variety of other exciting shows and entertainments!

Oh, and have I mentioned yet... We're doing a corset show! One third the clothes and five times the fun!

Here is a little more info:

The Big Bear Valley Renaissance Society, Inc. is delighted to announce our first Victorian Festival on July 5th and 6th, 2008, at our permanent site on the north shore of Big Bear Lake!

Hosted in the lovely little town of Fawnskin, the Victorian Festival is a day in Charles Dickens London: a city filled with lively and colorful characters from both literature and history. Come join us for an adventure in this elegant era with hundreds of costumed players in music halls, pubs and dance parties. Explore our winding lanes, finding trinkets and treasures while surrounded by enticing aromas of hearty foods and the joyous sound of music in the air.

Some of the activities will include a Victorian Tea, Tea with the Queen, and readings by Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, and other literary artists of the 19th century. We will have demonstrations of the Gatling gun, cannon, and a battle of the Queen's Royal Army! Entertainment, such as the always exciting (and often titillating) Belles of Bedlam, will also be provided on five stages throughout the day. And, for the younger set, we will have the children's craft & game area.

While not all visitors come in costume, a great many do. The highlight of the event, the Grand Masque Ball under the stars on Saturday night, is a costumed affair, although a non-costumed gallery is available, if you would like to witness the glamorous spectacle.

Oh, and by the by... proceeds go to provide educational funds for the youth of Big Bear Valley. The funds will be used for, but not limited to, scholarships, teacher support funds and educational opportunities. So you're not just having fun, you're helping out the community!

Hope to see you there!

Saturday and Sunday, July 5 & 6, 2008
10am - 6pm

TICKET PRICES

One-day general admission: $10
Children 5 and under: FREE

Grand Masque Ball
Saturday, July 5th, 7pm - 11pm

Admission as participant $25

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Fawnskin Victorian festival

cate — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:41:06 GMT

Hey, all! I'm very excited to announce that the next Belles of Bedlam performance is going to be in just a few short days! We've done faires for the Big Bear Valley Renaissance society before, but this year they're excited to present their very first Victorian Faire! This coming Saturday and Sunday, July 5th & 6th, join the Belles, Sportive Tricks, and a wide variety of other exciting shows and entertainments!

Here is a little more info:

The Big Bear Valley Renaissance Society, Inc. is delighted to announce our first Victorian Festival on July 5th and 6th, 2008, at our permanent site on the north shore of Big Bear Lake!

Hosted in the lovely little town of Fawnskin, the Victorian Festival is a day in Charles Dickens London: a city filled with lively and colorful characters from both literature and history. Come join us for an adventure in this elegant era with hundreds of costumed players in music halls, pubs and dance parties. Explore our winding lanes, finding trinkets and treasures while surrounded by enticing aromas of hearty foods and the joyous sound of music in the air.

Some of the activities will include a Victorian Tea, Tea with the Queen, and readings by Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, and other literary artists of the 19th century. We will have demonstrations of the Gatling gun, cannon, and a battle of the Queen's Royal Army! Entertainment, such as the always exciting (and often titillating) Belles of Bedlam, will also be provided on five stages throughout the day. And, for the younger set, we will have the children's craft & game area.

While not all visitors come in costume, a great many do. The highlight of the event, the Grand Masque Ball under the stars on Saturday night, is a costumed affair, although a non-costumed gallery is available, if you would like to witness the glamorous spectacle.

Hope to see you there!

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SLO Faire?

Brigit — Thu, 29 May 2008 05:22:52 GMT

Can anyone point me in the direction of the website for this year?

Many thanks!

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Bodice for sale...

Alaina — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:08:41 GMT

I have a front lace Pendragon bodice for sale. It is black leather and has picadilles on it. It has only been worn 2 or 3 times. Looks like the one at the link below. Asking $75 or best offer.

It is a size SMALL

http://www.pendragoncostumes.com/Merchant2/graphics/photos/pic_blk.gif

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Speeches from the Progress of Elizabeth in 1592.

normanb — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:23:04 GMT

Well, it's done *sigh*. This would not be possible without Maggie’s help who, in addition to getting the Compendium published, proof read the pamphlet and corrected numerous errors.

I’m putting a finishing touches on it and will have it available on 16-June. It will be available in 2 formats: 1) Folded and cut into pamphlet form and 2) uncut with crop marks for easy reproduction and is coming to a Train Station near you.

Here’s the deal. Starting on 16-June I will be traveling from San Francisco to Seattle by way of Bakersfield and San Diego (Trains 718, 763, 14 and connecting buses). So, if you would like a copy send me a PM and I’ll arrange to drop copies off. With the exception of, Emeryville (2 stops), San Diego, L. A. (2 stops), San Jose, Oakland, Portland, and Seattle I’ll just have enough time to pop out of the door and hand you copies. I will be making final arrangements on the morning of the 16th.

There is no cost, although, an occasional soda would be nice. Have you seen the cost of things on AmTrak?

The original is in the British Library and can be viewed at: http://special-1.bl.uk/treasures/festivalbooks/pageview.aspx?strFest=0235&strPage=1 .

Yes they did append random e’s to a lot of words and also had a habit of switching “v”’s and “u”’s

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Jim Huitt.

SilverUnicorn — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 09:06:22 GMT

Sadly, we have lost yet another family member.

On March 11, Jeff Huitt posted this Bulletin on MySpace. I confirmed with him that he was speaking of his brother Jim.
-----------------------------

"My brother died today
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He was diagnosed with cancer many years ago.
They gave him an amount of time and he extended it. He did very well and it was almost gone. Then it came back stronger and took everything away.
He was full of life and almost always smiling even when it hurt.
I take for granted that I am healthy. I can take care of myself and my most basic needs. In the end he could not. His loving wife and my other older brother took care of him in his home. He was loved by friends and family in a comfortable surrounding til the end.
He was my big brother and now he is gone "
-------------------------------

I first met Jim when he managed Leather Roses for Debi Cable at Black Point. (That was the year we were nearly the very first booth in past the front gate. ) He was a real sweetheart, and I will miss him greatly. (I know he later worked for Oudeman (sp?) Glass. I'm not positive who else he worked for, though. )

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

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Volunteers?

Michael — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:10:30 GMT

We’re looking for a few more volunteers for this year’s Scottish Renaissance Festival in Santa Cruz to help with tickets and such. For a couple of hours of your time, you can play the rest of the day. Need to be in costume but the quality of the costume may determine where we’ll fit you in. Check out the website or contact me for more information (www.ScottishRenaissanceFestival.org)

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Converting stage acts to street performances - advice???

Ayperi — Tue, 27 May 2008 19:03:14 GMT

Hi there -
This is my first post here this year, and I thought I'd post a little introduction and a question to start things off.

First off, I'm Ayperi, and I'm a bellydancer in Madison, WI. I'm the contact person and manager for the act "Weno Gypsies," which is a Middle Eastern dance, music, history, fire dance, fantasy, and comedy act.

We performed at the Bristol Renaissance Faire (Kenosha, WI) last summer, the Camelot Medeval Festival (WI) in the fall, and the Janesville Renaissance Faire (WI) this spring. We are very happy and excited to be taking our act to Bristol again this year, but this year, rather than doing stage performances, like we have been for the past three faires we've done together, we were asked to do street performances.

Does any one have any advice for how to convert a stage act to the street? Any advice for street performers as to how to keep one's energy up while performing so much?

Thanks!!!
- Ayperi

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It's a Dog's Life...

DeniseyOhh — Wed, 21 May 2008 02:16:30 GMT

Sometimes a dog's life includes not fun things, like being bit in the tongue by a rattlesnake while trying to protect your human. : (

Curtis the Dog (of Fowl Tales) is having a rough time of it. Bob is having a rough time, too. He has been in touch with the RESCUE folks and hopefully they will be able to help with the vet bills, not sure yet what's going on, as this is a developing situation. Updates will be posted, and (sorry) I will be cross-posting the info to other related tribes.
Please send good wishes and puppy prayers to the diety of choice ; )
Here's a link to Bob's profile here, if you would like to send him a note of encouragement to share with Curtis:
http://people.tribe.net/40e72a38-a805-4cb5-b2af-20a329535910

Thanks!
: Denisey

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Spanairds of the NCRF

Benjamin Q — Wed, 21 May 2008 01:23:08 GMT

There will be auditions for 5 roles in the upcoming Spanairds of the NCRF season at Casa.
Auditions will be held on May31, June 1st, and 7th at The Tahoe Faire in St. Simons at 3pm.

If you cant make that time, arrange a good time to audition thru tribe messages.

5 roles are:
1.Sancho/Stage Manager .
2.Aldonza - Lady Dulcinea/ Lead Actress.
3.Various Don Quixote male characters/Supporting actor.
4.Various Don Quixote Female characters/Supporting Actress.
5.Program host/ Improv Actor.

Hope to see you there,
Benjamin Quesada
Miguel Cervantes

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Valhalla Volunteers Needed

QueensMen — Sat, 17 May 2008 17:28:10 GMT

Hi,
The Queens Men, Renaissance Productions Volunteer team for Valhalla, is looking for volunteers for set up, tear down, weekends and school days mid week for this years Valhalla Renaissance Faire. Set up is starting on Wednesday 28th and goes through the 30th, the two school days are the Wednesday and Thursday mid week, and tear down is June 8th the Monday right after the 2nd weekend. We would love more help. We feed you for the days that you are working and you get a pass for the weekend/week that you are helping out. We try to give all our volunteers at least half the day to play.

If you're interested you can contact us by pm
or
queensmen@gmail.com

THANK YOU! If you know of anyone else that would like to come help feel free to pass our information along to them.

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Update on my ride in the Tour De`Cure

lightningknight — Mon, 05 May 2008 04:04:51 GMT

Here is an update on my ride. With my online donations and what cash donations We (meaning all of you and myself) Raised just over $1,000. I just wanted to say thank you to you all.

I did much, much, better then I figured I would. It was a nice day for a ride, it was cool and overcast. This helped me greatly, since I don’t do well in the heat. Out of all of us riding in the 50 miler, I finished very high. I am not one for patting myself on the back. But, after 16 years of not riding and to do this well was a shock to me. I was just hoping to finish. But, it all came back to me and it was like I never left. Thanks again.

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Please Help and Support my Ride...

lightningknight — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:57:06 GMT

I am pulling my Bicycle out of mothballs and I have started to train again. It has been 16yrs since I Rode my bicycle in an event like this. Those of you who have known me for a long time remember when I used to race. Well here is a chance for me to get back on my bike and Raise money for a good cause, to help fight Diabetes. I have two family members with Diabetes and have lost a family member to diabetes. Two of my closest friends I grew up with Dan and Mark both are living with Diabetes. I presently work at Abbott Diabetes Care in R&D developing new and better devices to help make the lives of those living with Diabetes a little bit better. It is a job that I am proud of and it gives me a since of pride that I am making a difference in peoples lives. Please help me in my quest. Below is the official email and info for sponsoring me. Thank you all.

I recently accepted the challenge of cycling in the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure fund-raising event. The Tour de Cure is a series of cycling events held in over 80 cities nationwide. The Tour is a ride, not a race; it features different route lengths from a leisurely 10-mile course to a demanding 100-mile journey. I have joined thousands of others to pedal in support of the Association's mission: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

I am asking you to help by supporting my fund-raising efforts with a donation. Your tax-deductible gift will make a difference in the lives of more than 20 million Americans who suffer from diabetes and another 54 million people in the United States with pre-diabetes.

It's fast and easy to support this great cause - you can make your donation online by selecting the "Click to Support Me" link below.

Any amount, great or small, helps in the fight against this deadly disease. I greatly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress. If you want to do even more to help, please consider joining me in this great event. Our efforts will help set the pace in the fight against diabetes.

More information on the American Diabetes Association, its programs and diabetes in general can be found at the Association's Web site: www.diabetes.org

For more information on Tour de Cure, please visit www.diabetes.org/tour.

Click here to visit my personal page.

If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address:
http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TDC557228030?px=4073470&pg=personal&fr_id=5065&et=t7igRfZJh2vnTbrbGFSoEA..&s_tafId=166302

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Music video update

Dolly — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:46:13 GMT

I have a solid date finally for filming. May 3rd, which is a saturday and a PEERS night. This filming is for the Dancing of Congress of Vienna Waltz, And the War scene. So people in either scene will need their outfits (Victorian and/or Renaissance clothing) and weapons. I will be waiting for people to contact me and tell if you can make it.

I still need some girls to dance and a few more males, I hope for at least 2 more girls and 2 more guys. For dancing.

For the war, I need at least 5 more people, males preferably.

If you can do both, then you are the made of awesome.

Contact me by e-mail: sukuu380@yahoo.com

Or contact me on tribe, Facebook, or Livejournal.

On tribe and facebook you can find me under ‘Dolly Evergreen’.

And on live journal you can find me under ‘sukuu380’.

You can contact me on AIM. Which again is ‘sukuu380’

Contact me, and if you can. Thank you for helping out.

and contact me for the address too. Tell me by this friday so I can list who can and can not come.

and Thank you again

~ Dolly Evergreen ~

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Music Video help?

Dolly — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:35:12 GMT

I have a Video Final and I need a cast and crew. I am doing a music video for my final. This music video is for a band I have been working with for about a year and they are called ' The Domino Effect '. Their Song ' Sympathies and Condolences ' is what I was asked to produce. I need a flexible cast and crew that are willing to give up a few weekends to help out. I am going to most likely be filming in San Jose for most of it. I will know for certain when i get a call back from the dance studios I asked to film at.

If you would care to donate, Help out, Be in this video, Keep me sane, or teach. PLEASE CONTACT ME ON TRIBE!!!!

I need People. People willing to dress up in their Ren Faire attire and would be willing to have a war. I need about 5 people with two swords. And I am hoping that you are willing to help Teach a bit of sword Fighting to two of the band Members because they want to pop up randomly through out the music video. And I do Very much hope for people to supervise. I will have the band members most likely green screened into the shot so we can watch them and make sure that they don't kill each other.

I need People who are willing to dress up in regal attire, and walk through a garden. Very simple, Very fun and a pretty Place I plan to film at. Just contact me if you are willing to help out.

Now my favorite part. I need DANCERS!!! We are having a Dance scene where we have a ' ballroom ' filled with people dancing the Congress Of Vienna. Of course we are in need of people dressing up in Victorian attire. And I need people willing to teach a group how to Dance Congress!!! So Fezziwigger's are in High demand. I need a good chunk of people. I want at least 15 couples in this scene so I do hope at least 10 people who know Congress forwards and Backwards can come.

I also would like help with Camera and set work. If you can do anything involving Camera work, Audio, Lighting and semi light carpentry work, then PLEASE TALK TO ME!!!

I will have dates up soon. Hopefully in the next 5 weekends I will be filming. so PLEASE help out. I would really much appreciate it.

~ Dolly ~

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NorCal PirateFest 2008 - New entertainment listings and info online!

StevemoraleS — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:17:21 GMT

AVAST!

The new entertainment listings are up and online....we've got some cool new shows!
plus check out our hot new pirate calendar girl!
See what's new and then tell all your pirate-lovin' friends!

http://www.norcalpiratefestival.com

YARRR!
Steve

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Costume approval?

Calvaleigh — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:12:02 GMT

So, I'm working Faire this time (Northern California)--as a boothie, as opposed to dancing in it/goofing about there. I've got what I'm pretty sure is passable garb (I've asked in the past, and people say it's alright). However, I know that I need to have my costume approved officially before I can actually participate and was just wondering what exactly was involved in this? I know it's pretty early still, but I've just trying to get on the right wavelength since I'm in the middle of sewing some new stuff right now, and the thought occurred to me! Thanks! :D

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Renaissance event near Sacramento

Chelsea — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:15:40 GMT

Hi everyone, just wanted to put the word out about my event The Renaissance Experience which I have created to fulfill the requirements of my senior project. I am still looking for both groups and individuals to participate on the re-enactment side of things so if you are interested please contact me A.S.A.P.
The Renaissance Experience will be taking place on Saturday April 5th 10 am- 5 pm on the Global Youth Charter School campus 3243 Center Court Lane Antelope Ca. 95843. The event is FREE of charge to the public. The goal is to spread an appreciation and knowledge of the renaissance in a hands on fun filled environment.
Chelsea Elledge
(916) 770-9892
therenaissanceexpirience@hotmail.com (please note the alternate spelling of the email address)
MSN: justsingalong@hotmail.com

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Looking for Perry, LOOPED at Faire

Sonja — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:52:30 GMT

I'm looking for Perry, the photographer from LOOPED at Faire. Plrase contact me. Thanks

Sonja

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sadly informed that

christine (gigi) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:53:25 GMT

i have recently been informed that Bevin, the Troll will not be at the So Cal Faire.
What is going on? Does anyone know? Could anyone tell us? He has been an anchor of this faire.

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Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade 2008

lordstrider — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:23:08 GMT

LABYRINTH OF JARETH XI
The Eleventh Annual Fantasy Masquerade Ball
March Press Release - II
July 11th & 12th, 2008
www.labyrinthmasquerade.com

To Celebrate our eleventh annual Masquerade Ball,
with
Two Enchanting Nights within the Court
at the historic Henry Fonda Music Box Theatre
On the Hollywood Walk of Fame
6126 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA

In this update: LOJ Masquerade 2008

Tickets: On Sale Now

PRESHOW: 2008 Dinner Tickets Release

HOTEL: LOJ Hotel Room Block Update

Words: by S.Strider
The year burns quickly and Spring has officially come upon us. And with Spring, our hands are busy building new dreams and realms to explore. As we enter our eleventh year of exploring these fantastic revels, the Sypher crew is setting its focus upon new frontiers where water and light merge. . . This year we have even more talent upon our stages with several new projects by some of our favorite performers to be seen for the first time within the Court.

LOJ Pre-Show Tickets: ( more information ). These tickets let you into the LOJ before anyone else. You'll be treated to a private lounge, and if you'd like to order a nice dinner or enjoy some drinks amongst the Patricians, it's an excellent way to start the evening. Tickets for the Pre-Show are EXTREMELY limited and every year they go FAST.

Pre-show tickets are released on a first come, first served basis.
Purchase your Pre-show ticket now.

2008 LoJ Hotel
As we enter 2008, our favorite hotel the Renaissance has expanded its services to truly become one of the grandest hotels in Hollywood. They are offering a discounted room rate for each patron who wishes to stay the nights of July 11th and 12th. The Renaissance offers amazing views of Hollywood and is close to the Henry Fonda Theatre. Towering above the famous Chinese Theatre and home to the new Kodak Theatre, the Renaissance is a new landmark in Hollywood.

Doors open at 8pm - introduction at 9pm
Costumes or Masks are Mandatory!
Imaginative costumes are highly recommended

A Limited amount of tickets are available at the
Advanced Purchase Discount.
People holding advance tickets are given
first entry into the Masquerade. Tickets may be purchased
ONLINE with your credit card at
http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com/masquerade2007/tickets.html

ABOUT: The Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade is a
fantasy event of unique character and inspiration. Costumes or formal wear and mask are required to enter the event. Costumes range from faeries and goblins to beautiful Victorian garb, elaborate armors, and period attire along with a host of fantasy creatures and characters. We encourage imagination and diverse interaction. Each year, Sypher Art Studios hosts the Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade to pay homage to our inspirations and submerge our patrons in a special night of art, music, dance and enchantment.

A GLIMPSE WITHIN: The Masquerade:
Eyes wander across sculpted displays and fantastic imagery in the royal halls. Lords and ladies dance under fey enchantment while reality fades into the night. Imagination gains precious breath as winged faeries and darkened wanderers step through the crowds, joining the revels. We offer a unique chance to lose yourself within the ambiance of the Dreaming Court as the outside world fades into a surrealistic dream.

LIVE PERFORMANCES / GUESTS & EVENTS:
http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com

Amazing LIneup: Offering one of the most exciting lineups we've had yet, LOJ 2008 is welcoming back several favorite acts alongside new and amazing dreamers to entertain the court. . .

Brother: Performing live on the main stage, the mongrel rock band that blends the aboriginal sounds of Australia with Celtic Bagpipes jamming live within the masquerade.

Desert Sin: The Realms of Faerie are explored within the passion of dance by the hauntingly beautiful dance troop, Desert Sin. Performing live at the masquerade, Desert Sin is a stunning addition to the beauty and flare of our court.

Sylphirance: The artistic hands and orchestrations of Sylphirance are placed upon the stage to whisper stories of glimpses into surrealistic glades and noble creations under enchanted twilight.

Tresk: The ambient and orchestral surroundings so carefully crafted.

Drop Black Sky: The musical dreamscapes of Drop Black Sky under the flutter of gossamer wings.

Orbis Lazuli: Sultry and organic, with strings and serenades, Orbis Lazuli sets their pace amongst elfin kind and noble kings.

AM Pacifc: Gracing the court with energy and rhythm, AM Pacific returns to LOJ 2008.

And much more. . .

(Other music acts and performances to be announced in May)

Sypher Art Studios : Your hosts and creators of Sypher's Noble Court are setting their chisels upon new art and sculpture for hands to touch and eyes to behold.

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Go to the Labyrinth of Jareth Website for more information
http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com

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Sad News ....

Firecloud — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:24:48 GMT

For those on the road who may have known him ... Don Lipke AKA "Don The Gypsy" passed away on February 17th at his home in Kenosha. Don had worked Faires around the country for many years, calling the Bristol Faire his home for over 20 years.

Latcho Drom Brohan
You Will Be Missed

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Jingly Bits

cid — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:22:27 GMT

Sorry for the length of this and for the cross posting on several tribes, but after many agonizing months, we've made the really hard decision that we're going to be leaving California in the next month or so, probably not to return. If we do return, it won't be for several years...

The short version of the back story is that I was laid off from my engineering tech job last May. We've been living mainly off our savings and stock sales since then, but you can only go so long that way. I've been doing the high tech shuffle here in the "Valley of the Molten Sand" since '82 and I'm simply burned out on it... After this most recent lay off with me at 47 years old, as my mental and physical abilities have changed with age, I've lost my confidence to be employed in the only field I've worked in since entering adulthood. Now, if I even seriously think about re-entering the high tech workforce, I tense up to the point of starting to physically shake and tears start welling up... The few interviews I have forced myself to go on haven't turned out very well since it's pretty hard to sell oneself to a potential employer when one doesn't believe in oneself...

Anyway, as our resources here are starting to dwindle, we've got to do something soon or we'll wind up losing the equity in our house. To that end, we've made the exceedingly tough decision to sell our house here in San Jose and buy a house free-and-clear on more land back east, probably in the Ozark foothills of northern Arkansas. The whole financial equation changes drastically with no mortgage payments...

Now, before any of you get started on ribbing me about Arkansas, let me just say that I don't take it too well... Or, to practice for once I get there, "Ah don't cotton too kindly to folks sayin' thangs 'bout where Ah'm a'going an Ah ain't gonna stand fer it!" (I'm sure it won't take too long for me to get my Southern Drawl back... too bad it comes with all the other southern drawbacks.) I'm also working on getting one of my aunts to legally adopt Sherri... I mean, we're already married, but we'd fit in a smidge better if'n she was my cousin, too...

So, Jingly Bits will no longer be "bringing music to the quieter corners of the shire" at NCRF or any of the smaller circuit faires in California... We'd like to thank Molly for giving us the opportunity to grace the Curtain Call stage at Casa for the last couple of years. It was cool having Martin and the Naughty Minstrels as our warmup band last year... They did a pretty good job, but had a tendancy to lull the audience to sleep and then we'd get to wake them up!

Casa was (and always will be) our home faire. We started participating there as Friends of Faire under REC in 2003 and Arline (recently retired Mistress of the FOF Buttery) told Donnie (GM of Danse Macabre) that there was a new mandolin player in town... Danse Macabre asked me to "audition" and I was told by someone that "it's such an honour to be invited to join Danse Macabre!" (You know who you are and I've been paying for your statement ever since, thank you very much.) My "audition," which was possibly the only one ever given to a musician joining Northern Danse Macabre, consisted of Donnie and Ted asking:

"Can you play an A-minor?"
me: *bling*
D&T: "Can you play an E-minor?"
me: *bling*
D&T: "Can you play a D-minor?"
me: *bling*
D&T: "You're in the band!"

We jazzed up the Bones tunes and hit the streets of Casa hard, with mandolin machine heads pointing to the sky... That was in 2003, and I pushed the Bones to do more shows in 2004. We wound up doing 26 weekends of faire in 2004, mostly as Macabre and with me acting as GM on several occasions. Sherri and I started up Jingly Bits at SLO in 2005 because organizing the Bones to work as many shows as we wanted to was prohibitive. We also wanted to be out on the streets interacting with our patrons more than is customary when one is Dead...

Jingly Bits has been playing the streets and stages of events from Pembrooke, Willits, Calaveras, and Ione, and down to SLO, Visalia, Fresno and Bakersfield ever since. During that time, if we've offended anyone's senses or historical sensibilities and thus made their snobbish teeth itch, I would like to apologize. I won't actually apologize, but really, I'd like to... Personally, I've never been snobbishly period, though I have been periodically snobbish... Even though many of our songs weren't exactly period, (can you say "Flogging Molly?") I think we brought a lot of high energy to all of our performances. I know we put everything we could into them and the folks that did watch us seemed to enjoy it a lot.

Speaking of folks watching us, I'd also like to take a moment to thank all our fans... Oh, the appreciative roar of the crowd and the loving crush of our adoring fans... To all our fans, we're going to miss both of you terribly...

Anyway, no more Jingly Bits at faires in northern California,

BUT!!!

You have ONE LAST chance to catch us before we go. The day after we made the excruciating decision to leave, we were offered a paying pub gig! On St. Patrick's Day, Monday, March 17th, Jingly Bits will be giving their final performance in California. From 6pm until at least 8pm, we will be on the patio of O'Flaherty's Irish Pub in downtown San Jose. It's a pub, after all, so Master Thomas unfortunately can't be there with us, but we would be honored if some of you were to make it to the show to see us off.

It's hard to believe our run as Jingly Bits is over in California, but it is. We WILL be continuing on, and are already gatelisted for a faire in April in Joplin, Missouri. Once we get settled in after the move, there are several other faires within a hundred mile radius... We'll also probably try to work TRF at some point. There are also numerous SCA events in the area... I'm going to be taking some of the techie stuff I can do and apply it to woodworking and making period furniture, games, toys, weapons, and household items that would fit in at ren faires, SCA events and even Civil War re-enactments. (One of my prototype folding chairs and 20 of my lucets were supposed to be with a vendor at the Sonora Celtic Faire this weekend, by the way, but we've not heard how they did or if the vendor even made it there...) When or if we come back to CA, it might very well be as vendors...

Again, sorry this is so long winded, but you'd expect nothing less from me, would you? So, I'll sign off now... It would be far too strange and too painfully strained to hear or read blogs about how great this faire was or how fantastic the after-hours stuff was at that faire or what's planned for the other faire... To that end, I'll be leaving all the NorCal faire related tribes I'm part of and will be deleting most of the faire folks on my friends list. No offense is meant, but it would be too painful to be reminded over and over again of what we had to leave behind... If you notice your friend count dropping by one in the next few days, it was probably me...

Thanks to all that have made this long strange trip as wild a ride as it has been... We'd love to see some of you at O'Flaherty's on St. Patrick's Day. If you can't make, that's fine and understandable and we'll just wish nothing but the best for you as you rot in Hell... If you can make it, that'd be great! (If you do go, park in the garage across San Pedro street from the pub and get the barkeep to validate your ticket...)

Take care and may all your journeys be safe ones, where ever they might take you.

Goodbye, my friends...
cid

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Join The Belles of Bedlam on St. Patrick's Day!

Some Other Guy — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 19:44:38 GMT

Join the Belles of Bedlam ot Brit's Pub in Pasadena on Monday, March 17th - St. Patrick's Day!

The show starts at 8pm, with guests Sportive Tricks kicking things off! We'll be singing until they shut us down or throw us out!

You'll have all day Sunday to recover from the Boggards/Wives show, there's no cover, and Brit's is kid friendly, so no excuses!

Join us for an evening of good food, good drinks, and good music!

Brit's Pub
1770 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena
626-578-1301
www.britspasadena.com/

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Blatantly Plugging Poxy Boggards and MWOW, 3/15 at the El Rey

boggard_lurch — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:32:19 GMT

Blatant plug for the Show Of The Century!

Or At Least That Night!

The World Famous Poxy Boggards will be performing with the Merry Wives of Windsor at 8 pm THIS Saturday, March 15 at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles.

Come celebrate both the impending St. Patrick's Day holiday AND the release of our 6th CD, Anchor Management!

Tickets are available at http://www.poxyboggards.com/tickets!

I like exclamation points!

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Hey all you pagan faire goers! Help!

Mel — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 02:11:34 GMT

Folks,

It has been a toughie last end of the year for this one. Just before samhain my step-mum crossed over. Buried her before Thanksgiving. Now having to be over at my dads home 3-4 days a week, looking after him, and already dealing with other problems. Lost the vision in my left eye. Had to postpone weight loss surgery. Having to deal with worthle4ss free advice of mid western relatives.

Not sure if I can work Southern Faire. Money issues, student loans,( just got my Master's Degree), and relatives wanting me to move in with my dad, which would really be the death of me! And i mean it, all ways socially, spiritually and means of privacy. I've told my relatives it ain't happening. I will be there a few days weekly, but not moving to an area and jsut leave behind where i've been anchored and know where everything is.

These people act like it's so fucking easy to do that. just pick up, leave and move somewhere where you have nothing in common with. OK, let one of them leave Missouri and do that. Faire is where I live, and don't see these people except at Faire. So, I might see if i can change my schedule, because I will NOT attend as a customer.

could use some spiritual uplifting to the God/dess/es for a little (actually a hell of a lot) help and assistance, and wisdom here, folks. Help!!!!!

Love you all,

Mel

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Stolen Trailer

Angie — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:04:11 GMT

I just got this from my guild news. Thought that I would pass it on. Send me a message if you know anything.

Thank you
Angie McPherson
Clan Galbraith
Pendragon Costumes

This information was sent by a friend. I thought it was something
that needed to be passed around.

St. Gyles trailer, with all of their props has been stolen. Please
share this information with anyone in our world you think of. Maybe
someone can catch a `fire sale' and let the rest of us know, so we
can recover at least some of what they've lost.

The sad thing is that they've recently replaced a pavilion or
two...Panther Pavilions run about $2,500. They also had some older
ones, about 4 total, so that's about $10k worth of props, in addition
to everything else...the rugs, ewers, platters, trunks, etc.

The trailer, license plate number 4EA3550, was in Hayward, parked on
the curb outside a guildmember's home. It was a 16' long, by 6' wide
by 7' tall, white, no-name cargo trailer. It was stolen some time
Sunday night.

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Help Childrens Hospital

Craig — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:41:09 GMT

WHAT:
Humanitarians, pirate enthusiasts, music buffs and movie fans are invited to San Francisco’s historic Verdi Club for an evening of live music, dancing, and star gazing at the first annual Pirate Ball and Silent Auction. Raise a pint and sing along to nautical musician Skip Henderson and The Starboard Watch. Then groove to local indie rock group The Plasterkatz. Delight in the clever antics of the infamous Jack Spareribs, the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, and bid on over $5,000 worth of limited edition collectibles and memorabilia. Win a raffle prize or revel in the company of Barbossa's crewmembers from the hit Disney movie Pirates of the Caribbean; Curse of the Black Pearl: The forceful Bo'sun who slapped Miss Swan - Isaac C Singelton Jr., the creepy Koehler who choked Captain Jack through the bars of his cell - Treva Etienne, and the sadistic grenade tossing Jacoby - Vince Lozano. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their best pirate gear and enter The Best Dressed Pirate contest. 100% of the event’s gross proceeds will go to The Children’s Hospital and Research Center of Oakland.

WHO:
Pirates for Children’s Hospital of Orange County (“Pirates4choc”) was started by Evan Pagay, an Orange County DJ and Jack Sparrow impersonator, and Matt Stone, owner of Sea Wolf Clothing Company in Huntington Beach. Evan and Matt gathered a group of piratical celebrities and entertainers to donate their time to entertain, give out toys, and play games with the children and their families in the hospital. The event was so successful, the group decided to launch a similar hospital visit and fund raiser in Northern California under the leadership of Craig Appel, local Bay Area pirate entertainer.

WHEN:
Saturday, March 21, 2008
VIP pre-party 6:00PM – 8:00PM. Doors open for general admission at 8:00PM.

WHERE:
The Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, CA

PRICES:
Advance tickets: $30.00
Tickets at the door: $40.00
VIP tickets: $50.00

VIP package includes reserved parking, gift bag, and exclusive early admission to the Pirate Lounge for wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres with The Pirates of the Caribbean, Curse of the Black Pearl film actors.

Tickets available at Sea Wolf Trading Company, 36551 Fremont Blvd. Fremont or online at http://www.pirates4choc.org

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Looking for Songs, variations, jokes and parodies

R. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:30:38 GMT

Hello faire folk,
I am looking for faire jokes, stories, songs, parodies and variations that we might not sing in front of the crowds. I am looking for those song verses that we only sing at the end of day on those last weekends were we wont get in trouble for it.

If it is a random verse for drunken sailor you made up on the fly, Great! Does if have the bellman getting hit by a bus, cool. Even better. If it is dirty, talking about someone, something faire related or not I would love to know it. Want to make something new, now is the time. (and if anyone has other versions of the opening and closing parade song I would really love to know them)

Know a good or bad joke faire related but not (i.e. how many puritans does it take to screw in a light bulb…) I want to know it. Or want to make up a bunch of bad ren faire jokes. Now is your chance.

Ever tell the young faire brats stories of the night life (which may or may not be true), or of the privy monster, or the dragon in the maze. I want to know it.

Basiclly all those little things we say, sing, talk about and put on pins that only we as faire people really understand. I would like to know and I think others would be interested too. So message me or just reply here.

Why? I am taking a folklore class at CSU Sacramento and will be writing a paper about the folklore we have. Some who did the Casa Faire this year may remember the pink surveys I passed out and thank you greatly to those that responded. I would like to write down some of the things we say, do, sing and joke about that haven’t been written yet. I would like others to understand who we are and why we spend so much time and money and energy and life on faire. So if you would please help me out for class if for no other reason that would be wonderful.

And please don’t worry I am faire brat of the days of Blackpoint I would never write or do anything to hurt faire or who we are. This is strictly an academic adventure for my teacher and many things will be edited in the final drafts.

Thank you
Sarah

And yes this has been cross posted to many faire type tribes for maximum reply possibilities. And if you make up something new please claim it as your own and I will credit your work.

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I need tarnsportation to Southern Faire

Mel — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:18:01 GMT

Please, to anyone near, or in the Riverside area who works Southern. I need tarnsportation to and from Southern for workshops ans faire. I have an injury and cannot drive this year. I only need to go on Sundays, to and from, and will give you $20 weekly for gas. I live near RCC. Please contact me at; acknchip@pacbell.net

Thanks,

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Heeeeyyyy Boothmasters/misteresses!!!!

Lost — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 14:51:00 GMT

I am looking to work spring esco fair with a group of professional, wonderful, beautiful people... Give me a message back

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Services for Ken Wiepert - UPDATE!

Marcia — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 03:18:30 GMT

Me doing my good deed for the day...

Marcia

*****************************************
We have found out some additional information from the family and wanted to pass along the information.

There are actually going to be TWO services.

The first on February 10th at 11am as planned at the Napa Masonic Center will be a memorial service similar to Joan's.

The following day Monday, Feb. 11th at 2:30 PM , will be an internment ceremony with military honors at the following location:

Sacramento Valley
VA National Cemetery
5810 Midway Road
Dixon, CA 95620
Phone: (707) 693-2460
Fax: (707) 693-2479
http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/sacramento.asp

According to their daughter Alene; this will be a "Full Military Honors Funeral with Burial in the ground of His ashes. Mom (Joan) will be buried as soon as my Dad's is done, and they will be buried Side by Side." All flowers sent for the memorial Sunday will also be brought to the service on Monday.

The family would like to extend the invitation to attend one or both ceremonies to anyone who would like. At this time, Tim and I are planning on attending both services.

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Services for Ken Wiepert - Lord Iain MacIain

DameKaitlyn — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:49:54 GMT

Cross posted everywhere....

A memorial service with military honors will be held for Ken Wiepert on Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 11am.
Location:
Napa Masonic Memorial Center
4125 Solano Avenue
Napa, CA 94558

Flowers may be sent to Ken's granddaughter and will be brought to the location by the family. Please send them to:

Kenneth Dale Wiepert
c/o Marissa Knapp
2016 West Pueblo Ave.
Napa, CA 94558

There will be a potluck reception immediately following so please feel free to bring a food item if you so choose. The family will be keeping us posted on the program.

Should you have any questions, please contact Tim or I at 925-830-5118 or email TJConsult@aol.com

Thank you and we look forward to sharing many happy memories with you all.
Tim and Deanna Jesus

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First meeting for Spanairds of the NCRF @ The Ren Symposium

Benjamin Q — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:32:29 GMT

Doubletree in Modesto
1st Meeting: February 23rd - February 24th, 2008
Time will be posted for Sat and Sunday at the Symposium

This will be a great place to recruit for the group since their will be nothing but fairgoers everywhere.

We will have an informational meeting on Saturday and Sunday, plus if anyone is intrested, were having a booth setup. I could use some manpower. Let me know if your intrested.
The booth will have times and locations for the meeting.
Thanks

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Pirate Ball

Craig — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:51:00 GMT

The Pirate Ball is an evening of music, raffles, and piratical fun for all. We have local nautical musician Skip Henderson and The Starboard Watch as well as local indie rock group The Plasterkatz to entertain our guests. We encourage our guest to come dressed in their best pirate gear, so they can enter the best dressed pirate and rum wench contest. The Contest will be judged by our guests from Pirates Of The Caribbean movies.

The Pirate Ball is March 15, 2008 at the Verdi Club 2424 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 doors open at 8PM. The ticket price is $30 in advance or $40 at the door.

Our silent auction has had some of the greatest donations; over $2,000 worth of merchandise has already been donated with more to come.

Visit our web site at http://www.pirates4choc.org

Thank for all your support.

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Bodice and Kirtle for sale!

Calvaleigh — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:23:35 GMT

Hi--
I lost quite a lot of weight over the past few years and therefore have a couple of garments that I undergrew before I could wear them! I've got them up for sale on craigslist if anyone is interested! Links below:

sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/clo...966.html

sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/clo...316.html

:)

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One Day Fair July 5th Santa Clara needs some help:)

shadow — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:33:52 GMT

Hello- Our local alternative group is hosting a Charity drive party and our theme this year is a Renaissance Fair. Last year we raised about $3500.00 in one day with a simple flat rate entrance fee and lots of fun entertainments once folks got through the gates, and this year we want to ROCK--- sooooo...
i am reaching out to the larger Ren Fair world, offering a place for vendors to sell with no up front table costs, and for those who are into performing that would like to volunteer some time in exchange for free entrance and a full meal.

Please e-mail me off list at i999shadow@aol.com for more info, to give me some advice, or just exchange ideas... sword fighting skills, jugglers, madrigal singers especially welcome!

thanks, shadow

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Sacramento Museum Day 2008

Julie — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:04:44 GMT

I know this is further away for some than others, but the admission is FREE and there is a lot on several time periods. The exhibts change yearly, so I don't know what if any from the time period we protray are available, but it's still fun for the whole family.

http://www.sacmuseums.org/museumday.html

Sacramento Museum Day Returns February 2!
Twenty-Five Museums to Participate
in Tenth Annual Museum Day Event

Twenty-five (25) greater Sacramento area museums will be offering free admission during the Tenth Annual Sacramento Museum Day presented by the Sacramento Association of Museums and proudly supported by Umpqua Bank. Sacramento Museum Day takes place Saturday, February 2, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (all participating museums close at 5 p.m.). Free shuttle buses will serve many of the participating museums (all routes begin/end/transfer at the California Museum for History, Women & the Arts, which can be accessed via Regional Transit Light Rail – Archives Plaza station).

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Sad News Cross Posted

Pixiestyx — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 03:17:46 GMT

I'm posting this here at the request of my Guild Master - please read.

To Friends and Faire Family of Clan Iain Abrach MacIain;

It is my sad duty to let you all know that the matron of our
guild Joan Wiepert has passed away. She left this world peacefully in
her sleep around 9pm on Christmas Eve.

Services will be held for her at the Masonic Temple in Napa at
4pm on Sunday December, 30th. The address for the Masonic Temple is
4125 Solano Avenue, Napa, CA 94558. There will be a potluck reception
immediately following so please feel free to bring a food item if you
so choose.

EVERYONE that knew Joan is invited to attend and speak if you
would like. If you know of anyone that doesn't have access to email
please feel free to pass on this information.

Also Ken will be unable to attend these services as he is also
currently in the hospital. The family has asked to restrict visitors
at this time so he can get well. I will post more information as it
becomes available. Messages for Ken can be sent to Tim Jesus at
tjconsult@aol. com and will be delivered on a regular basis.

Flowers for the services can be sent to her granddaughter
Marisa's home and will be brought to the services.

Services:
Masonic Temple Napa
4125 Solano Avenue
Napa, CA 94558

Flowers:
Joan Wiepert
Care of Marisa
2016 west pueblo Ave
Napa, CA 94558

Thank You All,

Tim Jesus
Guildmaster
Clan Iain Abrach MacIain

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MWOW is holding Auditions for an ALTO!

Kimi — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:33:23 GMT

MWOW is Auditioning!
The Merry Wives of Windsor are seeking one awesome woman to come play with us. We play at Renaissance Faires around Southern California and sometimes even venture up North. We usually play 2 to 3 large shows a year outside of the Renaissance Faire circuit. This past year we played The Galaxy, The Orange International Street Faire, The Derby and The Grove. We have released three CDs and we will be recording a fourth sometime in our future.

We currently have nine members in the Wives and we are seeking the magical 10th. We have Bouzouki, Mandolin, Bodhran, Fiddle & Bass as our core instruments. If you can expand on that list, come show us! We rehearse Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 10:pm in Pasadena. Rehearsals are required. We do take small breaks but we are a year around group.

Here is what we need:

Alto (F2 - D5)
Strong sight reading skills
Instrumentation a plus (please bring the instrument to the audition if you want it to count)
Previous Renaissance Faire experience desired but NOT required
Team player with a love for group action (no - NOT like that)
21 or older

The audition will include the following elements:

One song, acapella, any genre - but tell us a story with your singing
One Mwow song for which we will provide music in advance
You will sight read one or more Mwow songs
You will play any instruments that you wish to be considered as part of your audition
You will sing each Mwow song that we use in the audition with a soprano and mezzo; we will be looking at blend and balance
You will rehearse with us on the evening of the audition to see how we all work together. This also allows you to decide if you like how we work.

The first four steps of the audition will take place with the directors and a bouzouki player only. The rest of the audition will be during rehearsal with all members of the band plus auditionees.

The auditions will take place on:

Tuesday, January 15 starting at 6:30pm in Pasadena. You need to plan on being there until 10:pm though we may break earlier than that.

Thanks so much! We are really looking forward to meeting you.
The Merry Wives of Windsor

**********************

If you are interested contact Heather at heathergreene AT sbcglobal DOT net (Obviously change to normal email format) to set up an audition time and to receive your music.

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Bald Women?

skipwell — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:07:26 GMT

Why might a young adult (actually, I guess she'd be middle age at this time, wouldn't she?) woman in Elizabethan England be bald? What would happen to her? What would people think? What class would she likely be? What would she be afflicted with?

An enquiring mind really really wants to know all the deets!

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Southern opens 4-5-08

skipwell — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:32:35 GMT

Hey, I'm a member of the "Ren Faire Character Development Workshop" tribe, and I think you might want to join it, too.

http://tribes.tribe.net/renfairecharacterworkshop

...because you really shouldn't wait until 4-4-08 to begin!

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RenSymposium: February 22nd-24th

Gianni — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:56:22 GMT

Mark your calendars:

Renaissance Symposium 2008 is on. This year we will hold our event at Double Tree and Convention Center in Modesto, February 22- through 24th. We’re in the middle of finalizing all contracts so please keep an eye out on rensymposium.com website for updates.

Please hold off on making reservations there until Monday when our group codes make it through the system.

For those interested in teaching, please start pulling together your submissions for classes. Classes as always will revolve around improve, costuming, bfa, history, music and dance and other topics. We will also offer a series of marketing, faire operations and vendor related classes.

Bill

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Sound & Fury's new DVD "CYRANOSE!" now available!

maritzer — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:17:32 GMT

The new 5-Star Sound & Fury show DVD to "Cyranose!" is now available for $20 +shipping. You can order either via http://www.soundandfury.org or http://www.cyranose.info

It's an hour long plus has another 40 minutes or so of extras, including the full interview we did with USC in Sept 07, and out-takes from the taping.

There's still time before XMAS!

S&F awarded "Best of Fringe!" at Winnipeg 2006, 2007 and Edmonton 2006 Fringes.

"5 Stars! 60 minutes of jaw-aching hilarity!" - Winnipeg Free Press

"Amazing comic timing and chemistry!" - LA Weekly

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Music and Lyrics....faire songs

Alaina — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 19:16:25 GMT

Does anyone know where I can look to get lyrics for as many of the songs sung at faire? I am going to put them all in one journal to keep with me. If anyone knows where I can go it would be appriciated. Or if there are any song books used by different people, would it be possible to either get a copy or borrow a copy to get stuff out of? I can pay for the cost of copying. Thanks for all your help.

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Help specifically for Faire Folk!!

Cat — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 03:42:38 GMT

Information from Kathy J. Kingman-Solum. Please respond to her
directly at the email address at the bottom of this missive if you
are interested in working on this great project.

Dear Friends,

As you know our friends in Southern California are fighting fires in
over 15 counties. Hundreds of thousands of acres have burned,
hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced, and thousands
have watched their homes destroyed. I was disturbed enough thinking
that my parents live an area that has been placed on high alert,
but It has now come to light that our friend David Springhorn has
become a victim of this disaster. His home and his workshop along
with countless items of memorabilia and artifacts from a long and
loved tenure in this community are gone.

There are many disaster relief programs that have been established to
help people monetarily when disaster strikes. There will be programs
for those who have lost their homes, insurance payments will be
collected and mundane possessions replaced. However, the very special
and creative people that we know, will still have a void that cannot
be filled by the well planned rescue and relief organizations that
are there for everyone else. Something has to happen to enable the
big hearted people of this community to come together and pool
resources to assist those who are a part of our extended family.

I have initiated a California specific outreach program that will
help people like us. I have contacted a lawyer (also a Faire person)
who is at this time organizing the paperwork that will begin a
not-for profit foundation to aid the people of our community when
disaster strikes. We will have what is necessary to collect donations
by Wednesday of this week.

The goals of this organization are to:
* Replace destroyed musical instruments, especially those that
are period specific
* Replenish costume wardrobes
* Buy new tools for specialized trades such as potting wheels and
lathes
* Collect monies for continued support of those who might be
victims in the future.
* Create a Disaster Relief CD with the help of the generous
talents of the musicians in our community
* Lend emotional support through letters cards and time from our
community
* Lastly and most importantly, coordinate our network of caring
people, to replace lost photographs with similar ones from other
people's collections, and contact the artisans who originally made
lost memorabilia to replace items that could never be recovered
through insurance claims.

Many people have already begun work to achieve these goals. Musical
directors are connecting with their groups to put together the CD,
clothing vendors are offering to donate costume pieces, and a website
is in the works to get our message out to the public. Costumers have
volunteered their time to replace specific costume pieces and I will
file for a DBA and not-for-profit status on Monday to enable us to
collect tax deductible donations.

Our focus will begin with David, he has been a member of this
community for many years and has touched many hearts. He has lost
much and will need our support. Should anyone else come forward with
a need we will of course do what we can to help them as well but in
helping David to our fullest capacity, we will open the gates to
helping others as well.

To do this right we will need the support of not only the big hearted
givers who are able to give cash, but the help of you as directors,
owners, and managers. You have the unique ability to bring people
together and make a difference. If you are interested in becoming a
part of this effort please let me know. I have several form letters
that can be personalized for you or your company and dispersed
quickly through missives and social groups like those on Tribe.net.
The following are some immediate needs for the success of the
foundation, a full list of needs will be available on request.

We need:
* A Board of Directors, please e-mail me with a letter of
interest if you would like to be a part of the board.
* Friends who know those affected to come forward with photos and
stories.
* Writers who will hand write a card or a letter with anecdotes
and kind words of encouragement and love
* A recording studio for musicians to record the CD that will be
sold in an effort to raise money
* An artist to donate his or her talents towards the look of the
site, the CD and to create a logo for the Foundation
* Someone to help organize letter writing campaigns, find people
who may have old footage or voice recordings and bring out
memorabilia the owners are willing to donate.

I have communicated with many prominent directors through-out
California. Every Response has been extremely supportive and many
have committed to being on board any plan we come up with. Great
minds are at work and we need you to be a part of it. Please join me
at the Ca Faire Participants Disaster Relief Tribe
<http://tribes.tribe.net/fairefrienddisasterrelief>http://tribes.tribe.net/fairefrienddisasterrelief
Suggestions are welcome. Please send this on to those who may be
interested

Kathy J. Kingman-Solum
kathy@thesolumscom

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Update on MacIain - Ken & Joan Wiepert

DameKaitlyn — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:12:48 GMT

Just an FYI to let you know that Joan is home. I know Ken would love to
hear from folks. My understanding is that they have hospice care
helping for now. I am sad to say that it's really a matter of time
before she passes. As you can imagine, this is extremely hard on her
family, especially Ken. Please send a card, flowers, or phone...they
would love to hear from you.

Thank you so much.

Ken and Joan Wiepert
78 Biltmore Court
Fairfield CA 94533
(707) 428-4642

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more places for Faire folk to hang out...

foolfaerie420 — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:52:08 GMT

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7428736999

Hey guys this is really pretty fun, and sometimes it is more fun than donuts for breakfast.

Have a nibble on some baklava and have a cup of chai...the facebook.com Traders Market is open.

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Merchants of the phoenix

Heather — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:51:14 GMT

Our guild has a tribe now!!!
http://tribes.tribe.net/motprenfaire

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"Storm'n Norman"

missanna — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:37:25 GMT

"Storm'n Norman" Woods was hit by a car while riding his bicycle on the night of October 31st.
As far as I know, his death was immidiate and he did not suffer.
Shannon and Wayno are helping his family to deal with details, memorial service and such.
If you would like more info, message me and I will forward their phone #.
Shannon said she looks forward to hearing from our family, and no one should hesitate to call for more info.

Norman, thank you for everything.

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My Deer ‘s, If your Creative too , I have a Tribe for you .

Starrleeann — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:04:01 GMT

Art and Hand made in USA.
This is a tribe for visual arts, and Hand made items made in USA…

if you wish to show off your work and put a add or web page this tribe is for you …

all Accessories hand made from Gourd Art, painting. Any wood work . ten work ,
bead items to sewing , it go’s on and on .

so if your in the USA and you make it and wish to show it off and sell your items ,
love to have you …

you never know some one may fine you here and buy your items …

come on in and have fun …
tribes.tribe.net/handmadeinusa

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OT: SoCal Fire Info

Cat — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:35:37 GMT

here is a link to help you find services for those who were impacted by the various SoCal fires.
I'm hoping and praying that everyone survived with little or no loss!

http://www.211la.org/Content.asp?Content=Disaster&SubContent=Current

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:: Official Announcement :: Spaniards of the NCRF

Benjamin Q — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:21:13 GMT

It is with great pleasure that I announce the formation of a new Spanish Group for the Northern California Renaissance Faire in 2008.
I am also calling out to you all in the faire community who are intrested in joining the group to please send a message to me in tribe stating your intrest in joining.
You will be linked to our private tribe that is dedicated to forming the group and formulating ideas.

This group will have to hit the ground running because we have a lot to cover and 10 months to do it in.

Benjamin Quesada
aka Barky
Aka Don Miguel Cervantes

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60+ Casa Fair Pics.

Randy — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:22:22 GMT

Just posted 60+ Casa De Ren-Fair Pic's. ( My Fair Pics. )

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Fall Escondido Faire postponed due to Fire

BessPitcher — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:46:16 GMT

www.goldcoastfestivals.com/esco....html

It's been pushed back a week.

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Ren Faire on Wikipedia?

kurtographer — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:37:18 GMT

Check it out folks....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_faire

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Ravenswood Leather Surcoat (Size Large) For Sale

Scabrous — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 22:49:31 GMT

(I hope it's kosher to post this here. Saw a couple of other for-sale posts, so assuming it's allowable.)

Have an almost-but-not-quite-new (worn at one gig) Ravenswood Leather surcoat for sale. Similar to the coat in the top two photos here:

http://ravenswoodleather.com/Trenchcoats/ravensurcoat.html

The particular coat for sale has their "R-2 Sleeves" (removable two-part) and antique brass finish button closures. Unique to this one, not normally offered on their web site, are hip pockets and a distinctive olive color.

Size is large. It's almost too roomy on my 6 foot, 165# frame...ideally it would fit someone of similar or slightly taller height, and moderately heavier with an athletic build (perhaps up to 200#) if you want to be able to fasten the buttons (or a bit of belly is okay if you leave the front open).

With the unique additions and after sales tax, this cost over $800 new. It was worn to only one faire, where friends quickly dubbed it "The Jacket of Hawtness." It's gorgeous and of course smells wonderful. TEN POUNDS of leather! Unfortunately paying bills takes precedence over "hawtness," so the jacket will have to go.

Before I go dealing with the mouth-breathers on eBay, I'd rather offer it up here if possible. Hoping to get $500 or best reasonable offer, which would include postage anywhere in the U.S. I have a PayPal account if that helps.

Some photos of the jacket:

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/pburgess/jacket/jacket-front.jpg
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/pburgess/jacket/jacket-back.jpg
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/pburgess/jacket/jacket-tags.jpg
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/pburgess/jacket/jacket-sleeve.jpg

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Pictures from after hours show

Chelsea — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 23:37:04 GMT

Did anyone happen to get pictures or a video of our after hours aerial night show this past Saturday evening? We had a lot of fun with it and would love to see how it looked!
Also, thanks to everyone who came out to watch us fly!

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Cindys Wake

Bevan — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:04:28 GMT

3ed weekend of Casa there will be a ceremony. I'm coordinating a photo slide show and short video. Contact me if you have any video or picks of our lovely Cindy.

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After hours show this weekend!

Chelsea — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:23:16 GMT

If you are coming up to the faire this weekend, please come watch us perform our aerial after hours show where we will be flying on the hoop and silks in a night version of the Suspended Reality show. We will be going on right after the Soiled Doves- which you should also come watch because they are great!
Looking forward to a night of fun and flying! Hope to see you all out there!!!

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Merchants of the Phoenix is looking for more actors!!

Heather — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 19:31:50 GMT

Hi there,
We are merchants of the Phoenix we do small ren faires all over northern california......we are looking to increase our numbers and want to offer you a all a chance to come join us fight, sing, laugh, and be merry at faire. We do not do CASA Da Fruita. So if your looking for a fun guild that doesnt charge members due....please look me up and drop me a message. I have an livejournal community for the guild to keep members updated on events.

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Lost and Found....

Alaina — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:37:34 GMT

I found a goblet in tent city on Sunday while packing up. If you think it may be yours send me a private message with a description and your contact info. If you happen to have a pic of you holding said lost goblet even better.

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photos uploaded on flickr

bluedolphinflame — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:35:37 GMT

I've uploaded photos from this last weekend

I uploaded more photos!
www.flickr.com/bluedolphinflame

So Far I have some Northern I'm working on uploading earlier pictures..

Dana

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Tips for Titties and RESCU Rally

Shery — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:30:04 GMT

It's that time again when the night ale stand will gather all our tips and donate them to those doing the Breast Cancer Walk. We ALL love the breast (ours, our friends, our lovers, our neighbors, everyone's!), so lets dig out those extra coins and paper things and bring them along to the ale stand. Last year, we collected over $700 to donate.

And while you're in a giving mood, the RESCU Rally is also that night. So dig doubly deep to help your fellow Ren Faire performers and crew and crafters. =)

P.S. Info on RESCU:
website - http://www.rescufoundation.org/
Mission Statement - The RESCU Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization established to promote financial relief and comfort to renaissance festival participants and their families who have experienced medical disruptions and subsequent extreme difficulties.

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Musicians needed for bellydancer at the Connecticut Ren Faire Oct 6,7,8 + Oct 20, 21 (and maybe the weekend inbetween?)

Ilyena — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:49:29 GMT

The Connecticut Ren Faire (www.ctfaire.com) is approaching, and they like volunteers. I have signed up to bellydance around the faire and had previously arranged for a band from the NYRF to come up a couple of weekends to play for me.

Unfortunately, since there's no $$ involved, when my musicians got offered a paying gig somewhere else, they backed out.

This leaves me music-less.

Is there anyone in the Hebron, CT area who is musically skilled and interested in volunteering at the Connecticut Ren Faire during October, playing music for me to dance to? I'll be there primarily Columbus day weekend, and closing weekend (Oct 20 and 21).

Darbuka, dumbek, hand drum, fife, flute, bagpipes, violin, fiddle, clarinet, hurdy gurdy, whatever - if you think I can bellydance to it, send me a message or post here and we'll try to work something out. I would of course, prefer someone who is familiar with Middle Eastern rhythms, but I've danced to a pretty wide variety of stuff.

Again, it's not a paying gig, but you're welcome to sell CDs of your own music, if you've got them, and play for hat.

Hopefully,

~Ilyena~

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Talk Like A Pirate Day, Sept 19

Lee R. — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 03:10:29 GMT

YAR!

How be it aint nobody posted about this yet?

Sept 19 be TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY!

It be the ONE day a year ye can speak normaly, and no-one's gonna make ya walk the plank!

YAR!!!!

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how hard can it be to have a Ren Faire?

Sayari — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 16:49:59 GMT

my guess is it ain't easy, but our Ren faire in WV has been canceled indefinitely. I would like to get another one started, or bring one to our area. To give you an idea, our Ren faire was a smallish event, held for 2 days at the WV tamarack in early October, since it's too late for that, I'm figuring around early May, & keep it going for 2 days,(we have short attention span in WV) also our Renfaire was free to get into, cause alot of people volunteered to make it happen, if you have any ideas, please message me or post em here, feel free to tell me I'm in over my head:)!

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Sacramento Museum Day 2008

Sad News Cross Posted

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Bald Women?

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RenSymposium: February 22nd-24th

Sound & Fury's new DVD "CYRANOSE!" now available!

Music and Lyrics....faire songs

Help specifically for Faire Folk!!

Update on MacIain - Ken & Joan Wiepert

more places for Faire folk to hang out...

Merchants of the phoenix

"Storm'n Norman"

My Deer ‘s, If your Creative too , I have a Tribe for you .

OT: SoCal Fire Info

:: Official Announcement :: Spaniards of the NCRF

60+ Casa Fair Pics.

Fall Escondido Faire postponed due to Fire

Ren Faire on Wikipedia?

Ravenswood Leather Surcoat (Size Large) For Sale

Pictures from after hours show

Cindys Wake

After hours show this weekend!

Merchants of the Phoenix is looking for more actors!!

Lost and Found....

photos uploaded on flickr

Tips for Titties and RESCU Rally

Musicians needed for bellydancer at the Connecticut Ren Faire Oct 6,7,8 + Oct 20, 21 (and maybe the weekend inbetween?)

Talk Like A Pirate Day, Sept 19

how hard can it be to have a Ren Faire?

MWOW is holding Auditions for an ALTO!