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Medieval Festival offers fun and education at New York's Cloisters

Ren Faires
The Washington Heights and Inwood Development Corporation sponsors a yearly Medieval Festival at the Cloisters museum of medieval art located in Fort Tryon Park near the northern end of Manhattan Island, complete with jousting, falconry, pageants and feasts.

Stephen and Ailleanne new Heirs to Northshield throne

Armoured Combat | Northshield | SCA Royalty
Reporters on the Kingdom of Northshield list report that Stephen du Bois was the winner of the October 11, 2008 Crown Tournament. Stephen was inspired by Lady Ailleanne.

Weaving legend Peter Collingwood dies

Milestones | Weaving
Peter Collingwood, author of Techniques of Tablet Weaving, a classic for tablet weavers around the world, died unexpectedly October 9, 2008 at his home. Collingwood was 86.

Athletic traditions of Istanbul

Byzantine | Games and Gambling | Middle Eastern
The city of Istanbul has a long history of interest in athletics and games dating to the earliest days of New Rome, where gladiators battled. Freelance writer John Crofoot has the story for Today's Zaman.

[WES] Fall Baronial Coronet Tourney of the Far West

Armoured Combat | Arts and Sciences | Dance | Performing Arts | West | SCA Royalty
2008/11/16 - 10:30
2008/11/16 - 16:00
Japan

After some false starts, the new NEW date for the Fall Coronet Tourney of the Far West has been set. November 16, 2008.

When: Baronial Coronet tourney will be held on Sunday the 16th of November, 2008.
Who: Vale de Draco will host. The Baroness and Baron of the Far West Katherine and Noe will autocrat.
Where: The site will be in central Tokyo, at Tintagel, near Mejiro station. Directions are below.


Vale de Draco (Tokyo, Japan)

[ANT] Toys-For-Tots Tournament

An Tir | Armoured Combat
2008/11/22 - 09:30
2008/11/22 - 21:00
US/Pacific

The Honorable Barony of Dragon's Laire sends greetings and due commendations to all of An Tir, and especially to the Baronies and Principalities whom we greet with a challenge. That is correct. The Gauntlet has been thrown and you have all, all citizens, noble and commoner alike, been challenged to come and show your mettle in our first annual Toys for Tots Tournament November 22nd at Manchester State Park.

Barony of Dragon's Laire (Manchester, Washington)

[ANT] Harvest Ball

An Tir | Costuming | Dance
2008/10/18 - 18:00
2008/10/18 - 22:00
US/Pacific

For centuries, commoners and nobles alike have celebrated events in life with dancing. Notable among these events in life is the completion of the annual harvest. The Honorable Barony of Dragons' Laire chooses to continue that tradition.

Accompanied by bards from throughout An-Tir, Abbot Siôn of Dragons' Laire will teach a variety of dances over four hours. The Costumers Guild will sponsor a parade of costumes for those who wish to show off their finery.


Barony of Dragon's Laire (Port Orchard, Washington)

[EAS] Fall Crown Tournament

Armoured Combat | East | SCA Royalty
2008/10/25 - 09:30
2008/10/25 - 22:00
US/Eastern

On the twenty-fifth day of October A.S. XLIII, King Darius IV and Queen Alethea will be choosing Their Heirs by right of arms.

The event site is a camp ground with acres of woods and a tranquil lake. The tournament will be held in a large grassy field lined with trees. A field adjacent to the tourney field has a large fire circle, an open-sided pavilion with fire hearth and another smaller grassy area. Privies are located throughout the site. Hot showers are available as well, near the list field. All buildings are wheelchair accessible, but the trail from the list field to the feast hall is very hilly and may not be easy for wheelchairs (but there is a road that can be used).


Shire of Glenn Linn (Lake George, New York)

[OUT] The Great Hunt

Arts and Sciences | Martial Activities | Outlands
2008/10/24 - 16:00
2008/10/26 - 12:00
US/Mountain

Swiftly autumn is coming upon us, the forbearer of winter's chills. We must stock up our storehouses against the cold months ahead - the time for the Great Hunt is nigh!

The Great Hunt
October 24th-26th, 2008
Flying Horse Ranch,
21 Snowberry Lane,
Artesia, NM 88210
Hosted by the Shire of Gleann Medonach

Schedule
Site Opens October 24th 4:00 PM and closes October 26th 12:00 PM


Shire of Gleann Medonach (Artesia, New Mexico)

[LOC] William Marshal Memorial Tourney and Feast

Armoured Combat | Arts and Sciences | Lochac
2008/12/06 - 10:00
2008/12/06 - 20:00
Australia/Victoria

Saturday December 6th 2008, William Marshal Memorial Tourney and Feast, Stormhold, A Royal Event

A chivalric weapons tourney will be held on Saturday, December 6th. at Circle of Trees, Edinburgh Gardens, Alfred Court, North Fitzroy (Melways 2C-E1) from 11 AM, followed by a catered feast at Bokscai Hall. StGeorges Road, North Fitzroy, (Melways 2C-C1) from 5PM.

Entry by tickets at
$25 for members,


Barony of Stormhold (North Fitzroy, Victoria)

[ANT] Yule Feast 2008

An Tir | Arts and Sciences | Martial Activities | Youth Activities
2008/12/06 - 09:00
2008/12/06 - 21:00
US/Pacific

The Barony of Glymm Mere and her most generous Baron Godric ap Rhys and ever lovely Baroness Kara of St. Davids invite one and all to join us for Yule Feast 2008.

Come and share in the bounty, beauty and revelry of the season. There will be various types of activities for the young and the young at heart, fighters and artisans of all types. Yule is also a great time to catch up with those you have not seen in a while and regale all with stories


Barony of Glymm Mere (Lacey, Washington)

[EAL] Feast of the Bear 2008

Arts and Sciences | Ealdormere | Martial Activities | Youth Activities
2008/10/18 - 10:00
2008/10/18 - 22:00
Canada/Eastern

The Royal City of Eoforwic is proud to present Feast of the Bear 2008 October 18, 2008

Eoforwic bids you to join us in a day of fun and merriment. Armored combat, rapier combat, an A&S round table, classes, children's activities, merchants, and a lunch table are all planned within the period atmosphere of St. Simon-the-Apostle Anglican Church.

Site Location:
St. Simon-the-Apostle Anglican Church 525 Bloor St East, Toronto, Ontario M4W 1J1


Royal City of Eoforwic (Toronto, Ontario)

[WES] Yule Feast

Cooking | Performing Arts | Welsh | West
2008/12/13 - 17:00
2008/12/13 - 22:00
US/Pacific

The Barony of Rivenoak proudly invites you to sample the delightful culinary artistry of Padraig Mathmathuna. Their most benevolent and gracious Excellencies Baron Gwyn & Baroness Lori have commandeered a sumptuous five course Welsh feast to tantalize the senses!

We will have dancing, singing, & much merriment! There will be a "Celebration of Winter" table decorating contest as well (points


Barony of Rivenoak (Oroville, California)

[OUT] Danse Macabre

Cooking | Dance | Outlands
2008/10/25 - 18:00
2008/10/25 - 21:59
US/Mountain

Please join us for much dancing, good company and a few laughs. You never know who will show up as a Saint and who will be the Sinner.

Danse Macabre
Barony of Caer Galen
Sinners and Saints
October 25nd 2008
6pm until the stroke of midnight

Autocrat: Timony Olyveyr
timonysiobhan@gmail.com

Longmont VFW
206 South Main Street


Barony of Caer Galen (Longmont, Colorado)