Greetings,

There will once again be a bardic circle held at Festival of Maidens
this year.  It is expected to start at 8PM.  The event takes place
on January 19th in Urbana, Illinois.  Further details can be found at
http://www.advancenet.net/folo/Maidens35.htm

Cerian

Greetings,

There will be a bardic circle post-revel after Tree-Girt-Sea's
Twelfth Night.  The event takes place in Chicago, Illinois on
January 26th.  More information is available at
http://www.treegirtsea.com/12thnight.html

The post-revel site is about 5 minutes away from the event.  Directions
will be available on-site.  If you have any questions, please contact
Cerian at cerian@....

There is also a bardic competition taking place at the event during
the day.  For information about that, please contact Genevieve
d'Avignon at lady_phoenix921@...


Cerian

March 7th through the 10th at the rosemont covention center, U.S.
Fencing Association convention.


Aethelwulf

At the request of Sir William of Fairhaven, there will be a combat
practice at the ROTC Armory on the campus of the University of
Illinois in Urbana-Champaign on Sunday, 20 January, the day after
Festival of Maidens 35. It will be from 10 am to 2 pm. He hopes that
many folk from the Midlands can show up. Parking is free on Sunday in
most lots, but be careful to read the signs, since some lots are now
24hr-days a week.

Thursday will be the last day for pre-registration. For more
information, see http://www.advancenet.net/folo/Maidens35.htm

Cheers, Folo

Greetings,

     After some discussion a few of us decided we would like to
practice in a more structered format.  This may not be what anyone
else wants and we do not want to force anyone to practice the way we
are going to.  There is plenty of room for everyone to practice in
whatever format they choose.

    With that said, if you are interested in joining us ("us" being 4
folks so far) then here is a basic format we are going to follow.
This may change as the weeks go on depending on what works best and
what we need to add/drop.  If you do want to joinus in this, please
be on time (2pm).

Stretch
Warm up (unarmored):
      moving while staying in stance
      review and practice specific blows
      footwork
armored practice:
      slow sparring/work
      up/down sparring (alternate taking turns fighting from knees,
one bout up, one bout down)
      regular sparring
      melee practice (short but increasing as summer gets near)

thank you,
Henry of Exeter

Goods of Evanston will stop carrying Art Supplies.  Please see
announcement below.

Dear Good's Customer,

The New Year brings with it some large changes here at Good's. We
have always prided ourselves on running a full service art materials
department with the most knowledgeable, experienced staff. Because
of this focus on service, your have rewarded us with your loyalty,
trust and friendship.

For this reason, it is difficult to share with you some bad news.
This spring, Good's will stop selling art materials. Good's, like
many other independently owned stores, has been subject to the
actions of big-box chains and internet sellers who seek market share
through aggressive discounting. In this environment, it is no longer
possible to sustain an independently owned, service-oriented art
department like ours.

To show our appreciation for your loyalty, today though February
10th, you will receive a discount of 25% off regular priced items
and 10% off sale items. This will be applied only to the products
that will be closed-out and excludes items such as picture framing,
fine pens, and stationery. Starting February 11th, we will begin
marking down the art materials we have on hand.

If you are wondering what the future holds for Good's, we will be
expanding our frame department dramatically later in the year. Our
selection will be even greater than before and we will continue to
provide the service and expertise you have come to expect from us.

We know this news will come as a big disappointment for you.
Unfortunately, the current state of the art materials industry
leaves us no other options. We are truly sorry we can not continue
as your art materials supplier of choice, but hope you will continue
to turn to us for your framing needs.

Thank you for your support over the years.

Hillary,

Did you get Kinji and Sarah Von Brandenburg as servers on your list?
Kinji is my son (age 13 - he has served at about a dozen feasts) and
Sarah is Sir Guerric's and THL Acelina's daughter (age 15 - she has
served as many feasts, too.)

Master Sean o'Shaughnessy

Quoting jeffnaggie@...:

> Greetings to all,
>
> We are in need of six more people to serve feast at Tree-Girt-Sea's
> "Twelfth Night" on January 26th.
>
> All servers will have the opportunity to eat feast (which looks both
>  "sinful" and "heavenly" at the same time) prior to serving.? Feel
> free to?preview the menu at http://www.treegirtsea.com/12thnight.html
>
> Please email me off list if you are interested in volunteering to
> serve.? First come...first serving...(pun intended)
>
> Thank you,
> Hillary of Langeforde
> Head Server
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Hello,

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NAC Division II/III/Veteran/Wheelchair

I'm a member of the Irish American Heritage Center, and this event was in my
latest newsletter:

--Beatrice


Monthly Book of Kells Discussion

Learn more about the Book of Kells, its importance in history and see what makes
it the most elaborate manuscript of its kind to survive from the middle ages.
A facsimile of the book was made with the latest technological advances and the
IAHC has one of the few copies of this book.

These monthly discussions take place in the IAHC Museum the last Sunday of each
month.

Sunday, January 27
1pm

Free

For more information on upcoming events
at the Irish American Heritage Center, call 773-282-7035.

http://www.irishamhc.com

Greetings All and Happy New Year!

Tree-Girt-Sea's Twelfth Night Celebration – The Seven Deadly Sins –
will soon be upon us!

We have much to share, so please come and celebrate with us!

*Planned Activities*
Medieval Hogwarts
Youth Boffer Warlord tourney
Silent Auction
Feast & Luncheon
Merchants

*Activities Themed on the Vices*
Classes on the Vices / Virtues
Bardic Challenge Tourney
Musical Performances

Location: Irish American Heritage Center about seven miles North of
downtown Chicago at 4626 North Knox Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630. Site
opens at 9:30 a.m. and closes at 10:30 p.m.  Site is dry; bar will
open in the afternoon.  No pets, assistance animals only.  Activities

More information, details, and updates are available at:
www.treegirtsea.com/12thnight.html

General questions or need more help? Contact the Event Stewards: Lady
Phebe Bonadeci  (PJ Reaney) – reaneypj@... and Sir Kilian
Fendrich (Mike Pastrick)

See you soon!

As in years past, the public may be spectators at the combat in the
mall. For that reason, if you set up in the Mall, we ask that farb be
hidden if at all possible. A prize and recognition will be awarded in
the afternoon for the most accurate day camp. Entry into the contest
is not required. Please come and show the public the best of the SCA!

There will be a Midlands Regional Combat Practice on Sunday, 20
January at the ROTC Armory on campus. It will start at 10 am and will
run until at least 2 pm. Take your best route to Fourth Street and go
south to the block between Gregory and Armory.

For further information, see http://www.advancenet.net/folo/Maidens35.htm

The event ends at midnight; the bar stays open until 2.

Hope to see ya there!

Cheers, Folo

Hi all--

Was there a decision made about bidding for the regional A&S Faire?  If so, do we know when a decision will be made by the powers that be about whether or not we are the "winners"?

Just curious,
Acelina

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From: mary kearney <thebaronessmor@...>

Hi -

 

Just FYI -

 

Until a formal bid is recieved by me and looked over by the Kingdom Officer, there can be no determination.

 

Baroness Mor the Merry

Regional MOAS

 

thebaronessmor@yahoo.com

Dayle Harding <acelinaofderelei@yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi all--

Was there a decision made about bidding for the regional A&S Faire?  If so, do we know when a decision will be made by the powers that be about whether or not we are the "winners"?

Just curious,
Acelina

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Checking on its availability for a friend, I found out that the
Corkscrew Wine Shop, about two blocks from the hotel, sells Iqhilika
South African Dry Mead for $23.99. Other stores may have other
brands, but they're farther away. No one has brennivin :(

http://www.advancenet.net/folo/Maidens35.htm

Cheers, Folo

jay sabath wrote:

>Anyone who has volunteered to help in any capacity please get in contact
>with me.  I want to make as sure as I can that it goes as smoothly as
>possible.
>
     Xavier - Troll, checking in.

     Elaine is doing sketches of site tokens.  I was thinking about doing
a simple mask face as a pendant, but she has several more decorative
styles if you want me to bring her sketchpad along Sunday night.

     For feast tokens, my first thought was to pre-print the menu on a
small scroll, and give that out.  It's double-purpose, and doesn't look
too bad.
     The second option would be to paint the masks of the site tokens,
and the painted ones are the feast tokens.

     I forgot to bounce this off you in person - if we do the pewter mask
tokens and scroll feast tokens, do you want to set up a "painting table"
- either as youth activities or open-ended - for people to decorate
their own?

               In Service,
                       Xavier

James McAdams wrote:

     Oops!   Sorry for sending that to everyone.

              X

Greetings unto the populace of Ayreton, from the Towne Cryer!

MONDAY ACTIVITIES

BARONS NOYSE

Monday Nights from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Robbyan and Fern's.  Any instrument is welcome, recorders can be borrowed and Robbyan is willing to teach.  Absolute beginners please call first as some sight reading ability is necessary - this can also be taught.

Phone Number: (773) 764-1920

Address: 2506 W. Morse Ave., Chicago, IL 60645

SILVER THIMBLE GUILD FOR CONSPICUOUS CONSUMPTION

 

Join the Guild on Monday nights for sewing and garb research.  The Silver Thimble Guild meets on Monday nights at Mistress Juliana's house, just Northwest of downtown--call before coming- 773-750-2180.

_______________________________________________________________________

WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES

TREE GIRT SEA SCRIBAL NIGHT

Scribe Night is open to anyone in the Ayreton region who is interested in calligraphy and
illumination.

 

Who: THL Jocelyn of Lutterworth (mka Vickie Rayhill)

When: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays of the month.

Time: 7:30 pm to 10 pm

More info: 847-824-3814
 

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THURSDAY ACTIVITIES

Rokkhealden Scriptorium

The Scriptorium is composed of all skill levels.  The Scriptorium is open to anyone who is interested in any aspect of the scribal arts. You do NOT have to be a member of the shire to participate in the Scriptorium.  You don't have to be an artist. You don't have to paint.  You don't have to draw.  You don't even have to do calligraphy.  Experiment and do what you like.  You don't have to buy anything.  We are a friendly group and share our supplies. Of course, if you get hooked like we did, you'll want to get your own supplies.  From time to time we hold classes to teach various aspects of calligraphy and illumination.  About the only request (per say) is you be active, encouraging, positive to others and yourself. 

http://www.midrealm.org/rokkehealden/

Thurs. Jan. 31^st (moot) (NOTE: Not the usual 4^th Thursday of the month)

 

 

The Pippins -- Tree Girt Sea

The Pippins are an a capella singing group performing medieval and renaissance choral music both in the SCA and for modern Chicagoland audiences.  We meet on the north side of Chicago (Andersonville) every Thursday, from 7:45 - 10 pm.  Please call for more information: 312-259-6688.

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FRIDAY ACTIVITIES

 

Needlework/Fiber Arts Night

Every third Friday of the month, 6 pm - 10 pm

Bring a project to work on or the willingness to learn something new.

For more information, email: gschneid@oakton.edu.

 

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SUNDAY ACTIVITIES

 

Heralds at Home

 

Phebe and Kevin will be hosting heraldry at their home on the last Sunday of each month:

 

3935 N. Kostner Chi, IL 60641.

Phone 773-286-5952.

 

All area heralds, and any clients who wish to attend are welcome. Heraldic services for name and device researches will be available at this "one stop". Exact time in each afternoon to follow soon.

 

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This is an e-mail announcement from the Ayreton Towne Cryer. If you wish to have an activity, demo, event or other type of SCA get together announced feel free to contact me and request an announcement be made. After all the more people playing nice together, the more fun it is for everyone! Corrections can also be made but only if you help me find them.

The Cryer can be contacted at AyretonTowneCryer@yahoo.com

If you wish to be taken off of the announcement please send an e-mail to the AyretonTowneCryer@yahoo.com and put in the body that you are requesting to be removed from the announcement list.

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