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anyone looking for a new CELT GUILD?

2008-07-16T15:09:51Z

St Brides of Kildare wants to hear from you.......

we are the New SCOTS/irish Military Guild for NOR CAL REN FAIR>>>>>> we are very interested in meeting those who have been waiting for a new Celt guild to form at CASA----- So please contact me at HalcyonInc@aol.com so that we can start talking prior to workshops-

Thanks for your support and we look forward to working with and meeting you all...

Sincrely,

Chris Uchman-Douglas.....
(aka Lord Dalkieth)

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Reptile Petting Zoo

2008-07-15T23:31:31Z

Would anyone happen to know the name of the person who ran the reptile petting zoo at faire last year? I need to get in touch with him.

Thanks!!

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The Hospitallers of Saint John invite new members!

2008-07-12T02:58:44Z

If ye be of stout heart, good humor, full o merriment , and like to do MASSAGE, come apply to the Hospitallers for the Northern California Ren Faire at Casa de Fruta. We will be at the Valhalla Renaissance Faire at Lake Tahoe May31-June 1, and June 7-8. Drop by and visit. Get to know the Order. Brother Gordon

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Upcoming Shakespeare shows

2008-07-09T05:44:47Z

Hi guys -

I'm forwarding a post about the shows I'm about to open in (yeah, that's where I've been lately). Aside from the fact that I'm really proud of how this festival is turning out, it's always good for us to see a Shakespeare production, to get the sound of the language in our ears.

I'm not in the Tempest (but it's a lovely production). I have a singing role in As You Like It, one of Shakespeare's best-loved romantic comedies. Our non-Shakespeare show Beauty and the Beast is really fun as well.

By the way, if you get a group of 10 or more together, you get a group discount - just call or email and ask Mark for the group rate.

&:-)
Lisa

Friends:

The Los Gatos Shakespeare Festival (July 18th through August 9th) is just a few weeks away, with our fantastical 7th Season of family entertainment at an affordable price, and in one of the most beautiful settings in the South Bay.

This season is filled with magic, comedy, and the theme of redemption as we offer William Shakespeare's "The Tempest" and "Beauty and the Beast", and "As You Like It."

Our version of "Beauty and the Beast" is an original adaptation of the classic fairytale, originally performed by FTE in 1997. Don't miss it!

You can order tickets by calling 800-838-3006, and asking for the Los Gatos Shakespeare Festival, or go online, and order tickets and season passes with a few clicks at:

www.lgshakes.org

There's also time for mail order by check. Simply send your check and dates of show choices to the address below. Please note our new address as of May 1, 2008!

As a not-for-profit theater company, FTE has been entertaining audiences in Los Gatos and other locations for over 15 years. There are 13 performances:

Beauty and the Beast shows:

Saturday July 19th
Sunday July 27th
Friday August 1st
Friday August 8th

As You Like It shows:

Sunday July 20th
Friday July 25th
Saturday August 2nd
Thursday August 7th

The Tempest shows:

Friday July 18th
Saturday July 26th
Thursday July 31st
Sunday August 3rd
Saturday August 9th

All performance have seating provided, and begin at 8 PM

Hope to see you under the stars at Oak Meadow Park, 200 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos

Regards,

Mark Pickens
Board President

Festival Theatre Ensemble
Los Gatos Shakespeare Festival
PO Box 954
Los Gatos, CA 95031-0954
(800)838-3006 Ticket Hotline
(408)996-0635 Business Office
(408) 904-7673 Fax
www.lgshakes.org

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Visiting faire-worker

2008-07-08T06:56:24Z

Suppose I want to work only 1 weekend. Presuming I can find a guild that would have room for me, is there a problem with this?

What is the generalized procedure?

(I'm just throwing this out there, in case.)

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looking for clarification...

2008-07-07T19:43:56Z

Hi guys! So, I've been to Northern...once...last year, as part of the Merry Misfits of Doom entourage, and I was lucky enough to be around for Black and Pearl night.

I'm coming back a few times this year, the first two weekends and (I hope) another weekend closer to the end of the run. People keep telling me about other themed nights (Catholic School Girl? Seriously? Rock on!), and I was wondering if there was any....I dunno, schedule? I live in Santa Clarita, so it's not like I can run home and get a costume for the night, and I really don't want to miss out on the fun.

If anyone has any info, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!!

Andi

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Hello! Working Faire

2008-07-06T17:27:28Z

My DD wants to work Faire this year as she is having such fun coming each year and after the day with ST Cutberths (sp?)

So what do we have to do to join a guild?

I've been so out of touch with RenFaire and tribes.

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Volunteers needed for the Willits Celtic Renaissance Faire

2008-07-03T19:43:33Z

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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Fawnskin Victorian Festival

2008-07-03T04:34:08Z

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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Bodice for sale...

2008-06-11T08:08:02Z

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.

2008-06-11T07:23:50Z

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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It's a Dog's Life

2008-06-07T09:22:31Z

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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Volunteers?

2008-06-06T15:28:47Z

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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Going to Valhalla?

2008-06-05T00:43:53Z

Anybody heading up this weekend from the Santa Cruz area? I need some flyers delivered to the info booth and I won't be making the trip. The person who was going to take them has a family crisis that takes priority. Please let me know if you can help out.

Michael

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a few comments about this wondrous faire on yelp

2008-06-02T05:13:18Z

http://www.yelp.com/biz/renaissance-faire-casa-de-fruta-hollister

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Workers needed for Chocolate booth and Face Painting booth at the Nor Cal Pirate Festival

2008-06-01T15:29:43Z

The Chocolate Booth and the Face Painting booth are both looking for paid workers this year. Please see below for details.

Chocolate Delights & Confections
- servers who handles money and pre-packaged candies
- chocolate strawberry dippers /fondue prep
- physical requirements - need to be able to stand most of the time
- should have confidence interacting with customers and potential customers
- 3 and 4 hour shifts available, starting at $8.50/hour, plus lunch

Magickal Face Painting
- booth manager, who takes names on the list and handles money
- need to like being around children, have a laid-back demeanor, and be confident interacting with customers and potential customers.
- physical requirements - need to be able to stand most or all of the time
- 3 and 4 hour shifts available, starting at $8.50/hour, plus lunch

If you work the Pirate Festival, you will have first priority in shift choices at the Northern California Renaissance Faire in September/October. Whoever is hired may also be asked to help tear down the booths after closing. We will also accept volunteers, too!

Sincerely,

Kristen and Dean Scott
Chocolate Delights & Confections - info(at)artisancandies.com
Magickal Face Painting - kristen(at)kristenscott.com

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Paid Position at Tahoe Faire!

2008-05-30T14:12:56Z

Hi everyone,

Valhalla Fellowship is in desperate need for help in the Kitchen.

We need someone who would be willing to wash a few dishes for us after lunch.
Last year this took less then an hour.

We would be happy to COMPENSATE the person for their help!

Please contact us ASAP if you are interested!

Thanks!

See you all soon!

Anita

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Words of Wisdom for Tahoe Faire First-Timer?

2008-05-29T03:23:03Z

I'm hoping to exchange a few messages with some folks who've been to the Tahoe Faire and can give me some ideas about the layout and the scene as compared to Casa. Drop me a line if I can pick your brain a little :)
Thank you!!!
Lady Wilhelmina

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Valhalla Camping site available for first weeked.

2008-05-28T06:11:45Z

I have reserved an RV campsite at Camp Richardson for the nights of May 30,31,June 1 that I will not be able to use or get my payment back. I am looking for someone who needs a campsite to take it off my hands. I believe you can put two tents on the site (or an RV) and up to six people. I was told there no campsites available through Camp Richardson at this point unless someone cancels. PM me if you are interested.

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Daycare?

2008-05-27T07:15:38Z

I dont know if this has been tried before... But has anyone ever tried having a daycare on site for faire folk? Anything even as simple as setting aside a small shady area for the kids? (easier for the parents to work their respective areas without the kids underfoot?) Does anyone know what the requirements would be? (My friend has units in childcare, it's her RL job). Anyway, we might be up to undertaking the task of putting it all together, i was just wondering how many people think this would be a good idea...

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Valhalla work...

2008-05-25T02:59:26Z

Battling Tops will be there...
Yet due to circumstances Out of my control I no Longer seem to have a full time employee...
Anyone want to wind some tops for a free pass on either/both weekends?
$$ towards Fuel/food/drink will be provided… the More you work the More I'll pay!
e-mail me or respond here

the_dark_knight_1@yahoo.com

David
Battling Tops

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Spaniards of the NCRF Auditions

2008-05-21T04:47:22Z

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

2008-05-17T17:32:31Z

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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Looking for Border Horse/ Reivers

2008-05-12T19:31:03Z

Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen

St. Brides of Kildare (aka Army of Dalkieth) is currently recruiting renaissance period soldiers for their Border Horse/Reiver Re-enactment group for the 2008/2009 season..

Currently , we are looking for persons interested in joining us for the Northern California Renaissance Fair in Gilroy California which starts in Sept and runs through October.....

Our group participates in three events per year and has a very family oreinted Inside--- with a Theatrical Rogue/Reiver outercovering---

we also work in a DRAMA Free zone-- making the Theatrical aspect of our art for the audience as opposed to our members

We practice and perform in the art of Military weapons such as
Pike & Lance
Calvary (Prikers and Dragoons)
Black powder matchlock musket and Cannon
Steel Skirmishing

not to mention fine period cooking with modern cuisine----

If you have any interest....... please contact me at halcyoninc@aol.com

I will be more than happy to share information with you on how to join us for our next show in Lake Tahoe CA,

Sincerely,

Chirs Uchman-Douglas

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Anyone know Norton Perilla

2008-05-09T02:26:18Z

I'm trying to locate him... any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Just looking for a long lost friend.

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Literacy Faire in Marin

2008-05-05T20:47:34Z

http://www.recinc.org/storyland.html

In 2 weeks (Saturday, May 17th, 11am – 4:30pm), myself and Jessica from Court will be working this event in Marin. Performers from Dickens will be there as well. If you live up in the North Bay, have a little one and have an interest it looks like a nice little event.

Erin Duggan Saunders (Dove Rosey/Newcastle) and Meegan Ochs (Newcastle) are the ones planning it. They are selling tickets for food and activities at the door. Prizes are given for the games, there are lots of themed activities, and organic food. It is a fund raiser for the pre-school there (where Erin and Meegan have their kids) but is also to encourage reading.

We will have out flyers for the Faire as well.

Cheers!

Dre

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Update on my ride in the Tour De`Cure

2008-05-05T17:27:46Z

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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With reqargds to SSTOLEN ITEMS FROM FAIRE etc.

2008-04-30T14:40:05Z

I chose to leave the Pendragon post whole and not responde with this in that thread.

I want everyone to know that it is my pleasure to offer a place where such information about losses and potential retreiveal can be discussed. So feel free if you have any information regarding anything "stolen" at faire, post it here and any information you have on follow ups to it...Thanks to those who took the time to bring this to our attention...

Good hunting..

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Please Help and Support My Ride...

2008-04-28T23:29:33Z

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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stolen pendragons

2008-04-23T20:20:07Z

Re-posted from the Biggins message board:
Just a headzup . . .
Last week, sometime between the third and fourth (final) weekend of the first-year event "California Renaissance Faire" (on the Ortega Hwy between San Juan Capistrano and Lake Elsinore) someone made their way thru the grounds of the CRF and stole a number of items. A gaming table from the nobles, merchandise from vendors, etc. Worst hit was Pendragon Costume who had two storage tubs of
product taken. This included a full size selection of their Desiree bodices both in black suede and black top-grain, a full selection of their signature tooled bodices, Hand tooled belts, pouches, and tankard holders made especially for the event, and a couple of doublets. Several of the items were unique. If anyone comes across someone selling a selection of Pendragon product (via eBay, rummage sale, small event booth, privately to acquaintances, etc.), perhaps claiming to be an authorized reseller - they're not, it's stolen. (Pendragon normally sells direct only, their profit margin is too slim to sell via 3rd parties and
maintain their prices).
Please report any suspicious offerings of Pendragon product to authorities, or to their site PendragonCostumes.com.
This despicable theft was a tremendous loss to Nicole the owner, an extremely hard-working divorced mother of three with no other source of income. -Jerry

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OT: Earthquake

2008-04-18T19:43:30Z

I predict that 102 years ago tomorrow (04/18) at 04:12 an Earthquake will occur on the West Coast. The fire that results will destroy a major part of San Francisco. Major damage will also be reported in other cities such as San Jose.

I’ll see you all at Lotta’s Fountain at the corner of, Kearny, 3rd, and Market, early in the morning.

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Angel's wings clipped

2008-04-17T13:27:23Z

I don't know if anyone else sent messages to abuse@tribe.net or TOU, but Angel's profile has been deleted.

Hopefully, going forward, non-faire-info posts will be about support and encouragement and love instead of hate and lies.

Just thought I'd let y'all know...... =)

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NorCal PirateFest 2008 - New entertainment listings and info are online!

2008-04-16T02:25:37Z

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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Valhalla Fellowship needs Volunteers!

2008-04-14T18:32:20Z

Hi everyone,

Faire is quickly approaching and we are looking forward to seeing our faire family again soon.

Like every year, we depend on you, our members, to make our garden work.

Last year saw the most wonderfully full garden. Your volunteering and interacting and engaging the patrons was a delight. We look forward to an even better 2008!

We again need your helping hands, gracious smiles and garbed
bodies in our guild site for the Valhalla Renaissance Faire.

Volunteering with VF is a great way to meet new people, have fun and
enjoy watching the wonderful people in the streets.

We do ask that all volunteers be current members of VF and work a two
hour shift per day for Saturday and Sunday of each weekend that you
would like to be gate listed. Please wear period appropriate garb when
volunteering. If you have any clothing questions, just email me,
anita@starstream.net or Lynn Tardiff, LynnEmail@aol.com
our guild mistress Pamela Day, pamela@poozles.com.

Here are the areas we need your help:

Friday, May 30th (mid morning - mid afternoon) - set up. We unload the
trailer, put together membership, decorate - the fun job, do a bit of
paint touch-up and probably some yard work.

Saturday & Sunday, May 31 & June1 and Saturday & Sunday, June 7 & 8 - the
following areas:

Gate: 10-5 , 2 hour shifts. The gate person welcomes
our members into our guild site and helps answer questions from patrons.

Keepe: 10-5, 2 hour shifts. A keepe person
will check our members bundles into the keepe with care.

Membership: 2 hour shifts as needed. Membership handles
applications, membership pins, $$, and also helps answer questions of
patrons.

We also have other areas that might need to be filled, but the above ones
are our priorities. Other areas might include Meet and Greet or Patron participation!

In exchange for working a two hour shift each Saturday & Sunday you will
receive a gate pass for that weekend.

To sign-up or for questions please email Anita, anita@starstream.net

Anon,

Anita Bakke
Volunteer Coordinator

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Looking for Boothie to sell my walking sticks

2008-04-02T17:05:38Z

Hi,

I've been doing Fezziwigs at Dickens Fair since 2000 (and '96) and was in Pryanksters and Seadogs at small faires and Black Point before that. However, now I'm looking for a boothie who would be interested in either selling (or taking on consignment) Diamond Willow walking sticks that I recently found a source for. Here's a quick link, so you can see what they look like
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h70/Chrisfs/DSCN1000.jpg
They are 50 inches tall and beautifully polished.
Please let me know if you or someone you know would be interested in one of these.

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Any innyarders here?

2008-04-02T10:21:03Z

I'm looking for innyarders from the 1990 to 4th Farewell. A small group of us who dropped out are meeting at Streets of London pub in midtown Sacto for pints and stories at the end of the month. Peacocks welcomed.

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Meeting on April 5th for Volunteers NCRF / FOF

2008-03-29T18:49:35Z

There is a post on the Play faire Tribe explaining this meeting on April 5th. I don't wish to cross post completely or I'll be answering questions in two different spots. Please take a look on the Play Faire Tribe. http://tribes.tribe.net/playfaire

This does not pertain to guilds, stage acts or booth workers. This is for FOF members and those people wishing to earn a pass for Northern through volunteering. Please check it out if this pertains to you.

Thanks
Molly

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Looking for New Members

2008-03-26T21:35:26Z

The Royal Order of the Tudor Rose, the group that portrays the Court of Queen Elizabeth at Casa is holding a potential new members meeting this Saturday. Please contact me privately for info and directions.

Lisa Carter
Guild mistress
Royal Order of the Tudor Rose

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Attn Costumers & Those Who Like to Play Dress Up!

2008-03-25T22:42:04Z

Apologies for cross-posting - I thought this event would be of interest to both costumers & faire folk, so I'm posting it in a few tribes.

Costume Con is an annual event that moves around the country (and sometimes goes international) -- this year we are really lucky that it is coming to San Jose (first time in 14 years it's been in California!). For those who like to make costumes, or like to wear them, this is going to be a great venue to learn about costuming, and even more importantly, to socialize with likeminded people! There will be classes, competitions, and tons of social events (and yes, the hotel has a party floor!).

It takes place April 25-28, 2008, so it's coming up in about a month! The cost goes up incrementally every so often - currently a weekend membership is $95 and will be $110 if you buy at the door - so purchase in advance!

Check out their website for lots of details on classes, competitions, social events, hotel info, etc.: http://www.CC26.info

Here's some more info:

Costume-Con Returns to the Bay Area
Costumers Gather to Ooo, Ahh, and Learn

For the first time in 14 years, Costume-Con returns to California! Costume-Con is a premiere venue for professional and hobbyist costumers to meet, compete, share, and socialize. Costume-Con 26 takes place April 25-28, 2008, the San Jose DoubleTree. Visit http://www.CC26.info for more information.

Costume-Con 26 welcomes space cadets, living history aficionados, reenactors, textile designers, theater designers, fursuiters, mascots, cosplayers, fantasy costumers, costume professionals and folks who just like to dress up! The convention offers fun and education for all types of costumers, and those who appreciate costumes, such as photographers and artists.

Kevin Roche, master class award winning amateur costumer, is the chair for the convention, and will include his work in the retrospective programming. The historical and science-fiction contests are a major draw, for designers and skilled sewers alike. Fashion designers will find the Parallel Dimensions in Design competitions right up their alley. Mad Science Fair competitors create wild props and gadgets. Topics of workshop interest range from stagecraft to historical tribe design. Not to miss out on the lighter side, convention events include a Victorian Underwear Party and a Mouse-Kerade (costumed stuffed animals parade), as well as a special Doll Exhibit, featuring Japanese jointed dolls.

"Costume-Con" is a registered service mark of Karen Dick, used by permission.
"CC26! Adventures in the Costume Continuum" is a project of The Unconventional Foundation

posted in NorCalRenFaireFolk - 5 replies

Pirate Ball

2008-03-22T07:29:54Z

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 www.pirates4choc.org

posted in NorCalRenFaireFolk - 3 replies

You know you've been on tribe too long when .....

2008-03-21T13:21:52Z

First I started this topic here because well it was my idea nd this is my tribe but it struck me really funny when I thought of it.....

You know you've been on tribe too long when .....

Your home page on your computer is your tribe page!

Lets see if we can find the top ten things that show you've been using tribe too long....

posted in NorCalRenFaireFolk - 22 replies

The loss of our friend Big420Jim

2008-03-14T04:36:45Z

To all of you who may have known Jim Huitt from NCRF, our dear friend was taken far too early from us.
After fighting the big C for almost 4 years, Jim passed away yesterday March 11 in the early morning. He was surrounded by his wife Nina and many family members. Faire will never be the same without Jims quick wit and friendly, happy personality.
I am sorry to have to pass on such sad news, but I wanted anyone who might have known him to be aware and to keep him and Nina in your thoughts.
WE LOVE YOU JIM !
We will be having a memorial for Jim this year at faire, so please stop by Oudeman Art Glass at any time and tell us your stories of Jim.

peace, love and light to all ~ Andrea B.

posted in NorCalRenFaireFolk - 1 reply

PLEASE READ!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-03-12T06:19:20Z

Thank you to all who clarified the facts about the "our Family" post....

I noticed many good advice replies and even a lenngthy one or two...

But I have it on good authority that the post was not only incorrect, but a vein attempt to black ball an individual. Had this come from a reliable source and not someone hiding behind an otherwise empty account, I might have left it as a matter of public service. and probably contacted some authorities myself. (maybe).... But as I said I have it on good authority that this is probably nothing more than an attempt to undermine someone else because of some ill feelings brought about on or by this person so being pummled with postulations. (fancy words are fun!)

Thank you one and all for bringing this to my attention I hope that those 16 who responded to the post dont mind that it is now gone, and no longer a source of ill will in *OUR* true family.

Your ever diligent, if somewhat in need of catching up...
Moderator.

posted in NorCalRenFaireFolk - 31 replies

Join the Belles of Bedlam on St. Patrick's Day

2008-03-12T00:48:58Z

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/

posted in NorCalRenFaireFolk - 3 replies

Jingly Bits

2008-03-10T01:08:15Z

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

posted in NorCalRenFaireFolk - 4 replies

Want a rind to southern fair?

2008-03-05T16:41:18Z

I will be doing the run of southern fair. Driving form the bay area. I will be leaving Friday returning Sunday night.
I drive a truck so the more people the better it sets 4 +me and lots of room for gear in the bed. if your interested let me know.

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Lohan To Star In Ye Olde Times

2008-03-05T01:17:07Z

Reported in E online:

"Producers have exclusively confirmed to E! News that the tabloid queen is resuming her day job, signing on to star alongside Jack Black in Ye Olde Times, a comedy tentatively set to start rolling this April.

A source at Patriot Pictures, which is producing the yukfest, told E! News that the film follows two rival Renaissance Faire troupes as they make their way through the competitive circuit. It's unclear whether Lohan will be one of Black's repertory players or a member of a competing Ren Faire faction."

http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=79ef2e16-3d1a-4ca4-9350-1e5697c6f7d0

posted in NorCalRenFaireFolk - 34 replies

Trailer Stolen

2008-03-02T03:13:29Z

I know that this is a cross post, but I thought that i would pass it on. If you know anything or hear anything please send me a message.

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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Attention All Renaissance Enthusiast

2008-02-27T19:46:26Z

St. Brides-- Army of Dalkieth Invites all those interested in the real living history of the Renaissance time period to attend the premier Northern California Event.......

Action in the Low Countries------ The School of the Renaissance Soldier. April 4-6th
At Gibson Ranch State Park in Sacramento CA

This event last year had a battle contingent of 141 persons.....

We are expecting this number to double this year.......

At What event can you experience a Renaissance style Battle with over 200 soldier wielding pike----- holding off 30 cavalry--- Black powder matchlocks blazing and Cannons booming?

This event is becoming the ultimate destination as Re-enactment Soldiers from all over the Nation are coming to attend and participate in this annual spectacular event.......

Persons who consider themselves Military oriented should heavily consider attending this Workshop in order to knock the dust off their boots and prepare for the up coming season....

With a literal City of period pavilions and tents, sutlers, cooks, vendors, musicians--- This event is quickly becoming the best opportunity for the Renaissance Faire Society (in general) to participate in a great educational and yet highly entertaining event.

Please contact me with any Questions @ Halcyoninc@aol.com for more information............. or go to you can find the website here www.renaissancesoldier.com

Looking forward to seeing you there!!!!!!!

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Gog and Magog - The Lost Guardians of London

2008-02-26T17:49:05Z

(I had originally posted this on the Play Faire tribe. I decided to move it because it is not in any way official information from PFP management.)
_____________________________________

There seems to be some interest in the idea of bringing these two giants back to life at NCRF. There are many considerations so I dared to start a thread to really see if it is a genuine likable idea or just an excersice in basking in the "good old" days.

Design has to be the beginning place I think. From a workable design materials can be selected to fit the project then we know what crafts people would needed and finally that would lead us to estimated costs. Pondering this idea I saw it becomming a community project, just as it may have been when these Giants appeared in the Lord Mayor's Show from the time of King Henry V.

Dre, our lovely APQ, asserted that St. Cuthberts has specific information concerning the construction of such props. So I anxiously await some input from them. Also if anyone was involved with Gog and Magog at Blackpoint your input would be exceptionally welcomed.

So lets see what becomes of this. :-)

A nice little site about the Lord Mayors Show is here :

www.lordmayorsshow.org/visitors/history/gogmagog

posted in NorCalRenFaireFolk - 12 replies

Informational meeting for new group forming for Casa

2008-02-08T20:28:33Z

Hello Everyone,

A group of us are trying to get a group going and are looking for interested players. Our group is going to put on scenes from plays written by the great Playwrites of the time. We are hoping to get people who would like to be either part or full time, but have a keen interest in acting out what the famous Bards of the time wrote in the language of the authors. We are also looking for Chorus (the speech giving kind not singing kind) positions to introduce the plays and help thread the scenes together if need be. We are also looking for understudies of the parts (in case life gets in the way) and some people who are interested in multitasking and possibly some crew type positions.
We are holding the informational meeting on Saturday Feb 9th 2-4pm with a potluck to follow.

505 Sorrel Court
Benicia, Ca 94510 (right next to Vallejo)

Please RSVP to loveydear@live.com

Our Tribe can be found at http://tribes.tribe.net/globetheater?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B70086bcd-148e-4071-9cc7-5259f58e010f%5D

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First meeting for Spanairds of the NCRF @ The Ren Symposium

2008-02-05T19:34:12Z

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

2008-02-05T16:52:47Z

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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Services for Ken Wiepert - Lord Iain MacIain

2008-02-01T02:47:46Z

Cross posting 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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stockton

2008-01-31T16:04:45Z

hay ren folks
just moved to Stockton and looking for other fair folk in the area
give me a shout

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Passing of Ken Wiepert - Cross posted

2008-01-29T03:55:53Z

(attached was forwarded by my GM. I didn't know him, but I know many of you did.)

It saddens my heart greatly to report that our patriarch, Ken Wiepert
passed away this evening (1/27/08) around 11pm. His passing brings him
and his wife Joan back together. As soon as Services are arranged, I
will let everyone know the specifics.

As Ken stated in his goodbye to Joan at her memorial, "We apparently
touched a lot of people." So please pass the word to those that my not
have access to this posting.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions?

Thank you,

Tim Jesus
(925) 360-2579
Guildmaster Clan Iain Abrach MacIain

posted in NorCalRenFaireFolk - 1 reply

Do you Love Pirates?

2008-01-27T07:43:23Z

If so Check out http://www.pirates4choc.org

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Scudder alert....Scudder alert...

2008-01-25T17:53:29Z

For those of you who kknow him, Billy scudder (The Greenman) is celebrateing his birthday this Sunday Jan. 27th. For those of you who do not know him,...he is still having a birthday. Rumor has it he came with the trees in Agoura.

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Start date for 2008 at Casa

2008-01-25T15:07:41Z

I know this might be a bit early, but I would like to put in for time off so I can be free for every weekend.
Does anyone know the start date for 2008 at Casa? Is it September 13th?
-Paul

posted in NorCalRenFaireFolk - 27 replies

Official Play Faire Tribe

2008-01-20T08:04:06Z

After fighting off the need for some time, I have finally broken down and created an official Play Faire Tribe to be moderated by our management and solely dedicated to discussions and information regarding Nor Cal Ren Faire. Posting will be limited to participants that actually work our faire. Please refer to this Tribe http://tribes.tribe.net/playfaire or our website www.norcalrenfaire.com for any official information regarding our event.

Thanks
Molly

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Ye Olde Times

2008-01-19T05:40:44Z

It's a new movie coming out...actually it's in pre-production so who knows when...but it has a cast...and oh what a cast.

Here is the plot outline
Two rival Medieval shows vie for supremacy in the world of Renaissance Faires.

Here is the link to it on IMDB
http://imdb.com/title/tt1034090/

It has Jack Black and Cary Elwes in it...not to mention John C. Reily and Ann-Margret. I'm jazzed, it could be a total hoot! If only it had Christopher Walken!

posted in NorCalRenFaireFolk - 7 replies

cross post of faire dates

2008-01-18T16:07:44Z

This is a list of faire dates for Northern California
some people (like me) likes to have this on the calender
do you have any to add please do so...

2008 Faire Schedule
Renfaire Symposium, Modesto, CA - February 22-24
Sonora Celtic Faire, Sonora, CA - March 8-9
Medieval Fantasy Festival, Vacaville, CA - April 19-20
Tulare County Renaissance Festival, Visalia, CA - April 26-27
Queen Bess and the Pirates, Fresno, CA - May 10-11
Cain's Crossing Renaissance Faire, Auburn, CA - May 10-11
Valhalla Renaissance Faire, South Lake Tahoe, CA - May 31-June 1 & June 7-8
Scottish Renaissance Festival, Santa Cruz, June 14th (one day event)
Fair Oaks Renaissance Tudor Fayre, Fair Oaks, CA - June 28-29
Central Coast Renaissance Festival, San Luis Obispo, July 19-20
Willits Renaissance Faire, Willits, CA - Aug 2-3
The Golden Gate Renaissance Festival, San Francisco - August 23-24
The Festival of Fools, Rancho Cordova, CA (tba)
Northern California Renaissance Faire Sept 6-October 12
International Jousting Championships, Sonora, CA September
Shasta Dragonswoods Faire, Shasta, CA October 4-5
Folsom Renaissance Faire, Folsom, CA October 18-19
Renaissance Harvest Faire, Ione, CA October 4-5
Kearney Park Renaissance Faire, Fresno, CA - November 10-11

posted in NorCalRenFaireFolk - 5 replies

for those that might want to do southern and looking for a group to join

2008-01-18T04:40:06Z

We’re looking for a few good bawds!

Leave your inhibitions at the door! Come audition to be a whore!

The Bell is holding open auditions Saturday, January 26th, 2008 at 10 am

at 14125 Nancy Lee Dr , city of Westminster , 92683

(Please plan on arriving early to fill out paperwork.)

About the Bell :

We are a comedy acting/improv group that portrays a 16th century brothel called the Bell , and it's constabulary protectors. Our characters are the scum of the Renaissance Faire, and the Bell is our Hive of Scum & Villainy!

What we’re looking for:

Girls & guys who enjoy working in a fast-paced, high energy, improve environment, capable of maintaining a character for long periods of time.
You must be over 18, and look at least that age.
You also MUST BE ABLE TO LAUGH AT YOURSELF!
Preferably available full time (time commitments will be discussed the day of auditions.)
Prior acting or faire experience a plus, but not necessary.

No drama whores! No children under 18.

The Few. The Proud. The Whores!

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New Faire person on tribe..

2008-01-18T03:51:07Z

For those of you out there who met my dear pal, Kathryn (and that was a bunch of ya) last year... mostly at Casa.... her first year at faire.... well, she is now on tribe! Come gang-friend her! Doesn't that sound bad? ~grins wickedly~

She is at:

http://people.tribe.net/dfdf8e9f-0fa8-427c-a278-737e35a6b348

posted in NorCalRenFaireFolk - 3 replies

Location! Location! Location!

2008-01-17T20:18:27Z

So, over at the Snobs tribe, we've been discussing how to make a good faire from a business perspective and one of the answers was "Location! Location! Location!" and the emphasis on obtaining/owning a permanent piece of real estate. I mean the company really owning the site!

So, all you bright, observant Ren Faire Participatns and Patrons out there on this tribe for Northern California, I ask you, do you know of any spot that you've always thought, "Damn that would be a great spot for a faire!"

I would think the site you've seen would have to have the following:

1. Its in a potential position to be bought!

2. It is centrally located

3. It is near major freeway access

4. It has lots of parking space

I'm just talkiing about the BIG considerations here....
Any I forgot that should be mentioned? (electricity and plumbing can be got just about anywhere).

So, how about it! Do you know any sites out there that would make a great permanent faire site? Dream away.....

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The Other Boleyn Girl

2008-01-14T02:31:53Z

Wha' da ya think?

http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/theotherboleyngirl/

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Good Day to you ...errr...ummm

2008-01-14T00:22:37Z

In one Dickens thread there are interesting thoughts about getting people to know your charactor's name. I think the same should be discussed for any Faire where historicals or even really well rehersed "citizens" are portrayed.

Renaissance actors deserve to have their name known by the audience. After all, we spend bundles of our time (and money) to look right, act correctly and go out each day to entertain people. But how do you accomplish this communication on such a grand scale when there are several thousand customers? I'm sure that customers come away from the stages with some familiarity but do they really?

The APQ has the most direct identification and perhaps the players who have faces associated with advertising the Faire. But from there it seems to dwindle. The more that a customer attends the faire the more they learn the who's who. But how do we or how can we capture moments throughout the day of the show to help customers learn more of the wonderful citizens of our village. How can we help them along.

I try to greet charactors I am familiar with by using their name.. loudly... where appropriate. Or I take a moment and do an aside with a group of customers when I see one of measured importance approaching. You would be suprised to know how well the customers respond which usually leads to a picture taking event and the opportunity to gig about that important person or with that person. And guess what, that customer will know that important person for the rest of the day and on each return to Faire

"Sweet Veronica Franco, No other more beautiful in all of Venetia!" "Oh Veronica Franco La Bellezza Cortigiana Onesta!"

I'm not picking on you Tess. But as you walk though the villiage with your foreign strangness and dark haired beauty. Well, customers do not pick up on who you are UNTIL someone takes the initiative and aproaches you with a resounding greeting.

It is difficult to know everyone. But this exercise can help the actors also. There is more I can say but I'd like to hear how you help customers to know the who's who.

posted in NorCalRenFaireFolk - 38 replies

A New? Old? Idea

2008-01-09T15:31:55Z

During a recent conversation at Dickens this year, a few of us found ourselves discussing Casa. We bemoaned the lack of substantial Elizabethan/Shakespearean theatre there, how what is presented as theatre there has been "dumbed-down or translated into modern speech or been made a parody. If one's goal is entertainment, are such measures truly necessary? Elizabethan theatre was everything entertainment ought to be, from comedy to tragedy to philosophy and romance. Why not present it in its true form?

We started dreaming up theatrical ways to fill the gap and finally hit on the idea of trying to form a new acting group that would put on excerpts from the most famous works--I say works because we don't want to omit the sonnets, et al. We also are open to other authors and playwrights, although we would want to focus on well-known works at the start to be recognizable to the audience.

We've contacted the entertainment director at Casa, and have yet to hear back, and know that we face probably daunting circumstances: we're new, Casa may be full up for entertainment, it may be too late, there's politics to consider, etc.

We thought to start this endeavor by producing a video to show our wares so to speak, so we'll need a costume resource, other than what's in our closets, and interested actors and actresses.

What does anyone think? Does this sound doable (we're starting to plan the video, bet getting into Casa is our true concern)? We have a tribe set up: Globe Theater.

I'm just throwing this out there for anyone to weigh in on. Thanks in advance.

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Sad News

2007-12-28T16:12:23Z

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

posted in NorCalRenFaireFolk - 2 replies

Hardwood help

2007-12-27T08:24:37Z

I have been using "bits and pieces" of Plum wood for firewood. OK, the largest is 3 inches dia. and 15 inches long

My thought is that this could in a better manner. If somebody has another use PLEASE send me a private message

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Elizabethan Sea Dogs

2007-12-23T07:44:37Z

There I was looking around the Gutenberg Project and what should I find but: "Elizabethan Sea-Dogs, A Chronicle of Drake and His Companions" by William Wood ( http://www.gutenberg.org/files/12855/12855-8.txt ). Published in 1918 by the Yale University Press.

I wonder if the author is related to our Will Wood?

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Shakespearean "Who's on First" OMG, how funny is this?

2007-12-22T20:42:26Z

Glen, you get full credit for this. I figured this must get to a wider audience and put it here. Its absolutely brilliant!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaGHVWKrcpQ&feature=related

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A thank you ...

2007-12-20T23:50:33Z

I would just like to send out a BIG thank you to all those that helped with my folklore paper, from filling out surveys, to helping me with faire history and song variations. This paper is a small incomplete version of what is likely to become my master’s thesis on the Ethnography of Faire folk in the later years.

If you would like to see what was turned in please PM me and I would be happy to send a copy out into the cyber world to read. Or if you are going to be at the Dickens Faire for the final weekend a copy will be back stage with me in the caroler’s area for reading material.

Again a BIG thank you and remember if you read the paper… if you cant say something nice (or cant find a nice way to say something mean) please don’t say anything at all. Thank you

Sarah

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The Hobbit Movie

2007-12-20T21:10:53Z

Peter Jackson (Director of LotR trilogy movies), has finally reached an agreement with New Line Cinema's after a long, acrimonious relationship about this project and will now be returning not as director but as executive producer for the new "The Hobbit" movie... or should I say movies - the story will be made in two parts. Production on part 1 begins next year and releases in 2009 while part 2 releases in 2010. They're being shot back-to-back just like LotR. Very cool news!!!!

All this per NPR yesterday.

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MWOW is holding Auditions for an ALTO!

2007-12-19T20:36:11Z

You have to live in So Cal so that you can make weekly rehearsals but I thought since lots of So Cal folks do Northern I'd cross post it here.

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

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

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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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where are you all from?

2007-12-19T10:10:04Z

just thought it would be good to know where all us ren fair people are from :)
i am in Stockton c.a

posted in NorCalRenFaireFolk - 78 replies

RenSymposium: February 22nd-24th

2007-12-14T17:39:33Z

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

posted in NorCalRenFaireFolk - 19 replies

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