At Their Court in the Barony of Bright Hills, Their Majesties Vladimir and Kalisa offered elevation to the Order of the Laurel to Lady Beatriz de la Oya and Lady Alessandra da Venezia.

The East kingdom Gazette has published a story showcasing scrolls given by the East Kingdom at the Estrella War to be used by other kingdoms as largesse. Photos of 13 stunning scrolls are included with the article.

A copy of a doctorial dissertation by Canadian scholar Emily Frances Winerock has been placed in the University of Toronto Research Repository. An abstract of the paper, Reformation and Revelry: The Practices and Politics of Dancing in Early Modern England, c.1550-c.1640, is available online.

World scholars are breathing a sigh of relief as news reached them that more than 80 percent of the precious manuscripts from Timbuktu were smuggled to safety. Many were driven by car and truck to the Malian capital of Bamako.

Many list subscribers have read about the recent passing of former Laurel Queen of Arms, Magistra Jaelle of Armida. Friends and associates of Magistra Jaelle are attempting to create a festschrift in her honor.

The J. Paul Getty Museum, Getty Center, in Los Angeles, California is playing host to an exhibit celebrating the "eventful lives" of medieval manuscripts with Untold Stories: Collecting and Transforming Medieval Manuscripts from February 26–May 12, 2013.

Lady Cicilia Violi, a graduate student from the Savannah College of Art and Design, is seeking information from re-enactors who work and play in the living history world.

The Annual IMR Postgraduate Conference at the University of Nottingham in England is calling for papers to be presented at its conference to be held July 5, 2013. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2013

Hillary Greenslade reports that the class schedule for Gulf Wars 2013 is now available to view - and print - online. The schedule is in Adobe Acrobat™ (PDF) format.

The Barony of Rising Waters presents Lady Mary Memorial Tourney "Battle of the Flowers" Saturday, May 11, 2013

Almost ten years ago, a new barony was formed in the Kingdom of the West. This barony, steeped in a long and colorful history has grown in prowess, honor, and service over the short amount of time it has been around. Now is the time to celebrate our past and welcome our future with a full weekend of activities; pulling some of the favored fun from the times past and new activities we enjoy today.

As the seasons follow one after the other, so too do new fighters and artisans arise to follow those leading the way in their craft or skills. So let there be a great gathering to ensure those talents in art and skills in combat never falter in the Kingdom of AEthelmearc!

This is Aneala's Premiere Fighting Event for Armoured and Rapier, where the fighters of Aneala come forward and donate their prowess on the field to help raise funds for the Barony.

The Barony Of NorthKeep Does Hereby Invite One and All to Castellan xix May 17 – 19, 2013

Good gentles from Tir-Mara, The East-Kingdom, the known world and beyond, Every of you are invited to celebrate the 26th Baltanes in our Barony of the Havre des Glaces.

The Bloth was the Shire of Ildhafn's midwinter feast for 10 years, before the two shires (Ildhafn and Cluain) joined to form the Barony of Ildhafn. Now, it is also our Baronial Anniversary event. Every year, we gather together to enjoy a feast, raise a toast, and celebrate with friends.

Come join us for a weekend of fun, fighting and food in Grey Niche!

On March 24, 2013 there will be a Regional Archery Practice hosted by the Barony of Delftwood. Our practice site is Wildwood Sports
Center 5740 Fikes Rd  Memphis, NY 13112.

Looking for alternative housing? A truly authentic yurt - or yurta - is available to purchase on eBay for a mere US$39,900.00. The yurt is constructed of felt and birch and weighs about 350 kg (770 lbs), but good news: shipping is free.

Greetings and salutations to all musicians, actors, bards, jugglers, and others within the Performing Arts: At the Sable & Gules Theater area, we offer the opportunity for anyone interested in presenting performances and providing classes in the Performing Arts.

The Lightwood Alternative Very Informal Totally Simplified Easter Festivity is not our answer to Rowany Festival, honest it's not!
So what if it's a camping event.

William de Cameron and Katherina Weyssin invite all comers to an evening of dancing. There will be a light-but-sumptuous supper to refresh us, and a selection of board-games for those who prefer sedentary amusements.

Panther Hunt the Second. Friday evening 17th May through Sunday afternoon 19th May, 2013. Come join us as we hunt again for that wily Panther.

All are welcome at Western Northshield's premier rapier event. The event focuses around a long tournament format designed to challenge advanced and new fencers alike!

Join the Shire of Redewolfden for our annual event, Shadow of the Wolf! March 29 at 5:00pm until March 31 at 12:00pm in CDT

In May 2013, the Shire of Adora celebrates fifteen years of the Flametree Ball. To help us, join us for a night of dancing, music and games at Russell Vale Community Hall in Wollongong, NSW.

FOOL'S WAR XXIV, 11-14 April 2013 Quest for the Holy Grail

Calafia's Potrero War, 2013 takes place Thursday May 23, 2013 - Monday May 27, 2013 at Potrero Regional Park.

This spring the peasants of Swabia will dig their way out of their snowbound hovels to celebrate the planting season in true German peasant fashion.

Hrim Schola has gone on the road!  The Shire of Quintavia welcomes you to Hrim Schola XVII, the East's annual schola celebrating the fiber arts.