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February 14th, 2013

[WES] 29th Annual Court of Love

2013-03-09 10:30
2013-03-09 23:00
US/Pacific

Get your tickets early for the Canton of Borderwinds' (in the Barony of Tarnmist)  29th Annual Court of Love, on Saturday, March 9, 2013. This " no hats" event will be held at Ramona Garden Park in Arroyo Grande, CA. The site opens at 10:30 am, and ends at 11 pm.

[AET] Ice Dragon

2013-03-30 09:00
2013-03-30 22:00
US/Eastern

We invite you once again to plan your pilgrimage to the Annual Festival for the Passing of the Ice Dragon.

[LOC] Royal Tavern Feast

2013-04-27 18:30
2013-04-27 22:00
Australia/South

The Barony of Innilgard presents Royal Tavern Feast April 27, 2013 in North Adelaide, SA.

Modifications to the combat archery rules for Pennsic 42

The Pennsic 42 Combat Archery Marshal-in-Charge reports that changes have been made to the combat archery rules of the 2013 War.

[ATL] Highland River Melees 2013

2013-05-31 17:00
2013-06-02 12:00
US/Eastern

The troops are marshalled at Senlac Hill outside the little town of Hastings, England. Under Duke William II of Normandy the Normans and Flemish are on foot and horseback. There are masses of infantry, archers, and cavalry. The Anglo-Saxon army remains true to King Harold Godwinson.

[ART] Love Revel

2013-03-09 09:00
2013-03-09 21:00
US/Mountain

The Shire of Stan Wyrm is pleased to announce Love Revel, the 38th anniversary celebration of the Founding of the Shire of Stan Wyrm! You are invited to join us on March 9 A.S XLVII (2013 Gregorian)

[LOC] Bal d'Argent

2013-06-29 17:30
2013-06-30 16:00
Australia/South

Innilgard presents Bal d'Argent June 6, 2013 in Findon, SA.

[LOC] Valentine's Italian Masquerade & Baronial Championship

2013-02-16 15:44
2013-02-16 15:44
Australia/ACT

In the warmth of a summer afternoon, join the Baron & Baroness of Politarchopolis for an al fresco masquerade to celebrate St Valentine and a new Baronial Champion!

[ATE] Atenveldt Coronation

2013-05-04 09:00
2013-05-05 18:00
US/Arizona

Join us in a wonderful solar display in the merry month of May, as we bid farewell to our beloved monarch’s Tristan & Damiana and watch the new solar royalty ascend the throne of all Atenveldt.  On May 4th and 5th a weekend of pageantry, gallantry, and spectacle will take place at the Francisco Grande Resort, 26000 W. Gila Bend Highway Casa Grande, Arizona 85293. 

Estrella War XXIX A&S volunteers needed

Estrella War is upon us! The Estrella War Main Event Stewards are asking a boon of all attending the Estrella War XXIX, and that is to volunteer for a scant two hours. For the Artisans from every kingdom we have a special request for your volunteer hours, and that it to share the passion and expertise you have for your arts with your cousins from without the Known World.

Historic High Heels for Men

Manly high heels date back centuries, worn by horsemen as well as powerful rulers.

February 13th

Fontaine's Twelfth Night photos online

THL Evain Macrae has created an album of photos from Fontaine's Twelfth Night 2013, which took place recently in the Kingdom of the Outlands. The photos are available to view on her public Facebook page.

Beowulf manuscript online

Ever tried to read Beowulf in the original language? Now you can, thanks to the British Library.

Knights of Malta celebrate their 100th birthday at the Vatican

February 9, 2013, marked the 900th birthday of the founding of the Knights of Malta, a Roman Catholic religious order noted for its charitable works. The group celebrated its birthday with a parade around St. Peter's Square and a visit with Pope Benedict XVI, who is himself a member of the Knights.

February 12th

Highlights From the January 26, 2013 BoD Meeting

On the East Kingdom Gazette website, Leonette reports on the SCA Board of Director's meeting which took place January 26, 2013 in Tucson, Arizona.

Two new members for SCA Ltd (Australia) Board

Carolyn Fraser, Secretary SCA Ltd, reports that two new members have been appointed to the Board of Directors of SCA Ltd (Australia).

Birka 2013 photos online

The ladies Brita and Cateline la broderesse report that they have created albums of photos from Birka 2013, which took place recently in the Kingdom of the East. The photos are available on Shutterfly and Google.

February 11th

Saxon brooch found at site of Northampton Castle

Construction work to replace a train station in Northampton, England has unearthed "an ironstone wall, fragments of pottery and a Saxon brooch." (photo)

Endewearde advanced to baronial status

The correspondants of the East Kingdom Gazette report that the Board of Directors of the SCA have approved the advancement of the Shire of Endewearde to baronial status. The announcement took place at the January 26, 2013 BoD meeting.

SCA-wide archery newsletter

Lord Gaelen O'Gradaigh has announced that he will be co-editing an SCA-wide archery newsletter.

February 10th

Pirates battle in Castel Rouge

Robin Kyrke shares a video of a "marvelous fighting tourney" recorded at the Barony of Castel Rouge's Pirates Ravage the Plains event which took place January 19, 2013 in the Kingdom of Northshield.

Hairstyle of the Vestal Virgins

Slightly out-of-period, but interesting nonetheless, is an instruction video by hairdresser Janet Stephens re-creating the hairstyle of the Vestal Virgins of ancient Rome. The Seni Crines is the oldest known hairstyle in Rome, and influenced later styles.

The power of cheese

Travelers in northern Norway were inconvenienced recently when a truckload of burning cheese closed the Brattli Tunnel at Tysfjord. The fire continued for five days, releasing toxic gases, and making clearing the tunnel hazardous.

February 9th

Residents hope to raise UK£3m to save Cornish church

Residents of south east Cornwall are hoping to raise the UK£3m needed to save the priory at St Germans, a 9th century church in dire need of modernization. The fundraising efforts hope to attract such organizations as the Heritage Lottery Fund to their cause.

Deputy Seneschal for Market Research

The Society Seneschal's office is seeking a Deputy Seneschal for Market Research to develop and implement a market research capability support the ongoing primary research needs that will prove fundamental to the continued improvement of decision-making for the Society for Creative Anachronism.

Estrella War - Pelican Protege Party

All Pelicans & Proteges of the Known World are invited to come together to enjoy nosh, libations and conversation.

February 8th

The face of Richard III

Now that Richard III has been offically identified, millions of readers are seeking to learn more about the English king. An extremely-detailed article on the Daily Mail website follows the saga of Richard from the discovery of his bones to the reveal of his appearance through facial reconstruction. (photos)

xkcd: Drop Those Pounds

The online comic xkcd offers advice for "dropping pounds" in a recent cartoon.

The 6th Annual Gulf Wars War Bard Competion

Greetings from the Performing Arts of this years Gulf Wars XXII. We are proud to announce that we will conducting the 6th Annual Gulf Wars War Bard Competion on Wednesday evening at 6 p.m.

February 7th

Estrella War early set-up - help wanted

Magdalen, Victoria and Tigra, Estrella War Mains 2013, are requesting volunteers to help with Early Set Up at the War.