MediaAnything related to the mass media as a subject in and of itself, including relationships between the media and the living history community Craft and art combine for Calontir armorer
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007-01-15 15:44
SCA member Andy Ward of Avoca, Arkansas combines craft and artistry when he creates armor for his business Ward Metal. Becca Bacon Martin interviewed him for an article in the Morning News.
Grendel on Sci Fi Saturday
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007-01-12 20:39
On Saturday 13, 2007, the Sci Fi Channel will present the world premiere of Grendel, a Sci Fi original movie "based on the classic legend of Beowulf and Grendel."
USA Today Profiles Lawsuit Teen
Submitted by Ursula on Fri, 2007-01-12 00:06
The recent lawsuit bewteen a SCAdian and a Rhode Island school has raised the Society's media profile. USA Today gives a positive overview of our activities and purposes.
Martin Scorsese to Develop Medieval Movie for Paramount
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2007-01-02 08:24
Martin Scorsese has signed to direct a screen version of Eric Jager's book The Last Duel: A True Story of Crime, Scandal and Trial by Combat in Medieval France.
Viking swordplay in Iceland
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-12-30 19:03
Members of Rimmugýgur, a club dedicated to the research of Viking culture and sword fighting founded in 1997, show off their prowess with sword and shield for a reporter from the Iceland Review.
Brawny Academy Trains Renaissance Men
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 2006-12-30 10:36
Brawny men joust on tricycles over a mud pit for the sake of a lady fair, and later learn to dance in Episode 4 of the Brawny Academy, an on-line series of videos promoting the Brawny brand of paper towels.
Renaissance Faire puzzles Pennsylvania student
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2006-12-28 14:20
In an editorial for the Kutztown University Keystone, journalism student Nate Carrick ponders what makes human beings turn to fantasy as an escape after a visit to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.
Montessori students "kings for a day"
Children at Garfield Montessori School in Decatur, Illinois were recently given the chance to discover the wonders of medieval life through the efforts of their teacher Baroness Mor (Mary Kearney) who is a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism. Valerie Wells of the Herald and Review had the story.
Dragons come to Springfield Museums
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2006-12-21 19:16
Members of the Society for Creative Anachronism will be on hand December 26-30, 2006 when the at the Springfield Museums in Springfield, Massachusetts present a Medieval Faire.
CelticRadio.net Offers Medieval Discussion Forum
Edward DeWitt of Atlantia reports that CelticRadio.net is offering a "Medieval Gateway" to its Celtic discussion forum.
Shire of New Exeter demonstrates rebated steel combat
Submitted by Justin on Sat, 2006-12-09 19:17
The Adrian Empire's Shire of New Exeter, in modern-day Jefferson City, Missouri, was the site of a live-steel combat demonstration that attracted the attention of Michelle Brooks, a reporter for the Jefferson City News Tribune.
Shire of Grey Gargoyles subject of feature article
Don't tease the gargoyles! Members of the Shire of Grey Gargoyles, in modern-world Chicago, Illinois, say they occasionally are thought odd for their hobby, but that onlookers can't help but respect the weaponry. Blake Rachowin of the Chicago Maroon has the story.
College of St. Artemas featured in news article
Part of the Barony of Calafia, the College of St. Artemas is a small group located at the University of California San Diego campus. A recent article by Katie McLaughlin in The Guardian, a campus newspaper, featured the history and activities of the group.
DVD Review: "Opening Doors to Great Guest Experiences"
Folo Watkins, from the Middle Kingdom, participates in the SCA and other living history groups. He reviews Opening Doors to Great Guest Experiences, an instructional video aimed at helping museums create better exhibits and public demonstrations, and finds that it would also benefit living history organizations.
Carenza's Caravan Brings Middle Eastern Dance to Muncie, Indiana
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2006-12-04 12:25
When Carenza bint Asya (Diana Eckart) became involved with the SCA, she was given the choice of pursuing a Viking persona or that of a belly dancer. She chose the dancer. Now, six years later, she owns a dance studio and heads a troupe of dancers. Thomas Fraley of the Ball State Daily News has the story.
High School Yearbook to Ban SCA Sword
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2006-12-04 08:59
Portsmouth High School senior and SCA member Patrick Agin may appear in the school yearbook wearing his chainmail, but the broadsword over his shoulder must go, say school officials. Bruce Burdett of the East Bay, Rhode Island newspaper reports.
Charlemagne Story Filming in Europe
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006-12-01 10:15
Love and Virtue, a film about Charlemagne based on The Song of Roland and Orlando Innamorato, will feature an all-star cast including John Malkovich, Peter O'Toole, Stephen Dillane and Darryl Hannah.
West Virginia family finds SCA fun together
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2006-11-28 22:28
In Barboursville, West Virginia, the archery interest of one child led the entire family to discover the SCA, and now they're thoroughly hooked! The Herald-Dispatch sent reporter Rachel Gensler, who did a nice feature story on the family and the Tavern at Kingdom's Edge event in AEthelmearc.
Arts on Display at the Tavern at Kingdom's Edge
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006-11-26 10:03
Garry and Pamela Dick of the Kingdom of AEthelmearc shared their bookbinding skills recently at the Tavern on the Edge of the Kingdom event in Barboursville, West Virginia. The event was covered by Rachel Gensler for the Herald-Dispatch.
Pitt Students Gather for "Medieval Experiences"
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006-11-22 16:12
Sarah Kaufman of the Pitt News learned much about recreating the Middle Ages recently when she paid a visit to members of the Pitt Medieval Interest Group and the Society for Creative Anachronism as they gathered for a fighter practice on a November afternoon in Pittsburgh.
Swords Clash at Missouri Adrian Empire Demo
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006-11-22 09:26
Lord Christopher Blackthorne, viceroy of the Shire of New Exeter, the Jefferson City, Missouri chapter of the Adrian Empire, helped bring the Middle Ages to life for a crowd of spectators recently at the Mark Twain National Forest near Guthrie, Missouri, recently. Michelle Brooks of the Jefferson City News Tribune had the story.
"The 300" Chronicles Spartans Battle at Thermopylae
Submitted by Vallawulf on Sun, 2006-11-19 16:52
In March 2007, 300 will open in theatres. The movie, based on a graphic novel by Frank Miller (Sin City), chronicles the Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae, when 300 Spartans led an army of 5,000 against the Persian army of two million and held them off for a week.
Re-Enactors Trade Spouses
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006-11-17 16:00
The "mommy" of one of the families involved in the November 17, 2006 edition of Fox TV's Trading Spouses: Meet Your New Mommy is medieval re-enactor and horsewoman Sue Parodi from Hayes, Virginia. Paraodi will be switching places with Vered Solomon of Thousand Oaks, California.
Windsor Ontario reporter discovers the Current Middle Ages
Reporter Roberta Pennington of the Windsor Star visited an SCA event in the Middle Kingdom region of Pentamere, and returned with tales of spinning, calligraphy....and war.
Arts and Combat Featured in Northshield Demo
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2006-11-14 19:28
Can a fighter accomplish a cartwheel in full armor? Well... maybe. Mike Prahl gave it a try in 40 pounds of plate as he demonstrated his skill along with other members of the Shire of Rivenwood Tower in Mankato, Minnesota. Free Press reporter Sara Gilbert Frederick had the story.
Dreams Come True for Young Author
Christopher Paolini was only a teenager when he penned Eragon, a novel about a young man who finds and raises a dragon. Now, his dreams will really come true when the fantasy debuts on the silver screen December 15, 2006. The November issue of the Renaissance Store's newsletter has a review.
Swords Clash in NYC Park
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-11-11 12:57
Battle cries blend with street noise in the Incipient Canton of Broken Bridge in New York City as SCA fighters interact with the locals. Village Voice reporter Silke Tudor has the story.
One Book, One Barony: Lyondemere Reads One Book
Submitted by divinite on Fri, 2006-11-10 20:10
Her Excellency Angelina Nicollete de Beaumont, Baroness of Lyondemere, Caid, has issued a "One Book, One Barony" challenge to the populous of Lyondemere, an SCA analog to the "One Book, One Community" program started in 1998 to get people interested in reading and create a community wide book club.
Craftsman's Carnival Badges to be Featured in Playboy
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006-11-10 08:57
Eleanor Cadfan of Fettered Cock Pewters has announced that some "slightly naughty" Carnival Badges created by her will be featured in a short article in the January 2007 issue of Playboy Magazine.
Florida SCAdian Launches Thunder's Keep
An SCA member from Florida has recently launched a website dedicated to a discussion of subjects of interest to other members of the Society.
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