Archive for October 2008

Doomed Queens are hitting the streets

Well, almost anyway. Tomorrow, “Doomed Queens: Royal Women Who Met Bad Ends, From Cleopatra to Princess Di,” a new book written and illustrated by Kris Waldherr, becomes available at bookstores all over the country. I first heard about the upcoming release from a Twitter friend’s blog entry about this Catherine …



Non-traditional media: The wave of the future?

At least for non-profits, it might be the only way to get your message out. So says Angela Connor, the Online Community Strategist, in “A word to non-profits: Stop depending on traditional media.” She presented a session during the NC Center for Non-profits Statewide Conference a couple of weeks ago, …



ISD Renaissance Festival – Faire Fun for October 23-29, 2009

Connecticut This Saturday only, the ISD Renaissance Festival takes place in Riverside. Now in it’s fourth year, the Faire is a fundraiser for The International School at Dundee. They’ve got an outstanding entertainment line up for you, rain or shine.



New Heartland Renaissance Faire Looking for Merchants

Oklahoma Just a reminder that Heartland Renaissance Faire, a new faire production of Faire a la Carte, takes place November 8-9, 2008, at the Heartland Amphitheater, Sac & Fox Nation Casino, in Shawnee. According to Becky, the vendor Coordinator, they’re still accepting merchants applications.Vendor applications and information for the Heartland …



Act Including Superior Aphrodite

(Click Image for Larger View) Okay, I know it’s not a very spooky image, but you can’t s



Texas Renaissance Festival – Faire Fun for October 23-29, 2008

Texas They’re celebrating All Hallows Eve at the Texas Renaissance Festival and spooky things will be coming out of the mist to celebrate. The King’s ordered a Tricks or Treats outing and contests abound:Costume Contest (Adults and Children)Jack-o-Lantern Carving ContestBanshee Screeching ContestCandied Apple Eating ContestWho knows whether the prizes will …



Wild Rose Renaissance Faire – Faire Fun for October 23-29, 2008

Pennsylvania It’s closing weekend at the Wild Rose Renaissance Faire and time for an Italian Carnival and Masquerade. Don your best garb, select your favorite mask, and join the fun. The usual singing and dancing in the pub will be joined by a Best Mask Contest. Let your little ones …



New Hampshire Renaissance Faire & Samhain Celebration – Faire Fun for October 23-29, 2008

New Hampshire It’s time for the New Hampshire Renaissance Faire in Kingston. The event is a fundraiser with this year’s proceeds designated to benefit the New Hampshire Food Bank. There’s lots to see and do at the faire, so get out, enjoy the fall weather, and enjoy the entertainment.



Carolina Renaissance Festival – Faire Fun for October 23-29, 2008

North Carolina Delight your little ones at the Carolina Renaissance Festival this weekend with treats all around the village, a Halloween Treasure Hunt, and Kid’s Costume Contest. The best part is … You can get them in Free. That’s right, all children 12 and under get free admission, no coupons …



Our German Friends

25 October 2008
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the wonderful experience we’d had at the