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Medieval Fair (Norman, OK)

…The fair will be March 26-28… Some of the performers will be Arabesque, Tullamore, Glasnots, Brother Donald the Storyteller, Queen’s Gambit, Emerald Flame, Redland Rogues, The Norman Singers and The Bilge Pumps. Jousting tournaments will be daily from 11 a.m….



Felix becomes pope

Born into a Roman senatorial family, Felix III was a widower with two children when he was elected to succeed Pope Simplicius. Once pope, Felix had to deal with a controversy over Monophysitism that led to the Acacian Schism. The papacy of Felix III began on March 13, 483.

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Felix becomes pope originally appeared on About.com Medieval History on Saturday, March 13th, 2010 at 12:43:31.

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Musings of a Ren Faire Newbie – Part 4, Gilding the lily

Disclaimer:  If someone takes issue with what I write here, please understand that as a newbie,   ca



Using Classical Phrasing to Teach the Spanish Attacks

When a classical instructor from my tradition introduces new techniques each fencing action is taught individually with a focus on form, distance, and timing.  Too much emphasis on individual actions can create fencers without depth or the ability to react tactically within the moment.

One of the teaching methods used …



Northwest Renaissance Festival (WA)

The Northwest Renaissance Festival will be holding auditions in Spokane, WA, open to one and all, at the following locations and times: Saturday March 13th at the Indian Trails Library at 4909 West Barnes Rd from 10:00am – 2:00pm Sunday…



Medieval music on a stormy night

By Maria Maute During a snowstorm last Thursday, a very warm lecture and recital called “Music in the Times of Don Quixote” was held in the Mount Allison chapel. Manuel Minguillón, a Vihuela, Lute, Baroque Guitar, Archlute, and Theorbo player,…



Four Winds Faire (TX)

…Four Winds Faire is offering eight consecutive weekends through April 25 of family entertainment…. At Four Winds’ “Tournament of Chivalry,” knights compete to display their jousting and gaming skills at the Royal Jousting arena twice a day. Four Winds’ internationally…



Upcoming Renaissance Faires in California

url=’http://renaissance-adventures.com/2010/03/08/upcoming-renaissance-faires-in-california/’;Karima Sultana and I have not died though we have traveled far in these months of our silence. (At least one dragon has been slain.)  Please do take note, friends of this link to meetings of like minded adventurous souls:
http://www.dragonmarsh.com/ren_faire_listings.htm
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Songs from Medieval Europe

…The program, “The Maria Monologues,’’ was what artistic director Anne Azéma, speaking from the stage, called, “a search for the psyche of Mary in medieval times.’’ That may sound like a dissertation topic, and no doubt it has been. But…



The Wife of Bath’s Tale Revisited: Part 1

Hello readers!  Please enjoy this first installment of the Wife of Bath’s Tale from “The