Event News

A Labor of Love: Heraldic, Scribal, and Dance Symposium

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Join us this Valentine’s for a wonderful day full of heraldry, dancing, and the scribal arts, followed by an evening ball – the perfect way to end this day of romance.

The event will take place in Baldwin Hall during the day, then move across campus for the ball.

Gate opens at 8:00 and will stay open at noon, and our first classes will begin at 9:00.

Site fee is 5.00 for adults and 3.00 for children under 18. 5.00 dollar non-member surcharge.

There will be no inn this year, but light refreshments will be available throughout the day for a suggested donation and a map of local eateries will be provided.

Those wishing to teach should contact the class scheduler Aleidis Trost (Wendi Milhous) at wendimilhous@gmail.com, through facebook, or call636-352-5743 after six.

Autocrats- Kateline Lyonette (Allison Comfort) asc6726@truman.edu, 636-697-4760 (after 5)

Gillian atte Wode (Barbara Mandell) bsmithmadell@yahoo.com, 660-665-6781 (evenings)

For crash space please contact Gillian.

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18th Annual Bobbin & Weaving, 2015

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18th Annual Bobbin & Weaving, 2015
February Friday 13th, (after work hours), Saturday 14th, & Sunday 15th

‘Aine nic Taillieur’s Manor

It’s that time of year again. Because Clothiers falls later in the month this year, Bobbin & Weaving will also fall later. After we scheduled, Heraldic, Scribal & Dance scheduled for the same weekend. We understand many of you will have plans for Valentine’s Day and HS&D (I usually attend) but I hope to see some of you for B&W. We will miss those of you who can’t make it due to these conflicts. 

Bring your latest project and join us for a weekend of fun and camaraderie. A number of people have offered to teach just about anything you might like to learn, such as bobbin lace, kumihimo, tablet weaving, pick-up inkle weaving, netting, spinning, needle felting, felting, knitting, nalbinding, sprang, bookbinding, etc. We don’t normally schedule formal classes but contact me johannefishergate@gmail.com ahead of time so I can let people know if you want a particular class or for info on supplies you might need. Also contact me if there is something YOU would like to teach so I can let people know. ‘Aine has a huge sewing/craft room, so if you would like to bring your sewing machine and work on garb, there will be space. As people contact me with things they would like to learn, or to teach, I will be sending out updates.

We have a wonderful time sharing, visiting and getting to know each other better. If you do anything involving string or fiber in any form, this is the place for you. Lasair will have her merchant booth set up with a wealth of fiber goodies.

Friday night we, visit and settle in. Saturday will be spent visiting and working on projects or swimming . . . yes, swimming. ‘Aine has an indoor pool, so bring your suits and towels. There is also an elevator for those of us who are stair challenged. We will have a pot luck Saturday evening, and more work and visiting. Sunday we usually make a run to Yarn Barn and have lunch in Lawrence, KS. You are welcome to come all weekend or just one day.

There are ample kitchen facilities and refrigeration. Bring your own snacks and drinks and something for the potluck on Saturday. We never coordinate it and it is always exceptional.

This part doesn’t apply to day trippers. There is space for sleeping but, due to fire codes, the space will be a bit more limited than in the past on a first reply, first serve basis. However, Lasair has offered to provide crash space for the overflow. Many of you have been to Lasair’s house. We held Bobbin & Weaving there for three years after it outgrew my house. When requesting sleeping space, please copy me (johannefishergate@gmail.com) AND ‘Aine (bobbinlacebunny@yahoo.com) so we can stay coordinated. 

Unfortunately, a number of movies were misplaced the last few years and never showed up again, so the theater will not be open. Those of you who usually plan to sleep there will not be able to. I will send out a list of the people who have already replied to either ‘Aine or myself. Please respond if your plans have changed or if we somehow missed you. Some of us will be bunking in the huge, heated garage. Whichever place you sleep, you will need to bring your own sleeping gear. There are also motels close by. If anyone wants motel info, please let me know.

There will be plenty of table space and chairs, but if you want to be assured of comfort, bring your favorite portable chair.

For those of you with allergies, there are no indoor animals (unless you count the occasional bunnies who come as guests). If I have forgotten anything, which isn’t uncommon these days, just contact me.

Hope to see many of you there,

Johanne

Directions:

The Grain Valley exits are about 25 miles East of Kansas City.

The Address is 8415 South Corn, Oak Grove Mo. 64075-6202
The Phone Numbers for Aine are 816-224-4069 or cell, 816-223-9907
The Phone Number for Johanne is cell, 816-645-6460

From I-70: Exit at the Grain Valley exit (about the 24.5 mile marker). Turn South and go about 3.5 miles. Then Turn left on to Nebgen (the right turn says Major). Go about one block then turn right (this will be Corn). Go about 1/2 mile. The driveway is on the left. White fence, numbers on the post You will not be able to see the house from the street.

From 50 Highway: Exit at the Grain Valley exit (Between the exits for Blue Springs and Oak Grove). Go North about 8.5 miles then turn right onto Nebgen (the left turn says Major). Go about one block then turn right (this will be Corn). Go about 1/2 mile. The driveway is on the left. White fence, numbers on the post You will not be able to see the house from the street.

Kris Kinder Event Recap, by THL Lorraine Devereaux

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Kris Kinder this year was “chock full of fun, friends and shopping,” to quote Ms. Brialen Ulfsdottir. The event drew more than 600 adults and children from across Calontir and beyond.

A variety of merchants offered everything from boots to hats. There were toys, weapons, and books, tasty baked goods and aromatic soaps, jewelry and cloth. One shopper said “the quality of merchants this year was great. I spent much more than I usually do, and got some really neat stuff.”

In addition to returning favorites, there were some new merchants who offered items we haven’t seen at Kris Kinder before. My particular favorite was Silk Road Caravans, who offered several late period-style watches for very reasonable prices. In fact, much of the merchandise on display was priced to sell. As one shopper lamented, “just wish I had more to spend!”

Once again the merchants praised the event stewards for having people help them unload and set up their booths in the morning. One merchant with disabilities said she couldn’t thank the morning crew enough for their help. Merchant Malgar Thorvik said on Facebook: “Whoever came up with this is a genius.” Cleanup went just as smoothly, thanks to Aston Tor. And the weather was decent this year, a nice change from previous years.

As usual there were meetings (and more meetings). But there was also wonderful music in the commons area, and singing both in and outside the auditorium. At noon the Allegories, Myths and Saints Fashion Show took place. Ten entrants modeled clothing they designed and sewed using period illustrations of allegorical figures, mythological figures or saints. The idea was to sew and wear something that artists concocted, rather than clothing actually worn during SCA period. And the results were fabulous.

Once again the school put on a breakfast and lunch fundraiser, with a nice spread of food. I really appreciated having coffee and fruit available in the morning. The site’s manager told Sir Gustav, our event steward, that they plan to use the funds raised from the inn to hold a Christmas party for all the faculty and staff at the school.

Court was long but very interesting. Their Majesties called for an intermission after the first peerage so we could stretch our legs and visit the bathroom. There were two beautiful peerage ceremonies, a surprising three Calon Lilies given at one time, and a particularly moving award to HL Avraham for his work to eliminate bag chairs.

After pretending to forget until the end of court, His Majesty called Avraham up to make an announcement. Once again Avraham announced he would give away wooden chairs he made for free to a few lucky people, on condition they never bring a bag chair to court or the list field again. Then to his surprise the Crown awarded him an augmentation of arms for his efforts, which was followed by thunderous applause and a standing ovation. His lady wife and children rushed up to give him hugs while he wept. It was a heartwarming end to a very full day. And for some, the fun continued into the night at the post-revel at Master Rhodriʼs home where – surprise! – Calontir sang.

©2014 Lorraine Gehring

 

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Twelfth Night Feast Information

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From the Calonlist:

Please join the Barony of the Lonely Tower for their Rus 12th Night Feast on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Mount Michael Benedictine School in Elkhorn, NE.

Because of space limitations, we only have 80 spots available for feast. Get your reservation requests in early!

Here is our menu:

1st Course
Shchi / Cabbage Soup
Pyroshki s Govyadinoy (Belyashi) / Pastry with Meat Filling
Pyroshki s Morkov’yu / Pastry with Carrot Filling

2nd Course
Kurnik / Chicken Pie
Vatroushki / Cheese Pie
Gribi Zjariniye / Mushrooms Fried in Butter
Soleniye Ogurtzi / Cucumber Pickles

3rd Course
Boujenina s Hrienom / Ham Cooked in Beer with Horseradish Sauce
Chornee klebph s Tvorag / Black Bread with Farmer’s Cheese
Vzbityye Repa / Creamed Turnips
Marinovanaya Svekla / Marinated Beets

4th Course
Sirniki so smetanoy i buziny zapovednikov / Cottage Cheese Cakes w/ Sour Cream and Elderberry Preserves
Marinovanaya Yabloki i Grushi / Fruit (Apples and Pears) Preserved in Syrup

Beverages
Yablochnyy Sok/ Apple Juice
Sbiten / Spiced Honey Drink
Voda / Water

Recipes and Reservations for the 12th Night Feast are available at:
https://sites.google.com/site/2015twelfthnightfeast/

Some Awards from Kris Kinder

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Caitilin Inghean Aengusa became a Lady when she was granted her Award of Arms
Her Ladyship Maren Torskapiter received her Leather Mallet for making “pretty metal things”
Sir Duncan of Skeene became Calontir’s latest Earl Marshal
Magnus Thergrimsson received his Award of Arms to become a Lord.
Lord Garrioch Sotherlaend was encouraged to brew more “tasty things” and awarded a Leather Mallet.
Aelin Kausi was Awarded Arms for all her work with silent heraldry.
Lady Lee Ann Pugh was awarded a Golden Calon Swan in recognition of her skills with paint.

In a break from tradition, Her Majesty gave her QED for Chivalry early to Lord Soren atte Raven for inspiring her on the archery line.

And in a stirring and emotional presentation, His Excellency Avraham ben David Hakhazuri was granted an Augmentation to his arms for his “ceaseless battle against the chair called Bag”.

Cai Dubhghlas entered the Order of the Chivalry

Aline Swynbrook entered the Order of the Laurel

Royal Gift Exchange at Gulf Wars

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From Her Highness Isabeau, via Facebook:

We have received word that we will be giving gifts to Ansteorra for the gift exchange at Gulf Wars. If anyone would like to make something special to put into the gift basket please let me know. Their preferences and personal heraldry can be found here. http://crown.ansteorra.org/

While kingdom colors are good, often We prefer to gives gifts with personal heraldry and colors, so that the items can be kept by the royals rather than going into regalia.

Winter Coronation News

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From the event stewards, via the CalonList:

Lords and Ladies of Calontir,

As the days grow short so too does the time until the Coronation of Their Royal Highnesses Anton and Isabeau, now just one month away.  As the event draws near we ask that you take another look at the event website:
We especially direct your attention to the Calon Steel page, which now has details for the Calon Steel portion of the Tournament of Fallen Crests:
And also to the list of crew chiefs:
We welcome assistance in all areas, especially site setup, gate shifts, feast serving, and cleanup.  If you are interested in helping with any part of the event, please contact the appropriate crew chief.  Contact information for most crew chiefs can be found on the website.  For those that do not, or if you have any other questions, please contact us.
Your Servants,
Edward and Geva de Kent