East Kingdom 12th Night **UPDATED**
(At-a-Glance Event
Information)
Saturday, January 5th, 2008
Hosted by
Barony of Beyond the Mountain - Newtown, CT
Twelfth Night in Aragon
Modified: December 2nd,
2007
The
Year is 1504. The Great house of Aragon celebrates 12th Night, Dia
de los Tres Reyes, across Europe in their various Kingdoms. In
Spain, Ferdinand and Isabella reign, having at last made Spain a
Christian Kingdom. After the defeat of France,
Ferdinand also controls the Kingdoms of Naples and Sicily. In
Bruges, daughter Juana (soon to be La Loca) rules with her husband,
Arch Duke Felipe, known as The Fair. In England, daughter Catherine
has married an English Prince, Arthur, only to have him die and be
newly betrothed to Crown Prince Henry. She hopes to be Queen when
he comes of age.
In
this Kingdom, where Rey Andreas Eisfalke and Reina Gabriella rule,
we also celebrate the 12th Night feast in Aragonese fashion,
according to local custom. In honor of the Great house of Aragon,
we bid you come dressed according to the fashion of the time, be it
in the land of Spain,
Naples and Sicily,
Bruges or England. Should you
be visiting perchance from other lands, perhaps a Moor or Jew
fleeing Spain in search of a new home, you may come in those
fashions also, but you may be viewed most curiously by the Court!
The
Day will commence at 10:00 and Festivities will cease at
10:00 p.m. The day will be filled with such ceremonies as are according to their
Majesties' custom: the Great Orders of Laurel, Pelican and Chivalry
will meet at 12:00, 1:00 and 2:00
respectively. Their Majesties Court shall commence forthwith, at
3:30.
To
amuse the gentles and pass the day hours, we shall conduct a Fencing
Tournament, have a display of Arts and Sciences to admire, and
conduct a Most Charitable Auction so that Their Majesties may travel
here and yon. Please bring those items to display or donate as the
season's generosity befits. We shall amuse the Children of the
Court and perchance provide a few Studies so as to start the year in
a Learned Manner.
There
shall be a light day's repast provided for those who wish to
purchase it, starting at noon. The Great Feast, in the
custom of Aragonese dining, shall commence after their Majesties
Court 120 guests shall sit above the salt (on-board), with 64
invited to sit below the salt and provide their own repast
(off-board). The food shall be according to the tastes of the time,
but influenced by Spain. We promise enough fare to satisfy the hungry palates of those
attending, without pause for boredom and delay. For 24 children,
Three Special Tables shall be provided, with tastes and amusement
that suit their tender palates.
A
call for Subtleties is sent forth to all talented Cookes in the
land, and these shall be displayed during the day, and for a token
the best shall be chosen by all those Barons and Baronesses who have
naught better to pass the time than to spend it judging frivolous
but beautiful pursuits.
Entertainment
is sought for the Feast to amuse their Majesties and the Court.
Festive singing of the time will be done together, by seeking a list
of songs from the Autocrat, all may join in who may know these
melodies. We seek voices strong and true. If there be other
talents within the Crowd, be it music, dancing, acrobatics, comedy
and farce make it known to the Autocrat in advance that we may
have you perform. The style that is in keeping with Aragonese
fashion is most pleasing.
After
the Feast and Entertainment, and if Time shall allow, the floor will
be cleared to make way for Dancing. After such we shall bid all
Buenas Noches.
VERY IMPORTANT SITE NOTES:
ITEM: Connecticut State Law has a ZERO-TOLERANCE
policy for alcoholic beverages on school grounds. Accordingly,
no alcoholic beverages of any kind will be permitted at this
event. LEAVE THEM HOME - No Alchoholic GIFTS are allowed
either, even in your cars! This ban applies to the school
parking lots as well as the event site itself. The site is
smoke-free. Smoking will only be permitted in a designated,
outdoor smoking area away from the school. Consistent with CT State
Fire Code, only enclosed flames are permitted.
ITEM: On the weekend of the event: in
case of Severe Weather conditions or other state emergency, we will
try to update the BBM website with pertinent information:
http://www.bbm.eastkingdom.org/
Directions:
Reed
Intermediate School
3 Trades Lane, Newtown, CT
06470
(Newtown is at the Western
end of CT, about 15 minutes from the NY state border and I-684)
From Route 15 Merritt Parkway North and South:
Take exit 49 CT 25 North to
Danbury. * Go 14.5 miles. Turn
right at the light for I-84 /Mile Hill Road. Go 0.5 miles. At
first light turn left on Trades Lane. Parking is on the left and
behind the school
From I-95 North and South:
Take exit 27A CT route 25 north to Danbury Pass route 15 Merrit
Parkway exit then follow directions from * above. Parking is on the
left and behind the school
From I-84 East or West:
Take Exit 11. At the end of the ramp turn left on Mile Hill road to
Newtown. After about 1 mile turn right at the light onto Trades
Lane. Parking is on the left and behind the school
From
Route 34 in New Haven:
Follow route 34 to Newtown CT, when it meets I-84 turn left onto
Mile Hill Road at the light, after about I mile turn right at the
light onto Trades Lane. Parking is on the left and behind the
school
From Route 6/25 South:
Pass the flag in the Center of Newtown turn left at
the second light to Mile Hill road. First Light turn left on Trades
Lane. Parking is on the left and behind the school
Event
Website:
http://www.bbm.eastkingdom.org/
Site:
Reed
Intermediate School
3 Trades Lane
Newtown, CT 06470
Show me a map!
Site Opens: 10 a.m.
Site Closes: 10 p.m.
Event Fees:
Site : SITE FEES:
Pre-registered by December 15th: Adult Site Fee is $10.00 for
members; Children 6-17 is $6.00; under 6 is free. Dayboard is
Optional - add $3.00 fee Family Pre-Reg Maximum Fee is $32.00
After December 15th or at the Door: Adult Site Fee $12.00 for
members; Children 6-17 is $7.00; Under 6 is free. Dayboard is
optional - add $5.00 fee Deadline for pre-registered reservations is
December 15th 2007. Family
At Door Maximum Fee is $38.00
A $3 non-member adult surcharge will be collected from anyone unable
to prove membership.
When pre-registering: include number of adults and children and
specify whether dayboard and feast are included in payment. Include
email address with any reservations to receive confirmation!
Feast: FEAST/FOOD FEES:
See Dayboard Fees above
Pre-registered Feast Fee is $15.00 for adults (120 people LIMIT
on-board) and $6.00 for Children's table with Kid-Friendly Food (24
children LIMIT onboard). The Children's Tables will be supervised
by an adult and also have some coloring/activities to keep them
busy.
At the Door (if any spaces remain): Feast Fee is $17.00 for adults
(120 people LIMIT on-board) and $7.00 for Children's table with
Kid-Friendly Food (24 children LIMIT onboard). The Children's
Tables will be supervised by an adult and also have some
coloring/activities to keep them busy.
NOTE: If Adults wish to have their Children seated at the Adult
table On Board, they will be required to pay the adult feast fee as
there are only 120 seats provided. Adults and Children may
co-mingle freely off board.
Deadline for on-board reservations is December 15th 2007. Some
number of off-board seats (50-100) will also be available. Please
Pre-Register as OffBoard is also limited.
When pre-registering: include number of adults and children and
specify whether dayboard and feast are included in payment. Include
email address with any reservations to receive confirmation!
Send Reservations to:
Reservations: Gabriella Pirisi Intemann
(Lady Gabriella de Bas Serra)
28 John Beach Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-3670 (9 a.m. to 9 p.m)
email:
unicorno@charter.net
Include email address with any reservations to receive confirmation.
Autocrat:
Autocrat, Entertainment and General Information:
Maestra Baronessa Damiana Illaria d'Onde
Liz Jones
email:
lizjones429@earthlink.net
203-267-5855 (before 9 p.m)
Other Contact Information:
Feastocrat:
Lady Alejandra Maria de Granada
email
aleja1492@charter.net
203-264-1443 (before 10 p.m.)
Merchant, A&S Display and Auction Contact:
Linda Benedict
(Lady Gwenhwyfar of Ravenhill)
email:
lbenedict@mbi-inc.com
203-798-7139 (before 10 p.m)
Make Checks Payable to: SCA Inc., Barony Beyond the Mountain
(BBM)
Twelfth Night in Aragon
DRAFT Events of the Day and Details
Troll Shall Open at
10:00-5:00 p.m.
Merchants shall be
permitted to display and sell their wares from 10:00 4:30 p.m.
Dayboard Shall be
served to those that wish to purchase for $3.00 from: 11:45 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
A study of
Aragonese Royal Clothing in Naples shall be conducted from 1-2 p.m.
A Sing-along of
these known songs shall be conducted from 11-12 p.m; If the music
be melodious to the ear, the group shall sing before Court and do a
quick review from 3-3:30. Should it not be melodious, then we are
all Done.
o Songs (music
available from Damiana): Psallite, Non Nobis Domine, Dona Nobis
Pacem, Lo How a Rose, Riu, Riu, Chiu, As I Out Rode, Angelus ad
Virginem
Room for one Study
more is available should a Learned Person be willing (2-3 p.m.)
A Display
commemorating the Kingdoms 40 Years shall be held from 10-3 p.m
A Palio race shall
be run - all should bring their indoor steeds to participate
Games of skill
including Chess and BackGammon shall be played to pass the time. If
you have pieces to ornament your table, please bring them
A Display of all
things beautifully made of Arts and Sciences shall be shown from
10-3. Should you be talented in these things, please bring them to
display on a table or hanging. Those of noble birth and Talented in
the Arts are welcome to bring tokens of admiration
A display of the
guild of Athenas Thimble shall take place from 10-3 p.m. If you be
a member, a meeting for you shall take place from 1-2 p.m
For those who
practice Fencing, you may do so from 11:30 1:30 p.m. inside and
protected from the Elements.
If we should find a
Master, Dance instruction and practice may be done for the pleasure
and viewing of all from 1:30 3:00 p.m.
All talented
Cookies in the land, may bring a Subtlety that shall be displayed
during the day, and for a token the best shall be chosen by all
those Barons and Baronesses, especially those with no Land and
Tenants, who have naught better to pass the time than to spend it
judging frivolous but beautiful pursuits
An entertaining
Auction of Goods shall be held to raise taxes for the King and
Queens Travel to distant lands where there be Dragons. Please be
charitable so they may return to rule with heads and hearts intact.
This be separated into General Travel and Pennsic Travel according
to the Laws of the Land.
If you are a
Chancellor Minor, a person who often is in care of Children at
Events, a Seneschal seeking information, there will be a Meeting
from 12-1 p.m
We will seek to
amuse the Children by providing Activities from 1-3 p.m. If you have
a Small Childe of less than Seven Years, we wish you to remain
present and not allow your child to come to Harme or Loss. All Goode
Parents are reminded that no Childe should Wander alone to be
attended to by others. A Quiet Corner for those noisome or tired
small children shall be provided. For those who wish to purchase the
Feast, a repast suitable for Childrens palates will be provided,
and they will sit amongst their own, but near to their good parents
if possible.
The Great Order of
the Laurel shall meet at 12:00
The Great Order of
the Pelican shall meet at 1:00
The Great Order of
the Chivalry shall meet at 2:00
If you be a
Seneschal from the Central Region, you are requested to meet with
others at 2 p.m
The Royal Twelfth
Night Court Shall be Held from 3:30-5:00 p.m so All may be Prepared
The Feast, by Gods
Grace and the Talents of the Cocinera shall be held from 5:30 p.m.
The Dancing Shall
commence after the Feast, should we have a Master
All may go Home or
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East
Kingdom