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Issue #15 - August 6, 2001

Happenings for Rennies:

If you know of any "rennie happenings", why haven't you let us know yet?!?
  • Throughout the month, English Country and International Folk Dancing Lessons are offered by the Fairfield Folk Art and Dance Co-op in Fairfield, IA. See their site for specific information.
  • August 12 - Houston, TX, Celtic Harvest Festival at The Garden In The Heights (e-mail Rengeek for more info)
  • August 14 - Ed Conlow's Traditional Irish Music Night at Java Joe's in DSM.
  • August 18 - Houston, TX, rennie gathering at the Crooked Ferret Pub (e-mail Rengeek for more info)
  • August 18 - September 30 - Michigan Ren Faire in Holly, MI.
  • August 18 - September 30 - Minnesota Ren Faire in Shakopee, MN.
  • August 24-26 - Lanigan's Ball in Kyle, TX. Click here for more info.
  • August 25 - Wylde Nept at the Quad Cities Highland Games.
  • August 26 - Shattock Schoole of Defence's one-day-only show at the Minnesota Ren Faire! See their site for more details. A MUST SEE!
  • August 26 - Bristol Renaissance Festival in Kenosha, WI, ends its almost-two-month run.

Feature: Puzzles of Fairely Wonderful Music

Every two weeks we are going to turn five of our very own photos into a Java-based puzzle for you to solve! If you have a suggestion as to a photo that would make a good puzzle, let us know! To see past puzzles, go here.

News: Keepers of the Kingdom Update

The much anticipated rennie documentary, Keepers of the Kingdom, is on the move. The film has been accepted by the Independent Feature Project to screen in New York City from September 30th to October 5th, 2001. Producer Christopher Gomersall writes "We are over the moon about this opportunity as this is one of the country's largest and most successful film markets." [more...]

Article: August Webmaster Musings

I remember sitting here with the mistress long ago working on the new layout for this web site. We had a design (based on Amazon.com and Barnes and Nobles) and we had a concept, but not much else...The key to a good web site, other than "easy to use" design, is content. If the content doesn't change regularly there is no reason for a visitor to return regularly...At some point Willa got the idea that we should do a weekly newsletter and so it began... [more...]

News: The Musketeer in September

The MusketeerI was browsing a site called Upcoming Movies and came upon a flick I have mentioned in an earlier article on rennie movies. Originally called D'Artagnan, the flick was renamed The Musketeer when it was purchased by Universal. [more...]

Review: A Knight's Tale Pitcher Show

As announced at the last minute, the jousting movie A Knight's Tale finally made it to the local lounge theater Billy Joe's Pitcher Show. Billy Joe's is a club with karaoke and a movie theater restaurant all under one roof. Second run movies ($3.50 for a ticket) are shown in a theater with tables and comfy lounge chairs. Groups of four can order food and drink then dine while the movie is on. It's really a great place to see a movie! [more...]

News: Fremont Faire Update

Here is a letter we received on July 23rd, 2001 from the organizers of the new Fremont Renaissance Festival in Nebraska. Since it is unlikely that AtTheFaire will be able to attend, we'd like to see if any of you might be interested in attending and providing us with a review and maybe some photos. If you are interested in contributing in this manner, just let us know! Thanks. [more...]

Poll: What Type of Faire Do You Prefer?

Do you prefer the huge events with blocks and blocks of merchants, or does it make your day to know 95% of the garbed folke you see strolling around?

Let us know now!

Article: Wench 596, At Your Service

A bit of background on my story: On Christmas morning in 1998, I became an official, registered wench with the International Wenches Guild. My best Christmas present that year was a packet that contained a "Little Brown Book", certificate, kiss cards and (the piece de resistance), my pewter pin proclaiming me to be Wench 596. It was a proud moment for me! [more...]

Article: The Future of AtTheFaire

Some amazing things are in store for AtTheFaire over the next year. In my current Webmaster Musings article I explain some of the obstacles that may stand in the way of expanding the site, but in this article I want to share with you what we have been working on lately and what we plan to be working on in the (near?) future. [more...]

Get Registered with Us

Want to meet other rennies? Want other rennies to be able to meet you? Go to our Faire Folke: Rennies section and get registered today! That way, rennies in your area can find you and send you an e-mail.

Also, if you are a renaissance faire Performer or Merchant, we'd like to list your contact information, as well! Quite a few faires use our database to find quality people for their events!

Plug: AtTheFaire's Pub

Did you know that we have message boards on our site? Well, we do! Each festival in the Midwest has a topic (the Jubilee and Wybreg festivals have had quite a bit of activity lately) and there are more topics to chat under. Just register to get your own handle and start posting! Let us know what you think about ATF or just introduce yourself to the rennies at large! Go to the pub...

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