HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms arrived on our screens under the weight of Westeros. But instead of dragons and dynasties, it offered something more humble— and strangely familiar. If you’ve ever spent a weekend at a Renaissance faire, … Continue reading Is “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” Actually About Renfaires?
Much ado has been swirling around Hamnet; released in December by Amblin Entertainment, the film has eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Directing, and more. Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, directed by Chloe Zhao, and starring Jessie … Continue reading Stillness, Sorrow, Shakespeare: The Gift of “Hamnet”
Our team curated a fabulous, diverse music playlist for you, our Renaissance Festival afficionados and readers. It’s a mix of styles and moods to help you get in touch with your festival persona, your winter witchiness, your seasonal nostalgia. We’ve … Continue reading Playlist: A Cozy Winter
The sky fills with dark, smoky clouds, and the leaves combust into fiery color. A warning chill fills the air, carrying the throaty cawing of ravens on the wind as it whips past you in the quickly darkening night. In … Continue reading Dark Fairy Tales for Dark Nights
Welcome to the Pick’s Pocket, where the spirits are high, but the stakes are higher. In the depths of the Sedrian swamp, Pickett, the accidental swamp witch, spins tales to keep her ramshackle bar afloat. Only her loyal sidekick, Edie, … Continue reading Novel Excerpt: Beer for My Corpses by C.M. McGuire
In 2003, wandering the shelves of my local library, my fingers brushed the spine of a novel, Outlander. Its title and cover art intrigued; I was new to the world of the Renaissance faire and only beginning to discover what … Continue reading “Blood of My Blood”: Characters, Kilts, and Legacies
Singer and instrumentalist Candice Night is a vibrant presence, a woman who is clearly living in concert with the creative energy that thrums through the air that we all breathe, and who courageously steps through the doorways that open before … Continue reading Glittering Soul: Singer/Songwriter Candice Night On Her New Solo Album “Sea Glass”
We’ve gathered songs about summer fairies, beaches, and warm sunshine. For those who have summer faires to celebrate, this mix is a great soundtrack for your journey to the festival. For those who must wait for their faire’s next season, … Continue reading Playlist: Shine Out, Faire Sun!
In summer, we turn our faces toward the sun, air out our costumes and garb, and sojourn to our beloved Renaissance, medieval, Celtic, pirate, and Viking festivals. We’re ready to play! A favorite fixture of many faires is the faery … Continue reading Meeting Puck: Midsummer’s Magic
Historically, folklore, myths, and fairy tales were recorded by such luminaries as The Grimm Brothers and Hans Christian Andersen, meaning most of the tales we know today are presented almost exclusively from a male perspective. But what if they weren’t? … Continue reading Vantage Points: Alluring Fairy Tales from a Feminine Perspective
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