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<DIV>Unto Ansteorra and Her Artisans, Greetings,<BR><BR>Have you ever wanted to get ideas on how to better your entries for Arts and Sciences competition? Have you ever wondered how to better your documentation? Ever wanted to meet a Laurel? <BR><BR>Come join the Shire of Seawinds as we host Laurel’s Prize <SPAN id=lw_1248556293_0 class=yshortcuts>Tournament</SPAN> at beautiful <SPAN style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; CURSOR: hand" id=lw_1248556293_1 class=yshortcuts>Choke Canyon State Park, Calliham Unit</SPAN>, in <SPAN id=lw_1248556293_2 class=yshortcuts>Three Rivers, Texas on Saturday, September 12th.</SPAN><BR>Three Rivers is halfway between <SPAN id=lw_1248556293_3 class=yshortcuts>Corpus Christi</SPAN> and <SPAN id=lw_1248556293_4 class=yshortcuts>San Antonio, TX</SPAN> (75 miles from each).<BR><BR>The Laurels of Ansteorra believe that artisans who don’t compete should have a venue
for display of their works and for constructive criticism. Laurel’s Prize Tournament is a <SPAN id=lw_1248556293_5 class=yshortcuts>body of work</SPAN> display of all of the various types of arts that a person has researched and attempted, or a display of a single art showing improvements and variations over time.</DIV>
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<DIV>Visit <A href="http://www.moas.ansteorra.org/">www.moas.ansteorra.org</A> for more information on what you can expect at Laurel’s Prize.<BR><BR>Static Arts Displays: Beginner, Advanced, Documented, Non-Documented, In Progress<BR>Bardic & Performing Arts Workshops/Critiques<BR><BR>Scroll Painting<BR><BR>Fighting: There is a spot in front of the gymnasium for anyone interested in fighting (chivalric & rapier).</DIV>
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<DIV>A continental breakfast and light sideboard lunch is included with the site fee. <BR><BR>Artisan Information:<BR>So that we can prepare a space for you and secure a Laurel knowledgeable in your area, please register by September 5th with HL <SPAN id=lw_1248556293_6 class=yshortcuts>John Lightfoot</SPAN> at <A href="http://us.mc802.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=lightfootcim@aol.com" rel=nofollow target=_blank><SPAN id=lw_1248556293_7 class=yshortcuts>lightfootcim@aol.com</SPAN></A>.<BR><BR>Please include your SCA name, mundane name, contact information<BR>(phone number and email address), type of display or art, how much table space you will need, or if you need floor space or access to electricity.<BR>Tables will not have tablecloths; it is up to each artisan to provide their own table coverings/decorations.<BR><BR>Outdoor space is available for artisans whose craft warrants it. <BR>Please indicate if you prefer to be
outside.<BR><BR>There is a stage for <SPAN id=lw_1248556293_8 class=yshortcuts>performing art</SPAN>. The curtain can be closed if necessary, <BR>or there is a covered patio available as well.<BR><BR>**PLEASE TAKE NOTE**<BR>Please be aware that the lighting in the hall is not the best. If lighting is critical to your display please feel free to bring your own lights and <SPAN id=lw_1248556293_9 class=yshortcuts>extension cords</SPAN>. Electrical outlets are located only at the front of the hall near the <SPAN id=lw_1248556293_10 class=yshortcuts>stage area</SPAN>. We will do our best to position those that need electricity in this area.<BR><BR><BR>Event Stewards:<BR>HL John Lightfoot (<SPAN style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #0066cc 1px dashed; CURSOR: hand" id=lw_1248556293_11 class=yshortcuts>John Simpkins</SPAN>) - <A href="http://us.mc802.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=lightfootcim@aol.com" rel=nofollow
target=_blank>lightfootcim@aol.com</A> - <SPAN style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #0066cc 1px dashed; CURSOR: hand" id=lw_1248556293_12 class=yshortcuts>(361) 779-0530</SPAN><BR>HL Caitriona inghean Mhic Lochlainn (Patty Randolf) - <A href="http://us.mc802.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=prand@swbell.net" rel=nofollow target=_blank><SPAN id=lw_1248556293_13 class=yshortcuts>prand@swbell.net</SPAN></A> - <SPAN style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #0066cc 1px dashed; CURSOR: hand" id=lw_1248556293_14 class=yshortcuts>(361) 992-1826</SPAN><BR>Lady Joanna the Spinner (Joanne Murphy) - <A href="http://us.mc802.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=davenjo@davlin.net" rel=nofollow target=_blank><SPAN id=lw_1248556293_15 class=yshortcuts>davenjo@davlin.net</SPAN></A> - <SPAN style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #0066cc 1px dashed; CURSOR: hand" id=lw_1248556293_16 class=yshortcuts>(361) 387-2816</SPAN><BR><BR>Please see the Laurel’s Prize Website for more information, maps, accommodation information, etc.
at <A href="http://www.seawinds.org/laurels_prize2009.htm">http://www.seawinds.org/laurels_prize2009.htm</A></DIV>
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