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size=3>A Venetian Celebration of the end of the Black Plague. September 9
– 11, 2011</FONT></P>
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size=3>1352, after five full years of death and devastation due to the “Black
Plague” the cries of Bring out your dead are slowly fading. Venetian society has
been thrown into chaos, economies have crumbled, art and literature have taken a
turn for the gruesome and bizarre and the working class has begun to voice
dissatisfaction with their daily wages.</FONT></P>
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size=3>It is now time to begin again. We must rid ourselves of the last ravages
of the plauge, we must sweep away the little dead rat bodies, we must burn the
fabrics and trappings in our homes that gave safe haven to the vile sickness and
we must begin our lives again.</FONT></P>
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size=3>Come and see the beautiful city of Venice reclaim her rightful place as a
jewel of the Adriatic.</FONT></P>
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size=3>Site fee is $10 for adults, ages 6-12 $5, and children 5 and under are
free. There is a $30 family max for site fees. Feast is $9 per person. There is
a $5 nonmember surcharge without proof of membership. Make checks payable to SCA
Inc. / Shire of Gatesedge. Minors must be accompanied by parent or legal
guardian. They may also attend with a 21 year old or older adult with a signed
and notarized Minor Event Waiver form from the parents. Site Open 5pm Friday
September 9th and closes at noon Sunday September 11th.</FONT></P>
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size=3>Robert of Coleford</FONT></P>
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size=3>Darnell Daniels</FONT></P>
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size=3> Co-Autocrat</FONT></P>
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size=3>Annes Clotilde von Bamburg</FONT></P>
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size=3>Darlene Burns</FONT></P>
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size=3>Feast Steward</FONT></P>
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size=3>Gisele de Bier</FONT></P>
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size=3>Pamela Buchanan-Kendrick</FONT></P>
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size=3> Merchant Coordinator</FONT></P>
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size=3>Eireanna Ulfheonar</FONT></P>
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size=3>Eireann Harrison</FONT></P>
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size=3>elrien.elladon@gmail.com</FONT></P>
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size=3>Bardic</FONT></P>
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size=3>Coordinator: Thomas Attewood</FONT></P>
<P
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size=3>Event schedule: 1:00PM ending no later than 4:00 PM</FONT></P>
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size=3>The Contest: Each contestant will perform 3 different pieces, of their
choice. At least one of these pieces should be a period piece, be it a
song, poem, story, dance, or whatever. Documentation for the period piece is
strongly encouraged, but not required. Bonus points will be given to those
perform in more than one art form, or to those whose performances tie in to the
theme of the event (Italy, at the end of the Black Plague). Winner announced
during evening court.</FONT></P>
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size=3>A&S</FONT></P>
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size=3>Coordinator: Eireann Úlfhéðnar</FONT></P>
<P
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size=3>Event Schedule: Judging to be completed by 4:00 PM</FONT></P>
<P
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size=3>The Contest (s): Main A&S competition: No Theme single item with
three judges. Please provide documentation with your entry.</FONT></P>
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size=3>Secondary Competition: Frugal Garb costume for less than $25</FONT></P>
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size=3>Rapier</FONT></P>
<P
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size=3>Coordinator: Baron Caelen MacRobb of Loch Soilleir</FONT></P>
<P
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size=3>Event Schedule: Matches to begin after morning court to end not later
than 4:00 PM</FONT></P>
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size=3>The Contest: Swiss 5</FONT></P>
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size=3></FONT> </P>
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size=3>Chivalric</FONT></P>
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size=3>Coordinator: Thorgard</FONT></P>
<P
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size=3>Event Schedule: TBA</FONT></P>
<P
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size=3>The Contest: TBA</FONT></P>
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size=3></FONT> </P>
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size=3>Archery</FONT></P>
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size=3>Coordinator: Leofwine of Sumersaetum</FONT></P>
<P
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size=3>Event Schedule: TBA</FONT></P>
<P
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size=3>The Contest: TBA</FONT></P>
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size=3></FONT> </P>
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size=3>Brewing</FONT></P>
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size=3>Coordinator: Eadric Anstapa</FONT></P>
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size=3>Event Schedule: TBA</FONT></P>
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size=3>The Contest: TBA</FONT></P>
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size=3>Children’s Activities</FONT></P>
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size=3>Coordinator: Fedelm ni Uidhir</FONT></P>
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