I've never been part of a Renaissance Fair.
So when I read this little summary about a boy who is involved, I was intrigued:
Drakmar on HBO
Author: Abdul Sanford
I love sitting down in my favorite couch and watching HBO on my TV from www.ExpertSatellite.com. I especially love the documentaries that come out on this particular channel. It's fun to watch the different things that some people document and I love recording some of the films onto DVD so that I can watch them again at a later time. One of my favorite HBO documentaries has to be one that is called Drakmar. This particular film aired a few years ago and it's one that has touched my heart so much that I am desperately trying to find it on DVD so that I can actually purchase it.
The film is based on a real-life boy who lives in California. He is somewhat of a loner and spends a lot of time by himself. He actually participates in something that involves medieval life that takes place. He goes on tournaments and goes to functions where Renaissance fairs are being held. After watching the film, I actually wanted to go out to California in order to see how this boy really lives. I'm very interested in Renaissance fairs now that I know about them. I would absolutely love to find one in my area so that I can go to it on a regular basis when it is being held in the warmer months of the year.
That I'd like to see.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Texas Renaissance Festival School Day
I've never been to the Texas Renaissance Festival School Day before.
We attended yesterday for a wonderful day of jousting, sword play and merriment all straight out of the middle ages. As soon as we walked in the gate, we were met by the Sheriff of Nottingham. My nephew had on a FBI sweater and the Sheriff asked him if he would come help him with a "little problem" he was having-as he discreetly pointed out Robin Hood and his Merry men.
Top on our list were attending sword school and the jousting tournament. Both of these were highlights on all of our lists. As we went along we got to see artillery demonstrations, meet the court jester, talk with knights and visit the executioners block. One of our group even met William Shakespeare, who did some time traveling to be at the Ren Fair during King Henry VIII's heyday.
My nephews drew much attention from the folks from the middle ages dressed in their knight costumes . Many asked them how the Crusades were going. My youngest nephew was dressed in the same colors as the Spanish knight (who was defeated in the jousting tournament by the English knight.)
As the actors are all adept at staying in character, we had a great day learning about the Medieval Times just by "living" them for the day. We all left with wonderful memories of our day traveling back to the Middle Ages.
That I'd like to see.
We attended yesterday for a wonderful day of jousting, sword play and merriment all straight out of the middle ages. As soon as we walked in the gate, we were met by the Sheriff of Nottingham. My nephew had on a FBI sweater and the Sheriff asked him if he would come help him with a "little problem" he was having-as he discreetly pointed out Robin Hood and his Merry men.
Top on our list were attending sword school and the jousting tournament. Both of these were highlights on all of our lists. As we went along we got to see artillery demonstrations, meet the court jester, talk with knights and visit the executioners block. One of our group even met William Shakespeare, who did some time traveling to be at the Ren Fair during King Henry VIII's heyday.
My nephews drew much attention from the folks from the middle ages dressed in their knight costumes . Many asked them how the Crusades were going. My youngest nephew was dressed in the same colors as the Spanish knight (who was defeated in the jousting tournament by the English knight.)
As the actors are all adept at staying in character, we had a great day learning about the Medieval Times just by "living" them for the day. We all left with wonderful memories of our day traveling back to the Middle Ages.
That I'd like to see.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Renaissance Festival School Days
I've never been to the Renaissance Festival School Days.
The Texas Renaissance Festival hosts two school days each year. One is for elementary aged kids and the other is for secondary aged kids. These days are a great value with admission being only $6 per child and chaperon. The school days hours are from 9am to 4 pm and the fair is held rain or shine. I know that depictions of the Middle Ages can sometimes be rather bawdy, but at the school days, this is not the case, so I am told. These days are catered to the kids and educating them (appropriately) about the times. Along with the discounted prices on admission, the rides and games are given special prices as well. These days are open to public, private and homeschooled kids. Parking is still free and you can bring your own lunch.
That I'd like to see.
The Texas Renaissance Festival hosts two school days each year. One is for elementary aged kids and the other is for secondary aged kids. These days are a great value with admission being only $6 per child and chaperon. The school days hours are from 9am to 4 pm and the fair is held rain or shine. I know that depictions of the Middle Ages can sometimes be rather bawdy, but at the school days, this is not the case, so I am told. These days are catered to the kids and educating them (appropriately) about the times. Along with the discounted prices on admission, the rides and games are given special prices as well. These days are open to public, private and homeschooled kids. Parking is still free and you can bring your own lunch.
That I'd like to see.
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