[MR] Ice Castles XXI update - Includes A&S details!

[Matt Villamaino]

Ice Castles XXI
 
January 22, 2005
Barony of Black Diamond
 
The Yule season has past, the winter storms have arrived, and our beloved
Barony prepares to celebrate its XXIth birthday. Inspired by the ascension
of Good King Wenceslas of Bohemia to the throne of Poland in 1300 AD, we
turn our eyes to the east. Calling all Russ, Poles, and Bohemians to join in
our revels, the Barony of Black Diamond cordially invites you to join us for
the celebration!
 
Martial Activities: Heavy tournaments include traditional three-on-three
tournament. Rapier Tournaments TBA. Tabletop siege competition. Target
Archery and Thrown Weapons if weather permits.
 
A&S: Scroll Competition, Sponsored by the Royal Scrivener:  The focus of the
competition will be illuminated letters.  Entrants will be judged solely on
the illuminated letter. We're looking for the most intricate and period
letter.  Scrolls don't need to be finished.  Documentation is always
welcome.


Baronial Arts and Sciences Champion Competition: Theme is things that will
keep you warm in winter
 
Come display your work or work in progress; theme to be determined. Please
check the website for more updates.
 
Lunch: A small lunch will be included as part of your entrance fees for the
day.
 
Feast: A multiple course affair, the feast will feature items from the East
both North and South. Seated feast for 80 persons. There will also be
various tales performed for the entertainment of all guests during the
feast. For dietary concerns or how you can participate in the evening¹s
diversions, contact Almas (mka Johonna Gamble) at (540) 344-5879 or
honnas at teleport.com.
 
First Remove
Fish and leek Soup 
Bean and Carrot salad
Breads
Herbed butter 
 
Second Remove
Stuffed Chicken Breast with spinach and hard cheese
Beets with red wine sauce
Beans with Pine Nuts in hot (spicy) sauce
 
Third Remove
Pork with spiced Plum sauce
Turnips in Orange Sauce
Cabbage salad
Additional breads and butter brought to table
 
Fourth Remove
Beef Kabobs 
Stuffed Onions 
Sweet Rice 
 
Fifth Remove
Carrot Pudding 
Fruit Tarts with soft cheese

The Head Cook reserves the right to change menu items based on costs up till
one week before feast.

 
Autocrat: Antonio di Capizzi (mka Matt Villamaino), 3020 Ashwood Cir; Apt
146; Roanoke, VA 24012; (978) 621-0934, m.villamaino at cox.net
 
Fees: $7.00 adults $4.00 children (6-17) before 01/01/05
$10.00 adults $5.00 children (6-17) after or at the door.
Feast: $8.00 adult $5.00 children (6-17)
Non-members add additional $3 surcharge to all entrance fees.
Children below age 6 are guests of the Barony.
Send registrations to Autocrat. Make checks payable to Barony of Black
Diamond, SCA, Inc.
 
Please include the modern and SCA name of everyone you are registering when
you send in your preregistration.
 
Site: Eureka Park and Recreation Center, 1529 Carroll Ave NW, Roanoke, VA
24012
 
 
Hotel: 
Rodeway Inn - Civic Center
526 Orange Ave., N.E.
Roanoke, Virginia 24016
(540) 981-9341
Rate is $46 plus taxes and fees
Mention ŒIce Castle¹ for the reduced rate for the weekend of January 21-23
 
Directions:
Make your best way to I581, exit 143 off of I81. Take the first Orange Ave
Exit (460 West). ** Go straight on Orange Ave. Turn right on 10th St. Go two
blocks, Turn left onto Stanton. Go four blocks, Turn right onto 14th. Turn
left into the Park. Please note that parking in the lot is limited, so we
will be parking around the perimeter of the park.
 
>From 220 South, come into Roanoke and take the second Orange Ave exit (460
West), follow directions from **