[MR] Ponte Alto 20th Birthday Party, er, Event

[Thomas Bilodeau]

Greetings unto the Merry Rose!

There are still plenty of feast spots for the Ponte Alto 20th Birthday
event.  (Although some canard opined recently that Ponte Alto is only 5
years old since we were made a Barony on 29 February – a leap year stellar
event.)  Whether we are 5 years old or 20 years old, this will be an event
that brings back the fun of palio races where your creativity in making your
own hobby horses are only constrained by your imaginations.  

Our Queen and our Princess are traveling north to Ponte Alto to celebrate
with us. Come visit with the best Royals of the Knowne Worlde!

This is a going to be a great feast.  Lady Elizabeth of Hadley Hall has
crafted a 4 course Italian feast that recalls the splendor of Italy.  Her
menu is

Primo Servitio di Credenza / 1st course from the sideboard
Prosciutto cotto in vino, tagliata, servitto freddo / cold sliced ham cooked
in red wine sauce
Insalata di verdura / green salad
Ove ripiene / stuffed eggs
Insalata di cedriuoli / cucumber salad

Secondo Servitio di Cucina / 2nd course from the kitchen
Pollastro arrosto / roast chicken w/ orange sauce
Minestra di riso con zaffarano / rice
Minestra de li sparaci / asparagus
Torta Bolognese / swiss chard and cheese quiche

Terzo Servitio di Cucina / 3rd course from the kitchen
Sardamone / lamb sauté
Cous cous / cous cous
Minestre cocer zucche / squash
Minestre di cavalfiore / cauliflower

Quarto Servitio di Credenza / 4th course from the sideboard
Pizza / layered pastry
Torta bianca / ginger cheese tart
Fette della Cacio / sliced cheeses
Fette della frutta / fruit slices (apples and/or pears)

Master James of Rutland is coming with harp in  hand as well.  And we are
having plenty of opportunities for dancing at this event.  There will be
dancing during the day as well as dancing after the feast.  The wonderful
Baron Stefan of Cambion is our dance master - so a good time is assured. The
dance band will be run by Mistress Anne of Carthew and with members of our
former Harp and Drum Corps playing, too.  The Barony  welcomes any musician
to sit down and join us: we'll share stands, music, and even instruments!
Please come make music.

One of our former Baroness' s - Mistress Caitlyn O’Duirnin will help gather
our story-tellers around so we can re-live the history of Ponte Alto using
the tried and true method of "No **** there I was..." 
 
Site restrictions – No pets. This is a wet site! No original containers. No
glassware or glass bottles.

We will also have a platter or bucket  for anyone wishing to make a
contribution to the Kingdom of Atlantia and Mistress Belphoebe will also be
running a silent auction to raise funds, too.  

We are also having merchants at the event.  The merchants that are coming to
be part of this celebration are:

Nature's Pantry at Stallard Road Farm - Herbal Teas, Salve, Tinctures &
Honey 
Varangos LLC - furniture, wood working and coffee
 J & S Jewelry - chain mail and other jewelry 
Miriam's Yarns & Fibers - yarn & fiber
 Adornare Jewelry - Handcrafted Wire and bead jewelry 
 Rohan Photo Agency - Portrait Photography - pictures of attendees
Ways of Olde - Jewelry, Jewelry Boxes, Snoods
Things 4 Me Gifts - Shawls, clothing frogs, snoods, gloves, shawl pins, etc.
Glastonbury Designs & The Merry Mercer - handmade period clothing,
accessories & leather goods

Cost:

                                            Day-Trip	Feast
Adult, Member	            $12.00	$10.00
Adult, Non-Member  $17.00	$10.00
Child (6-17)	           $5.00	$10.00
Child (0-5)**	          FREE	$10.00

** Children under 6 are guests of the Barony to attend the event, and share
parents' meals. Please pre-register meals for children under 6 if you wish
them to have their own serving. Refund restrictions and information will be
available on the event website.
 
Reservations:
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Baroness Celia of Rosedale (Tamara Brown), 3714 Sudley Ford Ct, Fairfax, VA
22033, (703) 378-2441, celia AT ravenstreet.org

Directions:
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Kena Shrine is located approximately 2 miles south of the DC Capital Beltway
(495). Take Exit 50 A South to Arlington Blvd/Fairfax. Turn left at the
traffic signal onto Barkley Drive. Take the immediate right turn onto the
service road. The Kena Shrine will be on the left side of the street. 

>From Washington, D.C. area
>From I-66 West, take DC Capital Beltway (495) Outer Loop toward Richmond.
Take Exit 50 A South to Arlington Blvd/Fairfax. The Kena Shrine is located
approximately 2 miles south of the DC Capital Beltway (495). Turn left at
the traffic signal onto Barkley Drive. Take the immediate right turn onto
the service road. The Kena Shrine will be on the left side of the street. 

Using Third Party "Map" Software
If you wish to use third party mapping software or web-based applications
such as Google Maps, MapQuest or Yahoo Maps please use the following
address: 
Kena Shrine
9001 Arlington Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22031

More info on the event is available at:
http://pontealto.atlantia.sca.org/events/20year/


~Tirloch
Autocrat