Beowulf the Event
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"Hwaet! We Gar-Dena in geardagum.."
"Listen! We have heard of the glory of the Spear-Danes..."
...and we will hear the bards of the Known World perform the epic poem Beowulf in modern English translation. A glorious Anglo-Saxon feast prepared by Lady Nadezhda Voronova will be served.
This is am "immersion" event. Seating will be on benches, light will be by flame, and tables will be appropriate to the setting.
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Event details "Hwaet! We Gar-Dena in geardagum.."
"Listen! We have heard of the glory of the Spear-Danes..."
...and we will hear the bards of the Known World perform the epic poem Beowulf in modern English translation. A glorious Anglo-Saxon feast prepared by Lady Nadezhda Voronova will be served.
Those who are interested in performing a section should contact Master Toki Redbeard (contact information below).
In addition to the main hall, the site features a separate bar that is available for socializing. We must ask that conversations take place in the bar. All alcoholic beverages must be purchased at the bar.
This is am "immersion" event. Seating will be on benches, light will be by flame, and tables will be appropriate to the setting.
There will be limited modern seating for those who require it. On-board space is limited
Artistic Director: Master Toki Redbeard
Academic Advsior: Dr. M. Wendy Hennequin; Tennessee State University (Mistress Fiana of Clare) Site Opens: 10am Site Closes: 10pm
Event Location Ukrainian-American Citizens Club 1 Pulaski St Cohoes, NY 12047
Directions: From the East and West: Take your best route to the non-toll portion of I-90 in Albany. Take exit 6 onto I-787 North. Take 787 for 7.9 miles. Turn right onto Ontario street, go .2 miles. Turn right onto Pulaski St. The site is at the end of the road. From the North and South: Take I-87 to exit 7- Troy/Cohoes onto RT-7E. Take the Albany/Cohoes exit onto I-787N towards Cohoes. Turn right onto Ontario Street. Turn right onto Pulaski St. The site is at the end of the road.
Event Fees Site : Adult: $10.00 Non-members will also be charged the non-member surcharge of $5.00. Teen (ages 13-17): $3.00 Youth (ages 6-12): $2.00 Child (under 6): Free
Feast: The feast is limited to 40 gentles. Enclosed flame allowed. Adult: $12.00 Teen (ages 13-17): $8.00 Youth (ages 6-12): $5.00 Child (Under age 6): Free
Make Checks Payable to: SCA, Inc. - Barony of Concordia of the Snows
Contact Information Event Steward: Autocrat: Lord Alberic von Rosstock
Send Reservations to: Send Reservations to: Lady Louise La Motte
Other Contact Information: Head Cook: Lady Nadezhda Voronova
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