From our Vicereagents – A January letter

January 29, 2024 Posted inArts & Sciences, Event, What's new
Ostgardr court in session at Deck the Halls of Valhalla
Image courtesy of Sir Valgard Stonecleaver (mka Michael A. Cramer)

Deck the Halls of Valhalla infused our hearts with joy and warmth, marking a splendid beginning to the new year. The blend of new faces and cherished friends created an atmosphere of true delight, making the event exceptionally memorable. From outstanding classes to delectable food, every element of the day contributed to its perfection. Thank you to all who made this event a success, especially our two co-stewards Drasma Dragomira and Arnora Ketilsdottir.

Angelica and I were overjoyed to welcome Vitasha Ivanova doch’ into the esteemed Order of the Silver Lantern. Likewise, Abu Duruz Ibrahim ibin Musa al-Rashid received well-deserved recognition and joined the prestigious Order of the Silver Sea Lion and Silver Lantern.

But wait, there’s more to celebrate! This past Saturday at Birka in the Barony of Stonemarche, Perez ben Meir Gershon was honored with his induction into the Order of the Silver Brooch for his exceptional culinary skills.

The image shows a close-up view of cooked mushrooms filled with chopped herbs and possibly garlic.
Stuffed mushrooms with herbs and garlic.
The image shows small 3 inch diameter flat breads in a pile on a plate.
Flat breads
The image shows Lamb and Barley Stew in a metal bowl with herbs and meat.
Lamb and Barley Stew

Some samples of Perez ben Meir Gershon’s culinary delights!
Images courtesy of Perez ben Meir Gershon mka Gavin Skal

Cheers to these remarkable moments that continue to fill our hearts with warmth and delight!

Vivat! Vivat! Vivat!

Sofya Gianetta di Trieste & Angelica di Nova Lipa
Viceregents-Crown Province of Ostgardr

Sunday Solar – Brokenbridge

January 21, 2024 Posted inArts & Sciences, Canton of Brokenbridge

When: Sunday, February 18 from 2-5 pm
Where: Private – RSVP to Hanya Vladimirovna Polotskaya for the address

Female artist by MINIATURIST, Italian. (n.d.).
https://www.wga.hu/html_m/zgothic/miniatur/1401-450/3italian/10secula.html

Have a project you need help with? Want some company for crafting? Then join us in Marine Park, Brooklyn.

The closest public transport is the B31 and B100 busses. RSVP at the email above to find the address.

Sunday Solar – Sewing Party

January 16, 2024 Posted inArts & Sciences, Canton of Northpass

When: Sunday, February 4 from 2-5 pm
Where: Private – RSVP to Catelin for the address

Triumph of Minerva (detail of the right side) 1476-84
(Web Gallery of Art, Searchable Fine Arts Image Database, n.d.)

The next Sunday Solar will be an in person event where we will work on personal sewing projects. Bring what you are working on and stitch away in the company of others. Need assistance with your project? Ask, and we will do our best to assist you. There will be room to set up sewing machines if you wish to bring one to work on your project. 

As stated above, the Solar will be held at the home of Catelin in Mount Vernon, which is near the Metro North station. Please contact Catelin or Vitasha to RSVP and get the address.

Upcoming in Østgarðr: November 27th to December 10th

November 28, 2023 Posted inA&S Night, Arts & Sciences, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Northpass, Commons, Positions, Regularly Scheduled

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Wed.
11/29		7:30 p.m. –
8:30 p.m.		Meet the Candidates for Provincial Seneschal
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Sun.
12/3		CancelledCancelled Cooking Class: How to be a Dayboard Head Cook
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)

And next week…

Mon.
12/4		7:30 p.m. –
8:30 p.m.		Northpass Business Meeting
Canton of Northpass
(online)		Details
Sun.
12/10		2:00 p.m. –
5:00 p.m.		Northpass Sunday Solar: Brewing – Tasty Winter Drinks
Canton of Northpass
(New Rochelle, NY & online)		Details

Upcoming in Østgarðr: November 20th to December 3rd

November 19, 2023 Posted inArts & Sciences, Calendar, Canton of Appleholm

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Sun.
11/26		2:00 p.m. –
3:00 p.m.		Appleholm Gallery Sunday: Iberian Renaissance Courtyard
Canton of Appleholm
(Manhattan, NY)		Details

And next week…

Sun.
12/3		11:00 a.m. –
4:00 p.m.		Cooking Class: How to be a Dayboard Head Cook
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details

Upcoming in Østgarðr: November 6th to November 19th

November 5, 2023 Posted inArts & Sciences, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Appleholm, Canton of Lions End, Canton of Northpass, Commons, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Regularly Scheduled, Social Commons

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Mon.
11/6		7:30 p.m. –
8:30 p.m.		Northpass Business Meeting
Canton of Northpass
(online)		Details
Tue.
11/7		7:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Thu.
11/9		7:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Medieval Music Jam Session
Crown Province of Østgarðr
Manhattan, NY		Details
Sat.
11/11		12:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.		Fabric Shopping in NYC
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Sun.
11/12		3:00 p.m. –
6:00 p.m.		Appleholm Royal Largesse Workshop
Canton of Appleholm
(Manhattan, NY)		Details

and next week…

Mon.
11/13		7:30 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Lions End Aetherial Commons & Social Meeting
Canton of Lions End
(online)		Details
Tue.
11/14		7:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
11/15		7:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details

Upcoming in Østgarðr: October 30th to November 12th

October 29, 2023 Posted inA&S Night, Arts & Sciences, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Appleholm, Canton of Northpass, Commons, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Regularly Scheduled, Social Commons

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Tue.
10/31		7:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Sun.
11/5		2:00 p.m.A&S Workshop: Finding Quality Period Resources
Canton of Northpass
(online)		Details

and next week…

Mon.
11/6		7:30 p.m.
–
8:30 p.m.		Northpass Business Meeting
Canton of Northpass
(online)		Details
Tue.
11/7		7:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Sat.
11/11		12:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.		Fabric Shopping in NYC
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Sun.
11/12
3:00 p.m. –
6:00 p.m.		Appleholm Royal Largesse Workshop
Canton of Appleholm
(Manhattan, NY)		Details

Upcoming in Østgarðr: October 23rd to November 5th

October 23, 2023 Posted inA&S Night, Arts & Sciences, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Appleholm, Canton of Northpass, Canton of Whyt Whey, Commons, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Regularly Scheduled

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Mon.
10/23		7:00 p.m. –
7:30 p.m.		Appleholm Commons
Canton of Appleholm
(online)		Details
Tue.
10/24		7:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Sun.
10/29		12:00 p.m. –
5:00 p.m.		Armor Workshop
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Sun.
10/29		2:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.		Scribal Workshop
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details

And next week

Tue.
10/31		7:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Sun.
11/5		2:00 p.m.A&S Workshop: Finding Quality Period Resources
Canton of Northpass
(online)		Details

Upcoming in Østgarðr: October 16th to October 29th

October 15, 2023 Posted inArts & Sciences, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Appleholm, Canton of Brokenbridge, Canton of Whyt Whey, Commons, Event, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Regularly Scheduled, Social Commons

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Mon.
10/16		8:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Brokenbridge Commons
Canton of Brokenbridge
(online)		Details
Tue.
10/17		6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
10/18		7:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Sat.
10/21
–
Sun.
10/22		10 a.m. on 10/21
–
11 a.m. on 10/22		Event: Goat’s Inn – Winter is Coming…again
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Cortlandt Manor, NY)		Details
Sun.
10/22		2:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.		Knitting Workshop
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details

and next week…

Mon.
10/23		7:00 p.m. –
7:30 p.m.		Appleholm Commons
Canton of Appleholm
(online)		Details
Tue.
10/24		6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Sun.
10/29		2:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.		Scribal Workshop
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details

Upcoming in Østgarðr: October 9th to October 22nd

October 8, 2023 Posted inA&S Night, Arts & Sciences, Business Commons, Calendar, Commons, Event, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Regularly Scheduled, Social Commons

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Mon.
10/9		7:30 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Lions End Aetherial Commons & Social Meeting
Canton of Lions End
(online)		Details
Tue.
10/10		6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Sat.
10/14		11:00 a.m. –
6:00 p.m.		Cooking Workshop: Goat’s Inn Pre-Preparation
(Mohegan Lake, NY)		Details
Sun.
10/15		1:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Third Annual Apple Picking Day
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(North Salem, NY)		Details

and next week…

Mon.
10/16		8:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Brokenbridge Commons
Canton of Brokenbridge
(online)		Details
Tue.
10/17		6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
10/18		7:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Sat.
10/21
–
Sun.
10/22		10 a.m. on 10/21
–
11 a.m. on 10/22		Event: Goat’s Inn – Winter is Coming…again
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Cortlandt Manor, NY)		Details
Sun.
10/22		2:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.		Knitting Workshop
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details