Provincial bardic circle on hold until spring
I have removed provincial bardic circle (Wednesday evenings, Central Park) from the Østgarðr calendar until spring. If we find an indoor location, we will resume sooner.
I have removed provincial bardic circle (Wednesday evenings, Central Park) from the Østgarðr calendar until spring. If we find an indoor location, we will resume sooner.
September is one of our busiest months! In addition to our ongoing weekly practices (detailed in our last quarterly post), we have many demos and events. The main difference between the two is that demos are focused on outreach and educating non-SCA people about the SCA and the middle ages, and events don’t have that expectation of outreach and may have an entry fee or require that you wear an attempt at time-period-appropriate clothing (“garb” – if you need help with this, the chatelaine can help you).
Updated 2019-08-18: Added some events. More corrections, and more information on August events, may be found on Facebook.
Location: https://whytwhey.eastkingdom.org/directions-to-our-as-gathering-an-evening-in-the-solar/
Focus activity(s): provincial archery championship, armored combat, fencing, A&S, dance, many other activities
EK Calendar Link: https://eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3487
Activities: armored combat, rapier, A&S prizes
EK Calendar Link: https://eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3496
Activities: artisans (textile, culinary, costuming, research, scribal, smithing, science, etc.), A&S triathlon
EK Calendar Link: https://eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3503
Activities: 14th C tournament with full heraldic display, needs inspirations for champions
EK Calendar Link: https://eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3494
Activities: baronial armored combat championship, photo booth, classes, youth activities, Alpine feast
EK Calendar Link: https://eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3528 z
Focus activity(s): provincial armored combat competition, provincial fencing championship competition
Activities: court
EK Calendar Link: https://www.eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3542
Activities: archery shoot, baronial championships
EK Calendar Link: https://eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3517
Location: https://whytwhey.eastkingdom.org/directions-to-our-as-gathering-an-evening-in-the-solar/
Activities: war games between Iron Bog & Bhakail
EK Calendar Link: https://eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3511
The summer is the busiest time for combat-focused events – I hope you’re as excited as I am!
Armored combat is running, weather permitting, in McCarren Park in Brooklyn, 7pm Tuesday nights; for updates, see the Facebook group “Fighter Practice in New York City.”
Rapier fencing is also running, weather permitting, in Central Park (the corner of the park by 59 – Columbus Circle), 7pm Wednesday nights; for updates, see the Facebook group “Historical Arts Rapier Training.” When the weather is good, bardic circle is at the same place/time.
Updates to both armored combat practice and rapier practice, as well as possibly other practices and events, may be found at the Facebook group “SCA NYC: Crown Province of Østgarðr“.
Northpass dance practice information may also be found at the Facebook group for the Canton of Northpass.
Østgarðr Commons meetings, which are open to the populace, are always on the third Friday of the month, and rotate location through the province — check the prior Commons agenda for the latest on locations, or Facebook! For those in Manhattan, Whyt Whey Commons tend to be on the first Thursday, colocated with their monthly arts&sciences Evening in the Solar (note that this is pushed back a week on July 4 week). In Brooklyn, Brokenbridge Commons are on weekends to be announced.
Friday, June 21: Østgarðr Commons, Astoria Park, north side
June 21-23: Meridies: KW Costume & Fiber Arts Symposium (Carrollton, GA, 14 hrs SW)
Activities: classes
EK Calendar Link: https://eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3476
Sunday, June 23: Brokenbridge Commons, Brandr’s place – see Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/86917178171/permalink/10156761776728172/
Sunday, June 23: Armored combat practice: https://www.facebook.com/events/455258328382064/
Saturday, June 29: Blood & Axes the Third
Host: Canton of Northpass
Location: Putnam County Veteran Memorial Park
Focus activity(s): armored combat, fencing, thrown weapons, archery, youth combat
EK Calendar Link: https://eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3488
Event Steward: Wilhelm Larrson
July 5-8: Glenn Linn: Great Northern Thyng (Greenwich NY, 3 hours N)
Activities: melees, tournaments
EK Calendar Link: https://eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3446
July 5-7: Calontir: KW Heraldic & Scribal (Urbandale, IA, 17 hrs. W)
EK Calendar Link: https://eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3502
Thursday, July 11: Whyt Whey Commons, at Solar location https://whytwhey.eastkingdom.org/directions-to-our-as-gathering-an-evening-in-the-solar/
Saturday, July 20: Rusted Woodlands: EK Novice Day (Tappan NY, 30 min. N)
Activities: good place to authorize for Pennsic
EK Calendar Link: https://eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=345S
July 26-August 11: Æthelmarc: Pennsic (Coopers Lake PA, 6 hours W)
Activities: Peace, War
Link: http://www.pennsicwar.org/penn48/
Aug. 30 – Sept. 2: Anglespur: Harper’s Retreat (Richmond, NH, 4.5 hrs. N)
Activities: bardic
EK Calendar Link: https://eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3465
Aug. 29 – Sept. 2: Middle: KW Cooks & Bards (Wood River, IL, 15 hrs. W)
Activities: camping, classes
EK Calendar Link: https://eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3477
Aug. 30 – Sept. 2: Atlantia: KW Ag. & Forestry (Booneville, NC, 9.5 hrs. SW)
Activities: classes & exhibits on period agriculture, land use, livestock.
EK Calendar Link: https://eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3478
Update your calendars — this month is going to be busy!
An Evening in the Solar, Canton of Whyt Whey (Manhattan)
Date: Thursday, May 2, 7:30
Activities: Class and hands-on cooking of the food of al-Andalus, medieval Muslim Spain.
Return of the Lions, Canton of Lions End (Locust Valley, NY)
Date: Saturday, May 4th
Focus activity(s): provincial bardic championship, classes
Spring Crown Tourney, Shire of Caer Adamant (Harrington, DE, 3.5 hours S)
Date: Saturday, May 4
Activities: crown tournament
Northpass Commons, Canton of Northpass (Westchester)
Date: Thursday, May 9, 7:00
Activities: Canton commons meeting
Lions End Commons, Canton of Lions End (Nassau)
Date: Friday, May 10, 7:00
Activities: Canton commons meeting
Siege of Granada, Crown Province of Østgarðr (Carmel, NY)
Date: Saturday, May 11
Focus activity(s): provincial A&S championship, armored combat, fencing, A&SM
Broken Bridge Commons, Canton of Brokenbridge (Brooklyn)
Date: Sunday, May 12, 11:00 AM
Activities: Canton commons meeting and bread-making class
Provincial Commons, Crown Province of Østgarðr (Manhattan)
Date: Friday, May 17 7:30
Activities: Monthly provincial commons meeting
Viking Day Demo, Crown Province of Østgarðr (Brooklyn)
Date: Saturday, May 18
Activities: engage newcomers with displays of A&S, armored combat, fencing, and more
Quest for Wit and Wisdom, Barony of Settmour Swamp (Pittstown, NJ, 1 hour W)
Date: Friday-Monday, May 24-27
Activities: quest (scavenger hunt, obstacle course, mystery adventure), baronial championships, brewing competition, bardic circle, artisan’s row
(Note that the travel times shown for events outside of the Crown Province are given as approximate driving times from Central Park; your milage may vary.)
Spring is here and our outdoor practices and events are beginning!
Armored combat has already begun in McCarren Park in Brooklyn, 7pm Tuesday nights; for updates, see the Facebook group “Fighter Practice in New York City.”
Rapier fencing will likely begin in mid-April in Central Park (the corner of the park by 59 – Columbus Circle), 7pm Wednesday nights; for updates, see the Facebook group “Historical Arts Rapier Training.”
Updates to both armored combat practice and rapier practice, as well as possibly other practices and events (for example, bardic circle is colocated with rapier fencing every other Wednesday), may be found at the Facebook group “SCA NYC: Crown Province of Østgarðr“.
Northpass dance practice information may also be found at the Facebook group for the Canton of Northpass.
Commons meetings, which are open to the populace, are always on the third Friday of the month, and rotate location through the province — check the prior Commons agenda for the latest on locations, or Facebook!
For information on upcoming nearby East Kingdom events, read on!
Mudthaw, Barony of Settmour Swamp (Roseland NJ, <1 hour W)
Date: March 30
Activities: K&Q A&S Championship
Coronation of Ôzurr & Fortune, Crown Province of Østgarðr and Barony of An Dubhaigeainn (Wantagh NY)
Date: April 6
Focus activity(s): court, court, court
Resurrection of Mangia Borgia, Shire of Coill Tuar (Poughkeepsie NY, 1.5 hours N)
Date: April 13
Activities: Italian Renaissance, gaming, assassinations
Festival of Passing of Ice Dragon, Kingdom of Æthelmearc (Hamburg, NY, 6.5 hours NW)
Date: April 13
Activities: A&S Pentathlon
East Kingdom Brewers Collegium, Barony of Stonemarche (Plymouth, NH, 5.5 hours N)
Date: April 19-21
Activities: classes, brewing guild panels
A Day of the Decameron, Crown Province of Østgarðr (Mount Kisco, NY)
Date: April 27th
Focus activity(s): Period bardic, music, and food.
Balfar’s Challenge, Barony of Dragonship Haven (Southwestern CT, 2 hours NE)
Date: April 27th
Activities: fighting
Return of the Lions, Canton of Lions End (Locust Valley, NY)
Date: May 4th
Focus activity(s): provincial bardic championship
Spring Crown, Shire of Caer Adamant (Harrington, DE, 3.5 hours S)
Date: May 4
Activities: crown tournament
Siege of Granada, Crown Province of Østgarðr (Carmel, NY)
Date: May 11
Focus activity(s): rattan, fencing, A&S, provincial A&S championship
May-Be (I’ll Try Something New), Barony of Iron Bog (Moorestown, NJ, 2 hours SW)
Date: May 11
Activities: classes, baronial heavy fighting & fencing championship tourneys
Quest for Wit and Wisdom, Barony of Settmour Swamp (Pittstown, NJ, 1 hour W)
Date: May 24-27
Activities: quest (scavenger hunt, obstacle course, mystery adventure), baronial championships, brewing competition, bardic circle, artisan’s row
(Note that the travel times shown for events outside of the Crown Province are given as approximate driving times from Central Park; your milage may vary.)
Most of our outdoor practices are canceled until spring, but there’s still plenty to do this winter!
Garb workshop for Day of the Decameron, January 20 (Astoria, NY; contact Mistress Sofya for information)
Knight Fight Screening, January 23 (Brooklyn, NY) https://www.facebook.com/events/290209135028914/
Stonemarche: Birka (Manchester NH, 5 hours NE)
Date: January 25-27
Activities: shopping, fashion show
EK Calendar Link: https://www.eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3349
Northpass Dance Practice, January 27 (Port Chester, NY) https://www.facebook.com/events/2255838904683056/
Nordenhalle: Sign of the Dancing Fox (Kingston NY, 2 hours N)
Date: February 2
Activities: dancing
EK Calendar Link: https://www.eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3405
Evening in the Solar, February 7 in Canton of Whyt Whey (Manhattan, NY)
Lions End Commons, February 8 in Lions End (Greenvale, NY)
Østgarðr Commons, February 15 in Østgarðr proper (Long Island City, NY)
Æthelmarc: Æ Swim (Milton PA, 3 hours W)
Date: February 16-17
EK Calendar Link: https://www.eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3407
Dragonship Haven: Baronial Investiture (New Haven CT, 1.5 hours NE)
Date: February 23
Activities: K&Q Bardic Championship
EK Calendar Link: https://www.eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3342
Outdoor weekly practices will probably start wrapping up until spring in November, as the weather gets colder and snow begins to fall – keep an eye on our mailing list or Facebook page for the latest news!
Outdoor weekly practices include:
Note also that Northpass is starting a monthly indoor dance practice in Port Chester. Email dance@northpass.eastkingdom.
As always, weekly events in Østgarðr can be found at our provincial calendar.
Sunday, November 11: BrokenBridge Commons & Lucet (Facebook link)
Friday, November 16 at 7:30pm: Ostgardr Commons, at Greenvale Diner in Lions End.
Friday, November 16 through Sunday, November 18: we are hosting Musicians’ Day in Peekskill, NY
Saturday, November 17: our neighbors in the Shire of Rusted Woodlands are hosting 100 Minutes War in Sparta, NJ
Sunday, November 18: Ostgardr Scribal – Gold leaf (Facebook link)
Saturday, November 24: Metropolitan Museum Trip (Facebook link)
Tuesday, November 27: Indoor dance practice in Northpass (Facebook link)
Sunday, December 2: Garb workshop for Day of the Decameron, 12-6pm, Mistress Sofya’s place (Astoria, NY) (contact moas@ostgardr.eastkingdom.org for more info)
Saturday, December 8: our neighbors in the Barony of Bhakail are hosting Bhakail Yule Revel XL in Philadelphia, PA
Tuesday December 11: Northpass dance practice, 6:30-8:30pm, for information contact dance@northpass.eastkingdom.
Saturday December 15: Yule Revel in Østgarðr (Facebook link)
Sunday December 16: Northpass dance practice, 1-4pm, for information contact dance@northpass.eastkingdom.
Happy holidays! Hope to see you around at one of these events!
edited, November 12 and December 7, to add Northpass dance information
Outdoor weekly practices may be cancelled if the weather isn’t good – keep an eye on our mailing list or Facebook page for the latest news!
As always, weekly events in Østgarðr can be found at our provincial calendar.
Saturday the 1st at 12pm: Archery / Thrown Weapons Practice (Facebook link) in An Dubhaigeainn
Sunday the 2nd at 9am: Lions End Archery Practice at Cedar Creek Park
Sunday the 2nd at 12pm: Staten Island Archery Practice at Willowbrook Park
Tuesday the 4th at 6:30pm: Central Park Dance Practice
Tuesday the 4th at 7:30pm: Brooklyn Armored Fighting Practice at McCarren Park
Wednesday the 5th at 7pm-9pm: Central Park Bardic Circle and Rapier Practice
Friday the 7th through Sunday the 9th: we are hosting The Feast of John Barleycorn, in the Canton of Northpass – North Salem, NY
Saturday the 8th (at the same time as Barleycorn, unfortunately) our neighbors in the Barony of Settmour Swamp are hosting Brennan & Caoilfhionn’s Ducal Challenges, in Pittstown, NJ
Tuesday the 11th at 6:30pm: Central Park Dance Practice
Tuesday the 11th at 7:30pm: Brooklyn Armored Fighting Practice at McCarren Park
Wednesday the 12th at 7pm-9pm: Central Park Bardic Circle and Rapier Practice
Thursday the 13th at 7pm: Whyt Whey Special Commons (in Manhattan), focused on prep for the Cloisters demo at the end of the month
Thursday the 13th at 7:30pm: Northpass Commons (in Manhattan)
Friday the 14th at 7pm: Lions End Commons (in Nassau County)
Saturday the 15th: our neighbors in the Barony of An Dubhaigeainn are hosting Axes, Arrows & Ales at the Feast of Michaelmas, in Middle Island, NY
Sunday the 16nd at 9am: Lions End Archery Practice at Cedar Creek Park
Sunday the 16th at 12pm: Østgarðr Commons and BBQ, held concurrently with Archery Practice in Willowbrook Park on Staten Island
Tuesday the 18th at 6:30pm: Central Park Dance Practice
Tuesday the 18th at 7:30pm: Brooklyn Armored Fighting Practice at McCarren Park
Wednesday the 19th at 7pm-9pm: Central Park Bardic Circle and Rapier Practice
Saturday the 22nd through Sunday the 23rd: we are hosting a Demo at Queens County Fair
Tuesday the 25th at 6:30pm: Central Park Dance Practice
Tuesday the 25th at 7:30pm: Brooklyn Armored Fighting Practice at McCarren Park
Wednesday the 26th at 7pm-9pm: Central Park Bardic Circle and Rapier Practice
Saturday the 29th: our neighbors in the Barony of Dragonship Haven are hosting the Coronation of Wilhelm von Ostenbrücke and Vienna de la Mer in Middletown, CT
Sunday the 30th: we are hosting the Cloisters Demo in Fort Tryon Park, NYC, NY
Tuesday the 2nd at 6:30pm: Central Park Dance Practice
Tuesday the 2nd at 7:30pm: Brooklyn Armored Fighting Practice at McCarren Park
Wednesday the 3rd at 7pm-9pm: Central Park Bardic Circle and Rapier Practice
Saturday the 6th: Lions End A&S – Kimchi workshop in Nassau County, NY
Sunday the 7th: An Dub Archery/Thrown Weapons Practice (Facebook link) in An Dubhaigeainn
Sunday the 7th at 9am: Lions End Archery Practice at Cedar Creek Park
Sunday the 7th at 12pm: Staten Island Archery Practice in Willowbrook Park
Tuesday the 9th at 6:30pm: Central Park Dance Practice
Tuesday the 9th at 7:30pm: Brooklyn Armored Fighting Practice at McCarren Park
Wednesday the 10th at 7pm-9pm: Central Park Bardic Circle and Rapier Practice
Thursday the 11th at 7pm: Whyt Whey Commons/Evening in the Solar
Saturday the 13th: BrokenBridge Commons & Garb care (Facebook link) in Brooklyn, NY
Sunday the 14th at 9am: Lions End Archery Practice at Cedar Creek Park
Sunday the 14th at 12pm: Staten Island Archery Practice in Willowbrook Park
Tuesday the 16th at 6:30pm: Central Park Dance Practice
Tuesday the 16th at 7:30pm: Brooklyn Armored Fighting Practice at McCarren Park
Wednesday the 17th at 7pm-9pm: Central Park Bardic Circle and Rapier Practice
Friday the 19th at 7pm: Østgarðr Commons (in Manhattan)
Saturday the 20th through Sunday the 21st: we are hosting Goat’s Tavern III in Northpass
Sunday the 21stat 9am: Lions End Archery Practice at Cedar Creek Park
Sunday the 21st at 12pm: Staten Island Archery Practice in Willowbrook Park
Tuesday the 23rd at 6:30pm: Central Park Dance Practice
Tuesday the 23rd at 7:30pm: Brooklyn Armored Fighting Practice at McCarren Park
Wednesday the 24th at 7pm-9pm: Central Park Bardic Circle and Rapier Practice
Sunday the 28th at 9am: Lions End Archery Practice at Cedar Creek Park
Sunday the 28th at 12pm: Staten Island Archery Practice in Willowbrook Park
Tuesday the 30th at 6:30pm: Central Park Dance Practice
Tuesday the 30th at 7:30pm: Brooklyn Armored Fighting Practice at McCarren Park
Wednesday the 31st at 7pm-9pm: Central Park Bardic Circle and Rapier Practice
The spring calendar is packed with local and nearby events and activities! Please check the provincial calendar or the provided links for more details.
With the warming weather, outdoor practices are starting up again for armored combat, fencing, and dance — the schedules and locations for those are still being adjusted but should be ironed out in the next week or two.
[Updated May 3 to add new practice dates.]
Friday, April 20 at 7:30pm — Ostgardr Commons in Brokenbridge
Saturday, April 21 at 10:00am — Lions Awaken in Lions End
Saturday, April 21 — Balfar’s Challenge in Dragonship Haven (Meriden, CT)
Sunday, April 22 at 11:00am — BrokenBridge Commons and A&S: Needle Lace
Every Tuesday at 7:30pm — Lions End Bardic Circle
Wednesday, April 25 at 7:00 — Central Park Fencing Practice
Saturday, April 28 — Tournament of the Daffodils in Midland Vale (Goshen, NY)
Sunday, April 29 at 2:00pm — Picnic in the Ruins in Brokenbridge
Sunday, April 29 at 3:30pm — Northpass Embroidery Circle & Game Day
Tuesday, May 1 at 7:30pm — Fighter Practice in McCarren Park
Wednesday, May 2 at 7:00 — Central Park Fencing Practice
Friday, May 4 at 7:00pm — Northern Østgarðr A&S
Sunday, May 6 at 9:00am — Lions End Archery Practice
Sunday, May 6 at 11:00am — Northpass Archery Practice
Sunday, May 6 at 12:00am — Staten Island Archery Practice
Monday, May 7 at 7:30pm — Lions End Commons
Tuesday, May 8 at 7:30pm — Northpass Commons
Wednesday, May 9 at 7:00 — Central Park Fencing Practice
Thursday, May 10 at 7:30pm — Whyt Whey Evening in the Solar: Project Management for A&S Projects
Friday, May 11 at 6:00pm — Northern Northpass A&S Gathering
Saturday, May 12 — An Dubh Baronial Challenge (Middle Island)
Tuesday, May 15 at 6:30 — Central Park Dance Practice
Wednesday, May 16 at 7:00 — Central Park Fencing Practice
Friday, May 18 at 7:30pm — Ostgardr Commons in Northpass
Saturday, May 19 — Viking Day Demo (Brokenbridge)
Saturday, May 19 — Baronial Investiture (Beyond The Mountain)
Sunday, May 20 at 11:00am — Northpass Archery Practice
Tuesday, May 22 at 6:30 — Central Park Dance Practice
Wednesday, May 23 at 7:00 — Central Park Fencing Practice
Thursday, May 24 at 7:00 — Northpass Fencing Practice
Saturday, May 26 at 11:00am — BrokenBridge Commons and Pennsic 101
Saturday–Monday, May 26–28 — War of the Roses (Concordia)
Tuesday, May 29 at 6:30 — Central Park Dance Practice
Wednesday, May 30 at 7:00 — Central Park Fencing Practice
Friday, June 1 at 7:00pm — Northern Østgarðr A&S
Saturday, June 2 — Farmingdale Demo (Farmingdale, NY)
Here are some upcoming local and nearby notable events & activities you might enjoy! Please check the provincial calendar or the provided links for more details.
Thursday, March 8 at 7:30pm — Whyt Whey Evening in the Solar: Pysanky
Friday, March 9 at 7:00pm — Northern Ostgardr A&S: Garb
Friday–Sunday, March 9–11 — Known World A&S Symposium in Hartshorn-dale (Philadelphia)
Every Tuesday at 7:30pm — Lions End Bardic Circle
Friday, March 16 at 7:30pm — Ostgardr Commons in Northpass
Saturday, March 17 — Hrim Schola in Dragonship Haven (Middlefield, CT)
Saturday, March 17 at 11:00am — BrokenBridge Commons followed by A&S: Embroidery class
Sunday, March 18 at 1:00pm — A&S Workshop in Northpass
Friday, March 23 at 6:00pm — Archery Practice in Northpass
Saturday, March 24 — Mudthaw in Settmour Swamp (Roseland, NJ)
Saturday, March 31 at 12:00pm — Heraldic Symposium in Whyt Whey
Monday, April 2 at 7:30pm — Lions End Commons Meeting
Friday, April 6 at 7:00pm — Northern Østgarðr A&S
Saturday, April 7 — Coronation in Quintavia (Worcester, MA)
Tuesday, April 10 at 7:30pm — Northpass Commons
Thursday, April 12 at 7:00pm — Whyt Whey Commons followed by Evening in the Solar
Friday–Sunday, April 13–15 — Brew U in Northpass
Friday, April 20 at 7:30pm — Ostgardr Commons in Brokenbridge
Saturday, April 21 at 10:00am — Lions Awaken in Lions End
Saturday, April 21 — Balfar’s Challenge in Dragonship Haven (Meriden, CT)
Sunday, April 29 at 1:00pm — Picnic in the Ruins in Brokenbridge