Winter in the North Country UPDATED

Winter has set in but the days are finally getting longer.  Were you there last year? We had time for classes, music, dancing, board games socializing, and story telling to help while away the hours.  This is the perfect event for newcomers, to see some of the arts and sciences side of the SCA. 
What should you bring?
feast gear (bowl, spoon, plate mug...)
musical instruments to join us - recorders, flutes, strings, sackbuts
loaner garb will be available if you need to borrow something. 
Basic Schedule
Schedule for this Winter Day
9 am gate opens
10- 12 Play games, meet someone new, help out in the kitchen
Board games will be available

10-11 Love Portions with Lady Delilah Meinhardt
For as long as there have been humans, there are been those who wish to unlock the secrets of love and attraction.  Love potions and spells have long been used in attempts to force fate.  Learn about the history and some common ingredients in medieval love potions, the science behind those ingredients, and how to make a 13th Century Andalusian concoction meant to "increase desire beautifully."
10-11 Open floor to tell a story, or sing a song,

11-12 THL Asgar Rolfson
Love and romance in Roman, Viking, Japanese and French society
Explore concepts of LGBTQ in these communities and how they relate to modern life.

11-12:30 pm:  Music jam for any who will
Soft instruments to warm us up.  Come and play or bring hand work and listen. 

12:30-1:15 Lunch
1:15-1:30 -Welcome to our visiting dignitaries and all gentles here gathered
1:30-2:30 More music jamming. 
This time we’ll bring out the brass and buzzies and do some loud music.

1:30- 2:15 Letter Locking with THL Anna Elisabetta de Valladolid
Letter locking is an ancient practice of folding and securing letters using intricate folds, tucks, slits, and sometimes wax.  This was done to ensure letters were only being read by the intended recipient.  Learn 3 types of letter locks- basic, spiral, and triangle- to make sure your proclamations of love are only seen by your Valentine!

2:30-3:30 Dancing in the North Country
Easy dances to while away the hours.  Most dances will be taught so join right in. 

3:30-4:30 Asgar will continue his class with some interacting role playing
4:30 -6 Time for more games. 
Learn Salted fish
Candle making in the kitchen

Dayboard menu will include:
Sesame & Honey Flatbreads, Olives, Boiled Eggs & Nuts
Roman-Style White Bean, Garlic & Herb Soup (Vegan)
Sikbāj (Lamb Stew with Dates, Figs & Spices)
Salsiccia al Finocchio (Fennel Sausage)
Farro (Emmer Wheat) with Olive Oil & Herbs (Vegan)
Fasten Tart (Eggs & Cheese)
Braised Bitter Greens with Garlic (Vegan)
Fresh Cheese with Honey & Cracked Pepper (Vegetarian)
Honey & Almond Cake (Vegetarian)
Persian Dates Stuffed with Nuts & Honey (Vegan, GF)

Beverages available to all attendees Include
Water sweetened with Gulab (Persian Rose Syrup)
Pomegranate juice diluted with water & honey

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