Who: Everyone is welcome!
What: Dancing, singing, and merriment for Valentine’s Day weekend.
When: Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Where:
Shared Visions Retreat Center (Old Murphey School)
3717 Murphy School Road
Durham, NC 27705
Why: North Carolina has the only state capital named for a dashing pirate who was beheaded. What better theme for a costume ball hosted by our living history club?
How:
- CASH ONLY at the door.
- Online registration with credit cards or PayPal is open until February 7th. You will need a free account at SCA.org.
- This is a costume party. Wear a Renaissance costume, some other historical costume from before 1600, or pick one from our rolling costume closet.
- Bring a potluck dish to share–ideally from Elizabethan England.
- All state and local laws concerning alcohol and contraband will be strictly enforced, of course.
- Bouncy dancing – got it!
- Courtly, elegant dancing – got it!
- Weaving through other lines of people – got it!
- Spinning about to show off your fancy clothes – got it!
- Adult SCA members $10 …Interested in membership?
- Adult Non-members $15
- Children 6-17 $5
- Children 0-5 FREE
Activities
Dancing
We will be learning and doing dances of a wide range of styles and speeds so there is something for everyone.
Singing
Between dance sets, we’ll sing some fun and easy rounds from the Tudor era.
Runway
If you like, saunter down the catwalk in your fancy outfit.
Contests
Recipe Contest
Have you cooked up something historical for the potluck? Tell us about it. Extra points for cool historical details, artwork, or additional supporting information (“documentation”) about your recipe.
Costume Contest
Have you put together a great outfit? Tell us about it. Separate prizes for the most authentic Tudor outfit and the cutest kid outfit.
Pricing
Schedule
Noon | Volunteers arrive for hall setup |
5:00 PM | Doors open |
5:00 PM | Costume closet opens |
5:30 PM | Orientation for new dancers |
5:30 PM | Potluck starts serving |
6:00 PM | First dance set |
6:45 PM | Singing rounds |
7:00 PM | Second dance set |
7:45 PM | Costume Runway |
8:00 PM | Third dance set |
8:45 PM | Closing ceremonies |
9:00 PM | Return borrowed costumes |
9:30 PM | Doors close |
11:00 PM | Quiet time begins |
12:00 PM | Lock up and lights out. |
Staff
Position | Name | SCA | Contact |
Event Steward | Brian Towey | Charles Fleming | brian@ib-ent.com |
Deputy Event Steward | Ingrid Towey | Odile de Strasbourg | ingrid@ib-ent.com |
Registration | Catherine Y. King | Adair of Makyswell | adairofmakyswell@gmail.com |
Gate | A. Pennachi | Ríoghnach inghean Uí Clérigh | birthdayres@buckston. windmastershill.org |
Hall Steward | Amy Gibson | Audreyanya Rzyszczewski | amylg2012@gmail.com |
Newcomers & Costumes | Laurel McHone | seneschal@buckston. windmastershill.org | |
Dance Master | David Oxford | Bryan Morgan | david@oakhaven.org |
Bard | Andrea Stehle | Diana of Viroconium | magistrastehle@gmail.com |
Band Leader (or DJ) | TBD | ||
Games | Mary Kearney | Mor the Merry | baronessmor@yahoo.com |
Food Coordinator | TBD | ||
Arts & Crafts | TBD |
Cash Bar
Honeygirl Meadery will be at the Ball with their delicious meads!