At the sign of the Dancing Fox XXII -- Foxes Al Fresco

What is this? Al Fresco Foxes? Yes, nestled on the bank of the mighty Odinsson* River, the Foxes are at last unearthed!  Come join them in this festive celebration of fresh air and revelry!

Please note:  Site is dry and there is no smoking of anything on the site.  Also, no pets.  Service animals are of course allowed.

Once again the lilting airs of the Bhakaili Branslers will set toes to tapping as we gather at the sign of the Dancing Fox.

Our amazing dance masters, led by Lady Lorita de Siena, will teach the intricacies of terpsichorean grace.
Here is the Dance list:
Hyde Park
Goddesses
Black Nag
Gathering Peasecods
Sellinger's Round

Rostiboli
Petit Vriens
Petit Rose
Anello
Gracca
Amoroso

War Bransle
Horses Bransle
Black Almain
Carolingian Pavane / Galliard

Quen Quer Que
Korobushka
Female Sailor

Due to the nature of the park, there will be a rolling dayboard by Brigitte Flamin, Tiberius Nautius Maximus and the usual amazing coterie.

(Food allergy information can be had by emailing Brigitte Flamin <111841@members.eastkingdom.org> no later than 15 April, 2023.)

Menu:
Assorted Fruit
Breads
Butters - plain, herb, honey
Assorted Cheese
Sliced Vegetables - carrots, celery, radishes, cucumbers
Tzaziki Sauce
Hummus
Chick Pea Salad
Cucumber Salad
Hard Boiled Eggs
Hand Pies
Chauets - chicken, beef
Chicken Baraskaya chicken w/ herbs
Seasoned Beef
Mushroom/Cheese
Scotch Pockets
Savory Toasted Cheese
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Sausages a la Tiberius
Pullus Vardanus (chicken)
Skewered Meat w/ Mustard Sauce
Roasted Chicken
Ham
Roast Beef
Pork Loin- stuffed w/ prunes, wine gravy
Ginger-Lime Rice
Apple Moys - thick applesauce
Herb Tarts
Meat Tarts
Salad w/ Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing
Drinks:
Strawberry Water
Ginger Drink
Lavender Water
Mint Drink

ACCESSIBILITY:  This venue is a public park with paved roads rendering most of the area wheel chair accessible.  Persons with accessibility issues should contact Alayne at chatelaine@nordenhal.eastkingdom.org for more details.

Site is bone dry.  Smoking of any kind on the property is strictly prohibited.

A & S:

Banners Al Fresco: 

Everyone is challenged to bring a banner which they have made to explicitly commemorate Spring, Foxes, and their joy of the return of Dancing Fox. 

Nordenhal will be having workshops during their A & S nights if you want to come work on a banner.  If you need help or supplies in articulating your idea, you can find these at our A & S workshops as well.  (Wednesdays from 6 PM to 8PM with clean up starting at 7:30 PM) For directions:  https://www.rcpe.info/

DESSERT CHALLENGE:

Brigitte has issued her dessert challenge!  Entrants should bring a dessert (or desserts, you may enter more than once) to fit into:

Foxes:  Foxes know a little about a lot of things.  They are also tricksters, so entries in this category with less than authoritative documentation, and perhaps not fit into a particular period of the Middle Ages or Renaissance.

Hedgehogs:  Hedgehogs know a lot about one thing.  These entries will be held to a higher degree of scrutiny, and should have full documentation and come from a particular period of the Middle Ages or Renaissance.

Brigitte and her panel of judges will sample all entries, but desserts will be shared by all guests of the event!  Questions may be directed to Brigitte (as listed below.)

NB:  If your dessert needs to be kept cool, please bring it in a cooler!  Thank you!

DRESSING THE FOX:

Yes, for those who like to fabricate fancy finery, a faux fox will be provided along with fabric of all types, and you will get to design persona stories and garb for your furred friend and enter a fashion show at the end of the day.  (You may bring your own fabric, etc.) We are asking that, should you desire for your new friend to go home with you, we hope you will make a $10 donation to help defray the cost of supplying plushies.  The winner will get a special surprise from the autocrat!  (Children must have an adult supervise them in the dressing the fox area.)

CLOTHING MAGNUS VULPES:

Follow the link to measurements of Magnus Vulpes!  He loves his finery.  Folks are challenged to create new attire for him.  For this challenge you may begin work at home with your own material and finish at the event, or create the item totally at the event with your own materials or materials we supply.  There will be an accolade for the best outfits!  See the diagram for the great fox’s dimensions.
http://nordenhal.eastkingdom.org/events/fox2015/fox-diagram2.jpg

Youth Activities:

Carrick MacSeáin, our venerable Chancellor of Minors will be organizing youth activities.  If you are intending to bring children to participate in youth fighting or other activities which may be provided, we ask the courtesy of you contacting the CoM so that he has a headcount to help him organize things at-- chancellorminor@nordenhal.eastkingdom.org

Silent Auction: 

To help defray the cost of Dancing Fox, we will be holding a silent auction.  If you have items that wish to donate, please feel free to bring them along, fill out and print this form to bring with your item.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NwkhAEQWseOLoU3dtQCPMkMJWQ3_91y-7jSRCTKtZnM/edit

Bids will be accepted in Cash/Paypal/Venmo thanks to Lady Otterwoman, who will be in charge of the Silent auction on the day of the event.

Vending:
There will be room for vendors at the event.  If you are interested in vending you must supply your own tables.  Please contact the Autocrat to register as a vendor and for more information.

*some people call this the Hudson River.

Site Opens: 9 am
Site Closes: 9 PM