Pine and Lakes






Wednesday, May 6, 2009
9:20 AM on Wednesday, May 6, 2009
PR-B Renaissance Festival planned May 15



The first-ever Pine River Backus Renaissance Festival will be from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 15, in the PRB School Commons.

This family event will feature art vendors, carnival type games run by PRB youth, juggler, magician, fortune teller, madrigal music and food.

Shamps Meat Market will feature turkey legs and pulled pork sandwiches, and PRB students will run the concession stand with cider, pickles on a stick, pretzels, popcorn and fruit with dip.

Games will include face painting, hair beading, ring toss, make 'n' take bracelets, lollipop tree, fish pond, photo booth, dart balloons and more.

Vendors will feature Blue Sky Beads, the Pine River Art Club, Calypso Jewlery, Punk Paradox, Carol's Caning and Basket Weaving and Peaced Goods baked items.

Many characters will be dressed in costume, including the vendors, and visitors to the event are encouraged to come in costume as well, though it is not required.

The Madrigal choral performance will feature students, faculty, recent alums and community members in solo, small ensembles and full festival chorus presentation. They will perform "Triumphs of Oriana," a compilation of 25 English madrigals composed by 23 composers and compiled by Thomas Morley. PRB High School Choral Director Joan Batcher will serve as the music director.

The elementary recorder group under the direction of Noelle Johnson, PRB elementary music teacher, will perform at least one piece. Performers will be fully costumed in Renaissance style clothing.

Some activities may be held outside, weather permitting. Courtly characters will present a royal procession and mingle with visitors. The event proceeds will benefit PRB music and language students participating in a European tour trip in summer 2010. There will be a small fee at the door (maximum fee per family) that includes two game tickets and entry to all activities, including the music.

Food vendors and arts and crafts vendors are still invited to participate. Application forms and information are available from PRB Community Education and can be picked up or mailed by calling (218) 587-2080.

This event is made possible in part by a grant provided by the Five Wings Arts Council with funds through the state Legislature.

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