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Link: http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20091209/LIFESTYLE/912090414

This weekend, on Friday and Saturday night, Salisbury University will be hosting a Renaissance Madrigal Dinner by Lord Merrick of Salisbury starting at 6:30 p.m. each night in the Bistro of the Commons.

Jesters, musicians, dancers and more entertain guests during the six-course dinner, recreating a traditional Renaissance holiday feast. The inaugural event in 2008 earned the National Association of College and University Food Service's prestigious Horton Award for Catering. Renowned commedia dell'Arte performer Ben Sota of Pittsburgh's Zany Umbrella Circus showcases his talents during the meal, while Sir Barchan, a knight from the Maryland Renaissance Festival, adds to the period feel.

Apparently at one point this evening a member of the Clan McCrack (a national RennFest Drinking Club) was arrested after going way-over the edge of public drunkeness at PARF.

More info. as we get it.

Exciting news for PaRF and renaissance faires in general...Good Morning America will be filming all this coming Oktoberfest weekend! As I understand it, they will be doing some general filming on Saturday and the personalities will be visiting on Sunday for a feature story about the renaissance faire popularity nationwide on the show during the week.

Had a wonderful day at PARF. . .got some ad stuff done for the magazines. . .spent time with the über-hot daphne (and family) then closed out the day by having a 2+ hour conversation with Douglas Kondziolka. . .(a.k.a. Miguel of Don Juan and Miguel) .... . . a lot of enlightenment with a new friend. Now off to Portland this week so for three days, MDRF will be Fox-Free (and there was much rejoicing).