Features: Fred Nelson: HRH King Henry VIII at MDRF - A Day in the life of a man who gets to be a king for three months of every year. Follow Fred Nelson in his daily routine as an actor, preparing, driving, dressing and rehearsing. Then experience his abilities playing King Henry VIII at The Maryland Renaissance Festival.- Article by Fred Nelson and images by Steve Kimball Opening Day at NYRF - Regardless of weather or attendance, THIS is how professionals handle opening weekend.- Article and images by Steve Kimball Renaissance Festival History: Part I - The First Faire: May, 1963 The Tale of the Fox Tail - Where did those delightful fox tails come from? Certainly not to keep fleas off of you.- Article and images by Steve Kimball The Colorado Renaissance Festival - A beautiful site for a faire in the sky.- images by Lady Delaney MDRF's Day of Wrong - A celebratory last day of the festival.- Article and images by Steve Kimball
Articles: Food on a Stick - Turkey Legs? Are they period? That's So Wrong! - Can you find out what's wrong with this picture? Renspeak Lesson - A.F.R. thru Eminence Kept In Stitches - Sumptuary Law Book, DVD, CD & Site Review SCA Corner - An Introduction, Part I Meade Making Part I
How to Order: Premiere Issue Second Printing - The first printing of this issue sold out in late October. The second printing will include more advertising space and an additional article (TBA). You may backorder the issue here but know that this version will not be available until late January 2009. The Cost for the back issue is $12 plus $3 s&h;