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Renaissance Music Links
A Compendium of Common Knowledge on the Renaissance
- A comprehensive source of information about the Elizabethan period.
The Centre for Reformation and Renaissance Studies
- A research and teaching centre with a library devoted to the study of the period from approximately 1350 to 1700.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Renaissance
- Brief article on the transition between middle ages and modernity.
WebMuseum: Famous Paintings
- Comprehensive and well organized site that offers rich images and concise historical context for artists and art movements ranging from Gothic and Renaissance to Impressionism and Pop.
Devils' Nightmare Regiment
- Das TeufelsAlpdrücken Fähnleîn is a non-profit living history organization, specializing in first person interpretation of early 16th century Europe. Available for historical reenactments and showcases, school programs, civic events, and renaissance festivals.
St. Sebastians Renaissance Guild
- Group recreates the craft of longbow archery from the Twelfth through Seventeenth Century, focusing on the Tudor renaissance; membership and contact information, newsletter, events schedule, photo gallery.
Star Design Costumes
- Halloween, Renaissance, and party type costumes.
The Elegant Arts Society
- Information about renaissance, English regency, and vintage dance. Upcoming events in northeastern US, and classes in New York City.
Renaissance Music News
Waukegan Library’s first concert of the year reaches back to the ... - News Sun
WAUKEGAN — Girlish screams, bird calls and pirate “arrs” were among the sound effects furnished by the audience attending Waukegan Public Library’s first winter concert of the new year. The concert featured Bristol Renaissance Faire music ...
Read more...Whatever happened to Carlisle renaissance? - News and Star
It was launched four years ago with a fanfare of publicity and many brave words of regeneration, rebirth and renaissance. Ready for change? The Rickergate area of the city has been at the forefront of the Carlisle Renaissance scheme but original ...
Read more...City Winds to play arts series - Port Clinton News Herald
The Renaissance City Winds is dedicated to performing and recording the finest music for wind instruments. It has become one of Pennsylvania's foremost chamber ensembles since its founding in 1975. The ensemble's tours throughout the East and Midwest ...
Read more...Talking indie music - Star-ecentral.com
PUT it down to Internet fads like Myspace or even the authorities relaxing their draconian attitude towards local bands and their attempts to organise shows, but either way, the local independent music scene seems to be enjoying something of a ...
Read more...MUSIC: Acoustic success in Sussex breeds bright new season - Chichester Observer
Following a renaissance year for acoustic music, mid-Sussex live music organisers Acoustic Sussex have put together their strongest-ever programme for 2009. Eliza Carthy, Cara Dillon and Show of Hands are among the top acts scheduled to appear ...
Read more...No "brown-rice Baroque" on this Seattle Symphony program - Seattle Times
8 p.m. Jan. 9, 8 p.m. Jan. 10, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $17-$67 (206-215-4747 or www.seattlesymphony.org ). "I don't believe in brown-rice Baroque," says Nicholas McGegan, an early-music specialist more concerned with making ...
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