The Rice Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 13, Ed. 1 Monday, September 29, 1975 Page: 4 of 8
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Renaissance festival brings 16th century to rural Texas
by KARLA PAINTER
When was the last time you
saw a truly worthwhile
jousting match or caught the
latest show at the Globe
Theater? A time machine
really isn't necessary—just
transportation to the Texas
Renaissance Festival, six
miles northwest of Magnolia
on Highway 1774.
From 10am to 7pm during
four weekends in October a
two-hundred-acre section of
Texas will be transformed into
a 16th century English
Renaissance village and its
surroundings. It's an
extraordinarily well-placed
village—conveniently close to
both Sherwood Forest and two
major amphitheaters, one of
which is a replica of
Shakespeare's Globe. Any
who tire of Shakepearean
drama may turn to the
medieval commedia del' arte
players, or to the wandering
minstrels and musicians in the
Forest.
If your interests are
equestrian rather than
dramatic, there is plenty to
keep you busy. Besides
jousting in a full-fledged
tournament, there are horse
shows and races of quarter-
and half-mile lengths (at the
"New" Market Downs).
Horseback games are also
available, such as "running at
the Quintain," "Save the
Knight," and "Sword and
Rings."
Tiring of spectator sports,
you can easily become a
participant. "King George's"
it
A GAMIXfi PAFL0UP V MF
The zaniest collection of
gaming machines you've
ever seen — Pinball, pool,
foosball, Tank, Speedracer
and more. 23 games in all.
Plus, a drink menu just
as zany. Everything from
Bogart's favorite — the
Singapore Sling to the
kind of gin Capone himself
liked. Join us for the fun.
At the Speakeasy, we're
out to make a hit with you.
Every night — 4:00 p.m.
to 2 a.m. Bootlegger.
hour, 4 to 7 p.m.
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BY THE SHAMROCK HILTOY
6900 Main at Holcombe. For information please call 668-9211
procession each day at noon is
open to anyone who wishes to
join it. You can enter one of the
Games of Skill ancj/or Chance.
Activities range from the
strenuous such as fencing, hay
toss, and King of the Log to the
less taxing varieties like
maypole and chess. (Chess
played with human partici-
pants as pieces should prove to
be more stimulating than the
ordinary variety.) And cash
prizes—$11,000 worth—will be
awarded from the King's Privy
Purse.
If all the activity leaves you
starving, sample the Renais-
sance food available.
Anachronisms such as hot
dogs and hamburgers are
strictly verboten, though soft
drinks are allowed. More
characteristic fare includes
turkey legs, homemade
breads, pickled eggs, sau-
sages, pastries, and ale. The
homemade breads, baked in
open-air ovens are guaranteed
to be especially enticing.
After overindulging in
English Renaissance food, you
might want to become a
spectator once more and
examine the arts and crafts
displays. The art objects and
paintings all by American
artists, and all crafts must be
handmade or they cannot be
exhibited. Many of the
craftsmen and artisans (all
dressed in period costumes)
will set up booths to
demonstrate well as sell
their wares.
Special events will occur
from time to time, such as
Embassy Day on October 4,
when representatives of
various countries will be
visiting the grounds in their
respective native costumes.
Student with van or
truck to deliver Green-
sheets Wed. or Thurs.
mornings.$20 per run.
Call Mrs. Premer
526-6841
Texas
Renaissance
Festival
Oct. 4-5, 1142, 18-19,25-26
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Festival grounds will be a
re-creation of a Renaissance
village. Events include
the Commedia del' arte
Players, The Carrousel of .
Horses, Cutthroats, Beggars,
Pickpockets, Thieves,
Witches, Monks, Poets,
Shakespearean Playlets,
Strolling Minstrels.
TICKETS:
(at gate)
$3 Adult.
$1 children
6 Miles Northwest of
Magnolia on 1774
Inquire about
Special Rates for
Large Groups.
For Information call:
713-789-1505
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Vanity and Virtue, two stock players from the Lamb's Group of the
Texas Renaissance Festival.
This collection of unusual
events add up to very pleasant
and effective escapism, and
promoter George Coulan
("King George") is planning
on making it an annual
occurrence. It is patterned
after festivals in Minnesota
and California that have
become very successful, and
will definitely be a novelty to
Texans accustomed to Six
Flags and Astroworld. Since
many of the booths, games
and shows are put on by local
people, under Coulan's
sponsorship, it is a communi-
ty-oriented project.
The Festival should be
worth a trip—it provides an
unusual means of escape from
Rice pressures into a distant
world. You can be a spectator
or participant, as you please,
and the original entry fees are
reasonable ($3 for adults, $1
for children). If you have a car,
or a friend with a car, a
pleasant day in the 16th
century is a possibility. (For
further information, call 713-
789-1505, or write 2414 Voss
Road, Suite F-302, Houston,
Texas 77027.)
MASSEUSES
Excellent pay, part-time,
Day or evening shift
Call 222-6677 anytime
CALIFORNIA SPA
9811 S.W. FVeeway
CARPETS USED, in good
condition. $10-$35 each.
Different Room Sizes.
Greens and golds.
Cash please, WA6-7517
PREGNANT?
...and you didn't
mean to be.
Call BIRTHRIGHT.
529-7273
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It's the
TUESDAY
SPECIAL
All You Can Eat!
Spaghetti & meat sauce
Cole slaw
Garlic bread
$1.40
the rice thresher, monday, September 29, 1975 — page 4
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Brewton, Gary. The Rice Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 13, Ed. 1 Monday, September 29, 1975, newspaper, September 29, 1975; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth245253/m1/4/: accessed June 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Rice University Woodson Research Center.