RenFest Starts the 1st Saturday of November, Runs Six Weekends Nov 3 - Dec 9th 2012
Open Cast Call and Volunteer Sign-Up is 10:00 AM Saturday March 10th. at the Faire Site.

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Northshore Regional Endowment for the Arts Presents 
The 11th Annual

 Strawberry Jam’n Toast To The Arts Festival
"The Little Jazzy Fest on the Northshore" 

Friday, March 16, 2012; Saturday, March 17, 2012; & Sunday, March 18, 2012
46468 River Road Hammond, LA (Louisiana Renaissance Festival grounds)

Friday, March 16, 2012 | 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm

 Young Musician Day/ Tangipahoa Association of Music Educators (TAME)
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Crescent City Amusement Rides, Bands, Arts & Crafts, Food

Saturday, March 17, 2012 |  12:00 noon to 10:00 pm 

Crescent City Amusement rides, Bands, Dance, Theater Arts & Crafts, Food

Sunday, March 18, 2012 | 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm 

Crescent City Amusement rides, Bands, Dance, Theater Arts & Crafts, Food

All proceeds go to support visual and performing arts in Tangipahoa Parish Schools

Tickets online at www.la-renfest.com
Admission to Strawberry Jam'n Toast to the Arts Festival
$5.00 age 15+ per day or $10.00 for entire weekend
$1.00 high school student with student ID
Free age 14 and under
Crescent City Amusement Rides
$20.00 for 4 hr session ($15.00 presale online)
$60.00 rides for entire weekend ($50.00 presale online)  

Save the Hassle at the Castle Gate.
Purchase your tickets online with the QuickPrint System.
 https://secure.la-renfest.com/   

For more information go to:

Our WEBSITE www.strawberryjam.org
Our FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/nreajamntoast or
CALL US AT  985-974-0630 

Northshore Regional Endowment for the Arts (NREA) is a nonprofit organization which was established in 2001 with sole purpose of promoting visual and performing art education in the Northshore region.

The Mission of NREA is threefold:

1. a) promote visual and performing art education in the Northshore region
2. b) increase the exposure of existing artists and musicians through various media/events
3. c) promote the awareness of the rich and unique talent that exists in Southeastern Louisiana

Where the money goes ---

NREA has funded music and dance lessons for needy students, paid for recorders and music books for classroom music instruction, provided equipment such as keyboards, microphones, and sound systems to local music programs, helped fund theatrical productions in local schools, provided art supplies to local schools, sent local teachers for continuing education, and provided piano accompanist for student productions in local schools. 

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Everyone is welcome

to the March 10th Event. 

William Shakespear wrote "All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players" (actors were called players, in Elizabethan times).  Join our cast of players at the RenFest, find out how at the cast call.

The call for villagers will be in the morning, optional Workshop that afternoon. Please let us know if you plan on attending  by Signing up to get more information by clicking here.  Feel free to sign-up as much as you want, it automatically adds your new information to what we already have.

Anyone interested in joining our cast can do so on our website www.LARF.org, please pass it on.

NOTE:  No prior experience required or expected.  There is a role for everyone!  There is a role for you!  Learn a little, enjoy alot!

ANYONE can signup to take our training/workshops, including families, couples, and individiuals.  Everyone is welcome, including: those who have never been on a stage, actors of community theater, and seasoned veterans of the stage.  No experience needed.  If you have a skill and would like a place to improve it, we might be able to help.  If you sing, or play an acoustic instrument, juggle, do magic, puppetry, or dance, we can probally help your performance.  Come to the Open Cast Call and find out more.  

Workshops are the Second Saturday!

Workshops are 2nd Saturday of every month March - October.

Sign up to get more infromation by clicking here. 

Anyone interested in Joining the renfest cast should sign up to get more information.  Open Cast Call is March 10th.  

Sign up to get more infromation by clicking here. 

All returning participants Cast & RLHC have a meeting the second Sat of Feb, 9:00 am at the faire site.

Sign up to get more infromation by clicking here. 

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  The village of Albright is approximately 10 charming acres of tranquility.  Upon entering the majestic gates, You will be greeted by the many characters of Albright, it could be the Baron, the Mayor, the Inn Keeper, a fool or even the her Majesty the Queen.

There are delightful aromas and sounds filling the rustic streets of Albright.  From bagpipes to the hammer dulcimer, from roasted pecans to garlic mushrooms, your senses are delighted at every turn!  For fulfilling your thirst, there are many beverages from which to choose.  The coffee shop offers tea and hot cocoa while the Painted Badger Pub and King Head’s Tavern offer various spirits. A variety of soft drinks are found throughout the village. Piper's Pubs bring you many delicious flavors of root beer and cream ale.
As you journey around the scenic lake of Albright, you will notice many demonstrations from various craftsmen:  glassblowing, blacksmithing, candle making, woodworking, and more.  Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth is strolling the streets of Albright. Remember to shout “God Save the Queen” to show your appreciation!  If you are the quiet type, a simple bow or curtsey will do.
Entertainment is endless during your visit. There are forty stage shows everyday including: comedy, juggling, singing pirates, and clowns, just to name a few. Throughout the lanes are strolling minstrels, games, rides and more!  One of the most popular events is the joust.  Watch as fully armored knights battle on horseback as well as hand-to-hand combat.  Be sure to cheer for your favorite knight with a hearty “hip hip huzzah”.  From the romantic to adventurous, the young or young at heart, Albright provides a unique experience for everyone!
With the holidays just around the corner, you will be sure to find one of a kind gifts for that special someone. Many items are handmade and some even right before your eyes!  With a visit to the Louisiana Renaissance Festival you will create memories of historical proportions!

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OnLine DISCOUNTS will be available in September.

Online tickets and passes for 2012 will be available early September!

 

• (*2) One ticket discounted for each ID card presented. ID card may be active, dependent or retired. This discount is not available for advance purchase or website purchased tickets.
• (*3) Scout discount given to every scout or leader who is wearing a scout uniform or has some identification showing their affiliation with a national scouting program. Free camping is also available to scouts this weekend with advance reservation.