Renaissance Days 2012

Friday, April 27th 9:00 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

Saturday, April 28th 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

At

University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

The 2012 theme is

"The King's Quest:

the Knight Rides Again!"

Friday Night Showcase, April 27th @ 6:30 p.m.

 

Mission Statement
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The UACCB Renaissance Days event was created to enrich the Batesville community and creatively educate the students and teachers of this region about the Renaissance era.

 
The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville is proud to host the eighth annual Renaissance Days,  April 27th and 28th on the UACCB campus.  Enjoy sword fighting, contests, music, dance, archery, and storytelling.  See UACCB’s Commedia dell ‘Arte Players, the UACCB Renaissance Chamber Singers, and many other professional Renaissance Faire performers on Friday, April 27th at 6:30.  All activities are free and open to the public. Leave the present and step into the Renaissance past during Renaissance Days.  Contact Marla at 870-612-2038 for more information or visit www.uaccb.edu/renaissancedays

***Here are some of the daytime activities and workshops you will find at this event:Sword Fighting, Renaissance Music and Dance, Southside Madrigal Choir, Art, May Pole, Archery, Juggling, Three-Legged Races, Tug of War, Costumes, Banners!


***Some of the performers include Lady Melandra of the Woods, The UACCB Commedia dell 'Arte Players, and the UACCB Renaissance Chamber Singers.


***Contact Marla Bennett 870-612-2038 or marla.bennett@uaccb.edu for more information.

Objectives
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1. To fulfill the state standards and frameworks for the education of this area’s students by collaborating with the teachers of this region.
2.  To provide an interactive and creative multi-level learning experience for this region’s students.
3.  To provide a means for students to express themselves creatively via art, literature, and performance.
4.  To provide support and meaningful in-service opportunities for area teachers.
5.  To strengthen and enrich the Batesville community, regional students, and teachers by providing fun and interesting activities and experiences that illustrate the richness and importance of Renaissance literature, art, society, and history.

Links
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Student Registration Form

Teachers should fill out this form and submit it to Marla Bennett by April 16th if they want to bring any students to Friday's activities.

The Kingdom Rules

This is a list of rules and regulations that participants must follow when attending the Renaissance Days event.

Annual Battle of Scholars

Annual Battle of Scholars Contest Criteria with Educational Frameworks

Annual Scavenger Hunt

Annual Scavenger Hunt with Educational Frameworks

Annual Tug o' War Contest

Annual Tug o' War Contest with Educational Frameworks

Renaissance Days Educational Frameworks

This is a breakdown of how each Renaissance Days event can be tied directly with Arkansas State Educational Frameworks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join our Renaissance Club!

Renaissance Club Membership Application

Renaissance Club Constitution and Honor Code

Sherry Goforth -- President

-- Secretary

Marla Bennett -- Faculty Advisor

Renaissance Club Annual Field Trip to the Ozark Medieval Fortress!

Click Here to see the power point of the August 2010 trip.

Spring only--Enroll Soon!

SEN 2023 Renaissance Life and Literature:

A Cultural Overview.

Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.