Tribe.net. Local Connections Kendra http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans/thread/7e1eca4b-1732-4895-a12c-095578cff7a3 2009-05-15T02:10:44Z 2009-05-14T23:14:45Z

<div>Bella Donna's 2009 schedule: <br/>- Valhalla - 2nd weekend only (June 6-7) <br/>- Golden Gate (Aug. 22-23) <br/>- Ardenwood (Sept. 12-13) <br/>- Folsom (Oct 17-18) <br/> <br/>We also have a few non-faire performances: <br/>- Oregon Shakespeare Festival - Green Show (Sept. 18 &amp; 20) <br/>- Festival of Harps in Berkeley (Oct. 3) <br/>- San Francisco Italian Heritage (Columbus Day) Parade (Oct. 11) <br/> <br/>http://belladonnacourtesans.com/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans">Bella Donna: Venetian Courtesans</a> - 2 replies </div>

Kendra 2009-05-14T23:14:45Z Kendra http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans/thread/891cfecf-4f6d-4139-93b6-da26c410bf89 2008-06-16T22:56:08Z 2008-06-16T22:56:08Z

<div>We're wondering if anyone grabbed Sunday's Vallejo Times Herald, and if so, whether the photo of Bella Donna that is in their online article made it to the print edition? <br/> <br/>http://www.timesheraldonline.com/news/ci_9594497 <br/> <br/>If so, if anyone has a copy, we'd love to have it (or a scan)!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans">Bella Donna: Venetian Courtesans</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kendra 2008-06-16T22:56:08Z Brigit http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans/thread/6b951395-621c-420c-a188-8df217a5494c 2008-05-27T18:39:27Z 2008-05-24T20:07:41Z

<div>Greetings from the Sisterhood of the Yellow Veil--the courtesan's guild of the Kingdom of the West, SCA. I am the founder and Abbess of the Sisterhood. We are currently trying to recruit two or three new members with the aim of educating them over the next year in developing a period courtesan persona. Our goal is to begin to have period-style courtesan salons. We would like to develop a curriculum that will be accessible online to any and all. <br/> <br/>Might your fine group assist us with suggestions on what should be covered in such a curriculum/training? Sources of information, images, dress pattern information, etc. All would be helpful. <br/> <br/>We are hoping to bring new recruits to one of your performances as a means of inspiration. <br/> <br/>Thanks so much for any help you can lend us. <br/> <br/>Brigit the Chaste <br/>West Kingdom, SCA</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans">Bella Donna: Venetian Courtesans</a> - 3 replies </div>

Brigit 2008-05-24T20:07:41Z Kendra http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans/thread/2cb6d933-5213-49e5-bdca-2c22921f6e33 2008-05-06T22:33:53Z 2008-05-06T22:33:53Z

<div>Bella Donna will be at Cain's Crossing Renaissance Faire this weekend, Saturday May 10th only. <br/> <br/>http://www.cainscrossing.org/ <br/> <br/>Look for us visiting and performing with the court. We'll be doing some impromptu song sets, probably at the court and elsewhere throughout the faire.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans">Bella Donna: Venetian Courtesans</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kendra 2008-05-06T22:33:53Z Kendra http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans/thread/2c498fa6-7fd5-4c76-ac1a-753f6b8a386b 2008-04-03T17:39:01Z 2008-04-03T17:39:01Z

<div>Bella Donna will be performing at the following faires -- more dates forthcoming as we finalize details: <br/> <br/>Valhalla Renaissance Faire <br/>June 7-8, 2008 <br/> <br/>Central Coast Renaissance Festival <br/>July 19-20, 2008 <br/> <br/>Golden Gate Renaissance Festival <br/>August 16-17, 2008 <br/> <br/>Folsom Renaissance Faire <br/>October, 2008 <br/> <br/>You can always check our current schedule on our website: http://belladonnacourtesans.com/schedule.html</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans">Bella Donna: Venetian Courtesans</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kendra 2008-04-03T17:39:01Z Shawna http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans/thread/cb415fea-97c0-42ac-bedd-e4fa0d56a26c 2008-03-13T02:19:07Z 2008-03-12T20:32:06Z

<div>I just received the news that Bella Donna was voted "Best Musical Act" through the 1st West Coast Renaissance Awards; the announcement was made at the 6th Annual Renaissance Symposium in Modesto last month. <br/> <br/>Bella Donna has been hard at work over the past three years developing our show and is very proud to be acknowledged by the local Renaissance community. We are truly grateful for the support and encouragement we've received thus far.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans">Bella Donna: Venetian Courtesans</a> - 1 reply </div>

Shawna 2008-03-12T20:32:06Z Shawna http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans/thread/224c50b6-7017-401e-97c7-0e946859abaa 2008-03-12T20:44:49Z 2008-03-12T20:44:49Z

<div>As we gear up for another season of faire revelry, Bella Donna is pleased to welcome new members Cynthia Howell and Annette Juilly. <br/> <br/>Many of you will recognize Cynthia as Nancy from Dickens Faire as well as from her years at RenFaire with the Mongers and at Court . She's trading in her both her high brow and low brow English accents for an Italian one now! Annette is also known to many faire folk from Black Point and brings her lively charm to our growing troupe. <br/> <br/>Benvenuto signoras!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans">Bella Donna: Venetian Courtesans</a> - 0 replies </div>

Shawna 2008-03-12T20:44:49Z danielisaacbriggs http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans/thread/dc09904e-934c-45eb-af62-3ccb40c24584 2007-11-14T00:35:56Z 2007-10-23T00:04:06Z

<div>Just wanted to say thanks for the great show! <br/>Just the right amount of everything (and with all the Chico Marx Comedia's around..it's really nice to see and hear something really Italian). <br/>Bella! <br/> <br/>-Dan <br/>Dogs In Doublets</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans">Bella Donna: Venetian Courtesans</a> - 9 replies </div>

danielisaacbriggs 2007-10-23T00:04:06Z Kendra http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans/thread/edfdf4a9-1bc0-42e0-ac43-ca29b61489f5 2007-08-29T17:55:33Z 2007-08-29T17:55:33Z

<div>I've posted a bunch of pictures of Bella Donna from Golden Gate on our website: http://belladonnacourtesans.com/gallery/2007_goldengate/ <br/> <br/>The rest of the galleries are finished, too, should you have a yen to look.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans">Bella Donna: Venetian Courtesans</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kendra 2007-08-29T17:55:33Z Kendra http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans/thread/602e8bbb-d00b-4c8a-9059-822a69cca31d 2007-08-21T22:29:43Z 2007-08-20T23:01:13Z

<div>Bella Donna will be performing at Golden Gate Faire August 25-26th. <br/> <br/>Look for us on the Jester's Stage at 12:45 and 3pm, and in the streets!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans">Bella Donna: Venetian Courtesans</a> - 1 reply </div>

Kendra 2007-08-20T23:01:13Z Kendra http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans/thread/e7011343-0baa-40bd-a8d1-eac0b899ab92 2007-08-08T08:06:18Z 2007-07-27T05:38:56Z

<div>Bella Donna has a new and improved website - yay! <br/> <br/>http://belladonnacourtesans.com/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans">Bella Donna: Venetian Courtesans</a> - 1 reply </div>

Kendra 2007-07-27T05:38:56Z Shawna http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans/thread/da798250-e0a6-4c3c-afd3-7e262bd4b3fc 2007-06-06T20:59:19Z 2007-06-06T20:59:19Z

<div>Shall the bella donnas make an appearance for this maiden voyage? I'm planning on going, probably Sunday the 17th &amp; in pirate garb. Arrrr! <br/> <br/>www.norcalpiratefestival.com </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans">Bella Donna: Venetian Courtesans</a> - 0 replies </div>

Shawna 2007-06-06T20:59:19Z Gianni http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans/thread/1defad8d-af69-481b-bee3-d885eb0be942 2007-01-25T01:01:33Z 2007-01-25T01:01:33Z

<div>Coming up very soon, but would love to hire you. Could Jwl, or whomever is handling bizdev drop me an email at your earliest convenience - bill at stamaria.com </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans">Bella Donna: Venetian Courtesans</a> - 0 replies </div>

Gianni 2007-01-25T01:01:33Z Shawna http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans/thread/69e297fa-ef45-45cf-abed-0e7e0c0750e5 2006-11-10T19:40:23Z 2006-11-10T19:40:23Z

<div>Friday, November 10, 2006, 6:45-8:00 PM: <br/>Triskela Celtic Harp Trio at Grace Cathedral FREE! <br/> <br/>Grace Cathedral: 1100 California St. @ Taylor, San Francisco, CA. <br/>http://www.gracecathedral.org/ <br/> <br/> <br/>Take a spiritual walk along the labyrinth carpet in beautiful Grace <br/>Cathedral. Triskela will provide heavenly music for your walking meditation. <br/> <br/>The harp trio "Triskela" consists of Bay Area harpists Diana Stork, Shawna Spiteri and Portia Diwa who are well known for their elegant and creative renderings of traditional jigs, reels and airs from Ireland and Scotland. Also distinctive to the group are their arrangements of traditional Eastern music from such countries as Afghanistan, Turkey and Greece. Their dazzling, tight performances of original compositions for 3 harps, bodhran <br/>and vocals have made this local trio a Bay Area favorite. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans">Bella Donna: Venetian Courtesans</a> - 0 replies </div>

Shawna 2006-11-10T19:40:23Z Shawna http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans/thread/7ca52bb0-1478-439c-b0f5-ade47b1525f4 2006-10-19T22:26:04Z 2006-10-19T22:26:04Z

<div>If you're going to the Folsom Renaissance Faire this weekend, please come check out our new show. We've added several songs and new dialogue since the Golden Gate Faire in August. <br/> <br/>Sat. 10/21 <br/>Main Stage: 2:00 - 2:45 <br/>Main Stage: 4:15 - 5:00 <br/> <br/> <br/>Sun. 10/22 <br/>Hungry Hare Stage: 2:45 - 3:30 <br/> <br/>For more info: http://www.folsomfaire.com/ <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans">Bella Donna: Venetian Courtesans</a> - 0 replies </div>

Shawna 2006-10-19T22:26:04Z Shawna http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans/thread/46774d05-fcdf-45ea-b7fa-b3ae64c092c1 2006-10-17T20:10:47Z 2006-10-17T20:10:47Z

<div>Translation of Thomas Coryat's 1608 travelogue re: Venetian courtesans/prostitutes: <br/> <br/>http://home.olemiss.edu/~mudws/coryat2.html</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans">Bella Donna: Venetian Courtesans</a> - 0 replies </div>

Shawna 2006-10-17T20:10:47Z jwlhyfer http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans/thread/55410a27-7f45-417a-ab8e-57cbfc7179b7 2006-10-16T06:59:05Z 2006-10-16T06:59:05Z

<div>Bella Donna is pleased to debut our new and expanded show, "The Courtesan's Arts; or Aspects of Love, Being a Moste Excellent Comedie with Musik" at the Folsom Renaissance Faire in Folsom, California on the weekend of October 21st - 22nd. Please see the Folsom Faire web site for the exact times and stage. <br/> <br/>We're very excited, as we've added three new songs and several pages of dialogue. We've been rehearsing like mad - so we hope you'll come and see us and enjoy the show! Tell your friends! <br/> <br/>Seresina Olivia d'Hiverno; Bella Donna, Venetian Courtesans <br/> <br/>www.belladonna.50megs.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans">Bella Donna: Venetian Courtesans</a> - 0 replies </div>

jwlhyfer 2006-10-16T06:59:05Z squeeky http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans/thread/b5175a2b-ad7c-463e-84a2-ce516d951a24 2006-10-03T20:22:13Z 2006-10-03T20:22:13Z

<div>My costume in storage. I have a grey peasanty bodice and maybe a white poofy shirt underneath. Anyone have a costume or at least a skirt I can borrow. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans">Bella Donna: Venetian Courtesans</a> - 0 replies </div>

squeeky 2006-10-03T20:22:13Z jwlhyfer http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans/thread/54a63f85-48cd-4c05-ae95-9938d13f29e0 2006-10-02T05:16:31Z 2006-10-02T05:16:31Z

<div>We're excited to be performing our new stage show; "The Courtesan's Art; or Aspects of Love, Being Moste Delectable Comedie with Musick," at the Folsom Renaissance Faire on October 21st and 22nd, 2006. http://www.folsomfaire.com/ <br/>Please check our web site for show times. www.belladonna.50megs.com <br/>Inspired by the lives of the real courtesans of Venice in the 16th century; the show includes songs in Italian, French and English, as well as dance, poetry from the period and a duel in rhyme. It's fast paced, full of variety and wonderous wit! <br/>Of course we will be doing our usual street improv and entertain with a song or two at various places throughout the faire. We generally visit the court and perform for the Queen as well. <br/>We look forward to seeing you there. Feel free to come up and play with us!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans">Bella Donna: Venetian Courtesans</a> - 0 replies </div>

jwlhyfer 2006-10-02T05:16:31Z squeeky http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans/thread/6041eaf4-2359-4a85-ab1f-9623bb0f8208 2006-09-13T09:07:41Z 2006-09-12T19:17:41Z

<div>There was a good historical movie, about a ren fest courtesan? Know it?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/belladonna_venetian_courtesans">Bella Donna: Venetian Courtesans</a> - 1 reply </div>

squeeky 2006-09-12T19:17:41Z