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2008 KALEIDOSCOPE GATHERING (as of July 23, 8:00 am) Staff Note: Please note that times, dates
and locations are only approximate at the moment. Check the program when you get to Fest for
something that is more accurate. And
check the whiteboards at Fest for information that is even more accurate then
that. |
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Special
Events |
Description |
Where & When |
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A Midsummer Nights Dream, by the Kids of
Kaleidoscope |
Kaleidoscope Kids Present ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream’ as adapted by Stratford teacher/writer Lois Burdett. We will work on the play throughout the Festival, making costumes, props and set pieces during the Kids’ Craft workshops, and will put on our finished piece onstage on the final night just before dark. Kings, Queens, donkey heads and fairies - lots of parts for young and older kids! |
Saturday @ 5:30 p.m., Stage |
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Auction 1: Environmental Earth Angels www.earthangels.ca |
This is now an annual event. All proceeds from this years’ auction will go to Environmental Earth Angels. We are looking for donations from vendors and KG attendees. To donate items please contact Sam Brown at: samantha.brown@rci.rogers.com All items must be given to Sam or Fraser by noon Sunday morning. You can drop them at Registration anytime from Wednesday to Sunday noon. This sale will include the selling of the Stag King. Staff Note: Word has it that there will be some Gnomes for sale. Auctioneer: Col. Fraser Williamson. Fargo’s Auction
Service “We Make your Things Go Far” |
Sunday @ 3:30 p.m., at the Firepit & Stage |
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Auction 2: Pagan items from the estate of Elena
Crandall |
Col. Fraser Williamson has been asked by the family to sell by auction the Pagan related items of Elena Crandall’s estate to be sold at Kaleidoscope. PARTIAL LISTING OF ITEMS TO BE SOLD: Tigers eye crystal ball, several Tarot decks to include: Hanson-Robert’s, Astrological Tarot, Tarot of Cat People, Barbara Walker, Secret Dakini Oracle, Angel Tarot, Karma Tarot, Inner Child, & Stargate Card set. Books to Include: Tarot for Lovers, Demonology, Books on Angels, Books on healing, and several books on astrology. Pictures of items can be found at www.ontarioauctions.com/fargos Terms of the sale: All wishing to purchase items must register prior to or before the sale. Once registered you will receive a bidder card. Items purchased can be paid for by cash and Cheque with proper ID. Auctioneer is covering the tax for this sale. |
Saturday @ 2 p.m., at the Firepit & Stage |
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Bardic Competition |
Singing. Dancing. Stories. Music. Performance Art. Good-spirited competition. This is Bardic Circle. (If you still do not know what “Bardic” is ask the person standing beside you. If they do not know, grab them and go together to find someone who does.) As usual, kids will be the pre-show warm up. Staff Note: Remember that corruption is more than just tolerated; do not forget to bribe the judges! |
Saturday @ 8:30 p.m., in the Commons, around the Firepit |
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Cocktail Party |
As we have grown over the years we have made a few changes to the traditions at Kaleidoscope. One has been to change the potluck approach to the meet-and-greet by replacing it with a “Cocktail Party” meet-and-greet. Having this type of sophisticated event in the open air of a pagan gathering is, of course, the brain-child of the ever refined, urbane and inventive Chris and Laurie Benson. Come dressed in your best pagan cocktail attire, and bring your own alcoholic beverages. Some non-alcoholic beverages and snacks will be provided. We will also be entertained by the stylings of Mary Anderson and Donn Roberts. Remember that the entire rest of the week will be a costume party, to display your fairy, elf and gnome garb. |
Friday @ 7:30 p.m., at the Firepit |
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Siren’s Swim |
To honour the Water Spirits we will be taking the opportunity to enjoy the pond in cool of the evening. Join us by torch light at the beach for a night time dip. You are encouraged to swim with a buddy, and children must be accompanied by an adult in the water. You have to sign in and out, and you can not be inebriated or you will be refused. Staff Note: No projectiles, please. |
10:30 p.m. to 12 a.m., in the Pond |
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Mead Making Competition |
Mead, a.k.a. Fairy Nectar, will be flowing
again this year as we sip, taste and
sometimes spit to determine who will reign supreme as the Mead Maker of the
year. Bring your mead and your sense of good cheer!
Expect Great Mead and Spirited Foolery! Spectators welcome, but must be legal
drinking age. For more info see Joh or Bern, (to be held at our camp site near the Beach
Cabin) Staff Note:
Legal drinking age in Ontario.
None of this “But I am Cuban and the legal drinking age in Cuba is 9”
stuff. Staff Note: Also,
years from past lives do not count towards your legal drinking age. |
Friday @ 5 p.m., at Bernie and Joh’s camp site near Beach Cabin |
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1st Annual Redneck Games |
Get out your plaid, your hunting hat, and your insatiable appetite for Malt, Hops and Barley. The Redneck games are upon us! Individual events will be announced as they happen. Join us at the opening ceremonies (please provide your own opener). (The event will take approximately 3 hours, or until there are no conscious contestants.) Staff Note: Git ‘er done! |
Thursday @ 3:30 p.m., on the Beach |
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Special Spectacular Spectacle |
Some of the Crazy Circus Performers from Oriflamme will be performing. |
Sunday @ 10:30 p.m., on the Beach |
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Stag King Competition |
Stag King is a legend. Want the Stag King! Slay the Stag
King! Be the Stag King! Open to men
willing to challenge themselves in fraternal camaraderie. Be prepared for physical activity, getting
wet, as well as physical and mental exertion.
Boys, girls and women are welcome to cheer at start and finish; please
keep the ritual sacred by staying away from the competitors during the
ritual. |
Saturday @ 10 a.m., on the Beach |
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The Trial of Loki |
Is Loki Guilty? - Will he be found Guilty, Innocent or
Not-Criminally-Responsible-By-Reason-Of-Mental-Disorder? If it goes anything like the last time this was done, be prepared to laugh and it might go on long enough for a smoke and bathroom break. |
Wednesday @ 2 p.m., at the Stage (Staff Note: Festival organizers are not responsible for anything taking place before official Fest opening, including bad Wyrd, hide-shifting into horses, forced dealing with dwarves or any other ‘adventure’ caused by the Son of Laufey.) |
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Wear Your Leather Bra Day |
Style and comfort the Barbarian way … If you do not have a leather bra, please visit Helmut’s Forge! |
All day Friday! OOK! |
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Concerts |
Description |
Where &
When |
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Heather Dale, Ben Deschamps
and Jason Sonier |
Join us for an enchanted evening – truly a treat! Heather
Dale, known for her interpretations of ancient legends, her rich voice
and evocative recordings have earned her fans around the world. Heather
& Ben combine elements from Celtic folk, blues, jazz and world
music... and excel at finding modern themes within old material. This year,
KG’s very own Jason Sonier (Ja) will join them. The kids will love this
– everyone will! |
Wednesday @ 7:30 p.m. |
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naked i |
naked i is composed of Lynne, Laszlo, Rick and Glenn – join us for a Pagan-y, fun and lyrics. |
Thursday @ 8:30 p.m. |
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Mary Anderson and Donn (Harry) Roberts |
An evening of enchanting Celtic music. |
Friday @ 7:30 p.m. (During the Cocktail Party) |
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Castalia |
The Celtic harp has long been the symbol of the
bard in our society, and the folk guitar has been a symbol of music for the
people. Folk music tells stories, and evokes feelings of present and past.
Castalia will perform music by pagans about pagans, and about our special
relationship to the gods and spirits of the land and sky, and to each other.
Especially featured will be songs from her CD “Hidden.” |
Saturday @ 6:30 p.m. (before the Bardic Competition), Stage at the Firepit |
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Bucket of Shrimp Ears |
New to KG is Bucket of Shrimp Ears, the world’s first Conga-billy band! Join us for a rocking, hilarious and … odd? evening of dancing, laughing and conga-lines! |
Sunday @ 8:30 p.m., Stage & Firepit |
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Rituals |
Description |
Where &
When |
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Opening Ritual with Lady Pamilla |
Come one and come all to join in Community to open the circle of the
Festival. |
Wednesday @ 11:30 a.m., Firepit |
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Main Ritual: Spirits of Pan with Richard James and
Nicole |
Satyrs, Nymphs and Dryads oh my! Come and dance, sing and do homage to the spirits with which we share our space-with the Grand Old spirit of nature-Pan himself. Beloved by the Ancient Greeks and (much, much) later by the English Romantics, this complex and earthy God will always remind us of our eternal and essential ties as pagans, to the Earth and Her magic. Dressing up in thematic costume is encouraged, as is bringing music makers of all kinds! Staff Note: Well, almost all kinds … Bubba, the air horn needs to stay back at the camp. Just bring the banjo and the mouth harp. |
Saturday @ 3 p.m., meet at the Firepit |
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Women’s Ritual with Laura Jackson |
Women, it is Lammas, the First Harvest. This is a good time to acknowledge and celebrate of the goals achieved over the past year, but also to look at the ones that we haven't yet been able to achieve. What is holding us back? What obstacles stand in our way? What do we wish was before us?
Please bring something (small) that will symbolize one obstacle in your path. Also, come prepared to part forever with that small something! (You do want to part with it, don't you?) Out with the old, and in with the new... |
Sunday @ 2 p.m., at Sacred Space |
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Men’s Ritual: Men are from Mars with Franco Minatel |
All men are made differently. As an astrologer, Franco, through your placement of the Sun, Mars and sometimes Saturn can tell you what you believe the image of the masculine will be. After reflecting and meditating on how the definitions apply to you, you will construct a poppet to represent that aspect in the form of a fairy or gnome if you want to stick to the theme of the festival ... or not. Try to wear a plaid shirt for this ritual.
In order to speed up the processes during the ritual, find out where your planetary placements are before fest by emailing Franco at franco@soulbody.ca. To find your planetary placements during fest look for the guy in the Crocodile Dundee hat. |
Sunday @ 11:30 a.m., at Sacred Space |
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Closing Ritual with Lady Pamilla |
Come one and come all to join in Community to close the circle of the Festival. |
Monday @ 11:30 a.m., at the Firepit |