Salon

What of these Salons at Ice Dragon?

So as to avoid any wide spread concern or panic, I begin this by pointing out so that there will be plenty of space, tables and seating at Ice Dragon that comes with the price of admission.

What is a salon? Quick research of "what is a salon" informed me that it was invented by the Italians, adapted by the French and has been at the center of entertaining, style, philosophy and cultural and political movement. One dictionary described it as, " 1. A large room, such as a drawing room, used for receiving and entertaining guests. 2. A periodic gathering of people of social or intellectual distinction. 3. A hall or gallery for the exhibition of works of art." Pretty impressive, but what does this have to do with Ice Dragon.

Two years ago, while running around working Ice Dragon as many in my Barony do I kept passing Baron Daniel Del Cavallo and his group
entertaining in the loft area above the main floor of the Armory. They had a few tables, wonderful food, fine beverages and good friends enjoying the day and doing so in style and luxury. Leading into the next Ice Dragon I was asked what I thought was at the core of Ice Dragon. I thought back to my first event ever which was Ice Dragon back in 1998 and all the things that day that made me fall in love with the SCA. I thought of the next series of Ice Dragons I had attended and the image that popped into my head above all others was that group of people enjoying Ice Dragon in style up in the loft. Furthermore, during that years Ice Dragon I stopped to observe in a small area of some twenty feet I could see a play being performed in front of the Ice Dragon Stage, Middle Eastern music and dancing being performed near by and then Baron Danny's group. I knew at
that moment that even for just that small moment in time this was the swankiest place in all of Aethelmearc. This was what I loved about Ice Dragon. At the end of Ice Dragon last year I announced I was taking a year off and could be found up in the loft hosting my tables in the style of Baron Danny. However, nothing is ever that easy here in the Hael.

I thought I was taking this year off, but the Autocrat came to me and asked me to help organize some salon style suites in the style I was planning on emulating. Now it is apparent at this point I should repeat so there is no wide spread panic that there will be plenty of space, tables and seating at Ice Dragon that come with the price of admission. The Salons are offered to those that wish to engage in the period art of slightly nicer accommodations at the small price that extra luxury and style comes with. Did I mention that there would be plenty of other space; tables and seating that come with the price of admission.

We have fourteen salon spaces available. There will be ten in the loft and four down in the armored tournament areas. If you reserve a salon space you are also promising to make that space look posh, stylish and luxurious. Four of these spots have already been reserved. For the small luxury fee of ten dollars you get a ten-foot by ten-foot salon space. You may place anything in it to make it the envy of all who see it and to entertain in. If you put up a pavilion (pop up) please make sure you protect the floors of the hall with some type of padding and etcetera. We are renting tables for ten dollars each. You may not take tables from
other parts of the hall as they are designated for other things including those that are not reserving a salon. You are welcome to bring tables from home. The table rental is just for your convenience and is not mandatory.

As a special added surprise, three special guest judges using various
unannounced criteria will judge your salons. Our three special judges are Baroness Isolda, Baron Carolus and the inspiration of Ice Dragon Salons and the epitomy of style Baron Danny del Cavallo. If you decide to take on a Salon we strongly encourage you do your best to help make this the swankiest and most stylish corner of Aethelmearc ever.

How do you reserve your spots? Act fast!!! Please send the name you want your space reserved in, your preferences for upstairs or down (first come first serve), how many tables you want along with the payment to the head troll Eric Belser, 353 Park Lane Circle Apt 12 Lockport, NY 14094 who can be contacted at ericbelser@yahoo.com

If you have any other questions about your salons please feel free to
contact me at philm@buffalo.com. If you are not interested in a salon, don't worry there will be plenty of seating, tables and space that comes with your admission.

YIS
THL Filipo De Sancto Martino
Rhydderich Hael Minister of Fun
Ice Dragon Salon Guide and Penguin Wrangler