University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook (Florence, AL)

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A ]oily good rime ar ike... IKgtiai • 4 le 16lh Annual Renaissance l-aire i Itfook place in mid-October at Wilson ' fji ' ark in downtown Florence. The ind Table, headed by Billy Warren, pre res year-round for, and helps coordinate, ! festivities. Every year, the weekeml iuluu- llu Ire, a feast is held. For the past two years, authentic period dishes have been catered for that event. At the feast, the positions for the fol- lowing year ' s king and queen are offered. Those who are deemed worthy of the posi- tions are given cakes, one containing a small king and another containing a qim n The king for 2002 was Randy Pettus. le role of his character has a slightly tragic twist. This year ' s faire was centered on find- ing the miscreants who poisoned thf Many unusual sights greet th I ye at the faire. Swordsmen, a human BSs game, belly dancers, and the king ' s court are just a few. Arthur ' s Field is fho children ' s activity center, which offei and crafts as well as an inflatable castle. Stained glass, embroidery, jewelry, pottery, and items of ancient .iltire .ire available for sale as well as leathei -ories, incense, and local art. Henna art and face painting are also offered. The Florence Renaissance I aire is Ibn-profit and strictly volunteer-based, thus helping to ensure there is no admission loo. The faire actually is one of the last remain- ing in the nation that does not charge for admission. Educational values are stressed while preparing the faire. Organizers do their best to see that those who attend the Renaissance Faire are able to learn some- thing while having fun. Some onlookers come dressed in historical attire, and others wear common clothes, but all seem to enjoy the ovprricnco, — Anna Pickens tyV.. O v- . ,1 j)f% 1 jf4vWW MI««S .iai. 1 ■..J ' t « ■ photo by JuiHn Michael

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SAVE IT. Citizens met to protest against the proposed conversion of 650 TVA acres. Sign- bearing citizens walked the trail they want- ed to leave to nature. SPEAKING OUT. (bclou ' ) Student Melissa Michael shows her support for saving the Nature Trail at a group rally held in early February, 2002. TRAILBLAZING. (bottom photo) UNA ' s Dr. Ron Smith and Joan Smith join a large and enthusiastic crowd of locals out to save the trail.