Today's blog is "sponsored" by the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre in Joliet, who wrote the promo for this event far more eloquently than I could.
So I'm bringing it here to you today (with slight modifications) for your reading today and (hopefully) attending pleasure this weekend.
As a happy attendee and vendor at the last two "Shakespeare & Art In The Park" events, Rebekah and I were invited to take part in the planning committee this year.
Yes, we participated among our jobs, all the illnesses this year, and while working on WriteOn Joliet's radio play this year of this greatly expanded event. And we were honored to help!
We are very excited for this weekend and not just because we were a small part of making it happen, and will be overseeing TWO tents (BryonySeries and WriteOn Joliet) in the "Merry Merchant Row."
We are excited because it looks amazing, and we can wait for the magic and fun to unfold.
Perhaps we will see you there!
And now, for the details...
ADMISSION
FREE to Fest and Shows!
Here ye, here ye! Let it be known far and wide "Ye Olde
May Fest" beckons thee for revelry, feasting and discovery to fill even an
ol' Bard with glee. (Rumor has it his "Merry Wives of Windsor" will
be in town for the special occasion!)
All ages, peasants and nobles shall rub elbows at this grand
event where mirth awaits at every turn. Best of all, entry to the pageantry
shall not cost you even a pence.
Come clad in Renaissance attire, as we gather for the royal
parade each day. Who, amidst our noble throng, shall be hailed as the fairest?
Whose valor and virtue shall earn the knighthood's accolade? Come forth, fair
citizens!
Come one, come all to experience the magic of the (new)
"Ye Olde May Fest!"
Event sponsored by STRANGE & UNUSUAL GALLERY (downtown
Joliet)
SATURDAY, MAY 18
11 a.m. Fest opens!
Maypole, Merry Merchant Row, Kids' Crafting Kingdom,
Stockade, Community Mural, Scavenger Hunt, Air Brush Tattoo Artist, D&D
game guru, Royal Throne Photo Op, Food & Spirits.
11 a.m. Alchemist (pavilion)
11:30 a.m. Maypole Dancing (by fountain)
Noon Flutist Sir Joey (pavilion)
Noon MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR (bandshell, hill seating)
2:30 p.m. Maypole Dancing
3 p.m. Royal Parade & Coronation of Guests (pavilion)
SPECIAL ANNONCEMENT: JOLIET'S 1st POET LAUREATE!
3:30 p.m. Flutist Sir
Joey (pavilion)
5 p.m. Flutist Sir Joey (pavilion)
6 p.m. Royal Parade & Coronation of Guests (pavilion)
7 p.m. MERRY WIVES OF
WINDSOR (bandshell, hill seating)
10 p.m. Fest bids all a good night!
SUNDAY. MAY 19
11:00a Fest opens!
Archery (courtesy of Bow Doc), Ax Throwing, Green Screen
Wizardry, Maypole, Merry Merchant Row, Kids' Crafting Kingdom, Stockade,
Community Mural, Scavenger Hunt, Air Brush Tattoo Artist, D&D game guru,
Royal Throne Photo Op, Food & Spirits.
11 a.m. Eric of Campbell & his cigar box guitar
(pavilion)
11 a.m. Green Screen Wizardry by Joliet Public Library
(lobby)
11:30 a.m. El Mago Magical Wizard (pavilion)
Noon: Royal Parade & Coronation of Guests (pavilion)
followed by
Maypole Dancing (by fountain)
12:30 p.m. Medievalist Xander Sobecki & His Suit of
Armor (pavilion)
1 p.m. El Mago Magical Wizard
1:30 p.m. Eric of Campbell on his cigar box guitar
(pavilion)
2 p.m. MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR (bandshell, hill seating)
3 p.m. Medievalist Xander Sobecki & His Suit of Armor
(pavilion)
4:30 p.m. Eric of Campbell (R. Metz) on his cigar box guitar
(pavilion)
5 p.m. Fest bids farewell 'til next year!
ABOUT
"Shakespeare & Art In The Park" from previous
years has gone through a renaissance the whole family will enjoy! So, what's
new? More activities for more ages! We've broaden the appeal to even
non-Shakespeare fans . . .yet.
The outdoor grounds will take on the look of an outdoor
medieval fair featuring a large Maypole, parade of royalty, kids' make-n-take
crafting kingdom, stockade (next to the kids' area, of course!) alchemist,
archery, ax throwing, magician, Medievalist and his suit of armor, green screen
magic with a castle and dragon, community mural project (add your touch!), live
music, merchants, food and refreshments.
The featured live Shakespearian play will still hold court,
of course!
Moved to the large bandshell stage, patrons may enjoy lawn
seating on the lush hill. Hence, the ol' "Shakespeare & Art In The
Park" has been newly knighted "Ye Olde May Fest" in 2024.
MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
May 18 (Saturday) 3 and 7 p.m.
May 19 (Sunday) 2 p.m.
Bring blankets and chairs for hill seating by the bandshell
for one of Shakespeare's favorite comedies! Falstaff decides to fix his
financial woe by seducing the wives of two wealthy merchants. The wives find he
sent them identical letters and take revenge by playing tricks on Falstaff when
he comes calling.
FREE PARKING
South of the Jefferson Street bridge (immediate right before
crossing) and off the Cass Street bridge (immediate left after crossing).
INCLEMENT WEATHER
The play will be moved indoors to the theatre.
CONTACT
bipark@joliet.gov
815-724-3761
INFORMATION
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