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Purdue University Campus Map

Map section "ghi789" showing the Purdue Memorial Union (business meetings)
On the map, the Union is listed as "PMU" along State Street (SR 26) which runs through the center of the map section.  The Grant Street parking garage is just across the street from it and labeled "PGG".  Mapquest directions are available below.

Map section "def456" showing the ROTC Armory and Slayter Center (winter and summer fighter practices)
On the map, the Armory is labeled "AR" and is located on the lower right of the map section, along the one-way University Street.  Slayter Center for Performing Arts is abbreviated "SCPA" and is located toward the upper left of the map.  Mapquest directions for both buildings are available below.

Baronial Business Meeting - unlike many SCA groups, Rivenstar hosts business meetings on a weekly basis, which helps to move the business along quickly and get to the more important things, like socializing!  Held every Monday at 8pm, usually in the Purdue Memorial Union, meetings also serve as the anchor point for several other activities (see below).  Contact the seneschal for more information, or if you are a Purdue student, contact the president of the Purdue Medieval Society.  Mapquest provides directions to the intersection of State Street (SR 26) and Grant Street; after turning right off State Street, the parking garage is the second building on your right, and the Union is across the street, immediately to your left.

Dance-and-garb night - the first meeting of each month presents a fine excuse to dress up, and closes with a fine excuse to socialize with the rest of the Barony.  And now, for those in the Barony who don't think one evening a month is enough time for dance, there are also two Sunday afternoon dance practices a month.  Dates will be posted to the website, or you can email Elspeth to find out when to come.

A&S Show and Tell - a more-or-less monthly event, depending on how active the Barony's artisans have been, hosted at the end of a Baronial business meeting.  Bring your latest project to share with the populace, compare notes with fellow artisans, impress the Baron and Baroness, and give the Minister of Arts and Sciences something to report.

Rivenstar Madrigal Singers rehearsal - hosted every Monday at 7pm, ending as close to 8pm as possible so that business meetings may begin on time.  "The Madrigali" have sung at numerous feasts throughout the region over the past several years, and it is often worth arriving a little early to meetings just to listen to (or join in on!) the tail end of their rehearsals.  The choir is ordinarily directed by His Excellency, Sir Pieter van Doorn, OP; however, during his hiatus, his assistant, Lady Eirinn nan Eillean has taken over the directorship.

Noshing and socializing - As you can see, we of Rivenstar do so much before, during, and after business meetings that we often work up an appetite.  Restaurant of choice determined spur-of-the-moment; if you want more information, you'll just have to come to meeting to get it!

Rivenstar Archery Practice - After a hiatus, archery practices have been reinstated in the Barony, thanks to the unstoppable enthusiasm of Forester Grey Oddsson and Arnora Snorradottir.  As the weather permits, practices are held Tuesdays on the intramural fields nearest the Purdue University Airport.   Check the weather before you go.

Rivenstar Fighter Practices - Rivenstar has held fighter practices in the ROTC Armory, on the Purdue University campus, for more than twenty-five years.  Barring closure for University holidays, the Armory is available to us on Wednesdays throughout the school year from 8pm to 10pm, and has plenty of room for both our heavy and rapier fighters - which might explain why a number of our fighters cross back and forth between both lists!  Mapquest provides directions to the nearest intersection, 3rd Street and University; the building is just past that intersection along University, with parking and our entrance on the far side of the building.

During the summer, practices are moved outdoors to the nearby Slayter Center, weather permitting, and run from 6pm until dusk. Mapquest provides directions to the intersection of Stadium Avenue and Intramural Drive; Slayter is the outdoor concert stage on the northwest corner. Contact the knight's marshal or the marshal of fence for further information.  Check the weather before you go.

More noshing and socializing - it's the rare fighter who can stomach a full meal right before practice; even rarer is the fighter who doesn't want to discuss technique, cool moves, and spectacular kills afterwards.  As you might expect, the restaurant of choice is determined as everyone is getting out of their armor, so if you want to know more you'll just have to grab your sword and come on out.

Oasis Dancers - This dance troupe is made up of intermediate- and advanced-level students from the belly dance classes held at the Morton Community Center, West Lafayette.  As such, Oasis Dancers are not officially a part of the Barony of Rivenstar; however, a number of Barony members participate in the troupe, and have formed an SCA household named "Fiery Rose".  The dancers have also been gracious enough to perform at a number of Rivenstar feasts.

The Oasis Drummers are a similar group, consisting mostly of Rivenstar members, who study Middle Eastern drum rhythms and techniques and accompany the dancers at public performances. Dancing and drumming times vary according to the Morton Center's class schedule, which is subject to change roughly every six weeks, but generally fall on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Both our Herald and our Chronicler currently participate in Oasis on a regular basis (Katalena is the founder of House Fiery Rose); although they are NOT official contacts, they would be happy to give you whatever information you wish.

Cost is $1 per person per session for room rental. All ability levels may drum. Emphasis will be placed upon communication between dancers and drummers and mastery of several basic rhythms. There will also be an opportunity each month to perform for the public, usually at Wabash Landing between Borders and Scotty's.

Sewing circle - Lady Daniila of Dacia hosts sewing circles in her home, even when she is unable to be present, with Her Ladyship Giuliana Forniciari teaching anyone who attends.  Due to these ladies' work schedules, meeting times are not regular, but generally take place on Sunday afternoons; specific meeting dates can be found in the Announcements section of the Rivenstar main page.
            Directions: Take your best route to either US 52 West or Northwestern Avenue in West Lafayette, and follow either road to where they merge; there will be a Wal-Mart on your left at this point.  The median strip here will prevent you from turning exactly at Dani's house, which is on your left across from the Admiral Gas Station, so you will have to overshoot a bit and then make a U-turn.  The best turnaround is just after the stoplight for Morehouse Road.  Once you have turned around, take the first driveway on your right, marked by a mailbox.  The address is 1972 US 52 West; Dani's home is Apartment 4, which is located at the back of the house.

Rivenstar Equestrian Practice (unofficial) - Practices are held from Spring through Autumn on Sundays from 1pm to 4pm in Dayton, Indiana, at the home of  Pieter van Doorn and Nan Astrid of York.  It is important to note that all practices are held outdoors, and are thus contingent upon the weather and ground conditions (and whether or not our hosts are home from the most recent SCA event!) so please call or email before you go.  Having said that, Rivenstar's equestrians welcome riders of any level of experience, and also enjoy having non-riders come and watch.  Since these practices are held on private property, they are unofficial, which means that there is also the occasional opportunity for trail rides and other non-SCA activities.

Check the weather before you go.
Map of Lafayette, Dayton, Huis Doorn and surrounding countryside (HuisDoornmap.JPG)
            Directions: Find your way to the intersection of I-65 and IN-38 just east of Lafayette, IN. Lafayette's Main Street will get you there  if you're coming from downtown. Head east on IN-38 (away from Lafayette) through the little town of Dayton and cross the creek on the far side of town.  Turn right (south) on CR-900E exactly one mile thereafter.  Cross the railroad tracks and immediately take the next right onto Kirkridge Lane. Huis Doorn is the last house on the right - the brick house behind the white fence at the far end of Kirkridge Lane. The whole trip from I-65 to Huis Doorn should only take 10 minutes.

Still more noshing and socializing - You've just spent a Sunday afternoon outdoors in the countryside, either riding or watching and helping out with the ground crew for a few hours.  Don't be silly, of course it's time to eat.  It is important that you understand the Barony's priorities in these matters.

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