If you love Renaissance festivals like I do, you'll be happy to know you're not alone. In central Texas, you can find Rennies gathered outside of faire too. They're called "Rennie Gatherings". There, Rennies socialize over pints while dressed in their finest garb.

Austin has it's own wee group. Organized by Moon Dawg, the monthly gathering takes place on the last Saturday of the month when faire is not in session. We meet at the Dog & Duck Pub in Austin.

This month, Rennie and Celtic folk singer, Marc Gunn is performing to share songs new and old.

Marc Gunn @ 7:30pm
The Dog & Duck Pub
406 W 17th St
Austin, TX 78701

You can stay up to date with all the latest Central Texas Rennies info, through our yahoo group.

My friend Lorella Loftus just released her new website. Lorella is an actress who started Renaissance Austin Theatre Companyto produce quality theatre productions with a Celtic or classical connection and emphasis on acting excellence.

Visit Renaissance Austin Theatre Company!

Lorella Loftus is originally from Glasgow, Scotland and has been very active in the Austin theatre and Celtic communities for the past five years as an actress, director and dialect coach. She has worked with several theatre organizations including Zachary Scott Theater, the Rude Mechanicals, Austin Shakespeare Festival, and the State Theatre.

In 2002 she directed Scottish playwright, Liz Lochhead's award-winning contemporary classic, "Medea", for Vortex Repertory Company, which which garnered three local B. Iden Payne nominations and two B. Iden Payne awards. In 2003, she directed Shakespeare's "Coriolanus" again for Vortex Repertory Company to critical acclaim.

She founded the Austin Renaissance Theatre Company in 2002.

Lorella has served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Austin Celtic Association for the past two years, and is currently the Vice President. She holds two degrees and her background includes teaching, editing and paralegal work.