Bargain-Hunters Out In Force Nov 29, 2008
At Pendragon Books, part of a three-store chain in an industry where independents have been hard-pressed, that means offering quirky favorites like "Confessions of the Yakuza" by Junichi Saga. "We haven't been able to keep that in stock," said clerk Ill Nippashi, whose purple mohawk causes no double-takes in the neighborhood near UC Berkeley. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Glastonbury Festival fails to sell out Jun 25, 2008
" As for weather conditions, there is a small glimmer of hope for the festival, as weather forecasters are predicting good weather for the first time in five years. According to the Met Office, it will be sunny and dry, with temperatures reaching around 20 degrees. Light showers are predicted for Saturday morning but should clear quickly. But some festivalgoers are taking no chances. A group of druids, led by Archdruid King Arthur Pendragon, took part in a "sun dance" in London's Hyde Park,... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Glastonbury tickets remain unsold Jun 25, 2008
Hosted by NME, Archdruid King Arthur Pendragon led revellers in a sacred prayer for sunshine to the Sun God Lugh on Monday. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Bookstores near, dear to readers' hearts Apr 18, 2008
Working north to south, they are Mrs. Dalloway's in the Elmwood district in Berkeley, Pendragon Books in Rockridge and Diesel Books in Rockridge. Here's to local businesses doing it right. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A Character Slice of the Druids Mar 20, 2008
"You have learned by actual experience how different freedom is from slavery. ..you have come to realize how much better is poverty with no master than wealth with slavery. Another of the leaders of that time was a man of large stature, and large heart. He was the elected Pendragon. With so many tiny kingdoms, it was necessary in times of crisis and battle, that someone impartial, declare a leader among those kings. The Druids were given that honor. Caractacus led the tribes in many successful... (Suite101.com)
How do you solvea problem like Connie? Feb 16, 2008
With the National Youth Music Theatre she toured Japan in a musical called Pendragon, playing the lead, Morgan le Fay. She won a scholarship to the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and emerged in 2005 with a first-class degree in musical theatre. (Independent)
Just what IS a Pendragon? Oct 20, 2007
Sioux City Journal: Just what IS a Pendragon ... Just what IS a Pendragon ... Until last Friday, however, I'd not felt the fire of a Pendragon. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
More of this story Oct 9, 2007
Lee has since trained at the Magic Castle in Hollywood and has studied under several magicians, including Scorpio the Magician, Jeff McBride and Jonathan Pendragon. Lee has performed at venues all over the country, as well as on Fox Television, Warner Brothers Studios and E. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Shakers: Business personalities in the news Oct 5, 2007
National Australia Bank, the largest bank in the country, said Thursday that it appointed Michael Ullmer as deputy chief executive in a shuffling of senior management (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Blackstone River Theatre celebrates seventh birthday Sep 16, 2007
Pendragon is always a big draw. Blackstone River Theatre will celebrate its seven-year anniversary with an evening of Celtic music and dance featuring Pendragon on Saturday, Sept. 22, at 8 p.m. at the Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland ... Also celebrating its 24th anniversary, Pendragon has embraced that tradition and created a timeless sound of its own, performing roots music with a contemporary edge. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Museum plans its own birthday party Sep 14, 2007
The John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, a museum supporter since the doors opened, is partnering with the Celtic group Pendragon to provide music for the festivities. The Consulate General of Canada, based in Boston, is sponsoring a performance by well known French-American recording artist Lucie Therrien. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Come hungry to the 'Taste of pawtucket' Sep 7, 2007
And of course, she said that the Gnomes, featuring members of Pendragon and other respected Celtic acts, would also fit in with this feel-good vibe. In between these two widely reputed purveyors of feel-good music, those attending the gala will also be able to check out some of the community's most respected culinary artisans, with food available from at least 15 different restaurants. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Blackstone River Theatre branches out with Celtic Festival Jul 22, 2007
Among the performers was Pendragon, Blackstone River Theatre's host musical group, featuring Russell Gusetti, producer and booking agent for the Celtic Festival, on guitar and concertinas. In addition to Pendragon, there were also performances by The Atwater-Donnelly Trio, The Jennifer Roland Band, The April Verch Band, The Clancy Legacy, The Publicans, The Gnomes, The Eastern Trad Trio, Windharp, The Alleged Ceili Band, Solas An Lae, The Harney Academy Dancers, Keith Munslow, Rosalita's... (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Na Hoku honors Gilliom, Kaukahi Jun 22, 2007
Willie's ex-wife had far more reason to celebrate as "Generation Hawai'i" came away with four awards -- Album of the Year, Hawaiian Album of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, and Engineering, the latter going to studio engineers Ron Pendragon and Michael Ruff ... Engineering: Ron Pendragon and Michael Ruff, for "Generation Hawai'i," Amy Hanaiali'i (Hanaiali'i). (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Bradford & Bingley bounces back Jun 15, 2007
Hopes of a cash return pushed Bradford & Bingley sharply higher as the blue-chip FTSE registered its biggest gain in three months. The mortgage lender bounced 23;p at 423p after Credit Suisse closed its negative call ahead of a trading statement due next Thursday. (Times Online)
M&B in limelight as FTSE closes at 6 year high Apr 17, 2007
Traders reckoned Pendragon could be a private equity buy-out target and noted that it had substantial asset backing. It has property worth 260m, or around a third of its market value, on its balance sheet and dealers reckoned another sale and leaseback through its joint venture with RBS could be on the cards. (FT.com -- Markets)
In England, King Arthur's legend lives on at Tintagel Apr 15, 2007
The book describes a fortress at Tintagel belonging to a Cornish duke named Gorlois whose wife attracted the attention of a king, Uther Pendragon. Tintagel Castle -- Tintagel, Cornwall; english--heritage. (Shoals TimesDaily)
more » Apr 11, 2007
The main new face is Arthur Pendragon, or Artie (Timberlake), a bumbling teen who's first seen getting his butt kicked by jock Lancelot in a jousting match at his high school. When Shrek, Donkey and Puss arrive with the news that Artie's in line to become a king, it swells his head after a lifetime spent a rung lower on the social scale than the school dorks who play a medieval variation of Dungeons and Dragons. (CTNow.com)
