Extra! Extra! When's the last time you sat back and sipped some ale with a pile o' yer old buddies, eh? The last time you did a jig for joy, the last time you hollered at a pretty gal? When's the last time you flexxed your bar fight'n muscles, spread some holiday cheer, tasted fine cheese, and watched the Roving Rascals flaunt their talent -- all in the same night? It's been a while, hasn't it?

Well then, I command you:  SAVE THE DATE!

When:JANUARY 2nd; 9:00pm ((server/central)), see forum for location!
What:Winter's Veil Party, hosted by the Roving Rascals theatrical troupe and The Wayward Band.
Who: Members of the Roving Rascals, the Wayward Band and all their friends and family!
Bring: A dish to share, holiday cheer, and dress your best (there's a contest!)

Yarr matey. Be there or I'll throw ye overboard.

-Rifty "The Pirate" Kindysnip

After several long weeks of silence, Company Director Riftsplit Kinysnip has made several announcements today. Beginning with a patron poll and a call for volunteers, Rifty starts the long and toilsome path to beginning the troupe's first official season. Complete with action, adventure, love, and comedy, The Rascals promise to incite ooo's and aaah's from their audience. But before they can do that, they need your help! Got some time? Want to help out the arts community? Why not volunteer to help the troupe out! Always wanted to try your hand at writing? Write a play (see Rifty for template/formatting restrictions) and submit it to the director, maybe it'll be performed! Want to act? Look for auditions, or submit your resumee to Rifty by way of the Administration Office (found on the forums). Huzzah!

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! After grueling research and experimentation, Gadgetzan scientists have concluded that the Disgusting Oozling, known as Glubbers, is actually gelatinous collection of human souls! Apparently, a strange and identity confused gnome whom Glubbers calls "Papa," has been, and will continue to be completely unaware of this fact.

Scientists are unsure as to how exactly the souls were siphoned from their host bodies. However, the fact still remains: the souls are there, plain as day! There have been rumors that Glubbers may actually be an alien being from another space-time continuum. The Gadgetzan Center for Scientific Experimentation and Evaluation Procedures has declined to make any comments.

Guards are on the lookout this week for a stocky and devistatingly handsome scorned paladin who has been seen jigging and jiving all about the bank in recent days. When interviewed, Mr. Gnaldo Thymsten formerly from Gnomeregan, said: "He's posatively gigantic! I was that tall once!"  Guards are concerned that he may boost the city morale to explosive proportion, causing smiles or worse, laughter! If you see this dancing phenomenon, please avert your eyes and continue to go on your miserable way! He's usually donned with what experts call "Fancy Pants" or any sort of gold plated armor. Witnesses say that he has a bit of a bounce to his walk, which causes his neatly kempt golden locks to move in a heavenly spectical of certain beauty. The man also has a neatly trimmed mustache and short and well groomed beard. If you see this fellow, Stormwind Patrole asks that you contact them immediately with his whereabouts or give him a pretty copper coin. Rewards of cheese and pearls will be givin to those who assist in his capture.

The result a Disgusting Oozeling which he's named and become quite attached to.  Sources inform us that there are plots in work to rid Azeroth of it.