July News
Scott & Kirsten have just returned from Dallas where we attended Portus, a Harry Potter Symposium. While there we met fans nuttier than
ourselves and connected with several new suppliers. As a result we have a bunch of new items to offer - Hogwarts House lapel pins, light-up
Voldemort & Harry wands, T-shirts, Dark-Mark Tattoos, FIREFLY insignia patches/pins, and more.
In a little more than a week we're headed off to the SCA Pennsic War to spend 2 weeks living in a medieval pavilion and participating in various battles, concerts, shows, competitions, and of course vending. The store will still be open regular hours while we're gone.
We still have some sale items: All tank-tops are 30% off - this includes cotton prints, and silks. "Little Prince/ess" Baby gifties are still 75% off until they're gone. Garden gnomes, gargoyles, tree faces and other garden decor is 30-50% off. We still have some home decor items left at 30-75% off. Come grab some bargains and help us make room for new merchandise (like costumes, victorian jewelry, dice, new
toys, and steampunk accessories).
and now... upcoming events!
FIRST FRIDAY FESTIVAL - First Friday of each month (Aug 1) 5-9pm
* Henna body art by Wendy Mendhi starting at 6:00 pm. http://www.wendymehndi.com
* Tarot Readings by White Owl. Please call or email ahead for Tarot appointments.
* Chair Massage by Stephanie Spor, $15 for 15 minutes
TAROT & CHAIR MASSAGE - First and Third Fridays of each month (Aug 1, Aug 15) 5-9pm
$15 for a 30 minute Tarot Reading by Temple Richmond. $15 for 15 minute chair massage by Stephanie Spor. Please call or email to make an appointment .
A MIDSUMMER MASQUE BALL - Aug 2 7-11pm, Downtown Raleigh
The Historical Enrichment Society is hosting this event at the Vintage 21 Club in Raleigh as a fundraiser for the NC Renaissance Faire. Music Dancing, Raffle Prizes and other Entertainments! More info at : http://www.historicalenrichmentsociety.org
HP ALLIANCE MEETING - Friday Aug 15, 4:30pm
If you are interested in helping with social causes in the name of Harry Potter, then come on out. Some of the work this organization has already done includes - setting up voter registration tables at wizard rock shows, pettitioning the UN to end genocide in Darfur, and raising money for charities and other social causes. More info at http://www.thehpalliance.org/
WIZARD ROCK FESTIVAL - Friday Aug 15, 6-10pm
Wrock out wizard style! Wtich rockers Romilda Vane & the Chocolate Cauldrons, Fred & George: the Band, and Snidget are stopping here on their Post-Terminus Tour. Also appearing are Hawthorn & Holly, The Purebloods, and our own Blibbering Humdingers will be performing. Admission is free. Bring lots of cash to buy CDs and merch from all our visiting performers. Songs are most appropriate for ages 14+ Hear the bands at:
* Hawthorn & Holly - http://www.myspace.com/hawthornandholly
* The Purebloods - http://www.myspace.com/pureofblood
* Romilda Vane and the Chocolate Cauldrons - http://www.myspace.com/krummusic
* Fred and George: the band - http://www.myspace.com/fredandgeorgetheband
* Snidget - http://www.myspace.com/goldensnidget
* Blibbering Humdingers - http://www.myspace.com/blibberinghumdingers
RUTH'S GAME NIGHT! - Most Saturdays at 6pm (except Aug 8)
Join us to partake in boardgames and card games with new friends. The theme is historical and fantasy games, though we may occasionally stray from that. Appropriate for adults and kids 12 and older. Some games we might play include Guillotine, Munchkin and Pirate's Cove
HARRY POTTER RE-READERS CLUB & WIZARDS OF THE TRIANGLE- Most Tuesdays, 6:45pm
We meet twice a month to re-hash the books together a few chapters at a time, talk about what they mean to us, compare the books to the movies, play games, share news, and geek-out over Harry Potter together.
* July 22 - Goblet of Fire chapters 7-18
* July 29 - GoF chapters 19-31
* Aug 5 - GoF chapters 32-37
* Aug 12 - Goblet of Fire movie
* Aug 26 - watching the Wizrockumentary - a documentary about Wizard Rock and HP fandom
LIFE AFTER HARRY BOOK CLUB - Aug 19 7-8pm
Get together with other recovering Harry Potter fans to find new books that may appeal to you. August's book is yet to be announced. Please contact Ruth at the store for details.
COSTUMED SKETCH NIGHT - Wed July 30, Aug 27 7pm - Themes to be announced
What happens when costumers and cosplayers get mixed in with art school? You get Costumed Sketch Night! If you're an artist, bring your drawing supplies and we'll supply costumed models. Cost is $3. Email e Leah (Leah-AT-willrad-DOT-com) for more information. You can check out pictures from past Sketch Nights at http://www.flickr.com/groups/607627@N25/pool/
INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY! - Fri Sep 19
YARR! Avast ye landlubbers. It be tha' time o' year when we'll all bae talkin' like scurvy dogs fer the day. If yer be talkin' like a pirate in our store, we'll give ye 10% off yer purchases that day. If ye talk like a pirate AND dress like one we'll also give ye 15% off any one item. We're also workin on gettin' our friend Blackbeard in here to do some storytellin'. More info about the holiday at: http://www.talklikeapirate.com/
CENTRAL NC PAGAN PRIDE DAY FESTIVAL - Sat Sep 20
Once again, we'll have a booth set up at this Fairgrounds event. For those of you who have not attended before, it is very family friendly. The day is full of workshops, music, and fun for people interested in earth-based spirituality. More information at: http://www.ncpaganpride.org/
BAGGINSES BIRTHDAY BASH - Sun Sep 21, 5-9pm
Join us on the anniversary of the birthdays of Frodo and Bilbo Baggins for Lord of the Rings style fun! We'll have a costume contest, open filking,hobbit dancing, mathom exchange, games, movies, snacks, drinks, etc. BYOM (bring your own mead). Admission is $5 and a mathom if you wish to participate in the gift exchange. Tickets will be available for purchase Sep 1. We only have room for about 60 people.
What is a mathom?
A mathom is basically a birthday present whose use has been forgotten. Oftentimes hobbits will pass old presents to new recipients. We suggest you dig some old, weird, useless thing out of the back of your closet and wrap it up. We'll do the gift exchange "white oliphaunt" style - where we each draw numbers and pick gifts randomly from the pile. The next person gets to either take a gift from someone else or choose one that has yet been opened.
SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE ANACHRONISM- Thursdays, 7:30pm
The local chapter of this Medieval/Renaissance re-creation group will be having business meetings at our store during the summer. If you've ever wanted to learn more about the SCA, this would be your chance. More about the local chapter at http://elvegast.org.
Chainmail Classes
Local chainmail artist Cat Hallett teaches classes by appointment. If interested, contact cat@camelot-treasures.com . Cost is $7 plus $3 for supplies. Please bring 2 pairs of needle-nosed pliers with you.
ourselves and connected with several new suppliers. As a result we have a bunch of new items to offer - Hogwarts House lapel pins, light-up
Voldemort & Harry wands, T-shirts, Dark-Mark Tattoos, FIREFLY insignia patches/pins, and more.
In a little more than a week we're headed off to the SCA Pennsic War to spend 2 weeks living in a medieval pavilion and participating in various battles, concerts, shows, competitions, and of course vending. The store will still be open regular hours while we're gone.
We still have some sale items: All tank-tops are 30% off - this includes cotton prints, and silks. "Little Prince/ess" Baby gifties are still 75% off until they're gone. Garden gnomes, gargoyles, tree faces and other garden decor is 30-50% off. We still have some home decor items left at 30-75% off. Come grab some bargains and help us make room for new merchandise (like costumes, victorian jewelry, dice, new
toys, and steampunk accessories).
and now... upcoming events!
FIRST FRIDAY FESTIVAL - First Friday of each month (Aug 1) 5-9pm
* Henna body art by Wendy Mendhi starting at 6:00 pm. http://www.wendymehndi.com
* Tarot Readings by White Owl. Please call or email ahead for Tarot appointments.
* Chair Massage by Stephanie Spor, $15 for 15 minutes
TAROT & CHAIR MASSAGE - First and Third Fridays of each month (Aug 1, Aug 15) 5-9pm
$15 for a 30 minute Tarot Reading by Temple Richmond. $15 for 15 minute chair massage by Stephanie Spor. Please call or email to make an appointment .
A MIDSUMMER MASQUE BALL - Aug 2 7-11pm, Downtown Raleigh
The Historical Enrichment Society is hosting this event at the Vintage 21 Club in Raleigh as a fundraiser for the NC Renaissance Faire. Music Dancing, Raffle Prizes and other Entertainments! More info at : http://www.historicalenrichmentsociety.org
HP ALLIANCE MEETING - Friday Aug 15, 4:30pm
If you are interested in helping with social causes in the name of Harry Potter, then come on out. Some of the work this organization has already done includes - setting up voter registration tables at wizard rock shows, pettitioning the UN to end genocide in Darfur, and raising money for charities and other social causes. More info at http://www.thehpalliance.org/
WIZARD ROCK FESTIVAL - Friday Aug 15, 6-10pm
Wrock out wizard style! Wtich rockers Romilda Vane & the Chocolate Cauldrons, Fred & George: the Band, and Snidget are stopping here on their Post-Terminus Tour. Also appearing are Hawthorn & Holly, The Purebloods, and our own Blibbering Humdingers will be performing. Admission is free. Bring lots of cash to buy CDs and merch from all our visiting performers. Songs are most appropriate for ages 14+ Hear the bands at:
* Hawthorn & Holly - http://www.myspace.com/hawthornandholly
* The Purebloods - http://www.myspace.com/pureofblood
* Romilda Vane and the Chocolate Cauldrons - http://www.myspace.com/krummusic
* Fred and George: the band - http://www.myspace.com/fredandgeorgetheband
* Snidget - http://www.myspace.com/goldensnidget
* Blibbering Humdingers - http://www.myspace.com/blibberinghumdingers
RUTH'S GAME NIGHT! - Most Saturdays at 6pm (except Aug 8)
Join us to partake in boardgames and card games with new friends. The theme is historical and fantasy games, though we may occasionally stray from that. Appropriate for adults and kids 12 and older. Some games we might play include Guillotine, Munchkin and Pirate's Cove
HARRY POTTER RE-READERS CLUB & WIZARDS OF THE TRIANGLE- Most Tuesdays, 6:45pm
We meet twice a month to re-hash the books together a few chapters at a time, talk about what they mean to us, compare the books to the movies, play games, share news, and geek-out over Harry Potter together.
* July 22 - Goblet of Fire chapters 7-18
* July 29 - GoF chapters 19-31
* Aug 5 - GoF chapters 32-37
* Aug 12 - Goblet of Fire movie
* Aug 26 - watching the Wizrockumentary - a documentary about Wizard Rock and HP fandom
LIFE AFTER HARRY BOOK CLUB - Aug 19 7-8pm
Get together with other recovering Harry Potter fans to find new books that may appeal to you. August's book is yet to be announced. Please contact Ruth at the store for details.
COSTUMED SKETCH NIGHT - Wed July 30, Aug 27 7pm - Themes to be announced
What happens when costumers and cosplayers get mixed in with art school? You get Costumed Sketch Night! If you're an artist, bring your drawing supplies and we'll supply costumed models. Cost is $3. Email e Leah (Leah-AT-willrad-DOT-com) for more information. You can check out pictures from past Sketch Nights at http://www.flickr.com/groups/607627@N25/pool/
INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY! - Fri Sep 19
YARR! Avast ye landlubbers. It be tha' time o' year when we'll all bae talkin' like scurvy dogs fer the day. If yer be talkin' like a pirate in our store, we'll give ye 10% off yer purchases that day. If ye talk like a pirate AND dress like one we'll also give ye 15% off any one item. We're also workin on gettin' our friend Blackbeard in here to do some storytellin'. More info about the holiday at: http://www.talklikeapirate.com/
CENTRAL NC PAGAN PRIDE DAY FESTIVAL - Sat Sep 20
Once again, we'll have a booth set up at this Fairgrounds event. For those of you who have not attended before, it is very family friendly. The day is full of workshops, music, and fun for people interested in earth-based spirituality. More information at: http://www.ncpaganpride.org/
BAGGINSES BIRTHDAY BASH - Sun Sep 21, 5-9pm
Join us on the anniversary of the birthdays of Frodo and Bilbo Baggins for Lord of the Rings style fun! We'll have a costume contest, open filking,hobbit dancing, mathom exchange, games, movies, snacks, drinks, etc. BYOM (bring your own mead). Admission is $5 and a mathom if you wish to participate in the gift exchange. Tickets will be available for purchase Sep 1. We only have room for about 60 people.
What is a mathom?
A mathom is basically a birthday present whose use has been forgotten. Oftentimes hobbits will pass old presents to new recipients. We suggest you dig some old, weird, useless thing out of the back of your closet and wrap it up. We'll do the gift exchange "white oliphaunt" style - where we each draw numbers and pick gifts randomly from the pile. The next person gets to either take a gift from someone else or choose one that has yet been opened.
SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE ANACHRONISM- Thursdays, 7:30pm
The local chapter of this Medieval/Renaissance re-creation group will be having business meetings at our store during the summer. If you've ever wanted to learn more about the SCA, this would be your chance. More about the local chapter at http://elvegast.org.
Chainmail Classes
Local chainmail artist Cat Hallett teaches classes by appointment. If interested, contact cat@camelot-treasures.com . Cost is $7 plus $3 for supplies. Please bring 2 pairs of needle-nosed pliers with you.