Our store expansion is open! We had our final inspection this past Friday afternoon and moved a lot of product over the following 12 hours. There is still some decorating and fixtures to move in, but the place is really starting to look great.
Thanks to everybody who came to our grand opening. We hope you had as much fun as we did. We're going to have Temple Richmond back for Tarot readings on the first Friday of every month starting in November. We'll also have Wendy doing mehndi art on first Fridays starting in December. Details will be posted to the website soon.
CLEARANCE SALE!
All beeswax candle sculptures are 50% off. Additionally all the Captain Rodney's salsa, pepper jelly, and other condiments are 50% off. Shop Therapy silk tank tops and mini-skirts (made from antique saris) are 30% off.
COSTUMES ARE HERE
We have greatly expanded our costume offerings for the Halloween season. If you're looking for pirates, wizards, hobbits, witches, fairies, knights, princesses, tavern wenches or anything along the Medieval Fantasy genre, we can help you.
LOST COLONY DONATIONS
If you haven't yet heard, The Lost Colony in Manteo lost most of it's costume shop in a fire September 11. In order to help them rebuild we're putting out a jar on the counter through the next month to collect donations. We will match all the donations collected. This production is an important part of our history and North Carolina's heritage. More info at
http://www.thelostcolony.org A HOGWARTS HALLOWEEN at the Leaky Cauldron - October 30
We have teamed up with Tir-na-nOg Irish Pub in downtown Raleigh to host a fabulous party on All (deathly) Hallows Eve- October 30. Advance tickets available at Camelot Treasures ($3.00). We'll have music, special menu items, and fun activities for all ages. Kids activities from 5-8pm, adults 8-11pm. Scott and Kirsten will be performing as The Blibbering Humdingers - doing their wizard rock and filk material.
Details at
http://HogwartsHalloween.com CELTIC HALLOWEEN at Regency Park Oct 27
We will also be setting up this great event sponsored by the NC Renaissance Faire. Come on out for great Celtic music, a pirate encampment, a haunted trail, shopping and all kinds of fun.
Visit
http://www.ncrenfaire.org for more info.
BLACKMORE'S NIGHT COMING TO RALEIGH - Oct 23
Headed up by Ritchie Balckmore (of Deep Purple fame), this band could best be described as Renaissance Folk Rock. They're playing at the AJ Fletcher Opera house 8pm. We've just received a new shipment of their CDs & DVDs if you'd like to get your fix before the show. Fans are encouraged to dress in Renaissance style garb. Its sure to be a blast. Tickets cost $28.50 and are available from
Ticketmaster.
ALBANACH COMING TO RALEIGH - Oct 24 8pm
This high-energy Scottish tribal band will be appearing at Tir-na-nOg in downtown Raleigh. Sponsored in part by Camelot Treasures. Yay us!
NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
For you fans, we have recently received a large shipment of dolls, mugs, holiday lights and other novelties with characters from this classic Tim Burton movie. Come see the coolness.
NEW EMPLOYEES
We have two great new folks who have started this past month, Leah and Ruth. We think you'll like them as much as we do. As with all our staff, they bring their own unique talents and knowledge to our line up. Say "hi" next time you drop in.
EXPANDED HOURS
We are now open from 10-8 every weekday, 10-6 Saturdays, and 1-5 Sundays. As always, we're happy to open early or stay late if you need us to.
TUNE IN TO THISTLE & SHAMROCK
We have once again begun our underwriting of the Thistle & Shamrock Celtic music show on WUNC. Tune in Sunday evenings from 7-8pm for great celtic music.
CHAINMAIL CLASSES
Starting in early November, local chainmail artist Caitlin Hallett will begin teaching regular workshops on making chainmal. More information will appear on the website soon.
Have a great October!
For more info, you can always visit our website:
www.camelot-treasures.com.