World Renaissance Faire
Posted on June 15th, 2009 by admin
World Renaissance Faire
August 8th - 9th, 2009
Irvine Lake, CA
www.worldrenaissancefaire.com/
Canterbuty Renaissance Faire
Posted on June 15th, 2009 by admin
Canterbury Renaissance Faire
July 25th - 26th, 2009
Silverton, Oregon
www.canterburyfaire.com
Arizona Highland Celtic Festival
Posted on June 15th, 2009 by admin
Arizona Celtic Highland Festival
July 18th - 19th, 2009
Flagstaff, AZ
www.nachs.info/festival.shtml
Utah Midsummer Renaissance Faire
Posted on June 15th, 2009 by admin
Utah Midsummer Renaissance Faire
July 8th - 11th, 2009
Cedar City, Utah
www.umrf.net
Uprising War XXIII
Posted on June 15th, 2009 by admin
Uprising War XXIII - SCA
June 17th - 21st, 2009
Shelley, Idaho 
www.uprising.barony1000eyes.org/ 
Utah Highland Games
Posted on June 15th, 2009 by admin
Utah Highland Games
June 12th - 13th, 2009
Lehi, Utah
www.utahscots.org/ 
String Bling! (it’s new!)
Posted on April 24th, 2009 by admin
As our devoted patrons have been accustomed to, The Pautorium takes great pride in the offering of a variety of imports from all eras, both past and present. We have just recently discovered much hidden talent to exist south of our borders…..Please join with us and help celebrate the South American craze we so lovingly have entitled the String Bling! You’ll marvel at the vibrant use of colors and the multitude of combinations these creative people have applied to their handmade jewelry…..all intricate works of art! Each item unique, a masterpiece of eye-catching beauty!
This stunning ‘thread artistry’ has had historical significance for many cultures throughout time. Over the centuries, attempts have been made to preserve the integrity of tribal traditions, customs, and celebrations reminiscent of their origins. Many nationalities all over the world have been found to have similar beliefs in their prospective cultures. These initially were handed down verbally, as stories, only later becoming documented through historical validation. One of these such beliefs, was that of the Dreamcatcher. This was thought to originate from several tribes of native Americans, (Indians), but now there is evidence of more primitive links to civilizations on European, Asian, and African continents as well. Although the visual presentation of the Dreamcatcher may vary, the significance and concept in life remains constant in theory. The outer ring bears an artistic representation of the people, either by the use of relics pertaining to religion or symbolic themes of a specific group. These are links that can be in the spiritual sense, or in physical development, as a shared environment. The inner area contains a woven web-like netting, using materials such as hemp, plant fibers, wool, threads. This net was meant to attract and retain the spiritual presence once attributed only to dreams. These dreams, or ideals from the past, are then held in trust, within the net, as insurance for the future.
Dreamcatchers were typically hung at ceiling height, and most effective when displayed in the corner of the room most frequented by the members of the family in residence, such as a living or family room. Individual creations on a smaller scale were placed in bedrooms to attract and dispose of all evil known to visit most during times of sleep. As families migrated in search of a better life, these pieces of artistic tradition became more symbolic of ones’ own heritage, and were hung in hopes of supplying a beacon in which to reunite families now separated from their roots and ancestors of origin. These unique possessions were made in dedication to the pride of its’ people, for their continuing comfort, protective security, and as the symbol of hope toward all future successes in life.
The Pautorium String Bling earrings are our interpretation of those sacred customs in honor of our forefathers worldwide. This rendition is more on an individual level, and is essential not only to insure good personal karma, but also as an effective aid in the warding off of evil spirits to all who wears them! They are brilliantly colored and extremely affordable…..the ultimate accessory to any and all attire! Check out the selection today!
Potrero War
Posted on April 1st, 2009 by admin
Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival
Posted on April 1st, 2009 by admin
Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival
May 16th - 17th, 2009
Albuquerque, NM 
Las Vegas Highland Games
Posted on April 1st, 2009 by admin
Las Vegas Highland Games
April 18th - 19th, 2009
Las Vegas, NV 
www.lasvegascelticsoceity.org/