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Camelot Days - 2014

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Camelot Days is my home town Renaissance festival right here in Hollywood. By the end of next year this will no longer be my home town. I won't miss the town so much as I will this festival. There are several reasons. The location at TY Park was the start of what would become a passion for the Ren Fest style entertainment. I never would have imagined that to be the case on my first visit. I went for my daughter and found myself  caught up in a performance on stage. Not my natural state and miles outside my comfort zone. They always know how to engage the audience at these things and pick just the right person to enhance everyone's experience . At that time I considered a live event some random football game on TV. I have become much more sophisticated in my entertainment choices since. Knowing nearly every performer keeps me off the stage these days but not so great for the friends I bring on occasion. Even though I used to go for the food, faeries, fighting, fiddlers, and ...

Starting at the Bottom

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Gardyloo Sisters Over the years I have come to know many performers. I have seen these ladies around the fair grounds for a few years in various roles but teamed up as the Gardyloo Sisters , they have created a hilarious new act. It is never easy starting out and these excellent entertainers are most assuredly starting at the "bottom". Their show is a must see - next performance is the first weekend of FLARF .

A Sword and a Smile

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Another great day at Camelot Days in Hollywood. For more photos, [click here]