Saturday, August 6th Grand Opening Party for Metro Detroit's Newest 2ND & CHARLES Location

To celebrate the opening of Metro Detroit's newest 2ND & CHARLES location which is located along Macomb County's M-59 shopping corridor in Utica, Michigan the retailer is hosting a party.  On Saturday, August 6, 2016 the eclectic retailer, which specializes in the trading of books, video games, vinyl records, and collectibles, will officially debut its new location with a grand opening party.  There will be fun photo ops, giveaways, and contests throughout the day.

Festivities commence at 10 am and run through 6 pm.  Activities include meeting costumed characters, family-friendly activities, and a Nintendo video game tournament.  Attendees will also be able to enjoy delicious fare at the retailer's debut of the ChuckStop, 2nd & Charles first on-site coffee bar.  The retailer's ChuckStop will offer a selection of hot and cold beverages, whole-bean coffee, full-leaf teas, pastries, snacks and more for shoppers who visit the store.

GRAND OPENING EVENT SCHEDULE

• 10 am - Noon:  Meet and Greet character appearances with photo opportunities; free face painting and balloon art for children.

• 10 am - 4 pm:  Register for prizes and giveaways throughout the day including several $100 gift cards and a $500 one.

• 11 am - Kids story time and activities.

• 4 - 6 pm: Nintendo gaming tournament in The Arena

2nd & Charles buys and sells new and used books, CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray, video games, game systems, vinyl records, comic books, electronics, toys, collectibles and more.  Customers wishing to sell their own used items can check them upon arrival and redeem for cash or store credit.  2nd & Charles is know for drawing a diverse audience of gamer fantatics, pop culture junkies, movie buffs, and bookworms to peruse the 300,000+ items available at each store stocked on more than three miles worth of shelf space.

"2nd and Charles is far from any typical book store," Scott Kappler, vice president of marketing told A Geek Daddy. "We are all about one-of-a-kind discoveries in almost every category: pop culture, comic books, vinyl records, collectibles -- you name it! Each store is truly a treasure trove of books, accessories and games galore.  You could easily spend hours browsing the aisles and you really never know what you'll find!"

The new store located at 45290 Utica Park Blvd is east of the Hall Road (M-59) / Van Dyke Freeway (M-53) intersection near the Dave & Busters arcade.  It joins an Auburn Hills location adjacent to Great Lakes Crossing Outlet mall.  For more information about the 2nd and Charles in Utica, visit 2ndandcharles.com/locations/utica-mi  Regular hours for the 2nd & Charles Utica store will be Monday through Thursday from 10 am - 9 pm, Friday 10 am - 10 pm, Saturday 9 am - 10 pm and Sunday 10 am - 8 pm.

2nd & Charles: Harry Potter Midnight Book Release Party

2nd & Charles, a retail chain which specializes in trading and selling books, audio books, CDs, DVDs, and video games, isn't waiting for its newest Metro Detroit location to officially open to welcome visitors.  While its brand new Utica, Michigan location's grand opening isn't until Saturday, August 6th, the store will be hosting a special countdown celebration this weekend for the release of the book formated script of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child -- Parts I & II," the theatrical eighth installment of JK Rowling's series that delves into the wizarding world.

From 2 pm to 9 pm on Saturday, July 30, 2016 visitors to the new 2nd & Charles store located in the Utica Park shopping center at 45290 Utica Park Blvd. can take a photographic journey throughout the store for a Harry Potter-themed scavenger hunt.  The official countdown party begins at 9 pm featuring a Sorting Hat ceremony for guests to discover their Hogwarts house perfect pairing.  Every half hour leading up to the midnight book release, visitors can join in the various interactive activity stations leading up to the midnight release of the book compilation of the "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child -- Parts I & II" theatrical script.  Special activities will include face painting, a coloring station, Harry Potter trivia and a wand-making session.

Beginning at 11 pm, Harry Potter fans are encouraged to don their best Hogwarts robes with brooms and wants in tow for a costume contest.  You can also register to win an ultimate Harry Potter prize pack while you are at this event; plus while supplies last attendees will receive and exclusive swag bag filled with enchanted Harry Potter-themed goodies!  When the clock ticks midnight, the newest edition of the Harry Potter saga will be available to purchase.  Are you going to be going out to get a copy of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child -- Parts I & II" during the Witching Hour?

If you don't live near Macomb County, Michigan's M-59 shopping corridor, 2nd and Charles has locations throughout the United States holding similar events.  CLICK HERE to find out if there is a location near you and contact the store to see if they are hosting a Harry Potter Midnight Book Release Party on Saturday, July 30th.  You can also arrange to pre-order the book from these stores and submit your voucher in an express lane to quickly pick up your book at 12:01 am.

For more information about the new 2nd & Charles location in Utica, Michigan, visit 2ndandcharles.com/locations/utica-mi. This will be the second location in Metro Detroit for the eclectic retailer joining a store near Great Lakes Crossing Outlet Mall in Auburn Hills.  2nd & Charles draws a diverse audience of gamer fanatics, pop culture junkies, movie buffs, and bookworms that are drawn to the 300,000+ items that are available from more than three miles of stocked shelf space at each store.  Whether it is a classic vinyl record, used video games, collectible toys, or a brand new Harry Potter book, 2nd & Charles has something for most everyone no matter his or her age or interests.  Check them out and see for yourself!