Voldemort Can’t Stop the Rock!
The misses is signed up to get her new Harry Potter this evening. Although I’ve never read any of ’em, I’m curious enough to go witness the cultural oddity that is the Harry Potter fan base bedazzled in their frock and habit.

Here is a sampling of Potter Mania in our own backyard:

Minneapolis Public Library:
In celebration of the Harry Potter mania, the Library and Minneapolis Parks will feature a concert by the band, “Harry and the Potters”.

The duo is performing a free concert at Kenwood Park, 2101 W. Franklin Ave., Tuesday, July 19th at 6:30pm.

The band has two albums out: Harry and the Potters and Voldemort Can’t Stop the Rock! featuring songs such as: I Am a Wizard, The Dark Lord Lament, My Teacher Is a Werewolf, and The Missing Arm of Viktor Krum. With this summer’s release of the sixth Harry Potter, the band is finding itself quite busy.

Birchbark Books:
marshmallow roasting

ugly vegtables (for those on a marshmallow free diet)

a golden snitch pinata

a costume party in July

a wicked good time with friends

Brian Baxter, star of KSTP six o’clock news, in costume

Minnesota Zephyr
In honor of the release, the Minnesota Zephyr and the Valley Bookseller are teaming up for a special “Hogwarts Express.” The depot will be transformed into “diagon alley” complete with magic and candy shops. “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince” books will also be available to buy.

Also, check out your whole list of Potter Parties in Minnesota.