MAKE WAY FOR MUGGLES AND WIZARDS as the BEST HARRY POTTER PARTY EVER transforms Harvard Square into HOGWARTS SQUARE Join us for a grand CELEBRATION OF LITERATURE presented by the Harvard Square Business Association and the Harvard Summer School.

Harvard Square and Harvard Yard, historically known as T-H-E P-L-A-C-E for hallowed halls filled with books, will transport one and all to "Hogwarts Square" the most happening shopping, dining and cultural center. Join us for a night of magic, music and books under the Whomping Willows of Hogwarts Yard. Later fly on over to the bustling streets of Diagon Alley where wizards line up to see the latest Nimbus products, Magic Wands, and Butterbeer Flavored Treats in anticipation of the long awaited release of the largest book printing in the world!

This mid-summers eve in Hogwarts Square begins at 5:00 pm and ends when the NEED TO READ sends everyone on their merry way. The 7th and Final Harry Potter installment in the series is available for sale at 12:01am on July 21st at our local book stores The Harvard Coop, The Harvard Bookstore, Curious George Books and Toys, and Newbury Comics.

All of our Harvard Square stores and restaurants plan to stay open until Midnight with Special Harry Potter themed menus, windows, events and surprises.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

WIZARDSTOCK in HOGWARTS YARD - 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm featuring Harry & the Potters, Draco and the Malfoys, and the Hungarian Horntails and other special guests!!!

Hosted by Lesley Bannatyne, author of 4 Books on Halloween and noted “History Channel” expert on Witches, Wizards, Halloween history and events. Lesley will take the wand and led us on our magical and musical journey for the evening…including a little light reading, an ask the witch q & a, a trivia question or two and a few prizes

This once in a lifetime MUSICAL CELEBRATION of LITERATURE features world renowned wizard rock bands: Harry & the Potters, Draco and the Malfoys, and the Hungarian Horntails and other special guests. Bring a blanket and friends and family to Hogwarts Yard and enjoy the music under the Whomping Willows in the Shade of the Hallowed Halls! The concert area will feature a display Museum Area of Harry Potter Artifacts from the Harvard Museum of Natural History and other "Storied" surprises!


HIGHLIGHTS OF SQUARE WIDE EVENTS!

Visit The Harvard Museum of Natural History from July 13th to 22nd to uncover the science behind Harry Potter magic! Find Harry's Hedwig and your own messenger owl, seek the sorcerer's stone; select a personal patronus from many powerful creatures; learn the secrets of the mysterious herbs used in Harry's potions class in the Blaschka ‘Glass Flowers’ gallery; and discover the wonders of thousands of fantastic specimens of nature. Come to the Harvard Museum of Natural History, nab your Museum Marauder's Map and explore. The Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt will be free with museum admission, July 13 – 22.
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge. Open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. 617-495-3045. Admission $9 adults; $7 seniors and students; $6 age 3-18. Free for children under 3, current Harvard ID holders. Free to Mass residents, Sunday mornings 9:00 am to noon.You'll need your finest Hogwarts spell to find a parking place, so take the Red Line T. The museum is just a 6 minute walk from Harvard Square. www.hmnh.harvard.edu

The Harvard Coop will be distributing wristbands for RESERVED ORDERS starting at 5PM on July 20. Muggles who have placed a reservation for Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows with us will be able to be first in line. Wristbands must be picked up in person and are not available until 5 PM, July 20th. Anyone in line must have a wristband. Line will form after the concert (you'll get details when you pick your wristband up).

The first 500 people with a reserved order will receive a FREE Harry Potter gift bag when they pick their wristband. 8 lucky muggles will receive an extra prize in their gift bag (FREE Harry Potter DVD; Deluxe edition of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows; Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on CD; 2 movie passes to see Harry Potter and the Order of The Phoenix). More details will be following regarding a costume contest, trivia contests, and candid photos while in line, free treats & lots more - including a "fan fiction" contest. Harvard Coop wristbands will also entitle you to discounts or free beverages at several Harvard Square casual restaurant locations. We can't wait for this party to start....As Harry and The Potters would say: "For Lovers of Books....For Lovers of Music." Reserve your book now at 40% discount (you pay $20.99).
The Harvard Coop. 1400 Massachusetts Avenue ,617-499-2000 http://store.thecoop.com/coo\pstore/estore_home.jsp

Harvard Book Store
Starting at 9 p.m., join us at Harvard Book Store for activities for both kids and adults. Expand your mind with magical classes! Look into your future with our magic ball! Practice your defense against the dark arts skills! Test your Harry Potter knowledge against that of your peers!

For Harry Potter fans of a certain age, there'll be potent brews served up at Grafton Street Pub & Grille. Younger readers may want to take a break from the noise (and perhaps a small nap before midnight) next door at the Grolier Poetry Book Shop. And everyone will want to partake of the scrumptious ice-creamy treats served up by Toscanini's Ice Cream, back in Harvard Square for this special evening!

When you purchase this book from us (at 20% off!) you'll help keep Harvard Book Store a thriving member of the Cambridge community.
Harvard Book Store, 1256 Massachusetts Avenue, 617-661-1515 http://www.harvard.com

Curious George Books and Toys,
Harvard Square's only independent children's bookseller will host its
7th Harry Potter Extravaganza. Doors will open at 8:00 p.m. to welcome all Muggles, both in or out of costume. Our fabulous in-store celebration of all things Harry Potter will include:

Wand making, Trivia quizzes, Fortune telling, Sweets from Honeyduke's Candy Store, Raffles
Harry Potter themed snacks and more...

At 11:30 p.m. Curious George’s doors will close and will reopen at midnight for book sales and pick-ups. Even a wizard will be amazed at how fast the line moves.
Curious George, 1 JFK Street, 617-498-0062 www.curiousg.com

Schoenhof’s
Schoenhof’s carries various Harry Potter titles in approximately 42 languages.
For July 20th. Schoenhof's will feature a Harry Potter display in our store and street window box. We will offer a 10% discount on Harry Potter titles in stock. Schoenhof's 617-547-8855
www.schoenhofs.com

The July 20th Newbury Comics midnight sale will feature 1) new book at 20% off cover price 2) 10% off Harry Potter Plush figures and figurines, trading cards, lamps, lunchboxes, pillows, etc (excluding DVD'S and CD's) and the staff will be dressed in costume!
Newbury Comics 36 JFK Street, 617-491-0337www.newburycomics.com


Brattle Film Theather
Presents Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone at 9:15 pm. The Brattle Theatre is located at 40 Brattle Street. Tickets for this screening are $38 and include a copy of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows. Books will be released to ticket holders at the conclusion of the program (Harvard Book Store cannot release books until midnight). A limited number of $10 "companion" tickets will be available for this event (limit of 4, you will be contacted after we have received your order confirmation with ordering info).
The Brattle Film Theatre, 40 Brattle Street, www.brattlefilm.org Phone 617-876-8021

All Things (To Eat & Drink!) Harry Potter at UpStairs on the Square
Friday evening, July 20- - 5 pm to 1 am

All night long the evening of July 20th, as we await the thrilling release of the final Harry Potter adventure at midnight, UpStairs on the Square will feature a special Harry Potter menu, featuring a great kids and family friendly menu inspired by all things Harry Potter--with alcoholic and non-alcoholic butter beer and Pollyjuice flowing!

The cost for this special menu will be $25, half price for kids under 12 (main course and dessert). The full a la carte menu will be available throughout the evening as well. The first 30 reservations will have the opportunity to get a 20% discounted book at midnight (for $30), thanks to our partnership with Harvard Book Store.

UpStairs on the Square, 91 Winthrop Street, 617-864-1933 www.upstairsonthesquare.com

Grendel's Den
Grendel’s Den will feature a special beer collection from Middle Ages Brewing in addition to Hogwarts-themed menus for adults and children.

Grendel’s Den, 617-491-1160, 89 Winthrop Street, www.grendelsden.com

Uno Harvard Square will be serving Buttered Beers for our 21 plus guests. We will also be serving Earthworm Delight Desserts, our famous brownie bowls with gummy worms to one and all. Our dining room will be decorated in Harry Potter style and our staff will be fully costumed.
Uno Harvard Square, 22 JFK 617-497-1530 www.unos.com


IHOP will be until 4:00AM serving Harry’s most favorite food BACON with stacks of pancakes!
IHOP, 16 Eliot Street 617-354-0999 www.ihop.com

Herrell’s Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt is open until 1:00 am and will offer free hot fudge topping to all Harry Potter Partiers!
Herrell’s Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt
15 Dunster Street 617-497-2179 http://www.herrells.com

STORES STAYING OPEN LATE for Harry Potter partiers until Midnite and beyond…

ON, 54 Church Street – CD’s, DVD’S
Lush, 30 JFK Street – Soaps and Cosmetics
Everything’s Jake, 36 JFK Street – Life is Good Clothing and Accessories
Urban Outfitter’s, 11 JFK Street – Until 11:00 p.m.
Tealuxe, 0 Brattle Street – Tea and Tea Accessories
b.good, 24 Dunster Street until 11:00 PM
Mr.Bartley's Burger Cottage, 1246 Massachusetts Avenue Until 10:00 PM
Adidas, 1270 Massachusetts Avenue- Clothing, Footwear and Accessories
Lizzy’s, 29 Church Street - Serving Homemade Ice Cream until 11:00 pm
Hong Kong Restaurant, 1238 Massachusetts Avenue– Serving Chinese Food and Cocktails until 3:00 am
Grafton Street, 1230 Massachusetts Avenue – Serving Food until 2:00 am

In the event that wizard rock is not your thing, we are twice blessed…at 8:00 pm on Friday, July 20th the delightfully talented and world renowned Charles Ansbacher will take the stage and present an outstanding FREE Neighborhood Concert at Sanders Theater featuring the Landmark Orchestra French Romanticic’s
Fri., July 20th, 2007 8:00 PM at Sanders Theatre, Cambridge

Program
Bizet "Farandole", L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2
Jean Phillipe Rameau "Tambourine" Ballet Suite
Ravel Pavane for a Dead Princess
Fauré "Elegy" for Cello and Orchestra
Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto
Bizet Symphony in C

Guest Artists: Matt Haimovitz, cello
Presented In Association With Harvard Summer School


Check Back For Complete Details OF ALL THE EVENTS!

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