LO- Event - Harry & The Potters - For The Kids-Aug 16th

[Jim O'Bryan]

A gift to the families and kids of Lakewood

Courtesy of:
Lakewood Library
The Lakewood Observer
The City of Lakewood

[Ed FitzGerald]

Jim-

My kids were asking about this event. Could you post some details? Thanks.

[Andrew Harant]

Harry and the Potters, a nationally-known rock band from Boston that sings family-friendly original songs about the characters and plot-lines of the Harry Potter books, will be appearing on Wednesday, August 16 at Lakewood Park. The opening act will be Draco and the Malfoys, another rock band inspired by the J.K. Rowling books.

This event, dubbed “Magic in the Wood,â€Â￾ is being made possible by the cooperation of many different civic organizations and individuals as a gift to the children and families of Lakewood. It was first conceived by Lakewood Public Library, The Lakewood Observer and Lakewood resident Shannon Strachan, a Lakewood Public Library Foundation trustee who is also affiliated with Lakewood Alive and the Junior Women’s Club, and Cox Communications.

The city came onboard by offering this event to be held on stage at Lakewood Park. The Lakewood Jaycees have also pledged support in the form of volunteers and a donation of glow necklaces, which will be available at the event. Lakewood Early Childhood PTA will be sponsoring some of the prizes for the costume contest; middle-school and high-school volunteers from H2O (Help to Others) will be doing face painting; and Borders will be selling Harry Potter books and other related merchandise.

The music will begin at 6:00 pm and last for approximately 2 hours, but that’s just part of the event. Families are encouraged to come early and have a picnic in the park before the show. There will be a costume contest. Prizes will be raffled off to children and teens who register their costumes with the library in four different age groups: birth to 4, 5 to 9, 10 to 13, and 14-18. We are also planning a family trivia contest.

Details on the costume and trivia contests, including rules, will be available soon. More events may also be added. Keep checking the Observation Deck and The Lakewood Observer or contact Lakewood Public Library’s Children’s & Youth Services (216) 226-8275 x140.

For information on the band Harry and the Potters, check out the article in the next issue of The Lakewood Observer or visit the band’s Web site at http://www.eskimolabs.com/hp/

Andrew Harant
Children's & Youth Services
Lakewood Public Library

[Andrew Harant]

Magic in the Wood
Costume and Family Trivia Contests

Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Lakewood Park

Costume Contest (4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
Add to the magic in Lakewood by dressing in costume while you enjoy the music of Harry and the Potters. Prizes will be raffled off to kids who register their costumes at Lakewood Public Library’s costume contest table.

Prizes will be awarded in the following age groups:
• Birth to 4 (prizes donated by Lakewood Early Childhood PTA)
• 5 to 9
• 10 to 13
• 14 to 18

Rules:
1. Contestants must register their costumes at Lakewood Public Library’s costume contest table. Entries will be accepted from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
2. Costumes must be full-body costumes and fit into the world of Harry Potter as determined by Lakewood Public Library staff.
3. Any costume that is considered offensive or in poor taste, as determined by Lakewood Public Library staff, will be ineligible.
4. Prizes will be raffled off at random in the age groups mentioned above at the end of the Harry and the Potters concert. Winners must be present to claim their prize.


Family Trivia Contest (4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Families attending the Harry and the Potters concert may take part in a family trivia contest by picking up a quiz sheet from the Lakewood Public Library family trivia contest table. Completed Quizzes must be turned in to the same table by 6:00 p.m. Prizes will be raffled off to the highest scoring families and announced between the opening and headlining bands.

[Jim O'Bryan]

Nice Work By All



A nice crowd estimated at a little over 2,000 enjoyed a fun night.

Magic In The Wood
Was Made Possible By
The Lakewood Public Library
The City Of Lakewood (Tom George, Melissa Garrett, Dave Seaman. everyone on the police, security, sound, and park crews)
Cox Communications
Lakewood Jaycees
H2O - Help 2 Others •
Lakewood Early Childhood PTA
Junior Women’s Club Of Lakewood
And A Special Thanks To Shannon Strachan, Andrew Harant, Kim Paras, John Guscott and The entire staff of the Lakewood Library.

Thanks for letting us hang with you.

All members of the Lakewood Observer.



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[Danielle Masters]

I just wanted to give thanks to all those that had a part in putting together last nights concert. It was fabulous. My kids loved dressing up and they really enjoyed the music, today they have listened to a Draco & the Malfoys CD at least five times. I also was really pleased to see so many teens enjoying themselves. I know its hard to find good stuff for teens to do and last night was a really great step in the right direction. Thanks again.

[Ivor Karabatkovic]

That was a blast! The guys from the bands had a ton of fun as well.. they've never seen something like that.


anyway, there's a gallery up from the show so check it out!

http://lakewoodobserver.com/home.php?which=gallery_display2&which_gal=309