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J.K. Rowling coming to New York for charity reading 
MAY 9, 2006 at 7:44 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: New York Times via Yahoo! News
For the first time in six years Harry Potter fans will have a chance to see and hear author JK Rowling as she will be coming to New York in August. Ms. Rowling will participate
in a charity reading for Stephen King's recently created charity, the Haven Foundation, with Stephen King and John Irving.
Mr. King's charity Haven Foundation helps performing artists who have suffered illnesses or debilitating accidents that prevent them from working, and for Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières, an international medical group that brings emergency aid to people in disaster zones.
Tickets will range from $12.50 to $100 apiece, with $1,000 family packages including four orchestra seats and a signed book from each of the authors. All proceeds will go to the charities. Simon & Schuster and Scholastic are sponsoring the event.
Jo has not met Mr. King but knows that he is a fan of her books and when asked to attend said:
Stephen pretended to be in suspense about my answer, but frankly, this was easily one of the most enticing propositions ever put to me in an envelope.
Currently Radio City Music Hall has not posted the event on their calendar so please call the venue to find out more or keep checking their web site. As soon as we find out the exact date of the event we will be sure to let you know.
Earlier in the year a report popped up stating that Jo would be vacationing on the eastern end of Long Island in NY, so her trip in August may include a few days in the sun. Thanks to Eamon for this tip.
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Head Boy
Points: 415
øffe-joe687½ says:
Yeah, man that is cool, and stuff.
What was this about again???
Posted May 14, 2006 at 5:45 AM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
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Patronus Wiz says:
Oh, I wish I was near New York so I could attend. It sounds like a wonderful event. It would be neat to see her and hear her read from her HP books.
Posted May 14, 2006 at 1:33 PM EST
Student
Points: 220
Magical and Mysterious Me says:
I wish I could go, but my parents are not going to pay for my tickets. I live in California and that is a long way from New York.
~Magical and Mysterious Me~
Posted May 15, 2006 at 1:14 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 480
sneha_luvs_ron says:
Wow!!!! I wish i could go!!
LOVE U RON
Posted May 15, 2006 at 2:38 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2350
mad_eye muggle says:
Wicked!How nice of JK doing this charity stuff.That's what I like about her,her being thoughtful and kind.I totally admire her for that.You go JK!I wish I live in New York.Too bad I don't,if I lived their I'm totally going.You lucky New Yorkers.
Posted May 15, 2006 at 4:17 AM EST
Student
Points: 228
Jlgrigsby says:
Oh! I wish I lived in New York!
Posted May 15, 2006 at 3:50 PM EST
Prince Charming
Points: 8423
Knight and Shining Armor says:
Their is no way that I am going to New York to see JK rolling. Unless it was free. I would rather go to europe or somthing!
Posted May 16, 2006 at 8:02 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 43
Xtreme_witch says:
first time in six years? thats a while. too bad i can't go. my parents don't like HP very much (or so they say - i once caught them watching the third movie, though they both didn't like the fourth one) so they probably won't let me go.
Posted May 16, 2006 at 9:14 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 497
Zauber says:
There is nobody on this planet who would not like the Harry Potter books.
Posted May 17, 2006 at 4:17 PM EST
Lady of Hufflepuff
(Moderator)
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Lady Lee says:
That'd be cool to see but I doubt that I'd have the time or the money. HOpefully we'll get some information out of the people who did manage to attend so we can see some images or something.
Posted May 17, 2006 at 7:15 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 442
Teacher Herms says:
Damn it. I wish i lived in New York! Gosh!
Posted May 17, 2006 at 9:43 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1356
phoenixfire_HG says:
Again...JKR, always doing something for charity. I applaude her for that.
I wish her and stephen king good luck with the Haven Foundation, and hope they get plenty of money for the cause
Posted May 18, 2006 at 7:48 PM EST
Witch
Points: 732
Dumbledores~Fave says:
Wow I wish i could be there, i really hope that they record it so others can hear it.
Posted May 19, 2006 at 2:11 PM EST
Squib
Points: 105
eddy2442 says:
About time i love the chrity readings.
Posted May 19, 2006 at 3:32 PM EST
Lupin's Eternal Love
Points: 3065
BlackKatL says:
It's really very good ot them.
To use their fame for charity.
JKR and Stephen King.
Those are excelent writers!!!!
Posted May 19, 2006 at 5:09 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1011
Fflewddur Fflam says:
We're comin' to America...ok so that doesn't really apply. But awesome that JKR is coming to New York...oh how I wish I could attend.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 4:13 PM EST
The Chosen One
Points: 9926
Gryffindor Dude says:
YAY! Too bad I can't go. I can't wait until I have my lisence. I'll be going to all these cool things. 100 dollars per ticket is a lot though.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 10:18 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1741
HarryAssistant says:
Man! I live in the US but not in New York! I would love to go to that! Enjoy yourself JK! While your here though please visit St. Louis!
Posted May 26, 2006 at 9:14 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1005
HP_obsessor says:
I really have to go! I bet the majority is already sold out! Arrrrrrg!
Posted May 27, 2006 at 5:32 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 1
Sean-Prongs says:
AWESOME...I will be attending this event with a good friend...We are saving up all of our money from our summer jobs to go to this event...I am really excited and can't wait to go...Sean-Prongs
Posted May 30, 2006 at 6:57 PM EST
High Inquisitor
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KT Lady says:
Wow...what am amazing opportunity...especially the family pack. It's great that it's all going to charity. JKR really knows how to treat her fans.
Posted Jun 2, 2006 at 10:30 PM EST
Points: 10143
GodricGryffindor says:
Why couldn't she come to toronto for a reading? I want to here her reading...if I have enough money when book 7 comes out then I want to go to the opening in london.
Posted Jun 3, 2006 at 12:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1998
brenpotterfans says:
I think it is wonderful that she is coming back to the states and for such a good cause. I hope we can possibly get some book 7 questions answered.
Posted Jun 5, 2006 at 5:19 PM EST
Harry's Soul-Mate
Points: 3237
Lea says:
Well, too bad she won't be saying anything about book 7... (Yep, that's really all I can think about!):P
She will probably read from HBP...
Posted Jun 8, 2006 at 4:42 PM EST
Student
Points: 200
Axel_of_Light says:
oh damn! I wish I lived in newyork, I wanna hear her read...
Posted Jun 9, 2006 at 3:47 PM EST
The Jedi Who Says Ni!
Points: 6509
Jel E.Bean says:
I can't believe I am going to get to see her! this is surreal! in person JKR. I cannot fathom it!
If I am dreaming don't pinch me!
thanks a bunch!
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 9:52 PM EST
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