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Infinitus 2010

Infinitus 2010 registration now open  
Registration for Infinitus 2010 is now open. The "Harry Potter" fan conference will take place from July 15-18 in Orlando, Florida to coincide with the opening of the Wizarding World theme park at Universal Orlando Resort.
Source: HPEF
Posted by Jeremy on Aug 26, 2009 at 10:16 PM

HP Fan Trips hiring chaperones for 2009 tours including 'Half-Blood Prince' in London  
HP Fan Trips, a series of Harry Potter-themed tours around the world, is hiring chaperones for their July 2009 programs to England and Scotland. If you have always wanted to experience an award-winning HP Fan Trip, this is your opportunity to do a little work in exchange for an amazing adventure.
Source: IESB.net
Posted by Cheeser on Jan 11, 2009 at 9:48 PM

Harry Potter: The Exhibition to debut in Chicago  
Fans of the "Harry Potter" movies will finally get a first-hand look at props and set pieces used during filming, when "Harry Potter: The Exhibition" opens at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago on April 30, 2009. Update: A video featuring the Phelps twins, James and Oliver, at the announcement of the exhibit is now online.
Source: HPANA
Posted by Cheeser on Dec 11, 2008 at 11:26 AM

HP Fan Trips

Fan groups adjust for loss of 'Half-Blood Prince' in November  
Many people's plans were thrown into disarray by the delay of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" until next summer. But when one door shuts, another (or several) open: HP Fan Trips announced this evening that they have secured a cast member from Equus to participate in an exclusive workshop following the included performance; and Azkatraz has announced plans for an exclusive IMAX screening of "Half-Blood Prince," which now conveniently coincides with their conference in 2009.
Source: HP Fan Trips
Posted by Cheeser on Aug 21, 2008 at 10:31 PM

Azkatraz 2009

Azkatraz 2009: 'Harry Potter' fan conference in San Francisco    
HPEF has announced their summer 2009 conference for "Harry Potter" fans, aptly named Azkatraz: "Our theme, 'The Choice Between What is Right and What is Easy,' brings the dual backdrops of Alcatraz and Azkaban to the forefront of the real issues of social justice, gender equality, tolerance, and due process, as they are reflected in the Harry Potter books and the larger contexts of fandom and the world around us."
Source: PRWeb via Yahoo! News
Posted by Cheeser on Jul 31, 2008 at 9:56 PM

Update: 'Harry Potter: The Exhibition' to open Spring 2009    
The Becker Group and Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced today that it will bring worldwide "Harry Potter: The Exhibition," highlighting artifacts from the Warner Bros. films based on J.K. Rowling's franchise. The exhibit will premiere in Spring 2009 in "a major market," and will appear in ten or more cities around the world throughout a five-year span. UPDATE: The official web site is now online.
Source: PR Newswire via Yahoo! News
Posted by Geri on Apr 25, 2008 at 7:12 AM

Matt Lewis, Phelps twins to attend DragonCon in Atlanta  
Just a reminder for all, Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) and James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) from the "Harry Potter" movies are scheduled to attend this years Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA.
Source: HPANA
Posted by Geri on Aug 16, 2007 at 9:05 AM

Guest on HP Fan Trips train ride

HP Fan Trips on Scotland Today national news  
"Harry Potter"-themed tour group HP Fan Trips was featured on Scotland's national television network yesterday. The segment included short interviews with guests while aboard the "Hogwarts Express" carriages and at Edinburgh Castle, as well as comments from a representative of VisitScotland. Views of the Glenfinnan Viaduct and the beautiful Highlands can also be seen in the video.
Source: STV
Posted by Cheeser on Jul 19, 2007 at 6:07 AM

Exclusive VIP 'Potter' book 7 party at Edinburgh Waterstone's for HP Fan Trips  
HP Fan Trips has secured exclusive access to a private party at Waterstone's West End bookstore July 20 in Edinburgh, Scotland to celebrate the release of the final book in JK Rowling's series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Guests on the trip will get to skip the lines outside to enjoy live entertainment, a costume contest and receive free gifts with their copy of the book.
Source: HP Fan Trips
Posted by Cheeser on Jun 21, 2007 at 5:26 PM

'Potter' fans 'set-jetting' to the UK  
The Scotsman reports on upcoming HP Fan Trips in their country: "Hundreds of Harry Potter fans from around the world will descend on the Capital this summer to celebrate the publication of the final chapter in the boy wizard's saga." (While not completely accurate, the article gives a few more details than the story posted here on HPANA a few days ago.)
Source: The Scotsman
Posted by Cheeser on May 9, 2007 at 2:48 AM

HP Fan Trips to host bilingual book 7 podcast from Edinburgh  
Just days before the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," themed tour group HP Fan Trips will host a live podcast for travelers to discuss their thoughts on the seventh and final installment by JK Rowling.
Source: HP Fan Trips
Posted by Cheeser on May 5, 2007 at 1:29 PM

Alnwick Castle

HP Fan Trips announces 2007 tours, VIP 'Phoenix' screening    
This past July fans of "Harry Potter" from around the world participated in the third annual HP Fan Trips, enjoying a trip on the Hogwarts Express and participating in an exclusive gala event at Edinburgh Castle. Next year's itinerary has just been announced, and will include new locations where scenes from "Order of the Phoenix" were filmed. There will also be a VIP screening of the movie the week it is released in Edinburgh.
Source: HPANA
Posted by Geri on Oct 24, 2006 at 10:41 AM

Rowling, King, Irving are 'forces of nature'    
The first of two charity readings by authors JK Rowling, Stephen King and John Irving concluded Tuesday evening at Radio City Music Hall in New York. HPANA was in attendance and has full coverage of the event here. The best-selling authors read from some of their popular works, including "A Prayer for Owen Meany" and "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," as well as answered probing questions from audience members. Whoopi Goldberg and Jon Stewart made surprise appearances.
Source: HPANA
Posted by Geri on Aug 2, 2006 at 4:00 AM

Lumos 2006 a 'Potter playground for adults'  
The "Harry Potter" fan conference Lumos 2006 in Las Vegas is being hailed by one teacher delegate in the Tononto Star as "a Harry Potter playground for adults" as the event gets underway today. About 40 Canadians are flying in (on planes, not brooms) according to the article.
Source: Toronto Star via The Leaky Cauldron
Posted by Cheeser on Jul 27, 2006 at 12:28 PM

FictionAlley and HPANA at Lumos 2006  
HPANA and FictionAlley are pleased to sponsor the Creativity Booth at this month's Lumos 2006 Harry Potter conference in Las Vegas. We are looking for artists, drabblers, filkers and debaters to showcase their talents by spending an hour at the booth to interact with fans.
Source: HPANA
Posted by Cheeser on Jul 1, 2006 at 11:04 AM

GoF@IMAX in Washington, D.C.  
FictionAlley, along with HPANA, is hosting a special showing of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" at the Air & Space Museum's IMAX theater this Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $11.00 per person, and include your admission and a comemorative magnet.
Source: FictionAlley
Posted by Cheeser on Dec 15, 2005 at 6:10 PM

Official Spellbound! t-shirts available online    
With a full report, pictures and videos on their way, Spellbound! 2005 is offering its limited leftover supply of Spellbound! event t-shirts through Alivan's. Even if you didn't attend, grab one of these pieces of history to show your support for "Harry Potter" book release parties and the fan sites behind them. Everyone kicked in a huge amount of time, effort and money to put on a totally free event and every dollar goes to recoup the enormous cost and plan for book 7!
Source: Spellbound!
Posted by Cheeser on Jul 25, 2005 at 10:38 PM

Spellbound! releases detailed schedule of events  
Spellbound! 2005, the Mt. Prospect, IL party celebrating the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, has announced its detailed schedule of events. Types of activities range from spectator to active participation and also include a scavenger hunt with prizes, raffles, live music performances and more. The event is sponsored by HPANA, MuggleNet and Wizarding World Press with the huge support of DanRadcliffe.com.
Source: Spellbound!
Posted by Cheeser on Jul 9, 2005 at 4:28 PM

Spellbound! wants you to come, stay, help out  
Spellbound! is looking for a few good wizards (and witches) to help with operations and whatnot at their huge book 6 party in Mt. Prospect, IL on July 15. The event features exclusive activities and attractions and volunteers are needed to help ensure a fun time is had by all. Hotel rooms are also still available at a vastly discounted rate of just $69/night (down from $189/night!) but space is no longer guaranteed as the remaining rooms have been released.
Source: Spellbound!
Posted by Cheeser on Jun 30, 2005 at 12:26 AM

Spellbound's magical hotel rates disappearing June 30  
Hotel room blocks reserved for attendees of Spellbound!, the massive "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" release party sponsored by HPANA, MuggleNet and Wizarding World Press, will be released June 30 along with the substantially discounted rates (from $189/night down to just $69!). Only eight days left to make your reservations and join tens of thousands of your fellow fans!
Source: Spellbound!
Posted by Cheeser on Jun 22, 2005 at 12:23 AM