Arts & Entertainment - Aug. 18, 2009
Fantasy and adventure tonight at Boswell Books
Looking at the role of fantasy and horror classics, Milwaukee author Philip Martin covers everything from "The Chronicles of Narnia" to "Harry Potter." His newest book, "A Guide to Fantasy Literature," encapsulates the meaning, presence and importance of fantasy literature in today's society.
Tags: boswell books, philip martin, harry potter, twilight, fantasy adventure

Travel & Visitors Guide - July 19, 2009
Potter exhibit charms Muggles and magical folk
Writer J.K. Rowling's magical world is taken to a new place with the world premiere of "Harry Potter: The Exhibition" at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. The exhibit runs through Sept. 27 and is the only Midwest stop on the U.S. tour
Tags: harry potter: the exhibition, harry potter, j.k. rowling, museum of science and industry, chicago, muggle

Milwaukee Buzz - June 12, 2007
The challenging resolution
This year I made a goal that I think is actually attainable. It's the 50 Book Challenge. As New Year's rolled around, I said to myself, "This year, I plan on reading 50 books."
Tags: books, reading, 50 book challenge, Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling

Movies & TV - Nov. 9, 2006
Parents sometimes make "Lessons" difficult
The bane of a teenager’s existence is an overbearing parent. That feeling of suffocation is heightened when the barrage of questions -- where, with whom, why and what time will you be home -- comes out of a parent’s mouth.
Tags: rupert grint, laura linney, driving lessons, harry potter, ron weasley

Kids & Family - July 13, 2005
Harry Potter parties magically appear in local bookshops, library
Muggles and wizards alike are invited to celebrate the release of the sixth Harry Potter book, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," at numerous parties in local bookshops -- and the downtown library -- on Friday, July 15.
Tags: Harry Potter, Schwartz, library, Little Read Book, Lorelei Starck, MPL, Gieldon, Zablocki, Rowling

Movies & TV - June 1, 2004
Third Harry Potter film still a fun ride
Harry Potter's hitting the multiplexes again. Prepare for an onslaught of action figures and happy meal tie-ins. Fortunately, the new movie will hold your interest from beginning to end, whether or not you're a fan of the series or not.
Tags: harry potter

Arts & Entertainment - June 29, 2003
Milwaukee mind reader brings big fun to Brumder
Brookfield's Rex Sikes -- aka "The Amazing Rex" -- knows what you're thinking and he will happily prove it during one of his performances of "Theater of the Mind," happening all summer at the Brumder Mansion.
Tags: magic, witch, harry potter, mystic, UFO

Movies & TV - Nov. 15, 2002
Second "Harry Potter" film will delight Milwaukee muggles
The second movie, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," continues the story of the young wizard. This high-budget film will ferry fans and their families through the holiday season, and to the movie's credit, they will not be disappointed.
Tags: Harry Potter, science fiction, sci-fi, children