If so, 2022 will present an embarrassment of riches for concert-goers. After two years of cancelled shows, almost every artist of note has a tour planned for the next 12 months. Billie Eilish, Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Elton John, Stormzy, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Harry Styles and Olivia Rodrigo are all spring-cleaning the tour bus and practising their test-one-twos.
Magical ‘Harry Potter’ concert series sets San Jose finale
It’s all-out war between good and evil in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2,” the epic finale of the epic eight-part film series drawn from the J.K. Rowling wizard novels. And the film has an epic score to match.
And this weekend, you can watch the movie on a huge screen and hear that powerful, Grammy-nominated score by Alexandre Desplat performed live by Symphony San Jose, and you don’t even need a magic spell.
The orchestra, led by John Jesensky, will perform the score during three screenings this weekend, wrapping up the eight part concert series that has been truly magical for Harry Potter fans and classical music lovers alike.
And “Deathly Hallows — Part II,” one of the best-reviewed films of the series, promises even more thrills as our hero Harry Potter gets his showdown with the evil Lord Voldemort. It will all be shown on a high-definition, 40-foot screen.
Desplat’s score was widely praised as well, especially since he worked in elements from some the series’ previous iconic John Williams musical themes.
Details: 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 21; San Jose Center for the Performing Arts; proof of vaccination required for entry, masks must be worn inside the theater; $50-$100; 408-286-2600, www.symphonysanjose.org.
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child December 15 Matinee Canceled
This evening’s performance is currently scheduled to go on as planned.
Brady Dalton Richards and James Romney in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Matthew Murphy
Fans of the Wizarding World will have to wait a little while longer to cast a spell. The December 15 matinee 1 PM performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has been canceled due to a breakthrough COVID-19 case. Performances are expected to resume for the 7 PM performance this evening.
The newly condensed, one-part production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opened on Broadway December 7. The play, penned by Jack Thorne, director John Tiffany, and original series author J.K. Rowling, takes place 19 years after the events of Deathly Hallows as the title wizard’s youngest son begins his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
A message from the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child regarding today’s matinee performance. pic.twitter.com/SYAdRGftti
— Harry Potter and the Cursed Child NYC (@CursedChildNYC) December 15, 2021
The Broadway production stars James Snyder as Harry Potter and Diane Davis as Ginny Potter alongside James Romney as their son Albus Potter; David Abeles as Ron Weasley, Jenny Jules as Hermione Granger, and Nadia Brown as their daughter Rose Granger-Weasley; and Aaron Bartz as Draco Malfoy and Brady Dalton Richards as his son Scorpius Malfoy.
The show is the latest in a string of COVID-19 cancellations, including Ain’t Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Temptations, Freestyle Love Supreme, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Tina—The Tina Turner Musical.
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Another action movie being filmed in Las Cruces? Yep, here’s what we know. – Las Cruces Sun
LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces is the scene for a second Hollywood action movie within as many weeks and again officials are alerting residents of closures and small, simulated explosions.
The latest motion picture, which was unnamed in a Film Las Cruces news release, will be filmed in town Nov. 1 through 7.
On Monday, Nov. 1 from 6 a.m. to noon, the parking lot and playground area of Young Park, at 850 S. Walnut St., will be shut down. The film will conduct a small simulation of a car explosion that will not involve a car fire or debris. A brief puff of fire will be visible before quickly burning off, a news release stated.
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Filming will also take place Nov. 1 through 6 in the parking lot and interior of the Electronic Caregiver building at 506 S. Main St.
Actors will be visible at both filming locations dressed in police uniforms and SWAT gear.
News of the film comes as some Las Cruces residents have posted on social media about interactions with actor Mel Gibson in town.
According to Deadline, the movie “Hot Seat” is scheduled to begin filming in New Mexico on Nov. 1 and stars Gibson.
Officials would not confirm this is the movie filming next week in Las Cruces.
More:‘Knight’ movie films in downtown Las Cruces
The production will employ approximately 65 cast and crew as well as additional background talent. Citizens interested in working as paid, non-speaking background actors can submit their headshot, body shot and contact information to LasCrucesFilmCasting@gmail.com.
The film production is working closely with Film Las Cruces and the City of Las Cruces.
“Knight” filmed in Las Cruces last week, with production closing a few streets and intersections downtown to capture a simulated bank heist and standoff filmed at the Bank of the West BNP Paribas building at 201 N. Church St. The production team filmed an explosion in front of the building on Friday afternoon.
“Knight” is directed by Ed Drake and might star Bruce Willis as the two have collaborated on at least four other films in the past two years. Residents have reportedly seen Willis around town.
Neither Willis nor Gibson could not be reached for comment.
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Harry Potter experience delights Roseville pediatric patients
Women Children’s Center transformed at Kaiser Permanente Roseville
Roseville, Calif. – The playroom at Kaiser Permanente Roseville’s Women Children’s Center has been completely transformed into a magical Harry Potter experience, to the delight of pediatric patients and their families, as well as physicians and staff.
Upon entering the space, young witches and wizards step onto Platform 9 3/4, then stroll through the grounds of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, which includes a Potions classroom, Great Hall, and the Chamber of Secrets.
“We all need a little magic right now.”
Aoki-Tan, Child Life Specialist
Kaiser Permanente Roseville Child Life Specialist Traci Aoki-Tan dreamed up the idea for converting the playroom into Hogwarts and recruited Harry Potter superfans among the pediatric staff to bring the idea to fruition.
“With so many other activities canceled over the past year and a half, we really needed something to bring joy to our patients, their families and each other,” said Aoki-Tan.
“I didn’t expect it to be this big, it was really creative! My favorite part was definitely the Great Hall,” said Austin Mitchell, a 13-year-old Roseville pediatric patient.
“It’s been a really tough year, and this really made me happy.”
Austin Mitchell, a 13-year-old Roseville pediatric patient.
Inspired Creativity
Aoki-Tan was joined by a core group of nurses, medical social work, carpenters, painters, and volunteers who helped bring this magical experience to pediatric patients.
The team spent countless hours over the past month sourcing and creating items to use in the room. Once word got out about their plans, physicians, staff, family, and friends began reaching out to lend items from their personal collection, such as wands, swords, and cloaks.
“It was really cool, I loved the decorations, especially Hedwig and the Sorting Hat,” said 17-year-old Ashley Tapparo, another Roseville pediatric patient. “I just want to say thank you to all the staff and nurses that put this together.”
The Harry Potter experience will be up until October 31. But the team is considering making this an annual tradition and hopes to be able to allow more visitors when COVID-19 restrictions are no longer in place.
“We all need a little magic right now,” says Aoki-Tan. “This experience helps each patient that goes through forget – even for moment – about being in the hospital, their illness and what is going on outside these hospital walls.”
Igloo Launches New Harry Potter-inspired Playmate Coolers Collection
Whether you’ve been a fan of the Wizarding World since Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling was published in 1997 or are just starting to watch the films, Harry Potter enthusiasts can’t seem to get enough of this franchise. For those still in search of presents for the Potterheads in their lives, Igloo’s latest release could be worth checking out.
The brand has a special-edition Harry Potter collection of its iconic Playmate coolers. Until recently, only two styles were available: one featuring Hogwarts and other comprised of classic cover art illustrations. Now, the collection has expanded by adding two new designs based on fan-favorite locales, and all of them retail for $40.
One of the latest designs to be introduced is based on Hogwarts’ neighboring town of Hogsmeade. The custom artwork shows off a snow-capped mountain range with a postcard-like banner saying, “Greetings from Hogsmeade.” On the sides of the cooler, you can see the main street of the town, lined by warmly lit shop windows. The second new design is of Hogsmeade’s premier candy shop, Honeydukes. Eagle-eyed fans will recognize the shop’s pink and blue diamond logo from the 2004 film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Along with the Honeydukes motif, the cooler showcases recognizable candies found in the shop like chocolate frogs, Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans, sugar skulls, and rock candy. Both coolers can hold up to nine cans at a time and are built with eco-friendly insulation and the original Playmate side button to swivel open the top.
Even though coolers might not be the most popular items during the wintertime, they can be fun presents for people who love to plan ahead and go on outdoor adventures. Be sure to head on over to Igloo to discover the whole Harry Potter Playmate coolers collection and check out the latest Hogsmeade and Honeydukes additions. For more gift ideas for Harry Potter fans, check out this replica of the Hogwarts Express, which includes all eight films.
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How social media influences our perception of love
Romance: It’s all about the romance in the movies: the flowers, the fancy dinners, the mansion and valuing your life over his. It’s critical to value romance. Small things, on the other hand, are what keep it going. It’s something that both parties should work on. Do you get up early to say your goodbyes before he goes for work? When he arrives home, do you get a kiss? Even after courtship, if you practice simple things, the spark will stay. It’s up to you both to keep it alive.
The “nomeansyes” trope: This is a difficult one. It’s difficult because social media has discovered a technique to persuade us to believe in an idea that is neither pragmatic nor realistic. We have a tendency to believe that the one person with whom our timing was off, the one who slipped away, would someday return to us.
Wouldn’t someone who is so ideal for you find a method to communicate with you? Yes, there are times when this genuinely works. However, it’s definitely better to let someone leave with no expectations for the future. Allow the last chapter to come to a close and look forward to the next. There’s a reason for everything. Perhaps the pages in your book that were set aside for the person have ran out. You should allow yourself to consider a re-read if the stars mysteriously align.
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Pushes Up Broadway Return
As previously reported, the Tony- and Olivier-winning play will reopen in North America as one part instead of two.
Manuel Harlan
The Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will reopen slightly earlier than originally announced, with the first post-shutdown performance now slated to begin at the Lyric Theatre November 12 (a Friday) instead of November 16 (Tuesday).
As reported last month, when the Broadway production (and all other North American engagements) resume or start their runs, the Tony- and Olivier-winning play will be presented in a new version, which condenses the show into a one-part performance. Playwright Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany, who conceived the story with original series author J.K. Rowling, say they have been at work on the abridged version as theatres remained dark. Other stagings, including the original West End show, will return with both parts intact.
Casting for the Broadway run will be announced at a later date. Tickets are now on sale to the general public.
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