The Los Angeles Dumbledore's Army to Discuss Harry Potter Books, 7/19

The Los Angeles Dumbledore's Army, the second largest Harry Potter fan group in the United States, will be gathering at Vroman's Bookstore at 695 East Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena, CA, to discuss a diverse array of topics all magically linked the vast world of Harry Potter. Vroman's Bookstore has graciously allowed the Los Angeles Dumbledore's Army to use the upstairs event space to host this event, which takes place Saturday July 19th, 2014 from 12:30pm to 6:30pm. Speakers including two university professors will be covering thought provoking topics including "Social Justice Themes in Harry Potter," "Psychology in Harry Potter," "Harry Potter Fan Fiction," "Harry Potter Life Lessons," and "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" among other topics. Attendees are welcome to come in their Hogwarts School Robes or Harry Potter cosplay. Due to the academic themes to be discussed it is recommended for adult Harry Potter fans. Admittance is free and if attendees get hungry during the event can purchase coffee and snacks from the Vroman's café on the first floor and bring items to "class."

For the past three years the Los Angeles Dumbledore's Army has proved it was up to the task of entertaining the masses by hosting annual Harry Potter Rollerskate Nights as well as a Harry Potter Themed Bowling Night and Fandom Bar Trivia evenings. These events are so successful that The Los Angeles Dumbledore's Army has been recognized by LA Magazine and in several online publications. For more information on Harry Potter Hogwarts Academia, visit the Los Angeles Dumbledore's Army website at www.meetup.com/losangelesdumbledoresarmy

About The Los Angeles Dumbledore's Army

Los Angeles Dumbledore's Army is a 21+ Harry Potter fan group with close to 1,000 members, which has been around since July of 2008. Joining The Los Angeles Dumbledore's Army is easy by visiting www.meetup.com/losangelesdumbledoresarmy and signing up for the group. Meet ups are held two to three times a month and include Harry Potter themed trivia game nights, cooking competitions, scavenger hunts, pub crawls, costumed events, book club and more.

About Vroman's Bookstore

Vroman's Bookstore was founded in 1894 and to this day it remains the oldest and largest independent bookstore in Southern California. Built on a passionate love for books and community, Vroman's Bookstore is an institution and a literary landmark. In 2008, Vroman's was honored with the Publishers Weekly Bookseller of the Year award. The annual award is chosen by a panel of industry professionals, and honors the very best bookstores in the country. More information on Vroman's can be found here: http://www.vromansbookstore.com/

Media Inquiries

Adrienne Aipia
Los Angeles Dumbledore's Army
losangelesdumbledoresarmy@gmail.com
310.466.8895

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