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Wizards rock out

to magical music

The Harry Potter mania inspired Wizard Rock, a musical movement dating from 2002 that consists of national bands, made up of young musicians, playing songs about the hallowed wizard himself.

A free concert will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday,

July 22, at the Montessori Academy of Cincinnati, 8293 Duke Blvd. Doors open at 6 p.m. The concert will feature The Whomping Willows, The Remus Lupins and The Mudbloods. The event is perfect for muggles of all ages.

For more information, visit www.montacademy.org.

Art camp to open

kids' creative sides

Mad Potter, the paint-your-own-pottery studio in Mason, will offer two week-long camps, where children can create 8-10 projects.

Camps will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, July 21-25, and Aug. 4-8 at the studio, 600 Reading Road. Cost is $130 per week, $110 for siblings. Registration and deposit required.

For more information, call (513) 770-5585 or visit www.mymadpotter.com.

Special screening

at local theatre

"WarGames" celebrates its 25th anniversary with a one-night event at 7:30 p.m. July 24 at Regal Theatre at Deerfield Towne Centre. The screening will include never-before-seen interviews with cast and crew and a sneak peek at the making of the sequel. The scenario revolves around a computer hacker who accidently taps into the war computer of the Defense Department and initiates a confrontation that could bring about World War III.

Tickets are $10 and are available at www.fathomevents.com.

This camp

is truly off the wall

Rockquest Climbing Center, 3475 East Kemper Road, offers the Ultimate Adventure Summer Camp from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 21-25, for children ages 7-14.

Activities throughout the week include rock climbing, rappelling, challenge courses, visits from zoo animals, rafting on the Little Miami, crafts, games and more. Cost is $220.

For more information, visit www.rockquest.com or call (513) 733-0123.

Memory of local soldier rides on

The fourth annual benefit ride in memory of Lance Cpl. Taylor Prazynski, United States Marine Corps, and all veterans, will begin at noon July 20. Register in advance or on the day of ride. Breakfast will be available from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $15 per bike, $10 for each additional rider. Proceeds will benefit Impact a Hero. Rain date is July 27.

For more information, call (513) 200-6090 or visit www.impactahero.org.

Cruise-in for

ice cream at lake

Return to the days of classic cars at Caesar's Creek Pioneer Village during the cruise-in and open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 19, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 20.

The village will come alive with autos from bygone eras, while visitors enjoy an ice cream festival and solid gold music Saturday. The village will hold an open house Sunday for visitors to take a step back even further in time.

For more information, visit

www.caesarscreekvillage.org.