Harry Potter for the Win...

Received an eMail alert some time back that the Louisville Symphony was having an event at the Kentucky Center in Whitney Hall. They would play Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone on a huge screen over the stage while the Louisville Symphony Orchestra played the music. We asked Andie if the Mini's would be available Saturday, July 8th. They were. We purchased tickets for the four of us to go see Harry Potter and the Louisville Symphony. 

After many trips to Whitney Hall, Claude and I have determined our favorite place to sit. We like the Grand Tier which is really the lower balcony. We prefer sitting in the 3rd or 4th row from the edge in the center. This seating affords a full view of the stage and we usually don't have to worry about anyone's head being in our line of site. That is where I purchased these tickets and the tickets for Claude and me to see Mama Mia later this month. I explained this to the Mini's and let them know there was no center aisle so there would be no leaving the theater once we got inside, not even for the intermission. They understood. 

Their choice for dinner was Taco Bell. Michael gave us directions to a Taco Bell on our way to the theater. Had a wonderful dinner with the Mini's. One does wonder how much longer it will be before they begin to pick more expensive dining on these outings?

We arrived at the theater and found parking with about 20 minutes to start time. We made our pit stops and regrouped to find our seats. The kids were very happy with the seats. Although Bailey would like to try those fun seats that stick out along the side walls (box seats). I told her we have tried those and they are very nice for certain performances but for this one having the screen right in front of us was the best. She was fine with that.

And, the show began. The conductor came on stage and we all applauded at his ability to do that. Then he spoke to the audience before the move and music began. He assured the audience the Louisville Symphony wanted audience participation. Cheer for your heroes and boo the villains. The Mini's were very happy with this. They robustly carried on throughout the entire evening. At intermission Claude and I grinned at each other and called this one a win for sure.

After the performance, we realized that adults in full costume were sitting on the back row of our balcony. When we got back to the lobby, there they all were. I was trying to get a picture. One of them noticed and told them to all turn around and pose. I yelled for Hayden and Bailey to join them and we got these great pictures.

Icing on the cake I tell you, icing on the cake. Hayden found signs saying they would be doing the next movie with the Louisville Symphony. He and Bailey definitely think we should get tickets and do this again!! Makes me very happy. Loved that they enjoyed a very different kind of music than the normal teenage rock stuff. We would highly recommend this to other parents and grandparents for an outing. Excellent evening.