J.K. Rowling takes the fairy tale element of magic and kicks it up a notch in “The Tales of Beedle the Bard.” As translated by Potter fans’ beloved Hermione Granger, the tales were originally written in the fictional language of ancient Runes, which is perhaps equivalent to our translations of tales in ancient Greek.

Millions of Americans every year watch the Superbowl and host “football championship parties.” Party goers take sides either rooting for the sure win or the underdog. Some may just watch the game for the sake of the commercials and attend the party to just eat all the buffalo wings and chips and dips he or she can get his or her hands on.

Three hours before taking the stage in front of a sold-out crowd at the Palladium in Worcester, Mass., Nov. 26, Patrick Kirch, the drummer from The Maine, sat down and discussed his band, influences and upcoming holiday EP. The Maine joined headliners All Time Low on their recent tour.

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