This event was a wonderful success, our thanks to all who attended! See our follow-up report & pictures HERE.

Heren Istarion:the New York Tolkien Society
~ Proudly presents a Time-Honored Tradition ~

RINGBEARERS-DAY 2004
also known in the Ancient and Noble Elvish Tongue as:
Cormacolindorë

A Celebration with Readings, Tributes and Events
To honor the Valor of Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee of the Shire,
And the Victory over the Dark Lord and his Ruling Ring,
As told by Professor J.R.R. Tolkien in The Lord of the Rings.
« Praise them with great praise! Eglerio! »

Directions:
By car: FDR Drive to 71st Street
By subway: 4,5,6 lines to 68th Street
Map to Marymount Manhattan College

~ View/Download Official Event Schedule ~
(.PDF format)

PROGRAM
~ to include an abundance of all things Tolkien and Tolkien-inspired, for all ages ~

• An exclusive screening of scenes from the Tolkien-inspired film, Ancanar
• A presentation and display of the arms and armour of Middle-Earth and Ancanar, by master metalsmiths Joe Piela and Jenna Brocious of The Lonely Mountain Forge
• A workshop on writing in Tengwar, the Elvish script designed by Tolkien
• A presentation on horsemanship techniques during the Third Age
• A discussion on Tolkien's impact, and the philosophical themes in his work, by Tolkien Scholars Eric Bronson and Andrew Light of NYU, authors of The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy copies will be available for purchase and signing
• Favorite readings from Tolkien's works by the Heren Istarion staff and honored guests
• Games demonstrations and Painting Workshops 12pm -- 5pm by the Games Workshop
• Marymount Manhattan College and the principal developer of Countless Stories Susan Jacobson will be interviewing Tolkien fans
• Middle-Earth costumes, cooking and trivia contests
• A Dragon's Hoard of art, apparel, gifts, games and collectibles available for purchase

~ TICKETS can be purchased at the door ~

• $5.00 for Adults ~ $3.50 for Children under 12 ~ $4.00 for Seniors
• FREE for NY Tolkien Society Members and Marymount Students and Faculty
• The first 50 people who purchase tickets or become a New York Tolkien Society member at the door will recieve a FREE collectible Gollum movie poster from The Return of the King, courtesy of New Line Cinema

For more information, contact:

David Augustyn
Publicity Coordinator
The New York Tolkien Society

Anthony S Burdge
Chairman
The New York Tolkien Society

Jessica Burke
Co-chair
The New York Tolkien Society

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