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June 7, 2006
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Silmaril Packages
Added!
They have always been our best seller—the Silmaril Package, which
includes an Attending Registration, tickets to all of our special
events, AND access to the VIP Reception—are now on sale again. We have
changed the venue for the VIP Reception, allowing a larger attendance!
If you have already purchased a smaller package, contact the Registration
Coordinator to upgrade it to Silmaril.
Click here for
the Registration Page...
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June 5, 2006
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Weta Workshop to
Attend the Gathering!
 We have VERY EXCITING NEWS!
Two randomly selected registered GOTF attendees will be transformed
into a Lord of the Rings
movie creature (Orc, Uruk Hai) by Greg
Tozer and Tim
Tozer of Weta Workshop.
If you have not registered for the Gathering by now, then what are you
waiting for!? Take advantage now of registering (visit the Registration Page) and you
will be entered to win a once in a lifetime opportunity—to be
transformed into a creature from the Lord
of the Rings films by the experts!
Click
here for more information...
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June 4, 2006
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Guests Announcement
We are pleased to announce that Andrew Young
and James
Arlen Gillespie, both Armour metalsmiths, will be attending the
Gathering, where they will present their armour-making craft.
Newsletter
The latest Gathering Newsletter is on its way to your inbox. You can click here for the
online version of the newsletter, or if you would like to be on our
mailing list, send a message to newsletter@gatheringofthefellowship.org.
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May 30, 2006
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Collector Showdown
Canada’s newest High Definition Channel devoted to Collectors and
Collectibles is looking for people who like to collect things to do
with THE LORD OF THE RINGS!
They are looking for two knowledgeable and outgoing fantasy fiction
collectors who want to take part in an exciting new TV series about
collectors and collectibles. For all the details, download their Casting Call!
And the most exciting news: Collector Showdown will potentially be
filming this Reality TV episode at the Gathering of the Fellowship!!!
Major Programming
Update!
This is probably our biggest update so far! We are announcing 13 new
programming sessions, along with 3 new presenters! We have also made
updates to the programming schedule to reflect all of the new sessions.
Be sure to check out the changes through these links:
Guests
page
Sessions
page
Schedule
page
Here are some highlights of the new programming added:
- 4 Sessions by Marcel
Bülles, including a hilarious Tolkien Fan Diploma Course
featuring Craig
Parker as the "student"!
- A preview of Born of Hope, a new fan film that
we're sure you'll want to learn about! This will be their first public
appearance!
- The Academy-Award winning film Thoth, about our musical guest
Thoth, and his inspiration by J.R.R. Tolkien.
-
Why Tolkien?
A panel of experts will explore the allure of the professor's works
over other writers, as well as other hobbies and areas of interest.
-
Judy Mitchell
of AlleyCatScratch will
be presenting a workshop on recreating costumes from The Lord of the Rings movies.
- An auction to benefit the Kevin Smith Trust.
- The Northeast Tolkien Society Awards, now
accepting votes on their website.
- The New Zealand Music Party, with host Bruce Hopkins
who will take you on a tour of the Kiwi music scene!
- We've scheduled the Gathering LIVE AUCTION to
benefit ProLiteracy Worldwide
as well!
Yankee Holidays
Online Booking Now Available
Now you can purchase your Yankee
Holidays packages online! Here are the links:
- Basic
Registration & Hotel
- Gold
Registration & Hotel
- Mithril
Registration & Hotel
Enjoy discounted rates, airfare, and worry-free travel!
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May 26, 2006
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NETS Awards
Accepting Fan Votes
The Northeast Tolkien Society's inaugural Awards in Tolkien excellence
will be called The Imperishable
Flames, the name as chosen by you, the fans—and you will be
voting for the winners, as well! The Award Ceremony will be held at the
Gathering of the Fellowship's exclusive VIP Reception, on Sunday, July
2nd, 2006. Here are the nominees:
-
Tolkien
Scholarship Award: Michael Drout, Verlyn Flieger, Wayne
Hammond/Christina Scull, and Amy Sturgis
-
Tolkien Fan
Appreciation: Phil Goss, Pieter Collier, “Hyarion” (The Tolkien
Gateway), and Ed Rodrigues
-
Tolkien
Inspired Creation(s) (directly or indirectly): Glass Hammer, the
Ancanar
creative team, SK Thoth, and Jef Murray
To vote, go to Heren Istarion's website,
and locate the poll on the main
page.
For more details on the individual nominations, read the full
announcement.
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May 25, 2006
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Guest Announcement:
Thoth!
The life and work of SK Thoth,
which has been the subject of a 2002 Academy Award Winning film, will
be highlighted at the Gathering. Thoth's extensive musical range and
talents will help bring to life The
Music of the Ainur (our Opening Ceremonies), which has been an
inspiration to his own work. Thoth's energy, percussion, lightening
fast violin and operatic singer, akin to a Wagner drama, has healed his
New York audience as its urban shaman for many years now.
New Sponsor:
Craig-Parker.net
We are pleased to welcome back a sponsor from our 2003 event—Craig-Parker.net! They are the
most "official" unofficial website of Craig Parker!
Click here to
visit their site...
Regrettable News...
The appearance of the cast & crew of the independent film Ancanar at GOTF 2006 has always
been pending personal and professional schedules. We have just received
word from the production team that despite all their best efforts, the
schedules of the cast & crew of Ancanar
will not permit them to attend GOTF 2006.
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May 17, 2006
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GOTF Travel
Packages Now Available from Yankee Holidays!
We are very pleased to announce that Yankee Holidays, a leading
tour operator in the United States, is now offering All-Inclusive
packages for our event! You can call them at 1-800-225-2550 to book
your package RIGHT NOW, and save on hotel accomodation and your
registration package! Online booking will be available soon, and more
details will follow!
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April 30, 2006
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Registration
Reminder!
Remember, the price for Gathering Registrations goes up by $15 USD on
May 2nd.,
so make your purchase today!
Click here...
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April 20, 2006
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Newsletter!
The latest Gathering Newsletter is on its way to your inbox, jam-packed
full of news! You can click here for the
online version of the newsletter, or if you would like to be on our
mailing list, send a message to newsletter@gatheringofthefellowship.org.
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April 19, 2006
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NETS Awards to be
Announced at the Gathering
Heren
Istarion, the Northeast Tolkien Society, will announce the winners
of their First Annual Awards for Tolkien and Inkling Scholarship and
Creativity, at the Gathering of the Fellowship event in July. The
awards will be given to three individuals for Scholarship and Study,
Creation, and Appreciation (fan community service). We are very proud
to host this presentation!
Click here
for more information...
Committee Page
Updated
We have updated the Committee Page,
and added a listing of needed volunteer positions—click here.
Catch a Blue Jays
Baseball Game with other Gathering Attendees!
Are you a baseball fan? The Blue Jays will be playing the Phillies on
Friday, June 30, and we have arranged a group rate for Gathering
Attendees of 30% off the regular ticket price!
Download
this document (PDF) for details...
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April 14, 2006
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The Gathering Store
Returns!
The store was down for a while, but now we've teamed up with Spreadshirt and re-opened it
with a greater shirt selection than before! Support the Gathering—buy a
commemorative item today!
Click here...
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April 8, 2006
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Masquerade Rules
Announced!
We have just posted the rules for the Gathering Masquerade,
which is taking place during the Banquet Special Event on Monday, July
3, 2006. The page also has an entry form, and the Gathering's Weapons
Policy. Our Masquerade in 2003 featured incredible costumes, in all
levels—this time around promises to be no different. Sign up today!
Click
here...
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March 29, 2006
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Marcel
Bülles to Attend the Gathering
We are happy to announce that Marcel
Bülles, the founding chairman of Deutsche Tolkien
Gesellschaft (the German Tolkien Society) and original Ring*Con
organizer will be attending the Gathering. He has plans to achieve the “Iron Man Award for Participating in the
Most Programming”, currently destined for Professor Mike Foster.
Carl Hostetter Cancels
We regret to announce that Carl Hostetter, one of our Tolkien languages
scholars, has canceled his appearance (and paper presentation) at the
Gathering due to professional obligations.
Masquerade
Coordinator Named!
We are proud to announce that Daniel Gauthier will be heading our
Masquerade competition. The contest will generally follow
standard Convention Masquerade rules, which will be posted very
soon. If you have any questions in the meantime, send Daniel an email
at masquerade@gatheringofthefellowship.org,
and start working on your costume!
The Gathering is
now a Smial of NETS
The Gathering of the Fellowship has been named
as the Ontario Smial of Heren
Istarion, the
North East Tolkien Society. The NETS has been active in the Tolkien
community for over 5 years, and is well known for their excellent
events and bi-annual print journal Parma
Nole. This is their first expansion outside of the United
States, and the Gathering is very proud to be named their first ever
Smial. This
partnership signals the beginning of a new, exciting direction for the
Gathering, in the months and years beyond!
Click here
for the full announcement...
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March 28, 2006
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The World Release
of The Magic Ring to Happen at the
Gathering
The Magic Ring
is the great fantasy classic that anticipated J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Written by
Baron de la Motte-Fouqué and edited by our guest Amy H. Sturgis,
Valancourt Books will make this book available in English for the first
time in 181 years. The World Release event will happen at The Gathering
of the Fellowship on July 1, 2006.
Click here for
the official announcement...
Tolkien Reading Day
Pictures
Check out Heren Istarion's
pictures from their Tolkien Reading Day event in New York - click
here.
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March 23, 2006
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Gathering
Highlighted by Toronto Star
Check out this great article in today's Toronto Star newspaper, where
Gathering organizers, fans, and
Tolkien scholars comment on their expectations of the Lord of the
Rings stage production!
Click
here...
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March 17, 2006
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Silmaril Packages
have SOLD OUT!
We are now completely sold out of Silmaril packages, which means that
there are no more VIP Reception tickets available. But there are still
MANY Registration options and other special Event tickets available,
including Silver, Gold, and Mithril Packages! Help us meet our
targets—purchase your Registration today!
Click here...
Single-Day
Registrations Now on Sale!
You can now purchase Single-day Registrations for the Gathering event.
These are good for one full day of programming (except Special Events),
and is an option for those of you who can not be present for the whole
convention.
Click here...
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March 16, 2006
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 MAJOR GUEST NEWS!
We are very excited to announce that Kiran Shah,
stuntman, body double, and actor in The
Lord of the Rings and Narnia
movies, will be coming to the Gathering in July. He will participate in
several panels and tell us of his experiences working on these films,
and with filmmaking in general.
Programming
Schedule Posted!!!
Here it is—what you've been waiting for! We have posted the programming
schedule for the convention (click here) so that
you can begin planning your Gathering experience! Remember that this
schedule is subject to change...
Programming Updates
Galore!
We have updated our sessions list with a HUGE variety of new
programming! Be sure to check it out: click here.
Highlights:
-
Fan
Fiction Workshop: Tolkien fans are well known for their own
creativity involving their favourite characters. This panel will
involve some of the actors that are often the object of such creations!
-
Bruce
Hopkins in 1nite: We are
pleased to present an evening screening of 1nite, an award-winning feature
film involving one of our favourite Lord
of the Rings actors!
-
Inside
the Actor's Studio: Join us for this discussion of the acting
craft, with several actors from The
Lord of the Rings, Narnia,
and Ancanar.
-
The
Making of Ringers: We are
pleased to announce that Carlene
Cordova, co-producer of Ringers:
Lord of the Fans, will be coming to Toronto and discuss the
behind-the-scenes making of this film with her co-producer Cliff
Broadway.
-
Medieval
Battle Tactics: Joe Piela and Jenna Brocious will be giving a LIVE
demonstration of Medieval battle tactics at the Mithrandir's Picnic,
complete with armour and weapons!
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March 9, 2006
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Join Us for Tolkien
Reading Day
Heren Istarion,
the North East Tolkien Society, is hosting Tolkien Reading Day in New
York City on Saturday, March 25, 2006, from 3-6pm. Join our programming
directors
Anthony S. Burdge and Jessica Burke, along with Gathering President Ed
Rodrigues, and special guest Marcel Bulles, Chairman of the German
Tolkien Society and organizer of RingCon, at Frodo's Restaurant. Bring
your favourite Tolkien book and be ready to share in an
afternoon of good food and thoughtful discussion.
Click here for event
details...
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February 26, 2006
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Silmaril Packages
are almost Sold Out!
Get yours now before they are gone forever! No more will be added!
Click here...
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February 24, 2006
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 MAJOR GUEST NEWS!!!
The Gathering of the Fellowship is VERY EXCITED to announce that the
ever-popular
Craig Parker
(“Haldir” in The Lord of the Rings
movies) is coming to the Gathering in July! We are certain that you
will be as excited about this news as we are!
Programming Updates
We have more programming news posted, in the Music and Costuming &
Armour tracks!
Click
here...
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February
16, 2006
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Guest News
We are pleased to announce that Jon Daniels
will be appearing at the Gathering. He is a chain mail artisan, and he
runs The Ring Lord, and he
will be at our event to present his craft and discuss his experiences.
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February
10, 2006
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Programming Update
We have added some more programming details, including a sneak peek
preview of the highly anticipated Epic Film The Dork of the Rings!
Click
here...
Newsletter!
We have sent out the latest Gathering Newsletter, with the latest news
about the Gathering! If you would like to receive one, please send an
email to newsletter@gatheringofthefellowship.org
and we will add you to our mailing list!
Click here for the online
version of the Newsletter...
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February
3, 2006
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 Guest News!
We are very proud to announce that
Cliff Broadway,
also known as “Quickbeam”
at TheOneRing.net, will be
returning
to the Gathering as Master of Ceremonies!
Not only that, but we will also be screening his documentary RINGERS:
LORD OF THE FANS, with never-before-seen footage!
Click
here...
Programming Updates
We have added more programming, including a very special concert by Ted
Nasmith...
Click
here...
Files Posted
We have added a number of files to our archive section, including the
Vendor Agreement and an updated flyer.
Click here...
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January
28, 2006
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Operation Bruce to
Sponsor the Gathering!
We are pleased to announce that Operation Bruce, a group of
dedicated Tolkien fans, are raising funds to sponsor Bruce Hopkins'
appearance in July.
Part of their fundraising begins this weekend! They are auctioning off
an autographed poster of The Lord of
the Rings: The Two Towers movie. This poster has 21 cast
signatures!
Click
here to view the item...
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January
26, 2006
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 Air Canada Named Official Airline Sponsor
We are very pleased to appoint Air
Canada, Canada's national airline, as the Official Airline of The
Gathering of the Fellowship Toronto convention. Take advantage of
significant fare discounts when you book your Air Canada flight!
Click
here for details...
Visiting Toronto
Page Posted!
We have just updated the Visiting
Toronto page with lots of useful information about your trip to
Toronto in July. Browse the page for:
- Border crossing information
- Local laws
- Travel resources
- Driving directions
- Tourist information
- Local attractions & customs
- Activity lists
And so much more!
Click
here...
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January
3, 2006
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Happy Birthday,
Professor!
Join us in raising a glass to Professor J.R.R. Tolkien, on his
birthday. Cheers, and thank
you for all that you have left us!
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December
27, 2005
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Registration
Reminder!
Remember, the price for Gathering Registrations goes up on January 1st,
so make your purchase today!
Click here...
Programming Updates
We have some updated the programming page with additional sessions and
another presenter: Matt Blessing,
Marquette University archivist and manager of the J.R.R. Tolkien Papers.
Click
here for more information...
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December
25, 2005
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Happy Holidays!
The Gathering of the Fellowship would like to wish you and your
families a very Merry Christmas, and an exciting New Year as we
approach our event in July. Happy Holidays!
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December
21, 2005
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Daniel Timmons
Passing
We are grieved to announce the passing of Daniel Timmons,
one of our featured guests for the Gathering convention in July next
year, only just recently announced. He was a notable scholar of J.R.R.
Tolkien, and the director and producer of the documentary film The Legacy of The Lord of the Rings.
Timmons died on Sunday after battling a long illness. He will be
missed, and we hope to honour him at our event. May he Rest In Peace.
Read
Professor Michael Drout's thoughts...
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December
8, 2005
|
 MAJOR GUEST NEWS!!!
The Gathering of the Fellowship is pleased to announce that John Howe, the
world-renowned Tolkien artist who worked with Alan Lee on The Lord of the Rings movies, will
be coming to the Gathering. We will be screening Lord of the Brush, a
documentary film about John Howe and his incredible career and
inspiration, directed by Gretchen
Jordan-Bastow (who will also be attending). And—we will be exhibiting some of
Howe's original art in our Chamber of Elendil professional art
gallery!
Programming and
Guests Update!
We have a whole bunch of new guests to announce:
Colin Duriez
- well known and knowledgeable about C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and The Inklings, Duriez is the author
of many books on the world of Narnia.
M. Colin
Havard - the son of an Inkling;
he will provide a fascinating insight into the minds of Tolkien and
Lewis.
Alison Baird
- a successful Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy author; she will be
participating in several panel discussions.
Daniel Timmons
- He will be screening his documentary film The Legacy of The Lord of the Rings.
Plus, we have several updates to the programming, including a new Track
List!
Click
here for more information...
The Galleries of
Imladris
We are pleased to announce that we will have two art galleries at the
Gathering in 2006:
The Chamber of
Elendil, a professional gallery with original pieces by John Howe, Jef
Murray, and Ted Nasmith on exhibition.
The Hall of Fire,
a sampling of Fan Art from our Art Contest.
The Gathering of the Fellowship will be the only place you want to be in 2006
if you love Tolkien-inspired art!
Click here for more
information...
The Literary
Competition
The Gathering of the Fellowship's writing contest has begun! Do you
have what it takes to be a published writer, inspired by J.R.R.
Tolkien? Enter today for prizes and glory!
Click here for more
information...
It's Newsletter
Time!
We have sent out the latest Gathering Newsletter, jam-packed with lots
of exciting news! If you would like to receive
one, please send an email to newsletter@gatheringofthefellowship.org
and we will add you to our mailing list!
Click here for the online
version of the Newsletter...
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December
7, 2005
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Group Discounts for
Registrations
We are happy to introduce discounts for groups coming to the Gathering:
- Family (2 Adults plus 2 or more Children): $10 USD Off Each Registration
- Small Group (5 or more Adults or Children): $15 USD Off Each Registration
- Large Group (10 or more Adults or Children): $20 USD Off Each Registration
- Student Group (10 or more Students): $25 USD Off Each Registration
Check out the
Registration page for more information...
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November
29, 2005
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 Gift Certificates Available!
UPDATED
Give a Gathering Gift Certificate—tis the season! By several requests,
we have revamped the gift certificate system. You can now purchase gift
certifcates in ANY amount, and you can use them to make ANY purchase,
including Store purchases at the live event!
Check out the Registration Form,
and make somebody very happy this holiday season!
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November
23, 2005
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Black T-shirts Now
on Sale!
The much-requested black t-shirt is finally available for sale at our
online store... click here!
New Vendor Prices
We have updated the prices for Vendor Booths and Dealer Tables, and
we've added some flexibility as well. You can now set up a table at the
Gathering for as low as $100! We have also added sponsorship
information!
Click
here...
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November
11, 2005
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The Gathering Store
Re-opens!!!
After a long hiatus, the Gathering Store is finally open once again.
We've teamed up with CafePress,
so that we may bring you a large variety of products. If you have any
suggestions, please send an email to store@gatheringofthefellowship.org.
Thank you for your
support!
Click here for the Store...
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November
6, 2005
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Heren Istarion and
Tolkien Society Registration Discounts!
The Gathering of the Fellowship is pleased to announce that from this
point on, we will be awarding registration discounts to members of Heren
Istarion, the North East Tolkien Society, The Tolkien Society itself,
any Smial of the Tolkien
Society, and any other society or organization dedicated to the study
of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Society members receive $10 USD off the registration
costs, while Heren Istarion
members will receive $30 USD
off! Sign up today and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!
Click here...
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November
3, 2005
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Online Room Booking
Now Available
You can now book your room at the Sheraton Centre Hotel directly
through a link from our website. Click here...
Some of you have encountered problems booking your rooms; we are
pleased to inform you that we have resolved these problems, and rooms
are now available!
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October
28, 2005
|
Council of Elrond
Discount Extended!
We are pleased to announce that we are extending the 15% Registration
discount until midnight, October 31st!
Click here...
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October
26, 2005
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The Gathering's
Essay Writing Contest
Write us an essay telling us what J.R.R. Tolkien means to you and how
his writings have affected your life, and you could win an Attending
Registration to our 2006 convention! Your essay will also appear in the
Gathering Journal In Fellowship!
Click
here...
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October
23, 2005
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Council of Elrond
Registration Discount
For three days only, on October 25, 26, and 27, anyone purchasing an
Attending
Registration will receive a 15% discount, to commemorate the Council of
Elrond in Rivendell. Don't miss this opportunity!
Click here...
Another Newsletter!
We have sent out the latest Gathering Newsletter, with information
about all of our recent programming additions, along with information
about our latest promotions and contests. If you would like to receive
one, please send an email to newsletter@gatheringofthefellowship.org
and we will add you to our mailing list!
Click here for the online
version of the Newsletter...
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October
20, 2005
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Programming and
Guests Update!
Michael Coren,
well-known broadcaster in Toronto and Canada, appearing daily on his
radio program on CFRB Newstalk 1010,
and his television program on CTS,
has written books on J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, and we are pleased
that he will join us next year!
Scott
Maple and Brenda
Maple of Kropserkel, who
were with us in 2003, will be joining us again in 2006. They will be
showcasing their extensive experience in professional props and
costumes for the film industry, with incredible displays of their
handiwork.
Click here for more details:
Programming
Sessions...
Our
Guest/Presenter List...
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October
11, 2005
|
Silmaril Packages
Added!
After selling out our Silmaril Packages, we've decided to add more! But
these will go quickly, so if you haven't already, purchase one now! Click here...
Attending
Registrant List
What to find out who else is coming to the Gathering? Check out the new
Registrant
list on the main event site!
Updating Message
Board
We've made some cosmetic changes to the Gathering Message Board! Also, we
have a large number of Attending Registrants who have not updated their
identities to “Eldar” status, so make sure you let us know who
you are!
Just reply to this thread
(click here) with the information we're missing.
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September
24, 2005
|
Programming and
Guests Update!
Our Programming Directors Anthony and Jessica are very pleased to
announce a whole bunch of new programming sessions, as well as several
new guests and presenters for the Gathering of the Fellowship
convention.
Programming
Sessions...
Our
Guest/Presenter List...
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September
22, 2005
|
Happy Birthday
Bilbo and Frodo Baggins!
Today is the last day to take advantage of our special Registration
Discount of 15%! This is our gift to you, to celebrate the famous
hobbits' birthday. This will be the least you will pay for an Attending
Registration—purchase today!
Click here...
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September
10, 2005
|
Another Newsletter
on the Way
We have sent out another Gathering Newsletter, including Bruce Hopkins
announcement and other information. Check your email in-boxes! If
you would
like to receive one, please send
an email to newsletter@gatheringofthefellowship.org
and we will add you to our
mailing list!
Click here for the online
version
of the Newsletter...
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September
6, 2005
|
 MAJOR GUEST NEWS!!!
The Gathering of the Fellowship is very pleased to announce that Bruce Hopkins,
who played “Gamling” in New Line Cinema's The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy
by Peter Jackson, will be appearing at our convention event in 2006!
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August
25, 2005
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Casting Call
Want to perform at the Gathering? Here is our first casting call—click here...
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August
19, 2005
|
Vendor and
Advertising Information Posted
The Gathering of the Fellowship is an excellent opportunity for a
variety of promotion or selling of merchandise. Information on vendor
booths, dealer tables, and fan tables is now available!
Click
here...
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July
27, 2005
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Bilbo and Frodo
Baggins' Birthday Registration Discount!
Is it too early to celebrate Bilbo and Frodo Baggins' Birthday? We
don't think so! In fact, we want to begin a months-long birthday party
by offering a special discount to all of our attendees. If you purchase
an Attending Registration between now and September 22, you will
receive a 15% discount!
Click here...
Latest Newsletter
We have sent out the latest Gathering Newsletter, including the casting
announcement for THE LORD OF THE RINGS Stage Production, and other
great updates and information. Check your email in-boxes! If
you would
like to receive one, please send
an email to newsletter@gatheringofthefellowship.org
and we will add you to our
mailing list!
Click here for the online
version
of the Newsletter...
New Programming
Added
Visit our Programming page to discover the new programming sessions
planned for the event!
Click
here...
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July
14, 2005
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In Fellowship Issue ONE Beginning Circulation!
We know that it has been a long time coming, but the first issue of our
Journal In Fellowship is
finally being printed, to be mailed out to our subscribers over the
next few weeks. The Journal is also available to non-subscribers!
Click here for
details...
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June
29, 2005
|
Programming Concerns
Be sure to read our editorial on the some of the concerns being
expressed in the fan community regarding our programming for the 2006
event - click here.
Put a Banner on
your Site!
If you wish to help promote the Gathering, and you have a website, why
not place one of our banners on it? We would be happy to reciprocate
with a link to your site!
Click
here...
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June
26, 2005
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Jef Murray to
Attend the Gathering
We are pleased to announce that Tolkien artist Jef Murray will be
attending the Gathering event in 2006. He will be presenting a
discussion paper, and his art will also be on display in the Gallery.
Click here to
learn more about Jef Murray...
New Logo
You may have noticed our new Event Logo, produced by our special guest
Jef Murray! This beautiful painting, depicting the Fellowship sailing
in to Toronto Harbour in the Uttermost West at sunset, captures
perfectly our theme of “The End of the Third Age”. We are very proud
and feel privileged to be able to use Jef's art to represent the
Gathering of the Fellowship!
GOTF Logo © Jef
Murray 2005, Exclusive use granted to The Gathering of the Fellowship,
Inc. The image may not be reproduced without permission.
New Programming
Added
Visit our Programming page to discover the new programming sessions
planned for the event!
Click
here...
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June
20, 2005
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New Website Domain
You may have noticed since the last time you visited our site that our
domain name has changed! We can now be found at gatheringofthefellowship.org.
We made this change so that our internet identity better reflects our
name, and to make it easier for Tolkien fans to find us. Our old
tolkiengathering.com domain still works and will continue to work for
the time being, but all of our internet references (including our email
addresses) is changing over to the new domain.
Lost Email!
Unfortunately, in the change to the new domain, we lost a great deal of
recently submitted email. If you have sent us an email recently
(especially Journal submissions) please send it again! Substitute
“gatheringofthefellowship.org” for "tolkiengathering.com" in the email
domain address and re-send, or simply send the mail to email@gatheringofthefellowship.org.
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May
24, 2005
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Silmaril Packages
Selling VERY QUICKLY!
We wanted to let you know that the limited-number Silmaril Packages for the
Convention are selling at a very brisk pace! Buy yours now before there
are none left! This is the VIP package which has everything, including
an invitation to the special VIP Reception with our guests on Sunday
night of the convention.
Early-Bird Registration Page Added
We have added a new page designed specifically for our Early-Bird
Purchasers (registered before May 2004). Click here...
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May
22,
2005
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MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
Here it is... the news that you've been waiting for! We are finally
ready to announce details about our 2006 convention, and begin
registration sales! Here it is:
The
Gathering of
the Fellowship
Toronto, Canada
Sat., July 1st. to Tue., July 4th., 2006
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
You will have noticed the new look to the website and the shiny new
logo on the right side of the page. Just click on it (or click here) and discover the exciting
details about the convention! Go ahead and explore different parts of
the website! A lot of it is still under construction, but we will be
working hard over the next few weeks to fill in the missing gaps.
Here are some highlights about next year's convention:
- We're returning to the same beautiful hotel
from 2003: the Sheraton Centre Toronto, downtown Toronto
- We already have a great line-up of guests, with
more to come!
-
 We have reserved a block of discounted
tickets to the LORD OF THE RINGS on Stage, a very EXCLUSIVE and EXCITING production opening next
year in Toronto only! (Click here for
more information...)
- The Lord of the Rings Movie Marathon***
- An outdoor BBQ picnic (with fireworks by
Mithrandir)
- And Heren Istarion's excellent academic
programming suitable for ALL fans of J.R.R. Tolkien
Click here!
Convention
Announcement Newsletter
We have sent out the latest Gathering Newsletter with the convention
details announcement. Check your email in-boxes! If
you would
like to receive one, please send
an email to newsletter@gatheringofthefellowship.org
and we will add you to our
mailing list!
Click here for the online
version
of the Newsletter...
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April
30,
2005
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Time Capsule Naming
Contest Winner!
We are pleased to announce that the winner of the Tolkien Time Capsule Naming Contest is:
Brittany Rash, for
her entry
Asaranna is
Sindarin for “Time's Gift”, because in all truth, a time capsule is
just that: a
gift of time.
Brittany has won a Badali
One Ring, a free submission to the Time Capsule, and a collection of
Gathering merchandise.
Congratulations!!!
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April
12,
2005
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IMAX Marathon
Contest Winner!
We are pleased to announce that the winner of the Ad Astra Lord of the Rings IMAX Marathon
raffle is:
Eileen Scidmore, of
Toronto
Congratulations!!!
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April
4,
2005
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Time
Capsule Project
The Gathering of the Fellowship is very pleased to announce this major
fundraising endeavour. The Tolkien Time
Capsule will be a repository of
fan contributions sent in from all over the world. It will be sealed at
a special ceremony at the next Gathering of the Fellowship convention
in 2006, and then donated to a museum and kept securely for 25 years.
In 2030, the 75th Anniversary of The
Lord of the Rings, the Gathering of
the Fellowship will open it up and show future generations a glimpse
into our present culture of Tolkien fandom. Where will you be in a
quarter century? Here is a chance to share something special with your
children and grandchildren!
Click here for more
exciting
details...
Click here for the Tolkien
Time
Capsule Naming Contest, and a chance to
win a prize!
Heren
Istarion to Head Programming for Next Convention
Our friends Anthony Burdge and Jessica Burke of Heren Istarion, the
Northeast Tolkien Society (formerly the New York Tolkien Society), have
agreed to lend their exceptional talents as Programming Directors for
our next convention in 2006. Their renown in Tolkien Academia, coupled
with their experience not only with the Gathering in 2003 but with
their own events, ensures that we will have an exceptionally balanced
program suited to all Tolkien fans in all circles. We are very proud to
have them on board and a part of our team!
Anthony and Jessica can be reached at programming@tolkiengathering.com.
Join
us at Ad Astra, and Win Lord of the Rings IMAX Marathon Tickets!
A number of Gathering staff will be at the Ad Astra Science Fiction and Fantasy
Convention in Toronto on April 8 to 10, 2005, and we will be
holding draws where you could win free passes to The Lord of the Rings IMAX
Marathon screenings at the Ontario Place Cinesphere Theatre on April
16, 2005! Join us for a chance to win! And then join us at the IMAX Pub
Moot on April 15, 2005!
Click here to
visit the
Ad Astra website...
Click
here
to visit the IMAX Marathon website...
Click here
for
information on the Pub Moot...
Newsletter
Time!
It's that time again! Check your email in-boxes for the current issue
of our newsletter, which includes a report on Ringbearer's Day! If
you would
like to receive one, please send
an email to newsletter@tolkiengathering.com
and we will add you to our
mailing list!
Click here for the online
version
of the Newsletter...
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March
16,
2005
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 Ringbearer's Day in
New York City!
Heren Istarion,
the New York Tolkien Society, presents this fun-filled event in New
York City this Saturday, March 19th. Join Gathering members and this
great line up: artist Ted Nasmith, Professor Michael Drout, musician
Giuseppe Festa and Lingalad, Joe Piela and Jenna Brocious of The Lonely
Mountain Forge, and an Ancanar presentation, along with sponsor Games
Workshop and a variety of activities! See you there!
Visit
the Official website...
Online
Preview of the Journal Inaugural Issue!
We're doing it right, and it's taking us longer than we expected! But
we have excellent content, and we thought we would give you just a
taste of what you can expect when we publish the Inaugural Issue of the
Gathering of the Fellowship Journal In
Fellowship:
Click here!
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January 17,
2005
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Support
the White Tree
Fund for Tsunami Victims
The Gathering of the Fellowship is proud to
announce its support of the White
Tree Fund, a cooperative effort of the Tolkien fan community, to
raise money for the relief of earthquake and tsunami victims in the
Indian Ocean. Show your generous support today!
Click here...
Join us in New York City for Ringbearer's
Day!
Heren Istarion, the New York
Tolkien Society, and the folks responsible for the excellent academic
programming at the Gathering in December 2003, are holding their annual
Ringbearer's
Day at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, on March
19th., 2005. Join special guests Professor Michael Drout (acclaimed
Tolkien scholar), Joe Piela and Jenna Brocious of the Lonely Mountain Forge
(arms and armour), Giuseppe Festa (musical guest), and a presentation
from the folks creating Ancanar,
the Tolkien-inspired independent film. There will be Tolkien readings,
a costume contest, prizes, and lots of other activities! Gathering
staff members will be heading to New York for this event, and you can
join us there for a day filled with Tolkien goodness!
Click here
for more information...
A portion
of the
admission will be donated to the White
Tree Fund.
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Downtown
Toronto, Canada
Sat. July 1 — Tue. July 4, 2006
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
For
fans of
J.R.R.
Tolkien and C.S. Lewis:
Books, Art, Costuming, Arms and Armour, Gaming, Stage and Film
Interpretation
Click here for
the
Convention web site...
With the following confirmed
guests and presenters:
FEATURING:
A block of reduced-rate tickets is
reserved for our attendees to
The Lord of the Rings
on Stage
Produced by Kevin Wallace Limited, in association with Mirvish Productions
Directed by Matthew Warchus
The ONLY North American run at Toronto's world famous
Princess of
Wales Theatre
TICKETS AVAILABLE
NOW!!!
Click
here...
This true
international convention will feature:
- A full range of varied programming for all
Tolkien fans, in eight (8) seperate tracks
-
 A true Tolkien academic conference,
programmed by Anthony S. Burdge and Jessica Burke of Heren Istarion,
the North East Tolkien Society
- Special guests
- A vendor/dealer room open to the public
- An art show
- A charity auction
- A performance of The Lord of the
Rings on Stage
- A fully catered and themed Banquet with
live music and Masquerade competition
- A triple-feature Marathon of New Line Cinema's The Lord of the Rings movies***
- A catered outdoor picnic at the
picturesque Toronto Island Park, with Canada Day fireworks (by
Mithrandir)
- A special, limited-access VIP Reception
- A very special ceremony for the sealing
of the Asaranna
("Time's Gift") Time Capsule
- Registration includes a subscription to
the Gathering of the Fellowship's In
Fellowship print Journal
- Proceeds to be donated to The National Book Scholarship Fund by ProLiteracy Worldwide,
promoting adult literacy throughout the world
Click here for more
information...
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***Movie Marathon details not yet confirmed
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