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Mae Govannan! Welcome to the Chicago Line Party site!

A MESSAGE FROM TIG (12/29/2005):
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

This message comes from Telcontar of the Chicago Fellowship... it's for anyone interested in seeing a theatrical viewing of the three LOTR movies in January!

Miss sitting in a theater to see 'Lord of the Rings'? 'King Kong' and 'Chronicles of Narnia' not satisfying your Middle Earth addiction? Well, here's your chance to see it the big screen again!

Congregation Agudas Achim is showing all three LOTR films during January:

1/07/06 Fellowship of the Ring
1/14/06 Two Towers
1/21/06 Return of the King

~Movies begin at 7:00 pm each Saturday night. [I don't know if these are the extended versions or not]
~refreshments are available.
~Movies are shown on a 12 ft. screen with Dolby surround sound.
~suggested donation is $5.00 per person [wow!!] Money is going to restore their historic synagogue.

Location: 5029 N. Kenmore Ave. Chicago, IL

PLEASE NOTE: this is not sponsored by Chicago Fellowship, nor do we have any part in the event other than attending. But wouldn't it be nice to see each other & LOTR again? Hope to see you there!

~AZ 'Telcontar'

A MESSAGE FROM TIG (11/28/2005):
What's the future of the Line Party? Do you still want to see events happening? Please click on the poll link and express your opinion!

A MESSAGE FROM TIG (07/19/2005):

JOIN US FOR WIZARD WORLD 2005!

Where: The Rosemont Convention Center
When: August 5-7, 2005

For complete con information, please visit www.wizardworld.com

Some of the guests scheduled to appear include Evangeline Lily ("Lost"), Kevin Smith (writer, director, actor, "silent bob"), Jim Lee (comic book artist, X-Men, Batman), Frank Miller (writer, arist, Sin City), and many more!!!!
Join us for one or all three days. Come in costume! If you plan on attending and want to meet up with some of us, please email me at chicagolineparty@yahoo.com and we'll set something up!

A MESSAGE FROM TIG (01/23/2005):
I have added a link to pictures from the recent ROTK EE Theatrical Showing in "memories". Go have a look!

Keep checking back, because there will be more events this year. I am going to be planning a Wizard World gathering and the yearly Bristol Ren Faire trip.

A MESSAGE FROM TIG (11/25/2004):
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
I finally added this summer's Bristol Ren Faire photos under "Memories"

Complete info for ROTK EE big screen showing (compliments of AZ Telcontar)

Chicago Fellowship is having a DVD party! Come see the film that swept the Oscars and toast the good Professor at the same time. Part of the ticket proceeds will be donated to Reading Is Fundamental and Chicago area food banks. Reserve your tickets NOW to see Rotk:EE on a movie theater screen!

WHEN:
Monday, January 3 6:00 PM

WHERE:
Loews Cineplex
600 N. Michigan
Chicago, IL 60611

COST:
Tickets are $20.00 each. Seating is limited, so reserve your ticket today.
Reservations allowed until DECEMBER 20, 2004 or until tickets sell out.
Payment can be made by check, money order, PayPal, or [in some cases] cash.

CHECKS & MONEY ORDERS : Checks and money orders should be made out to M. Shoshani / cf dvdtix. To pay via 'snail mail', please print the form below and send checks or money orders to
CHICAGO FELLOWSHIP
6709 N. MOZART ST.
CHICAGO, IL 60645.

PAYPAL / CREDIT CARD: To pay via PayPal, please add $1.00 towards PayPal fees and direct payments to mshoshani@sbcglobal.net Please be sure to include in the comments section all the information requested below, including number of tickets and names of attendees.

CASH: Payments can be made in person by cash, but for security reasons, we cannot accept cash via the postal service. Cash payments can be made to Tel during one of our monthly Meetups or scheduled activities. Please check our website www.chicagofellowship.org for the current calendar of events.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF LOTR CHICAGO FELLOWSHIP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.

Passes will be handed out at the theater on January 3, 2005. Reservations must be made in advance; THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE THEATER!

DONATIONS:
Chicago Fellowship's charity arm, Pippin's Apples, asks that attendees bring non-perishable cans and packages of food to donate to local food banks [no glass, please!] Several items are in large demand: canned meats, beef stew, chili, peanut butter, dried or canned beans, canned vegetables and fruits, rice, pasta, and cereals. We are also taking books in new or good used condition [sorry, no magazines]. Children's books are especially appreciated.

We will also be having a raffle drawing at the event, with a portion of the proceeds going to Pippin's Apples. For more information on our raffles, please visit our website, www.chicagofellowship.org

CLICK HERE TO GET THE TICKET ORDER FORM

A MESSAGE FROM TIG (11/23/2004):
Here are some upcoming events that the Chicago Fellowship has planned - including a ROTK EE big screen showing to take place on Professor Tolkien's birthday!!!!

CF Mini-Moot/Gathering:
Saturday, December 4
December 4, 2004
Starved Rock Lodge
Utica, IL.
Grab your fellow Hobbits, Elves, etc., and enjoy an afternoon/evening of LOTR!Get together at 3:00 p.m. CST in the lounge area of the lodge. Dinner will follow at 4:30/5:00 p.m. After dinner there will also be a chance to sit back and relax and talk about LOTR, movies, etc. Contact Pearl Sandybanks at pearlsandybankslotr@yahoo.com for more info and directions.
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Alan Lee Booksigning at Borders:
Tuesday, December 7
7:00 PM
830 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone:312.573.0564

We will be confirming his appearance schedule shortly; check back with the yahoo list & message board for further details. Of course, we're planning on being there!
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RotK: EE DVD Viewing on BIG SCREEN
Monday, January 3
6:00 PM
Loews Cineplex
600 N. Michigan
Chicago, IL 60611

Chicago Fellowship is having a DVD party! Come see the film that swept the 2003 Oscars, and toast the good Professor at the same time. Part of the ticket proceeds will be donated to RIF and local food banks. Reserve your tickets NOW to see Rotk:EE on a movie theater screen! For more information, contact Tel at az_tel@sbcglobal.net , and keep checking the list & message board for updates.

A MESSAGE FROM TIG (11/7/2004):
Ringfest US has been postponed
The new date has not been annouced, but I will keep you posted.

In other news... Alan Lee will be at the Border's on MI Ave. on December 7th. For more info call Border's: (312) 573-0564

A MESSAGE FROM TIG (9/25/2004):
Sean Astin Book Signing

Sean Astin will be signing copies of his new book at the Michigan Avenue Borders on Oct. 17th at 2pm (but getting there early would be a good idea).

Chicago - Michigan Ave.
830 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL
Phone:312.573.0564

A MESSAGE FROM TIG (9/15/2004):
RINGFEST US
April 8-10, 2005
Chicago, IL

That's right... our home town will be host to a great LOTR convention. This convention will have lots of guests ranging all over the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's work. Complete details are not available yet, but tickets and hotel reservation info are available at their website: autographmania.com
I plan on attending, and I hope that some of you will help volunteer too. I'll send out a newsletter when I know more info about that.

Also, I found this message over at the message boards... it may interest some of you:
College of Lake County in Grayslake is doing a production of 'The Hobbit'. The performance dates are Sept. 30, October 1,2,&3. There are 5 shows, two of which have already been sold out. Will give you ticket info as soon as I get it. Any questions email me at: Queen_OTR@yahoo.com

A MESSAGE FROM TIG (7/19/2004):
Thanks to everyone who attending the Bristol Renaissance Faire this past weekend! I had a wonderful time!
A picture album will be added under "memories" as soon as I'm done sifting through all of the pictures

IN OTHER NEWS:

Howard Shore in Chicago (LOTR Symphony)
Tickets on Sale Monday, June 14
Performances on Friday, October 8 and Saturday, October 9 at the Auditorium Theatre (50 E. Congress Parkway),

"Chicagoans will take a musical journey to the realm of Middle Earth as more than 200 musicians and singers take the stage in a spectacular performance of Academy Award-winning composer Howard Shore's "The Lord of the Rings Symphony: A Symphony in Six Movements" featuring the World Festival Symphony Orchestra, an adult and children's choir, guest vocalist Sissel, and a special appearance by Shore. The multimedia event features music from all three films in the motion picture trilogy "The Lord of the Rings." The presentation will also feature original concept and storyboard artwork from the films by artists Alan Lee and John Howe. Projected images will chronologically align with the music as the story of the hobbits' journey unfolds."

Both performances start at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets, which range from $35.00 to $80.00, will be ON SALE MONDAY, JUNE 14, and may be purchased at the Auditorium Theatre box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, http://ticketmaster.com , or by calling (312) 902-1500.

A MESSAGE FROM TIG (2/23/2004):
Check out my new Eowyn fansite! :) :) :)

A MESSAGE FROM TIG (1/15/2004):
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
So, I imagine by now we've all seen ROTK more than once. Haha. I'm on 4 myself. I just wanted to let you all know that AMC has posted the preshow fan documentary online. You can find it HERE. It's quite delightful. This was my first time seeing it, because they are not showing it at AMC's in Michigan. It features quite a few Chicago Line Party members... especially our own Gol.. uh, I mean, Drammattex!
Which reminds me... I may be organizing a trip to see Frodo-a-go-go soon, because Drammattex is in that show right now playing the role of "Randolph". So, check your email inboxes for that.

Lastly, tickets for the next Gathering of the Fellowship have gone on sale. The exact date and location have not been announced, but the organizers are shooting for Summer 2005 in Toronto, ON. I highly recommend attending this if you're a big fan of Tolkien. It's fun for scholars, movie-goers, and purists alike. You can keep updated by going to their WEBSITE.
I already bought my Early-Bird ticket, because I wouldn't miss this for the world!

A MESSAGE FROM TIG (12/28/03):
The winners of the sword raffle have been posted! Thank you to everyone who participated!

Moviegoer response to the Dec. 16 back-to-back-to-back marathon of Lord of the Rings trilogy was so enthusiastic, AMC documented festivities at theatres in Chicago, Kansas City, and Los Angeles. The result is an entertaining three-minute featurette that AMC will exhibit as part of the AMC MovieWatcher Network's pre-feature programming.
"The featurette showcases our ability to use digital technology to create and distribute exciting original content -- in this case, putting our moviegoers on the big screen," said Richard King, senior vice president, corporate communications for AMC. "The fun of Trilogy Tuesday is contagious, and we think our featurette will bring extra holiday enjoyment to our guests."
Theatres showing the featurette are located in the New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Atlanta, Houston and Kansas City markets.

Thanks for the heads-up Hobbitgrrl! If anyone sees this, please email me with a report about it! Thanks! :)

A MESSAGE FROM TIG (12/19/03):
Well, I've arrived back from Toronto and I've been hearing good things about the Line Party on Tuesday. It sounds like everyone had a lot of fun! I'm glad to hear it :) I was thinking of you guys when I was in Toronto... but I was also very busy there. If you care to read the accounts of The Gathering, you can check my Livejournal. They are planning another Gathering for 2005, and I tell you now that it is very much worth attending. I had the time of my life there.
Thank you to all who really helped make the Line Party such a marvelous event. I couldn't have done it without my wonderful volunteers and the wonderful members who made it so memorible. Thank you, also, to Eric Johnson (AMC manager) for helping us so much in making the event possible. *hugs everyone* I wish I could've seen how it went face to face, but if you have stories or photos, please send them my way!

Speaking of photos! Rosamunde Brownlocks has put together an album of 90 photos from Tuesday. You can view these photos by CLICKING HERE! I will also be adding the album to the "memories page". Remember that you can always check there for photos and/or videos from past Line Party events.

On to other news... do not be sad if you think this is the end, because it's not. There are still going to be Line Party events all throughout 2004! So, I hope that you want to remain active. If you do not, and would like to be removed from the list, please email me and let me know. Things to look for in 2004 include: Andy Serkis in Chicago at the Border's on MI Ave. (scroll down for more details), summer trip to the Bristol Ren Faire, ROTK DVD release party, EE ROTK DVD release party... and that may not be all! Keep in touch, I'll do my best to get what I can going! Thank you!

A MESSAGE FROM TIG (11/7):
TORn has now released their official Line Party t-shirts. The front says "LP3" and the back had the TORn logo and a list of cities where the Line Parties are taking place (including Chicago). They would make a great keepsake! Go HERE for more info (and don't forget to check out the Chicago Line Party store too!) :)

NAMARIE