Are you a convention fan? Have you been to a Lord of the Rings convention or taken part in a lining-up party? Perhaps you even organised one. If you have, join us this weekend and share your LoTR fan experience with us.

Perhaps you got to meet and talk to some of the cast or crew. You might well be an autograph hunter. Or perhaps you have a more scholarly bent. Or maybe, for you it’s all about the fun of catching up with fellow fans and enjoying the atmostphere. [More]

Are you a convention fan? Been to a Lord of the Rings convention or taken part in a lining-up party? If you are, join us this weekend and share your LoTR fan experience.

Maybe you got to meet and talk to some of the cast or crew. Maybe you’re an autograph hunter. Perhaps you prefer have a more scholarly bent. Or maybe, for you it’s all about the fun of catching up with fellow fans and enjoying the atmostphere. [More]

“When Manwë heard of the ways that Melkor had taken, it seemed plain to him that he purposed to escape to his old strongholds in the north of Middle-earth; and Oromë and Tulkas went with all speed northward, seeking to overtake him if they might, but they found no trace or rumour of him beyond the shores of the Teleri …” (The Silmarillion Chapter 8 — Of the Darkening of Valinor) [More]

Elrond’s heart forbade him going with the Fellowship; Gandalf encouraged him to throw himself down a well as a preventative measure against stupidity. This weekend in Hall of Fire, we discuss Pippin Took: Bold, hard halfling or piece of luggage? [More]

Elrond’s heart forbade him going with the Fellowship; Gandalf encouraged him to throw himself down a well as a preventative measure against stupidity. This weekend in Hall of Fire, we discuss Pippin Took: Bold, hard halfling or piece of luggage? [More]

Ever since last year’s wildly successful Bash in Boston, folks have been clamoring for information about this year’s Barlibash. After informal surveys and discussions in Barliman’s, we decided to revisit Chicago for BarliBash ’05. I’d like to thank Balin, Maegwen, JPB, and Corvar for all their efforts and input into choosing a rocking hotel and beginning a list of possible ‘Things To Do’ during Bash : ) Huzzah! 3 Cheers!! WOOT!!!

We’ve got a survey for folks to fill out, detailed information about the hotel, and FAQ already online. Pages on Transportation, Itinerary, and Sights will be added soon. So please, take a few moments and visit our Barlibash 2005 page!