The opening celebrations have been set for 18 August! We'd love to have as many people there as possible, so if this is a major conflict for people, let us know.
Here's a potential schedule:
20:30 GMT--Party Opens
21:00 GMT--Committe introduces Jn, as Temporary Mayor, who will introduce Alandriel
21:05 GMT--Alandriel will give a speech as founder of the board
22:00 GMT--Voronwe announces results of Ultimate Best Scene in the Films.
I have tried to space things out so that if people can be there for at least part, if not all of the planned events. Please post feedback here or PM me.
Cheers!
The Committee.
Second post:
THE OPENING CELEBRATIONS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED.
You can see the discussion starting on the very bottom of the second page of this thread. A new date has not yet been set. Please feel free to come give any input on this matter.
ALSO. If anyone would like to donate artwork, music, poetry, or anything else to the celebrations, we would love to have your work!
Thanks for your understanding in this matter. We hope it will lead to an even better celebration in the end!
Cheers
The Committee
MaidenOfTheShieldarm and Pippin4242
Original post:
As you can all see by the thread title, the big opening bash is on 6 July! (:shock:) Pips and I are the committe, and we would very much like your input. If you have any general thoughts or ideas, please reply here. Also, feel free to PM either of us.
The matter I'd really like to bring to your attention is this. Because this is a democratic, all inclusive board, and because we have a plethora of talented people around here, Pips had the idea of using your talents in the party. It would be written into the first post, and if anyone wanted to actually post poems/photos, etc to contribute that would be wonderful! Basically, you would show up in the description of the venue. For example, artwork by Rodia on the walls, sculptures by Tosh about the room. Pips wrote up this sample:
as Pippin climbed on through the dewey grass she saw the starlight glimmering upon a strange form in the distance. She rounded the curve of the hill and realised what it was; an Elven-maiden, swathed in flowing cloth and dancing under the clear night sky. She was perfectly still and cold; a sculpture by Tosh, the hobbit realised. Others Elves appeared as she continued up the rough path, holding small candles in their cupped marble hands, playing silent music, and finally the two gatekeepers.
Any thoughts on this? Would people mind if we used their talents?
In addition, if anyone feels inclined to write up some sort of parody, we would be much obliged! Thanks for your attention and input, and we hope to see you at the party on 6 July.
EDIT: Here's the proposed schedule. Any feedback appreciated, as always.
19:30 GMT -- Party thread put up
20:00 GMT -- Pips or I will introduce Jn, as the honoury mayor.
20:05 ish GMT -- Jn will introduce Alandriel, as the founder, who will give us a lovely speech.
After that, we'll just play it by ear. Sound good?
Cheers,
The Committee
MaidenOfTheShieldarm and Pippin4242