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Fellowship of the Ring Symphony and Film

May 2008 22

Thu 7:30 PM

Location: Wolf Trap

1645 Trap Road
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 255-1900

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How to find us
"call me on my cell phone, [masked]"

Estimated attendance: 16 people attended.
5.006
Who organized?
Isabel and WhiteDragon

Wolf Trap is proud to present the U.S. premiere of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, a multimedia spectacular featuring the sweeping cinematography and stirring dialogue of Peter Jackson?s epic movie combined with a live performance of Howard Shore?s award-winning orchestral score. Enjoy this Oscar-winning movie in high definition on large screens in-house and on the lawn, and let the Filene Center Orchestra, the City Choir of Washington, and the World Children?s Choir bring Middle Earth to life.
Here is a link to Wolf Trap's page about the event

Tickets are apparently still available. Here are the prices:

$25 - Lawn, $45 Loge, $55 all others

The concert and showing start at 8:30, so I figure getting there at 7:30 should give us time to get seats etc.

A number of people have suggested we meet before the concert, and I think that's a great idea. Let's meet on the lawn and have a picnic. I would suggest we meet about 5:00 to 5:30 so we have time to eat and visit, however you are welcome to come at any time before the concert starts. Bring picnic food, drinks, blankets, etc.

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Talk about this Meetup

Posted May 22, 2008 3:19 PM

Isabel

Assistant Organizer

I'll be late too (after 6 probably), but I'm taking down your cell and will call when I get there. If anyone needs mine it's [masked]
Posted May 22, 2008 1:37 PM

Scarab

Saw it last night. The sound of the music is incredible. Remember you are there to hear the music, not so much to hear the actors. The 7:30 PM talk should not to be missed. I may yet come again.
Posted May 21, 2008 11:05 PM

WhiteDragon

Assistant Organizer

Several people have suggested lawn picnic, so everybody bring some blankets, and some picnic food.
Posted May 21, 2008 7:47 PM

teresa

lawn picnic would be best for me--I hope it doesn't rain! I should be able to get there about 5:30. And I guess I'll need a ride to the metro after the show!
Posted May 21, 2008 1:58 PM

Debbie

Can't make Anita's but I"M SUPER EXCITED about coming to this event. OMG.
Posted May 20, 2008 11:06 PM

Isabel

Assistant Organizer

sorry...5's not too early...too difficult to get out there..sleepy not making sense!
Posted May 20, 2008 11:06 PM

Isabel

Assistant Organizer

I vote for the lawn. I want to see the pre-concert lecture. I'm a school teacher and I still think getting out there at 5 will be too early. Brian - can you e-mail the group whatever oyu decide? I don't think people are checking this forum
Posted May 20, 2008 11:00 PM

WhiteDragon

Assistant Organizer

I have two ideas. One, we meet about 5:00 at Anita's 521 E. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA 22180 .Anita's is a Tex-Mex restaurant that is highly rated, inexpensive, and pretty close to wolf trap. or two, we meet on the lawn and have a picnic. Let me know which you all would rather do. If you want to call me, feel free to call me on my cell phone and let me know. Either way, I would suggest we meet about 5:00
Posted May 19, 2008 6:32 PM

Nanks

I just noticed that there is no Metro shuttle for these performances because they get out so late. I'll be driving from Arlington. Any Arlington/eastern Falls Church residents need a ride?
Posted May 14, 2008 8:21 PM

Isabel

Assistant Organizer

I MAY have an extra ticket, if someone needs one for Thursday, let me know.
Posted Apr 24, 2008 2:22 PM

Isabel

Assistant Organizer

or we could just meet up on the lawn and then retreat to our assigned seats.
Posted Apr 24, 2008 2:22 PM

Isabel

Assistant Organizer

maybe at the cafe at Wolf Trap? I'll look into it... or there's a Clyde's not far from Wolf Trap.
Posted Apr 21, 2008 7:34 PM

WhiteDragon

Assistant Organizer

I agree that it would be cool to meet beforehand. Any suggestions?
Posted Apr 21, 2008 11:20 AM

Isabel

Assistant Organizer

Guys, I thought an official thing had been sent out, but I get confused. It's every man for himself... less complicated and people were divided on lawn vs. loge. Hopefully we meet up beforehand, more details to come. I think several people will be on the lawn, so we'll have to get you together. There are at least 5 people who happened to get Row Q in Front Center orchestra, so try to sit near us if you can! Those are the priciest seats though.
Posted Apr 20, 2008 3:54 PM

Lavender Took

Sammie, I think we've decided on Thursday now.
Posted Apr 20, 2008 3:52 PM

Lavender Took

Are we still waiting to get the 20 people together, or should we go ahead and get our seats individually now?
Posted Apr 20, 2008 3:51 PM

Lavender Took

I'd prefer the orchestra or box, but loge would be OK. People can be horribly noisy and even blab on cell phones on the lawn seats, I found when I sat their last year, so it's not even worth it for the lower cost. Plus if it rains, you're out of luck there. I don't know though if you get an orchestra and box seat if you're assigned a specific seat or can sit anywhere in that area--does anyone know?
Posted Apr 14, 2008 9:57 PM

Isabel

Assistant Organizer

The lawn would be fun, but for this one, I'd rather have a good seat. I like Lars' suggestion that we meet up beforehand for dinner or something (maybe on the grounds?) and then just go to our seats. Certainly the lawn folk can start there own little Shire and maybe we can come visit?
Posted Apr 14, 2008 7:25 PM

teresa

lawn tickets would be fine with me; that would make it easier to sit together as well.
Posted Apr 14, 2008 7:09 PM

WhiteDragon

Assistant Organizer

I called about the group rates, and there is not a discount on the price of the ticket, however the service charge would be less, and the seats would be together if available. Since we don't have 20 for sure, I think everyone should get their own tickets.

Who attended?

16 attendees
- Nanks
  
  “ Loved the performance, and the pre-event talk was terrific. Just wish you could see the orchestra and choir better. I know the movie so well that I was really interested in seeing the musicians and singers do their thing. Also, I was a bit surprised at how empty the pavilion was (you mean not everyone loves the films as much as we do??). I hope it doesn't discourage them from doing the same with the other two films. ”
- KateKintail
  
  “ Wonderful meetup- picnic and getting to know LotR fans and then seeing the movie with a live score. The music was gorgeous and the experience most magical. ”
- delma
  
  “ The minute I sat down and the orchestra started I knew it was worth it. It was amazing. ”
- Olotie (+1 guest)
- Lars
- Isabel (+3 guests)
- teresa
- Lavender Took
- Debbie
- Neal
- WhiteDragon
- Ben