Ave Bauder, director of public service, is among many fans of director Peter Jackson's “Lord of the Rings” trilogy excited about the marathon showing of the movies at the Smith Opera House on March 12.

“Oh cool! Oh awesome!” exclaimed Bauder in the Jan. 6 Finger Lakes Times. “Way back in the day when I was in college I was an avid 'Dungeons and Dragons' fan.”

Besides screening the three films, the movie marathon will include Tolkien-themed food, door prizes, and a raffle. Tickets for the event are $30 per person or $50 per couple.