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2013 Long Island Pen Show


 Hofstra University


 Saturday & Sunday, 16-17 March 2013


Hofstra University


Student Center Multi-purpose Room, Rm. 101



  We are located in the Sandra and David S. Mack Student Center , this is building 31 on the printable map also found on the web site. www.hofstra.edu If you travel west on Hempstead turnpike from the meadowbrook parkway you come to the first of three pedestrian overpasses. Turn right just before the second overpsss which runs from the tall library building on the left to the student center on the right which is the north side of the turnpike. The parking lots are just north of the student center. There are always spots in the lots just west of the student center behind the north entrance. A Photo of the building entrance and more directions can be found using the directions link on the left side of this page


Sponsored by the Long Island Pen Club

 Two full days, Saturday and Sunday!

 New This Year --- Fountain Pen Hospital, Kenro Industries  and Anderson Pens

 

Repairs by Ron Zorn

Nib Work by Richard Binder

Belmont pen Door Prize

 

 Ink Sampling Table from our Sponsor,

Luxury Brands, distributors of Noodler's Ink.  LB is providing a wide

selection of their inks for folks to try out at the show.

Sample the smooth pleasure of writing on Rhodia paper and J. Herbin Ink  provided by Exaclair Inc.  http://www.exaclair.com


Features


  • Dozens of collectors and dealers of vintage and modern writing instruments exhibiting, pens of all kinds



  • Desk sets, ads, blotters, inwells and ephemera form the golden age of fountain pens .



  • Inks, paper, and writing supplies available for sampling and tryout.



  • Displays illustrating the history of writing and the story of the fountain pen. 



  • Demonstratons on how to use and maintain fountain pens.



  • Nib work by Richard Binder, www.richardspens.com



  • Repairs by Ron Zorn, www.mainstreetpens.com



  • Functional writing instruments :  vintage & modern by Susan Wirth



  • Free Pen Appraisals at the Appraisal Booth



Schedule

  • Reception for early exhibitors and weekend traders (Watch for further Information)

Saturday 16 March 2013 

  • 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.  Pre-show admission, open to exhibitors and weekend traders.



  • 10:00  6.00 a.m.Public Show, tables reserved for registered exhibitors only

Sunday 17 March 2013


  • 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.  Early-bird admission, open to exhibitors and weekend traders.



  • 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. .Public show


Registration

 Daily Admission is $10.00 payable at the door. Follow registration and admissions link for more information


Directions



Hofstra is located on Hempstead Turnpike, near exit M4 of the Meadowbrook Parkway, accessible from the Northern State, Southern State Parkways and the Long Island Expressway. For excellent detailed directions see this link for maps,etc. :  www.hofstra.edu/Student Serv/IC/ic­_directions_maps.cfm



The building location may be found on the printable map found at the directions link, the student center is number 31 on that map. Enter the student center from the north side.  This insures easy access to the parking lots.



Brief driving directions for those who do not wish to look at maps:  Exit the Meadowbrook Parkway at M4 west onto Hempstead Turnpike.  Take the right turn at the third (3rd) traffic light onto the campus just before the second pedestrian overpass.  The building is at the north end of this overpass.  If you are unloading turn left at the first stop sign and pull up at the curb at the far end of the lot for unloading purposes only. The building is just a few steps away from the curb loading zone just past the clock. If you are not unloading please skip the left turn and continue to the second stop sign. Parking can be found to the left (towards the show building) and to the right. 


If arriving by Long Island Railroad:



Also for those taking the LIRR to the Show, a free hofstra bus will take you to the show (tell the driver the north side of the student center). The bus meets every train but takes a bit of time to meander to the show. Taxis are available for the less than ten minute ride from the Hempstead train station
All Island Taxi Service (516) 481-1111
Pub Taxi Service (516) 483-4433
Hempstead Taxi (516) 489-4460


Also Public Bus is available from the Transit Center accross the street from the Hempstead station: Take N70/71/72 for a short ride to California Avenue.  Walk back to the people walk and cross Hempstead Turnpike.  The show is at the end of the people span, just walk toward the exit doors and turn left before exiting.


For the Mineola Station: Taxi no. (516) 746-2500

For the Garden City Station: Taxi no. (516) 746-1542