The Return
of the Hero

Your VIP Weekend is reserved. It includes the private screening of Heroic on Friday evening with your guest/spouse, a private luncheon with Mr. Howard on Saturday, and priority seating at Saturday evening’s talk. Please find the details of each below; we look forward to hosting you.

Mr. Howard is among America’s foremost figurative sculptors. With architect Joseph Weishaar, he won the national design competition for the World War I Memorial over more than 350 entries, and spent nearly a decade sculpting A Soldier’s Journey, the 58-foot bronze relief at its heart, unveiled in Washington in September 2024. He will tell us how it was made and why a nation needs heroes cast in bronze.

On Friday you will see Heroic, the new documentary on the making of the memorial directed by Traci L. Slatton, followed by a live interview with Mr. Howard and Ms. Slatton. At Saturday’s luncheon you will have him at one table, in a group small enough that every man gets to speak. It is a fine opportunity to ask the detailed questions that may not be covered in the evening Q&A.

Friday’s screening will be held at Bungalow Studios, and Saturday evening’s reception and talk at the Belmont Mansion. Details for both are below. Saturday’s luncheon is at 12:00 PM, and its location will be sent to you at a later date. Your seat at Saturday’s talk is reserved and held for you, so there is no need to arrive early to claim it.

A confirmation email with these details is on its way to your inbox. Our dress code is cocktail attire. Suit & tie welcome.