Jon writes: Dr. Bradley Birzer, author of 'J.R.R. Tolkien's Sanctifying Myth: Understanding Middle-Earth will be speaking at a conference in Columbia, SC at Covenant Presbyterian Church. It is open to everyone and is free. The dates are Tonight from 7 - 9:45 PM and Saturday from 9 AM - 12PM. Refreshments and continental breakfast will be supplied. For directions or further information call: (803) 782-2442