Dr. Amy Sturgis writes: I will be offering my course “J.R.R. Tolkien in History, Political Thought, and Literature” as an online 3-hour class during the second quarter of the Spring 2008 semester. Individuals who wish to take this online course must enroll at Belmont University, but not necessarily as a degree-seeking student. Belmont has a variety of options for non-degree opportunities and continuing education. Additional information about the specific courses I am offering each semester is available via the Liberal Studies Program or directly from me. Continue reading “Amy Sturgis Update”
Day: January 2, 2008
The Misty Mountains Smial Tolkien Society group is gathering Thursday evening, January 3rd, for our annual Tolkien Toast. We’ll be meeting at The Celtic Tavern, 1801 Blake St. in downtown Dever at 6:30 p.m. As always, we’ll be reading our favorite Tolkien passages and drawing for prizes. We also sing “Happy Birthday” in elvish, and toast “The Professor!” both in English and in Mandarin Chinese to honor our ‘sister smial,’ Tol Eressea, in Taiwan. $3.00 per adult (over 18) will help pay for the room. Food and drink can be ordered from the menu. Children are welcome! See you there!
In the eventuality that Peter Jackson does not direct ‘The Hobbit’ films, our new poll asks the question, who should? The poll on the right side of this page gives you a chance to vote for three of your favorite directors. Once you’ve voted, discuss it on our message boards with fellow Ringers! (Thanks to Annael for the original poll idea)
Attention Cate Blanchett (Galadriel) and ‘Indiana Jones’ fans! Vanity Fair has posted the first picture of Cate Blanchett as Agent Spalko from the upcoming ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.’ Cate is well known for the diversity of her characters, and it looks like the next Indiana Jones film will be no exception. Jump over to VanityFair.com right now to see the larger pictures and read the full article. [Vanity Fair]