At some star’s homes, guests can toy with vintage pinball or slot machines. At the home of “Rush Hour” director Brett Ratner (once owned by Ingrid Bergman), the popular spot is an old photo booth, where Ratner asks his celebrity pals to let their hair down for a snap or four. He’s collected the best (and wackiest) of the best for “Hilhaven Lodge: The Photo Booth Pictures” (Powerhouse Books, $35), due out this month. [More]

Dr. Amy H. Sturgis will be giving a lecture comparing the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and J.K. Rowling at Belmont University. This lecture is open to the public. [More]

AZ Tel writes: The Chicago Fellowship wants to meet you! Register now to attend our convention, Midwest Entmoot 2003, and meet up with other “Lord of the Rings” fans from the the Midwest. With fun ranging from viewing the extended versions of Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers to a Decipher Card game demonstration to readings of JRR Tolkien’s works to a raffle of LOTR merchandise, there’s something for every fan to enjoy! [More]

MIDWEST ENTMOOT 2003
NOVEMBER 20-23, 2003
Ramada Plaza Northshore Hotel
4500 W. Touhy Ave.
Lincolnwood, IL

AZ Tel writes: The Chicago Fellowship wants to meet you! Register now to attend our convention, Midwest Entmoot 2003, and meet up with other “Lord of the Rings” fans from the the Midwest. With fun ranging from veiwing the extended versions of Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers to a Decipher Card game demonstration to readings of JRR Tolkien’s works to a raffle of LOTR merchandise, there’s something for every fan to enjoy. For more information, check the Entmoot link at our website, chicagofellowship.org and keep updated on our message board.

Even better, right now there’s two special offers: if you stay at the hotel for the entire event, or if you stay over Friday or Saturday night, you get FREE admission to the convention! All you pay for is your hotel accomodations! Space is limited, however, so if you want to participate in the offer, please contact AZ Tel at telcontar@chicagofellowship.org right away. We look forward to meeting you!