Kerrington writes: I called the Fiske Library for more information about Michael Drout’s Tolkien-themed speaking engagement on Jan. 11 in Wrentham, Mass. Drout’s talk on “Understanding J.R.R. Tolkien and the Lord of the Rings” will begin at 6 pm. The library’s address is 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham, MA, 02093. The library expects “many” people to attend (they didn’t give me an exact number), so they would appreciate RSVPs. To sign up, call 508-384-5440. [ Posted in:

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Kiwi writes: I have just returned from the David Wenham Seminar at the Doris Duke Theatre sponsored by the Hawaii Film Festival. It was a delightful evening beginning with David sharing his family background, stating as a young boy his father would give him season theatre tickets every year for his birthday and it was one night while watching a play he felt he wanted to become an actor. [More]

Lúthien Rising writes: Ralph Wood, author of ‘The Gospel According to Tolkien’, will be giving a talk and a more informal seminar in Toronto, September 17 and 18, 2004. A poster for the event is attached. [More]

Legendary actor Sir Ian Holm will be talking about his new biography “Acting My Life” at London’s National Theatre. The event will take place on October 5th and will also include a booksigning. Get your tickets and more information over at NationalTheatre.org.uk!

TOLKIEN SCHOLARS AND HOBBIT FANS CONVERGE

Tolkien scholars and hobbit fans will gather at two conferences at The University of St. Thomas over April [26-28], 2001. Concerning Hobbits and Other Matters: Tolkien Across the Disciplines, on Thursday, April [26], will feature a number of formal presentations by scholars from around the country, under sponsorship of the St. Thomas English Department. [More]