New Hampshire Ringers interested in learning more about the sources of Tolkien’s inspiration should check out the Poetry Society of NH’s celebration of the Kalevala on October 11. There’ll be poetry, music from the Maine Kantele, and Runeberg’s tarts and other Finnish pastries. It’s at 6PM at Artstream, 56 North Main Street, Rochester, NH. The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact poetrysocietyofnh@gmail.com
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As TORn readers know, THE CHILDREN OF HURIN is the first complete book by J.R.R. Tolkien since the 1977 publication of The Silmarillion. It was a #1 New York Times bestseller in hardcover, and the Associated Press called it “the book for which [Tolkien] readers have been longing.” The paperback edition of THE CHILDREN OF HURIN includes eight color paintings by Alan Lee and a two-color fold-out map. Continue reading “Alan Lee Book Tour Announced!”
Take a gander at some pictures of the Baggins Birthday Picnic that took place in Griffith Park today! Continue reading “Los Angeles Baggins Birthday Picnic Pics”
Alex writes: I visited the Royal Armouries yesterday to see the “Arms and Armour from the Movies: The Wonderful World of Weta” exhibit and attended the fantastic lecture by the great Peter Lyon, Sword smith. Many people came along to hear his speech. He talked initially about his work on the Narnia films and how the process from concept drawings to the fully developed weapon was achieved. Continue reading “Peter Lyon Confirmed Work on The Hobbit!”
WhiteLadyEowyn writes: Greetings fair Shire Folk! In less than a week, more than a hundred of your fellow Tolkien fans will be gathering in Pleasant Hill, Kentucky for A Long Expected Party! If you are curious about the event at all, we have posted a schedule on our website, so you can have some idea of what we have in store for the attendees. See those of you that are attending in a few days!
Quickbeam writes: This coming Sunday, September 21st, promises to be idyllic for Angelinos gathering in Griffith Park for our Annual Bilbo & Frodo Baggins Birthday Picnic. TORn is also very excited to announce the genesis of new PODCAST episodes that will be shooting live footage during the Los Angeles Picnic!
In shock as you must be, you are probably saying to yourself: “What?? A new podcast?! I remember TORn Digital episodes from years ago, but what is this wily Ent talking about?” Continue reading “A Long-Expected Picnic & an Unexpected Podcast”