Ostadan writes: OK, this is pretty geeky even my my standards, I have come across an announcement for…
Continue ReadingOstadan writes: OK, this is pretty geeky even my my standards, I have come across an announcement for a lecture, in Esperanto, on ‘The Sources of The Lord of the Rings’ by Anna Lowenstein, which will take place in the ‘virtual world’ of ‘Second Life’ on Sunday, 15 June, at 20:00 GMT (1pm Pacific).
Second Life…Esperanto…Tolkien.
I don’t think you can get much more esoteric. Oh well, I’ll probably be there…
The Salem, WI Community Library is putting on a program called Frodo Fest from September 19-20, and in preparation for that is asking for volunteers to help create pennants, murals, and more to serve as a backdrop to Frodo Fest. The Shire Shop will be running on Fridays from June 13 – September 12 (no shop on 6/27 or 7/4). For more information of the Shire Shop or Frodo Fest contact Liza Gilbert at (262) 843-3348 or lgilbert@community.lib.wi.us. Read More
Kevin sends this along: The voice of Bernard Hill is currently featuring in a documentary series in UK called ‘Wild China’. The BBC describes ‘Wild China’ as “China is a vast country with an astonishingly diverse landscape. Through unprecedented access, this six-part series reveals the little-known natural treasures and secret wildlife havens of China’s wildest regions.” BBC
pipnlvr writes: Just wanted to give your readers a heads up that Viggo Mortensen will be honored with a “Half-Life” award during the Cinevegas Film Festival here in Las Vegas held from June 6-12, 2008. Tickets for Viggo’s panel and award are now for sale on the Cinevegas website. I’ve already bought mine!!
Reports have been coming in regarding the U.S. premier of The Fellowship of the Ring screening with the score performed live at the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts last week. Below is an excerpt from one Mary sent us. Follow the “Discuss” link for forum member Magpie’s report about additional reviews at Doug Adams’ Blog site.
Continue reading “REVIEW of LOTR: FOTR score performed live with film”
Horsegirl writes: New Zealand rider Mark Todd and his new mount, the 10 year old grey Gandalf, have qualified to represent New Zealand in this summer’s Olympics in Hong Kong. Placing 6th at an international horse trial in France earned the pair the points required to ride on the NZ team. For Todd, coming out of retirement, the road truly does go ever on….
