Ian Collier from The Tolkien Society writes: There are two articles one pro one anti (and the anti…
Continue ReadingIan Collier from The Tolkien Society writes: There are two articles one pro one anti (and the anti is quite anti) and a brief mention of reading day. [More]
But the funniest thing is that the Times’ fiction specialist can’t spell Tolkien’s name right, should the defenders of Tolkein, a Birmingham based childrens’ author, raise an objection? [tolkeinsociety.org]
Garfeimao writes: The Los Angeles Chapter of the JRR Tolkien Society and California State University at Long Beach Proudly Present: Tolkien Reading Day! Featuring: Tolkien Stories, arts and crafts, and free giveaways. [More]
Altaira writes: The Misty Mountains Smial, the Denver, Colorado Tolkien Society group, invites you to join us to celebrate Tolkien Reading Day! On Saturday, March 25 th , people all around the world will gather to read their favorite passages from Tolkien’s works. March 25th is the day the Ring of Power was destroyed and Sauron was defeated:
“It is a date of renewal: the change from the Third Age to the Fourth, the change from fear and oppression to new hope.” – Tolkien Society website
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Tattered Cover Book Store, Cherry Creek (1st & Milwaukee, just north of the Cherry Creek Mall) – Lower Level Event Space.
Cost: Free
The Tattered Cover will display many books and other items to add to your Tolkien and fantasy collection, including some of the newest Tolkien items (yes, there are new books)!
Please stop by any time between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Children welcome!
Food and beverages are available at the Tattered Cover’s full service café. At 4:00 p.m. we will adjourn to the Fourth Story Restaurant and Bar for snacks and a toast to professor Tolkien.
Vacaville, CA – Hear ye! Hear ye! On April 21-23, 2006, the second annual Middle Earth Festival will come to life in historic Downtown Vacaville to celebrate author J. R. R. Tolkien and “The Lord of the Rings”. This fun-filled family event includes a fun run and forums on the themes of Tolkien. Saturday and Sunday activities include craft and merchandise vendors, entertainment, and games for the kids, demonstrations of old time skills, music, dance, fantasy and abundant food. [More]
Garfeimao writes: The Los Angeles Chapter of the JRR Tolkien Society and California State University at Long Beach Proudly Present: Tolkien Reading Day! Featuring: Tolkien Stories, arts and crafts, and free giveaways. Free Parking is available in lots 4 & 7. *Children must be accompanied by an adult*
When: Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 3pm
Where: At CSULB’s Library – 5th floor
1250 Bellflower Blvd. in Long Beach
FREE For Ages 6 and Up
Map: daf.csulb.edu
The folks from Billy’s Loons Charities write: Scottish Youth Theatre is heading out to New York City to perform their new musical, Geordie. Please see the flyer for more details. Mark Irwin, the Marketing Manager of the Scottish Youth Theatre, sent BLC the following message regarding this new venture. “It would be lovely if some of the BBLoons where able to make it to the production, it would be especially nice to actually thank, in person, those people who have been so generous towards Scottish Youth Theatre.” [More]
