Chairman jan howard finder (aka “Wombat”) writes to tell us of the upcoming 3rd Conference on Middle-earth. The conference, focusing on the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, will be at the Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center in Westford, Massachusetts, on Saturday 26 March, with Sauron’s Downfall Party opening the festivities on Friday night. Papers will be presented by John Bentley, Reverend Mike Frank, Jyrki Korpua, Kristine Larsen, Emily A. Moniz, Sarah K. Navin, Kari Ortiz, Thain Peregrin, and Faye Ringel.
finder writes: “It’s time to get together at the Green Dragon for a nosh and a natter.
“It’s been a while since I chaired the First (1969) and Second (1971) Conferences on Middle-earth. Life got in the way of my plans for a third conference. Years passed. Then a chance meeting, as we say in Middle-earth, brought the idea of holding, finally, the Third Conference On Middle-earth. How could I resist.
“So, I call you here to speak of J.R.R. Tolkien, his works, works based on Tolkien and his works, criticism, teaching Tolkien in the classroom, the impact of the books on yourself, friends, family, and/or the world, the films & the film industry, the music, the art, the fannish side of this universe and its impact, and anything and lots more.
“This is a gathering where you can sit in the Green Dragon and discuss Elvish or Orcish table manners, if they have any. This is a celebration of Middle-earth, and all that it implies.”
Registration (see this page) is $40 until 2 March, and $65 thereafter and at the door. Separate banquet tickets (for Saturday evening) are also available.