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Tom Shippey Presents “Politics in Tolkien: What We Can Learn From Hobbits”

Politics in Tolkien: What We Can Learn From Hobbits Distinguished Guest Lecture Featuring Tom Shippey April 15, 2015, 6:30 – 8:00 PM Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona Old Main Carson Ballroom Cost: Free and open […]

Tickets Still Available for Lincoln Center’s LOTR Concerts

We first reported on Lincoln Center’s The Lord of the Rings concerts back in September of last year, and after all these long months the wait is finally almost over! In just a little over a […]

Time to Add Tolkien Moot XI to your Calendar!

The dates for Tolkien Moot 2015 have been updated! Dates July 17, 18, and 19, 2015 Venue 1432 W. Lawrence Dr., Spokane, Washington 2015 Theme Giants What Is Tolkien Moot? Tolkien Moot is an annually […]

Happy Birthday to Our Own Britta Siemen!

Happy birthday to one of Middle-earth News’ finest! Our own Britta Siemen celebrates her 25th birthday today! Around these parts, we call her “Tolkien Britta” and she’s known for her gaming articles as well as […]

New York Tolkien Conference

Saturday, June 13th 2015 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m Baruch College (55 Lexington Ave at 24th St) New York, NY 10010 This summer you are welcome to attend a Tolkien Conference in New York at Baruch […]

T-shirt Giveaway for Tolkien Reading Day!

Tolkien Reading Day is celebrated on March 25 each year. Organized by the Tolkien Society in 2003, Tolkien Reading Day is an opportunity for fans to promote the life and works of J. R. R. […]

On Air Hangout with Mark Ordesky of LOTR and The Quest

Update: This event has been rescheduled. See details below. The Quest Army Hangout: LotR Edition with Mark Ordesky Saturday, May 9th 1:00pm EDT | 10:00am PDT Facebook Event Page | Google Event Page Sure, you’ve watched […]

Celebrate Tolkien Reading Day in Germany!

The German Tolkien Society invites you to celebrate Tolkien Reading Day with them.  As many as eight readings, an all-time high for the German Tolkien Society, will take place until March 28th. When & Where? Sa, […]

Celebrate Tolkien Reading Day with Staffordshire Libraries

Staffordshire County Council is inviting residents to celebrate the county’s links with the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings by marking Tolkien Reading Day. In the run up to the day […]

Celebrate Tolkien Reading Day in NYC

The New York City Area Friends of Tolkien and Fantasy invites you to join them for their Tolkien Reading Day event! Group member Timdalf says, “Tolkien Reading Day is just as simple as it appears. […]