August 2023: It's a Cruel Summer

 August 2023: 

Updates from the Smial of the Withywindle

Another Scorcher

Well, August certainly came in like a lion and is leaving like one too: with any luck this will be the last of an extremely hot summer.  I hope cooler times are ahead!

Latest Library Lecture Series Comes to an End

This summer we had three lectures at Mid-Continent Public Libraries (MCPL).  Our final lecture for the series, "Exploring Frank Herbert's 'Dune'" will be this Wednesday, August 30th at 6pm at MCPL South Independence Library.  We look forward to seeing you all there!

The Next Meeting of the Tolkien Society: Friday, September 22nd at 6:30pm

For September's meeting, please plan on reading Chapter 18 'Of Beren and Luthien' in The Silmarillion as well as the companion book, 'Beren and Luthien.'  We will be discussing Tolkien's many interpretations of this Great Tale.  If you don't have time to read all of Christopher Tolkien's notes, don't fret!  His notes always add context to the story, but if you're short on time, just read the different versions of the tale.



MiddleMoot 2023 Approaches

MiddleMoot, our annual Tolkien Studies conference, is swiftly approaching!  This year it takes place in Waterloo, Iowa and the theme is "Tolkien and the Anthropocene."  The conference takes place on Saturday, October 14th, so please get your hotel or other accommodations booked!  You can read more about MiddleMoot 2023 on their website.


Location: Kansas City, MO, USA

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