Sherlockian Events

Gasogene Emeritus Roy Pilot, BSI brings our attention to the following Sherlockian events taking place this year. All are within easy driving distance of Detroit, and will be worth the trip.

• Sherlock Holmes/Arthur Conan Doyle Symposium in Dayton, Ohio, May 15-17, 2009. Contact Cathy Gill Phone: 513-681-5507 or email: chipsworth@fuse.net

• "The Remarkable Characters of Arthur Conan Doyle" A symposium and exhibition celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Arthur Conan Doyle will be held at The Lilly Library at the Indiana University September 26, 2009. Capacity. limited to 75 people. To receive further information and be on the mailing list send your name, mailing address, phone number to: lillylibraryconference@yahoo.com

• The 40th Bouchercon World Mystery Convention is being held in Indianapolis Oct. 15-18, 2009. Visit: www.bouchercon2009.com for information

(and of course don't forget the Summer Meeting of the Amateur Mendicant Society of Detroit which will take place on Saturday July 18th at the Commonwealth Club in Warren)