Houston Public Library
Closing Lecture Series: We Serve Humanity: Stories of Hope and Commitment
Julia Ideson Building 550 McKinney St., Houston, TX, United StatesThe Houston Metropolitan Research Center salutes its 40th anniversary by honoring a gallery of individuals who dedicated their lives to making the world a better place for future generations. These courageous Houstonians spanned the 20th century in diverse fields such as business, medicine, civil rights, social justice, the arts, journalism, environmentalism, education and government service. …
HPLQ featuring G. Willow Wilson
Julia Ideson Building 550 McKinney St., Houston, TX, United StatesThe acclaimed author of two popular comic series, Ms Marvel and Wonder Woman, talks to Houston Public Media’s Laura Isensee about her new novel, after a short reading and presentation. With light refreshments and book sale by Blue Willow. Register to attend this free event at: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=mftf66vab&oeidk=a07eg2exk6l852a1d89 Seating is open and first-come, first-serve. All HPL …
Mo Rocca: Mobituaries- An Afternoon Book Signing & Interview with Ernie Manouse
Julia Ideson Building 550 McKinney St., Houston, TX, United StatesBeloved humorist and CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Mo Rocca delivers Mobituaries: Great Lives Worth Retelling, an entertaining and rigorously researched celebration of the dead people (and things) of the past who have long fascinated him. Inspired by his #1 hit podcast of the same name, the book includes all new essays on artists, entertainers, sports …