About | Houston Seminar

The Houston Seminar was founded in 1977 to stimulate learning and cultural awareness by sponsoring courses on political and social issues and the arts.

The non-profit organization typically offers six to eight lecture series and tours each spring and fall. Topics may include art, music, literature, dance, theater, architecture, psychology, history, politics, the environment, or current trends and events. Courses may take the form of workshops, formal lecture series, symposia, lecture/performances or guided tours. Speakers are well known in their fields and often provide new insights as well as in-depth information for their audiences.

Scheduling is varied and flexible. Courses take place at various times of day, and in various locations around the city. Some courses are complete in one or two sessions. Others meet weekly or every other week for several weeks.

Formal lectures usually include a question-and-answer period. Lecture performances feature musicians, actors, directors or critics. Guided tours provide behind-the-scenes viewing of art collections, focused community project visits, architectural walks and hidden places. Occasional study tours offer carefully planned, thoughtfully paced group travel.

A volunteer Board of Directors organizes all courses and publishes seasonal brochures and fliers. The Houston Seminar’s audience is knowledgeable and articulate; the mailing list includes about 2500 names. Attendance fees cover honoraria, expenses and overhead. Reduced fees are often available for students and teachers.

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March is here!
The spring study tour, “Jefferson’s Virginia: Cradle of Democracy”, is March 27-31. One reservation, either single or double occupancy, has become available. Please call the registrar at 713.666.9000 for information.

“The Founding Five: Washington, Henry, Jefferson, Mason, Madison”, led by John B Boles, is RESCHEDULED. We will meet on two Wednesdays, APRIL 10 and 17, 6:30-8:00 P.M. at the Covenant Church, 4949 Caroline, 77004. Seats are available if you have not yet purchased tickets.

“Philip’s Complaints-Four Novels by Philip Roth begins Monday, March 4. Over the next 4 Mondays, Terry Doody will lead a discussion of Roth’s classic novels Portnoy’s Complaints, The Ghost Writer, American Pastoral, and Sabbath’s Theater. Join us for an intimate look into Roth’s growth as a man and as a writer, and why he is so important to American literature. The course meets from 12:00-1:30 P.M. at the Northern Trust Bank, Third-Floor Conference Room, 2701 Kirby Drive, 77098. A few seats are available.

“Transforming Memorial Park” meets Wednesday, March 20, 4:00-6:00 P.M., the Club House, 1001 E. Memorial Park Loop Drive, 77007. Shellye Arnold will guide participants through the Memorial Park Conservancy’s 10-year plan to revitalize one of Houston’s most beloved public spaces. Seats available.

“Behind the Scenes: The New Conservation Lab at the Museum of Fine Arts”, with David Bomford, Friday, March 22. THIS COURSE IS FULLY SUBSCRIBED. No on-site registrations available.

We hope to see you soon!

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