Art opening: "Neil Armstrong Autographs From the Anthony Pizzitola Collection"

04.03.13

In life and even after death, Neil Armstrong continues to be an international iconic figure as the first human to step onto another planetary surface. Equally, in life and even after death, Neil Ar

Jerry & Marvy Finger Lecture Series: The Bayous of Houston by Matthew K. Zeve

04.18.13

When the Allen brothers were looking to establish a new city in 1836, they selected a site at the confluence of Buffalo Bayou and White Oak Bayou, which was the head of navigational waters. They na

Building Arts Distinguished Lecture: "Layers of History: Paint Analysis and Historic Finish Reproduction at the Magoffin Home" by Jhonny Langer and Machelle Wood

05.22.13

Built in 1875 by Joseph Magoffin, the Magoffin Home State Historic Site in El Paso, Texas, serves as a prime example of Territorial architecture. As surprising as its mix of lime-plastered adobe, G

Jerry & Marvy Finger Lecture Series: "Houston Women: Agitated, Educated and Organized to Create a More Enlightened Community" by Betty Chapman

03.21.13

At the turn of the 20th century, women in Houston realized that their city lacked many attributes needed for enhancing the lives of its residents. Their untiring efforts in the fields of art, music

Art opening: "Olivewood Cemetery: Past, Present, and Future"

02.20.13

Just northwest of downtown Houston, near a bend of the White Oak Bayou and in the shadow of the Katy Freeway, lays the city's first incorporated African American burial ground — Oliv

Calendar Closeup

Your weekly guide to Houston: Five (plus) don't-miss events — with young professionals eco love

By Joel Luks

12.06.12 | 12:12 pm

Bye-bye November, say hello to December and holiday-themed gatherings. While you work through your shopping list, make sure you take a bit of time for yourself and your family and remind loved ones ...

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Mad Men meets Houston's past: Heritage Society adds a '60s touch to 50th annual Candlelight Tour

By Clifford Pugh

12.05.12 | 4:19 pm

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Houston Heritage Society's Candlelight Tour, Margaret Justus and Martha Williams decided to dress the part. The two Heritage Society board members s ...

The Heritage Society's 50th Annual Candlelight Tour

12.07.12 - 12.09.12

Honorary chair Mayor Annise D. Parker, along with event chair Shawn Stephens, will kick off the three nights of the 50th Anniversary Candlelight Tour. This year's Candlelight Tour will have dec

Heritage Society "Golden Candlelight Tea"

12.02.12

As part of the 50th annual Candlelight Tour, The Heritage Society is hosting a holiday tea. Treat yourself, your mom, daughter or your best girlfriend to a special afternoon at The Heritage Society

Jerry & Marvy Finger Lecture Series: Captain James Baker by Kate S. Kirkland

11.15.12

Kate Sayen Kirkland, author of Captain James A. Baker of Houston, 1857–1941, researched the archival records of Baker, his family and the law firm now known as Baker Botts L.L.P. to carefully