Domy Books and Cinema Bomar present Our Wonderful Gulf Coast, a grab bag of locally made Houston-themed shorts and promotional films. The screening will begin at dusk with a selection of silent camera positives and working prints from a promotional film made by the Houston Chronicle. Many of the films date to the 1960s and 70s and will offer a look back at the Texas City Disaster, the computerization of the petrochemical industry, San Jacinto State Park, and oil rigs as marine environments. There is also a series of student films from U of H in the 70s and various local commercials from the 50s and 60s. If you go be sure to wear some insect repellent. The skeeters behind Domy are thirsty.
FREE
8:30 P.M.
Domy Books
1709 Westheimer
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Nadine Eckhardt has had many titles in her life. Wife to Texas Representative Robert Eckhardt, mother of Sarah Eckhardt, who is running for County Commissioner in Austin, friend to LBJ, 1950s beauty queen, and now author.
Eckhardt, who has written the memoir "Duchess of Palms," will speak tonight as a guest of the River Oaks Area Democratic Women and Brazos Bookstore at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Eckhardt's memoir recounts her journey from 50s housewife and political volunteer to feminist and accomplished businesswoman.
Nadine Eckhardt booksigning
Admission: Free
Date and Time: 5:30 p.m. reception, presentation begins at 6 p.m.
Location: St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1805 W. Alabama St.
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