Inprint Brown Reading Series celebrates 25th anniversary by bringing giants of contemporary literature to Houston: Louise Erdrich, John Updike, and others
Celebrating its 25th anniversary—25 years of bringing more than 250 of the world's great writers to Texas—the
2005-2006 season of the Inprint Brown Reading Series features the giants of contemporary literature, including
John Updike, Mary Gordon, Louise Erdrich, and others. Presented by Inprint, in association with the UH
Creative Writing Program, Alley Theatre, and Brazos Bookstore, the season features seven regular season
readings and three family events. Readings take place at the Alley Theatre, 615 Texas Avenue, with the exception
of the April family event. The season begins in September and runs through May; readings are held on Mondays at
7:30 p.m., and family events are on Saturdays at 11 a.m. (doors open 45 minutes before reading). Admission for the
Updike reading is $10. Admission for all other readings is $5, free for students and senior citizens. The family events
are free. Readings will be followed by book sales and book signings. For more information, contact Inprint at 713-521-
2026.
This 25th anniversary season features a dynamic line-up of writers, including:
October 17—Bestseller Louise Erdrich with a new novel The Painted Drum
November 14 —Innovative poets Lucie Brock-Broido and Dionisio Martinez
December 6*— Two great novelists Mary Gordon and Patricia Powell, *This reading held at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1001 Bissonnet
January 23*—Esteemed British novelist Julian Barnes and bestelling American writer Jay McInerney read from their new novels Arthur and George and The Good Life *Please note that Julian Barnes was originally scheduled to read with Gish Jen, who had to withdraw from the Series for personal reasons. McInerney will read in her place.
February 27*—Pulitzer Prize winning literary icon John Updike *Pleas note, ALL seats $10, available only at the door on the evening of the reading
March 27—Pulitzer Prize winning poets Louise Glück and Franz Wright
April 24—Honoring the 25th anniversary of the series, readings by the UH Creative Writing Program Faculty
2005-2006 Inprint Brown Reading Series Family Events include:
October 22—South Asian Stories and Dance: Chitra Divakaruni and Rathna Kumar
Aprill 22*—Young adult writer Lois Lowry and Houston First Lady Andrea White *Please note that this reading will be held at Cullen Theater at Wortham Center
May 6—Cinco de Mayo para Niños with Diane Gonzales Bertrand and John & Juan
The Inprint Brown Reading Series receives generous underwriting support from The Brown Foundation, Inc., and
Weatherford International, and is also supported by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, "which
believes that a great nation deserves great art." Inprint also receives in-kind support from the Alley Theatre,
Continental Airlines, Hines, Houston Chronicle, and KUHF 88.7 FM, as well as other support from the Texas
Commission on the Arts amd The City of Houston through the Cultural Arts Council of Houston/Harris County, the
Convention and Entertainment Facilities Department, and the Theatre District.