Bust out your planners, calendars, and PDAs (if you are throwback like that), it’s time to mark your calendars for the HMNS events of this week! 

Lecture – Speaking In Bones By Kathy Reichs
Tuesday, July 21
6:30 p.m.
As a practicing forensic anthropologist, Dr. Kathy Reichs brings her own work experience to her mesmerizing forensic thrillers. In addition to consulting for medical examiners, training FBI agents and teaching at universities, she aids in the identification of victims at mass graves. Reichs will discuss the highlights of her multiple career–as a forensic anthropologist, television producer, and author. Your ticket includes a hardback copy of Speaking in Bones, which will be released July 21. Book signing after the program.

Museum Store Trunk Show – Mariquita Masterson
July 24  
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mariquita’s blown glass jewels have been a staple of fashionable Houstonians for 30 years. We are proud to be one of a very limited group of stores chosen to showcase her luminous designs. In-store collection coming soon.

Members’ Night at the George Observatory
Friday, July 24
8:00 p.m.
Enjoy an evening under the stars at the George Observatory inside Brazos Bend State Park. Expert astronomers are available to let Members look at a variety of celestial objects through the Observatory telescopes, as well as privately owned telescopes. Viewing is always weather dependent. State Park entrance fees apply.