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 RANDALL R. MORTON, Founder and President
Welcome to the website of The Progressive Forum, Houston’s civic speaker organization whose aim is to enrich our democracy and culture by presenting the great minds who we believe are moving humanity and life towards success, speakers from all the fields of human endeavor—the sciences and humanities as well as politics and public affairs. Our progressive viewpoint is rooted in the mainstream constitutional, enlightenment, and egalitarian values of America’s founding fathers, moderate values that need affirming, now more than ever. Come join us!
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We originated a new model in the field of public affairs to deliver a higher quality experience to larger audiences. We use the finest theaters, we pay speaker fees to present the top intellectual stars, and we use intensive marketing and convenient box office services. Typical for performance companies, ticket sales cover only half of event costs. We depend on our sponsors to provide this high level of quality. We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. To learn how to make a tax-deductible contribution, please click here.
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The Progressive Forum
P.O. Box 1722
Bellaire, Texas 77402-1722
Phone: 713-664-0020
Fax: 713-664-2231
Send us an email.
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AL GORE AT THE PROGRESSIVE FORUM, JUNE 7, 2006
Launches “An Inconvenient Truth.” |
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Al Gore appeared at The Progressive Forum at The Hobby Center in a sell-out event, his first U.S. appearance launching his book An Inconvenient Truth. Gore’s wife, Tipper, joined him and greeted fans with him throughout the evening. These photographs chronicle Al Gore’s activities during his Houston visit, from his arrival at the theater for a press conference to signing books at the end of the evening.
Left Photo by Laura Barton, Barton Wilder Custom Images; photos below by Progressive Forum volunteer Michael McKann. |
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| Host Randall Morton and Al Gore during the question and answer session. |
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Arriving at the stage door, Al Gore answers questions at a press conference. |
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Assisted by Progressive Forum volunteers, Al Gore signs books in the dressing room for patrons and sponsors. |
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On stage, Al Gore updates his presentation with news of the day and works with the Hobby Center crew to check equipment and sound systems. |
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Tipper Gore joined the audience to watch her husband’s presentation and also signed books and greeted fans in the lobby at the end of the evening. |
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Tipper and Al Gore greeting patrons and sponsors in the receiving line. |
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Sarofim Hall in the Hobby Center was a complete sellout for Al Gore’s appearance at The Progressive Forum. |
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Al Gore signs copies of his book, An Inconvenient Truth, for attendees. |
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