Minneapolis/St. Paul – (December 9, 2004) – The 2005 Star Tribune Women's Lecture Series presented by Herberger's and produced by SMART TALK™ is proud to bring five accomplished women to Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis. The speakers, all women who follow their own paths undeterred by conventional thinking, will share their personal stories with the audience. Each lecture is followed by a question and answer period.

For nine consecutive years, the Star Tribune, Minnesota's preferred source of information, has brought the lecture series to the Twin Cities. The series provides local connections to successful and inspiring women who have made an impact with their lives.

Tickets to the 2005 Star Tribune Women's Lecture Series presented by Herberger's and produced by SMART TALK™ go on sale Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, only as a total series subscription. To better accommodate weeknight audiences, the series start time has been moved to 7:30 p.m. Prices range from $149 -$269. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Minnesota Orchestra box office at the corner of 11th St. and Marquette Ave., or by calling 612-371-5642 or 1-800-292-4141, ext. 642.

JANE SEYMOUR - A PRESCRIPTION FOR LIFE
Tuesday, May 24, 2005

Jane Seymour grew up in a close family of medical professionals (her father was a doctor and mother a nurse) so it is no wonder her portrayal of "Dr. Michaela Quinn" has garnered multiple Emmy Awards. Also the recipient of the Officer of the British Empire from Queen Elizabeth II, Jane Seymour has proven her talents on Broadway and in film, and as an artist, children's author and fashion designer. Her greatest rewards however, come from her charitable work and her six children.

The 2005 Star Tribune Women's Lecture Series is presented by Herbergers with additional sponsorship support from Abbott Northwestern Hospital Center for Cosmetic Care.

The Star Tribune Women's Lecture Series is a production of SMART TALK™, America's most prestigious women's lecture series, produced by Bob Benia Productions Inc., a Toronto-based company that provides intelligent entertainment. www.talk.biz