Scope and Contents ARO Working on Renovation and Master Plan for Houston’s Rothko Chapel Of NoteAlyssa Morris January/February 2017 nw-n-ne-by-hickey-robertson-copy ARO has been hired to update Houston’s iconic Rothko Chapel to be a better venue for hosting events, while attempting to maintain its original intent as a contemplative space where people can “meet and experience their brotherhood.” Photo by Hickey Robertson photographyThe Rothko Chapel has...

Scope and Contents Leonard Pitts: Remember MLK's call to action, 'Now is the time' Photo of Wei-Huan Chen Wei-Huan Chen Jan. 12, 2017 More Comments Print 3 1 of 3 Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Leonard Pitts Photo: Courtesy Cadence Enterprise 2 of 3 People crowd the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., ahead of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech on Aug. 28, 1963. Photo: STR 3 of 3 In this Aug. 28, 1963, file photo shows civil rights demonstrators...

Scope and Contents Art Daybook: Reflecting on "Broken Obelisk" Every day is a good day for Barnett Newman's famous sculpture, but Martin Luther King Day is special Photo of Molly Glentzer Molly Glentzer Jan. 16, 2017 More Comments Print 2 1 of 2 A reflection of Barnett Newman's "Broken Obelisk" in the pond at the Rothko Chapel. Photo: Molly Glentzer, Houston Chronicle 2 of 2 Barnett Newman's "Broken Obelisk" was recently re-installed above the reflection pond at the Rothko...

Scope and Contents Houston (CNN) — It would be impossible to settle on just one description of Texas' legendary Lynn Wyatt: Millionaire philanthropist, world-traveling socialite, octogenarian Tae Kwon Do black belt, fashion icon, confidante of the superfamous, cultural ambassador, proud Texan. Now, with Super Bowl LI coming to Houston, she's playing a familiar starring role: Host and tour guide of the city she loves. "At the innocent age of 9 years old, I knew that Texas was special. And I might add, I still...

Scope and Contents She may not have an official title (someone needs to call Mayor Sylvester Turner), but legendary socialite Lynn Wyatt serves as Houston’s ultimate ambassador. With Super Bowl LI in the Bayou City fast approaching, we knew the Official Lynn Wyatt Guide to Houston was bound to appear — it was just a matter of on which media outlet.It’s here: CNN landed the story and even brought a film crew to Wyatt’s aubergine library in River Oaks for a cute video featuring the octogenarian...

Scope and Contents Lynn Wyatt shares her favorite Houston spotsBy Jody Schmal Updated 4:30 pm CST, Tuesday, January 24, 2017 7 Lynn Wyatt (pictured at the Black and White Ball at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston) shared some of her favorite local haunts with CNN, including the following: Photo: Gary Fountain, For The Chronicle / Copyright 2015 Gary FountainPhoto: Gary Fountain, For The Chronicle Image 1 of 90 Lynn Wyatt (pictured at the Black and White Ball...

Scope and Contents Heading to Space City for Super Bowl LI?You’re not alone, according to Visit Houston (visithoustontexas.com), which estimates that 1 million people will be in town for the Feb. 5 game and festivities. Here’s how to get around, plus places to go and things to do before and after the big game.First off, secure parking, advises Visit Houston, which is affiliated with the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Though there are over 62,000 parking spots for peak...

Scope and Contents When it comes to Super Bowl cities, you win some (New Orleans, Los Angeles) and lose some (sorry, Indianapolis and Northern Jersey). So where does Houston fit in? On the surface, it’s the sprawling destination — 665 square miles! — for Big Oil execs to get steaks, BBQ, and martinis. But that’s just one side of the city. In fact, Houston is one of the most ethnically diverse cities the U.S., with new neighborhoods full of kick-ass restaurants and cocktail bars to rival those of L.A. or New...