Scope and Contents The Moody Center for the Arts this month opened Artists and the Rothko Chapel: 50 Years of Inspiration, a wondrous exhibit featuring works inspired by the Rothko Chapel, the beloved Houston space created by Mark Rothko a century ago. The exhibition has two primary components: one gallery features works by Brice Marden and David Novros, who contributed works to a Rice University-hosted Rothko-influenced show in the mid-1970s. Newer works bearing Rothko's influence are presented by Shirazeh...

Scope and Contents When you first enter the Rothko Chapel, the 14 nearly black paintings hung in the octagonal room are mystifying. It’s dark, quiet and somber. What is the point? What kind of chapel has no cross or candles or altar?That mystery is worth experiencing in person. The chapel, which turned 50 last weekend, was born at a time of turmoil — the Vietnam War, protests for racial justice, political division — that is all too familiar today. If you have ever wondered how Houston manages to...

Scope and Contents The new Menil Drawing Institute, part of the Menil Collection, opened up to the public on Saturday, Nov. 3. According to the Menil, the Institute is the first free standing museum built expressly for the acquisition, study, exhibition, conservation and storage of modern and contemporary drawings. “This is a beautiful, purposed structure. It is the first new building to open at the Menil Collection in more than 20 years,” Rebecca Rabinow, director of...

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Scope and Contents Lectures at Watermill Center This year’s series features speakers from a wide range of disciplines By Mark Segal | July 26, 2018 - 12:00pmThe Watermill Center’s annual summer lecture series will open next Thursday evening with “Double Vision: The Unerring Eye of Art World Avatars Dominique and John de Menil,” a talk by William Middleton, a journalist and editor. Organized by Robert Wilson, the center’s founder and artistic director, this year’s series features speakers from a...

Scope and Contents en Hoffman reveals why Houston is airing a 'Visit Houston' commercial ... in Houston By Ken Hoffman 7.27.18 | 2:00 pm 2 2 Enlarge Slideshow Astros Altuve Jose Altuve is a big presence in the ad. Courtesy photo Houston Ballet The commerical is aimed at nearby residents looking for a daycation. Courtesy photo James Harden Celebs such as James Harden donated their time for the spot. Courtesy photo Astros Altuve Houston Ballet James Harden Ken Hoffman column mugEmail from a...

Scope and Contents An Off-the-Beaten Path Guide to Houston's Museum DistrictThe Museum District is filled with notable destinations, including parks, lakes, and its 19 museums. Among the two largest museums in the area are the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. However, there are also several smaller museums that are unique in their appeal. Instead of the traditional museum exhibits, these museums feature interactive exhibits and live shows. The Health...

Scope and Contents Beat the heat: Free or cheap activities availableBy Emilia Benton, Senior Living Correspondent Published 12:00 am CDT, Friday, August 17, 2018 Houston-area museums are a great place to escape the summer heat.Houston-area museums are a great place to escape the summer heat.As summer heats up, Houston-area residents are inclined to stay indoors and out of the sun as much as possible. While they have the right idea in mind, Houstonians don’t...