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Shelf 80

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Contains 511 Results:

The First to Arise: 2013 Member and Donor Appreciation Performance and Reception: Kevin Locke , 2013-12-07

 Item — Container: Shelf 80, Box: 6, Object: 903
Identifier: 80.6.903
Abstract Kevin Locke (Lakota name Tokaheya Inajin, meaning "The First to Arise") is a visionary Hoop Dancer, preeminent player of the indigenous Northern Plains flute, a traditional storyteller, and educator. Kevin Locke is acknowledged to be the pivotal force in the revival of the indigenous flute tradition, which teetered on the brink of extinction and was awarded a National Heritage Fellowship by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Locke shares his gifts with Rothko Chapel members at two...
Dates: Event: 2013-12-07

Possibilianism, 2013-12-10

 Item — Container: Shelf 80, Box: 6, Object: 904
Identifier: 80.6.904
Abstract David Eagleman, Ph. D. What happens when our ignorance of the cosmos is too vast to commit to atheism, we know too much to commit to a particular religion, and agnosticism is uninteresting? David Eagleman, Ph. D., emphasizes the exploration of new, unconsidered possibilities with the possibilian movement. Possibilianism represents the scientific temperament of tolerance for holding multiple ideas in mind, as opposed to committing to a particular story with insufficient evidence to do so....
Dates: Event: 2013-12-10

Vatican II and Visual Sacred Art, 2013-05-10

 Item — Container: Shelf 80, Box: 6, Object: 905
Identifier: 80.6.905
Abstract

Marcia Brennan, Ph.D. and Amy Hollywood Ph.D. Continuing the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Vatican II, the Rothko Chapel has convened a discussion between distinguished religious art experts on the impact of Vatican II on sacred visual art. Marcia Brennan, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Art History and Religious Studies at Rice University. Amy Hollywood, Ph.D. is a Professor of Christian Studies at Harvard Divinity School. Video by Runaway Productions

Dates: Event: 2013-05-10

New Year’s Day Crystal Bowls Meditation, 2014-01-01

 Item — Container: Shelf 80, Box: 6, Object: 906
Identifier: 80.6.906
Abstract

Dana Shamas. The Rothko Chapel honors the start of the New Year with a crystal bowls meditation at noon. Video by Runaway Productions

Dates: Event: 2014-01-01

Take My hand, Lead Me Home: The Music That Inspired MLK, 2014-01-15

 Item — Container: Shelf 80, Box: 6, Object: 907
Identifier: 80.6.907
Abstract

Jason Oby, MLK 2014. In honor of MLK Day, the Rothko Chapel plays speeches from his life throughout the day. Come listen to the quiet of the Chapel resonate with MLK’s voice. Video by Runaway Productions

Dates: Event: 2014-01-15

American Beyond Capitalism, 2014-01-23

 Item — Container: Shelf 80, Box: 6, Object: 908
Identifier: 80.6.908
Abstract Gar Alperovitz, Ph.D. with David Benson. What does staggering income inequality mean for the future of America’s economy, and capitalism in general? Is there an economic model that would more equitably distribute wealth? What type of institutional transformation would need to occur for such a model to develop? Author and activist Gar Alperovitz, Ph.D. discusses these questions and more with local expert David Benson. Dr. Alperovitz, Lionel R. Bauman Professor of Political Economy at the...
Dates: Event: 2014-01-23

Museum Experience, 2014-01-25

 Item — Container: Shelf 80, Box: 6, Object: 909
Identifier: 80.6.909
Abstract Da Camera Young Artists. Celestial works by John Luther Adams for strings, harp, celeste and vibraphones. To celebrate the Houston Museum District Association's Museum Experience, the Rothko Chapel hosts a day full of events in conjunction with The Menil Collection and Houston Center for Photography. In addition, Oh My! Pocket Pies is selling delicious treats on the plaza.11am – 6pm Photo scavenger Hunt! Houston Center for Photography dares you to be creative and capture with...
Dates: Event: 2014-01-25

Talking About Torture, 2004-10-09

 Item — Container: Shelf 80, Box: 6, Object: 910
Identifier: 80.6.910
Abstract

Speak Truth to Power series

Dates: Event: 2004-10-09

Jerome B. Wiesner 1915-1994. A Random walk Through the Twentieth Century: Media Lab 10th Anniversary Edition, 1994

 Item — Container: Shelf 80, Box: 6, Object: 911
Identifier: 80.6.911
Abstract

Interactive Media Presentation: includes articles by Wiesner, photos, and more

Dates: 1994

Prayer Vigil for the Earth 2002 Document, 2002

 Item — Container: Shelf 80, Box: 6, Object: 912
Identifier: 80.6.912
Abstract

30 Minute Documentary (27:44); Interviews (22:00); Slideshow (6:38); Gary Smith Memorial (13:23). The GirlZTeamWins Productions

Dates: 2002