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Contains 194 Results:

Houston Interfaith Thanksgiving Service , 2014-11-20

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 95, Folder: 19
Identifier: 31.95.19
Abstract

Theme: Repentence

This annual service brings together leaders and members of nine faiths to offer prayers of thanksgiving and read sacred texts on thankfulness. All are welcome. A reception on the plaza follows the program.

Dates: Event: 2014-11-20
Found in: Rothko Chapel Archives / RC10A2014, RC10A2014 Rothko Chapel: Public Programs: Programs FY 2014-2015

Twilight Meditation, 2014-12-09

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 95, Folder: 20
Identifier: 31.95.20
Abstract Kinley Lange, Christian Contemplative Taize ConcertTaizé worship, originating from France, incorporates music and prayers with songs in many languages, including chants and icons from the Eastern Orthodox tradition. Kinley Lange has been working as a choral musician for almost 40 years, conducting children, youth, church, civic, and professional choirs. He was the founder and artistic director of Austin ProChorus, a chamber choir devoted to the music of living composers. In...
Dates: Event: 2014-12-09
Found in: Rothko Chapel Archives / RC10A2014, RC10A2014 Rothko Chapel: Public Programs: Programs FY 2014-2015

Twelve Moments: New Year’s Day Crystal Bowls Meditation , 2015-01-01

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 95, Folder: 21
Identifier: 31.95.21
Abstract

Dana Shamas, New Year's Day Crystal Bowls Meditation

The Rothko Chapel honors the start of the New Year with the sound of crystal bowls resonating throughout the Chapel, led by yoga teacher and Bayou Bliss Yoga founder Dana Shamas. Begin the year with a fresh intention thanks to the cleansing vibrations of the bowls.

Dates: Event: 2015-01-01
Found in: Rothko Chapel Archives / RC10A2014, RC10A2014 Rothko Chapel: Public Programs: Programs FY 2014-2015

Black Lives Matter: Getting Beyond the Hashtag, 2015-01-07

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 95, Folder: 22
Identifier: 31.95.22
Abstract Contemplation and Dialogue Alex Byrd, Ph.D., Judge Josefina Rendon, Assata Richards, Ph.D., and Mtangulizi Sanyika, Ph.D.Like much of the nation, the Chapel has been wrestling with our response to the lack of justice in the Michael Brown and Eric Garner cases and the possibilities for action going forward. Please join us for “Black Lives Matter,” which builds on our yearlong program series on Living As If: The Art, Spirituality, and Practice of Non-Violence. Harnessing the...
Dates: Event: 2015-01-07
Found in: Rothko Chapel Archives / RC10A2014, RC10A2014 Rothko Chapel: Public Programs: Programs FY 2014-2015

Songs of Freedom , 2015-01-15

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 95, Folder: 23
Identifier: 31.95.23
Abstract Rutha Mae Harris"Without the songs of the movement, personally I believe that there wouldn't have been a movement."- Rutha Mae Harris The Rothko Chapel continues its tradition of honoring The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life with a musical tribute on his birthday. This year the Chapel is thrilled to feature the renowned Freedom Singer Rutha Mae Harris in an exploration of singing as a nonviolent practice during the Civil Rights movement. In addition to rousing...
Dates: Event: 2015-01-15
Found in: Rothko Chapel Archives / RC10A2014, RC10A2014 Rothko Chapel: Public Programs: Programs FY 2014-2015

Museum Experience, 2015-01-31

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 95, Folder: 24
Identifier: 31.95.24
Abstract

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. From 1pm-2pm join an acroyoga jam on the Rothko Chapel lawn that is open to everyone. At 2pm, 2:45pm and 3:30pm, experience musical performances by Da Camera Young Artists celebrating Thomas Merton's 100th birthday. Pocket To Me is on site selling delicious pita pockets!

Dates: Event: 2015-01-31
Found in: Rothko Chapel Archives / RC10A2014, RC10A2014 Rothko Chapel: Public Programs: Programs FY 2014-2015

Twelve Moments: Modern Tradition, 2015-02-04

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 95, Folder: 25
Identifier: 31.95.25
Abstract Jerry Ruhl, Ph.D., Modern Meditation“Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone – we find it with another.” This quote from Thomas Merton points toward a neglected aspect of meditation, that it is always relational. Consciously or unconsciously we yearn for enduring, supportive, loving attachment and relationship with others, with nature, and with God. We become fully realized in order to be more available for relationship, not the other...
Dates: Event: 2015-02-04
Found in: Rothko Chapel Archives / RC10A2014, RC10A2014 Rothko Chapel: Public Programs: Programs FY 2014-2015

Twilight Meditation: Jewish Contemplative Concert, 2015-02-10

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 95, Folder: 26
Identifier: 31.95.26
Abstract Daniel Mutlu, Jewish Contemplative ConcertCongregation Beth Israel Cantor Daniel Mutlu leads a contemplative practice of Jewish worship music. Mutlu earned a Masters in Sacred Music from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York City and was invested into the Cantorate in 2008. Mutlu also served as Professor of Traditional Nusach at Hebrew Union College. An avid composer and arranger, Mutlu has also premiered original works in Boston, Jerusalem, and New York....
Dates: Event: 2015-02-10
Found in: Rothko Chapel Archives / RC10A2014, RC10A2014 Rothko Chapel: Public Programs: Programs FY 2014-2015

Modern Mass with Loadbang, 2015-02-12

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 95, Folder: 27
Identifier: 31.95.27
Abstract bserve the silence of the Rothko Chapel filling with the sound of sacred music, both medieval and modern. New York-based music chamber group LoadBang performs Guillaume de Machaut's 15th century masterpiece “Misse de Nostre Dame” interwoven with composer and group member Andy Kozar’s modern interpretation of the piece titled “Mass.” While Machaut’s music is the epitome of religious music, Kozar’s interpretation reflects on the loss of his Catholic faith as well as honors the place that...
Dates: Event: 2015-02-12
Found in: Rothko Chapel Archives / RC10A2014, RC10A2014 Rothko Chapel: Public Programs: Programs FY 2014-2015

A Service of Worship for Ash Wednesday, 2015-02-18

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 95, Folder: 28
Identifier: 31.95.28
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains materials related to public programs during the time period, except for Awards and Colloquia which have separate series.

Dates: Event: 2015-02-18
Found in: Rothko Chapel Archives / RC10A2014, RC10A2014 Rothko Chapel: Public Programs: Programs FY 2014-2015

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