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Shelf 31

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Contains 194 Results:

Mexico Today: A Portrait of Contemporary Mexican Society, 2013-03-19

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 94, Folder: 16
Identifier: 31.94.16
Abstract Katharine Donato, Ph.D. Suggested donation $10The 2013 Óscar Romero Award will be given to Ms. Blanca Velázquez Díaz, a champion of worker rights and dignity in Mexico. The twelfth such award given by the Rothko Chapel since 1986, this award honors unsung heroes who work under extraordinary circumstances to advance human rights. The award is named after Archbishop Óscar Romero of San Salvador, who was murdered on March 24, 1980 because of his opposition to violence and his...
Dates: Event: 2013-03-19

Monsenor: The Last Journey of Oscar Romero , 2013-03-24

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 94, Folder: 17
Identifier: 31.94.17
Abstract The 2013 Óscar Romero Award will be given to Ms. Blanca Velázquez Díaz, a champion of worker rights and dignity in Mexico. The twelfth such award given by the Rothko Chapel since 1986, this award honors unsung heroes who work under extraordinary circumstances to advance human rights. The award is named after Archbishop Óscar Romero of San Salvador, who was murdered on March 24, 1980 because of his opposition to violence and his courageous defense of the poor in his country. In order to...
Dates: Event: 2013-03-24

Upcoming Spring Public Programs, 2013

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 94, Folder: 18
Identifier: 31.94.18
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: 2013

Economic Justice: Labor Rights as Human Rights, 2013-03-26

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 94, Folder: 19
Identifier: 31.94.19
Abstract Joie Chowdhury Suggested donation $10The 2013 Óscar Romero Award will be given to Ms. Blanca Velázquez Díaz, a champion of worker rights and dignity in Mexico. The twelfth such award given by the Rothko Chapel since 1986, this award honors unsung heroes who work under extraordinary circumstances to advance human rights. The award is named after Archbishop Óscar Romero of San Salvador, who was murdered on March 24, 1980 because of his opposition to violence and his courageous...
Dates: Event: 2013-03-26

Twelve Moments: Jewish Tradition, 2013-04-03

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 94, Folder: 20
Identifier: 31.94.20
Abstract Henry Abramovitch, Jewish Tradition Suggested donation$10In this contemplative session, we will examine Talmudic text and use the practice of active imagination to explore the Jewish concepts of “tikkun” (repair) and “tikkun olam”, which means “repairing the world” or “cosmic repair.” Based on the idea that the world was not created but is in the continuous process of creation, repairing the world is part of humanity’s ongoing task of restoring moral balance. We each must play...
Dates: Event: 2013-04-03

Mozart’s A Little Night Music, 2013-04-13

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 94, Folder: 21
Identifier: 31.94.21
Abstract

Collaboration with Mercury

Mercury’s chamber musicians give a concert of one of Mozart’s best-loved works, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, a serenade known as A Little Night Music. The evening includes a discussion with Mercury’s Artistic Director, Antoine Plante, as well as a post-concert reception and meet-and-greet with the artists. This ticketed event is part of Mercury’s Neighborhood Series.

Dates: Event: 2013-04-13

Menil Community Arts Festival, 2013-04-20

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 94, Folder: 22
Identifier: 31.94.22
Abstract The Menil Community will come together to host a free afternoon of art and entertainment throughout the neighborhood. Highlighting the diversity of the Menil neighborhood arts community, the festival will include live music, film, readings, workshops, yoga, and children's activities.The Rothko Chapel will host 11am Hatha Yoga by Mary Opperman of Bayou Bliss Yoga on the plaza, 1pm Kids Yoga by Laura Calcaterra of Big Yoga Houston on the Rothko Chapel plaza, and 2:30pm Acro Yoga...
Dates: Event: 2013-04-20

MURAL in concert, 2013-04-27

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 94, Folder: 23
Identifier: 31.94.23
Abstract

Musicians Kim Myhr, Ingar Zach, and Jim Denley form the trio MURAL, which returns for a third improvisational performance at the Rothko Chapel. On this occasion, their improvisation will be in response to the changing light in the Chapel. Audience members are encouraged to enjoy the music and light for as long as they want.

Dates: Event: 2013-04-27

Twelve Moments: Buddhist Tradition, 2013-05-01

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 94, Folder: 24
Identifier: 31.94.24
Abstract

Claire Villarreal, Buddhist Tradition Suggested donation $10

Claire will lead a meditation using the breath to calm and center us in the present, then bringing healing energy through the body. Both practices cultivate the ability to be present with ourselves in daily life. The series is co-sponsored by Ligmincha Texas Institute, The Jung Center of Houston, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, and the Rothko Chapel.

Dates: Event: 2013-05-01

Earth Church: A Vision of Full-World Spirituality, 2013-05-02

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 94, Folder: 25
Identifier: 31.94.25
Abstract Jim Blackburn Suggested donation $10Our values and belief structures were derived when the world was relatively empty of humans and human impacts. That is no longer the situation as the Earth is being filled up and in some cases overwhelmed by human impacts. Earth Church is a concept of earth-focused spirituality derived in part from existing faith concepts and in part from the realities that we face as we encounter a future that includes climate change, water supply shortages...
Dates: Event: 2013-05-02