Abstract with Singer/Songwriter Sara HickmanIn celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Rothko Chapel honors its members and donors and anyone who turned 40 in 2011 with free admission to a special concert at the Chapel with singer-songwriter Sara Hickman.Known for her one-of-a-kind live shows, native Houstonian Hickman is the Official State Musican of Texas. She got her first guitar at age seven, and at eight wrote and performed her first song on stage. After studies at...

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Vimeo Livestream Sunday, February 28, 2-4pm CDT Free registration

To lift up the last 50 years of the Rothko Chapel’s work and mission, and renew and strengthen its commitment to serve as a welcoming interfaith sanctuary for all and a place to rally around the significant human rights issues of the day, the Chapel will hold an interfaith service and human rights celebration including Sufi Whirling, prayers, reflections, and music.

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

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For voice, string quartet, and soundtrack, artists: Etty Ben-Zaken, Eitan Steinberg, and Houston Symphony mucisicans: Rodica Oancea Gonzales, Michaela Orancea-Frustina, violin and Linda Goldstein, viola. Eitan Steinberg is a composer and recipient of Israel’s Prime Minister’s Prize for composers in 2007. His music embodies the convergence of different cultures and is inspired by traditional and folk materials from around the world

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Contemplative service of meditation, reading, music, led by Kinley Lange; Keerthana and Kruthi Bhat performed South Indian Classical Music

Abstract A Joyous Sound An Interfaith Peace CelebrationSunday, February 10, 2008 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Please join us for the Unity Peacemakers 6th annual Interfaith Peace Celebration at The Rothko Chapel. This year’s theme, A Joyous Sound, celebrates how different faiths use the transcending power of music in their worship. Various faith traditions will be presenting their use of worship music, including song, chants, dance, and meditations. The Celebration will be followed by a reception...

Abstract Fady Joudah, Poet and Rahim AlHaj, Oud Musician Presented in partnership with FotoFest and Arab American Cultural and Community Center Suggested donation $10In collaboration with FotoFest and the Arab American Cultural and Community Center, celebrated poet Fady Joudah and renowned musician Rahim AlHaj present an evening of Arab poetry and oud music. Fady Joudah is a Palestinian-American poet and physician. Joudah's poetry has been published in a variety of publications,...

Abstract A Time of Remembrance: Contemplating Cycles of Life & Death Presented in partnership with Houston Hospice Pay What You Can $5-20 | In-person event with bench seatingCommunity members contemplated cycles of life and death across cultures with music, poetry and personal reflections in observance of Dia de los Muertos, All Saint’s Day, and National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Attendees were invited to bring a small memento, photo, or item to place on a community altar in...

Abstract Adam Tendler, pianistAdam Tendler’s performances at Rothko Chapel have fused musical programming with the physical space to create sonic clearings for reflection. Tendler responds to the Chapel environment by sharing an ambitious program of exquisitely understated music--works that provoke, challenge, thrill, and ultimately move the listener. The program includes works by Nico Muhly, Earle Brown, Marina Poleukhina, Charlie Sdraulig, Morton Feldman, and Philip Glass....

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Sandra Oregon Dance Co., African drumming and Mellissa Thibedeaux’s Harriet Tubman reenactment