Poetry/readings
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 42 Collections and/or Records:
Mark Rothko: A Response in Verse , 2014-05-21
File — Shelf 31, Box: 94, Folder: 102
Identifier: 31.94.102
Abstract
Nicole Brossard
Suggested donation $10Throughout the years, visitors have responded to the silent power of Mark Rothko’s work, and particularly the Rothko Chapel, by composing poems. Acclaimed Canadian avant-garde poet and novelist Nicole Brossard debuts a poem inspired by her intense admiration and affection for Rothko’s work. She also reads from her latest collection of poems in English. Brossard has published more than 30 books, including Nicole Brossard: Selections (2010,...
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Event: 2014-05-21
Monkey King: Journey to the West, 2011-06-04
File — Shelf 30, Box: 93, Folder: 10
Identifier: 30.93.10
Abstract
Special Programs Workshop with Diane Wolkstein, storyteller.This special program for members features storyteller Diane Wolkstein who with movement, story, and the accompaniment of multi-instrumentalist, Jeff Greene, will relate the great Chinese epic Journey to the West, in which the Monkey King and the Tang Priest travel from China to India to obtain the Buddhist scriptures.Written by Wu Cheng'En in the sixteenth century and based on the historical Buddhist monk...
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Event: 2011-06-04
Museum Experience, 2014-01-25
File — Shelf 31, Box: 94, Folder: 74
Identifier: 31.94.74
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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 your camera details from the buildings and nature surrounding the organizations in zone 1. ...
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Event: 2014-01-25
Neighborhood Community Day, 2022-04-30
File — Shelf 30, Box: 218, Folder: 32
Identifier: 30.218.32
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In partnership with the Menil Collection for Neighborhood Community Day, the Rothko Chapel presents afternoon drop-in experiences featuring music in the Chapel by violinist Clara Saitkoulov and a book reading and signing of Earth Church by Jim Blackburn at the Suzanne Deal Booth Welcome House. 11:20-11:50am: Violin performance inside the Chapel by Clara Saitkoulov, DACAMERA Young Artist
12:30pm: Earth Church Reading and Signing at the Welcome House
2-2:30pm: Violin performance...
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Event: 2022-04-30
Neighborhood Community Day, 2023-04-01
File — Shelf 26, Box: 56, Folder: 11
Identifier: 26.56.11
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Enjoy an afternoon of free art, music, poetry, and family activities in celebration of our vibrant neighborhood. Participating organizations include: DACAMERA, Houston Center for Photography, Inprint, The Menil Collection, Pride Chorus Houston, Rothko Chapel, Writers in the Schools (WITS), and Watercolor Art Society. Ars Lyrica will present an interactive, family-friendly musical story time featuring Maria’s Magical Music Adventure focused on mindfulness, with narrators reading...
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Event: 2023-04-01
Open Letters, 2018-10-10
File — Shelf 32: Series RC05B; Series RC08C, Box: 241, Folder: 43
Identifier: 32.241.43
Abstract
Open Letters by Mark Menjivar
Presented in partnership with the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH)
Pay What You Can, suggested contribution of $10Open Letters is an ongoing project by artist Mark Menjivar that engages Texas communities in dialogue around capital punishment issues. Participants were invited to respond to letters written by prisoners on death row that speak about their experiences and the trauma they and their families have faced post-conviction. ...
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Event: 2018-10-10
Playback Writing Session, 2012-10-27
File — Shelf 30, Box: 93, Folder: 93
Identifier: 30.93.93
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.
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Event: 2012-10-27
Poet Ernesto Cardenal, 2004-04-20
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One of Latin America’s foremost poets and artists- canonized in the Encyclopedia Britannica as the most important poet in Nicaragua after Ruben Dario
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Event: 2004-04-20
Poet of Witness: Cyrus Cassells Reads from The Crossed- Out Swastika, 2012-11-19
File — Shelf 30, Box: 93, Folder: 87
Identifier: 30.93.87
Abstract
American poet Cyrus Cassells, recognized with numerous awards for his poetry, will read from his most recent book, The Crossed-Out Swastika. In describing the book, Library Journal said, “Cassells is a passionate poet whose poems touch the core of human connection through which can flow union with the infinite.” The Crossed-Out Swastika follows the lives of young people and historical characters caught in the maelstrom of World War II.A book signing and reception for the public...
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Event: 2012-11-19
Poetry for Peace , 2014-05-13
File — Shelf 31, Box: 94, Folder: 101
Identifier: 31.94.101
Abstract
Naomi Shihab Nye and Chana Bloch
Suggested donation $10To commemorate Israeli Independence Day and Palestinian Nakba Day, Palestinian-American poet Naomi Shihab Nye and Jewish-American poet Chana Bloch read from their poetry and translations. Both poets draw upon their heritage in their work, yet see peace as essential. Naomi Shihab Nye is the author of numerous books of poems, including You and Yours, 19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East, Fuel, and Red Suitcase. She...
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Event: 2014-05-13