Abstract Song Cycle with Houston Grand OperaIn commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the horrific loss of life in the United States on 9/11, 2001, the Rothko Chapel is joining with Houston Grand Opera to present a song cycle of stories related to people in Houston who experienced the tragedy in a highly personal way. For the observance, Houston Grand Opera commissioned a new work, Pieces of 9/11: Memories from Houston, a song cycle by acclaimed American composer Jake Heggie with...

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Co-sponsored by the Holocaust Museum. Musicians are Mimi Stern-Wolfe, Isabelle Ganz, Cantor David Propis and Marcia Sterling Presented by The Holocaust Museum and The Rothko Chapel, dedicated to those gifted musicians and composers who died in the ghettos and concentration camps

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...

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...

Abstract Spirit Matters Series "Political Economy and the Holistic Spirituality of Jesus" Obery M. Hendricks, Jr., Ph.D.Chapel co-founder Dominique de Menil built her life according to the belief that spiritual forces are of consequence in real world affairs. She insisted that a capacity for reverence was essential to successfully advancing justice. And yet, contemporary religious forces often seem to be at odds with human rights concerns. Though the passion for human rights involves a...

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A talk by Professor Ian Handcock, a program cosponsored with the Holocaust Museum

Abstract Post 9/11 Human Rights Violations in the U.S. A talk by David Fathi, U.S. Program Director, Human Rights Watch Human Rights Watch is one of the largest human rights organizations in the world and the largest one based in the United States. Its researchers investigate human rights abuses in over 80 countries and publish their findings annually. The extensive local and international media coverage helps to expose abusive...

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Speakers: Erik Camayd-Freixas, first-hand witness to the legal proceedings in his role as a certified interpreter for U.S. courts and Associate Professor of Latin-American Literature at Florida International University and Stephen Bloom, Professor of Journalism at University of Iowa, Moderator: Mike DeGeurin. Originally scheduled in September 2008, rescheduled due to hurricane.

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Vietnamese Association of Houston

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Commemorating the 50th Vigil and Third Anniversary of Vigils at Sites of Recent Acts of Violence. Sponsored by Congregational Relations Committee and Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston