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

Abstract 1pm-2pm: Tai Chi with Henderson Smith of Living Well Therapies on the Rothko Chapel Plaza 2pm, 2:45pm, 3:30pm: Three simultaneous musical performances by Da Camera Young ArtistsTo 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.The Da Camera Young Artists - a group of emerging professional vocalists, instrumentalists, and...

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...

Abstract The Rothko Chapel offers two programs as part of the Menil Community Arts Festival.11 a.m.: A Conversation with Houston Chronicle Art Critic Douglas Britt Houston Chronicle art critic Douglas Britt will discuss the Chapel's suite of fourteen monumental paintings by American painter Mark Rothko.1 p.m.: East/West Improvisational Music by The Language of Peace Classical Indian vocalist Nanda Banerjee, cellist Max Dyer, and keyboardist/composer John Hardesty form The...

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Turkish Orchestra Clear Creek Fine Art Orchestra Ahmet Taviloglu, Conductor Cavdar Parashkevov, Concertmaster

Featured soloists Professor Dr. Cihat Askin, Violin and Mesut Ozgen, Guitar will join with the Clear Creek Fine Art Orchestra to perform an hour-long concert entitled "When Spring Comes." This classical concert is co-sponsored by the American Turkish Association.

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Da Camera

Abstract Sonny K. Mehta, Lead Performer Featured Performance of the Menil Community Arts Festival Performance co-sponsored by the Asia SocietyBased in Austin, Texas, Riyaaz Qawwali formed in 2006 under the leadership of Sonny K. Mehta, a classically trained musician. Qawwali music is characterized by lively rhythmic cycles, gripping melodies, and the addition of improvisational poetry. As a form, this type of Sufi devotional music dates back to eighth century Persia, from where it spread...

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Valerie Hartzell, Classical Guitar

The annual Menil Community Arts Festival invites the public to enjoy the diverse cultural richness of the neighborhood. As part of the festival, the Rothko Chapel presents internationally recognized classical guitarist Valerie Hartzell in a special performance.

Abstract Seven Doors Chakra Tuning Lisa Harris Suggested donation $10As part of the MenilFest, singer Lisa Harris conducts a chakra tuning workshop on the Rothko Chapel plaza. Her composition SEVEN DOORS brings awareness to the seven chakras and explores vibrational techniques to balance and unblock the chakras. Spectators are encouraged to dance as well as practice yoga. Lisa Harris is a writer, songwriter, storyteller, lyricist/composer, filmmaker and director. She formally studied...

Abstract The Menil Collection and surrounding nonprofit organizations presented their annual Menilfest community arts festival, a free afternoon of exhibitions, performances, and readings that extends across the Menil neighborhood. The Gulf Coast Indie Book Fair (produced By Gulf Coast: A Journal of Literature and Art) featured literary journals and small-press books alongside local booksellers. For more information about Menilfest, click here.In collaboration with Menilfest, the Rothko...