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The program included five pieces: Four Organs, Piano Phase, Clapping Music, Music for Mallet Instruments, Voices, and Organ, and Drumming. This was the first performance of Reich's music in Houston. Steve Reich performed on four of the five pieces (not Piano Phase).

Abstract Discussion and performance in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday David Banner, Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, Toni Blackman, and Dr. Anthony Pinn; moderated by Aundrea Matthews Presented in partnership with the Center for Engaged Leadership and Collaborative Learning at Rice UniversityThe Rothko Chapel continues its tradition of honoring The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life on his birthday. This year the Chapel is honored to welcome award-winning artist...

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On the Chapel Plaza. Jazz, Blues, and Spirituals. Sponsored by Da Camera, Menil Collection.

Abstract Suggested donation $10Celebrate sunrise on the summer solstice with a labyrinth walk on the Rothko Chapel grounds. Tilt your face toward the east and watch the sunrise on the day when the sun’s rays shine directly down on the earth’s equator. Houston labyrinth duo Reginald Adams and Jay Stailey have created two summer symbols on which we can declare our intentions as we enter this new season. Begin with a brief introduction to labyrinths and intention setting by facilitators ...

Abstract Thursday, June 21, 2018 6:20 AM Labyrinth Walk by Jay Stailey and Performance of Ragas by Prema Bhat ​Pay What You Can, suggested contribution $10 We celebrated sunrise on the summer solstice with a performance of classical Indian ragas by Prema Bhat (voice), Purnima Bhat (vocal support and tambura), and Maheshwar Ajaykumar (mridangam) starting at 6:20am, followed by a labyrinth walk facilitated by Jay Stailey on the Rothko Chapel grounds. Light breakfast was provided....

Abstract Summer Solstice Morning Observance Performance for Contemplation with Percussion and Voice by Hamid Drake Pay What You Can $0-20 | In-person event with bench seatingTwo performances, 8am and noon. Performance for Contemplation with Percussion and VoiceRenown percussionist Hamid Drake occupies a singular place in world music. Forging a practice based on a lifetime study of global styles that emerge from pan-African, Indian, Caribbean, Arabic, Persian and American...

Abstract Summer Solstice Morning and noon Observance: Contemplation in Light Contemplation in Light offers a moment of meditation and reflection in observance of the Summer Solstice. This program will include ancient music of the ninth through twelfth centuries performed by the programs’ co-curators mezzo-soprano Cecilia Duarte and percussionist Jesús Pacheco. The experience will begin with Gregorian chant from the ninth and tenth centuries, bringing inner peace and space for meditation, and will...

Abstract In observation of the Summer Solstice, the Rothko Chapel will be open from sunrise to sunset (approximately 6:20am-8pm). In addition, the following programs will be available at no charge:Sun Salutations 6:21am sunriseCelebrate the start of the Summer Solstice with 108 sun salutations on the Plaza. Sun salutations are a series of yoga poses designed to warm up the body, and 108 is considered an auspicious number in yoga philosophy. Participants are welcome to complete...

Abstract In observation of the Summer Solstice, the Rothko Chapel will be open from sunrise to sunset (approximately 6:20am-8:25pm). In addition, the Chapel hosts a sunrise Vedic fire ceremony and yoga, and Marimba music at sunset.Yogis have used Vedic Fire ceremonies with Sanskrit chanting for thousands of years as a tool for personal and planetary healing. The ceremony starts with 10 minutes of chanting powerful Sanskrit mantras, followed by 15 minutes of silent meditation, and ends...

Abstract In observation of the Summer Solstice, the Rothko Chapel will be open from sunrise to sunset (approximately 6:20am-8:25pm). In addition, the Chapel hosts a sunrise Tibetan yoga practice, and taiko drumming at sunset.To welcome the solstice, Alejandro Chaoul of the Ligmincha Texas Center for the Meditative and Healing Arts leads a Tibetan yoga practice full of movements that focus on the chakras, clear the gross and subtle obstacles, allow a state of mind that connects to...