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In honor of MLK Day, the Rothko Chapel plays speeches from his life throughout the day. Come listen to the quiet of the Chapel resonate with MLK’s voice.

Abstract In honor of the life and work of the Rev. Dr. King, the Chapel hosted a conversation between civil rights activist and organizer Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr. and Former Indian Ambassador Nirupama Rao exploring the influence of Mahatma Gandhi on Dr. King, moderated by Melanie Lawson. The program featured opening remarks by Mayor Sylvester Turner and Consul General of India, Dr. Anupam Ray. This program coincided with the Houston-wide Gandhi Sesquicentennial Celebration in partnership with...

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The Reverend KM Williams, Guitar Evangelist

The Rothko Chapel continues its tradition of observing the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday with faith-based music from blues and gospel musician KM Williams, an ordained minister and musical evangelist.

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Texas Johnny Brown Suggested donation $10

The Rothko Chapel continues its tradition of observing the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday with music from blues legend Texas Johnny Brown and The Quality Blues Band.

Abstract Martin Luther King Birthday Concert featuring Diunna GreenleafTuesday, January 15 at 7:30 p.m.Diunna Greenleaf, leader of Blue Mercy band, is a native Houstonian whose background is steeped in gospel music—influenced by Koko Taylor, Aretha Franklin, Rosetta Thorpe, Sam Cooke, Charles Brown and her own parents, Ben and Mary Ella Greenleaf. By combining intricate patches of jazz, gospel, and heartfelt soul she has created an emotional roller...

Scope and Contents Audio Installation: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm This event is free and open to the public, no registration requiredIn honor of MLK Day, the Rothko Chapel plays speeches from his life throughout the day. Come listen to the quiet of the Chapel resonate with MLK’s voice.11am – "The Three Dimensions of a Complete Life," delivered at New Covenant Baptist Church in Chicago, on April 9, 1967 (40:29 mins) 1pm – "A Knock at Midnight," delivered at Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church,...

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African drumming by Alafia Gaidi, singing by Ricky Jason, story telling by Kathy Culmer and songs of peace, power and unity by the Tour Choir of St. Stephen’s Episcopal School

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Speaker: The Reverend Joseph E. Lowery, President of Southern Christian Leadership Conference

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Houston premiere of “The March” by filmmaker James Blue, and the Texas Southern University Choir. Held in the chapel (unusual for a film)

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Panel discussion with Fred Bladwin, Rabbi Moshe Cahana, Lex Hixon, Professor Nathan Irvin Huggins, The Reverend William Lawson, Confressman Mickey Leland and Judge Gabrielle K. McDonald.