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Contains materials related to public programs during the time period, except for Awards and Colloquia which have separate series.

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 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...

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...

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For those who died as a result of mental illness (part of Mental Awareness Week)

Abstract Marcel Pérès and the Ensemble Organum, presented by Da Camera.Da Camera of Houston presents the world-renowned medieval music scholar and singer Marcel Pérès and his Ensemble Organum in a rare United States appearance and their Houston debut. This ancient music ensemble will sing one of the greatest religious compositions of all time, Guillaume de Machaut’s 14th-century Messe de Notre Dame, the first mass to be attributed to a single composer. The Rothko Chapel is hosting the...

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University of St. Thomas

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By the Nathan Clark George Trio, a trio of guitar, cello, and fiddle explored classic Christmas music through contemporary folk interpretation

Abstract Middle Eastern Sacred Songs (Piyutim)--From Pulpit to Pop Chart Galeet Dardashti, Vocalist and AnthropologistPresented in collaboration with the Jewish Community Center, this presentation by Iranian-descended vocalist and anthropologist Galeet Dardashti is part of Museum District Day, an annual event that features special activities at museums throughout Houston's Museum District.Galeet Dardashti will offer an interactive presentation on Mizrahi(Jews of the Middle...

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Presented by Michael Ciborski