Abstract For the month of July, the Rothko Chapel presents Mindful Moments for Parents and Families as a part of our summer series of family-friendly program offerings. Led by Simone Woodage from Dawn Mountain, this session will offer busy parents some simple, sharable practices to promote mindfulness and full attention in the present moment. From mindful listening to mindful eating, to the gift of a simple, grateful pause, these tools are useful for adults and children alike, and can help add a...

Abstract bserve the silence of the Rothko Chapel filling with the sound of sacred music, both medieval and modern. New York-based music chamber group LoadBang performs Guillaume de Machaut's 15th century masterpiece “Misse de Nostre Dame” interwoven with composer and group member Andy Kozar’s modern interpretation of the piece titled “Mass.” While Machaut’s music is the epitome of religious music, Kozar’s interpretation reflects on the loss of his Catholic faith as well as honors the place that...

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Performed by Tolga Unaldi. Series: Culture and Spirituality. Turkish musician played the reed flute (ney) mixing contemporary compositions and classic Turkish folk tunes

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Presented by Wellesley College Club of Houston and the Chapel, with Victor H. Kazanjian, Jr., Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life, and Co-Director of the Peace and Justice Studies Program at Wellesley College

Abstract Special Programs Workshop with Diane Wolkstein, storyteller.This special program for members features storyteller Diane Wolkstein who with movement, story, and the accompaniment of multi-instrumentalist, Jeff Greene, will relate the great Chinese epic Journey to the West, in which the Monkey King and the Tang Priest travel from China to India to obtain the Buddhist scriptures.Written by Wu Cheng'En in the sixteenth century and based on the historical Buddhist monk...

Abstract The 2013 Óscar Romero Award will be given to Ms. Blanca Velázquez Díaz, a champion of worker rights and dignity in Mexico. The twelfth such award given by the Rothko Chapel since 1986, this award honors unsung heroes who work under extraordinary circumstances to advance human rights. The award is named after Archbishop Óscar Romero of San Salvador, who was murdered on March 24, 1980 because of his opposition to violence and his courageous defense of the poor in his country. In order to...

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Presented by Zuhaira Rezzack. Held at the University of St. Thomas.

Abstract Da Camera Young Artists’ ConcertsTo 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. From 11am - 12pmjoin a tai chi class near the Rothko Chapel reflecting pool led by Henderson Smith. At 2pm, 2:45pm, and 3:30pmexperience musical performance of No 11 (re), 2015 by Da Camera Young Artists. The dark Rothko paintings created for Rothko...

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To 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. From 1pm-2pm join an acroyoga jam on the Rothko Chapel lawn that is open to everyone. At 2pm, 2:45pm and 3:30pm, experience musical performances by Da Camera Young Artists celebrating Thomas Merton's 100th birthday. Pocket To Me is on site selling delicious pita pockets!

Abstract To celebrate the Houston Museum District Association's inaugural Museum Experience, the Rothko Chapel will host a day full of events in conjunction with The Menil Collection and Houston Center for Photography. Enjoy crepes on the plaza from Melange Creperie along with the following events:1–2pm: Tai chi class with Henderson Smith on the plaza (weather permitting)2-2:30pm: Musical performances by Da Camera Young Artists featuring the music of George Crumb...