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Mark Rothko: The Houston Connection , 2014-05-06
File — Shelf 31, Box: 94, Folder: 99
Identifier: 31.94.99
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Chelby King
Suggested donation $10How did John and Dominique de Menil come to commission Mark Rothko to create his masterpiece, the Rothko Chapel, in Houston? Art historian Chelby King discusses Houston art professor Jermayne McAgy’s influence on the de Menil’s commission and her connection to Rothko. Chelby King was awarded a M.A. in art history from the University of Houston in May 2013 following a fifteen-year career in arts management. Her organizational work has focused on...
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Event: 2014-05-06
Mark Rothko: Traveler to Sublime , 2014-03-06
File — Shelf 31, Box: 94, Folder: 83
Identifier: 31.94.83
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Annie Cohen-Solal, Ph.D.
Suggested donation $10How did Mark Rothko’s complex trajectory between the Russian empire, the United States and back to Europe impact his own pictorial message? In particular, how can we assess his paintings, namely those of the Rothko Chapel, in light of his European birth and of his Jewish heritage? Rothko's biographer Annie Cohen-Solal discusses Mark Rothko’s trajectory in prelude to her forthcoming Rothko biography, to be published in September 2014...
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Event: 2014-03-06
Mark Rothko: Vision and Blank Darkness , 2005-04-28
File — Shelf 28, Box: 86, Folder: 15
Identifier: 28.86.15
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The Rothko Chapel Art Series, by David Anfam
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Event: 2005-04-28
Mark Rothko’s Actors: Shape and Edge in the Evolution of His Art , 2011-11-14
File — Shelf 30, Box: 93, Folder: 33
Identifier: 30.93.33
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Tom Crow
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Event: 2011-11-14
Martin Luther King Jr Birthday Celebration, 2019-01-15
File — Shelf 30, Box: 218, Folder: 02
Identifier: 30.218.02
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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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Event: 2019-01-15
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Concert, 2012-01-15
File — Shelf 30, Box: 93, Folder: 39
Identifier: 30.93.39
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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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Event: 2012-01-15
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observance, 2013-01-15
File — Shelf 31, Box: 94, Folder: 05
Identifier: 31.94.05
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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.
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Event: 2013-01-15
Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert, 2008-01-15
File — Shelf 29, Box: 89, Folder: 04
Identifier: 29.89.04
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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...
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Event: 2008-01-15
Martin Luther King, Jr. Program, 2004-01-15
File — Shelf 28, Box: 85, Folder: 21
Identifier: 28.85.21
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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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Event: 2004-01-15
Mass for Pentecost Sunday by Richard Landry, 1987-06-04 - 1987-06-07
File — Shelf 27, Box: 80, Folder: 10
Identifier: 27.80.10
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Commissioned for The Menil Collection opening, June 4, 5, 7, 1987
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Event: 1987-06-04 - 1987-06-07