2014 – 2015 Season The Rothko Chapel inspires people to action through art and contemplation, nurtures reverence for the highest aspirations of humanity, and provides a forum for global concerns. The Rothko Chapel presents programs that elevate the spirit, foster dialogue, and champion ethical action. The season is organized thematically into three series. 2014-2015 Season Living As If: The Art, Spirituality, and Practice of Non-Violence What would the world look like if we were all living as if violence is not an option? This series raises awareness about systemic violence and cultivates the practices to counter it. What constitutes violence? What approaches have been developed to end the vicious cycle of an eye for an eye? From September through May, teachings, dialogues, films and experiential offerings equip us intellectually and spiritually to practice non-violence. September November 1 2 16 21 Living Mindfully This ongoing series is comprised of experiential offerings that elevate the spirit and nurture humanity’s highest aspirations. 27 Concerts in the Chapel A series of musical offerings Free Day of Yoga Houston Presented in partnership with Texas Yoga Association Monday, September 1, 8am Twilight Meditation Zen Buddhist Dharma Talk and Meditation Master Miao Tsan Tuesday, September 16, 6pm International Day of Peace Discussion and Celebration Presented in partnership with Edge of Arabia Sunday, September 21, 7pm Love Your Enemies Community Workshop Sharon Salzberg and Tenzin Robert Thurman, Ph.D. Presented in parthership with Dawn Mountain Saturday, September 27, 10am–3pm $100 ticket required, includes lunch 13 20 Pictured on the cover: John Grim, Ph.D. and Mary Evelyn Tucker, Ph.D. Tenzin Robert Thurman, Ph.D. Sharon Salzberg Sarah Sentilles Rutha Mae Harris Master Miao Tsan Kinley Lange LoadBang Chris Scott Rev. Dorothy Budd Liliana Segura 28 Radical Ahimsa Jain Dharma Talk and Meditation Jain Nuns Samani Sanmati Pragya Ji and Samani Jayant Pragya Ji Tuesday, October 21, 7pm The Institutional Violence of Incarceration Discussion Rev. Dorothy Budd and Chris Scott, moderated by Liliana Segura Tuesday, October 28, 7pm Mainstreaming Torture Discussion Rebecca Gordon, Ph.D. and Sarah Sentilles, moderated by Juan E. Méndez Thursday, November 13, 7pm Houston Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Thursday, November 20, 7pm May 10 Twilight Meditation Jewish Contemplative Concert Cantor Daniel Mutlu Tuesday, February 10, 6pm 14 Modern Mass with LoadBang Concert Thursday, February 12, 7pm 21 12 March 8 19 December 9 Twilight Meditation Christian Contemplative Taizé Concert Kinley Lange Tuesday, December 9, 6pm January 1 October 21 Morton Feldman’s For Philip Guston Concert Presented in partnership with Da Camera Sunday, November 2, 1pm February New Year’s Day Crystal Bowl Meditation Dana Shamas Thursday, January 1, 12pm 15 Songs of Freedom Concert Rutha Mae Harris Thursday, January 15, 7pm 19 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Sound Installation Tuesday, January 20, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm 31 Museum Experience Concert Da Camera Young Artists Saturday, January 31, throughout the day 21 Mending Bones: Walking a Bone Labyrinth Sunday, March 8, 10am–6pm How to Start a Revolution Film Screening and Discussion Thursday, March 19, 8pm From Dictatorship to Democracy Community Workshop The Albert Einstein Institution Saturday, March 21, 10am–3pm 18 Twilight Meditation Hindu Kirtan Concert The Language of Peace Tuesday, April 14, 6pm Musical Meditation for MenilFest Concert Intersection New Music Collective Saturday, April 18, 1pm 18 Timber for MenilFest Concert Saturday, April 18, 4pm 29 Journey of the Universe Film Screening and Discussion Mary Evelyn Tucker, Ph.D. and John Grim, Ph.D. Wednesday, April 29, 7:30pm Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 Concert River Oaks Chamber Orchestra Thursday, May 21, 7:30pm, Tickets $45 ($35 for Rothko Chapel Members) All events take place at the Rothko Chapel, 3900 Yupon. All events are free unless otherwise indicated. Suggested donations for all programs is $10. June 21 Summer Solstice Sunday, June 21 Monthly W Twelve Moments of Spirituality and Healing First Wednesday of each month, 12pm Th Tai Chi by the Reflecting Pool Henderson Smith Thursdays in October, November, February, March, May, and June, 5pm Sa Yoga on the Plaza Bayou Bliss Yoga Saturdays in October, November, March, and April, 9am April 14 Breath: The Pulse of the Universe Performance and Meditation Tadasana Troupe Thursday, May 14, 7pm For a complete, up-to-date listing of offerings, visit rothkochapel.org. Pictured: Tadasana Troupe Alejandro Chaoul, Ph.D. Rebecca Gordon, Ph.D. Henderson Smith Dana Shamas 1409 Sul Ross Street Houston, TX 77006 Chapel location – 3900 Yupon at Sul Ross www.rothkochapel.org 713.524.9839 The Rothko Chapel is an independent 501(c)3 tax deductible organization funded through individual contributions as well as through the generous support of The Brown Foundation, Inc., Houston Endowment Inc., The Simmons Foundation, The George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation, and a grant from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance. For underwriting opportunities, contact Thuy M. Tran, Director of Advancement, at [email protected]. Save the date October 11, 2014 Cast your eyes to the moonlit sky Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, Cuban-inspired delectables, and hand-rolled cigars Behold the moonrise at 10:30 pm through powerful telescopes provided by the Houston Astronomical Society Dance to the sounds of El Rectorado del Son 7pm–midnight Rothko Chapel Plaza, 3900 Yupon For $100 tickets and underwriting opportunities, visit rothkochapel.org and follow the link on the homepage. For questions, please contact [email protected]. Moonrise Party on the Plaza 2013