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Important Information:
All events are free unless otherwise indicated.
Chapel Address
3900 Yupon Street, at the corner of Yupon and Sul Ross Streets, Houston, TX 77006
Parking
Parking is available along the street or in the St. Thomas Parking Garage on the corner of West Alabama and Graustark for $2.00 (cash only).
Seating
Seating is first-come, first- served. RSVP to secure preferential seating up to 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. At evening events, doors open 30 minutes prior to start time.
Hours
10am - 6pm daily
The Chapel is open every day of the year. Free Admission - Donations are welcome!
Office and Mailing Address
1409 Sul Ross St.
Houston, TX 77006
Office hours are 9am - 5 pm Monday-Friday.
The mission of the Rothko Chapel is to inspire people to action through art and contemplation, to nurture reverence for the highest aspirations of humanity, and to provide a forum for global concerns. |
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Noteworthy Off-Site Events
Art Beyond Borders
All month
Houston Public Library
The International Museum of Twenty-First Century Arts' exhibit Art Beyond Borders is an unprecedented exhibition of the works of master artists representing forty-two countries in the promotion of peace and cultural understanding through the universal language of art. It is free and open to the public. For more information, please click here.
Discover Your World Asia
Sunday, June 2, 4pm
Discovery Green
Explore the sights and sounds of Asia on June 2 with a fashion show, Shailon Academy (China) Dragon Dance, Kim Kuja School (Korea), Infused Performing Arts (India), and a headlining performance by Ustad Lal Singh Bhatti. For more information, please click here.
Midnight in Mexico: An Evening with Alfredo Corchado
Tuesday, June 4, 7pm
Red Cat Jazz Cafe
Join Brazos Books and La Voz at an intimate downtown Houston venue to hear former Rothko Chapel presenter, author, and longtime Mexico correspondent Alfredo Corchado. Corchado will talk about his new book, Midnight in Mexico: A Reporter's Journey Through a Country's Descent into Darkness, which explores growing up on the border and covering Mexico in some of its darkest days. Free event, talk, and book signing. For more information, please click
Discover Your World Africa
Sunday, June 16, 4pm
Discovery Green
Celebrate Africa on June 16with Bel-Ami, Vivalda Dulia (Angola), a fashion show, Ingoma planet, Impande Ye Africa Production Company and groove to the sounds of 'Mellow Rythm, a Fela Kuti Tribute Band. For more information, please click here. |
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The Rothko Chapel is a 501(c)3 tax deductible organization. It is funded through individual contributions as well as through the generous support of The Brown Foundation, Inc., The Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation, The Simmons Foundation, The George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation, the Houston Endowment, and a grant from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance.
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Dear Chapel Friend,
The month of June promises to be a lively mixture of music, meditation, and discussion at the Rothko Chapel. Please see below for a list of the public offerings. I would like to call your attention in particular to the Thursday, June 20 program with Fort Worth Councilman Jeff Burns and author Robert Leleux discussing legalized discrimination against LGBT people. This promises to be an important conversation, particularly as the nation awaits the Supreme Court rulings on two landmark cases that could extend marriage equality.
As always, the Rothko Chapel is open every day for quiet reflection. In observance of the summer solstice on June 21, the longest day of the year, the Rothko Chapel will open at sunrise with a Tibetan Buddhist ritual and stay open until sunset culminating in a Japanese Taiko drumming performance.
I look forward to seeing you at the Rothko Chapel soon!
Sincerely yours,
Emilee Dawn Whitehurst
Executive Director |
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Wednesday, June 5, 12pm, Suggested donation $10
To RSVP, please click here.
 This month's meditation will reflect upon the Zoroastrian scriptures (The Gathas), which focus on self-realization and spirituality through the use of good mind and actions. They stress purity of body, mind, and soul through following a path of righteousness. The Gathas are one of the world's most ancient religious texts. Mrs. Vehishta Salveh has been an educator for 25 years and also works as a teaching artist for the education department at Museum of Fine Arts Houston. She has served as a Sunday School teacher at the Zoroastrian Association of Houston for 30 years with the goal of nurturing interfaith understanding. This series is co-sponsored by Ligmincha Texas Institute, The Jung Center of Houston, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, and the Rothko Chapel.
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Thursdays in June, 5pm, Suggested donation $10
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 Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art whose physical practice offers general health benefits, stress management, increased energy, and improved physical mobility. The physical and meditative aspects of Tai Chi, which uses slow, repetitive movements, are recognized as relieving the physical effects of stress on the body and mind. The classes are suitable for beginners as well as the experienced Tai Chi practitioner. Loose fitting, comfortable clothes are appropriate attire for the classes. In case of inclement weather, classes will be held inside the Rothko Chapel. Henderson Smith is the founder of Living Well Therapies and a certified instructor in Tai Chi. |
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LGBT in America: The Last Legal Discrimination
Councilman Joel Burns and Author Robert Leleux
Thursday, June 20, 7pm, Suggested donation $10
To RSVP, please click here.
Despite profound changes in society regarding support for LGBT civil rights, most states uphold legal discrimination against their own citizens. What effects does such systematic discrimination and ingrained homophobia have on the way LGBT people are treated, especially youth? How does one heal after being bullied for her or his sexual identity, and what can the community do to promote healing and prevent future harm? Councilman Joel Burns and author Robert Leleux will have a timely and substantive conversation on these topics, particularly in light of the two landmark marriage rights cases pending with the Supreme Court.
Fort Worth Councilman Joel Burns rocketed to internet fame after a YouTube video of him detailing his years of bullying went viral as part of the "It Gets Better Project." Robert Leleux is a freelance writer and editor, and the author of two books including The Living End and The Memoirs of a Beautiful Boy. Leleux is also the features editor of Lonny Magazine and a writer for the Texas Observer. |
Summer Solstice Observation
Friday, June 21, Suggested donation $10
To RSVP, please click here.
In observation of the Summer Solstice, the Rothko Chapel will be open from sunrise to sunset (approximately 6:20am-8:25pm). In addition, the following programs will be available at no charge:
Sang Chod (Tibetan Smoke Offering)
6:22am Sunrise 
Sang Chod, or Smoke Offering, is a ritual traditionally done in the early morning for special occasions such as the Tibetan New Year (LoSar). Participants are invited to cleanse themselves of negativities and offer good intentions as the smoke rises.
Taiko Drumming
8:25pm Sunset
Kaminari Taiko of Houston, a Japanese drumming ensemble, will perform on the Rothko Chapel plaza to mark the end of the longest day of the year. "Taiko" is a Japanese word for drum. The art of taiko carries deep significance in Japanese culture. Samurai warriors used taiko on the battlefield to signal commands and frighten their enemies. Townspeople warned of danger by beating on taiko, and priests used taiko at religious ceremonies to communicate with the gods. Temples and shrines throughout Japan display taiko as a symbol of purification and to dispel evil spirits.
Kaminari Taiko was founded in 1996 by Jay Mochizuki along with a number of talented musicians from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities. The members diligently trained under world acclaimed Taiko Masters such as: Daihachi Oguchi, Seiichi Tanaka, Kenny Endo and Takemasa Ishikura to learn the fundamental skills, philosophy and spirit of this centuries old Japanese tradition.
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Summer Sounds: Sufi Second Line
Wahida
Thursday, June 27, 7pm Suggested donation $10
To RSVP, please click here.
 Co-founders Tom Larson and Andrew Ward form the core of the musical group Wahida (meaning unity in Arabic and Urdu), performing a unique mix of gospel, New Orleans second line, and Mardi Gras Indian music counterposed with music from Sufi and North Indian traditions. Their performances not only energize and entertain, but strive to create and sustain a higher level of respect, interest, and peacefully shared purposes between cultures through the use of musical and lyrical fusions. Drummer and percussionist Tom Larson lives in Nashville and performs nationally in jazz, blues, zydeco, and rock groups, among other genres. Andrew Ward lives in New Orleans and is a singer and International Development Ph.D. student with a litany of talents. |
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