People from all parts of the world and all walks of life visit the Chapel for renewal and restoration. They come to experience prayer, meditation, religious services, lectures, concerts, or simply sit in silence among the magnificent Mark Rothko murals.
2023 Farenthold Lecture: Kathryn Bond Stockton
5:30 PM
The ninth annual lecture will feature Kathryn Bond Stockton, Distinguished Professor of English, former Associate Vice President for Equity and Diversity, and former inaugural Dean of the School for Cultural & Social Transformation at the University of Utah.
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UT-Austin School of Law
Book Release: A Master Class on Being Human
6:30 PM
A conversation between two eminent Black thinkers on how to work together to make the world a better place despite deep religious differences
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Rothko Chapel
Time Of Remembrance: Contemplating Cycles of Life & Death
6:00 PM
Community members will contemplate cycles of life and death across cultures with music, poetry, and personal reflections in observance of Dia de los Muertos, All Saint’s Day, and National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.
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Rothko Chapel
World AIDS Day Observance: “The HOMEGOING Concert—a sonic memorial”
6:30 PM
loss. nothing. memorial: the HOMEGOING Concert is a sonic memorial about the impact of the AIDS crisis in Black communities in the United States between 1980-2005.
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Rothko Chapel
2024 Annual MLK Birthday Observance
6:30 PM
This year's program connects Rev. Dr. King’s legacy of nonviolence to the ongoing spiritual and public health crisis of gun violence
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Rothko Chapel
“Simple Gifts” featuring River Oaks Chamber Orchestra (ROCO)
5:00 PM
Experience Aaron Copland’s iconic tone poem "Appalachian Spring," paired with a World Premiere ROCO Commission by Composer-In-Residence Adam Schoenberg.
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Rothko Chapel
Summer Solstice Morning Observance: Apollo Chamber Players
8:00 AM
In observance of the longest day of the year, the morning contemplative music experience will feature local string quartet Apollo Chamber Players.
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Rothko Chapel
Summer Solstice Afternoon Observance: Apollo Chamber Players
12:00 PM
In observance of the longest day of the year, the afternoon contemplative music experience will feature local string quartet Apollo Chamber Players.
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Rothko Chapel
Summer Solstice Evening Observance: Kaminari Taiko
7:30 PM
Kaminari Taiko of Houston, a Japanese drumming ensemble, marks the end of the longest day of the year with a sunset performance
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Rothko Chapel
Rothko Chapel Óscar Romero Award
The biennial award recognizes up to 3 individuals working within the areas of art, spirituality, and human rights, who have committed their life’s work toward justice and the creation of a more sustainable, livable and possibility-filled world.
Experience past ORA ceremonies on Vimeo or Soundcloud.
Living Mindfully
Explore the relationship between the sacred and the self through video and audio recordings of past practices, discussions, and gatherings that cultivate a more spiritually focused and mindful life.
-Twelve Moments: Experiencing Spiritual & Faith Traditions Soundcloud
-Twilight Meditations & Days of Observance Soundcloud
-Concept of the Divine Series Vimeo Soundcloud
-Interfaith Thanksgiving Services Vimeo Soundcloud
Transformative Power of Art
Witness the Chapel come to life with provocative music and original artist projects through video and audio recordings of past concerts and performances on Vimeo and Soundcloud.
Advancing Human Rights
Examine intersectional social justice issues from a local to global perspective through video and audio recordings of past symposia, conversations and lectures.
--Frances Tarlton "Sissy" Farenthold Endowed Lecture in Peace, Social Justice and Human Rights Vimeo
--Annual MLK Birthday Celebration Vimeo Soundcloud
--2016 Symposium: Confronting Inequality: Alternative Economies, Resilient Communities Vimeo Soundcloud
--2017 Symposium - An Act of Justice: Undoing the Legacy of Mass Incarceration Vimeo Soundcloud
--2019 Symposium - Toward a Better Future: Transforming the Climate Crisis Vimeo Soundcloud
--2021/2022 Symposium - Beyond the Rhetoric: Civil Rights & Our Shared Responsibility Vimeo Soundcloud