ROCO says goodbye to the old and in with the (relatively) new in this concert celebrating musical innovation via the string quartet. Lombardini Sirmen’s Quartet, a work that helped to shape the string quartet genre alongside those of Haydn and Boccherini, is an incredible example of a rare 18th-century woman who was not only able to live […]
ROCO welcomes back conductor JoAnn Falletta, as the full 40-piece chamber orchestra shines in works of luminous orchestral color and creativity, including three premieres! Glimpse a vision of paradise in the third and final movement of Richard Danielpour’s Symphony in Three Movements After the Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri, experience the bold sounds of Conni Ellisor’s consortium-commissioned A Woman Without […]
In this online talk, the renowned land artist Michelle Stuart discusses her decades-long practice recording and studying traces upon the earth. Link will be posted to the event page at Menil.org prior to the program.
Compare two realms of thought that place a strong emphasis on the individual's inner spiritual journey and the attainment of self-knowledge. Neoplatonism is a philosophical system that developed in the 3rd century AD, which emphasizes the concept of the One – an unseen but ever-present ultimate reality – as the source of all being and […]
"Shop Talk, the barbershop podcast" is shot on location at the historic, Joe's Barbershop, in the historic African American community of Acres Homes. It celebrates, revives, and restores those old school Black barbershop conversations that once held the community down and lifted the community up! Those conversations covered just about every topic relevant to the […]
Compare two realms of thought that place a strong emphasis on the individual's inner spiritual journey and the attainment of self-knowledge. Neoplatonism is a philosophical system that developed in the 3rd century AD, which emphasizes the concept of the One – an unseen but ever-present ultimate reality – as the source of all being and […]
Please join “MYOB: Houston” show creator/writer/director Stan Mays and cast guest star Michael Daleo for a public screening of episode 1 “Spaghetti Sauce” and an early peak at episodes 2 & 3 currently in production. “MYOB: Houston” is a cop comedy show that pokes fun at all the police shows on network tv. It is […]
Join us for our final event of the 2023-2024 season featuring Shulamit Ran’s Third String Quartet, “Glitter, Doom, Shards, Memory." Building on our first video release in May, this event features all four movements of the quartet, along with reflections on the Holocaust, its effects on the modern world, and the importance and transformative power […]
Presentation Night is a series of 5 minute presentations by each participating artist showing their work and who they are using the skills and techniques they’ve gained from this program. Powered by Fresh Arts, 2024 marks the seventh year of Artist INC Houston. Join us in celebrating these 25 Artists. For individuals who cannot attend […]
With her Grammy Award-Winning Verve Records debut, Linger Awhile, 23-year-old Bronx native Samara Joy makes her case to join the likes of Sarah, Ella, and Billie as the next mononymous jazz singing sensation recorded by the venerable label. Her voice, rich and velvety yet precociously refined, has already earned her fans like Anita Baker and […]
Embedded in our ethical codes is an implicit assumption that we can successfully attain a kind of professional purity. If we follow the rules diligently, we can stay on the proper side of a divide between "ethical" practitioners and "unethical" practitioners. This may lead to two different false assurances – one, that our work is […]
Uncover the benefits of taking time to be mindful, and learn resources for establishing a regular mindfulness practice. What is mindfulness, and how can practicing it affect our everyday lives? Join us as we explore some of the research that’s been done on practicing mindfulness, and learn several guided practices that you can do every […]
