Explore the many ways that the realms of culture, society, and religion support each other, and how we can respectfully and authentically adopt the valuable perspectives embedded in the wisdom traditions of cultures other than our own. The ancient, living religious...
Discover an ancient, holistic approach to mental and emotional health. What does it mean that the sanskrit word for “perfect health” – “svastha” – can also mean to be “established in the self”? What role might connecting with a spiritual awareness play in...
What if “happiness” is found most often in the places which demand sacrifice and surrender? We are urged to be happy. But what is happiness? Does it ever fall under our control, or are we at the mercy of the unknown forces within and without us? Join Dr....
How can we outgrow and live more richly in the presence of life’s problems? Jung, Freud, and others left us with a rich tradition of depth psychology. What is depth psychology, and how does it differ from other modalities? What are the chief insights into the...
Have fun learning to reduce stress with laughter techniques that improve our sense of well-being. Have fun learning to reduce stress with therapeutic laughter techniques that improve breathing, relaxation, and physiologic well-being. During this session, you will gain...
At one time or another, we are all likely to experience conflicting or contradictory feelings about something or someone important to us. Sometimes this can be an extremely difficult experience, stirring feelings of anxiety, and a sense of confusion and distraction....
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...
Aperio, Music of the Americas presents an exhilarating program inspired by Caribbean folk songs and dances, indigenous Brazilian legends, Argentinean tango, and Venezuelan joropo featuring acclaimed soloists Ernesto Vega (clarinet), Pablo Estigarribia (piano), 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”...
Join Georgina Treviño, the artist behind “La Fuente del Deseo,” and the exhibition’s curator, Sarah Darro, for an intimate tour of the artist’s jewel- and chrome-encrusted work.
In the sequel to the Oscar-nominated 2008 documentary Food, Inc., the filmmakers reunite with investigative authors Michael Pollan (The Omnivore’s Dilemma) and Eric Schlosser (Fast Food Nation) to take a fresh look at the efficient yet vulnerable food system....
70th Anniversary Revival of Dial M for Murder An ex-tennis pro (Ray Milland) wants to have his wealthy wife (Grace Kelly) murdered so he can get her inheritance. When he learns she is having an affair, he comes up with the perfect plan to kill her: blackmail an old...
Part of MFAH’s “Jazz on Film” series In the 1950s, Chet Baker’s jazz trumpeting, intimate crooning, and pretty-boy good looks epitomized West Coast cool. When photographer Bruce Weber caught up with him three decades later, time and drug addiction...
This gripping Brazilian drama weaves a tale of personal struggle and societal challenges. Set in São Paulo, it follows Sofia, a spirited teen volleyball player from a modest background, whose life takes a dramatic turn when she faces an unwanted pregnancy. She is...
Directed by Claude Sautet (France, 1960, 109 min., in French with English subtitles, digital restoration) Saturday, July 13, 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 5:00 p.m. Brown Auditorium Theater Claude Sautet’s first major feature stars Lino Ventura as Abel Davos, a wanted...
Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville (France, 1967, 105 min., in French with English subtitles, digital restoration) Saturday, July 20, 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 5:00 p.m. Brown Auditorium Theater In a career-defining performance, Alain Delon plays a contract killer with...
Directed by Chiara Malta and Sébastien Laudenbach (France, 2023, 73 min., in French with English subtitles, digital) Friday-Saturday, July 26-27, 7:00 p.m. Brown Auditorium Theater Paulette feels guilty after unjustly punishing her daughter Linda and would do anything...
During the Cold War, the U.S. government is determined to fight Communism with culture. In 1964, Alice Denney, Washington insider and friend of the Kennedys, recommends the ambitious curator Alan Solomon to organize the U.S. entry for the Venice Biennale. Together...
Get ready to experience folk and traditional tunes on Wednesday, May 29th with Pardubicka muzika from the renowned Pardubice Conservatory of Music in the Czech Republic. Bring your friends and sweethearts for an unforgettable night of dance, drinks, and live music....
Due to widespread power outages related to the May 16th storm, HCCC will be closed until further notice and the May 18th resident artist talk has been postponed. Join HCCC for a talk by current resident Hai-Wen Lin (fiber), who will discuss their kite-making practice,...
