This Saturday, April 20th, Rothko Chapel will operate on adjusted hours. The Chapel is open from 11am-12:15pm for our Earth Day program all are welcome. From 12:15pm-1:15pm, the Chapel will close for breakdown of the program. The Chapel will reopen for general visitation from 1:15pm-6pm.

A Grand Occasion

may 14, 2019 at the astorian

Please join us as we honor Fairfax Dorn & Marc Glimcher and Reverend William "Bill" Lawson, three extraordinary individuals who have carried on the work of our founders, Dominique and John de Menil, by building and lifting up communities around the arts, spirituality and social justice. 

With the Houston skyline as our background at the stunning Astorian, guests will enjoy a festive evening of cocktails, live music, seated dinner by A Fare Extraordinaire, and dancing.

Tuesday, May 14, 2019
7:00 to 11:00pm
The Astorian ~ Houston, Texas

Funds raised by A Grand Occasion will support the Chapel's rich program offerings and help maintain our landmark building and grounds.

GALA CHAIRS
Nancy & Erik Littlejohn
Tatiana & Craig Massey

HOST COMMITTEE
Lynn Wyatt, Honorary Chair
Suzanne Deal Booth
Ludmila Golovine
Jessica Phifer
Steve Wyatt

Thank you for your interest in the Rothko Chapel's A Grand Occasion. We hope to see you there!

Tables of ten are available for:

$5,000 Sponsor
$10,000 Benefactor
$15,000 Underwriter
​ $25,000 Major Underwriter

Individual tickets start at $500


To purchase online, please click here*
OR
Fill out a Gala Reservation Form that can be emailed, faxed or mailed to the Chapel.


For additional information, please contact Thuy Tran, Director of Advancement, at 713.660.1405 or by email.


* Please note: If you wish to purchase multiple individual tickets, please list your desired quantity in the “Additional Information” box, choose “Other” for your donation amount and enter your total purchase amount there. Thank you so much!