Under the direction of William Tackett, Emerson's Intergenerational Orchestra will delight you on this musical adventure.
Come as you are to this free concert to enjoy Dvorak's New World Symphony and some Mozart.
YOU are invited to visit & have a good time with other peace & justice activists. Bring information to share, if you wish, about your favorite upcoming event, or just come and relax!
Many vegan and vegetarian options are available on the menu. See the venue's web site for more details.
Join Transition Houston for our last spring permablitz!
Come together with like minded people to learn how to live more sustainably and help build community! Our projects for the recipient of this permablitz include:
* installing a basic water reclamation system
* building a compost bin
* adding a garden bed
* and more!
Join the diverse Houston Immigrant, Workers' Rights and Social Justice community as we take to the streets on Houston's southwest side and make our voices heard! We will meet up at the corner of Renwick and Bellaire at 12 pm, and march to Burnett Bayland Park (6000 Chimney Rock Rd) at 1pm where we will hold a community rally.
KPFT will be hosting Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan, authors of a new book, “Democracy Now!: 20 years of Covering the Movements Changing America”, in a book signing event, at 1 pm on May 1.
There will also be a meet & greet before the main event, lasting from 12 noon to 12:50 pm. An additional donation is requested, and spaces are very limited, so if you’re interested please get your tickets now.
The Mennonite Church, 1231 Wirt Rd., will be the venue of the Peace Club gathering on May 1 from 4:30-6:30. Youth will be preparing soup for Food Not Bombs, painting and weaving. New books will be read and discussed. Joanna will be doing music, and Tracy will be leading craft activities. Dinner will be provided. […]
Donate to HPJC on May 3rd, 2016 during "Big Give Houston." #BigGiveHouston is a day of online giving where you can support some of your favorite non-profits in Houston that make our community better.
Please donate through our Big Give Houston page here: https://biggivehouston.org/npo/houston-peace-and-justice-center
Your tax-deductible donation supports Peace Camp, support for activism in Houston, conferences and workshops that promote peace and social justice, fiscal agency services for local organizations and more. Thank you for giving generously on Big Give Houston!
Transition Houston’s quarterly meeting will feature Peter Bryn of the Houston Climate Lobby and Yudith Nieto from T.E.J.A.S who attended the COP21 Climate Conference in Paris! They’ll be sharing their experiences and engaging us in how to have productive, respective dialogue on climate change, risks, and solutions.
Feeling directionless, disconnected and adrift is an experience all too common for many in today’s fast-paced world.
The Rothko Chapel is working to change that – offering its Modern Meditation series as an antidote.
“Twelve Moments: Experiencing Spiritual and Faith Traditions” is designed to help people learn spiritual practices to quiet, center, expand and renew their minds.
Where can you hear in-depth news, analysis, interviews, call-in shows, local and independent music in a wide variety of genres, live musicians, culture and art? On our favorite station - KPFT, 90.1 on your FM dial.
Pledge online at kpft.org, or call 713-526-5738 starting Thursday, to pledge support to your favorite program. It's quick, easy, but important.
Based on the Life of Catherine Benincasa, Sr. Nancy brings Catherine to life reflecting on the 800 years of the Dominican Order. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6. The Friday night session is free. We will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 7. Scholarships are available.
Emerson Players proudly presents Neil Simon’s The Good Doctor--a Broadway hit first performed in 1973 that combines Simon’s comedic wit with Anton Chekhov’s satiric commentary on the human condition. The Players are having fun with this and know you will too!
CASH ONLY ---- Friday and Saturday 7:30. Sunday at 2. Babysitting by reservation on Friday and Saturday.
Emerson Players proudly presents Neil Simon’s The Good Doctor--a Broadway hit first performed in 1973 that combines Simon’s comedic wit with Anton Chekhov’s satiric commentary on the human condition. The Players are having fun with this and know you will too!
CASH ONLY ---- Friday and Saturday 7:30. Sunday at 2. Babysitting by reservation on Friday and Saturday.
Maxine Kaufman-Lacusta, a Quaker Jewish activist and writer from Burnaby, B.C., Canada will be in Houston to speak and do a presentation on nonviolence in Palestine. She will share information about nonviolent activism by Palestinians and Israelis, separately and together, in challenging the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land–as this is a much under-publicized aspect of the Palestinian struggle--as well as ways in which "Internationals" can support these efforts.
Under the direction of Adrian O. Rodriguez, the Emerson Choir, the Emerson Intergenerational Orchestra, and the Austin High School Chamber singers will engage with the Fauré Requiem as an opportunity to connect with our humanity.
Come as you are to this free concert to explore Music, Creativity, and the Art of Living. What is creativity, where does it come from, and what are its implications on mastering the art of living?
The J4J team has a fun-filled line-up of activities for the rest of the month of May leading up to the janitors’ contract expiration on May 31st. #RaiseHouston #RaiseAmerica #MakeHoustonGreat #HoustonJanitors #Fightfor15 ICONs dinner, sponsored by one of the largest building owners in Houston, will feature a who's-who of the Houston business community. Join us as we […]
YOU are invited to visit & have a good time with other peace & justice activists. Bring information to share, if you wish, about your favorite upcoming event, or just come and relax.
Weekly Wednesday Actions: 4:30pm every Wednesday at ONE Allen Center (corner of Dallas & Smith in Downtown) The J4J team has a fun-filled line-up of activities for the rest of the month of May leading up to the janitors' contract expiration on May 31st. #RaiseHouston Arriba la union y abajo la explotación! We're asking building owners […]
The J4J team has a fun-filled line-up of activities for the rest of the month of May leading up to the janitors’ contract expiration on May 31st. #RaiseHouston #RaiseAmerica #MakeHoustonGreat #HoustonJanitors #Fightfor15 Faith leader allies from several different religious traditions will hold a prayer vigil as janitors & cleaning contractors engage in their final round of bargaining. […]
