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CONSTRUCTION ZONE
THIS SEASON HAS IT ALL!
An update on the exciting changes and upgrades to our world-class venue.
This is the year to enhance your own appreciation of the arts, as well as your family’s at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.
AN EVENING OF WINE The Pavilion Partners raise over $145,000 for scholarships for young artists.
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28TH SEASON
THE 2017 PERFORMING ARTS SEASON HAS IT ALL
Welcome to the 28th season of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. We have an exciting year ahead of us with an excellent performing arts season and the very best contemporary artists in the world playing our venue. This is the year to enhance your own appreciation of the arts, as well as your family’s at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The 2017 performing arts season includes nine Houston Symphony performances; a full production of “The Elixir of Love” by Houston Grand Opera and Houston Ballet will feature the full production of the classic “Madame Butterfly.” Our contemporary season includes some of our returning favorites including Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Jimmy Buffett, Chicago and Depeche Mode. We are also excited to have Chance the Rapper perform on our stage May 7 for the very first time. Chance won 3 Grammy’s this year, including the Best New Artist award. His mission of bettering the lives of youth through art so closely aligns with our own goals. We are proud to have Chance perform on our Main Stage. Guests will also notice some updates and upgraded features of The Pavilion when they walk through our new gates. You will read more about this on the following page. I encourage everyone to attend our performing arts events and become a season subscriber for only $185 per ticket. Being a season seat holder is a great way to show your support for the arts and enjoy some great performances. Come out, bring the family and enjoy this world class venue. See you on the hill.
Jerry MacDonald President & CEO 1
This is the year to enhance your own appreciation of the arts, as well as your family’s at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The 2017 performing arts season includes nine Houston Symphony performances, a full production of “The Elixir of Love” by Houston Grand Opera and Houston Ballet will feature the full production of the classic “Madame Butterfly.” On June 9, be treated to a concert and movie in one with the world premiere of Matilda In Concert. Famed film composer David Newman will conduct the Houston Symphony in his dazzling musical score live and in sync with the cult classic film on The Pavilion’s Main Stage. Steven Reineke, Principal POPS Conductor and the Houston Symphony will premiere a brand-new orchestra show created for Houston-native band The Suffers June 17. The popular hometown band brings a fresh approach to what they have coined Gulf Coast Soul. For those looking to learn more about the orchestra, on July 8, “Symphonic Sights & Sounds,” will serve as an introduction to popular classical favorites enhanced by large scale images on The Pavilion’s LED screens. Then the ever-popular book by Lemony Snicket, “The Composer is Dead” with music by Nathaniel Stookey will come to life on July 19. After the incredibly positive response to the John Williams Tribute in 2016, the show will return with added selections on September 6. Families of all ages will want to save the date for the 22nd annual Children’s Festival. On Saturday, November 11, Jack Hanna Into the Wild LIVE presented by Nationwide will perform on the Main Stage! For the full performing arts schedule, including traditional favorites Star-Spangled Salute, Hocus Pocus Pops and Holly Jolly Jingle visit woodlandscenter.org.
VENUE UPDATES
WELCOME TO THE PAVILION 2.0 An Update on Construction In May 2016, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Board of Directors unanimously approved a major construction plan. The new Woodforest Bank Club will replace the original structure and boast two floors of expansive seating, a catering kitchen and an outdoor patio overlooking the North Plaza. Fresh and modern canopies will become the face of The Pavilion as guests enter the venue. Additionally, a new box office at the south entrance will accommodate guests who park in one of the free lots off of Timberloch.
The new Woodforest Bank Club features two stories, three bars, an upstairs covered patio cantilevered over the North Plaza, expanded restrooms and a full-service kitchen!
All projects have been completed except for the new Woodforest Bank Club which will open later this summer. “We have been busy working during the off-season,” said Jeff Young, vice president of operations for The Pavilion. “The updates modernize The Pavilion and provide an exceptional backdrop for future concerts and events.” “Whenever we have the opportunity to take our venue to the next level we are able to grab the attention of popular artists,” added Jerry MacDonald CEO and president of The Pavilion. “When we sell out shows, our true Mission of providing performing arts and educational outreach programs truly benefits.
The brand new two story operations building houses staff offices, expanded storage and event production.
New entrance canopies welcome guests into the gates of The Pavilion. 2
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2016 SUPPORTERS $100,000-$250,000
ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment ExxonMobil • Huntsman Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands The Woodlands Development Company The Wortham Foundation
J. Beard Real Estate Company Fidelity Investments • FMC Technologies Carol & Phil Garner Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital Julia & Andrew Steinberg • Stibbs & Co. Strike • Waste Connections, Inc. • Wells Fargo Sandra & Keith Winters Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival
$25,000-$49,999
$2,000-$4,999
Live Nation • The Pavilion Partners
$50,000-$74,999
$15,000-$24,999
Century 21 Realty Partners • City of Shenandoah Bluebonnet Kids • EMI • Entergy • Robert Farlow Sheryl & Fred Greene • Kinder Morgan Foundation Richard McKellop • Elaine & Steve Nance Sue & Eric Politte • Renewal by Andersen Tree Frogs Wooden Swing Set Factory
Luanne & Steve Bozeman • H-E-B PepsiCo • South Walton Beach • CB&I
$1-$1,999
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Mercedes-Benz of The Woodlands Newfield Exploration Woodforest National Bank
$10,000-$14,999 Accenture • Efficient Wealth Management, LLC Insperity • KPMG, LLC Merchants’ Choice Payment Solutions The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation XFINITY • YMCA- Run Thru The Woods
$5,000-$9,999 AON Hewitt • Ricardo Cano Consolidated Communications
ADT • Nancy Battle • Steven Bouck Sylvia Caracio • Laurel & Craig Cheyne Charlotte & Rob Cloninger • Stan Cox • Dale Darr Dr. Lloyd & Jacque Everson • Alice & Patrick Hynes Alice & Andy Janssen • Alix & Don Muhlbach Arla & Gerald Neuberger • Amy & Keith Odom Suzanne & Robert Potter • Monica Rodriguez Mark Scott • Marijane & David Smith • Ken Smith Williams Companies • Wright’s Printing
In-Kind United Airlines
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
go! Outpatient, Inpatient & Emergency Center
NOW OPEN
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RAISING MONEY
SUPPORTING LOCAL AREA NON-PROFITS Non-Profit Organizations Raise over $300,000 at The Pavilion Eleven area non-profits were honored by The Pavilion and Aramark January 6 for their long term volunteerism at the venue. Over the past five years or more, the groups have operated concessions stands during concerts, ballets and other private events as a fundraiser for their respective organization. The non-profit groups range from high school booster clubs to college sororities. “We are proud to offer fundraising opportunities to local non-profit organizations, said Jerry MacDonald, president and CEO of The Pavilion. “It’s no easy task, especially as the demand for volunteers increases to accommodate the surge of events at The Pavilion over the last five years.” Aramark grew the non-profit volunteer program to over 20 groups in 2016. Total funds earned amounted to nearly $300,000 and the highest earning group received just over $50,000 in
Members of College Park Band Boosters with their award. commissions for the 2016 season. “Our non-profit groups here are amazing and work very hard,” said Jesse Collier, general manager of Aramark at The Pavilion. “Event after event they come in eager and ready to make a positive impact on the guest experience.”
YOU HAVE THE POWER TO LIGHT UP A STAGE Your donation can help a fine arts student graduate from college, inspire the mind of a 4th grader and even further enhance your own love of the arts. Contributions to The Pavilion are utilized for various educational programs including Musical Scores, which rewards students who attend Title 1 schools for achieving a defined goal, fine arts scholarships and programming The Pavilion’s Main Stage. Use your power and donate to The Pavilion today. To learn more visit www. woodlandscenter.org/donate.
SEASON SUBSCRIBERS
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Looking for the same great seats for every show? Become a performing arts season subscriber
for only $185 per seat! Benefits include orchestra-level seating to all symphony, ballet and opera performances at The Pavilion, on-site garage parking, and admission to the Woodforest National Bank Club. Subscribers also receive reserved seating and on-site parking for Texas Music Festival Orchestra, Star-Spangled Salute and Holly Jolly Jingle. The total value of the performing arts season package is $485. For more information, contact the Box Office at 281.364.3024 or boxoffice@woodlandscenter.org
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ON THE MAIN STAGE
HOUSTON BALLET FLUTTERS ON THE PAVILION’S MAIN STAGE Stanton Welch’s Signature Work Madame Butterfly May 5 A love that knows no boundaries goes horribly wrong in a fateful meeting of a Japanese geisha and an American naval lieutenant. What begins as an idyllic liaison turns into the heartbreaking tragedy of an abandoned bride forced to make an excruciating decision at Houston Ballet’s “Madame Butterfly” May 5 at 8 p.m. at The Pavilion and sponsored by The Wortham Foundation. Tickets are $20 for orchestra seating and the lawn and mezzanine are free.
Preferred parking is available in the on-site Town Center Garage, located along Six Pines Drive. Parking is $10 per vehicle for this and all performing arts events. Tickets for onsite parking can be purchased in advance at Ticketmaster.com and The Pavilion Box Office. Guests also may park in any of the five free parking lots on the southwest side of The Pavilion.
ON THE MAIN STAGE
NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF A POTION Houston Grand Opera: Elixir of Love May 26 In one of Donizetti’s most beloved comic operas, a love-struck young man is determined to win the affections of the village beauty. Knowing she favors the attention of a boastful Captain, there’s only one thing to do – employ the help of a scheming traveling doctor and his cure-all “magic” potion at Houston Grand Opera’s “Elixir of Love” May 26 at 8 p.m. at The Pavilion and sponsored by The Wortham Foundation.
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Set on the Amalfi Coast in the 1950’s, this light-hearted comedy overflows with beautiful melodies and charming arias, as the elixir creates just as many problems as it solves. Tickets are
$20 for orchestra seating and the lawn and mezzanine are free. Tickets are not required for free seating. Pre-concert activities begin at 7:00 p.m. in the North Plaza. At all performing arts shows, guests are welcome to bring a picnic from home or their favorite restaurant to enjoy in their seat or on the lawn. Keep in mind, however, that beverages are not allowed to be brought into The Pavilion. Lawn chairs are also provided free for this event.
2017 SHOW SCHEDULE JULY 28 - 6:15 P.M.
Nickelback with Daughtry & Shaman’s Harvest
JULY 29 - 7 P.M.
REO Speedwagon and Styx with Don Felder
AUG. 4 - 6:45 P.M.
Incubus with Jimmy Eat World & Judah and The Lion
AUG. 6 - 7 P.M.
John Mayer
Casting Crowns with Danny Gokey and Unspoken
AUG. 9 - 7:30 P.M.
Straight No Chaser and Postmodern Jukebox
MAY 7 - 8 P.M.
Chance the Rapper
AUG. 18 - 6:30 P.M.
Deep Purple with Alice Cooper
MAY 19 - 7 P.M.
Train with O.A.R and Natasha Bedingfield
AUG. 19 - 7 P.M.
MAY 20 - 6 P.M.
Foreigner with Cheap Trick and Jason Bonham
Kidz Bop Kids
MAY 21 - 7:30 P.M.
John Legend
AUG. 27 - 7:30 P.M.
Lady Antebellum with Kelsea Ballerini and Brett Young
MAY 26 - 8P.M.
Houston Grand Opera: The Elixir of Love sponsored by The Wortham Foundation
SEPT. 2 - 6 P.M.
JUNE 8 - 8 P.M.
Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer Band
Jeff & Larry’s Great American BBQ: Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy with The Marshall Tucker Band and Eddie Money
JUNE 9 - 8 P.M.
Houston Symphony: Matilda in Concert sponsored by The Humphrey’s Foundation David Newman, conductor
SEPT. 6 - 8 P.M.
Houston Symphony: The Best of John Williams sponsored by Huntsman Damon Gupton, conductor
JUNE 17 - 8 P.M.
Houston Symphony with The Suffers sponsored by Insperity Steven Reineke, conductor
SEPT. 7 - 7:30 P.M.
Goo Goo Dolls
SEPT. 12 - 7 P.M.
OneRepublic with Fitz & The Tantrums and James Arthur
SEPT. 21 - 7 P.M.
Sublime with Rome with The Offspring
SEPT. 24 - 7:30 P.M.
Depeche Mode
SEPT. 30 - 6:45 P.M.
Matchbox Twenty and Counting Crows
OCT. 13 - 7:30 P.M.
Houston Symphony: Hocus Pocus Pops sponsored by H-E-B Lucus Waldin, conductor
NOV. 11 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M.
22nd Annual Children’s Festival sponsored by ExxonMobil featuring Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild LIVE! (Saturday Only)
NOV. 12 NOON TO 5 P.M.
22nd Annual Children’s Festival sponsored by ExxonMobil
NOV. 30 - 7:30 P.M.
Holly Jolly Jingle sponsored by KPMG, LLP & Woodforest National Bank
APRIL 27 - 8 P.M.
Houston Symphony: Bond & Beyond sponsored by Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Michael Krajewski, conductor
APRIL 29 - 7:30 P.M.
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers with special guest Joe Walsh
MAY 2 - 7 P.M.
Kings of Leon
MAY 5 - 8 P.M.
Houston Ballet: “Madame Butterfly” sponsored by The Wortham Foundation
MAY 6 - 7 P.M.
JUNE 18 - 7:30 P.M.
Chicago & The Doobie Brothers
JUNE 22 - 7 P.M.
Future with Migos, Tory Lanez, Kodak Black & Zoey Dollaz
JUNE 23 - 8 P.M.
Texas Music Festival Orchestra
JUNE 26 - 6:30 P.M.
Deftones and Rise Against
JULY 1 - 7:30 P.M.
Prince Royce
JULY 3 - 8 P.M.
Houston Symphony: Star-Spangled Salute sponsored by The Woodlands Development Company Steven Reineke, conductor
JULY 8 - 8 P.M.
Houston Symphony: Symphonic Sights & Sounds Francesco Lecce-Chong, conductor
JULY 14 - 7 P.M.
Third Eye Blind with The Silversun Pickups
JULY 19 - 8 P.M.
Houston Symphony: The Composer is Dead music by Nathaniel Stookey with text by Lemony Snicket sponsored by Woodforest National Bank Jason Seber, conductor
For more information, call 281-364-3010 or visit our website at www.woodlandscenter.org.
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Complete list as of print deadline.
$1000 James Field & Sabrina Lahiri Candi & Gerald Glenn Cynthia & John Hageman Amy & Jonathan Homeyer Ed Jones Judith & Charles Lano Tricia & Jerry MacDonald Whitney & Derek McCoy Teresa & Bob Milner Susie & Jeff Shipley
$500
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT John Robichau grew up in The Woodlands area and graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1996. He joined The Pavilion family early when he worked as part-time event staff for two seasons while in high school. “I was aware of the music and great concerts The Pavilion offered,” said Robichau. “But it wasn’t until 2010 when Sylvia Caracio talked to me about volunteering with Partners that I realized I could contribute in bigger ways to help bring arts education to the community.” John and his brother run the family business, Robichau’s Jewelry that their father started over 30 years ago. The hometown store has been named number one for jewelry by Woodlands Online five years in a row. John served as president of The Pavilion Partners executive council from 2012-2015. He also served on The Pavilion’s board of directors during this time. Currently, John is cochair of the Pre-Concert Fundraiser with primarily raises funds for educational outreach. “Pavilion Partners is an amazing organization to be a part of,” said Robichau. “It’s so special to see a group of people come together to make things happen for a bigger cause.” For more information about joining Partners, email Leslie Williams at lwilliams@woodlandscenter.org. 7
Doug Eikenburg Jacque & Lloyd Everson Amy & Jeff Kaszak Ally & Mike Seder Tracey Stubbs Melissa & Jeff Young
$250 Cynthia & Ronald Brandt Deborah Butler Brenda & Robert Fluth Daniel Fordyce Beth & Doug Grijalva Shay & Fred Hulser Karen & Gary Lach JoAnne & Randy Lowry Rick Lowry Carmen & Mark Masuelli Estelle & Mark McLaughlin Bev & Ed Robb Karen & Patrick Shea
$200 Kathryn Ryan
$100 Chardelle & George Adelson Melissa & Haley Aguayo Susan & Darrell Bach Lisa Baeckel & Milton Arraez Nancy & Mike Becker Robin & Jim Booth Joy & James Borneman Sharon & Tom Bowen Brenda Eames & Alan Braaten Dawn & Robert Brubaker
Sylvia Caracio Annabelle & Chris Carrillo Barbara & Regan Chambers Patsy & Namen Chambliss Simone Chiang & Steven Prevost Gaye & Bill Craig Noela & Owen Dahl Debra & Matt Dozier Linda & Rob Eissler Tina & Eric Fishhaut Karen & Richard Foley Ingrid & Paul Glorioso Robin & Mike Griffith Susan & Chris Harte Janene & Rick Hemmen Amy Jackson & Paul Herman Monica & Jon Hoover Deanna & Don Hornback Vicki Huebler & Debbie Stofcheck Kathleen & Michael Jordan Minda & Jon Joslin Rosie & Bill Kelly Denise & Joe Killeen Cameron & Andy Klepac Conchita & Eric Ladwig Shanna & Brandon Lee Joan & Robert Lesniewski Linda & Irv Lichtman Karen & James Listak Dianne & John Lundgren Nancy & Terrance Mahan Susan & Scott Mathes Christine & William McBee Donna & Mark Moran Deanna & Larry Myers Connie Nava & David Smith Dalinda & Brien O’Donal Jadzia & Richard Olson Shelly & Michael O’Neil Sandra & Troy Oney Jeannie & Bernie Otten Kathryn & Paul Painter Karen & Lance Portman Joyce & Ken Reynolds Margie & Keith Richardson
Arlene & Sol Sachs Colleen & Terry Siemers Paula & Benny Van Osdell Dawn & Martin Wells Traci & Mark Zeller
$50 Robert Arend Alana Ashley Laura Ashley Vicki Baird Janice Barchie Melissa Barksdale Brandon Barnes Cleo Barry Judith Bartok Brynn Bentley Stephanie Beridon Maureen Berube Michelle Bridges Helen Burwell Beth Butler Debbie Cain Courtney Carrizales Gordon Carruth Sean Kenneth Connelly Michael Cozart June Cullum Angela Davidson Rose Davis Lee Deskus Mimi Devereaux Elsie Dillow Sarah Epley Beverly Fennessy Jane Fisher Sylvia Forbes Oleta Forse Lisa Frisk-Johnson Carol Garner Caroline Garrett Linda Gulledge Dana Hahn Regina Hamilton Betty Hartman Nathaniel Holt Sheila Hunsucker Michelle Huser Marlies Iida Theresa Jensen Sally Johnson Valerie Johnston Cindy Kirk
Deborah Kline Jose Leal Christina Lozano Linda Mallet Jennifer Maloof Sydney Mark Jennifer Marshall Melinda Martin David Mayes James Mayo Debbie McCarthy Brian McCulloch Jane McKetta Brenda Mizell Ann Moore Myron Murphy Betty Nelson Linda Newbold Nora Norman Larry Perry Nancy Phillips Roberta Pirone Tom Rafferty Liz Regan Al Rice Rhonda Richardson John Robichau Marinella Roger Lori Rubel Andrea Saldaña Leigh Schoner David Schottle Beverly Segrest Diane Seng Ronald Smith Chris Steinke Candace Strang Kim Stetler Dannette Suding Stephanie Teed Ben Thomas Freda Thomas James Toth Maria Valenzuela Connie Wagner Edward Walsh Carol Watkins Michael Watts Linda White Jeannie Williams David Wilson Rebecca Wolfe Jenny Wright
WINE DINNER
AN EVENING OF FOOD, WINE & ENTERTAINMENT The Pavilion Partners held 19th Annual Wine Dinner & Auction on March 26
L-R: Jerry MacDonald - CEO & president of The Pavilion, Lisa Koetting - co-chair of the Wine Dinner & Auction commitee, Randy Lowry – honoree with wife JoAnne, Carla Fay – co-chair of the Wine Dinner & Auction committee
Guests dine atop The Pavilion’s Main Stage for the 19th Annual Wine Dinner & Auction March 26.
Former Pavilion Partners scholarship recipient and SHSU freshman, Kyle Ward wowed guests with his vocal talents during dinner.
The Pavilion Partners, the official volunteer organization of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, held the 19th Annual Wine Dinner and Auction March 26 on The Pavilion’s Main Stage. This exclusive dinner funds scholarships for local students pursuing the fine arts in higher education. This year’s event surpassed $145,000 in dollars raised for this purpose. The evening also honored Randy Lowry for his contribution to The Pavilion Partners over the last 16 years. Randy has been a member of The Partners executive council where he has served in several leadership roles including President. Until this year, he served as committee co-chair for the annual Partners Wine Dinner and Auction since 2003 where his commitment to the scholarship program helped to reach the million dollar milestone of total funds raised. “Randy was so deserving of this honor because of the time and passion he has put into The Pavilion Partners as well as the Wine Dinner and Auction,” said Lisa Koetting, co-chair of the Wine Dinner and Auction. “He is leaving big shoes to fill, but I am grateful for his mentorship and leadership throughout the years that motivate me to continue in his footsteps.” In addition to fine food and wine provided by Fleming’s
Steakhouse and Wine Bar and Flora Springs Napa Valley Family Estate, the evening included live and bid board auctions highlighting trips, wine dinners, custom-made jewelry, lavish wine baskets and more. The event also debuted a signature red wine blend with custom label. The label incorporates a beautifully sketched drawing of The Pavilion and also highlights theatre arts, one of the five fine arts disciplines supported by the Pavilion Partners Scholarship fund. The custom wine is still available for purchase by emailing Leslie Williams at lwilliams@woodlandscenter.org.
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2017 Performing Arts Season C A L E N D A R
MAY 5 FRIDAY
MAY 26 FRIDAY
JUNE 9 FRIDAY
Stanton Welch’s
The Elixir of Love
WORLD PREMIERE
Madame Butterfly HOUSTON BALLET
8 p.m. / Gates 7 p.m. $20 orchestra seating FREE mezzanine & lawn Sponsored by The Wortham Foundation
HOUSTON GRAND OPERA 8 p.m. Gates 7 p.m. $20 orchestra seating FREE mezzanine & lawn Sponsored by The Wortham Foundation Amy Fote with Artists of Houston Ballet Photo: Amitava Sarkar
JUNE 17 SATURDAY
JUNE 23 FRIDAY
JULY 3 MONDAY
JULY 8 SATURDAY
The Suffers with
Texas Music Festival Orchestra
Star-Spangled Salute
Symphonic Sights & Sounds
HOUSTON SYMPHONY
HOUSTON SYMPHONY
8 p.m. / Gates 7 p.m. FREE EVENT
8 p.m. / Gates 6:30 p.m. FREE EVENT sponsored by The Woodlands Development Company
the HOUSTON SYMPHONY 8 p.m. / Gates 7 p.m. $25 orchestra seating FREE mezzanine & lawn Sponsored by Insperity THE SUFFERS
8 p.m. / Gates 7 p.m. $20 orchestra seating FREE mezzanine & lawn
matilda in concert HOUSTON SYMPHONY
8 p.m. / Gates 6:30 p.m. $20 orchestra seating FREE mezzanine & lawn Sponsored by The Humphreys Foundation
Hats Off to Reading! 5:30 p.m.
The Pavilion Event Center
Every child gets a free book.
JULY 19 WEDNESDAY
“The Composer is Dead”
music by Nathanial Stookey with text by Lemony Snickett HOUSTON SYMPHONY 8 p.m. / Gates 6:30 p.m. $20 orchestra seating FREE mezzanine & lawn Sponsored by Woodforest National Bank
Illustration: Carson Ellis, from THE COMPOSER IS DEAD, © HarperCollins
SEPTEMBER 6 WED.
OCTOBER 13 FRIDAY
The Best of John Williams
Hocus Pocus Pops
HOUSTON SYMPHONY
HOUSTON SYMPHONY
8 p.m. / Gates 7 p.m. $20 orchestra seating FREE mezzanine & lawn seating Sponsored by HUNTSMAN
7:30 p.m. / Gates 6 p.m. $20 orchestra seating FREE mezzanine & lawn Sponsored by H-E-B
NOVEMBER 30 THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 11-12 SATURDAY & SUNDAY SAT. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. SUN. noon-5 p.m. $8 advance/$10 gate featuring Jack Hanna’s
Into the Wild LIVE!
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(Saturday only) Presented by Nationwide
Holly Jolly Jingle 7:30 p.m. / Gates 6 p.m. FREE EVENT sponsored by KPMG, LLP & Woodforest National Bank
OFFICERS
ALLOW US TO INTRODUCE
THE PAVILION WELCOMES EMPLOYEES TO THE ORGANIZATION AND INTO NEW ROLES. Cameron Klepac, Director of Marketing & Education Cameron Klepac joined The Pavilion staff in April 2016 as assistant director for public relations and education. In March 2017, she was promoted to director of marketing and education. In this role Klepac oversees the overall marketing, advertising and public relations efforts of The Pavilion, as well as the production of all educational outreach programs. Previously, Klepac oversaw marketing efforts for The Woodlands Convention and Visitors Bureau. She received both her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications-Public Relations and Masters of Business Administration degrees from Sam Houston State University. She is thrilled with the opportunity to tell the story of The Pavilion’s Mission conveying the impact performing and visual arts have on the community. Melanie Faulkner, Human Resources Manager Melanie Faulkner joined The Pavilion staff in March 2017 as the human resources manager. In this position, she will be responsible for the day-today management of HR operations including the recruiting, interviewing and hiring of new staff; benefit and compensation planning; federal, state and local employment law compliance; and serve as a resource for all employed at The Pavilion. Previously, Faulkner was the benefits operations manager at Aon Hewitt where she oversaw the operation of all health and welfare benefits for larger corporate clients. She is a proud Baylor University alumna, where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management. Susana Salazar, Assistant Box Office Manager Susana Salazar joined The Pavilion in April 2007 as event staff and later as overnight security. In March 2017 she took over as assistant box office manager. Salazar’s primary responsibilities consist of processing payments and ticket orders, and assisting in the overall operations of the Box Office, including all aspects of season and box tickets. Prior to joining The Pavilion, her career consisted of technical writing roles for several different industries. Salazar is a proud mother, grandmother and dog lover. She feels working at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion over the past decade has opened her up to new horizons, introducing her to the wonderful world of a non-profit arts organization while being surrounded by amazing music.
Carol P. Garner – Chairman of the Board Jerry MacDonald – President and CEO Jonathan Homeyer – Vice Chairman Steven W. Nance– Secretary Jeff Young – Vice President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bob Abendschein Joseph P. Ash Jeff Beard Paul J. Carroll Sarah Epley Jason K. Harris Jonathan Homeyer Peter R. Huntsman Patrick Hynes Paul R. Kenworthy, M.D. Daniel E. Kolkhorst Maryann T. Mannen
Larry Massaro Estelle P. McLaughlin Steve Pate Blake Pounds Michelle Riley-Brown Adrienne Ropp Larry Shaffer Patrick Shea Andrew E. Steinberg Christine Thoms-Knox Steve Van Howe Keith W. Winters
DIRECTOR IN MEMORIAM Cynthia Woods Mitchell (1922 - 2009)
STAFF Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Mallory Marlowe – Executive Assistant Melanie Faulkner – Human Resources Manager Crystal Pierce – Receptionist Jeff Young – Vice President of Operations JD Villaseñor – Director of Premium Seat Sales David Schlauch – Operations Manager Kelly Rich – Event Manager Josie Moore – Box Office Manager Matt Meyer – Assistant Operations Manager Susana Salazar – Assistant Box Office Manager Carla Denman – VIP & Event Coordiantor Joey Rincon – Overnight Security Supervisor Mike Bevel – Operations Richard Hill – Operations Lorena Hernandez – Maintenance Victor Maldonado – Maintenance Larry Stewart – Overnight Security Barry Moninghoff – Overnight Security Javier Ramirez – Maintenance Natalia Livingston – Controller Jenny Lewis – Accountant Manager Lisa Baeckel – Director of Development Leslie Williams – Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator Cameron Klepac – Director of Marketing & Education Sarah Stephan – Social Media & Digital Marketing Coordinator
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THE WOODLANDS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380
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THE PAVILION’S MISSION: • • • •
To present a diverse offering of performing arts. To be a catalyst for new audiences and enhance the appreciation for the arts. To provide educational programs about the performing arts. To provide training and performance opportunities for young artists.
6.5 x 5” Matilda - Center Stage jdollar@judestudios.com
matilda in concert WORLD PREMIERE
2017 Performing Arts Season Sponsors
JUNE 9 FRIDAY
8 P.M. GATES 6:30 P.M.
HOUSTON SYMPHONY
See famed film composer David Newman conduct his own score live! $20 orchestra seating • FREE mezzanine & lawn. Sponsored by The Humphreys Foundation
Hats Off to Reading Lawn chairs are free Picnics welcome.
5:30 p.m. The Pavilion Event Center Every child gets a free book
(no outside beverages)
app store and Google Play
Official Airline of The Pavilion
281-363-3300 www.woodlandscenter.org Tickets can be purchased at The Pavilion Box Office, by calling 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.