Celebrate
Published by The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands
the Arts
April - May 2012
Volume 13, Issue 1
The Music of Queen Merges Classic Rock with Orchestral Fireworks April 20 • 8 p.m. cian, capable of playing several instruments, with a particular knack for capturing the voices and mannerisms of classic characters from music, TV and movies. With a longing to perform the music of the many rock bands that inspired him, Dolyniuk assembled Yellow Brick Road, unquestionably Las Vegas’ most successful classic rock band. Since 1997, YBR has been reshaping the casino entertainment scene by bringing a rock concert atmosphere to showrooms previously reserved for Top 40-style lounge acts. In 2007, he lent his vocal talents by singing several tracks on the mega-hit video game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, and has already done several more for the new Konami game Rock Revolution. As a devout classic rock/Queen fan, Dolyniuk’s enthusiasm, vocal ability and on-stage energy were the perfect fit for The Music of Queen.
Breaking down boundaries between classic rock and classical music, conductor and arranger Brent Havens takes to the podium to present The Music of Queen: A Rock Symphony featuring the Houston Symphony April 20. Tickets are $20 for orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free courtesy of Devon Energy and Insperity. Tickets are not required for free seating. Gates open at 7 p.m. Expanding the listening experience of Queen’s exceptional anthems, Havens combines Queen’s distinct yet familiar sound with the new musical colors of a live symphony. Amplified with stage lighting and a full rock band, Havens and his Windborne ensemble deliver both the classics, including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Are the Champions” and “Another One Bites the Dust,” and the essential rarities. “We’ve successfully merged four different groups with the orchestra and it seemed to me the next logical step in selecting a group was Queen. As always, we wanted to keep the foundation of the music as close to the originals as we could and then add additional colors to enhance what Queen had done,” said Havens. “The wonderful thing with
an orchestra is that you have an entire palette of sounds to call upon.” Delivering a fabulous rendition of Freddie Mercury’s vocals is Las Vegas star Brody Dolyniuk. He is a gifted, self-taught musi-
Arrive early for pre-concert activities in the Fidelity Investments Plaza beginning at 7 p.m. with The Pavilion Partners Arts & Crafts booth and Instrument Petting Zoo. This event is sponsored in part by Rico’s Restaurants.
The Art of Baseball Celebrates Visual Arts & America’s Favorite Pastime
Love, Betrayal, Redemption…Giselle
April 25 • 7:30 p.m.
Houston Ballet brings Giselle, one of the most widely performed works of the Romantic era, to The Pavilion’s stage May 4. Giselle is a journey into a beautiful world of love, ghosts and mystery. Tickets are $20 for orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free courtesy of George P. Mitchell and The Wortham Foundation. Tickets are not required for free seating. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.
Take me out to the symphony for The Art of Baseball featuring the Houston Symphony April 25 at The Pavilion. Tickets are $15 for orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free courtesy of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and Woodforest National Bank. Tickets are not required for free seating. Gates open 5:30 p.m. for the Hats Off to Reading event (details below) and at 6 p.m. for other pre-concert activities. This major league event features the best music from the ballpark including “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” and “National Game March.” To keep the baseball theme going, the program also includes Main Theme from “Batman,” referring to a person who steps up to the plate to hit a grand slam, “Across the Stars: Attack of the Clones,” referring to the famous Houston Astrodome, “Orange Blossom Special” and “Deep in the Heart of Texas,” relating to Minute Maid Park, and Borodin’s Symphony No. 2, Finale, referring to teamwork. The “Voice of the Houston Astros” and Hall of Famer Milo Hamilton joins the symphony to narrate “Casey at the Bat.” During the concert, a special live art performance takes place with CISD art students and ORWALL baseball players creating a one-of-a-kind painting relating to the evening’s program. This art performance is in conjunction with BAM! (Because Art Matters!) and The Woodlands Waterway Arts Council. Starting at 5:30 p.m., kids are invited to join the fun at the Hats Off to Reading Celebration in The Pavilion’s House of Blues Hospitality Tent. Hats Off to Reading is a free event sponsored by the Reading Odyssey Committee, a community coalition that encourages students to develop a lifelong love of reading. Children can take home a free book courtesy of CISD and Scholastic Books, and participate in activities kids love such as a book walk, hat-making, face painting, fishing for prizes and a coloring contest with prizes provided by Chick-fil-A and Scholastic. Other pre-concert activities in the Fidelity Investments Plaza begin at 6 p.m. with The Pavilion Partners Arts & Crafts booth and Instrument Petting Zoo, Fidelity Investments, Radio Disney and Houston Family Magazine. This event is sponsored in part by Rico’s Restaurants.
May 4 • 7:30 p.m.
Giselle, a moving new staging by celebrated Russian ballerina Ai-Gul Gaisina and artistic director Stanton Welch, was choreographed by Jules Perrot and Jean Coralli to a commissioned score by Adolphe Adam. The work originally premiered in Paris on June 28, 1841. The story is about a peasant girl deceived by Count Albrecht, her transformation into a Wili (the ghosts of women betrayed on their wedding day) and her forgiveness of her errant lover which results in his salvation. This new staging by Gaisina harkens back to the Russian productions of her childhood. Before the full-length performance of Giselle with live orchestra accompaniment, enjoy a presentation of the famous lakeside scene from “Swan Lake,” one of the most beautiful passages in all of classical ballet, and the spectacular classical showpiece, “Le Corsaire” (“The Pirate”). “I hope that the lyrical, delicate, and grave beauty of Giselle will stir the emotions of audiences of all ages,” said Gaisina. “If there is one story ballet that will be a benchmark for ballet lover’s knowledge, it will always be Giselle. I hope my contribution to this important piece of art will be a meaningful one.” Come early and enjoy free pre-performance activities in the Fidelity Investments Plaza beginning at 6:30 p.m. with The Pavilion Partners Arts & Crafts booth. Don’t miss Pavilion Talk, a free pre-performance discussion led by noted music scholar Ira J. Black that provides insight into the evening’s program. Pavilion Talk takes place from 6:45-7:15 p.m. This event is sponsored in part by Rico’s Restaurants. Pre-performance activities sponsored by Linn Energy.
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 2012 Performing Arts Season Presented by The Woodlands Development Company and sponsored by Audi of America, official automobile of The Pavilion, The Pavilion Partners, The Wortham Foundation, and United Airlines, official airline of The Pavilion. The North Plaza is sponsored by Fidelity Investments.
It's Going to Be One Hot Night in Havana!
Welcome to the 23rd season of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Our very first performance at The Pavilion was the Houston Symphony on April 27, 1990. The following evening featured “The Chairman of the Board” Frank Sinatra performing with his orchestra. We have come a long way since 1990 and are now known as the Summer Home of the Houston Symphony and Home Away from Home of Houston Ballet. Since our opening, almost every major touring artist has performed on The Pavilion’s stage. More than 8.8 million guests have visited The Pavilion since we opened, and we have hosted more than 1,400 events. In 2011, The Pavilion was ranked No. 5 in the world for number of tickets sold at amphitheatres by industry publication, Pollstar. Our 2012 season opens April 20 with the Houston Symphony performing The Music of Queen. The following day, Buzzfest 28 performs to a sold out audience. This is the 28th performance of Buzzfest at The Pavilion and is the largest concert we play each year. We have a wonderful lineup of events this year including the opening night of the Dave Matthews Band’s 2012 World Tour May 18. This will be the 19th concert performance by the Dave Matthews Band at The Pavilion, the most by any single artist. Jimmy Buffett comes in second, having performed 18 times on The Pavilion’s stage. Country music is back in a big way in 2012. We have announced Dierks Bentley on June 16, Rascal Flatts on July 14, Toby Keith on Sept. 8 and Jason Aldean on Oct. 26. Jason Aldean won Artist of the Year from the American Country Awards in 2011 and is nominated for Entertainer of the Year in 2012 by the Academy of Country Music. We welcome back KSBJ this year and its presentation of the Grammy® Award-winning Casting Crowns May 5. And don’t miss the return of The Beach Boys with their 50th Anniversary Tour June 8. Also, we are very pleased to present Houston Ballet’s full-length production of Giselle on May 4, accompanied by a full orchestra. This will be the largest ballet production we have presented in several years. I hope you will join us for it. I want to thank our sponsors and board of directors for their continued support and look forward to seeing everyone in our upcoming season.
Jerry MacDonald President and CEO
Contact Information For information about season tickets, joining The Pavilion Partners or participating in our educational outreach programs, call 281-364-3010. Visit www.woodlandscenter.org for details.
Woodforest Bank Club and House of Blues Hospitality Tent To book your next meeting or event, call 281-363-0900.
Guests with Disabilities For information on guests with wheelchairs, hearing or visual impairments, call 281-364-3010.
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The Pavilion sizzles May 24 as Cuban sensation Tiempo Libre heats up the stage with the Houston Symphony for Hot Night in Havana. Tickets are $15 for orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free courtesy of The Wortham Foundation. Tickets are not required for free seating. Gates open at 7 p.m.
founder Jorge Gomez with legendary Cuban songstress Albita. Tiempo Libre’s first recording, “Bach in Havana,” was nominated for a Grammy and featured tracks with Paquito D’Rivera and Yosvany Terry.
May 24 • 8 p.m.
Under the white-hot baton of Michael Krajewski, the temperature soars as Tiempo Libre, one of the hottest young Latin bands today, performs the dance-inducing Mambo, Bolero and Cha-Cha-Cha medleys plus “Santana Suite,” “Tico Tico,” “Tu Conga Bach” and more. Tiempo Libre, a three-time GRAMMY®-nominated group, creates a giant Cuban dance party with its infectious tropical rhythms. The group’s most recent album, “My Secret Radio,” was released in 2011. It pays homage to Tiempo Libre’s teenage years in Cuba, features guest performances by jazz singer Rachelle Fleming, and reunites Tiempo Libre
Equally at home in concert halls, jazz clubs and dance venues, Tiempo Libre’s Miami-based members are true modern heirs to the rich tradition of the music of their native Cuba. Classically trained at Cuba’s premiere conservatories, the group is a hit in the U.S. and abroad, celebrated for its incendiary, joyful performances of timba, an irresistible, dance-inducing mix of high-voltage Latin jazz and seductive rhythms. Come early and enjoy free pre-concert activities in the Fidelity Investments Plaza beginning at 7 p.m. with The Pavilion Partners Arts & Crafts booth and Instrument Petting Zoo. This event also is sponsored in part by Houston Family Magazine and Rico’s Restaurants.
Sponsor Spotlight In each issue of CenterStage, we turn the spotlight onto one of our sponsors, a gesture of thanks for their invaluable contributions to the many things we work hard to accomplish.
Audi of America Continues Support of the Arts by Kacie Pattavina
manager of Audi Southern Region. “The Pavilion’s performing arts season offers us the opportunity to share our appreciation of the arts with the residents of Houston.”
Audi of America, official automobile sponsor of The Pavilion, has been a long-time supporter of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s performing arts programs and continues its support of the arts in 2012. Audi’s luxury vehicles can be seen in the North Plaza, also known as the Fidelity Investments Plaza, during pre-concert activities at most performing arts events this season. “Audi of America and the Houston Audi Dealers are thrilled to sponsor the 2012 performing arts season at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion,” said Maggie Mohiuddin, marketing
Audi of America is an internationally renowned manufacturer of high-quality, technologically advanced vehicles. Audi is committed to delivering state-of-the-art design, safety, performance and technology in every vehicle along with maintaining a responsible stewardship with their customers and employees. Visit Audi of America at www.audiusa.com.
Off Stage
Hats Off to Reading!
Celebrate reading at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for the FREE Hats Off to Reading Celebration April 25 from 5:30-6:45 p.m. in The Pavilion’s House of Blues Hospitality Tent. The event takes place prior to The Art of Baseball with the Houston Symphony.
At this FREE family literacy event, children can take home a free book, courtesy of CISD and Scholastic Book Fairs, and participate in activities kids love such as a book walk, hatmaking, face painting, fishing for prizes and a coloring contest with prizes provided by Chick-fil-A and Scholastic.
Guests are invited to stay after the event and enjoy more activities and entertainment from 6:45-7:15 p.m. in the Fidelity Investments Plaza and for The Art of Baseball concert at 7:30 p.m. (see page 1).
Hats Off to Reading is a FREE event sponsored by the Reading Odyssey Committee, a community coalition that encourages students to develop a lifelong love of reading. Sponsors of the event include The Pavilion, Conroe ISD Librarians, Montgomery County Memorial Library System, Scholastic Book Fairs, Chick-fil-A, Junior League of North Harris and South Montgomery Counties, St. Anthony of Padua Library, Rotary Club of The Woodlands and Dr. and Mrs. George Kaufman. Join us and celebrate your love for literacy!
ShowTime
ShowTime is a list of events scheduled for The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, including start times and ticket prices. Information is subject to change. Please check our website for the latest event information. Giselle
The Black Keys
Robert Franz
Styx
Dancer: Melody Herrera
Casting Crowns Iron Maiden
Photo by Michael Tammaro
Lavard Skou-Larsen
Photo by Robert Matheu
Michael Krajewski
Tiempo Libre
Hans Graf
Photo by Bruce Bennett
The Beach Boys
Photo by Amitava Sarkar
The Music of Queen
Crosby, Stills & Nash
April 8
Easter at The Pavilion • 10 a.m. presented by First Baptist Church The Woodlands FREE event
May 26
Boni’s Jukebox Cafe • 6 p.m. presented by Boni’s Dance & Performing Arts Studio $11 Reserved / On sale April 28
April 20
The Music of Queen: A Rock Symphony • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Brent Havens, conductor Brody Dolyniuk, vocalist $20 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Devon Energy and Insperity
May 27
Boni’s Jukebox Cafe • 6 p.m. presented by Boni’s Dance & Performing Arts Studio $11 Reserved / On sale April 28
April 21
Buzzfest 28 • 12 p.m. with Korn, Evanescence, Blue October, Cage the Elephant, MUTEMATH, Foxy Shazam, The Features, Evans Blue, The Dirty Heads, Neon Trees, Dead Sara, Hurt, Aranda and more $150 GA Pit / $150 & $69 Reserved / Lawn Sold Out
June 8
The Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Tour • 8 p.m. $125 Res. Pit / $125, $85, $65, $45 & $25 Reserved / $20 Lawn
June 16
93Q’s Day in The Woods with Dierks Bentley • Time TBA with special guests TBA 2012 Country Megaticket: $449.75 Gold Package / $299.75 Silver Package / $92.50 Lawn Package / Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA
April 24
The Black Keys • 7:30 p.m. with Arctic Monkeys $56.50 GA Pit / $56.50 & $46.50 Reserved / $32.50 Lawn
April 25
The Art of Baseball • 7:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Robert Franz, conductor Milo Hamilton, narrator BAM! & CISD Art Students, Visual Art $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation & Woodforest National Bank
May 4
Giselle • 7:30 p.m. with Houston Ballet $20 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of George P. Mitchell & The Wortham Foundation
May 5
KSBJ Special Events Presents Casting Crowns • 7 p.m. with Matthew West, Royal Tailor and Lindsay McCaul $75 Res. Pit / $45 & $30 Reserved / $20 Lawn
May 12
Styx & REO Speedwagon • 6:40 p.m. $115 Res. Pit / $115, $75, $59.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $20 Lawn
May 18
Dave Matthews Band • 7 p.m. with Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros $75 GA Pit / $75 Reserved / $40.50 Lawn
May 24
Hot Night in Havana • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Michael Krajewski, conductor Tiempo Libre, special guests $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation
June 21 Il Divo • 8 p.m. $105 Res. Pit / $105, $89.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved June 22 Texas Music Festival Orchestra • 8 p.m. Lavard Skou-Larsen, conductor FREE event June 23 Gang of Outlaws with ZZ Top • 6:30 p.m. with 3 Doors Down and Gretchen Wilson Ticket prices TBA June 24 One Direction • 7:30 p.m. Sold Out July 3
Star-Spangled Salute • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Michael Krajewski, conductor AJ Swearingen & Jonathan Beedle, vocalists FREE event sponsored by The Woodlands Development Company
July 11
Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival • Time TBA Ticket information TBA
July 13
Big Time Rush • 7 p.m. with Cody Simpson and Rachel Crow $69.50 Res. Pit / $69.50, $49.50, $39.50 & $30 Reserved / $20 Lawn
July 14
Farmers presents Rascal Flatts • Time TBA wth Little Big Town, Eli Young Band and Edens Edge 2012 Country Megaticket: $449.75 Gold Package / $299.75 Silver Package / $92.50 Lawn Package / Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA
July 15
311 & Slightly Stoopid • 7 p.m. $59.50 GA Pit / $49.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn
July 20
Barenaked Ladies • 7 p.m. with Big Head Todd and the Monsters and Cracker Ticket prices TBA
Jason Aldean
July 26
Warner Bros. presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony • 8:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony George Daugherty, creator and conductor $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Aug. 3
Kiss and Mötley Crüe • 6:45 p.m. $126 Res. Pit / $126, $100.50, $70.50, $50.50 & $30.50 Reserved / $26 Lawn
Aug. 15
Crosby, Stills & Nash • Time TBA Ticket prices TBA
Aug. 18
Iron Maiden • 7:30 p.m. with Coheed and Cambria $99.50 GA Pit / $99.50, $79.50 & $59.50 Reserved / $35 Lawn
Sept. 6
Latin American Classical • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Hans Graf, conductor $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation
Sept. 8
Ford F-Series presents Toby Keith • Time TBA with Brantley Gilbert plus special guest 2012 Country Megaticket: $449.75 Gold Package / $299.75 Silver Package / $92.50 Lawn Package / Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA
Sept. 21
Evening with Brahms • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Hans Graf, conductor Frank Huang, violin Brinton Averil Smith, cello $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation
Oct. 12
Hocus Pocus Pops • 7:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of H-E-B
Oct. 26
Jason Aldean • Time TBA with Luke Bryan plus special guest 2012 Country Megaticket: $449.75 Gold Package / $299.75 Silver Package / $92.50 Lawn Package / Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA
Nov. 10
17th Annual Children’s Festival • 10 a.m. presented by Devon Energy $8 in advance / $10 at door
Nov. 11
17th Annual Children’s Festival • 12 p.m. presented by Devon Energy $8 in advance / $10 at door
Dec. 7
Holly Jolly Symphony Spectacular • 7:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Woodforest National Bank
Ticket Information Prices do not include service charge. Tickets are available at all outlets, including Fiesta, select H-E-B and Walmart locations and Media Magic, by calling 800-745-3000, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets also can be purchased at The Pavilion Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on event days through intermission. The Box Office is located at the north entrance to The Pavilion at 2005 Lake Robbins Drive in The Woodlands. For more information, call 281-363-3300 or visit www.woodlandscenter.org. Prepaid, preferred parking is available in the on-site Town Center Garage located along Six Pines Drive. Parking is $5 per vehicle for most performing arts events and $15 per vehicle for most contemporary events. Tickets for on-site parking can be purchased in advance at all locations and The Pavilion Box Office. Some service charges may apply. Advance purchase is not required, but guarantees a space the day of the show.
Be Treated Like a Rock Star with Pavilion Box Seats
The Pavilion Ranks Fifth in the World
Rock star treatment isn’t just for the artists anymore! Box seat holders do not have to scramble to find tickets and parking or stand in long lines at the gate. And this could be you!
According to the Jan. 16 edition of Pollstar magazine, the concert industry’s leading trade publication, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion ranked fifth in its listing of the top 100 amphitheaters in the world based on the number of tickets sold in 2011. The Pavilion’s ticket sales totaled 277,099 for shows played between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2011.
As a box seat holder, you can enjoy larger, padded comfortable seating for four guests, two VIP parking passes, in-seat dedicated wait staff, unobstructed sightlines, your name prominently displayed on the box and email updates announcing upcoming concerts and artist set times. Box seat holders also receive exclusive membership to the Woodforest Bank Club where you can enjoy a drink from the full-service bar or delicious made-to-order food before and after the show. Box seats start at $23,000 for the 2012 season. The Pavilion is your entertainment destination, so don’t miss out experiencing great seats and great shows. For more information about 2012 box seat packages (contemporary and performing arts events combined), contact JD Villaseñor, director of premium seat sales, at 281-210-1121 or jvillasenor@woodlandscenter.org.
The Pavilion had eight sold-out concerts in 2011 including Arcade Fire May 4, Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band May 5, Stevie Nicks Aug. 13, 94.5 The Buzz/Bud Light Weenie Roast Aug. 28, Kid Rock with Sheryl Crow Sept. 3, Maroon 5 and Train Sept. 24, Journey with Foreigner and Night Ranger Sept. 25, and Buzzfest XXVII Oct. 22. In addition to its lineup of contemporary entertainment in 2011, The Pavilion presented its performing arts series that included nine Houston Symphony concerts, performances by Houston Ballet and the Texas Music Festival Orchestra, the 16th Annual Children’s Festival and several educational outreach programs. Pollstar magazine provides music business professionals with the most reliable and accurate source of information on the industry.
S U P P O RTING C ST President’s Message
The Pavilion Partners Commits to the Arts and Community Year After Year by Karen Listak
My first encounter with dance was the summer between first and second grade. School was out for three months and in the back storage room of the local VFW hall, a neighborhood mom set up a makeshift dance studio, Miss Deanna’s School of Dance. On the walls, Miss Deanna taped up pictures of herself from years gone by when she was a ballerina. We practiced for weeks in old canvas ballet shoes, I learned the “five positions,” and our big finale came at the end of the summer when we held a recital for anyone who wanted to come. A tape player started playing “Swan Lake” and out came Miss Deanna in the most beautiful sparkling dress that we had ever seen. She floated across the floor on the tips of her toes wearing pink silk pointe shoes. We all thought she was amazing. It was the first time I ever saw a real ballerina. A child’s introduction to dance is a wonderful thing. This year, I hope you will bring your children, your grandchildren, or maybe even the neighborhood kids to Houston Ballet’s “Giselle.” The story is not only told through dance, but is enhanced by elaborate costumes, theatrical sets and lighting, and music played live by a symphony orchestra. I encourage you to come early for pre-performance activities including The Pavilion Partners Arts & Crafts booth. This will be a memorable evening for the whole family, whether you are an avid ballet enthusiast or someone new to the world of ballet. I look forward to seeing you all there.
The Pavilion Partners recently launched its 14 year of serving as the official volunteer organization of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Partners members are looking forward to continuing their mission of bringing people and the arts together! th
What is The Pavilion Partners? It is a dedicated group of volunteers who share a love for the performing arts. This dynamic group offers opportunities to volunteer, support the fine arts and network with others who have similar interests. How can you be involved? Partners is currently seeking interested volunteers for The Pavilion’s 2012 season. Members of Partners can assist in a Conchita & Eric Ladwig (pictured) volunteer at one of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s performing arts events. Assisting with variety of areas including being event activities at performing arts events is just one way to be involved and performing arts volunteers, help- with Partners. ing plan Partners fundraisers, promoting Partners scholarship program, networking or simply making a donation. For more information about Partners, or to join, visit www.woodlandscenter.org/partners.
Volunteers Needed for The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival Want to be part of the fun at The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival and help The Pavilion Partners at the same time? The Partners organization is one of five charity partners of the festival. By volunteering to work the festival, you can choose to “donate” your hours to Partners, which in turn helps us raise money for the arts at The Pavilion.
Diane Nielsen The Pavilion Partners President
The charity partners play an integral part in providing volunteer support for the festival, which takes place April 14 and 15 along the Waterway and in Town Green Park. Nearly 600 volunteers are needed to produce the event each year. A portion of the proceeds from the festival is donated back to each charity partner based on the hours worked by that organization.
For more information about Partners, please visit www.woodlandscenter.org/partners.
Two Partners Members Honored with Interfaith’s Service of Excellence Award JoAnne and Randy Lowry were recently honored at the Interfaith “Five Who Share” luncheon with the Service of Excellence Award in the area of Fine Arts. The Lowrys have been active members of The Pavilion Partners for 11 years. They are patrons of the arts as demonstrated through their support of The Pavilion’s educational outreach programs and Partners’ Fine Arts Scholarship Program. They began volunteering at The Pavilion as ushers for symphony performances and continued as event volunteers for 10 years. JoAnne enjoys serving on the Children’s Festival Committee, an event that brings thousands of children and families to The Pavilion each year. Both JoAnne and Randy have served on planning committees for Partners’ annual Wine Dinner & Auction, PreConcert Dinner & Fundraiser and “Swing for the Arts” golf tournament that raise funds for educational programming at The Pavilion as well as fine arts scholarships. Randy, a past president of The Pavilion Partners, has served on the organization’s Board of Directors since 2004. He has served as committee co-chairman of the Wine Dinner & Auction for eight years and the Pre-Concert Dinner & Fundraiser on five different occasions. He also is a member of The Pavilion’s Board of Directors and serves as chairman of the Trustee Committee.
Photo by Ted Washington
Kay and Gary Dobbins, Pavilion Partners members, volunteer at The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival.
Consider volunteering by going to www. woodlandsartsfestival.com and signing up. Just check that you want your volunteer hours to benefit The Pavilion Partners. Anyone over the age of 17 can volunteer. If you are an event volunteer with Partners, you get one event credit for each festival shift worked. However, you do not have to be a member of Partners to volunteer for the festival and to donate your hours back to Partners.
Leslie Williams Named 2012 Woman of Distinction The Pavilion Partners is extremely proud to honor Leslie Williams as its 2012 Woman of Distinction. Williams’ passion for volunteerism began years ago working in community relations for several volunteer programs, such as H-E-B’s Helping Heroes. She has been involved with Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement and Rebuilding Houston Together, among others. Williams enjoyed serving on the United Way Fund Distribution Committee, Native American Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Governor’s Volunteer Leadership Planning Committee. Williams worked as a corporate liaison with The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for many years before deciding to officially join Partners in 2007. Since joining, she has served consecutive years on the Partners board of directors, as well as many committees, and currently serves as chairwoman of Partners’ social committee.
Randy and JoAnne Lowry (center) were honored at the Interfaith “Five Who Share” luncheon March 4, 2012, with the Fine Arts Service of Excellence Award. Pictured with the Lowrys are (left to right) Jerry MacDonald, president and CEO of The Pavilion, Margaret Jones, executive assistant for The Pavilion, Jeff Shipley, Pavilion board member and Christine Scully, director of development for The Pavilion.
Born and raised in Texas, Williams enjoys spending most of her time with her daughter, Maice. Together, they volunteer at their church café serving coffee and donuts. Thank you, Leslie, for your dedication and service to Partners and the community.
2012 Members of The Pavilion Partners $1,000-$1,999 Delvin & Joe Ash Barb & Stephen Crain Candi & Gerald Glenn Tricia & Jerry MacDonald Julie & Jerry Mayrant Whitney & Derek McCoy Suzanne & Robert Potter Vicki & Michael Richmond Maryann T. & Timothy Seaman $500-$999 Suzanne & Ed Ellis JoAnne & Randy Lowry Gayelene & Ralph McIngvale Brenda & John Mizell Sandy & Steve Morrow Janet Wong & Ronald Mullins Arla & Gerald Neuberger Cindy Notarainni Shannon & Brian Wing Melissa & Jeff Young $250-$499 Nancy & Tom Battle Debra & Michael Caliel Dixie & Bret Cope Gaye & Bill Craig Karol & James Dreibelbis Anne & David Dunlap Keith & Grady Ferry Jan & Greg Jewell Ed Jones Conchita & Eric Ladwig Annice & John Nanninga Shelly & Michael O’Neil Cheryl & Ron Ridlehuber Arlene & Sol Sachs Peg & Tim Welbes $50-$100 Chardelle Adelson Janice & Dale Alexander Amy Botwinis & Rodney Anderson Lisa Arvidson Suzie Baker Judith Bartok Nancy & Mike Becker Sharon & Tom Bowen Brenda Eames & Alen Braaten Michelle Bridges Carol & Tom Buffa Beth Butler Debbie & Skip Cain Cherry & Jeff Calendar Sharon Callahan Annabelle & Chris Carillo Alice Castle Barbara Chambers Linda Cisneros Candis Cooper Andria & Gabriel Cuellar Helen & Rocky Del Papa Ruth Dowden Debra & Matt Dozier Cindy & Andrew DuBois Linda & Rep. Rob Eissler Sarah Epley Sandy Ferguson Lori & Sean Figaro Jane Fisher Sylvia Forbes Phyllis Frost Angela & Mark Gott Lillian & Jess Hargis Nancy Hathaway Peggy & Mitch Hausman Janene Hemmen Vicki Huebler Lyn & Greg Hulinger Judith & Richard Jones Lisa & Fred Koetting Judy Latour Karen Leiker Linda & Irv Lichtman Judith Ragsdale & Arlin Maddox Nancy & Terry Mahan Sydney Mark Christine & Bo McBee Stacey & John McKinley Judy & David Merritt Kelly & Paul Messenger Phyllis Molnar Ann Moore Carmen Mulraney Myron Murphy Elaine & Steve Nance Betty Nelson Linda Newbold Diane Nielsen Kathryn Painter Patrick Paris Belinda Patrick Callie Piper Jadzia & Richard Olson Patricia Harrison & Frank Radik Tom Rafferty Liz Regan Joyce & Ken Reynolds Sally & Kyle Richard Rhonda Richardson John Robichau Lori & John Rubel Sharon Schilling Ann & Dane Sever Tom Schnoor Christine & Mark Scully Chris Steinke Karen Stephens Debbie Stofcheck Stephanie Teed Freda & Ben Thomas Ellen & Nat Turner Maria & Frank Valenzuela Freda & Benny Van Osdell Rhonda & JD Villaseñor David Wilson Gene Wolfson Marla Wulf
2012 Performing arts calendar Friday, April 20 8 p.m. The Music of Queen: A Rock Symphony with the Houston Symphony $20 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating Wednesday, April 25 7:30 p.m. The Art of Baseball with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating Friday, May 4 7:30 p.m. Giselle with Houston Ballet $20 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating
Celebrate a Sensational Season of Arts in 2012 Kicking off the season is a lineup of stellar performances including The Music of Queen: A Rock Symphony April 20, The Art of Baseball with the Houston Symphony and “Voice of the Houston Astros” Milo Hamilton April 25, Houston Ballet’s spectacular staging of the Romantic-era classic, Giselle, May 4, and a sizzling performance of Hot Night in Havana featuring Tiempo Libre and the Houston Symphony May 24. Details about these performances can be found on pages 1 and 2 in this issue. This summer, more than 100 gifted musicians from around the world are showcased with the Texas Music Festival Orchestra, a FREE summer concert extraordinaire June 22. These amazing young artists perform Richard Strauss’ “Death and Transfiguration,” Op. 24, and Brahms’ Symphony No. 3.
Thursday, May 24 8 p.m. Hot Night in Havana with Tiempo Libre & the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating Friday, June 22 8 p.m. Texas Music Festival Orchestra FREE event Tuesday, July 3 8 p.m. Star-Spangled Salute with the Houston Symphony FREE event Thursday, July 26 8:30 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate Houston Symphony Music Director Hans Graf’s farewell season with two classical performances in September - Latin American Classical Sept. 6 and Evening with Brahms Sept. 21. The Symphony’s 2012-13 season will be Graf’s grand finale after 12 years at the helm of this worldrenowned orchestra.
Enjoy an amazing performing arts season full of classical music, dance, rock and roll, sportsthemed music, cartoon characters, patriotic fanfare, award-winning children’s performers and more at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in 2012. The Pavilion showcases nine exhilarating Houston Symphony performances, with new productions and old favorites. Plus the Texas Music Festival Orchestra returns for a free concert featuring talented young artists. And the 17th Annual Children’s Festival erupts with family fun in the fall.
At the 17th Annual Children’s Festival Nov. 10 and 11, The Pavilion is transformed into a giant playground of fun for the young and young at heart as award-winning children’s performers educate and entertain during two days of non-stop fun and excitement. Music, dance, comedy, arts and crafts, games, face painting and more are around every corner. It’s a world of performing and visual arts for kids combined with experiential hands-on and learning opportunities that celebrate creativity and individuality. Come join the fun!
Then ignite your patriotic spirit at the FREE StarSpangled Salute July 3 featuring the Houston Symphony and all your patriotic favorites including Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” with cannons blasting from the top of the hill. Joining the symphony are AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle to perform their remarkable tribute to Simon & Garfunkel. It’s Americana at its finest! TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s12)
Warner Bros. presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating Thursday, Sept. 6 8 p.m. Latin American Classical with the Houston Symphony
Get into the spirit of Halloween with a “spooktacular” concert full of tricks, treats and bone-chilling music at Hocus Pocus Pops Oct. 12. Daddies, mummies and little ghosts and goblins can dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes. Take a ride on the Great Pumpkin Express and have a blast at Radio Disney’s Graveyard Smash Dance Party!
Emmy Award-winning creator and conductor George Daugherty is back with Bugs Bunny at the Symphony, a spectacular new fusion of classic Warner Bros. Looney Tunes projected on the big screen and their exhilarating original scores played live! Bugs Bunny returns with an even bigger cast of zany characters including Elmer Fudd, Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner and more. New to the concert are special guests Tom and Jerry In The Hollywood Bowl, The Flintstones and Scooby-Doo!
Ring in the holidays with a heartwarming celebration featuring the sounds of the season at the Holly Jolly Symphony Spectacular Dec. 7. Frolic in our Winter Wonderland, complete with snow, as the Houston Symphony performs holiday classics and popular carols, including a visit from Santa. All aboard the Candy Cane Express for a merry good time. The Pavilion offers complimentary mezzanine and lawn seating at all Houston Symphony concerts and Houston Ballet’s performance, as well as free seating at the Star-Spangled Salute and Texas Music Festival Orchestra concert. Plus, picnics are welcome at all performing arts events. Bring your family to The Pavilion in 2012 and celebrate the arts!
$15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating Friday, Sept. 21 8 p.m. Evening with Brahms with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating Friday, Oct. 12 7:30 p.m.
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Season tickets are just $175 per seat and include orchestra-level seating (sections 101-103) to all Houston Symphony concerts and Houston Ballet at The Pavilion, VIP on-site parking and admission to the Woodforest Bank Club for each performance. Performing arts subscribers also receive preferred seating and VIP on-site parking for the Houston Symphony’s Star-Spangled Salute and the Texas Music Festival Orchestra performance. But that’s not all! Subscribe by May 4 and receive a “Celebrate the Arts” canvas tote, an invitation to a VIP reception with a symphony conductor and more. Children’s Festival is not included in season subscriptions.
Hocus Pocus Pops with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating Saturday, Nov. 10 10 a.m. 17 th Annual Children’s Festival $8 in advance / $10 at door Sunday, Nov. 11 12 p.m. 17 th Annual Children’s Festival $8 in advance / $10 at door Friday, Dec. 7 7:30 p.m. Holly Jolly Symphony Spectacular wth the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating
Encore The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands would like to thank the following contributors for their financial support of our 2012 Performing Arts Season and Educational Outreach Programs as of March 26 printing deadline. $100,000 - $249,999 Live Nation George P. Mitchell The Pavilion Partners $75,000 - $99,999 The Wortham Foundation $50,000 - $74,999 The Woodlands Development Company $25,000 - $49,999 Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Audi of America Woodforest National Bank $15,000 - $24,999 ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment H-E-B PepsiCo
$10,000 - $14,999 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company Devon Energy Insperity Linn Energy $5,000 - $9,999 Fidelity Investments John P. McGovern Foundation KPMG, LLP Winstead PC $2,000 - $4,999 EMI Huntsman Kinder Morgan Foundation $1,000 - $1,999 Delvin & Joe Ash Barb & Stephen Crain
$1,000 - $1,999 cont. Candi & Gerald Glenn Tricia & Jerry MacDonald Julie & Jerry Mayrant Whitney & Derek McCoy Suzanne & Robert Potter Vicki & Michael Richmond Maryann T. & Timothy Seaman $500 - $999 Suzanne & Ed Ellis JoAnne & Randy Lowry Gayelene & Ralph McIngvale Brenda & John Mizell Sandy & Steve Morrow Janet Wong & Ronald Mullins Arla & Gerald Neuberger Cindy Notarainni Shannon & Brian Wing Melissa & Jeff Young
$250 - $499 Nancy & Tom Battle Debra & Michael Caliel Dixie & Bret Cope Gaye & Bill Craig Karol & James Dreibelbis Anne & David Dunlap Keith & Grady Ferry Jan & Greg Jewell Ed Jones Conchita & Eric Ladwig Annice & John Nanninga Shelly & Michael O’Neil Cheryl & Ron Ridlehuber Arlene & Sol Sachs Peg & Tim Welbes In-Kind United Airlines
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion acknowledges the financial support of The Woodlands Township that is generated by the Event Admissions Tax for its performing arts and educational programs.
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Officers George Lindahl III – Chairman of the Board Jerry MacDonald – President and CEO Jeffrey H. Shipley – Vice Chairman Brian Wing – Secretary Jeff Young – Vice President Lori Figaro – Treasurer
Board of Directors A. Steve Arizpe Ralph C. McIngvale Joseph P. Ash C. Grant Mitchell John H. Beaird Steve A. Morrow Gary Becker Steven W. Nance David D. Dunlap Diane Nielsen Mark E. Ellis Maryann T. Seaman Carol P. Garner Alex Sutton James M. Gibbons Raymond I. Wilcox Jeffrey R. Harder Marsha K. Williams Gregory T. Kelleher Janet S. Wong W. Randall Lowry Hank Wood Julie V. Mayrant
Director in memoriam Cynthia Woods Mitchell (1922 - 2009)
Staff Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Margaret Jones – Executive Assistant Cindy DuBois – Director of Marketing & Education Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Kacie Pattavina – Social Media Analyst
Photo by Jeff Young
Lori Figaro – CFO Jenny Lewis – Accounting Assistant Heather Reding – Human Resources Manager Paula Smith – Senior Accountant Christine Scully – Director of Development Leslie Williams – Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator Jeff Young – Vice President of Operations Mike Bevel – Operations Department Collin Bolen – Assistant Box Office Manager Carla DeHart – Administrative Coordinator Isidro Hernandez – Maintenance Department Lead Paula Jauregui – Maintenance Department Victor Maldonado – Maintenance Department Matt Meyer – Assistant Operations Manager Josie Reeves – Box Office Manager Kelly Rich – Event Manager Joey Rincon – Overnight Security Supervisor David Schlauch – Operations Manager Chad Sonnier – Operations Department JD Villaseñor – Director of Premium Seat Sales
Trick shot artist Ewa Mataya Laurance, “The Striking Viking,” (middle) was the entertainment at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s Men’s Night Out Feb. 10 at Donoho’s Jewellers. Pictured with Laurance (left to right) are Jerry MacDonald, president and CEO of The Pavilion, and George Lindahl, chairman of The Pavilion Board of Directors.
Centerstage Cindy DuBois – Editor-in-Chief Courtney Galle – Managing Editor Don Crouch, imagineer
Our Mission Founded in 1990, The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides diverse, high-quality performing arts events for the entertainment and enrichment of a broad regional audience. Through numerous educational and community outreach programs, The Center is a catalyst for attracting new audiences to the performing arts and building strong ties between the arts and educational institutions.
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Photo by Ted Washington
Photo by Ted Washington
Pavilion Bytes
Gentlemen were honored with an event for men only, Men’s Night Out, at Donoho’s Jewellers Feb. 10. Ten percent of the sales from the evening benefited The Pavilion’s performing arts and educational outreach programs. Pictured left to right are, Steve Morrow, Ted Clark and Richard van der Dys, Donoho’s store director.
The newest way to connect with The Pavilion is by text messaging. Win concert tickets, get event updates and find out the latest Pavilion buzz right from your phone! Currently, guests can enter to win four reserved tickets to The Music of Queen: A Rock Symphony April 20 at 8 p.m. Text CWMP plus your email address to 69302 to enter by April 16. The winner will be randomly selected and notified April 17 via text or email. After signing up to win, expect up to two texts per month and stay connected with The Pavilion all year long.
The Pavilion’s Facebook page has gotten a facelift! Visit us at www.facebook.com/WoodlandsPavilion to see our new timeline profile. The new features allow guests to interact with The Pavilion on a more personal level, such as by Kacie Pattavina with private messaging. Soon, interesting historical information, such as when The Pavilion was founded and remodeling of the venue due to Hurricane Ike, can be found on our timeline. Check it out and let us know what you think of our new look. The Pavilion is now on Google+, one of the newest up-and-coming social media sites. Visit http://bit.ly/paviliongoogle and add The Pavilion to your Circle for continued updates and inside information.