Official Program of
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December 12, 2013 Sponsored by
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Gold Lot Parking Lot
Take a Ride on the Candy Cane Express
6-7:15 p.m. Tonight in the Plaza.......................................................................... 1
North Plaza Christmas Carols by Christian Youth Theater
Letter from the President & CEO.................................................... 2
Meet Santa Claus, Frosty the Snowman and other Jolly Characters
Holly Jolly Symphony Spectacular................................................. 3
Play in the Snow with Hubbell & Hudson
Biographies....................................................................................... 4
Photos with Frosty the Snowman with Fidelity Investments
Houston Symphony Orchestra........................................................ 5
Register to Win “Best Seats in the House” with Tommy Bahama
Sponsor Spotlight.............................................................................. 6 ShowTime.......................................................................................... 6 Make a Date for Prom Night.......................................................... 7
Stop by Liberty Mutual, Hubbell & Hudson, Century 21 Realty Partners, Woodforest National Bank, Renewal by Andersen & Audi of America to participate in kid-friendly activities.
South Plaza
Volunteer Spotlight.......................................................................... 7
Musical Performance by The Woodlands College Park High School Orchestra
Fine Arts Scholarships Available Through The Pavilion Partners.. 8
Make Snow with Madame Newton Einstein Science Academy for Kids
Encore.............................................................................................. 9 Concert Etiquette........................................................................... 9 Guest Information...........................................................................10
Instrument Petting Zoo with The Pavilion Partners Decorate a Snowflake with The Pavilion Partners All activities in the plaza are free.
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Letter from the President & CEO Welcome to the 24th season of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, also known as the Summer Home of the Houston Symphony, Home Away from Home of Houston Ballet and a presenting venue for Houston Grand Opera and the Texas Music Festival Orchestra.
The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands Home of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 2005 Lake Robbins Drive • The Woodlands, TX 77380 Phone: 281-364-3010 Fax: 281-364-3011 www.woodlandscenter.org info@woodlandscenter.org
Tonight, we are ringing in the holidays with Holly Jolly Symphony Spectacular as the symphony performs holiday classics and popular carols.
Officers Jeffrey H. Shipley – Chairman of the Board Jerry MacDonald – President and CEO Joseph P. Ash – Vice Chairman Mark E. Ellis – Secretary Jeff Young – Vice President Lori Figaro – Treasurer
We continue to be able to provide free mezzanine and lawn seating for all our performing arts events thanks to our generous sponsors. I would like to thank Woodforest National Bank, KPMG, LLP and TalismanUSA for providing complimentary seating for tonight’s performance. We even provide free lawn chair rentals for your family to enjoy the performance on the lawn. I also would like to thank Hubbell & Hudson for sponsoring the snow during tonight’s pre-concert activities. As our season winds down, we look back on some of the exceptional performing arts events of 2013. We celebrated Hans Graf’s last performance at The Pavilion with Maestro Graf’s Farewell Concert, enjoyed performances of The Music of Michael Jackson, The Earth – An HD Odyssey, Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II, Música Clásica Latina and annual favorites Star-Spangled Salute and Hocus Pocus Pops. After eight years, we welcomed back to The Pavilion’s stage Houston Grand Opera with “La boheme.” Stay tuned for events coming in 2014 which is our 25th season. We plan to celebrate all season long with exciting performances from the Houston Symphony, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera and the Texas Music Festival Orchestra. I want to thank our performing arts sponsors and board of directors for their continued support and our guests for supporting The Pavilion simply by being here and listening to one of the country’s greatest symphonies. The Pavilion wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday season.
Board of Directors
Jeff Beard Gary Becker Eric Beylier David D. Dunlap Carol P. Garner Carolyne Hannan Jeffrey R. Harder Jason K. Harris Peter R. Huntsman Paul R. Kenworthy, M.D. Daniel E. Kolkhorst Estelle P. McLaughlin
C. Grant Mitchell Steve A. Morrow Steven W. Nance John Robichau Julie Rock Maryann T. Seaman Larry Shaffer Nick Vanderpool IV Raymond I. Wilcox Marsha K. Williams Janet S. Wong Hank Wood
Director in memoriam Cynthia Woods Mitchell (1922 - 2009)
Staff Jerry MacDonald President & CEO
Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Mallory Vanderheiden – Executive Assistant Shannon Wilson – Director of Marketing & Education Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Whitney Hough – Social Media Marketing Coordinator Lori Figaro – CFO Heather Reding – Human Resources Manager Jenny Lewis – Accountant Stephanie Stone – Accounting Assistant Christine Scully – Director of Development Leslie Williams – Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator 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 Mike Karczewski – Assistant Box Office Manager Matt Meyer – Assistant Operations Manager Carla DeHart – VIP & Event Coordinator Joey Rincon – Overnight Security Supervisor Mike Bevel – Operations Paula Jauregui – Maintenance Victor Maldonado – Maintenance Larry Stewart – Overnight Security Susana Salazar – Overnight Security Javier Ramirez – Maintenance
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Conductor Biography
Soloist Biography
In his sixth season as Associate Conductor of the Houston Symphony, Robert Franz has led the Symphony in a broad range of creative educational and family concerts, reaching tens of thousands of audience members of all ages. This summer, Franz conducted the Orchestra’s 100th Birthday Concert. Highlights for the 2013-14 season include a performance at the annual awards of the Robert Anti-Defamation League and a sideFranz by-side concert of Tchaikovsky’s 6th with the Houston Youth Symphony and resulting in a total of 150 musicians.
Atlanta native Reginald Smith Jr. has performed with Houston Grand Opera as Blind in “Die Fledermaus” in 2013. He is currently a HGO studio artist. He also has stared in the title role in “Falstaff,” Germont in “La traviata,” Jake in “Porgy and Bess,” Figaro and Antonio in “The Marriage of Figaro,” Capulet and the Duke in “Romeo and Juliet,” the Speaker in “The Magic Flute,” Dr. Falke Reginald in “Die Fledermaus,” Colline in “La boSmith, Jr. hème,” the title role in “The Mikado,” the Pirate King in “The Pirates of Penzance,” Billy in “River of Time,” and Balthazar in “Amahl and the Night Visitors.”
Photo by Jeff Fitlow
December 12 Program
Thursday, Dec. 12 – 7:30 p.m. Robert Franz, conductor Reginald Smith, Jr., baritone The Woodlands High School Chorus, Dr. Robert Horton, director Arr. A. Harris
Adeste Fidelis
Herbert
March of the Toys from “Babes in Toyland”
Anderson
Bugler’s Holiday
Ravel / R. Wendel
Little Boléro Boy from “A Classical Christmas Suite”
A. Hague / M. Naughtin
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
M. Leontovich / Hayman
Carol of the Bells
Anderson
Sleigh Ride
Arr. B. Healey Two Hanukkah Songs Dreidle Song Oh Hanukkah Arr. Harris
The First Nowell (Noel)
A. Silvestri / A. Bisbano
Believe from “The Polar Express”
G. Autry-O. Haldeman / L. Richman
Here Comes Santa Claus
Arr. Wendel
A Merry Christmas Sing-Along
Please silence your cellphone during the performance in order not to disturb other guests or the artist(s). Photography and video are not allowed, including with cellphones, at the request of the Houston Symphony. 3 • www.woodlandscenter.org
Franz also is the Music Director of the Boise Philharmonic, the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival Opera and Orchestra and the Windsor Symphony in Ontario, Canada. He continues to serve as Music Director Emeritus of the Carolina Chamber Symphony, an orchestra that he founded, and provides educational programming workshops at the National Repertory Orchestra during the summer. Under his direction, both the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (2008) and the Louisville Orchestra (2001) were awarded ASCAP’s Leonard Bernstein Award for Educational Programming. The Louisville Orchestra’s award led to the creation of an education program for Kentucky Educational Television titled Creating Music and Stories. Winner of the 2008 BPO/ ECMEA Music Educators Award for Excellence, Franz has created arts education programs for the Carolina Chamber Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic, Louisville Orchestra, West End Chamber Ensemble and the Winston-Salem Piedmont Triad Symphony, including that organization’s innovative Bolton Research Project. While at the Louisville Orchestra, he revitalized an ASCAP award-winning new music concert series, and served as co-host of In a Different Key, a weekly contemporary classical music radio program on WUOL.
He traveled with the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre to the United Kingdom to perform a series of programs in London and Dublin. He has been awarded second place in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions for the Central region and third place in the Mid-South region, as well as first place in the National Opera Association Competition Scholarship Division. Later this season at Houston Grand Opera he can be heard in “Rigoletto” as Marullo and in “Carmen” as Dancaire.
A recognized leader in the arts, the Idaho Education Committee invited him to address the Idaho Legislature on the importance of music in education. Franz also has authored his first children’s book with a CD titled Stella’s Magical Musical Tour of America. It introduces children to classical music by incorporating various musical excerpts intertwined throughout the story of a girl’s journey in a hot air balloon. In addition to his current posts, Franz served as the Music Director of the Mansfield Symphony in Ohio (2003-10), Resident Conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic (2005-09) and Associate Conductor of the Louisville Orchestra (1997-06). He also led the Winston-Salem Piedmont Triad Symphony, the Louisville Youth Orchestra and the Winston-Salem Youth Symphony. He continues to serve as Music Director Emeritus of the Carolina Chamber Symphony, an orchestra he founded, and provides educational programming workshops at the National Repertory Orchestra during the summer. Franz received his Master of Music degree in conducting from the North Carolina School of the Arts in 1992 and his Bachelor of Music degree in Oboe Performance in 1990 from that same institution. He has participated in conducting workshops in the Czech Republic, St. Petersburg (Russia), Nashville, the Festival at Sandpoint, and was a participant in the 1997 National Conductor Preview. December 2013 • 4
Houston Symphony Orchestra
Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair
Robert Franz Associate Conductor
Sponsor, Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge
First Violin Frank Huang, Concertmaster Max Levine Chair Eric Halen, Associate Concertmaster Ellen E. Kelley Chair Assia Dulgerska, Assistant Concertmaster** Cornelia and Meredith Long Chair Qi Ming, Assistant Concertmaster Fondren Foundation Chair Marina Brubaker, Alexandra Adkins MiHee Chung Sophia Silivos Rodica Gonzalez Ferenc Illenyi Si-Yang Lao Kurt Johnson Christopher Neal Sergei Galperin Oleg Chelpanov*
Double Bass David Malone, Acting Principal Mark Shapiro, Acting Associate Principal Eric Larson Robert Pastorek Burke Shaw Donald Howey Michael McMurray
Second Violin Jennifer Owen, Principal Tina Zhang, Associate Principal Hitai Lee Kiju Joh Mihaela Frusina Ruth Zeger Miran Kim Martha Chapman Kevin Kelly** Tong Yan Christine Pastorek Amy Teare Emily Herdeman Kelly*
Oboe Jonathan Fischer, Principal Lucy Binyon Stude Chair Anne Leek, Associate Principal Colin Gatwood Adam Dinitz
Viola Wayne Brooks, Principal Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Legacy Society Chair Joan DerHovsepian, Associate Principal George Pascal, Assistant Principal Wei Jiang Linda Goldstein Sheldon Person Fay Shapiro Daniel Strba Thomas Molloy Phyllis Herdliska
E-Flat Clarinet Christian Schubert
Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager Linda Oper
Bass Clarinet Alexander Potiomkin Tassie and Constantine S. Nicandros Chair
Librarian Thomas Takaro
Cello Brinton Averil Smith, Principal Janice and Thomas Barrow Chair Christopher French, Associate Principal Haeri Ju Jeffrey Butler Kevin Dvorak Xiao Wong Myung Soon Lee James R. Denton Anthony Kitai
Contrabassoon J. Jeff Robinson** Micah Doherty*
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In each issue of OnStage, we turn the spotlight onto one of our sponsors, a gesture of thanks for their invaluable contributionsto the many things we work hard to accomplish.
Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Music Director Designate
Michael Krajewski Hans Graf Principal Pops Conductor Conductor Laureate
Brent Havens
Sponsor Spotlight
Flute Aralee Dorough, Principal General Maurice Hirsch Chair Judy Dines, Acting Associate Principal Allison Jewett** Gina Hughes* Rebecca Powell Garfield* Piccolo Allison Jewett** Rebecca Powell Garfield*
English Horn Adam Dinitz Clarinet Thomas LeGrand, Acting Principal Christian Schubert, Acting Associate Principal David Pharris* Alexander Potiomkin
Bassoon Rian Craypo, Principal Stewart Orton Chair Eric Arbiter, Associate Principal Elise Wagner J. Jeff Robinson** Micah Doherty*
Horn William VerMeulen, Principal Robert Johnson, Associate Principal Brian Thomas Nancy Goodearl Katharine Caliendo*
Trumpet Mark Hughes, Principal George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Chair John DeWitt, Associate Principal Robert Walp, Assistant Principal Anthony Prisk** Speros P. Martel Chair Micah Wilkinson* Trombone Allen Barnhill, Principal Bradley White, Associate Principal Phillip Freeman Bass Trombone Phillip Freeman Tuba Dave Kirk, Principal Timpani Ronald Holdman, Principal Brian Del Signore, Associate Principal Percussion Brian Del Signore, Principal Mark Griffith Matthew Strauss Harp Paula Page, Principal
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is proud to highlight Kelly and Paul Messenger and The Woodlands Wine Company as continuing sponsors of The Pavilion Partners and the venue. Over the past six years, the Messengers have been instrumental in many of the fundraisers held at The Pavilion.
“The Messengers have been an integral part in The Pavilion’s ability to raise money through our two biggest annual fundraisers,” said Randy Lowry, chair of the Wine Dinner and Live Auction. “Kelly even attended last year’s Wine Dinner in a walking cast. She’s so dedicated to everything that she does.”
“Partners is a great group of fun, engaging people,” Kelly said. “It’s pretty cool to have The Pavilion in our community, so it was important for us to support our community through a venue that gives young people in the arts such big opportunities.”
Kelly grew up in Virginia and moved to San Antonio where she met her husband. After a short stint in the financial industry, Messenger decided to change her career to the wine industry. After moving to The Woodlands in 2002, she and her husband saw a need for a wine store in the area that focused on small production wines. She has since become a certified sommelier.
As a member of The Pavilion Partners, the official volunteer organization of The Pavilion, Kelly has served on the Partners board for four years. During this time, the Messengers have been significant contributors with their time and resources to both the Wine Dinner and Auction and the Pre-Concert Dinner and Fundraiser. They not only donate their time, but also numerous auction items through their business, including tours and tastings of premium vineyards.
ShowTime
Information is subject to change. Please visit www.woodlandscenter.org for the latest event information.
Assistant Librarians Erik Gronfor Michael McMurray
Arcade Fire
Stage Manager Position open
Stage Technician Toby Blunt Zoltan Fabry Cory Grant * Contracted Substitute ** On Leave
The Pavilion appreciates the support of our community sponsors and thanks them for their generosity.
ShowTime is a list of events scheduled for The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, including start times and ticket prices.
Keyboard Scott Holshouser, Principal Orchestra Personnel Manager Michael Gorman
Assistant Stage Manager Kelly Morgan
“My husband and I are into really good, but inexpensive wine,” Messenger said. “We wanted to give customers a store that is service focused and an open environment where they aren’t afraid to ask questions.”
April 9
Arcade Fire • 7:30 p.m. $60.50 GA Pit / $60.50 & $46 Reserved / $30.50 Lawn
Il Divo
Journey
May 23 Journey & Steve Miller Band • 6:45 p.m. with Tower of Power $145 Res. Pit / $145, $110, $75, $65 & $45 Reserved / $38.50 Lawn
April 27 Il Divo • 8 p.m. $125 Res. Pit / $125, $89.50, $49.50 & $29.50 Reserved
Ticket Information Prices do not include service charge. Tickets are available at all outlets 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. For more information, call 281-363-3300 or visit www.woodlandscenter.org. Advance purchase is not required, but guarantees a space the day of the show.
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Make a Date for Prom Night Ready for a do over? Now’s your chance to relive your prom or make new memories at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s Prom Night “Feels Like the First Time” gala. The event is Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, at The Edge on Rayford Road. Go back in time with music by the legendary British-American rock band, Foreigner. Guests are encouraged to dress from their favorite prom era. Whether it’s “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” “Pretty in Pink” or “Grease,” break out the hair gel and rollers, and show us your best prom attire. Need inspirations for costume ideas? On the web check out worst prom photos, vintage prom dress or search The Pavilion’s Pinterest page at pinterest.com/thepaviliontx. The Pavilion’s site has a list of places to shop for your attire as well. Pop in a DVD or go to your Netflix account to watch movies of the past for inspiration like “Back to the Future,” “Footloose,” “Never Been Kissed,” “Mean Girls” or “Napolean Dynamite.”
“What’s so great about each gala is the overall energy and enthusiasm that not only goes into the planning, but the actual event,” said Christine Scully, development director for The Pavilion. “With so many new and exciting changes and additions, the 2014 gala is going to be able to give so much back to The Pavilion. At the end of the day that’s what the gala is all about.”
For the first time The Pavilion is honoring one couple, George and Dianne Lindahl III. George and Dianne are being honored as the “King and Queen” of the prom. George is a former board member having served on the board for six years and has given to The Pavilion in numerous ways. He was the first to purchase a $100,000 “Juke Box Hero” table. Tables of 10 at Prom Night are priced from $5,000 for “Starrider” table to $100,000 for a “Juke Box Hero” table. Other table levels include “Hot Blooded” for $50,000, “Double Vision” for $25,000, “Head Games” for $15,000 and “Urgent” for $10,000. Individual tickets are $500. Other sponsorships are available. Money raised from the gala benefits The Pavilion’s performing arts events, educational outreach programs and The Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarship Fund. The Pavilion is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization.
Looking for a College Scholarship? Fine Arts Scholarships Available Through The Pavilion Partners Did you know nearly 600 Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarships have been awarded to high school and college students since the inception of the program in 1999? And more than $645,000 in scholarships has been awarded? In 2012, Partners awarded 31 renewal scholarships and 25 new scholarships totaling more than $60,000. Out of those 56 scholarships, students attended 17 different colleges and universities in the United States, nine different high schools in five different ISD’s including one private school. Every year, The Pavilion Partners offers fine arts scholarships to graduating high school seniors planning to major in the arts, as well as renewal scholarships to past recipients currently studying the arts in college. Based on talent and academic performance, fine arts scholarships are awarded to students in the categories of vocal and instrumental music, theatre arts, dance and visual arts. New this year, a portion of the funds raised from the 2014 gala benefit the Partners Fine Arts Scholarships. The Pavilion will allocate $75,000 over a three year period to graduating high school seniors. The top five scoring applicants in each discipline receive a $5,000 scholarship. The next six highest scoring applicants across all disciplines receive a $2,500 scholarship. The remaining nine applicants receive a $1,500 scholarship. Students who have received a scholarship are eligible to receive a $1,000 renewal scholarship.
Don’t miss the chance to relive one of your favorite high school memories, or to get it right the second time. Grab your sweetheart and dancing shoes because opportunities like this “Can’t Wait!” For more information or to purchase a table or tickets for Prom Night, visit www.woodlandscenter.org/promnight.html or call Christine Scully at 281-210-1102. Or mail in the reservation form below to The Pavilion.
Volunteer Spotlight Chip Rocha has been a member of The Pavilion Partners, the official volunteer organization of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, since 2001. Rocha joined Partners after a recommendation from friends who were members. He began to get involved in local charities and thought Partners was a great fit because of his love for music and entertainment. “I liked the idea of not only donating monetarily to a charity, but having a hands-on involvement,” Rocha said. “I enjoy music and thought this was a great way to volunteer my time.”
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Rocha has volunteered most of his time as an event volunteer for the contemporary and performing arts concerts. He has volunteered numerous times at the annual Children’s Festival. “I am very proud to be a long-time volunteer at The Pavilion. I don’t live in The Woodlands, so my drive is not short, but I do it because I love the atmosphere at The Pavilion. The staff is so accommodating and makes it very easy to be a volunteer,” Rocha said.
Starting in November, information about The Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarship Program will be distributed at schools in eight eligible districts including Conroe ISD, Spring ISD, Klein ISD, Magnolia ISD, Montgomery ISD, Tomball ISD, Willis ISD, MacArthur and Carver High Schools in Aldine ISD and private schools within each district’s boundaries.
A native of the Houston area, Rocha works in outside sales, but also owns a business with his sister called, Royal Essence Candles that manufactures highly fragranced candles.
Information about scholarships, including application deadlines and auditions, call 281-210-1119 or email pavilionpartnersscholarship@yahoo.com. Information also can found at www.wooodlandscenter.org/scholarships. December 2013 • 8
Encore
Guest Information
The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands would like to thank the following contributors for their financial support of our 2013 Performing Arts Season and Educational Outreach Programs as of December 2 printing deadline. $100,000 - $249,999 Live Nation George P. Mitchell The Pavilion Partners $50,000 - $74,999 ExxonMobil The Woodlands Development Company The Wortham Foundation $25,000 - $49,999 Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Audi of America Woodforest National Bank $15,000 - $24,999 ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment H-E-B PepsiCo TalismanUSA $10,000 - $14,999 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company Insperity KPMG, LLP Wells Fargo $5,000 - $9,999 Aon Hewitt AT&T BBVA Compass Katherine & John Beaird Black Forest Ventures Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Fidelity Investments FMC Technologies Entergy Albert and Ethel Herzstein Foundation
$5,000 - $9,999 cont. Linn Energy John P. McGovern Foundation Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Union Pacific Foundation Peggy & Ray Wilcox Woodlands Waterway Art Festival $2,000 - $4,999 Century 21 Realty Partners City of Shenandoah EMI Sheryl & Fred Greene Kinder Morgan Foundation Renewal by Andersen Texas Children’s Pediatric Associates VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa $1,000 - $1,999 Valerie & Robert Beardsley Barb & Stephen Crain Exxon Volunteers Carol & Phil Garner Candi & Gerald Glenn Alison & Rich Henderson Insperity Volunteers Jamie & Brian Kraft Tricia & Jerry MacDonald Julie & Jerry Mayrant Whitney & Derek McCoy Arla & Gerald Neuberger Sherri & Mike Nicol Suzanne & Robert Potter Mike Powell Insurance® Vicki & Michael Richmond Maryann T. & Timothy Seaman Susie & Jeff Shipley
$500 - $999 Annette & Ken Hallock Amy & Jonathan Homeyer The John Cooper School Dr. Lisa & Dr. Paul Kenworthy Judy & Charles Lano JoAnne & Randy Lowry Brenda & John Mizell Mary Matteson & Norman Parrish Amy & George Sowers Simply Tutoring Melissa & Jeff Young $250 - $499 Debra & Michael Caliel Suzanne & Ed Ellis Linda & Ken Feld Susan & Daniel Fordyce Linda & Steve Hester Jerry Built Burgers Kelly & Paul Messenger Nicole & Will Murphy Annice & John Nanninga Arlene & Sol Sachs In-Kind ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment Blackhorse Houston Community Newspapers & The Courier & The Villager Kim Son Restaurant Outback Steakhouse Main Event EMS Silver Eagle Distributors Tommy Bahama The Woodlands Waterway Marriott & Hotel United Airlines
2013 The Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarship Donors: $1,000 Colleen & Robert Ayers Phil Barber Lewis Bock Corporate Incentives Leslie & Bryon Ellis Candi & Gerald Glenn Bonnie & Robert Graham Annette & Ken Hallock Kelly & Brady Hull Alice & Patrick Hynes Ed Jones Gayelene & Ralph McIngvale Janet Wong & Ron Mullins Suzanne & Robert Potter Dr. Judith Ragsdale Maryann T. Seaman & Tim Seaman Leigh & Larry Shaffer R.E. Strong
Tickets Tickets are available at The Pavilion Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the day of performances through intermission. American Express, MasterCard, VISA and Discover are accepted at The Pavilion Box Office. Tickets also are available at www.ticketmaster.com, all outlets, including Fiesta, select H-E-B and Walmart locations and Media Magic, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. For guests with hearing impairments, Ticketmaster’s TDD number is 800-755-6244. Groups of 20 or more are eligible for discounts for performing arts and selected contemporary events. For information, call 281-210-1127 or visit The Pavilion Box Office. Parking Guests may park free of charge in lighted and patrolled lots convenient to The Pavilion. Preferred parking is available for all events in the on-site Town Center Garage. For most events, lots open 90 minutes prior to the performance. Food and Beverages Food and beverage items are available from The Pavilion concession areas in the North, South and Lawn plazas. Concessions are operated by ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment. Food can be brought in during all performing arts events; however, beverages are not allowed into the venue. At contemporary events, guests can bring in a one gallon plastic bag of food for personal consumption.
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.
Concert Etiquette
Restrooms Permanent restrooms are located in all three plazas. Lawn Chairs For comfortable hillside seating, guests may bring blankets or use The Pavilion’s specially designed lawn chairs free of charge for all performing arts events. First Aid
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion offers concertgoers live performing arts events in a picturesque setting featuring such world-renowned organizations as the Houston Symphony, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera and Texas Music Festival Orchestra. The following information about concert etiquette will enhance your visit and help ensure that all of our guests enjoy their arts experience to the fullest.
Trained medical professionals are on duty at all Pavilion events. If medical help is needed, ask any Pavilion staff member for assistance.
Children The Pavilion is a family-friendly venue and we love to see families at our performing arts events. However, please be courteous of both the orchestra and those around you by keeping youngsters from talking loudly and running around during the performance. Even if you are seated on the hill, loud children can be very distracting for everyone. We want all of our guests to have the most enjoyable concert experience possible.
During the Performance Guests should refrain from entering and exiting their seats while a performance is in progress. If you must leave your seat, please proceed quickly and quietly to the nearest aisle or ask the nearest usher for assistance. Please be courteous to other members of the audience.
The Pavilion is accessible to guests with disabilities. For detailed information, consult our free brochure available at the Information Booths, call 281-364-3010, or visit www.woodlandscenter.org.
Applause Not sure when to applaud and when not to? A good rule of thumb is to watch the conductor. The conductor should let you know when a piece is over by lowering both arms and turning to face the audience.
Information booths are located at the gated entrances in the North, South and Lawn plazas. If guests have questions or concerns, they are encouraged to visit Pavilion volunteers who staff the information booths throughout the events.
After the Concert Bravo! As the applause dies down, the performers will put their instruments away and leave the stage. The house lights will be turned on so guests can exit safely.
Inclement Weather
To Picnic, or Not to Picnic? Picnics are welcome at all performing arts events at The Pavilion. Guests can bring in any type of food item; however, beverages can not be brought into the venue. Guests are welcome to bring empty water bottles to fill at water fountains or to purchase beverages at our concessions stands.
Children
Electronic Devices Take a break from the outside world! Please turn off all cellphones and other audible electronics. Photography and videography are NOT allowed during the performances, including with cellphones, at the request of the artists. Tablets, such as iPads and Kindles, are not permitted into the venue because they are a distraction to other guests and the artists. Late Seating Fashionably late? If you arrive after a performance has started, our ushers will do their best to seat you during an appropriate pause in the program. For certain performances, and at the request of the artist, guests seated in the orchestra section might have to wait until a transition is made between songs to proceed to their seats. 9 • www.woodlandscenter.org
ATMs ATMs are located in the North, South and Lawn plazas of The Pavilion. Prohibited Items To ensure the enjoyment and safety of all our guests, the following items may not be brought into The Pavilion: Animals, aerosol cans, audio and video equipment, cameras, food, beverages, non-plastic bottles or bottles with lids, fireworks, laptops, laser pointers, lawn chairs, portable televisions, radios, strollers, tablets (such as iPads and Kindles) and weapons. Cameras and Recording Devices Cameras that are small, non professional are usually allowed at most contemporary concerts. No professional, detachable lens cameras are permitted into the venue. No audio or video is permitted at any event at The Pavilion. Camera policies are dictated by the artist and are subject to change. Photography and video, including with cellphones, are NOT allowed at Houston Symphony concerts, Houston Grand Opera or Houston Ballet events at their request. lost and Found To inquire about lost items, guests may ask a Pavilion staff member for assistance or call The Pavilion Administrative Office during business hours at 281-364-3010. Tours Guided tours of The Pavilion can be arranged for groups by calling 281-364-3010. Special Events The 1,600-square-foot Woodforest Bank Club, located just off The Pavilion’s North Plaza, is available for lease year-round. Outfitted with large video screens, multimedia equipment with surround sound, a copier, fax and dedicated telephone and modem lines, the Club is designed for business meetings and special, private events. For rental information, call 281-363-0900. The House of Blues Hospitality Tent provides a tented outdoor setting for pre- or postconcert gatherings at most contemporary concerts. For more information, call 281-363-0900.
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All events at The Pavilion are rain or shine. Pavilion events are not canceled due to rain. If it rains on the day of the event, guests are encouraged to wear rain apparel.
For most contemporary events, children 5 and under are admitted free to the lawn without a ticket. At most performing arts events, children are admitted free with their parents to the mezzanine and lawn areas. All children must have a ticket to sit in orchestra-level seating.
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