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Sip, Swirl & Swallow at the Free Wine Tasting provided by Hubbell & Hudson (Located in the pit in the seating area. While supplies last.)
Letter from the President & CEO Welcome to our eighth performance of the Houston Symphony Orchestra during our 2013 season. Tonight’s unique concert is a real treat for our guests. Música Cláica Latina is led by worldrenowned Guest Conductor Marcelo Lehninger. He makes his Pavilion debut at this concert. In addition, tonight’s performance features Venezuelan solo pianist, Gabriela Martinez. It proves to be an exciting artistic experience.
Tonight in the Plaza.......................................................................... 1
Performance by The Woodlands High School Orchestra
Letter from the President & CEO.................................................... 2
Salsa Dancing with Strictly Street Salsa
Pavilion Bytes.................................................................................... 2
Instrument Petting Zoo with The Pavilion Partners
Música Clásica Latina..................................................................... 3
Make a Flower with The Pavilion Partners
It’s also almost time for our 18th Annual Children’s Festival Nov. 9-10. We always look forward to these days of educational fun and entertainment for our youngest patrons and their parents.
Biographies....................................................................................... 4
Brain Teaser Game with Walk to End Alzheimer’s a Community Share Partner
We are again providing free mezzanine and lawn seating for all of our performing arts events, thanks to our generous sponsors.
Houston Symphony Orchestra........................................................ 5 Volunteer Spotlight........................................................................... 6
Activity with CASA a Community Share Partner
Sponsor Spotlight.............................................................................. 6
Seat Exchange with Fidelity Investments
“Spooktacular” Essay Contest........................................................ 7
Register to Win “Best Seats in the House” with Tommy Bahama
Mark Your Calendars for Children’s Festival................................. 7 ShowTime.......................................................................................... 8
Stop by Century 21 Realty Partners, Woodforest National Bank, Renewal by Andersen & Audi of America to participate in kid-friendly activities All activities in the plaza are free.
Encore............................................................................................... 9 Concert Etiquette............................................................................ 9 Guest Information...........................................................................10
Credits Shannon Wilson – Editor-in-Chief Courtney Galle – Managing Editor Whitney Hough – Contributing Writer Program design by Don Crouch, imagineer
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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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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
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
Mark your calendars for our remaining Houston Symphony concerts of the season including Hocus Pocus Pops Oct. 11 and Holly Jolly Symphony Spectacular Dec. 12. Both of these concerts are great family events so bring the entire family!
At all symphonies, guests are welcome to have a picnic in their seat or on the hill. Lawn chairs are also provided free of charge at all performing arts events. Please take advantage of this free offer and bring your family, friends and neighbors to The Pavilion this season to enjoy an evening under the stars. You will be glad you did. Thank you for coming and I hope you enjoy tonight’s performance.
Jerry MacDonald President & CEO
Board of Directors
Jeff Beard Gary Becker Eric Beylier David D. Dunlap Carol P. Garner 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
PAVILION Are you a frequent visitor of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion? If so, get rewarded for visiting. Download the Foursquare app on either the Apple or Android devices. The Foursquare program rewards you for visiting businesses and landmarks anywhere around the country. Visitors can “check-in” with a company and are sometimes rewarded with specials. Make sure to check in to The Pavilion whenever you visit and you too could be rewarded. If you check-in three times between now and Oct. 11, you will receive a Pavilion souvenir at the North Plaza Information Booth at Hocus Pocus Pops Oct. 11. View the special on Foursquare for more information. Did you know you can now post videos on Instagram in addition to photos? Check out The Pavilion’s Instagram (@ThePavilion_TX) for behind the scenes photos, short concert clips and more. Don’t forget to tag The Pavilion in your photos and videos. We want to see your adventures that take place at our events. With all of the social media channels The Pavilion has, we love to give you exclusive information on our blog. Ever wonder what it’s like to work for The Pavilion? What about The Pavilion’s educational outreach programs? Our blog, “The Pavilion Press,” is the center for all things behind the scenes. Check it out for staff interviews, artist profiles, ticket giveaways and more.
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Staff Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Shannon Wilson – Director of Marketing & Education Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Whitney Hough – Social Media Marketing Coordinator Lori Figaro – CFO Paula Smith – Senior Accountant 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
September 2013 • 2
September 5 Program
Thursday, Sept. 5 – 8 p.m. Marcelo Lehninger, conductor Gabriela Martinez, piano Gershwin
Cuban Overture
Bernstein Symphonic Dances from “West Side Story” I. Prologue: Allegro moderato— II. Somewhere: Adagio— III. Scherzo: Vivace e leggiero— IV. Mambo: Meno Presto— V. Cha Cha: Andantino con grazia— VI. Meeting Scene: Meno mosso, sempre rubato— VII. Cool: Swing— VIII. Rumble: Molto allegro— IX. Finale: Adagio
Falla Noches en los jardines de España (“Nights in the Gardens of Spain”) I. En el generalife: Allegretto tranquillo e misterioso II. Danza lejana: Allegretto giusto— III. En los jardines de la Sierra de Córdoba: Vivo Piazzolla/F. Mechetti Piazzolla/F. Mechetti
Oblivion Primavera Porteña from “Las Quatro Estaciones Porteñas”
Ginastera Danzas del Ballet “Estancia,” Opus 8a I. Los trabajadores agrícolas (The Land Workers): Tempo giusto II. Danza del trigo (Wheat Dance): Tranquillo III. Los peones de hacienda (The Cattlemen): Mosso e rúvido IV. Danza final (Malambo): Allegro 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
Conductor Biography Brazilian-born Marcelo Lehninger is recognized as one of the most gifted conductors of his generation. Appointed music director of the New West Symphony Orchestra in Los Angeles, his growing reputation as a dynamic conductor inspires musicians and audiences of all ages worldwide. Appointed associate conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra beginning in the 2013-14 seaMarcelo son, Lehninger previously served Lehninger as assistant conductor for two seasons, having been selected by James Levine. He is the second Brazilian conductor to hold this position. Lehninger made his BSO debut in 2010 with the violinist Pinchas Zukerman as a soloist and in 2011 he stepped in for Maestro Levine on very short notice to conduct the world premiere of Harrison Birtwistle’s Violin Concerto and Bartok’s 2nd Violin Concerto with Christian Tetzlaff as soloist. In 2012, Lehninger filled in for Andris Nelsons, conducting a program that included the American premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage’s Trumpet Concerto “From the Wreckage” with Håkan Hardenberger as soloist as well as Strauss’ “Thus Spake Zarathustra.” He also successfully conducted a program, without any rehearsals, that included Stravinsky’s Piano and Winds Concerto with Peter Serkin and Shostakovich’s 5th Symphony. Maestro Lehninger’s other BSO appearances include his Tanglewood debut in the summer of 2012 with pianist Nelson Freire and a subscription week in the 2012-13 season with violinist Joshua Bell. As a guest conductor in the United States, he has led the Boston, Houston, National (Washington, DC), New West, Hartford, Fairfax and Jacksonville symphony orchestras, as well as the Florida Orchestra, Boston Symphony Chamber Players, Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra, New England Conservatory Philharmonia and Bard College Conservatory Orchestra. In Canada, Lehninger made his debut in 2011 conducting the Hamilton Philharmonic, and was invited to conduct the orchestra again in 2012. Acclaimed by the Washington Post as “an alert, dynamic figure,” he served as cover conductor for the National Symphony Orchestra’s subscription concerts at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and associate conductor of the Minas Gerais Philharmonic Orchestra in Brazil. Lehninger was music advisor of the Youth Orchestra of the Americas for the 2007-08 season. Placido Domingo serves as artistic advisor for the ensemble, which is composed of 120 talented musicians from more than 20 countries throughout the Americas. In summer of 2008, Maestro Lehninger toured with YOA and pianist Nelson Freire in South America, conducting concerts in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. He has led all of the top orchestras in Brazil as well as regular guest conducting in Argentina.
Soloist Biography Lauded by the New York Times as “compelling, elegant and incisive,” Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez is quickly establishing a reputation and earning praise as a versatile artist who combines “panache and poetry” (“Dallas Morning News”) with a “sense of grace and clarity” (“The Star Ledger”). Martinez has performed as orchestral soloist, chamber musician and recitalist at such venGabriela ues as Carnegie, Avery Fisher, Martinez Alice Tully Hall, Grosses Festspielhaus, Semperoper, Tivoli Gardens and the Palace of Versailles. She has performed at different festivals around the world including Snow, Symphony, Festival de Radio France et Montpellier, Festival dei Due Mondi and Mostly Mozart, Ravinia, Rockport, Verbier and Tokyo International Music Festivals. She has appeared as soloist with the Chicago, New Jersey, Fort Worth, Pacific, and San Francisco symphonies. Martinez also has appeared with the Stuttgarter Philharmoniker, MDR Rundfunkorchester, Symphonisches Staatsorchester Halle, and Tivoli Philharmonic. She regularly performs with the Simón Bolívar Youth Symphony Orchestra with Gustavo Dudamel. An avid chamber musician, she has collaborated with numerous musicians and ensembles including Itzhak Perlman, and the Takacs quartet. Martinez has won numerous national and international prizes and awards. Her most recent accomplishments include first prize and audience award at the Anton Rubinstein International Piano Competition in Dresden. She was a semifinalist at the 12th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, where she also received a Jury Discretionary Award. Martinez earned her bachelor’s and master’s of music degrees from The Juilliard School as a full scholarship student of Yoheved Kaplinsky, and her doctorate in Germany with Marco Antonio de Almeida. In 2008, Martinez was appointed Concert Artist Faculty at Kean University. Before dedicating his career to conducting, Lehninger studied violin and piano. He holds a master’s degree from the Conductors Institute at New York’s Bard College, where he studied conducting under Harold Farberman and composition with Laurence Wallach. His mentors also include Kurt Masur, Leonard Slatkin and Roberto Tibiriçá. A dual citizen of Brazil and Germany, Lehninger is the son of pianist Sônia Goulart and violinist Erich Lehninger. Marcelo, his wife Laura and daughter Sofia divide their time between Boston and Los Angeles.
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Volunteer Spotlight
Houston Symphony Orchestra Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Music Director Designate Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair
Brent Havens
Michael Krajewski Hans Graf Robert Franz Principal Pops Conductor Conductor Laureate 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, Hewlett-Packard Company Chair Alexandra Adkins MiHee Chung Sophia Silivos Rodica Gonzalez Ferenc Illenyi Si-Yang Lao Kurt Johnson Christopher Neal Sergei Galperin Oleg Chelpanov* Second Violin Jennifer Owen, Principal Tina Zhang, Associate Principal** Sophia Silvos, Acting Associate Principal Hitai Lee Kiju Joh Mihaela Frusina Ruth Zeger Martha Chapman Miran Kim Kevin Kelly** Tong Yan Christine Pastorek Amy Teare Emily Herdeman* 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 Mr. and Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Chair Thomas Molloy Phyllis Herdliska 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
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Double Bass David Malone, Acting Principal Mark Shapiro, Acting Associate Principal Eric Larson Robert Pastorek Burke Shaw Donald Howey Michael McMurray 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* Oboe Jonathan Fischer, Principal Lucy Binyon Stude Chair Anne Leek, Acting Principal Colin Gatwood Adam Dinitz English Horn Adam Dinitz Clarinet Thomas LeGrand, Acting Principal Christian Schubert, Acting Associate Principal David Pharris* Alexander Potiomkin E-Flat Clarinet Christian Schubert Bass Clarinet Alexander Potiomkin Tassie and Constantine S. Nicandros Chair
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 Keyboard Scott Holshouser, Principal Neva Watkins West Chair Orchestra Personnel Manager Michael Gorman Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager Linda Oper Librarian Thomas Takaro
Bassoon Rian Craypo, Principal Stewart Orton Chair Eric Arbiter, Associate Principal American General Chair Elise Wagner J. Jeff Robinson** Micah Doherty*
Assistant Librarians Erik Gronfor Michael McMurray
Contrabassoon J. Jeff Robinson** Benjamin Atherholt*
Stage Technician Toby Blunt Zoltan Fabry Cory Grant
Horn William VerMeulen, Principal Robert Johnson, Acting Associate Principal Brian Thomas Robert and Janice McNair Foundation Chair Nancy Goodearl Katherine Caliendo*
Stage Manager Donald Ray Jackson Assistant Stage Manager Kelly Morgan
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about. Seeing the students come back and perform is so rewarding.”
Born in Ohio, JoAnne and Randy Lowry met while in college at Ohio State University. The pair moved to Texas in 1977 and then to The Woodlands in 2000. Randy was employed by Shell, but left the company to work for an executive search business for 34 years. He has owned the company since 2001. JoAnne worked for an insurance company, and stayed at home with their children.
JoAnne enjoys working the Children’s Festival, Fine Arts Education Day and Partners Instrument Petting Zoo. “I love to watch the kids when they come to our events. When they see the orchestra for the first time, they get this look in their eyes,” said JoAnne. “I love to be able to give them that experience.”
The Lowrys learned about The Pavilion Partners, the official volunteer organization of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, from a friend who told the couple they needed to get involved with the organization. Since joining, Randy immediately began serving on the board and became president after one year. He served two terms as president as well as on The Pavilion Board of Directors. “To be involved in such big decisions like rebuilding after Hurricane Ike in 2008 was such a phenomenal experience,” said Randy. For 11 years, Randy has chaired the Annual Wine Dinner & Auction committee, benefitting scholarships for local students majoring in the fine arts in college. “The educational component of The Pavilion is why we have been involved for so long,” said Randy. “The scholarships are what it’s all
In addition to being involved with Partners, JoAnne also is involved with the CypressWoodlands Junior Forum, Woodlands United Methodist Church and the Montgomery County Women’s Center. Randy was a member of the Rotary Club of Houston for 15 years and served as chairman of the Lombardi Award. He also has been involved with the Montgomery County Women’s Center and the American Cancer Society. “We always believed it’s our responsibility to give back to the community we live in,” said Randy. The Lowrys have been married for 44 years and have two sons and three granddaughters. For more information on joining Partners, visit www.woodlandscenter. org/partners.
Sponsor Spotlight In each issue of OnStage, 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. George P. Mitchell passed away July 26, 2013, at the age of 94. In 1974, he created The Woodlands, a 28,000-acre master-planned community. He was a pioneer and visionary. Without Mitchell’s dedication and support, programs at The Pavilion including performing arts events and educational outreach events would not be possible. Mitchell along with his wife, Cynthia Woods Mitchell, had a passion for the arts. Cynthia’s commitment that the arts should be accessible to all helped create a first-class outdoor venue for popular and classical music, opera, dance, and the performing arts. Her dream of this kind of venue became a reality when The Pavilion opened with a star-studded gala weekend in April 1990. The Houston Symphony performed April 27, Frank Sinatra April 28 and Alabama with Clint Black on April 29. In 1992, thanks to a generous gift from the Mitchells to the Houston Symphony’s endowment fund, The Pavilion became the official Summer Home of the Houston Symphony. As a result, The Pavilion presents a series of performances featuring the symphony every season. Due to Mitchell’s support, the venue has emerged as one of the premier amphitheaters in
the world, hosting internationally acclaimed performing arts organizations including Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera as well as major concert tours. Mitchell was very involved with The Pavilion. He loved to visit during the annual Children’s Festival and Musical Scores events. He was instrumental in the rebuilding efforts of the venue after Hurricane Ike damaged the roof in 2008. Mitchell’s donation of $1 million helped open the venue back up bigger and better than ever. A memorial tribute service in Mitchell’s honor was held Aug. 8 at The Pavilion. The Houston Symphony and the Texas A&M Singing Cadets performed and many community leaders and family members spoke at the service. Mitchell leaves a lasting legacy for his contributions to science, energy and the environment, as well as the arts. He was married to his wife Cynthia for more than 65 years and raised 10 children. He has 23 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
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The 3 Annual Hocus Pocus Pops “Spooktacular” Essay Contest rd
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For those gifted with the art of storytelling, tell us your spookiest tale for The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 3rd Annual “Spooktacular” Essay Contest. It can be purely fictional or based on personal experience. Get creative! The contest is open to all students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Grade categories for the contest are: kindergarten, first and second grade, third and fourth grade, fifth and sixth grade, seventh and eighth grade, and ninth to 12th grade. The contest ends Sept. 23.
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The Grand Prize winner receives a “terrorific” prize and has their essay printed in The Courier and The Villager newspapers. Each participant in the contest is entered into a drawing for a variety of prizes. The essay contest is sponsored by The Courier, The Villager and Simply Tutoring. For more information about the essay contest, contest rules or tickets to Hocus Pocus Pops, please visit www.woodlandscenter.org.
On Your Mark, Get Set…Go! for the 18th Annual Children’s Festival That’s right moms and dads it’s almost time to gather your kids and head to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for the 18th Annual Children’s Festival Nov. 9 & 10. This star-studded, family-friendly event is going to be one for the record books and you don’t want to miss it. Admission is $8 per person in advance or $10 per person at the door. Children under two are admitted free of charge. Your admission covers a variety of activities and performances for the whole day. There is no need for parents to worry about standing in endless lines for tokens or tickets. Kids are in for the time of their lives with performers on multiple stages, characters strolling around and activities located all around the venue. There’s surely something for each child to enjoy.
Imagine Dragons Miranda Lambert & Dierks Bentley Fresh Beat Band
Photo by Jeff Fitlow
Participants receive “fangtastic” prizes! One winner chosen from each grade category receives a $50 gift card, four VIP tickets to Hocus Pocus Pops Oct. 11 and has their essay printed in the program for the event. Winners are notified Oct. 4. One Grand Prize winner is chosen at random from the six finalists and announced at Hocus Pocus Pops.
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Sept. 17 Mumford & Sons • 7 p.m. Sold Out
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Sept. 18 Depeche Mode • 7:30 p.m. $99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50 & $59.50 Reserved / $35.50 Lawn
Oct. 11 Hocus Pocus Pops • 7:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Robert Franz, conductor $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of H-E-B
Sept. 19 Honda Civic Tour Maroon 5 & Kelly Clarkson • 7 p.m. Sold Out Sept. 25 Fall Out Boy • 7 p.m. with Panic! at the Disco & Twenty One Pilots $45 GA Pit / $45 & $39.50 Reserved Sept. 26
Imagine Dragons • 7:30 p.m. with The Neighbourhood $42.50 GA Pit / $42.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $20 Lawn
Sept. 28 Miranda Lambert & Dierks Bentley • 7:30 p.m. with Charlie Worsham and Jukebox Mafia $52.75 GA Pit / $52.75 Reserved / $29.75 Lawn
fun. • 8 p.m. $39.50 GA Pit / $39.50 Reserved
Oct. 27
Paramore • 7:30 p.m. with Metric & hellogoodbye $52.50 GA Pit / $52.50, $49.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved
Nov. 9 18th Annual Children’s Festival • 10 a.m. presented by Devon Energy $8 in advance / $10 at door
Oct. 12 Lionel Richie • 7:30 p.m. $125 Reserved Pit / $125, $89.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50 Reserved
Nov. 10 18th Annual Children’s Festival • 12 p.m. presented by Devon Energy $8 in advance / $10 at door
Oct. 18 Avenged Sevefold Hail to the King Tour • 7 p.m. with Deftones & Ghost B.C. $55 GA Pit / $55, $45 & $35 Reserved / $25 Lawn
Nov. 14 Fresh Beat Band • 7 p.m. $39.50 Res. Pit / $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved
Oct. 20 John Fogerty • 8 p.m. $85 Res. Pit / $85, $65, $50 & $35 Reserved
Dec. 12 Holly Jolly Symphony Spectacular • 7:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Robert Franz, conductor $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Woodforest National Bank, KMPG, LLP. and Talisman USA
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.
If arts and crafts are what your child fancies then make sure to head over to Arts Alley. If you are a brilliant scientist then take a walk on the wild side in Adventure Zone where you can create slime, play interactive games, get your face painted and more. If your child has been struck by a bolt of energy then stop by the Healthy KidZone so they can learn about health and physical fitness with games and get a chance to meet professional sports teams! The Activity Tent is the place to be for games, crafts and a train ride. The Wells Fargo FunZone is filled with excitement. Stop by and enjoy balloons, hat-making, meet and greet area and performances on the Community Stage. At the top of the hill you can build your own kite and see it take flight, as well as dig for gold and participate in parachute races. For more information about Children’s Festival, please visit www.woodlandscenter.org or call 281-364-3010. 7 • www.woodlandscenter.org
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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 August 26 printing deadline. $100,000 - $249,999 Live Nation George P. Mitchell The Pavilion Partners $50,000 - $74,999 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 BBVA Compass Chevron Phillips Chemical Company Insperity KPMG, LLP $5,000 - $9,999 Aon Hewitt Katherine & John Beaird Black Forest Ventures Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Fidelity Investments FMC Technologies Entergy
$5,000 - $9,999 cont. Albert and Ethel Herzstein Foundation Linn Energy John P. McGovern Foundation Union Pacific Foundation Woodlands Waterway Art Festival $2,000 - $4,999 Century 21 Realty Partners EMI Sheryl & Fred Greene Renewal by Andersen $1,000 - $1,999 Valerie & Robert Beardsley Barb & Stephen Crain Exxon Volunteers Carol & Phil Garner Candi & Gerald Glenn Sheryl & Fred Greene Alison& Rich Henderson Tricia & Jerry MacDonald Julie & Jerry Mayrant Whitney & Derek McCoy Suzanne & Robert Potter Vicki & Michael Richmond Maryann T. & Timothy Seaman Susie & Jeff Shipley $500 - $999 Annette & Ken Hallock Amy & Jonathan Homeyer Insperity Volunteers The John Cooper School
$500 - $999 cont. 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 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
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.
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.
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
Children
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.
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.
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.
Concert Etiquette
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.
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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. 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. 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. 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.
Restrooms
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
Permanent restrooms are located in all three plazas.
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.
Lawn Chairs
Tours
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.
Guided tours of The Pavilion can be arranged for groups by calling 281-364-3010.
First Aid
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.
Trained medical professionals are on duty at all Pavilion events. If medical help is needed, ask any Pavilion staff member for assistance. Guests with Special Needs 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.
Special Events
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.
Information Booths
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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. Inclement Weather
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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.
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