OfďŹ cial Program of
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Holly Jolly Jingle December 4, 2014 Sponsored by
Tonight in the Plaza 5-6:45 p.m. Gold Lot Parking Lot Take a Ride on the Candy Cane Express Tonight in the Plaza........................................................................... 1 Letter from the President & CEO..................................................... 2 2015 Performing Arts Season........................................................... 2 Holly Jolly Jingle Program................................................................. 3 Students Performing....................................................................... 4-6 Sponsor Spotlight.............................................................................. 7 Volunteer Spotlight........................................................................... 7 Sponsors Supporting the Arts........................................................... 8 Wine Dinner Article........................................................................... 8 ShowTime........................................................................................... 8
5:30-6:45 p.m. North Plaza Holiday Crafts by Air 1
Musical Performances by Conroe High School Theater Group and Christian Youth Theater Meet Jolly Characters Play in the Snow with Jackson Walker L.L.P. Holiday Photos with Fidelity Investments Register to Win “Best Seats in the House” with Tommy Bahama
Guest Information ............................................................................10
Stop by Christian Youth Theater, Century 21 Realty Partners, Woodforest National Bank, Renewal by Andersen and Audi of America to participate in kid-friendly activities.
Share your tweets and photos using # HollyJollyJingle
South Plaza
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The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 2014 Performing Arts Season Presented by
Snowman and Penguin Crafts with the Boy Scouts
and Sponsored by
Instrument Petting Zoo with The Pavilion Partners
The
official automobile of The Pavilion
Performances by The Woodlands High School Improv Troupe and Conroe High School Jazz Band
Wortham oundation F
Decorate Your Own Christmas Tree with The Pavilion Partners The North Plaza is sponsored by
Program Sponsor
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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All activities in the plazas are free.
Credits Shannon Wilson – Editor in Chief Courtney Galle – Managing Editor Whitney Hough – Contributing Writer Program design by Don Crouch, imagineer
Letter from the President & CEO Welcome to Holly Jolly Jingle! Produced by The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, this year we proudly feature the talented student musicians from The Woodlands High School, The Woodlands College Park High School, Oak Ridge High School
THE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AT THE WOODLANDS Home of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman 2005 Lake Robbins Drive • The Woodlands, TX 77380 Phone: 281-364-3010 Fax: 281-364-3011 www.woodlandscenter.org info@woodlandscenter.org
and Conroe High School. We are also pleased to welcome
OFFICERS
to our stage the impressive, award-winning Sam Houston State
Joseph P. Ash – Chairman of the Board Jerry MacDonald – President and CEO Carol P. Garner – Vice Chairman Mark E. Ellis – Secretary Jeff Young – Vice President Lori Figaro – Treasurer
University Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Choir. One of our missions at The Pavilion is to provide training and performance opportunities for young artists. This show is an excellent example of our outreach to area students in fine arts programs.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
I want to thank everyone for supporting our successful 25th season, and look forward to seeing you next year. Happy Holidays everyone!
Jerry MacDonald President & CEO
2015 Performing Arts Season Sneak Peek April 23
The Peking Acrobats with the Houston Symphony
May 8
Beethoven Concerto with the Houston Symphony
May 14
“The Magic Flute” with Houston Grand Opera
May 29
The Music of Led Zeppelin with the Houston Symphony
June 12
Disney in Concert, Tale As Old As Time with the Houston Symphony
July 3
Star-Spangled Salute with the Houston Symphony
July 30
Michael Cavanaugh with the Houston Symphony
September 10
Music of the Americas with the Houston Symphony
October 1
Mixed Repertory Program with Houston Ballet
October 23
Hocus Pocus Pops with the Houston Symphony
November 14-15
20 Annual Children’s Festival th
All performances and dates are subject to change without notice.
Bob Abendschein Steve A. Morrow Jeff Beard Steven W. Nance Gary Becker Sara Ortwein Eric Beylier Steve Pate Carolyne Hannan John Robichau Jeffrey R. Harder Julie Rock Jason K. Harris Maryann T. Seaman Peter R. Huntsman Larry Shaffer Patrick Hynes Jeffrey H. Shipley Paul R. Kenworthy, M.D. Nick Vanderpool IV Daniel E. Kolkhorst Steve Van Howe Estelle P. McLaughlin Marsha K. Williams C. Grant Mitchell Janet S. Wong DIRECTOR IN MEMORIAM Cynthia Woods Mitchell (1922 - 2009)
STAFF Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Mallory Vanderhieden - Executive Assistant Jeff Young – Vice President of Operations JD Villaseñor – Director of Premium Seat Sales David Schlauch – Operations Manager Kelly Rich – Event Manager Josie Reeves – Box Office Manager Matt Meyer – Assistant Operations Manager Carla Denman – VIP & Event Coordinator Joey Rincon – Overnight Security Supervisor Mike Bevel – Operations Matt Poche - Operations Paula Jauregui – Maintenance Victor Maldonado – Maintenance Larry Stewart – Overnight Security Susana Salazar – Overnight Security Javier Ramirez – Maintenance Lori Figaro – Chief Financial Officer Natalia Livingston – 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 Shannon Wilson – Director of Marketing & Education Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Whitney Hough – Social Media Marketing Coordinator Kevin Sheil - Marketing Assistant
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Program
Holly Jolly Jingle Host, Sally MacDonald, Fox 26 Anchor
Oak Ridge High School Symphony Orchestra Linda Nicolosi & Dana Pradervand, directors
Paul O’Neil/Robert Kinkel/Arr. Bob Phillips Arr. Robert Sheldon Leroy Anderson
Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24 A Most Wonderful Christmas Sleigh Ride
The Woodlands Idol Winner, Zack Jones
Jingle Bell Rock & Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
Conroe High School Wind Ensemble Bobby W. Heathcock, director Nathan Tamborell, guest artist and soloist, graduate of Texas A&M School of Music and Conroe High School
Albert Haugue/Dr. Seuss/ Eugene Poddany
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Dr. Don Stockton, CISD Superintendent of Schools
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
The Woodlands College Park and The Woodlands High School String Orchestras Aaron T. Michaelson, director The Woodlands High School Dr. Peter Kempter, director The Woodlands College Park High School
Arr. Bob Phillips Paul O’Neil/Arr. Bob Phillips Paul O’Neil/Robert Kindel/P.I. Tchaikovsky/Arr. Bob Phillps
Faith Noel Dreams of Fireflies A Mad Russian’s Christmas
The Woodlands High School Trombone Choir Jason Harvey, director
Vining Arr. Slechta
Christmas Fanfare We Three Kings
Sam Houston State University Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Choir Jonathan Pasternack, conductor, SHSU Symphony Orchestra James Franklin, conductor, SHSU Symphonic Choir
Leroy Anderson Moses Hogan Nicole Franklin, soprano Franz Gruber/Arr. Wolfgang Lindner Various/ Arr. Lee Norris Traditional/Arr. Arthur Harris 3 • www.woodlandscenter.org
A Christmas Festival Glory to the Newborn King Silent Night Holiday Sing-Along We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Students Performing Oak Ridge High School Full Symphony Orchestra Linda Nicolosi & Dana Pradervand, directors
Violin I Joseph Eldredge, Concertmaster Bailey Brady Jose Garcia Madison Hidle Rebekah Jacobs Katie Osani Sruthi Sivabashkar Michaela Tabor Violin II Miranda Brant Elizabeth Brown Twyla Crawley Christina Harston Caitlyn Loyd Alex Lozano Elizabeth McLaughlin Alexcis Osteen Christine Peebles Jonbeth Voltaire Viola Samantha Carty Anton Hoherz Paris Jaynes Morgan Lominac Morgan Peake Victoria Sunderman Cello Lauren Adams Ashley Baughman Jakson Johnson Savannah Saxe Sam Shumake Nicholas Stern Patrich Wainwright Jennifer Yozviak Bass Bryan Benham Jack Meyer Spencer Wrenn Emily Zimmerman
Harp Sarah Mann Flute Haley Barton Cassidy Short Christian Wyatt Oboe Ben Bowman Ben Chloupek Bassoon Madeleine Blunt Jordan Manson Clarinet Jennifer Howard Taylor Knobloch Drew Lawson Kaitlin Torres Bass Clarinet Dusty Calhoun Trumpet Nick Kaitschuck Gabe Tatman Adrian Velasco French Horn Connor Roberts Sydney Rodgers Lindsey Tatum Sydney Thurmond Trombone Vincent Esposito Taylor Kay Marcos Rodriguez Tuba Christian Van Fleet
Conroe High School Wind Ensemble Bobby W. Heathcock, director Nathan Tamborell, guest artist and soloist, graduate of Texas A&M School of Music and Conroe High School Flute Kaitlin Harlan Delmy Martinez Cynthia Rodriguez Angela Stephenson, Piccolo Sara Thompson Mary Ward Oboe Hannah Person Sara Turnquist Bassoon Claudia Helbig Shaylee West Bb Soprano Clarinet Frederick Block Madison Elliott Gage Hallbauer Emma Hobson Merci Paulhill Burke Siple Marc Veloso Bass Clarinet Myles Brantley Garrik Dietz Aaron McPherson, Contra-Bass Clarinet Saxophone Madison Demel, Alto Saxophone Da’Vante Gardener, Alto Saxophone Justin Watkins, Tenor Sax Andrew Rushton, Baritone Sax
French Horn Marco Barron Brayden DeLoach Barbara Norris Kevin Salmeron Tenor Trombone Andrew Frosch Thomas McCartney Dylan Yasa Bass Trombone Duke Blaney Brandon Sanchez Euphonium Sydney Elliott Madison Mathews Tuba Steven Baker Rafael Bello-Martinez Jose Ferrer Percussion Juan Gallegos Thaddeus La Belle John Sowell Jordyn Spencer Brandon Vazquez Christopher Walker James Zucconi, II
Trumpet Jaydon Archie Jamail Chachere-Stuart Austin DeLoach Elvis Martinez Jacob Thompson
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Students Performing The Woodlands High School String Orchestra Dr. Peter Kempter, director
The Woodlands College Park High School String Orchestra Aaron T. Michaelson, Director
Violin Alexis Allison Sofia Amado Aibaidula Bailina Sebastian Ballesteros Layne Bangerter Tom Benavides Jackson Bowen Olivia Brooks Phong Bui Kenzie Bullock Michelle Butler Nico Carswell Andrew Cruz Melba Diaz Justin Failde Dilifeire Fulati Anisha Gollapalli George Jing Aidan Julliard Alexander Kaiser Cayley Kent Ariel Lahori Julia Lange Sarah Lazar Heather Leal Kiersten Lease Min Jung Lee Megan Limsiaco Samantha Lazano Sofia Milosavljevic Marietta Sandoval Emily Schulz Brooke Schuyler Emily Spiller Sidney Ylagan Zimiao Yu
Double Bass Nickolas Bratsch Mitchell Donoughue Jessica Findley Matthew Havill Katherine Ratliff Douglas Snyder Jobe Westbrook Cello James Christensen Eliana Durant Michael Heg Samuel Jackmore William Long Claire Muniga Yesaiah Ouzounian Erica Robinson Halle Yap Meredith Yarp Viola Allison Durkin Dasha Flowers Jimena Gonzales Kristyn Hauser Ethan Hernandez Michael Neighbors Alexander Ngo Alex Perrotti Cristina Prada
Violin Danilel Balledos Kaelan Brehany-Wellman Alexandra Brosvik Alice Cao Randy Carrizales Christine Castagna Wenting Chang Surya Chinamuthevi Andrea James Victoria Li Matthew Liu Ardavon Nazari Alex Nutt Samantha Oliveira Dylan Payne Vishnu Sajit Emily Shen Franklin Shi Brunon Walczak Karina Weathers Nicholas Zhao
Cello Gretchen Bella William Bittick T.J. Duncan Seth Emig Cameron Gabehart Vikram Krishnan Katie Petersburg Amy Sanchez Amber Shah Bass Isabella Cumberland Morgan Dean Isabelle Zimmerman Keyboard Charles Wasaff Percussion Niko Bussell
Viola Alyssa Alaniz Samantha Alleman Sarah Batton Autumn Clouthier Austin Nutt Paul O’Neill Devanshi Wadhwa Jaclyn Walker Emily Wolhart Katja Yanko
The Woodlands High School Trombone Choir Jason Harvey, director Cooper Boatner Timothy Brantley Nicolas Davis Andrew Eppler Ben Frederickson Gianluigi Gianotti Ben Holt Jay Lee 5 • www.woodlandscenter.org
Peter Litsey Nathan Stanfield Justin Stobart Michael Stone Conor Sullivan Vuci Voloto Landen White Jason Wolfe
Special thanks to the Art Electronic Media class of Dr. Anne D. Morrison at The Woodlands High School for the illustrations and animations of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
Thanks to Wright’s Printing for generously sponsoring the printing of tonight’s program.
Students Performing Sam Houston State University Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Choir Jonathan Pasternack, conductor, Sam Houston State University Orchestra James Franklin, conductor, Sam Houston State University Symphonic Choir Violin I Carmen Abelson, concertmaster Andres Bravo Cameron Tesoro Josh Nerona Eric Gutierrez Valeri Speights Shobi Davis Katie McCown Josh Bamberg Violin II Grace Naler Michelle Archibald Alexander Johnson Erynn Foreman My-Linh Tran Tyler Noble Jorge Ramos Leticia Castillo Imani Henry Viola Herbert Anzora Hao-Hsuan Lee Travis Urban Esteban Muñoz Ashley Lawrence Cello Sara Bravo Roechelle Torres Ross Owen Kayla Reeves Daniela Arevalo Jonathan Villegas Daniel Schultz Pamela Brooks Mikayla Leste Katie Simone Whitney Young Bass Andrew Stolfa Victor Hernandez Alexander Collins JD Stepro Joseph Richards Piccolo Julie Mason
Flute Lulu Castaneda Hailey Necessary Oboe Oliver Hellberg Annalis Mays English Horn Annalis Mays Clarinet Emmy Ramos Bethany Lee Bass Clarinet Preston Besett Bassoon Jenny Yang Erik Mott Horn Melodie Larsen Cameron Price Amber Slayton Luke Kennedy Trumpet Stephen Van Hooser Joey Vranas Joshua Lee Trombone Ramsey Hampton William Stokes Bass Trombone Matthieu Kubis Tuba Nicholas Gale Timpani Zachary Mathes Percussion Juhad Kuri Chandler Long Joel Garza
Symphonic Choir Leahna Acosta Anika Adams Austin Almanza Janet Alvarez Anthony Andrade Chandler Andrews Jake Averitt Allison Baker Alex Begnaud Victoria Best Katelyn Blankenburg Matthew Boren Adriana Brent Gregory T. Broughton Jesse Brown Michelle Builes Giselle Burris Juana Campos Ivy Cantu Oscar Cardoza Allen Castle Jacob Clifton Jhamirick Collins Gina Collura Branden Dantin Emily Eisterhold Emily Fabian Brittany Faircloth Bryan Fortine Anna Franko Sarah Garcia Ashley Garza Jeremiah Gibson Rachele Gilkeson Gisela Gonzalez Michael Gonzalez Bailey Gordon Sammi Graham Alexis Gresens Olivia Guillote Caleb Harris Rachel Harston Crystal Haynes
Rice Henner True Hernandez Salvador Herran Jason Hesslein Rebecca Hickman Holly Hinski Mychal Holmes Colton Houston Alyssa Hyde Katy James John-Michael Jermain Lorenzo Johnson Jr. Emily Kneisler Marissa Kuertz Nichole Lambert Myah Lerch Rachel Magill Andrew Main Asha Mark Brea Marshall Matthew Martinez Michelle Mayes Reid McFadden Dalton Melear Ana Mendosa Amanda Molinario Eric Morgan James Mosqueda Shelby Murphy Kristin Norris Carolyn O’Rourke Isabella Palavacinni Keith Philips Jackie Prince Karen Ramirez Kelsie Randles Aaron Richardson Stephany Rodarte Lisa Salinas Kaitlyn Schach Jessica Shine Alexis Simien Mikhail Smigelskii
David Smith Sophia Spilotro Arianna Standard Walter L. Strong Hannah-Nicole Swenson Amanda Thorndike Veronica Tienda Shannon Tooker Andrea Torres Thomas Torres Megan Townsend Bailey Turner Rene Vazquez Moises Veletzuy Aaron Vierkant Frances Villarreal Sarai Villatoro Courtney Wagner Athalia Walcott Kristelle Walls James Daniel Ward Michael Way Dylan Weaver Elissa Weedon Christian Weiss Jordan Weyand Asia Williams Chelsea Williford Dayton Wilson Marit Yosko Mary Zamora
Harp Rachel Ray Heather Woitena Rachel Lea
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Volunteer Spotlight
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.
Ready, Set, Snow! Jackson Walker Sponsors Snow at Holly Jolly Jingle
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman is proud to highlight Jackson Walker L.L.P. as a sponsor at Holly Jolly Jingle for the 2014 performing arts season. As the snow sponsor for Holly Jolly Jingle this season, it is the first time that Jackson Walker has sponsored an event at The Pavilion. Jeff Harder, corporate partner at Jackson Walker, serves on The Pavilion’s board of directors. “The arts are an important part of our culture and our communities. They reach out across racial, social and economic barriers and contribute to the success and diversity of our country,” Harder said. “Jackson Walker is proud to be a part of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and the role it has played throughout the past 24 years in advancing our appreciation for the arts.” In addition to sponsoring activities at The Pavilion, Jackson Walker is actively involved in community service initiatives throughout its various cities. One component of such service is pro bono legal representation of individuals and organizations. Jackson Walker’s Houston office was named a recipient of the 2013 Harris County Bench Bar Pro Bono Award in the mid– size firm category. They are active in a variety of nonprofit organizations, including Houston Volunteer Lawyers, Recipe for Success, the Immunization Partnership and many others. Firmwide, Jackson Walker attorneys donated more than 11,000 hours to pro bono clients in 2013. “Jackson Walker L.L.P. is one of the oldest and largest law firms in Texas and we are honored to have their support in our efforts to bring the arts to our community,” said Christine Scully director of development for The Pavilion. Since its founding in 1887, Jackson Walker has grown to include more than 350 attorneys in seven Texas offices providing comprehensive services in a broad range of practice areas. For more than 125 years, Jackson Walker L.L.P. has represented companies that have changed the face of Texas business. Today, their attorneys continue to deliver practical, efficient solutions to clients in Texas, throughout the United States and abroad. 7 • www.woodlandscenter.org
Names: Karen & Jim Listak Birthplace: Karen was born in Franklin, Indiana and Jim was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Joined Partners: 2003 Give us a little background about yourselves. Karen: We met in college as undergraduates in the education program at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. I earned my master’s degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh. Jim earned his master’s in education from Slippery Rock University. We moved to Australia after graduation to work for the Department of Education in New South Wales for two years. How did you get from Australia to The Woodlands, Texas? Karen: We moved back to Pittsburgh where Jim worked in the steel industry. Jim was transferred to Houston in 1983. We lived here for a few years and then moved to Austin. After 10 years there, we moved to The Woodlands. I was one of the founding teachers and parents of The John Cooper School. I taught for 31 years before retiring. How did you find out about The Pavilion Partners? Karen: We found Partners at the Home and Garden Show. It sounded interesting and we had just returned to The Woodlands as empty-nesters. We wanted to be able to give back to our community and thought it was a really fun opportunity. What committees are you involved with? Karen: I’m involved with the scholarship, membership and social committees. Once I retired from teaching, a parent of a former student of mine was retiring from the Partners board and thought I would be perfect for it. I’m now a member of the board of directors and on my second term. What is your favorite part about being involved with Partners? Karen: We have made so many new friends. We have been exposed to so many new things on a cultural level through the arts at The Pavilion. You really grow as a person. It’s such a rewarding experience. Who has been your favorite performer you have seen at The Pavilion? Karen: Annually, it’s Jimmy Buffett, but Bruce Springsteen put on quite a show this year! What’s your favorite event that you volunteer for as a Partner? Karen: As a former teacher, I love Children’s Festival. The kids are so cute. Their faces just light up when they come here! I also love Musical Scores and being able to work with at-risk youth. What are you involved with outside of Partners? Karen: I’m involved with an adult literacy program as well as Adult Lifetime Learning at Lone Star College. Jim: I have worked as a National Account Executive for Sanofi Pharmaceuticals for the past 28 years. I’m also involved with the American Diabetes Association and veterans groups. Do you have any children? Karen: We have one son, Christopher. He lives in Los Angeles and works in TV production. He just wrapped “Dancing with the Stars” recently. What do you like to do in your spare time? Karen: We love to travel! I think we were bitten by the travel bug when we lived in Australia. We like to go somewhere new once every two years or so. I loved Amsterdam, Paris and Venice, Italy. We also are avid readers. We both enjoy historical fiction.
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sponsors Support the Arts As a nonprofit performing arts venue, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion relies on the generosity and participation of local businesses and organizations to provide the community with the best performing arts programming in the area. These sponsors contribute in many ways, including monetary donations, providing interactive activities in the plazas during events and supplying volunteers at The Pavilion’s educational outreach programs. Some sponsors, like Woodforest National Bank, have been supporters of The Pavilion for almost its entire existence. A sponsor for 23 seasons, Woodforest has a presence at each performing arts event and also has the naming rights for The Pavilion’s VIP Club. “Being a community bank, Woodforest National Bank aligns itself with opportunities to give back to the communities we serve,” said Robert E. Marling, Jr., CEO of Woodforest National Bank. “Through The Pavilion’s performing arts programs, we are able to be a small part of enhancing the cultural enrichment of so many.” While Woodforest supports the arts through the season, Marling cites Children’s Festival as his favorite Pavilion program.
“It would be hard to choose a favorite, as all programs are exceptional in their genres,” Marling said. “The Annual Children’s Festival, with its vast number of participants, allows even more people to enjoy and experience a ‘Pavilion moment.’” Other sponsors have only recently begun supporting The Pavilion’s performing arts events. Most recently, Texas Children’s Hospital—The Woodlands signed on as the newest performing arts sponsor. “The enrichment provided by The Pavilion’s programs to the community and families in The Woodlands is extremely valuable,” said Lisa Yelenick, director of marketing and public relations for Texas Children’s Hospital. “Part of Texas Children’s mission is to play an integral role and be a committed member of the communities where we provide healthcare services.” Check out “Encore” for a complete list of all our performing arts sponsors. The next time that you enter The Pavilion gates for a performing arts event, make sure to visit the booths in the plazas and thank our sponsors for supporting the arts in your community.
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 visit www.woodlandscenter.org for the latest event information.
ZZ Top
5 Seconds of Summer
April 1, 2015 Nickelback • 7:30 p.m. $89.50 Res. Pit / $89.50, $69.50 & $49.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn April 25, 2015 Chris Tomlin • 7 p.m. with Tenth Avenue North and Rend Collective $47.25 Res. Pit / $47.25 and $42 Reserved / $21 Lawn May 2, 2015 ZZ Top and Jeff Beck • 7 p.m. $99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50, $69.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn July 31, 2015 Idina Menzel • 8 p.m. $115 Res. Pit / $115, $95, $75, $55 & $35 Reserved On Sale: Friday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. Aug. 8, 2015 5 Seconds of Summer • 7:30 p.m. $69.50 Res. Pit / $69.50, $49.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $20 Lawn 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. For more information, call 281-363- 3300 or visit www.woodlandscenter.org.
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Encore The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands would like to thank the following contributors for their financial support of our 2014 Performing Arts Season and Educational Outreach Programs as of November 24, printing deadline. $100,000 - $249,999 Live Nation The Pavilion Partners $50,000 - $74,999 ExxonMobil Huntsman Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands Development Company The Wortham Foundation $25,000 - $49,999 Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Audi of America PepsiCo Woodforest National Bank $15,000 - $24,999 ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment H-E-B $10,000 - $14,999 Century 21 Realty Partners Chevron Phillips Chemical Company Comcast Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation FMC Technologies Insperity KPMG, LLP TalismanUSA The Humphreys Foundation Wells Fargo YMCA – Run Thru The Woods $5,000 - $9,999 Accenture Aon Hewitt Black Forest Ventures Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Entergy
$5,000 - $9,999 cont. Fidelity Investments Jackson Walker LLP Linn Energy, LLC MEDSAFE Memorial Hermann Hospital – The Woodlands Newfield Exploration Company StrikeUSA TETRA Technologies, Inc. Union Pacific Foundation Woodlands Waterway Art Festival $2,000 - $4,999 City of Shenandoah Kinder Morgan Foundation EMI ExxonMobil Volunteers Sheryl & Fred Greene Insperity Volunteers Whitney & Derek McCoy Renewal by Anderson VillaSport Athletic Club & Spa $1,000 - $1,999 Candi & Gerald Glenn Ed Jones Tricia & Jerry MacDonald Christine & Rob Hageman Suzanne & Dennis Millet Maryann T. Seaman Denise & Dr. Donald Stillwagon Peggy & Ray Wilcox $500 - $999 Kirsten & Michael Arendes Annette & Ken Hallock Alison & Rich Henderson Judy & Charles Lano JoAnne & Randy Lowry Linda Manning
$500 - $999 cont. Brenda & John Mizell Vanessa & Rick Raanes Simply Tutoring Susie & Jeff Shipley $200 - $499 Deborah Butler Susan & Alex Cosculluela Dornier Family Suzanne & Ed Ellis Julia & Mark Ellis Julian T. Erwin, Sr. Susan & Dan Fordyce Linda & Greg Freede Jana & Jeff Graham Amy & Jonathan Homeyer Lyn & Gregory Hullinger Debra Kline Estelle & Mark McLaughlin Jackie & Blaine Metzger John Nanninga Jose Rodriguez Karin & Bill Townsend Marsha & Tommy Williams In-Kind ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment Chick-fil-A The Woodlands Jason’s Deli Kroger Main Event EMS Noodles & Company Tommy Bahama Ted Washington The Village at The Woodlands
2014 The Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarship Donors: $1,500 Jill & Phil Barber Nancy Battle Nelda & Jim Blair Sylvia Caracio BubbleUp ExxonMobil Susan & Dan Fordyce Angela & Mark Gott Robert Graham Annette & Ken Hallock Kelly & Brady Hull Robert Hurt Alice & Patrick Hynes Lisa & Fred Koetting Linn Energy Gerald Neuberger Cindy Notarainni Richard Olson Suzanne & Robert Potter Dr. Judith Ragsdale Cinda Redmond Arlene & Sol Sachs Maryann Seaman Leigh & Larry Shaffer Village Medical Center Peggy & Ray Wilcox
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 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. 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. 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
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.
Guest Information
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, each guest is permitted to bring in a one gallon plastic bag of food for personal consumption. 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 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. INFORMATION BOOTHS 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. CHILDREN 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.
INCLEMENT WEATHER 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. 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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The Woodlands
ChamberfesT at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
June 8-11, 2015 Chamber music camp for strings (violin, viola, cello & bass) • Open to students entering grades 7 and up • Four days of rehearshals and coaching with Juilliard alumni • One private lesson for each student • Daily workshops on public speaking, communication and leadership through chamber music • Festival finale performance on The Pavilion’s main stage
2014 Chamberfest Participants Application deadline March 31, 2015 Live auditions or via recording in early April. (specific dates TBD) For more information please visit www.thewoodlandschamberfest.com