On Stage April 2011

Official Program of

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Out of This World April 20, 2011 Sponsored by The Wortham Foundation

Tonight in the Plaza

ontents

5:30 -7 p.m.

Hats Off to Reading Celebration in the House of Blues Hospitality Tent 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Tonight in the Plaza ....................................................................... 1 Letter from the President & CEO ................................................. 2 Gift Cards Now Available ............................................................ 2

Seat Exchange with Fidelity Investments Register to Win “Best Seats in the House” with Tommy Bahama & Market Street

Out of This World ............................................................................ 3

Meet Puffy Pinecone

Robert Franz Biography ................................................................ 3

Meet the Chick-fil-A Cow

Special Guests Biographies ............................................................ 4

Activity with Woodlands Online

Orchestra Listing ............................................................................ 5 Season Announcement ............................................................... 6

Color a Picture, Meet Barkley & Giveaways with Woodforest National Bank

Dvorák’s Cello Concerto, a Classical Masterpiece ........................... 6

Instrument Petting Zoo with The Pavilion Partners

“Let the Good Times Roll” with The Music of Ray Charles ................... 6

Create Your Own Planets with The Pavilion Partners

Sponsor Spotlight and Encore ...................................................... 7

6:15 - 7:15 p.m.

ShowTime ....................................................................................... 8

Rockin’ Music & Activities with Radio Disney Road Crew

Offstage ........................................................................................ 9

Guest Information .......................................................................... 10

Presented by

The

Foundation

The North Plaza is sponsored by

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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I also want to thank Audi of America for donating a brand new 2011 Audi A5 convertible for our raffle. George Lindahl, The Pavilion’s chairman of the board, and Candi and Gerald Glenn, gala chairs, did a wonderful job making sure the gala was a huge success and enjoyed by everyone who attended. Funds raised will help support our fine arts and education programs.

Thank you for supporting The Pavilion, and I look forward to seeing you this coming season.

Officers George Lindahl III – Chairman of the Board Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Jeffrey H. Shipley – Vice Chairman Brian Wing – Secretary Jeff Young – Vice President Lori Figaro – Treasurer

Board of Directors A. Steve Arizpe Joseph P. Ash John H. Beaird Gary Becker David D. Dunlap Mark E. Ellis Keith Ferry Carol P. Garner James M. Gibbons Candice W. Glenn Jeffrey R. Harder Robert C. Hardin

Jonathan Homeyer W. Randall Lowry Julie V. Mayrant Ralph C. McIngvale C. Grant Mitchell Steve A. Morrow Alex Sutton Raymond I. Wilcox Marsha K. Williams Janet S. Wong Hank Wood

Director in memoriam (1922 - 2009)

Jerry MacDonald President & CEO

Staff Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Margaret Eichelberger – Executive Assistant

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Credits Cindy DuBois – Editor in Chief Courtney Galle – Managing Editor Cover Photo Credit – Jeff Fitlow Program design by Don Crouch, imagineer

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

Cynthia Woods Mitchell

To purchase a gift card, call Spectrum at 713-897-8250 or email gc04@spectrumfcs.com.

official airline of The Pavilion

Our Mission

In February, The Pavilion hosted a fundraising gala with The Blues Brothers featuring Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi. I want to thank our Board of Directors, The Pavilion staff and everyone who supported this event.

Cards can be used for food or drinks at either the Club or the Tent, but can not be used at the concession stands or merchandise tent. Cards can be loaded with any amount of money, are valid for up to five years and are re-loadable through Spectrum.

and Sponsored by

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We are again providing free mezzanine and lawn seating for all of our fine arts events thanks to our generous sponsors. We even provide free lawn chair rental to sit on the hill. Please take advantage of this offer and bring your family, friends and neighbors to the Houston Symphony this season and enjoy an evening under the stars. You will be glad you did!

Want a cool gift to give to clients or friends coming to a concert at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion? Spectrum Catering, Concessions & Special Events is now offering gift cards that are available for use at The Pavilion’s Woodforest Bank Club and House of Blues Hospitality Tent.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 2011 Performing Arts Season

The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands

Welcome to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 22nd year of operation and of providing the very best of fine arts, education and contemporary programming. We have an exciting season planned in 2011, and it all kicks off tonight with this performance by the Houston Symphony.

Gift Cards to Woodforest Bank Club & House of Blues Hospitality Tent Now Available!

Concert Etiquette ........................................................................ 9

Wortham

Letter from the President & CEO

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Cindy DuBois – Director of Marketing & Education Kacie Broadhurst – Social Media Analyst Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Lori Figaro – CFO Jenny Lewis – Accounting Assistant Heather Reding – Human Resources Manager Paula Smith – Senior Accountant Christine Scully – Director of Development Amy Kelley – Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator Charlotte Weschler – Development Coordinator Jeff Young – Vice President of Operations Mike Bevel – Operations Department Collin Bolen – Assistant Box Office Manager Carla DeHart – Administrative Coordinator Isidro Hernandez – Maintenance Department Lead Paula Jauregui – Maintenance Department Victor Maldonado – Maintenance Department Matt Meyer – Assistant Operations Manager Josie Reeves – Box Office Manager Kelly Rich – Event Manager Joey Rincon – Overnight Security Supervisor David Schlauch – Operations Manager Chad Sonnier – Operations Department JD Villaseñor – Director of Premium Seat Sales Joe Witcraft – Overnight Security

April 2011 • 2

CAPCOM for 25 consecutive space shuttle missions, director of operations (Star City, Russia), chief of International Space Station Operations (NASA) and chief of robotics (JSC). He was the first-ever Canadian mission specialist, the first Canadian to operate the Canadarm in orbit and the only Canadian to ever board the Space Station Mir. Hadfield has also performed two spacewalks, making him the first Canadian to ever leave a spacecraft and float freely in space.

Chris Hadfield

Out of This World Wednesday, April 20, 2011 – 7:30 p.m.

Photo by Jeff Fitlow

Robert Franz has been the Associate Conductor of the Houston Symphony since June 2008.

He has led a broad range of creative educational and family concerts, and is emerging as one of the most talented conductors of his generation.

With a vast knowledge of symphonic and operatic works, Franz has worked with today’s finest classical soloists, including Sir James Galway, Joshua Bell and Rachel Barton, and many popular artists such as Chris Botti, Chaka Kahn and Judy Collins.

Franz holds the posts of music director of the Boise Philharmonic and music director emeritus of the Carolina Chamber Symphony Orchestra. He previously served as music director of the Mansfield Symphony (2003-10), resident conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (2005-09) and associate conductor of the Louisville Orchestra (1997-2006).

Franz has conducted opera, ballet and musical theater, and appears as a guest conductor with the Asheville Lyric Opera, Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, Portland Symphony, Idaho Ballet, South Bend Symphony and Idaho Falls Symphony this season.

A champion of new music, Franz has conducted numerous world premieres and works by living composers, the ASCAP award-winning new music concert series (Louisville Orchestra) and co-hosted In a Different Key, a weekly contemporary music radio program.

A nationally recognized leader of arts education, Franz has forged partnerships with leading arts organizations and educational institutions, and a continuing relationship with Radio Disney®. He has received the ASCAP Leonard Bernstein Award for Educational Programming 3 • www.woodlandscenter.org

Special Guests Biographies

April 20 Program

Robert Franz

Biography

Robert Franz, conductor Chris Hadfield, vocalist Pearl Hall Elementary Children’s Choir, special guests Jami Lupold, Pat Surface, Seth Fewell, directors R. Strauss

Fanfare from Also sprach Zarathustra, Opus 30

Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Opus 67

Beethoven

Holst

I. Allegro con brio

The Planets

IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity Allegro giocoso–Andante maestoso W. Hanna - J. Barbera The Flintstones Meet the Jetsons H. Curtin/R. Wendel D. Hadfield/Yackley

Big Smoke

J. Williams

Adventures on Earth from E.T.: The Extra - Terrestrial

Suite from Star Wars

Williams

III. The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme): Ala Marcia

II. Princess Leia’s Theme: Andante

I. Main Title: Maestoso

There will be no intermission.

Please turn off all cellular telephones. Recordings and photography are not allowed.

(2001, 2008) and the BPO/ECMEA Music Educators Award for Excellence (2008), created Kentucky Educational Television’s Creating Music and Stories program, and participated in Children’s Center and Enrichment Center chamber music residencies that provide arts enrichment experiences for disabled persons.

Franz received his Master of Music in Conducting and his Bachelor of Music in Oboe Performance from North Carolina School of the Arts.

He has participated in conducting workshops in the Czech Republic, St. Petersburg (Russia) and Nashville, and was a participant in the 1997 National Conductor Preview (ASOL).

Photo by NASA

Ontario native Chris Hadfield was interested in flying and music at a young age. He joined the Canadian Armed Forces at age 18, studying engineering and aviation systems at Royal Roads Military College, the Royal Military College, the University of Waterloo, and the University of Tennessee while concurrently playing bass trombone and singing with college bands.

Hadfield graduated as a top pilot from basic flight training and the United States Air Force Test Pilot School, and was an overall top graduate from Jet Training. He served as a NORAD CF-18 fighter pilot, an exchange test pilot (U.S. Navy) and performed research with NASA, among other accomplishments.

After being one of four Canadian astronauts selected to train at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Hadfield has served as chief

Hadfield is a civilian CSA astronaut, having retired as a colonel from the Canadian Air Force after 25 years of military service (2003). He has flown over 90 different types of aircraft, flown twice in space (Atlantis, Endeavour), was named U.S. Navy Test Pilot of the Year, is a member of the Order of Ontario, was commemorated on Royal Canadian Mint silver and gold coins, and has been inducted into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame.

He has been a member of several bands in Texas including MaxQ--the all-astronaut rock and roll band--and Bandella, a five-piece acoustic band. He has played on Good Morning America, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and for the Russian Prime Minister from onboard the Space Station Mir. He is currently assigned to Expedition 34/35--launching in 2012 for a long duration spaceflight which will see him become the first Canadian to command a spaceship. Hadfield is looking forward to floating weightless next to the Earth-facing windows, being inspired to write, play and sing music using the onboard Larrivee acoustic guitar while orbiting Earth at five miles per second.

Pearl Hall Elementary Children’s Choir The choirs at Pasadena Independent School District’s Pearl Hall Elementary have enjoyed many unique performance opportunities. These talented students participate in biannual music festivals, have performed the National Anthem for the Houston Astros, in pre-concert activities for the Houston Symphony’s family Christmas concerts, during the world-premiere of the Houston Symphony’s The Planets--An HD Odyssey and on-site at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

Other performances include the Opening Ceremonies for “Arts Day at the Capitol,” at the World Space Congress, the “Hear the Future” music festival and the International Space Station Educators Conference, among others. They have performed in multiple languages live from Earth to the crew aboard the International Space Station, in concerts accompanied by astronauts, for the NEEMO XIV crew living in the Aquarius underwater habitat, and to explorers and researchers on Mount Everest and Space School South Africa (Pretoria, South Africa) via video conference.

The world of education through music is multi-faceted--immersing students in everything through the arts. Educational support from the Houston Symphony, NASA and international space agencies are established through the “Building Cultural Bridges” (BCB) Program designed by their music educators Jami Lupold, Pat Surface and Seth Fewell. BCB has allowed 58 musicians, astronauts and scientists from 23 countries to make

Photo by Jami Lupold; Pearl Hall Elementary Children’s Choir

daily connections and create real-life learning experiences for these students through an innovative, musical environment.

International music is infused into the Pearl Hall Elementary Choir curriculum by bringing people from around the world to the school to share their careers, cultures, folk music and favorite children’s literature--making it more relevant and helping the students connect with their community and world. The entire school has been elevated to a higher level of inspired learning and teaching through the generosity and commitment of the BCB contributors.

April 2011 • 4

Orchestra Listing Hans Graf, Music Director Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair

Sponsor, Cameron Management

First Violin Frank Huang, Concertmaster Photo by Christian Steiner 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 Quan Jiang* Second Violin Jennifer Owen, Principal Charles Tabony, Associate Principal Hitai Lee Kiju Joh Ruth Zeger Margaret Bragg Martha Chapman Kevin Kelly Mihaela Oancea Christine Pastorek Amy Teare Geoffrey Applegate* Viola Wayne Brooks, Principal Joan DerHovsepian, Associate Principal George Pascal, Assistant Principal Linda Goldstein Thomas Molloy Fay Shapiro Daniel Strba Wei Jiang Phyllis Herdliska Joshua Kelly* Cello Brinton Averil Smith, Principal Christopher French, Associate Principal Haeri Ju Jeffrey Butler Kevin Dvorak Xiao Wong Myung Soon Lee James Denton Anthony Kitai 5 • www.woodlandscenter.org

Brett Mitchell Assistant Conductor

Sponsor, Madison Charitable Foundation Double Bass David Malone, Acting Principal Janice H. and Thomas D. Barrow Chair Mark Shapiro, Acting Associate Principal Eric Larson Robert Pastorek Burke Shaw Donald Howey Michael McMurray Flute Aralee Dorough, Principal General Maurice Hirsch Chair John Thorne, Associate Principal Judy Dines Allison Garza** Piccolo Allison Garza** Oboe Robert Atherholt, Principal Lucy Binyon Stude Chair Anne Leek, Associate Principal Colin Gatwood Adam Dinitz English Horn Adam Dinitz Clarinet David Peck, Principal Thomas LeGrand, Associate Principal Christian Schubert Alexander Potiomkin*** E-Flat Clarinet Thomas LeGrand Bass Clarinet Alexander Potiomkin*** Tassie and Constantine S. Nicandros Chair Bassoon Rian Craypo, Principal Stewart Orton Chair Eric Arbiter, Associate Principal American General Chair Elise Wagner J. Jeff Robinson Contrabassoon J. Jeff Robinson Horn William VerMeulen, Principal Wade Butin, Acting Associate Principal* Brian Thomas Robert and Janice McNair Foundation Chair Nancy Goodearl Philip Stanton Julie Thayer

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 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 Steve Wenig Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager Michael Gorman Librarian Thomas Takaro Assistant Librarians Erik Gronfor Michael McMurray Stage Manager Donald Ray Jackson Assistant Stage Manager Kelly Morgan Stage Technician Toby Blunt Zoltan Fabry Cory Grant * Contracted Substitute ** Leave of Absence *** Regular Substitute

A world-renowned symphony and ballet, gifted musicians from around the world, awardwinning children’s performers…it’s all in your own backyard at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion during the 2011 Performing Arts Season. Free seating at all performing arts events makes experiencing the arts affordable for you and your family.

This season encompasses a journey filled with classical music, dancing, tributes to late, great musicians, patriotic fanfare, Italian pop and more. Eight exhilarating performances by the Houston Symphony include Dvorák’s Cello Concerto and Brahms’ Violin Concerto, two classical masterpieces conducted by Maestro Hans Graf. Family-oriented concerts, which are great opportunities to bring the whole family, include Out of This World and Dancin’ with the Symphony conducted by Robert Franz.

Michael Krajewski conducts the symphony’s exciting pops concerts that include “Let the Good Times Roll” – The Music of Ray Charles, the annual Star-Spangled Salute and Poperazzi, featuring a fabulous “pop-opera” vocal trio. The Texas Music Festival Orchestra returns to the stage with a free concert featuring more than 100 gifted musicians from around the world. Houston Ballet takes the stage for a mixed-repertory program titled Contemporary Masters, featuring three very dynamic ballets by three of the top choreographers in the industry. And the 16th Annual Children’s Festival erupts with family fun and awardwinning children’s performers in the fall.

Have a picnic on the hill or in your seat at any of these performing arts events. The Pavilion welcomes guests to bring picnics into the venue, but keep in mind that beverages

cannot be brought in. Free lawn chairs also are available at all performing arts events or bring a blanket, kick back and relax beneath the stars.

With such great performances, consider being a performing arts subscriber. Subscriptions for the 2011 season are only $150 per seat and include orchestra-level seating to all Houston Symphony concerts and Houston Ballet at The Pavilion, VIP on-site parking, admission to the Woodforest Bank VIP club for each show and preferred seating and parking for the two free concerts this season. It’s the best deal in town!

For more information about the 2011 Performing Arts Season and subscriptions, or a full list of events at The Pavilion, visit www.woodlandscenter.org. Bring your family to The Pavilion in 2011 and celebrate the arts!

May 20 • 8 p.m.

May 26 • 8 p.m.

Dvorák’s Cello Concerto, a Classical Masterpiece

“Let the Good Times Roll” with The Music of Ray Charles

Hans Graf

The Houston Symphony’s performance titled Dvorák’s Cello Concerto, under the direction of Maestro Hans Graf, comes to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion May 20, featuring the composer’s impressive final concerto. Tickets are $15 for orchestra seating. Free mezzanine and lawn seating are courtesy of The Wortham Foundation. Tickets are not required for free seating. Gates open at 7 p.m.

Dvorák’s Cello Concerto is rich in expansive melodies, beautiful lyricism and extraordinary brilliance. Charismatic cellist Alisa Weilerstein brings her passionate interpretation to this masterpiece. Weilerstein is a veteran on the classical music scene, having performed with the nation’s top orchestras, given recitals in music capitals throughout the U.S. and Europe, and regularly appeared at prestigious festivals. She also is a dedicated chamber musician. Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 also is part of this classical concert.

Arrive early for pre-concert activities in the Fidelity Investments Plaza beginning at 7 p.m. with The Pavilion Partners Arts & Crafts booth and Instrument Petting Zoo, along with activities by Woodforest National Bank. Don’t miss, Pavilion Talk, a free pre-concert discussion led by noted music scholar and college professor Ira J. Black that provides insight into the evening’s program. Pavilion Talk takes place from 7:15- 7:45 p.m.

“Let the Good Times Roll” with the Houston Symphony and special guest Ellis Hall May 26. Tickets are $15 for orchestra seating. Free mezzanine and lawn seating are courtesy of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Woodforest National Bank and UBS Financial Services, Inc. Tickets are not required for free seating. Gates open at 7 p.m.

Michael Krajewski Photo by Michael Tammaro

Michael Krajewski Robert Franz Principal Pops Conductor Associate Conductor

Photo by Bruce Bennett

Ellis Hall

Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski leads the symphony as Hall performs music from the late, great Ray Charles. A former protégé of Charles, Hall pays tribute to his friend in a concert dedicated to his music and memory with hits like “I Can’t Stop Loving You” and “Hit the Road Jack.”

Having no musical boundaries, Hall is the quintessential performer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist with a five-octave range. Hall also made a mark with his incredible ability as a songwriter, arranger and producer. He has performed, recorded and collaborated with a vast variety of musical icons. Hall has the honor of being the only artist, other than Ray Charles, to be signed to Charles’ label Crossover Records. He performed and was introduced as Ray Charles’ protégé at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Come early for pre-concert activities in the Fidelity Investments Plaza at 7 p.m. with The Pavilion Partners Arts & Crafts booth and Instrument Petting Zoo, along with activities by Woodforest National Bank and Fidelity Investments.

April 2011 • 6

ShowTime

Sponsor Spotlight

ShowTime is a list of events scheduled for The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, including start times and ticket prices. Information is subject to change.

Please check our website for the latest event information.

The Pavilion’s “Saturday Night Live” Gala Was a Rockin’ Success Thanks to Major Sponsors

“We are proud and honored that Administaff, the Glenn’s and the Lindahl’s recognize The Pavilion’s efforts to bring fine arts to our community,” said Christine Scully, development director for The Pavilion.

“Their support was instrumental in the fundraising success of the gala and represents an investment in our future. We can’t thank them enough.”

Candi and Gerald Glenn, gala chairs, have been long-time supporters of The Pavilion.

Encore The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands would like to thank the following contributors for their financial support of our 2011 Performing Arts Season and Educational Outreach Programs as of March 21 printing deadline.

$75,000 - $99,999 The Wortham Foundation $20,000 - $74,999 Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Audi of America H-E-B PepsiCo Woodforest National Bank The Woodlands Development Company $15,000 - $19,999 ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment $10,000 - $14,999 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company $5,000 - $9,999 Aon Hewitt Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts 7 • www.woodlandscenter.org

$5,000 - $9,999 cont.

Fidelity Investments John P. McGovern Foundation UBS Financial Services, Inc. $2,000 - $4,999 EMI The Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation Sundance Fuels, Ltd. Winstead PC

$500 - $999 cont.

JoAnne & Randy Lowry Mary Massad Gaylene & Ralph McIngvale Cindy Notarainni Shelly & Michael O’Neil Ann Page Susie & Jeff Shipley Janet Wong & Ronald Mullins Melissa & Jeff Young

$1,000 - $1,999 Candi & Gerald Glenn Sabrina Lahiri & James Field Tricia & Jerry MacDonald Julie & Jerry Mayrant Maryllen & Thad Miller Vicki & Michael Richmond

$250 - $499 Nancy & Tom Battle Dixie & Bret Cope Keith & Grady Ferry Annice & John Nanninga Cheryl & Ron Ridlehuber Arlene & Sol Sachs Shannon & Brian Wing

$500 - $999 Delvin & Joe Ash Anne & David Dunlap Amy & Jonathan Homeyer

In-Kind G3 United Airlines

Def Leppard

“Falling Angels,” Artists of Houston Ballet

Widespread Panic

April 22 James Taylor • 8 p.m.

$85 Res. Pit / $85, $65, $45 & $25 Reserved / $25 Lawn

Kids 12 and under free on the lawn with a parent or guardian April 24 Easter at The Pavilion • 10 a.m.

FREE event presented by The First Baptist Church of The Woodlands April 29 The Moody Blues • 8 p.m.

$165 Res. Pit / $165, $79.50, $45, $35 & $25 Reserved May 1

Buzzfest XXVI • 12 p.m. with Jane’s Addiction, Social Distoration, Seether, Puddle of Mudd, Flogging Molly, The Airborne Toxic Event, New Politics, The Dirty Heads, Evans Blue, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Middle Class Rut, My Darkest Days, Young Giant and Electric Touch $150 GA Pit / $150 & $72.50 Reserved / $40.50 Lawn

May 4

Arcade Fire • 7:30 p.m. with Explosions in the Sky $40 GA Pit / $40 Reserved

May 5

Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band • 8 p.m. $136 Res. Pit / $136, $86 & $46 Reserved / Lawn Sold Out

May 20

Houston Symphony • 8 p.m.

Dvorák’s Cello Concerto Hans Graf, conductor Alisa Weilerstein, cello $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation

May 26

Houston Symphony • 8 p.m.

“Let the Good Times Roll” The Music of Ray Charles Michael Krajewski, conductor Ellis Hall, special guest $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Woodforest National Bank and UBS Financial Services, Inc.

June 10

Houston Symphony • 8 p.m.

Dancin’ with the Symphony Robert Franz, conductor $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating

June 16 Peter Gabriel & the New Blood Orchestra • 8 p.m.

$168.50 Res. Pit / $168.50, $118.50, $98.50, $68.50, $53.50

& $48.50 Reserved June 17

Texas Music Festival Orchestra • 8 p.m.

Made in America Mei-Ann Chen, conductor FREE event

Kid Rock

Photo by Amitava Sarkar

The Lindahl Family Foundation and George Lindahl have been supporters of the community and The Pavilion for many years.

Lindahl is currently chairman of the board for The Pavilion.

Steve Arizpe, executive vice president and COO of Administaff, is currently a member of The Pavilion’s Board of Directors. Administaff has been a significant contributor to performing arts events at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for many years.

$100,000 - $249,999 Live Nation George P. Mitchell The Pavilion Partners

Michael Krajewski

Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band

Arcade Fire

James Taylor

Photo by Michael Tammaro

Both have served on The Pavilion’s board and Candi was recently board chairman.

The following individuals and companies helped make The Pavilion’s “Saturday Night Live” gala a financial success. Administaff, Candi and Gerald Glenn and the Lindahl Family Foundation each sponsored a $50,000 Blues Brothers table at the event. Their sponsorships helped underwrite the cost of engaging The Blues Brothers for the event.

Mei-Ann Chen

Hans Graf

Photo by Clay Patrick McBride

The Moody Blues

Photo by Bruce Bennett

In each issue of CenterStage, we turn the spotlight onto one of our sponsors, a gesture of thanks for their invaluable contributions to the many things we work hard to accomplish.

June 18 Widespread Panic • 7:30 p.m.

$39.50 GA Pit / $39.50 & $37.50 Reserved July 3

Houston Symphony • 8 p.m.

Star-Spangled Salute Michael Krajewski, conductor FREE event presented by The Woodlands Development Company

July 22

Def Leppard • 7:30 p.m. with Heart and Evan Watson $125 Res. Pit / $125, $79.50, $59.50, $39.50 & $35 Reserved / $35 Lawn

Aug. 5

Houston Ballet • 8 p.m.

Contemporary Masters Elo’s New Work, Kylian’s “Falling Angels” and Wheeldon’s “Rush” $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation

Sept. 1

Houston Symphony • 8 p.m.

Poperazzi Michael Krajewski, conductor Poperazzi, special guests $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Woodforest National Bank

Sept. 3

Kid Rock • 7:30 p.m. with Sheryl Crow $90 Res. Pit / $90, $60 & $45.50 Reserved / $25.50 Lawn

Sept. 15

Houston Symphony • 8 p.m.

Brahms’ Violin Concerto Hans Graf, conductor James Ehnes, violin $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation

Oct. 28

Houston Symphony • 7:30 p.m.

Hocus Pocus Pops $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of H-E-B

Nov. 12 16th Annual Children’s Festival • 10 a.m.

Presented by Devon Energy

$8 in advance/ $10 at door Nov. 13 16th Annual Children’s Festival • 12 p.m.

Presented by Devon Energy

$8 in advance/ $10 at door

Ticket Information

Prices do not include service charge. Tickets are available at all outlets, including Fiesta, select FYE and H-E-B 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.

April 2011 • 8

Guest Information

Off Stage

Using the Arts to Enlighten Students About the Arts Every year, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion hosts approximately 30,000 students and their families through a variety of educational outreach programs. Hats Off to Reading, Musical Scores and Fine Arts Education Day are just three of The Pavilion’s educational programs taking place during the next two months.

Tonight’s Hats Off to Reading Celebration is a free event sponsored by the Reading Odyssey Committee, a community coHats Off to Reading alition that encourages students to develop a lifelong love of reading. Children can take home a free book and participate in literacy-based activities such as a book walk, hatmaking and face painting. The event takes place from 5:30-7 p.m. in The Pavilion’s House of Blues Hospitality Tent, followed by activities and entertainment from 6:45-7:15 p.m. in the Fidelity Investments Plaza. Guests are invited to stay and enjoy the free concert at 7:30 p.m. Reading Odyssey is a partnership between Montgomery County Memorial Library System, Conroe ISD librarians, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Library, Chick-fil-A, Scholastic Books and The Pavilion.

Musical Scores, one of The Pavilion’s signature educational outreach pro-

Fine Arts Education Day

grams, primarily serves middle school students who earn the opportunity to attend a special event and concert at The Pavilion by displaying model behavior and achieving specific scholastic goals. Administered by teachers and counselors from schools throughout the Greater Houston area, students are rewarded when they reach their goal or “musical score.” They are treated to a free performance, t-shirt and lunch at The Pavilion. Approximately 6,200 students are scheduled to attend Musical Scores May 11.

On May 25, nearly 6,000 students are slated to attend Fine Arts Education Day: A David Dewhurst Symphony Explorer Concert. This program was created for Conroe ISD fourth grade students to experience orchestral music and learn about instruments in band and orchestra. The purpose of the program is to expose students to orchestral music before they enter fifth grade and have to choose an elective. CISD sixth grade band and orchestra students also are invited to attend.

For more information, visit www.woodlandscenter.org.

Musical Scores

Inclement Weather

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.

Pavilion concerts are not canceled due to rain. If it rains on the day of the concert, guests are encouraged to wear rain apparel.

Tickets also are available at all outlets, including Fiesta, select FYE & H-E-B locations and Media Magic, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000.

Children

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.

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.

Parking

ATMs

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.

ATMs are located in the North, South and Lawn plazas of The Pavilion.

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.

Restrooms, Telephones Permanent restrooms and telephones are located in all three plazas.

Lawn Chairs

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 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

During the Performance

Take a break from the outside world! Please turn off all cell phones, pagers and other audible electronics. Recording devices and photography are not allowed.

Guest 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.

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.

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

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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Tickets

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.

Prohibited Items To ensure the enjoyment and safety of all our guests, the following items may not be brought into The Pavilion: glass bottles, cans, beverages, food (except picnic meals at performing arts events only), cameras, recording devices, weapons, aerosol cans, strollers, laser pointers, animals and lawn chairs.

Cameras and Recording Devices At the request of the individual artists, cameras and recording devices are not permitted at our facility. 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 post-concert gatherings. For more information, call 281-363-0900.

Bravo! As the applause dies down, the performers will put their instruments away and the 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.

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