On Stage September 2011

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Poperazzi Sept. 1, 2011 Sponsored by and

Brahms’ Violin Concerto Sept. 15, 2011

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September 1 7-8 p.m.

Performance by Members of Houston Grand Opera

Tonight in the Plaza ....................................................................

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Letter from the President & CEO ..............................................

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Pavilion Bytes ..............................................................................

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Poperazzi ....................................................................................

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Michael Krajewski Biography ....................................................

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Special Guests Biography .........................................................

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Brahms’ Violin Concerto.............................................................

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Hans Graf Biography ..................................................................

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Special Guest Biography ...........................................................

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Orchestra Listing .........................................................................

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Keep The Arts Alive in Our Community ...................................

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Sponsor Spotlight ........................................................................

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Encore .........................................................................................

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Offstage: Children’s Festival ......................................................

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Hocus Pocus Pops ......................................................................

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ShowTime ...................................................................................

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Concert Etiquette ......................................................................

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Guest Information ......................................................................

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The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 2011 Performing Arts Season Presented by

and Sponsored by

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official automobile of The Pavilion

Wortham Foundation

official airline of The Pavilion

Color-a-Picture & Car Display with Audi of America Color a Picture, Meet Barkley & Giveaways with Woodforest National Bank Seat Exchange with Fidelity Investments Activities with Houston Family Magazine Instrument Petting Zoo with The Pavilion Partners Make Your Own Pavilion “Pet Rock” with The Pavilion Partners Register to Win “Best Seats in the House” with Tommy Bahama & Market Street

September 15 7-8 p.m.

Color-a-Picture & Car Display with Audi of America Color a Picture, Meet Barkley & Giveaways with Woodforest National Bank Instrument Petting Zoo with The Pavilion Partners Register to Win “Best Seats in the House” with Tommy Bahama & Market Street 7:15 – 7:45 p.m.

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.

Pavilion Talk with Ira J. Black

The North Plaza is sponsored by

Credits 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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Cindy DuBois – Editor in Chief Courtney Galle – Managing Editor Michael Tammaro – Cover Photo Program design by Don Crouch, imagineer

Letter from the President & CEO

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

Welcome to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 22nd year of providing world-class performing arts events and contemporary programming. We invite you to fall in love with the arts in September with two outstanding performances by the Houston Symphony.

Officers

On Sept. 1, the Houston Symphony performs a program titled Poperazzi with the “popopera” vocal trio straight from Vegas, also called Poperazzi. Together, Poperazzi and the symphony play iconic music from “The Godfather” and “Jersey Boys” to famous arias from “La Traviata” and “The Barber of Seville.” On Sept. 15, the symphony returns for a classical concert titled Brahms’ Violin Concerto. This program features special guest James Ehnes on violin and masterpieces from Johannes Brahms and Antonin Dvorák.

Thanks to the tremendous support of ours sponsors, we are able to offer free mezzanine and lawn seating at all of our performing arts events. Let’s applaud Woodforest National Bank and KPMG, LLP for sponsoring free seating at Poperazzi, and The Wortham Foundation for sponsor free seating at Brahms’ Violin Concerto.

Thank you for supporting the arts in our community. I look forward to seeing you beneath the stars.

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 Carol P. Garner James M. Gibbons Jeffrey R. Harder Gregory T. Kelleher W. Randall Lowry Julie V. Mayrant

Ralph C. McIngvale C. Grant Mitchell Steve A. Morrow Steven W. Nance Diane Nielsen Maryann T. Seaman Alex Sutton Raymond I. Wilcox Marsha K. Williams Janet S. Wong Hank Wood

Director in memoriam Cynthia Woods Mitchell (1922 - 2009)

Jerry MacDonald President & CEO

Staff Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Margaret Eichelberger – Executive Assistant Cindy DuBois – Director of Marketing & Education Kacie Broadhurst – Social Media Analyst Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager

by Kacie Broadhurst

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion recently launched a mobile website that is more compatible with cellphones and allows guests to navigate important information more easily.

Whether you are on the go or just away from your computer, the mobile website provides easy access for up-to-date Pavilion information when you need it.

Highlights of the mobile site include a quick view of upcoming events, the latest Pavilion news, directions, guest information, a seating chart, up-to-the-minute ticket information plus much more.

The mobile site was designed by BubbleUp, Ltd., an internet-based digital media company. Led by highly experienced corporate, internet and entertainment professionals, the Woodlands-based company combines artistic ability with years of experience.

Grab your cellphone and check out the mobile website today!

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

September 2011 • 2

September 1 Program

Poperazzi

Thursday, September 1, 2011 – 8 p.m.

Michael Krajewski, conductor Janien Valentine, George DeMott & Cody Shawn Gay of Poperazzi, special guests Arr. R. Wendel

Balli il Tarantella!

Verdi

Libiamo, ne’lieti calici (Brindisi) from “La Traviata”

Puccini

O mio babbino caro from “Gianni Schicchi”

Arr. Nelson

Salute to the Italian Tenor

Rossini / R. Nelson

Largo al factotum from “The Barber of Seville”

Denza / G. Chiaramello

Funiculì-Funiculà

Arr. F. Barton

That’s Volare!

Yeston / J. Wasson

Be Italian from “Nine”

Rota / G. Prechel

Music from “The Godfather”

Arr. T. Berens

Sinatra Suite

Arr. Matthys

Singing Italian Songs

B. Gaudio / S. Reineke

Selections from “Jersey Boys”

Prima / Arr. Wasson

Jump Jive Boogie Woogie Sponsored in part by &

Please turn off all cellphones during the concert. Photography and video are not allowed including with cellular devices.

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Special Guests Biography

Much in demand across the United States and Canada, Michael Krajewski delights concertgoers with his imaginative and entertaining programs and his wry sense of humor.

Audiences leave his concerts smiling, remembering the evening’s music and surprises.

Maestro Krajewski joined the Houston Symphony as principal pops conductor at the beginning of the Photo by 2000-01 season. His fans especially Michael Tammaro enjoy his Star-Spangled Salute at Miller Outdoor Theatre and The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, and the Houston holiday tradition, Very Merry Pops.

He also serves as principal pops conductor of the Jacksonville and Atlanta symphony orchestras. He previously held principal pops conductor positions with the Long Beach, New Hampshire and New Mexico symphonies.

As a guest conductor, he has performed with the Boston Pops and the Hollywood Bowl orchestras, and has appeared with symphonies across the U.S., including those of Baltimore, Dallas, Detroit, Minnesota, Phoenix, St. Louis, San Antonio, San Francisco and more. In Canada, he has led Ottawa’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, as well as the Edmonton and Winnipeg symphonies.

Krajewski has performed with an eclectic group of artists including Sir James Galway, Marilyn Horne, Alicia de Larrocha, Roberta Flack, Judy Collins, Art Garfunkel, Al Hirt, Cab Calloway, The Kingston Trio, Ben E. King, Mary Wilson, Patti Austin, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Canadian Brass and Pink Martini.

He is the conductor of the forthcoming video “Silver Screen Serenade” with violinist Jenny Oaks Baker that airs worldwide on BYU Broadcasting.

He has led the Houston Symphony on two holiday albums including “Glad Tidings” and “Christmas Festival.”

With degrees from Wayne State University and the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music, Krajewski furthered his training at the Pierre Monteux Domaine School for Conductors. He was a Dorati Fellowship Conductor with the Detroit Symphony and later served as that orchestra’s assistant conductor.

Poperazzi

Michael Krajewski

Biography

Photo by Tiffany Fong

Tenors George DeMott and Cody Shawn Gay and soprano Janien Valentine make up the explosive trio, Poperazzi. Their style is uplifting and energetic, with performances that are relevant to today’s Pop-Opera genre and groundbreaking in its originality. The program Poperazzi features musical styles celebrating the music of Italy and songs popularized by Italian Americans. The show is delighting audiences across the United States and Canada and was recently featured on a PBS broadcast from Madison, Wis. Currently performing up and down the Las Vegas strip, Gay brings a diverse range of singing talents that have delivered him to destinations from Tokyo to Berlin. Gay studied vocal performance and musical theater at several U.S universities and the University of Urbino, Italy, where his vocal capacity and acting diversity led him to title roles in “Jekyll and Hyde” and “Phantom of the Opera,” among others.

Classically trained DeMott is a mix of classic masculinity and charm, capturing the essence of great singers from days gone by with his unique contemporary style. He has won several awards and competitions including the 1993 Metropolitan Opera National Council Audition’s regional finals and the National Italian-American Foundation’s Luciano Pavarotti Scholarship. DeMott has produced two albums including “Serenade,” a collection of Mario Lanza’s signature songs and classic tenor serenades, and “Two for My Baby,” featuring pop-opera favorites, Broadway and jazz classics.

Valentine, the beautiful ingénue of the trio, started her career at age 16, when she landed her first recording contract with Amherst Records.

Numerous singing awards later, she landed her first audition for the hit Las Vegas show, “Starlight Express.” She has starred in three world premiere musicals - “Notre Dame de Paris,” “Men are From Mars, Woman are From Venus” and, most recently, the title role of “Carmen.” She has been voted Best Female Singer and Thespian by the Las Vegas Review Journal and the Las Vegas Sun. Currently, Valentine co-stars in “PeepShow,” the hit show at Planet Hollywood.

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September 15 Program

Brahms’ Violin Concerto Thursday, September 15, 2011 – 8 p.m.

Hans Graf, conductor James Ehnes, violinist Brahms

Violin Concerto in D major, Opus 77

I. Allegro non troppo

II. Adagio III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace

Intermission Dvorák Symphony No. 6 in D major, Opus 60 I. Allegro non tanto II. Adagio III. Scherzo (Furiant) and Trio: Presto—Poco meno mosso

IV. Finale: Allegro con spirito

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Special Guest Biography

Photo by Bruce Bennett

Prior to his appointment in Houston,

he was music director of the Calgary

Philharmonic, the Orchestre National

Bordeaux Aquitaine, the Salzburg

Mozarteum Orchestra and the Iraqi

National Symphony Orchestra. A frequent guest with all of the major North American orchestras, Graf has developed a close relationship with the Boston Symphony and appears regularly with the orchestra during the subscription season and at the Tanglewood Music Festival.

He made his Carnegie Hall debut with the Houston Symphony in January 2006 and returned leading the Orchestra of St. Luke’s in March 2007.

He and the Houston Symphony were invited to appear at Carnegie Hall in January 2010 to present the New York premiere of The Planets—An HD Odyssey and returns in May 2012 to participate in Carnegie’s Spring for Music Festival.

Internationally, Graf conducts in the foremost concert halls of Europe, Japan and Australia. In October 2010, he led the Houston Symphony on a tour of the U.K. to present the international premiere of The Planets— An HD Odyssey. He has participated in the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Bregenz, Aix en Provence and Salzburg Festivals. His recent U.S. festival appearances include Tanglewood, Blossom Music Festival, Aspen Music Festival and the Grant Park Music Festival in downtown Chicago.

An experienced opera conductor, Graf first conducted the Vienna State Opera in 1981 and has since led productions in the opera houses of Berlin, Munich, Paris and Rome, including several world premieres. Recent engagements include Parsifal at the Zurich Opera and Boris Godunov at the Opera National du Rhin in Strasbourg.

Born in 1949 near Linz, Graf studied violin and piano as a child. He earned diplomas in piano and conducting from the Musikhochschule in Graz and continued his studies with Franco Ferrara, Sergiu Celibidache and Arvid Jansons. His career was launched in 1979 when he was awarded first prize at the Karl Böhm Competition. His extensive discography includes recordings with the Houston Symphony, available through houstonsymphony.org, works by Bartók and Stravinsky, Zemlinsky’s Lyric Symphony, Berg’s Three Pieces from the Lyric Suite and a DVD of The Planets— An HD Odyssey.

Violinist James Ehnes, hailed as “the Jascha Heifetz of our day,” has performed in more than 30 countries on five continents, appearing regularly with many of the world’s most well-known orchestras and conductors.

Photo by Benjamin Ealovega

Known for his wide range of reper- toire and creative programming, distinguished Austrian conductor Hans Graf - the Houston Symphony’s 15th Music Director - is one of today’s most highly respected musicians. He began his tenure on Opening Night of the 2001-02 season.

Hans Graf

James Ehnes

Biography

Last season featured a challenging balance of concerto concerts, chamber music and recitals in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Europe, the U.K. and North and South America. This season is equally full.

Ehnes adds to his extensive discography of more than 25 recordings with a disc of Bartok’s Violin Concertos and the Viola Concerto with the BBC Philharmonic (Chandos) and Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with the Sydney Symphony (Onyx). His most recent release, featuring the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto and Octet (Onyx), has earned raves worldwide.

His recordings have received many awards, including a Grammy®, a Gramophone® and six Juno awards.

Ehnes was born in 1976 in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. He began violin studies at age 4. At 13, he made his orchestral debut with the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal. He studied at the Meadowmount School of Music and The Juilliard School, where he won the Peter Mennin Prize for Outstanding Achievement and Leadership in Music.

Ehnes has won many prestigious awards, including Grand Prize in Strings at the Canadian Music Competition (1987), First Prize in Strings at the Canadian Music Festival (1988), the first Ivan Galamian Memorial Award, the Canada Council for the Arts’ Virginia Parker Prize and an Avery Fisher Career Grant (2005). He was honored by Brandon University (2005) with a Doctor of Music degree, and was the youngest person elected as a Fellow to the Royal Society of Canada (2007). The Governor General of Canada appointed Ehnes a Member of the Order of Canada (2010).

Ehnes plays the 1715 “Marsick” Stradivarius. He currently lives in Bradenton, Fla., with his wife, Kate.

Graf has been awarded the Chevalier de l’ordre de la Legion d’Honneur by the French government for championing French music around the world and the Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria. Hans and Margarita Graf have homes in Salzburg and Houston. They have one daughter, Anna, who lives in Vienna.

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Orchestra Listing

Hans Graf, Music Director Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair

Michael Krajewski

Principal Pops Conductor

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 Mihaela Oancea Ruth Zeger Margaret Bragg Martha Chapman Kevin Kelly Christine Pastorek Amy Teare Sarah Ludwig* Viola Wayne Brooks, Principal Joan DerHovsepian, Associate Principal George Pascal, Assistant Principal Wei Jiang Linda Goldstein Fay Shapiro Daniel Strba Mr. and Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Chair Thomas Molloy Phyllis Herdliska Joshua Kelly* 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 Denton Anthony Kitai 7 • www.woodlandscenter.org

Robert Franz Associate Conductor

Sponsor, Madison Charitable Foundation

Double Bass David Malone, Acting Principal Mark Shapiro, Acting Associate Principal Eric Larson Robert Pastorek Burke Shaw Donald Howey Michael McMurray

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

Flute Aralee Dorough, Principal General Maurice Hirsch Chair John Thorne, Associate Principal Judy Dines Allison Garza**

Trombone Allen Barnhill, Principal Bradley White, Associate Principal Phillip Freeman

Piccolo Allison Garza** Oboe Anne Leek, Acting Principal Lucy Binyon Stude Chair Open Position, Acting Associate Principal Colin Gatwood Adam Dinitz English Horn Adam Dinitz Clarinet David Peck, Principal Thomas LeGrand, Associate Principal Christian Schubert Alexander Potiomkin***

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

E-Flat Clarinet Thomas LeGrand

Orchestra Personnel Manager Steve Wenig

Bass Clarinet Alexander Potiomkin*** Tassie and Constantine S. Nicandros Chair

Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager Michael Gorman

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

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

Keep the Arts Alive in Our Community

by Laura Beth Williams

Did you know that The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is a nonprofit performing arts center? The Pavilion, widely known for big names in music from Elton John and Aerosmith to Jimmy Buffett, also produces performing arts events and educational outreach programs.

The mission of The Pavilion is to make the arts accessible to everyone. Your donation helps The Pavilion bring the power and beauty of live performing arts to our community.

Your personal gift can make a difference right in your own backyard.

The Pavilion is known as the Summer Home of the Houston Symphony, Home Away from Home of Houston Ballet, and a presenting venue for the Houston Grand Opera and the Texas Music Festival Orchestra. Some of these performing arts events include annual favorites like the Houston Symphony’s Star-Spangled Salute and Hocus Pocus Pops.

“As a nonprofit organization, The Pavilion’s mission is to present a diverse offering of performing arts, to provide educational outreach programs about the performing arts, and to make the arts accessible to as many people as possible,” said Jerry MacDonald, president and CEO of The Pavilion. “Your donation, however large or small, helps offset production costs for our performing arts events and educational outreach programs. I encourage you to consider donating today.”

Besides producing performing arts events, The Pavilion provides several educational outreach programs that support fine arts students, offer academic and social incentives, foster new audiences and provide community enrichment opportunities. The Pavilion’s educational outreach programs include Musical Scores, Fine Arts Education Day, Music in Motion and Children’s Festival.

By opening children’s eyes to the arts and bringing families together in a safe, friendly environment, The Pavilion is building a stronger community that inspires and enriches the lives of individuals each year. Through your donation, you can become a significant part of this effort. To make a donation, send in the envelope in this program to The Pavilion or make a donation online at www.woodlandscenter.org/individual_donations.html.

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Sponsor Spotlight

Encore

Generous Sponsors of the Arts Makes Free Seating Available at The Pavilion

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 August 19 printing deadline. $100,000 - $249,999 Live Nation George P. Mitchell The Pavilion Partners $75,000 - $99,999 The Wortham Foundation

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The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion gratefully acknowledges the support of Woodforest National Bank, KPMG, LLP and The Wortham Foundation for making free mezzanine and lawn seating possible at Poperazzi Sept. 1 and Brahms’ Violin Concerto Sept. 15.

Celebrating 31 years of banking success, Woodforest National Bank proudly strives to offer quality banking service to every customer they serve. Their employees live, work and “give back” throughout this community and proudly support civic events and organization such as The Pavilion with countless hours of volunteer time and financial support.

“Woodforest is proud of its ongoing sponsorship of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Our affiliation has resulted in increased brand recognition throughout this market and has proved to be a worthwhile investment in the community,” said Robert E. Marling Jr., CEO of Woodforest National Bank. “We value our partnership and are proud to be associated with such a great organization.”

KPMG, LLP, a sponsor of The Pavilion for the past eight years, is a U.S. audit, tax and advisory services firm that operates from 87 offices with more than 23,000 employees and partners throughout the U.S. KPMG’s purpose is to turn knowledge into value for the benefit of clients, people, and the capital markets. KPMG delivers a globally consistent set of multidisciplinary services based on deep industry knowledge.

“The classical arts are such an important part of every community and we are honored to partner with The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in this effort,” said Jim Gibbons, partner of KPMG, LLP. Among the most lasting contributions from Mr. and Mrs. Gus Wortham to the city of Houston was the creation of The Wortham Foundation in 1958. The Worthams were great philanthropists, entrepreneurs and civic leaders in the Houston community. Upholding the standards, traditions and values of the Worthams, the Foundation focuses on supporting nonprofit cultural organizations with an emphasis on the performing arts, museums and more. The Pavilion has been part of The Wortham Foundation’s giving for more than 10 years. The Wortham Foundation also supports The Pavilion’s entire performing arts season.

The support of these sponsors helps The Pavilion bring live performing arts to our community. Spread the word, tell a friend…the arts are free!

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$50,000 - $74,999 Audi of America The Woodlands Development Company $25,000 - $49,999 Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Lindahl Family Foundation Woodforest National Bank $15,000 - $24,999 ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment Steve Bozeman H-E-B PepsiCo $10,000 - $14,999 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company Devon Energy Insperity $5,000 - $9,999 AT&T Aon Hewitt Katherine & John Beaird CB&I The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Entergy Fidelity Investments FMC Technologies, Inc. Linn Energy, LLC John P. McGovern Foundation KPMG, LLP Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Texas Children’s Pediatric Associates UBS Financial Services Inc. $2,000 - $4,999 The Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation EMI Houston Northwest Medical Center

$2,000 - $4,999 cont.

Ironman Foundation The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau Winstead PC $1,000 - $1,999 Candi & Gerald Glenn Sabrina Lahiri & James Field Tricia & Jerry MacDonald Julie & Jerry Mayrant Maryllen & Thad Miller Leslie & Tristan Renz Vicki & Michael Richmond Maryann & Timothy Seaman Sundance Fuels, Ltd. $500 - $999 Delvin & Joe Ash Anne & David Dunlap Amy & Jonathan Homeyer JoAnne & Randy Lowry Mary Massad Gaylene & Ralph McIngvale Cindy Notarainni Shelly & Michael O’Neil Ann Page Susie & Jeff Shipley Simply Tutoring, Inc. Ellen & Nat Turner Janet Wong & Ronald Mullins Melissa & Jeff Young $250 - $499 Nancy & Tom Battle Dixie & Bret Cope Susan & Alex Cosculluela Keith & Grady Ferry Kelly & Paul Messenger Annice & John Nanninga Cheryl & Ron Ridlehuber Arlene & Sol Sachs Ivana & Neil Warma Peggy & Ray Wilcox Shannon & Brian Wing In-Kind 1 to 1 Printers Berryhill Baja Grill Chick-fil-A G3 Macaroni Grill Sweet Tomatoes United Airlines Woodlands Online

Off Stage

The Pavilion Gets a Kid Makeover for the 16th Annual Children’s Festival

by Laura Beth Williams The young and young at heart can dive into a world of imagination and education at the 16th Annual Children’s Festival. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion entertains thousands with two days of non-stop fun and excitement including music, dance, theater, comedy, arts and crafts, games, hands-on activities, face painting and more! Award-winning children’s performers are a must-see with their unique ability to inspire children with programs that not only amuse, but also communicate positive messages.

The festival takes place Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 13 from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. This admission fee includes all shows and activities. Children age 2 and under are admitted free.

Coming to a stage near you at this year’s Children’s Festival are Thomas the Tank Engine, Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players, STAR TREK Live and Richard Renner. Read all about them and their performances below.

The fun continues off the main stage with interactive activities and games around every corner. The Fun Zone features free balloons, hat-making, a performer meet and greet area, and performers on the Community

Thomas the Tank Engine steams into town just to be part of the fun at Children’s Festival! Kids and families alike depart with this “really useful engine” on a fun- filled adventure, experiencing timeless life lessons including discovery, friendship and cooperation.

One of the most popular science fiction franchises of all time is coming to a stage near you! Mad Science Production’s STAR TREK LIVE hits The Pavilion’s stage with an out-of-thisworld interactive adventure based on the legendary Star Trek franchise and the thrilling new movie.

TM & © 2011 Paramount Pictures Corporation. © 2011 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. © 2011 The Mad Science Group. All rights reserved.

Stage. Head up to the top of the hill where the adventure continues and kids can build and fly kites, pan for gold and play in the sand. Each day of the festival ends with the Festival Finale Kazoo-Dah parade that begins and ends in the Fun Zone. The Adventure Zone features hat-making, face painting, interactive games and activities. Children can explore the elements of art at Arts Alley by making crafts they can take home. The Activity Tent is a constant exploration of games and amusements organized by local businesses. For fitness and nutrition-related fun, children can visit the Memorial Hermann The Woodlands / Ironman Healthy KidZone to participate in physical activities and meet professional sports teams.

On Nov. 10 and 11, schools are invited to bring their students to Children’s Festival—School Days, a magical field trip that makes learning not only fun for students, but awe-inspiring and eye-opening. Entertainers on two stages supply non-stop amusement with performances that feature art, cultural diversity, dance, environmental studies, history, interaction, math, music, theatre arts and more! This year’s school day performers include Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players, STAR TREK LIVE, Griffin Theatre Company’s FRINDLE, Richard Renner, Einstein Alive! and Michael Cooper. Space is limited so teachers should start planning soon!

Get ready to rock to Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players as this fun and funky band dishes out unexpectedly intelligent and whimsically rocking music for kids of all ages. Roberts is considered one of the all-stars in the indie family music scene and has been featured on radio and television shows across the nation.

Stop by and see the goofy garbage man, Richard Renner, as he teaches kids to REduce, REuse and REcycle in an entertaining way. The world of trash and resources comes to life through wacky inventions, circus arts, music and interactive games.

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Consider this your ghoulish invitation to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s haunting Halloween celebration, Hocus Pocus Pops, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. The Houston Symphony performs spooky music in an exciting atmosphere creating chills and thrills. Tickets for Hocus Pocus Pops are $15 for orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free courtesy of H-E-B. Tickets are not required for free seating. Gates open at 6 p.m.

“Fang”tastic pre-concert activities in the Fidelity Investments Plaza start at 6 p.m.

Little monsters can create their own spine-tingling music at The Pavilion Partners Instrument Petting Zoo and can ignite their haunting imaginations creating lollipop ghosts at The Partners arts and crafts booth. As spooktacular costumed characters roam the grounds, enjoy ghoulish activities by H-E-B, Houston Family Magazine, Woodforest National Bank, Fidelity Investments, Montgomery

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County Food Bank and Audi of America, official automobile of The Pavilion. “Monster Mash” it up in the House of Blues Hospitality Tent with music, dancing and great prizes from the Radio Disney Road Crew from 6-7:15 p.m.

Daddies, mummies and little ghosts and goblins can dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes. The first 100 kids in costume to check in at Hocus Pocus Central in the Fidelity Investments Plaza can participate in the Goblin Parade that snakes across the stage during the concert.

For “monsterous” savings, register to win one of two gift baskets provided by H-E-B and The Pavilion by bringing any H-E-B receipt from October 2011 to Hocus Pocus Pops. Receipts must be brought to Hocus Pocus Central in the Fidelity Investments Plaza prior to the start of the performance Oct. 28. The drawing takes place on the main stage before the concert.

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

Information is subject to change. Please check our website for the latest event information.

Maroon 5

Kid Rock

Santana

Def Leppard Brett Mitchell

Adele

Sept. 3

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

Sept. 5

Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival 2011 • 2 p.m. with Avenged Sevenfold, Three Days Grace, Seether, Bullet for My Valentine, Escape The Fate, Sevendust, Black Tide, Art of Dying and The Black Cloud Collective $89 GA Pit / $55, $39 & $29 Reserved / $25 Lawn

Justin Roberts

Photo by Sandy Lankford

Incubus

Thomas the Tank Engine

Sept. 26 2011 Honda Civic Tour with blink-182 & My Chemical Romance • 7 p.m.

with Matt & Kim

$69 GA Pit / $69, $55 & $35 Reserved / $25 Lawn Sept. 30 Incubus • 8 p.m.

with Young the Giant

$99.50 GA Pit / $49.50 Reserved / $26.50 Lawn Oct. 15

Judas Priest • 6 p.m. with Black Label Society and Thin Lizzy $95 GA Pit / $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn

Oct. 16

Chris Brown – The F.A.M.E. Tour • 7 p.m. with T-Pain and Tyga $150 Res. Pit / $150, $85.75, $65.75 and $39.75 Reserved / $25.75 Lawn

Oct. 18

Adele • 7:30 p.m.

SOLD OUT!

Oct. 28

Houston Symphony • 7:30 p.m.

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

Sept. 23 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

Nov. 12

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

Presented by Devon Energy $8 in advance / $10 at door

Sept. 24 Maroon 5 & Train • 7 p.m.

with Matt Nathanson

$99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50, $89.50, $59.50, $39.50 & $20 Reserved / $20 Lawn

Nov. 13

16th Annual Children’s Festival • 12 p.m.

Presented by Devon Energy $8 in advance / $10 at door

Sept. 10 Santana • 7:30 p.m.

with Michael Franti and Spearhead

$89.50 Res. Pit / $89.50, $69.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $29.50 Lawn Sept. 11 Lil Wayne • 7 p.m.

with Rick Ross, Keri Hilson, Far East Movement and Lloyd

$89.75, $69.75 & $49.75 Reserved / $29.75 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

Sept. 25 Journey, Foreigner & Night Ranger • 7 p.m.

$135 Res. Pit / $135, $89.50, $69.50, $59.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $29.50 Lawn Ticket Information Prices do not include service charge. Tickets are available at all outlets, including Fiesta, select FYE, 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.

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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 cellphones and other audible electronics. Recording devices and photography are not allowed, including with cellular phones.

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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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.

Guest Information Tickets

RECYCLING

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.

The Pavilion has several recycling bins scattered throughout the venue where guests can easily recycle. Guests also can use the new Greenopolis recycling system located in the North and South plazas. This system allows recyclers to earn points for recycling.

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

Children

For guests with hearing impairments, Ticketmaster’s TDD number is 800755-6244. 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.

Restrooms Restroom facilities 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.

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.

ATMs ATMs operated by Woodforest National Bank 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: 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.

GIFT CARDS

Trained medical professionals are on duty at all Pavilion events. If medical help is needed, ask any Pavilion staff member for assistance.

Gift cards to the Woodforest Bank Club and House of Blues Hospitality Tent are available for purchase. Cards can be used for food and drinks at either the Club or Tent, but can not be used at concession stands or merchandise tent. To purchase a gift card, contact Spectrum Catering, Concessions & Special Events at 713-897-8250 or gc04@spectrumfcs.com.

Guests with Special Needs

Special Events

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.

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.

First Aid

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.

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

The House of Blues Hospitality Tent provides a tented outdoor setting for pre- or post-concert gatherings at most contemporary concerts. For more information, call 281-363-0900.

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