Official Program of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

May 10, 2013

Maestro Graf’sfarewellConCert

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Tonight in the Plaza

7-7:45 p.m.“A Toast to the Maestro”

Free Wine Tasting provided byHubbell & Hudson

(while supplies last)

Instrument Petting Zoowith The Pavilion Partners

Decorate a Bookmark with The Pavilion Partners

Seat Exchangewith Fidelity Investments

Register to Win “Best Seats in the House”with Tommy Bahama

Register to Win with Wine & Food Week

Stop by Century 21 Realty Partners, Woodforest National Bank,

Renewal by Andersen & Audi of America to participate

in kid-friendly activities.

7:15-7:45 p.m.Pavilion Talk with Ira J. Black

All activities in the plaza are free.

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Tonight in the Plaza .......................................................................... 1

Letter from the President & CEO .................................................... 2

Maestro Graf’s Farewell Concert ................................................... 3

Biographies ....................................................................................... 4

Houston Symphony Orchestra ....................................................... 5

Sponsor Spotlight .............................................................................. 6

Volunteer Spotlight ........................................................................... 6

Educational Outreach Programs ................................................... 6

2013 Performing Arts Season .......................................................... 7

Arts Season Ticket Order Form ....................................................... 7

Encore ............................................................................................... 8

Concert Etiquette ............................................................................ 8

Guest Information ............................................................................ 9

ShowTime ..........................................................................................10

CreditsShannon Wilson – Editor in ChiefCourtney Galle – Managing EditorWhitney Hough – Contributing WriterProgram design by Don Crouch, imagineer

OFFICERS

Jeffrey H. Shipley – Chairman of the BoardJerry MacDonald – President and CEO

Joseph P. Ash – Vice ChairmanMark E. Ellis – Secretary

Jeff Young – Vice PresidentLori Figaro – Treasurer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS John H. Beaird C. Grant Mitchell Gary Becker Steve A. Morrow David D. Dunlap Steven W. Nance Carol P. Garner Diane Nielsen Douglas R. Guthrie Julie Rock Jeffrey R. Harder Maryann T. Seaman Jason K. Harris Larry Shaffer Paul R. Kenworthy, MD Raymond I. Wilcox Daniel E. Kolkhorst Marsha K. Williams George Lindahl III Brian Wing Julie V. Mayrant Janet S. Wong Ralph C. McIngvale Hank Wood

DIRECTOR IN MEMORIAMCynthia Woods Mitchell

(1922 - 2009)

STAFF Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Margaret Jones – Executive Assistant

Shannon Wilson – Acting Director of Marketing & Education Cindy DuBois – Director of Marketing & Education Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Whitney Hough – Social Media Marketing Coordinator

Lori Figaro – CFO Paula Smith – Senior Accountant Heather Reding – Human Resources Manager Jenny Lewis – Accountant Stephanie Stone – Accounting Assistant

Christine Scully – Director of Development Leslie Williams – Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator

Jeff Young – Vice President of Operations JD Villaseñor – Director of Premium Seat Sales David Schlauch – Operations Manager Kelly Rich – Event Manager JosieReeves–BoxOfficeManager CollinBolen–AssistantBoxOfficeManager Matt Meyer – Assistant Operations Manager Carla DeHart – Administrative Coordinator Joey Rincon – Overnight Security Supervisor Mike Bevel – Operations Paula Jauregui – Maintenance Victor Maldonado – Maintenance Larry Stewart – Overnight Security Susanna Salazar – Overnight Security Javier Ramirez – Maintenance

THE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMINg ARTS AT THE WOODLANDS

Home of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion2005 Lake Robbins Drive • The Woodlands, TX 77380

Phone: 281-364-3010 Fax: 281-364-3011www.woodlandscenter.orginfo@woodlandscenter.org

Letter from the President & CEO

Welcome to the 24th season of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, also known as the Summer Home of the Houston Symphony, Home Away from Home of Houston Ballet and a presenting venue of Houston Grand Opera.

Tonight’s special concert honors Maestro Hans Graf as he conducts his last concert at The Pavilion as the Symphony’s Music Director. Graf has been at the helm of this world-renowned orchestra for the past 12 years. I invite you to join us in the North Plaza for a “Toast to the Maestro,” a free wine tasting in Graf’s honor.

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

Returning to The Pavilion stage after eight years is Houston Grand Opera for one of the greatest love stories ever told with “La bohème” May 24. You won’t want to miss this exceptional event. On June 8, join us for The Music of Michael Jackson with the Houston Symphony. The concert features music from Jackson’s early years to his mega hits.

CindyDuBois,ThePavilion’sDirectorofMarketingandEducationiscurrentlyoutoftheofficeonextendedmedicalleave.ShannonWilsonisfillinginforherduringherabsence.Ourheartsandbest wishes go out to Cindy and her family from the entire Pavilion staff and board of directors.

I want to thank our guests and sponsors for making 2012 a great year for us and also thank our employees and dedicated board of directors for their continued support.

I look forward to seeing you this coming season and thank you for supporting the performing arts at The Pavilion

Jerry MacDonaldPresident & CEO

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Foundedin1990,TheCenterforthePerformingArtsatTheWoodlandsisanonprofit501(c)(3)organizationthatprovidesdiverse,high-qualityperformingartseventsfortheentertainment

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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Friday, May 10 – 8 p.m.Hans graf, conductorJanina Fialkowska, piano

Weber Overture to “Euryanthe,” Opus 81

Chopin Piano Concert No. 2 in F. Minor, Opus 21 I. Maestoso II. Larghetto III. Allegro vivace

Beethoven Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Opus 55 (“Eroica”) I. Allegro con brio II. Marcia funebre: Adagio assai III. Scherzo and Trio: Allegro vivace IV. Finale: Allegro molto

Please turn off all cellphones during the concert.Photography and video are not allowed, including with cellphones at the request of the Houston Symphony.

Maestro Graf’sfarewell ConCert Known for his wide range of repertoire and creative programming, Austrian con-

ductorHansGraf, theHoustonSymphony’s15th Music Director, is one of today’s most highly respected musicians. He began his tenure with the symphony Opening Night of the 2001-02 season. Ending his 12 year tenure in May, Graf is the Houston Symphony’s longest-serving Music Director.

Prior to his appointment in Houston, he was music director of the Calgary Phil-harmonic, theOrchestreNationalBordeauxAquitaine, theSalzburgMozarteumOrchestraandtheIraqiNationalSymphonyOrchestra.

AfrequentguestwithallofthemajorNorthAmericanorchestras,HansGrafap-pears regularly with the Boston Symphony during its subscription season and at the Tanglewood Music Festival.

He made his Carnegie Hall debut with the Houston Symphony in 2006 and returned with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s in 2007. He and the Houston Symphony were invited to appear at Carnegie Hall in 2010 to present the New York premiere of The Plan-ets—An HD Odyssey and returned in 2012 for the Spring for Music Festival.

Internationally, Graf conducts in the foremost concert halls of Europe, Japan and Australia.In2012,heandtheHoustonSymphonybecamethefirstAmericanorches-tra ever to perform at the Festival of the World’s Symphony Orchestras in Moscow. He also led a tour of the U.K. in 2010 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 U.S. festival appearances in-clude Tanglewood, Blossom Music Festival, Aspen Music Festival and the Grant Park Music Festival.

Anexperiencedoperaconductor,GraffirstconductedtheViennaStateOperain1981and has since led productions in the opera houses of Berlin, Munich, Paris and Rome.

Born in 1949 near Linz, Graf studied violin and piano as a child. He earned diplo-mas in piano and conducting from the Musikhochschule in Graz and continued his studies with Franco Ferrara, Sergiu Celibidache and Arvid Jansons. His career was launchedin1979whenhewonfirstprizeattheKarlBöhmCompetition.

His extensive discography includes recordings with the Houston Symphony, works by Bartók and Stravinsky, Zemlinsky’s Lyric Symphony, Berg’s Three Pieces from the Lyric Suite, a DVD of The Planets—An HD Odyssey and Mahler’s Das Lied von der Erde.

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.

Graf and his wife Margarita have homes in Salzburg and Houston. They have one daughter, Anna, who lives in Vienna.

Beloved the world over, Janina Fialkowska has enchanted audiences for more than 30 years with her lyrical sound, mu-sicianship and sense of musical integrity. She is celebrated for her interpretations of the Classical and Romantic reper-toire as well as the music of 20th century Polish composers.

Born to a Canadian mother and a Polish father in Montre-al,Fialkowskastudiedthepianowithhermotheratage5.Sheattended the EcoledemusiqueVincentd’Indyandearned advanced degrees from the University of Montreal at 17 years old.

In 1969, her career was greatly advanced by two events includingwinningfirstprizeintheRadioCanadaNationalTalent Festival and travelling to Paris to study with Yvonne Lefébure. One year later, she entered The Juilliard School.

In 1974, her career was launched by Arthur Rubinstein after her prize-winning performance at his inaugural Internation-al Master Piano Competition in Israel. She has since per-formed throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

She has won special recognition for important premieres, most notably the world premiere performance of a newly discovered Piano Concerto by Franz Liszt with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Her extensive discography includes the tremendously successful CD of the three Liszt piano concertos, Hans Graf conducting.

In 2002, Fialkowska’s career was brought to a dramatic halt by the discovery of a tumor in her left arm. After success-ful surgery removed the cancer, she underwent further sur-gery for a rare muscle-transfer procedure. After 18 months ofperformingtheRavelandProkofievconcertoswithherleft hand, which she transcribed for her right hand, she re-sumed her two-handed career.

Fialkowska was the founding director of the hugely suc-cessful “Piano Six” project and its successor “Piano Plus.” This latest project brings together some of Canada’s great-est classical artists with Canadians who would otherwise be unable to hear this caliber of performance. In 2000, “Piano Six” won Canada’s Chalmers Award.

Hans graf Janina Fialkowska

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ProgramOrchestra Listing Volunteer Spotlight

Educational Outreach Programs

• Hats Off to Reading A free, family literacy event sponsored by the Reading Odyssey Committee where children get to take home a free book and participate in kid-friendly activities.

• Musical Scores Primarily serves academically at-risk, middle school students who earn the privilege to attend a special event at The Pavilion. Once the students have achieved their goals, or “musical scores,” they are rewarded to a free performance, a T-shirt and lunch at The Pavilion.

• Fine Arts Education Day: A David Dewhurst Symphony Explorer Concert A free concert featuring the Houston Symphony that is designed to introduce fourth grade students to orchestral music and the various instruments in band and orchestra beforetheyenterfifthgradeandhavetochooseanelective.

• Texas Music Festival Orchestra Showcases 100 talented young musicians from around the world who attend a training program at University of Hous- ton. The festival culminates with a free public performance at The Pavilion. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition winner performs a solo at this performance andmedalsareawardedtoallofthecompetitionfinalists.

• Music in Motion Master classes are held for CISD high school band and orchestra students led by Houston Symphony musicians and guests. These classes are designed for student musicians to receive personal instruction from professional musicians and to prepare students for All-State competitions.

• Children’s Festival The four-day event that is designed to educate and entertain children of all ages. The festival features award- winning performers of puppetry, music, pantomime, theater, humor and original songs who incorporate educational messages into each performance.

• Pavilion Talk Informative pre-concert discussions led by noted music scholar and college professor Ira Black that offers historical insight into the evening’s concert.

• Young Talent Spotlight Encourages the artists of tomorrow by exposing them to the joy of performing in front of a live audience and takes place during Children’s Festival, Texas Music Festival and on the side stage prior to many performing arts events.

• Instrument Petting Zoo Children have the opportunity prior to most performing arts events to interact with the zoo, touching and even playing the instruments.

• Community Ticket Program Makes orchestra-level tickets to performing arts events availableforfreetonumerousnonprofitorganizations and senior groups.

• Community Share Gives area nonprofit organizations the opportunity to utilize our performing arts events by having a booth where they can promote their organization and its mission to concertgoers.

Hans graf, Music Director Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair Michael Krajewski Andrés Orozco-Estrada Robert Franz Principal Pops Conductor Music Director Designate Associate Conductor Sponsor, Beth Madison

First ViolinFrank Huang, Concertmaster Max Levine ChairEric Halen, Associate Concertmaster Ellen E. Kelley ChairAssia Dulgerska, Assistant Concertmaster** Cornelia and Meredith Long ChairQi Ming, Assistant Concertmaster Fondren Foundation ChairMarina Brubaker, Hewlett-Packard Company ChairAlexandra Adkins**Sergei GalperinMiHee ChungRodica GonzalezFerenc IllenyiSi-Yang LaoKurt JohnsonChristopher NealOleg Chelpanov*

Second ViolinJennifer Owen, PrincipalTina Zhang, Associate Principal**Sophia Silvos, Acting Associate PrincipalHitai LeeKiju JohMihaela FrusinaRuth ZegerMargaret BraggMartha ChapmanKevin Kelly**Tong YanChristine PastorekAmy TeareDavid Brubaker*

ViolaWayne Brooks, Principal Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Legacy Society ChairJoan DerHovsepian, Associate PrincipalGeorge Pascal, Assistant PrincipalWei JiangLinda GoldsteinSheldon PersonFay ShapiroDaniel Strba Mr. and Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor ChairThomas MolloyPhyllis Herdliska

CelloBrinton Averil Smith, Principal Janice and Thomas Barrow ChairChristopher French, Associate PrincipalHaeri Ju**Jeffrey ButlerKevin DvorakXiao WongMyung Soon LeeJames R. Denton**Anthony KitaiHellen Weberpal*

Double BassDavid Malone, Acting PrincipalEric Larson, Acting Associate PrincipalMark ShapiroRobert PastorekBurke ShawDonald HoweyMichael McMurray

FluteAralee Dorough, Principal General Maurice Hirsch ChairJudy Dines, Acting Associate PrincipalAllison Jewett**Gina Hughes*RebeccaPowellGarfield*

PiccoloAllison Jewett**RebeccaPowellGarfield*

OboeJonathan Fischer, Principal Lucy Binyon Stude ChairAnne Leek, Associate PrincipalColin GatwoodAdam Dinitz

English HornAdam Dinitz

ClarinetDavid Peck, PrincipalThomas LeGrand, Associate PrincipalChristian SchubertAlexander Potiomkin

E-Flat ClarinetThomas LeGrand

Bass ClarinetAlexander Potiomkin Tassie and Constantine S. Nicandros Chair

BassoonRian Craypo, Principal Stewart Orton ChairEric Arbiter, Associate Principal American General ChairElise WagnerJ. Jeff Robinson**Benjamin Atherholt*

ContrabassoonJ. Jeff Robinson**Benjamin Atherholt*

HornWilliam VerMeulen, PrincipalRobert Johnson, Acting Associate PrincipalBrian Thomas Robert and Janice McNair Foundation ChairNancy GoodearlWade Butin*

TrumpetMark Hughes, Principal George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell ChairJohn DeWitt, Associate PrincipalRobert Walp, Assistant PrincipalAnthony Prisk Speros P. Martel Chair

TromboneAllen Barnhill, PrincipalBradley White, Associate PrincipalPhillip Freeman

Bass TrombonePhillip Freeman

TubaDave Kirk, Principal

TimpaniRonald Holdman, PrincipalBrian Del Signore, Associate Principal

PercussionBrian Del Signore, PrincipalMarkGriffithMatthew Strauss

HarpPaula Page, Principal

KeyboardScott Holshouser, Principal Neva Watkins West Chair

Orchestra Personnel ManagerMichael Gorman

Assistant Orchestra Personnel ManagerMichael Gorman

LibrarianThomas Takaro

Assistant LibrariansErik GronforMichael McMurray

Stage ManagerDonald Ray Jackson

Assistant Stage ManagerKelly Morgan

Stage TechnicianToby BluntZoltan FabryCory Grant

* Contracted Substitute** On Leave

A Native Texan, Bunny Benditz came from a family heavilyinvolvedinthefinearts.Shegraduatedwitha degree in Dance from the University of Texas and worked as a dance teacher in The Woodlands for many years. A resident of The Woodlands since 1987, Benditz and her husband would ride their bikes from Grogan’s Mill to enjoy performances at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, where they were season ticket holders for many years.

Benditz joined The Pavilion Partners, the officialvolunteer organization of The Pavilion, in 1999. She served three terms as president of the organization. She served on The Pavilion’s Board of Directors for three terms and as spent nine years on The Partners Board of Directors. She also has served on all of the Partners commit-tees and has been the volunteer coordinator for Children’s Festival and Musical Scores for the past nine years.

“One of my favorite parts of The Pavilion’s educational events is being able to see the impact on the students’ faces almost immediately,”

said Benditz. “Being able to expose them to live performances and see them get caught up in the event is very gratifying.”

Benditz also enjoys working the Instrument Petting Zoo and Arts & Crafts booth at events. She headed the craft committee for six years.

“Seeing some of the same children concert after concert is so exciting,” said Benditz. “One time in particular, a little boy comes up and says,’ I just love The Pavilion!’ That expression is exactly what we are trying to capture. That enthusiasm at a young age leads them to become patrons of the arts in the future.”

Benditz was a 2009 recipient of Interfaith’s Five Who Share award and a past recipient of Woman of Distinction award. She also has volun-teered with the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts of America and Woodlands Christian Academy. She has been married for 30 years and has one son, Austin.

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Season Ticket Order Form

Fall in love with the performing arts with The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 2013 Performing Arts Season. Showcased this season are exhila-rating performances by the Houston Symphony, Houston Grand Opera, Texas Music Festival Orchestra and the 18th Annual Children’s Festival.

Coming up this month is Houston Grand Opera featuring one of the greatest love stories of all times with “La bohème” May 24.

Other thrilling concerts this season include The Music of Michael Jackson with the Houston Symphony June 8 taking you through each era of this storied performer from “ABC,” “I’ll Be There” and “Got To Be There” through “Beat It,” “Thriller,” “Rock With You,” “The Way You Make Me Feel” and many, many more.

This summer, more than 100 gifted musicians from around the world are showcased at the Texas Music Festival Orchestra, a FREE summer concert extraordinaire June 14.

BlastingoffJune15 isThe Earth – An HD Odyssey, a special encore performanceofthesecondfilmintheHDOdysseyseriesthatshowcasesour planet with striking images taken from NASA missions to Earth’s orbit accompanied by the symphony.

Then ignite your patriotic spirit at the FREE Star-Spangled Salute July 3. This Pavilion tradition for 23 years features the Houston Sym-phony and all of your patriotic favorites.

Back on The Pavilion’s stage this sum-mer, Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II, July 16 is the exciting new edition of Loo-ney Tunes and live orchestra accom-paniment that adds classics like Duck Amuck, along with such beloved special guests as Pepe Le Pew and Tom and Jerry in The Hollywood Bowl! Plus two

sensational new 3D theatrical animated shorts.

Join the Houston Symphony for Musica Clasica Latina Sept.5withBrazilian-born Marcelo Lehninger, the evening’s conductor. The con-cert features Latin classical-style music.

Get into the spirit of Halloween as the Houston Symphony returns for a night of bone-chilling music and spooky sounds Oct. 11 with Hocus Pocus Pops. Daddies, mummies and all the little ghosts and goblins are invited to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes for a chance to walk on stage during the concert.

Fun takes center stage at The Pavilion’s 18th Annual Children’s Festival. Entertainment spans from local commu-nity performances to awarding-winning children’s performers, meaning you are sure to enjoy the show! Lots of activities are located in the different zones, so every child has something to enjoy.

Wrapping up the season is Holly Jolly Symphony Spectacular Dec. 12 where guests can frolic in our Winter Wonderland, complete with snow, as the symphony performs holiday classics and popular carols.

Bring your family for affordable fun and celebrate your love of the per-forming arts.

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EncoreThe Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands would like to thank the following contributors for their financial support of our 2013 Performing Arts Season and

Educational Outreach Programs as of April 22 printing deadline.

$100,000 - $249,999Live NationGeorge P. MitchellThe Pavilion Partners

$50,000 - $74,999The Woodlands Development CompanyThe Wortham Foundation

$25,000 - $49,999Anadarko Petroleum CorporationAudi of AmericaWoodforest National Bank

$15,000 - $24,999ARAMARK Sports & EntertainmentDevon EnergyH-E-BPepsiCo

$10,000 - $14,999Chevron Phillips Chemical CompanyInsperityKPMG, LLPTalisman USA

$5,000 - $9,999Aon HewittBBVA CompassKatherine & John BeairdBlack Forest VenturesCullen Trust for the Performing Arts

$5,000 - $9,999 cont.EntergyFidelity InvestmentsJohn P. McGovern FoundationLinn EnergyUnionPacificFoundationThe Woodlands Waterway Art Festival

$2,000 - $4,999 Century 21 Realty PartnersEMISheryl & Fred Greene Renewal by Andersen

$1,000 - $1,999 Valerie & Robert BeardsleyBarb & Stephen CrainCarol & Phil GarnerCandi & Gerald GlennSheryl & Fred GreeneAlison& Rich HendersonTricia & Jerry MacDonaldJulie & Jerry MayrantWhitney & Derek McCoySuzanne & Robert PotterVicki & Michael RichmondMaryann T. & Timothy SeamanSusie & Jeff Shipley

$500 - $999Annette & Ken HallockAmy & Jonathan Homeyer

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.

$500 - $999 cont.Dr. Lisa & Dr. Paul KenworthyJudy & Charles LanoJoAnne & Randy LowryBrenda & John MizellMary Matteson & Norman ParrishAmy & George SowersMelissa & Jeff Young

$250 - $499Debra & Michael CalielSuzanne & Ed EllisLinda & Ken FeldSusan & Daniel FordyceLinda & Steve HesterKelly & Paul MessengerNicole & Will MurphyAnnice & John NanningaArlene & Sol Sachs

In-KindARAMARK Sports & EntertainmentHouston Community Newspapers & The Courier & The VillagerMain Event EMSTommy BahamaUnited Airlines

The Pavilion PartnersFine Arts Scholarship Donors:$1,000Colleen & Robert AyersPhil BarberLewis BockCorporate IncentivesLeslie & Bryon EllisCandi & Gerald GlennBonnie & Robert GrahamAnnette & Ken HallockKelly & Brady HullAlice & Patrick HynesEd JonesGayelene & Ralph McIngvaleJanet Wong & Ron MullinsSuzanne & Robert PotterDr. Judith RagsdaleMaryann & Tim SeamanLeigh & Larry ShafferR.E. Strong

Concert Etiquette

CHILDRENThe Pavilion is a family-friendly venue and we love to see families at our performing arts events. However, please be courteous of both the orches-tra 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 duringtheperformances,includingwithcellphones,attherequestofthe 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 SEATINgFashionably 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.Forcertainperformances,andat the requestof theartist,guests seated in the orchestra section might have to wait until a transition is made between songs to proceed to their seats.

DuRINg THE PERFORMANCEGuests should refrain from entering and exiting their seats while a per-formance is in progress. If you must leave your seat, please proceed quicklyandquietlytothenearestaisleoraskthenearestusherforassis-tance. Please be courteous to other members of the audience.

APPLAuSENot 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 CONCERTBravo! 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 intothevenue.Guestsarewelcometobringemptywaterbottlestofillatwater fountains or to purchase beverages at our concessions stands.

TheCynthiaWoodsMitchellPavilionoffersconcertgoers liveperformingartsevents inapicturesquesettingfeaturingsuchworld-renownedorganizations as the Houston Symphony, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera and Texas Music Festival Orchestra. The following information aboutconcertetiquettewillenhanceyourvisitandhelpensurethatallofourguestsenjoytheirartsexperiencetothefullest.

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Guest Information

TICKETS

TicketsareavailableatThePavilionBoxOfficeMondaythroughFridayfrom10a.m.to5p.m.andthedayofperformancesthroughintermission.AmericanExpress,Master-Card,VISAandDiscoverareacceptedatThePavilionBoxOffice.

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 at800-745-3000.

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 con-temporaryevents.Forinformation,call281-210-1127orvisitThePavilionBoxOffice.

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 & Enter-tainment. Food can be brought in during all performing arts events; however, beverages are not allowed into the venue.

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. Ifguestshavequestionsorconcerns, theyareencouragedtovisitPavilionvolunteers who staff the information booths throughout the events.

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.

CHILDREN

Formostcontemporaryevents,children5andunderareadmittedfreetothelawnwithout 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 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 bebrought intoThePavilion:Animals,aerosolcans,audioandvideoequipment,cameras,food,beverages,non-plasticbottlesorbottleswithlids,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 dic-tated 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

Toinquireaboutlostitems,guestsmayaskaPavilionstaffmemberforassistanceorcallThePavilionAdministrativeOfficeduringbusinesshoursat281-364-3010.

TOuRS

Guided tours of The Pavilion can be arranged for groups by calling 281-364-3010.

SPECIAL EVENTS

The 1,600-square-footWoodforest Bank Club, located just off The Pavilion’s NorthPlaza,isavailableforleaseyear-round.Outfittedwithlargevideoscreens,multimediaequipmentwithsurroundsound,acopier,faxanddedicatedtelephoneandmodemlines, 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 at most contemporary concerts. For more information, call 281-363-0900.

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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.

Aug. 16 Keith urban •7p.m. with Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch $54.75GAPit/$54.75&$39.75Reserved/$25Lawn

Aug. 18 Lil Wayne •7p.m. $150.75Res.Pit/$150.75,$89.75,$69.75$49.75 Reserved/$29.75Lawn

Aug. 29 Rockstar Energy Drink uproar Festival •6:30p.m. with Alice In Chains, Jane’s Addiction, Coheed and Cambria & Circa Survive $89.50GAPit/$55.25,$39.25&$29.95Reserved/ $25.25Lawn

Aug. 30 Steely Dan •7:30p.m. $95Res.Pit/$95,$65&$35Reserved

Sept. 5 Musica Clasica Latina •8p.m. with the Houston Symphony Marcello Lehninger, conductor $15orchestraseating/FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation

Sept. 18 Depeche Mode •7:30p.m. $99.50Res.Pit/$99.50&$59.50Res./$35.50Lawn

Sept. 19 Honda Civic Tour Maroon 5 & Kelly Clarkson •7p.m. SOLD OUT

Sept. 25 Fall Out Boy •7p.m. $45GAPit/$45&$39.50Reserved

Sept. 28 Miranda Lambert •7:30p.m. with Dierks Bentley Individual ticket prices and on sale date TBA

Oct. 6 FuN. •8p.m. $39.50GAPit/$39.50Reserved

Oct. 11 Hocus Pocus Pops •7:30p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15orchestraseating/FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of H-E-B

Nov. 9 18th Annual Children’s Festival •10a.m. presented by Devon Energy $8inadvance/$10atdoor

Nov. 10 18th Annual Children’s Festival •12p.m. presented by Devon Energy $8inadvance/$10atdoor

Nov. 14 Fresh Beat Band •7p.m. $39.50ResPit/$39.50&$29.50Reserved

Dec. 12 Holly Jolly Symphony Spectacular •7:30p.m. with the Houston Symphony Robert Franz, conductor $15orchestraseating/FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Woodforest National Bank, KMPG, LLP. and Talisman USA

May 11 KSBJ 30th Anniversary Show •5p.m. with MercyMe, Switchfoot, Fransesca Battistelli, Chris August,FamilyForce5,ForKingandCountry& special guest $63GAPit/$63&$21Reserved/$21Lawn

May 17 Dave Matthews Band •7p.m. with Carolina Chocolate Drops $75GAPit/$75Reserved/$40.50Lawn

May 19 Barry Manilow •8p.m. with Carolina Chocolate Drops $139.99Res.Pit/$139.99,$89.99,$69.99,$49.99& $29.99Reserved/LAWN SOLD OUT

May 24 “La bohème” •8p.m. with Houston Grand Opera $20orchestraseating/FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation

May 25 Boni’s “And the Oscar goes To” •6p.m. presented by Boni’s Dance & Performing Arts Studio $12 Reserved

May 26 Boni’s “And the Oscar goes To” •6p.m. presented by Boni’s Dance & Performing Arts Studio $12 Reserved

June 8 The Music of Michael Jackson •8p.m. with the Houston Symphony BrentHavens,conductor/JasonDelisco,vocalist $20orchestraseating/FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Insperity and Woodforest National Bank

June 12 Mumford & Sons •7p.m. with Michael Kiwanuka and Mystery Jets SOLD OUT

June 14 Texas Music Festival Orchestra •8p.m. HorstFörster,conductor FREE event June 15 The Earth – An HD Odyssey •8p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15orchestraseating/FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtsey of The Wortham Foundation

June 22 Pitbull & Ke$ha •7:30p.m. $99.50GAPit/$99.50,$79.50,$49.50&$39.50/ $25Lawn

June 28 Big Time Rush & Victoria Justice •7p.m. $99.50GAPit/$99.50,$79.50,$49.50&$39.50/ $25Lawn

July 3 Star-Spangled Salute •8p.m. with the Houston Symphony Michael Krajewski, conductor FREE event sponsored by The Woodlands Development Company

July 6 Eli Young Band •TBA with special guests to be announced Individual ticket prices and on sale date TBA

July 11 Lynyrd Skynyrd & Bad Company •7p.m. with Black Stone Cherry $100.50Res.Pit/$100.50,$80.50,$60.50,$50.50& $40.50Reserved/$21Lawn

July 12 John Mayer •7:30p.m. with Phillip Phillips $75Res.Pit/$75,$55Reserved/$36Lawn

July 16 Warner Bros. presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II •8:30p.m. with the Houston Symphony George Daugherty, creator and conductor $15orchestraseating/FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

July 19 Kid Rock •7p.m. with Uncle Kracker ReservedPit&Sections101-103are$170-$350/All other seats and lawn are $20

July 25 Black Sabbath •7:30p.m. $125Res.Pit/$125,$89.50&$49.50Reserved/ $30 Lawn

July 26 Wiz Khalifa•6:30p.m. with A$AP Rocky, B.o.B., Trinidad Jame$, Joey Bada$$, Pro Era and Berner, Chevy Woods & Smoke DZA $59.50GAPit/$59.50,$42.50,$32.50Reserved/ $25Lawn

July 28 Cracker Barrel and Woodforest National Bank presents Brad Paisley •7p.m. with special guests Chris Young, Lee Brice and The Henningsens $64.75GAPit/$64.75,$54.75&$44.75Reserved/ $29.75Lawn

July 30 Matchbox Twenty & goo goo Dolls •7p.m. $95Res.Pit/$95,$79.50,$49.50&$39.50Reserved/ $25Lawn

Aug. 2 Train •7p.m. with The Script & Gavin DeGraw $75Res.Pit/$75,$49.50&$29.50Reserved/$20Lawn

Aug. 3 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival •1p.m. with Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Mastodon, Amon Amarth, Children of Bodom, Machine Head, Behemoth, Job for a Cowboy, Emmure, Born of Osiris, Motionless in White, Butcher Babies, Battlecross, Huntress, Thrown into Exile and City in the Sea $89.50GAPit/$89.50,$69.50,$39.50&$29Reserved/ $29 Lawn

Aug. 7 Jonas Brothers •7p.m. $79.50Res.Pit/$79.50,$59.50,$39.50& $29.50Reserved

Aug. 14 Heart •7:30p.m. with Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience $100.50Res.Pit/$100.50,$70.50,$56,$50.50,$46,$36, $35.50&$30.50Reserved/$15Lawn

Ticket InformationPricesdonotincludeservicecharge.Ticketsareavailableatalloutlets,includingFiesta,selectH-E-BandWalmartlocationsandMediaMagic,bycalling800-745-3000,oronlineatwww.ticketmaster.com.TicketsalsocanbepurchasedatThePavilionBoxOfficeMondaythroughFridayfrom10a.m.–5p.m.andoneventdaysthroughintermission.TheBoxOfficeislocatedatthenorthentrancetoThePavilionat2005LakeRobbinsDriveinTheWoodlands.Formoreinformation,call281-363-3300orvisitwww.woodlandscenter.org. Prepaid, preferred parking is available in the on-site Town Center GaragelocatedalongSixPinesDrive.Parkingis$5pervehicleformostperformingartseventsand$15pervehicleformostcontemporaryevents.Ticketsforon-siteparkingcanbepurchasedinadvanceatalllocationsandThePavilionBoxOffice.Someservicechargesmayapply.Advancepurchaseisnotrequired,butguaranteesaspacethedayoftheshow.