Official Program of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Hot Night in Havana

with theHouston Symphony and Tiempo Libre

May 24, 2012Sponsored by

TheWortham

Foundation

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Tonight in the Plaza

May 247-8 p.m.

Salsa Dancing with Strictly Street Salsa

Create Your Own Tropical Islandwith The Pavilion Partners

Instrument Petting Zoowith The Pavilion Partners

Spin the Wheel of Prizeswith Houston Family Magazine

Make Paper Flowerswith CASA

Activitywith Renewal by Andersen

Coloring, Meet Barkley& Get Festive Temporary Tattoos with Woodforest National Bank

Seat Exchangewith Fidelity Investments

Coloring & Car Displaywith Audi of America

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

Join Strictly Street Salsa

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salsa dancing to the music

of the Houston Symphony

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

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

Hot Night in Havana ...................................................................... 3

Houston Symphony Orchestra ..................................................... 4

Biographies ...................................................................................... 5

The Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarships ................................ 6

It’s A Sizzling Summer Of Arts ........................................................ 7

Sponsor Spotlight ............................................................................ 7

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

Encore and Concert Etiquette .................................................... 9

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

Credits

Cindy DuBois – Editor in Chief

Courtney Galle – Managing Editor

Kacie Pattavina – Contributing Writer

Program design by Don Crouch, imagineer

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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 23rd season of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, also known as the Summer Home of the Houston Symphony and the Home Away from Home of Houston Ballet. We have had an exciting season so far, with seven more Houston Symphony concerts, the Texas Music Festival Orchestra June 22, as well as the 17th Annual Children’s Festival still to come.

As a nonprofit organization, The Pavilion’s mission is to present a diverse offering of performing arts and to make the arts accessible to the masses. Tonight, we showcase a Cuban-themed concert featuring special guests, Tiempo Libre, a three-time GRAMMY®-nominated Latin music group performing alongside the world-renowned Houston Symphony.

We are again providing free mezzanine and lawn seating for all of our performing arts events thanks to our generous sponsors. We even provide free lawn chair rental for the entire family to enjoy the performance on the lawn. Please take advantage of this great opportunity and bring your family, friends and neighbors to The Pavilion this season to enjoy a memorable evening under the stars. You will be glad that you did!

New additions to the stage this year include a brand new orchestra shell that was custom built for The Pavilion and a state-of-the-art, high-definition video camera/projection system that projects the very best video possible on larger screens.

I want to thank our performing arts sponsors and our board of directors for their continued support. I also would like to welcome our newly elected board members. Enjoy the show!

Jerry MacDonaldPresident & CEO

OFFICERSGeorge Lindahl III – Chairman of the Board

Jerry MacDonald – President & CEOJeffrey H. Shipley – Vice Chairman

Brian Wing – SecretaryJeff Young – Vice President

Lori Figaro – Treasurer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS A. Steve Arizpe Julie V. Mayrant Joseph P. Ash Ralph C. McIngvale John H. Beaird C. Grant Mitchell Gary Becker Steve A. Morrow David D. Dunlap Steven W. Nance Mark E. Ellis Diane Nielsen Carol P. Garner Julie Rock James M. Gibbons Maryann T. Seaman Jeffrey R. Harder Larry Shaffer Jason K. Harris Alex Sutton Gregory T. Kelleher Raymond I. Wilcox Paul Kenworthy, MD Marsha K. Williams Daniel E. Kolkhorst Janet S. Wong W. Randall Lowry Hank Wood

DIRECTOR IN MEMORIAMCynthia Woods Mitchell

(1922 - 2009)

STAFF

Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Margaret Jones – Executive Assistant

Cindy DuBois – Director of Marketing & Education Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Kacie Pattavina – Social Media Analyst Lauren Tennet – Marketing Intern

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

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

OuR MISSIONFounded 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.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 2012 Performing Arts Season

Presented by

and Sponsored by

The North Plaza is sponsored by

TheWortham

Foundationofficial automobile of The Pavilion

official airline of The Pavilion

Sponsored in part by

May 24 Program

Hot Night in Havana

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Thursday, May 24, 2012 – 8 p.m.Michael Krajewski, conductorTiempo Libre, special guests

Z. Abreu/Dragon Tico Tico

Arr. K. Meuller Santana Suite

Arr. Gomez-Murciano Cha-Cha-Cha Medley

J.S. Bach/Gomez-Murciano Baqueteo

Bach/Gomez-Murciano Jazzy Air on a G string

Arr. Gomez-Murciano Sones Medley

Arr. Gomez-Murciano Mambo Medley

Arr. Gomez-Murciano Bolero Medley

J. Gomez-L. Gonzales/Gomez-R. Murciano Tu Conga Bach

There will not be an intermission.

Please turn off all cellphones during the concert.Photography and videography are not allowed, including with cellphones.

Houston Symphony Orchestra

Hans Graf, Music Director Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair Michael Krajewski Robert Franz Principal Pops Conductor Associate Conductor Sponsor, Cameron Management 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 AdkinsMiHee ChungSophia SilivosRodica GonzalezFerenc IllenyiSi-Yang LaoKurt JohnsonChristopher NealSergei Galperin

Second ViolinJennifer Owen, PrincipalTina Zhang, Associate PrincipalHitai LeeKiju JohMihaela Oancea-FrusinaRuth ZegerMargaret BraggMartha ChapmanKevin KellyTong YanChristine PastorekAmy Teare

ViolaWayne Brooks, PrincipalJoan 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 JuJeffrey ButlerKevin DvorakXiao WongMyung Soon LeeJames R. DentonAnthony Kitai

Double BassDavid Malone, Acting PrincipalMark Shapiro, Acting Associate PrincipalEric LarsonRobert PastorekBurke ShawDonald HoweyMichael McMurray

FluteAralee Dorough, Principal General Maurice Hirsch ChairJohn Thorne, Associate PrincipalJudy DinesAllison Jewett**Rebecca Powell-Garfield***

PiccoloAllison Jewett**Rebecca Powell-Garfield***

OboeAnne Leek, Acting Principal Lucy Binyon Stude ChairXiaodi Liu, Acting Associate Principal*Colin GatwoodAdam DinitzEnglish 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 ChairJ. Jeff Robinson**Elise WagnerBenjamin Atherholt*

ContrabassoonJ. Jeff Robinson**Benjamin Atherholt*

HornWilliam VerMeulen, PrincipalJacek Muzyk, Associate PrincipalBrian Thomas Robert and Janice McNair Foundation ChairNancy GoodearlPhilip StantonJulie Thayer

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, PrincipalMark GriffithMatthew Strauss

HarpPaula Page, Principal

KeyboardScott Holshouser, Principal Neva Watkins West Chair

Orchestra Personnel ManagerSteve Wenig

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** Leave of Absence*** Regular Substitute

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Much in demand across the United States and Canada, Michael Krajewski delights con-certgoers with his imaginative and entertaining programs and his wry sense of humor. Audienc-es leave his concerts smiling, re-membering the evening’s music and surprises.

Maestro Krajewski joined the Houston Symphony as principal pops conductor at the begin-

ning of the 2000-01 season. His fans especially 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 con-ductor 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, Cana-dian 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 Cincin-nati 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.

Krajewski lives in Orlando, Fla., with his wife, Darcy. When not con-ducting, he enjoys travel, photography, jogging, bicycling and solving The New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle.

The three-time GRAMMY®-nominated Cuban music group Tiempo Libre is one of the hottest young Latin bands today. Equally at home in con-cert halls, jazz clubs and dance venues, Tiempo Libre’s Miami-based members are true modern heirs to the rich tradition of the music of their native Cuba. Classically trained at Cuba’s premiere conserva-tories, today, the group is a hit in the U.S. and abroad, celebrated for its incendiary, joyful performances of timba, an irresistible, dance-inducing mix of high-voltage Latin jazz and seductive rhythms.

The group’s most recent album, “My Secret Radio,” was released in 2011. It pays homage to Tiempo Libre’s teenage years in Cuba se-cretly listening to the music from Miami radio stations at night. These secret radio sessions fueled Tiempo Libre’s dreams of living in America, free to perform their songs and build the careers they wanted while helping them gather the strength that it took to leave it all behind – families, friends, a country, a life – to pursue those dreams. The CD also features guest performances by jazz singer Rachelle Fleming, and reunites Tiempo Libre founder Jorge Gomez with legendary Cuban songstress Albita.

Tiempo Libre’s first recording, “Bach in Havana,” was nominated for a GRAMMY® and featured tracks with Paquito D’Rivera and Yosvany Terry. The CD, a fusion of Bach with Afro-Cuban rhythms, reflects the duality of Tiempo Libre’s childhood days studying classical music and nights spent playing timba music. The group performed “Tu Conga Bach” from the CD on “Dancing with the Stars” in 2009.

In addition to their performing and recording careers, members of Tiempo Libre are particularly committed to sharing their rich musical traditions through outreach and educational activities, and have participated in artist-in-residence programs at Michigan State University and Interlochen Academy. The group also has become known for its inspiring classes on rumba, Latin jazz and traditional Cuban music, designed to reach audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

Tiempo Libre includes Musical Director Jorge Gomez on keyboard, Raúl Rodríguez on trumpet, Leandro Gonzalez on congas, Tebelio (Tony) Fonte on bass, Armando (Pututi) Arce on drums, Joaquin (El Kid) Diaz lead vocals, and Luis Beltran Castillo on saxophone and flute.

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The Pavilion Partners Awards ScholarshipsThe Pavilion Partners, the official volunteer organization of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, recently awarded fine arts scholarships for the 2012-13 academic year. The awards included 25 new scholarships and 31 renewal scholarships.

Since its inception, Partners has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships to students studying the arts. Scholarships are based on the talent and academic performance of students majoring in the fine arts disciplines of dance, instrumental music, theatre arts, visual/graphic arts, or vocal music. A scholarship reception honoring new recipients and their families was held April 30 at The Pavilion.

Harrison Berwick, Instrumental MusicThe Woodlands College Park High School

Cecily Breaux, Theatre ArtsThe Woodlands High School

Logan Butler, Instrumental MusicThe Woodlands College Park High School($2,000, The Pavilion Partners Memorial Scholarship honoring Lois Hurt)

Barry Carter, Visual ArtsMagnolia West High School($2,000, The Pavilion Partners Scholarship honoring Nancy and Casey Kosh)

Jonathan Downey, Theatre ArtsTomball High School

Kevin Fenske, Instrumental MusicTomball High School($2,000, The Pavilion Partners Scholarship honoring Jacque & Lloyd Everson)

Caitlin Finnie, Vocal MusicThe John Cooper School($2,000, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Memorial Scholarship)

Tiffany Heimbach, DanceThe Woodlands High School

Andrea Horton, Vocal MusicThe Woodlands High School($2,000, The Vince Caracio Memorial Scholarship)

Francesca Killian, Visual ArtsThe Woodlands High School

Raehyun Kim, Visual ArtsThe Woodlands High School

Lauren Lamphier, Vocal MusicOak Ridge High School

Patrick Lanning, DanceThe Woodlands High School(The Pavilion Partners Scholarship honoring Sol Sachs)

Katelyn Mattingly, Theatre ArtsThe Woodlands High School

Abigail Miller, DanceThe Woodlands College Park High School

Taylor Osarogiagbon, Visual ArtsThe Woodlands College Park High School

Meghan O’Sullivan, Visual ArtsOak Ridge High School

Travion Payne, Visual ArtsCarver Magnet High School

Cameron Shaw, Instrumental MusicTomball High School

Autumn Simpson, Theatre ArtsOak Ridge High School($2000, The Nancy Bock Memorial Scholarship)

Jacqueline Skinner, Vocal MusicCaney Creek High School

Kate Sullivan, Visual ArtsThe Woodlands High School

Allison Swar, Visual ArtsThe Woodlands College Park High School(The Pavilion Partners Scholarship honoring Randy Lowry)

Denzel Taylor, DanceCarver Magnet High School($2,000, The Pavilion Partners Scholarship honoring the Founding Members)

Rene Vazquez, Vocal MusicSpring High School

The Pavilion Partners 2012 First-time Scholarship Recipients (Awarded $1,000 unless otherwise noted).

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It’s a Sizzling Summer of Arts ShowTimeShowTime 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.

June 2 Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band • 8 p.m. $136 Res. Pit / $136, $86 & $46 Reserved / Lawn Sold Out

June 8 The Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Tour • 8 p.m. $125 Res. Pit / $125, $85, $65, $45 & $25 Reserved / $20 Lawn

June 16 93Q’s Day in the Country • 1:30 p.m. Featuring Dierks Bentley with Ronnie Dunn, Chris Cagle, Wade Bowen, Jana Kramer, Thomas Rhett, The Lost Trailers and Dustin Lynch $49.50 Res. Pit / $49.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $16 Lawn

June 21 Il Divo • 8 p.m. $105 Res. Pit / $105, $89.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved

June 22 German Masters • 8 p.m. with the Texas Music Festival Orchestra Lavard Skou-Larsen, conductor FREE event

June 24 One Direction • 7:30 p.m. Sold Out

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

July 11 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival • 6 p.m. with Slipknot, Slayer, Motorhead, Anthrax, The Devil Wears Prada, As I Lay Dying, Asking Alexandria and more $89.50 GA Pit / $69.50, $39.50 & $29 Reserved / $29 Lawn

July 13 Big Time Rush • 7 p.m. with Cody Simpson and Rachel Crow $65 Res. Pit / $65, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $20 Lawn

July 14 Farmers Insurance presents Rascal Flatts • 7 p.m. “Changed” Tour wth Little Big Town, Eli Young Band and Edens Edge $75 GA Pit / $75 & $59.75 Reserved / $29.75 Lawn

July 15 311 • 7 p.m. with Slightly Stoopid & The Aggrolites $59.50 GA Pit / $49.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn

Ticket InformationPrices do not include service charge. Tickets are available at all outlets, including Fiesta, select H-E-B and Walmart locations and Media Magic, by calling 800-745-3000, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets also can be purchased at The Pavilion Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on event days through intermission. The Box Office is located at the north entrance to The Pavilion at 2005 Lake Robbins Drive in The Woodlands. For more information, call 281-363-3300 or visit www.woodlandscenter.org. Prepaid, preferred parking is available in the on-site Town Center Garage located along Six Pines Drive. Parking is $5 per vehicle for most performing arts events and $15 per vehicle for most contemporary events. Tickets for on-site parking can be purchased in advance at all locations and The Pavilion Box Office. Some service charges may apply. Advance purchase is not required, but guarantees a space the day of the show.

July 17 Dukes of September • 7:30 p.m. with Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs $125 Res. Pit / $125, $77.50, $57.50, $37.50 & $27.50 Reserved

July 20 Barenaked Ladies & Blues Traveler • 7 p.m. with Big Head Todd & the Monsters and Cracker $69.50 Res. Pit / $69.50, $49.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $20 Lawn

July 21 Joe Cocker & Huey Lewis and the News • 7:30 p.m. $99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50, $79.50, $69.50, $59.50 & $39.50

July 22 Chicago & The Doobie Brothers • 7:30 p.m. $145 Res. Pit / $145, $86, $46, $36 & $26 Reserved / $26 Lawn

July 26 Warner Bros. presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony • 8:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony George Daugherty, creator and conductor $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and Lindahl Family Foundation Aug. 2 Pitbull • 7:30 p.m. $99.50 GA Pit / $69.50, $59.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved

Aug. 3 KISS and Mötley Crüe • 6:45 p.m. $126 Res. Pit / $126, $100.50, $70.50, $50.50 & $30.50 Reserved / $26 Lawn

Aug. 11 IDentity Festival 2012 • 2 p.m. with Eric Prydz, Wolfgang Gartner, Nero-DJ Set and more $40 general admission

Aug. 12 Jason Mraz • 7:30 p.m. with Christina Perri $59.50 Res. Pit / $59.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $23 Lawn

Aug. 14 Sublime with Rome • 6:20 p.m. with Matisyahu, Pepper & The Dirty Heads $89.50 GA Pit / $59.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn

Aug. 15 Crosby, Stills & Nash • 7:30 p.m. $96 Res. Pit / $96, $79, $66, $56, $41 & $31 Reserved

Aug. 18 Iron Maiden • 7:30 p.m. with Coheed and Cambria $99.50 GA Pit / $99.50, $79.50 & $59.50 Reserved / $35 Lawn

Aug. 24 Journey • 7 p.m. with Pat Benatar featuring Neil Giraldo & Loverboy $135 Res. Pit / $135, $89.50, $69.50, $59.50 & $49.50 Reserved / $32.50 Lawn

Aug. 28 94.5 The Buzz Presents: • 6:30 p.m. The Honda Civic Tour 2012 Linkin Park & Incubus with MUTEMATH $100.25 GA Pit / $90.25, $80.25 & $50.25 Reserved / $46.50 Lawn

Sept. 6 Latin American Classical • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Hans Graf, conductor $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation

Sept. 7 Kelly Clarkson & The Fray • 7:30 p.m. $79.50 Res. Pit / $79.50, $49.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $20 Lawn

Sept. 8 Ford F-Series presents Toby Keith • Time TBA with Brantley Gilbert plus special guest Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA

Sept. 21 Evening with Brahms • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Hans Graf, conductor Frank Huang, violin Brinton Averil Smith, cello $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation

Oct. 12 Hocus Pocus Pops • 7:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of H-E-B

Oct. 26 Jason Aldean • Time TBA with Luke Bryan plus special guest Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA

Nov. 10 17th Annual Children’s Festival • 10 a.m. presented by Devon Energy $8 in advance / $10 at door

Nov. 11 17th Annual Children’s Festival • 12 p.m. presented by Devon Energy $8 in advance / $10 at door

Dec. 7 Holly Jolly Symphony Spectacular • 7:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Woodforest National Bank and KPMG, LLP.

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The Wortham Foundation is proud to sponsor the free mezzanine and lawn seating for tonight’s performance of Hot Night in Havana featur-ing Tiempo Libre and the Houston Symphony.

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, tra-ditions and values of the Worthams, the Foundation focuses on sup-porting nonprofit cultural organizations with an emphasis on the per-forming 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 Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion gratefully acknowledges the long-time support of The Wortham Foundation and its help in making the arts accessible to the community.

It’s Going to Be One“Hot Night” Thanks to

The Wortham Foundation

It’s heating up this summer with an already fantastic start to our 23rd

season. The season is on fire with three upcoming summer concerts from the Texas Music Festival Orchestra and the Houston Symphony.

It starts to warm up June 22 at 8 p.m. with more than 100 gifted musi-cians from around the world showcased in a free concert titled Ger-man Masters featuring the Texas Music Festival Orchestra. The con-cert is in conjunction with the Immanuel & Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival and showcases music by two German composers: Richard Strauss’ “Death and Transfiguration,” Op. 24, and Brahms’ Symphony No. 3. Finalists of the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition will be announced at the concert. All finalists receive a medal for their efforts, as well as a cash award. Before the concert, enjoy German mu-

sic and authentic German food including bratwurst with sauerkraut, pretzels and German beer.

Ignite your patriotic spirit at the annual Star-Spangled Salute July 3 at 8 p.m. for a free Independence Eve spectacular featuring the Houston Symphony. Gen-erously sponsored by The Woodlands Development Company and led by Prin-cipal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski, the symphony heats up the stage per-forming a variety of traditional favorites, American classics, sing-alongs, and of

course, Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” complete with cannons from atop the hill. Joining the symphony to perform several of Simon & Garfunkel’s greatest hits are AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle. This duo has been performing their remarkable tribute to the music of Simon & Garfunkel for more than a decade. Radiating on The Pavilion stage July 26 at 8:30 p.m. is the most famous animation in the world – and its equal-ly famous music – at Bugs Bunny at the Symphony. Conducted and created by George Daugherty, Bugs Bunny at the Symphony is a celebration of the world’s favorite Warner Bros. Looney Tunes characters on-screen with live full symphony orchestra accompani-ment. Bugs Bunny is joined on-screen by his immensely popular cohorts, in-cluding Elmer Fudd, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner, Pepe Le Pew, and many others. New to the concert are special guest appearances by Tom and Jerry In The Hollywood Bowl, and spectacular musical montages starring The Flintstones, Scooby-Doo, and other stars from the world of Warner Bros. and Hanna-Barbera.

For more information about these concerts or The Pavilion’s 2012 season, visit www. woodlandscenter.org or look for The Pavilion on Facebook and Twitter.

Photo by Ted Washington

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The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands would like to thank the following contributors for their financial support of our 2012 Performing Arts Season and Educational Outreach Programs as of May 14 printing deadline.

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.

$100,000 - $249,999

Live NationGeorge P. MitchellThe Pavilion Partners

$75,000 - $99,999

The Wortham Foundation

$50,000 - $74,999

The Woodlands Development Company

$25,000 - $49,999

Anadarko Petroleum CorporationAudi of AmericaLindahl Family FoundationWoodforest National Bank

$15,000 - $24,999

ARAMARK Sports & EntertainmentH-E-BPepsiCo

$10,000 - $14,999

Chevron Phillips Chemical CompanyDevon EnergyInsperityKPMG, LLPLinn Energy

$5,000 - $9,999

Aon HewittCB&ICity of ShenandoahCullen Trust for the Performing ArtsFidelity InvestmentsJohn P. McGovern FoundationUnion Pacific FoundationWinstead PC

$2,000 - $4,999

EMIHuntsmanKinder Morgan Foundation

$1,000 - $1,999

Delvin & Joe AshBarb & Stephen CrainCandi & Gerald GlennSheryl & Fred GreeneTricia & Jerry MacDonaldJulie & Jerry MayrantWhitney & Derek McCoySuzanne & Robert PotterVicki & Michael Richmond Maryann T. & Timothy Seaman

$500 - $999

Suzanne & Ed EllisJoAnne & Randy LowryGayelene & Ralph McIngvaleBrenda & John MizellSandy & Steve MorrowJanet Wong & Ronald MullinsArla & Gerald Neuberger Cindy NotarainniShannon & Brian WingMelissa & Jeff Young

$250 - $499

Nancy & Tom BattleLouise & Dr. Henry BetheaDebra & Michael CalielDixie & Bret CopeGaye & Bill CraigKarol & James Dreibelbis Anne & David Dunlap Keith & Grady FerryBob HurtJan & Greg JewellEd JonesConchita & Eric LadwigAnnice & John Nanninga Shelly & Michael O’NeilCheryl & Ron Ridlehuber Arlene & Sol SachsPeg & Tim Welbes

$250 - $499 cont.

Peggy & Ray Wilcox

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ARAMARK Sports & EntertainmentMain Event EMSUnited Airlines

The Pavilion PartnersFine Arts ScholarshipDonors:

$1,000

Charissa & Steve ArizpeDana & Chris BakerNelda & Jim BlairSylvia CaracioAnne & Dave DunlapSusan & Dan FordyceCarol & Phil GarnerLisa & Fred KoettingLinn EnergyJulie & Jerry MayrantArla & Gerald NeubergerDr. Judith RagsdaleMaryann T. & Timothy SeamanSheryl & Hank Wood

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 experi-ence possible.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Take a break from the outside world! Please turn off all cellphones and other audible electronics. Photography and videography are NOT allowed during the performances, including with cellphones, at the request of the artists. 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.

DuRING THE PERFORMANCE

Guest should refrain from entering and exiting their seats while a per-formance is in progress. If you must leave your seat, please proceed quickly and quietly to the nearest aisle or ask the nearest usher for assistance. Please be courteous to other members of the audience.

APPLAuSE

Not sure when to applaud and when not to? A good rule of thumb is to watch the conductor. The conductor should let you know when a piece is over by lowering both arms and turning to face the audience.

AFTER THE CONCERT

Bravo! As the applause dies down, the performers will put their instru-ments 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.

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.

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Guest Information

TICKETS

Tickets are available at The Pavilion Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the day of performances through intermis-sion. American Express, MasterCard, VISA and Discover are accepted at The Pavilion Box Office.

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

For guests with hearing impairments, Ticketmaster’s TDD number is 800-755-6244. Groups of 20 or more are eligible for discounts for per-forming 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, TELEPHONES

Permanent restrooms and telephones 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 infor-mation, 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.

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.

CHILDREN

For most contemporary events, children 5 and under are admitted free to the lawn without a ticket. At most performing arts events, children are admitted free with their parents to the mezzanine and lawn areas. All children must have a ticket to sit in orchestra-level seating.

ATMs

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

PROHIBITED ITEMS

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

CAMERAS AND RECORDING DEVICES

At the request of the individual artists, cameras and recording devices are not permitted at our facility, including with cellphones.

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 at most contemporary concerts. For more information, call 281-363-0900.

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