The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 2013 Performing Arts SeasonPresented by The Woodlands Development Company and sponsored by Audi of America, official automobile of The Pavilion, The Pavilion Partners, The Wortham Foundation,

and United Airlines, official airline of The Pavilion. The North Plaza is sponsored by Fidelity Investments, Century 21 Realty Partners and Renewal by Andersen.

Celebrate the Arts June - July 2013 Volume 14, Issue 2Published by The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands

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The King of Pop’s Music Lives On atThe Music of Michael Jackson with the Houston Symphony

June 8 • 8 p.m

From his early years with the Jackson 5 to his mega-hit album “Thriller” and beyond, Michael Jackson stormed the music industry with hit after hit. The Music of Michael Jackson with the Houston Symphony June 8 is anevening filled with fabulous music spanning 40 years of Jackson’ influentialand celebrated career. Tickets are $20 for orchestra seating. Mezzanine andlawn seating are free courtesy of Insperity and Woodforest National Bank. Ticketsare not required for free seating. Gates open at 7 p.m. This event is sponsoredin part by “Houston Family Magazine.”

The concert takes the audience through each era of this storied performer from“ABC,” “I’ll Be There” and “Got To Be There” through “Beat It,” “Thriller,” “Rock WithYou,” “The Way You Make Me Feel” and many, many more.

Bridging the gulf between pop and classical music, conductor and arranger BrentHavens takes the podium for a program he scored to extend the listening experience ofJackson’s exceptional tunes. Performed with the Houston Symphony and amplified with a full band and vocals, Havens and his ensemble capture Michael’s distinct sound while presenting some familiar as well as new musical colors.

Delivering a fabulous rendition of Michael Jackson’s vocals is performer James Delisco.He grew up listening to Jackson and even met him at a performance in Jacksonville,Fla. where Delisco was raised. An iconoclastic showroom performer with great energy, Delisco emanates old school charm with contemporary charisma. His handling of a song

For an out-of-this-world concert experience, journey to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for The Earth – An HD Odyssey with the Houston Symphony June 15. This event is a special encore performance of the second film in the HD Odyssey series that show-cases our planet. Tickets are $15 for orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free. Tickets are not required for free seating. Gates open at 7 p.m.

Under the direction of Mein-Ann Chen, The Earth – An HD Odyssey features the Houston Symphony and striking images taken from NASA missions to Earth’s orbit accompanied by J. Adams “Short Ride in a Fast Machine” and Strauss’ epic tone poem “Also sprach Zarathustra.”

The multi-media event takes an existing classical program with strong popular appeal and pairs it with an arresting visual presentation. The beautiful and mystifying images are shown on a large, 24-foot screen above the stage while the symphony performs.

Before your voyage through space begins, make a stop in the North Plaza at 7 p.m. for pre-concert activities. Visit unique exhibits from Johnson Space Center, explore the music of “The Earth” at Pavilion Talk, a free pre-concert discussion led by noted music scholar Ira Black that provides insight into the evening’s program. Pavilion Talk takes place from 7:15-7:45 p.m. Your journey doesn’t end there. Make sure to visit The Pavilion Partners, Fidelity Investments, Century 21 Realty Partners, Renewal by Andersen, Wood-forest National Bank and Audi of America, official automobile of The Pavilion.

Make this concert your final destination!

Legendary MasterpiecesShowcased at the

Texas Music Festival OrchestraJune 14 • 8 p.m

This summer at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, more than 100 gifted musicians from around the world are showcased in a free concert. In conjunction with the Immanuel and Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival, an intensive four-week study program at the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music, the Texas Music Festival Orchestra takes the stage June 14 for Legendary Masterpieces. Tickets are not required. Gates open at 7 p.m.

Under the direction of Horst Förster, these young artists perform the masterpieces of Richard Strauss’ “Don Juan,” Op. 2 and Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. “Don Juan” is based on the poem of the same name by Nikolaus Lenus. Much of the musical work’s passion is drawn from the poem. Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 is a cyclical symphony with a recurring

main theme. The theme has a funereal character in the first movement, but gradually transforms into a

triumphant march.

The finalists and winner of the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition will be announced. Join us in supporting

and celebrating these talented young artists.

The University of Houston Moores School of Music sponsors the Texas Mu-sic Festival’s intensive four-week program that allows young musicians

from all parts of the world to perform together and compete against one another. These Orchestral Fellows are advanced students and young professional musicians.

At Legendary Masterpieces guests can rock out to the sounds of The Woodlands School of Rock performing on the Side Stage in the North Plaza from 7:15-7:45 p.m.

Other plaza activities starting at 7 p.m. are with The Pavilion Partners, Fidelity Investments, Woodforest National Bank, Renewal by Andersen and Audi of America, official au-tomobile of The Pavilion. Get insight into the evening’s program with Pavilion Talk, a free pre-concert discussion led by noted music scholar and former college professor

Ira J. Black from 7:15-7:45 p.m. The first 500 guests to enter the gates receive a free T-shirt as a souvenir!

is so true to itself and to the purpose of music, to uplift and inspire, that a musical and entertainment revolution is only a matter of time for this enormously talented artist. On the threshold of major stardom, this polished young talent and electrifying performer plays to sold ou audiences everywhere he appears, which is a testa- ment to both the mystery & intrigue of Delisco.

James has that rare combination of a fablous voice, athletic dance moves and audience sensitivity where he under- stands what the audience is looking for and needs from the performers on stage. And he delivers,” said Havens. “He has an uncanny ability to make the right move on stage or say the right thing just as the audience is looking for it. It’s amazing to see.”

Arrive early for pre-concert activities in the North Plaza beginning at 7 p.m. with The Pavilion Partners, Fidelity Investments, Century 21 Realty Partners, Renewal by Andersen, Radio Disney and “Houston Family Magazine.”

Houston…We Have a Concert!

June 15 • 8 p.m

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is off to a busy start this year, our 24th season. We celebrated Maestro Graf’s Farewell Concert May 10 which was his last performance as Music Director of the Houston Symphony. He has been the Music Director of this world-renowned orchestra for the past 12 years. Graf conducted pieces by Weber, Chopin and Beethoven during this very special evening. The Houston Symphony has announced Andres Orozco-Estrada as the new Music Director Designate. Orozco-Estrada is a dynamicyoung conductor from Columbia and we look forward to his first appearance conducting the Houston Symphony next season at our venue.

Other highlights of the season so far include sell-outs of Buzzfest 30, Chris Tomlin and KSBJ’s 30th Anniversary Concert with Mercy Me and Switchfoot with surprise special guests Amy Grant and Steven Curtis Chapman. Another highlight was kicking off the Dave Matthews Band’s 2013 American tour May 17.

I want to thank our dedicated directors going off the board in May including George Lindahl, Julie Mayrant, Ralph McIngvale, Brian Wing and Diane Nielsen. These individuals have done incredible work donating their time and money to make The Pavilion a better place. I also want to welcome our new board members including Jeff Beard, Eric Beylier, Peter Huntsman, Estelle McLaughlin, Nick Vanderpool and John Robichau.

Next year is our 25th season and we are planning many exciting events to celebrate, including a fundraising gala in February 2014. Look for more details to come!

We have many more wonderful Houston Symphony concerts and contemporary concerts the remainder of the year. For our symphonies, we provide free mezzanine and lawn seating, as well as free lawn chair rental.

Come out and bring the family to the Houston Symphony, enjoy a picnic on the lawn or in your seat and listen to one of the world’s finest symphonies. You will be glad you did!

I look forward to seeing you at The Pavilion.

ContaCt InformatIonFor information about season tickets, joining The Pavilion Partners or participating in our educa-tional outreach programs, call 281-364-3010. Visit www.woodlandscenter.org for details.

Woodforest Bank Club and House of Blues Hospitality tent

To book your next meeting or event, call 281-363-0900.

Guests with DisabilitiesFor information on guests with wheelchairs,

hearing or visual impairments, call 281-364-3010.

Jerry MacDonaldPresident and CEO

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Students in the Greater Houston area were rewarded with a performance at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for an educational outreach program, musical Scores, May 1. More than 5,000 students and teachers from 34 schools and 11 school districts attended the 18th annual event.

The program primarily serves academically at-risk, middle school students who earn the privilege to attend a special event at The Pavilion by displaying model behavior and achieving specific scholastic goals. To be rewarded, students must achieve specific goals as established by their teachers and/or administrators. These goals might include specific academic accomplishments, improving attendance, book-reading objectives, raising test scores, modifying classroom behavior, or whatever the adminis-trators choose.

Each school attending the event got the opportunity to nominate one student as their exceptional student. Each stu-dent received a certificate and a gift card to Best Buy. All of the students were entered into a drawing to win a Galaxy Tab 2 donated by The Pavilion. Lachae Cormier, a student at Forest Brook Middle School won the prize.

The entertainment at the event included Peter Rabbit – Bucket Drummer. Rabbit drums on anything and every-thing. Specifically recognized as one of the world’s best bucket drummers he has performed at venues from the White House for Bill Clinton to Radio City Music Hall for

The Grammy Awards, Peter Rabbit has wowed millions of people with his talent. BREAK! The Urban Funk Spec-tacular, was the featured entertainment. BREAK! traces the history of Hip Hop Dancing over the last 30 years. It is a tribute to this American urban art form. Cast members are supremely talented artists from the world of “Break-dancing,” “Locking,” “Electric Boogaloo” or “Popping,” Power Tumbling, as well as DJ-ing and Bucket Drumming. Brandon “Peace” Albright with BREAK!, was the speaker at the event. He is well versed in the various styles of hip-hop dance. He brings energy to the stage and presents a cogent voice in theater. Intrigued by the universality of hip-hop, Brandon speaks inspiration from other dance and art forms to make his blend of dance. The Rockets Launch Crew also got the crowd going with their high-energy, break-dancing, jump ropers and tumbling. Again this year, Jean Donatto served as master of ceremonies.

For the past several years, The Pavilion has worked with Carver Magnet HighSchool graphic arts stu-dents to create the T-shirtartwork for Musical Scores.A gifted junior, Jessica Navarro, is the T-shirt de-sign winner this year. Navarro was one of 25 students from Carver’s graphic arts program who submitted artwork for consideration as the featured design on this year’s musical Scores T-shirts. These complimentary T-shirts, along with free lunches, are given out to all students in attendance.

Megan Martin, the art teacher from Carver coordinated the T-shirt design contest through her Electronic Media classes.

“This design competition is a rare and wonderful opportu-nity for the students. Every student is able to learn some-thing through their work in this competition,” said Martin. “I personally enjoy the surprise of the winning design and coaching my students toward their finished products.”

musical Scores is generously sponsored by Aon Hewitt, ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment, Katherine & John Beaird, CB&I, Chevron Phillip Chemical Company, Chick-fil-A, Entergy, Sheryle & Fred Greene, Kroger, PepsiCo, John P. McGovern Foundation, The Pavilion Partners, The Woodlands Township, Union Pacific and United Airlines, official airline of The Pavilion.

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Freedom Rings at the AnnualStar-Spangled Salute

July 3 • 8 p.m

Celebrate America’s birthday with a bang at the annual Star-Spangled Salute July 3. This free Independence Eve spectacular, which has been a tradition at The Pavilion for 23 years, features the Houston Symphony in a selection of patriotic favorites, led by Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski. The concert is presented by The Woodlands

Development Company. Tickets are not required. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.

Wave your flag to the tune of traditional favorites including “Fanfare and Star-Spangled Banner,” “God Bless the U.S.A,” “America the Beautiful,” “God Bless America,” “Service Medley,” and of course, Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” with cannons blasting from the hill. Other American classics are “Thank God I’m a Country Boy,” “Deep in the Heart of Texas,” “The Yellow Rose of Texas,” “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” from ”Dreamgirls,” and more.

Serving as special guests at the concert are Will Makar and Lekisha Jones. Makar, a resident of The Woodlands, was a contestant on “American Idol” in Season 5 as a top 14 finalist and Jones placed fourth on Season 6 of the reality singing competition show.

The Star-Spangled Salute kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with pre-concert activities for the whole family in the North Plaza. Enjoy patriotic music performed by The Woodlands Show Chorus and interact with Betsy Ross, Uncle Sam and a living Statue of Liberty, as well as Puffy Pine Cone. Also enjoy activities by The Pavilion Partners, Fidelity Investments, Century 21 Realty Partners, Renewal by Andersen, Woodforest National Bank, The Woodlands Development Company, Radio Disney Road Crew and more. Guests also receive American flags and other patriotic souvenirs at the event.

Don’t miss commemorating the birth of our nation by joining the symphony in this grandiose celebration.

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.

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.

Aug. 31 Backstreet Boys • 7:30 p.m. $89.50 GA Pit / $89.50, $69.50, $49.50 & $39.50

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

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

Sept. 19 honda Civic Tour maroon 5 & Kelly Clarkson • 7 p.m. SOLD OuT

Sept. 25 Fall out Boy • 7 p.m. with Panic! at the Disco $45 GA Pit / $45 & $39.50 Reserved

Sept. 26 imagine Dragons • 7:30 p.m. $89.50 GA Pit / $89.50, $69.50, $49.50 & $39.50

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

oct. 6 Fun. • 8 p.m. $39.50 GA Pit / $39.50 Reserved

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

nov. 9 18th Annual Children’s Festival • 10 a.m. presented by Devon Energy $8 in advance / $10 at door

nov. 10 18th Annual Children’s Festival • 12 p.m. presented by Devon Energy $8 in advance / $10 at door

nov. 14 Fresh Beat Band • 7 p.m. $39.50 Res Pit / $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved

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

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

June 14 Texas music Festival orchestra • 8 p.m. Horst Förster, conductor FREE event June 15 The earth – An hD odyssey • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation

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

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

June 30 Barry manilow • 8 p.m. $139.99 Res. Pit / $139.99, $89.99, $69.99, $49.99 & $29.99 Reserved / Lawn SOLD OuT

July 3 Star-Spangled Salute • 8 p.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 • 7 p.m. with Black Stone Cherry $100.50 Res. Pit / $100.50, $80.50, $60.50, $50.50 & $40.50 Reserved / $21 Lawn

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

July 16 warner Bros. presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony ii • 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

July 19 Kid Rock • 7 p.m. with uncle Kracker Reserved Pit & Sections 101-103 are $170-$350 / All other seats and lawn are $20

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

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

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

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

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

Aug. 3 Rockstar energy Drink mayhem Festival • 1 p.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 $89.50 GA Pit / $89.50, $69.50, $39.50& $29 Reserved / $29 Lawn

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

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

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

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

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

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

Terry Allemand, customer service manager for Entergy presents a check to Christine Scully, director of development for The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Entergy donated $5,000 toward Musical Scores, one of The Pavilion’s most successful educational outreach events, that was held May 1, 2013.

Maestro Hans Graf (pictured) performed his last concert as Music Director of the Houston Symphony at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion May 10, 2013. Graf has performed more times than Dave Matthews and Jimmy Buffet at The Pavilion. Pictured with Graf giving him a toast is Marsha Williams, Pavilion Board member.

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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 May 21 printing deadline.

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

$50,000 - $99,999The 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 USAAon HewittBBVA CompassKatherine & John Beaird

$10,000 - $14,999 cont. Black Forest VenturesCullen Trust for the Performing ArtsEntergyFidelity InvestmentsJohn P. McGovern FoundationUnion Pacific FoundationThe Woodlands Waterway Art Festival

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

$1,000 - $1,999 Valerie & Robert BeardsleyBarb & Stephen CrainCarol & Phil GarnerCandi & Gerald GlennAlison & Rich HendersonTricia & Jerry MacDonaldJulie & Jerry MayrantWhitney & Derek McCoyArla & Gerald NeubergerSherri & Mike NicolSuzanne & Robert Potter

$1,000 - $1,999 cont.Vicki & Michael RichmondMaryann T. & Timothy SeamanSusie & Jeff Shipley

$500 - $999Annette & Ken HallockAmy & Jonathan HomeyerDr. 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 MurphyJohn NanningaArlene & Sol Sachs

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

2013 The Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarship Donors:$1,000

Colleen & Robert Ayers Alice & Patrick HynesPhil Barber Ed JonesLewis Bock Gayelene & Ralph McIngvaleCorporate Incentives Janet Wong & Ron MullinsLeslie & Bryon Ellis Suzanne & Robert PotterCandi & Gerald Glenn Dr. Judith RagsdaleBonnie & Robert Graham Maryann & Tim SeamanAnnette & Ken Hallock Leigh & Larry ShafferKelly & Brady Hull R.E. Strong

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.

The Pavilion Board of Directors Elects new Members

SPonSor SPoTlIghTIn each issue of CenterStage, we turn the spotlight onto one of

our sponsors, a gesture of thanks for their invaluable contributionsto the many things we work hard to accomplish.

The Board of Directors of The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands, home of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, elected five new members in May.

Newly elected members of the Board are Jeff Beard, owner of The J. Beard Real Estate Company; Eric Beylier, VP/CPO of TETRA Technologies, Inc.; Peter R. Huntsman, president and CEO of Huntsman Corporation; Estelle P. McLaughlin, vice president of Woodforest National Bank; John Robichau, owner of Robichau’s Jewerly; and Nick Vanderpool IV, managing partner for Sewell Automotive Houston.

Officers of the Board include Jeffrey H. Shipley, chairman; Jerry MacDonald, president and CEO; Joseph P. Ash, vice chairman; Mark E. Ellis, secretary; Jeff Young, vice presi-dent; and Lori Figaro, treasurer.

Peter R. HuntsmanEric BeylierJeff Beard

Estelle P. McLaughlin John Robichau Nick Vanderpool IV

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is proud to highlight Aon Hewitt as a continuing sponsor in the 2013 season. Over the past 15 years, Aon Hewitt has donated more than $75,000 and countless volunteer hours to The Pavilion.

“It was important to be involved and give back to the community we work in,” said Douglas Harris, senior customer service representative and diversity co-leader for Aon Hewitt. “The

Pavilion’s Musical Scores was the perfect way to get involved, especially since it’s focused on rewarding students.”

Aon Hewitt has provided volunteers for Musical Scores, Fine Arts Education Day and Children’s Festival.

“The biggest impact Aon Hewitt has had on The Pavilion is their ability to support us not only monetarily, but also through volunteers,” said Christine Scully, director of develop-ment at The Pavilion. “Over the last few years Aon Hewitt has supplied more than 100 volunteers each year to Musical Scores.”

In addition to providing financial support and volunteers to The Pavilion, Aon Hewitt also partners with a short list of local organizations in order to have a more focused impact. These partners include South Montgomery County YMCA for the Dragon Boat Races; Youth Triathlon and Run Through The Woods; American Heart Association, as the presenting sponsor for the Heart Walk; The Woodlands Women’s Center; and Washington Booker Jr. High School for their school supply and backpack needs.

“My favorite part about working with The Pavilion is seeing all of the wonder and amaze-ment on children’s faces when they first arrive to an event,” said Harris. “I look forward to many more years of partnership with The Pavilion.”

Aon Hewitt is the world’s premier human resources consulting and outsourcing firm with the resources, expertise, and global reach to solve the most pressing and com-plex people challenges that organizations face today. They employ the strongest team of professionals in the industry, who have access to the widest breadth and depth of research, platforms, and services in more locations and for more industry seg-ments than any other human capital firm. Their singular focus is on their clients: to de-liver distinctive value, top-rated customer service, and measurable business impact.

Aon hewitt Makes more than a Monetary Impact at The Pavilion

Back on The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s stage this summer is Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II July 16 at 8:30 p.m. Conducted and created by George Daugherty, this exciting new edition of Looney Tunes and live orchestra accompaniment 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!

Tickets for Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II are $15 for orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free courtesy of AnadarkoPetroleum Corporation.

Don’t miss these, plus old favorites What’s Opera, Doc?, The Rabbit of Seville, Baton Bunny in addition to other Warner Bros. classics like Friz Freleng’s Rhapsody Rabbit, and the virtuoso orchestral roller coaster ride of the Road Runner epic, Zoom and Bored. Bugs Bunny is joined on-screen by his immensely popular cohorts, including Elmer Fudd, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner, Pepe Le Pew, and Tom and Jerry.

Join us for the latest world-premiere concert of Warner Bros. cartoons on the big screen, with their exhilarating scores played live by the Houston Symphony.

Pre-concert activities in the North Plaza begin at 7 p.m. “Treat” yourself to free ice cream! The first 1,000 guests to visit the North Plaza get free ice cream with all the fixings, courtesy of Fidelity Investments.

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President's Message

For more information about Partners, please visit www.woodlandscenter.org/partners.

SUPPORTING C STHello fellow Pavilion Partners!

We are off to a great start to what could be one of the best seasons for Partners and The Pavilion.

With the money raised at last year’s Wine Dinner, Partners was able to award 20 new scholarships to deserving young and talented local students. Partners also awarded 43 renewal scholarships from past winners. What amazes me is all of the incredible talent in our community.

As you know, Partners play an essential role in keeping with the mission of The Pavilion. By fundraising, The Pavilion can continue to provide incredible per-forming arts events and educational outreach programs. The Pre-Concert Din-ner & Fundraiser is one event where those funds are raised.

This year I am very excited to announce the Pre-Concert Dinner & Fundraiser takes place before the Keith Urban concert Aug. 16. We are expecting a good crowd for the concert and a well-attended fundraiser. Tickets for the fundraiser are on sale now. Hurry and reserve your seat before it sells-out. Check out the article on this page about the fundraiser.

Once again, thank you for all you do for The Pavilion and your love of the arts.

John RobichauThe Pavilion Partners President

“Bringing people and the arts together” is the mission of The Pavilion Partners, the official volunteer organization of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Started in 1998, this organ-ization has lent their support to The Pavilion’s educational outreach and fundraising programs throughout the years. However Partners giving spirit doesn’t begin and end with The Pavilion.

Each year Partners awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors planning to major in the fine arts. More than $600,000 in scholarships has been awarded to stu-dents. Scholarships are awarded based on talent and academic performance and students are eligible for scholarship renewal each year.

Through the giving of scholarships the organization helps live up to the mission of The Pavilion by serving as a “resource for enhancing education.”

This year Partners awarded 20 new scholarships and 43 renewal scholarships. A scholarship reception honoring new recipients and their families was held April 29 at The Pavilion.

the Pavilion Partners 2013 First-time scholarship recipients:(awarded $1,000 unless otherwise noted)

Zachary Biehl, dance, Oak ridge High school($2,000 The Pavilion Partners Scholarship Honoring the Founding Members)

Cathryn Blackman, instrumental Music, Klein Collins High school(Donated by and awarded in honor of Charissa & Steve Arizpe)

Imani Davis, Theater Arts, Westfield High School(Donated by Mark Ellis and awarded in honor of Linn Energy)

Justin dring, Visual/graphic arts, the Woodlands College Park High school(Donated by Maryann Seaman and awarded in honor of Thomas Herra)

Connor greenwade, Vocal Music, the Woodlands High school(The Pavilion Partners Scholarship Honoring Randy Lowry)

Holly Henry, Visual/graphic arts, the Woodlands High school($2,000 The Pavilion Partners Scholarship Honoring Nancy and Casey Kosh)

Hannah Jahani, theater arts, the Woodlands College Park High school(Donated by Sylvia Caracio and awarded in honor of Susan Caracio Fordyce)

alexandra Kilcoyne, Vocal Music, tomball High school(Donated by and awarded in honor of Peggy & Ray Wilcox)

Casey Klopp, Vocal Music, the Woodlands High school(Donated by Lisa and Fred Koetting and awarded in honor of Harlan Nuss)

Lauren Lestage, Vocal Music, Klein Collins High school(Donated by and awarded in honor of Dr. Judith Ragsdale, DDS, MSD)

anna Liu, theater arts, tomball High school(The Pavilion Partners Honoring Sol Sachs)

austin Murray, Vocal Music, the Woodlands High school($2,000, The Pavilion Partners Scholarship Honoring Arlene & Sol Sachs)

ryne nardecchia, Vocal Music, Klein Oak High school($2,000, The Pavilion Partners Vince Caracio Memorial Scholarship)

nikita Patel, instrumental Music, the Woodlands High school($2,000, The Pavilion Partners Lois A. Hurt Memorial Scholarship)

Madison Pugh, theater arts, the Woodlands High school($2,000, The Pavilion Partners Nancy Bock Memorial Scholarship)

Victoria rodriguez, Visual/graphic arts, the John Cooper school(Donated by and awarded in honor of Nelda & Jim Blair)

Zoe smith, Visual/graphic arts, the Woodlands High school(Donated by Daniel Fordyce and awarded in honor of Kenneth W. Fordyce)

Morgan starr, Vocal Music, Klein Oak High school(Donated by Annette Hallock and awarded in honor of Ken Hallock)

stephen trumble, instrumental Music, the Woodlands College Park High school(Donated by and awarded in honor of Dr. Judith Ragsdale, DDS, MDS)

taylor Vaughan, theater arts, Oak ridge High school($2,000 The Pavilion Partners Cynthia Woods Mitchell Memorial Scholarship)

2013 Members of the Pavilion Partners

$1,000-$1,999Valerie & Robert BeardsleyBarb & Stephen CrainCarol & Phil GarnerCandi & Gerald GlennAlison & Rich HendersonTricia & Jerry MacDonaldJulie & Jerry MayrantWhitney & Derek McCoyArla & Gerald NeubergerSherri & Mike NicolSuzanne & Robert PotterVicki & Michael RichmondMaryann T. & Timothy SeamanSusie & Jeff Shipley

$500-$999Annette & Ken HallockAmy & Jonathan HomeyerDr. 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 MurphyJohn NanningaArlene & Sol Sachs

$50-$100Pamela AdamsChardelle & George AdelsonRodney AndersonBob ArendLisa ArvidsonSuzie BakerMelissa BarksdaleJudith BartokNancy & Mike BeckerBunny BenditzNancy BickleJody BlackCheryl BlairLisa & Tom BlanchardJoy & James BornemanSharon & Tom BowenBrenda Eames & Allan BraatenStephanie BrassovanMichelle BridgesSimone Chiang BrusteinCarol & Tom BuffaBeth ButlerDebbie & Skip CainJan CainJulie & Carlos CamachoSylvia CaracioAnnabelle & Chris CarrilloJoy CasteelBarbara & Regan ChambersPatsy & Namen ChamblissSean Kenneth ConnellyCandis CooperDixie CopeGaye & Bill CraigElizabeth CrawleyLisa & Jeff CrumAndria & Gabriel CuellarElsie DillowKathryn DonohueRuth DowdenDebra & Matt DozierChristina DunneKris EatonStacey & Ted EicksLinda & Rob EisslerSarah EpleyKeith & Grady FerryLori & Sean FigaroJane FisherAlice & Brad FludgateBeth & Greg FolksSylvia ForbesPhyllis FrostLouis Gomez

Angela & Mark GottPatricia Baron & Robert GowerLillian & Jess HargisDanielle HeilJanene HemmenBarbara HodgesElizabeth HollisJeannie HopperLyn & Greg HullilngerMarlies IidaMaria IversMary & Keith JaegerElizabeth JohnsonJudith & Dickie JonesDaLinda JudyLetty KelleyCindy KirkLisa KoettingElizabeth & Michael KrantzConchita & Eric LadwigMike LarsonJudy LatourKaren LeikerJennifer LewisLinda & Irv LichtmanKaren & Jim ListakJacqueline LittleNancy & Terry MahanSydney MarkCharles MarlingNorma MauldinChristine & Bo McBeeNancy & Brian McCullochLynn McDonaldStacey & John McKinleyEstelle & Mark McLaughlinPat & Martin MitchellNazeema Karim & Peter MolbergPhyllis MolnarAnn MooreGloria MoserLauren MunnMyron MurphyPatty MurphyMisty NappBetty NelsonLinda & John NewboldDiane NielsenCindy NotarainniJadzia & Richard OlsonShelly & Mike O’NeilKathryn PainterPatrick ParisShannon & Thomas PaylorCallie PiperStevie PlattKaren & Lance PortmanDouglas PulginiPatricia Harrison & Frank RadikTom RaffertyLiz ReganJodi RehwinkelJoyce & Ken ReynoldsSally & Kyle RichardsRhonda RichardsonNancy RobersonDr. Alysia & John RobichauChip RochaLori RubelNancy & Steve SandstrumKaren & Michael SchexnayderSharon SchillingChristine & Mark ScullyAnn & Dane SeverChris SteinkeSheryl StoeckleVicki Huebler & Debbie StofcheckCandace StrangStephanie & Mark TeedFred ThomasFreda & Ben ThomasKandance ThorntonMaria ValenzuelaPaula & Benny Van OsdellTula WallsBarbara & Frederick WashburnJenny & Teddy WhiteKaren WilliamsLeslie WilliamsDavid WilsonGene WolfsonCarolyn WongJoAnne & Gary WoodMarla Wulf

tHe Center FOr tHe PerFOrMing arts at tHe WOOdLandsHome of the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

2005 Lake Robbins Drive • The Woodlands, TX 77380Phone: 281-364-3010 • Fax: 281-364-3011

www.woodlandscenter.org • info@woodlandscenter.org

BOard OF direCtOrs John H. Beaird Jason K. Harris Julie Rock Jeff Beard Peter R. Huntsman Maryann T. Seaman Gary Becker Paul R. Kenworthy, M.D. Larry Shaffer Eric Beylier Daniel E. Kolkhorst Nick Vanderpool IV David D. Dunlap Estelle P. Mc Laughlin Raymond I. Wilcox Carol P. Garner C. Grant Mitchell Marsh K. Williams Douglas R. Guthrie Steve A. Morrow Janet S. Wong Jeffrey R. Harder Steven W. Nance Hank Wood John Robichau

direCtOr in MeMOriaMCynthia Woods Mitchell

(1922 - 2009)

www.woodlandscenter.org

staFFJerry Macdonald – President & CeO Jeff Young – Vice President of Operations Margaret Jones – Executive Assistant JD Villaseñor – Director of Premium Seat Salesshannon Wilson – acting director of Marketing & education David Schlauch – Operations ManagerCindy duBois – director of Marketing & education Kelly Rich – Event Manager Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Josie Moore – Box Office Manager Whitney Hough – Social Media Marketing Coordinator Matt Meyer – Assistant Operations Manager Stanica Matijevich - Marketing Assistant Carla DeHart – Administrative CoordinatorLori Figaro – CFO Joey Rincon – Overnight Security Supervisor Paula Smith – Senior Accountant Mike Bevel – Operations Heather Reding – Human Resources Manager Paula Jauregui – Maintenance Jenny Lewis – Accountant Victor Maldonado – Maintenance Stephanie Stone – Accounting Assistant Larry Stewart – Overnight SecurityChristine scully – director of development Susana Salazar – Overnight Security Leslie Williams – Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator Javier Ramirez – Maintenance

Centerstage shannon Wilson – editor-in-Chief Whitney Hough – Contributing Writer Courtney galle – Managing editor don Crouch, imagineer

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.

OFFiCers Jeffrey H. Shipley – Chairman of the Board Mark E. Ellis – Secretary Jerry MacDonald – President and CEO Jeff Young – Vice President Joseph P. Ash – Vice Chairman Lori Figaro – Treasurer

“Feel the sun shine, shinin’ down On Me and You” at Pre-Concert dinner & Fundraiser

by Stanica Matijevich

the Pavilion Partners Bring Fine arts and education together through

scholarship Opportunities by Stanica Matijevich

It’s going to be a “Long Hot Summer.” Pull on your “Blue Jeans” and join us for a great event! Mark your calendars for The Pavilion Partners Pre-Concert

Dinner & Fundraiser Aug. 16.

The event takes place in the House of Blues Hospitality Tent prior to the Keith Urban concert. Tickets to this fun summertime event are $200 per person. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with dinner, but the fun doesn’t stop there. With chances to win great prizes and opportunitiesto bid on vacation packages, concert memo-rabilia, jewelry and more during the live auction,

you won’t want to miss out. All cowboys and cowgirls are encouraged to wear their favorite country summertime gear!

Proceeds from this event benefit The Pavilion’s performing arts events and edu-cational outreach programs.

The “Days Go By,” so you don’t want to let this opportunity to support a great cause pass. To make your reservations for the Pre-Concert Dinner & Fund-raiser, visit www.woodlandscenter.org or contact Leslie Williams at lwilliams@woodlandscenter.org or 281-210-1125.

Tickets are limited and seating is allocated on a first come, first served basis. Purchase your tickets today because, “We talk about forever, but we’ve only got today.”

the Pavilion PartnersMembership is on the rise!

The Pavilion Partners organization is growing and growing! Partners membership has been increasing this year with the addition of 84 new members. The entire membership is almost at 300 members.

Partners is celebrating with a New Member Party June 7 at 6 p.m. at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The party is a fun-filled evening and a great opportunity for current members to welcome the new members. Games, food and beverages are all a part of the fun.

You can be a part of this great volunteer group by joining Partners today. Partners is host-ing a volunteer information meeting for anyone interested in becoming a performing arts event volunteer. The meeting takes place June 6 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at The Pavilion.

For information about Partners, contact Leslie Williams at lwilliams@woodlandscenter.org or 281-210-1125 or visit www.woodlandscenter.org/partners.

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Have you been checking in on Foursquare when you visit The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion? guests that visit The Pavilion and check in three times for different events between May 8 and July 12 receive a Pavilion souvenir at Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II on July 16! View the special on Foursquare for details and restrictions. Foursquare can be used on iOS and Android devices, and downloaded through the App Store or google Play.

If you’re bummed that you can’t bring in your camera to certain events, but want to be able to share photos with your friends, be sure to check The Pavilion Facebook page! We post photos and video highlights from each show within just a few days. Search “The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion” on Facebook to find our page.

The Pavilion loves to see guests with picnics at performing arts events! Visit our Pinterest page for great ideas for picnics that the whole family will enjoy. You can find our page at pinterest.com/thepavilion_tx.

Did you know that The Pavilion is on Instagram? We post behind the scenes photos as well as photos of fans and activities around The Pavilion. Check us out at instagram.com/thepavilion_tx.

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This summer Stanica Matijevich joins The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion as the mar-keting assistant. A senior at the University of Houston, Matijevich hopes to gain real world experience before graduating in December with a Bachelor of Arts in Public relations and minor in retail and Consumer Sciences.

A proud member of Delta Zeta, she has held many leadership positions. This year she is honored to be serving as the chapter’s presi-dent. Last year Matijevich was heavily involved with Delta Zeta’s local philanthro-py efforts, working at The Center for Hearing and Speech. Having served as their public relations and marketing intern for the fall semester, she helped prepare for their biggest event Via Colori. It is a two day street painting festival that raised more than $400,000. Matijevich also was involved in the University of Houston Ori-entation Team for two years and served as an executive member.

Matijevich moved to Houston in 2010 from California. Though she claims to not have an artistic bone in her body, she does have a love for music. With Selena Quintanilla Perez being her idol and inspiration to work hard and achieve her dream, she hopes this summer gives her insight into the music industry and sends her on her way of achieving her dreams of working in the entertainment business as a public relations professional.

marketing assistant gains real World experience this summer

by Stanica Matijevich