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The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion kicks off its 2010 season with the Houston Symphony's Tribute Concert to Cynthia Woods Mitchell. Celebrate the life of Cynthia Woods Mitchell and the music she loved with this special concert featuring some of her classical favorites April 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Read below for all the activities at the April 29 event, season tickets and more.
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Celebrate the Life of Cynthia Woods Mitchell Special Concert April 29 Featuring
the Houston Symphony
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion kicks off its 2010 season with the Houston Symphony's Tribute Concert to Cynthia Woods Mitchell.
Celebrate the life of Cynthia Woods Mitchell and the music she loved with this special concert featuring some of her classical favorites April 29 at 7:30 p.m. Orchestra-level seats are $15. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free courtesy of The Wortham Foundation. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Robert Franz conducts this celebratory performance featuring some of Cynthia Mitchell's favorite works including Mozart's Overture to Die Zauberfl�te ("The Magic Flute"), Verdi's Triumphal March from "Aida," Bizet's Suite No. 1 from "Carmen," Tchaikovsky's Capriccio Italien, Webber's Suite from "Evita" including "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina" featuring soprano Danica Dawn Johnston and more.
Tickets are $15 for orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free and tickets are not required. Orchestra tickets can be purchased at The Pavilion Box Office or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
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Come Early for Fun!
Come to the concert early to celebrate reading and the arts! Prior to the Houston Symphony's performance, the annual Hats Off to Reading Celebration, an event that promotes student literacy and a love of reading, takes place in The Pavilion's Event Tent from 5:30-6:45 p.m. This event, sponsored by the Reading Odyssey Committee, a partnership between Montgomery County Memorial Library System, Conroe ISD librarians, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Library, Chick-fil-A, Scholastic Books and The Pavilion, is free and open to the public. Children can take home a free book and participate in fun activities such as a book walk, coloring contest, hat making and face painting.
Other pre-concert activities in the North Plaza, sponsored by Fidelity Investments and Market Street-The Woodlands, begin at 6 p.m. Radio Disney is on hand with rockin' music, dancing and activities; The Pavilion Partners teaches children how to make clothespin butterflies; and everyone's favorite Instrument Petting Zoo is open for exploration. Other activities include strolling characters and hands-on fun with Woodlands Online, Audi of America, official automobile sponsor of The Pavilion, and more. A public dedication of the "Cynthia Woods Mitchell Smokedance Garden" begins at 7:10 p.m. in the North Plaza accompanied by the release of 400 butterflies. All pre-concert festivities are free to everyone. |
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Subscribe and save on season tickets to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion's Performing Arts Season.
Your seat includes an orchestra-level seat to all Houston Symphony concerts and Houston Ballet at The Pavilion, VIP on-site parking and Woodforest Bank VIP Club access. Season subscriptions also include preferred seating and VIP on-site parking for free Texas Music Festival Orchestra and Houston Symphony's Star-Spangled Salute. Children's Festival is not included in season subscriptions. Subscribe before May 27 and receive BONUS TICKETS to the performing arts concerts of your choice.
Come celebrate the arts with us this season! Click here to download the order form for season tickets. |