The Buzz at The Pavilion

Stay updated on all the hot happenings at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, an outdoor amphitheater that provides the Greater Houston area with an array of performing arts and contemporary entertainment in a setting of unparalleled beauty. For more information, please visit www.woodlandscenter.org.

Here's Who's Playing...

Peter Gabriel & the New Blood Orchestra
Tonight at 8 p.m.

Tickets: $168.50 Reserved Pit / $168.50, $118.50, $98.50, $68.50, $53.50 & $48.50 Reserved

This event is reserved seating only.

Gates: 6:30 p.m.

Peter Gabriel & the New Blood Orchestra - 8 to 9 p.m.

Intermission - 9 to 9:25 p.m.

Peter Gabriel & the New Blood Orchestra - 9:25 to 11 p.m.

Made in America

with the Texas Music Festival Orchestra

Fri., June 17 at 8 p.m.

Mei-Ann Chen, conductor

FREE event (tickets not required)

Gates: 7 p.m.

Performance Starts - 8 p.m.

Performance Ends - 9 p.m.

No Intermission

Widespread Panic

Sat., June 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $39.50 GA Pit / $39.50 & $37.50 Reserved

This event is reserved seating only.

Gates: 6 p.m.

Widespread Panic - 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Intermission - 8:30 to 9 p.m.
Widespread Panic - 9 to 10:30 p.m.

All artists, dates and times are subject to change without notice.

Free Pavilion T-Shirts for First 500 Guests at Made in America June 17

Join The Pavilion for the FREE Made in America concert featuring the Texas Music Festival Orchestra Friday at 8 p.m. More than 100 gifted musicians from around the world, in conjunction with the Immanuel and Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival, return to The Pavilion for a summer concert extraordinaire.

Arrive early and get a FREE Pavilion t-shirt, while supplies last. T-shirts will be given away to the first 500 guests to visit the North Plaza starting at 7 p.m.

Stick around and listen to Pavilion Talk with Ira J. Black from 7:15-7:45 p.m. and get insight about the evening's performance. Alan Austin, general and artistic director for the Texas Music Festival, also will be making an appearance during Pavilion Talk.

Don't miss this great program featuring Jennifer Higdon's "blue cathedral" and Aaron Copland's Symphony No. 3 under the direction of Mei-Ann Chen. Bring a picnic (no beverages) and enjoy a free concert under the stars at The Pavilion.

Step Up to the Mic! There's Still Time to Enter The Eagles Cover Contest

Microphone Grab your video camera and get ready to rock out! There is still time to enter The Eagles Cover Contest that allows fans to show off their talent by doing their own rendition of The Eagles' hit song "Hotel California." The winner will receive four VIP tickets to The Music of The Eagles with the Houston Symphony July 2 at The Pavilion, along with four VIP club tickets, one VIP parking pass and a $100 gift certificate to Market Street!

Click the video below to find out how to enter and to submit you video via YouTube. Contest ends June 29. Good luck!

The Eagles Cover Contest Rules

See You Beneath the Stars!

Kacie Broadhurst
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
www.woodlandscenter.org