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The Houston Symphony heats up the stage at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. for Música Clásica Latina. This classical concert features famed American composers George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein as well as famed Latin composers Manuel de Falla, Ástor Piazzollia, Fabio Mechetti and Alberto Ginastera. Tickets are $15 for orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free courtesy of The Wortham Foundation. Tickets are not required for free seating. Gates open at 7 p.m.

Brazilian-born Marcelo Lehninger, the evening's conductor, is recognized as one of the most gifted conductors of his generation. He makes his Pavilion debut at the concert. Gabriela Martinez, a Venezuelan pianist, joins the symphony at tonight's concert. She also is making her Pavilion debut at the concert.

Sip, swirl and swallow at a free wine tasting (while supplies last) provided by Hubbell & Hudson starting at 7 p.m. The wine tasting takes place in the pit section of the seating area and features Latin wines. Featured in the North Plaza are the sounds of The Woodlands High School Orchestra.

At all symphonies, guests are welcome to have a picnic in their seat or on the hill. Keep in mind that beverages cannot be brought into The Pavilion. Sitting on the hill? Lawn chairs also are provided free for this event! 

The Pavilion relies on many volunteers to make its events successful. The annual Children's Festival is one of The Pavilion's staple events and is essential in ensuring The Pavilion's mission of providing educational programs to the community is met. It takes approximately 450 volunteers to produce the event.

Community service organizations can include groups from Junior League, Junior Forum, High School clubs, church groups, girl and boy scouts just to name a few.

Children's Festival is a four-day event with school days Thursday and Friday, Nov. 7 and 8, and weekend days Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9 and 10. It is non-stop fun and excitement around every corner. There are a variety of jobs and one to suit each volunteer.

On school days, volunteer duties include escorting nearly 4,000 students and teachers each day from their buses to their seats and then back to their buses after the event. All volunteers are provided breakfast and lunch.

On the weekend, volunteers help in different areas of the festival including face-painting and hat-making booths, arts and crafts, parachute races, kite flying on the hill, information booths, program distribution, stroller parking and more. On the weekend, volunteers are treated to the volunteer hospitality area for a light snack and cold drink.

Come join the fun and help support your community at Children's Festival. If your company or group is interested in volunteering at the Festival, please contact Leslie Williams at lwilliams@woodlandscenter.org or 281-210-1125.

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Join Partners for their September Social at Olive Oil Greek Restaurant on Saturday, Sept. 14 for Greek Night.

Live entertainment including live musicians and belly dancers. Woodlands Online said, "Saturday's 'Greek Night' is quite an experience, something the whole family will enjoy". 

Please arrive around 6:30 p.m. Minimum food/drink purchase of $14 per person is required.

You must RSVP by Sept. 10 to secure your place at our Greek table! RSVP to Leslie Williams at 281-210-1125 or at
 lwilliams@woodlandscenter.org.
*Partners only, please.