The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is excited to announce the purchase and donation of one hundred and two arts-related books in celebration of its namesake’s birthday. Cynthia Woods Mitchell would have celebrated her 102nd birthday on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
In recognition of Mrs. Mitchell’s love for both the arts and literacy, The Pavilion donated 102 brand-new books to little free libraries around the community as well as to The Woodlands Children’s Museum, Ms. Boni’s Dance and Performing Arts Studio and Market Street. Each donated book focuses on an aspect of the performing arts and features a special nameplate inside the front cover to commemorate the occasion.
“Cynthia Woods Mitchell was an avid supporter of the arts and education,” said Jeff Young, President and CEO of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. “We are thrilled to be making this donation to the community as a tribute to her legacy. Mrs. Mitchell believed deeply that all people, regardless of circumstance, should have access to the arts and education – two things that she loved dearly.”
Cynthia Woods Mitchell, wife of The Woodlands developer George Mitchell, was by all definitions a lover of the arts, more specifically the performing arts. She had a true passion for bringing people closer to art and tearing down the walls of unfamiliarity many people often experience with classical music. She wanted that mission to be her legacy and she knew that The Woodlands would be the fertile soil on which it could thrive. Her dream became a reality when The Pavilion opened in April 1990 and the venue has since strived to continue to fulfill its mission through providing an array of educational outreach programs and top-quality arts entertainment to the community and beyond.
