The Pavilion donates 101 arts books to celebrate the 101st anniversary of the birth of its namesake, Cynthia Woods Mitchell

In keeping with the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion's mission of enhancing an appreciation for the arts, the Pavilion is excited to announce the purchase and donation of one hundred and one arts-related books in celebration of the 101st anniversary of the birth of its namesake, Cynthia Woods Mitchell, on Sunday, September 24, 2023.

In recognition of Mrs. Mitchell’s love for both the arts and literacy, The Pavilion donated 101 new books to little free libraries around the community as well as to The Woodlands Children’s Museum and Ms. Boni’s Dance and Performing Arts Studio. Each book focuses on an aspect of the performing arts and features a special nameplate inside the front cover to commemorate this wonderful occasion.

“Cynthia Woods Mitchell was a passionate supporter of the arts and education,” said Jerry MacDonald, president and CEO of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. “She championed many causes, and we are thrilled to be making this donation to the community as a tribute to that 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, the 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 by providing an array of educational outreach programs and top-quality arts entertainment to the community and beyond.

For more information about The Pavilion, please visit woodlandscenter.org.

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