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Instruments ‘Roamed’ The Pavilion with Free Books at Houston Symphony’s dinosaur-themed performance
On Wednesday, September 9, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion held the free performing arts series show, “When Instruments Roamed the Earth” with the Houston Symphony.
View moments from the event on the Hello Woodlands Instagram and Facebook pages:
Before the show, “Hats off to Reading” celebrated the joy of books, curiosity, and imagination in The Pavilion’s Event Center. Kids of all ages enjoyed games, activities, interactive performances and a wide selection of books for kids to pick from. The dino-themed experience allowed everyone to take home a free book.
The free show was for kiddos who love T-Rexes and Triceratops, for grown-ups who love to get a little Jurassic, and for classical music lovers who are already thinking about their favorite compositions about mythical creatures. The Houston Symphony showcased the power and wonder of dinosaurs and transported the audience all back to When Instruments Roamed the Earth.
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s Performing Arts Season continues on Tuesday, September 29 for “Dead Symphony: The Music of Grateful Dead and More” with The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra. No Ticket Required! Gates open at 6:30 p.m., Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Some music isn’t just meant to be played. It’s meant to be felt, stretched, explored, and lived in.
Dead Symphony brings the free-flowing, improvisational spirit of jam bands like Grateful Dead and Phish into a new dimension – performed by the incredible local musicians of the Woodlands Symphony Orchestra, led by Darryl Bayer.
This isn’t a note-for-note recreation.
It’s a reinterpretation – where symphonic textures meet extended grooves, where melodies evolve, and where every song has a life of its own. Expect swirling soundscapes, unexpected turns, and the kind of musical journey that rewards you for leaning in and letting go.
Whether you’re a longtime jam-band devotee or just curious what happens when orchestral musicians tap into that same exploratory energy, Dead Symphony is a night built for discovery.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/WSODeadSymphony
