Live concerts to keep an eye on this summer
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After almost a year of being postponed, live concerts are finally starting to make their way back in Houston.
Recently, the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion announced plans on reopening this summer, according to
As people anticipate their comeback, the Pavilion is gearing up to stock their calendar with various musical acts and events in the coming months.
Like the Pavilion, the Toyota Center has followed suit, with big names coming to perform in May and beyond.
With social distancing and mask guidelines still in place at live concerts, here are some summer and fall events you should keep an eye on:
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Houston-area concert venues respond to plans to lift restrictions
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HOUSTON – With the state of Texas’ occupancy and mask restrictions set to be rescinded next week, some Houston-area performance venues are revisiting their policies.
“That was great news coming from the governor,” said Jerry MacDonald, the president and CEO of Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands.
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion has hosted smaller events and gatherings with social distancing and masks required.
“We’re doing smaller events right now. We haven’t done a major live concert event since October of 2019,” MacDonald said.
That means the pavilion’s primary revenue generator, big concerts and other large events, has been a bust.
Houston is undeniably back in business and arts organizations across the city are ready again to entertain you. With multiple virtual festivals and online concerts this week, there’s a lot to keep you home and happy – don’t forget, we are still in the midst of a pandemic after all.
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