25th Anniversary of The Pavilion Partners Annual Wine Dinner

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- March 23, 2025, will mark the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Pavilion Partners Annual Wine Dinner and Auction. For 25 years, this event has supported scholarships for local high school students pursuing arts degrees in college. The Pavilion Partners have awarded over $2.4 million in fine arts scholarships, covering vocal music, instrumental music, theater, dance, visual arts, and computer graphic arts. Scholarships are based on talent and academic performance and are presented each spring. While this quarter century celebration honors the hard work and success of the past, it will also recognize two of the inspiring champions of tomorrow - this year’s wine dinner honorees, Lisa and Fred Koetting.

The Koettings have been involved with the Pavilion since 2007, with Lisa having served and chaired on the Scholarship Committee and then again on the Wine Dinner Committee. Avid champions of the local community, The Koettings have been pivotal in the growth and development of the Scholarship Program at The Pavilion. From years of service at educational events, to frequenting the lawn during the symphony with their family, The Koettings are a testament to the dedication that it takes from our community partners to make The Pavilion’s non-profit mission a success.

This year, The Pavilion was thrilled to launch its first Year-End Giving Campaign with a matching pledge, courtesy of the Koettings. They pledged to match all donations up to $25,000. Not only was the matching pledge met, but overall contributions far exceeded any expectations! This effort not only opened avenues to new donors, but renewed connections with past donors and helped spread awareness of The Pavilion's non-profit mission. In addition to their generosity of the Giving Campaign, The Koettings have also pledged an additional $75,000 in 2025 to help the Pavilion continue to make the arts accessible to all and to support the efforts to achieve this goal.

We are profoundly grateful for Lisa and Fred Koetting's unwavering partnership and their strong belief in the power of the arts to change lives. Their support has been instrumental in our mission, and we deeply appreciate their commitment.

The Pavilion is also excited to announce that longtime partners of The Pavilion Partners Wine Dinner and this year's Corporate Honorees, Fleming’s Steakhouse and Wine Bar and Flora Springs Napa Valley Family Estate will be this year’s Corporate Honorees.

Flemmings has consistently delivered an unparalleled culinary experience for many years. Flora Springs complementary and customed labeled Pavilion Partners wine has provided an extra special touch to each year’s event.

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing sponsors for their contributions to the Wine Dinner. Special thanks go to our Grand Patrons, ACC – American Communication Construction and Insperity, as well as the following Patrons: Lisa and Fred Koetting, MaryAnn and Bryce Mannen, and Woodforest Bank. We also want to recognize the following Directors: Sharon and Bob Abendschein, Sylvia Caracio, Jacque and Dr. Lloyd Everson, GMA Garnet USA, Angela and Doug Hazlett, Mark Folkes at the Hobby Center, Howard Hughes, Elizabeth and Colter Lewis, Partners Capital, Sue and Ken Rosko, Jill and Jeff Swift, and Crystal Sled at Western Midstream.

This event would not be possible if not for the dedication and volunteerism of the Wine Dinner committee and its members. The Pavilion would like to thank the Wine Dinner Co-Chairs Sonya Nicholson and Charlie DeKanter, as well as the following Committee Members: Chardelle Adelson, Sylvia Caracio, Kate de Kanter, Linda Eissler, Jacque Everson, Cindy Hagemen, Janene Hemmen, Lisa Koetting, Karen Lach, Laura Landsbaum, Randy Lowry, Judy Lux, Kathryn Painter, Mark Teed, Suzanne Pagel, Mireya Santos, Kris Gilot, Kelsey Casey, Anabelle Carrillo, Cyndi Brant, Rosemary Rodd, Cindy Notarainni, Michelle Leary, and Susan Fordyce.

We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 Wine Dinner and Auction is officially sold out! Underwriting opportunities are still available for those who might like to support The Pavilion’s scholarship and missional efforts. Please reach out to Joan Dieden at jdieden@woodlandscenter.org if interested.

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