2023/2024 Season Brochure

2023|2024 SEASON BROCHURE

WELCOME

2023-24 CENTER PRESENTS SEASON IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ALLIED SOLUTIONS

Welcome to the Center for the Performing Arts’ 2023-2024 Center Presents Season, presented in partnership with Allied Solutions. As always, the aim is to make our events and programs as inclusive and welcoming as possible, and to provide a wide range of offerings to meet every taste. You’ll find plenty of variety in the pages that follow, and we’ll be adding more shows as the season progresses.

The action kicks off early with August performances by rockers Chris Daughtry and Ben Harper, both making their debut appearances at the Center. Other firsttimers on the 2023-2024 schedule include New Orleans sax great Branford Marsalis, Police drummer Stewart Copeland, and singer-songwriters Meshell Ndegeocello, Bruce Cockburn and Indiana’s own Carrie Newcomer. Returning to the Center are many favorites from seasons past, including Spyro Gyra, jazz guitarist Bill Frisell, pianist Jim Brickman, the Righteous Brothers and singer-songwriter Bruce Hornsby.

For fans of classic rock and pop, we have tributes to Aretha Franklin, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, Harry Chapin and Jim Croce. There’s blues from Robert Cray, country from Easton Corbin and comedy from “Polyester Princess” Etta May. Classical highlights include mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter with the progressive string quartet Brooklyn Rider.

For intercultural flavor, check out Tres Souls, Mariachi Herencia de México, the Irish Tenors, and the globe-spanning trio of banjoist Béla Fleck, tabla master Zakir Hussain and bassist Edgar Meyer with Indian flutist Rakesh Chaurasia.

Our family performances draw from the worlds of stage and screen, with Animaniacs: In Concert, Disney tribute The Little Mermen, and the Imagination Movers of TV fame. The popular Student Matinee series is back this season with three free events you can learn about on Page 31.

This year’s Holiday Series celebrates the season from many angles, including traditional music from the Vienna Boys Choir, the return of perennial favorite Dave Koz, and special holiday programs from Jon McLaughlin, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

Special events include talks with TV ghost hunter Amy Bruni and Sex and the City author Candace Bushnell, as well as a free community performance by the United States Marine Band.

The Center also offers a variety of education and enrichment opportunities for people of all ages, from children’s music to book clubs to comedy lessons. You can learn more about them on Pages 32-33.

We hope you can join us this season and experience everything the Center has to offer.

Jeffrey

President & CEO

Director

C. McDermott

Michael Feinstein Artistic

ABOUT THE CENTER

The Center for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit arts and education organization responsible for the operation and programming of a three-venue campus at Carmel’s City Center. Together, the 1,500-seat Palladium, the 500-seat Tarkington and the black box Studio Theater create a welcoming environment for the regional community to experience and participate in all forms of the performing arts.

Each year, the Center Presents performance season offers scores of concerts and other events in the fields of pop, rock, jazz, classical, comedy, family programming and more. The Center is home to the affiliated Great American Songbook Foundation and provides space, and support services for six Resident Companies: Actors Theatre of Indiana, Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Central Indiana Dance Ensemble, Civic Theatre, Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre and Indiana Wind Symphony. Center facilities also are available for rental events, including performances, corporate meetings, weddings and other social occasions.

Since the opening of the Palladium in 2011, the Center has been a leader in the Central Indiana arts community, hosting more than 3,100 performances and over 1.3 million ticketed patrons from all 92 counties in Indiana, all 50 states and 30-plus nations. The campus also welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year for public events such as the Carmel Farmers Market and the holiday Christkindlmarkt.

The Center’s education and outreach initiatives include programs for children and families, such as the interactive Faegre Drinker Peanut Butter & Jam concert series for preschoolers, artist Q&A sessions for music students, educational videoconferences for students around the state, and our Student Discount Ticket program, through which students can attend select performances for just $15. Programs for adults include military discounts, the Palladium Bookies reading club, the Luminaries speaker series, and classes in vocal performance, dance, stand-up comedy and ukulele.

More information is available at TheCenterPresents.org.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

THE ARTS ARE FOR EVERYONE.

The Center for the Performing Arts and the Great American Songbook Foundation strive to be models and leaders in the community by creating a welcoming, affirming environment that is anti-racist and dedicated to advancing social justice and human rights, in which all employees, patrons and other visitors feel safe, supported, respected and valued. We treasure the arts for their unique ability to express the individual spirit while celebrating our common humanity.

Our mission to engage, inspire and educate encompasses the entire Indiana community and leaves no room for exclusion or discrimination of any kind, whether based on race, color, age, sex, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, socioeconomic status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. Diversity, equity, inclusion and empowerment are essential principles that guide our decisions as an employer and as a presenter of public events.

SERIES LISTING

DREWRY SIMMONS VORNEHM

JAZZ SERIES

Spyro Gyra

Bill Frisell FIVE and Ambrose

Akinmusire’s Owl Song

Meshell Ndegeocello

An Evening with Branford Marsalis

Sammy Miller and The Congregation

PRINTING PARTNERS

CLASSICAL SERIES

Academy of St Martin in the Fields

Chamber Ensemble

Anne Sofie von Otter & Brooklyn Rider: Songs of Love and Death

Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra

Ray Chen

KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES

Uptown: Motown Remixed

The Righteous Brothers: Bill Medley & Bucky Heard

The Tallest Man On Earth

Wish You Were Here: The Sight and Sound of Pink Floyd

Harry Chapin at 80: A Retrospective, featuring The Chapin Family

An Evening with Bruce Cockburn

Carrie Newcomer

Bruce Hornsby w/ yMusic

Croce Plays Croce

Rumours A Fleetwood Mac Tribute

OLD TOWN FAMILY SERIES

Animaniacs: In Concert

The Little Mermen:

The Ultimate Disney Tribute Band

Imagination Movers

• SONGBOOK ACADEMY IN CONCERT

Sat Jul 22 at 7pm | The Palladium

• DAUGHTRY: ACOUSTIC

Wed Aug 9 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

• SPYRO GYRA

Sat Aug 12 at 8pm | The Palladium

• BEN HARPER

Tue Aug 15 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

• LIFE WITH THE AFTERLIFE: TRUE TALES OF THE PARANORMAL WITH GHOST HUNTER AMY BRUNI

Sat Sep 16 at 8pm | The Tarkington

• CENTER CELEBRATION 2023

PRESENTED BY ICE MILLER FEATURING AMY GRANT

Sat Sep 23 at 5pm | The Palladium

• UPTOWN: MOTOWN REMIXED

Thurs Sep 28 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

• ANIMANIACS: IN CONCERT

Thu Oct 5 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

• THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS

Fri Oct 6 at 8pm | The Palladium

• THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH

Sun Oct 8 at 7pm | The Palladium

• THE ROBERT CRAY BAND

Wed Oct 11 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

• WISH YOU WERE HERE: THE SIGHT AND SOUND OF PINK FLOYD

Sat Oct 14 at 8pm | The Palladium

• STEWART COPELAND: POLICE DERANGED FOR ORCHESTRA

Thu Oct 19 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

• HARRY CHAPIN AT 80: A RETROSPECTIVE, FEATURING THE CHAPIN FAMILY

Fri Oct 20 at 8pm | The Palladium

• BILL FRISELL FIVE AND AMBROSE AKINMUSIRE’S OWL SONG

Sat Oct 21 at 8pm | The Palladium

• "THE PRESIDENT’S OWN"

UNITED STATES MARINE BAND

Fri Oct 27 at 8pm | The Palladium

• ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS CHAMBER ENSEMBLE

Sat Oct 28 at 8pm | The Palladium

• AN EVENING WITH BRUCE COCKBURN

Wed Nov 1 at 7:30pm | The Tarkington

• BÉLA FLECK, ZAKIR HUSSAIN, EDGAR MEYER WITH RAKESH CHAURASIA

Thu Nov 2 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

• ETTA MAY

Fri Nov 3 at 7:30pm | The Tarkington

TELAMON PASSPORT SERIES

Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer with Rahesh Chaurasia

Tres Souls

Gregorian: Pure Chants

Mariachi Herencia de México: Herederos

The Irish Tenors

Jesse Cook

HOOSIER VILLAGE & THE BARRINGTON OF CARMEL SONGBOOK SERIES

Songbook Academy in Concert

An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee

The Black Market Trust

Michael Feinstein with Special Guest

Aretha’s Gold: Classic Albums Live

Tribute to Aretha Franklin

FAEGRE DRINKER ENCORE SERIES

Daughtry: Acoustic

Ben Harper

Stewart Copeland: Police Deranged for Orchestra

HOLIDAY SERIES

Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in Vienna

Jim Brickman: A Joyful Christmas

The Midtown Men: Holiday Hits

Dave Koz & Friends

Christmas Tour 2023

Jon McLaughlin: Home for the Holidays

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Holiday Show

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s

Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party

SPECIAL EVENT

Life with the Afterlife: True Tales of the Paranormal with Ghost Hunter Amy Bruni

The Center Celebration 2023

The Robert Cray Band

"The President’s Own"

United States Marine Band

Etta May

Easton Corbin

Candace Bushnell: Is There Still

Sex In The City?

• AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE MCPHEE

Sat Nov 4 at 8pm | The Palladium

• TRES SOULS

Sat Nov 4 at 8pm | The Tarkington

• THE LITTLE MERMEN: THE ULTIMATE DISNEY TRIBUTE BAND

Sun Nov 5 at 3pm & 7pm | The Tarkington

• EASTON CORBIN

Thu Nov 9 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

• GREGORIAN: PURE CHANTS

Fri Nov 10 at 8pm | The Palladium

• CANDACE BUSHNELL: IS THERE STILL SEX IN THE CITY?

Sun Nov 12 at 7pm | The Palladium

• ANNE SOFIE VON OTTER & BROOKLYN RIDER: SONGS OF LOVE AND DEATH

Fri Nov 17 at 8pm | The Palladium

• MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO

Sat Nov 18 at 8pm | The Palladium

• THE BLACK MARKET TRUST

Sun Nov 19 at 7pm | The Palladium

• VIENNA BOYS CHOIR: CHRISTMAS IN VIENNA

Fri Nov 24 at 2pm | The Palladium

• JIM BRICKMAN: A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS

Thu Nov 30 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

• THE MIDTOWN MEN: HOLIDAY HITS

Fri Dec 1 at 8pm | The Palladium

• DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS  CHRISTMAS TOUR 2023

Tue Dec 5 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

• JON MCLAUGHLIN: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Fri Dec 8 at 8pm | The Palladium

• PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND HOLIDAY SHOW

Sat Dec 9 at 8pm | The Palladium

• BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY’S WILD & SWINGIN’ HOLIDAY PARTY

Wed Dec 13 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

• AN EVENING WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS

Fri Jan 26 at 8pm | The Palladium

• MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MÉXICO: HEREDEROS

Fri Feb 9 at 8pm | The Palladium

• SOFIA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Fri Feb 23 at 8pm | The Palladium

• ARETHA’S GOLD: CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE TRIBUTE TO ARETHA FRANKLIN

Sat Feb 24 at 8pm | The Palladium

• THE IRISH TENORS

Fri Mar 8 at 8pm | The Palladium

• CARRIE NEWCOMER WITH PIANIST GARY WALTERS & STRING QUARTET

Sat Mar 9 at 8pm | The Tarkington

• BRUCE HORNSBY WITH YMUSIC

Sat Mar 9 at 8pm | The Palladium

• IMAGINATION MOVERS

Sun Mar 10 at 1pm & 4pm | The Tarkington

• CROCE PLAYS CROCE: 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Sat Mar 30 at 8pm | The Palladium

• JESSE COOK

Sun Apr 7 at 7pm | The Tarkington

• RAY CHEN

Fri Apr 12 at 8pm | The Palladium

• SAMMY MILLER AND THE CONGREGATION

Fri Apr 19 at 8pm | The Palladium

• RUMOURS: A FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE

Sat Apr 20 at 8pm | The Palladium

• MICHAEL FEINSTEIN WITH SPECIAL GUEST

Fri May 17 at 8pm | The Palladium

SONGBOOK ACADEMY IN CONCERT

Saturday July 22 at 7pm | The Palladium

The Great American Songbook Foundation’s annual Songbook Academy® is a summer youth intensive dedicated to our nation’s timeless popular music, most notably the jazz, pop, Broadway and Hollywood standards known as the Great American Songbook. Each year, 40 top high school vocalists are selected from hundreds of applicants to experience a rigorous week of workshops, masterclasses and performances led by Broadway performers and other arts and entertainment professionals. In this closing concert emceed by the Center’s artistic director, Michael Feinstein, the participants will showcase and celebrate their musical talents and growth during this life-changing experience.

DAUGHTRY: ACOUSTIC

Wednesday, August 9 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

Daughtry has sold over 9 million albums and 16 million singles worldwide while selling out concerts across the globe. The band’s self-titled debut album was the top-selling release of 2007 and the fastest-selling rock debut in Soundscan history, producing four Top 20 Platinum singles including “It’s Not Over” and “Home.” The subsequent albums Leave This Town, Break the Spell, Baptized and Cage to Rattle were all certified Gold and reached the Billboard Top 10. The 2021 album Dearly Beloved was praised as a return to the band’s rock roots.

HOOSIER VILLAGE & THE BARRINGTON OF CARMEL SONGBOOK SERIES

FAEGRE DRINKER ENCORE SERIES

SPYRO GYRA

Saturday August 12 at 8pm | The Palladium

One of the most successful instrumental groups to emerge from the 1970s jazz fusion era, Spyro Gyra has released 35 albums and played more than 10,000 shows in its nearly 50 years of existence, earning 13 Grammy nominations along the way. On the current tour, saxophonist and founding bandleader Jay Beckenstein is joined by longtime members Julio Fernandez on guitar and Scott Ambush on bass, along with more recent arrivals Lionel Cordew on drums and Chris Fischer on keyboards. The concert coincides with the inaugural Carmel Jazz Festival, taking place on and around the Center’s campus.

BEN HARPER

Tuesday, August 15 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ben Harper has sold over 17 million records worldwide, landing three Grammy Awards and eight nominations with his blend of folk, blues, reggae, gospel and rock. He is known for a string of successful albums with his band the Innocent Criminals, radio hits including “Steal My Kisses” and collaborations with artists including Harry Styles, Taj Mahal, Mavis Staples and the Blind Boys of Alabama. His current world tour includes this solo debut at the Palladium.

FAEGRE DRINKER ENCORE SERIES

DREWRY SIMMONS VORNEHM JAZZ SERIES

SPECIAL EVENT

LIFE WITH THE AFTERLIFE: TRUE TALES OF THE PARANORMAL WITH GHOST HUNTER AMY BRUNI

Saturday, September 16 at 8pm | The Tarkington

Amy Bruni began her professional career as a paranormal investigator in 2007 when she joined the cast of SyFy’s Ghost Hunters, eventually starring in 116 episodes. Now, she’s the co-star and executive producer of The Travel Channel’s Kindred Spirits and hosts the wildly popular Haunted Road podcast. In her live appearances, Bruni shares her unique approach to interacting with the spirits of the dead, along with hair-raising tales from her countless hours hunting ghosts at America’s most haunted locations. By the end of the night, you will question everything you thought you knew about the spirit world.

CELEBRATION

Multiple Grammy and Dove Award winner Amy Grant headlines the annual gala to support the Center’s arts and educational programming. Hosted by Center Artistic Director Michael Feinstein, the black-tie evening also will include the First Merchants Bank Red Carpet Arrival and Cocktail Reception, an elegant dinner and live auction in the concert hall, and an after-party featuring dancing, drinks, and late-night food in three themed rooms.

UPTOWN: MOTOWN REMIXED

Thursday, September 28 at 7:30pm

The Palladium

From New York City, the epicenter of contemporary pop and soul, Uptown is a group that combines the smooth stylings of classic R&B with the fresh hits of today – the perfect mix of Bruno Mars-caliber stage presence with the vocals of Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. Each member of the collective is a soloist, bringing a unique flavor that will have any crowd on its feet dancing and singing along. Regardless of the genre or era of music, Uptown exudes freshness and fun in a way that everyone will enjoy.

ANIMANIACS: IN CONCERT

Thursday, October 5 at 7:30pm

The Palladium

Animaniacs: In Concert stars the show’s original Emmy-winning composer, Randy Rogel, on piano and the voice talents of Emmy winner Rob Paulsen (Yakko and Pinky on Animaniacs) and Maurice LaMarche (The Brain). See the original characters come to life onstage. Animaniacs remains as topical and relevant today as it was when the TV series debuted in the 1990s. As its creators say, “Animaniacs: In Concert is for the adults – it’s hip, it’s funny – but kids will love it, too!” A matinee performance is available for school groups.

THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS: BILL MEDLEY & BUCKY HEARD

Friday, October 6 at 8pm

The Palladium

Blue-eyed soul pioneers the Righteous Brothers are back! With a string of No. 1 classics – including the most played song in radio history, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” – the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield topped the charts in four decades. Medley has continued to perform since Hatfield’s death in 2003 and has been joined more recently by tenor vocalist Bucky Heard to carry on the legacy of hits including “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” and “Rock and Roll Heaven.”

KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES

OLD TOWN FAMILY SERIES

KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES

KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES

THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH

Sunday, October 8 at 7pm | The Palladium

Known onstage as The Tallest Man on Earth, Swedish singer-songwriter Kristian Matsson has drawn comparisons to Bob Dylan with his deft guitar work, poetic lyrics and gritty voice. He first gained fame in the United States with his critically acclaimed 2008 debut album Shallow Grave and a subsequent tour opening for Bon Iver. After five sparsely recorded albums focused on voice and guitar, Matsson’s new release Henry St. was recorded with other musicians in a band setting.

SPECIAL EVENT

THE ROBERT CRAY BAND

Wednesday, October 11 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

Over the past four decades, guitarist and singer-songwriter Robert Cray has created a signature sound that rises from American roots, blues, soul and R&B, with five Grammy wins and 20 acclaimed studio and live albums. The Blues Hall of Famer is now touring the U.S. and the U.K. for the first time since the 2020 release of his album That’s What I Heard, produced by longtime collaborator and bandmate Steve Jordan, drummer for Cray and such artists as the Rolling Stones, John Mayer and Sheryl Crow.

WISH YOU WERE HERE: THE SIGHT AND SOUND OF PINK FLOYD

Saturday, October 14 at 8pm | The Palladium

Formed in 1987, Wish You Were Here is one of the world’s longest continually performing Pink Floyd tribute acts, recreating the mood and intensity of the Floydian concert experience with its spectacular multimedia stage production. The 10-piece group is celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Dark Side of the Moon with a full performance of the iconic album, plus other classics and obscurities from throughout the history of the legendary British progressive rock band – all 100 percent live with no prerecorded tracks.

FAEGRE DRINKER ENCORE SERIES

STEWART COPELAND: POLICE DERANGED FOR ORCHESTRA

Thursday, October 19 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

Stewart Copeland: Police Deranged for Orchestra is a high-energy orchestral evening celebrating a career that has spanned more than four decades. Copeland is best known as the founder and drummer of the Police, as well as a seasoned and prolific composer in opera, ballet and orchestral music. This production – featuring a 28-piece orchestra, three vocalists and a rock trio with Copeland on drums – is packed with Police hits such as “Roxanne,” “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” and “Message in a Bottle.”

KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES

SPECIAL EVENT

SERIES BILL FRISELL FIVE AND AMBROSE AKINMUSIRE’S OWL SONG

HARRY CHAPIN AT 80: A RETROSPECTIVE, FEATURING THE CHAPIN FAMILY

Friday, October 20 at 8pm

The Palladium

Backed by the Harry Chapin Band, two generations of the musical Chapin Family will gather to bring the songs of the late Harry Chapin to life, including classics such as “Cat’s in the Cradle,” “Taxi,” “W.O.L.D.” and “Circle.” The performers include Tom Chapin, Steve Chapin, Jen Chapin and the Chapin Sisters (Abigail and Lily), all award-winning artists with active careers and multiple recordings who just happen to be related, and who love making music together.

Saturday, October 21 at 8pm

The Palladium

Two of contemporary jazz’s greatest innovators team up for an evening of new sounds. Legendary guitarist Bill Frisell’s new band FIVE features four longtime collaborators: bassists Thomas Morgan and Tony Scherr and drummers Rudy Royston and Kenny Wollesen, all of whom have played with Frisell in various trio and duo combinations. Opening the night will be Owl Song, a trio led by Grammy-nominated trumpeter and composer Ambrose Akinmusire that features Frisell and drummer Herlin Riley.

"THE PRESIDENT’S OWN" UNITED STATES MARINE BAND

Friday, October 27 at 8pm

The Palladium

The Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Founded in 1798 and known as “The President’s Own” since the days of Thomas Jefferson, the Marine Band’s primary mission is to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. In the style of former Director John Philip Sousa, who initiated the concert tour tradition in 1891, Marine Band Director Col. Jason K. Fettig has programmed a mix of works including traditional band repertoire, Sousa marches, contemporary compositions, vocal and instrumental solos and a patriotic salute to the Armed Forces. Tickets for this free event will be available in September.

KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK

DREWRY SIMMONS VORNEHM JAZZ SERIES

PRINTING PARTNERS CLASSICAL SERIES

ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS CHAMBER ENSEMBLE

Saturday, October 28 at 8pm | The Palladium

Formed in 1967, the Academy Chamber Ensemble draws its membership from the world-renowned London-based chamber orchestra the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. The Chamber Ensemble performs larger-scale chamber music repertoire under the direction of Academy Director Tomo Keller, with regular tours of Europe and North America and more than 30 album projects for the Philips Classics, Hyperion and Chandos labels. This performance features a mixed octet of winds and strings performing a program of Nielsen, Dvořák and Beethoven.

AN EVENING WITH BRUCE COCKBURN

Wednesday, November 1 at 7:30pm | The Tarkington

In a career spanning more than 50 years, singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn has released 35 albums, 23 of them achieving Gold or Platinum status in his native Canada, where he is a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. His U.S. hits have included “Wondering Where the Lions Are,” “If I Had a Rocket Launcher” and “Lovers in a Dangerous Time.” Cockburn’s lyrics often reflect his years of international activism on environmental and human rights issues. Don’t miss his solo debut in the intimate Tarkington theater.

KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES

TELAMON PASSPORT SERIES

BÉLA FLECK, ZAKIR HUSSAIN, EDGAR MEYER WITH

RAKESH CHAURASIA

Thursday, November 2 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

This international all-star ensemble of Béla Fleck (banjo), Zakir Hussain (tabla), Edgar Meyer (double bass) and their special guest Rakesh Chaurasia (bansuri Indian flute) can move easily from bluegrass to Western classical to Indian classical to jazz, transmuting genres into something uniquely their own like the alchemy that legendarily changed lead into gold. The music transcends description: ineffable, indefinable and beautiful.

SPECIAL EVENT

ETTA MAY

Friday, November 3 at 7:30pm | The Tarkington

Hailed as the “Polyester Princess” and “Queen of Southern Sass,” Etta May was named Female Comic of the Year at the American Comedy Awards. She has performed her brand of clean comedy on Showtime, MTV, Oprah, CBS Sunday Morning and The Bob & Tom Show. Delivering a high-powered, take-no-prisoners performance full of truth, irony, humor and wisdom, she has headlined the successful Southern Fried Chicks Comedy Tour and built a huge fan base on SiriusXM comedy channels.

HOOSIER VILLAGE & THE BARRINGTON OF CARMEL SONGBOOK SERIES

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE MCPHEE

Saturday, November 4 at 8pm The Palladium

The 16-time Grammy-winning musician, composer and producer David Foster and acclaimed stage and TV star Katharine McPhee are on the road for a husband-wife duo tour packed with hits Foster has crafted for major recording artists as well as McPhee’s biggest songs from American Idol, Smash and Waitress. Foster’s writing and production credits include Celine Dion’s “Because You Loved Me,” Earth, Wind & Fire’s “After the Love Is Gone,” Chicago’s “You’re the Inspiration,” Josh Groban’s “You Raise Me Up,” Michael Bublé’s “Home,” Natalie Cole’s “Unforgettable” and many more. Foster also shares anecdotes about the songs, artists and key moments of his life.

TELAMON PASSPORT SERIES

TRES SOULS

Saturday, November 4 at 8pm The Tarkington

For the past decade, Rocio Mendoza, Roberto Carlos and Jesus Martinez have serenaded audiences in their native Los Angeles and beyond with their own interpretations of the genre known as bolero. They relive the vintage sounds and songs of the 1940s-1960s, as stylized during the Golden Era of Mexican Cinema. Each member of the trio is an accomplished musician, and each inherited the knowledge and importance of heritage music through their family and generations before them.

OLD TOWN FAMILY SERIES

THE LITTLE MERMEN: THE ULTIMATE DISNEY TRIBUTE BAND

Sunday, November 5 at 3pm & 7pm The Tarkington

The Little Mermen is the ultimate Disney tribute concert for Disney fanatics of all ages. The band’s repertoire covers nearly a century of musical canon, including favorites from The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Frozen and Encanto. Performing in costume as characters from the films, the group tours nationally, recently sharing festival stages with Stevie Nicks, Green Day and Joan Jett. The Little Mermen invite you to be their guest for a magical experience jam-packed with nostalgic fun and rocking sing-alongs.

SPECIAL EVENT

EASTON CORBIN

Thursday, November 9 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

Named Billboard’s Top New Country Artist in 2010, Easton Corbin continues to grace stages with his memorable baritone and unique blend of traditional and modern country music. The Florida native has scored three American Country Awards and seven top 10 singles, including the No. 1 hits “A Little More Country Than That” and “Roll With It.” Since signing with the new independent label Stone Country Records in 2022, he has released singles including “I Can’t Decide” and “Let’s Do Country Right.”

GREGORIAN: PURE CHANTS

Friday, November 10 at 8pm | The Palladium

Since its founding in 1999 by producer Frank Peterson (Enigma, Sarah Brightman, Andrea Bocelli), Gregorian has sold more than 10 million albums and performed for more than 3 million people in 31 countries with its blend of pop/rock songs and chorale in the style of medieval chants. For its first North American tour, the ensemble of eight classically trained English vocalists is joined by special guest performers Amelia Brightman (sister of Sarah) and the sensational countertenor Narcis. The Pure Chants tour, which comes on the heels of a new PBS special by the same title, supports the group’s latest releases, Pure Chants I & II.

TELAMON PASSPORT SERIES

SPECIAL EVENT

CANDACE BUSHNELL: IS THERE STILL SEX IN THE CITY?

Sunday, November 12 at 7pm | The Palladium

In her new one-woman show, best-selling author and television producer Candace Bushnell takes us on a whirlwind tour of New York City, from Studio 54 to Sex and the City to Lipstick Jungle and beyond, sharing her remarkable philosophy through stories of fashion, literature and sex while pouring cosmos in Manolos. Her book Sex and the City was the basis for the hit HBO series and two subsequent movies. Lipstick Jungle became a popular television series on NBC, as did The Carrie Diaries on the CW. Her 2019 novel Is There Still Sex in the City? is in development as a Paramount TV series.

PRINTING PARTNERS CLASSICAL SERIES

ANNE SOFIE VON OTTER & BROOKLYN RIDER: SONGS OF LOVE AND DEATH

Friday, November 17 at 8pm | The Palladium

Swedish mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter joins the string quartet Brooklyn Rider in this program featuring songs by Franz Schubert (arranged by Osvaldo Golijov) and Rufus Wainwright (arranged by Colin Jacobsen), offered between movements of Schubert’s dark and dramatic “Death and the Maiden” string quartet. The classically trained von Otter is known for her versatility and pop-oriented collaborations with such artists as Elvis Costello, Brad Mehldau and Rufus Wainwright. Brooklyn Rider also has carved out a unique space with unusual repertoire and collaborations outside the realm of classical music.

DREWRY SIMMONS VORNEHM JAZZ SERIES

MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO

Saturday, November 18 at 8pm | The Palladium

Although her biggest mainstream hit is a 1994 duet with John Mellencamp on Van Morrison’s “Wild Night,” singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Meshell Ndegeocello has built a three-decade career on her skills as a bassist and topical songwriter, incorporating elements of R&B, jazz, rock and hip hop. Following the 2018 covers album Ventriloquism, the Grammy winner moved to the Blue Note label for her upcoming release The Omnichord Real Book, a collection of original music featuring contributions from many top jazz players.

HOOSIER VILLAGE & THE BARRINGTON OF CARMEL SONGBOOK SERIES

THE BLACK MARKET TRUST

Sunday, November 19 at 7pm | The Palladium

Led by guitarist-vocalist Jeffrey Scott Radaich, the Black Market Trust is an American pop/vocal jazz quintet that combines the sounds of the great American crooners and vocal groups with the romantic Eastern European gypsy fire of jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. After a self-titled all-instrumental 2012 debut that has become a milestone in the gypsy jazz genre, the Los Angeles-based group began adding lead vocals and harmonies inspired by such artists as the Mills Brothers and the Beach Boys. Their sophomore album, simply titled II, spawned a Top 10 Adult Contemporary hit with an interpretation of the classic “Route 66.”

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VIENNA BOYS CHOIR: CHRISTMAS IN VIENNA

Friday, November 24 at 2pm

The Palladium

This illustrious group of child musicians has been delighting music lovers across the globe for six centuries with its purity of tone, distinctive charm and popular repertoire. The enormously popular chorus is composed of four touring choirs that hail from dozens of nations and together give more than 300 concerts a year around the world. Christmas in Vienna showcases these gifted musicians with voices of unforgettable beauty in an extraordinary program featuring Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces, popular songs and, of course, holiday favorites.

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JIM BRICKMAN: A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS

Thursday, November 30 at 7:30pm

The Palladium

Jim Brickman is the best-selling solo pianist of our time, with 22 No. 1 albums on Billboard’s New Age chart. His captivating Christmas concert experience dazzles audiences with his signature piano style and soothing vocals. A heartwarming evening of music and laughter fills the air with the sounds of Yuletide carols, classics and all of Brickman’s biggest hits. Come celebrate the spirit of the season with faith, love and togetherness, and be part of the fun with Jim Brickman’s A Joyful Christmas.

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THE MIDTOWN MEN: HOLIDAY HITS

Friday, December 1 at 8pm

The Palladium

The Midtown Men, reuniting stars from the Broadway hit Jersey Boys, will ring in the Christmas season with their Holiday Hits show. This evening of songs and stories will feature iconic Yuletide classics such as “Winter Wonderland,” “Let It Snow” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” as well as their signature renditions of the greatest pop hits of the 1960s. Expect songs of the Beatles, the Temptations, the Four Seasons, and more, as well as the group’s holiday single, “All Alone on Christmas,” recorded with Steven Van Zandt and members of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band.

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DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS

CHRISTMAS TOUR 2023

Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

A popular annual tradition at the Center, saxophonist and bandleader Dave Koz’s holiday concerts feature stellar special guests performing fresh, lively arrangements of seasonal favorites in a high-energy show for the entire family. In a career spanning three decades, Koz has earned nine Grammy nominations and sent nine albums to the top of Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Albums chart. He also hosts two radio programs: the syndicated The Dave Koz Radio Show, on the air over 20 years, and The Dave Koz Lounge on SiriusXM.

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JON MCLAUGHLIN: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Friday, December 8 at 8pm | The Palladium

Hoosier-born singer-songwriter Jon McLaughlin will perform original Christmas tunes as well as holiday classics alongside some of his talented friends. The Anderson native has been attracting fans with his heartfelt, hook-laden songwriting and impassioned delivery since his 2007 debut album, Indiana. He has released several full-lengths in the years since and revealed a true evolution in both his piano playing and singing. McLaughlin has played shows with Billy Joel, Kelly Clarkson and Adele, collaborated with longtime friend Sara Bareilles, co-written with Demi Lovato and even performed at the Academy Awards.

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PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND HOLIDAY SHOW

Saturday, December 9 at 8pm | The Palladium

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band takes its name from New Orleans’ Preservation Hall, the humble but historic French Quarter music venue dedicated to keeping the past and future of jazz alive. People from around the globe make pilgrimages to it, and now its ambassadors, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, are embarking on a pilgrimage of their own: a nationwide tour to celebrate their 60th anniversary. Don’t miss this chance to ring in the holidays Big Easy-style.

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BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY’S WILD & SWINGIN’ HOLIDAY PARTY

Wednesday, December 13 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

For three decades, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s unique take on American swing and jazz music has thrilled audiences around the world, while their unique and spirited “Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party” has become an eagerly anticipated annual family event. Drawing on a rich catalogue of holiday classics and Christmas originals from the band’s two full-length holiday albums, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy brings its world-renowned live show, and fun and quirky take on the holidays, to you.

AN EVENING WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS

Friday, January 26 at 8pm

The Palladium

Saxophonist Branford Marsalis – NEA Jazz Master, Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee – is equally at home performing concertos with symphony orchestras and sitting in with members of the Grateful Dead, but the core of his musical universe remains the Branford Marsalis Quartet. After more than three decades with minimal personnel changes, the celebrated ensemble is revered for its uncompromising original compositions and interpretations of jazz and popular classics. The group earned Grammy nominations for its two most recent albums, Upward Spiral with vocalist Kurt Elling and the live recording The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul.

MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MÉXICO: HEREDEROS

Friday, February 9 at 8pm The Palladium

The history of mariachi music is rooted in cities such as Guadalajara and Mexico City, but as the everevolving genre spread, it reached Chicago and birthed the Mariachi Herencia de México. Emerging from a student music program in the Chicago Public Schools, the energetic, virtuosic group scored a Latin Grammy nomination with its 2017 debut release and has continued to top the streaming charts with a string of albums, most recently 2022’s Herederos. The 13-piece band consists of five violins, three trumpets, three guitars (including the Mexican vihuela), one bass and one harp, with the musicians doubling as singers.

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SOFIA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Friday, February 23 at 8pm The Palladium

With a history dating to the 1890s, the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra has been known since 1945 as the national orchestra of Bulgaria and remains one of that nation’s leading cultural institutions. Its repertoire comprises works from the entire historically available range of music – from classical to contemporary opuses, including premiere performances of numerous works by Bulgarian composers. The orchestra has won praise from audiences throughout Europe, Asia and North America. Since 2017, Nayden Todorov has served as its general director.

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ARETHA’S GOLD: CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE TRIBUTE TO ARETHA FRANKLIN

Saturday, February 24 at 8pm | The Palladium

Juno Award-winning Canadian R&B singer Divine Brown recreates the magic of “The Queen of Soul” in this note-for-note, cut-by-cut performance of Aretha Franklin’s 1969 greatest hits album, Aretha’s Gold. Classic Albums Live is a Toronto-based touring concert series that specializes in performances of classic rock and pop albums, focusing not on costumes or interpretations, but rather on faithful renditions of the recordings performed by top musicians. Aretha’s Gold included such hits as “Respect,” “Chain of Fools,” “Think” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.”

THE IRISH TENORS

Friday, March 8 at 8pm | The Palladium

The Irish Tenors have been the acknowledged Celtic music kings since 1998, when they burst upon the scene with the first of several popular PBS television specials. With enchanting traditional Irish repertoire as well as interpretations of contemporary pop hits, they have released 10 bestselling albums and performed for capacity crowds at such venues as Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. Catch the pure tenor harmony of vocalists Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan and Declan Kelly, backed by a live symphony orchestra.

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CARRIE NEWCOMER

WITH PIANIST GARY WALTERS & STRING QUARTET

Saturday, March 9 at 8pm The Tarkington

Award-winning Indiana-based singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer performs songs from her new and past albums in gorgeous string quartet presentations. Join Carrie, arranger/pianist Gary Walters and the Gathering of Spirits String Quartet for this unique blending of story and songs that celebrate what is sustaining and hopeful, reminding us of how even in divided times we are still connected at the center of the human heart. Described as “a prairie mystic” by the Boston Globe, Newcomer has released 19 albums nationally on the Philo, Rounder, Concord and Available Light labels.

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BRUCE HORNSBY WITH YMUSIC

Saturday, March 9 at 8pm The Palladium

Eclectic singer-songwriter and pianist Bruce Hornsby rose to fame with his Grammy-winning debut album The Way It Is and its title track, the most played song on U.S. radio in 1987. Since then, he has released more than 20 albums as a leader, toured with the Grateful Dead, and appeared on 100-plus records from artists including Bob Dylan, Don Henley, Stevie Nicks, Bonnie Raitt, Sting, Mavis Staples and Willie Nelson. Hornsby is touring with the New York-based classicalpop ensemble yMusic, a sextet known for its original compositions as well as collaborations with Ben Folds, John Legend, Paul Simon, St. Vincent and other artists.

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IMAGINATION MOVERS

Sunday, March 10 at 1pm & 4pm The Tarkington

Known for their original songs and Emmy Awardwinning Disney television show, the Imagination Movers promise a high-energy, interactive concert experience that captivates audiences of all ages. Whether singing about playing catch, brainstorming, or making music using buckets and cans, the group delivers witty lyrics and an eclectic pop sensibility that encourage creativity and movement. Come and experience the wonderment of live music for families in this interactive show where everyone can jump up, get down, stand up and turn around.

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CROCE PLAYS CROCE: 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Saturday, March 30 at 8pm | The Palladium

Following a successful tour that featured songs from Jim Croce’s 1972 breakthrough album, You Don’t Mess Around with Jim, multifaceted singer/ songwriter A.J. Croce is on the road again to celebrate two more of his father’s legendary albums. Released in 1973, shortly before the elder Croce’s death in a plane crash, the albums Life and Times and I Got A Name included such hits as “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown,” “I’ll Have to Say I Love You in a Song” and “Workin’ at the Car Wash Blues.” This 50th Anniversary program will feature a stellar band and a moving multimedia presentation.

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JESSE COOK

Sunday, April 7 at 7pm | The Tarkington

A master of the nylon-stringed acoustic guitar, Jesse Cook can claim more than two million albums sold, five PBS TV specials, over 25 million views on YouTube and more than 400 million streams from online music services. His 11th studio album, Libre, was chosen 2021 Album of the Year by JazzTrax. Now Cook and his extraordinary band are returning to the road, bringing their unique brand of rhythm and rhumba to audiences across North America and beyond.

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RAY CHEN

Friday, April 12 at 8pm | The Palladium

Born in Taiwan and raised in Australia, Ray Chen was a child prodigy who gained attention as first-prize winner at the Yehudi Menuhin (2008) and Queen Elizabeth (2009) competitions. Since then, he has released a series of acclaimed recordings on the Sony and Decca labels and performed across Europe, Asia and the Americas with leading orchestras including the London and Los Angeles philharmonics. Featured on Forbes’ list of the 30 most influential Asians under 30, he plays a 1715 Stradivarius once owned by famed Hungarian violinist Joseph Joachim (1831-1907) and on loan from the Nippon Music Foundation.

SAMMY MILLER AND THE CONGREGATION

Friday, April 19 at 8pm | The Palladium

With a witty and theatrical approach that has drawn comparisons to Ben Folds and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Sammy Miller and The Congregation are “on a mission to put the generosity back into jazz and bring art back to the people.” Led by Grammy-nominated drummer Miller, the seven-piece group is a community of adventurous and charismatic musicians who are conservatorytrained but have not lost their childlike wonder and awe for playing music. Since its inception, The Congregation has played nonstop around the world, including Lincoln Center, the White House and the Newport and Monterey jazz festivals. A matinee performance will be available for school groups.

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RUMOURS: A FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE

Saturday, April 20 at 8pm | The Palladium

Formed in 2014, Rumours (also known as Rumours ATL) has taken the U.S. by storm with stage-scorching renditions of Fleetwood Mac songs featuring performers Mekenzie Zimmerman (Stevie Nicks vocals), Adrienne Cottrell (keyboards and Christine McVie vocals) and Denny Hanson (guitar and Lindsey Buckingham vocals), joined by John Spiegel on lead guitar, Jim Ramsdell on bass and Daniel Morrison on drums. Fans dance, sing along and learn something new about Fleetwood Mac at each performance.

MICHAEL FEINSTEIN WITH SPECIAL GUEST

Friday, May 17 at 8pm | The Palladium

The singer and pianist known as “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook” returns to the Palladium with a special evening of timeless music. Known for his high-profile collaborations and his many projects for public radio and television, the five-time Grammy nominee is founder of the Great American Songbook Foundation and artistic director for the Center for the Performing Arts.

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THE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

ADDRESS: 1 Carter Green | Carmel, IN 46032

FIFTH THIRD BANK BOX OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 12-4pm

Phone: 317.843.3800 | Toll-free: 877.909.ARTS (2787)

AMPLIFY YOUR EXPERIENCE

GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK EXHIBIT GALLERY

The Songbook Exhibit Gallery provides an immersive experience for visitors young and old. Rotating exhibits focusing on eras, songwriters and singers celebrate the Golden Age of the Songbook. Guests can hear interpretations of these songs on the interactive display and view materials from the Foundation’s rich archives. Exhibits change annually. Learn more at TheSongbook.org

EXHIBIT GALLERY HOURS:

Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm

The Gallery also is open prior to select Center Presents performances at the Palladium.

GROUPS

Breathtaking classical music, world famous personalities and exciting musical acts are just a few of the attractions your group will find here.

GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE RECEIVE SPECIAL BENEFITS SUCH AS:

» Personalized customer service to meet the unique needs of your group

» Discounts up to 20%

» Flexible payment options

» Free car/bus parking

» Preferred seating options

» Collaboration with our Events team to reserve space for dining and meetings

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GROUP OPPORTUNITIES, CALL 317.843.3800

HOSPITALITY

With its unsurpassed acoustics and majestic interior, the Palladium is the perfect setting for your next special event. The available spaces range from elegant lobbies to private rooms, each with its own decor and ambience. Our rooms are ideal for board meetings, corporate retreats, team building events, holiday parties, weddings and other events.

For late summer events, make a special impression on your clients, employees or friends with the Palladium’s Festival Floor. Installed at stage level, above the permanent seating, this state-of-theart event staging surface offers more than 4,000 square feet for dances, award ceremonies, wedding receptions, fundraising events and more. The space can seat as many as 260 guests for dining and entertainment. Come visit us in August or September to see it in place – you’ll be floored!

Whether your group numbers 15 or 1,500, the Center has the perfect space for your event. For more information or to schedule a tour of the venue, please contact the Events Team at Events@TheCenterPresents.org.

VISIT HAMILTON COUNTY

Located just north of Indianapolis, Hamilton County offers a unique range of attractions, special events and affordable accommodations in the cities of Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield. With authentic downtowns, Hoosier hospitality and easy access to and from I-69 and I-465, you’ve got a fun, affordable destination that’s closer than you think.

The Palladium is just steps away from the Hotel Carmichael and a short stroll away from Carmel City Center, a complex of shops and eateries with the classic aura of 16th-century Italian architecture. Its upscale restaurants include Tucci’s, Vivante, divvy and Matt the Miller’s Tavern – perfect for a bite to eat or a cocktail before or after a live performance. Or you can walk on the Monon Greenway and explore the state-designated Carmel Arts & Design District, home to art galleries, specialty shops, locally owned restaurants and the Indiana Design Center, among other attractions.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST A TRAVEL GUIDE, VISIT

Now in its second season, New Works: An Arts Commission Project is an initiative by the Center for the Performing Arts to promote and sustain Indiana’s working artists and arts communities in an inclusive way by supporting the creation of new works across all performing arts disciplines. The three winning proposals selected by the judging panel will be presented on stage at the Palladium, with a talkback discussion following the performances.

BOON BESTOWED

CECILY TERHUNE

This four-movement work for solo classical saxophone and electronic looper pedal will be composed by Katie Madonna Lee and performed by Terhune, a Carmelbased musician and music educator. Each movement will represent a powerful female archetype: nurturer, leader, activist and teacher. A projected slideshow of images will accompany the music.

SUITS

EMILY FRANKS AND EN POINTE INDIANA BALLET

This original dance piece incorporating various styles and techniques will be performed by 19 pre-professional student dancers from Noblesville-based En Pointe Indiana Ballet. Franks, an En Pointe instructor and former dancer with Dance Kaleidoscope, is choreographing a story based on her own career transition from professional dance to office-based work.

OPEN HEART SURGERY

JAMEY GUZMAN

This contemporary opera is modeled after a TV medical drama and features three singers and several live musicians from Bloomington-based NewVoices Opera. Composer Guzman is collaborating with librettist Caroline Cao to tell the story of a young doctor caught between her dreams of working in film and her immigrant family’s expectations of a career in medicine.

NEW WORKS: PREMIERE PERFORMANCES

Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 8 p.m. The Palladium

Live audience tickets: $25 FREE at TheCenterPresents.org/NewWorks

Free livestream on the Center’s website and social media channels

NEW WORKS:

2023-2024 TIMELINE

Call for entries – Aug 2023

Application deadline – Nov 2023

Winners announced – Mar 2024

Premiere Performances – Jun 2024

New Works is supported by the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation.

Live at the Center is a free livestream and $5 in-person concert series for the community, featuring local and regional artists in genres from jazz and classical to soul and indie rock. Whether on desktop, mobile device or smart TV, viewers anywhere can enjoy a front-row perspective on Indiana’s top talent, with multicamera coverage livestreamed in HD video and stereo sound. Tickets will be available in June.

WED JUL 26, 2023

WED AUG 30, 2023

WED OCT 18, 2023

WED NOV 29, 2023

WED JAN 31, 2024

WED FEB 28, 2024

WED MAR 27, 2024

WED APR 24, 2024

WED MAY 29, 2024

The Palace (rock/soul)

Sean Imboden Trio (jazz)

The Call (neo-soul)

John Boyle (blues rock)

Clare Longendyke (classical piano)

Peyton Womock Band (R&B/hip hop/jazz)

Bullet Points (indie rock)

Mike Wells (Americana/country)

Nate Wolfe (singer-songwriter)

BULLET POINTS

$5 IN PERSON | FREE STREAMING

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STUDENT MATINEE PERFORMANCES

The Center for the Performing Arts is proud to provide live educational events free of charge to local students and school groups during our 2023-2024 Center Presents Season in partnership with Allied Solutions.

These free matinee performances allow students to enjoy a wide variety of live arts experiences at the Palladium, with the opportunity to ask questions of the artists after each program. Some student matinees also include the availability of educational resources such as classroom activity ideas, study guides and supplemental content.

PRICING: $25-$65 FREE! MAKE YOUR GROUP RESERVATION NOW!

ANIMANIACS: IN CONCERT

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Animaniacs: In Concert stars the show’s original Emmy-winning composer, Randy Rogel, on piano and the voice talents of Emmy winner Rob Paulsen (Yakko and Pinky on Animaniacs) and Maurice LaMarche (The Brain). See the original characters come to life onstage! Animaniacs remains as topical and relevant today as it was when the TV series debuted in the 1990s. As its creators say, “Animaniacs: In Concert is for the adults – it’s hip, it’s funny – but kids will love it, too!” A matinee performance will be available for school groups.

MAD RIVER: KEEP MARCHING

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Keep Marching by Ohio-based Mad River Theater Works is a new one-act play with music that brings collected oral history to life for an exploration of the historic 1963 March on Washington. Revered as the day the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. made his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, the event drew more than a quarter-million people together peacefully for a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement. Recommended for students in Grade 4 and older.

SAMMY MILLER AND THE CONGREGATION

Friday, April 19, 2024

With a witty and theatrical approach, Sammy Miller and The Congregation are “on a mission to put the generosity back into jazz and bring art back to the people.” Led by Grammy-nominated drummer Miller, these seven adventurous and charismatic musicians are conservatory-trained but have not lost their childlike wonder for playing music. Since its inception, The Congregation has played nonstop around the world, including Lincoln Center, the White House and the Newport and Monterey jazz festivals.

BEYOND THE STAGE

Education and community outreach are important components of the Center’s overall mission. The Center provides performing arts experiences, learning opportunities and cultural enrichment through programs for children, teens, adults, schools, families and community partners.

EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES

FROM TODDLERS TO YOUNG ADULTS SPECIALS

FAEGRE DRINKER PEANUT BUTTER & JAM

Designed for ages 1-7, these monthly Saturday morning sessions encourage young children to become engaged in the performing arts. Two adults can attend free with each purchase.

FRONTROW

High school and college students of the performing arts receive complimentary admission to a Center Presents performance, along with dinner and a Q&A session at the artist’s sound check.

PRE-PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCES

Student ensembles and other musicians and artists from the community can showcase their talents as patrons arrive for Center Presents performances.

MASTERCLASSES, RESIDENCIES & OUTREACH

World-class touring performers share their expertise and experience in classroom and studio settings, both on and off the Center’s campus.

CAMPS

JUNGLE JAMS

Through drumming and other music and movement activities in an imaginary rainforest, young children learn basic principles of rhythm and groove as well as positive character qualities.

PRISM PROJECT

Designed for youth with disabilities ages 6-22, this month-long performing arts day camp engages participants in music, dance and theater as they rehearse and present an original show for a public audience.

CLUBS & GROUPS

PALLADIUM PALS BOOK CLUB

Kids can earn free tickets to a Center Presents performance by reading related books from our list. Even toddlers can participate with adult help.

CLASSES

CHILD & ADULT MUSIC CLASSES

In these morning sessions for ages 1-5, kids and their caregivers explore concepts like rhyme, rhythm, melody and beat through fun group activities.

MUSICAL IMAGES OF INDIANA (FREE FOR SCHOOLS)

Through a live, interactive videoconference aligned with state education standards, students explore songs about our state as well as tunes by Hoosier songwriters.

FROM YOUNG ADULTS TO SENIORS

CLUBS & GROUPS LUMINARIES

The Center’s weekday speaker series meets every other month for refreshments and a presentation on the arts, education and inspiration.

PALLADIUM BOOKIES

The Center’s book club for adults meets every other month to socialize and discuss books about the performing arts.

CLASSES INTRO TO STAND-UP COMEDY

In four weekly group sessions led by a professional comedian, students learn the history and principles of comedy while developing their own five-minute routines to perform for friends and family at the graduation show.

BEGINNER, GENERAL & ADVANCED UKULELE

In five weekly group sessions, students learn fun songs and fundamentals of rhythm, strumming, picking and chord melody.

GROUP VOCAL COACHING

In four weekly sessions, students learn principles of vocal technique, song selection and interpretation to improve performance, delivery, projection and stage presence.

SPECIALS CLASSICS IN CONTEXT

Prior to Center Presents classical music performances, ticketholders can attend these free expert presentations to learn about the featured composers and repertoire.

JAZZTALK

JazzTalk is a series of informal online conversations with jazz artists performing in the current Center Presents season. Host Todd Williams is a nationally known saxophonist, composer and music educator. Viewers can join in via Zoom and pose questions after the discussion. Participation is free.

SONGBOOK EXHIBIT GALLERY

The Great American Songbook Foundation’s interactive gallery at the Palladium celebrates timeless popular music with rotating exhibits drawn from the Songbook Archives.

INTERNSHIPS

College students gain hands-on experience in various aspects of the performing arts field, including marketing, fundraising and stage production.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE PROGRAMS, PLEASE EMAIL OUTREACH@THECENTERPRESENTS.ORG.

FAEGRE DRINKER PEANUT

BUTTER & JAM 2023-2024

SCHEDULED SHOW TIME: 10:30-11:15AM

■ SEPTEMBER 30

Musical Conexion

This dynamic duo connects North and South America through songs, movement and finger plays.

■ OCTOBER 28

The Ballroom Roustabouts

Low volume, high energy rock ’n’ roll for families with kids!

■ NOVEMBER 11

Meghan Cristeen Martin & Friends

Songwriter and teaching artist Meghan Cristeen Martin sings her favorite songs with her ukulele.

■ DECEMBER 9

Melchior Marionettes: Holiday Cabaret on Strings

A fast-paced cabaret of handcrafted marionettes for all ages. Second performance at 12:30pm.

■ JANUARY 6

Phoenix Rising Dance Company: Anyone Can Dance

Join a jungle dance party in this lively performance based on the children’s book Giraffes Don’t Dance.

■ FEBRUARY 10

Kid Kazooey

This seasoned performer shares rhythm, dance and dynamics in a highly interactive program.

■ MARCH 2

Silly Safaris: Spring Babies

Amazon John introduces us to amazing animal babies born in springtime.

■ APRIL 13

Premium Blend: Cool Jazz with Cool Kids

Come ready to get your groove on with local jazz greats Premium Blend.

■ MAY 4

Bongo Boy Music: z Rainforest Rhythm Jam

Find your rhythm and groove in a creative musical adventure.

SHOW LOCATION:

■ = The Palladium, Robert Adam Room

■ = Studio Theater

WAYS TO SUPPORT

Support the Center with gifts of cash, check, credit card, transferred stock, donor-advised funds (DAF), IRA distribution and employermatched gifts, or through planned giving and estate plans.

DONATE TODAY!

VISIT THECENTERPRESENTS.ORG/SUPPORT OR CALL (317) 819-3534

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YOUR SUPPORT BRINGS OUR MISSION TO LIFE.

The arts need you! As a nonprofit organization, we depend on donations to sustain the Center and to grow our mission year after year. Your contributions make it possible to bring top talent to our community and for the Center to provide diverse arts opportunities and educational programs for students and people of all ages. We sincerely appreciate your generosity and your consideration of a philanthropic gift to the Center. Thank you.

BECOME AN INDIVIDUAL DONOR OR CORPORATE PARTNER TODAY AND ENJOY INCREDIBLE BENEFITS!

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CELEBRATION

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 THE PALLADIUM

Experience an evening of food, fun, live auction and entertainment including a headlining performance from six-time Grammy Award winner Amy Grant and an appearance by Artistic Director Michael Feinstein.

Proceeds will benefit the Center’s arts and educational programming.

Tables are going fast, so make your reservation now! Call the Development Team at (317) 819-3528 or email Gala@TheCenterPresents.org.

Find more information and our table reservation guide at TheCenterPresents.org/Gala.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR – THE CENTER’S BIGGEST EVENT OF THE SEASON IS BACK!

LIBRARY & ARCHIVES

The Great American Songbook Foundation oversees the Songbook Library & Archives, a vast and growing resource containing recordings, arrangements, images, memorabilia, personal papers and other items from the foundational era of American popular music.

The Library & Archives was established to preserve the physical artifacts of the Great American Songbook’s creators and performers for the education and benefit of current and future generations. The facility also includes a reference library and study space for researchers who wish to learn more about the music and the culture it has inspired.

In addition, the Great American Songbook Exhibit Gallery open to the public is a multimedia educational center with rotating exhibits displaying pieces from the Archives. As a Cultural Affiliate of the Los Angeles-based Grammy Museum®, the Songbook Foundation is among a handful of institutions worldwide that collaborate on exhibitions, educational initiatives, research programs, internship opportunities, technical support and more.

THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION

THE MISSION OF THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION IS TO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE BY CELEBRATING THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK.

SONGBOOK HALL OF FAME

The Great American Songbook Hall of Fame celebrates lyricists, composers, performers and other artists who helped to create “the soundtrack of our lives” with their contributions to American popular song. With plans to establish a Great American Songbook Museum, the Foundation is now in its 11th year of inducting honorees such as Duke Ellington, Tony Bennett and Chita Rivera.

EDUCATION & OUTREACH

The Foundation offers education and outreach programs to introduce people of all ages to the music and composers of the Great American Songbook in the context of American history and culture.

The annual Songbook Academy® is a leading music and performance intensive for high school vocalists that is dedicated to the music of Broadway, Hollywood musicals and the Tin Pan Alley era of the early to mid-20th century. Students from around the country apply for the opportunity to learn and perform under the guidance of Broadway performers, music industry professionals and educators from respected university music and theater programs.

To accompany its physical collections and on-site programming, the Foundation has developed a robust menu of virtual programming and online resources including digital exhibitions, collections highlights, video tours, activity kits, educational materials and more.

The Foundation’s Perfect Harmony® program, developed in consultation with a board-certified music therapist, is a music resource that provides care partners with appropriate generational music and activities to engage older adults in a shared music experience. By offering monthly video resources, playlists and themed music activities for individual and group settings, Perfect Harmony offers a unique opportunity for social engagement and promotes holistic well-being through music.

WE DEPEND ON YOUR SUPPORT!

DONATE TODAY AND HELP TO PRESERVE, SHARE AND CELEBRATE THE SONGBOOK FOR GENERATIONS TO COME:

• Visit TheSongbook.org/Donate

• Call (317) 844-9454

• Mail a check to 1 Carter Green, Carmel, IN 46032 made payable to “The Great American Songbook Foundation”

• Text SONGBOOK to 91999

• Scan this QR code

Make a donation to the Songbook Foundation by check, cash, credit card, transferred stock, IRA distribution and employer-matched gifts, or through planned giving and estate plans.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!

VISIT THE SONGBOOK EXHIBIT GALLERY!

Located on the Gallery level of the Palladium

HOURS: Monday–Friday 10am to 4pm

The Gallery also is open prior to select Center Presents performances at the Palladium. For dates, visit TheSongbook.org/SongbookNights

For more information on any of these programs, please email Info@TheSongbook.org or call 317.844.2251.

RESIDENT COMPANIES

The Center is proud to be home to several of Indiana’s top arts organizations. Learn about each of the Resident Companies and the performances they present.

ACTORS THEATRE OF INDIANA

Hamilton County’s only professional equity theatre company, Actors Theatre of Indiana is committed to setting the highest artistic standards and creating the powerful experience of shared theater for members of this community. For more information, visit ATIStage.org.

THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS, THE MUSICAL!

Sep 20-Oct 1 | The Studio Theater

MAGICAL MUSICAL MONSTER MASH

Oct 27-Nov 29 | The Studio Theater

A CARMEL CHRISTMAS

Dec 14-23 | The Studio Theater

THE 39 STEPS

Feb 2-18 | The Studio Theater

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY

Apr 26-May 12 | The Studio Theater

CARMEL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

In addition to its commitment to presenting creative and artistically excellent performances, the Carmel Symphony Orchestra believes that educating our community musically both promotes and sustains cultural growth – even for the youngest of listeners. For more information, visit CarmelSymphony.org.

MODERN CLASSICS

Oct 7 | The Palladium

CLASSICAL KIDS LIVE

Oct 22 | The Palladium

UNITY, VETERANS AND AMERICA

Nov 11 | The Palladium

HOLIDAY POPS

Dec 10 | The Palladium

JANUARY POPS

Jan 27 | The Palladium

FAMILY FUN

Jan 28 | The Palladium

SYMPHONY GOES TO THE MOVIES

Feb 10 | The Palladium

THE FIREBIRD & BOHEMIAN DELIGHT

Mar 16 | The Palladium

VERDI REQUIEM

Apr 13 | The Palladium

SIDE-BY-SIDE

Apr 21 | The Palladium

POPS CONCERT

May 4 | The Palladium

CENTRAL INDIANA DANCE ENSEMBLE

With programming that celebrates the grand tradition of classical ballet as well as innovative, contemporary works, Central Indiana Dance Ensemble’s season includes three professionally produced shows and many community performances. Working with guest artists and both professional and emerging choreographers, CIDE makes high-quality dance accessible to local audiences. For more information, visit CIDEdance.org.

MIXED REP

Mar 3 | The Tarkington

SNOW WHITE

May 18-19 | The Tarkington

CIVIC THEATRE

Civic Theatre, one of America’s oldest and most renowned community theatres, proudly presents its 106th season with a lineup of Broadway shows you and your family won’t want to miss. For more information, visit CivicTheatre.org.

THE PROM

Oct 6-21 | The Tarkington

ELF, THE MUSICAL

Dec 1-24 | The Tarkington

ROMEO & JULIET

Feb 9-24 | The Tarkington

THE CAT IN THE HAT

Feb 27-Mar 7 | The Tarkington

DRIVING MISS DAISY

Mar 15-30 | The Studio Theater

ANASTASIA: THE MUSICAL

Apr 26-May 11 | The Tarkington

FINDING NEMO JR.

Jun 21-26 | The Tarkington

REVUE! 2024

Jun 25 | The Studio Theater

CATS

Jul 25-28 | The Tarkington

GREGORY HANCOCK DANCE THEATRE

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre is a worldclass, professional dance company that combines modern dance, ballet, ethnic dance forms and theater to create a unique style of movement and drama. The company’s artistic director, Gregory Hancock, has created an expansive repertoire that deals with varied social, cultural, historical and spiritual issues. For more information, visit GregoryHancockDanceTheatre.org.

LEGENDS AND FAIRYTALES

Oct 27-28 | The Tarkington

FABLES AND FOLKLORE

Apr 5-6 | The Tarkington

SAGAS AND SUPERSTITIONS

Jun 7-8 | The Tarkington

INDIANA WIND SYMPHONY

The Indiana Wind Symphony is Indiana’s premier adult concert band. Under the musical direction of Charles Conrad, the IWS consists of volunteer musicians who bring passion and excellence to every performance. For more information, visit IndianaWindSymphony.org.

GEMS FROM PAST AND PRESENT

REIMAGINING OLD FAVORITES

ECHOES OF HALLOWEEN

SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS

LET IT SNOW

RHAPSODY IN BLUE: THE CENTENNIAL ECLECTIC ENCHANTMENT

SPRINGTIME CELEBRATION

FINALES & FANFARE

DATES TBA

ACTORS THEATRE OF INDIANA

CARMEL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

CENTRAL INDIANA DANCE ENSEMBLE

INDIANA WIND SYMPHONY

THECENTERPRESENTS.ORG

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