23-24 Applause Volume 3 - Holiday 2023 by The Center for the Performing Arts

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CONTENTS WELCOME...........................................................................................................................................5 FEATURE: THAT SIBLING SOUND–GIRL NAMED TOM.........................................................................6-9 CENTER PRESENTS PERFORMANCES AN EVENING WITH BRUCE COCKBURN....................................................................................... 11 AS WE SPEAK: BELA FLECK....................................................................................................... 12 GRACE POTTER........................................................................................................................ 13 ETTA MAY................................................................................................................................ 14 DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE MCPHEE....................................................................................... 16 TRES SOULS............................................................................................................................ 17 THE LITTLE MERMEN: THE ULTIMATE DISNEY TRIBUTE BAND...................................................... 19 EASTON CORBIN......................................................................................................................20 ANNE SOFIE VON OTTER & BROOKLYN RIDER.............................................................................22 MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO...........................................................................................................23 THE BLACK MARKET TRUST....................................................................................................... 24 VIENNA BOYS CHOIR: CHRISTMAS IN VIENNA............................................................................27 JIM BRICKMAN: A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS......................................................................................28 THE MIDTOWN MEN: HOLIDAY HITS..........................................................................................29 GIRL NAMED TOM: ONE MORE CHRISTMAS TOUR.......................................................................30 DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS .............................................................................................................. 31 JON MCLAUGHLIN & FRIENDS...................................................................................................32 PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND...............................................................................................33 BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY’S WILD & SWINGIN’ HOLIDAY PARTY...................................................34 23-24 CENTER PRESENTS SEASON LISTING....................................................................................36-37 ABOUT THE CENTER..........................................................................................................................40 CORE VALUES................................................................................................................................... 41 DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION...................................................................................................... 41 ABOUT THE SONGBOOK FOUNDATION................................................................................................42 BEYOND THE STAGE..........................................................................................................................44 LIVE AT THE CENTER......................................................................................................................... 45 PATRON SERVICES AND AMENITIES...............................................................................................47-48 FIFTH THIRD BANK BOX OFFICE.........................................................................................................50 CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF.......................................................................................52-54 CONTACT US.....................................................................................................................................54 CENTER ANNUAL SUPPORTERS.................................................................................................... 56-60 SONGBOOK FOUNDATION BOARD & FRIENDS.............................................................................. 63-64 CENTER MAJOR PARTNERS................................................................................................................68 3

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WELCOME TO THE CENTER! We’re so glad you could join us for one of the most eventful seasons in our history – as in “full of events.” The fall portion of the 13th annual Center Presents Season, brought to you in partnership with Allied Solutions, runs the gamut from the Vienna Boys Choir to Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to composer and bassist extraordinaire Meshell Ndegeocello. With 19 performances on the schedule in November and December, including a wide-ranging Holiday Series, we trust every audience will find something to enjoy. Our cover story features the sibling vocal trio Girl Named Tom, winners of The Voice with strong Midwestern roots. You can read about them on Page 6 and catch their Palladium debut on Dec. 2. In addition to the national and international talent, the Center also presents top local artists and provides a rich menu of educational and experiential opportunities for people of all ages, which you can learn more about on Pages 44-45. During the holiday season, we hope you have an opportunity to enjoy the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, which opens on our campus Nov. 18. Remember to allow extra time for parking when visiting at this time of year. To stay informed on all happenings, just click the “SIGN UP” button on our home page at TheCenterPresents.org to be added to our eNews mailing list. And remember: To secure legitimate tickets at reasonable prices, always buy directly through TheCenterPresents.org, by phone at (317) 843-3800 or in person at the Palladium’s Fifth Third Bank Box Office. The Center sends out special thanks to all the community partners, donors and volunteers who support our mission with their time and treasure, and also to patrons like you. Enjoy the performance!

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SPREADING HARMONY IS A MISSION FOR GIRL NAMED TOM BY SCOTT HALL 6

Pettisville is an unincorporated community in northwestern Ohio,

somewhere in the plains between Fort Wayne and Toledo. If you call that an unlikely launch pad for a chart-topping music career, the members of Girl Named Tom would almost certainly agree. Nonetheless, Bekah, Caleb and Joshua Liechty – Mennonite kids whose father was a third-generation farm equipment dealer – sprang from those rural roots to become the first group ever to win a season of NBC’s The Voice. Guided by coach Kelly Clarkson in the fall of 2021, they stunned judges and audiences repeatedly with their seamless sibling harmonies on songs like Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain” and the Crosby, Stills & Nash ballad “Helplessly Hoping.” At one point during the season, four of their independent recordings made the iTunes Top 10 simultaneously.

We’re just loving the adventure. Our whole mission statement as a band is to bring more harmony to the world, and any opportunity to do that, we are so grateful for. — Bekah Liechty Since then, the three have been writing songs and touring, singing at the Indy 500, opening for Pentatonix on a 22-date holiday arena tour, and signing with Republic Records for an eight-song release, One More Christmas, which topped the iTunes album chart a year ago. Now, with a new single out and more on the way, they are hitting the road on a One More Christmas Tour, which stops at the Palladium on Dec. 2. (If you’re wondering, the band’s name is a family in-joke, referring to bygone days when Joshua liked to call his baby sister “Thomas.” And for what it’s worth, the brothers are graduates of Goshen College, where Bekah has been named an honorary alumna.) How these 20-somethings reached this point is a charming story, which they shared by phone recently from a tour stop in Wichita. Not surprisingly, the key figures include their mother, who first suggested they form a group, and their father, who died of cancer last year, just weeks after their triumph on The Voice. 7

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Caleb, Bekah and Joshua Liechty

Bekah: Our dream was not to be musicians, because we didn't see many people who were living that dream. Our dad was in a rock band when he was in high school, and they cut a record and they toured a little bit, but then he went back to Ohio to carry on the family business. … We like to think that we're honoring him by making music and sharing it with people. Caleb: We didn't perform together in any real way until 2019. We grew up listening to music, and we all took music lessons, and we were really invested in music as a hobby individually, but never got together until a cousin asked us to sing at his wedding ... Our mom, believe it or not, suggested, “Why don't you guys take a gap year from your education? Life goes so fast. Why don't you make a band? Have you ever thought about that ?” So we thought about it for a little bit and then just decided to push off school for a year, and we haven't looked back. We assumed it would just be a one-year fun family project, but we found such purpose and joy in making music together that before the year was up, we were like, “Oh, wait, we want to do this forever.” Joshua: That first year, we visited 30-some states and played almost 70 shows, all self-managed and anywhere that would take us. We played backyards and churches, wineries, breweries, anywhere, and sometimes it was just like 10 people that we'd be singing to, but so many people were like, “You guys really have a have a gift here that you're giving,” and so that encouraged us to keep doing it. 8

When the pandemic brought their minivan tour to a halt, the group holed up in South Bend, recorded some of their best cover tunes and continued to build a following on YouTube. Then they heard that The Voice was auditioning contestants online. Joshua: It was much more enticing to me to not have to go and stand in a line for eight hours to get your audition or whatever. So we just sang for 45 seconds in front of a computer screen, like a little Zoom call, except we couldn’t see the people on the other end. Bekah: We kept making it further and further in interviews and thought, wow, we might make it to Hollywood. And sure enough, they invited us out there, and it was amazing to us that the music we were performing on our 2019 tour was the same music that caught fire on the Voice stage. … We learned a lot about our artistry, how to arrange songs quickly, because we had to arrange week to week, new songs, and that's harder to do when you're three people than if you're one person. People would say, “It's not The Voices, it's The Voice,” and they think that being a trio is unfair, but it's pretty hard to arrange music like that. So what about this tour and what lies ahead ? Bekah: We love writing Christmas music. I thought all the Christmas music had been written, but no, it hasn't! And it’s just wonderful to sing those songs. And of course we had to write a song about losing our dad and how tough that is around the holidays for people who have lost a loved one. That's what our title track “One More Christmas” is – we want “one more Christmas with you.” And that's a very meaningful song for many, and so that's the headline of this tour. Caleb: We really fell in love with these songs last year on tour, and since they're Christmas songs, we haven't gotten to sing them since. So we can't wait to revisit them this year. … and we love mixing in the covers that we're known for, and of course, we'll do holiday classics that everybody loves, but our own take on them. Bekah: We’re just loving the adventure. Our whole mission statement as a band is to bring more harmony to the world, and any opportunity to do that, we are so grateful for. And it’s amazing how many people come out to shows and how many people want to be a part of that harmony. It's humbling to us. We’re very thankful.

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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.

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AS WE SPEAK: BELA FLECK, ZAKIR HUSSAIN, EDGAR MEYER, 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.

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GRACE POTTER

Friday, November 3, at 8pm | The Palladium With and without her band the Nocturnals, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Grace Potter has released seven acclaimed albums and shared stages with the likes of the Rolling Stones, Robert Plant and the Allman Brothers Band. Following up on the Grammy-nominated 2019 release Daylight, her new album, Mother Road, was inspired by travels on Route 66. The 10 tracks fuse soul, blues, country and rock, featuring an all-star backing band and two songs cowritten with Natalie Hemby of the Highwomen. SPECIAL GUEST: Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rett Madison will open the show. 13

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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.

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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 powerhouse 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.

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TRES SOULS: CELEBRATING DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS

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. series partner

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THE LITTLE MERMEN: THE ULTIMATE DISNEY TRIBUTE BAND

Sunday, November 5, at 3:00pm and 7:00pm | 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.

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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.” SPECIAL GUEST: St. Louis-based "Heartland rock" singer-songwriter Matt Jordan will open the show.

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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 poporiented 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.

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Saturday, November 18, at 8pm | The Palladium Singer-songwriter and bassist extraordinaire Meshell Ndegeocello has built a three-decade career as an uncompromising artist whose forays into jazz, R&B, rock and hip hop incorporate powerful commentary on race, gender issues and LGBTQ+ rights. Following the 2018 covers album Ventriloquism, the Grammy winner and 11-time nominee moved to the Blue Note label for her acclaimed new release, The Omnichord Real Book, a collection of original music featuring contributions from many top jazz players. On a different note, Indiana audiences in particular may recall her hit duet with John Mellencamp on Van Morrison’s “Wild Night.” series partner

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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 The 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.

SPECIAL GUEST: CHRISSY METZ

Performing with Brickman will be Emmy- and two-time Golden Globe-nominated actress and singer Chrissy Metz, star of the award-winning NBC series This Is Us. Listed among “Ones to Watch” and “50 Most Beautiful” by People magazine, she also starred in the 2022 indie film Stay Awake and the 2019 Christian drama Breakthrough, singing the Oscar-nominated theme song “I’m Standing With You” by Diane Warren. Following a performance at the 2020 Oscars, Metz signed a record deal with Universal Music Group Nashville. performance partner

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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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GIRL NAMED TOM: ONE MORE CHRISTMAS TOUR

Saturday, December 2, at 8pm | The Palladium

Three siblings unlock one harmony to unite the world as Girl Named Tom. Ohio natives Bekah, Joshua and Caleb Liechty made history in 2021 as the first trio ever to win NBC’s The Voice, going on to generate more than 25 million streams with renditions of rock and singer-songwriter classics like “River,” “The Chain” and “Dust in the Wind.” Their recordings have included the independent EP Another World and a Republic Records holiday EP, One More Christmas, which reached #1 on the iTunes album chart. Since rising to fame, the group has been on the road, performing at the Indy 500, appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and supporting Pentatonix on a massive holiday arena tour.

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DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR 2023

Tuesday, December 5, at 7:30pm | The Palladium FEATURING: JONATHAN BUTLER SPECIAL GUESTS: REBECCA JADE AND MARCUS ANDERSON AND INTRODUCING: JUSTIN-LEE SCHULTZ In the 26th anniversary edition of the longest-running jazz-based Christmas tour, Dave Koz and Friends will perform fresh renditions of timeless Christmas classics – as well as a Chanukah medley – and hits from their respective catalogues. The tour reunites Koz with longtime musical partner guitarist/singer Jonathan Butler and will feature special guests saxophonist/flutist Marcus Anderson, making his debut, and vocalist Rebecca Jade, marking her third time with the tour. Traversing 25 cities over one month on the road, the tour will also introduce musical prodigy Justin-Lee Schultz, a 16-year old South Africa-born, U.S.-based pianist/guitarist/ vocalist and social media sensation.

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JON MCLAUGHLIN & FRIENDS: 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. Joining Jon for the show will be Leah Marlene, Kris Allen, Sarah Scharbrough and Ryan Ahlwardt.

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PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND: CREOLE CHRISTMAS

Saturday, December 9, at 8pm | The Palladium

Celebrate the season as the Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns with the Creole Christmas concert series, performing New Orleans classics as well as some bestloved holiday selections with a twist. The band, which recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, takes its name from Preservation Hall, the humble but historic French Quarter music venue dedicated to keeping the past and future of jazz alive.

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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.

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AN EVENING WITH BRUCE COCKBURN Wednesday, November 1 at 7:30pm | The Tarkington

THE BLACK MARKET TRUST Sunday, November 19 at 7pm | The Palladium

AS WE SPEAK: BÉLA FLECK, ZAKIR HUSSAIN, EDGAR MEYER WITH RAKESH CHAURASIA Thursday, November 2 at 7:30pm | The Palladium GRACE POTTER Friday, November 3 at 8pm | The Palladium ETTA MAY Friday, November 3 at 7:30pm | The Tarkington AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE MCPHEE Saturday, November 4 at 8pm | The Palladium TRES SOULS: CELEBRATING DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS Saturday, November 4 at 8pm | The Tarkington THE LITTLE MERMEN: THE ULTIMATE DISNEY TRIBUTE BAND Sunday, November 5 at 3pm & 7pm | The Tarkington EASTON CORBIN Thursday, November 9 at 7:30pm | The Palladium ANNE SOFIE VON OTTER & BROOKLYN RIDER: SONGS OF LOVE AND DEATH Friday, November 17 at 8pm | The Palladium MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO Saturday, November 18 at 8pm | The Palladium 36

VIENNA BOYS CHOIR: CHRISTMAS IN VIENNA Friday, November 24 at 2pm | The Palladium JIM BRICKMAN: A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS Thursday, November 30 at 7:30pm | The Palladium THE MIDTOWN MEN: HOLIDAY HITS Friday, December 1 at 8pm | The Palladium GIRL NAMED TOM: ONE MORE CHRISTMAS TOUR Saturday, December 2 at 8pm | The Palladium DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR 2023 Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30pm | The Palladium JON MCLAUGHLIN: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Friday, December 8 at 8pm | The Palladium PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND HOLIDAY SHOW Saturday, December 9 at 8pm | The Palladium BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY’S WILD & SWINGIN’ HOLIDAY PARTY Wednesday, December 13 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

BIG HEAD TODD & THE MONSTERS Thursday, January 18 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

BRUCE HORNSBY WITH YMUSIC Saturday, March 9 at 8pm | The Palladium

AN EVENING WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS Friday, January 26 at 8pm | The Palladium

IMAGINATION MOVERS Sunday, March 10 at 1pm & 4pm | The Tarkington

ALAN CUMMING & ARI SHAPIRO: OCH & OY! A CONSIDERED CABARET Saturday, February 3 at 8pm | The Palladium MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MÉXICO: HEREDEROS Friday, February 9 at 8pm | The Palladium SOFIA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Friday, February 23 at 8pm | The Palladium ARETHA’S GOLD: CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE TRIBUTE TO ARETHA FRANKLIN Saturday, February 24 at 8pm | The Palladium THE IRISH TENORS Friday, March 8 at 8pm | The Palladium

CROCE PLAYS CROCE: 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Saturday, March 30 at 1pm & 4pm | The Tarkington AN EVENING WITH JESSE COOK Sunday, April 7 at 7pm | The Tarkington RAY CHEN Friday, April 12 at 8pm | The Palladium GREGORIAN: PURE CHANTS Thursday, April 18 at 7:30pm | The Palladium SAMMY MILLER AND THE CONGREGATION Friday, April 19 at 8pm | The Palladium RUMOURS: A FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE Saturday, April 20 at 8pm | The Palladium

CARRIE NEWCOMER WITH PIANIST GARY WALTERS & STRING QUARTET Saturday, March 9 at 8pm | The Tarkington

MICHAEL FEINSTEIN WITH SPECIAL GUEST Friday, May 17 at 8pm | The Palladium

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ABOUT THE CENTER The mission of the Center for the Performing Arts is to engage and inspire the Indiana community through enriching arts experiences. The Center 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 Palladium, the Tarkington and the Studio Theater create a welcoming place for the community to engage with all forms of the performing arts. The campus also provides a home for the affiliated Great American Songbook Foundation and hosts six Resident Companies, along with other organizations that utilize the facilities for their events. Since opening in 2011, the Center’s venues have hosted over 3,100 performances and more than 1.3 million patrons representing all 92 counties in Indiana, all 50 states and 30-plus nations. The campus also draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year for other public events. Each year the Center provides access to the arts for thousands of people of all ages – building community, enriching lives and inspiring minds young and old. Education and outreach initiatives include performing arts classes for children and adults and special programs for upcoming generations, such as the interactive Peanut Butter & Jam concert series for preschoolers, the Palladium PALS reading club, educational videoconferences for students around the state, and the Student Discount Ticket program, through which students can attend select performances for just $15.

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OUR CORE VALUES EXCELLENCE We strive to exceed expectations and maintain the highest possible quality and professionalism in all our activities. We seek out artists, educators and programming of exceptional quality.

INNOVATION We are creative, open to change and willing to take risks as an entrepreneurial leader in the performing arts field. We are committed to presenting novel and innovative programming.

COLLABORATION We work together in a mission-driven spirit of teamwork, mutual support and the sharing of ideas and responsibilities.

We proactively pursue opportunities to collaborate with artists and community partners.

INCLUSION We value and embrace all people and perspectives as we serve the entire Indiana community through a diverse range of programming and cultural experiences.

INTEGRITY We demonstrate honesty, fairness and transparency, with a focus on the Center’s long-term success. We live up to our responsibilities and hold others accountable to do the same.

INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY 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. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility are essential principles that guide our decisions as an employer and as a presenter of public events. 41

ABOUT THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION The mission of the Great American Songbook Foundation is to inspire and educate by celebrating the Great American Songbook. America has a rich tradition of creating music—classical, folk, pop, jazz, rock. The Great American Songbook consists of enduring standards, the songs that are played and sung over and over by multiple generations. These songs have a timeless meaning and resonance, whether they are days or decades old. Based at the Palladium, the Great American Songbook Foundation is affiliated with the Center for the Performing Arts and is one of a handful of worldwide Cultural Affiliates of the Los Angeles-based GRAMMY Museum®. The Foundation carries out its unique mission to inspire and educate by celebrating the Great American Songbook in numerous ways: • The Songbook Library & Archives houses documents, images and historic artifacts of songwriters Meredith Willson ( The Music Man) and Harold Arlen ( The Wizard of Oz) and artists like Natalie Cole, Andy Williams, and Sammy Davis, Jr. • The Songbook Exhibit Gallery – free and open to the public – is a multimedia educational center with rotating exhibits exploring history and popular culture through the lens of music. • The Songbook Academy® is a national summer music intensive that provides pre-professional training, world class mentorship and performance experience for aspiring high school singers. • Perfect Harmony is a music resource that provides care partners with generational music and activities to engage older adults through a shared music experience. • The Songbook Hall of Fame recognizes singers, songwriters and other artists who have made significant contributions to the Great American Songbook, with a new class inducted each year. EXHIBIT GALLERY HOURS: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm

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CHILD & ADULT MUSIC CLASS: WE ALL FALL DOWN

Nov 3-Dec 8 | The Palladium

What grows up must come down. This Fall we will search for nuts with squirrels, catch falling leaves, pick paw paws and apples, jump up, and of course fall down. Join us for frolicking fun as we engage in a harvest hoedown filled with instruments, rhymes, circle games, singing, and dancing. Child & Adult Music Class is presented in partnership with Westfield Veterinary Care.

PEANUT BUTTER & JAM: MEGHAN CRISTEEN MARTIN

Saturday, November 11 | The Palladium

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Designed for children ages 1-7, Peanut Butter & Jam sessions encourage young children to become engaged in the arts.

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Tuesday, November 28 | The Palladium

Early radio was an exciting time for Americans listening from their homes, as they were exposed to so many different styles and genres of music, often on the same station, within the same hour. Join Lara Lynn and Kevin McDowell to celebrate this diversity of popular music through the decades.

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PATRON SERVICES & AMENITIES PARKING Free self-parking is available in the Center Garage attached to the Tarkington building (enter from 3rd Avenue SW) and the Veterans Way Garage east of the Center (enter from Range Line Road). Valet parking: Starting when doors open, valet parking is available at the West Lobby entrance for select performances. Valet presented in partnership with Jaguar Indianapolis, Land Rover Indianapolis, Tom Wood Volvo Cars. Valet may be purchased for $15 cash at the door or in advance through the Fifth Third Bank Box Office with your ticket purchase. This service is complimentary for drivers of Jaguars and Land Rovers.

ACCESSIBILITY Accessible parking: Accessible parking spots are available along City Center Drive and also in the Center Garage on 3rd Avenue SW and the Veterans Way Garage off Range Line Road. Accessible valet parking is available at the Palladium’s West Lobby entrance. Arrival: Street-level entry and elevator access are available in the Palladium's West Lobby at the 3rd Avenue entrance and also in the East Lobby near the Monon Greenway. Seating: Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in all venues. Special seating arrangements may be made in advance by calling the Fifth Third Bank Box Office at 317.843.3800

RESTROOMS Restrooms are located in the lower Salon level, Payne & Mencias Box Tier and Gallery level of the Palladium, and on the first floor in the lobby of the Studio Theater and the Tarkington. All restrooms are accessible.

COAT CHECK Coat check services for Palladium patrons are available on a seasonal basis at the west side of the lower Salon level near the restrooms.

FOOD & BEVERAGE Concessions are available before the performance through intermission. Food and Beverages purchased at the Center are allowed in the theaters.

ASSISTED-LISTENING DEVICES & EARPLUGS Assisted-listening devices and earplugs are available free of charge. Please see an usher for assistance. >>continued on next page 47

HEALTH AND SAFETY Please visit TheCenterPresents.org our current policies and procedures.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES Mobile devices should be silenced and kept out of sight to avoid distracting from the performance. Use of professional cameras and recording devices is strictly prohibited in the theater.

SONGBOOK EXHIBIT GALLERY Take the elevators to the Gallery level of the Palladium. Exhibit Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm One hour prior to select performances.

LATE ARRIVAL POLICY Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of house management. Video and audio simulcast of the performance is available in the lobbies for your convenience.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURE In the event of an emergency, you will be instructed by an announcement indicating the best method of exit. Please note the multiple red exit signs. For your safety, please exit in a calm and orderly manner.

FIREARMS Guests are prohibited from bringing firearms onto the premises.

POLICY ON CHILDREN Children 4 and older are welcome to attend performances. All patrons must have a ticket and be able to sit quietly throughout the performance. Children of all ages are welcome at Family Series shows with paid admission.

NO SMOKING The Center for the Performing Arts campus is smoke-free.

WEATHER POLICY The Center generally does not cancel performances due to inclement weather.

TOURS Group tours of the Palladium are offered twice a month. For more information, visit TheCenterPresents.org/PalladiumTour. Or you may stop by the Fifth Third Bank Box Office during normal business hours for a brief look, pending availability.

VENUE RENTAL The Center offers event spaces in various sizes and configurations for rent by performing groups, private individuals, businesses and community organizations, including the Palladium (1,500 seats), the Tarkington (500 seats) and the Studio Theater (200 seats). Let our experts help you determine which space best suits your needs. For pricing and availability, call 317.819.3520 or email Events@TheCenterPresents.org with event type, requested date(s) and expected attendance. 48

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Kathy Pataluch Director of Individual Development

ADMINISTRATION Jeff Steeg Chief Operating Officer

Lindsay Fish Director of Partnership Development

Stephanie Carter Vice President of Human Resources

Sheila Delaney Director of Development Strategy & Research

Cynthia Ille Director of Finance & Controller

Madison Miazgowicz Individual Development Manager

Nancy Hamilton Accounting & Human Resources Manager

Elizabeth Elliott Partnership Development Coordinator

Michele Oakley Accounting Specialist

Dianne Bonnici Donor Database Coordinator

John A. Moskal II Director of IT

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Mark Truett Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Maryan Douglas Executive Assistant PROGRAMMING Dan Kemer Vice President of Programming Julia Shildmyer Director of Education & Community Engagement Kristen Bales Education Associate DEVELOPMENT Kendra Latta, CFRE Vice President of Development

Becky Lee Meacham Director of Marketing Scott Hall Director of Communications Katie Armel Social Media Manager Kyle Acker Design Manager Stephen Moore Marketing Associate

PATRON SERVICES Brian Seitz Director of Patron Services and Organizational Core Values Beth Scott Patron Services Manager Kate Ochwat Patron Services Assistant Manager Sheryl Anastas Patron Services Concierge Bill Eckert Jane Caskey Te'Arrow Hoggard Lynn Ducat Patron Services Associates FACILITIES Ed Penman Vice President of Facilities Jason Butrum Director of Safety and Security Ryan Gray Director of Facilities Andrew Taylor Maintenance Engineer EVENTS Ramona Adams Vice President of Events Lisa Hillard Director of Beverages Nicole Chernish Event Manager Lexi Malott Event Coordinator Elizabeth Martine Event Coordinator Krista Layfield Front of House Manager

Cindy Teeters Lead House Manager Kim Moe Jennifer Kaufmann Myra Carleton Andrea Goetz Aaron Sembly Audrey Surina Yolanda Valdivia House Managers Karen Knotts Concierge Services Manager Grace Snyder Artist Concierge PRODUCTION Lisa Posson Director of Production Nick Brown Lighting Director Rob Glass Lead Audio Engineer Ben Dobler Lead Video Engineer Joshua Burton Levi Townsend Lizz Krull Production Technicians Joshua Hasty Technical Director, The Tarkington

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ANNUAL FUND

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Google Grants Platinum Palladium Society ($50,000-$99,999) Nick & Joni Hrisomalos Gold Palladium Society ($25,000-$49,999) Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation The Tobin Family Silver Palladium Society ($10,000-$24,999) Libby & Randy Brown Ann & Kenneth Dee Cheri & Rollie Dick Nancy Farris The Fuller Family Dimitrios & Viviana Koukoulomatis Rod & Jayme McComas Jeff & Sue McDermott Karen & Donald Perez Lei Shen & Soomin Park Dr. Larry Weeda Jr

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The Lifetime Giving Society recognizes Individual donors for their lifetime of support, with their cumulative contributions reaching or exceeding giving milestones of $100,000, $500,000 or $1,000,000. $1,000,000 Henry & Christine Camferdam Cheri & Rollie Dick

$500,000 The Carruthers Family Zak Khan Anonymous $100,000 Melissa & Bradon Barnes Frank & Katrina Basile Glendia & L. Sonny Beck Libby & Randy Brown Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery Don & Pam Gottwald Nick & Joni Hrisomalos Stan & Sandy Hurt Rod & Jayme McComas Jeff & Sue McDermott Leah & Eric Payne Jim & Ginny Purvis Judith Roudebush Dr. Stephen J. Shideler Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons The Tobin Family W. Michael & Susan Wells Jayne Ann & Doug Wilson James B. Winner

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Karen Kelsey, Indiana Chair Don Gottwald, Indiana Vice Chair Troy Payner, M.D., Indiana Secretary Rollin M. Dick, Indiana Treasurer Michael Feinstein, Indiana Founder, Emeritus member Adam Arceneaux, Indiana Brook Babcock, Tennessee Libby Brown, Indiana Stan Burton, Indiana Terrence Flannery, Indiana Peggy Ford, Indiana Joanne (Joni) Hrisomalos, Indiana Stan Hurt, Indiana Paul Lowden, Nevada Andy Marx, California Izabela Ozdemir, Indiana Victoria Purvis, Indiana Tony Robertson, Indiana Marty Rosenberg, Indiana Charles Simons, D.D.S., M.S.D., Indiana David Stirsman, Indiana W. Michael Wells, Indiana

Thank you to the following individuals and organizations that have contributed to the Great American Songbook Foundation annual fund during the past year. This list reflects gifts received through September 15, 2023. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3520. Diamond Songbook Legacy ($100,000+) Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery Del & Libby Demaree City of Carmel Efroymson Family Fund, a CICF Fund The Music Man Foundation Seedlings Foundation Gold Songbook Legacy ($25,000-$49,999) Libby & Randy Brown Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons Dr. Larry Weeda Jr. Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation Silver Songbook Legacy ($10,000-$24,999) Lisa & Paul Andre Stan Burton & Christine Zoccola Cheri & Rollie Dick Peggy Ford Don & Pam Gottwald Stan & Sandy Hurt Karen & Doug Kelsey Sue & Paul Lowden The Ersal & Izabela Ozdemir Family Trust Troy Payner & Cara Peggs Bill & Lynn Weidner Anonymous

Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation The Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation Indiana Arts Commission The Ted Snowdon Foundation Van Heusen Music Corp. Hollywood Musical ($5,000-$9,999) Margaret & Adam Arceneaux Rita Arlen Maureen Charles Michael Charles The Fuller Family William & Barbara Hammer Betty Helford Joni & Nick Hrisomalos Karen E. Kennedy Bob & Ruth Ann Loser Jim & Ray Luther-Pfeil Jeff & Sue McDermott Bob & Rose Popovich Sunny Sessa The Tobin Family Mike & Sue Wells Jim Winner & Family Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Memorial Foundation Broadway Show ($2,500-$4,999) Pat & John Schuler

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Cabaret ($1,000-$2,499) Ed & Mary Banta Jack Bethards Chris & Charlotte Bradley Hal Brody & Don Smith Ann and Kenneth Dee Helen M. Eby Dr. Howard Eigen Bronwen Ferguson The Layfield Family Chris & Kelli Lewis Ron & Linda Maus Craig McKee Jeffrey A. & Calise P. Mossler James & Lilah Rabe David & Jill Resley Judy Roudebush Roger Schmelzer & Lucinda Phillips Jerry & DeAnn Shrewsbury Philip & Linda Simmons Jon & Cleo Sonneborn Betty Stilwell Sheila Stone Saundra & Mark Truett Barrie & Margaret Zimmerman Anonymous Hamilton County Tourism Big Band ($500-$999) Pat & Jennifer Cross Sheila Delaney Leslee & Wayne Feinstein Kathy & Hal Thurston Tom & Priscilla Johnson Brian & Maggie Kelly Steven & Joni La Schiazza Kendra M. Latta Dr. Greg & Rose-Ann Mazanek Lee Meredith James E. Misner Michael & Sharon O'Hair Reese Family Foundation for Christ, Inc. Greg B. Reynolds Debra & Raphael Schmid Mrs. Laney Techentin Joel Ulster & Michael Hertzman Brian & Carol Urbanski Larry Weber Robert Zaret Peggy Lee Associates, LLC 64

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES Eli Lilly and Company Foundation MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS

have demonstrated their commitment to the future of the Songbook Foundation and the health of the arts community for Central Indiana.

In memory of Miss Ella Fitzgerald, the beloved First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation

Libby & Randy Brown Del & Libby Demaree Cheri & Rollie Dick The Family of Louis F. Edelman Peggy Ford Drs. Dan & Arline Golden Stan & Sandy Hurt Riki Kane Larimer Susan R. Logsdon Jeff & Sue McDermott Janis Paige

In Honor of Peggy Ford Betty Stilwell

LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETY

In memory of Irwin Helford Betty Helford

In honor of Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery Leslee & Wayne Feinstein

In memory of Irwin Helford Chris & Charlotte Bradley In memory of Muriel & Bob Kennedy Karen E. Kennedy In honor of Paul & Sue Lowden Joel B. Rothman In memory of John Muldowny Sheila Stone In honor of Jan Reynolds Gregory B. Reynolds In honor of Ali Stroker Anonymous In memory of Dorothy Weber Larry Weber In memory of Joyce Winner Jim Winner & Family LEGACY GIFTS The Legacy Society recognizes, and thanks dedicated individuals who are leaving a future legacy to the Great American Songbook Foundation. Through their generosity, these individuals

$1,000,000 The Carruthers Family Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery Seedlings Foundation Bren Simon $500,000 Efroymson Family Fund Ira & Leonore Gershwin Trusts Philanthropic Fund $100,000 Libby & Randy Brown Marc Cherry Del & Libby Demaree Cheri & Rollie Dick William M. Goodwin Betty & Irwin Helford Stan & Sandy Hurt Sue & Paul Lowden Pershing Square Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons The Ted Snowdon Foundation Bill & Lynn Weidner

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The mission of the Center for the Performing Arts is to engage and inspire the Indiana community through enriching arts experiences. The mission of the Great American Songbook Foundation is to inspire and educate by celebrating the Great American Songbook. The Center for the Performing Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational, arts, and cultural organization. Donations to the Center are tax-deductible and are greatly appreciated.

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