23-24 Applause Volume 5 - Spring 2024

APPLAUSE!

MAKING JAZZ FUN

Sammy Miller and The Congregation are on a mission

THE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

WELCOME TO THE CENTER!

Thanks for joining us as we head into the home stretch of our 2023-2024 Center Presents Season, presented in partnership with Allied Solutions.

Our spring schedule includes performances by acclaimed classical violinist ; European vocal ensemble Gregorian on their Pure Chants tour; the Atlanta-based Fleetwood Mac tribute Rumours; the return of humorist David Sedaris; and Michael Feinstein in a tribute to the late Tony Bennett.

Also on the calendar is the Center’s first visit from Grammy-nominated drummer Sammy Miller and his boisterous New York City jazz combo, The Congregation, who will play a free matinee for local students as well as an evening show at the Palladium on April 19. Miller shares the group’s guiding principles in our cover story

This spring, visitors to the Center should note that the Palladium’s east entrance is closed temporarily, as local government contractors continue upgrades along the Monon Greenway. Street-level entry and elevator access are available at the West Lobby entrance off 3rd Avenue SW.

Looking ahead, the lineup of national and international artists booked for the 2024-2025 Center Presents Season will be announced publicly on May 21, after a sneak preview event for our donors and subscribers the previous evening. Expect an initial total around 50 events featuring the best in pop, rock, classical, jazz, country, comedy and other genres.

As always, we offer our deepest thanks to the volunteers, donors and community partners who make our work possible, and to patrons like you who make it all worthwhile.

Jeffrey C. McDermott President/CEO

Michael Feinstein Artistic Director

Joy F u l J AZZ

Sammy Miller and The Congregation bring classic sound to new audiences

BY SCOTT HALL

Sammy Miller is a Grammy-nominated jazz drummer. He studied at Juilliard. He’s played the New York clubs where the “serious” players do battle with little regard for the listeners. But the academic, intellectual, esoteric side of jazz is not his scene.

Though it’s hard to sum up a musical act in words, it helps if they have a mission statement, and this one does: Sammy Miller and The Congregation are on a mission to put the generosity back into jazz and bring art back to the people. Indeed, their latest album is a two-volume live set titled Joyful Jazz at Lincoln Center.

“I always see (jazz) as a playful and inviting form,” Miller says. “I want to be a gateway drug for people to this music.”

You’ll find that gateway at the Center for the Performing Arts on April 19, when Miller brings his combo to the Palladium to play a free morning matinee for local students and an 8 p.m. evening show for everyone else.

Though his father and grandfather were born in Indianapolis, Miller grew up in Southern California, one of five children playing in a pop-rock family band that gigged around the area.

It doesn't have to be funny, but it has to be authentic. It often ends up being funny, too.

– Sammy Miller

“That's what we did every day after school instead of sports,” he says. “We'd get together in our living room and play.”

His life took a turn at a young age when an older brother started bringing home records by the legends of bebop and post-bop jazz: Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Kenny Garrett, and so on. Miller “totally got hooked” and began visiting the local library to check out CDs in bulk.

“I didn't understand what was going on at all – I loved how it made me feel,” he says. “I just got every CD I could get, and I was like, ‘I'm gonna figure this out.’”

SAMMY MILLER AND THE CONGREGATION

FRIDAY, APRIL 19, AT 8PM THE PALLADIUM

Halfway through high school, he transferred to the L.A. County High School for the Arts, where he reveled in being around other students who also were “jazzed about jazz.” After graduating, he enrolled at the New School in New York and later moved on to Juilliard.

As he built a professional career, Miller developed his own concept of what a band should be. The Congregation’s music is heavily influenced by Dixieland-style group improvisation, as well as the New Orleans tradition of letting the good times roll and making people dance. They take inspiration from early jazz figures like Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Jimmie Lunceford and Roy Eldredge, who incorporated humor into their music and theatrics into their stage shows. Miller has studied their live recordings and film clips.

“The music was just one part of it,” he says. “It was an experience, and it was powerful, and it was joyful and irreverent at times.”

Improvisation can extend well beyond the notes the musicians play, Miller argues. The same spontaneity can be applied to stage banter and other aspects of performance. The Congregation tries to mix it up every night.

“It's the same structure as a jazz song, where we have a theme and then there's variation,” he says. “I think the same thing should be true in between the songs. I'm going to talk about whatever's going on in my life, and then there's room for improvisation. The audience is a participant. It doesn't have to be funny, but it has to be authentic. It often ends up being funny, too.”

Another key aspect of the group’s mission is educating younger generations about the joys of jazz, through special performances like the local matinee and by other means. As the pandemic was shutting down the touring music business, Miller launched Playbook, an online platform that supplements the work of music teachers and band directors with instrument-specific instructional videos by a roster of professional musicians.

“As students are learning songs, each instrumentalist has a mentor who helps them understand how to approach that specific piece,” Miller says. “I was just interested in giving teachers the tools to teach music so their students play after they graduate high school, giving people the skills to be lifelong musicians.”

As with his band’s performances, the aim of Playbook is to emphasize the wonder and the pleasure of learning, playing and listening to jazz. If kids hear it, they get it, Miller says.

“You can't just say, ‘It's America's art form’ – you have to show them why they should care about it,” he says. “So I'm trying to show them, so that they can pay it forward and share the joy and comfort it brought me as a child. It's powerful, powerful, soul healing.”

YOUR SUPPORT PROVIDES PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES!

Alongside the world-class arts and entertainment events we present at our three venues, a vital part of the Center’s mission is our robust menu of educational and outreach programming for patrons of all ages.

Examples include:

• The Saturday morning Peanut Butter & Jam sessions, which introduce preschoolers to the joy of live music and the performing arts

• The FrontRow program, which brings high school and college music students into touring artists’ sound checks to observe, ask questions and learn about life as a professional performer

• The Science of Light & Sound is a fun and interactive 60-minute experience provided free to school groups that uses the Palladium concert hall’s lighting and PA systems to demonstrate key science concepts, reinforcing lessons from the classroom.

• The Palladium Bookies, an engaging book club and discussion group for readers interested in arts-related issues

• Budget-friendly classes and experiential opportunities for older youth and adults, including Songwriting, Ukulele and Intro to Stand-Up Comedy

Jungle Jams is a creative summer camp program for kids 4-7 years old, where animals teach about positive character qualities while introducing rhythm and groove through drums, percussion, and rhythm activities.

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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.

Joining him for this performance will be a regular recital partner, pianist Julio Elizalde.

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GREGORIAN: PURE CHANTS

Thursday, April 18, at 7:30pm | 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.

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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 six-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.

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DREWRY SIMMONS VORNEHM JAZZ SERIES

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We are proud partners of the Center for the Performing Arts because it provides a place to celebrate artisitc expression and fosters beauty, where family and friends can gather - much like our homes.

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KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES

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.

SPECIAL EVENT

AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS

Monday, April 29, at 7:30pm | The Palladium

David Sedaris, National Public Radio contributor and author of bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, will be live on stage for one night only following the release of his newest book, Happy Go Lucky. This is a unique opportunity to see the best-selling humorist in an intimate setting. As always, Sedaris will be offering a selection of all-new readings and recollections, as well as a Q&A session and book signing.

HOOSIER VILLAGE & THE BARRINGTON OF CARMEL SONGBOOK SERIES

MICHAEL FEINSTEIN IN BECAUSE OF YOU: MY TRIBUTE TO TONY BENNETT

FEATURING THE CARNEGIE HALL BIG BAND

Friday, May 17, at 8pm | The Palladium

Supported by the Carnegie Hall Big Band, Michael Feinstein pays a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Tony Bennett, bringing his iconic songs to life in a symphony of sound. The performance will feature hits such as “Because of You,” “Rags to Riches,” “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” “The Best is Yet to Come,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “Stranger in Paradise” and many more. Feinstein's dynamic interpretations, coupled with the grandeur of the big band, will create an unforgettable night that honors Bennett’s legacy in all its glory. Feinstein's close friendship with Bennett adds a profound layer to this tribute, as their camaraderie brings authenticity and depth to each note performed.

“Tony Bennett is one of the most enduring icons of the 20th century. He has created a body of work surpassed by none.” – Michael Feinstein

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DREWRY SIMMONS VORNEHM JAZZ SERIES

KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES

OLD TOWN FAMILY SERIES

PRINTING PARTNERS CLASSICAL SERIES

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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

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HOOSIER VILLAGE & THE BARRINGTON OF CARMEL SONGBOOK SERIES HOLIDAY SPECIAL EVENTS

RUMOURS:

A FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE

Saturday, April 20 at 8pm | The Palladium

AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS

Monday, April 29 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

MICHAEL FEINSTEIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY TONY BENNETT

Friday, May 17 at 8pm | The Palladium

TRANSPORTATION GRANT PROGRAM

The Center for the Performing Arts’ Transportation Grant Program provides funding for public, private, parochial or homeschool educators in Central Indiana to bring their students to educational programs and performances at the Center. The grant program supports opportunities for students to be inspired by and learn more about the arts by eliminating the barrier of transportation costs.

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The Prism Project at the Center is a four-week performing arts day camp designed to be physically, developmentally and cognitively appropriate for youth ages 6-25 with disabilities. The 2024 program takes place May 29 through June 21, with a capstone performance June 23.

For more information regarding accommodations provided, please contact Outreach@TheCenterPresents.org

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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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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.

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.

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

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BEYOND THE STAGE!

Opportunities for Education and Experience at the Center

JAZZTALK: A CONVERSATION WITH SAMMY MILLER

Monday, March 25 at 7pm | Online

Join us online March 25 for an engaging live conversation with Sammy Miller, who is bringing his NYC-based band The Congregation to the Palladium on April 19 for a Student Matinee and an all-ages evening performance in the Drewry Simmons Vornehm Jazz Series.

CHILD & ADULT MUSIC CLASS: ALL AROUND THE GARDEN

April 12- May 24 | The Palladium

Mice scamper, bunnies bounce, bees buzz, and flowers dance beneath rainbows as birds fly through the treetops looking for the perfect place to nest. You and your child will have a magical, musical spring in this interactive caregiver/child music class with singer/guitarist “Ms. Michelle” Marti, who will bring plenty of instruments and toys to support her age-appropriate curriculum. Designed for children ages 18 months - 5 years, Child & Adult sessions encourage young children to become engaged in the arts. Child & Adult Music Class is presented in partnership with Westfield Veterinary Care.

WORLD VOICE DAY

Tuesday, April 16 at 6:30pm | The Palladium

Grab your sheet music, family and friends and come sing onstage during the Center's annual World Voice Day celebration, as we transform the Palladium into a cabaret for one special evening. Singers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to join our piano accompanist and MC for an open-mic night that is informal, free and open to the public. The performers and audience will sit nightclub-style at tables on the stage, with a cash bar for anyone who needs a little liquid encouragement.

LIVE AT THE CENTER

A LIVESTREAM AND IN-PERSON CONCERT SERIES FEATURING INDIANA-BASED ARTISTS!

BULLET POINTS INDIE ROCK

Mar 27 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

MIKE WELLS AMERICANA/COUNTRY

Apr 24 at 7:30pm

The Palladium

NATE WOLFE SINGER/SONGWRITER

May 29 at 7:30pm

The Studio Theater

Classical Scratch Jared Thompson

Pathways/Caminos Iris Rosa Santiago

All of Us: An Anti-Asian-Hate Opera Hippocrates Cheng

New Works: An Arts Commission Project is an initiative by the Center for the Performing Arts to promote and sustain central Indiana’s working artists and arts communities in an inclusive way by supporting the creation of new works across all performing arts disciplines.

And new this year, we are adding a visual art commission. Winner announced March 2024!

Learn more at TheCenterPresents.org/NewWorksPremiere

Science of Light & Sound is a fun and interactive 60-minute experience in which the Center’s skilled production technicians use the Palladium concert hall’s lighting and PA systems to demonstrate key terms and concepts in physics, reinforcing lessons from the classroom. Presented in partnership with the Scientech Foundation of Indiana, and provided free to local school groups as a field trip, the program is designed to meet Indiana education standards for fourth-grade science, though presentations can be adapted for older students.

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.

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.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Please visit TheCenterPresents.org/Health for 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.

FIFTH THIRD BANK BOX OFFICE

ONLINE

Buy online at any time of day at TheCenterPresents.org. For the best available seats, purchase a series package and enjoy great savings on tickets.

FIFTH THIRD BANK BOX OFFICE AT THE PALLADIUM

Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm or until curtain

Saturday: 12pm-4pm & two hours prior to performance

Sunday: Two hours prior to performance

The Studio Theater and Tarkington Fifth Third Bank Box Office is open 60 minutes prior to performances.

PHONE

Order tickets by phone at 317.843.3800 or toll-free at 877.909.2787

STUDENT DISCOUNTS

Student tickets are available to select performances. Contact the Fifth Third Bank Box Office or visit TheCenterPresents.org for more discount information.

MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDER DISCOUNTS

Discounted tickets for active and retired military personnel, first responders and their families are available for select performances. Contact the Fifth Third Bank Box Office or visit TheCenterPresents.org for more discount information.

GROUP SALES

Book your next outing for 10 or more people and you may save up to 20% on tickets. Contact Group Sales at 317.819.3503 or email Group@TheCenterPresents.org.

THE CENTER GIFT CERTIFICATES

Gift certificates applicable to all campus events are available in any denomination and may be purchased and redeemed online, by phone or at the Fifth Third Bank Box Office.

RESIDENT COMPANIES

Actors Theatre of Indiana

Carmel Symphony Orchestra

Central Indiana Dance Ensemble

Civic Theatre

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre

Indiana Wind Symphony

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

The Center for the Performing Arts’ annual gala fundraiser returns to the Palladium for an evening of food and fun, with a headlining performance from Chris Botti. The Center Celebration 2024 spotlights the incredible array of experiences offered at the Center for the Performing Arts. All proceeds from the 2024 gala at the Palladium support the arts and educational programs of the Center for the Performing Arts.

To make your reservation, email Gala@TheCenterPresents.org or call the Development Team at 317.819.3528

STAFF & BOARD

Jeffrey C. McDermott President/CEO

ADMINISTRATION

Jeff Steeg Chief Operating Officer

Stephanie Carter Vice President of Human Resources

Cynthia Ille Director of Finance & Controller

Nancy Hamilton Accounting & Human Resources Manager

Michele Oakley Accounting Specialist

John A. Moskal II Director of IT

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

Kathy Pataluch Director of Individual Development

Lindsay Fish Director of Partnership Development

Sheila Delaney DirectorofDevelopment Strategy&Research

Madison Miazgowicz Individual Development Manager

Elizabeth Elliott Partnership Development Coordinator

Dianne Bonnici Donor Database Coordinator

Jo Garcia Assistant Director of Individual Development

Great American Songbook Foundation

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Mark Truett

VicePresidentofMarketing & Communications

Becky Lee Meacham DirectorofMarketing

Scott Hall Director of Communications

Katie Armel SocialMediaManager

Kyle Acker Design Manager

Stephen Moore MarketingAssociate

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

Jane Caskey

Te'Arrow Hoggard

Lynn Ducat

Paul Hargitt

Jennifer Partlan Patron Services Associates

FACILITIES

Ed Penman Vice President of Facilities

Jason Butrum DirectorofSafetyandSecurity

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

Elizabeth Martine Event Coordinators

Krista Layfield

Front of House Manager

Cindy Teeters

Lead House Manager

Kim Moe

Jennifer Kaufmann

Myra Carleton

Andrea Goetz

Aaron Sembly

Yolanda Valdivia House Managers

Karen Knotts Concierge Services Manager

Grace Snyder Artist Concierge

PRODUCTION

Lisa Posson Director of Production

Ben Dobler Technical Director, Palladium

Joshua Hasty

Technical Director, Tarkington

Brian Coon

Technical Director, Studio Theater

Levi Townsend Production Manager

Rob Glass

Lead Audio Engineer

Nick Brown

Lighting Director

Joshua Burton

Senior Production Technician

Rebecca Beam

Lizz Krull

Production Technicians

GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION

Chris Lewis

Executive Director

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Renée La Schiazza

Director of Programs

Chelsea Reynowsky Program Coordinator

Emily Rapoza

Director of Library & Archives

Anna LoPrete Music Librarian

Elisabeth Hedges Processing Archivist

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Barbara Branic, Chair

Kathleen Krusie, Vice Chair

Shane Hageman, Secretary

Sam Muse, Treasurer

Adam Arceneaux

Frank Basile

Elaine Bedel

Brian Burdick

Ann Dee

Rollin Dick

Jayne During

Natalie Engledow

Bain Farris

John Gallina

Nancy Heck

Nicholas (Nick) F. Hrisomalos, M.D. P.C.

Zak Khan

Michael Kubacki

Ira Maher

Ron Mencias

Soomin Park

Dan Philpott

Andre Porter

Minti Ray

Jimmy Rayford

Marty Rosenberg

Laurie Siler

David Temple

Brian Urbanski

Thomas Urick

W. Michael Wells

Xiao Ou Yuan

CONTACT US

GROUP TICKET SALES

317.819.3503

Group@TheCenterPresents.org

TheCenterPresents.org/Group

EVENTS & SPACE AVAILABILITY

317.819.3520

Events@TheCenterPresents.org

TheCenterPresents.org/Venue-Rental

PARTNERSHIPS

317.819.3519

Partnership@TheCenterPresents.org

TheCenterPresents.org/Partnership

PROGRAM ADVERTISING

317.819.3518

Advertising@TheCenterPresents.org

TheCenterPresents.org/Advertising

INDIVIDUAL GIVING

317.819.3536

TheCenterPresents.org/Support

OUTREACH & EDUCATION

317.819.3516

Outreach@TheCenterPresents.org

TheCenterPresents.org/Learn

TOURS

317.843.3800

TheCenterPresents.org/Tours

THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION

317.844.2251

Info@TheSongbook.org

TheSongbook.org

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

317.819.3524

Volunteers@TheCenterPresents.org

TheCenterPresents.org/Volunteer

Every Note Matters

At Printing Partners, we recognize that every detail matters. We craft each project with attention to every detail to create effective and high quality prints. We’re inspired by the performances at The Center For Performing Arts and we’re proud to support them.

SUPPORTERS

Thank you to the following individuals and organizations that have contributed to the Center for the Performing Arts Annual Fund during the past year. This list reflects gifts received through February 1, 2024. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3533.

ANNUAL FUND

Diamond Palladium Society ($100,000+)

Michael Feinstein & TerrenceFlannery

Zak Khan

GoogleGrants

Gold Palladium Society ($25,000-$49,999)

Cheri & Rollie Dick

Silver Palladium Society ($10,000-$24,999)

Libby&RandyBrown

Ann & Kenneth Dee

NancyFarris

TheFullerFamily

Dimitrios & Viviana Koukoulomatis

Rod&JaymeMcComas

Jeff & Sue McDermott

Karen & Donald Perez

Lei Shen & Soomin Park

TheTobinFamily

Dr.LarryWeedaJr

Allen Whitehill Clowes

Charitable Foundation

HamiltonCounty

Tourism, Inc.

Indiana Arts Commission

President’s Circle ($5,000-$9,999)

Margaret&Adam

Arceneaux

Frank & Katrina Basile

Elaine & Eric Bedel

Tom Bennett & Dawn

Fazli Bennett

Patricia & Rafik Bishara

Barbara & Michael Branic

Brian&BethanyBurdick

Robert&Mary Christianson

EricDaugherty& DeliaRivas-Daugherty

Dr.HowardEigen

NatalieMazzaEngledow

Bain&NancyFarris

Drs. Will & Julie Fecht

John & Barbara Gallina

Philip&PatriciaGibson

John & Marianne Hart

Nick & Joni Hrisomalos

Richard & Karen Kohlmann

Steve&KathyKrusie

Michael & Rebecca Kubacki

Mr. Ira Maher & Ms.LeslieAppelMaher

Karyl&TimMcGeath

Suzanne & Ron Mencias

Sam & Laura Muse

J. Daniel & Elizabeth

Philpott

Jeff & Clare Quinn

JeremyMorton &MintiRay

Jimmy&BaileyRayford

Mo Merhoff & Paul Reis

Bruce&JanReynolds

Susan & David Roberts

Judith Roudebush

DarellJ.Schregardus

Laurie Siler

Larry&SandraSpeer

David&VictoriaTemple

Jim Titak

Ambassador & Mrs. Randall L. Tobias

Mitch & Julie Tull

Brian & Carol Urbanski

Tom & Nicole Urick

Mike & Sue Wells

Jeff & Shari Worrell

Xiao Ou Yuan & LindsayN.Hicks

ForteSportsMedicine andOrthopedics

TheHageman Foundation

Scientech Foundation of Indiana

Director’s Circle ($2,500-$4,999)

Susan & David Blish

Abdel & Kristine Bouaichi

CarlButler&Jeffrey Goens

David&MartyDankert

Michael&MaryDevlin

Michael&MargieDraper

Jayne During

PeggyFord

Lynn&RobertFritsche

Valerie & Joe Gravitt

Dr.Brad&SylviaGray

Dr.Jeff&Nancy

Greenberg

Michael & Karen Heaton

NancyHeck

Dr. & Mrs. David & Louisa Hollander

Sally&JamesHubbard

Marc & Rebecca Jaffe

Susan Johnson

Doug&MartyKaderabek

Bob&SandeeKleymeyer

Gary Larreategui

Kendra M. Latta

Jim Leslie

SandraLynch&Aidan

Moran

Dr.Greg&Rose-Ann

Mazanek

Joseph&BethMolina

CathyRooney&Rick

Moyer

Anthony&LizaNajem

Jennifer Post

Thomas&KarenPoyser

Jim & Ginny Purvis

Scott & Susan Putney

Pat & John Schuler

ColonelDaveSholly& Mrs.JudySholly

Don & Candace Shuck

Ron Schwier & Marti Starkey

Kiros Sistevaris & Julie Reed

Dr. Pamela A. Steed

Diane and Jim Stewart

Daniel & Kristine Tennant

Jim & Vickie Theis

Jim & Chris Thomas

ThorneFamilyTrust

John&JudyTomke

John&LynnTrott

TheJemmie&LuluWang FamilyFund

Dr. Robert Yee & Mrs. Linda Yee

Anonymous

Samerian Foundation

Founders Circle ($1,000-$2,499)

Diane & John Abrams

Cindy&Kevin Beauchamp

Craig&LoriBjornsund

Gary&PamBollier

AshleyBrewer

Ron & Ann ThompsonBrock

Deb & Mike Bush

Steve & Grace Caress

JohnJ.Chlapik

Steven & Melanie Chmielewski

Drs.Molly&JeffCooke

William&AngelaCorley

Pat Corsi

Trent&AmyCowles

Julie&CaryCurry

Tom & Pat DeCoster

MargotDenger

Luanne & Larry Dewey

Dave & Julie Dumser

WanetaDunkerly

CraigDunkin

Daniel & Karen Dutcher

HelenM.Eby

John A. Ericson

Beverly&TomFeller

Sue & Joe Finkam

Alan Goldsticker

MaryKayGraham

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Green

JudyE.Gripp

Bruce Hakes

Brad&JeanineHaynes

Patrick&DianeHealey

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Dawn Hein

James&KimberlyHill

Dr. Chris & Mrs. Christine

Hollon

Hal&AmyHoover

Kwan Hui

The Joneses

Mike & Kim Keller

Karen&DougKelsey

TheLayfieldFamily

Martin&MeganGregor

Tina&GaryMalone

Felicia Martin

DorisMcCullough

Justin & Jennifer Moffet

Dan&LauraMoriarity

Steven & Elizabeth Mueller

Scott&MarthaPauley

Scott & Kristin Pike

Julie Reed

Jerry&DeAnn Shrewsbury

Dr.Jon&GayleSimala

Richard & Susan Simon

Mr. & Mrs. Faron Skelton

Neal & Sandra Smith

Jane Sundstrom

Margaret&TipTollison

Glenn&CherylTroyer

Saundra & Mark Truett

John & Carol Valentine

Paul&KathyWalker

Marty&LeslieWessler

Drs. Rick & Annelle

Weymuth

Dennis & Karen Whitaker

Steven Wilk & Patrice

Sweeney

Michael & Patricia Wilson

William & Maureen

Winingham

Bob & Barbara Wolf

David & Rita Woll

Diana & Dan Yates

Biddle Memorial Foundation, INC

ThePayneFamily Foundation

Advocate ($500-$999)

Donna & Art Adams

Michael Bilderback

Dr.GeoffreyBillows

Bobbie&DavidBlachly

Karen Bortolini

Mimi&TerryBrookie

Mickey&PTBuntin

Janet&MervynCohen

Charles & Ann Conrad

Carla Cook

Jeff & Lori Davis

Rick & Julie Davis

Mark DeCarlo

SheilaDelaney

Bill&MargeDorsch

Dana Ennis

Randy&AngieErnst

Tom&JudyErtl

Ron Frankenfield

Sue Ellen Greenlee

Barbara & Robert

Gregory

Steve & Liz Hanes

Steve & Shannon Hawkins

Bill&NancyHeath

Robert&WendyHester

Jim&CherylJohnson

Dan, Jill, & Andrew Kemer

Nick&KatyKestner FamilyFund

MaryJaneKeysGiving Fund

Buzz&NancyKrohn

Lawrence Mark & MargaretLehtinen

Chris & Kelli Lewis

Dale & Sharon Mansberger

Lee A. Meredith

Mark&HollyMoore

Tina Morris

Rufus"Bud"Myers

Ken & Ellen Narva

KathyPataluch

John&LibbyPerkins

Carol Pocevice

SallyJoRichardson

Karen&DarrellRichey

Dr. Anna Roshal & Leon Likhtman

Dawn Rossetti

David Sabatier

CapiSeegerScheidler

Rob&MarshaSchlegel

Michael,Lesley&

Claire Semo

Chris Shaffer

Tim & Tina Tanselle

CindyTeeters

Richard&Jacqueline Thompson

James Tisdale

Marianne Walter

DaveWeidmayer& KendraLanghans

William&Maurya Wendling

Doug&CarolynWillard

Paula Yarian

Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Yoho

Anonymous

MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS

InmemoryofWilliamT.and DorisE.Douglas

Anonymous

Inmemoryof Marsha Dunkin

CraigDunkin

In honor of Bruce & JanReynolds

GregB.Reynolds

SUPPORTING PARTNERS

Allied Solutions, LLC

Anheuser-Busch

BrahmCorporateGroup

CityofCarmel

CurrentPublishing

DrewrySimmonsVornehm, LLP

E&J Gallo

FaegreDrinker

Fifth Third Bank

HoosierVillage&The BarringtonofCarmel

Indiana Arts Commission

JaguarIndianapolis,Land RoverIndianapolis,Tom Wood Volvo Cars

J.C. Hart Company Inc.

Katz,SapperandMiller

MarquisCommercial Solutions

The National Bank of Indianapolis

OldTownCompanies

Ovation Audio Video

Payne&MenciasGroup

PedcorCompanies

Printing Partners

ShepherdInsurance

TelamonCorporation

UplandBrewing Company

VisitHamiltonCounty

Indiana

WestfieldVeterinaryCare

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES

Bank of America Charitable Foundation

DukeEnergyFoundation

EatonMatchingGiftProgram

EliLillyandCompany Foundation

HewlettPackardEnterprise

Foundation

JPMorganChase&Co

KSM Business

Services, Inc.

LillyEndowmentInc.

McKinsey&Company

MatchingGifts

RaytheonTechnologies

The National Bank of Indianapolis

TheRMRGroupLLC

ENDOWMENT DIRECTED GIFTS

IndianapolisColts

PALLADIO SOCIETY

JimAckermanFamily

Ascension St. Vincent

Katrina & Frank Basile

Beck’sHybrids

TheCarruthersFamily

Cheri & Rollie Dick

Jean Yorke Memorial Fund, a fund of Central IndianaCommunity Foundation

PedcorCompanies Shiel Sexton Co. Inc.

LEGACY SOCIETY

TheLegacySociety recognizes, and thanks dedicated individuals who are leaving a future legacy to the Center for the Performing Arts. Through their generosity, these individuals have demonstrated their commitment to the future of the Center and the health of the arts community for Central Indiana.

Katrina & Frank Basile

Michael & Barbara Branic Thomas&SusanDapp

Cheri & Rollie Dick

Nick & Joni Hrisomalos

Richard & Karen Kohlmann

Jeff & Sue McDermott

Susan McDermott

David & Micki Stirsman

John&JudyTomke

LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETY

TheLifetimeGivingSociety recognizesIndividual donors for their lifetime of support,withtheircumulative contributionsreaching orexceedinggiving milestones of $100,000, $500,000 or $1,000,000.

$1,000,000

Henry&Christine Camferdam

Cheri & Rollie Dick

$500,000

TheCarruthersFamily

Zak Khan

Anonymous

$100,000

Melissa & Bradon Barnes

Frank & Katrina Basile

Glendia&L.SonnyBeck

Libby&RandyBrown

Michael Feinstein & TerrenceFlannery

Don & Pam Gottwald

Nick & Joni Hrisomalos

Stan&SandyHurt

Rod&JaymeMcComas

Jeff & Sue McDermott

Lei Shen & Soomin Park

Leah&EricPayne

Jim & Ginny Purvis

Judith Roudebush

Dr.StephenJ.Shideler

Dr. & Mrs. Charles M.

Simons

TheTobinFamily

W. Michael & Susan Wells

JayneAnn&DougWilson

James B. Winner

CELEBRATION 2023

Thank you to all who contributed to The Center Celebration 2023 presented by Ice Miller and hosted by the Center for the Performing Arts. It was a wonderful night and so inspiring to see such generous support of the Center’s artistic and educational programs.

Allied Solutions, LLC

Ambassador Healthcare

AmericanStructurepoint,Inc.

Margaret&AdamArceneaux

Charles & Lisa Baldwin

Barnes&ThornburgLLP

Frank & Katrina Basile

Glendia&SonnyBeck

Elaine & Eric Bedel

Auston L. Beier

JacquelynBilbrey

David&MaureenBoyle

Barbara & Michael Branic

David & Susan Brooks

Libby&RandyBrown

Stan Burton & Christine Zoccola

Rick&LauraCampbell

Derek&AmyCantrell

RajuChinthala

Wade & Monika Conner

Doug&BeckyCook

PeterCorey&SarahBoyle

Roy&RebeccaCowan

Sean Devenney

Cheri & Rollie Dick

DrewrySimmonsVornehm,LLP

DukeEnergyFoundation

David Duncan

JayneA.During

David & Annette Greene

Dr.HowardEigen

PeterJ.Emigh

Robert Enlow

Bain&NancyFarris

Fifth Third Bank

TerrenceFlannery&MichaelFeinstein

Todd Flick

ForteSportsMedicine&Orthopedics

AbbyFrantz

StephenFry

Liz Fuller

John & Barbara Gallina

David & Annette Greene

Michael & Karen Heaton

NancyHeck

Hotel Carmichael

Nick & Joni Hrisomalos

HylantGroup

Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Co.

IndianapolisColts

J.P.MorganPrivateBank

TomKapostasy&SueMaki

Katz,Sapper&Miller

Steve & Michele Kawiecki

Brian&MaggieKelly

Zak&TaylorKhan

Sharon Kibbe

KraigKinchen&TinaHarris

KnowledgeServices

Dimitrios & Viviana Koukoulomatis

Douglas&DevonnaMiltenberger

Samuel &

TheNationalBankofIndianapolis

Leah&EricPayne

Michael&AngelineProtogere

Jimmy&BaileyRayford

Michael Rechin

REI Real Estate Services

Mr. Rick Rhodes

Tony&KristenRobertson TheRogers

Marty&KimRosenberg

FernandoSerpa&RichardBuckner

Kara Seward

Lei

David&SallyShepherd

Andrew Smith

Thomas&AmySmith

Wes&JillSprinkle

Yasmin

Richard&LaurenTaylor

SueWolfgang

B R A H M G R O U P

Through its direct, indirect and/or par tially owned operating corporations and investment vehicles is active across A sia, Europe and the Americas.

Global Properties

Brahm Operations Around the World

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Cedar Oak Cafe: St. Marys, USA / Pune, India

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Through its brand 'Brham,' is promoting a slew of products and services that seek to enhance the existential experiences of consumers. 'Brham' by Brahm, as a brand, is poised to define and redefine 'Wise' consumption that is based on the efficient, innovative and optimum conversion of the bountiful resources that nature has so kindly bestowed upon us.

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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

Doug Cook, Indiana

Terrence Flannery, Indiana

Peggy Ford, Indiana

Stan Hurt, Indiana

Brian Kelly, Indiana

Paul Lowden, Nevada

Andy Marx, California

Izabela Ozdemir, Indiana

Tory 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 February 1, 2024. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3533.

Diamond Songbook Legacy ($100,000+)

Del & Libby Demaree

Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery

Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation 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

Cheri & Rollie Dick

Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons

Dr. Larry Weeda Jr.

Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Silver Songbook Legacy ($10,000-$24,999)

Diane & John Abrams

Lisa & Paul Andre

Stan Burton & Christine Zoccola

Peggy Ford

Don & Pam Gottwald

Stan & Sandy Hurt

Karen & Doug Kelsey

Sue & Paul Lowden

Andy & Terry Marx Giving Fund

The Ersal & Izabela Ozdemir Family Trust

Troy Payner & Cara Peggs

Bob & Rose Popovich

Bill & Lynn Weidner

Anonymous

The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation

The Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation

Indiana Arts Commission

The Ted Snowdon Foundation

Van Heusen Music Group

Hollywood Musical ($5,000-$9,999)

Margaret & Adam Arceneaux

Hal Brody & Don Smith

Maureen Charles

Michael Charles

Michael & Margie Draper

The Fuller Family

Betty Helford

Joni & Nick Hrisomalos

Karen E. Kennedy

Bob & Ruth Ann Loser

Jim & Ray Luther-Pfeil

Jeff & Sue McDermott

Tory Purvis

Tony Robertson

Vivian Serota

Sunny Sessa

The Tobin Family

Mike & Sue Wells

Jim Winner & Family

Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Memorial Foundation

Broadway Show ($2,500-$4,999)

Dr. Howard Eigen

Pat & John Schuler

Cabaret ($1,000-$2,499)

Ed & Mary Banta

Jack Bethards

Hal Brody & Don Smith

Ann & Kenneth Dee

Helen M. Eby

Bronwen Ferguson

Ed & Florence Kim

The Layfield Family

Chris & Kelli Lewis

Daniel & Josephine Lisowski

Karyl & Tim McGeath

Craig McKee

Jeffrey A. & Calise P. Mossler

James & Lilah Rabe

David & Jill Resley

Bruce & Jan Reynolds

Joel B. Rothman

Judy Roudebush

Roger Schmelzer & Lucinda Phillips

Jerry & DeAnn Shrewsbury

Philip & Linda Simmons

Jon & Cleo Sonneborn

Walter Stearns

Betty Stilwell

Sheila Stone

Marc Strauss

Saundra & Mark Truett

Barrie & Margaret Zimmerman

Hamilton County Tourism

Peggy Lee Foundation

Big Band ($500-$999)

Pat & Jennifer Cross

Sheila Delaney

Hector & Laura DesMoine

Leslee & Wayne Feinstein

Mary Kay Graham

Tom & Priscilla Johnson

Brian & Maggie Kelly

Steven & Joni La Schiazza

Sharon Lanker

Kendra M. Latta

Annie Mason

Ron & Linda Maus

Dr. Greg & Rose-Ann Mazanek

Lee A. Meredith

Michael & Sharon O'Hair

Kathy Pataluch

Phil & Debbi Ponella

Scott & Susan Putney

Reese Family Foundation for Christ, Inc.

Debra & Raphael Schmid

Mrs. Laney Techentin

Daniel & Kristine Tennant

Kathy & Hal Thurston

Joel Ulster & Michael Hertzman

Tim & Ann Vogelsang

Larry Weber

Chad & Lynn Winston

Mary & Ellicott Wright

Robert Zaret

Anonymous

Kathy Ireland Worldwide

SUPPORTING PARTNERS

City of Carmel

Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics

Salon 01

Senior Home Companions & Story Cottage

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES

Assured Guaranty

Eli Lilly and Company Foundation

MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS

In honor of Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery

Leslee & Wayne Feinstein

In honor of Michael Feinstein

Kathy Ireland Worldwide

In memory of Miss Ella

Fitzgerald, the beloved First Lady of Song

Ella Fitzgerald

Charitable Foundation

In honor of Peggy Ford

Betty Stilwell

In memory of Irwin Helford

Betty Helford

In memory of Bob Kennedy

The Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation

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

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

Judy Sherman

LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETY

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

The Carruthers Family

Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery

Seedlings Foundation

Bren Simon

$500,000

Efroymson Family Fund

Ira & Leonore Gershwin

Trusts Philanthropic Fund

$100,000

Paul & Lisa Andre

Libby & Randy Brown

Marc Cherry

Del & Libby Demaree

Cheri & Rollie Dick

William M. Goodwin

Betty & Irwin Helford

Stan & Sandy Hurt

Karen & Doug Kelsey

Sue & Paul Lowden

Pershing Square Foundation

Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons

The Ted Snowdon Foundation

Bill & Lynn Weidner

Here are three easy ways to make a secure online donation to the Center or our sister organization, the Great American Songbook Foundation:

• Text PALLADIUM to 41444

• Scan the QR code at left

• Visit TheCenterPresents.org/Donate

• Text SONGBOOK to 91999

• Scan the QR code at left

• Visit TheSongbook.org/Donate

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.