24-25 Center Presents Season Brochure

WELCOME

2024-25 CENTER

PRESENTS

SEASON IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ALLIED SOLUTIONS

Welcome to the 2024-2025 Center Presents Season, presented in partnership with Allied Solutions and already boasting over 60 performances, with more to come.

We approach this season with exciting news: the installation of custom-designed, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems at the Palladium, bringing clarity and vividness that will transform the concert experience. What isn’t new is our commitment to bringing you the widest possible variety of styles and sounds, with something to suit nearly every age and taste.

Fans of classic rock will find a lot to enjoy in our Katz, Sapper & Miller Pop/Rock Series, including performances from Grand Funk Railroad and Micky Dolenz of the Monkees. Alongside tributes to David Bowie, Queen, Steely Dan and Joni Mitchell are less conventional approaches to the tribute genre, including Leonid & Friends, playing the music of Chicago and other brass-friendly rock bands, and Yesterday and Today, an interactive Beatles experience in which the audience chooses the songs. If you’re looking for Taylor Swift, you can hear her songs interpreted by the innovative Vitamin String Quartet.

The Printing Partners Encore Series features pianist Ben Folds, YouTube stars the Piano Guys, longtime Jimmy Buffett sideman Mac McAnally, and hot guitar picking from Steve Wariner and honky-tonk heroes Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives.

The Classical Series is led by pianist Lang Lang and violinist Itzhak Perlman, while the Hoosier Village & The Barrington Songbook Series promises Hamilton star Renée Elise Goldsberry, popsoul legend Dionne Warwick, and Michael Feinstein with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. The Drewry Simmons Vornehm Jazz Series features returning favorites Boney James and Wynton Marsalis along with first-timers the Average White Band (coinciding with Carmel Jazz Fest) and acclaimed producer Don Was with his Pan Detroit Ensemble.

Once again, the Old Town Family Series delivers entertainment for all ages, including magician Michael Grandinetti, natural science with Netflix’s Our Planet Live, and glow-in-the-dark wonders from iLuminate. And our Holiday Series includes the annual tradition of Dave Koz & Friends; return visits from Canadian Brass, Jane Lynch and Jon McLaughlin; and swing revivalists Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, evoking the spirit of a 1940s radio broadcast with their WWII Tiki Xmas Canteen.

Alongside all the great music, you’ll find the domestic comedy of #IMOMSOHARD, spooky tales with Haunted Objects Live, and witty wisdom from Peter Sagal, of NPR’s Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!

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

Jeffrey C. McDermott President & CEO

Michael Feinstein Artistic Director

ABOUT THE CENTER

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

Each year, the Center Presents performance season offers scores of concerts and other events in the fields of pop, rock, jazz, classical, comedy, family programming and more. The Center is home to the affiliated Great American Songbook Foundation and provides space and support services for six Resident Companies:

Actors Theatre of Indiana, Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Central Indiana Dance Ensemble, Civic Theatre, Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre and Indiana Wind Symphony. Center facilities also are available for rental events, including performances, corporate meetings, weddings and other social occasions.

Since the opening of the Palladium in 2011, the Center has been a leader in the Central Indiana arts community, hosting nearly 3,500 performances and 1.5 million ticketed patrons from all 92 counties in Indiana, all 50 states and 30-plus nations. The campus also welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year for public events such as the Carmel Farmers Market and the holiday Christkindlmarkt.

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

INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY & 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 and inclusive environment in which all employees, patrons and other visitors feel safe, supported, respected and valued. We treasure the arts for their unique ability to express the individual spirit while celebrating our common humanity.

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

24 | 25 SERIES LISTING

DREWRY SIMMONS VORNEHM

JAZZ SERIES

Average White Band: A Funk Finale

Veronica Swift

Boney James Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Don Was & the Pan Detroit Ensemble

CLASSICAL SERIES

Australian Chamber Orchestra

Lang Lang

Itzhak Perlman in Recital

KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER

POP/ROCK SERIES

Jerome Collins: Rewind–

A Journey to Motown & Beyond

Leonid & Friends:

The Music of Chicago and More

Damien Escobar: Victory Lap Tour

Grand Funk Railroad

Space Oddity: The Quintessential David Bowie Tribute Experience

Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton and Beyond

Yesterday and Today:

The Interactive Beatles Experience

The Evolution of Joni Mitchell

The Kings of Queen Folsom Prison Experience

Brooklyn Charmers–Tribute to Steely Dan Dustbowl Revival: A Laurel Canyon Retrospective

Welcome Back: The Return of Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Pure Prairie League

Micky Dolenz of the Monkees

OLD TOWN FAMILY SERIES

The Magic of Michael Grandinetti: Experience The Magic Buckets N Boards

Grimmz Fairy Tales

Our Planet Live: A Netflix Original Documentary Series with Dan Tapster

iLuminate

TELAMON PASSPORT SERIES

Zakir Hussain & Rahul Sharma

Grupo Niche

Heart of Afghanistan featuring

The Fanoos Ensemble

Kalani Pe’a: Grammy-winning Singer, Songwriter

The StepCrew

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

HOOSIER VILLAGE & THE BARRINGTON OF CARMEL SONGBOOK SERIES

Songbook Academy In Concert

Renée Elise Goldsberry

Dionne Warwick

Bachelors of Broadway: Gentlemen of the Theatre

Michael Feinstein with The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra

PRINTING PARTNERS

ENCORE SERIES

Nick Carter: Who I Am Tour

Ben Folds: Paper Airplane Request Tour

The Piano Guys

An Evening With Leslie Odom Jr.

Mac McAnally

Peter Sagal: Host of NPR’s Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me!

An Intimate Evening With Steve Wariner

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives

HOLIDAY SERIES

Canadian Brass

Cherry Poppin’ Daddies: WWII Tiki Xmas Canteen

The Four Phantoms: Holiday Show

Jane Lynch’s A Swingin’ Little Christmas

Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2024

Jon McLaughlin & Friends: Home for the Holidays

SPECIAL EVENT

Center Celebration 2024 with Chris Botti

#IMOMSOHARD: Ladies’ Night!

Dana & Greg Newkirk’s

Haunted Objects Live

United States Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus

Black Violin

SONGBOOK ACADEMY IN CONCERT

SATURDAY, JULY 20 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM

AVERAGE WHITE BAND: A FUNK FINALE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

JEROME COLLINS: REWIND –A JOURNEY TO MOTOWN & BEYOND

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

VERONICA SWIFT

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

CENTER CELEBRATION 2024

FEATURING CHRIS BOTTI

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 AT 5PM | THE PALLADIUM

NICK CARTER: WHO I AM TOUR

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

LEONID & FRIENDS: THE MUSIC OF CHICAGO AND MORE

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

DAMIEN ESCOBAR: VICTORY LAP TOUR

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

BEN FOLDS: PAPER AIRPLANE REQUEST TOUR

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

#IMOMSOHARD: LADIES’ NIGHT!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM

GRAND FUNK RAILROAD

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

SPACE ODDITY: THE QUINTESSENTIAL DAVID BOWIE TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

DANA & GREG NEWKIRK’S HAUNTED OBJECTS LIVE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON

VITAMIN STRING QUARTET: THE MUSIC OF TAYLOR SWIFT, BRIDGERTON AND BEYOND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM

ZAKIR HUSSAIN & RAHUL SHARMA

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

BONEY JAMES

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

THE MAGIC OF MICHAEL GRANDINETTI: EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 AT 2PM & 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

GRUPO NICHE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

THE PIANO GUYS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 AT 4PM & 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

BUCKETS N BOARDS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 AT 5PM | THE PALLADIUM

AN EVENING WITH LESLIE ODOM JR. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

CANADIAN BRASS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

DIONNE WARWICK

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM

CHERRY POPPIN’ DADDIES: WWII TIKI XMAS CANTEEN

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

THE FOUR PHANTOMS: HOLIDAY SHOW

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

JANE LYNCH’S A SWINGIN’ LITTLE CHRISTMAS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS

CHRISTMAS TOUR 2024 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

JON MCLAUGHLIN & FRIENDS

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

MAC MCANALLY

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

YESTERDAY AND TODAY: THE INTERACTIVE BEATLES EXPERIENCE

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

THE EVOLUTION OF JONI MITCHELL STARRING LAUREN FOX

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

HEART OF AFGHANISTAN

FEATURING THE FANOOS ENSEMBLE

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM

THE KINGS OF QUEEN

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

PETER SAGAL: HOST OF NPR’S WAIT WAIT...DON’T TELL ME!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

FOLSOM PRISON EXPERIENCE: LEGENDARY 1968

JOHNNY CASH CONCERT

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH STEVE WARINER FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

KALANI PE’A: GRAMMY-WINNING SINGER, SONGWRITER

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

DON WAS & THE PAN DETROIT ENSEMBLE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

THE STEPCREW FRIDAY, MARCH 7 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

BROOKLYN CHARMERS: A STEELY DAN TRIBUTE FRIDAY, MARCH 7 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

WELCOME BACK: THE RETURN OF EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER FRIDAY, MARCH 21 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

DUSTBOWL REVIVAL: A LAUREL CANYON RETROSPECTIVE FRIDAY, MARCH 21 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

THE RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS SUNDAY, MARCH 23 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON

GRIMMZ FAIRY TALES

SUNDAY, MARCH 23 AT 5PM | THE PALLADIUM

LANG LANG FRIDAY, MARCH 28 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE

SATURDAY, APRIL 5 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND & SOLDIERS’ CHORUS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN SATURDAY, APRIL 12 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

BACHELORS OF BROADWAY: GENTLEMEN OF THE THEATRE SUNDAY, APRIL 13 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM

ITZHAK PERLMAN IN RECITAL THURSDAY, APRIL 17 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

MICKY DOLENZ OF THE MONKEES: AN EVENING OF SONGS & STORIES FRIDAY, APRIL 25 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

BLACK VIOLIN

SATURDAY, APRIL 26 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

OUR PLANET LIVE: A NETFLIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY SERIES WITH DAN TAPSTER TUESDAY, APRIL 29 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

MARTY STUART AND HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES

THURSDAY, MAY 1 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

CELEBRATE THE SONGBOOK: MICHAEL FEINSTEIN WITH THE INDIANAPOLIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SATURDAY, MAY 10 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

iLUMINATE

SUNDAY, MAY 11 AT 4PM | THE PALLADIUM

HOOSIER VILLAGE & THE BARRINGTON OF CARMEL SONGBOOK SERIES

SONGBOOK ACADEMY IN CONCERT

SATURDAY JULY 20 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM

The Songbook Academy in Concert is an exciting showcase of the next generation of artists celebrating the enduring influence of the American Songbook. Hosted by Michael Feinstein, this multimedia concert features talented young vocalists from across the nation in solos and production numbers paying tribute to iconic composers and lyricists of American popular music from George Gershwin to Duke Ellington. These emerging artists infuse their performances with passion and skill, breathing new life into classic songs that have defined generations. The Songbook Academy® is the flagship education program of the Great American Songbook Foundation. Songbook Academy public events take place the week of July 15.

KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK

SERIES

JEROME COLLINS: REWIND–

A JOURNEY TO MOTOWN & BEYOND

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

Rewind: A Journey to Motown and Beyond is a captivating solo performance featuring Jerome Collins of the famed a cappella group Straight No Chaser. This show pays homage to the legendary sounds of Motown and classic R&B, taking the audience through electrifying renditions of timeless hits from some of the world’s most iconic musicians and renowned artists. With a set list that includes songs from legends like Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke and Stevie Wonder, Collins’ soulful delivery ensures an unforgettable experience.

DREWRY SIMMONS VORNEHM JAZZ SERIES

AVERAGE WHITE BAND: A FUNK FINALE

SATURDAY AUGUST 10 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

One of the great soul and funk bands of all time brings its farewell tour to the Center, performing its biggest hits and fan favorites such as the U.S. No. 1 single “Pick Up the Pieces,” “Cut The Cake,” “Queen of My Soul,” “Walk On By” and “Schoolboy Crush.” Formed in London in 1972, the Average White Band took the influences of R&B heroes such as Marvin Gaye, James Brown and Stevie Wonder, along with jazz greats like Cannonball Adderley and the Crusaders, and developed a sound that connected with audiences worldwide. The performance coincides with the second annual Carmel Jazz Fest.

DREWRY SIMMONS VORNEHM JAZZ SERIES

VERONICA SWIFT

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

Veronica Swift established herself as one of the world’s top young jazz singers with her first two albums, Confessions (2019) and This Bitter Earth (2021), showcasing her virtuosic technique, interpretive ingenuity, bracing songwriting and keen arrangements. She describes her latest album, 2023’s Veronica Swift, as “transgenre,” with influences that include French and Italian opera, European classical music, bossa nova, blues, funk and industrial rock. “As rooted in jazz as I’ve been, there’s a uniquely visceral power in rock and soul music that’s always fueled my creative passion,” she says. “The people I admire most show themselves unabashedly, and that’s the kind of tradition I want to be a part of.”

SPECIAL EVENT

CENTER CELEBRATION 2024

FEATURING CHRIS BOTTI

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21 AT 5PM | THE PALLADIUM

Grammy-winning master trumpeter and composer Chris Botti headlines the annual gala to support the Center’s arts and educational programming. Hosted by Center Artistic Director Michael Feinstein, the black-tie evening also will include the First Merchants Bank Red Carpet Arrival and Cocktail Reception, an elegant dinner in partnership with Aaron Wealth Advisors and live auction in the concert hall, and an after-party with live music, dancing, drinks and late-night food in two themed rooms.

PRINTING PARTNERS ENCORE SERIES

NICK CARTER: WHO I AM TOUR

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 26 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

Nick Carter was only 12 when he auditioned for what would become America’s biggest boy band. Since then, the Backstreet Boys have sold more than 130 million records worldwide and earned five Grammy nominations, among other honors. Carter’s solo career has produced three albums, along with singles including last year’s “Hurts to Love You,” which topped charts in the U.S. and Canada. His TV and film work has included VH1’s I Heart Nick Carter and appearances on The Masked Singer and Dancing with the Stars. After completing a world tour with the Backstreet Boys in 2023, Carter launched the current Who I Am Tour, his first solo outing in seven years.

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KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES LEONID & FRIENDS: THE MUSIC OF CHICAGO AND MORE

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Hailing from Russia, Leonid & Friends have drawn legions of fans with their uncanny ability to capture the spirit, musicality and fire of the American classic-rock group Chicago. Gaining attention with viral videos, the group has since expanded its repertoire to include such artists as Earth Wind & Fire, Blood Sweat & Tears, Ides of March, Stevie Wonder and Steely Dan, along with new original material. The 11-piece band now has more than 700,000 followers across social media, an astonishing 200 million+ video views, and over 200 successful U.S. shows under its belt.

KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER

POP/ROCK SERIES

DAMIEN ESCOBAR: VICTORY LAP TOUR

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Contemporary soul violinist Damien Escobar returns to the Palladium to celebrate 20 years of music. Hailing from Jamaica, Queens, he began studying music as a child and at age 10 became the youngest artist ever admitted to the Juilliard School, graduating at age 13. The Emmy winner and NAACP Image Award nominee began playing at New York City subway stations and first gained national attention as half of the duo Nuttin’ But Stringz before launching a solo career with his energetic performances and crossover mix of classical, jazz, pop, R&B and hip-hop.

PRINTING PARTNERS ENCORE SERIES BEN

FOLDS: PAPER

AIRPLANE REQUEST TOUR

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of his generation. The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and many collaborative projects. For the past three decades, he has toured as a pop artist while also performing with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras. A New York Times bestselling author and podcast host, Folds also composes for film, TV and theater, guest stars in films and TV, and serves as the Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

#IMOMSOHARD: LADIES’ NIGHT!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Kristin and Jen of #IMOMSOHARD have been the voice and comedic relief for millions of women (and a few men) for nearly a decade. With more than 300 million views of their viral videos, an Amazon stand-up special, a New York Times bestselling book, a children’s book, a wine line, a podcast and a CBS pilot, these moms have been spreading the truth and the laughter about womanhood and motherhood. The OGs of the Internet, the original accidental influencers, the comedians with early bedtimes, Kristin and Jen cover the topics no one else will – with each other, with wine, with big, gummy, loud laughs. Recommended for ages 18 and older.

RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Actress and singer Renée Elise Goldsberry is perhaps best known for her role as Angelica Schuyler in the musical phenomenon Hamilton, earning a Tony Award, a Grammy Award and a Drama Desk Award. Other Broadway credits have included The Color Purple, The Lion King and Rent. On television, she has appeared in One Life to Live and The Good Wife and currently stars in Tina Fey’s Emmy-nominated series Girls5eva on Netflix. In concert, Goldsberry and her backup singers have the audience on their feet stomping and clapping in a highenergy spiritual journey reminiscent of an old-fashioned revival.

HOOSIER VILLAGE & THE BARRINGTON OF CARMEL SONGBOOK SERIES

AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

SUNDAY,

OCTOBER

13 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM

The Australian Chamber Orchestra makes waves around the world with its explosive performances and brave interpretations, embracing celebrated classics alongside new commissions and adventurous cross-artform collaborations. Led by Artistic Director Richard Tognetti since 1990, the ACO performs more than 100 concerts each year. Its recordings of Bach’s violin works won three consecutive ARIA Awards. Recent releases include Water|Night Music with Radiohead’s

Jonny Greenwood (the first Australian-produced classical vinyl in two decades), Beethoven 1, 2, & 3 Eroica and ARIA Award-winning albums River and Indies & Idols

KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES GRAND FUNK RAILROAD

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Marking 55 years since its 1969 formation in Flint, Michigan, Grand Funk Railroad is “comin’ to your town (to) help you party it down.”

In its ’70s heyday, the band packed arenas worldwide with its harddriving sound and Top 40 hits including “We’re an American Band,” “I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home,” “The Loco-Motion” and “Some Kind of Wonderful,” which remain in regular rotation on classic-rock radio. On this tour, original members Don Brewer (vocals and drums) and Mel Schacher (bass) lead a five-piece band of rock veterans whose credits include .38 Special, Robert Palmer and Bob Seger’s Silver Bullet Band.

KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES

SPACE ODDITY:

THE QUINTESSENTIAL DAVID BOWIE TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Space Oddity is a live, theatrically staged, elaborately costumed multimedia spectacle that transports audiences on a musical journey through the continually evolving career of the late David Bowie. Actor-musician David Brighton has played the lead role for two decades, performing throughout North America, Europe, China and elsewhere with the Space Oddity band. He also has portrayed Bowie in various TV and stage projects, including the Las Vegas show Legends in Concert, as well as George Harrison in a number of Beatles tribute productions.

SPECIAL EVENT

DANA & GREG NEWKIRK’S HAUNTED OBJECTS LIVE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON

Are you ready to uncover the chilling true stories behind the world’s most haunted objects? Join Greg and Dana Newkirk (Travel Channel’s Kindred Spirits, Amazon Prime’s Hellier) for an interactive presentation that will leave you on the edge of your seat. As full-time paranormal investigators, the Newkirks have spent their lives collecting and caring for cursed artifacts, possessed dolls and other creepy artifacts said to display supernatural activity. In this presentation, they will take you on a journey through history, folklore and true-life accounts of encounters with objects that seem to possess lives of their own.

KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES

VITAMIN STRING QUARTET: THE MUSIC OF TAYLOR SWIFT, BRIDGERTON AND BEYOND

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM

Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm, Vitamin String Quartet had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. Fresh off high-profile placements in Seasons 1 and 2 of the aforementioned streaming smash, VSQ has “reached a mainstream, global audience” (Variety) and “charmed the world with their classical covers” (Nylon). On its latest tour, VSQ has created fresh arrangements of the cultural phenomenon that is Taylor Swift, performing innovative renditions of Swift’s music alongside familiar hits from Billie Eilish, BTS, Bridgerton, The Weeknd and Daft Punk. VSQ is one of the world’s most popular string ensembles, with over 2 billion streams and seven albums charting on both Billboard Classical and Classical Crossover charts

TELAMON PASSPORT SERIES

ZAKIR HUSSAIN & RAHUL SHARMA

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Five-time Grammy-winning tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain returns to the Center in a duo with Rahul Sharma, master of the santoor, a 100-stringed hammered dulcimer common to India’s Jammu and Kashmir region. Their tour pays tribute to Sharma’s father, the late Shivkumar Sharma, a longtime Hussain collaborator credited with introducing the traditional folk instrument to Indian classical music. Hussain, considered one of the greatest tabla players of all time, is well-known in the West for his collaborations with rock, jazz and classical musicians. He is the founder and president of Moment Records, an independent label presenting rare live concert recordings of Indian classical music and world music.

DREWRY SIMMONS VORNEHM JAZZ SERIES

BONEY JAMES

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Saxophonist and composer Boney James returns to the Palladium for an evening of R&B-inflected jazz. James was a sideman for such artists as Morris Day and the Isley Brothers before launching a solo career that has sent 11 albums to the top of Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Albums chart. Among other honors in the course of his career, he has received a Soul Train Award, four Grammy Award nominations and two NAACP Image Award nominations. His latest studio release, Detour, is a stylistic departure that features appearances by vocalist Lalah Hathaway and trumpeter Dontae Winslow.

OLD TOWN FAMILY SERIES THE MAGIC OF MICHAEL GRANDINETTI: EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 AT 2PM & 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

Enjoy an unforgettable time with master illusionist Michael Grandinetti, star of NBC and CW TV specials and series, as he combines jawdropping magic with audience participation to create an interactive experience that pulls you right into the show. Classic magic plots of levitation, teleportation, mind reading and more are reimagined for today’s audiences, making them more visual, more surprising and more astounding than ever before. Don’t miss the chance to be amazed by the performer named by Forbes as one of today’s top magicians, in a show that’s perfect for the entire family.

TELAMON PASSPORT SERIES

GRUPO NICHE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Grupo Niche is a Colombian salsa orchestra formed in 1979, recognized by critics and the public alike as the most successful in Latin America during the last four decades. The award-winning ensemble was founded in Bogotá by the late composer and arranger Jairo Varela Martínez before resettling in the western city of Cali. The group is known for its prominent horn arrangements, up-tempo African rhythms, and hits such as “Cali Pachanguero” and “Una Aventura” that have become standards of the genre. Grupo Niche’s latest album is Niche Sinfónico, recorded with the National Symphony Orchestra of Colombia and named Best Salsa Album at the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards.

PRINTING PARTNERS ENCORE SERIES

THE PIANO GUYS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 AT 4PM & 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

The Piano Guys are pianist Jon Schmidt and cellist Steven Sharp Nelson, whose repertoire includes mashups of classical selections, pop tunes, film scores and original compositions. Joined by videographer Paul Anderson and music producer Al van der Beek, they launched a YouTube channel in 2011 that has drawn more than 7 million subscribers with videos often featuring the players in exotic settings. Their first eight major-label studio albums reached No. 1 on Billboard’s classical and/or new age charts. Don’t miss this chance to see them live in concert!

BUCKETS N BOARDS:

COMEDY PERCUSSION SHOW

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 AT 5PM | THE PALLADIUM

Buckets N Boards is a hilarious and high-energy show full of amazing percussion, ridiculous songs, spectacular tap dancing, inventive instrumentation and an incredible variety of musical talent. Matthew Levingston and Gareth Sever have crafted a fresh and unique clean comedy experience for the entire family to enjoy. Buckets N Boards has toured the world and is one of the top requested headlining acts for Disney Cruise Lines. A free matinee performance for school groups is scheduled for Nov. 18.

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CANADIAN BRASS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

On opening day of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt on the Center’s campus, experience the vibrant spirit of the season with Canadian Brass as they perform a lively blend of German brass music and holiday favorites. Immerse yourself in the rich melodies and lively rhythms that celebrate the essence of the German musical tradition, ranging from Bach to treasured holiday songs. Led by founder Chuck Daellenbach on tuba, the ensemble comprises Joe Burgstaller and Ashley Hall-Tighe (trumpets), Achilles Liarmakopoulos (trombone) and Jeff Nelsen (horn). Prepare to be dazzled by the renowned ensemble’s unique blend of virtuosic talent, lively showmanship and infectious energy.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Leslie Odom Jr. is a Tony- and Grammy-winning, three-time Emmy and two-time Oscar-nominated vocalist, songwriter, actor and bestselling author. Since his breakout role as Aaron Burr in the hit musical Hamilton, he has performed to sold-out crowds at venues including the Kennedy Center in D.C., Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and Lincoln Center in New York City. As a recording artist, he has released five full-length albums, including 2023’s When A Crooner Dies, a collection of 10 new, original tracks. His local visit also will include a free matinee performance for school groups.

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DIONNE WARWICK

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM

Dionne Warwick is a six-time Grammy-winning music legend who has charted more than 75 hit songs and sold over 100 million records. She was discovered by songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David in 1961 and went on to record 18 consecutive Top 100 singles, including “Walk On By,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again,” “Alfie,” “Heartbreaker,” “Déjà Vu” and “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?” In 1985, she participated in the recording of “That’s What Friends Are For,” a global hit that generated support for AIDS research, as well as the all-star charity single “We Are the World.” She received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019.

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CHERRY POPPIN’ DADDIES: WWII TIKI XMAS CANTEEN

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

With roots in the 1980s ska/punk scene, the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies were well-positioned for the 1990s swing revival, cementing the sound nationwide with their 1997 album Zoot Suit Riot and its Top 40 title track. Still led by singer-songwriter Steve Perry, the horndriven, Oregon-based band has built its reputation with a blend of pre-rock musical styles, incisive lyrics and sometimes outrageous stage theatrics. WWII Tiki Xmas Canteen is a holiday production that evokes the atmosphere of a 1940s radio broadcast.

THE FOUR PHANTOMS: HOLIDAY SHOW

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” to join the Four Phantoms for a joyous holiday celebration at the Palladium. This extraordinary quartet features performers who have played the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award-winning musical Phantom of the Opera on Broadway: Brent Barrett, John Cudia, Franc D’Ambrosio and Ciarán Sheehan, under the music direction of Ryan Shirar. This holiday show will feature iconic Broadway songs, including Phantom favorites, as well as glorious renditions of holiday classics.

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DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS

CHRISTMAS TOUR 2024

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

In the 27th anniversary edition of the world’s longest-running jazz-based Christmas tour, saxophonist Dave Koz and his musical friends Jonathan Butler, Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley and Rebecca Jade will perform fresh renditions of timeless Christmas classics – as well as a Chanukah medley – along with hits from their respective catalogs. In a recording career that spans nearly three decades, Koz has racked up honors and achievements including nine Grammy nominations, 11 No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, and a 2023 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. This will be his 11th holiday performance at the Center.

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JANE

LYNCH’S A SWINGIN’ LITTLE

CHRISTMAS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Five-time Emmy winner Jane Lynch (Glee, Weakest Link, Only Murders in the Building) returns to the Center on her annual holiday tour, featuring songs, stories and comedy with her talented friends. Joining her again this year is Kate Flannery, best known for her nine seasons as Meredith on The Office, and singerarranger Tim Davis, known for his behind-the-scenes work on Glee and with artists including Barbara Streisand and Lady Gaga. Backing them will be the Tony Guerrero Quintet, a longtime staple of the Southern California jazz scene.

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JON MCLAUGHLIN & FRIENDS: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

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

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MAC MCANALLY

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

A longtime member of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, songwriter, singer and instrumentalist Mac McAnally has written dozens of hits for artists including Alabama, Kenny Chesney and Sawyer Brown and has recorded with such names as Toby Keith, Linda Ronstadt, George Strait and Dolly Parton. He has won the Country Music Association’s Musician of the Year title a record-setting 10 times and has been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. His solo recording career began with the Top 40 single “It’s A Crazy World” and has grown to 14 album releases.

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YESTERDAY

AND

THE INTERACTIVE BEATLES EXPERIENCE

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Yesterday and Today is a unique and innovative tribute to the Beatles. Led by brothers Billy, Matthew and Ryan McGuigan, the band members perform as themselves and leave the song choices completely in the hands of the audience. Concertgoers are invited to fill out request cards listing their name, their favorite Beatles song, and the reason that song is important to them, which creates a narrative for the evening. Every show is different, every show is interactive, and every show proves that the Beatles’ music truly is the soundtrack to our lives.

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THE EVOLUTION OF JONI MITCHELL

STARRING LAUREN FOX

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

Inspired by Reckless Daughter, David Yaffe’s biography of legendary songwriter Joni Mitchell, performer Lauren Fox created this captivating and enlightening journey through Mitchell’s life and music. Throughout the performance, Fox and pianist/narrator Andrew Powers use excerpts from the book to tell the stories behind classic songs including “Both Sides Now,” “Big Yellow Taxi,” “Chelsea Morning,” “Woodstock,” “The Circle Game,” “A Case Of You,” “Free Man in Paris,” “Hejira,” “Night Ride Home” and “Turbulent Indigo.” From early folk to folk-rock, jazz and pop, Mitchell continually evolved and pushed the envelope, defying critics and blazing a trail for women in music for decades to come.

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HEART OF AFGHANISTAN

FEATURING THE FANOOS ENSEMBLE

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

With music banned in their home country, Heart of Afghanistan carries the flame of the nation’s rich and complex cultural heritage, from its pre-Islamic Buddhist period to the modern era. The Fanoos Ensemble features Afghan singer and TV star Ahmad Fanoos on vocals and harmonium, his sons Elham Fanoos on piano and Mehran Fanoos on violin, and Sohail Karimi on tabla. The program will include Afghan folk music, traditional odes based on Sufi poetry, and the iconic hits of Afghan pop singer Ahmad Zahir. Heart of Afghanistan is a production of American Voices.

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THE KINGS OF QUEEN

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Established in 2021, the Kings of Queen have already built a reputation as one of the top tributes to the legendary British rock band Queen. Lead vocalist Emo Alaeddin recreates the persona of frontman Freddie Mercury with unparalleled vocal tone and range, a striking physical resemblance, and frequent costume changes. The band is committed to the finest musicianship and live four-part vocal harmonies, never using harmonizer devices or prerecorded backing tracks.

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JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA

WITH WYNTON MARSALIS

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM

Dedicated to preserving America’s jazz heritage, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra returns to the Palladium with more than a dozen of the finest soloists, ensemble players and arrangers in jazz music today. Founded in 1988 and led since 1991 by world-renowned trumpeter and artistic director Wynton Marsalis, the big band spends over a third of the year on tour, performing a vast repertoire that ranges from new commissioned compositions to rare historic works, including compositions and arrangements by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Thelonious Monk and other greats.

PETER SAGAL

HOST

OF

NPR’S WAIT WAIT...DON’T TELL ME!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

For over two decades, Peter Sagal has hosted NPR’s Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me!, the topical comedy quiz show heard by millions each week. In this talk, “Front Row at the Sideshow: What I’ve Learned in 25 Years of Hosting America’s Most Beloved News Quiz,” he boils his experience down to important findings, such as what NPR listeners love most; the difference between Republicans and Democrats; why sex makes us crazy; why we’re so susceptible to cultish thinking; and the human flaw underlying all our troubles: the inability to admit we’ve been fooled.

The iconic 1968 live album At Folsom Prison made Johnny Cash a crossover superstar, defying conventions and leaving a lasting legacy. Now audiences can relive the unforgettable day of January 13, 1968, as Folsom Prison Experience takes the stage with an immersive tribute that merges live concert, stage drama and audience participation to bring you into the heart of Cash’s musical journey. The cast is led by co-writer Jay Ernest and his tribute band, Church of Cash. Other characters include June Carter, Carl Perkins and the Statler Brothers. PRINTING PARTNERS ENCORE

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FOLSOM PRISON EXPERIENCE

LEGENDARY 1968 JOHNNY CASH CONCERT

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

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AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH

STEVE WARINER

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Don’t miss this rare solo performance filled with songs, stories and hot guitar! More than 21 albums and five decades into his career, singer-songwriter Steve Wariner has earned 14 #1 hits, over 30 Top 10 singles, four Grammy Awards and three CMA Awards, among other honors. He has composed songs for artists including Clint Black, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban. Wariner is a member of the Musicians Hall of Fame, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and one of only five guitarists in the world to receive the Certified Guitar Player title from Chet Atkins.

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KALANI PE’A: GRAMMY-WINNING SINGER, SONGWRITER

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Kalani Pe’a is a Hawaiian singer-songwriter who performs his original Hawaiian songs alongside affectionate bilingual arrangements of R&B favorites, a style he calls “Hawaiian contemporary soul.” An avid performer since childhood, he worked as a teacher and children’s book author before turning to a career in music. He has released three solo albums since 2016, each winning a Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album. He was the first Hawaiian singer to perform in Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series and returned to New York this year for Carnegie Hall’s Musical Explorers youth program.

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DON WAS & THE PAN DETROIT ENSEMBLE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Detroit native Don Was has enjoyed a multifaceted career as a musician, record producer, music director, film composer, documentary filmmaker, radio host, and president of the venerated jazz label Blue Note Records. As a record producer, he has won six Grammy Awards working with artists including the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, John Mayer, Ringo Starr, Wayne Shorter and the B-52s. Was also has toured the U.S. with Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir as the Wolf Brothers. His latest group, the Pan Detroit Ensemble, is made up of top Detroit jazz musicians including saxophonist Dave McMurray and keyboardist Luis Resto.

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THE STEPCREW

FRIDAY, MARCH 7 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

The Canadian Celtic ensemble StepCrew brings together three styles of exhilarating dance forms – Ottawa Valley stepdance, Irish stepdance, and Tap. With virtuosic dancers and musicians from the likes of The Chieftains, Cherish the Ladies and Bowfire, this cast of outstanding talent takes you on a dance journey, as champions in their respective art forms show audiences the amazing similarities and differences between these three captivating styles. The StepCrew also boasts three world-class fiddlers backed by an amazing five-piece ensemble comprising some of the most talented and respected musicians in the Celtic music scene today.

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WELCOME BACK: THE RETURN OF EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER

FRIDAY, MARCH 21 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Drummer extraordinaire Carl Palmer leads a tour celebrating the legacy of progressiverock supergroup Emerson, Lake & Palmer. The trio were known for their classical influences, instrumental virtuosity and a string of platinum albums in the 1970s that made songs such as “Lucky Man,” “From the Beginning” and “Karn Evil 9” staples of rock radio. With full cooperation from the estates of his late bandmates, Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, Palmer developed this production, which combines live performance by Palmer and his current band with video of Emerson and Lake from a 1992 ELP concert.

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BROOKLYN CHARMERS: A STEELY DAN TRIBUTE

FRIDAY, MARCH 7 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

Brooklyn Charmers is a Steely Dan tribute band comprised of some of Chicago’s top players. With masterful precision and obsessive dedication to the music, Brooklyn Charmers injects a new energy into the beloved catalogue, bridging the gap between new and lifelong fans alike. Steely Dan’s blend of rock and jazz, along with their infectious hooks and clever lyrics, put them in another league in the eyes of critics and fans. Their prolific and consistent output throughout the 1970s cements them as classic rock royalty. Brooklyn Charmers are excited to carry the torch into the new generation.

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DUSTBOWL REVIVAL: A LAUREL CANYON RETROSPECTIVE

FRIDAY, MARCH 21 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

What do Joni Mitchell, Frank Zappa, Brian Wilson, the Byrds, Carole King, the Eagles, the Mamas and the Papas, Jimi Hendrix, the Doors, CSNY, Jackson Browne, Neil Young, Linda Ronstadt and Three Dog Night have in common? They all contributed to the unique musical forge that created some of 20th-century America’s greatest songs, bands and cultural icons. Dustbowl Revival, an eight-piece ensemble from Los Angeles with over a decade of roots-music adventuring under its belt, reimagines and recreates your favorite music from the Southern California rock and folk scene.

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THE RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS

SUNDAY, MARCH 23 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON

Formed in 2002 in Scotland, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers have become a global phenomenon with their unique fusion of rocked-up bagpipes and clever covers of popular songs from all genres. Their “bagrock” sound mixes traditional pipe tunes like “The Flowers of Scotland” and “The Hills of Argyll” with more recent anthems such as Queen’s “We Will Rock You” and Coldplay’s “Clocks.” A nine-piece ensemble of pipes, guitars, keyboards and drums, they gained international fame after winning top prize on the U.K. TV talent show When Will I Be Famous in 2007.

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GRIMMZ FAIRY TALES

SUNDAY, MARCH 23 AT 5PM | THE PALLADIUM

GRIMMZ Fairy Tales is a new play for children that centers on two modern-day street performers, Jay and Will, who bring the timehonored stories of the Brothers Grimm to life with a contemporary urban spin. Performed in hip-hop style amid a brick landscape with graffiti and flashing lights, the featured tales include “Hansel and Gretel,” “Rapunzel” and “Snow White & the Seven Shawties.” The production was developed by the New Jersey-based Experiential Theater Company in partnership with the North Carolina-based Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. A free matinee for school groups is scheduled for the next morning.

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LANG LANG

FRIDAY, MARCH 28 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

As a pianist, educator and philanthropist, Lang Lang is a leading figure in classical music and one of the world’s most influential ambassadors for the arts in the 21st century. Heralded by the New York Times as “the hottest artist on the classical music planet,” the Chinese-born virtuoso has collaborated with the world’s top conductors and orchestras, been seen by billions of viewers at the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony in Beijing, and performed at the Grammy Awards with Metallica, Pharrell Williams and Herbie Hancock. The program will feature works of Fauré, Schumann and Chopin.

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PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE

SATURDAY, APRIL 5 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Champions of country rock for more than 50 years, Pure Prairie League exemplified the genre with hits that included “Amie,” “Falling In and Out of Love,” “Two Lane Highway” and “Let Me Love You Tonight.” With an evolving lineup over the decades, the band has been a training ground for artists such as Vince Gill. The current roster features founding member John David Call on pedal steel guitar, with Scott Thompson on drums, Randy Harper on keyboards, and new members Jared Camic on bass and Jeff Zona on guitar.

FREE EVENT

UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND & SOLDIERS’ CHORUS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

Known as “The Musical Ambassadors of the Army,” the members of the U.S. Army Field Band are selected by highly competitive audition and represent some of the nation’s finest musical talent. The organization’s largest ensembles, the 60-member Concert Band and 29-member Soldiers’ Chorus, perform regularly in famous concert halls and small community auditoriums, with free programs that include orchestral masterworks, operatic arias, Broadway musicals, jazz classics, original works for winds and chorus, timeless patriotic favorites and more. Free tickets to this performance will be available in March 2025. This event cannot be added as part of a subscription package.

UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN

SATURDAY, APRIL 12 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Formed in 1985, this groundbreaking ensemble has become an international sensation, boasting celebrity fans such as Sir Paul McCartney, Bette Midler and author Neil Gaiman. Comprising only ukuleles of various sizes, along with the voices of its members, the eight-piece group blends elements of rock, classical, jazz, folk, film soundtracks and other genres into a truly unique musical experience. In addition to selling out such venues as Carnegie Hall, the Royal Albert Hall and Sydney Opera House, they have performed at festivals including Glastonbury, The Big Chill and WOMAD.

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ITZHAK PERLMAN IN RECITAL

THURSDAY, APRIL 17 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

No violinist more beautifully captures and conveys the joy of music than Itzhak Perlman, the reigning virtuoso of violin. In this recital, he is joined by his musical partner of 25 years, Rohan De Silva, in a program celebrating the classical tradition through Perlman’s insightful and modern mastery of the violin and De Silva’s ingeniously fluid accompaniment. “Perlman’s great gift is to deliver timeless music to his audiences with uncomplicated affection, directness and humanity.” – The Washington Post

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BACHELORS OF BROADWAY: GENTLEMEN OF THE THEATRE

SUNDAY, APRIL 13 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM

Take a trio of dashing men, add soaring melodies from stage and screen, refine the sound with contemporary three-part vocal harmony, and you’ve got a ticket to Bachelors of Broadway: Gentlemen of the Theatre. This exciting production features lush symphonic arrangements of songs from modern and classic musicals such as Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, Jersey Boys, 42nd Street, Hamilton, Miss Saigon, The Greatest Showman, Dear Evan Hansen, Les Miserables and many more. This fresh take on classic and contemporary songs marries the magic of Broadway with artful new musical settings.

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MICKY

DOLENZ OF THE MONKEES

AN EVENING OF SONGS & STORIES

FRIDAY, APRIL 25 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Micky Dolenz is an actor, singer, director, producer, writer and radio DJ, best known as a vocalist and drummer for 1960s pop sensations the Monkees. The prefab band achieved great success not only as a TV series, but also as recording artists, selling more than 65 million records and achieving worldwide fame. Their first four albums topped the charts and spawned No. 1 singles including “Last Train to Clarksville” and “I’m a Believer,” both with lead vocals by Dolenz. Recent projects have included a four-song EP, Dolenz Sings R.E.M., and a 2023 book of photos and stories titled I’m Told I Had A Good Time

SPECIAL EVENT

BLACK VIOLIN

SATURDAY, APRIL 26 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Violinist Kev Marcus and violist Wil Baptiste first played together at a performing arts high school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Classically trained by day, they listened to hip-hop at night, and after college, they developed a club act that took them to a win on Showtime at the Apollo. Merging classical virtuosity and structure with modern beats and tones, they have worked with artists from Kanye West to Tom Petty, Lupe Fiasco to Aerosmith.

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OUR PLANET LIVE: A NETFLIX

ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY

SERIES

WITH DAN TAPSTER

TUESDAY, APRIL 29 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

From the Emmy Award-winning team behind Netflix’s Our Planet series comes a new natural history speaker series: Our Planet Live. This immersive stage show features behind-the-scenes stories from the explorers, filmmakers and scientists who created some of the most eye-catching footage of the natural world, with a focus on climate fragility and climate migration. Presenter Dan Tapster is an eight-time Emmy-nominated showrunner who began his career with the BBC Natural History Unit and has worked on series including Sir David Attenborough’s Life of Mammals, MythBusters (Discovery Channel) and Life on Our Planet (Netflix). A free matinee presentation is scheduled for local school groups.

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MARTY STUART AND

HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES

THURSDAY, MAY 1 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Mississippi, Marty Stuart got his start in bluegrass legend Lester Flatts’ band at the tender age of 13, and by 21, he was recording and touring with Johnny Cash. Across 40-plus years as a solo artist, he has released more than 20 major label albums, scoring platinum sales, hit singles, and a host of honors including five Grammy wins and membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Known for their honky-tonk and rockabilly edge, Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives – guitarist Kenny Vaughan, drummer Harry Stinson and bassist Chris Scruggs – are Musicians Hall of Fame inductees.

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CELEBRATE THE SONGBOOK:

MICHAEL FEINSTEIN WITH THE INDIANAPOLIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

SATURDAY, MAY 10 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Michael Feinstein, “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook,” and the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra dive into historic arrangements from the Great American Songbook Foundation’s Library & Archives for an unforgettable evening of timeless songs. ICO, now celebrating its 41st season, is the professional orchestra-in-residence at Butler University’s Schrott Center for the Arts and is led by Music Director and Conductor Matthew Kraemer. Feinstein, a Grammy- and Emmy-nominated performer and preservationist, is Founder of the Songbook Foundation and Artistic Director for the Center for the Performing Arts.

OLD TOWN FAMILY SERIES iLUMINATE

SUNDAY, MAY 11 AT 4PM | THE PALLADIUM

A great family outing for Mother’s Day! From the moment the lights fade to darkness, you’re transported into another world – another dimension – where the music moves you and the visuals are unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Named “Best New Act in America” by America’s Got Talent, iLuminate combines a brilliant cast of costumed dancers and choreographers with energetic music and wireless lighting to create a mind-blowing, multisensory live experience. As the show progresses, each scene creates a new “room” inside “Club iLuminate,” where an exhilarating blend of music, dance, illusion, technology and comedy comes to life.

THE PALLADIUM

Payne & Mencias

Tier

Box

Box Orchestra Front Orchestra F-R Orchestra S-Z Orchestra Rear Mezzanine Box Gallery A-C Gallery D-F Chorus Box

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THE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

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

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VENUE RENTAL

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

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

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

VISIT HAMILTON COUNTY

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

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

For more information or to request a travel guide, visit www.visithamiltoncounty.com

CLASSICAL SCRATCH

JARED THOMPSON

Thompson is a saxophonist, composer, arranger and leader of the Indianapolisbased modern jazz quintet Premium Blend. Classical Scratch is a three-part composition for tenor saxophone, piano and DJ that integrates classical, jazz and hip-hop music to celebrate the contributions of Black artists over the past 300-plus years. The presentation will include lighting effects and projected images.

NEW WORKS:

PREMIERE PERFORMANCES

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

PATHWAYS/CAMINOS

IRIS ROSA SANTIAGO

Santiago is a choreographer, IU professor emerita and founder of Iris Rosa Dance Studio and Seda Negra Dance Company in Indianapolis. Pathways/Caminos is a work for 10-15 Seda Negra dancers, inspired by spiritual traditions of the African Diaspora in Caribbean and Latin American countries. The presentation will feature spoken word, recorded music and visual projections.

ALL OF US: AN ANTI-ASIAN-HATE OPERA HIPPOCRATES CHENG

Cheng is a composer and ethnomusicologist from Hong Kong, pursuing a music theory doctorate at Indiana University. All of Us is an opera inspired by true stories from people of Asian-American and Pacific Islander heritage. The music, incorporating Asian traditional and Western classical elements, will be performed by an ensemble of singers and instrumentalists.

Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 8 p.m. The Tarkington Live audience tickets: FREE at TheCenterPresents.org/NewWorks Free livestream on the Center’s website and social media channels

THE WIND MAKES THE SEA DANCE VALERIE EICKMEIER

Eickmeier served from 1998 to 2018 as dean of the Herron School of Art and Design. The Wind Makes the Sea Dance is a triptych of oil paintings inspired by the three movements of Claude Debussy’s 1905 Impressionist composition La mer. The piece will be unveiled at the New Works Premiere Performances and will hang for one year in the South Lobby of the Palladium.

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

Live at the Center is a free livestream and $10 in-person concert series for the community, featuring local and regional artists in genres from jazz and classical to soul and indie rock. Whether on desktop, mobile device or smart TV, viewers anywhere can enjoy a front-row perspective on Indiana’s top talent, with multicamera coverage livestreamed in HD video and stereo sound. Tickets will be available in June.

NICK DITTMEIER & THE SAWDUSTERS

Americana/Roots

MACIANN Hard Rock

CHAD MILLS BAND

Singer/Songwriter, Folk Rock

JENNIE DEVOE

Soul-Blues-Americana

MALINGO

Americana/Folk Rock

HANK RUFF AND THE HELLBENDERS

Neotraditional Country

PSYWRN SIMONE

R&B, hip-hop, neo-soul, funk

SADIE JOHNSON blues/jazz/funk

STUDENT MATINEE PERFORMANCES

BUCKETS N BOARDS

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 AT 10:30AM | THE PALLADIUM

Buckets N Boards is a hilarious and high-energy show full of amazing percussion, ridiculous songs, spectacular tap dancing, inventive instrumentation and an incredible variety of musical talent.

See artist details on page 15.

LESLIE ODOM JR.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 AT 10:30AM | THE PALLADIUM

Leslie Odom Jr. is a Tony- and Grammy-winning, three-time Emmy and two-time Oscar-nominated vocalist, songwriter, actor and bestselling author.

See artist details on page 15.

GRIMMZ FAIRY TALES

MONDAY, MARCH 24 AT 10:30AM | THE PALLADIUM

GRIMMZ Fairy Tales is a new play for children that centers on two modern-day street performers, Jay and Will, who bring the time-honored stories of the Brothers Grimm to life with a contemporary urban spin. See artist details on page 25.

OUR PLANET LIVE:

A NETFLIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY SERIES WITH DAN TAPSTER

TUESDAY, APRIL 29 AT 10:30AM | THE PALLADIUM

The Center for the Performing Arts is proud to provide live educational events free of charge to local students and school groups during our 2024-2025 Center Presents Season in partnership with Allied Solutions. These free matinee performances allow students to enjoy a wide variety of live arts experiences at the Palladium, with the opportunity to ask questions of the artists after each program. Some student matinees also include the availability of educational resources such as classroom activity ideas, study guides and supplemental content. PRICING: $25-$175 | FREE! MAKE YOUR GROUP RESERVATION NOW! For tickets and details, contact: SchoolPrograms@TheCenterPresents.org | 317.819.3523

TRANSPORTATION GRANT PROGRAM

From the Emmy Award-winning team behind Netflix’s Our Planet series comes a new natural history speaker series: Our Planet Live. See artist details on page 29.

The Center for the Performing Arts’ Transportation Grant Program provides funding for public, private, parochial and homeschool educators in central Indiana to bring their students to educational programs and performances at the Center. The grant may be applied only toward transportation associated with Center Presents performances and programs.

School groups may apply for grants up to $250 per bus. The maximum grant per school/per event is $600. Reimbursement will be made after the field trip has occurred and will be based on actual expenses submitted.

Homeschool organizations must have a minimum of 15 students, traveling in the same vehicle, in order to apply for transportation-related funds.

School groups must make a field trip reservation with the Center prior to seeking a Transportation Grant. The school is responsible for providing vehicles, drivers and chaperones.

For more information, email Outreach@TheCenterPresents.org or call 317.819.3516.

BEYOND THE STAGE–EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES

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

FROM TODDLERS TO YOUNG ADULTS

JUNGLE JAMS CAMP

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

PRISM PROJECT CAMP

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

PALLADIUM PALS BOOK CLUB

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

CHILD & ADULT MUSIC CLASSES

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

PEANUT BUTTER & JAM

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

FRONTROW

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

SCIENCE OF LIGHT AND SOUND

In this fun and interactive 60-minute program, the Center’s production technicians use the Palladium’s concert lighting and sound systems to illustrate basic science principles.

STUDENT MATINEES

These free events for school groups allow students to enjoy a wide variety of live experiences at the Palladium, with the opportunity to ask questions of the artists or presenters after each program.

FROM YOUNG ADULTS TO SENIORS

LUMINARIES

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

PALLADIUM BOOKIES

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

STAND-UP COMEDY CLASSES

Led by professional comedians, Intro to Stand-Up Comedy and the next-level Stand-Up Comedy Practicum guide participants in writing their own routines, with an emphasis on live performance.

BEGINNER, GENERAL & ADVANCED UKULELE CLASS

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

GROUP VOCAL COACHING CLASS

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

CLASSICS IN CONTEXT

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

JAZZTALK

JazzTalk is a series of informal online conversations with jazz artists performing in the current Center Presents season. Viewers can join in via Vimeo and pose questions after the discussion. Participation is free

SONGWRITING CLASS

Working songwriters lead this five-week course that explores the elements of the craft and provides opportunities for participants to co-write and collaborate with other musicians. The course culminates in a “songwriters in the round” performance in which each participant will share a song and a personal story about the work.

For more information on any of these programs, please email Outreach@TheCenterPresents.org

PEANUT BUTTER & JAM

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

SOULFUL MUSIC AND MELODIES WITH ALLISON VICTORIA

SEPT 14 | ROBERT ADAM ROOM, THE PALLADIUM

This jam session will be an interactive sing-along concert, led by singer-songwriter and musician Allison Victoria.

SILLY SAFARIS: NOT-SO-SCARY SCARY ANIMAL SHOW

OCT 5 | STUDIO THEATER

Come and see your favorite “scary” animals and see for yourself why they aren’t so scary after all.

MARIACHI SOL JALISCIENSE DE INDIANAPOLIS: MARIACHI MUSIC & DANCE

NOV 23 | STUDIO THEATER

Come hear this lively and colorful music and dance from the state of Jalisco in Mexico!

MELCHIOR MARIONETTES: HOLIDAY CABARET ON STRINGS

DEC 14 | STUDIO THEATER

A fast-paced cabaret of handcrafted marionettes for all ages.

SARAH SCHARBROUGH

JAN 4 | STUDIO THEATER

Singing, rhythm, and movement with Indiana musician Sarah Scharbrough

EPIPHANY DANCE COLLECTIVE: WEST AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE

FEB 22 | STUDIO THEATER

Colorful, energetic, and joyful West African dancing and drumming

KATHERINE NAGY & FRIENDS

MAR 8 | STUDIO THEATER

Local singer and songwriter Katherine Nagy will share her own Irish inspired music, familiar Irish tunes and stories from her childhood filled with Irish tradition.

INDY OPERA: FIGARO! THE BUNNY OF SEVILLE

APR 5 | ROBERT ADAM ROOM, THE PALLADIUM

Join Indianapolis Opera in a new children’s opera–a bite-sized version of Rossini’s famous The Barber of Seville, filled with catchy tunes, silly antics, and lots of heart!

RELEVATIONS DANCE COMPANY: LET’S DANCE!

MAY 17 | STUDIO THEATER

Join the Relevations Dance Company as they take us on a journey exploring the world of expression through dance.

MAKE AN IMPACT!

YOUR SUPPORT BRINGS OUR MISSION TO LIFE.

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

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

WAYS TO SUPPORT

• Ticket presales

• Access to Brham Founders Club by Brahm

• Naming recognition or logo placement

• Access to artist sound checks

• Private concierge ticketing service

• Complimentary event space

• Artist meet-and-greets

• President’s Box seating

• Special event invitations

• … and more!

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

PARTNER!

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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, AT THE PALLADIUM

Grammy-winning master trumpeter and composer Chris Botti headlines the annual gala to support the Center’s arts and educational programming. Hosted by Center Artistic Director Michael Feinstein, the black-tie evening also will include the First Merchants Bank Red Carpet Arrival and Cocktail Reception, an elegant dinner in partnership with Aaron Wealth Advisors and live auction in the concert hall, and an after-party with live music, dancing, drinks and late-night food in two themed rooms.

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

Tables are going fast, so make your reservation now!

Call the Development Team at (317) 819-3528 or email Gala@TheCenterPresents.org

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

THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION

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

LIBRARY & ARCHIVES

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

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

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

EDUCATION & OUTREACH

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

Immersing young performers in America’s rich musical heritage, the annual Songbook Academy® is a national summer music intensive through which singers become storytellers. Designed to guide high school singers in honing their vocal and performance skills – with an emphasis on interpretation – the weeklong program invites students from across the country to apply for the opportunity to learn and perform under the guidance of top-tier mentors from Broadway, the entertainment industry and respected university music programs.

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

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

SONGBOOK HALL OF FAME

The Great American Songbook Hall of Fame celebrates lyricists, composers, performers and other artists who helped to create “the soundtrack of our lives” with their contributions to American popular song. With plans to establish a Great American Songbook Museum, the Foundation is now in its 12th year of inducting honorees such as Judy Garland, Nat King Cole, Chita Rivera and George and Ira Gershwin

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

VISIT THE SONGBOOK EXHIBIT GALLERY!

The Songbook Exhibit Gallery provides an immersive experience for music lovers of all ages. This multimedia educational center features rotating exhibits exploring musical eras, songwriters, artists, and cultural topics. Guests can hear interpretations of these songs on the interactive display and view materials from the Foundation’s rich archives. Exhibits change periodically. Learn more at TheSongbook.org. Located on the Gallery level of the Palladium.

HOURS: Monday–Friday 10am to 4pm

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

WE DEPEND ON YOUR SUPPORT!

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

• Visit TheSongbook.org/Donate

• Call (317) 844-9454

• Mail a check to 1 Carter Green, Carmel, IN 46032 made payable to

“The Great American Songbook Foundation”

• Text SONGBOOK to 91999

• Scan this QR code

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

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!

RESIDENT COMPANIES

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

ACTORS THEATRE OF INDIANA

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

RING OF FIRE

SEP 13 - 29

SHE LOVES ME

NOV 1-17

WHODUNIT

JAN 31- FEB 16

9 TO 5

APR 25 - MAY 11

GREGORY HANCOCK DANCE THEATRE

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

AUTUMN NIGHTS

OCT 25-26

SPRING EQUINOX

APR 4-5

SUMMER SOLSTICE

JUN 6-7

CARMEL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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

CSO & CARMEL JAZZ FESTIVAL: ANTONIA BENNETT SINGS AT THE PALLADIUM AUG 9

“EVERYTHING I KNOW, MANDY GONZALEZ SINGS LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA” SEP 29

CSO SOUNDS EXCITING SCHOOL CONCERT SEP 30

OPENING NIGHT, BEETHOVEN GALA CELEBRATION OCT 5

DIWALI FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE NOV 16

CSO SINGS THE HOLIDAYS CELEBRATION NOV 21

HOLIDAY POPS PERFORMANCE DEC 15

CSO JANUARY POPS CONCERT JAN 25

LUNAR NEW YEAR PERFORMANCE FEB 8

CSO FEBRUARY CELEBRATION CONCERT FEB 23

CSO SOUNDS EXCITING SCHOOL CONCERT FEB 24

CSO FESTIVAL WEEKEND MAR 8 & 9

CSO EASTER CONCERT APR 19

CENTRAL INDIANA DANCE ENSEMBLE

Now celebrating its 25th season! With programming that incorporates the grand tradition of classical ballet as well as innovative, contemporary works, Central Indiana Dance Ensemble’s season includes three professionally produced shows and many community performances. Working with guest artists and both professional and emerging choreographers, cide makes high-quality dance accessible to local audiences. For more information, visit CIDEdance.org.

MIXED REP

MAR 9

THE PREMIERE OF BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

MAY 17-18

CIVIC THEATRE

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

KINKY BOOTS OCT 4-19

IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS NOV 29-DEC 24

GHOST LIGHT CABARET JAN 22

JANE AUSTEN’S PRIDE & PREJUDICE FEB 7-22

INDIANA WIND SYMPHONY

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

FANFARE FOR A NEW ERA

OCT 6

OLD WINE IN NEW BOTTLES

OCT 19

THE CALL: A CONCERT FOR VETERANS

NOV 10

ENJOY THE HOLLY DAYS

DEC 8

LIFT EVERY VOICE

FEB 16

AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE

MAR 1

DANCING IN THE STREETS APR 6

NOCHES CALIENTES! MAY 18

THE CAT IN THE HAT FEB 25-MAR 6

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME MAR 14-29

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT APR 25-MAY 10

CIVIC IN CONCERT: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR JUN 14

SEUSSICAL JR. JUN 20-25

REVUE! JUN 23

LEGALLY BLONDE JUN 24-27

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