Applause Program Spring 2023

APPLAUSE!

JONATHAN

BUTLER From apartheid poverty to international fame

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CENTER PRESENTS PERFORMANCES

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THE MAVERICKS 16 UGLY DUCKLING

DUBLIN IRISH DANCE: WINGS - A CELTIC DANCE CELEBRATION

BONEY JAMES: DETOUR

LINDSAY ZANNO: T. REX RISES 23

LVIV NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA OF UKRAINE 24

THE OAK RIDGE BOYS: FRONT PORCH SINGIN' TOUR

26 THE PEKING ACROBATS FEATURING THE SHANGHAI CIRCUS

WELCOME TO THE CENTER!

Are you ready for the second half of our 2022-2023 Center Presents Season sponsored by Allied Solutions? It’s hard to believe the New Year is already upon us, but if you enjoyed our fall and holiday shows, you’ll find plenty to like in the coming months.

As we continue to expand our comedy offerings, we’re kicking off 2023 with an appearance by funnyman Jeff Allen, known for his clean and inspirational standup observations.

In the smooth jazz and R&B vein, we have the return of saxophonist Boney James with his new Detour album and tour, and a debut of sorts by singer-guitarist Jonathan Butler, who has visited previously on Dave Koz’s holiday tours but is headlining the Palladium for the first time with his own band. Butler’s inspirational life story is the subject of our cover feature on Page 6.

On the spectrum from country to rock, we have the rowdy Tex-Mex sound of the Mavericks and a career retrospective from Jim Messina, one of the founding fathers of the Southern California sound through his work with the Buffalo Springfield, Poco and Loggins &

Messina. Decidedly on the country end of the scale, we’re proud to welcome back The Oak Ridge Boys, on tour to support their homey new album Front Porch Singin’.

For international flavor, don’t miss Dublin Irish Dance with their brandnew original production Wings: A Celtic Dance Celebration, and the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine, performing on the Feb. 24 anniversary of the invasion of their country. The Center is partnering with local Ukrainian cultural and aid organizations to make that night more than just a concert.

And for families seeking something different, there’s a new take on the classic tale Ugly Duckling from U.K.based theater group Tutti Frutti; T. Rex Rises, a multimedia science talk from National Geographic paleontologist Lindsay Zanno; and the Peking Acrobats featuring the Shanghai Circus, finally appearing after a couple years of pandemic-related delays.

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JONATHAN BUTLER’S NEW ALBUM AND TOUR REFLECT HIS LIFELONG JOURNEY

BY SCOTT HALL

LOCAL AUDIENCES MAY KNOW HIM BEST AS A FEATURED VOCALIST AND GUITARIST ON SAXOPHONIST DAVE

POPULAR CHRISTMAS TOURS, BUT JONATHAN BUTLER HAS BEEN AN INTERNATIONAL STAR SINCE HE WAS A TEEN GROWING UP IN APARTHEID-ERA SOUTH AFRICA.

When he plays his first headlining show at the Palladium in March, he will be launching a new album that brings together all the elements of his amazing life story – the music of the South African townships where he was born in poverty; the smooth jazz and R&B stylings that built his career in the United States; and the lessons he has learned from his faith and from decades of traveling and performing for audiences at the highest and lowest rungs of society.

“I think I've come full circle with the way I view the world and the way I feel about music and my roots,” Butler says. “Every record I make, it's almost like a book, you know? I'm continuing to write my book through my music, and then I share my stories with my audience and fans.”

Now 61, he was the youngest of 12 children in a family that played music to help make ends meet in the slums of Cape Town. He grew up performing in choir competitions and community variety shows, where he apparently stood out in the crowd. By age 7, he was singing in whites-only cabaret clubs, where suspicious police often hassled black mu -

sicians and censorship boards reviewed their material to root out any political messaging. Butler soon scored a role in a musical that toured for several years, and at age 13 he signed his first recording contract. His debut single became the first song by a black artist to be played by white radio stations in South Africa and won the South African equivalent of a Grammy Award. He began touring the continent as a pop idol. Among his fans was an imprisoned political activist named Nelson Mandela, who would later

“I think I've come full circle with the way I view the world and the way I feel about music and my roots...Every record I make, it's almost like a book, you know? I'm continuing to write my book through my music, and then I share my stories with my audience and fans.”

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become a friend as well as being the nation’s first non-white president and a Nobel Prize-winning global icon.

“I was able to choose the life I wanted to live through music, because that was my only escape,” Butler says. “You can be a product of your environment, or you can choose not to be by learning and discovering. I was learning and discovering a lot about life

and people and myself, and coming from poverty, I really wanted to have a better life and give my parents a better life, especially my mother.”

As success came, Butler took the opportunity to relocate to Britain and eventually the United States, where he fit nicely into the R&B, or Urban Contemporary, scene of the 1980s. His self-titled 1987 album on Jive Records earned

JONATHAN BUTLER

Sunday, March 26, at 7 p.m. The Palladium

As for the tour, Butler is proud of his band, recruited from throughout North America: Dallas-based keyboardist Arlington Jones II, Los Angeles-based bassist Darryl Williams, Detroit-based drummer Ron Otis and Canadian vocalist Honey Larochelle. Although some artists of his type use prerecord -

“That is the most important thing: Is the music connecting with the people?” he says. “When they leave the theater, are they feeling a change in the atmosphere, or did you just come out there to play your hits and get them to clap their hands and feet? That's not me.”

COMEDY SERIES

JEFF ALLEN

Saturday, January 7, at 7:30pm | The Tarkington

Now in his fifth decade as a working comedian, Jeff Allen has appeared on America’s Got Talent, Dry Bar Comedy, HBO, Amazon Prime, Comedy Central, VH-1, Showtime, TBN, CBN, Family Net and numerous other television networks and podcasts. He can be heard regularly on SiriusXM’s comedy channels, Pandora and Spotify. On his new tour, Jeff Allen 2.0, his sidesplitting comedy drives home the humor in everyday family life, the ups and downs of marriage, the challenge of raising children, the bliss of the empty nest (followed by the unexpected returns to said nest) and the joys of being a grandparent.

KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES THE MAVERICKS

Friday, January 27, at 8pm | The Palladium

The Mavericks are an eclectic country/rock/Tex-Mex group known for twangy guitars, raucous performances and tunes like “Dance the Night Away” and “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down.” Founded in Miami and led by front man and songwriter Raul Malo, the multiple CMA and ACM award winners reunited in 2012 after a long hiatus and recently marked their 30th anniversary. The Mavericks’ recent release En Español, their 12th studio album and first with all-Spanish lyrics, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Albums chart and further expanded the band’s stylistic range.

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OLD TOWN FAMILY SERIES

UGLY DUCKLING

Saturday, January 28, at 11am & 1:30pm | The Tarkington

The U.K.-based theater group Tutti Frutti brings to life Hans Christian Andersen’s well-known tale with a menagerie of mischievous animals, inventive physicality, and live music and songs that quack and trill. The hero of the story, called ugly and rejected by his siblings, goes on an adventure in search of a place to fit in. Great for ages 5-10, this charming production plays with the importance of identity and self-worth and takes us on a journey to discover inner beauty

TELAMON PASSPORT SERIES

DUBLIN IRISH DANCE: WINGS - A CELTIC DANCE CELEBRATION

Friday, February 10, at 8pm | The Palladium

Direct from Ireland, Wings: A Celtic Dance Celebration is a brand-new dance production created by a critically acclaimed artistic team. Wings features exquisite Irish and World champion dancers together with Ireland’s finest musical and vocal virtuosos. Complete with original music and choreography, this groundbreaking production, infused with world dance and musical influences, will thrill audiences with its transformative emotional energy and imaginative design. Expect a vivid and illuminating production portraying rich Irish heritage themes, in spectacular dance and musical performances by a superb cast.

DREWRY SIMMONS VORNEHM JAZZ SERIES

BONEY JAMES: DETOUR

Saturday, February 18, 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 new, 18th studio release, Detour, is a stylistic departure that features appearances by vocalist Lalah Hathaway and trumpeter Dontae Winslow.

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LINDSAY ZANNO: T. REX RISES

Tuesday, February 21, at 7:30pm |

The Palladium

How did Tyrannosaurus rex become the iconic apex predator of North America 67 million years ago? Paleontologist Dr. Lindsay Zanno is uncovering the answer. Each year she spends several months on expedition, scouring the badlands of western North America in search of clues. Along the way, she has discovered many new species — including some of the earliest predecessors of T. rex. Join Dr. Zanno for a fascinating look at how a global climate crisis during the Cretaceous Period changed the course of evolution for this prehistoric tyrant and its ancestors. National Geographic Live is National Geographic’s touring series that brings to life the real and awe-inspiring stories of Nat Geo explorers and speakers. For more information on National Geographic Live, visit www.NatGeoLive.com.

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LVIV NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA OF UKRAINE

Friday, February 24 at 8pm |

The Palladium

Established in 1902, the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine has collaborated with many of the world’s great composers and musicians. The orchestra regularly performs at top international festivals and has released acclaimed recordings on major labels including Naxos and Brilliant Classics. Principal Conductor Theodore Kuchar will lead the orchestra in a program of Brahms, Grieg and Dvořák featuring pianist Oksana Rapita.

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BOYS: FRONT PORCH SINGIN' TOUR

Friday, March 17, at 8pm | The Palladium

Best known for their iconic multiplatinum hit “Elvira,” along with charttoppers like “Bobbie Sue,” “Thank God For Kids,” “Y’All Come Back Saloon” and “American Made,” The Oak Ridge Boys have enjoyed a decorated career, winning five Grammy Awards and multiple CMA, ACM and Dove Awards with a crossover brand of pop, country and gospel music that spans multiple generations. The Country Music Hall of Famers’ latest album is Front Porch Singin’, recorded during the pandemic lockdown and featuring the single “Love, Light and Healing.”

OLD

TOWN FAMILY SERIES

THE PEKING ACROBATS

FEATURING THE SHANGHAI CIRCUS

Saturday, March 18, at 8pm | The

Palladium

For over 30 years, the Peking Acrobats have dazzled live audiences and TV viewers around the world with juggling, trick cycling, precision tumbling and daring maneuvers at precarious heights. They have performed with many of North America’s leading orchestras and in the Ocean’s Eleven film series. The troupe of approximately 20 performers is accompanied by colorful lighting effects and musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments, creating an exuberant entertainment event with the festive pageantry of a Chinese carnival.

KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES JIM MESSINA

Wednesday, March 22, at 7:30pm | The Tarkington

Guitarist, songwriter and producer Jim Messina is a key figure in the history of country rock and the Southern California sound. After joining Buffalo Springfield for its final album and tour, he and bandmate Richie Furay formed Poco, setting the stage for the ’70s arena rock of the Eagles. He then teamed with Kenny Loggins to sell more than 16 million albums on the strength of hits such as “Danny’s Song,” “Your Mama Don’t Dance” and “Angry Eyes.” Now, after decades of acclaimed solo work, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is on the road sharing songs and stories from his half-century in music.

DREWRY

SIMMONS VORNEHM JAZZ SERIES JONATHAN BUTLER

Sunday, March 26, at 7pm | The Palladium

Familiar to local audiences for his appearances with saxophonist Dave Koz, singer-songwriter and guitarist Jonathan Butler is making his Palladium debut as a headliner. Born in South Africa and raised in poverty under the shadow of apartheid, Butler was the first non-white artist to be played on South African radio and appear on national television. His best-known songs include the Grammy-nominated Top 30 hit “Lies,” the instrumental “Going Home” and the mid-tempo ballad “Sarah, Sarah.”

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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 Faegre Drinker 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

• Educational videoconferences for schools around the state

• 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 Dance Discovery, Ukulele and Intro to Stand-Up Comedy

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 2,900 performances and over more than 1.2 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 Faegre Drinker 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.

OUR CORE VALUES

EXCELLENCE

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

INNOVATION

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

COLLABORATION

We work together in a missiondriven 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.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

The arts are for everyone. The Center for the Performing Arts and the Great American Songbook Foundation strive to be models and leaders in the community by creating a welcoming, affirming environment that is anti-racist and dedicated to advancing social justice and human rights, in which all employees, patrons and other visitors feel safe, supported, respected and valued.

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

BEYOND THE STAGE!

Opportunities for Education and Experience at the Center

Faegre Drinker Peanut Butter & Jam: Silly Safaris

January 7, 2023 | 10:30AM |

The Palladium

Meet Jingle John, a reindeer herder from the Scandinavian Sami culture, as he introduces us to amazing animals of the Arctic Circle, one of the coldest, harshest environments on the planet. Technically, it is a giant frozen desert, and the animals that live there have specific adaptations for survival. He’ll bring mammals, reptiles, a bird and, of course, bugs to demonstrate life at the pole -- including a real live reindeer!

Luminaries: No Room for Squares

January 24, 2023 | 2PM | The

Palladium

Freelance photographer Mark Sheldon has photographed thousands of musicians all over the world and has been published in nearly every renowned music magazine and newspaper. His love of music and photography combine into the beautiful and intriguing images he captures and shares with the world. During his presentation, Mark will share some of his favorite photographs and the stories behind the images. We’ll hear about where his interest in photography came from and how he turned his love of music and his photographic skill into a rewarding career.

Faegre Drinker Peanut Butter & Jam: Feller Express Dinosaurs

February 25, 2023 | 10:30AM & 1PM |

The Studio Theater

An encounter 65 million years in the making, Feller Express presents lifelike dinosaur costumes and puppets. Kids can help the rangers feed the adorable baby dinosaurs, enjoy interactive songs and stories, and dance with their adolescent Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops. It’s a totally RAWR-some time!

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STUDENT MATINEE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

The Center for the Performing Arts is proud to provide live educational programs free of charge to local school groups.

LINDSAY ZANNO: T. REX RISES

Tuesday, February 21 at 10am The Palladium

How did Tyrannosaurus rex become the iconic apex predator of North America 67 million years ago?

FILIPE DEANDRADE: UNTAMED

Wildlife filmmaker gives his unfiltered look at wild animals, extreme environments and unexpected discoveries.

FREE SCHOOL PERFORMANCES!

These multimedia matinee presentations will feature artists and experts speaking on subjects including science, history, geography and the arts.

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For tickets and details, contact: 317.819.3514 or SchoolPrograms@TheCenterPresents.org

ABOUT THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION

• The Songbook Library & Archives houses documents, images and historic artifacts of songwriters Meredith Willson ( The Music Man) and Harold Arlen ( The Wizard of Oz) and artists like Natalie Cole, Andy Williams, and Sammy Davis, Jr.

• The Songbook Exhibit Gallery – free and open to the public – is a multimedia educational center with rotating exhibits exploring history and popular culture through the lens of music.

• The Songbook Academy ® is a national summer music intensive that provides pre-professional training, world class mentorship and performance experience for aspiring high school singers.

• Perfect Harmony is a music resource that provides care partners with generational music and activities to engage older adults through a shared music experience.

• The Songbook Hall of Fame recognizes singers, songwriters and other artists who have made significant contributions to the Great American Songbook, with a new class inducted each year.

EXHIBIT GALLERY HOURS: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm

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

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PATRON SERVICES & AMENITIES

PARKING

Free self-parking is available in the Center Garage attached to the Tarkington building (enter from 3rd Avenue SW) and the Veterans Way Garage east of the Center (enter from Range Line Road).

Valet parking: Starting when doors open, valet parking is available at the West Lobby entrance for select performances. Sponsored by Jaguar Indianapolis and Land Rover Indianapolis, valet service may be purchased for $15 cash at the door or in advance through the Fifth Third Bank Box Office with your ticket purchase. This service is complimentary for drivers of Jaguars and Land Rovers.

ACCESSIBILITY

Accessible parking: Accessible parking spots are available along City Center Drive and also in the Center Garage on 3rd Avenue SW and the Veterans Way Garage off Range Line Road. Accessible valet parking is available at the Palladium’s West Lobby entrance.

Arrival: Street-level entry and elevator access are available in the Palladium's West Lobby at the 3rd Avenue entrance and also in the East Lobby near the Monon Greenway.

Seating: Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in all venues. Special seating arrangements may be made in advance by calling the Fifth Third Bank Box Office at 317.843.3800

RESTROOMS

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

COAT CHECK

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

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Concessions are available before the performance through intermission.

Food is not permitted in the theaters. 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.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

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ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Use of cellular phones, pagers, cameras and recording devices is strictly prohibited in the theater. Please deactivate sounds on any electronic device so it will not disrupt the performance

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.

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 (1,600 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 317.819.3526 or email Events@TheCenterPresents.org with event type, requested date(s) and expected attendance.

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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 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.

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Gift certificates for Center Presents events are available in any denomination and may be purchased online, by phone or at the Fifth Third Bank Box Office. They are redeemable over the phone or in person.

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President/CEO

ADMINISTRATION

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Chief Operating Officer

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Director of Human Resources

Cynthia Ille Director of Finance & Controller

Nancy Hamilton Accounting & Human Resources Manager

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John A. Moskal II Business Intelligence Manager

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PROGRAMMING

Dan Kemer

Vice President of Programming

Julia Shildmyer

Director of Education & Community Engagement

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DEVELOPMENT

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Director of Individual Development

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Director of Partnership Development

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Director of Development Strategy & Research

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MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

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Director of Marketing

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Director of Patron Services and Organizational Core Values

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Patron Services Concierge

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Patron Services Associates

FACILITIES

Ed Penman Vice President of Facilities

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EVENTS

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Director of Beverages

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Director of Production

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Event & Creative Coordinator

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Front of House Manager

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Karen Knotts Artist Concierge Manager

PRODUCTION

Joe Wisner

Assistant Director of Production Nick Brown Lighting Director

Rob Glass Lead Audio Engineer

Ben Dobler Lead Video Engineer

Joshua Burton Levi Townsend Production Technicians

Joshua Hasty Technical Director, The Tarkington

Brian Coon

Technical Director, The Studio Theater

GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

FOUNDATION Chris Lewis Executive Director

Renée La Schiazza Director of Programs

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Jo Garcia

Individual Gifts Officer

Emily Rapoza

Director of Library & Archives

Anna LoPrete Music Librarian

Chelsea Reynowsky Program Coordinator

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 Ann Dee Del Demaree

Rollin Dick Jayne During John Gallina

Nancy S. Heck

Nicholas (Nick) F. Hirsomalos, M.D., P.C. Zak Khan

Michael Kubacki

Ron Mencias

Justin Moffett Anna Nyström

Soomin Park

Daniel J. Philpott Minti Ray

Jimmy Rayford

Paul G. Reis

Anthony Robertson Quinn Shepherd

Laurie Siler

David A. Temple

Brian Urbanski

Thomas Urick W. Michael Wells

Xiao Ou Yuan

CONTACT US

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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 November 18, 2022. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3520.

ANNUAL FUND

Diamond Palladium Society ($100,000+)

Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery

Zak Khan

Allied Solutions, LLC City of Carmel

Google Grants

Krieg DeVault LLP

Platinum Palladium Society ($50,000-$99,999)

Brahm Corporate Group Fifth Third Bank Ovation Audio Video

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

Nick & Joni Hrisomalos

Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Community Health Network

Faegre Drinker

First Merchants Bank

Hoosier Village & The Barrington of Carmel Katz, Sapper & Miller The National Bank of Indianapolis Payne & Mencias Group Printing Partners Shepherd Insurance Zotec Partners

Silver Palladium Society ($15,000-$24,999)

Libby & Randy Brown

Dimitrios & Viviana Koukoulomatis

Justin & Jennifer Moffett

Lei Shen & Soomin Park

DrewrySimmonsVornehm,LLP

Hamilton County Community Foundation, a CICF affiliate Indiana Arts Commission

Old Town Companies

Tom Wood Jaguar

Land Rover Indianapolis

Bronze Palladium Society ($10,000-$14,999)

Ann & Kenneth Dee

Del & Libby Demaree

Nancy Farris

The Fuller Family

Caroline & Michael Garvey Rod & Jayme McComas Jeff & Sue McDermott Anna Nystrom & Patrik Jonsson

Karen & Donald Perez Dr. Larry Weeda Jr Jayne Ann & Doug Wilson

HamiltonCountyTourism,Inc.

Union Fidelity Bank SBC Wealth Management Telamon Corporation

Urban Vines Winery & Brewery

President’s Circle ($5,000-$9,999)

Margaret & Adam Arceneaux

Frank & Katrina Basile

Eloise L. Bowers

Barbara & Michael Branic

Robert & Mary Christianson

Eric Daugherty & Delia Rivas-Daugherty

Cheri & Rollie Dick

Dr. Howard Eigen

John & Barbara Gallina

Philip & Patricia Gibson

John & Marianne Hart

Stan & Sandy Hurt

Young & Stephanie Kim Richard & Karen Kohlmann

The Kreydin Family

Steve & Kathy Krusie

Michael & Rebecca Kubacki

Suzanne & Ron Mencias

Mo Merhoff & Paul Reis

Liz & Michael Messaglia

Sam & Laura Muse

J. Daniel & Elizabeth Philpott

Jimmy & Bailey Rayford

Mr.&Mrs.AnthonyC.Robertson

Judith Roudebush

Quinn&AliShepherdGivingFund

Laurie Siler

Larry & Sandra Speer

Dr. Pamela A. Steed

David & Victoria Temple

Susan Tobin

Brian & Carol Urbanski

Tom & Nicole Urick

Rosemary & Paxton Waters

James & Karen Weddell

Mike & Sue Wells Jeff & Shari Worrell

XiaoOuYuan&LindsayN.Hicks

Anonymous Brizo

Current Publishing

The Carrie Holle Group The Hageman Foundation MarquisCommercialSolutions

Salon 01

Director’s Circle ($2,500-$4,999)

Tom Bennett & Dawn Fazli Bennett

Patricia & Rafik Bishara Art & Karen Bortolini

Abdel & Kristine Bouaichi

Trent Cowles

Michael & Margie Draper

Drs. William & Julie Fecht

Peggy Ford

Dr. Jeff & Nancy Greenberg

Steve & Sandra Hageman

Michael & Karen Heaton

Dr. & Mrs. David & Louisa Hollander

Sally & James Hubbard

Marc & Rebecca Jaffe

Susan Johnson

Gary Larreategui

Jim Leslie

Sandra Lynch & Aidan Moran

Dr. Greg & Rose-Ann Mazanek

Anthony & Liza Najem

Thomas & Karen Poyser

Jeff & Clare Quinn

Julie Reed

Bruce & Jan Reynolds

Susan & David Roberts

Pat & John Schuler

Ron Schwier & Marti Starkey

Mark & Gina Sell

Dave & Judy Sholly

Kiros Sistevaris & Julie Reed

Daniel & Kristine Tennant

Jim & Vickie Theis

Jim & Chris Thomas

Thorne Family Trust

Connie & Jim Titak

John & Judy Tomke

Mitch & Julie Tull

John & Diane Walthall

Dr. Robert Yee & Mrs. Linda Yee

Anonymous

A Cut Above Catering

Westfield Veterinary Care

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

Jane Adam & Bruce Rosenzweig

Cindy & Kevin Beauchamp

Elaine & Eric Bedel

Susan & David Blish

Ron & Ann Thompson Brock

Thomas E. Burek

Deb & Mike Bush

Carl Butler & Jeffrey Goens

Molly & Chris Case

John J. Chlapik

Steven & Melanie Chmielewski

William & Angela Corley

Pat Corsi

Julie & Cary Curry

Mark DeCarlo

Tom & Pat DeCoster

Michael & Mary Devlin

Dave & Julie Dumser

Waneta Dunkerly

Craig & Marsha Dunkin

Jayne During

Helen M. Eby

Sue & Joe Finkam

Lynn & Robert Fritsche

Brad & Terri Fuson

Lynda Goeke & Don Katz

David & Lillie Golay

Dr. Brad & Sylvia Gray

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Green

Megan and Martin Gregor

Gripp Family

Steve & Shannon Hawkins Brad & Jeanine Haynes

Patrick & Diane Healey

Nancy S. Heck Andrew & Dawn Hein Kwan Hui

Doug & Marty Kaderabek

The Kilian Family Foundation

Steven & Jacque Kirsh

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kleymeyer

Kendra M. Latta

The Layfield Family Tina & Gary Malone

Doris McCullough

Cathy Rooney & Rick Moyer

Steven & Elizabeth Mueller

Kristen O'Brien

Scott & Kristin Pike

Scott & Susan Putney

Mr. & Mrs. Gary A. Reynolds Susana Rivera-Mills

Jerry & DeAnn Shrewsbury

Dr. Jon and Gayle Simala

Mr. & Mrs. Faron Skelton Neal & Sandra Smith

Randy & Kimberly Sorrell John & Lynn Trott

Glenn & Cheryl Troyer Saundra & Mark Truett

Ashley M. Ulbricht

John & Carol Valentine

Jemmie & Lulu Wang

Dennis & Karen Whitaker

Michael & Patricia Wilson

William&MaureenWiningham

Bob & Barbara Wolf

Sharon & Ian Worden

Diana & Dan Yates

Anonymous

Biddle Memorial Foundation, INC

Advocate ($500-$999)

Sandie & Gregg Anselm Mark Bender

Dr. Geoffrey Billows

Gary & Pam Bollier

Rob & Ruth Brown

James Calkins

Steve & Grace Caress

Pattie Clifford

Janet & Mervyn Cohen

Charles & Ann Conrad

Elaine & Tim Cooney

Brett Croswell

Sheila Delaney

Margot Denger

June & John Dever

Luanne & Larry Dewey

Bill & Marge Dorsch

Chase & Gloria Downham

Karen A. Dutcher

Paula & Steve Engelking

Tom & Judy Ertl

Dr. Jonathon & Nolan Evans

Beverly & Tom Feller

Ron Frankenfield

Frank & Nancy Fults

Brad & Jessie Graham

Valerie & Joe Gravitt

Sue Ellen Greenlee

Bruce & Mary Hakes

Steve & Liz Hanes

Bill & Nancy Heath Ann Marie & Ron Hebda

Wendy Hester

Cynthia Ille & Mark Potter

Randall Juergensen

Ellie & Michael Kaplan

Mike & Kim Keller

Dan, Jill, & Andrew Kemer

Mary Jane Keys

John R. Koven & Neeka

Parks-Koven

Frederick Kraft

Otto & Nancy Krohn

Chris & Kelli Lewis

Vera Long

Aaron & Kandi Ludwig

Claire Magna

Pam & John Marvel

Dr. Jennifer Morgan Dan & Laura Moriarity

The Morrow Family

Mike Murnan

Rufus Myers

Ken & Ellen Narva

Ken & Chyrise Ney John Nichols & Janet Roe

Paul & Alba Orzeske

Matthews Palmer Family

John & Libby Perkins

Karen & Darrell Richey

Edward Sagebiel

Capi Seeger Scheidler

Rob & Marsha Schlegel

The Semo Family

Jeff & Cindy Stellhorn

Glen & Teresa Stewart

Robin & Steven Tames

Timothy & Tina Tanselle

Cindy Teeters

James E. Tisdale

Margaret & Tip Tollison

Ann & Mark Varnau

Chi & Emerald Wang

Jim Washburn & Susan Stayer

Charlotte Watson

Drs. Rick & Annelle

Weymuth

Steven Wilk & Patrice Sweeney

Doug & Carolyn Willard

Lew & Lisa Willis

Robina M. Zink Family

Charitable Fund

Anonymous (2)

Indie Asset Partners, LLC The Benevity Community Impact Fund

Supporter

($250-$499)

Ramona & John Adams

Jennifer Adie

Jody Alexander

Sheryl Anastas

Julie & Greg Apple

The Ascioti Family

Andy & Natalie Auscherman

Jim & Betsy Backe

Mr & Mrs. James Bagnoli

Andy Ball & Jason Cannon

Ed & Mary Banta

Matt Barr

William Barrett

Craig & Karlyn Bartley

Bob & Jill Batler

Mr. & Mrs. Dave Becker

Kristin Belleson

Randi & Lori Bellner

Joseph E. Bennett

Renee Bilgram

Margot Palley & Jeff Bladen

Tom & Beth Bridge

William & Susannah Briscoe

Steve & Carolyn Brody

Mimi & Terry Brookie

Mickey & P T Buntin

Mary Burkholder

Kent & Patti Burns

Jim & Joyce Burrell

Russell Burton Jr

Patricia Byers

Calvin H. Byrd

Catherine & David Cabanban

Stanley & Connie Campbell

The Cardona Family

Julia Carpenter

Bill & Jane Caskey

Patrick Charles

Tony & Emily Chu

Sujata B. Chugh

Thomas & Sheryl Ciulla

Jill Clark

Kathy Clark

Rebecca Clayton Cheryl Colsten

Ron & Dorothy Conley

Carla Cook

Joseph Croffie

Sonya Cropper

Craig & Christi Crosser

Joe & Katie Culp

Bob & Pamela Curtis

Jeffrey K. Davis

Rick and Julie Davis

Shawn Delp Hector & Laura DesMoine James & Sarah Dicks

Jennifer Dierker

Jason & Traci Dossett

Barbara Duke

Weldon Egan

Andrew L. Eichmiller

Alfred & Sabine Eisaian

Brittini Elliott

Michelle & Alan Engel Scott & Lisa Enright

Randy & Angie Ernst

Dawn Pulley Ervin & Kevin Ervin

Dr. Jeffrey Everett

Phil & Cindy Faris

Robert Fink Brandon & Joy Fischer Stephanie Fleck Mark Fletcher

Daniel & Melody Fry

Julie & Paul Furber

Katie & Lance Gaffin

Jackie Garland

Melissa Gee

Lori Ann Gerdisch

Karen K. Glaser

Morgan Glowienke

Mary Kay Graham

Wally & Janelle Gray

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Green & Family

Barbara & Robert Gregory

Brian & Jill Griffiths

Nancy A. Hague

Richard & Cathy Hahn

Scott E. Hall

Elizabeth Hamilton Ronda Hanning

Carol Ann & Jose Hanquier

TheHardingFamilyFoundation

Hallie Harrison

Renny & Stephanie Harrison

Barbara & John Hassell

Dennis & Amy Haworth

Matthew & Cheryl Hedrick

Robert & Lu Ann Heitert

Ronald Held Kristin Hem Marcus Henderson Stephen & Susan Henson

Stephanie Hoffman

Shane Miller & Jodi

Horst-Miller

Maureen & Ron Hubbard

Andy Hughes

Mary Lou Hulseman

Kristine Hunt

George Huntley

The Hurdle Family

Charles & Cathy Husman

Joyce Irwin

Diana Jagiella

Dr. & Mrs. Louis Janeira

Jean Jansen

Tim Jedlicka

Brett & Leanne Jones

Mark & Kim Jones

Matt Jones

Martin Kaefer

Donna Kash Sherrie Kegley

Sylvia Kemp Nick & Katy Kestner Family Fund

The Kiel Family

Michael & Veronica Kindley

Pam Watson & Jack King

Pat Kirn

Justin Knepp

Stephen & Susan Kraabel

Jim & Jean Kraft

Dave & Kathy Kroeger

Yevgeniy Krylov

Sharon Lanker

Craig Lawson Jan & Jeff Lefton

Dr. Daniel R. LeGrand Dr. & Mrs. R. Stephen

Lehman

Lawrence Mark & Margaret Lehtinen

Kevin Lemme

Joe & Kristen Leonard

Robert & Debra Levy

Chris & Kelli Lewis

Wade Lewis

Alexandra & Gregory Loewen

Oliver & Kathy Luck

Roberto & Priscila Machado

Sara Mamuska-Morris

Dale & Sharon Mansberger

Allison Martin

Martin Family N. Shaun Matthews

Dan & Cindy Mattox

Constantine Mavroudis

Sean and Kathy Mayberry

Dr.andMrs.RobertMcCready

Bob McGann

Dr. William K. McGarvey

Karyl & Tim McGeath

The McMurtray Family

Jonathan Medley

Brock H. Medsker

Steve & Nikki Mehringer

Jim Mendenhall

Lee Meredith

Ann & Jeff Meunier

David E. Miller

Joe & Lisa Miller

Rick & Linda Miller

Al & Diane Moore

Mark & Holly Moore

Tina Morris

Nathan & Susan Mowrey

Isobel Murphy

Stacie Myers

Sylvia J. Nagy

Ginny Neff

David & Cindie Nemeth

Paul Nitiss

Honorable Judge

Kyle F. Noone

Larry Norris

Chris Nusbaum

Cathy & Chris Ogg

Ray Ohlson

MEG & AssociatesBrad & Meg Osborne

Jeff & India Owens

Rob & Terri Oyler

Scott & Martha Pauley Ed & Nadine Penman

Kenneth & Karen Pennington Gary Perel

Barbara Perry

William Peters

Dr. Nancy Branyas & Mr. Vern Petri Steve Pettinga

Jim & Carol Phillips

Lance Pickrell

Larry & Susie Pike Shelly & Steve Pittman

Carol Pocevice

Steven Pockrass and Kathy Osborn Phil & Debbi Ponella Steven & Leslie Poore

Dr. John Pritchett

Elliott & John Pruitt Doug & Ursula Ranck Dana Randall Geoff Randolph Dr. Jill Reitmeyer

Brian & Cory Rhea

Sally Jo Richardson

Ritz/Szuhaj Family

Andy Roberts

Denise Roberts Kim Robinson

Richard Rosinko

Dawn Rossetti

Mike Rozembajgier

Melanie Rubino

Lori Ann Rushie Bob & Annmarie Russell

The James B. and Patricia E. Russell Charitable Account

David Sabatier

Bruce & Pam Schilt Kay & Charles Scott

Pierre Serafin

Douglas Setters

Chris Shaffer

Julia Shildmyer

Lee Anne Shiller

Elizabeth Shuster

Tina M. Shute

Helena Silva

Marissa Sindelar

Kirpal Singh

Donna Skeens

Dennis & Amy Smith

Dustin Smith

Susan Mcdermott

Dr. Lee & Melinda Sredzinski

Jeff & Sarah Steeg

Timothy & Jill Steiner

Chuck & Tammy Storm

Ray & Kelly Strickland

Jim & Maureen Sulkowski

Chuck & Andrea Sullivan

The Swigart Family

Joseph & Amy Szwed

Adrienne R. Takacs

Joe & Jill Tanner

The Tarara Family Ron & Regina Tedrow

Christopher & Julie Termini Richard & Jacqueline Thompson

Amy Tiedemann

Randall & Jennifer Todd

Jill Troha

Matthew & Ginger Trusner

Mark & Denise Vanderhagen

Vincent & Cindra Venturella

Robert V. Vermillion

Voris Family

Paul & Kathy Walker

Greg & Betsy Wallis

John D. Walls

Jeff Watkins

Michael & Tabatha Weishaar

Karen Werckenthien

Sara Wessel

Marty & Leslie Wessler

Dawn Wick

Ike and Annalee Williams

Thomas Williams

Georgene Winkler

Andy & Meachelle Wishart

Larry & Carolyn Woodling

Paula Yarian Bradley Young Ann Youngman

David & Carol Yount

Anonymous (3)

Blind embossing is the art of transforming paper into raised logos, characters or images without the use of ink for dramatic effect. To us, print is the act of transforming your thoughts and feelings into something tangible. Similarly, organizations like The Center for the Performing Arts aren’t just organizations, but educational journeys to a broadened mindset and an open heart. And we’re proud to support them.

Capital Group

Ciyou & Dixon, P.C. Dargentna Consulting Inc

Investigative Clinical Research of Indiana, LLC

Julian Coffee Roasters Kappa Kappa Kappa, Carmel Associate mConnectGROUP Muldoon's of Carmel

MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS

In memory of Thomas W. Bowers Eloise Bowers

In memory of Ron Clifford Patti Clifford

In memory of William T. and Doris E. Douglas Anonymous

In memory of Edwin & Debra Rhoden Andy Ball & Jason Cannon

MATCHING GIFT

COMPANIES

Bank of America Charitable Foundation

Capital Group

Duke Realty Inc. Eli Lilly and Company Foundation JPMorgan Chase & Co Lilly Endowment Inc. The RMR Group LLC

ENDOWMENT

DIRECTED GIFTS Indianapolis Colts

PALLADIO SOCIETY

Jim Ackerman Family Ascension St. Vincent Katrina & Frank Basile Beck’s Hybrids

The Carruthers Family Cheri & Rollie Dick

Jean Yorke Memorial Fund, a fund of Central Indiana CommunityFoundation

Pedcor Companies Shiel Sexton Co. Inc.

LEGACY SOCIETY

The Legacy Society 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

Cheri & Rollie Dick Nick & Joni Hrisomalos

Richard & Karen Kohlmann Jeff & Sue McDermott Susan McDermott David & Micki Stirsman John & Judy Tomke

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

Henry & Christine Camferdam Cheri & Rollie Dick $500,000

The Carruthers Family Zak Khan Anonymous $100,000

Melissa & Bradon Barnes

Frank & Katrina Basile

Glendia & L. Sonny Beck

Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery

Don & Pam Gottwald

Nick & Joni Hrisomalos

Stan & Sandy Hurt

Rod & Jayme McComas

Jeff & Sue McDermott Leah & Eric Payne

Jim & Ginny Purvis

Judith Roudebush

Dr. Stephen J. Shideler

Dr. & Mrs. Charles M.Simons

W. Michael & Susan Wells

Jayne Ann & Doug Wilson

James B. Winner

THE CENTER CELEBRATION 2022 PRESENTED BY KRIEG DEVAULT

Thank you to all who contributed to The Center Celebration 2022 Presented by Krieg DeVault and hosted by the Center for the Performing Arts. We appreciate your thoughtful gifts to benefit arts and educational programming at the Center, making possible a rich menu of educational and experiential opportunities for people of all ages.

500 Festival

John & Kathleen Ackerman

David & Faye Adams

Ramona Adams Stephen & Sarah Adams

Nancy Albin

Allied Solutions, LLC American Structurepoint Anthony's Chophouse

Michael & Jennifer Ash

Eric & Melissa Averitt

Tom & Theresa Averitt

Charles & Lisa Baldwin

Ruth Bank

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Frank & Katrina Basile

Eric & Elaine Bedel

Aaron Bell

David Bender

Bentley of Indianapolis Betsy Bigler

Michael & Barbara Branic The Bridgewater Club

David Britz

Brizo

Randal & Elizabeth Brown Brian & Bethany Burdick

Rodney & Rebecca Byrnes Derek & Amy Cantrell Carrie Holle Group

Gary & Betty Chapman

Robert & Mary Christianson

Circle City Tickets

City of Cortana

Community Health Network

Wade & Monika Conner

Cook & Associates

Becky Cook

Peter Corey & Sarah Boyle

Country Club of Indianapolis

Roy & Rebecca Cowan

Casey Cronin

Current In Carmel

Julie Davis

Kenneth & Ann Dee Del & Libby Demaree

Sean Devenney

Rollin & Cheri Dick

Divvy

DrewrySimmonsVornehmLLP

Duke Realty Corporation

Jayne A. During

Stephanie Eckerle

Dr. Howard Eigen

Eli Lilly & Company

Peter J. Emigh

Randy & Angela Ernst

Michael Feinstein & Terrece Flannery

Lori & Judd Feldman

Kirsten Ferger

Fifth Third Bank

First Merchants Bank

Todd & Sherry Flick

Abby Frantz

Kathy Frazier

John & Barbara Gallina

Michael & Caroline Garvey

Marilyn Goeke

David & Annette Greene

Steve & Maura Gregory

Steve & Sandra Hageman

Justin & Carrie Hagovsky

Tony & Belinda Hamlin

Carl & Heather Hansen

Judy Harrington

Amy Heady

Amy Heath

Michael & Karen Heaton

Ivy Heazeltine

Nancy Heck

Lynn Heinzelman

Blake & Tasha Holler

Hotel Carmichael

Frank Hrisomalos

Nick & Joni Hrisomalos

HylantGroupofIndianapolis,LLC

Ice Miller LLP

Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Indians

Indianapolis Zoo

Shelley Jackson

Robert Jarosinski

JP Morgan Private Bank Katz, Sapper & Miller

Donald Katz & Lynda Goeke

Brian & Maggie Kelly

Young & Stephanie Kim

Donald Knebel

Kevin & Stephanie Knipp Dimitrios & Viviana Koukoulomatis

Krieg DeVault, LLP

Steven & Kathleen Krusie Michael & Rebecca Kubacki

Late Harvest Kitchen

Ryan & Carisa Laughon Lauth Group

Robin & Tom Ledyard Kimberly Lipps

Live Nation

Yousuf & Lorraine Mahomed

Jill Major

Nancy L. Martin

Ronald & Linda Maus

Tom & Erin Mayer

Rod & Jayme McComas

Jeff & Sue McDermott

Brad & Lissa McNulty Ron & Suzanne Mencias Michael & Liz Messaglia

Eric & Kelly Miller

Clint & Kimberly Mitchell Justin & Jennifer Moffett

Wes & Susan Morgan

Jeremy Morton & Maitri Ray Anthony & Liza Najem Andrew & Jessica Norris

Anna Nystrom & Patrik Jonsson

Old Town Companies

One America

Brad & Meg Osborne

Ersal & Izabela Ozdemir

Payne & Mencias Group at Merrill Lynch

Eric & Leah Payne

J. Daniel & Elizabeth Philpott

Steve Pittman

PNC Bank

Kathryn K. Potos

Tom & Karen Poyser

Michael & Angeline Protogere

David & Shea Rankin

Michael & Debra Rechin

Paul Reis & Maureen Merhoff

Kevin & Richelle Rider

Tony & Kristen Robertson

Rotary Club of Carmel

Scott & Maureen Sampson

Roger Schmelzer & Lucinda Phillips

Scott & Karen Schuster

Lei Shen & Soomin Park

Shepherd Insurance & Financial Services Inc.

Shiel Sexton Company, Inc.

Don Siler

Laurie Siler

Dr. & Mrs. Charles Simons

Muniver Singh

Matt & Jaclyn Smith

Terry & Joy Smith

Naval & Neelu Sondhi

Randy & Kimberly Sorrell

Joe Striebel

Will Stump

Yasmin L. Stump Alex Sylvester

Talbott Talent, Inc.

Timothy & Natalie Tangen

David & Victoria Temple

Gary Thoe

Diane G. Thompson

Hal & Kathy Thurston

Brad & Katie Toothaker

Steve Tuchman

UrbanVinesWinery&Brewery

Brian & Carol Urbanski

Vermilion Development, Inc

Doug & Kristen Walker

Steve & Brenda Walker

Scott Webber

James & Karen Weddell

W. Michael & Susan Wells

Dustin & Paula Wilcox

Michael & Beth Williams

Ian & Sharon Worden

Jeff & Shari Worrell

Leah York

Xiao Yuan & Lindsay Hicks

Jill Zaniker

Scott & Joanie Zigmond

Zotec Partners

The mission of the Center for the Performing Arts is to engage and inspire the Indiana community through enriching arts experiences. The mission of the Great American Songbook Foundation is to inspire and educate by celebrating the Great American Songbook.

The Center for the Performing Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational, arts, and cultural organization. Donations to the Center are tax-deductible and are greatly appreciated.

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

Karen Ellerbrook, Indiana Terrence Flannery, Indiana

Peggy Ford, Indiana

William Hammer, Indiana

Joanne (Joni) Hrisomalos, Indiana

Stan Hurt, Indiana

Kate Edelman Johnson, California

Riki Kane Larimer, New York

Paul Lowden, Nevada

Izabela Ozdemir, Indiana

Charles Simons, D.D.S., M.S.D., Indiana

Michael Strunsky, California

Lynn Weidner, Nevada

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 November 18, 2022. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3520.

ANNUAL FUND

Diamond Songbook Legacy ($100,000+)

Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery City of Carmel Seedlings Foundation

Songbook Society Platinum ($50,000-$99,999)

Stan & Sandy Hurt Efroymson Family Fund, a CICF Fund

Gold Songbook Legacy ($25,000-$49,999)

Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons

Dr. Larry J. Weeda Forte Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Institute of Museum and Library Services

Silver Songbook Legacy ($15,000-$24,999)

Libby & Randy Brown

Peggy Ford

Karen & Doug Kelsey

Paul & Sue Lowden

Bob & Rose Popovich

Bill & Lynn Weidner

Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation

Christel DeHaan F amily Foundation

Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation

Indiana Arts Commission

The Ted Snowdon Foundation

Bronze Songbook Legacy ($10,000-$14,999)

Diane and John Abrams Philanthropic Fund

Lisa & Paul Andre Stan Burton & Christine Zoccola Don & Pam Gottwald Riki Kane Larimer

Izabela & Ersal Ozdemir

Troy Payner & Cara Peggs Anonymous

The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation Van Heusen Music Corp.

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

Margaret & Adam Arceneaux

Rita Arlen

Hal Brody & Don Smith

Lynda Carter Maureen Charles Michael Charles Cheri & Rollie Dick Michael & Margie Draper William & Barb Hammer

Jeff & Sue McDermott Jim & Ray Luther-Pfeil

Anonymous Altar'd State Salon 01 Senior Home Companions & Story Cottage

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

The Fuller Family

Pat & John Schuler

Dr. Pamela A. Steed

The Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Memorial Foundation

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

Jack Bethards

Charlotte & Chris Bradley

Hector & Laura DesMoine

Helen M. Eby

Dr. Howard Eigen

Bronwen Ferguson

David & Kelley Jensen

Tom & Priscilla Johnson

Chris & Kelli Lewis

Daniel & Josephine Lisowski

Ron & Linda Maus

Susan Meredith

Kathryn K. Potos

James & Lilah Rabe

Judy Roudebush

Sunny Sessa

Jerry & DeAnn Shrewsbury

Jon & Cleo Sonneborn

Betty Stilwell

Saundra & Mark Truett

Mitch & Julie Tull

Barrie & Margaret Zimmerman

Anonymous

Woody’s Library Restaurant & Divvy Restaurant YPO Indiana Gold Chapter

Big Band ($500-$999)

Scott Anthony Ables

Jill Clark

Linda Dasher

Sheila Delaney

Leslee & Wayne Feinstein

Karen E. Kennedy

Kendra M. Latta

Dr. Greg & Rose-Ann Mazanek

Lee Meredith

Sharalena Miller

James E. Misner

Michael & Sharon O'Hair

Phil & Debbi Ponella

Reese Family Foundation for Christ, Inc.

Justine Reese & Michael Cushing

Greg B. Reynolds

Charles Richardson

John & Madelaine Schiering

Debra & Raphael Schmid

James & Judy Singleton

Sheila M. Stone

Mrs. Laney Techentin

Joel Ulster & Michael Hertzman

Brian & Carol Urbanski

Larry Weber

Robert Zaret Anonymous

Hamilton County Tourism

Peggy Lee Associates, LLC

"Tunes with Tom"WLHA Radio

Tin Pan Alley ($250-$499)

Sheryl Anastas Kathy Andry

Jeri Dick Ballantine Bob & Jill Batler Cindy & Kevin Beauchamp

Raymonda Bell

Jane & Jerry Bintz

Patrick & Jennifer Cross Roger & Susan Frick Lee & Larry Glasscock Joan & David Golding

Robert Goodrow

Jerry & Kathleen Hacker Brent & Linda Hartman

Steven & Joni La Schiazza

Sara Forbes Landrum

Sharon Lanker

Halle Lipton

Jerry & Harriet McDermott

Joe & Lisa Miller

David P. Monsey

MEG & AssociatesBrad and Meg Osborne Ed & Nadine Penman

Donna Scherer

Jeff & Sarah Steeg

Cindy Teeters Kathy & Hal Thurston Rosemary & Paxton Waters Jimmy Webb

Chad & Lynn Winston

Susan K. Wirthwein

Mary Schachtel Wright

Barbara Wulfe

Tighe Zimmers & Noreen McDermott

Stage Door Records

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES

Eli Lilly and Company Foundation

MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS

In honor of Libby Brown

Nancy Albin

Kathy Frazier

Lynn Heinzelman

Kathryn K. Potos

In memory of Aunt Dorothy W. Michael & Susan Wells

In memory of Everett Goodrow

Robert Goodrow

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

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

In memory of Irwin Helford Chris & Charlotte Bradley

In memory of Loretta F. Jensen

David & Kelly Jensen

In memory of Muriel & Bob Kennedy

Karen Kennedy

In honor of Chris Lewis YPO Indiana Gold Chapter

In memory of John Muldowny

Sheila M. Stone

In honor of Bruce & Jan Reynolds Greg Reynolds

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

Riki Kane Larimer Jeff & Sue McDermott Janis Paige

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

$500,000

Efroymson Family Fund

Ira & Leonore Gershwin Trusts Philanthropic Fund Seedlings Foundation

$100,000

Libby & Randy Brown Marc Cherry

Cheri & Rollie Dick William M. Goodwin Betty & Irwin Helford Stan & Sandy Hurt

THANK YOU

The Center thanks the following partners.

These activities made possible in part with support from the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.