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CONTENTS WELCOME BACK........................................................................................................................................ 4 FEATURE: CLINT BLACK INTERVIEW........................................................................................................6-10 ON-SITE PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS RUFUS WAINWRIGHT & JOSÉ GONZÁLEZ..............................................................................................12 BRUBECK BROTHERS QUARTET...........................................................................................................14 RANDY RAINBOW..............................................................................................................................16 GILBERTO SANTA ROSA......................................................................................................................18 BUCKETS N BOARDS..........................................................................................................................20 JOHN LEGEND...................................................................................................................................21 PINK MARTINI FEATURING CHINA FORBES.......................................................................................... 22 CLINT BLACK.....................................................................................................................................24 BRAZILIAN ALL STARS........................................................................................................................25 GAITHER VOCAL BAND.......................................................................................................................26 LIVE AT THE CENTER SEASON LISTING.......................................................................................................27 21-22 SEASON LISTING...................................................................................................................... 30-31 BEYOND THE STAGE: ARTS EDUCATION............................................................................................... 32-33 ABOUT THE CENTER................................................................................................................................ 34 ABOUT THE SONGBOOK FOUNDATION.......................................................................................................35 PATRON SERVICES AND AMENITIES..................................................................................................... 36-37 BOX OFFICE........................................................................................................................................... 38 CONTACT US...........................................................................................................................................39 CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF.............................................................................................. 40-41 CENTER ANNUAL PARTNERS............................................................................................................... 42-46 SONGBOOK FOUNDATION BOARD & FRIENDS.......................................................................................49-51 CENTER MAJOR PARTNERS.......................................................................................................................52

WELCOME BACK! It’s great to have you back on our campus for the 2021-22 Center Presents Season sponsored by Allied Solutions. After a difficult year, we couldn’t be more excited to present this rich, diverse lineup of world-class artists for patrons like you to experience – in person, at our venues. We have nearly 50 touring shows on the calendar through May, not to mention performances by local artists and fun education and enrichment opportunities for people of all ages. Read on for more information about fall events. We understand you may still have concerns about health and safety when attending events this season. We can assure you our staff is continually monitoring the news and communicating with public health officials on the latest developments, and our housekeeping team is continuing the enhanced cleaning and disinfection protocols instituted last year. Although circumstances will evolve over time – and required protective measures (masks, vaccination, etc.) may vary from artist to artist and show to show – the safety of our patrons, artists, staff and community will always be our top priority. Up-to-date policies and procedures will be available on our website, TheCenterPresents.org, where you also can sign up for our eNews mailing list. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate these challenges together. Special thanks to all of our community partners, sponsors and volunteers, and thanks to you for supporting us with your donations and ticket purchases. When purchasing, please remember: To ensure that you are getting legitimate tickets at the most reasonable prices, always buy directly through TheCenterPresents. org, the Box Office at the Palladium or by phone at (317) 843-3800. Again, we are grateful to welcome you back to the Center, and we’re so glad you are taking time to experience the inspiring, comforting and rejuvenating power of the performing arts this season.

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A Better Man Clint Black played the industry game, but now he makes his own rules By Scott Hall 6

Country music got a fresh

infusion of energy in the late 1980s, when a string of Stetson-hatted dudes like Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson broke through to wider and younger audiences with a sound that respected tradition while taking some cues from classic rock.

Leading the charge for the so-called “Class of ’89” was a young Texan named Clint Black. His debut single, “A Better Man,” was the first of four consecutive No. 1 hits from his debut album, Killin’ Time, which topped Billboard’s country chart for 31 weeks. The 1990 follow-up, Put Yourself in My Shoes, also hit No. 1 and spawned four Top 10 singles. His dreams had come true, but the sudden Beatles-like success came as a blessing and a curse, taking a mental, emotional and even physical toll. “I would be going onstage to sing, and I would have no vocal chords left, because I had been doing interviews every morning, playing eight cities in a row with one day off,” he recalls in his slow, intermittent drawl. “And along with that are photo shoots for magazines, TV appearances, meeting sponsors backstage, contest winners,

radio stations – all of those things, where I finally had to get on the phone to my manager and I said, ‘If you want “A Better Man” to sound like Joe Cocker recorded it, let’s keep doing what we’re doing.’” The success continued, but over time, Black’s preference for recording original material ran afoul of music-biz politics. “Ultimately, the major-label system won’t accept that,” he says. “When my deal with RCA was up, I didn’t want to be pressured by them anymore, and they didn’t want an artist like me who insisted on writing his own songs, and whatever else they didn’t like about me. So we had a mutually agreeable departure, and from that point on, I wouldn’t sign another major-label deal.” These days, Black is enjoying a more manageable lifestyle, living in the Nashville area with his wife and top adviser of 30 years, actress-singer Lisa Hartman Black, best known for her roles on CBS’ Knots Landing and many episodes of ABC’s The Love Boat and Fantasy Island. “She was famous before I was famous,” he says. “I wonder 7

how healthy I would be if I didn’t have her to care for me.”

and playing songs – but soon becomes what he calls “the science” – the meticulous work of tweaking and mixing the recordings into the final product.

Winner of a Grammy and multiple CMA and ACM awards, he now records with friends at his home studio, acting as producer as well as “By the end of it, I’ve hit the singer, chief songwriter and play button about a thousand guitarist. He releases his work times per song, and I’m literally independently, dealing in tenthsdropping a new of-a-decibel album about changes to “When my deal every five make it all years, a far sound right with RCA was up, cry from the in my mind, I didn’t want to be “tornado” and that pressured by them days when a produces a new project sleep deficit, anymore, and they was expected because didn’t want an every year or five hours artist like me who two. is about all insisted on writing I can get “It takes before those his own songs, and me about songs start whatever else they three years playing in didn’t like about to forget the my head torture of the and I have me.” last album, to get up,” and then he says. “All about two years of the mojo is to get the next one out,” Black gone, and it’s now a science, explains. and when I finally deliver it, it’s not something I want to hear His latest venture, released last again very soon and not a year, is titled Out of Sane, a process I want to go through nod to his admittedly obsessive again very soon, and it takes approach in the studio. He a few years before all that is says the process begins with forgotten.” the fun stuff – the art of writing 8

As usual, the new album includes several songs cowritten with friends, such as Noblesville native Steve Wariner and Black’s longtime lead guitarist and collaborator, Hayden Nicholas. The goal is not to surprise fans with new sounds, but rather to continue honing the craft, with top musicians playing a classic blend of introspective ballads and honkytonk twang. “I’ve settled into an aim of making the music timeless, in the sense of not chasing or following trends but just having a great band playing my best songs, the best songs I have for that compilation,” he says. “I’m still striving for better and better-sounding records, but the approach to the music is still the same.” Out of Sane was barely finished in early 2020 when the pandemic brought concert touring – “my day job” – to a halt. Black realized he would have to rely on the Internet to promote the new album, so he started building a video setup in his studio for Facebook performances and Zoom interviews. With every step forward, he jokes, he discovered a new cable or adapter he needed to get all

the pieces connected. “Fortunately, FedEx and UPS and Amazon kept delivering,” he says. “And then it was a good bit of work just discovering there was a 195-millisecond delay between the audio and video, so it was one challenge after another, but it was fun. I like the technical stuff.” That learning curve led him to pitch an idea to Circle, a country music TV channel available online and through various cable systems and streaming services. The result: Talking in Circles with Clint Black, an interview show that premiered in May. Guests in the first season have included old friends like Vince Gill and Travis Tritt as well as new friends like contemporary bluesman Keb’ Mo’. A second season is now in production, and the host swears he is honored just to have such artists show up for the tapings. “It’s a humbling job,” he says. “Many of them are musical heroes or people I admire tremendously, and now I’m going to be trying to carry on an intelligent conversation with them. … It can’t all be ‘So what do you think about how I feel about your music?’ or ‘How did 9

me listening to you all my life influence you?’” Black also launched a signature coffee brand during the pandemic shutdown, but now he and his band and crew – many of whom have been with him since the pre-fame days – are ready to play music for live audiences. The performances are accompanied by video clips he painstakingly assembled and edited himself. “We weren’t sure it was ever going to happen, and we have a new perspective after all these years,” he says. “When you have a day job and you do it for 40 years – I played the bars for a long time before my record deal – you take things for granted. I never really took all the big success for granted, but at least that we could

get out and play. So now I think we’re just a little quicker to count our blessings than before.” And whatever success comes, he and his family and friends own it. “I think in the last 10 years, I’ve finally figured out how to do it, to do it well, to safeguard the things that matter most,” he says. “I get to do my own music the way I want to do it, and I think that’s the best thing I can do for a new fan or a longtime fan, is to be myself and not allow somebody at a record company to decide what song I’m going to sing for them next. And that has allowed me to keep my love and passion for this alive.”

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RUFUS WAINWRIGHT & JOSÉ GONZÁLEZ: UNFOLLOW THE RULES IN THE LOCAL VALLEY TOUR Saturday, September 25 at 8PM | The Palladium Singer-songwriters Rufus Wainwright and José González are co-headlining a tour in support of their latest albums. Wainwright’s Grammy-nominated ninth album, Unfollow the Rules, finds him re-evaluating his life and work after a six-year break from pop to pursue classical projects, in particular his 2018 opera Hadrian. Recorded in the same L.A. studios with musicians from Wainwright’s landmark 1998 debut, the 12-song collection opens a new chapter in his acclaimed career. He is the son of folk singers Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle. González, born in Sweden to Argentinian parents, is known for his warm voice and deft nylon-stringed guitar work, often heard on TV and film soundtracks. He made his first international splash in the mid-2000s with a cover of The Knife’s “Heartbeats” and cracked the U.S. charts with his 2015 album, Vestiges & Claws. On his new release, Local Valley, he tackles complex themes with lyrics in English, Spanish and Swedish. series sponsor

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BRUBECK BROTHERS QUARTET: DAVE BRUBECK CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Saturday, October 2 at 8PM | The Palladium Drummer Dan Brubeck and bassist-trombonist-composer Chris Brubeck have been making music together nearly all their lives and began working in the 1970s with their legendary father, pianist-composer Dave Brubeck, who died in 2012. In this multimedia presentation, the brothers will mark the centennial of their late father’s birth with a tribute that includes stories and images as well as music from his extraordinary life and career. Dave Brubeck, a leading exponent of cool jazz, is perhaps best known for his 1959 album Time Out, which remains one of the most popular and influential jazz records of all time.

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RANDY RAINBOW: THE PINK GLASSES TOUR Thursday, October 7 at 7:30PM | The Palladium Randy Rainbow is a comedian, actor, singer, writer, satirist and YouTube star whose musical parodies and political spoof videos have won him international acclaim and three Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He started gaining attention in 2010 by posting fictitious conversations with pre-existing audio clips of celebrities like Lindsay Lohan and Mel Gibson, then rose to greater fame during the 2016 presidential campaign by roasting politicians and the election process, often with tunes reworked from Broadway classics. His viral comedy videos now receive millions of views across all social media and digital platforms.

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GILBERTO SANTA ROSA: CAMÍNALO TOUR RESCHEDULED: Thursday, March 24 2022 at 8PM The Palladium Known as “El Caballero de Salsa” (“The Gentleman of Salsa”), Puerto Rican musician Gilberto Santa Rosa is one of the most successful Latin music vocalists in the world. He boasts a record-setting 12 No. 1s on Billboard’s Tropical Albums chart and was named Billboard’s Tropical Artist of the Decade in 2010. Alongside multiple Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum album certifications, other honors have included six Grammy Awards, the 2002 ASCAP Latin Heritage Award and a 2012 Lifetime Culture Achievement Award from the United Nations. He will make his Palladium debut with a 14-piece Latin band.

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BUCKETS N BOARDS COMEDY PERCUSSION SHOW Sunday, October 17 at 3PM | The Palladium Buckets N Boards Comedy Percussion Show is a hilarious, high-energy performance full of amazing percussion, ridiculous songs, spectacular tap dancing and inventive instrumentation. This family-friendly comedy outing has toured the world and has been a popular attraction for many years in Branson, Missouri, and on Disney Cruise Lines. Creators Matthew Levingston and Gareth Sever, two veteran musicians and comedians, impress with their intricate beats and the sheer variety of instruments and found objects they use, but the show truly comes to life through the nonstop improvised interplay between these two characters and their audience.

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JOHN LEGEND: BIGGER LOVE TOUR 2021 Wednesday, October 20 at 7:30PM | The Palladium One of the most versatile talents in entertainment, John Legend landed three Grammy Awards with his 2004 debut album, Get Lifted, and has since distinguished himself as a singer, songwriter, record producer, actor and film producer. He is among the rare recipients of all four major American entertainment awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. In 2019, Legend joined NBC’s The Voice as a coach and was named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive. The current tour supports his 2020 album Bigger Love, which claimed Best R&B Album honors at this year’s Grammy Awards. Opening the show will be KIRBY, a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter who has written songs for Beyoncé, Ariana Grande and Kanye West.

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PINK MARTINI FEATURING CHINA FORBES Saturday, October 23 at 8PM | The Palladium Founded in 1994 by pianist Thomas Lauderdale and vocalist China Forbes, this 12-member “little orchestra” has delighted audiences around the world with its multilingual mix of jazz, classical and old-school pop music. Pink Martini has released 11 studio albums on its own independent label Heinz Records, selling over 3 million albums worldwide, and has played with more than 50 orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, the Boston Pops, the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center and the BBC Concert Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall in London.

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AN EVENING WITH CLINT BLACK Sunday, October 24 at 7PM | The Palladium In a career spanning three decades, singer and songwriter Clint Black has scored 22 No. 1 singles, nearly two dozen gold and platinum records and countless other awards with a style rooted in country tradition. Black’s 1989 album Killin’ Time is one of the great debuts in country history, selling over 3 million copies and spawning five No. 1 singles, including the title track, “A Better Man,” “Nobody’s Home” and “Walkin’ Away.” Last year, the Texas native released his 23rd album, the self-produced Out of Sane, featuring nearly all original songs.

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BRAZILIAN ALL STARS Friday, November 5 at 8PM | The Palladium In this supergroup, veteran Brazilian musicians Andre Sarbib (vocals and piano), Claudio Cesar Ribeiro (guitar), Lilian Raquel (vocals) and Mario N’Goma (percussion) join with the younger Brazilian generation, Leandro Leonet (drums), Filipe Teixeira (bass) and Magdalena Petrovich (cello). Direct from Rio de Janeiro, they perform the music of their home country: sambas, bossa novas, ballads and other songs and instrumentals influenced by the cultures of Portugal, Cuba, Africa and the Americas. The band has performed at venues and festivals around the world. series sponsor

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RUFUS WAINWRIGHT & JOSÉ GONZÁLEZ: UNFOLLOW THE RULES IN THE LOCAL VALLEY TOUR

SAT SEP 25 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM ● BRUBECK BROTHERS QUARTET: DAVE BRUBECK

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DEBBY BOONE: A DEBBY BOONE WHITE CHRISTMAS

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RANDY RAINBOW: THE PINK GLASSES TOUR

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BUCKETS N BOARDS COMEDY PERCUSSION SHOW

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JOHN LEGEND: BIGGER LOVE TOUR 2021

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GARY LEVOX: THE ONE ON ONE TOUR

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FRI DEC 10 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR 2021

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GAITHER VOCAL BAND

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GILBERTO SANTA ROSA: CAMĺNALO TOUR ●

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RAY ON MY MIND

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PEKING ACROBATS

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THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL

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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

BEYOND THE STAGE! Opportunities for Education and Experience at the Center Luminaries: The Evolution of Stand-Up Comedy September 28 | 2PM The Palladium This presentation by Dwight Simmons will highlight the origins of stand-up comedy, from vaudevillians to current-day comedians. We’ll explore the comedy boom of the ‘80s and deconstruct sets from some of the biggest legends that have ever walked on stage. Faegre Drinker Peanut Butter & Jam: Music with Mrs. Kate October 2 | 10:30AM The Palladium “Mrs. Kate” Carpenter travels the world making families smile with her homespun folk music. A newcomer to Indiana, she performs catchy interactive tunes that build character and spread joy. Folks of all ages are delighted with her puppets, storytelling and unusual instruments. Performing Arts Connect: Dogs at the Piano October 14 | 7PM The Palladium “Mrs. Kate” Carpenter travels the world making families smile with her homespun folk music. A newcomer to Indiana, she performs catchy interactive tunes that build character and spread joy. Folks of all ages are delighted with her puppets, storytelling and unusual instruments. Child & Adult Music Class: Old MacDonald’s Farm Fridays November 5–December 17 | 9:30AM The Palladium And on his farm he had a cow, piggy, lamb, duck, horsey, chicks, mouse and even some apples! Our musical farm has a lot of animal sounds, rhymes, fingerplays and bounces. Local musician Ms. Michelle of ShooBeeLoo Music and Movement will bring the farm to life using song, her guitar and plenty of rhythm instruments and toys to help engage your young explorer. Old MacDonald’s Farm is an exciting class for adult caregivers and their children to be active in learning music together. TheCenterPresents.org/Learn | 317.441.2231

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ABOUT THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION The mission of the Great American Songbook Foundation is to inspire and educate by celebrating the Great American Songbook. The beautiful melodies and thoughtful lyrics created by the musical masterminds of Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, and Hollywood during the first half of the 20th century represent the golden age of American popular music. Based at the Palladium, the Great American Songbook Foundation is permanently affiliated with the Center for the Performing Arts and is one of a handful of worldwide Cultural Affiliates of the Los Angeles-based GRAMMY Museum®. The Foundation carries out its unique mission to preserve America’s rich musical legacy in numerous ways: • The Songbook Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the Great American Songbook, with a new class inducted each year. A permanent exhibit, sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Charles M Simons, honoring the people who created and popularized this extraordinary music is located in the Shiel Sexton Songbook Lounge on the Palladium’s Gallery level. • The Songbook Library & Archives houses sheet music, recordings, and other artifacts from the careers of artists such as songwriters Meredith Willson (The Music Man), Johnny Burke (“Swinging on a Star”), Gus Kahn (“It Had to Be You”), and Hy Zaret (“Unchained Melody”). • The Songbook Exhibit Gallery presents rotating interactive exhibits that share the music, history, and culture of the Songbook. • The Songbook Academy ® is a national summer music intensive for high school vocalists dedicated to the music of classic Broadway, jazz and the American Songbook. • Perfect Harmony, a group music program for older adults, offers a unique opportunity for social and musical engagement, and promotes holistic well-being through music.

Exhibit Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm Performance Hours: One hour prior to Hoosier Village Songbook Series and Drewry Simmons Vornehm Jazz Series performances and select additional events. @SongbookFoundation

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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 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 the loop drive around Center Green, 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 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. HEALTH AND SAFETY

Please visit TheCenterPresents.org for our current policies and procedures. 36

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 Hoosier Village Songbook Series and Drewry Simmons Vornehm Jazz Series performances and select additional events. 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 Box Office during normal business hours for a brief look, pending availability. FACILITY 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.

BOX OFFICE ONLINE

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

Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm or until curtain Saturday: 12pm-4pm & two hours prior to performance Sunday: Two hours prior to performance The Studio Theater and Tarkington 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 Box Office or visit TheCenterPresents.org for more discount information. MILITARY DISCOUNTS

Discounted tickets for active and retired military personnel and their families are available for select performances. Contact the Box Office or visit TheCenterPresents.org for more discount information. GROUP SALES

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

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

Actors Theatre of Indiana Carmel Symphony Orchestra Central Indiana Dance Ensemble Civic Theatre

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre Indiana Wind Symphony

317.819.3503 Group@TheCenterPresents.org TheCenterPresents.org/Group EVENTS & SPACE AVAILABILITY

317.819.3526 Events@TheCenterPresents.org TheCenterPresents.org/Venue-Rental PARTNERSHIP & PROGRAM ADVERTISING

317.819.3519 Sponsorship@TheCenterPresents.org TheCenterPresents.org/Sponsorship INDIVIDUAL GIVING

317.819.3528 TheCenterPresents.org/Support

OUTREACH & EDUCATION

317.819.3516 Outreach@TheCenterPresents.org TheCenterPresents.org/Learn TOURS

317.843.3800 TheCenterPresents.org/Tours THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION

317.844.2251 Info@TheSongbook.org TheSongbook.org

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

317.819.3524 Volunteers@TheCenterPresents.org TheCenterPresents.org/Volunteer

Staff EXECUTIVE

Board of Directors Zak Kahn Chair Melissa Stapleton Barnes Immediate Past Chair Barbara Branic Vice Chair Cheryl A. Harmon-Terrana Treasurer Anne Hensley Poindexter Secretary James Anderson, Jr. MD, FFPM, FACE Adam Arceneaux Frank Basile Ann Dee Rollin Dick Jayne During John Gallina Shane Hageman Nancy S. Heck Nicholas F. Hrisomalos, M.D., P.C Stephanie Chen Kim Kathleen (Kathy) Krusie Justin Moffett Samuel (Sam) Muse Jane E. Niederberger Anna Nystrom Daniel J. Philpott James Purvis Jimmy Rayford Paul G. Reis Anthony (Tony) Robertson Quinn Shepherd Laurie Siler David A. Temple Brian Urbanski W. Michael Wells XiaoOu Yuan

Jeffrey C. McDermott President/CEO Michael Feinstein Artistic Director PROGRAMMING Dan Kemer Vice President of Programming Julia Shildmyer-Heighway Director of Education & Community Engagement Krista Layfield Education Associate and Volunteer Manager DEVELOPMENT Kendra Latta Vice President of Development Braden Hurley Director of Partnership Development Ana Hammersley Director of Individual Development Sheila Delaney Director of Development Strategy & Research Tara Eubanks Donor Stewardship & Partner Fulfillment Manager Madison Miazgowicz Annual Fund & Gift Entry Manager Sara Landrum Kristina Davis Grant Writers ADMINISTRATION Maryan Douglas Executive Assistant FINANCE & OPERATIONS Jeff Steeg Vice President of Finance & Operations Cynthia Ille Director of Finance & Controller Nancy Hamilton Accounting & Human Resources Manager

Michelle Oakley Accounting Specialist

Joe Wisner Technical Director, The Studio Theater

Jason Butrum Director of Safety and Security

Joshua Hasty Technical Director, The Tarkington

John A. Moskal II Business Intelligence Manager

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Ed Penman Director of Facilities

Mark Truett Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Ryan Gray Maintenance Engineer

Becky Lee Meacham Director of Marketing

EVENT PRODUCTION

Scott Hall Director of Communications

Tim Todd Vice President of Event Production Lisa Hillard Director of Beverages Ellen Kingston Director of Creative Events Ramona Adams Director of Events Laura Varnau Event Manager Lisa Posson Director of Production Cindy Teeters Lead House Manager Kim Moe Erica Bernstein Jennifer Kaufmann House Managers

Katie Breden Social Media Manager Kalie Clark Design Manager PATRON SERVICES Brian Seitz Director of Patron Services & Organizational Core Values Chandler Appleby Steve Moore Patron Services Managers Sheryl Anastas Patron Services Concierge Bill Eckert Patron Services Representatives THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION

Karen Knotts Artist Concierge Manager

Chris Lewis Executive Director

PRODUCTION

Renée La Schiazza Director of Programs

Jacki Pollnow Production Manager Devin Schonsheck Lead Audio Engineer Ben Dobler Lead Video Engineer Jared McGowan Lighting Director

Marissa Nielsen Individual Giving Officer Chelsea Reynowsky Program Coordinator Anna LoPrete Music Librarian

Annual Donors 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 July 30, 2021. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3520.

ANNUAL FUND Diamond Palladium Society ($100,000+)

Allied Solutions, LLC City of Carmel Cheri & Rollie Dick Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery Google Grants Zak Khan

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

Indiana Destination Development Corporation

Gold Palladium Society ($25,000-$49,999) William M. Goodwin Nick & Joni Hrisomalos Leah & Eric Payne Jim & Ginny Purvis Bhavook & Mariah Tripathi

Faegre Drinker First Merchants Bank Hoosier Village Katz, Sapper & Miller Krieg DeVault LLP The National Bank of Indianapolis Payne & Mencias Group at Merrill Lynch Printing Partners Shepherd Insurance Tom Wood Jaguar Land Rover Indianapolis

Silver Palladium Society ($15,000-$24,999) Libby & Randy Brown 42

Dimitrios & Viviana Koukoulomatis Lei Shen & Soomin Park Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP Indiana Arts Commission

Bronze Palladium Society ($10,000-$14,999) John & Marianne Hart Rod & Jayme McComas Jeffrey C. McDermott Suzanne & Ron Mencias Karen & Donald Perez Jayne Ann & Doug Wilson

AT&T The Barrington of Carmel Pedcor Companies Telamon Corporation Urban Vines Winery & Brewery

President’s Circle ($5,000-$9,999) Susan & Andy Anderson Margaret & Adam Arceneaux Melissa & Bradon Barnes Frank & Katrina Basile Eloise L. Bowers Barbara & Michael Branic Ann & Kenneth Dee Del Demaree Dr. Howard Eigen Missy (Melissa) Eldredge John & Barbara Gallina Philip & Patricia Gibson Cheryl A. Harmon-Terrana Sally & James Hubbard Young & Stephanie Kim Richard & Karen Kohlmann Steve & Kathy Krusie Justin & Jennifer Moffett Mo Merhoff & Paul Reis Jane & Mark Niederberger J. Daniel & Elizabeth Philpott Brian G. & Anne Hensley Poindexter Jimmy & Bailey Rayford Debbie & Mike Rechin Bruce & Jan Reynolds Mr. & Mrs. Tony Robertson Judith Roudebush Dr. Stephen Shideler Pat & John Schuler

Quinn & Ali Shepherd Giving Fund Laurie Siler Larry & Sandra Speer David & Victoria Temple Ambassador & Mrs. Randall L. Tobias Susan Tobin Rosemary & Paxton Waters W. Michael & Sue Wells Pam & Bill Williams Jennifer & Lebbeus Woods Jeff & Shari Worrell Xiao Ou Yuan & Lindsay Hicks Current Publishing Fi3 Family Office The Hageman Foundation Lauth Group Marquis Commercial Solutions

Director’s Circle ($2,500-$4,999) Patricia & Rafik Bishara Elizabeth Chamberlin John A. Ericson Liz Fuller Alan Goldsticker Steve & Sandra Hageman Gary Larreategui Jim Leslie Dr. Greg & Rose-Ann Mazanek Anne & Dan O’Brien Thomas & Karen Poyser Jeff & Clare Quinn Mr. Ronald B. Schwier & Ms. Marti T. Starkey Don & Candace Shuck Dr. Pamela A. Steed Thorne Family Trust John & Judy Tomke Dr. & Mrs. Robert D. Yee Anonymous (2) Arts Midwest Touring Fund

Founders Circle ($1,000-$2,499) Cindy & Kevin Beauchamp Elaine & Eric Bedel Dr. Christine Bishop & Hank Wong Blank Family Susan & David Blish Ron & Ann Thompson Brock Deb & Mike Bush

Carl Butler & Jeff Goens Chris Case Mr. John Chlapik Robert & Mary Christianson Joan & Larry Cimino Drs. Molly & Jeff Cooke Bill & Angela Corley Julie & Cary Curry Michael & Mary Devlin Waneta Dunkerly Craig & Marsha Dunkin Helen M. Eby Drs. William & Julie Fecht Peggy Ford Lynn & Robert Fritsche Marianne Glick & Mike Woods Jim & Susan Goldman Dr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Green Dr. Jeff & Nancy Greenberg Gripp Family Patrick & Diane Healey Nancy S. Heck Andrew & Dawn Hein Diane & Jack Houtman Marc & Rebecca Jaffe Susan G. Johnson Steven & Jacque Kirsh Bob & Sandee Kleymeyer Aaron & Kara Klopfenstein Kendra M. Latta Sandra Lynch & Aidan Moran Tina & Gary Malone Dr. & Mrs. Ronald T. Maus Karyl & Tim McGeath Mary Ann & Jim Meyer Al & Diane Moore Scott & Kristin Pike Scott Putney & Susan Sawyer Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Reynolds Gregory B. Reynolds Mark & Gina Sell Dave & Judy Sholly Jerry & DeAnn Shrewsbury Gayle and Jon Simala, MD Neal & Sandra Smith Susan Springirth Betty & James Streeter Jim & Vickie Theis Connie & Jim Titak Rudy & Lee Trebels Glenn & Cheryl Troyer List continued on next page.

Saundra & Mark Truett Mitch & Julie Tull Ashley Ulbricht Brian & Carol Urbanski John & Diane Walthall Dr. Larry Weeda Jr Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Whitaker William & Maureen Winingham Bob & Barbara Wolf Diana & Dan Yates Jonathan Byrd’s MBP Distinctive Catering

Advocate ($500-$999)

James & Betsy Backe Dr. Geoffrey Billows Gary & Pam Bollier Rob & Ruth Brown Janet & Mervyn Cohen Charles & Ann Conrad Patrick R. Corsi David & Brenda Day June & John Dever Luanne & Lawrence Dewey Chase & Gloria Downham Paula & Steve Engelking Thomas & Judith Ertl Beverly & Tom Feller Daniel Fowler, Near North Title Group Brad & Jessie Graham Sue Ellen Greenlee Megan & Marty Gregor Dr. & Mrs. Tim Hannon Renny & Stephanie Harrison Brad & Jeanine Haynes Steve & Shannon Hawkins Bill & Nancy Heath Dr. Stephen & Susan Henson Robert & Wendy Hester Robert & Doreen Kachur Kevin Keating Mike & Kim Keller Dan, Jill & Andrew Kemer Kraabel Charitable Foundation, Inc. Jim & Jean Kraft Claire Magna Michael & Elizabeth Messaglia Ryan & Anna Miller Dan & Laura Moriarity Mike Murnan 44

John Nichols & Janet Roe Paul & Alba Orzeske MEG & Associates - Brad & Meg Osborne Karen & Darrell Richey Capi Seeger Scheidler Michael & Lesley Semo Cheryl & Kiros Sistevaris Mr. and Mrs. Faron Skelton Steven & Robin Tames Daniel & Kristine Tennant Kathleen Thomas James E. Tisdale Tim & Phyllis Todd Tip & Margaret Tollison Ann & Mark Varnau Chi & Emerald Wang Jim Washburn & Susan Stayer Drs. Rick & Annelle Weymuth Carolyn & Doug Willard Lew & Lisa Willis Michael & Patricia Wilson Century 21 Scheetz - Carmel Ritz Charles

Supporter ($250-$499)

John & Ramona Adams Dr. Toni Alterman & Dr. Michael Lichstein Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Anselm Mr & Mrs. James Bagnoli Andy Ball & Jason Cannon Edwin & Mary Banta Renee Bilgram Eric & Pam Blessing Abdel & Kristine Bouaichi Tom & Beth Bridge William & Susannah Briscoe Steve & Carolyn Brody Susan & David Brooks Mickey & P T Buntin Mr. & Mrs. James Burrell Calvin H. Byrd Diane & Bill Byron Rick & Laura Campbell Stanley & Connie Campbell Pattie Clifford Ron & Dorothy Conley Carla Cook Elaine & Tim Cooney Jeff & Nora Coulson Jack & Karen Crane

Lynn & Milton Cuppy Peter & Carol Czajkowski Mark DeCarlo Tom & Pat DeCoster Sheila Delaney James & Sarah Dicks Michael & Margie Draper Karen A. Dutcher Phil & Cindy Faris Kristen Ferger Sue & Joe Finkam Mark Fletcher Ron Frankenfield Frank & Nancy Fults Bradley S. & Teresa G. Fuson Jacki Garland Karen K. Glaser Morgan Glowienke Robert Goodrow Mary Kay Graham Barbara & Robert Gregory Nancy A. Hague Richard & Cathy Hahn Bruce & Mary Hakes Steve & Liz Hanes Barbara & John Hassell Dennis & Amy Haworth Ronald Held Ken Hoffman Dr. & Mrs. David & Louisa Hollander Kristine Hunt Jean Jansen Randall Juergensen Ron Ji & Yun Liang Mark & Kim Jones Sherrie Kegley Andy Keller Family Brian & Maggie Kelly Sylvia Kemp Nick & Katy Kestner Family Fund Geoffrey J & Carol A. Keyes Marjorie A. Kimes Pat Kirn Justin Knepp Frederick Kraft Nancy & Otto Krohn Yevgeniy Krylov Sharon Lanker The Layfield Family Jan & Jeff Lefton Dr. Daniel R. LeGrand

Dr. & Mrs. R. Stephen Lehman Roberto & Priscila Machado Dale & Sharon Mansberger Martin Family Beth McCluney Kristine & Robert McCready Brock H. Medsker Steve & Nikki Mehringer Jim Mendenhall Dr. William K. McGarvey Lee A. Meredith Marvin Miller & Jeanette Jefferies Shane Miller & Jodi Horst-Miller Tina Morris Scott & Bethany Morrow Nathan & Susan Mowrey Isobel Murphy Stacie Myers Sylvia J. Nagy Ken & Ellen Narva Ginny Neff Chris Nusbaum Rob & Terri Oyler Gregory & Wendy Phillips Jim & Carol Phillips Carol Pocevice Dr. John & Mrs. Jennifer Pritchett Doug & Ursula Ranck Dale & Dana Randall Ken & Debra Renkens Tim & Dee Renner Brian & Cory Rhea Ritz/Szuhaj Family Dawn Rosetti Melanie Rubino David Sabatier Kay & Charles Scott Helena Silva Kirpal Singh Dennis & Amy Smith Dr. Lee & Melinda Sredzinski Jeff & Sarah Steeg Gerald Steinfeld Glen & Teresa Stewart Charles Storm Ray & Kelly Strickland Jim & Maureen Sulkowski Robert & Suellen Swaney Joseph & Amy Szwed Joe & Jill Tanner Cindy Teeters List continued on next page.

Richard & Jacqueline Thompson John & Carol Valentine Mark & Denise Vanderhagen Robert V. Vermillion Voris Family Sara Wessel Larry & Carolyn Woodling Bradley Young David & Carol Yount Anonymous (2) AlphaGraphics Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak

MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS In memory of Thomas W. Bowers Eloise Bowers In honor of Rollie Dick Rudy & Lee Trebels In memory of Doris E. Douglas Anonymous In honor of Greg Reynolds Jan & Bruce Reynolds In honor of Jan & Bruce Reynolds Greg B. Reynolds

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES Bank of America Charitable Foundation Capital Group Duke Realty Inc. Eli Lilly and Company Foundation GE Foundation

IN-KIND GIFT Lori Efroymson-Aguilera & Sergio Aguilera

ENDOWMENT DIRECTED GIFTS Indianapolis Colts 46

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 Community Foundation 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 Jeffrey C. McDermott Susan Springirth David & Micki Stirsman

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P O SS I B L E ! Here are three easy ways to make a secure online donation to the Center or our sister organization, the Great American Songbook Foundation: • Text PALLADIUM to 41444 • Scan the QR code at left • Visit TheCenterPresents.org/Donate

• Text SONGBOOK to 91999 • Scan the QR code at left • Visit TheSongbook.org/Donate

The mission of the Center for the Performing Arts is to engage and inspire the Central 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. 48

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.

Friends

Board of Directors Michael Feinstein Founder Roger Schmelzer Chair Carolyn E. Anker Immediate Past Chair Karen Kelsey Vice Chair Rollin Dick Treasurer William Hammer Secretary Brook Babcock Melissa Stapleton Barnes Libby Brown Gary Carnow Marc Cherry Karen Ellerbrook Terrence Flannery Peggy Ford Don Gottwald Stan Hurt Kate Edelman Johnson Riki Kane Larimer Paul Lowden Maria Ferrer Murdock Izabela Ozdemir Troy Payner, M.D. Charles Simons, D.D.S., M.S.D. Michael Strunsky Lynn Weidner Michael Feinstein (Member Emeritus) Irwin Helford (Member Emeritus) Ronald G. Shaw (Member Emeritus)

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 July 30, 2021. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3520.

ANNUAL FUND Diamond Songbook Legacy ($100,000+) Randy & Libby Brown Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery William M. Goodwin Bren Simon City of Carmel Seedlings Foundation Songbook Society Platinum ($50,000-$99,999) Efroymson Family Fund, a CICF Fund National Endowment for the Arts Gold Songbook Legacy ($25,000-$49,999) Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons Bill & Lynn Weidner Indiana Destination Development Corporation Institute of Museum and Library Services Silver Songbook Legacy ($15,000-$24,999) Peggy Ford Stan and Sandy Hurt Paul & Sue Lowden Vivian Serota List continued on next page.

Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Indiana Arts Commission The Ted Snowdon Foundation Bronze Songbook Legacy ($10,000-$14,999) Lisa & Paul Andre Mr. & Mrs. Terry W. Anker Beineke Memorial Fund, a fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation Gary Carnow Marc Cherry Karen M. Ellerbrook Don & Pam Gottwald Karen & Doug Kelsey Riki Kane Larimer Maria Ferrer Murdock Izabela & Ersal Ozdemir Troy Payner & Cara Peggs Roger Schmelzer & Lucinda Phillips Sunny Sessa American Senior Communities Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation The Music Man Foundation Hollywood Musical ($5,000-$9,999) Diane & John Abrams Philanthropic Fund Rita Arlen Melissa & Bradon Barnes Hal Brody & Don Smith Maureen Charles Michael Charles Cheri & Rollie Dick Michael & Margie Draper Mark & Gloria Fine Kevin & Neil Goetz William & Barb Hammer Jim & Ray Luther-Pfeil Jeffrey C. McDermott Jim & Ginny Purvis Pat & John Schuler Brian & Kelly Smith Tiffany & Company

Broadway Show ($2,500-$4,999) Bruce & Jan Reynolds Dr. Pamela Steed Arts Midwest The Edward and Helen Oppenheimer Foundation The Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Memorial Foundation Cabaret ($1,000-$2,499) Jack Bethards Bethany & Brian Burdick Helen M. Eby Dr. Howard Eigen Sam & Mary Haskell Chris & Kelli Lewis Timothy S. Needler Bob & Rose Popovich James & Lilah Rabe Greg B. Reynolds Judy Roudebush Jerry & DeAnn Shrewsbury Cathy Shuman Jon & Cleo Sonneborn Betty Stilwell Sheila M. Stone Saundra & Mark Truett Mitch & Julie Tull Barrie & Margaret Zimmerman Anonymous Boys Boys Boys LLC George Flynn Classical Concerts The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation Big Band ($500-$999) Tita Cahn Patrick & Jennifer Cross The Di Leo Family Leslee & Wayne Feinstein The Flauto Family Daniel Fowler, Near North Title Group Marianne Glick & Mike Woods Karen E. Kennedy Marjorie Kimes Thomas J. Kinney Ron & Linda Maus Dr. Greg & Rose-Ann Mazanek Joe & Lisa Miller Dr. Michael & Sharon O’Hair Phil & Debbi Ponella

Reese Family Foundation for Christ, Inc. Charles Richardson Michael Scott The Shelton Family Larry Weber Robert Zaret Anonymous (2) Peggy Lee Associates, LLC Tin Pan Alley ($250-$499) Mike Agron Sheryl Anastas Stephanie Baillio Ruth Bank Sheila Delaney Hector & Laura DesMoine Bronwen & Marvin Ferguson Roger & Susan Frick Joan & David Golding Brent & Linda Hartman Howard & Sarah Knight Steve & Joni La Schiazza John & Jane Leavitt Halle Lipton Lisa Lobdell Lee A. Meredith Robert Pullen & Luke Frazier Family of Gigi Sierra Robert & Suellen Swaney Elayne Techentin David & Victoria Temple Hal & Kathy Thurston Mike & Sue Wells Chad & Lynn Winston Barbara Wulfe

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES Apple, Inc. The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation Eli Lilly and Company Foundation

MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS

In honor of Michael Feinstein George Flynn Classical Concerts In honor of Peggy Ford Betty Stilwell In memory of Muriel & Bob Kennedy Karen Kennedy In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Adrian Levy, Jr. and Mr. & Mrs. Adrian Levy, Sr. The Edward and Helen Oppenheimer Foundation In memory of John Muldowny Sheila M. Stone In honor of Todd Neal The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation In honor of the birthday of Jan Reynolds Bruce Reynolds In honor of the 82nd Birthday of Bruce 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.

Libby and Randy Brown Cheri and Rollie Dick The Family of Louis F. Edelman Peggy Ford Drs. Dan and Arline Golden Stan and Sandy Hurt Riki Kane Larimer Jeffrey C. McDermott Janis Paige Susan Springirth

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 51

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.

Applause Program Fall 2021

Articles inside

BOX OFFICE

PATRON SERVICES AND AMENITIES

CLINT BLACK

ABOUT THE SONGBOOK FOUNDATION

BRAZILIAN ALL STARS

BEYOND THE STAGE: ARTS EDUCATION

ABOUT THE CENTER

GAITHER VOCAL BAND

PINK MARTINI FEATURING CHINA FORBES

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT & JOSÉ GONZÁLEZ

BUCKETS N BOARDS

RANDY RAINBOW

JOHN LEGEND

BRUBECK BROTHERS QUARTET

GILBERTO SANTA ROSA

FEATURE: CLINT BLACK INTERVIEW

WELCOME BACK