BEYOND THE STAGE: ARTS EDUCATION

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.