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CONTENTS WELCOME................................................................................................................................................ 4 FEATURE: MATTHEW WHITAKER.............................................................................................................. 6-9 CENTER PRESENTS PERFORMANCES VANESSA WILLIAMS..........................................................................................................................12 LAS CAFETERAS................................................................................................................................14 AN EVENING WITH ITZHAK PERLMAN..................................................................................................16 KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD BAND.........................................................................................................18 STEVE HACKETT: GENESIS REVISITED..................................................................................................21 MATTHEW WHITAKER....................................................................................................................... 22 GARY LEVOX: ON ONE ON TOUR..........................................................................................................24 AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL FEINSTEIN & GUEST SANDI PATTY..............................................................26 STING: MY SONGS.............................................................................................................................27 21-22 SEASON LISTING............................................................................................................................28 LIVE AT THE CENTER SEASON LISTING.......................................................................................................29 BEYOND THE STAGE: ARTS EDUCATION.................................................................................................... 30 ABOUT THE CENTER.................................................................................................................................32 ABOUT THE SONGBOOK FOUNDATION...................................................................................................... 33 PATRON SERVICES AND AMENITIES..................................................................................................... 34-35 FIFTH THIRD BANK BOX OFFICE................................................................................................................36 CONTACT US...........................................................................................................................................37 CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF.............................................................................................. 38-39 CENTER ANNUAL PARTNERS............................................................................................................... 40-45 SONGBOOK FOUNDATION BOARD & FRIENDS.......................................................................................49-51 CENTER MAJOR PARTNERS.......................................................................................................................52

WELCOME TO THE CENTER! Believe it or not, we’re entering the home stretch of the Center’s 2021-2022 Center Presents Season sponsored by Allied Solutions. Where does the time go? We began the season last fall with a mixture of optimism and caution, and despite having to make some adjustments along the way, it’s been a great ride so far. We’ve seen enthusiastic crowds throughout the year, with full houses for artists including John Legend, Ben Folds, Postmodern Jukebox, Dave Koz & Friends, David Sedaris, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and A.J. Croce. The season closes with a June 8 appearance by Sting, perhaps the fastest-selling performance in the Center’s history. In the coming weeks, we’ll welcome more heavy hitters, along with some worthy artists who may be new to you. You don’t have to be a hardcore jazz fan to appreciate the amazing talents of pianist-composer Matthew Whitaker, the subject of our cover story on Page 6. Blind since birth and just 20 years old as this magazine goes to print, he is truly a rising star and an inspiration to many, even outside the music world. Catch him April 30 in an intimate Palladium performance, while you still can. Faithful followers of the Great American Songbook won’t want to miss our very own Michael Feinstein with his very special guest, Sandi Patty, on May 7. For a different take on the Songbook and its contemporary expressions, we have Vanessa Williams, star of studio, stage and screen, on April 1. April is an especially good month for guitar fans too, with blues-rocker Kenny Wayne Shepherd and his band on the 22nd and progressive-rock innovator Steve Hackett of Genesis and GTR on the 27th. And if that’s not enough variety, we are proud to welcome one of the biggest names in classical music, violinist Itzhak Perlman; Rascal Flatts veteran Gary LeVox on his first solo tour; and the lively sounds of Las Cafeteras, an L.A.-based band whose eclectic music reflects its members’ Mexican heritage as well as a commitment to social justice. As always, we owe it all to the people who make these performances possible: our volunteers, sponsors, donors and you, our patrons. Thank you!

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Greatness and Gratitude Blind since birth, Matthew Whitaker credits his musical success to a supportive community By Scott Hall

He was born more than three months premature, weighing less than 2 pounds, with dicey odds of survival. The complications included retinopathy that left him blind. Despite a series of surgeries as an infant, doctors warned he might never walk or talk.

and arranger – is one of the hottest young jazz musicians in the world, with three acclaimed albums under his belt. He has played the prestigious venues (Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, etc.) and the big jazz festivals (Monterey, New Orleans, Newport, etc.). He’s been featured on Today, Ellen and 60 Minutes, for a segment in which doctors ran him through an MRI machine to study how his brain processes music.

Now, Whitaker – pianist, organist, drummer, composer

The term he most often uses for himself is “grateful.” And by

The term “prodigy” was

invented for people like Matthew Whitaker, not that there are many people like him.

the time his quintet plays the Palladium on April 30, he will be just old enough to buy a drink at the bar. “I'm grateful for every opportunity that has come,” he says by phone from his lifelong hometown, Hackensack, N.J. “I can't wait to continue, wherever God takes me, and I'm ready for whatever comes next, right?” Whitaker’s journey over the past two decades nearly defies belief. He showed an enthusiasm for music before he could talk, his family says. At age 3, his grandfather gave him a small electronic keyboard, and he quickly began picking out nursery rhymes, with both hands in harmony. His parents took him to Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School for the visually impaired in New York City, where the amazed teachers noted his perfect pitch and his ability to play any piece of music after hearing it once. They accepted him as a piano student at age 5, the youngest ever at the school. He started getting into jazz around age 7, picked up drums and organ and furthered his studies at the Harlem School of the Arts and the Manhattan

School of Music. He began playing at public events and at his family’s church, where he still serves as music ministry leader. At age 10, he was invited to perform at the legendary Apollo Theater for its Hall of Fame induction of one of his heroes, Stevie Wonder. “I met him in his dressing room before I went on stage,” Whitaker recalls, “and he gave me one of his harmonicas as well.” By 15, he had endorsement deals with the Hammond and Yamaha companies. He took first prize on Fox TV’s Showtime at the Apollo with a blazing rendition of Wonder’s “I Wish,” prompting further comparisons that continue to this day. Ray Charles is another name that comes up. “It's always an honor to be compared to Stevie and Ray,” Whitaker admits, “but like I always say, there's really only one Stevie and there’s really only one Ray Charles.” And only one Matthew Whitaker. As a teen, he began leading his own bands, and his professional career took off, with touring, the TV appearances and the release of (Continued...)

his first two albums. Still eager to learn, however, he enrolled at Juilliard, where he is working toward a degree in jazz piano. Needless to say, the global pandemic came at an inconvenient time for a rising star. But as with every other obstacle, Whitaker saw opportunities. “Yes, shows were canceled, but I was able to livestream from various locations and do virtual performances and all that,” he says. “Now I feel like we’ve moved into a space where you can do a hybrid of both – you can do live performance, and on top of that, stream it. I'm all for innovation, and so I'm going to try to do more of those hybrid opportunities.” Whitaker’s third and latest album, Connections, features original tunes and interpretations of classics from predecessors including Wonder, Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and Chick Corea, with guest spots by TV bandleader Jon Batiste and violinist Regina Carter. He arranged the recording sessions to incorporate and reflect the personal and professional 8

communities that have sustained his ongoing journey into music. “The concept was really just doing a mixture of compositions and arrangements, and also about the connections that I have made while growing up and connections that were made (more recently),” he says. “So it's really getting everyone together in one space and recording together. I love collaboration.” In a video trailer for the album, his supporting musicians describe the inspiration they draw not only from Whitaker’s compositions and instrumental prowess, but also from his creative drive and irrepressible spirit. The players included most of the members of his current live band: guitarist Marcos Robinson, bassist Karim Hutton, drummer Isaiah Johnson and percussionist Ivan Llanes. The quintet is touring coast to coast now as Whitaker ponders his next album project. Meanwhile, he is participating in a documentary about himself – it’s not the first – and he also has composed a film score.

“I won't say too much, because I want it to be a surprise, but I do have a few things that are coming out,” he says. Whitaker hopes others can find inspiration in his story, even though it is just beginning. “I don't let my disability stop me,” he says. “Other people may see it as, ‘Oh, he's blind. You can't do so much.’ But I

see it as, ‘Yes, I can do this. I can do that. Just watch me do it.’ I may do things differently, but at the end of the day, we're accomplishing the same thing. Just follow your dreams, and don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something. “And always have fun – most importantly, have fun and be yourself.”

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VANESSA WILLIAMS Friday, April 1 at 8pm ET | The Palladium Multi-faceted singer-actress Vanessa Williams has sold millions of records worldwide and posted Billboard Top 10 singles in genres including pop, dance, R&B, adult contemporary and jazz. Her hits have included “Dreamin’,” “Save the Best for Last” and “Colors of the Wind” from Disney’s Pocahontas. She found similar success on Broadway (The Trip to Bountiful, After Midnight) and in film (Soul Food) and television (Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives). Williams’ career honors have included 11 Grammy nominations, four Emmy nominations, a Tony nomination and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She has performed with the world’s most prestigious symphony orchestras, most recently with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center.

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LAS CAFETERAS Friday, April 8 at 8pm ET | The Palladium Born and raised east of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras are remixing roots music and telling modern-day stories of Latino and immigrant lives. Using traditional Son Jarocho (“Veracruz Sound”) instruments like the jarana, requinto, quijada (donkey jawbone) and tarima (a wooden platform), they sing in English, Spanish and Spanglish, melding styles from rock to hip-hop to rancheras. Las Cafeteras use music as a vehicle to build bridges among different cultures and communities, and create “a world where many worlds fit.”

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AN EVENING WITH ITZHAK PERLMAN Saturday, April 9 at 8pm ET | The Palladium Violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman has been making waves since his 1958 appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show at age 13, and he remains one of the great ambassadors of classical music. Born in 1945 Tel Aviv to Polish émigré parents, he achieved international acclaim despite being disabled by a childhood bout with polio. Perlman has won 16 Grammy Awards, as well as the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and his PBS specials have earned four Emmy Awards. In 2015, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This performance will be accompanied by pianist Rohan De Silva, a frequent partner of Perlman and other violin virtuosos Classics in Context 7:15-7:45pm | Robert Adam Room Join us for a pre-concert discussion led by Dr. Heather Platt, Professor of Music & Musicology at Ball State University. Complimentary for ticketholders, this lecture provides attendees an insider’s perspective on the works being performed at our classical performances.

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KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD BAND Saturday, April 16 at 8pm ET | The Palladium Guitar phenom Kenny Wayne Shepherd signed his first recording contract at 16 and quickly became one of the most successful blues-rock artists of his generation, as well as a prominent champion of blues tradition. The Louisiana native’s releases have routinely topped Billboard’s Blues Albums chart, and he has collaborated or toured with such names as B.B. King, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Robert Randolph, Stephen Stills, Ringo Starr, the Rolling Stones and Van Halen. Along the way, he has earned five Grammy nominations, two Billboard Music Awards and the Blues Foundation's Keeping the Blues Alive Award, among others. The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band’s current tour celebrates the upcoming 25th anniversary of his sophomore album, Trouble Is …, which sent three singles to the Top 10 of the Mainstream Rock chart: “Blue on Black,” “Everything Is Broken” and “Somehow, Somewhere, Someway.”

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STEVE HACKETT: GENESIS REVISITED Wednesday, April 27 at 7:30pm ET | The Palladium Steve Hackett was lead guitarist for the classic 1970s lineup of pioneering progressive rock group Genesis, originally led by Peter Gabriel and known for such landmark albums as Selling England by the Pound and The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. He was among the first rock guitarists to employ the two-handed tapping technique later adopted by countless players. In the 1980s, he and Yes/Asia guitarist Steve Howe formed the band GTR, which scored a Top 20 single with “When the Heart Rules the Mind.” Hackett’s current tour features material from his wide-ranging solo career as well as a re-creation of Genesis’ acclaimed 1977 live double-album, Seconds Out, which included many of the band’s signature songs. series sponsor

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GARY LEVOX: THE ONE ON ONE TOUR Thursday, May 5 at 7:30pm ET | The Palladium After 20 years as front man to one of the most influential groups in country history, Rascal Flatts’ Gary LeVox is embarking on a solo chapter that combines two of his biggest passions – music and faith. His debut solo collection, the five-song One on One, includes collaborations with Grammy-winning gospel artist Jonathan McReynolds, country-rap firebrand Breland and contemporary Christian band MercyMe. Alongside new songs in this acoustic performance, fans can expect hits from Rascal Flatts, a band that scored 17 No. 1 singles and earned over 40 awardsshow trophies, making them the most awarded country group of the past decade.

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STING: MY SONGS Sunday, May 8 at 7:30pm ET | The Palladium Sting’s My Songs concert tour is an exuberant and dynamic show featuring his most beloved songs, written throughout his illustrious career. Hailed as a “masterful performance from start to finish,” the concert “takes fans on a musical journey through time” with “hits like ‘Fields of Gold,’ ‘Shape of My Heart,’ ‘Roxanne’ and ‘Demolition Man’ punctuating an unforgettable show.” Fans can also expect to hear “Englishman in New York,” “Every Breath You Take,” “Roxanne,” “Message in a Bottle” and many more. Sting’s latest album, The Bridge, showcases his prolific and diverse songwriting prowess. Representing various stages and styles from throughout his unrivaled career and drawing inspiration from genres including rock ’n’ roll, jazz, classical and folk, the eclectic album features Sting’s quintessential sound on pop-rock tracks such as the album’s opening rock salvo, “Rushing Water,” and the upbeat, whistle-driven earworm “If It’s Love.” To explore the album, visit the interactive hub: www.thebridge. sting.com. On tour, Sting will be accompanied by an electric rock ensemble. Joe Sumner, his son, will appear as special guest.

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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

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Child & Adult Music Class: It's Fantastic April 8, 15, 22, 29 & May 6, 13 | 9:30 & 10:30AM ET The Palladium Let's look at the world through our imaginations, with dinosaurs, fairies, whimsical creatures, and silly rhymes. This class will focus on the fantastical as well as the concept of opposites. Singer/guitarist Ms. Michelle of ShooBeeLoo Music and Movement will provide an age-appropriate music curriculum along with plenty of toys and percussion in order to immerse your child in the music. It’s Fantastic is an exciting class for adult caregivers and their children to be active in learning music together.

World Voice Day April 14 | 6:30PM ET | The Palladium Free and open to the public! Grab your sheet music, family and friends and come sing onstage during the Center's annual World Voice Day celebration, as we transform the Palladium into a cabaret for one special evening. Singers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to join our piano accompanist and MC for an open-mic night that is informal, free and open to the public. The performers and audience will sit nightclub-style at tables on the stage, with a cash bar for anyone who needs a little liquid encouragement.

Faegre Drinker Peanut Butter & Jam: "Imagination Station" with Phoenix Rising Dance Company April 16 | 10:30AM ET | The Studio Theater Imagination Station is an interactive presentation ideal for sharing the art of dance with children and their parents and grandparents. Join Phoenix Rising Dance Company dancers on a trip to a magical world created by dancing children. Unfortunately, all the children have grown up and forgotten how to dance! Since the magical world needs dancing to remain magical, we’ll use our imaginations to create the sun, wind, rain, flowers, trees and animals. The performance was created and choreographed by Phoenix Rising Artistic Director Justin David Sears-Watson. TheCenterPresents.org/Learn | 317.819.3516

ABOUT THE CENTER The mission of the Center for the Performing Arts is to engage and inspire the Central Indiana community through enriching arts experiences. The Center for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit arts and education organization responsible for the operation and programming of a three-venue campus at Carmel’s City Center. Together, the 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 2,700 performances and over 1.1 million patrons representing all 92 counties in Indiana, all 50 states and 31 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.

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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 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 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

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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

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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

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

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

Gift certificates 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. RESIDENT COMPANIES

Actors Theatre of Indiana Carmel Symphony Orchestra Central Indiana Dance Ensemble Civic Theatre 36

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OUTREACH & EDUCATION

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Staff EXECUTIVE

Board of Directors

Jeffrey C. McDermott President/CEO Michael Feinstein Artistic Director PROGRAMMING

Zak Kahn Chair

Dan Kemer Vice President of Programming

Barbara Branic Vice Chair

Julia Shildmyer-Heighway Director of Education & Community Engagement

Cheryl A. Harmon-Terrana Treasurer

Krista Layfield Education Associate and Volunteer Manager

Anne Hensley Poindexter Secretary

DEVELOPMENT

James Anderson, Jr. MD, FFPM, FACE Adam Arceneaux Frank Basile Ann Dee Del Demaree 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 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

Kendra Latta Vice President of Development Ana Hammersley Director of Individual Development Lindsay Fish Director of Partnership 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

Jason Butrum Director of Safety and Security

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

John A. Moskal II Business Intelligence Manager

Mark Truett Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Ed Penman Director of Facilities

Becky Lee Meacham Director of Marketing

Ryan Gray Maintenance Engineer

Scott Hall Director of Communications

EVENT PRODUCTION

Katie Breden Social Media Manager

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 Greg Romano Dianne Bonnici House Managers

Kalie Clark Design Manager Steve Moore Marketing Associate PATRON SERVICES Brian Seitz Director of Patron Services & Organizational Core Values Chandler Appleby Patron Services Manager Sheryl Anastas Patron Services Concierge Dianne Bonnici Bill Eckert Kate Ochwat Jane Caskey Patron Services Associates 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

Emily Rapoza Director of Library & Archives

Joshua Burton Product Technician

Jo Garcia Individual Giving Officer

Ben Dobler Lead Video Engineer

Chelsea Reynowsky Program Coordinator

Quinten James Lighting Director

Anna LoPrete Music Librarian

Joe Wisner Technical Director, The Studio Theater Joshua Hasty Technical Director, The Tarkington 39

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 March 1, 2022. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3520.

ANNUAL FUND Diamond Palladium Society ($100,000+) Cheri & Rollie Dick Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery Zak Khan Allied Solutions, LLC City of Carmel Google Grants

Platinum Palladium Society ($50,000-$99,999) Fifth Third Bank Ovation Audio Video

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

Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Faegre Drinker 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 Dimitrios & Viviana Koukoulomatis Lei Shen & Soomin Park Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP Indiana Arts Commission Old Town Companies

Bronze Palladium Society ($10,000-$14,999) Nancy Farris Rod & Jayme McComas Jeffrey C. McDermott Suzanne & Ron Mencias 40

Anna Nystrom & Patrik Jonsson 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) Margaret & Adam Arceneaux Melissa & Bradon Barnes Frank & Katrina Basile Eloise L. Bowers Barbara & Michael Branic Eric Daugherty & Delia Rivas-Daugherty Ann & Kenneth Dee Del Demaree Dr. Howard Eigen The Fuller Family John & Barbara Gallina Philip & Patricia Gibson John & Marianne Hart Young & Stephanie Kim Richard & Karen Kohlmann Steve & Kathy Krusie Mo Merhoff & Paul Reis Justin & Jennifer Moffett J. Daniel & Elizabeth Philpott Brian G. & Anne Hensley Poindexter Jimmy & Bailey Rayford Bruce & Jan Reynolds Mr. & Mrs. Tony Robertson Judith Roudebush Pat & John Schuler Quinn & Ali Shepherd Giving Fund Dr. Stephen J. Shideler Laurie Siler Larry & Sandra Speer David & Victoria Temple Cheryl Harmon Terrana Susan Tobin Brian & Carol Urbanski Rosemary & Paxton Waters Dr. Larry J. Weeda Jr. Mike & Sue Wells 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) Tom Bennett & Dawn Fazli Bennett Patricia & Rafik Bishara Art & Karen Bortolini Michael & Margie Draper Drs. William & Julie Fecht Dr. Jeff & Nancy Greenberg Steve & Sandra Hageman

Dr. & Mrs. David & Louisa Hollander Sally & James Hubbard Marc & Rebecca Jaffe Susan G. Johnson Gary Larreategui Jim Leslie Sandra Lynch & Aidan Moran Dr. Greg & Rose-Ann Mazanek Thomas & Karen Poyser Jeff & Clare Quinn Julie Reed Bruce & Jan Reynolds Dave & Judy Sholly Don & Candace Shuck Kiros Sistevaris Dr. Pamela A. Steed Thorne Family Trust John & Judy Tomke Dr. Robert Yee & Mrs. Linda Yee Anonymous A Cut Above Catering

Founders Circle ($1,000-$2,499) Cindy & Kevin Beauchamp Elaine & Eric Bedel Dr. Christine Bishop & Hank Wong Ron & Ann Thompson Brock Deb & Mike Bush Carl Butler & Jeff Goens Chris & Molly Case Mr. John Chlapik Robert & Mary Christianson Drs. Molly & Jeff Cooke Bill & Angela Corley Julie & Cary Curry Tom & Pat DeCoster Michael & Mary Devlin Craig & Marsha Dunkin Jayne A. During Helen M. Eby Peggy Ford Lynn & Robert Fritsche Brad & Terri Fuson Marianne Glick & Mike Woods Lynda Goeke & Don Katz Valerie & Joe Gravitt Dr. Brad & Sylvia Gray Dr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Green Megan & Marty Gregor Gripp Family Steve & Shannon Hawkins Patrick & Diane Healey Nancy S. Heck Andrew & Dawn Hein Diane & Jack Houtman Kwan Hui Doug & Marty Kaderabek The Kilian Family Foundation Steven & Jacque Kirsh Bob & Sandee Kleymeyer Aaron & Kara Klopfenstein Kendra M. Latta Tina & Gary Malone

Steven & Elizabeth Mueller Kristen O'Brien Scott & Kristin Pike Scott & Susan Putney Mr. & Mrs. Gary A. Reynolds Gregory B. Reynolds Susana Rivera-Mills Cathy Rooney & Rick Moyer Mr. Ronald B. Schwier & Ms. Marti T. Starkey Mark & Gina Sell Jerry & DeAnn Shrewsbury Gayle & Jon Simala, MD Neal & Sandra Smith Daniel & Kristine Tennant Jim & Vickie Theis Connie & Jim Titak Tim & Phyllis Todd Rudy & Lee Trebels Saundra & Mark Truett Mitch & Julie Tull Ashley Ulbricht John & Diane Walthall Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Whitaker William & Maureen Winingham Bob & Barbara Wolf Sharon & Ian Worden Diana & Dan Yates Ritz Charles

Advocate ($500-$999)

Sandie & Gregg Anselm Dr. Geoffrey Billows Gary & Pam Bollier Rob & Ruth Brown James Calkins Janet & Mervyn Cohen Charles & Ann Conrad Patrick R. Corsi June & John Dever Luanne & Lawrence Dewey Bill & Marge Dorsch Chase & Gloria Downham Paula & Steve Engelking Thomas & Judith Ertl Beverly & Tom Feller Lillie Golay Brad & Jessie Graham Sue Ellen Greenlee Dr. & Mrs. Tim Hannon Renny & Stephanie Harrison Brad & Jeanine Haynes Bill & Nancy Heath Wendy Hester Randall Juergensen Mike & Kim Keller Dan, Jill & Andrew Kemer Mary Jane Keys John R. Koven & Neeka Parks-Koven Stephen & Susan Kraabel Chris & Kelli Lewis Vera Long Aaron & Kandi Ludwig Claire Magna

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Pam & John Marvel Matthews Palmer Family Karyl & Tim McGeath Ryan & Anna Miller Dr. Jennifer Morgan Dan & Laura Moriarity The Morrow Family Mike Murnan Ken & Ellen Narva Ken & Chyrise Ney John Nichols & Janet Roe Paul & Alba Orzeske John & Libby Perkins Edward Sagebiel Capi Seeger Scheidler Rob Schlegel Mr. & Mrs. Faron Skelton Glen & Teresa Stewart Steven & Robin Tames Timothy & Tina Tanselle James E. Tisdale Tip & Margaret Tollison John & Carol Valentine Ann & Mark Varnau Chi & Emerald Wang Jim Washburn & Susan Stayer Drs. Rick & Annelle Weymuth Carolyn & Doug Willard Lew & Lisa Willis Michael & Patricia Wilson Robina M. Zink Family Charitable Fund Anonymous (2)

Supporter ($250-$499)

Julie & Greg Apple John & Ramona Adams Jennifer Adie Jody Alexander Dr. Toni Alterman & Dr. Michael Lichstein The Ascioti Family Andy & Natalie Auscherman Jim & Betsy Backe Mr & Mrs. James Bagnoli MaryBeth & Mark Bailey Andy Ball & Jason Cannon Edwin & Mary Banta Matt Barr William Barrett Bob & Jill Batler Kristin Belleson Mark Bender Eric & Pam Blessing Abdel & Kristine Bouaichi Tom & Beth Bridge William & Susannah Briscoe Steve & Carolyn Brody Mimi & Terry Brookie Mickey & P T Buntin Thomas E. Burek Mary Burkholder Kent & Patti Burns Mr. & Mrs. James Burrell Patricia Byers 42

Calvin H. Byrd Diane & Bill Byron Catherine & David Cabanban James Calkins Stanley & Connie Campbell Julia Carpenter Tony & Emily Chu Sujata B. Chugh Thomas & Sheryl Ciulla Ciyou & Dixon Rebecca Clayton Pattie Clifford Cheryl Colsten Ron & Dorothy Conley Carla Cook Elaine & Tim Cooney Jeff & Nora Coulson Jack & Karen Crane Sonya Cropper Craig & Christi Crosser Joe & Katie Culp Lynn & Milton Cuppy Bob & Pamela Curtis Peter & Carol Czajkowski Jeffrey K. Davis Rick & Julie Davis Mark DeCarlo Sheila Delaney Shawn Delp James & Sarah Dicks Jennifer Dierker Jason & Traci Dossett Karen A. Dutcher Alfred & Sabine Eisaian Brittini Elliott Michelle & Alan Engel Scott & Lisa Enright Dawn Pulley Ervin & Kevin Ervin Dr. Jonathon & Nolan Evans Dr. Jeffrey Everett Phil & Cindy Faris Robert Fink Brandon & Joy Fischer Stephanie Fleck Mark Fletcher Ron Frankenfield Daniel & Melody Fry Frank & Nancy Fults Julie & Paul Furber Katie & Lance Gaffin Jacki Garland Melissa Gee Lori Ann Gerdisch Karen K. Glaser Morgan Glowienke Don & Pam Gottwald Mary Kay Graham Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Green Family Barbara & Robert Gregory Brian & Jill Griffiths Nancy A. Hague Richard & Cathy Hahn Bruce & Mary Hakes

Scott E. Hall Elizabeth Hamilton Steve & Liz Hanes Carol Ann & Jose Hanquier The Harding Family Foundation Hallie Harrison Barbara & John Hassell Dennis & Amy Haworth Matthew & Cheryl Hedrick Robert & LuAnn Heitert Ronald Held Kristin Hem Marcus Henderson Ken Hoffman Maureen & Ron Hubbard Andy Hughes Kristine Hunt The Hurdle Family Cynthia Ille & Mark Potter Joyce Irwin Dr. & Mrs. Louis Janeira Jean Jansen Brett & Leanne Jones James Jones Mark & Kim Jones Matt Jones Martin Kaefer Donna Kash Sherrie Kegley Andy Keller Family Brian & Maggie Kelly Sylvia Kemp Nick & Katy Kestner Family Fund Geoffrey J & Carol A. Keyes The Kiel Family Michael & Veronica Kindley Jack King & Pam Watson Pat Kirn Justin Knepp Frederick Kraft Jim & Jean Kraft Stan Kreydin Dave & Kathy Kroeger Nancy Krohn Yevgeniy Krylov Sharon Lanker The Layfield Family Jan & Jeff Lefton Dr. Daniel R. LeGrand Dr. & Mrs. R. Stephen Lehman Kevin Lemme Joe& Kristen Leonard Robert & Debra Levy Wade Lewis Alexandra & Gregory Loewen Oliver & Kathy Luck Bruce & Diane MacAllister Roberto & Priscila Machado Sam Mamuska-Morris Dale & Sharon Mansberger Lawrence Mark & Margaret Lehtinen Allison Martin Martin Family

N. Shaun Matthews Dan & Cindy Mattox Sean & Kathy Mayberry Beth McCluney Kristine & Robert McCready Bob McGann Dr. William K. McGarvey The McMurtray Family Jonathan Medley Brock H. Medsker Steve & Nikki Mehringer Jim Mendenhall Lee A. Meredith Ann & Jeff Meunier David E. Miller Joe & Lisa Miller Marvin Miller & Jeanette Jefferies Shane Miller & Jodi Horst-Miller Mark & Holly Moore Tina Morris Nathan & Susan Mowrey Isobel Murphy Stacie Myers Sylvia J. Nagy Anthony & Liza Najem Ginny Neff David & Cindie Nemeth Paul Nitiss Honorable Judge Kyle F. Noone Larry Norris Chris Nusbaum MEG & Associates - Brad & Meg Osborne India Owens Rob & Terri Oyler Margot Palley & Jeff Bladen Scott & Martha Pauley Kenneth & Karen Pennington Gary Perel William Peters Steve Pettinga Jim & Carol Phillips Lance Pickrell Shelly & Steve Pittman Carol Pocevice Steven Pockrass & Kathy Osborn Phil & Debbi Ponella Steven & Leslie Poore Dr. John Pritchett Elliott & John Pruitt Doug & Ursula Ranck Dale & Dana Randall Geoff Randolph Dr. Jill Reitmeyer Ken & Debra Renkens Tim & Dee Renner Brian & Cory Rhea Sally Jo Richardson Karen & Darrell Richey Ritz/Szuhaj Family Andy Roberts Denise Roberts Richard Rosinko Dawn Rossetti

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Mike Rozembajgier Melanie Rubino Bob & Annmarie Russell The James B. and Patricia E. Russell Charitable Account David Sabatier Bruce & Pam Schilt Kay & Charles Scott The Semo Family Pierre Serafin Chris Shaffer Julia Shildmyer Elizabeth Shuster Tina M. Shute Marissa Sindelar Kirpal Singh Dennis & Amy Smith Dustin Smith Susan Springirth Dr. Lee & Melinda Sredzinski Timothy & Jill Steiner Jeff & Sarah Steeg Charles 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 Cindy Teeters Christopher & Julie Termini Richard & Jacqueline Thompson Amy Tiedemann Jill Troha John & Lynn Trott Matthew & Ginger Trusner Mark & Denise Vanderhagen Vincent & Cindra Venturella Robert V. Vermillion Voris Family Paul & Kathy Walker Greg & Betsy Wallis John D. Walls Charlotte Watson Michael & Tabatha Weishaar Sara Wessel Dawn Wick Steven Wilk & Patrice Sweeney Thomas Williams Andy & Meachelle Wishart Larry & Carolyn Woodling Bradley Young Ann Youngman David & Carol Yount Anonymous (4) AlphaGraphics Dargentna Consulting Inc Investigative Clinical Research of Indiana, LLC Julian Coffee Roasters 44

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MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS In memory of Thomas W. Bowers Eloise Bowers In honor of Cicero R. Cua Nick & Joni Hrisomalos In honor of Rollie Dick Rudy & Lee Trebels In memory of William T. & 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 The RMR Group LLC

IN-KIND GIFT Lori Efroymson-Aguilera & Sergio Aguilera

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 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

ALL TOGETHER NOW! 2021 GALA PRESENTED BY KRIEG DEVAULT Thank you to all who contributed to the All Together Now! 2021 Gala Presented by Krieg DeVault and hosted by the Center for the Performing Arts. We appreciate your thoughtful gifts to benefit the Looking Forward Fund, which supports the Center in securing a sustainable future. Allied Solutions, LLC Susan & Andy Anderson Melissa & Bradon Barnes Frank & Katrina Basile Tom & Dawn Bennett Charles & Julie Bookwalter Barbara & Michael Branic John & Janet Bretz Libby & Randy Brown Mr. & Mrs. Dave Becker Dubbie Buckler Brian & Bethany Burdick Charles & Ann Conrad Ann & Ken Dee Cheri & Rollie Dick Divvy Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP Duke Realty Inc. Jayne A. During Dr. Howard Eigen Scott & Lisa Enright Drs. William & Julie Fecht Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery John Gallina & The Bridgewater Club Marianne Glick & Mike Woods Steve & Sandy Hageman Gerald W. Hallett Cheryl A. Harmon-Terrana

Amy Heath Michael & Karen Heaton Nancy S. Heck Gary Hoshiyama Hotel Carmichael Stan & Sandy Hurt Harris Jones Katz, Sapper & Miller Brian & Maggie Kelly Zak Khan Bryan Knotts Tina Kooistra Krieg DeVault LLP Steve & Kathy Krusie Kuaba Gallery Paul & Lisa Lambert in honor of Eric Payne & Ron Mencias Kendra M. Latta Lauth Group Jeffrey C. McDermott Ron & Suzanne Mencias Deb Miller John & Catherine Mulvihill Michael Murphy Anthony & Liza Najem The National Bank of Indianapolis Anna Nystrom and Patrik Jonsson Ovation Audio Video Melinda Palmer Eric & Leah Payne Payne & Mencias at Merrill Lynch J. Daniel & Elizabeth Philpott Jim & Ginny Purvis Paul Reis & Mo Merhoff Jeff Rhoads Bill & Peggy Roach Roger Schmelzer & Lucinda Phillips Laurie Siler Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons Mary Sumners Saundra & Mark Truett Helen Tsao Carol & Brian Urbanski Kay M. Weinstein Mike & Sue Wells

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Friends

Michael Feinstein Founder

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 March 1, 2022. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3520.

Roger Schmelzer Chair

ANNUAL FUND

Board of Directors

Karen Kelsey Vice Chair Rollin Dick Treasurer William Hammer Secretary Adam Arceneaux Brook Babcock 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)

Diamond Songbook Legacy ($100,000+) Randy & Libby Brown Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery William M. Goodwin Bren Simon City of Carmel Pershing Square Foundation Seedlings Foundation Songbook Society Platinum ($50,000-$99,999) Stan & Sandy Hurt 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 Paul & Sue Lowden Vivian Serota Dr. Larry J. Weeda List continued on next page.

Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Avison Young Indiana Arts Commission The Ted Snowdon Foundation

Broadway Show ($2,500-$4,999) Marianne Glick & Mike Woods Bruce & Jan Reynolds Pat & John Schuler Dr. Pamela Steed

Bronze Songbook Legacy ($10,000-$14,999) Carolyn & Terry Anker Lisa & Paul Andre 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

Arts Midwest The Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Memorial Foundation

American Senior Communities Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation The Music Man Foundation Van Heusen Music Corp. Hollywood Musical ($5,000-$9,999) Diane & John Abrams Philanthropic Fund Margaret & Adam Arceneaux Rita Arlen 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 Brian & Kelly Smith Tiffany & Company 50

Cabaret ($1,000-$2,499) Jack Bethards Helen M. Eby Dr. Howard Eigen David & Kelley Jensen Chris & Kelli Lewis Daniel & Josephine Lisowski Ruth Ann & Bob Loser Ron & Linda Maus Susan Meredith Timothy S. Needler Bob & Rose Popovich James & Lilah Rabe Greg B. Reynolds Judy Roudebush Jerry & DeAnn Shrewsbury Cathy Shuman Jon & Cleo Sonneborn Betty Stillwell Saundra & Mark Truett Mitch & Julie Tull Barrie & Margaret Zimmerman Anonymous Boys Boys Boys LLC Synergize LLC Woody’s Library Restaurant & Divvy Restaurant Big Band ($500-$999) Linda Dasher Hector & Laura DesMoine The Di Leo Family Leslee & Wayne Feinstein Karen E. Kennedy Chris & Kelli Lewis Dr. Greg & Rose-Ann Mazanek Lee A. Meredith Joe & Lisa Miller Dr. Michael & Sharon O’Hair Phil & Debbi Ponella

Reese Family Foundation for Christ, Inc. Charles Richardson John & Madelaine Schiering Sheila M. Stone Joel Ulster & Michael Hertzman Larry Weber Mike & Sue Wells Robert Zaret Anonymous (2)

In memory of Everett Goodrow Robert Goodrow

Peggy Lee Associates, LLC "Tunes with Tom" - WLHA Radio

In memory of Loretta F. Jensen David & Kelly Jensen

Tin Pan Alley ($250-$499) Mike Agron Sheryl Anastas Cindy & Kevin Beauchamp Patrick & Jennifer Cross Sheila Delaney Roger & Susan Frick Joan & David Golding Robert Goodrow Jerry & Kathleen Hacker Brent & Linda Hartman Tom & Priscilla Johnson Steve & Joni La Schiazza Sara Forbes Landrum Kendra M. Latta Halle Lipton MEG: Associate - Brad: Meg Osborne Susan Springirth Hal & Kathy Thurston Chad & Lynn Winston Susan K. Wirthwein Barbara Wulfe Tighe Zimmers & Noreen McDermott

In memory of Muriel & Bob Kennedy Karen Kennedy

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES Apple, Inc. Eli Lilly and Company Foundation

MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS In Honor of Libby Brown Nancy Albin Kathy Frazier Lynn Heinzelman Kathryn K. Potos

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 honor of Beckie Menzie Rhona & Julian Frazin In memory of John Muldowny Sheila M. Stone In honor of the birthday of Jan Reynolds Bruce Reynolds In honor of the 82nd Birthday of Bruce Reynolds Greg Reynolds In memory of Dorothy Berebitsky Susan & W. Michael Wells

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

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.

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