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WELCOME FRIENDS, Coming out of another Central Indiana winter, we’re looking forward to brighter skies and warmer temperatures as the second half of our 2019-2020 Center Presents Season sponsored by Allied Solutions gets into full swing.

Continuing our tradition of presenting the nation’s elite military musicians in free community concerts, we are proud to welcome back the U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus on March 12.

Great singers? We’ve got them – 4 Girls 4: Broadway’s Leading Ladies on Feb. 29; a cappella wonder boys VoicePlay on March 6; and on March 21, contemporary jazz great Kurt Elling leading his quintet in a tribute to the immortal jazz vocalists of the 20th century.

March brings a big dose of international flavor, with appearances by Doolin’ (March 27), an acoustic sextet that blends Celtic folk traditions with contemporary sounds; Piaf! The Show (March 28), a multimedia tribute to the legendary French singer; and George Hinchcliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain (March 29), which will forever change your notion of what four strings can do.

Our new Studio Series – highlighting the best in local original music with casual shows in the intimate Studio Theater – continues with up-and-coming soul singer Allison Victoria on Feb. 29 and the eclectic jam band 800 lb. Gorilla on April 4.

Entertainment options tailored to families include the amazing Peking Acrobats on March 15 and a fresh and fun theatrical approach to Treasure Island on March 28.

And if you’re willing to look past the standard definitions of “pop music” and “musical instrument,” the video-friendly Canadian band Walk Off The Earth (April 17) might be right up your alley.

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If you’re not familiar with Walk Off

The Earth, it’s safe to say you’ve never seen anything quite like them.

The Toronto-based indie band is a case study of today’s music business, where rising artists can’t rely on major-label support and either sink or swim based on tireless touring and their ability to engage audiences through social media.

To a large extent, WOTE has built its colorful image and devoted fan base (“WOTElings”) with an ongoing series of painstakingly selfproduced online videos that defy belief – and sometimes gravity.

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Skilled singers and multi-instrumentalists all, the group’s breakthrough came in 2012 with a video cover of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know” performed by all five band members plucking and tapping on a single acoustic guitar. Now approaching 188 million views on YouTube, the viral clip helped the group score a two-album contract with Columbia Records and kick the so-called “Canadian curse” – the notion that bands from the Great White North can’t succeed internationally.

“A guy from Canada, just down

the road from us here – Justin Bieber – had blown up on YouTube around that time,” says band member Joel Cassady, the default drummer who, like his colleagues, also seems to play every other instrument when necessary. “I think we saw an opportunity there.”

Other videos of original songs and popular covers might find the members trading instruments every two measures, playing percussion on bundles of silverware strung around their necks, or simulating the weightlessness of space travel through the use of Velcro – all without missing a beat.

Their social media presence also includes fun behind-the-scenes footage of life at home and on the road that may remind older viewers of the Beatles’ ability to convey distinct individual personalities while behaving as a single organism.

Maintaining a constant flow of online content – cooking up nutty ideas and hashing them out, take after take – is a full-time job in itself, Cassady says.

“We just kind of get in a room and say ‘Let’s figure it out,’ and nine times out of 10 – 9.9 times out (Continued...)

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of 10 – we make it happen,” he says. “It keeps us continually motivated to know that anyone could step into this role if we slack for a couple days.”

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WOTE has parlayed its online visibility into real-world success, selling over a million albums, winning the 2016 Juno Award (Canada’s equivalent of the Grammy) for

Group of the Year, and collaborating with everyone from Snoop Dogg to Keith Urban to DJ Steve Aoki.

In late December 2018, however, the group’s zany and sunny selfstyled world was hit by real-life tragedy: the unexpected death by natural causes of longtime mem(Continued...)

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ber Mike Taylor, known to fans as “Beard Guy.” Still coming to grips with the loss, the remaining members have honored their fallen friend with a charity tribute single titled “Mike’s Song” and the life-affirming “I’ll Be There,” both featured on the new all-original album, HERE WE GO! “It’s just one of those moments when you pause and you realize what matters most in life and who matters most, more importantly,” says Cassady, who also lost his mother to cancer in 2019.

“The one silver lining is that you can actually write a song about it and get it out of you that way, and then you release the song and you start to hear from all your fans around the world, ‘Oh my God, I’ve been through this too. I feel like you guys wrote this song for me.’ And I think we are genuinely so fortunate to have the opportunity to give comfort in that way and find community in that way, on good days and bad.”

The band persevered over the summer with an extensive world tour that included stops at Denver’s Red Rocks Amphitheater and 10

London’s Wembley Arena, paving the way for the October release of HERE WE GO!, their first full-length studio collection in over four years.

A typically eclectic mix of rock, pop, folk, hip-hop, electronica and other influences, the album is WOTE’s highest-charting effort to date, reaching #3 on Canada’s Top Albums chart and #5 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart.

December 2019 dealt the band another blow with the amicable departure of longtime member Ryan Marshall, but the New Year is shaping up to be a good one.

In January, they learned that the new album, released on their own Golden Carrot label, has earned them two more Juno nominations, Group of the Year and Pop Album of the Year.

On the current 24-date U.S. tour, core members Cassady, Gianni “Luminati” Nicassio (vocals, bass and everything else) and Sarah Blackwood (vocals, stringed instruments and everything else) are joined by two frequent collaborators, guitarist Adam Michael and multi-instrumentalist David “Tokyo” Speirs, who has been involved in engineering and producing many of the band’s recent recordings and videos.

Fans will recognize – and firsttimers will be intrigued by – two custom-built musical devices:

the table. “It’s a whole cluster of insanity … a standout of the show for a lot of people.”

• The Guiharpulele, crafted for WOTE by Canada’s Blueberry Guitars, which combines guitar, bass harp, ukulele, kalimba and washboard into a triple-neck, 16-string hybrid that can be played by all band members simultaneously;

Although audience participation is always part of a WOTE performance, the band promises to take it up a notch on this tour, polling the crowd to determine the next song and springing other interactive surprises they don’t want to give away in advance.

• A table mounted with percussion instruments, plastic tubes, household utensils, a bowl of pasta shells and other random accessories, around which the band gathers to perform its show-stopping “Table Medley” of pop hits.

“It’s like a Rube Goldberg machine of music – the least sensible but most entertaining solution to what we need to do,” Cassady says of

“We’re just very excited about hitting the road with this new show and everything else that 2020 is going to bring,” Cassady says.

“The hope is that everyone’s going to leave the show that night and tell their buddy who didn’t make it, ‘I’ve never seen a show like that. It was crazy. You’d never believe it.’”

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800 LB. GORILLA | APR 4 A growing presence on the Midwest jam scene, Indianapolis-based 800 lb. Gorilla blends indie-esque songcraft with funk, jazz and electronica influences to create a driving, danceable sound.

VESERIA | MAY 30 Led by the husband/wife songwriting team of Patrick and Jen Roberts, Veseria is an Indianapolis band that mixes rock, folk, blues and punk into a fusion that defies categorization.

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VOICEPLAY Friday, March 6 at 8PM | The Palladium As seen on NBC’s The Sing-Off, VoicePlay is an a cappella quintet that recreates elaborate pop and rock arrangements using nothing but the human voice. The Florida-based group, which has more than 700,000 YouTube followers, laces its performances with inventive and often hilarious onstage theatrics as it bounces between eras and styles.

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THE U.S. ARMY FIELD BAND AND SOLDIERS' CHORUS Thursday, March 12 at 7:30PM | The Palladium The United States Army Field Band has been thrilling audiences of all ages for more than six decades. “The Musical Ambassadors of the Army” travel thousands of miles each year, presenting a variety of music throughout the nation and abroad. Their mission is to serve and inspire the American people by telling the Army story, honoring our soldiers and veterans at home and abroad, and supporting diplomatic efforts around the world.

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KURT ELLING QUINTET: A CENTURY OF HEROES Saturday, March 21 at 8PM | The Palladium After 14 years atop the DownBeat Critics Poll and eight Jazz Journalists Association awards for Male Singer of the Year, Kurt Elling can safely be called the top male jazz vocalist of his generation. In this program, the Chicago-born baritone pays tribute to personal heroes such as Frank Sinatra, Jon Hendricks, Billy Eckstine, Nancy Wilson and more.

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DOOLIN' Friday, March 27 at 8PM | The Palladium Considered one of France’s premier Celtic ensembles, Doolin’ features six acoustic musicians performing traditional and original music. Though their sound is rooted in Irish folk, they spice up the sound with elements of pop, rock, folk, jazz and funk. From ballads to furiously paced jigs, Doolin’ offers a rich palette of sound.

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TREASURE ISLAND Saturday, March 28 at 10:30AM and 1PM | The Tarkington The Richmond-based Virginia Repertory Theatre’s touring company performs a musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel. With book, music and lyrics by Paul Deiss, Treasure Island follows young Jim Hawkins on a swashbuckling West Indies adventure, downplaying the book’s rum-soaked violence in favor of its fun, action and moral foundation.

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PIAF! THE SHOW Saturday, March 28 at 8PM | The Palladium

GEORGE HINCHLIFFE'S UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN Sunday, March 29 at 3PM | The Palladium

With a million tickets sold in more than 50 countries and acclaimed reviews worldwide, Piaf! The Show – a musical celebration of the life and music of legendary French chanteuse Edith Piaf – comes to the Palladium as part of the extended world tour. In two 45-minute acts, the program narrates the ragsto-riches story of the Parisian singer’s career through her unforgettable songs, complemented by a visual tapestry of previously unreleased photographs and images of famous Parisian locations of the Piaf era.

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Formed in 1985, this groundbreaking ensemble – comprising only ukuleles of various sizes, along with the voices of its members – has become an international sensation, selling out such venues as Carnegie Hall, the Royal Albert Hall and Sydney Opera House. The eight-member group blends elements of rock, classical, jazz, folk, film soundtracks and other genres into a truly unique musical experience.

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WALK OFF THE EARTH Friday, April 17 at 8PM | The Palladium Canadian indie-pop band Walk Off The Earth is known for unconventional arrangements, catchy original tunes and innovative covers that have made them a YouTube sensation. Their brilliant five-people-playing-one-guitar interpretation of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know” has attracted more than 187 million views. Their new album, HERE WE GO!, is their highestcharting release to date.

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Dance Discovery Class: French Waltz March 3 | 6:30PM At the Tarkington "Simply a waltz that keeps going around and around, Like a merry-go-round In the spring. With the music swaying, I start to dream, Till my heart is yearning to sing."

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And so go the lyrics of Edith Piaf’s “Simply a Waltz.” Piaf was one of France’s most famous singers, songwriters and actors, known for performances that touch the soul even if you don’t understand French. This Dance Discovery session will prepare you for the Center’s tribute to this incredible cabaret performer – Piaf! The Show. Using her hauntingly beautiful music as our accompaniment, we will learn to dance the French Waltz.

Group Vocal Coaching Class March 18 - April 8 | 6:15 PM At the Palladium The Center is thrilled to partner again with Todd Neal for a vocal instruction/ coaching course. During the course, students learn song selection, vocal technique, and interpretation. Students completing the course will have a better understanding of performance, delivery, projection, and stage presence. The class is for anyone who enjoys performing and would like to improve their vocal delivery.

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Luminaries: Songs of Suffrage: Votes for Women!

March 24 | 2PM At the Palladium Join singer, pianist and composer Adrienne Provenzano for this entertaining and educational story of the campaign for women's suffrage, complete with a few Ragtime numbers performed on the Steinway! Learn the role music played as women sought the vote, and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which made that right the law of the land.

Faegre Drinker Peanut Butter & Jam: Dorin!

March 28 | 10:30AM At the Palladium Join us for live music by local trio Dorin! Featuring whimsical lyrics and memorable melodies, this family-friendly band engages both children and adults for a fun listening experience. The catchy tunes and variety of instruments capture the attention of all ages, and the heartwarming lyrics reflect the special bond we have with the children we love. Dorin’s engaging live performances promise to entertain audiences of all ages.

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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 affiliated with the Center for the Performing Arts and is one of only five 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 rotating exhibit 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 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”).

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Accessible parking: Parking spots for people with disabilities 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

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ELECTRONIC DEVICES

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

SONGBOOK EXHIBIT GALLERY

Take the elevators to the Gallery level of the Palladium.

Exhibit Gallery Hours: Mon, Thu, Fri, 10am-4pm Tues, Wed, 10am-2pm Second Saturdays 12-4pm 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 Old Town Companies 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, email SpecialEvents@TheCenterPresents.org or call 317.819.3526 with event type, requested date(s) and expected attendance.

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BOX OFFICE ONLINE

Buy online at any time of the day at TheCenterPresents.org. For the best available seats, purchase a series package and enjoy great savings on single-ticket prices.

CONTACT US GROUP SALES

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EVENTS & SPACE AVAILABILITY

TOURS

BOX OFFICE AT THE PALLADIUM

317.819.3521 SpecialEvents@TheCenterPresents.org TheCenterPresents.org/SpecialEvents

The Studio Theater and Tarkington Box Office is open 60 minutes prior to performances.

PARTNERSHIP & PROGRAM ADVERTISING

Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm or until curtain Saturday: 12pm-4pm & two hours prior to performance Sunday: Two hours prior to performance

PHONE

Order tickets by phone at 317.843.3800 or toll-free at 877.909.2787.

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STUDENT DISCOUNTS

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BECOME A VOLUNTEER

INDIVIDUAL GIVING

Student tickets are available to select performances. Contact the Box Office or visit TheCenterPresents.org for more discount information.

OUTREACH & EDUCATION

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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.

H A M I LT O N C O U N T Y, I N D I A N A

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.

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Board of Directors Melissa Stapleton Barnes Chairperson

Maryan Douglas Administrative Assistant

EXECUTIVE Jeffrey C. McDermott President/CEO

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Mark Truett Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Michael Feinstein Artistic Director

Becky Lee Meacham Director of Marketing

PROGRAMMING Douglas Tatum Vice President of Programming

Scott Hall Director of Communications

Zak Kahn Vice Chairperson

Julia Shildmyer-Heighway Director of Education & Community Engagement

Cheryl A. Harmon Treasurer

Krista Layfield Education & Community Engagement Assistant

Anne Hensley Poindexter Secretary

DEVELOPMENT Michael Pettry Vice President of Development

James (Andy) Anderson Adam Arceneaux Frank Basile Barbara Branic David A. Burnett Rebecca Byrnes Del Demaree Rollin Dick Melissa L. Eldredge William Hammer Douglas C. Haney John C. Hart, Jr. Nancy S. Heck Stephanie Chen Kim Kathleen (Kathy) Krusie Lawrence (Larry) E. Lawhead Justin Moffett Samuel (Sam) Muse Jane E. Niederberger Eric S. Payne Daniel J. Philpott James Purvis Michael C. Rechin Paul G. Reis Anthony (Tony) Robertson Quinn Shepherd Laurie Siler David Stirsman David A. Temple W. Michael Wells Pamela Campbell Williams, Esq. Lebbeus Woods, CFP® Xiao Ou Yuan 44

Staff

Braden Hurley Director of Partnership Development

John A. Moskal II Business Intelligence Administrator

Jennifer Kaufmann Marilyn Melangton Kim Moe Christian Starnes Lisa Thornberry Rhonda Daly House Managers FACILITIES Ed Penman Facility Manager Ryan Gray Maintenance Engineer

Katie Breden Social Media & Digital Marketing Coordinator

PRODUCTION Tim Todd Director of Production

Kalie Clark Graphics Production Coordinator

Jacki Pollnow Production Technician

PATRON SERVICES Brian Seitz Director of Patron Services & Organizational Core Values

Lisa Posson Assistant Director of Production Jared McGowan Lighting Director

Kendra Latta Director of Individual Development

Chandler Appleby Steve Moore Patron Services Supervisors

Sheila Delaney Development Strategy & Research Manager

Sheryl Mullins Patron Services Concierge

Joe Wisner Technical Director, The Studio Theater

Robin Briskey Annual Fund & Corporate Relations Manager

Joshua Hasty Technical Director, The Tarkington

Tara Eubanks Individual Giving Associate

Bill Eckert Matthew Mueller Allison Parker Lindy Siefker Patron Services Representatives

Sara Landrum Kristina Davis Grant Writers

OPERATIONS Jeff Steeg Vice President of Operations

Ellen Kingston Concierge Services Manager

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Susan Springirth Chief Financial Officer

Ramona Adams Director of Events

Christie Gardner Director of Human Resources

Francie Cohen Laura Varnau Event Managers

Cynthia Ille Controller

Sharon Holyoak Volunteer Coordinator

Nancy Hamilton Accounting & Human Resources Manager

Lisa Hillard Director of Beverages

Michelle Oakley Accounting Specialist

Cindy Teeters Lead House Manager

Lisa Stanke Administrative Assistant/Board Liaison

Erica Bernstein Kelly Johnson

Devin Schonsheck Lead Audio Engineer

Ben Dobler Lead Video Engineer

Karen Knotts Artist Concierge THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION Chris Lewis Executive Director Lisa Lobdell Archivist Renée La Schiazza Director of Programs Marissa Nielsen Individual Giving Officer Chelsea Reynowsky Program Coordinator 45

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 Janauary 15, 2020. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3520.

ANNUAL FUND Diamond Palladium Society ($100,000+) Allied Solutions City of Carmel Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery Krieg DeVault LLP Platinum Palladium Society ($50,000+) Dr. Stephen J. Shideler Gold Palladium Society ($25,000-$49,999) Leah & Eric Payne Ascension St. Vincent Community Health Network Faegre Drinker First Merchants Bank Hoosier Village Katz, Sapper & Miller The National Bank of Indianapolis Payne & Mencias Group at Merrill Lynch Printing Partners Shepherd Insurance Silver Palladium Society ($15,000-$24,999) Nick and Joni Hrisomalos Zak Khan Jim & Ginny Purvis Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP 46

Indiana Arts Commission J.C. Hart Company, Inc KAR Global Land Rover Indianapolis and Jaguar Indianapolis Old Town Companies Bronze Palladium Society ($10,000-$14,999) Rollie & Cheri Dick William M. Goodwin John & Marianne Hart Dimitrios & Viviana Koukoulomatis Rod & Jayme McComas Jeffrey C. McDermott Suzanne & Ron Mencias Karen & Donald Perez Michael & Debra Rechin Lei Shen & Soomin Park Larry & Sandra Speer Jayne Ann & Doug Wilson The Barrington Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. Pedcor Companies Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel Telamon Corporation Turkle & Associates Wells Fargo Private Bank President’s Circle ($5,000-$9,999) Susan & James Anderson Margaret & Adam Arceneaux Melissa & Bradon Barnes Frank & Katrina Basile Eloise L. Bowers Barbara & Michael Branic Randy & Libby Brown David A. Burnett Rebecca & Rodney Byrnes Eric Daugherty & Delia RivasDaugherty Melissa Eldredge Bradley S. & Teresa G. Fuson Philip & Patricia Gibson

Cheryl A. Harmon Young & Stephanie Kim Steve & Kathy Krusie Lawrence & Vivian Lawhead Sandra Lynch & Aidan Moran Justin & Jennifer Moffett Mo Merhoff & Paul Reis Jane & Mark Niederberger J. Daniel Philpott Brian G. & Anne Hensley Poindexter Michael & Angeline Protogere Bruce & Jan Reynolds Mr. & Mrs. Tony Robertson Judith Roudebush Quinn & Ali Shepherd Giving Fund Laurie Siler Dr. Pamela A. Steed Micki & David Stirsman David A. Temple & Victoria Schneider 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 Carte Blanche Limousine Current Publishing DCG: Digital Color Graphics, LLC Fi3 Family Office Marquis Commercial Solutions Ruth's Chris Steak House Salon 01 & Aquage Sun King Brewing Co. Sharp Business Systems Director’s Circle ($2,500-$4,999) Patricia & Rafik Bishara Elizabeth Chamberlin Ann & Kenneth Dee Lynn & Robert Fritsche

Sandra & Steve Hageman Mr. & Mrs. William Hammer Douglas & Tammy Haney Sally & James Hubbard Matthew & Tracy Jacobson Thomas & Karen Poyser Pat Scahill & Gary Larreategui Mr. Ronald B. Schwier & Ms. Marti T. Starkey Kiros Sistevaris Thorne Family Trust Dr. & Mrs. Robert D. Yee Jim Washburn & Susan Stayer Anonymous (2) A Cut Above Catering Auralex Elements Financial Gastroenterology of Indianapolis PC Huntington Bank Kahn's Catering MBP Distinctive Catering Founders Circle ($1,000-$2,499) Cindy & Kevin Beauchamp Dr. Christine Bishop & Hank Wong Nick & Debbie Blauwiekel David & Susan Blish Ron & Ann Thompson Brock Deb & Mike Bush Carl Butler & Jeff Goens Robert & Mary Christianson Joan & Larry Cimino Drs. Molly & Jeff Cooke Julie & Cary Curry Michael & Mary Devlin Waneta Dunkerly Craig & Marsha Dunkin Helen M. Eby Dr. Howard Eigen John A. Ericson Drs. William & Julie Fecht Tom & Liz Fuller Lynda Goeke & Don Katz List continued on next page. 47

Jim & Susan Goldman Alan Goldsticker Dr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Green Dr. Jeff & Nancy Greenberg Gripp Family Dr. & Mrs. Tim Hannon Nancy S. Heck Andrew & Dawn Hein Diane & Jack Houtman Susan G. Johnson Doug & Marty Kaderabek Richard & Karen Kohlmann Kendra M. Latta Jim Leslie Tina & Gary Malone Dr. Greg & Rose-Ann Mazanek Mary Ann & Jim Meyer Jackie Nytes & Michael O'Brien Michael Pettry & John Mainella Dr. Scott Putney Jeff & Clare Quinn Cathy Rooney & Rick Moyer Mark & Roxann Ryan Pat & John Schuler Armen & Marie-Claude Shanafelt Dave & Judy Sholly Don & Candace Shuck Dr. Jon Simala Neal & Sandra Smith Susan Springirth Betty & James Streeter Jim & Vickie Theis John & Judy Tomke Glenn & Cheryl Troyer Saundra & Mark Truett Mitch & Julie Tull Ashley M. Ulbricht Ann & Mark Varnau Robert & Mary Wallace John Walthall Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Whitaker William & Maureen Winingham Bob & Barbara Wolf Diana & Dan Yates 48

Duos Jonathan Byrd's Advocate ($500-$999) Elaine & Mike Akermann Susan Fread Albrecht Celeste Berry Biddle Foundation Mr. John Chlapik Charles & Ann Conrad Pat Corsi David R. Day Luanne & Lawrence Dewey Paula & Steve Engelking Thomas & Judith Ertl Beverly & Tom Feller Peggy Ford Joe & Valerie Gravitt Mary Ann Hart & Doug Tatum Steve & Shannon Hawkins Brad & Jeanine Haynes Bill & Nancy Heath Braden Hurley & Allyson Emley Mike & Kim Keller Bob & Sandee Kleymeyer Aaron & Kara Klopfenstein Vera Long John R. Koven & Neeka Parks-Koven Kraabel Charitable Foundation, Inc. Claire Magna Albert & Diane Moore Payne Family Foundation Kenneth & Karen Pennington Steve Pettinga Scott & Kristin Pike Todd & Kathy Rokita Capi Scheidler Michael & Lesley Semo Jim & Jill Stutzman Steven Tames Kathleen Thomas James E. Tisdale Tip & Margaret Tollison Patty & Wayne Tush

Mr. & Mrs. John Valentine Sara Wessel Carolyn & Doug Willard Lew & Lisa Willis Michael & Patricia Wilson David & Carol Yount Robina M. Zink Family Charitable Fund Anonymous Ritz Charles Supporter ($250-$499) Robert Anderson Luke A-C Andy Ball Edwin & Mary Banta Greg Barcus Ann Bates Mark Bender Renee Bilgram Dr. Geoffrey Billows Jane & Jerry Bintz Craig & Lori Bjornsund Ronald Block Gary & Pam Bollier Mrs. Sydney Jeanne Book Vickie Bott Abdel & Kristine Bouaichi Elbert Bradshaw Steve & Carolyn Brody Mimi & Terry Brookie Dr. David K. Brown Ruth & Robert Brown Dr. P.T. Buntin Jim & Joyce Burrell Robert & Dorothy Butcher Diane & Bill Byron The Capuano Family Daryl Chapman Thomas & Sheryl Ciulla Pattie Clifford Janet & Mervyn Cohen Mark Colucci

Ron & Dorothy Conley Carla Cook Gina Coombs Timothy & Elaine Cooney Bill & Angela Corley Mark Craig Jack & Karen Crane Peter & Carol Czajkowski Debra D. Davis Sheila Delaney Dental Ceramics Ltd Jeannine Deroy James & Sarah Dicks Michael & Margie Draper Diane Dubord Weldon & Jennifer Egan Rich & Kari Ellery Kevin Ervin Phil & Cindy Faris George Faulstich Fred & Susan Fechtman Bronwen & Marvin Ferguson Stephen & Tina Freeman Frank & Nancy Fults Jackie Garland Marianne Glick & Mike Woods Sue Ellen Greenlee Megan & Marty Gregor Barbara & Robert Gregory Pat & Steve Gross Richard & Cathy Hahn Bruce & Mary Hakes Steve & Liz Hanes Barbara & John Hassell Dennis & Amy Haworth Ronald Held Marcus Henderson Susan Henson Robert & Wendy Hester John and Nancy Hoard Ken Hoffman Dr. & Mrs. David & Louisa Hollander Maureen & Ron Hubbard Bob & Judy Huber George Huntley List continued on next page. 49

David & Leanne Jackson Jon Jacobson Jean Jansen Andy Keller William Keller Nick & Katy Kestner Family Fund Marjorie Kimes Richard King Pat Kirn Frederick Kraft Jim & Jean Kraft John & Mary Dawn Krege Nancy & Otto Krohn Roxanne Kyle Jan & Jeff Lefton Dr. & Mrs. R. Stephen Lehman Chris Linderson Vera Long Mr. Roberto & Priscila Machado Dale & Sharon Mansberger Mark & Alora McAlister Pat McGarrah Dr. William K. McGarvey Jerry & Wendy Meredith Leigh Moorman Laura & Dan Moriarity Nathan & Susan Mowrey Isobel Murphy Anthony & Liza Najem John Palmer John & Libby Perkins Charles Phillips Jim & Carol Phillips John & Jennifer Pritchett Jeanette Radliff Dana Randall Vijay Rao & Sunila Reddy John Reaves Linda Reisner Kenneth Renkens Tim & Dee Renner Karen & Darrell Richey David Sabatier Libby & Mark Saunders John & Madelaine Schiering 50

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In honor of Greg Reynolds Jan & Bruce Reynolds

Julia Shildmyer-Heighway & Rob Heighway Jerry & DeAnn Shrewsbury Anastacia Sistevaris Julie Skelton The Sonner Family Dr. Lee & Melinda Sredzinski Jean Stark Jeff & Sarah Steeg Sue Stonebraker Ray & Kelly Strickland Jim & Maureen Sulkowski Robert & Suellen Swaney Amy Szwed Cindy Teeters Daniel & Kristine Tennant Richard & Jacqueline Thompson Peggy Throgmartin Dr. & Mrs. William M. Tierney Tim & Phyllis Todd Glenn & Cheryl Troyer Jeanette Venderly Gregory Volovic Paul & Kathy Walker Sharon & Chris Wardrip Nan & Robert Webber Drs. Rick & Annelle Weymuth Larry & Carolyn Woodling Richard & Sandra Zeckel Anonymous

In memory of Edwin L. Rhoden Andy Ball

AlphaGraphics Dodd Technologies Inc Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak

MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS In memory of Thomas W. Bowers Eloise Bowers In honor of Jan & Bruce Reynolds Greg B. Reynolds

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

ENDOWMENT DIRECTED GIFTS Indianapolis Colts

PALLADIO SOCIETY

Jim Ackerman Family Katrina & Frank Basile Beck's Hybrids The Carruthers Family Rollie & Cheri Dick Jean Yorke Memorial Fund, a fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation Pedcor Companies Shiel Sexton Co. Inc. Ascension St. Vincent

SONGBOOK CELEBRATION Thank you to all who contributed to the 2019 Songbook Celebration presented

by Krieg DeVault on September 21, 2019, through our Live Auction and Special Appeal. Your generosity benefits the artistic and education programs at the Center for the Performing Arts.

Bronze Eric & Leah Payne James & Ginny Purvis President's Circle Randy & Libby Brown L. G. & Alyce Edwards Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery Jeffrey C. McDermott Michael & Debra Rechin Director's Circle Doug & Becky Cook Justin & Jennifer Moffett Founders Circle Adam Arceneaux Melissa & Bradon Barnes Frank & Katrina Basile David A. Burnett Rodney & Rebecca Byrnes John & Elizabeth Demaree Jimmy & Tamara Dulin Jim & Diann Eggleston Kevin Keating Chris & Julie LaMothe Ron & Linda Maus Mike & Liz Messaglia Charles Miraglia Paul Reis & Mo Merhoff Gary & Cindy Reynolds Judith Roudebush Nick & Jo Anne Rutigliano Don & Kimberley Shenenberger Quinn & Ali Shepherd Laurie Siler Victor & Kathleen Smith David & Micki Stirsman Brian & Carol Urbanski Steve & Brenda Walker Mike & Sue Wells Pam & Bill Williams Advocate Donna Adams List continued on next page. 51

Terry & Carolyn Anker Susan Brooks Dr. Howard Eigen Shelly Harkness Scott & Debbie Holley John & Anne Koch Drs. Robin & Tom Ledyard Stephan & Kelly Masoncup Dr. Dee Moonesinghe Anthony & Liza Najem Rob & Lori Schein Steve & Tracie Sexson Victoria Spartz Lebbeus & Jennifer Woods Supporter Sam & Mary Bocchicchio Michael & Barbara Branic James & Laura Campbell Steven & Grace Caress

Thomas & Megan Chandler Kathy Clark Brandi Davis-Handy & Jamal Handy Bruce & Joan Eicher David & Annette Greene Douglas & Tammy Haney Pete & Debbie Hilger Raymond & Laura Ingham Matthew Jagger Brian & Maggie Kelly Blake & Natalie Koriath Christopher & Dr. Indy Lane Sam & Laura Muse Mark & Jane Niederberger Bill & Kim Sarsfield Roger Schmelzer & Lucinda Phillips Bob & Alyson Sulpizio Jeff & Jona Wells Michael Wukmer

Friends Board of Directors Michael Feinstein Founder Carolyn E. Anker Chair Melissa Stapleton Barnes Immediate Past Chair Roger Schmelzer Vice Chair

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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 Janaury 15, 2020. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3520.

ANNUAL FUND Diamond Songbook Legacy ($100,000+) City of Carmel Marc Cherry Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery William M. Goodwin Sue & Paul Lowden Seedlings Foundation Bren Simon Songbook Society Platinum ($50,000-$99,999) Efroymson Family Fund The Music Man Foundation Gold Songbook Legacy ($25,000-$49,999) Robert & Melody Grand Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons Bill & Lynn Weidner Ira and Leonore Gershwin Trusts Philanthropic Fund

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In honor of Irwin Helford's service on the board of The Herbert R. Mayer & Jeanne C. Mayer Foundation Francine A. LeFrak and the Samuel and Ethel LeFrak Trust Silver Songbook Legacy ($15,000-$24,999) Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Beineke Memorial Fund Indiana Arts Commission Ruth's Chris Steak House The Ted Snowdon Foundation Bronze Songbook Legacy ($10,000$14,999) Lisa & Paul Andre Mr. and Mrs. Terry W. Anker Randy & Libby Brown Gary Carnow Rollie & Cheri Dick Don & Pam Gottwald Stan & Sandy Hurt Karen & Doug Kelsey Maria Ferrer Murdock Izabela & Ersal Ozdemir Troy Payner & Cara Peggs Roger Schmelzer & Lucinda Phillips American Senior Communities Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. National Endowment For The Arts Ray and Bernice Charles Trust Van Heusen Music Corp.

Hollywood Musical ($5,000-$9,999) Diane & John Abrams Philanthropic Fund Melissa & Bradon Barnes Hal Brody & Don Smith Mr. & Mrs. Jay Michael Cook Michael & Margie Draper Bronwen & Marvin Ferguson Peggy Ford 54

Bradley S. & Teresa G. Fuson William & Barb Hammer Jeffrey C. McDermott Albert B. & Audrey G. Ratner Family Foundation Drs. Pamela Steed & Peter Furno Pam & Bill Williams

Sheila M. Stone Saundra & Mark Truett Mitch & Julie Tull Lawrence Weeda James B. Winner Barrie & Margaret Zimmerman Anonymous

Applegate & Dillman Elder Law The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation Old National Bank Salon 01 & Aquage

Big Band ($500-$999) Cathy A. Burton Family Trust Jennifer Cronin in honor of Barbara Hajjar The Di Leo Family Leslee & Wayne Feinstein Nancy A. Hague Tom & Priscilla Johnson Marjorie Kimes Thomas Kinney Dr. Greg & Rose-Ann Mazanek Joe & Lisa Miller The Rains Family, Michael, Kathryn & Logan Rains Bruce & Jan Reynolds Jerry & DeAnn Shrewsbury Elayne Techentin Larry Weber Robert Zaret

Broadway Show ($2,500-$4,999) Drs. Gary & Sandy Bacon Carla Gordon Jim & Ray Luther-Pfeil Pat & John Schuler The David Geffen Foundation The Edward and Helen Oppenheimer Foundation Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation Cabaret ($1,000-$2,499) Jack Bethards Mrs. Sydney Jeanne Book Helen M. Eby Mr. & Mrs. Mark Fine Marjorie M. Fisher Hargrove Pierce Foundation Sam & Mary Haskell Rick & Cindy Leffler Chris & Kelli Lewis Ruth Ann & Bob Loser Ginny Mancini Dr. & Mrs. Ronald T. Maus Dr. Michael & Sharon O'Hair Michael Pettry & John Mainella James & Lilah Rabe Alicia Michal Rasmussen Mark & Roxann Ryan Sunny Sessa Maryanne Siek Jon & Cleo Sonneborn Susan Springirth

Peggy Lee Associates, LLC Tin Pan Alley ($250-$499) Cindy & Kevin Beauchamp Charlene & Bradley Beaver Jane & Jerry Bintz Elbert Bradshaw Pattie Clifford Sheila Delaney Mr. & Mrs. Hector DesMoine Janice Fitzgerald Roger & Susan Frick Mary Kay Graham Brent & Linda Hartman Karen E. Kennedy Michele Lee Halle Lipton Lisa Lobdell Deborah Margolin

Jerry & Harriet McDermott Sheryl Mullins John & Madelaine Schiering Robert & Suellen Swaney Hal & Kathy Thurston Jimmy Webb Chad & Lynn Winston Barbara Wulfe

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES Bank of America Foundation Eli Lilly and Company Foundation

MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS In honor of Michael Feinstein Mr. & Mrs. Jay Michael Cook In honor of Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery Leslee & Wayne Feinstein In honor of Michael Feinstein Albert B. & Audrey G. Ratner Family Foundation In memory of Miss Ella Fitzgerald, the beloved First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation In honor of Terrence Flannery Hargrove Pierce Foundation In honor of Barbara Hajjar Jennifer Cronin In honor of Betty and Irwin Helford Leonard Kliff In honor of Irwin Helford’s service on the board of the Herbert R. Mayer and Jeanne C. Mayer Foundation List continued on next page. 55

In Memory of Muriel & Bob Kennedy Karen Kennedy

In memory of John Muldowny Sheila M. Stone

In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Adrian Levy, Jr. and Mr. & Mrs. Adrian Levy, Sr. The Edward and Helen Oppenheimer Foundation

In honor of Michael Feinstein Albert B. & Audrey G. Ratner Family Foundation

In Memory of Cloyce Menzie Carla Gordon

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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:

High client satisfaction = over 90% client retention.

• The Saturday morning Faegre Drinker Peanut Butter & Jam sessions, which introduce preschoolers to the joy of live music and the performing arts • The KAR Front Seat 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 During the 2018-2019 Season, the Center presented education and outreach activities for more than 2,125 youth and 2,393 adults in Hamilton, Marion, Boone, Hendricks, Hancock, Grant, Morgan, Tippecanoe, Putnam, Madison, Howard, Delaware, Clinton, Johnson, Fulton, and Monroe counties.

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The Center thanks the following major partners.

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