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CONTENTS SPECIAL WELCOME BACK........................................................................................................................ 4-5 COVID-19 PROTOCOLS & PROCEDURES....................................................................................................... 6 CAMPUS CALENDAR OF EVENTS.............................................................................................................. 8-9 DIGITAL & ON-SITE PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS CENTER PRESENTS | LIVE AT THE CENTER: HIGHLAND REIGN................................................................10 CENTER PRESENTS | PERFORMING ARTS CONNECT: MAKE IT! FISH PUPPET BUILDING WORKSHOP...........11 CENTER PRESENTS | PALLADIUM PLAYERS: IMPROMPTU ENTERTAINMENTS...........................................13 CENTER PRESENTS | CLASSICS IN CONTEXT: THE MAESTROS AND THE MOUSE.......................................15 CENTER PRESENTS | CHILD & ADULT MUSIC CLASS: TEDDY BEAR'S PICNIC.............................................16 CENTER PRESENTS | LIVE AT THE CENTER: HUCKLEBERRY FUNK............................................................17 CENTER PRESENTS | FAEGRE DRINKER PEANUT BUTTER & JAM: KATHERINE NAGY TRIO..........................18 CENTER PRESENTS | LUMINARIES: INDIANA'S AMAZING ROLE IN AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC.................20 CENTER PRESENTS | LIVE AT THE CENTER: THE WARRIOR KINGS...........................................................21 CENTER PRESENTS | KAR FRONT SEAT WITH ADAM OLLENDORFF......................................................... 22 CENTER PRESENTS | PALLADIUM BOOKIES: THE ANSWER IS... REFLECTIONS OF MY LIFE.........................24 CENTER PRESENTS | JAZZTALK: GREAT ENCOUNTERS...........................................................................26 CENTER PRESENTS | LIVE AT THE CENTER: TOMMY ICARUS...................................................................27 CENTER PRESENTS | CHILD & ADULT MUSIC CLASS: ALL AROUND THE GARDEN...................................... 28 CENTER PRESENTS | PERFORMING ARTS CONNECT: FROM HAMILTON TO WEST SIDE STORY.....................29 CENTER PRESENTS | FAEGRE DRINKER PEANUT BUTTER & JAM: RAINFOREST RHYTHM JAM................... 30 CENTER PRESENTS | LIVE AT THE CENTER: PAVEL & DIRECT CONTACT.....................................................31 CENTER PRESENTS | INTRO TO STAND-UP COMEDY............................................................................. 34 CENTER PRESENTS | LIVE AT THE CENTER: STARLITE LOUNGE...............................................................35 GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION | VIRTUAL STAGESTRUCK CONFERENCE................................36 CENTER PRESENTS | LIVE AT THE CENTER: MEGHAN CRISTEEN MARTIN & THE 1900...............................35 ABOUT THE CENTER........................................................................................................................... 46-47 ABOUT THE SONGBOOK FOUNDATION................................................................................................. 48-49 BOX OFFICE........................................................................................................................................... 50 CONTACT US...........................................................................................................................................51 CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF.............................................................................................. 52-53 CENTER ANNUAL PARTNERS............................................................................................................... 54-59 SONGBOOK FOUNDATION BOARD & FRIENDS.......................................................................................61-63 CENTER MAJOR PARTNERS...................................................................................................................... 64

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A SPECIAL ISSUE OF APPLAUSE We appreciate your support of the Center for the Performing Arts, and we hope you have been enjoying the livestreams and other new offerings we have developed over the past year to continue fulfilling our mission and bringing the arts to you.

The Center’s investment in video and online streaming capabilities is making our programs more widely available than ever before. Popular education and enrichment opportunities for all ages – such as Faegre Drinker Peanut Butter & Jam family concerts, KAR Front Seat artist Q&As, Palladium Bookies book club and the Luminaries speaker series – are continuing, whether onsite, online or in some combination of the two. Through Zoom teleconferencing, we have expanded our Classics in Context presentations and launched a new JazzTalk discussion series. Also new is a livestreamed performance series, Live at the Center, featuring top local and regional artists.

Despite the current pause in the touring concert industry, the Center continues to book performances for the upcoming 2021-2022 Season – including some new names as well as artists postponed during the past year.

Dates will be announced this spring, and performances will be added throughout the season. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Patron Services staff at Tickets@TheCenterPresents.org or by phone at (317) 843-3800 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

As always, none of this work would be possible without the Center’s generous donors and sponsors, who have stepped up their support in trying times to ensure that the arts continue to provide entertainment, enlightenment and inspiration for the Central Indiana community and the world beyond.

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For on-site events, in cooperation with local authorities, the Center has developed a thorough set of protocols to enhance health and safety in our venues, including requirements for face coverings and physical distancing.

More details on our COVID-19 policies are available on our website, TheCenterPresents.org. There, you also can join our email list for news updates, including the weekly Interlude e-newsletter about upcoming events on-site and online.

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CAMPUS CALENDAR CENTER PRESENTS FREE EVENT! LIVE AT THE CENTER: HIGHLAND REIGN Thu Mar 4 at 7:30pm | Online

CARMEL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MARCH MASTERWORKS - LIVESTREAMING Sat Mar 13 at 7:30pm | Online

CENTER PRESENTS PERFORMING ARTS CONNECT: MAKE IT! FISH PUPPET BUILDING WORKSHOP Sat Mar 6 at 10am | Online

CENTER PRESENTS FREE EVENT! LIVE AT THE CENTER: HUCKLEBERRY FUNK Tue Mar 16 at 7:30pm | Online

CENTER PRESENTS FREE EVENT! PALLADIUM PLAYERS: IMPROMPTU ENTERTAINMENTS Mon Mar 8 at 7pm | The Palladium & Online FREE EVENT!

CENTER PRESENTS CLASSICS IN CONTEXT: THE MAESTROS AND THE MOUSE Tue Mar 9 at 7pm | Online CENTER PRESENTS CHILD & ADULT MUSIC CLASS: TEDDY BEAR'S PICNIC Mar 11-Apr 8 | Online

CARMEL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MARCH MASTERWORKS Sat Mar 13 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

CENTER PRESENTS FREE EVENT! PALLADIUM BOOKIES: THE ANSWER IS...

REFLECTIONS OF MY LIFE Mon Apr 12 at 7pm | The Palladium & Online

CENTER PRESENTS FAEGRE DRINKER PEANUT BUTTER & JAM: RAINFOREST RHYTHM JAM Sat Apr 24 at 10:30am | The Studio Theater

CENTER PRESENTS FREE EVENT! JAZZTALK: GREAT ENCOUNTERS Tue Apr 13 at 7pm | Online

CENTER PRESENTS FREE EVENT! LIVE AT THE CENTER: PAVEL & DIRECT CONTACT Fri Apr 30 at 7:30pm | Online

CENTER PRESENTS FREE EVENT! LIVE AT THE CENTER: TOMMY ICARUS Wed Apr 14 at 7:30pm | Online

CENTER PRESENTS INTRO TO STAND-UP COMEDY May 3-24 at 6pm | The Studio Theater

CENTER PRESENTS LUMINARIES: INDIANA'S AMAZING ROLE IN AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC Tue Mar 23 at 2pm | The Palladium & Online

CENTER PRESENTS CHILD & ADULT MUSIC CLASS: ALL AROUND THE GARDEN Apr 15-May 13 | Online

CENTER PRESENTS FREE EVENT! LIVE AT THE CENTER: STARLITE LOUNGE Thu May 6 at 7:30pm | Online

CENTER PRESENTS FREE EVENT! LIVE AT THE CENTER: THE WARRIOR KINGS Wed Mar 24 at 7:30pm | Online

CENTER PRESENTS PERFORMING ARTS CONNECT: FROM HAMILTON TO WEST SIDE STORY: IDENTIFYING OUR AMERICAN EXPERIENCE THROUGH SONG Tue Apr 20 at 7pm | Online

CENTER PRESENTS FAEGRE DRINKER PEANUT BUTTER & JAM: KATHERINE NAGY TRIO Sat Mar 20 at 10:30am | The Tarkington

CENTER PRESENTS FREE EVENT! KAR FRONT SEAT WITH ADAM OLLENDORFF: COUNTRY MUSIC MUSICIAN AND COMPOSER Mon Mar 29 at 7pm | Online

GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION VIRTUAL STAGESTRUCK CONFERENCE May 12-15 | Online CENTER PRESENTS FREE EVENT! LIVE AT THE CENTER: MEGHAN CRISTEEN MARTIN & THE 1900 Thu May 21 at 8pm | Online

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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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LIVE AT THE CENTER: HIGHLAND REIGN THURSDAY, MARCH 4 AT 7:30PM ET | ONLINE

PERFORMING ARTS CONNECT: MAKE IT! FISH PUPPET BUILDING WORKSHOP SATURDAY, MARCH 6 AT 10AM ET | ONLINE

Highland Reign is a Scots-American folk-rock band that breathes new life into old-world tunes, incorporating guitars, bagpipes, fiddle, upbeat vocals and catchy lyrics on traditionals, originals and Celtic classics. The Indianapolis-based band has sold over 20,000 CDs, marking its 20th year with the recent release, Bring Forrit the Tartan. Highland Reign performs at venues and festivals across America, Scotland and Ireland. Learn more about Highland Reign here!

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Become puppet makers and puppeteers as you create a wriggly fish puppet with Mr. Jeffrey from the Digital Learning team at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, Georgia. In this fun, interactive webinar offered live through Zoom, children create a puppet and perform with it in their home "studios."

Recommended for children ages 7 and older.

Supplies needed: 8.5" x 11" paper (construction paper or card stock works best), tape, markers or crayons, scissors, scrap paper for decorating, and something to make eyes (googly eyes, buttons, stickers, etc.)

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PALLADIUM PLAYERS: IMPROMPTU ENTERTAINMENTS MONDAY, MARCH 8 AT 7PM ET | THE PALLADIUM & ONLINE Please join us for a casual, educational discussion and reading of select excerpts from Impromptu Entertainments by Don Sheridan, with new material by Bill Majeski. For our reading, we are looking for people who are interested in learning a bit more about plays, reading some characters and discussing the scenes. Please plan for the excerpts and discussions to last about 60 minutes.

What is an educational reading? An educational reading is an organized discussion and reading aloud of portions of a script in which the speaking parts, stage directions and scene headings are spoken out loud. In this case, participants can enjoy a sense of community while engaging through the excerpts of the play and its various characters.

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CLASSICS IN CONTEXT: THE MAESTROS AND THE MOUSE TUESDAY, MARCH 9 AT 7PM ET | ONLINE Grammy Award-winning Disney Music producer and historian Randy Thornton explores Disney’s skillful use of classical masterpieces that have been woven through such works as Silly Symphonies, Fantasia, Sleeping Beauty and the Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room attraction. The program includes such luminaries as Edvard Grieg, Leopold Stokowski, Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sergei Prokofiev and Jacques Offenbach.

The program will conclude with a Q&A session.

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CHILD & ADULT MUSIC CLASS: TEDDY BEAR'S PICNIC THURSDAYS, MARCH 11-APRIL 8 AT 10AM ET | ONLINE Bring your children and their BFFs (Best Furry Friends) to join us in a musical romp through the woods. We will sing, dance and tea party our way into spring with songs about bears, sunshine, numbers and letters.

Singer/guitarist Michelle Marti will provide an age-appropriate music curriculum as well as plenty of toys and percussion in order to immerse your child in the music • For ages 10 months to 5 years • Participation is limited to nine households, with a minimum of four households required to offer the class.

• Cost: $50 per household for all five class sessions.

• A few days prior to the class, you will be e-mailed a private link to connect to the Zoom session.

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LIVE AT THE CENTER: HUCKLEBERRY FUNK TUESDAY, MARCH 16 AT 7:30PM ET | ONLINE Huckleberry Funk is a high-powered funk, R&B and soul band, recently relocated to Indianapolis from Bloomington. A rising presence on a regional/national scene that includes such bands as The Main Squeeze and Dumpstaphunk, the group is building a reputation for explosive performances that combine powerhouse vocals, face-melting guitar solos, East Coast-style horns and rock-solid grooves. Huckleberry Funk was a finalist in MOKB Presents’ 2019-2020 Battle of the Bands.

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FAEGRE DRINKER PEANUT BUTTER & JAM: KATHERINE NAGY TRIO SATURDAY, MARCH 20 AT 10:30AM ET | THE TARKINGTON Katherine Nagy is a singer and songwriter who was raised in Ireland.

Her memories of these times and love of Irish folk music have greatly influenced her own songs and writing style. She will be joined by Austin Johnson, Jane Rupert and Dimitri Alano to perform her own Irishinspired songs and familiar Irish tunes, and also share stories filled with Irish tradition. Masks are required for all visitors 8 and older and strongly encouraged for children ages 3-7.

Tickets are only $10 per child, with free tickets available for up to two accompanying adults per child purchase.

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LUMINARIES: INDIANA'S AMAZING ROLE IN AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC TUESDAY, MARCH 23 AT 2PM ET | THE PALLADIUM & ONLINE

LIVE AT THE CENTER: THE WARRIOR KINGS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 AT 7:30PM ET | ONLINE

From Hoagy Carmichael to Jimi Hendrix to John Mellencamp, Indiana has played an important role in American popular music. Louis Armstrong made his first recordings in 1923 at Gennett Records in Richmond. Jimi Hendrix played in Indiana a surprising five times, first as a struggling road musician, later as the biggest rock star America had ever produced. In this multimedia presentation, rock historian and college professor Randy Albright will share amazing stories that connect Indiana to popular music.

A “hard rock band with a dark blues soul,” the Warrior Kings recall the classic power trios of yesteryear while working toward a new rock sound for the 21st century. Crowned 2015 Midwest champions of the Hard Rock Rising Battle of the Bands, the group has performed on WISH-TV and Comcast’s Inside Tracks, and their music has been featured on WFYI’s Blues House Party. Find more from the Warrior Kings here!

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KAR FRONT SEAT WITH ADAM OLLENDORFF: COUNTRY MUSIC MUSICIAN AND COMPOSER MONDAY, MARCH 29 AT 7PM ET | ONLINE Adam Ollendorff is a Nashville-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has toured and recorded with Kacey Musgraves, Will Hoge and John Oates and appeared on recordings by J.D. McPherson and Carrie Underwood. Playing guitar, Dobro and pedal steel guitar, he has shared stages with Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson and Katy Perry and appeared on the CMA Awards, the Grammy Awards, Late Show with David Letterman and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. As a songwriter, he has collaborated with Natalie Hemby, Jim Lauderdale and Maren Morris and co-wrote the title cut of Keb’ Mo’s 2019 holiday album, Moonlight, Mistletoe & You, which spent four weeks at #1 on the Billboard blues chart. Ollendorff also serves as Community Outreach and Music Programs Manager at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

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REFLECTIONS OF MY LIFE BY ALEX TREBEK MONDAY, APRIL 12 AT 7PM ET | THE PALLADIUM & ONLINE As he explains in his book’s compelling introduction, Alex Trebek had long resisted writing a memoir until a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis changed his mind. The result, The Answer Is ...: Reflections on My Life, was published in July 2020, just a few months before the beloved Jeopardy! host’s passing.

The care, amenities, and relaxed lifestyle at Hoosier Village are unmatched in the Indianapolis area, and we’re responding to demand by expanding our assisted living apartments.

We invite you to reserve your spot at the Cedarwood now so that in 2021 you’ll be enjoying maintenance-free living in one of the region’s finest communities. Cedarwood features the area’s largest assisted living apartments, as well as a wide variety of organized activities, impromptu gatherings, and much more.

Come see what all the excitement is about.

If you’re a fan, find a copy (there’s a Grammy-nominated audio version too) and prepare for a lively discussion with the Center’s literary club, the Palladium Bookies. Their next gathering takes place at the Palladium and also online at 7 p.m. April 12. You can RSVP and clear up any questions with a note to Outreach@TheCenterPresents.org.

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JAZZTALK: GREAT ENCOUNTERS TUESDAY, APRIL 13 AT 7PM ET | ONLINE CENTER PRESENTS FREE EVENT!

JazzTalk is a series of informal discussions about the masters of jazz and their enduring legacy, with hosts Todd Williams, nationally known saxophonist and music educator, and Doug Tatum, Vice President of Programming at the Center for the Performing Arts. Viewers can join in via Zoom and pose questions after the discussion.

LIVE AT THE CENTER: TOMMY ICARUS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 AT 7:30PM ET | ONLINE

Most jazz musicians have met someone who inspired them to action – to listen more, to practice their instrument more, and to pursue a career in music. Sometimes these experiences are comical, sometimes embarrassing or hurtful to one’s pride, but most times these encounters are awe-inspiring moments that motivate artists to be as great as their musical mentors. This discussion focuses on three artists whose stories explain the extraordinary beginnings of their great genius: Ben Webster, Art Blakey and Dizzy Gillespie.

Tommy Icarus is an alternative music singer-songwriter from Indianapolis, known for his smooth falsetto, layered harmonies and dynamic compositions. His 2016 debut album, Sailor and the Sea, was an intimate, folk-inspired journey, with found objects used as percussion.

We Are Safe (2017) showcased a broader rock sound for a personal exploration of love, life and family. Musings from the Mind of Madness (2019) embraced an ’80s vibe, drawing inspiration from Peter Gabriel, Talking Heads and David Bowie.

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CHILD & ADULT MUSIC CLASS: ALL AROUND THE GARDEN THURSDAYS, MARCH 15-MAY 13 AT 10AM ET | ONLINE

PERFORMING ARTS CONNECT: FROM HAMILTON TO WEST SIDE STORY: IDENTIFYING OUR AMERICAN EXPERIENCE THROUGH SONG TUESDAY, APRIL 20 AT 7PM ET | ONLINE

Enjoy a magical, musical spring, with flowers, rainbows, scampering mice, buzzing bees and birds nesting in the treetops. This caregiver and child class is led by singer/guitarist Michelle Marti, who will provide an age-appropriate music curriculum as well as plenty of toys and percussion in order to immerse your child in the music • For ages 10 months to 5 years • Participation is limited to nine households, with a minimum of four households required to offer the class.

• Cost: $50 per household for all five class sessions.

• A few days prior to the class, you will be e-mailed a private link to connect to the Zoom session.

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What do a Founding Father, the Pacific Theater of WWII, and a midcentury Puerto Rican street gang all have in common? Find out in MSM Orto Center’s interactive Zoom session “From Hamilton to West Side Story: Identifying Our American Experience through Song.” In this night on the town, we’ll take a trip on NYC’s “Great White Way” to examine three preeminent American musicals, Richard Rodgers’ South Pacific, Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story, and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash hit Hamilton. Evaluating the historical context and sociocultural issues in each musical, participants will tackle the overt and underlying themes as a means to reflecting on their own cultural and personal identities.

In addition to a live performance by an MSM Orto Center Teaching Artist, participants will collaboratively compose and perform their own historical rap! Join us and discover what makes the American Musical a defining part of American culture and identity.

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LIVE AT THE CENTER: PAVEL & DIRECT CONTACT FRIDAY, APRIL 30 AT 8PM ET | ONLINE

Get ready to find your groove and share your rhythm with Ms. Lisa of Bongo Boy Music School! Kids will experience a creative rhythmic adventure playing drums and percussion while having a great time jammin' in the jungle. It’s a great way to celebrate Earth Day! Masks are required for all visitors 8 and older and strongly encouraged for children ages 3-7.

Tickets are only $10 per child, with free tickets available for up to two accompanying adults per child purchase.

Led by Dominican pianist and Chicago Music Awards nominee Pavel Polanco-Safadit, Direct Contact brings an unforgettable experience of Latin jazz, salsa, merengue, bachata and Latin-infused American pop. The ensemble of top Indianapolis jazz and classical musicians features vibrant horns, Latin rhythms, and vocals in both Spanish and English. Direct Contact released its first album, The Other Side, in 2010 and has since released three on Aire Born Records: Rush Hour (2017), D’la Calle (2018) and Americanisao (2019).

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INTRO TO STAND-UP COMEDY MONDAYS MAY 3-24 AT 6PM ET | THE STUDIO THEATER

LIVE AT THE CENTER: STARLITE LOUNGE THURSDAY, MAY 6 AT 7:30PM ET | ONLINE

This class is both a look at the history and evolution of stand-up comedy and a practical course that will cover joke mechanics and writing for standup as well as performance theory and practice. Over the course of the class, each student will write and practice a five-minute routine to perform for friends and family at the graduation show.

Starlite Lounge founders and chief songwriters Eric Carmichael and Nick Christie describe their music as the “Marion Sound,” inspired by “a land-locked world of car dealerships, high school basketball games, and empty lots … steeped in rich and harmonious melody, shimmery spring reverb, stereo classic-rock vibe, some move and some groove, and the occasional dual guitar solo for pomp and flare.” Rounding out the band – formerly known as Carmichael – are drummer Costin Ritter and keyboardist Jamie Mahan.

Cost: $90 (includes all four classes and graduation show) Recommended for ages 17 and up. Class is limited to 15 participants. A minimum of 10 students is required to conduct the class.

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For your safety and convenience, the first three class sessions will take place online through Zoom. The fourth class and the graduation show will take place on-site at the Center for the Performing Arts. The graduation show is open only to family and friends of class participants and will have limited capacity.

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Reframing the Golden Age Musical: Methods, Sources, Performance An international conference in honor of Prof. Kim Kowalke, President of the Kurt Weill Foundation Convenor: Professor Dominic McHugh, University of Sheffield For the health and safety of all international participants, this conference is moving to a virtual format featuring on-demand presentations and four days of live discussions, panels and keynote speakers. Live participation will take place for approximately 2 - 2.5 hours each day starting at 12 pm EST/ 9 am PST/ 5 pm GMT.

Originally known for performing solo on ukulele, songwriter and versatile crooner Meghan Cristeen Martin has drawn comparisons to classic country stars of decades past. She now leads a trio featuring Brent Schlemmer on bass and Morgan Evans on drums for a more guitar-driven sound they call “garage country.” Their four-track EP The Garage Country Demos – Martin’s third collection of original music – was recorded in a single evening at a friend's garage studio in Logansport.

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In support of the research community during this difficult time, there is no cost to participate virtually in this conference. Please consider making a gift to support this and future educational opportunities offered by the Great American Songbook Foundation. Click here to donate now.

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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 2,500 performances for 960,000 patrons representing all 92 counties in Indiana, all 50 states and 25 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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The Songbook for Every Tomorrow About the Great American Songbook Foundation

Just the Songbook comforted during the Great Depression, boosted Theasmission of the Great Americanfamilies Songbook Foundation is to inspire and educate morale during WWII and created unity during many other challenging world events by celebrating the Great American Songbook. throughout our history, we can be confident that the Songbook will continue to carry us through anything that tomorrow may bring. Until we can gather together and Based at the Palladium, the Great American Songbook Foundation is permanently celebrate once again in person, keep the music playing in your house by engaging in affiliated with the Center for the Performing Arts and is one of only seven the Songbook At Home. worldwide Cultural Affiliates of the Los Angeles-based GRAMMY Museum®.

Songbook Ways to Engage

Click to explore TheSongbook.org Share Your Songbook The Songbook is a term that refers to music that has the power to last beyond the time it was written. By that definition, the Songbook is still being written today. Share your song, your story, or an album that has become a part of your own personal Songbook– the soundtrack of your life.

Just as the Songbook comforted families during the Great Depression, boosted morale during WWII and created unity during many other challenging world events throughout our history, we can be confident that the Songbook will continue to carry us through anything that tomorrow may bring. Until we can gather together and celebrate once again in person, keep the music playing in your house by engaging in the Songbook At Home. Click here to explore: TheSongbook.org. /SongbookFoundation

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BOX OFFICE

CONTACT US GROUP SALES

ONLINE

Buy online at any time of the day at TheCenterPresents.org.

BOX OFFICE AT THE PALLADIUM

Currently, as the Center staff are not working from the Palladium, Box Office personnel can be contacted by email at Tickets@TheCenterPresents.org.

PHONE

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

STUDENT DISCOUNTS

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

MILITARY DISCOUNTS

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

OUTREACH & EDUCATION

317.819.3503 Group@TheCenterPresents.org TheCenterPresents.org/Group

317.819.3516 Outreach@TheCenterPresents.org TheCenterPresents.org/Learn

EVENTS & SPACE AVAILABILITY

TOURS

317.819.3526 SpecialEvents@TheCenterPresents.org TheCenterPresents.org/SpecialEvents PARTNERSHIP & PROGRAM ADVERTISING

317.819.3519 Sponsorship@TheCenterPresents.org TheCenterPresents.org/Sponsorship

317.843.3800 TheCenterPresents.org/Tours THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION

317.844.2251 Info@TheSongbook.org TheSongbook.org

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

INDIVIDUAL GIVING

317.819.3528 TheCenterPresents.org/Support

317.819.3524 Volunteers@TheCenterPresents.org TheCenterPresents.org/Volunteer

HEALTHCARE & FIRST RESPONDERS DISCOUNTS

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

GROUP SALES

Contact Group Sales at Group@TheCenterPresents.org.

THE CENTER GIFT CERTIFICATES

Gift certificates for Center Presents events are available in any denomination and may be purchased online.

RESIDENT COMPANIES

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

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Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre Indiana Wind Symphony

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Staff

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Mark Truett Vice President of Marketing & Communications

FACILITIES Ed Penman Facility Manager

Becky Lee Meacham Director of Marketing

Ryan Gray Maintenance Engineer

Michael Feinstein Artistic Director

Scott Hall Director of Communications

PROGRAMMING Douglas Tatum Vice President of Programming

John A. Moskal II Business Intelligence Administrator

PRODUCTION Tim Todd Director of Production

EXECUTIVE Jeffrey C. McDermott President/CEO

Board of Directors Zak Kahn Chair Melissa Stapleton Barnes Immediate Past Chair Barbara Branic Vice Chair Cheryl A. Harmon-Terrana Treasurer

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Julia Shildmyer-Heighway Director of Education & Community Engagement Krista Layfield Education & Community Engagement Assistant DEVELOPMENT Michael Pettry Vice President of Development

Katie Breden Social Media & Digital Marketing Coordinator Kalie Clark Graphics Production Coordinator PATRON SERVICES Brian Seitz Director of Patron Services & Organizational Core Values

Anne Hensley Poindexter Secretary

Braden Hurley Director of Partnership Development

Chandler Appleby Steve Moore Patron Services Supervisors

James Anderson, Jr. MD, FFPM, FACE Adam Arceneaux Frank Basile Barbara Branic David A. Burnett Rebecca Byrnes Ann Dee Del Demaree Rollin Dick Melissa L. Eldredge John Gallina Shane Hageman Nancy S. Heck Nicholas F. Hrisomalos, M.D., P.C Stephanie Chen Kim Kathleen (Kathy) Krusie Justin Moffett Samuel (Sam) Muse Jane E. Niederberger Daniel J. Philpott James Purvis Jimmy Rayford Paul G. Reis Anthony (Tony) Robertson Quinn Shepherd Laurie Siler David A. Temple W. Michael Wells Lebbeus Woods, CFP® XiaoOu Yuan

Kendra Latta Director of Individual Development

Sheryl Mullins Patron Services Concierge

Sheila Delaney Development Strategy & Research Manager

Bill Eckert Patron Services Representatives

Robin Briskey Annual Fund & Corporate Relations Manager

OPERATIONS Jeff Steeg Vice President of Operations

Tara Eubanks Individual Giving Associate Sara Landrum Kristina Davis Grant Writers FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Christie Gardner Director of Human Resources Cynthia Ille Controller Nancy Hamilton Accounting & Human Resources Manager Michelle Oakley Accounting Specialist Maryan Douglas Administrative Assistant

Lisa Posson Assistant Director of Production Devin Schonsheck Lead Audio Engineer Jared McGowan Lighting Director Joe Wisner Technical Director, The Studio Theater Joshua Hasty Technical Director, The Tarkington Ben Dobler Lead Video Engineer Jacki Pollnow Production Technician Ellen Kingston Concierge Services Manager Karen Knotts Artist Concierge

Ramona Adams Director of Events

THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION

Laura Varnau Event Manager

Chris Lewis Executive Director

Sharon Holyoak Volunteer Coordinator

Lisa Lobdell Archivist

Lisa Hillard Director of Beverages

Renée La Schiazza Director of Programs

Cindy Teeters Lead House Manager

Marissa Nielsen Individual Giving Officer

Erica Bernstein Rhonda Daly Jennifer Kaufmann Kim Moe Christian Starnes Lisa Thornberry House Managers

Chelsea Reynowsky Program Coordinator

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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 February 1, 2021. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3520.

ANNUAL FUND Diamond Palladium Society ($100,000+) Allied Solutions, LLC City of Carmel Cheri & Rollie Dick Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery Zak Khan Platinum Palladium Society ($50,000-$99,999) Google Grants Indiana Destination Development Corporation Gold Palladium Society ($25,000-$49,999) William M. Goodwin Nick & Joni Hrisomalos Leah & Eric Payne Jim & Ginny Purvis First Merchants Bank Katz, Sapper & Miller Krieg DeVault LLP The National Bank of Indianapolis Payne & Mencias Group at Merrill Lynch Printing Partners Silver Palladium Society ($15,000-$24,999) Dimitrios & Viviana Koukoulomatis Lei Shen & Soomin Park

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Indiana Arts Commission KAR Global Shepherd Insurance Bronze Palladium Society ($10,000-$14,999) John & Marianne Hart Rod & Jayme McComas Jeffrey C. McDermott Suzanne & Ron Mencias Karen & Donald Perez The Barrington of Carmel Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP Hoosier Village J.C. Hart Company, Inc. Old Town Companies Pedcor Companies Telamon Corporation Urban Vines Winery & Brewery President’s Circle ($5,000-$9,999) Susan & Andy Anderson Margaret & Adam Arceneaux Melissa & Bradon Barnes Frank & Katrina Basile Eloise L. Bowers Barbara & Michael Branic Randy & Libby Brown David A. Burnett Eric Daugherty & Delia RivasDaugherty Ann & Kenneth Dee Del Demaree Missy (Melissa) Eldredge John & Barbara Gallina Philip & Patricia Gibson Cheryl A. Harmon-Terrana Young & Stephanie Kim Steve & Kathy Krusie Sandra Lynch & Aidan Moran Justin & Jennifer Moffett Mo Merhoff & Paul Reis Jane & Mark Niederberger J. Daniel & Elizabeth Philpott Brian G. & Anne Hensley Poindexter

Jimmy & Bailey Rayford Debbie & Mike Rechin Bruce & Jan Reynolds Mr. & Mrs. Tony Robertson Judith Roudebush Quinn & Ali Shepherd Giving Fund Laurie Siler Larry & Sandra Speer David & Victoria Temple Ambassador & Mrs. Randall L. Tobias Susan Tobin Rosemary & Paxton Waters W. Michael & Sue Wells Pam & Bill Williams Jennifer & Lebbeus Woods Jeff & Shari Worrell Xiao Ou Yuan & Lindsay Hicks Current Publishing Faegre Drinker Fi3 Family Office The Hageman Foundation Marquis Commercial Solutions Tom Wood Jaguar Land Rover Indianapolis Director’s Circle ($2,500-$4,999) Patricia & Rafik Bishara Elizabeth Chamberlin John A. Ericson Alan Goldsticker Steve & Sandra Hageman Sally & James Hubbard Richard & Karen Kohlmann Gary Larreategui Jim Leslie Dr. Greg & Rose-Ann Mazanek Anne & Dan O'Brien Jeff & Clare Quinn Pat & John Schuler Dr. Pamela A. Steed Thorne Family Trust John & Judy Tomke Jayne Ann & Doug Wilson Dr. & Mrs. Robert D. Yee Anonymous (2) Arts Midwest Touring Fund

Founders Circle ($1,000-$2,499) Cindy & Kevin Beauchamp Elaine & Eric Bedel Dr. Christine Bishop & Hank Wong Blank Family Susan & David Blish Ron & Ann Thompson Brock Deb & Mike Bush Carl Butler & Jeff Goens John Chlapik Robert & Mary Christianson Joan & Larry Cimino Drs. Molly & Jeff Cooke Bill & Angela Corley Julie & Cary Curry Waneta Dunkerly Craig & Marsha Dunkin Helen M. Eby Liz Fuller Lynda Goeke & Don Katz Jim & Susan Goldman Dr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Green Dr. Jeff & Nancy Greenberg Gripp Family Douglas & Tammy Haney Dr. & Mrs. Tim Hannon Patrick & Diane Healey Nancy S. Heck Andrew & Dawn Hein Diane & Jack Houtman Susan G. Johnson Steven & Jacque Kirsh Kendra M. Latta Tina & Gary Malone Dr. & Mrs. Ronald T. Maus Karyl & Tim McGeath Mary Ann & Jim Meyer Al & Diane Moore Michael Pettry & John Mainella Scott & Kristin Pike Scott Putney & Susan Sawyer Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Reynolds Mr. Ronald B. Schwier & Ms. Marti T. Starkey Dave & Judy Sholly Jerry & DeAnn Shrewsbury List continued on next page. 55

Don & Candace Shuck Gayle and Jon Simala, MD Neal & Sandra Smith Susan Springirth Betty & James Streeter Jim & Vickie Theis Connie & Jim Titak Glenn & Cheryl Troyer Saundra & Mark Truett Mitch & Julie Tull Ashley M. Ulbricht Brian & Carol Urbanski Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Whitaker William & Maureen Winingham Bob & Barbara Wolf Diana & Dan Yates Jonathan Byrd's MBP Distinctive Catering Advocate ($500-$999) James & Betsy Backe Biddle Foundation Ruth & Robert Brown Stanley & Connie Campbell Charles & Ann Conrad David & Brenda Day Luanne & Lawrence Dewey Chase & Gloria Downham Thomas & Judith Ertl Drs. William & Julie Fecht Beverly & Tom Feller Peggy Ford Daniel Fowler, Near North Title Group Don & Pam Gottwald Brad & Jessie Graham Sue Ellen Greenlee Megan & Marty Gregor Mary Ann Hart & Doug Tatum Steve & Shannon Hawkins Brad & Jeanine Haynes Bill & Nancy Heath Robert & Wendy Hester Robert & Doreen Kachur Kevin Keating 56

Mike & Kim Keller Bob & Sandee Kleymeyer Aaron & Kara Klopfenstein John R. Koven & Neeka Parks-Koven Kraabel Charitable Foundation, Inc. Claire Magna Karen Mangia Jerry & Wendy Meredith Ryan & Anna Miller Michael & Elizabeth Messaglia MEG & Associates - Brad & Meg Osborne the Payne Family Foundation, a fund of The Indianapolis Foundation Karen & Darrell Richey Capi Seeger Scheidler Michael & Lesley Semo Mr. and Mrs. Faron Skelton Steven & Robin Tames Kathleen Thomas James E. Tisdale Tip & Margaret Tollison Patty & Wayne Tush Ann & Mark Varnau Chi & Emerald Wang Sara Wessel Carolyn & Doug Willard Lew & Lisa Willis Ritz Charles Supporter ($250-$499) John & Ramona Adams Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Anselm Mr & Mrs. James Bagnoli Andy Ball & Jason Cannon Edwin & Mary Banta Renee Bilgram Gary & Pam Bollier Mrs. Sydney Jeanne Book Steve & Carolyn Brody Susan & David Brooks Mickey & P T Buntin Jim & Joyce Burrell Diane & Bill Byron Rick & Laura Campbell

Pattie Clifford Janet & Mervyn Cohen Robert & Mary Coma Ron & Dorothy Conley Elaine & Tim Cooney Patrick R. Corsi Jack & Karen Crane Peter & Carol Czajkowski Sheila Delaney Jeannine Deroy James & Sarah Dicks Michael & Margie Draper Phil & Cindy Faris Kristen Ferger Bronwen & Marvin Ferguson Sue & Joe Finkam Richard Frey Frank & Nancy Fults Karen K. Glaser Robert Goodrow Mary Kay Graham Barbara & Robert Gregory Richard & Cathy Hahn Bruce & Mary Hakes Steve & Liz Hanes Barbara & John Hassell Dennis & Amy Haworth Ronald Held Dr. Stephen & Susan Henson Robert & Margie Jackson Jean Jansen Ron Ji & Yun Liang Katzenellenbogen Mansavage Family Andy Keller Family Brian & Maggie Kelly Nick & Katy Kestner Family Fund Drs. Geoffrey & Carol Keyes Marjorie A. Kimes Pat Kirn Frederick Kraft Jim & Jean Kraft Nancy & Otto Krohn Sharon Lanker The Layfield Family Robin & Tom Ledyard Jan & Jeff Lefton

Dr. & Mrs. R. Stephen Lehman Roberto & Priscila Machado Dale & Sharon Mansberger Dr. William K. McGarvey Lee A. Meredith Marvin Miller & Jeanette Jefferies Laura & Dan Moriarity Tina Morris Scott & Bethany Morrow Isobel Murphy Ken & Ellen Narva John & Libby Perkins Gregory & Wendy Phillips Jim & Carol Phillips Dr. John & Mrs. Jennifer Pritchett Dale & Dana Randall Ken & Debra Renkens Tim & Dee Renner David Sabatier Emily Schwanke Brian & Christine Seitz Helena Silva Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons Dr. Lee & Melinda Sredzinski Jeff & Sarah Steeg Jerry Steinfeld Cherilyn Stephens Glen & Teresa Stewart Ray & Kelly Strickland Jim & Maureen Sulkowski Robert & Suellen Swaney Joseph & Amy Szwed Joe & Jill Tanner Cindy Teeters Daniel & Kristine Tennant Richard & Jacqueline Thompson Tim & Phyllis Todd John & Carol Valentine Mark & Denise Vanderhagen Robert V. Vermillion Dr. Lawrence Weeda, Jr. Drs. Rick & Annelle Weymuth Michael & Patricia Wilson Larry & Carolyn Woodling Anonymous (2) AlphaGraphics List continued on next page. 57

Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak

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

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

IN-KIND GIFT Lori Efroymson-Aguilera & Sergio Aguilera

ENDOWMENT DIRECTED GIFTS Indianapolis Colts

PALLADIO SOCIETY

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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 Cheri & Rollie Dick Nick & Joni Hrisomalos Jeffrey C. McDermott Susan Springirth David & Micki Stirsman

BRIDGE CAMPAIGN

BRIDGE CAMPAIGN CABINET Rollie Dick, Founding Board Chair Frank Basile, Past Board Chair Don Gottwald, Past Board Chair Eric Payne, Past Board Chair Melissa Barnes, Immediate-past Board Chair Zak Khan, Current Board Chair

BRIDGE CAMPAIGN DONORS Kathleen & John Ackerman Margaret & Adam Arceneaux Melissa & Bradon Barnes Frank & Katrina Basile Barbara & Mike Branic Randy & Libby Brown Henry Camferdam, Jr. Fund, a fund of Hamilton County Community Foundation Ann & Kenneth Dee Del Demaree Cheri & Rollie Dick Don & Pam Gottwald John & Barbara Gallina

Cheryl Harmon-Terrana Nancy S. Heck Kevin Jennings & Tomisue Hilbert Nick & Joni Hrisomalos Stan & Sandy Hurt Zak Khan Young & Stephanie Kim Steve & Kathy Krusie Mo Merhoff & Paul Reis Jane & Mark Niederberger J. Daniel & Elizabeth Philpott Brian G. & Anne Hensley Poindexter Jim & Ginny Purvis Cathy Rooney & Rick Moyer Dr. Stephen Shideler Michael L. Smith & Susan L. Smith Family Fund, a fund of Hamilton County Community Foundation David & Victoria Temple Ambassador & Mrs. Randall L. Tobias W. Michael & Sue Wells Jennifer & Lebbeus Woods

We hold steadfast that the arts are key to bringing joy, beauty, hope, laughter, education, entertainment and economic development in good times and in more trying times alike. In the midst of the Covid-19 crisis, the Center for the Performing Arts faces unique obstacles, and among those are financial concerns.

And yet, our mission continues – perhaps more important than ever, in fact – but through new forms of delivery, media and outreach to the community.

Established to ensure the Center for the Performing Arts continues its mission to Central Indiana in spite of the Covid-19 crisis, these donors gave generously to the Bridge Campaign. And for that, a grateful community says thank you.

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YO U R S U P P O RT M A K E S T H E A RT S A N D M U S I C

P O SS I B L E !

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

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

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

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The Center for the Performing Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational, arts, and cultural organization.

Donations to the Center are tax-deductible and are greatly appreciated.

Friends

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

Thank you to the following individuals and organizations that have contributed to the Great American Songbook Foundation annual fund during the past year. This list reflects gifts received through February 1, 2021. 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 Paul & Sue Lowden Seedlings Foundation Bren Simon Songbook Society Platinum ($50,000-$99,999) The Music Man Foundation National Endowment for the Arts Gold Songbook Legacy ($25,000-$49,999) Francine A. LeFrak and the Samuel and Ethel LeFrak Trust 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) Randy & Libby Brown Peggy Ford Stan & Sandy Hurt Vivian Serota List continued on next page. 61

Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Indiana Arts Commission Central Indiana Senior Fund, a CICF Fund 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 Beineke Memorial Fund, a fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation Gary Carnow Karen M. Ellerbrook Don & Pam Gottwald Karen & Doug Kelsey Riki Kane Larimer Maria Ferrer Murdock Izabela & Ersal Ozdemir Troy Payner & Cara Peggs Roger Schmelzer & Lucinda Phillips Sunny Sessa American Senior Communities Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation Hollywood Musical ($5,000-$9,999) Carol Applegate Melissa & Bradon Barnes Hal Brody & Don Smith Maureen Charles Michael Charles Cheri & Rollie Dick Michael & Margie Draper William & Barb Hammer Jim & Ray Luther-Pfeil Jeffrey C. McDermott Jim & Ginny Purvis Brian and Kelly Smith Salon 01 Tiffany & Company Broadway Show ($2,500-$4,999) Pat & John Schuler Dr. Pamela Steed James B. Winner 62

Arts Midwest The Edward and Helen Oppenheimer Foundation Old National Bank Cabaret ($1,000-$2,499) Jack Bethards Mrs. Sydney Jeanne Book Bethany & Brian Burdick Helen M. Eby Howard Eigen Mr. & Mrs. Mark Fine Sam & Mary Haskell Rick & Cindy Leffler Chris & Kelli Lewis Ruth Ann & Bob Loser Timothy S. Needler Dr. Michael & Sharon O'Hair Michael Pettry & John Mainella James & Lilah Rabe Bruce & Jan Reynolds Judy Roudebush Jerry & DeAnn Shrewsbury Bruce Sloane Jon & Cleo Sonneborn Susan Springirth Betty Stilwell Sheila M. Stone Saundra & Mark Truett Mitch & Julie Tull Barrie & Margaret Zimmerman Anonymous George Flynn Classical Concerts The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation Big Band ($500-$999) Tita Cahn Patrick & Jennifer Cross The Di Leo Family Leslee & Wayne Feinstein The Flauto Family Daniel Fowler, Near North Title Group Marianne Glick & Mike Woods Karen E. Kennedy Marjorie Kimes Thomas J. Kinney Ron & Linda Maus Dr. Greg & Rose-Ann Mazanek

Joe & Lisa Miller The Rains Family, Michael, Kathryn & Logan Rains Reese Family Foundation for Christ, Inc. Charles Richardson Michael Scott The Shelton Family Joel Ulster & Michael Hertzman Larry Weber Robert Zaret Anonymous Peggy Lee Associates, LLC Tin Pan Alley ($250-$499) Mike Agron Sheryl Anastas Stephanie Baillio Ruth Bank Elbert Bradshaw Sheila Delaney Hector & Laura DesMoine Bronwen & Marvin Ferguson Roger & Susan Frick Joan & David Golding Brent & Linda Hartman Linda Hope Howard & Sarah Knight Steve & Joni La Schiazza John & Jane Leavitt Parents of Natalie LeClair Halle Lipton Lisa Lobdell Lee A. Meredith Jerry & Harriet McDermott Mills Family Fund Robert Pullen & Luke Frazier Hesh Reinfeld Family of Gigi Sierra Spirit Music Group Robert & Suellen Swaney Elayne Techentin David & Victoria Temple Hal & Kathy Thurston Chad & Lynn Winston Barbara Wulfe

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

MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS

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 Michael Feinstein George Flynn Classical Concerts In honor of Peggy Ford Betty Stilwell In memory of Muriel & Bob Kennedy Karen Kennedy In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Adrian Levy, Jr. and Mr. & Mrs. Adrian Levy, Sr. The Edward and Helen Oppenheimer Foundation In memory of John Muldowny Sheila M. Stone In honor of Jan Reynolds Bruce Reynolds

LEGACY GIFTS The Legacy Society recognizes and thanks dedicated individuals who are leaving a future legacy to the Great American Songbook Foundation.

The Family of Louis F. Edelman Peggy Ford Stan and Sandy Hurt Riki Kane Larimer Jeffrey C. McDermott Janis Paige Susan Springirth

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THANK YOU 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.