ONE NIGHT. ONE STAGE. UNLIMITED IMPACT.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
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Welcome, and thank you for joining in the Center Celebration 2026! This night is our annual opportunity to come together and champion the mission of Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts and everything it brings to our community. To our steadfast supporters who show up year after year, and to the new friends just discovering what makes this place so special: We’re thrilled to have you. And what a moment to celebrate, because Allied Solutions Center truly is the center of it all. This year’s Center Presents concert season is the most expansive in the organization’s history, bringing more artists, more performances, and more unforgettable nights than ever before. Tonight is our chance to toast that momentum in style, right here at the Payne & Mencias Palladium. Dig into the food, raise a glass, soak up the music, and stick around for an intimate post-dinner performance by The Bacon Brothers — the kind of unforgettable, up-close experience that keeps Allied Solutions Center at the heart of Indiana’s performing arts scene. But beyond the celebration, your presence tonight fuels something bigger. We’re here to rally support for the full breadth of arts and educational programming Allied Solutions Center provides – including the vital work that doesn’t always make headlines. Thousands of your neighbors have enriched their lives through classes in music, comedy and other creative pursuits. The free Student Matinee series brings in school groups from across central Indiana for eyeopening field trips, with Transportation Grants helping to stretch limited budgets. The annual New Works commissions empower Indiana artists to chase their most ambitious ideas. And the Prism Project camp gives young people with disabilities a rare and joyful stage to explore their creativity and truly shine. None of this happens without partners, donors and supporters like you. Every contribution, every auction bid, every person in this room helps advance Allied Solutions Center’s mission: engaging and inspiring our community through the power of the arts. Last year, this gala raised more than $700,000, and with the energy in this building tonight, we’re poised to go even further. A huge thank-you to our presenting sponsor, Ice Miller, and to the many sponsors and community partners who help make this night – and this record-breaking season – possible. Have a wonderful evening! David & Annette Greene Carl Butler & Jeff Goens Gala Steering Committee Co-Chairs
THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR
THANK YOU TO OUR GALA SPONSORS
AUCTION SPONSOR
COCKTAIL RECEPTION SPONSOR
VALET SPONSOR
BAR SPONSOR
TRAVEL SPONSOR
WILL AND YASMIN STUMP BRHAM FOUNDERS CLUB AFTER-PARTY SPONSOR
MEDIA SPONSOR
BEVERAGES
COCKTAILS
FLOWERS
PLATINUM TABLE SPONSORS Libby and Randy Brown
GOLD & SILVER TABLE SPONSORS
MIKE & SUE WELLS
Mary Furscott Charitable Trust Drs. Will & Julie Fecht Karen & Michael Heaton Leah & Eric Payne and Suzanne & Ron Mencias
BRONZE & BOX SUITE SPONSORS Carmel Christkindlmarkt Community Health Network Current Publishing LLC Forvis Mazars Private Client Annette and David Greene Nick and Joni Hrisomalos Katz, Sapper & Miller
The National Bank of Indianapolis J. Daniel and Elizabeth Philpott Jim and Ginny Purvis Jack and Emily Russell Yasmin and Will Stump Wisteria Way Jill Zaniker and Muniver Singh
SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
EVENT SCHEDULE 5:00PM
Red Carpet Arrival & Forvis Mazars Private Client Cocktail Reception
6:30PM
Program Begins (Michael Feinstein Performance, Welcome, Dinner, Special Appeal and Live Auction)
8:40PM
Intermission (Coffee Service in South Lobby and Tom Wood Luxury Box Tier South Overlook)
9:00PM
Performance by The Bacon Brothers
10:00PM
After-Parties •Groovesmash in the Robert Adam Room •Eric Baker in the Brham Founders Club sponsored by Will and Yasmin Stump
12:00AM
Good night and thank you for your support!
LIVE AUCTION MOBILE PHONE BIDDING
We will use Qtego Auction Technology to process your bid during the auction this year. To bid using your mobile phone, follow the instructions below. GETTING STARTED WITH QTEGO’S MOBILE SITE BIDDING
1. Register your mobile phone number from the QR code or the link below: TheCenterPresents.org/Qtego 2. Enter your 10-digit mobile number under GET STARTED 3. Complete additional information required for registration HOW TO DONATE TO ALLIED SOLUTIONS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Reply to any Qtego message with: • GIVE and dollar amount (ex. GIVE 5000) OR • With your smart phone, use the DONATE button on your personal online bidding page.
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PRIVATE SCREENING
YOUR MOVIE. YOUR RED CARPET. Treat up to 30 family members, friends or coworkers to an exclusive movie screening in the beautiful Tarkington theater. You’ll choose the film, then sit back and enjoy a VIP evening with movie snacks, beer, wine and soft drinks. The experience includes a red-carpet arrival with a professional photographer to capture every star-worthy moment. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a team outing, or simply creating an extraordinary night out, this is your chance to enjoy the magic of the movies.
*Film selection is subject to availability.
AN EVENING OF
CULINARY
Excellence
The executive chef from Matador — one of Carmel’s most celebrated restaurants — will prepare a custom five-course dinner for up to 10 guests, creating an intimate fine-dining experience. Each course is thoughtfully paired with wine selected to complement and elevate each bite. This private experience — which is available in your home or the restaurant — is one your guests will be talking about long after they go home.
From the first sip to the final course, every detail is expertly orchestrated to create an evening of effortless elegance. Gather family, friends or colleagues around the table and enjoy exceptional cuisine, perfectly curated wines and the kind of hospitality that transforms a dinner into a lasting memory. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Subject to chef availability and location restrictions.
INDIANA SPORTS
Spectacular This incredible package delivers a full year of unforgettable experiences with Indiana’s most iconic teams and events. From courtside basketball and NFL action to soccer, baseball, college rivalries, and the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, you’ll enjoy VIP access that most fans only dream about. Unforgettable. Unmatched. And entirely yours. Generously provided by Indianapolis Colts, Kathy & Steve Krusie, Shiel Sexton, Ersal & Izabela Ozdemir, Krieg DeVault LLP, Michael & Karen Heaton, Nick Hrisomalos, Sonny & Glendia Beck, and Kiros Sistevaris & Julie Reed.
r • Indianapolis Colts – Two game tickets during the 2026 season (game to be determined) plus exclusive field passes. • Indiana Fever – Two fourth-row center court tickets and an autographed basketball signed by Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell. Choose one game from selected dates during the 2027 season. • Indiana Pacers – Four premium Veranda Suite tickets including food, beverages and two parking passes. Choose one game from selected games during the 2026-27 season. • Indy Eleven – Four premium suite tickets to any home game during the 2027 regular season, two team T-shirts and two scarves. • Indianapolis Indians – Eight suite tickets along the first-base line for a May 2027 game, including food, beverages and two on-site parking passes. • Indiana University Football – Four game tickets for Saturday, November 28, against Purdue, preferred parking and a $1,000 gift card to Nick’s English Hut. • Indiana University Men’s Basketball – Two game tickets against Purdue (date to be determined) with preferred parking. • Purdue Men’s Basketball – Four club seats to Purdue vs. Ball State on Sunday, October 18, at Mackey Arena, plus a parking pass. • Indianapolis 500 – Two tickets in Tower Terrace Suite with food and beverages. • Two-night luxury suite stay at the InterContinental Indianapolis* with complimentary breakfast for two and a $100 rooftop bar credit. Certain dates, opponents and experiences are subject to availability and confirmation. *Blackout dates apply
PORTO, PORTUGAL
THE
Signature
EXPERIENCE
Gastronomy, wines and culture are waiting for you on the trip of a lifetime to one of Europe’s most enchanting destinations. Nestled along the scenic Douro River, Porto is known for its colorful architecture, rich history, world-famous port wine and unforgettable cuisine. This incredible getaway invites three couples — or up to six guests — to spend five nights in a three-bedroom, three-bath private residence while discovering the best of Portugal’s secondlargest city. Your residence sits at the center of it all, and you have access to everything you need including markets, restaurants, cafes and the train station. Indulge in guided wine, chocolate and authentic port tastings while taking in the breathtaking beauty of the Douro River aboard a private two-hour boat cruise. To help make your journey even easier, the package also includes $3,000 in travel vouchers. Travel dates are subject to availability. Blackout dates apply during the Primavera Sound Festival and the St. John Holiday in June, plus weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Advance reservations are required. Travel must be completed within 24 months of notification. Generously supported by Shiel Sexton.
HILTON HEAD
Golf
GETAWAY FOR EIGHT
ARRIVE BY PRIVATE JET
Gather your favorite foursomes for the ultimate luxury escape to beautiful Hilton Head Island. Your group of eight will travel by private jet before settling into the Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort for a three-night stay in two 2-bedroom condos. Spend a day teeing off on the George Fazio Golf Course, soaking in the coastal scenery, and enjoying one of America’s premier golf destinations. Whether you’re planning a friends’ getaway, celebrating a milestone, or entertaining clients in unforgettable fashion, this exclusive experience combines first-class travel with championship golf for a trip few will ever have the chance to enjoy. Travel dates are subject to availability and must take place between January 5 and December 15, 2027. Blackout dates for 2027 include: February 11-15, October 10 -11 and November 18 -29. Advance reservations are required. Generously supported by Jet Access.
THE ULTIMATE
UKULELE
Experience
Whether you’re a lifelong music lover or just discovering the joy of the ukulele, this one-of-a-kind package strikes all the right chords. Take home two autographed Kohala ukuleles signed by the legendary Jake Shimabukuro, then learn to play with two registrations for a Beginner Ukulele Class. Your musical journey continues with two tickets to see the world-renowned Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain on April 29, 2027, plus an exclusive meet-and-greet with the ensemble.
CENTER PRESENTS
VIP Experience
Enjoy the ultimate season of unforgettable performances and exceptional hospitality with this Center Presents Experience. Get the best view of world-class artists from two Tom Wood Luxury Box Tier seats to every Payne & Mencias Palladium performance during the 2026–2027 Center Presents season. You’ll also enjoy season-long access for two to the Brham Founders Club, a VIP hospitality retreat featuring premium amenities and an intimate atmosphere that elevates every performance. To ensure your evenings are as seamless as they are special, a valet pass is included for every show throughout the season. As an added highlight, you’ll select one performance as your Suite Experience, hosting up to nine guests in a private box, complete with five valet passes and one bottle each of red and white wine. To round out this package, you’ll receive one overnight stay at the luxurious Hotel Carmichael, an elegant boutique property just steps from the Payne & Mencias Palladium. Tickets and experiences related to Center Presents shows in the Payne & Mencias Palladium are subject to performance availability and applicable restrictions. Generously supported by Hotel Carmichael.
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN Michael Feinstein is a multiplatinum-selling, two-time Emmy- and five-time Grammynominated entertainer, known worldwide for his commitment to celebrating America’s popular song and preserving its legacy for future generations. Founder of the Great American Songbook Foundation and Artistic Director for Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, he has released more than 30 acclaimed albums, performed at Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl and the White House, and conducted major orchestras including the Pasadena Pops and the Boston Pops.
THE BACON BROTHERS The Bacon Brothers have spent over three decades exploring their own mix of folk, rock, soul, and country music – they call it “forosoco” – and performing around the world at such iconic venues as Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry. Michael Bacon is a multiinstrumentalist and the Emmy-winning composer of hundreds of film and television scores. Kevin Bacon is the A-list Hollywood star known for roles in classic films including Footloose, National Lampoon’s Animal House, JFK, A Few Good Men, Apollo 13 and Mystic River.
Save the Date! SEPTEMBER 18, 2027
ONE NIGHT. ONE STAGE. UNLIMITED IMPACT. Tables on sale through October 22, 2026. Headliner to be announced Spring 2027.
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The mission of Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts is to engage and inspire the Indiana community through enriching arts experiences. Allied Solutions 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 1,500-seat Payne & Mencias Palladium, the 500-seat Tarkington and the black box Studio Theater create a welcoming environment for the regional community to experience and participate in all forms of the performing arts. Each year, the Center Presents performance season sponsored by Allied Solutions offers more than 60 concerts and other events in the fields of pop, rock, jazz, classical, country, the Great American Songbook, international music, comedy, family programming and more. Allied Solutions Center also provides space, ticketing and support services for six Resident Companies: Actors Theatre of Indiana, Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Central Indiana Dance Ensemble, Civic Theatre, Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre and Indiana Wind Symphony. Campus facilities are available for rental events, including performances, corporate meetings, weddings and other social occasions. Allied Solutions Center’s sister organization, the Great American Songbook Foundation, has a mission to inspire and educate by celebrating America’s timeless popular music. A Cultural Affiliate of the Los Angeles-based Grammy Museum®, the Foundation advances this rich musical legacy by curating physical artifacts of its creators, performers and publishers in the Songbook Library & Archives; operating the multimedia Traditions Senior Communities Songbook Gallery; overseeing the Songbook Hall of Fame; offering programs for the public and research opportunities for scholars and artists; and providing educational opportunities for student musicians, including The Songbook Academy® summer intensive. Since opening in 2011, Allied Solutions Center has hosted more than 4,000 performances for more than 1.75 million patrons representing all 92 counties in Indiana, all 50 states and 30-plus nations. The campus also welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year for public events such as the Carmel Farmers Market and the holiday Christkindlmarkt. Allied Solutions Center is a key component of Carmel’s arts-based economic development strategy. The many education and outreach initiatives include programs for children and families, such as the interactive Peanut Butter & Jam concert series for preschoolers, free Student Matinees for local school groups, the Prism Project arts camp for youth with disabilities, and discounted tickets for students. Programs for adults include military discounts, the Palladium Bookies reading club, the Luminaries weekday speaker series, and classes in vocal performance, songwriting, stand-up comedy and ukulele. With your support, we can continue and expand our arts and educational programming, both on and off campus. Learn more at TheCenterPresents.org/Support.
STAFF EXECUTIVE Jeffrey C. McDermott President/CEO Michael Feinstein Artistic Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jimmy Rayford, Chair Bain Farris, Vice Chair Carl Butler, Secretary
ADMINISTRATION Jeff Steeg, CVP Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Carter, SHRM-SCP Vice President of People & Culture Cynthia Ille Director of Finance and Controller
Brian Urbanski, Treasurer
Nancy Hamilton Accounting & Human Resources Manager
Frank Basile
Michele Oakley Accounting Specialist
Elaine Bedel Kristine Bouaichi Brian Burdick Ryan Davis Cheri Dick Jayne During Evan Earley Natalie Engledow David Greene Heather Halliburton Mike Heaton Nancy Heck Joyce Irwin Ashima Kapur Kathleen Krusie, Immediate Past Chair Michael Kubacki Peter Maiers Suzanne Mencias Soomin Park Jennifer Post David Resnick Jack Russell Shelly Schwarz Julie Siegler Bobby Stephens Thomas Urick
John A. Moskal II Director of IT Maryan Johnston Executive Assistant
Cathleen Skripsky, PHR Human Resources Generalist
PROGRAMMING Dan Kemer Vice President of Programming Julia Shildmyer Director of Education & Community Engagement
Kristen Bales School & Public Programs Coordinator
DEVELOPMENT Kendra Latta, CFRE Vice President of Development Kathy Pataluch, MPA Director of Individual Development Jo Garcia Acheson Director of Individual Development, GASF Dave Wilson Director of Corporate Development Sheila Delaney Director of Development Strategy & Research Elizabeth Elliott Corporate Development Associate
Sara Palmer Donor & Gift Database Coordinator Dianne Bonnici Annual Fund Manager
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
PRODUCTION
Mark Truett Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Lisa Posson Director of Production
Becky Lee Meacham Director of Marketing
Ben Dobler Technical Director, Payne & Mencias Palladium
Scott Hall Director of Communications
Joshua Hasty Technical Director, Tarkington
Katie Armel Social Media Manager
Brian Coon Technical Director, Studio Theater
Kyle Acker Design Manager
Levi Townsend Production Manager
Steven Hadt Brand Project Manager
Rob Glass Lead Audio Engineer
Stephen Moore Marketing Operations Specialist
FACILITIES Ed Penman Vice President of Facilities
Nick Brown Lighting Director Lizz Krull Rebecca Beam Cody Bevelhimer Production Technicians
Jason Butrum Director of Safety & Security
PATRON SERVICES
Ryan Gray Director of Facilities Operations
Brian Seitz Director of Patron Services & Organizational Core Values
Andrew Taylor Director of Facilities Management
Beth Scott Patron Services Manager
EVENTS
Kate Ochwat Patron Services Assistant Manager
Ramona Adams, CVP Vice President of Events Lisa Hillard Director of Beverages
Te’Arrow Hoggard Jane Caskey Natalie Gapinski Lynn Ducat Jennifer Partlan Patron Services Associates
Nicole Chernish Director of Events
THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION
Myra Carleton
Claire Bittinger Event Coordinators Krista Layfield Front of House Manager
Kim Moe Jennifer Kaufmann Andrea Goetz
Kris Kandel Artist Concierge Manager Karen Knotts Grace Snyder Tonie Smith Artist Concierge
Chris Lewis Executive Director Renée La Schiazza Director of Programs
Cindy Teeters Lead House Manager Aaron Sembly Yolanda Valdivia Mel O’Connor Matt Pierce House Managers
Sheryl Anastas Patron Services Concierge
Natalie Manges Laura Lockwood Gina Ricca
Brian Bosma Communications Manager Micaela Knox Program Coordinator Emily Rapoza Director of Library & Archives Anna LoPrete Music Librarian Elisabeth Hedges Processing Archivist
STEERING COMMITTEE Pictured (Front Row): Brian Urbanski, Carol Urbanski, Jeff Goens, Carl Butler, Annette Greene, David Greene, Shawn Mulholland, Keira Amstutz, Chad Leitschuh. (Back Row): Javier Liz, Michaella Liz, Adam Arceneaux, Aimee Wiegmann, Chuck Polfer, Nikki Pulfer, Jack Russell. (Not Pictured): Kristine Bouaichi, Abdel Bouaichi, Brian Burdick, Bethany Burdick, Rebecca Kubacki, Jennifer Post, Emily Russell, Kara Seward, Yasmin Stump, Will Stump.
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MENU SALAD Shaved Brussels, Radicchio and Artisan Romaine, Roasted Honeynut Squash, Dry Cured Cranberries, Local Orchard Apples, Shaved Manchego, Citrus Hibiscus Vinaigrette, Parmesan Cheese Straw
ENTRÉE Dry Cured Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Cowboy Butter & Herb Roasted Halibut with Lemon Cream, Confit Garlic Yukon Mash, Cast Iron Garlic Broccolini & Multi-Colored Cauliflower, Red Pepper Garnish (GF)
DESSERT Chocolate Grand Piano Filled with Chocolate Mousse, Caramel Kranfil, Tanghulu Blueberry
COFFEE SERVICE Available at 8 p.m. in the South Lobby and Tom Wood Luxury Box Tier Level South