23-24 Applause Volume 2 - Fall 2023

APPLAUSE! OUTSIDE THE BOX

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CONTENTS WELCOME......................................................................................................................5 FEATURE: THE COLLABORATOR – BILL FRISELL............................................................... 6-9 CENTER PRESENTS PERFORMANCE LIFE WITH THE AFTERLIFE: AMI BRUNI................................................................... 11 UPTOWN: MOTOWN REMIXED...............................................................................12 ANIMANIACS: IN CONCERT.................................................................................... 13 RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS......................................................................................... 15 THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH................................................................................ 17 THE ROBERT CRAY BAND.......................................................................................18 WISH YOU WERE HERE.........................................................................................20 LUCINDA WILLIAMS AND HER BAND......................................................................21 STEWART COPELAND............................................................................................22 HARRY CHAPIN, RETROSPECTIVE FT. THE CHAPIN FAMILY........................................23 BILL FRISELL/AMBROSE AKINMUSIRE....................................................................25 UNITED STATES MARINE BAND..............................................................................26 ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS CHAMBER ENSEMBLE................................29 23-24 CENTER PRESENTS SEASON LISTING................................................................30-31 ABOUT THE CENTER......................................................................................................34 CORE VALUES...............................................................................................................35 DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION..................................................................................35 ABOUT THE SONGBOOK FOUNDATION...........................................................................38 BEYOND THE STAGE.....................................................................................................40 LIVE AT THE CENTER.....................................................................................................41 PATRON SERVICES AND AMENITIES......................................................................... 43-44 FIFTH THIRD BANK BOX OFFICE....................................................................................46 CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF.................................................................. 48-50 CONTACT US................................................................................................................50 CENTER ANNUAL SUPPORTERS.................................................................................52-56 SONGBOOK FOUNDATION BOARD & FRIENDS...........................................................59-61 CENTER MAJOR PARTNERS...........................................................................................64 3

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WELCOME TO THE CENTER! Fall has arrived, and with its golden hues and cooling temperatures comes an eclectic and entertaining lineup of artists here at the Center for the Performing Arts.

What a mix we’ll see in the coming weeks, from bluesman Robert Cray to the U.S. Marine Band, from gritty singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams to the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, from the R&B stylings of Uptown to the classic pop of the Righteous Brothers. There’s a celebration of Pink Floyd by the 10-piece tribute band Wish You Were Here; a salute to Harry Chapin by his own extended family; and a “deranged” orchestral-rock evening of Police hits led by founding drummer Stewart Copeland.

Need more variety? How about Swedish indie-folk artist The Tallest Man on Earth; a masterclass in cartoon music with the cast of Animaniacs; tales of the paranormal from TV ghost hunter Amy Bruni; or an evening of boundarybreaking jazz with Bill Frisell and Ambrose Akinmusire (see cover story on Page 6) Bringing a wide array of sounds and sights to the community is central to our nonprofit mission here at the Center, and it’s possible only with the support of our volunteers, donors, corporate and community partners, and patrons like you.

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What also sets the Center apart is our broad range of educational and experiential opportunities for people of all ages: music programs and camps for toddlers and preschoolers, reading clubs for kids and adults, classes in stand-up comedy and vocal and instrumental music, guest speakers, expert lectures, and free matinee performances for school groups, with grants available to cover their transportation costs. That’s all part of the mission, too.

We’re so glad you could join us for this event. Browse the pages that follow – and visit us at TheCenterPresents.org – to learn why you should come back.

We hope to see you often this season!

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THE COLLABORATOR

GUITARIST BILL FRISELL DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM WORKING WITH OTHER ARTISTS

BY SCOTT HALL

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Udecades, nusual collaborations have been a hallmark of Bill Frisell’s career for so it’s entirely on-brand that the venerated guitarist, composer and arranger will perform with two unconventional and entirely different combos when he visits the Center in October.

To be sure, Frisell has solid jazz credentials, having studied in the 1970s under guitar legend Jim Hall and gaining attention in the early ’80s as a session player at ECM Records and sideman for veteran drummer Paul Motian. Since then, however, his musical path has been far from typical.

These days, the multiple-Grammy nominee is known as an Americana innovator as much as a jazz cat, blending folk, country, blues, rock and other genres into a style marked by subtlety and space rather than blazing speed.

His sonic signature includes the use of electronic effects such as reverb, echo and looping to conjure atmospheric layers of sound. He has collaborated with folk singers, classical orchestras and New York avant-garde pioneers.

He has interpreted traditional standards and works by composers as diverse as Thelonious Monk, Aaron Copeland and John Lennon.

Playing the Palladium on Oct. 21 for the first time since a 2017 appearance with saxophonist Charles Lloyd, Frisell will perform with both halves of a coheadlined tour. His new ensemble, the Bill Frisell FIVE, is an amalgam of musicians who have backed him in the past in various formats: bassists Thomas Morgan and Tony Scherr and drummers Rudy Royston and Kenny Wollesen.

The other combo is Owl Song, a trio led by Grammy-nominated West Coast trumpeter-composer Ambrose Akinmusire, with Frisell on guitar and New Orleans-based drummer Herlin Riley. Frisell and Akinmusire have worked together frequently since they first met in 2013 while playing together at, of all things, a birthday tribute to singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Like the FIVE, this unusual lineup has performed only a handful of times.

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By phone from New York City, where he was playing a weeklong stand at the Village Vanguard after returning from a European tour, Frisell discussed the origins of these new projects. The following interview has been edited for clarity and length.

Applause: Your new combo, the FIVE, is essentially a double trio.

How does that work?

Frisell: It's something I've been thinking about for years, and then it just took forever to get everything all lined up. I just had this dream about all these guys I played with so much, in a trio with Rudy and Thomas, and then a trio with Kenny and Tony, and then sometimes Kenny and Thomas will play or sometimes Rudy and Tony will play, and I’ve played duo with all of them, so the connections are super strong. When we finally did it, it was like the most far-out thing for me, being right in the midst of this. I'm surrounded by all these guys, and I'm getting this incredible sort of stereo thing going on. I probably have the best seat in the house.

The choices that Tony makes, just intuitively, are not the things that Thomas would do, and the same with Rudy and Kenny, so it feels like they can really play.

No one has to hold back or edit anything, so this amazing counterpoint starts happening. Like the drums, I really wasn't sure how that would work, but they both seem to be completely free, and no one's tiptoeing around each other.

It's like they can really go full out, and somehow it's working. I think it's more about the way the personalities of the people themselves are interacting with each other. It's not so much about the instrument. It's more about the way of thinking that they all have.

What do you enjoy about working with Ambrose Akinmusire?

He's like one of my heroes, he's so fearless. He just has something in his imagination about that combination (of instruments), and now, I'm really excited that we actually get to see where it can go from there. Every time I hear Ambrose or play with him, I come away having to rethink things, or it's just super inspiring as a person and as a musician.

You seem almost driven to collaborate with as many people in as many styles as possible. Obviously you draw inspiration from working in these different settings.

That's my whole musical life. Every time I play with someone else, that's how I learn, and you learn so fast. You know, you can practice all you want, and then if you just sit down with somebody for a minute, it's like, you learn a thousand times faster. I just thrive on that, I think. I've been so lucky too, in that way, just so many opportunities that come up.

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You studied clarinet in younger days. Does that affect how you approach music now?

My heart never was really in it, but I did it for a long time. All the way through even two years of college I was a music major with clarinet, and you know, I always did well, first chair and all this stuff, but somehow, I wasn't connected spiritually or something. But then years later, I realize how much I'm so thankful for all the basics, learning to read and learning to count and playing in an orchestra or a band and trying to blend with other instruments.

And also the breathing, playing a wind instrument – I still find myself breathing with what I'm playing. It's sort of connected to your body more, or the way your natural breathing or phrasing would happen. My memory of the clarinet is like there’s sort of a pressure, you're blowing through this thing, and there's pressure in your body, and I think that feeling has impacted the way I play guitar, too.

You seem to favor solid-body electric guitars, in particular the Fender Telecaster, which is not traditionally considered a jazz guitar. What do you like about it? (Commonly associated with country music, the “Tele” was one of the first mass-produced solid-body guitars, with a simple design dating to 1950.)

Well, everything just works, you know? It's so simple, it’s like they got it right, way back then. There's nothing really that you don't need, but it's got everything you do need. And then also, I have to say, I do love playing other guitars, but it's the traveling part that’s just such a challenge. So a Telecaster, you can drag it behind a truck or something and it will probably come out still playable, where if you had some fine archtop guitar, to try to get that on an airplane, it's just hopeless these days. So a lot of it’s just the practical part, too. With a screwdriver, you can kind of take it apart and put it back together and fix it.

But I do love Telecasters.

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LIFE WITH THE AFTERLIFE: TRUE TALES OF THE PARANORMAL WITH GHOST HUNTER AMY BRUNI

Saturday, September 16, at 8pm | The Tarkington

Amy Bruni began her professional career as a paranormal investigator in 2007 when she joined the cast of SyFy’s Ghost Hunters, eventually starring in 116 episodes. Now, she’s the co-star and executive producer of The Travel Channel’s Kindred Spirits and hosts the wildly popular Haunted Road podcast. In her live appearances, Bruni shares her unique approach to interacting with the spirits of the dead, along with hair-raising tales from her countless hours hunting ghosts at America’s most haunted locations. By the end of the night, you will question everything you thought you knew about the spirit world.

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UPTOWN: MOTOWN REMIXED

Thursday, September 28, at 7:30pm | The Palladium From New York City, the epicenter of contemporary pop and soul, Uptown is a group that combines the smooth stylings of classic R&B with the fresh hits of today – the perfect mix of Bruno Mars-caliber stage presence with the vocals of Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. Each member of the collective is a soloist, bringing a unique flavor that will have any crowd on its feet dancing and singing along.

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ANIMANIACS: IN CONCERT

Thursday, October 5, at 7:30pm | The Palladium Known for topical and multilayered humor that appeals to all ages, the Animaniacs TV series was an instant classic when it debuted in the 1990s. Now, the interactive stage production Animaniacs: In Concert stars the original Emmy-winning composer, Randy Rogel, on piano and actors Rob Paulsen (the Emmy-winning voice of Pinky and Yakko on Animaniacs) and Maurice LaMarche (The Brain), performing tunes and sharing fascinating and hilarious behind-the-scenes tales of how the characters, stories and songs were developed. Video clips from the series accompany this rollicking ride through the creative process. series partner

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THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS: BILL MEDLEY & BUCKY HEARD

Friday, October 6, at 8pm | The Palladium

Blue-eyed soul pioneers the Righteous Brothers are back! With a string of No. 1 classics – including the most played song in radio history, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” – the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield topped the charts in four decades. Medley has continued to perform since Hatfield’s death in 2003 and has been joined more recently by tenor vocalist Bucky Heard to carry on the legacy of hits including “(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" and “Rock and Roll Heaven.” series partner

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THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH

Sunday, October 8, at 7pm | The Palladium

Known onstage as The Tallest Man on Earth, Swedish singer-songwriter Kristian Matsson has drawn comparisons to Bob Dylan with his deft guitar work, poetic lyrics and gritty voice. He first gained fame in the United States with his critically acclaimed 2008 debut album Shallow Grave and a subsequent tour opening for Bon Iver. After five sparsely recorded albums focused on voice and guitar, Matsson’s new release Henry St. was recorded with other musicians in a band setting.

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THE ROBERT CRAY BAND

Wednesday, October 11, at 7:30pm | The Palladium Over the past four decades, guitarist and singer-songwriter Robert Cray has created a signature sound that rises from American roots, blues, soul and R&B, with five Grammy wins and 20 acclaimed studio and live albums. The Blues Hall of Famer is now touring the U.S. and the U.K. for the first time since the 2020 release of his album That’s What I Heard, produced by longtime collaborator and bandmate Steve Jordan, drummer for Cray and such artists as the Rolling Stones.

"One of the most reliably gifted and accessible guitarists around …. Equal parts soul man and blues belter, Cray presides over a crack band." – NPR

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WISH YOU WERE HERE: THE SIGHT & SOUND OF PINK FLOYD

Saturday, October 14, at 8pm | The Palladium

Formed in 1987, Wish You Were Here is one of the world’s longest continually performing Pink Floyd tribute acts, recreating the mood and intensity of the Floydian concert experience with its spectacular multimedia stage production. The 10-piece group is celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Dark Side of the Moon with a full performance of the iconic album, plus other classics and obscurities from throughout the history of the legendary British progressive rock band – all 100 percent live with no prerecorded tracks.

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LUCINDA WILLIAMS AND HER BAND: DON’T TELL ANYBODY THE SECRETS TOUR

Sunday, October 15, at 7pm | The Palladium

Recovering from a 2020 stroke that limited her guitar ability but not her unmistakable vocal style, acclaimed singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams is back with a candid memoir, Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You, and a tour to support her brandnew 16th studio album, Stories from a Rock n Roll Heart. The collection features guest appearances by artists including Margo Price, Buddy Miller, Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa, as well as tributes to two of the multiple Grammy winner’s own late musical heroes, Tom Petty and Replacements guitarist Bob Stinson. The touring band includes longtime Williams collaborators David Sutton on bass, Butch Norton on drums, and Doug Pettibone and Stuart Mathis on guitars.

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STEWART COPELAND: POLICE DERANGED FOR ORCHESTRA

Thursday, October 19, at 7:30pm | The Palladium

Stewart Copeland’s Police Deranged for Orchestra is a high-energy orchestral evening celebrating a career that has spanned more than four decades.

Copeland is best known as the founder and drummer of the Police, as well as a seasoned and prolific composer in opera, ballet and orchestral music.

This production – featuring a 28-piece orchestra, three vocalists and a rock trio with Copeland on drums – is packed with Police hits such as “Roxanne,” “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” and “Message in a Bottle.”

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HARRY CHAPIN AT 80: A RETROSPECTIVE, FEATURING THE CHAPIN FAMILY

Friday, October 20, at 8pm | The Palladium

Backed by the Harry Chapin Band, two generations of the musical Chapin Family will gather to bring the songs of the late Harry Chapin to life, including classics such as “Cat’s in the Cradle,” “Taxi,” “W.O.L.D.” and “Circle.” Backed by original band members Big John Wallace on bass and Howard Fields on drums, the performers include Tom Chapin, Steve Chapin, Jen Chapin and the Chapin Sisters (Abigail and Lily), all award-winning artists with active careers and multiple recordings who just happen to be related, and who love making music together.

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Two of contemporary jazz’s greatest innovators team up for an evening of new sounds. Legendary guitarist Bill Frisell’s new band FIVE features four longtime collaborators: bassists Thomas Morgan and Tony Scherr and drummers Rudy Royston and Kenny Wollesen, all of whom have played with Frisell in various trio and duo combinations. Opening the night will be Owl Song, a trio led by Grammy-nominated trumpeter and composer Ambrose Akinmusire that features Frisell and drummer Herlin Riley. series partner

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"THE PRESIDENT'S OWN" UNITED STATES MARINE BAND Friday, October 27, at 8pm | The Palladium

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Saturday, October 28, at 8pm | The Palladium

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LIFE WITH THE AFTERLIFE: TRUE TALES OF THE PARANORMAL WITH AMY BRUNI Saturday, September 16 at 8pm | The Tarkington

BILL FRISELL FIVE AND AMBROSE AKINMUSIRE’S OWL SONG Saturday, October 21 at 8pm | The Palladium

UPTOWN: MOTOWN REMIXED Thursday, September 28 at 7:30pm | The Palladium ANIMANIACS: IN CONCERT Thursday, October 5 at 7:30pm | The Palladium THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS: BILL MEDLEY & BUCKY HEARD Friday, October 6 at 8pm | The Palladium THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH Sunday, October 8 at 7pm | The Palladium THE ROBERT CRAY BAND Wednesday, October 11 at 7:30pm | The Palladium WISH YOU WERE HERE: THE SIGHT AND SOUND OF PINK FLOYD Saturday, October 14 at 8pm | The Palladium LUCINDA WILLIAMS AND HER BAND: DON’T TELL ANYBODY THE SECRETS TOUR Sunday, October 15 at 7pm | The Palladium

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"THE PRESIDENT’S OWN" UNITED STATES MARINE BAND Friday, October 27 at 8pm | The Palladium ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS CHAMBER ENSEMBLE Saturday, October 28 at 8pm | The Palladium AN EVENING WITH BRUCE COCKBURN Wednesday, November 1 at 7:30pm | The Tarkington AS WE SPEAK: BÉLA FLECK, ZAKIR HUSSAIN, EDGAR MEYER WITH RAKESH CHAURASIA Thursday, November 2 at 7:30pm | The Palladium GRACE POTTER Friday, November 3 at 8pm | The Palladium ETTA MAY Friday, November 3 at 7:30pm | The Tarkington AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE MCPHEE Saturday, November 4 at 8pm | The Palladium

STEWART COPELAND: POLICE DERANGED FOR ORCHESTRA Thursday, October 19 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

TRES SOULS Saturday, November 4 at 8pm | The Tarkington

HARRY CHAPIN AT 80: A RETROSPECTIVE, FEATURING THE CHAPIN FAMILY Friday, October 20 at 8pm | The Palladium

THE LITTLE MERMEN: THE ULTIMATE DISNEY TRIBUTE BAND Sunday, November 5 at 3pm & 7pm | The Tarkington

EASTON CORBIN Thursday, November 9 at 7:30pm | The Palladium GREGORIAN: PURE CHANTS Friday, November 10 at 8pm | The Palladium CANDACE BUSHNELL: TRUE TALES OF SEX, SUCCESS, AND SEX AND THE CITY Sunday, November 12 at 7pm | The Palladium ANNE SOFIE VON OTTER & BROOKLYN RIDER: SONGS OF LOVE AND DEATH Friday, November 17 at 8pm | The Palladium MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO Saturday, November 18 at 8pm | The Palladium THE BLACK MARKET TRUST Sunday, November 19 at 7pm | The Palladium VIENNA BOYS CHOIR: CHRISTMAS IN VIENNA Friday, November 24 at 2pm | The Palladium JIM BRICKMAN: A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS Thursday, November 30 at 7:30pm | The Palladium THE MIDTOWN MEN: HOLIDAY HITS Friday, December 1 at 8pm | The Palladium DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR 2023 Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

ALAN CUMMING & ARI SHAPIRO: OCH & OY! A CONSIDERED CABARET Saturday, February 3 at 8pm | The Palladium MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MÉXICO: HEREDEROS Friday, February 9 at 8pm | The Palladium SOFIA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Friday, February 23 at 8pm | The Palladium ARETHA’S GOLD: CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE TRIBUTE TO ARETHA FRANKLIN Saturday, February 24 at 8pm | The Palladium THE IRISH TENORS Friday, March 8 at 8pm | The Palladium CARRIE NEWCOMER WITH PIANIST GARY WALTERS & STRING QUARTET Saturday, March 9 at 8pm | The Tarkington BRUCE HORNSBY WITH YMUSIC Saturday, March 9 at 8pm | The Palladium IMAGINATION MOVERS Sunday, March 10 at 1pm & 4pm | The Tarkington CROCE PLAYS CROCE: 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Saturday, March 30 at 1pm & 4pm | The Tarkington AN EVENING WITH JESSE COOK Sunday, April 7 at 7pm | The Tarkington

JON MCLAUGHLIN: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Friday, December 8 at 8pm | The Palladium

RAY CHEN Friday, April 12 at 8pm | The Palladium

PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND HOLIDAY SHOW Saturday, December 9 at 8pm | The Palladium

SAMMY MILLER AND THE CONGREGATION Friday, April 19 at 8pm | The Palladium

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY’S WILD & SWINGIN’ HOLIDAY PARTY Wednesday, December 13 at 7:30pm | The Palladium

RUMOURS: A FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE Saturday, April 20 at 8pm | The Palladium

AN EVENING WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS Friday, January 26 at 8pm | The Palladium

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The Center 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 3,100 performances and more than 1.3 million patrons representing all 92 counties in Indiana, all 50 states and 30-plus 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 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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OUR CORE VALUES EXCELLENCE We strive to exceed expectations and maintain the highest possible quality and professionalism in all our activities.

We seek out artists, educators and programming of exceptional quality.

INNOVATION We are creative, open to change and willing to take risks as an entrepreneurial leader in the performing arts field.

We are committed to presenting novel and innovative programming.

COLLABORATION We work together in a mission-driven spirit of teamwork, mutual support and the sharing of ideas and responsibilities.

We proactively pursue opportunities to collaborate with artists and community partners.

INCLUSION We value and embrace all people and perspectives as we serve the entire Indiana community through a diverse range of programming and cultural experiences.

INTEGRITY We demonstrate honesty, fairness and transparency, with a focus on the Center’s long-term success. We live up to our responsibilities and hold others accountable to do the same.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION The arts are for everyone.

The Center for the Performing Arts and the Great American Songbook Foundation strive to be models and leaders in the community by creating a welcoming, affirming environment that is anti-racist and dedicated to advancing social justice and human rights, in which all employees, patrons and other visitors feel safe, supported, respected and valued.

We treasure the arts for their unique ability to express the individual spirit while celebrating our common humanity. Our mission to engage, inspire and educate encompasses the entire Indiana community and leaves no room for exclusion or discrimination of any kind, whether based on race, color, age, sex, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, socioeconomic status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. Diversity, equity, inclusion and empowerment are essential principles that guide our decisions as an employer and as a presenter of public events.

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ABOUT THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION The mission of the Great American Songbook Foundation is to inspire and educate by celebrating the Great American Songbook.

America has a rich tradition of creating music—classical, folk, pop, jazz, rock. The Great American Songbook consists of enduring standards, the songs that are played and sung over and over by multiple generations.

These songs have a timeless meaning and resonance, whether they are days or decades old.

Based at the Palladium, the Great American Songbook Foundation is affiliated with the Center for the Performing Arts and is one of a handful of worldwide Cultural Affiliates of the Los Angeles-based GRAMMY Museum®. The Foundation carries out its unique mission to inspire and educate by celebrating the Great American Songbook in numerous ways: • The Songbook Library & Archives houses documents, images and historic artifacts of songwriters Meredith Willson ( The Music Man) and Harold Arlen ( The Wizard of Oz) and artists like Natalie Cole, Andy Williams, and Sammy Davis, Jr. • The Songbook Exhibit Gallery – free and open to the public – is a multimedia educational center with rotating exhibits exploring history and popular culture through the lens of music.

• The Songbook Academy® is a national summer music intensive that provides pre-professional training, world class mentorship and performance experience for aspiring high school singers.

• Perfect Harmony is a music resource that provides care partners with generational music and activities to engage older adults through a shared music experience.

• The Songbook Hall of Fame recognizes singers, songwriters and other artists who have made significant contributions to the Great American Songbook, with a new class inducted each year.

EXHIBIT GALLERY HOURS: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm

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BEYOND THE STAGE!

Opportunities for Education and Experience at the Center

CHILD & ADULT MUSIC CLASS: ROW YOUR BOAT

Sep 8-Oct 6 | The Palladium

Let's take a trip to the seaside! This session we will swim with fish, row in boats, and sing songs about sunshine as summer comes to a close.

We’ll sing, clap, bounce, tap, play instruments, and learn rhymes centered around sea, sun, fish, and fun. You and your child will have a blast in this fantastically fun class of musical marine exploration. Child & Adult Music Class is presented in partnership with Westfield Veterinary Care.

LUMINARIES: MÓNICA M. MUÑOZ: THE IDENTITY OF A DANCER

Tuesday, September 26 | The Palladium

Puerto Rican professional dancer, teacher, choreographer and director Mónica M. Muñoz will share the story of how heritage, culture, tradition, lived experiences and external factors work to shape and define identity.

She will share photographs, videos and stories depicting her Cuban mother’s and Ecuadorian father's journey to Puerto Rico and how she eventually made her way to Indianapolis, all driven by her passion and love for dance.

BEGINNER UKULELE

Sep 27-Oct 25 | The Palladium Never played the ukulele but want to learn? This five-week class is for you! In this skills-based course, students will learn basic strums and chords by focusing on a new song each week. Students may remain in this group until they feel confident to move on to General Ukulele.

Recommended for ages 14 and up.

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PATRON SERVICES & AMENITIES PARKING Free self-parking is available in the Center Garage attached to the Tarkington building (enter from 3rd Avenue SW) and the Veterans Way Garage east of the Center (enter from Range Line Road).

Valet parking: Starting when doors open, valet parking is available at the West Lobby entrance for select performances. Valet presented in partnership with Jaguar Indianapolis, Land Rover Indianapolis, Tom Wood Volvo Cars.

Valet may be purchased for $15 cash at the door or in advance through the Fifth Third Bank Box Office with your ticket purchase. This service is complimentary for drivers of Jaguars and Land Rovers.

ACCESSIBILITY Accessible parking: Accessible parking spots are available along City Center Drive and also in the Center Garage on 3rd Avenue SW and the Veterans Way Garage off Range Line Road. Accessible valet parking is available at the Palladium’s West Lobby entrance.

Arrival: Street-level entry and elevator access are available in the Palladium's West Lobby at the 3rd Avenue entrance and also in the East Lobby near the Monon Greenway.

Seating: Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in all venues.

Special seating arrangements may be made in advance by calling the Fifth Third Bank Box Office at 317.843.3800

RESTROOMS Restrooms are located in the lower Salon level, Payne & Mencias Box Tier and Gallery level of the Palladium, and on the first floor in the lobby of the Studio Theater and the Tarkington. All restrooms are accessible.

COAT CHECK 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 and Beverages purchased at the Center are allowed in the theaters.

ASSISTED-LISTENING DEVICES & EARPLUGS Assisted-listening devices and earplugs are available free of charge.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY Please visit TheCenterPresents.org our current policies and procedures.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES Mobile devices should be silenced and kept out of sight to avoid distracting from the performance. Use of professional cameras and recording devices is strictly prohibited in the theater.

SONGBOOK EXHIBIT GALLERY Take the elevators to the Gallery level of the Palladium.

Exhibit Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm One hour prior to select performances

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.

FIREARMS Guests are prohibited from bringing firearms onto the premises.

POLICY ON CHILDREN Children 4 and older are welcome to attend performances. All patrons must have a ticket and be able to sit quietly throughout the performance. Children of all ages are welcome at Family Series shows with paid admission.

NO SMOKING 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 Fifth Third Bank Box Office during normal business hours for a brief look, pending availability.

VENUE RENTAL The Center offers event spaces in various sizes and configurations for rent by performing groups, private individuals, businesses and community organizations, including the Palladium (1,500 seats), the Tarkington (500 seats) and the Studio Theater (200 seats). Let our experts help you determine which space best suits your needs. For pricing and availability, call 317.819.3520 or email Events@TheCenterPresents.org with event type, requested date(s) and expected attendance.

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FIFTH THIRD BANK BOX OFFICE ONLINE Buy online at any time of day at TheCenterPresents.org. For the best available seats, purchase a series package and enjoy great savings on tickets.

FIFTH THIRD BANK BOX OFFICE AT THE PALLADIUM Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm or until curtain Saturday: 12pm-4pm & two hours prior to performance Sunday: Two hours prior to performance The Studio Theater and Tarkington Fifth Third Bank Box Office is open 60 minutes prior to performances.

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 Fifth Third Bank Box Office or visit TheCenterPresents.org for more discount information.

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

GROUP SALES Book your next outing for 10 or more people and you may save up to 20% on tickets.

Contact Group Sales at 317.819.3503 or email Group@TheCenterPresents.org.

THE CENTER GIFT CERTIFICATES Gift certificates applicable to all campus events are available in any denomination and may be purchased and redeemed online, by phone or at the Fifth Third Bank Box Office.

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STAFF & BOARD Jeffrey C. McDermott President/CEO

Kathy Pataluch Director of Individual Development

ADMINISTRATION Jeff Steeg Chief Operating Officer

Lindsay Fish Director of Partnership Development

Stephanie Carter Vice President of Human Resources

Sheila Delaney Director of Development Strategy & Research

Cynthia Ille Director of Finance & Controller

Madison Miazgowicz Individual Development Manager

Nancy Hamilton Accounting & Human Resources Manager

Elizabeth Elliott Partnership Development Coordinator

Michele Oakley Accounting Specialist

Dianne Bonnici Donor Database Coordinator

John A. Moskal II Director of IT

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Mark Truett Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Maryan Douglas Executive Assistant PROGRAMMING Dan Kemer Vice President of Programming Julia Shildmyer Director of Education & Community Engagement Kristen Bales Education Associate DEVELOPMENT Kendra Latta, CFRE Vice President of Development

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Becky Lee Meacham Director of Marketing Scott Hall Director of Communications Katie Armel Social Media Manager Kyle Acker Design Manager Stephen Moore Marketing Associate

PATRON SERVICES Brian Seitz Director of Patron Services and Organizational Core Values Beth Scott Patron Services Manager Kate Ochwat Patron Services Assistant Manager Sheryl Anastas Patron Services Concierge Bill Eckert Jane Caskey Erin McCreedy Te'Arrow Hoggard Lynn Ducat Patron Services Associates FACILITIES Ed Penman Vice President of Facilities Jason Butrum Director of Safety and Security Ryan Gray Director of Facilities Andrew Taylor Maintenance Engineer EVENTS Ramona Adams Vice President of Events

Krista Layfield Front of House Manager Cindy Teeters Lead House Manager Kim Moe Jennifer Kaufmann Myra Carleton Caleb Wiggins House Managers Karen Knotts Artist Concierge PRODUCTION Lisa Posson Director of Production Joe Wisner Assistant Director of Production Nick Brown Lighting Director Rob Glass Lead Audio Engineer Ben Dobler Lead Video Engineer Joshua Burton Levi Townsend Lizz Krull Production Technicians Joshua Hasty Technical Director, The Tarkington

Lisa Hillard Director of Beverages

Brian Coon Technical Director, The Studio Theater

Nicole Chernish Event Manager

GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION Chris Lewis Executive Director

Lexi Malott Event Coordinator Elizabeth Martine Event Coordinator

Renée La Schiazza Director of Programs

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Chelsea Reynowsky Program Coordinator Jo Garcia Assistant Director of Individual Development

CONTACT US GROUP TICKET SALES

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Emily Rapoza Director of Library & Archives

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Anna LoPrete Music Librarian

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Elisabeth Hedges Processing Archivist BOARD OF DIRECTORS Barbara Branic, Chair Kathleen Krusie, Vice Chair Shane Hageman, Secretary Sam Muse, Treasurer Adam Arceneaux Frank Basile Elaine Bedel Brian Burdick Raju Chinthala Ann Dee Rollin Dick Jayne During Natalie Engledow Bain Farris John Gallina Nancy Heck Nicholas (Nick) F. Hrisomalos, M.D. P.C. Zak Khan Michael Kubacki Ira Maher Ron Mencias Soomin Park Dan Philpott Andre Porter Minti Ray Jimmy Rayford Marty Rosenberg Laurie Siler David Temple Brian Urbanski Thomas Urick W. Michael Wells Xiao Ou Yuan 50

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YOUR SUPPORT PROVIDES PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES! Alongside the world-class arts and entertainment events we present at our three venues, a vital part of the Center’s mission is our robust menu of educational and outreach programming for patrons of all ages.

Examples include: • The Saturday morning Peanut Butter & Jam sessions, which introduce preschoolers to the joy of live music and the performing arts • The FrontRow program, which brings high school and college music students into touring artists’ sound checks to observe, ask questions and learn about life as a professional performer • Educational videoconferences for schools around the state • The Palladium Bookies, an engaging book club and discussion group for readers interested in arts-related issues • Budget-friendly classes and experiential opportunities for older youth and adults, including Dance Discovery, Ukulele and Intro to Stand-Up Comedy

SUPPORTERS 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 August 1, 2023. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3520.

ANNUAL FUND

Diamond Palladium Society ($100,000+) Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery Zak Khan

Allied Solutions, LLC City of Carmel Google Grants Platinum Palladium Society ($50,000-$99,999) Nick & Joni Hrisomalos

Brahm Corporate Group Fifth Third Bank Ice Miller Ovation Audio Video Gold Palladium Society ($25,000-$49,999) Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Community Health Network Faegre Drinker First Merchants Bank Hoosier Village & The Barrington of Carmel Jaguar Indianapolis, Land Rover Indianapolis, Tom Wood Volvo Cars Katz, Sapper & Miller The National Bank of Indianapolis Payne & Mencias Group Printing Partners Shepherd Insurance 52

Silver Palladium Society ($10,000-$24,999) Libby & Randy Brown Ann & Kenneth Dee Cheri & Rollie Dick Nancy Farris The Fuller Family Dimitrios & Viviana Koukoulomatis Rod & Jayme McComas Jeff & Sue McDermott Justin & Jennifer Moffett Karen & Donald Perez Lei Shen & Soomin Park The Tobin Family Dr. Larry Weeda Jr

Current Publishing Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. Indiana Arts Commission Meridian Plastic Surgeons Old Town Companies Pedcor Companies Telamon Corporation

President’s Circle ($5,000-$9,999) Margaret & Adam Arceneaux Frank & Katrina Basile Elaine & Eric Bedel Tom Bennett & Dawn Fazli Bennett Patricia & Rafik Bishara Barbara & Michael Branic Robert & Mary Christianson Eric Daugherty & Delia Rivas-Daugherty Dr. Howard Eigen Bain & Nancy Farris Drs. Will & Julie Fecht John & Barbara Gallina Philip & Patricia Gibson John & Marianne Hart Richard & Karen Kohlmann Steve & Kathy Krusie Michael & Rebecca Kubacki Karyl & Tim McGeath Suzanne & Ron Mencias Sam & Laura Muse J. Daniel & Elizabeth Philpott Jeremy Morton & Minti Ray Jimmy & Bailey Rayford Bruce & Jan Reynolds Susan & David Roberts Judith Roudebush Laurie Siler Larry & Sandra Speer

David & Victoria Temple Ambassador & Mrs. Randall L. Tobias Mitch & Julie Tull Brian & Carol Urbanski Tom & Nicole Urick Mike & Sue Wells Jeff & Shari Worrell Xiao Ou Yuan & Lindsay N. Hicks Anonymous The Hageman Foundation J.C. Hart Company Inc. Marquis Commercial Solutions Studio M Architecture Upland Brewing Company Westfield Veterinary Care Director’s Circle ($2,500-$4,999) Art & Karen Bortolini Abdel & Kristine Bouaichi Trent & Amy Cowles Michael & Margie Draper Peggy Ford Lynn & Robert Fritsche Dr. Brad & Sylvia Gray Dr. Jeff & Nancy Greenberg Michael & Karen Heaton Dr. & Mrs. David & Louisa Hollander Sally & James Hubbard Marc & Rebecca Jaffe Susan Johnson Kendra M. Latta Gary Larreategui Jim Leslie Sandra Lynch & Aidan Moran Dr. Greg & Rose-Ann Mazanek

Thomas & Karen Poyser Jim & Ginny Purvis Scott & Susan Putney Jeff & Clare Quinn Pat & John Schuler Colonel Dave Sholly & Mrs. Judy Sholly Don & Candace Shuck Ron Schwier & Marti Starkey Kiros Sistevaris & Julie Reed Dr. Pamela A. Steed Daniel & Kristine Tennant Jim & Vickie Theis Jim & Chris Thomas Connie & Jim Titak John & Judy Tomke The Jemmie & Lulu Wang Family Fund Dr. Christine Bishop & Hank Wong Dr. Robert Yee & Mrs. Linda Yee Anonymous A Cut Above Catering Founders Circle ($1,000-$2,499) Jane Adam & Bruce Rosenzweig Cindy & Kevin Beauchamp Craig & Lori Bjornsund Susan & David Blish Gary & Pam Bollier Ron & Ann Thompson Brock Thomas E. Burek Deb & Mike Bush Carl Butler & Jeffrey Goens Steve & Grace Caress John J. Chlapik Steven & Melanie Chmielewski

Drs. Molly & Jeff Cooke William & Angela Corley Pat Corsi Julie & Cary Curry Mark DeCarlo Tom & Pat DeCoster Margot Denger Michael & Mary Devlin Luanne & Larry Dewey Dave & Julie Dumser Waneta Dunkerly Craig & Marsha Dunkin Daniel & Karen Dutcher Helen M. Eby John A. Ericson Sue & Joe Finkam David & Lillie Golay Alan Goldsticker Valerie & Joe Gravitt Judy E. Gripp Bruce Hakes Steve & Shannon Hawkins Brad & Jeanine Haynes Patrick & Diane Healey Nancy Heck Mr. & Mrs. Andrew and Dawn Hein James and Kimberly Hill Dr. Chris and Mrs. Christine Hollon Kwan Hui The Joneses Doug & Marty Kaderabek Karen & Doug Kelsey Bob & Sandee Kleymeyer The Layfield Family Tina & Gary Malone Felicia Martin Doris McCullough Dan & Laura Moriarity Cathy Rooney & Rick Moyer Steven & Elizabeth Mueller Scott & Kristin Pike 53

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On our beautiful 300-acre campus, you’ll find luxury independent living in the form of single-family homes, duplexes, and apartments. We also offer a full range of supportive care services, so regardless of your needs, we have the perfect option for your next chapter.

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Julie Reed Mr. & Mrs. Gary A. Reynolds Susana Rivera-Mills Jerry & DeAnn Shrewsbury Dr. Jon and Gayle Simala Richard & Susan Simon Mr. & Mrs. Faron Skelton Neal & Sandra Smith Randy & Kimberly Sorrell Jane Sundstrom John & Lynn Trott Glenn & Cheryl Troyer Saundra & Mark Truett Ashley M. Ulbricht John & Carol Valentine Paul & Kathy Walker Marty & Leslie Wessler Drs. Rick & Annelle Weymuth Dennis & Karen Whitaker Michael & Patricia Wilson William & Maureen Winingham Bob & Barbara Wolf Diana & Dan Yates Anheuser-Busch Biddle Memorial Foundation, INC The Payne Family Foundation Advocate ($500-$999) Dr. & Mrs. John Abrams Donna & Art Adams Ramona & John Adams Gregg & Sandie Anselm Michael Bilderback Dr. Geoffrey Billows Rob & Ruth Brown Mickey & P T Buntin Janet & Mervyn Cohen

Charles & Ann Conrad Tim Cooney Jeff & Lori Davis Rick & Julie Davis Sheila Delaney Bill & Marge Dorsch Chase & Gloria Downham Barbara Duke Tom & Judy Ertl Beverly & Tom Feller Ron Frankenfield Mary Kay Graham Barbara & Robert Gregory Richard & Cathy Hahn Steve & Liz Hanes Bill & Nancy Heath Robert & Wendy Hester Leanne & Dave Jackson Jim & Cheryl Johnson Ellie & Michael Kaplan Mike & Kim Keller Dan, Jill, & Andrew Kemer Nick & Katy Kestner Family Fund Mary Jane Keys Giving Fund Pat Kirn John R. Koven & Neeka Parks-Koven Otto & Nancy Krohn Vera Long Lawrence Mark & Margaret Lehtinen Claire Magna Dale & Sharon Mansberger John & Pam Marvel Lee Meredith Mark & Holly Moore Rufus "Bud" Myers Ken & Ellen Narva Sally Jo Richardson

Leslie & James Riley Dr. Anna Roshal Capi Seeger Scheidler Rob & Marsha Schlegel Michael, Lesley & Claire Semo Chris Shaffer Jeff & Cindy Stellhorn Tim & Tina Tanselle Cindy Teeters Richard & Jacqueline Thompson James Tisdale Margaret & Tip Tollison Steven Wilk & Patrice Sweeney Marianne Walter Doug & Carolyn Willard Paula Yarian Anonymous The Benevity Community Impact Fund MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS

In memory of William T. and Doris E. Douglas Anonymous

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MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES

Bank of America Charitable Foundation Capital Group Duke Energy Foundation Eaton Matching Gift Program Eli Lilly and Company Foundation Hewlett Packard Enterprise Foundation JPMorgan Chase & Co

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.

The RMR Group LLC

Katrina & Frank Basile Michael & Barbara Branic Cheri & Rollie Dick Nick & Joni Hrisomalos Richard & Karen Kohlmann Jeff & Sue McDermott Susan McDermott David & Micki Stirsman John & Judy Tomke

ENDOWMENT DIRECTED GIFTS

LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETY

Indianapolis Colts

The Lifetime Giving Society recognizes Individual donors for their lifetime of support, with their cumulative contributions reaching or exceeding giving milestones of $100,000, $500,000 or $1,000,000.

Lilly Endowment Inc. McKinsey & Company Matching Gifts Raytheon Technologies The National Bank of Indianapolis

PALLADIO SOCIETY

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

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$1,000,000 Henry & Christine Camferdam Cheri & Rollie Dick

$500,000 The Carruthers Family Zak Khan Anonymous $100,000 Melissa & Bradon Barnes Frank & Katrina Basile Glendia & L. Sonny Beck Libby & Randy Brown Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery Don & Pam Gottwald Nick & Joni Hrisomalos Stan & Sandy Hurt Rod & Jayme McComas Jeff & Sue McDermott Leah & Eric Payne Jim & Ginny Purvis Judith Roudebush Dr. Stephen J. Shideler Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons The Tobin Family W. Michael & Susan Wells Jayne Ann & Doug Wilson James B. Winner

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Karen Kelsey, Indiana Chair Don Gottwald, Indiana Vice Chair Troy Payner, M.D., Indiana Secretary Rollin M. Dick, Indiana Treasurer Michael Feinstein, Indiana Founder, Emeritus member Adam Arceneaux, Indiana Brook Babcock, Tennessee Libby Brown, Indiana Stan Burton, Indiana Terrence Flannery, Indiana Peggy Ford, Indiana Joanne (Joni) Hrisomalos, Indiana Stan Hurt, Indiana Izabela Ozdemir, Indiana Victoria Purvis, Indiana Tony Robertson, Indiana Marty Rosenberg, Indiana Charles Simons, D.D.S., M.S.D., Indiana W. Michael Wells, Indiana

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 August 1, 2023. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3520.

Diamond Songbook Legacy ($100,000+) Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery Del & Libby Demaree City of Carmel Efroymson Family Fund, a CICF Fund The Music Man Foundation Seedlings Foundation Gold Songbook Legacy ($25,000-$49,999) Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons Dr. Larry Weeda Jr. Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Institute of Museum and Library Services Silver Songbook Legacy ($10,000-$24,999) Lisa & Paul Andre Libby & Randy Brown Cheri & Rollie Dick Peggy Ford Don & Pam Gottwald Stan & Sandy Hurt Karen & Doug Kelsey Izabela & Ersal Ozdemir Troy Payner & Cara Peggs Bill & Lynn Weidner Stan Burton & Christine Zoccola Anonymous

Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation Indiana Arts Commission The Ted Snowdon Foundation Van Heusen Music Corp.

Hollywood Musical ($5,000-$9,999) Margaret & Adam Arceneaux Rita Arlen Lynda Carter Maureen Charles Michael Charles Michael & Margie Draper The Fuller Family William & Barbara Hammer Joni & Nick Hrisomalos Karen E. Kennedy Bob & Ruth Ann Loser Jeff & Sue McDermott Jim & Ray Luther-Pfeil Sunny Sessa The Tobin Family Mike & Sue Wells Anonymous The Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Memorial Foundation Salon 01 Senior Home Companions & Story Cottage Broadway Show ($2,500-$4,999) Pat & John Schuler

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Cabaret ($1,000-$2,499) Ed & Mary Banta Jack Bethards Chris & Charlotte Bradley Hal Brody & Don Smith Ann and Kenneth Dee Hector & Laura DesMoine Helen M. Eby Dr. Howard Eigen Bronwen Ferguson The Layfield Family Chris & Kelli Lewis Ron & Linda Maus Craig McKee Jeffrey A. & Calise P. Mossler James & Lilah Rabe David & Jill Resley Judy Roudebush Roger Schmelzer & Lucinda Phillips Jerry & DeAnn Shrewsbury Jon & Cleo Sonneborn Betty Stilwell Saundra & Mark Truett Mitch & Julie Tull Barrie & Margaret Zimmerman Anonymous Hamilton County Tourism Big Band ($500-$999) Scott Anthony Ables Pat & Jennifer Cross Sheila Delaney Leslee & Wayne Feinstein Tom & Priscilla Johnson Brian & Maggie Kelly Steven & Joni La Schiazza Kendra M. Latta Dr. Greg & Rose-Ann Mazanek Lee Meredith James E. Misner Michael & Sharon O'Hair Reese Family Foundation for Christ, Inc. Justine Reese & Michael Cushing Debra & Raphael Schmid James & Judy Singleton Mrs. Laney Techentin Joel Ulster & Michael Hertzman

Brian & Carol Urbanski Larry Weber Robert Zaret Peggy Lee Associates, LLC MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES 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 Peggy Ford Betty Stilwell In memory of Irwin Helford Betty Helford In memory of Irwin Helford Chris & Charlotte Bradley In memory of Muriel & Bob Kennedy Karen E. Kennedy In honor of Paul & Sue Lowden Joel B. Rothman In honor of Jan Reynolds Gregory B. Reynolds In honor of Ali Stroker Anonymous In memory of Dorothy Weber Larry Weber In memory of Joyce Winner Jim Winner & Family LEGACY GIFTS The Legacy Society recognizes, and thanks dedicated individuals who are leaving a future legacy to the Great American Songbook

Foundation. Through their generosity, these individuals have demonstrated their commitment to the future of the Songbook Foundation and the health of the arts community for Central Indiana.

Libby & Randy Brown Del & Libby Demaree Cheri & Rollie Dick The Family of Louis F. Edelman Peggy Ford Drs. Dan & Arline Golden Stan & Sandy Hurt Riki Kane Larimer Susan R. Logsdon Jeff & Sue McDermott Janis Paige LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETY The Lifetime Giving Society recognizes Individual donors for their lifetime of support, with their cumulative contributions reaching or exceeding giving milestones of $100,000, $500,000 or $1,000,000. $1,000,000 The Carruthers Family Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery Seedlings Foundation Bren Simon $500,000 Efroymson Family Fund Ira & Leonore Gershwin Trusts Philanthropic Fund $100,000 Libby & Randy Brown Marc Cherry Del & Libby Demaree Cheri & Rollie Dick William M. Goodwin Betty & Irwin Helford Stan & Sandy Hurt Sue & Paul Lowden Pershing Square Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons The Ted Snowdon Foundation Bill & Lynn Weidner 61

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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 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.

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.

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