SUMMER 2025 OFFICIAL PROGRAM
Timeless Flight
BYRDS
LEADER ROGER
MCGUINN LOOKS BACK ON HIS LEGACY
A legacy of support.
The Payne and Mencias families have long believed in the power of the arts to inspire, connect and transform individuals and communities. With their latest contribution — a transformative donation for the Palladium’s naming rights — these families ensure that art and culture will thrive in Central Indiana for years to come.
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WELCOME
The start of a new performance season is always exciting here at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, but this one is special.
The 2025-2026 Center Presents Season sponsored by Allied Solutions marks the 15th anniversary of this campus’s opening. Since then, our venues have hosted over 3,700 performances for more than 1.6 million patrons, along with countless family, business and public events.
The new schedule features 60-plus shows, with more to be announced. The fall lineup includes the indie pop and R&B of Fitz and The Tantrums; the return of trumpeter Herb Alpert with his new Tijuana Brass combo; powerhouse vocalist Burton Cummings of The Guess Who; electro-jazz duo Four80East; soul crooner Brian McKnight; and beloved comic and late-night host Jay Leno. Appearing here for the first time in September is Roger McGuinn, founder of 1960s legends the Byrds and a longtime musical innovator. He looks back on his career in our cover story on Page 6.
The past year has brought significant advances for our mission. Last fall, we announced a naming-rights sponsorship with Allied Solutions, a locally based national company that shares our commitment to improving quality of life in the community. This spring, we renamed our concert hall the Payne & Mencias Palladium, recognizing the generosity of two local families who want to strengthen the area’s arts programs. In each case, the additional support reinforces our financial stability, provides more flexibility in booking top artists, and enables the continued expansion of our educational and experiential programs for people of all ages.
Accessibility and inclusion are top priorities for Allied Solutions Center. We recently partnered with the nonprofit KultureCity organization to earn Sensory Inclusive® certification for the Payne & Mencias Palladium, including staff training and onsite accommodations to make the live event experience more comfortable for people with sensory sensitivities. Ask any staff member or volunteer about the resources available.
Special thanks to all of the donors, sponsors, community partners and other supporters who make our mission possible, and thank you for joining us during this 15th Anniversary Center Presents Season at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts!
Jeffrey C. McDermott President/CEO
Michael Feinstein Artistic Director
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ROGER MCGUINN AND HIS SIGNATURE GUITAR ARE COMING TO THE TARKINGTON
BY SCOTT HALL
Exactly 60 years ago, the Byrds were one of the hottest pop groups on the planet, “America’s answer to the Beatles.”
The band’s 1965 debut album, Mr. Tambourine Man, went Top 10 and the title song hit No. 1 in the U.S. and the U.K., a rare breakthrough for an American band in the British Invasion era. Their blend of danceable beats with thoughtful lyrics sung in multi-part harmony was hailed as a new genre, folk rock. The jangly sound of bandleader Roger McGuinn’s Rickenbacker electric 12-string guitar became part of the pop music vocabulary, resurfacing years later in the music of artists such as Tom Petty, R.E.M., the Bangles, the Smiths, the Cranberries and many more. Despite their roots in traditional music, the Byrds were relentlessly innovative during their decade-long run. In 1966, they audaciously tried to channel John Coltrane and Ravi Shankar in their Top 20 single “Eight Miles High,” considered the first psychedelic song to hit the mainstream and a classic example of so-called “raga rock,” influenced by Indian classical music.
Never again would the band see that level of chart success, but the exploration would continue, with McGuinn the only common thread amid a rotating cast of musicians, songwriters and strong personalities. They were among the first artists to record with a Moog synthesizer. They dabbled in jazz and what today is known as “jam band” music. They even went full-tilt into country music with their album Sweetheart of the Rodeo, now seen as a cornerstone of the country rock wave that would culminate a decade later in the massive success of the Eagles.
“It was a total bomb when it came out,” McGuinn says of the 1968 release. “I don’t think it’s the worst-selling Byrds album, but I think it was the second-worst-selling one. The problem was it fell between the cracks. The rock people didn’t like country, and the country people didn’t like rock, and so we were just trying to be sincere and paying tribute to some great country songs.”
While many contemporaries have passed on or long since retired, McGuinn has continued to record and tour, both solo and in various combinations with former bandmates. On his current “Stories and Songs” tour, he performs alone on banjo and an assortment of guitars, sharing anecdotes from his long and colorful career.
McGuinn began playing folk songs as a teen in Chicago, which led to stints with the Chad Mitchell Trio and pop star Bobby Darin, who was incorporating folk music into his act.
“He’d go out and do his rock ’n’ roll stuff, and then he’d invite me up and we’d do kind of a Smothers Brothers comedy routine with folk songs in the middle,” McGuinn recalls. “I played the five-string banjo and the 12-string guitar and we had a lot of fun.”
Darin opened a music publishing company in New York’s legendary Brill Building and hired McGuinn as a songwriter, but sitting in a 6-by-10 cubicle every day proved unfulfilling. McGuinn – known then by his given name, Jim – found work briefly as a studio musician, recording with artists including Paul Simon and Judi Collins before heading to Los Angeles, where the Byrds would form over a mutual love of folk music, Bob Dylan and the Beatles.
It was a real artistic renaissance, I think, the early ’60s and mid-’60s.
– Roger McGuinn
Soon, they found themselves in a friendly rivalry with those same artists, as well as the Beach Boys. All were experimenting with song structures, guitar and vocal styles, and new recording techniques, learning from one another and trying to top themselves with each new release.
“We were all kind of trading licks back and forth,” McGuinn says. “That was happening for a couple of years there. It was a real artistic renaissance, I think, the early ’60s and mid-’60s.”
Among his co-founders was David Crosby, later of Crosby, Stills & Nash. By his own admission, Crosby was notoriously opinionated and difficult to deal with, and “everybody will corroborate that,” McGuinn says with a laugh. He and bassist Chris Hillman kicked Crosby out of the Byrds, although McGuinn later did a couple tours with his ex-bandmate.
“We got along OK (in later years),” he says of Crosby, who played Allied Solutions Center in 2017 and died in 2023. “We were hanging out on Twitter, which is now X, and it was friendly for a long time, and then I said something that bugged him and he blocked me on Twitter.”
After the departures of original members Crosby, Gene Clark and Mike Clarke, McGuinn and Hillman recruited yet another lead guitarist, the legendary Clarence White, and another singer-songwriter, Gram Parsons. Parsons contributed greatly to the country sound of the Sweetheart of the Rodeo album but soon left the band, after advocating at one point for McGuinn to be replaced.
STories AND SONGS With ROGER
MCGUINN
SEPTEMBER 13 AT 8PM THE TARKINGTON
“Clarence and I were really good friends and we interacted quite a bit, so it wasn’t really competition,” McGuinn says. “Now, Gram Parsons, on the other hand, he wanted to fire me and get a steel guitar instead. … He was a rich kid and he thought he owned the world, really. … not to say that we didn’t have some good times. You know, we’d drink beer and play pool and ride motorcycles and do kind of redneck stuff.”
In 2018, Hillman and McGuinn reunited for an acclaimed Sweetheart 50th anniversary tour, tapping noted Byrds fans Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives as their backing band. McGuinn conceived the idea as a boost for Hillman, who had suffered home damage in a California wildfire and was also mourning the death of Petty, who had produced his most recent album.
“It was fun. Marty’s really great to play with,” McGuinn says. “I told Chris I was doing it for him, to kind of lift his spirits.”
Long fascinated by emerging technology, McGuinn was an early adopter of digital recording. In November, he’ll mark the 30th anniversary of Folk Den, a website where he uploads a classic folk song each month. The site now features hundreds of songs available for free downloading, along with lyrics, chord charts and commentary. With little profit potential to support its preservation, he says, historic music is in danger of being lost forever.
“Traditional songs are getting sent to the dustbin of history,” he says. “I still love folk music.”
Photos by John Chiasson
WED AUG 6 AT 7:30PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS
MAN ON THE MOON TOUR
Multi-platinum artists Fitz and The Tantrums have energized popular music and culture with a series of unshakable, undeniable and ubiquitous anthems and albums. Since 2008, the Los Angeles collective have magnified the scope of pop with a dash of indie, a dose of soul, and a lot of dancefloorready bounce. Their album catalog includes Pickin’ up the Pieces, More Than Just A Dream, the gold-certified Fitz and The Tantrums, All the Feels and 2022’s Let Yourself Free. Along the way, they have tallied nearly 4 billion streams and counting with hits such as “HandClap,” “Out of My League,” “The Walker” and “Moneygrabber.”
SUPPORT GROUP: AX & THE HATCHETMEN
THU AUG 7 AT 7:30PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
HERB ALPERT & THE TIJUANA BRASS & OTHER DELIGHTS
Grammy-winning trumpeter and recording artist Herb Alpert is touring with his new six-member Tijuana Brass band to mark the 60th anniversary of the iconic album Whipped Cream & Other Delights. This 90-minute stage production includes audience interaction, projections of classic photos and video from throughout Alpert’s career, and a parade of hits including “The Lonely Bull,” “Spanish Flea,” “A Taste of Honey,” “Mexican Shuffle,” “Tijuana Taxi,” “This Guy’s in Love with You,” “Zorba the Greek,” “Rise” and more. Alpert’s legacy includes five No. 1 hits, nine Grammy Awards, 15 Gold albums, 14 Platinum albums, and sales of 72 million records worldwide.
SUN AUG 10 AT 7:30PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
BURTON CUMMINGS OF THE GUESS WHO A FEW GOOD MOMENTS TOUR
Burton Cummings is best known as lead vocalist and songwriter for The Guess Who, the first Canadian group to reach No. 1 on Billboard and earn a Platinum album for U.S. sales. Starting in the late 1960s, the band scored a string of international hits including “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” “Laughing,” “No Time,” “Share the Land,” “No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature” and “Clap for the Wolfman,” all written or co-written by Burton. His solo career has included the Gold single “Stand Tall,” among other hits, and five Juno Awards for Best Male Vocalist and Best Album. The current tour supports Burton’s 2024 album A Few Good Moments, his first in over a decade.
POP/ROCK SERIES
SPONSORED BY
FRI SEP 12 AT 8PM
THE TARKINGTON
FOUR80EAST
Toronto-based electro-jazz duo Four80East combines electronic and live elements in its groove-centric music. Rob DeBoer and Tony Grace, the masterminds behind hits like “Noodle Soup,” Eastside” and “Cinco Cinco Seis,” have captivated audiences worldwide with their innovative and soulful musical compositions. They debuted in 1997 with The Album and have since released nine studio albums and a dynamic double live album. Their 2023 single “This Time Around” from the album Gonna Be Alright soared to No. 2 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz chart. The group’s ability to connect with listeners emotionally and transport them into a world of musical storytelling contributes to their international popularity.
SAT SEP 13 AT 8PM
THE TARKINGTON
STORIES AND SONGS WITH
ROGER MCGUINN
Singer-songwriter Roger McGuinn began his career at 17 and was active on the national music scene before co-founding the Byrds, who blended folk harmonies, Dylan-inspired lyrics and the Beatles’ electric sound to become one of the most influential rock bands of all time. Led by McGuinn’s 12-string Rickenbacker guitar, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers topped the charts with hits like “Mr. Tambourine Man,” helped launch the psychedelic era with “Eight Miles High,” and anticipated the country-rock wave with their album Sweetheart of the Rodeo. Throughout his long solo career, he has championed the preservation of traditional folk music. Don’t miss this special solo performance!
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FRI SEP 26 AT 8PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
AN EVENING WITH
BRIAN MCKNIGHT
PERFORMANCE SPONSOR
Known for his smooth tenor voice, contemporary R&B singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor and producer Brian McKnight has released 19 albums, selling over 30 million copies worldwide thanks to singles like “Love Is,” “Back at One” and “Love of My Life.” His career honors have included 16 Grammy Award nominations, along with Soul Train Music Awards and Billboard Songwriter of the Year. Aside from his recording career, he has appeared in many movies and TV episodes, starred in the Broadway production of Chicago and served as a red carpet host for Extra! TV.
SAT SEP 27 AT 8PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JAY LENO
Jay Leno is an acclaimed late-night TV host, stand-up comedian, best-selling children’s book author, corporate speaker, TV and movie voiceover artist, pioneering car builder, and philanthropist. The Television Hall of Fame inductee spent two decades as host of top-rated The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and also hosts the Emmy-winning Jay Leno’s Garage, which aired for several years on CNBC and continues on YouTube. Other career highlights have included winning the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize, earning a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, and being the first person to drive the pace car at all major NASCAR events.
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 Allied Solutions 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
• Science of Light & Sound, a fun and interactive 60-minute experience provided free to school groups that uses the Payne & Mencias Palladium concert hall’s lighting and PA systems to demonstrate key science concepts, reinforcing lessons from the classroom
• The Palladium Bookies, an engaging book club and discussion group for readers interested in arts-related literature
• Budget-friendly classes and experiential opportunities for older youth and adults, including Songwriting, Ukulele and Intro to Stand-Up Comedy
DREWRY SIMMONS VORNEHM JAZZ SERIES
KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES
FAMILY SERIES
LEO BROWN GROUP CLASSICAL SERIES
TELAMON PASSPORT SERIES
THE SONGBOOK ACADEMY® IN CONCERT
SAT, JUL 19 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS
MAN ON THE MOON TOUR
WED, AUG 6 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
HERB ALPERT & THE TIJUANA BRASS & OTHER DELIGHTS
THU, AUG 7 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
BURTON CUMMINGS OF THE GUESS WHO A FEW GOOD MOMENTS TOUR
SUN, AUG 10 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
FOUR80EAST
FRI, SEP 12 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
STORIES AND SONGS WITH ROGER MCGUINN
SAT, SEP 13 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
THE CENTER CELEBRATION 2025 PRESENTED BY ICE MILLER
SAT, SEP 20 AT 5PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
AN EVENING WITH BRIAN MCKNIGHT
FRI, SEP 26 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JAY LENO
SAT, SEP 27 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! WE WILL CHOIR!YOU AN EPIC QUEEN SING-ALONG
THU, OCT 2 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
RICK BRAUN & MINDI ABAIR
SAT, OCT 4 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
IL DIVO BY CANDLELIGHT
THU, OCT 9 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
AIDA CUEVAS: 50 YEARS SINGING TO MEXICO
FRI, OCT 10 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
MATTHEW MORRISON
RHYTHMS & REVELATIONS
FRI, OCT 17 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
AN EVENING WITH TOMMY EMMANUEL, CGP
SAT, OCT 18 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
VIENNA BOYS CHOIR
SUN, OCT 19 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
U.S. NAVY BAND COMMODORES
THU, OCT 23 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
PRINTING PARTNERS ENCORE SERIES
BHI SENIOR LIVING SONGBOOK SERIES
OLD TOWN HOLIDAY SERIES
SPECIAL EVENTS
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS
JAZZ FROM THE BACK O’ TOWN
FRI, OCT 24 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JESSE COOK: LIVE IN CONCERT
SUN, OCT 26 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON
BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY
SAT, NOV 1 AT 8PM & SUN, NOV 2 AT 2PM PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
HEATHER LAND LIVE
SAT, NOV 1 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
JON SCHMIDT OF THE PIANO GUYS
THU, NOV 6 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
LISA LOEB & JOAN OSBORNE FRI, NOV 7 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
TITO PUENTE JR. AND HIS LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE SAT, NOV 8 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
THE VOICE OF WHITNEY A SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION
SAT, NOV 8 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
BRANDON WOODY’S UPENDO SUN, NOV 9 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON
SAMARA JOY
FRI, NOV 14 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
PEABO BRYSON
FRI, NOV 21 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
WISH YOU WERE HERE: THE SIGHT AND SOUND OF PINK FLOYD
SAT, NOV 22 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
LES ARTS FLORISSANTS
VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS AT 300 SUN, NOV 23 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE MCPHEE
TUE, DEC 2 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
WHITE CHRISTMAS FILM SCREENING
THU, DEC 4 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JON MCLAUGHLIN & FRIENDS
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
FRI, DEC 5 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND
CREOLE CHRISTMAS
MON, DEC 8 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS
FRI, DEC 12 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
CHRIS ISAAK
SAT, DEC 13 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
WITH RAY CHEN
FRI, JAN 30 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
CECE TENEAL’S DIVAS OF SOUL
SAT, JAN 31 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
WAYNE NEWTON: UP CLOSE & PERSONAL
SAT, FEB 14 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MÉXICO LA NUEVA GENERACIÓN TOUR
FRI, FEB 20 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
GREAT AMERICAN CROONERS: A JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS PRODUCTION
WED, FEB 25 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
PEKING ACROBATS
THU, FEB 26 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE
SUN, MAR 1 AT 3PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
CHRIS BOTTI
FRI, MAR 6 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JEROME COLLINS: REWIND A JOURNEY TO MOTOWN AND BEYOND SAT, MAR 7 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA & MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN
SAT, MAR 7 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
GOITSE
SUN, MAR 8 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JOSHUA HENRY: GET UP STAND UP FRI, MAR 13 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
GREGORIAN: PURE CHANTS WORLD TOUR
FEATURING SONGS OF ENIGMA
SAT, MAR 14 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
STEP AFRIKA! THE EVOLUTION TOUR
SUN, MAR 15 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS: THE NUMBER ONE TRIBUTE TO PRESLEY, PERKINS, LEWIS AND CASH THU, MAR 19 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET FRI, MAR 20 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
DIRECT FROM ROME: THE THREE ITALIAN TENORS
SUN, MAR 29 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
ILLUSIONIST RICK THOMAS
SAT, APR 4 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
MANDY PATINKIN IN CONCERT: BEING ALIVE
THU, APR 9 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
CHRIS THILE
FRI, APR 10 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL FEINSTEIN
FRI, APR 17 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JOSHUA BELL
THU, APR 23 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE
SAT, MAY 2 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
AN EVENING WITH JAKE SHIMABUKURO
FRI, MAY 8 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
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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.
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The arts are for everyone.
Allied Solutions 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 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. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility are essential principles that guide our decisions as an employer and as a presenter of public events.
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 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 Payne & Mencias 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. Since opening in 2011, the center’s venues have hosted over 3,700 performances and more than 1.6 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 Allied Solutions 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, summer camps, free Student Matinees and the Student Discount Ticket program, through which students can attend select performances for just $15.
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BEYOND THE STAGE!
Opportunities for Education and Experience at Allied Solutions Center
MUSICIAN: FROM HOBBY TO CAREER
Mondays, September 8- October 13 at 7pm | Payne & Mencias Palladium
Central Indiana is home to many talented musicians, but how does a musician take that creativity and passion beyond a mere hobby? This course offers the tools and techniques to build a career in the music industry. Professional musician, composer and author Brett Wiscons has turned his passion into a successful career, touring the country, sharing stages with renowned artists and headlining his own shows. He sells his CDs and books through Amazon and other outlets. In the class, Wiscons will share some of the career-building tools that have brought him success. Participants will learn about topics including recording, touring, sync licensing, branding, merchandising and forming an LLC. Each week, Wiscons will be joined by an industry professional sharing insights into their particular area of expertise.
PEANUT BUTTER & JAM: MARS THE MELODY MAKER
Sataturday, September 27 at 10:30am | The Studio Theater
Interactive learning comes to life with Mars the Melody Maker. Let’s sing, dance and play along with live guitar music! Through fun songs and engaging games, kids can build confidence while learning about rhythm and creativity. Every child gets to feel like a rock star, making music an unforgettable adventure. A Season 13 contestant on American Idol, Marrialle Sellars (MARS) is an active performer locally and nationally and has been a private music teacher for several years.
LUMINARIES: LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC FROM THE HEART
Tuesday, September 30 at 2:00pm | Payne & Mencias Palladium
Costa Rican soprano Yuriria Rodríguez sings in both classical and popular styles and has been noted by reviewers for her “beautiful voice which recalls a force of nature.” Her presentation, Latin American Music from the Heart, will explore the songs of Latina women composers and singers who have left a historic legacy in the Latin American music world.
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 Allied Solutions 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 services 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 Payne & Mencias Palladium’s West Lobby entrance.
Arrival: Street-level entry and elevator access are available in the Payne & Mencias Palladium's West Lobby at the 3rd Avenue entrance.
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, Tom Wood Luxury Box Tier and Gallery level of the Payne & Mencias 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 Payne & Mencias 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 Allied Solutions Center are allowed in the theaters.
ASSISTED-LISTENING DEVICES & EARPLUGS
Assisted-listening devices and earplugs are available free of charge. Please see an usher for assistance.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Please visit TheCenterPresents.org/Health for 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.
SENSORY INCLUSIVE SERVICES
The Payne & Mencias Palladium is certified as Sensory Inclusive ® by KultureCity, offering amenities for patrons with sensory sensitivities. Sensory bags and weighted lap pads are provided at the West Salon coat check, and a designated quiet room is available upon request. Ask any staff member or volunteer for assistance.
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
Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts campus is smoke-free.
WEATHER POLICY
Allied Solutions Center generally does not cancel performances due to inclement weather.
TOURS
Group tours of the Payne & Mencias 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
Allied Solutions Center offers event spaces in various sizes and configurations for rent by performing groups, private individuals, businesses and community organizations, including the Payne & Mencias 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.
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 PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm or until curtain
Saturday: Noon-4pm & two hours prior to performance
Sunday: Two hours prior to performance
The Studio Theater and The 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.
ALLIED SOLUTIONS 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.
RESIDENT COMPANIES
Actors Theatre of Indiana
Carmel Symphony Orchestra
Central Indiana Dance Ensemble
Civic Theatre
Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre
Indiana Wind Symphony
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.
Housed within and proudly affiliated with Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, the Great American Songbook Foundation, founded by five-time GRAMMY nominee Michael Feinstein, is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the music that has defined generations. From the soaring melodies of Broadway to the timeless rhythms of jazz and popular song, we safeguard this rich heritage through our Songbook Library & Archives, educational programs, and a vision to establish a world-class museum right here in Carmel.
We don’t just preserve history – we bring it to life for new generations through our programs!
•The Songbook Academy®: Each July, top high school singers from across the country immerse themselves in America’s musical heritage, honing their artistry with world-class mentors in this weeklong summer music intensive. Annual applications open late fall and close early spring with free community events every July! Learn more at TheSongbook.org/SongbookAcademy.
•Perfect Harmony®: Designed for care partners and older adults, this program uses curated generational music and activities to foster connection and support quality of life for seniors. New resource kits are released monthly. Explore at TheSongbook.org/PerfectHarmony.
•Community Engagement: We proudly offer film screenings, panel discussions, music conferences, and pop-up exhibitions in collaboration with local organizations. Stay up to date at TheSongbook.org
Did you know Carmel, Indiana, is home to one of the largest collections dedicated to the Great American Songbook? The Songbook Library & Archives is at the heart of our preservation efforts and serves as the primary resource for the curation of our exhibits, bringing musical history to life. This ever-growing resource houses hundreds of thousands of musical arrangements, as well as rare documents, images, costumes, and an incredible array of artifacts.
Visit the Traditions Senior Communities Songbook Gallery:
This immersive museum space, located on the Gallery level of the Payne & Mencias Palladium, offers rotating exhibits exploring history and popular culture through the lens of music. The gallery is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and also one hour before select Center Presents performances.
Follow us online @SongbookFoundation on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube!
Jeffrey C. McDermott President/CEO
ADMINISTRATION
Jeff Steeg, CVP Chief Operating Officer
Stephanie Sambol Carter, SHRM-SCP Vice President of People and Culture
Cynthia Ille Director of Finance & Controller
Nancy Hamilton Accounting & Human Resources Manager
Michele Oakley Accounting Specialist
John A. Moskal II Director of IT
Maryan Johnston Executive Assistant
PROGRAMMING
Dan Kemer Vice President of Programming
Julia Shildmyer Director of Education & Community Engagement
Kristen Bales School&PublicProgramsCoordinator
DEVELOPMENT
Kendra Latta, CFRE Vice President of Development
Kathy Pataluch, MPA Director of Individual Development
Dave Wilson Director of Corporate Development
STAFF & BOARD
Sheila Delaney DirectorofDevelopment Strategy&Research
Jo Garcia Assistant Director of Individual Development Great American Songbook Foundation
Elizabeth Elliott Corporate Development Associate
Lily Darling Development and Donor Relations Associate
Dianne Bonnici Annual Fund Manager
Sara Palmer Donor and Gift Database Coordinator
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Mark Truett VicePresidentofMarketing & Communications
Becky Lee Meacham DirectorofMarketing
Scott Hall Director of Communications
Katie Armel SocialMediaManager
Kyle Acker Design Manager
Stephen Moore MarketingOperationsSpecialist
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
Jane Caskey Te'Arrow Hoggard
Lynn Ducat
Jennifer Partlan
Natalie Gapinski Patron Services Associates
FACILITIES
Ed Penman Vice President of Facilities
Jason Butrum DirectorofSafetyandSecurity
Ryan Gray Director of Facilities Operations
Andrew Taylor Director of Facilities Maintenance
EVENTS
Ramona Adams Vice President of Events
Lisa Hillard Director of Beverages
Nicole Chernish Director of Events
Claire Bittinger
Myra Carleton Event Coordinators
Krista Layfield Front of House Manager
Cindy Teeters Lead House Manager
Kim Moe
Jennifer Kaufmann
Sandra Abshire
Kris Kandel
Andrea Goetz
Aaron Sembly Yolanda Valdivia House Managers
Karen Knotts Concierge Services Manager
Grace Snyder Artist Concierge
PRODUCTION
Lisa Posson Director of Production
Ben Dobler Technical Director, Palladium
Josh Hasty Technical Director, Tarkington
Brian Coon
Technical Director, Studio Theater
Levi Townsend Production Manager
Rob Glass Lead Audio Engineer
Nick Brown
Lighting Director
Josh Burton
Senior Production Technician
Rebecca Beam
Cody Bevelhimer
Lizz Krull Production Technicians
GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION
Chris Lewis Executive Director
Renée La Schiazza Director of Programs
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Brian Bosma Communications Manager
Micaela Knox Program Coordinator
Emily Rapoza Director of Library & Archives
Anna LoPrete Music Librarian
Elisabeth Hedges Processing Archivist
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kathleen Krusie, Chair
Jimmy Rayford, Vice Chair
Shane Hageman, Secretary
Brian Urbanski, Treasurer
Frank Basile
Elaine Bedel
Kristine Bouaichi
Barbara Branic, Immediate Past Chair
Brian Burdick
Carl Butler
Ryan Davis
Ann Dee
Rollin Dick
Jayne During
Natalie Engledow
Evan Earley
Bain Farris
John Gallina
Heather Halliburton
Mike Heaton
Nancy Heck
Nicholas (Nick) F. Hrisomalos, M.D. P.C.
Ashima Kapur
Michael Kubacki
Ira Maher
Peter Maiers
Suzanne Mencias
Soomin Park
Andre Porter
Jennifer Post
David Resnick
Shelly Schwarz
Bobby Stephens
Thomas Urick
Thank you to the following individuals and organizations that have contributed to Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts' Annual Fund during the past year. This list reflects gifts received through June 30, 2025. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3536.
ANNUAL FUND
Diamond Palladium Society ($100,000+)
Michael Feinstein & TerrenceFlannery
Suzanne & Ron Mencias
Leah&EricPayne
GoogleGrants
Platinum Palladium Society
($25,000-$49,999)
Henry&Christine Camferdam
Gold Palladium Society ($25,000-$49,999)
Cheri & Rollie Dick
Allen Whitehill Clowes
Charitable Foundation Inc.
Silver Palladium Society
($10,000-$24,999)
Elaine & Eric Bedel
Libby&RandyBrown
Ann & Kenneth Dee
NancyFarris
TheFullerFamily
John & Barbara Gallina
Philip&PatriciaGibson
Nick & Joni Hrisomalos
Dimitrios & Viviana Koukoulomatis
Rod&JaymeMcComas
Jeff & Sue McDermott
Karyl&TimMcGeath
Karen & Donald Perez
Lei Shen & Soomin Park
Kristi&BobbyStephens
TheTobinFamily
Mitch & Julie Tull
Dr.LarryWeedaJr
HamiltonCountyTourism
Indiana Arts Commission
Scientech Foundation of Indiana
President’s Circle
($5,000-$9,999)
Margaret&Adam
Arceneaux
Frank & Katrina Basile
Tom & Dawn Bennett
Patricia & Rafik Bishara
Abdel & Kristine Bouaichi
Barbara & Michael Branic
Michael & Lisa Brown
Brian&BethanyBurdick
CarlButler&JeffreyGoens
Robert&MaryChristianson
Dr.HowardEigen
NatalieMazzaEngledow
Bain&NancyFarris
Drs. Will & Julie Fecht
JaniceFitzgerald
PeggyFord
Lynn&RobertFritsche
Steve&SallyGreenberg
Scott & Heather Halliburton
John & Marianne Hart
Michael & Karen Heaton
Matthew&TracyJacobson
Richard & Karen Kohlmann
Steve&KathyKrusie
Michael & Rebecca Kubacki
Jim Leslie
EliLopez
Mr. Ira Maher & Ms.LeslieAppelMaher
Suzanne & Ron Mencias
Justin & Jennifer Moffett
CathyRooney&RickMoyer
J.Daniel&ElizabethPhilpott
Andre & Erica Porter
Jeff & Clare Quinn
Jimmy&BaileyRayford
Mo Merhoff & Paul Reis
Susan & David Roberts
Judith Roudebush
DarellJ.Schregardus
Pat & John Schuler
ShellySchwarz
Larry&SandraSpeer
Jim & Vickie Theis
Jim & Chris Thomas
Jim Titak
Ambassador & Mrs. Randall L. Tobias
Brian & Carol Urbanski
Tom & Nicole Urick
Xiao Ou Yuan & LindsayN.Hicks
Ackerman Foundation
TheHagemanFoundation
TerryLeeFoundation
Director’s Circle
($2,500-$4,999)
Dr.ChristineBishop& HankWong
Jeri Ballantine
Susan & David Blish
Gary&PamelaBollier
Everett & Rebecca Bower
Jim & Linda Britt
Michael & Susan Bursaw
Derek&AmyCantrell
George&SylviaCarson
JohnJ.Chlapik
Pat Corsi
Julie&CaryCurry
MargotDenger
Michael&MaryDevlin
Michael&MargieDraper
Richard & Kelli Ellison
Alan Goldsticker
Valerie & Joe Gravitt
Dr.Brad&SylviaGray
Dr.Jeff&NancyGreenberg
JudyE.Gripp
Patrick&DianeHealey
NancyHeck
TerryHickey
Dr. & Mrs. David & Louisa Hollander
Hal&AmyHoover
SallyHubbard
Marc & Rebecca Jaffe
Doug&MartyKaderabek
Duane & Linda Kennen
Bob&SandeeKleymeyer
Gary Larreategui
SandraLynch&
Aidan Moran
Tina&GaryMalone
Felicia Martin
Dr.Greg&Rose-Ann Mazanek
Joseph&BethMolina
Steven & Elizabeth Mueller
Anthony&LizaNajem
Bob&RosePopovich
Jennifer Post
Thomas&KarenPoyser
Jim & Ginny Purvis
Scott & Susan Putney
RebeccaRyanof
Charme à Rèbècca
Gina Sell
John & Patricia Shaffner
ColonelDaveSholly&
Mrs.JudySholly
Kiros Sistevaris & Julie Reed
DanielSpitzberg,MD&
Susanne McAlister
Daniel & Kristine Tennant
ThorneFamilyTrust
John&JudyTomke
Kathryn&PaulWalker
John & Dianne Walthall
TheJemmie&LuluWang FamilyFund
Jeff & Shari Worrell
Dr. Robert Yee & Mrs. Linda Yee
Anonymous
Samerian Foundation
Founders Circle
($1,000-$2,499)
Diane & John Abrams
Mark & Carol Bauer
Cindy&KevinBeauchamp
Ron&AnnThompsonBrock
Deb & Mike Bush
Grace & Steven Caress
Jeff&Marcy CarmichaelFamily
Steven & Melanie Chmielewski
Drs.Molly&JeffCooke
William&AngelaCorley
Mark&MaryDamer
DavisFamilyFund,afundof theIndianapolisFoundation
Tom & Pat DeCoster
Luanne & Larry Dewey
WanetaDunkerly
Jayne During
Daniel & Karen Dutcher
John A. Ericson
Beverly&TomFeller
Brad & Terri Fuson
Marianne Glick & Mike Woods
Don & Pam Gottwald
MaryKayGraham
Sue Ellen Greenlee
Megan&MartinGregor
Bruce Hakes
Brad&JeanineHaynes
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Dawn Hein
Stephen&SusanHenson
Dr. Chris & Mrs. Christine Hollon
Mike & Kim Keller
Rhonda Kile
Buzz&NancyKrohn
StephenLaMotteJr.
Kendra M. Latta
TheLayfieldFamily
Vera Long
Gary&CathyLundeen
DorisMcCullough
Pat McGarrah
Dr.WilliamMcGarvey
Mick Meiners
Anne O’Brien
Scott & Kristin Pike
Karyn Prine
Sue & Dave Randall
Julie Reed
Karen&DarrellRichey
Dr. Anna Roshal & Leon Likhtman
Jerry&DeAnnShrewsbury
Dr.Jon&GayleSimala
Richard & Susan Simon
Faron & Julie Skelton
Neal & Sandra Smith
Constance Stelsel
Michael&EveSweeney
Richard&Jacqueline
Thompson
Margaret&TipTollison
Glenn&CherylTroyer
Saundra & Mark Truett
John & Carol Valentine
Mike & Sue Wells
Marty&LeslieWessler
Drs.Rick&AnnelleWeymuth
Dennis & Karen Whitaker
Violet White
Steven Wilk & Patrice Sweeney
Doug&CarolynWillard
Michael & Patricia Wilson
William & Maureen Winingham
Bob & Barbara Wolf
Diana & Dan Yates
Leah York
TheRMRGroupLLC
Advocate ($500-$999)
Ramona Adams
Anthony&TaraAscioti
Chris Blow
Mimi&TerryBrookie
Mickey&P.T.Buntin
Tim Cooney
INVESTING IN CULTURE Building the Future
Leo Brown Group is proud to sponsor the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. It is part of our commitment to giving back to the communities where we live and work.
As a full-service real estate development and solutions company, Leo Brown Group envisions our senior living, multifamily, and healthcare communities as lively, vibrant spaces, enriched by a strong sense of community, much like the arts organizations we proudly support.
Leo Brown Group. Bringing experienced, creative solutions to your project.
Jeff & Kim Cottrell
James and Norma Creighton,Jr.
SheilaDelaney
Bill&MargeDorsch
Dana Ennis
Tom&JudyErtl
Kent & Susan Finkbiner
Mark Fletcher
Diane Gunstra
Elizabeth Hamilton
Renny&StephanieHarrison
Mr.&Mrs.Stephen&
Shannon Hawkins
Bill&NancyHeath
Joseph&LisaHenderson
Fritz&KaseyKauffman
Dan, Jill, & Andrew Kemer
MaryJaneKeysGivingFund
Lawrence Mark & MargaretLehtinen
Chris & Kelli Lewis
TheLiFamily
Mark&HollyMoore
Ken & Ellen Narva
Ken&ChyriseNey
KathyPataluch
Ed & Nadine Penman
Leslie&JamesRiley
Michael&LesleySemo
Chris Shaffer
James&MargieSheffield
Lee & Melinda Sredzinski
SulkowskiFamily
Sharon & Michael Sullivan
Tim & Tina Tanselle
CindyTeeters
David Thomas
James Tisdale
Jo Ann Todd
Pam & Dick Treadwell
BettyWatanabe&
Peter Barickman
William&Maurya
Wendling
Paula Yarian
MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS
In memory of
Rosemary Waters
Veetai Li
In honor of Noah
Mick Meiners
InhonorofSeanGray
Bob&RosePopovich
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
Allied Solutions, LLC
AmericanStructurepoint
Anheuser-Busch
BHI Senior Living
BrhamGroup
Business Furniture + Co.
CityofCarmel
CurrentPublishing
Drewry Simmons
Vornehm, LLP
FaegreDrinker
Fifth Third Bank
First Merchants Bank
Ice Miller
JLBS Construction
J.P.MorganPrivateBank
LandRoverIndianapolis, JaguarIndianapolis,Tom Wood Volvo Cars
Katz,SapperandMiller
Leo Brown Group
MarquisCommercial Solutions
The National Bank ofIndianapolis
Oberer’s Flowers
Ocean Prime
OldTownCompanies
Open Gate Design
Payne&MenciasGroup
PedcorCompanies
Performance Services, Inc.
Printing Partners
Scientech Foundation
ShielSextonCompany,Inc.
Studio M Architecture
TelamonCorporation
TomWoodLuxuryGroup
Travis with LM Homes
WestfieldVeterinaryCare
WillandYasminStump
MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES
Bank of America
Charitable Foundation
EliLillyandCompany Foundation
JPMorganChase&Co
KSM Business Services, Inc.
LillyEndowmentInc.
McKinsey&Company
MatchingGifts
RaytheonTechnologies
TheRMRGroupLLC
UnitedHealthGroup
ENDOWMENT
DIRECTED GIFTS
IndianapolisColts
PALLADIO SOCIETY
JimAckermanFamily
Ascension St. Vincent
Katrina & Frank Basile
Beck’sHybrids
TheCarruthersFamily
Cheri & Rollie Dick
Jean Yorke Memorial
Fund, a fund of Central
IndianaCommunity Foundation
PedcorCompanies
Shiel Sexton Co. Inc.
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LEGACY SOCIETY
TheLegacySociety recognizes, and thanks dedicated individuals who are leaving a future legacy to the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. Through their generosity, these individuals have demonstrated their commitment to the future of the Center and the health of the arts community for Central Indiana.
Katrina & Frank Basile
Michael & Barbara Branic
FernandoSerpa& Rick Buckner
Thomas&SusanDapp
Cheri & Rollie Dick
TheFullerFamily
Nick & Joni Hrisomalos
Rhonda Kile
InmemoryofMichaelKile
Richard & Karen Kohlmann
Jeff & Sue McDermott
Susan McDermott
Judith Wallace Sherman
David & Micki Stirsman
John&JudyTomke
LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETY
TheLifetimeGivingSociety recognizesIndividual donors for their lifetime ofsupport,withtheir cumulative contributions reachingorexceeding givingmilestonesof $100,000, $500,000 or $1,000,000.
$1,000,000
Henry&Christine Camferdam
Cheri & Rollie Dick
$500,000
TheCarruthersFamily
Rick&PennyConner
FamilyFoundation
Zak Khan
$100,000
Melissa & Bradon Barnes
Frank & Katrina Basile
Glendia&L.SonnyBeck
Libby&RandyBrown
Michael Feinstein & TerrenceFlannery
John & Barbara Gallina
Don & Pam Gottwald
Nick & Joni Hrisomalos
Stan&SandyHurt
Rod&JaymeMcComas
Jeff & Sue McDermott
Leah&EricPayne
Karen & Donald Perez
Jim & Ginny Purvis
Judith Roudebush
Lei Shen & Soomin Park
Dr.StephenJ.Shideler
Dr. & Mrs. Charles M.Simons
TheTobinFamily
W. Michael & Susan Wells
JayneAnn&DougWilson
James B. Winner
Proud Sponsor of Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
Faegre Drinker is proud to partner with and support Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. At the heart of our firm is a dedication to community engagement, fostering partnerships
Andy Newell, CISP Investment Officer Investment Management
Celest M. Higgins Vice President Private Banking 317-261-9627
Melanie D. Newkirk Vice President and Trust Officer
EXPERIENCE THE SERVICE AND DEDICATION
Our Private Banking clients receive exceptional personal service and advice from our experts. Private Bankers work with you, and our extended team of Wealth Management specialists, to provide comprehensive lending, investment management and trust services that meet your goals.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Don Gottwald, Indiana Chair
Libby Brown, Indiana Vice Chair
Tory Purvis, Indiana Treasurer
Adam Arceneaux, Indiana
Secretary
Michael Feinstein, Indiana
Founder, Emeritus member
Brook Babcock, Tennessee
Stan Burton, Indiana
Rollin Dick, Indiana
Terrence Flannery, Indiana
Peggy Ford, Indiana
Stan Hurt, Indiana
Brian Kelly, Indiana
Karen Kelsey, Indiana
Viviana Koukoulomatis, Indiana
Paul Lowden, Nevada
Andy Marx, California
Jim Money, Indiana
Jason Noyan, Indiana
Rose Popovich, Indiana
Tony Robertson, Indiana
Kara Seward, Indiana
Laurie Siler, Indiana
Charles Simons, D.D.S, M.S.D., Florida
David Stirsman, Indiana
Michael Wells, Indiana
Jill Zaniker, 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 June 30, 2025. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3536.
Diamond Songbook Society
($100,000+)
Libby & Randy Brown
Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery
Janis Paige Gilbert
City of Carmel
Efroymson Family Fund, a CICF Fund
Google Grants
The Music Man Foundation
Seedlings Foundation
Platinum Songbook Society
($50,000-$99,999)
Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation
Gold Songbook Legacy ($25,000-$49,999)
Cheri & Rollie Dick
Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons
Dr. Larry Weeda Jr.
Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
Silver Songbook Legacy
($10,000-$24,999)
Diane & John Abrams
Lisa & Paul Andre
Doug & Becky Cook
Michael & Margie Draper
Peggy Ford
The Fuller Family
Don & Pam Gottwald
Stan & Sandy Hurt
Karen & Doug Kelsey
Dimitrios & Viviana Koukoulomatis
Terry & Andy Marx
Karyl & Tim McGeath
Izabela & Ersal Ozdemir
Bob & Rose Popovich
The Tobin Family
Bill & Lynn Weidner
Anonymous
Indiana Arts Commission
The Jose Iturbi Foundation
The Ted Snowdon Foundation
Van Heusen Music Group
Hollywood Musical ($5,000-$9,999)
Margaret & Adam Arceneaux
Stan Burton & Christine Zoccola
Maureen Charles
Michael Charles
Bain & Nancy Farris
Nancy Farris
Brian & Maggie Kelly
Bob & Ruth Ann Loser
Sue & Paul Lowden
Jim & Ray Luther-Pfeil
Marissa Mandel & Lauren Johnson
Jeff & Sue McDermott
Laurie & Jim Money
Jeffrey A. & Calise P. Mossler
Jason & Connie Noyan
Troy Payner & Cara Peggs
Tory Purvis
Tony & Kristen Robertson
Pat & John Schuler
Julian & Dawa Shepard
Micki & David Stirsman
Laurie Siler
Sheila M. Stone
Cathy Turner
Mike & Sue Wells
Jill Zaniker
Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Memorial Foundation
Broadway Show ($2,500-$4,999)
Michael & Susan Bursaw
Ann & Kenneth Dee
Wendy & Steven Dopp
Dr. Howard Eigen
The Layfield Family
Hamilton County Tourism
Cabaret
($1,000-$2,499)
Bob & Caroline Aptaker
Ed Banta
Jack Bethards
Chad Bishop
David Brevitz
Hal Brody & Don Smith
Helena Chaye
Libby Demaree
Helen M. Eby
Stephen Fry & Colleen Mockbee
Marianne Glick & Mike Woods
Joni & Nick Hrisomalos
Karen E. Kennedy
Buzz & Nancy Krohn
Jan & Paul Labbe
Family Fund
Chris & Kelli Lewis
Myles Martel
Elizabeth & Sasha Matson
James & Lilah Rabe
David & Jill Resley
Judy Roudebush
Scott & Susan Putney
Jan Reynolds
Jerry & DeAnn Shrewsbury
Jon & Cleo Sonneborn
Walter Stearns & Eugene Dizon
Daniel & Kristine Tennant
Saundra & Mark Truett
Brian & Carol Urbanski
Vincent Family
Barrie & Margaret Zimmerman Anonymous
Peggy Lee Foundation Silverback Foundation Inc
Big Band ($500-$999)
Alissa E. Ballot
Beth Bennett
Renee Bilgram
Chris & Charlotte Bradley
Tom & Catherine Casciani
Pat & Jennifer Cross
Sheila Delaney
Jayne During
Leslee & Wayne Feinstein
Roger & Susan Frick
Sue Ellen Greenlee
David & Kelley Jensen
Tom & Priscilla Johnson
Steve & Lee Ann Lankton
Joni La Schiazza
Kendra M. Latta
James Mapstead
David & Linda Maurer
Richard Jenks & Annie Mason
Dr. Greg & Rose-Ann Mazanek
James E. Misner
Kathy Pataluch
Ed & Nadine Penman
Phil & Debbi Ponella
Reese Family Foundation
for Christ, Inc.
Debra & Raphael Schmid
Ambassador Alvin & Mrs. Susan Schonfeld
Shelly Schwarz
Colonel Dave Sholly & Mrs. Judy Sholly
The Herbert W. Spencer Family
Mrs. Laney Techentin
Joel Ulster & Michael Hertzman
Dr. Robert Yee & Mrs. Linda Yee
Robert Zaret
Tighe Zimmers Anonymous
BeatMix Clients and Friends
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
Carmel Porchfest
Grand Industrial
Salon 01
Senior Home Companions & Story Cottage Traditions Management
MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES
Eli Lilly and Company Foundation
JP Morgan Chase Foundation
MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS
In memory of Bob Anker
In memory of Greg Bonnell
In memory of Cathy Bradshaw
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 Jo Garcia
In memory of Don Hobart
In memory of Muriel & Bob Kennedy
Karen E. Kennedy
In memory of Tom Kennedy
In memory of John Muldowny
Sheila Stone
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.
Dr. Toni Alterman
Rita Arlen
Libby & Randy Brown
Del & Libby Demaree
Cheri & Rollie Dick
The Family of Louis F. Edelman
Peggy Ford
The Fuller Family
Drs. Dan & Arline Golden
Brent & Linda Hartman
Stan & Sandy Hurt
Brian & Maggie Kelly
Riki Kane Larimer
Susan R. Logsdon
Jeff & Sue McDermott
John Meyer
Janis Paige Gilbert
Judy Wallace Sherman
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
Lisa & Paul Andre
Brook & Kit Babcock
Libby & Randy Brown
Marc Cherry
Del & Libby Demaree
Cheri & Rollie Dick
Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation
William M. Goodwin
Betty & Irwin Helford
Stan & Sandy Hurt
Karen & Doug Kelsey
Sue & Paul Lowden
Jeff and Sue McDermott
LEGACY GIFTS
The Legacy Society recognizes and thanks dedicated individuals who are leaving a future legacy to the Great American Songbook
Pershing Square Foundation
Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons
The Ted Snowdon Foundation
Dr. Larry Weeda Jr.
Bill & Lynn Weidner
Here are two easy ways to make a secure online donation to Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts or our sister organization, the Great American Songbook Foundation:
• Scan the QR code at left
• Visit TheCenterPresents.org/Donate
• Scan the QR code at left
• Visit TheSongbook.org/Donate
THANK YOU
ALLIED SOLUTIONS CENTER THANKS THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS
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