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Fall has officially arrived, and gosh, do we have some busy weeks coming up here at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.
Several performances could be called unconventional. The Canadian group Choir! Choir! Choir! will lead an audience singalong to classic Queen tunes. The Voice Of Whitney features a live symphony orchestra accompanying video and original master recordings of the late pop diva. Bugs Bunny at the Symphony, with two shows on the calendar, pairs a live orchestra with 16 classic Looney Tunes shorts that were fueled by classical and operatic music.
The fall schedule includes two of the world’s most acclaimed guitarists, Tommy Emmanuel and Jesse Cook, and two of the world’s hottest young jazz stars: trumpeter Brandon Woody, with his band Upendo, and vocalist Samara Joy, the subject of this issue’s cover story. Also on the jazz tip, trumpeter Rick Braun and saxophonist Mindi Abair are teaming up for a smooth-jazz evening, Tito Puente Jr. will visit with his Latin Jazz Ensemble, and the Squirrel Nut Zippers will take us back in time to the genre’s New Orleans roots.
For beautiful vocals with international flair, options include the crossover quartet Il Divo, mariachi legend Aida Cuevas and the talented youngsters of the Vienna Boys Choir. Elsewhere, Lisa Loeb and Joan Osborne are joining forces to celebrate their ’90s hits, Glee star Matthew Morrison will demonstrate his Broadway chops, and viral video star Heather Land will bring the comedy.
If you haven’t visited lately, you may notice we’ve been upgrading our facilities and services to make the campus more welcoming to patrons with disabilities. The improvements include more accessible parking, touchless automatic restroom doors, and accommodations for people with sensory needs.
As always, thanks to all of our sponsors, donors and volunteers for their support, and thanks to you for your patronage. If you would like to support the mission of Allied Solutions Center, you’ll find more information on page 66.
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A New Voice
Samara Joy puts her own spin on classic style
BY HAL SCOTT
When Samara Joy stepped onto the Grammy stage in 2023 to accept her Best New Artist award — becoming only the second jazz performer in history to claim that honor — she embodied something new in the world of jazz. Here was a young woman from the Bronx who had managed to capture both the attention of Gen Z on TikTok and the respect of jazz purists, all while staying true to her authentic voice.
“I couldn’t really grasp it for the first couple of months,” she told Headliner magazine about the win. “For Best New Artist, it was 10 of us. I was like, ‘I’m the second to last underdog, or maybe I am the underdog!’ The impossible seemed to happen.”
But the impossible kept happening. The sophomore album that earned her the Best New Artist title, Linger Awhile, also claimed the prize for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Two of her songs have won in the Best Jazz Vocal Performance category. Her 2023 Christmas EP, A Joyful Holiday, also won Best Jazz Vocal Album.
I think the lack of extra bells and whistles allows people to lean in even closer and even more intimately into what I have to say, and I can share my heart for music.
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Samara Joy
Joy grew up singing in church and around the community, but not focusing on the jazz chops that would later see her compared to legends like Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald. Her grandparents performed with Philadelphia gospel group the Savettes, and her father toured with gospel legend Andraé Crouch and maintained a home recording studio.
“I wasn’t interested in jazz early on,” she said. “I never got into it until I got to college. That wasn’t what my friends were listening to.”
This late start proved advantageous. When Joy entered SUNY Purchase’s jazz program, she brought a fresh perspective.
“I got into the jazz program not knowing a single thing about jazz except for the song that I learned,” she told Philadelphia’s WXPN-FM. “When I listened to jazz truly for the first time, I felt like this genre was a place where I could challenge myself and grow. But it was also a place where I felt comfort, and I felt like I could truly be myself and bring myself to it without sacrificing any other part of my identity.”
Samara Joy
Friday, November 14 at 8pm Payne & Mencias Palladium
Joy’s approach to interpreting standards reflects both deep reverence for tradition and personal creative vision. She studied and analyzed Vaughan’s work methodically.
“I remember looking up videos of Sarah Vaughan to see if there was any difference between the live versus the studio versions,” she told Headliner. “I remember looking at a video of her singing “Lover Man,” “They All Laughed” and “Somewhere Over The Rainbow,” and it was so elegant and controlled, yet spontaneous. I wanted to be able to do that: to sing what I felt, but also be technically proficient enough to execute it and to have it be effortless and unrestrained.”
Yet Joy refuses to simply imitate her influences. “I don’t mean [my voice] to be exactly like Ella or exactly like Sarah,” she clarifies. “It took me a minute. I wasn’t trying to diminish the influences that I had. But I was trying to make it so that if I wanted to sing in a certain way, I had control over it.”
Her live performances demonstrate this artistic maturity. She views each concert as an opportunity for growth rather than mere replication. Joy’s band serves as a collaborative vehicle for this artistic evolution.
“In 2023, when we started playing together, versus now, is a completely different band,” she told WXPN. “It would not have happened if we did not have the time to play together and to develop that chemistry on stage.”
Joy’s approach to connecting with younger audiences seems natural and organic rather than calculated.
“It feels cool knowing that, because I didn’t set out to do that,” she tells Headliner about being called “the first Gen Z jazz singing star.” “The fact that people are gravitating toward something that I love to do and it’s inspiring them to want to sing or to want to listen to it and show other people ... I get a lot of people who come to me after the show and say, ‘My daughter introduced me to you’ or ‘My friend introduced me to you.’”
Her concerts emphasize intimate musical communication over spectacle.
“I think the lack of extra bells and whistles allows people to lean in even closer and even more intimately into what I have to say, and I can share my heart for music,” she told WXPN.
PEANUT BUTTER & JAM
Designed for children ages 1-7, Peanut Butter & Jam sessions encourage young children to become engaged in the arts. Join us each month for these fun and informal concerts, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturdays. Tickets are only $10 per child, with two free adult admissions included per order –perfect for parents and grandparents!
OCTOBER 11 | THE STUDIO THEATER Grupo Bembé: Latin Rhythm, Melody, & Movement
NOVEMBER 22 | THE STUDIO THEATER Silly Safaris: Animals of the North Pole
DECEMBER 13 | THE STUDIO THEATER Melchior Marionettes: Holiday Cabaret on Strings
Luminaries
Allied Solutions Center’s weekday speaker series, Luminaries, meets at 2 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every other month for presentations about the performing arts. Tickets for the presentations are just $10 and can be purchased online or by calling the Fifth Third Bank Box Office at 317.843.3800.
NOV. 25, 2025 | THE STUDIO THEATER Scott Joplin, the King
of
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JANUARY 27, 2026 | RAR, PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM Choose to Love and the Art of Storytelling
MARCH 24, 2026 | RAR, PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM The Roots of Rock ’n’ Roll
THU OCT 2 AT 7:30PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performer. Get ready to laugh, dance and sing your hearts out with music lovers just like you – no experience necessary. The Canadian group has collaborated with renowned artists including Patti Smith, David Byrne, Brandi Carlile, Rick Astley, Rufus Wainwright, and even Kermit the Frog at New York’s Lincoln Center, creating memorable videos that have garnered views in the millions. On this tour, audiences can unleash their inner Freddie Mercury and create harmonies that will blow the roof off the place. They teach! You sing!
SAT OCT 4 AT 8PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
RICK BRAUN & MINDI ABAIR
With a sound compared to legends like Chet Baker and Miles Davis, trumpet/ flugelhorn player Rick Braun has scored more than 20 No. 1 smooth jazz hits as an artist and producer. He has collaborated with jazz and pop greats including Kirk Whalum, Norman Brown, Dave Koz, Rod Stewart, Natalie Cole and Sade, among others.
Saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair has earned two Grammy nominations and won over jazz and blues fans with her soaring melodies and powerhouse style. She has been a featured saxophonist on American Idol, sat in with the house bands on top late-night shows and toured with acts including Duran Duran and Aerosmith.
THU OCT 9 AT 7:30PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
IL DIVO BY CANDLELIGHT
Since their debut in 2004, the quartet Il Divo have redefined classical crossover, captivating audiences worldwide and selling over 30 million albums while earning 160 Gold and Platinum certifications across 35 countries. Currently comprising Urs Bühler (tenor, Switzerland), Sébastien Izambard (tenor, France), David Miller (tenor, USA) and new member Steven LaBrie (baritone, USA), they recently marked their 20th anniversary with their 10th album and first independent release, XX. Il Divo By Candlelight will take audiences on a journey through two decades of romance, heartache, and joy, supported by Phoenixbased string trio Simply Three.
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FRI OCT 10 AT 8PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
AIDA CUEVAS
50
YEARS SINGING TO MEXICO
Prepare for an unforgettable evening of passion, tradition and soul-stirring music as Aida Cuevas, the unrivaled “Queen of Ranchera Music,” graces the stage on her 50th Anniversary U.S. Tour 2025. With one of the most powerful and emotive voices in Mexican music, Cuevas has received multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy nominations, winning one of each; she remains the only woman in mariachi to have won both. On this tour, she and her world-renowned mariachi ensemble invite audiences on a journey through five decades of iconic hits such as “El Pastor,” “Quizás Mañana” and many more, all performed with elegance, artistry and heartfelt authenticity.
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FRI OCT 17 AT 8PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
MATTHEW MORRISON
RHYTHMS & REVELATIONS
Known for his standout role as Will Schuester on Glee, Matthew Morrison is a dynamic performer whose charisma and versatility have captivated audiences for years. With a background in musical theater, Morrison effortlessly blends his impressive vocal talents with a strong acting presence, bringing depth and charm to his performances. He describes his new program of timeless songs, Rhythms & Revelations, as “a car wash for your soul” and “a world where music and dance become more than just entertainment – they become a journey into the heart of what makes us human.”
SAT OCT 18 AT 8PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
TOMMY EMMANUEL, CGP LIVING IN THE LIGHT TOUR
Often cited among the world’s top acoustic guitarists, Tommy Emmanuel is one of only five musicians to earn Chet Atkins’ honorary “Certified Guitar Player” title. At age 6, Emmanuel began touring his native Australia with his family’s band, and by his early 20s, he was performing and recording chart-topping hits with acts like Air Supply and Men at Work. The Grammy winner has since pursued a solo career and collaborated with artists including David Grisman, Jerry Douglas, Billy Strings, Jason Isbell, Michael McDonald and Mark Knopfler. His new album Living in the Light, set for release in October, fuses his pop, jazz, classical and roots influences into a virtuosic masterwork.
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SUN OCT 19 AT 7PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
VIENNA BOYS CHOIR
STRAUSS FOREVER
The Vienna Boys Choir is one of the oldest and most famous choirs in the world. Boys have been singing at Vienna's Imperial Chapel since at least 1296. In 1498, Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I established a Court Chapel in Vienna where he declared that boys would be among the singers, thus laying the foundation for the Vienna Boys Choir. Today, the former imperial ensemble is a private, nonprofit organization with a primary and grammar school for 330 boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 19, with a focus on choral music and singing. The four boys’ choirs perform almost 300 concerts per year.
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FRI OCT 24 AT 8PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS JAZZ FROM THE BACK O’ TOWN
Squirrel Nut Zippers will take fans on a magical, musical voyage to the birthplace of jazz as they present Jazz from the Back O’ Town, a show exploring the New Orleans Back O’ Town jazz scene of the late19th century through the Roaring Twenties. Performing in era-appropriate attire, the Zippers provide a delightful view into this mystical era with reverent but exciting renditions of such seminal classics as Jelly Roll Morton’s “Animule Ball” and Louis Armstrong’s “Back O’ Town Blues,” as well as favorites from their own catalog, adapted and arranged to more closely echo the sounds of 1920s New Orleans.
SUN OCT 26 AT 7PM
THE TARKINGTON
JESSE COOK LIVE IN CONCERT
In a career spanning three decades, master of the Spanish guitar Jesse Cook has sold out performance halls from London to Los Angeles and attracted over 900 million streams and views online. He studied at Canada’s Royal Conservatory, Toronto’s York University and Berklee College in Boston, developing a compositional style that mixes flamenco with everything from classical and jazz to Zydeco, blues and Brazilian samba. Cook has released over a dozen albums and five PBS television specials, earning honors including Acoustic Guitar Magazine’s coveted Player’s Choice Silver Award and 11 Juno Award nominations with one win. For this performance, he will be accompanied by a four-piece band.
SAT NOV 1 AT 8PM THE TARKINGTON
HEATHER LAND: LIVE
Comedian, author, gospel singer and certified life coach, Heather Land is best known for her viral “I Ain’t Doin’ It” videos on social media, where she comments on life through a face-distorting app and a pitch-shifted voice. Since 2017, she has gained over 400 million views, 3 million social media followers, and the hearts of hundreds of thousands of people all across the nation at her live shows. Nothing is off limits as she shares everything from failed diets to failed relationships. Through her humor and unique spin on life, Land teaches us all to laugh at ourselves and to find the funny in the frustrating.
SAT NOV 1 AT 8PM & SUN NOV 2 AT 2PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY
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CREATED BY GEORGE DAUGHERTY AND DAVID KA LIK WONG
This popular concert returns to Indiana celebrating Bugs Bunny’s 85th Anniversary, and the concert’s 35th, with a dynamic new edition! Sixteen classic Looney Tunes shorts are projected on the big screen as the original iconic scores are played live by a full orchestra. The animated shorts include Baton Bunny, The Rabbit of Seville, What’s Opera, Doc?, Corny Concerto, Long-Haired Hare, and many others, plus new additions including the world premiere of a just-produced Looney Tunes short saluting Bugs’ 85 years. It’s the ultimate version of this cherished production!
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FRI NOV 7 AT 8PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
LISA LOEB & JOAN OSBORNE
Lisa Loeb and Joan Osborne, two unmistakable voices of the ’90s, team up for a special evening marking the 30th anniversaries of their breakthrough albums: Loeb’s Tails and Osborne’s Relish. Revisit the songs that shaped a generation, alongside new music and career-spanning fan favorites. Both Tails and Relish were landmark albums that transcended genres, blending folk, pop and rock with deeply personal storytelling. Loeb’s “Stay (I Missed You)” and Osborne’s “One of Us” became defining anthems of the era, and their impact continues to resonate with longtime fans and new audiences alike.
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SAT NOV 8 AT 8PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
THE VOICE OF WHITNEY: A SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION
Experience Whitney Houston’s astounding musical legacy like never before. This new concert tribute features original master recordings of Houston’s vocals set to new orchestrations of her biggest hits – including “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” “Higher Love” and “I Will Always Love You” – accompanied by home movies, film performances and never-before-seen footage. Presented in collaboration with the Estate of Whitney Houston, Park Avenue Artists and Primary Wave Music. One of the most celebrated performers in pop music history, Houston ranked No. 2 on Rolling Stone’s 2023 list of “The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.”
SAT NOV 8 AT 8PM
THE TARKINGTON
TITO PUENTE JR. AND HIS LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Son of the legendary American salsa and Latin jazz musician Tito Puente, Tito Puente Jr. has big shoes to fill – and does he ever. Always honoring his father’s legacy, Tito Puente Jr. has also made a name for himself as one of the most exciting Latin musicians touring today. Tito Jr. carries his father with him – in his looks, his joy and his music. On a passionate mission to nurture that tradition, he and his ensemble bring exhilarating Latin rhythms in a high-voltage celebration that will get your feet moving.
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SUN NOV 9 AT 7PM
THE TARKINGTON
BRANDON WOODY’S UPENDO
Trumpeter and composer Brandon Woody was just 17 in 2015 when the Baltimore Sun touted him as an artist on the rise. Since then, Woody has gone on to become an international artist, curating projects for major museums, collaborating with international brands, and performing with his band, Upendo, a multi-generational and expandable group that features a core quartet of pianist Troy Long, bassist Michael Saunders and drummer Quincy Phillips. Woody also has performed alongside artists including Robert Glasper, Solange, Jon Faddis and Danilo Perez. His new debut album is For the Love of It All on Blue Note Records.
FRI NOV 14 AT 8PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
SAMARA JOY
As an interpreter of standards, Samara Joy has drawn comparisons to jazz heroines like Vaughan, Betty Carter, Abbey Lincoln and Carmen McRae. Her 2022 Verve debut Linger Awhile earned her Grammy Awards for Best New Artist as well as Best Jazz Vocal Album, and her EP A Joyful Holiday claimed 2025 Grammys for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Jazz Performance. Her latest release, Portrait, which earned the 2025 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album, melds her thoughtful lyrics with music by Charles Mingus, Sun Ra and her late mentor Barry Harris. JAZZ
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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 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
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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: STRAUSS FOREVER
SUN, OCT 19 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
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
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
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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
SAMANTHA FISH, CEDRIC BURNSIDE AND JON SPENCER: SHAKE 'EM ON DOWN TOUR WED, DEC 10 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
LET'S SING TAYLOR: AN UNOFFICIAL LIVE TRIBUTE SHOW SAT, JAN 17 AT 2PM & 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
NEKO CASE: NEON GREY MIDNIGHT GREEN TOUR
THU, JAN 22 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
MAC MCANALLY FRI, JAN 23 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
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.
INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
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 3,800 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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At Allied Solutions, we partner with more than 6,000 clients across key financial markets in North America, including credit unions, banks, auto finance, and mortgage servicing.
From insurance and lending to risk management and strategic advisory, we offer more than 170 products and services designed to help our clients grow their bottom line, protect their business and consumers, and evolve to stay ahead in an ever-changing market.
BEYOND THE STAGE!
Opportunities for Education and Experience at Allied Solutions Center
PEANUT BUTTER & JAM: GRUPO BEMBELATIN RHYTHM, MELODY & MOVEMENT
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 10:30AM | THE STUDIO THEATER
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Puerto Rican band Grupo Bembé as they take us on a journey across Latin America with musical styles including bomba, plena, salsa and bachata. The band’s music is a wonderful mix of lively rhythms, catchy melodies and meaningful lyrics that reflect the island's heritage and traditions. The performance will have young and old on their feet clapping and dancing to the lively beats and melodies!
CHILD & ADULT MUSIC CLASS: THREE LITTLE KITTENS
OCTOBER THRU NOVEMBER, TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS AT 9:30AM AND 10:30AM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
“Meow, meow, our mittens we have found” sing the happy cats. We will be exploring emotions in this feline-focused musical meow-fest. You and your preschooler can curl up in a little ball of fur or chase mice around the room. Just wait until they get their itty, bitty, kitty paws on the drums, xylophones and other percussion instruments provided by singer/guitarist Michelle Marti in this age-appropriate music class for young children attending with a parent or caregiver.
For ages 10 months to 5 years (best for 18 months to 4 years). Participation is limited to 10 children, with a minimum of five required to offer the class.
Child & Adult Music Class is presented in partnership with Westfield Veterinary Care.
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM PUBLIC TOURS
TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER – JUNE AT 10:30AM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
Tour participants will enter the Payne & Mencias Palladium concert hall and learn about the architecture and other features that provide the pristine acoustics and overall aesthetic experience our patrons enjoy. The tour also includes a visit to the Great American Songbook Foundation's Traditions Senior Communities Songbook Gallery and several of the building's special event spaces. Tours are scheduled on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 10:30 a.m. These free tours are roughly 1 hour in length and must be scheduled at least 1 week in advance.
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 $20 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
Cathleen Skripsky, PHR Human Resources Generalist
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
STAFF & BOARD
Dave Wilson Director of Corporate Development
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
Myra Carleton
Claire Bittinger 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, Payne & Mencias 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
Joe Wisner Lead 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 August 31, 2025. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3536.
ANNUAL FUND
Diamond Palladium Society ($100,000+)
Michael Feinstein & TerrenceFlannery
Ron & Suzanne Mencias
Leah&EricPayne
GoogleGrants
Platinum Palladium Society
($50,000-$99,999)
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.LarryWeed,Jr.
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
Steve&KathyKrusie
Michael & Rebecca Kubacki
Jim Leslie
EliLopez
Mr. Ira Maher & Ms.LeslieAppelMaher
Drs. Jackie & Peter Maiers
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
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
Anonymous
TheHagemanFoundation
TerryLeeFoundation
Director’s Circle
($2,500-$4,999)
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
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
Richard & Karen Kohlmann
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
Deb & Mike Bush
Grace & Steven Caress
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
Stephen&SusanHenson
TerryL.Hickey
Dr. Chris & Mrs. Christine Hollon
JohnA.Huntzinger
Mike & Kim Keller
Rhonda Kile
Buzz&NancyKrohn
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
DarrellJ.Schregardus
Jerry&DeAnnShrewsbury
Dr.Jon&GayleSimala
Richard & Susan Simon
Faron & Julie Skelton
Neal & Sandra Smith
Constance Stelsel
SulkowskiFamily
Michael&EveSweeney
Richard&Jacqueline Thompson
Margaret&TipTollison
Glenn&CherylTroyer
Saundra & Mark Truett
John & Carol Valentine
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
Chris Blow
Mimi&TerryBrookie
Mickey&P.T.Buntin
Tim Cooney
Jeff & Kim Cottrell
James & Norma Creighton,Jr.
SheilaDelaney
Bill&MargeDorsch
Tom&JudyErtl
Kent & Susan Finkbiner
Mark Fletcher
Diane Gunstra
Elizabeth Hamilton
Renny&StephanieHarrison
Mr.&Mrs.Stephen&
Shannon Hawkins
Bill&NancyHeath
Joseph&LisaHenderson
Kwan Hui
Fritz&KaseyKauffman
Dan, Jill, & Andrew Kemer
MaryJaneKeysGivingFund
StephenLaMotte,Jr.
Lawrence Mark & MargaretLehtinen
Chris & Kelli Lewis
TheLiFamily
Dale&SharonMansberger
Ken & Ellen Narva
Ken&ChyriseNey
KathyPataluch
Ed & Nadine Penman
Leslie&JamesRiley
CapiSeegerScheidler
Michael&LesleySemo
Chris Shaffer
Lee & Melinda Sredzinski
Sharon & Michael Sullivan
Tim & Tina Tanselle
CindyTeeters
David Thomas
James Tisdale
Jo Ann Todd
Pam & Dick Treadwell
BettyWatanabe&
Peter Barickman
Bill&MauryaWendling
Paula Yarian
MEMORIAL
& HONOR GIFTS
In memory of
Rosemary Waters Veetai Li
In honor of Noah Mick Meiners
InhonorofSeanGray
Bob&RosePopovich
In honor of Liz Fuller
TerryL.Hickey
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
HuseCulinary
Ice Miller
Jet Access
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
SaltDining
Scientech Foundation
ShielSextonCompany,Inc.
Studio M Architecture
TelamonCorporation
TomWoodLuxuryGroup
Travis with LM Homes
WestfieldVeterinaryCare
WillandYasminStump
MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES
Bank of America
Charitable Foundation
Charles Schwab & Co.
EliLillyandCompany Foundation
JPMorganChase&Co
KSM Business Services, Inc.
LillyEndowmentInc.
McKinsey&Company
MatchingGifts
The National Bank ofIndianapolis
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.
15th Anniversary Donors
We are grateful for the support of the following donors who have been with us from the start.
Frank & Katrina Basile
Cindy & Kevin Beauchamp
Patricia & Rafik Bishara
Libby & Randy Brown
Deb & Mike Bush
Ronald & Ronda Christopher
Ron & Dorothy Conley
Charles & Ann Conrad
Drs. Molly & Jeff Cooke
William & Angela Corley
Diane & Karl DeSante
Cheri & Rollie Dick
Waneta Dunkerly
Tom & Judy Ertl
Beverly & Tom Feller
Nick & Katy Kestner
Family Fund
Barbara & Robert Gregory
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen & Shannon Hawkins
Nancy Heck
Sally Hubbard
Doug & Marty Kaderabek
Gary Larreategui
Rod & Jayme McComas
Jeff & Sue McDermott
Dr. William McGarvey
Barry & Mary Miller
Cathy Rooney & Rick Moyer
Gerry & Pat Neuner
Karen & Donald Perez
Scott & Kristin Pike
Thomas & Karen Poyser
Mo Merhoff & Paul Reis
Jan Reynolds
Judy Roudebush
Pat & John Schuler
Brian & Christine Seitz
Diane Shultz
Jeff & Sarah Steeg
Joe Striebel
Thorne Family Trust
Mike & Sue Wells
Mrs. Audrey Wiebenga
Doug & Carolyn Willard
Larry & Carolyn Woodling
Jeff & Shari Worrell
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LEGACY SOCIETY
TheLegacySociety recognizes, and thanks dedicated individuals who have included Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in their estate plans. 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
Anonymous
LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETY
TheLifetimeGivingSociety recognizesIndividual donors for their lifetime ofsupport,withtheir cumulative contributions reachingorexceeding givingmilestonesof $1,000,000, $500,000 or $100,000.
$1,000,000
Henry&Christine Camferdam
Cheri & Rollie Dick
Ron & Suzanne Mencias
Leah&EricPayne
$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
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
Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
Estates
Charitable Trusts
Guardianships
Special Needs Trusts
Special Needs Trusts
Directed Trusts
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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 August 31, 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
Doug & Becky Cook
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
The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation
Indiana Arts Commission
Ira & Leonore Gershwin Fund
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
Ann & Kenneth Dee
Michael & Margie Draper
Bain & Nancy Farris
Nancy Farris
David Gerstein, M.D.
Brian & Maggie Kelly
Bob & Ruth Ann Loser
Sue & Paul Lowden
Jim & Ray Luther-Pfeil
Marissa Mandel & Lauren Johnson
Jeff & Sue McDermott
Laurie & Jim Money
Jason & Connie Noyan
Troy Payner & Cara Peggs
Tory Purvis
Tony & Kristen Robertson
Paul R. Sabol
Pat & John Schuler
Julian & Dawa Shepard
Laurie Siler
Micki & David Stirsman
Sheila M. Stone
Cathy Turner
Mike & Sue Wells
Jill Zaniker
Anonymous
Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Memorial Foundation
Broadway Show ($2,500-$4,999)
Wendy & Steven Dopp
Dr. Howard Eigen
Joni & Nick Hrisomalos
The Layfield Family
Hamilton County Tourism
Cabaret ($1,000-$2,499)
Bob & Caroline Aptaker
Ed Banta
Jack Bethards
Chad Bishop
Hal Brody
Helena Chaye
Libby Demaree
Leslee & Wayne Feinstein
John Green
Karen E. Kennedy
Rhonda Kile
Buzz & Nancy Krohn
Jan & Paul Labbe Family Fund
Kendra M. Latta
Chris & Kelli Lewis
Myles Martel
Elizabeth & Sasha Matson
Scott & Susan Putney
James & Lilah Rabe
David & Jill Resley
David & Miriam Resnick
Jan Reynolds
Judy Roudebush
Jerry & DeAnn Shrewsbury
Jon & Cleo Sonneborn
Walter Stearns & Eugene Dizon
Betty Stilwell
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
David Brevitz
Joan Cooper
Pat & Jennifer Cross
Sheila Delaney
John & Gena Delbridge
Jayne During
Roger & Susan Frick
Marianne Glick & Mike Woods
Sue Ellen Greenlee
Richard Jenks & Annie Mason
David & Kelley Jensen
Edward C. Kosteck
Steve & Lee Ann Lankton
Joni La Schiazza
James Mapstead
David & Linda Maurer
Dr. Greg & Rose-Ann Mazanek
Jerry McDermott
James E. Misner
Kathy Pataluch
Ed & Nadine Penman
Phil & Debbi Ponella
Reese Family Foundation for Christ, Inc.
Nick & Jo Anne Rutigliano
Debra & Raphael Schmid
Ambassador Alvin & Mrs. Susan Schonfeld
Colonel Dave Sholly & Mrs. Judy Sholly
Mrs. Laney Techentin
Daniel & Kristine Tennant
Eric & Carolyn Tinsley
Joel Ulster & Michael Hertzman
Carol Weiss
Robert Zaret
Tighe Zimmers Anonymous
BeatMix Clients and Friends
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
Carmel Porchfest
Grand Industrial
J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Salon 01
Senior Home Companions & Story Cottage Traditions Management
MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES
Charles Schwab
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 Peggy Ford
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
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
Sheila Stone
LEGACY GIFTS
The Legacy Society recognizes dedicated individuals who have included the Great American Songbook Foundation in their estate plans. Through their
Jeff & Sue McDermott
Pershing Square Foundation
Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons
The Ted Snowdon Foundation
Dr. Larry Weeda Jr.
Bill & Lynn Weidner
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• Scan the QR code at left
• Visit TheSongbook.org/Donate
THANK YOU
ALLIED SOLUTIONS CENTER THANKS THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS
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