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Four-String Force of Nature
Ukulele whiz Jake Shimabukuro is in a class by himself
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WELCOME
Thank you for joining us here at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts! Hard as it is to believe, we are entering the final months of the 2025-2026 Center Presents Season sponsored by Allied Solutions. But you’ll be glad to know we are wrapping up the schedule with a bang.
Several of our upcoming shows have been added since the season began, including the beloved Sandi Patty as Michael Feinstein’s special guest on April 17, the acclaimed jazz fusion collective Snarky Puppy on April 25, rocker Melissa Etheridge on May 3, guitarist and singer-songwriter Christopher Cross on June 21 and folk super-trio I’m With Her closing the season on June 25.
Fans of instrumental prowess will appreciate the Branford Marsalis Quartet (March 20), violinist Joshua Bell (April 23), mandolin master Chris Thile (April 10) and the unparalleled ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro (May 8), the subject of our cover story on Page 6.
If that’s not enough variety for you, we present the historical rockabilly reenactment One Night in Memphis on March 19, the Three Italian Tenors on March 29, illusionist Rick Thomas on April 4 and an Electric Light Orchestra experience with Evil Woman, “The American ELO,” on May 2.
Meanwhile, we’re putting the finishing touches on our schedule for the upcoming year. Join us May 18 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium as we announce the 2026-2027 Center Presents Season sponsored by Allied Solutions.
As always, we are most grateful to the volunteers, donors, sponsors and patrons like you who make our work possible and worthwhile. If you’d like to support our mission, you’ll find information inside the back cover. Enjoy your visit!
Jeffrey C. McDermott President/CEO
Michael Feinstein Artistic Director
Everything’s Jake
No genre is off limits to uke innovator Shimabukuro
BY SCOTT HALL
Every so often in the music world, a player emerges with a style and vision so radical that they explode the possibilities of their chosen instrument, leaving peers and predecessors in the dust while providing endless inspiration to generations that follow.
Much like Jimi Hendrix with the electric guitar, Bela Fleck with the banjo and Chris Thile with the mandolin, Jake Shimabukuro is in a class by himself when it comes to the ukulele.
Based on instruments brought to his native Hawaii by Portuguese laborers in the 1880s, the humble but mighty four-string machine is most often heard accompanying singers of traditional Hawaiian songs. But in Shimabukuro’s hands, it becomes a vehicle for blazing jazz improvisation, howling blues solos, delicate classical compositions and innovative interpretations of rock and pop classics. He was already a rising artist in Hawaii and Japan in 2006, when his YouTube cover of the Beatles’ “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” went viral (now at over 20 million views) and launched him to global fame.
Since then, the 49-year-old Shimabukuro has released a score of albums in a dizzying range of styles, played the world’s top venues from Lincoln Center to the Sydney Opera House, and collaborated with such names as Yo-Yo Ma, Bette Midler, Ziggy Marley, Warren Haynes, Michael McDonald and Billy Strings.
Speaking by phone from his Honolulu home, he says his new album might put you to sleep – but that’s just fine with him.
Released in January, Calm Seas is a 13-cut collection of ambient compositions for pure, acoustic ukulele, built around natural sounds of birds, waterfalls and crashing waves. It is intended to create a peaceful, meditative atmosphere.
“When we were doing some of the final mixes, I kept dozing off because they were just so relaxing,” he says with a laugh. “I hope that it brings some healing to people or just gives people a moment to relax and unwind. It’s something that you can put on in the background and just go about your day, and hopefully it’s tranquil enough to kind of change your mood, change your environment.”
The record comes on the heels of Shimabukuro’s first-ever Christmas album, Tis the Season, a collection of seasonal tunes and celebrity collaborations. One cut is the Hawaiian holiday song “Mele Kalikimaka” featuring his late friend and mentor Jimmy Buffett, who took him on tour several times in the 2000s.
“I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for his support,” Shimabukuro says. “He made me an official Coral Reefer Band member, and it was just so special to have him as someone who really believed in me and pushed me and opened up a whole bunch of doors for me. So to have that track with him, now that he’s no longer with us, that was so special.”
The previous album, 2024’s Blues Experience, was something else entirely –a full-band collaboration with Fleetwood Mac drummer and fellow Hawaii resident Mick Fleetwood featuring original and classic blues and rock tunes like Little Willie John’s “Need Your Love So Bad” and Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World.” Shimabukuro used electronic effects such as overdrive and looping to create unique textures and wail like an electric guitar.
“To tackle those iconic tunes with (Fleetwood) was so special, because he was truly a pioneer of blues and rock drumming,” Shimabukuro says. “He really encouraged me to just go for it and crank the amp and have fun. It was funny, because we were in the studio for seven or eight days total, and the first day, I would have the amp at like 3, and then the second day it would be up at 4, and by the time we got toward the end of the session, it was up at 7 or 8.”
Having played Allied Solutions Center twice before in 2013 and 2016, he knows it’s a uke-friendly place, booking artists like him and the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain while offering three levels of group ukulele lessons and inspiring hundreds of new players.
“I think it’s such a great way to bring the community together and to bring people together and keep supporting the arts,” he says. “I’m just so grateful when I see the instrument affecting the lives of others in a very positive and profound way.”
Shimabukuro’s current tour with bassist Jackson Waldhoff stops at the Payne & Mencias Palladium on May 8. What do they plan to play?
“Probably not the new record, unless I want everyone to fall asleep,” he quips. “We always have certain songs in there, for example, ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps.’ We do a version of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ that usually turns into a sing-along. That’s always fun. And of course, I’ll have a mix of traditional Hawaiian as well as modern songs, and some of my original material as well.”
What does he love so much about the ukelele? In a word: portability.
An Evening with Jake Shimabukuro
Friday, May 8 | Payne
& Mencias Palladium
“I can always bring it on the plane with me, and if you were to go for a hike or go to the beach or whatever, it’s such an easy instrument to just throw over your back or to stick in your backpack and get to a place that really inspires you, and then sit down and write and make some music, you know?” he says. “I think, growing up in Hawaii, a lot of my creative energy is inspired by nature, being outdoors, whether it’s on the beach or up in the mountains, or even in my travels, being in a different place where you’re just in a different environment, being exposed to different kinds of energy.”
Pressed to name anyone who has taken the instrument as far as he has, Shimabukuro humbly mentions players like the late Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, who scored a massive international hit in 1990 with his “Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World” medley. But as any researcher could tell you, the list is very, very short.
“I always believe that there are people out there who are constantly experimenting,” he says. “There are many different boutique makers and builders, and as the technology gets better, there are more creative minds out there making different specialized effects. I feel very lucky that I’m living in this time when those tools are available, but I don’t doubt if all those tools were available 50 years ago or 100 years ago, those musicians and those artists were so creative that I can’t imagine where they would have taken the music and their artistry.”
STORY PHOTOS CREDIT: SIENNA MORALES
In Memory Of
Rollin
“Rollie”
M. Dick 1931-2026
As we mark our 15th Anniversary Season at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, we also mourn the passing of local philanthropist and civic leader Rollin “Rollie” Dick, whose tireless work and wise counsel have been vital to our success from the very start.
Rollie became Allied Solutions Center’s first board chair in 2009, two years before its opening. In 2012, Rollie joined the board of our sister organization, the Great American Songbook Foundation. He volunteered his services in countless ways over the years and was a Legacy Member of both boards at the time of his death.
As financial supporters, Rollie and his wife, Cheri, are members of the Legacy Society and the Lifetime Giving Society for both Allied Solutions Center and the Songbook Foundation. They also supported the renovation of the Payne & Mencias Palladium’s Founders Room lounge into what is now the Brham Founders Club.
Anyone who has ever enjoyed a performance at Allied Solutions Center or a program offered by the Songbook Foundation can thank Rollie Dick, whose generosity and community spirit will remain an inspiration to all.
THU MAR 19 AT 7:30PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
ONE
NIGHT IN MEMPHIS THE NUMBER ONE TRIBUTE TO
PRESLEY, PERKINS, LEWIS AND CASH
One Night in Memphis is a rocking concert tribute to legendary Sun Records recording artists Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley, featuring over 90 minutes of rockabilly, country, gospel and pure 1950s rock ’n’ roll performed live with an energetic rockabilly backup band. Inspired by the “Million Dollar Quartet” incident of 1956, this rock ’n’ roll royalty jam session of true American music features hits like “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Whole Lot of Shakin' Going On,” “Shake, Rattle and Roll,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Hound Dog” and many more.
FRI MAR 20 AT 8PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET
Saxophonist Branford Marsalis is a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, Grammy Award winner, Tony and Emmy award nominee and one of the most influential figures in contemporary music. For more than three decades, the core of his musical universe has been the Branford Marsalis Quartet, an ensemble celebrated for its uncompromising interpretation of both original compositions and jazz and popular classics. Following up on the Grammy‐nominated albums Upward Spiral and The Secret Between the Shadow, the group’s new debut release on Blue Note Records is Belonging, a complete interpretation of Keith Jarrett’s 1974 album of the same name.
SUN MAR 29 AT 7PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
DIRECT FROM ROME: THE THREE ITALIAN TENORS
The Three Italian Tenors’ program Italia Musica Amore is a unique tribute to Italian song and aria, saluting the tradition of great Italian tenors such as Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Mario Lanza and Enrico Caruso. This exhilarating and unique musical event features original arrangements of universally loved Italian song and tenor arias, presenting memorable melodies and themes in a stunning program filled with nostalgia and memorable classics. Audiences will be captivated with this first concert tour of North America by the spectacular Three Italian Tenors: Alessandro Fantoni, Gianni Leccese and Ugo Tarquini, accompanied by Fabrizio Mocata on piano.
SAT APR 4 AT 8PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
ILLUSIONIST RICK THOMAS
In Mansion of Dreams, the crowning achievement of award-winning Master Illusionist Rick Thomas, stunning magic, extreme comedy, exquisite dancers and an inspiring story are woven into an amazing stage production. Thomas has been featured many times on national television, including NBC’s The World’s Greatest Magic, the CW’s Masters of Illusion and his own special on ABC. His career honors have included the coveted “Magician of the Year” from the Academy of Magical Arts and magic’s highest recognition, "Illusionist of the World" at the World Magic Awards. Now witness for yourself the most intriguing, innovative and mind-blowing grand illusions in the world with Mansion of Dreams.
FRI APR 10 AT 8PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
CHRIS THILE
Grammy-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer and MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellow Chris Thile is hailed by NPR as a "genre-defying musical genius." Thile is a founding member of the influential string bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek and has collaborated with countless luminaries from Yo-Yo Ma to Fiona Apple to Brad Mehldau. For four years, Thile hosted public radio favorite Live from Here with Chris Thile (formerly known as A Prairie Home Companion). This solo performance will feature selections from his acclaimed solo recordings of Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas – including the new second volume released in November – alongside his signature post-genre blend of compositional rigor, folksy stagecraft and improvisational brilliance. POP/ROCK
FRI APR 17 AT 8PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN WITH SPECIAL GUEST SANDI PATTY
The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook, Michael Feinstein, returns with an evening of timeless music. The multi-Platinum-selling, five-time Grammy and two-time Emmy award nominee is Artistic Director for Allied Solutions Center and Founder of the affiliated Great American Songbook Foundation. His most recent album is Gershwin Country, which reimagines the classic songs of George and Ira Gershwin through duets with some of the biggest names in country music. Joining him as special guest will be Sandi Patty, an Indiana Living Legend and the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history with 40 Dove Awards and five Grammy Awards.
SONGBOOK SERIES
As a business leader across Indiana and beyond, Ice Miller is proud to help elevate the communities in which we live and work. The firm supports more than 100 nonprofit organizations throughout our region, and we are pleased to once again collaborate with Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts to engage, inspire, and help build dreams.
THU APR 23 AT 7:30PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JOSHUA BELL
WITH SHAI WOSNER, PIANO
With a career spanning almost four decades, Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell is one of the most celebrated artists of his era. The Bloomington native and Indiana University graduate has performed with virtually every major orchestra, and maintains engagements as a soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, conductor and as the Music Director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Bell has earned six Grammy Award nominations, was named “Instrumentalist of the Year” by Musical America, received the Avery Fisher Prize, and was named an "Indiana Living Legend" in 2000.
CLASSICAL
SAT APR 25 AT 8PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
SNARKY PUPPY: SOMNI TOUR 2026
Snarky Puppy is a Brooklyn-based instrumental ensemble founded in 2004 by bassist and composer Michael League. Considered one of contemporary music's most innovative collectives, the group defies genre boundaries by seamlessly blending funk, R&B, hard rock, classic soul, modern gospel, new tech, fusion and jazz. With a continually evolving roster, Snarky Puppy has captivated audiences worldwide with intricate arrangements and virtuosic performances, claiming five Grammy Awards, including four for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album. Their new album, Somni, was recorded live in collaboration with the Netherlands-based ensemble Metropole Orkest.
ENCORE SERIES
SAT MAY 2 AT 8PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE
FEATURING EVIL WOMAN – THE AMERICAN ELO
With brilliant arrangements, flawless musicianship and superlative vocals, the 12-piece band Evil Woman – “The American ELO” – is widely recognized as the world’s premier tribute to the Electric Light Orchestra. Picking up where the Beatles left off in 1970, the UK-based ELO expanded the concept of great melodies, epic song structures and grand orchestrations in which cellos coexisted with guitars, and classically tinged progressive rock intersected with hook-filled, radio-friendly pop songs. ELO was one of the biggest groups of the 1970s, with hits including “Telephone Line,” “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Xanadu,” “Evil Woman,” “Livin’ Thing” and “Don’t Bring Me Down.” POP/ROCK
SUN MAY 3 AT 7:30PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
MELISSA ETHERIDGE: RISE
Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, which led to an appearance on the 1989 Grammy Awards show. For several years, her popularity grew around such memorable originals as "Bring Me Some Water," "No Souvenirs" and "Ain't It Heavy," for which she won a Grammy in 1992. Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Etheridge has remained one of America's favorite female singers for more than three decades. ENCORE SERIES
FRI MAY 8 AT 8PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
AN EVENING WITH JAKE SHIMABUKURO
Since gaining prominence in the early 2000s, ukulele marvel Jake Shimabukuro has mesmerized audiences with his innovative and dynamic style, taking the instrument to dizzying new heights. Over a dozen solo albums, Shimabukuro has shown a knack for moving effortlessly between genres, sometimes in the same song. He has played the world’s top venues, from Lincoln Center to the Sydney Opera House, and has worked with artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Bela Fleck, Bette Midler, Ziggy Marley, Sonny Landreth, Billy Strings, Lukas & Willie Nelson and Warren Haynes. Recent projects include the 2024 album Blues Experience, a collaboration with legendary drummer Mick Fleetwood.
POP/ROCK SERIES
INVESTING IN CULTURE Building the Future
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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.
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SUN JUN 21 AT 7:30PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
CHRISTOPHER CROSS
Christopher Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1980 self-titled debut album, winning five Grammy Awards, including – for the first time in Grammy history – the “Big Four” most prestigious awards: Record of the Year (for the single “Sailing”), Album of the Year, Song of the Year (also “Sailing”), and Best New Artist. In a career spanning more than four decades, Cross has sold over 10 million albums. His music has garnered five Grammys, an Oscar, a Golden Globe, an Emmy nomination and five Top 10 singles. Within a year of the first album’s release, Cross joined music royalty Burt Bacharach to write “Arthur’s Theme,” for the movie Arthur, which won an Academy Award for Best Song.
THU JUN 25 AT 7:30PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
I'M WITH HER: SING ME ALIVE TOUR 2026
With the 2014 formation of I’m With Her, singer-songwriters Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan and Sara Watkins introduced an essential new force into the world of folk music: a close-knit alliance of esteemed musicians sharing a deep understanding of folk tradition and a passion for expanding its possibilities. Following their critically lauded debut See You Around and standalone singles like “Call My Name” (winner of the 2020 Grammy Award for Best American Roots Song), the trio have routinely taken time out from their individual careers to dream up songs together, exploring themes of ancestry, lineage and the human experience. The sophomore LP Wild and Clear and Blue claimed the 2026 Grammy for Best Folk Album as well as Best American Roots Song for opening track “Ancient Light.” The group's first live album, Sing Me Alive, is due in April.
DREWRY SIMMONS VORNEHM JAZZ SERIES
KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES
FAMILY SERIES
LEO BROWN GROUP CLASSICAL SERIES
TELAMON PASSPORT SERIES
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
CHRIS THILE FRI, APR 10 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN WITH SPECIAL GUEST SANDI PATTY
FRI, APR 17 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
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BHI SENIOR LIVING SONGBOOK SERIES
OLD TOWN HOLIDAY SERIES
SPECIAL EVENTS
JOSHUA BELL THU, APR 23 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
SNARKY PUPPY: SOMNI TOUR 2026 SAT, APR 25 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE FEATURING EVIL WOMAN – THE AMARICAN ELO SAT, MAY 2 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
MELISSA ETHERIDGE: RISE SUN, MAY 3 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
AN EVENING WITH JAKE SHIMABUKURO FRI, MAY 8 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
CHRISTOPHER CROSS SUN, JUN 21 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
I'M WITH HER: SING ME ALIVE TOUR 2026 THU, JUN 25 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
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The mission of Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts is to engage and inspire the Indiana community through enriching arts experiences.
Allied Solutions Center 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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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.
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.
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BEYOND THE STAGE!
Opportunities for Education and Experience at Allied Solutions Center
WORLD VOICE DAY
SUNDAY, APRIL 19 AT 3PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
Free and open to the public! Grab your sheet music, family and friends and come sing onstage during Allied Solutions Center's annual World Voice Day celebration, as we transform the Payne & Mencias Palladium into an open-mic cabaret for one special afternoon. Singers of all ages, along with their family and friends, are encouraged to attend this afternoon of music – informal, free and open to the public. An emcee, PA system and piano accompanist will provide support, and the nightclub-style setting will include a cash bar for anyone who needs a little liquid encouragement.
Doors open at 2:30 p.m. for participants to sign in. Performances run from 3 to 5 p.m. Participants may arrive at any time but will perform in order of signup.
PEANUT BUTTER & JAM: TODD WILLIAMS TRIO ALL ABOARD THE SHORT TRACK SHUFFLE
SATURDAY, MAY 23 AT 10:30AM | THE STUIDO THEATER
All aboard! The train is leaving the station to explore what makes jazz swing. The Todd Williams Trio will explore everything you need to bop before you stop. Join us as we depart on the Short Track Shuffle.
Designed for children ages 1-7, Peanut Butter & Jam sessions encourage young children to become engaged in the arts.
CHILD & ADULT
MUSIC CLASS: YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS, MAY 12- JUNE 19 AT 9:30 AND 10:30PM
PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
Let’s bounce and splash through summer with a musical ode to the most wonderful season. We can hop with frogs, dance through rainbows, frolic around the sun, catch crawdads, and sing songs of happy, lazy days. Join our sunny jamboree with your preschoolers and toddlers. Ms. Michelle will have her guitar and an assortment of instruments, props and toys for little hands.
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 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.
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
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
The New Works project is an initiative by Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts to promote and sustain central Indiana’s working artists and arts communities in an inclusive way by supporting the creative process. Each year performing and visual art proposals are selected for a public premiere and unveiling at the Tarkington.
2026 COMMISSIONS
They Knew They Would Dance Again
Mina Keohane
Tambourine ensemble reflects the message of hope
Unsung Giants: Clifford Ratliff
Brandon Meeks
Piano trio compositions celebrating Indiana’s jazz legacy
Neither and Both
Saki Morimoto
Contemporary dance inspired by cross-cultural experience
Edges of Insanity
Justin David Sears
Addiction recovery stories expressed through contemporary dance
Folklorico
Kyle Ragsdale
Oil painting celebrating Mexican music and dance
2026 New Works Premieres | May 30 at the Tarkington
Learn more at TheCenterPresents.org/NewWorksPremieres
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 Acheson 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
Todd Hillard Maintenance Engineer
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
Andrea Goetz
Mel O'Connor House Managers
Matt Pierce
Aaron Sembly Yolanda Valdivia
Kris Kandel 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 February 13, 2026. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3536.
ANNUAL FUND
Diamond Palladium Society ($100,000+)
Weldon&JenniferEgan
Michael Feinstein & TerrenceFlannery
Suzanne & Ron Mencias
Leah&EricPayne
GoogleGrants
Platinum Palladium Society
($50,000-$99,999)
Henry&Christine Camferdam
Gold Palladium Society ($25,000-$49,999)
Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc.
Cheri & Rollie Dick
Silver Palladium Society
($10,000-$24,999)
Elaine & Eric Bedel
Tom & Dawn Bennett
Libby&RandyBrown
Ann & Kenneth Dee
NancyFarris
TheFullerFamily
John & Barbara Gallina
Philip&PatriciaGibson
Nick & Joni Hrisomalos
Drs. Richard & Karen Kohlmann
Dimitrios & Viviana Koukoulomatis
Rod&JaymeMcComas
Jeff & Sue McDermott
Karyl&TimMcGeath
Karen & Donald Perez
Lei Shen & Soomin Park
Larry&SandraSpeer
Kristi&BobbyStephens
LeslieTaylor
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
Patricia & Rafik Bishara
Abdel & Kristine Bouaichi
Barbara & Michael Branic
Michael & Lisa Brown
Brian&BethanyBurdick
CarlButler&JeffreyGoens
Robert&MaryChristianson
Michael&MargieDraper
Evan&AnneEarley
Bain&NancyFarris
Drs. Will & Julie Fecht
JaniceFitzgerald
PeggyFord
Lynn&RobertFritsche
Steve&SallyGreenberg
Scott & Heather Halliburton
John & Marianne Hart
Michael & Karen Heaton
Todd&NancyImhoff
Matthew&TracyJacobson
Steve&KathyKrusie
Michael & Rebecca Kubacki
Jim Leslie
EliLopez
Mr. Ira Maher & Ms.LeslieAppelMaher
Drs. Jackie & Peter Maiers
Jeff & Sue McDermott
Justin & Jennifer Moffett
CathyRooney&RickMoyer
Andre & Erica Porter
Jennifer Post
Jeff & Clare Quinn
Jimmy&BaileyRayford
Mo Merhoff & Paul Reis
David & Miriam Resnick
Susan & David Roberts
Judith Roudebush
DarrellJ.Schregardus
Pat & John Schuler
ShellySchwarz
Daniel & Kristine Tennant
Jim & Vickie Theis
Jim & Chris Thomas
Jim Titak
Ambassador & Mrs. Randall L. Tobias
Brian & Carol Urbanski
Thomas & Nicole Urick
Ackerman Foundation
DukeEnergyFoundation
TheHagemanFoundation
TerryLeeFoundation
Director’s Circle
($2,500-$4,999)
Jeri Ballantine
ReneeBilgram
Susan & David Blish
Gary&PamelaBollier
Everett & Rebecca Bower
Ron&AnnThompsonBrock
Derek&AmyCantrell
George&SylviaCarson
JohnJ.Chlapik
Steven & Melanie
Chmielewski
Pat Corsi
Roy&RebeccaCowan
Julie&CaryCurry
MargotDenger
Michael&MaryDevlin
Dr.HowardEigen
Richard & Kelli Ellison
John A. Ericson
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
Steven & Elizabeth Mueller
Bob&RosePopovich
Thomas&KarenPoyser
Jim & Ginny Purvis
Scott & Susan Putney
RebeccaRyanof
Charme à Rébécca
Gina Sell
John & Patricia Shaffner
ColonelDaveSholly& Mrs.JudySholly
Kiros Sistevaris & Julie Reed
ThorneFamilyTrust
John&JudyTomke
Kathryn&PaulWalker
John & Dianne Walthall
TheJemmie&LuluWang FamilyFund
Jeff & Shari Worrell
Dr.ChristineBishop& Mr.HankWong
Dr. Robert Yee & Mrs. Linda Yee
Founders Circle
($1,000-$2,499)
Diane & John Abrams
Mark & Carol Bauer
Cindy&KevinBeauchamp
Jim & Linda Britt
Mimi&TerryBrookie
Deb & Mike Bush
Grace & Steven Caress
Drs.Molly&JeffCooke
William&AngelaCorley
Trent Cowles
Mark&MaryDamer
Tom & Pat DeCoster
Luanne & Larry Dewey
Jayne During
Daniel & Karen Dutcher
Beverly&TomFeller
Brad & Terri Fuson
Megan&MartinGregor
Bruce Hakes
Brad&JeanineHaynes
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Dawn Hein
TerryL.Hickey
Dr. Chris & Mrs. Christine Hollon
JohnA.Huntzinger
Mike & Kim Keller
Rhonda Kile
Buzz&NancyKrohn
Kendra M. Latta
Gary&CathyLundeen
DorisMcCullough
Pat McGarrah
Dr.WilliamMcGarvey
Mick Meiners
Brad&MegOsborne–MEG & Associates
Scott & Kristin Pike
Karyn Prine
Sue & Dave Randall
Julie Reed
Randall&CynthiaReed
Karen&DarrellRichey
Michael&LesleySemo
Jerry&DeAnnShrewsbury
Richard & Susan Simon
John & Dawn Skeens
Faron & Julie Skelton
Neal & Sandra Smith
Constance Stelsel
SulkowskiFamily
Michael&EveSweeney
CindyTeeters
Richard&Jacqueline Thompson
Margaret&TipTollison
EllynTraub&KenneyGreen
Pam & Dick Treadwell
Glenn&CherylTroyer
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
Anonymous
Biddle Memorial Foundation, Inc.
Advocate ($500-$999)
Ramona Adams
arcDESIGN
Michael Bilderback
Chris Blow
Mickey&P.T.Buntin
Janet&MervynCohen
Charles & Ann Conrad
Tim Cooney
DavisFamilyFund,afundof theIndianapolisFoundation
SheilaDelaney
Bill&MargeDorsch
Scott & Erin Dorsey
Tom&JudyErtl
Dr. Jonathon & Mrs. Nolan Donovan Evans
P. Ferrier
Mark Fletcher
Diane Gunstra
Elizabeth Hamilton
Renny&StephanieHarrison
Mr.&Mrs.Stephen&
Shannon Hawkins
AmyH.Haworth
Bill&NancyHeath
Joseph&LisaHenderson
Dr.&Ms.Yu&SandyHu
Kwan Hui
Fritz&KaseyKauffman
Dan, Jill, & Andrew Kemer
AsyaKislyuk
MargaretLehtinen&
Lawrence Mark
Chris & Kelli Lewis
TheLiFamily
Dale&SharonMansberger
Ken & Ellen Narva
KathyPataluch
Leslie&JamesRiley
Leo&SandySavoie
CapiSeegerScheidler
Chris Shaffer
Diane Shultz
Lee & Melinda Sredzinski
Sharon & Michael Sullivan
Tim & Tina Tanselle
David Thomas
James Tisdale
Jo Ann Todd
BettyWatanabe&
Peter Barickman
Charlotte Watson
Paula Yarian
MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS
InmemoryofRollieDick
Deborah D. Dixon
Scott & Erin Dorsey
Doug&KarenKelsey
Jan Maurer
In honor of Noah Fisher Mick Meiners
Inmemoryof Harriet McDermott
Brad & Terri Fuson
In honor of Jeff McDermott
Brad&MegOsborne - MEG & Associates
In honor of Liz Fuller
TerryL.Hickey
InmemoryofRosemaryWaters Veetai Li
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
Allied Solutions, LLC
AmericanStructurepoint
Anheuser-Busch
Bedel Financial
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
Katz,SapperandMiller
LandRoverIndianapolis, JaguarIndianapolis, Tom Wood Volvo Cars
Leo Brown Group
MarquisCommercial Solutions
The National Bank ofIndianapolis
Oberer’s Flowers
Ocean Prime
OldTownDesignGroup
Open Gate Design
Payne&MenciasGroup
PedcorCompanies
Performance Services, Inc.
Printing Partners
ProfessionalHearingServices
SaltDining
Scientech Foundation of Indiana
ShielSextonCompany,Inc.
Studio M Architecture
TelamonCorporation
TomWoodLuxuryGroup
Travis at LM Homes
WestfieldVeterinaryCare
Will&YasminStump
MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES
Bank of America
Charitable Foundation
Charles Schwab & Co.
EliLillyandCompany Foundation
JPMorganChase&Co
KSM Business Services, Inc.
LillyEndowmentInc.
The National Bank ofIndianapolis
RaytheonTechnologies
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.
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
Barbara & Robert Gregory
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen & Shannon Hawkins
Nancy Heck
Sally Hubbard
Doug & Marty Kaderabek
Nick & Katy Kestner
Family Fund
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 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
Mr.&Mrs.ThomasE.Dapp
Cheri & Rollie Dick
TheFullerFamily
NancyandBillHeath
Nick & Joni Hrisomalos
Barton L. Kaufman
Rhonda Kile
InmemoryofMichaelKile
Drs. 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
Suzanne & Ron Mencias
Leah&EricPayne
$500,000
TheCarruthersFamily
Rick&PennyConner
FamilyFoundation
Zak Khan
$100,000
Melissa & Bradon Barnes
Frank & Katrina Basile
Glendia&L.SonnyBeck
Libby&RandyBrown
Weldon&JennferEgan
Michael Feinstein & TerrenceFlannery
John & Barbara Gallina
Don & Pam Gottwald
Nick & Joni Hrisomalos
Stan&SandyHurt
Rod&JaymeMcComas
Jeff & Sue McDermott
Jim & Ginny Purvis
Judith Roudebush
Lei Shen & Soomin Park
Karen & Donald Perez
Dr.StephenJ.Shideler
Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons
TheTobinFamily
W. Michael & Susan Wells
JayneAnn&DougWilson
James B. Winner
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE CENTER CELEBRATION 2025 DONORS
Shuron Agnew & Sherri Mallory
Allied Solutions, LLC
Don & Teresa Altemeyer
Ambassador Healthcare
Margaret & Adam Arceneaux
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Frank & Katrina Basile
Glendia & L. Sonny Beck
Elaine & Eric Bedel
Kurt Beier
Aaron & Jessica Bell
Chris & Nicole Benson
Darin Bibeau
Nicholas Broughton
Libby & Randy Brown
Brian & Bethany Burdick
Business Furniture + Co
Derek & Amy Cantrell
Carmel, California Visitors Center
CarmelFest
Neil & Shaista Chatterji
Joshua & Erica Christie
Christine Clayman
Michael Conley
Sheila Connett
Doug & Becky Cook
Robert Coombes
Peter Corey & Sarah Boyle
Roy & Rebecca Cowan
Michael Cuzzo
Davis Family Fund
Jeff & Erin Dettwiler
Diamonds Direct
Cheri & Rollie Dick
Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP
Evan & Anne Earley
Matt Eckert
Christopher Elbrecht
Gavin Engl&
Jennifer Erner
Randy & Angie Ernst
Carolyn Estrada
Doug & Tiffany Etter
Fifth Third Bank
Sue & Joe Finkam
Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery
Todd Flick
Abigail Frantz
Stephen Fry
John & Barbara Gallina
Michael & Caroline Garvey
Jay & Jana Gephart
David & Annette Greene
Tammy Haney
Justin & Amira Hayes
Amy Heath
Brian & Holly Heaton
Michael & Karen Heaton
Nancy Heck
Blake & Tasha Holler
Hotel Carmichael
Nick & Joni Hrisomalos
Hylant Group
Indiana Pacers
Indianapolis Colts, Inc.
Indy Eleven
J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Guy E. Judson
Tom Kapostasy & Sue Maki
Katz, Sapper & Miller
Brian & Maggie Kelly
Dimitrios & Viviana Koukoulomatis
Krieg DeVault LLP
Steve & Kathy Krusie
Michael & Rebecca Kubacki
John & Lauren Langebartels
Christopher Leamon
Terry Lee Foundation
Mary Furscott Charitable Foundation
Angela Mattingly
Rod & Jayme McComas
Jeff & Sue McDermott
Gary & Sherry McNutt
Aidan & Anita Mellor
Allie & Tom Missler
Brett & Jennifer Mitchell
Anthony & Liza Najem
Jessica & Andrew Norris
Kathryn O'Neil
Annie Knapp & Zenon Oprysk
Izabela & Ersal Ozdemir
Palm Beach Par 3
Pedcor Companies
The PenFed Foundation
Bob & Rose Popovich
Jennifer Post
Thomas & Karen Poyser
Jim & Ginny Purvis
Jimmy & Bailey Rayford
REI Real Estate Services
Jason & Leslie Reinhardt
Mo Merhoff & Paul Reis
Jill & Scott Robisch
Judy Roudebush
Cheryl Saalfrank
Shelly Schwarz
Shepherd Insurance
Dr. Stephen J. Shideler
Julia Shildmyer
Laurie Siler
Muniver K. Singh
Andrew J. Smith
Kristie Smith
Thomas & Amy Smith
Phil & Jesamyn Sparks
Star Financial Bank
Yasmin & Will Stump
Timothy & Natalie Tangen
Chris Thomas
Hal & Kathy Thurston
The Tobin Family
Brian & Carol Urbanski
Blair & Betty Vandivier
Terence & Marcia Weiss
Mike & Sue Wells
Sean White
White's Ace Hardware
Aimee Wiegmann
Diana & Dan Yates
Jill Zaniker
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Proceeds benefit Allied Solutions Center’s arts and educational programming
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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 February 13, 2026. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3536.
Diamond Songbook Legacy ($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
Gold Songbook Legacy
($25,000-$49,999)
Cheri & Rollie Dick
Dr. Larry Weeda Jr.
Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation
Kresa Family Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
Silver Songbook Legacy
($10,000-$24,999)
Diane & John Abrams
Peggy Ford
The Fuller Family
Don & Pam Gottwald
Stan & Sandy Hurt
Karen & Doug Kelsey
Dimitrios & Viviana Koukoulomatis
Terry & Andy Marx
Karyl & Tim McGeath
Bob & Rose Popovich
The Tobin Family Anonymous
Allen Whitehill Clowes
Charitable Foundation
Indiana Arts Commission
Ira & Leonore Gershwin Fund
The Jose Iturbi Foundation
The Phyllis J. McGuire
Charitable Foundation
The Ted Snowdon Foundation
Van Heusen Music Group
Hollywood Musical ($5,000-$9,999)
Margaret & Adam Arceneaux
Chad & Beth Bishop
Stan Burton & Christine Zoccola
Maureen Charles
Michael Charles
Ann & Kenneth Dee
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
Tory Purvis
Tony & Kristen Robertson
Paul R. Sabol
Pat & John Schuler
Julian & Dawa Shepard
Laurie Siler
Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons
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
Michael & Margie Draper
Joni & Nick Hrisomalos
Rhonda Kile
The Layfield Family
Vincent Family
Hamilton County Tourism
Cabaret
($1,000-$2,499)
Ed Banta
Jack Bethards
Harold Brody
Libby Demaree
Leslee & Wayne Feinstein
Bronwen Ferguson
John Green
Karen E. Kennedy
Rhonda Kile
Buzz & Nancy Krohn
Jan & Paul Labbe Family Fund
Kendra M. Latta
Chris & Kelli Lewis
Scott & Susan Putney
David & Jill Resley
David & Miriam Resnick
Jan Reynolds
Judy Roudebush
Nick & Jo Anne Rutigliano
Michael Schaefer & Jeffrey Brinkmann
Jerry & DeAnn Shrewsbury
Jon & Cleo Sonneborn
Walter Stearns & Eugene Dizon
Betty Stilwell
Daniel & Kristine Tennant
Vincent Family
Tim & Ann Vogelsang
Barrie & Margaret Zimmerman
Anonymous
Peggy Lee Foundation Silverback Foundation Inc
Big Band ($500-$999)
Kathryn Andry
Alissa E. Ballot
Beth Bennett
Renee Bilgram
Joan Cooper
Pat & Jennifer Cross
Sheila Delaney
John & Gena Delbridge
Roger & Susan Frick
Marianne Glick & Mike Woods
Sue Ellen Greenlee
Michael & Megan Hornbecker
David & Kelley Jensen
Thomas & Priscilla Johnson
Edward C. Kosteck
Sharon Lanker
Steve & Lee Ann Lankton
Joni La Schiazza
Dr. Greg & Rose-Ann Mazanek
Jerry McDermott
James E. Misner
Kathy Pataluch
Reese Family Foundation
Debra & Raphael Schmid
Ambassador Alvin & Mrs. Susan Schonfeld
The Herbert W. Spencer Family
Mrs. Laney Techentin
Eric & Carolyn Tinsley
Joel Ulster & Michael Hertzman
Carol Weiss
Don & Angela Woodley
Dr. Robert Yee & Mrs. Linda Yee
Robert Zaret
Tighe Zimmers
Anonymous
BeatMix Clients and Friends
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
Carmel Porchfest
Grand Industrial
J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Salon 01
Traditions Management
MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES
Charles Schwab
Eli Lilly and Company Foundation
JP Morgan Chase Foundation
MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS
In memory of Rollie Dick
Brian & Maggie Kelly
In honor of Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery
Leslee & Wayne Feinstein
In honor of Peggy Ford
Betty Stilwell
In memory of Miss Ella Fitzgerald, the beloved First Lady of Song
Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation
In memory of Muriel & Bob Kennedy
Karen E. Kennedy
In memory of John Muldowny
Sheila Stone
In memory of Mary Banta
Bob & Rose Popovich
LEGACY GIFTS
The Legacy Society recognizes dedicated individuals who have included the Great American Songbook Foundation in their estate plans. 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
Marvin & Bronwen Ferguson
Peggy Ford
The Fuller Family
Drs. Dan & Arline Golden
Brent & Linda Hartman
Stan & Sandy Hurt
Brian & Maggie Kelly
Rhonda Kile in memory of Michael Kile
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 $1,000,000
$500,000 or $100,000.
$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 & Sue McDermott
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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