Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
@cpapresents.bsky.social
Join us at the Payne & Mencias Palladium, the Tarkington and the Studio Theater to experience the arts through concerts, classes, camps, clubs and more. Learn more at TheCenterPresents.org. Located in Carmel, Indiana, just north of Indianapolis.
The Fifth Third Bank Box Office will be closed this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Regular hours resume Saturday (12-4 pm and evening performance hours). Don't forget to take advantage of our Holiday Steals prices!
All reduced holiday hours: thecenterpresents.org/tickets-even...
All reduced holiday hours: thecenterpresents.org/tickets-even...
November 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The Fifth Third Bank Box Office will be closed this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Regular hours resume Saturday (12-4 pm and evening performance hours). Don't forget to take advantage of our Holiday Steals prices!
All reduced holiday hours: thecenterpresents.org/tickets-even...
All reduced holiday hours: thecenterpresents.org/tickets-even...
Today, staff at Allied Solutions Center and the Great American Songbook Foundation wrote hundreds of cards to distribute to our neighbors at Dayspring Center, CICOA, Morning Light Hospice Care, and Indy Honor Flight. Thank you to our Volunteer Committee for helping us spread some cheer!
November 20, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Today, staff at Allied Solutions Center and the Great American Songbook Foundation wrote hundreds of cards to distribute to our neighbors at Dayspring Center, CICOA, Morning Light Hospice Care, and Indy Honor Flight. Thank you to our Volunteer Committee for helping us spread some cheer!
Fifteen years ago today, the first notes rang out in the Payne & Mencias Palladium. Hoagy Carmichael’s "Star Dust" was performed by then-mayor Jim Brainard on French horn, accompanied by Artistic Director Michael Feinstein on piano, in an event billed as "First Notes."
November 10, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Fifteen years ago today, the first notes rang out in the Payne & Mencias Palladium. Hoagy Carmichael’s "Star Dust" was performed by then-mayor Jim Brainard on French horn, accompanied by Artistic Director Michael Feinstein on piano, in an event billed as "First Notes."
Did you catch Joshua Henry on Colbert?! The Broadway star is coming to Central Indiana on March 13, fresh from an acclaimed starring role in the Broadway revival of Ragtime. Buy tickets to see him at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at TheCenterPresents.org/JoshuaHenry.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qNP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qNP...
"Wheels of a Dream" - The Broadway Production of "Ragtime" feat. Joshua Henry & Nichelle Lewis
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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October 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Did you catch Joshua Henry on Colbert?! The Broadway star is coming to Central Indiana on March 13, fresh from an acclaimed starring role in the Broadway revival of Ragtime. Buy tickets to see him at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at TheCenterPresents.org/JoshuaHenry.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qNP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qNP...
Your local performing arts book club, the Palladium Bookies, is now reading 2 A.M. at The Cat's Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertino. Join us on Dec 15 at 6:30 pm for the discussion!
RSVP at Outreach@TheCenterPresents.org. More info at TheCenterPresents.org/Bookies.
RSVP at Outreach@TheCenterPresents.org. More info at TheCenterPresents.org/Bookies.
October 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Your local performing arts book club, the Palladium Bookies, is now reading 2 A.M. at The Cat's Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertino. Join us on Dec 15 at 6:30 pm for the discussion!
RSVP at Outreach@TheCenterPresents.org. More info at TheCenterPresents.org/Bookies.
RSVP at Outreach@TheCenterPresents.org. More info at TheCenterPresents.org/Bookies.
Children & teens can earn a FREE Student Ticket to a Center Presents performance through the Palladium PALS Reading Program! 📚🎶 Books for each age group align with upcoming performances.
Find instructions & book list here:
thecenterpresents.org/learn/child/...
Find instructions & book list here:
thecenterpresents.org/learn/child/...
Palladium PALS Reading Program
The Palladium PALS is a reading program especially for children and teens, with selections chosen based on their alignment to Center Presents performances.
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October 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Children & teens can earn a FREE Student Ticket to a Center Presents performance through the Palladium PALS Reading Program! 📚🎶 Books for each age group align with upcoming performances.
Find instructions & book list here:
thecenterpresents.org/learn/child/...
Find instructions & book list here:
thecenterpresents.org/learn/child/...
We had a wonderful day serving our community at Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc. alongside our colleagues at the Great American Songbook Foundation!
Thank you to our Employee Volunteer Committee and @gleanersfbindy.bsky.social for the opportunity to serve.
Thank you to our Employee Volunteer Committee and @gleanersfbindy.bsky.social for the opportunity to serve.
October 1, 2025 at 9:39 PM
We had a wonderful day serving our community at Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc. alongside our colleagues at the Great American Songbook Foundation!
Thank you to our Employee Volunteer Committee and @gleanersfbindy.bsky.social for the opportunity to serve.
Thank you to our Employee Volunteer Committee and @gleanersfbindy.bsky.social for the opportunity to serve.
Neko Case's brand-new album 'Neon Grey Midnight Green' is out NOW! Don't miss her performance at the Payne & Mencias Palladium in Carmel, IN on Jan 22 in support of the new album. Buy tickets today at TheCenterPresents.org/NekoCase.
September 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Neko Case's brand-new album 'Neon Grey Midnight Green' is out NOW! Don't miss her performance at the Payne & Mencias Palladium in Carmel, IN on Jan 22 in support of the new album. Buy tickets today at TheCenterPresents.org/NekoCase.
Join us Sep 30 to learn about the Latina composers and singers who have left a legacy in the music world.
Yuriria Rodríguez presents "Latin American Music from the Heart" next week as part of our Luminaries speaker series. Tickets are just $10.
thecenterpresents.org/tickets-even...
Yuriria Rodríguez presents "Latin American Music from the Heart" next week as part of our Luminaries speaker series. Tickets are just $10.
thecenterpresents.org/tickets-even...
Luminaries: Latin American Music from the Heart | Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
Luminaries: Latin American Music from the Heart | Sept. 30, 2025 at 2PM | Payne & Mencias Palladium
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September 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Join us Sep 30 to learn about the Latina composers and singers who have left a legacy in the music world.
Yuriria Rodríguez presents "Latin American Music from the Heart" next week as part of our Luminaries speaker series. Tickets are just $10.
thecenterpresents.org/tickets-even...
Yuriria Rodríguez presents "Latin American Music from the Heart" next week as part of our Luminaries speaker series. Tickets are just $10.
thecenterpresents.org/tickets-even...
Songbook Academy applications are now open! Do you know a talented young singer? Share the application link for this transformative summer music intensive.
Program Dates: July 11-18, 2026
Location: Carmel, Indiana
Application Open: Sept. 22, 2025 – Mar. 22, 2026
➡️ TheSongbook.org/SongbookAcademy
Program Dates: July 11-18, 2026
Location: Carmel, Indiana
Application Open: Sept. 22, 2025 – Mar. 22, 2026
➡️ TheSongbook.org/SongbookAcademy
September 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Songbook Academy applications are now open! Do you know a talented young singer? Share the application link for this transformative summer music intensive.
Program Dates: July 11-18, 2026
Location: Carmel, Indiana
Application Open: Sept. 22, 2025 – Mar. 22, 2026
➡️ TheSongbook.org/SongbookAcademy
Program Dates: July 11-18, 2026
Location: Carmel, Indiana
Application Open: Sept. 22, 2025 – Mar. 22, 2026
➡️ TheSongbook.org/SongbookAcademy
Help us kick off this season's Luminaries speaker series with Yuri Rodríguez's "Latin American Music from the Heart," coming up 9/30.
The presentation will explore the songs of Latina composers and singers who have left a historic legacy.
thecenterpresents.org/tickets-even...
The presentation will explore the songs of Latina composers and singers who have left a historic legacy.
thecenterpresents.org/tickets-even...
Luminaries: Latin American Music from the Heart | Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
Luminaries: Latin American Music from the Heart | Sept. 30, 2025 at 2PM | Payne & Mencias Palladium
thecenterpresents.org
September 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Help us kick off this season's Luminaries speaker series with Yuri Rodríguez's "Latin American Music from the Heart," coming up 9/30.
The presentation will explore the songs of Latina composers and singers who have left a historic legacy.
thecenterpresents.org/tickets-even...
The presentation will explore the songs of Latina composers and singers who have left a historic legacy.
thecenterpresents.org/tickets-even...
DEADLINE EXTENDED! Apply by this Friday, Sep 19, for $2500 to bring your vision to life. All Indiana artists invited to apply at TheCenterPresents.org/NewWorks.
September 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
DEADLINE EXTENDED! Apply by this Friday, Sep 19, for $2500 to bring your vision to life. All Indiana artists invited to apply at TheCenterPresents.org/NewWorks.
Spooky season approaches! Pick up the thriller Broadway Butterfly by Sara DiVello, and join us to discuss it on Oct 13 at 6:30 pm.
RSVP for our free performing arts book club at Outreach@TheCenterPresents.org.
More info, including past and future book selections, at TheCenterPresents.org/Bookies 📚
RSVP for our free performing arts book club at Outreach@TheCenterPresents.org.
More info, including past and future book selections, at TheCenterPresents.org/Bookies 📚
September 16, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Spooky season approaches! Pick up the thriller Broadway Butterfly by Sara DiVello, and join us to discuss it on Oct 13 at 6:30 pm.
RSVP for our free performing arts book club at Outreach@TheCenterPresents.org.
More info, including past and future book selections, at TheCenterPresents.org/Bookies 📚
RSVP for our free performing arts book club at Outreach@TheCenterPresents.org.
More info, including past and future book selections, at TheCenterPresents.org/Bookies 📚
Deadline next Friday, Sep 12 ‼️ Calling Indiana artists: Apply for $2500 in funding to create and present YOUR new work. Three performing arts commissions and one visual arts commission will be awarded.
Apply at TheCenterPresents.org/NewWorks.
🌟 Share & tag Hoosier artists 🌟
Apply at TheCenterPresents.org/NewWorks.
🌟 Share & tag Hoosier artists 🌟
September 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Deadline next Friday, Sep 12 ‼️ Calling Indiana artists: Apply for $2500 in funding to create and present YOUR new work. Three performing arts commissions and one visual arts commission will be awarded.
Apply at TheCenterPresents.org/NewWorks.
🌟 Share & tag Hoosier artists 🌟
Apply at TheCenterPresents.org/NewWorks.
🌟 Share & tag Hoosier artists 🌟
Our Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Steeg, recently joined the Haverstick Designs team for a behind-the-scenes look at the brand new sound and lighting systems in the Payne & Mencias Palladium!
Check out the full video here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Huv...
Check out the full video here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Huv...
Massive Speaker Upgrade in The Palladium - A Haverstick Design Tour
YouTube video by Haverstick Designs
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September 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Our Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Steeg, recently joined the Haverstick Designs team for a behind-the-scenes look at the brand new sound and lighting systems in the Payne & Mencias Palladium!
Check out the full video here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Huv...
Check out the full video here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Huv...
Indiana artists ‼ The New Works deadline is approaching. Apply by Sep 12 for $2500 to bring your vision to life on the Tarkington stage next spring. Three performing arts and one visual arts commission will be awarded.
Find more info & apply by Sep 12 ➡ TheCenterPresents.org/NewWorks
Find more info & apply by Sep 12 ➡ TheCenterPresents.org/NewWorks
August 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Indiana artists ‼ The New Works deadline is approaching. Apply by Sep 12 for $2500 to bring your vision to life on the Tarkington stage next spring. Three performing arts and one visual arts commission will be awarded.
Find more info & apply by Sep 12 ➡ TheCenterPresents.org/NewWorks
Find more info & apply by Sep 12 ➡ TheCenterPresents.org/NewWorks
What a wonderful spotlight on Carmel! We're proud to be part of this vibrant arts community alongside our colleagues at the Great American Songbook Foundation and six Resident Companies.
From @midwestliving.com:
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From @midwestliving.com:
www.midwestliving.com/carmel-india...
This City Near Indianapolis is Worth a Weekend Visit
Just 30 minutes north of downtown Indianapolis, Carmel, Indiana, is an all-encompassing cultural destination where music spills from a concert hall and sculptures dot the streets. Locals and visitors ...
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August 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
What a wonderful spotlight on Carmel! We're proud to be part of this vibrant arts community alongside our colleagues at the Great American Songbook Foundation and six Resident Companies.
From @midwestliving.com:
www.midwestliving.com/carmel-india...
From @midwestliving.com:
www.midwestliving.com/carmel-india...
Big shout-out to our Director of IT, John Moskal, who recently presented at the @tessnetwork.bsky.social conference, #TLCC2025!
John's presentation, "SYOS Seat Previews on TNEW: Expand Your Template," explored the process of adding photo previews to the ticketing purchase path for our patrons.
John's presentation, "SYOS Seat Previews on TNEW: Expand Your Template," explored the process of adding photo previews to the ticketing purchase path for our patrons.
August 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Big shout-out to our Director of IT, John Moskal, who recently presented at the @tessnetwork.bsky.social conference, #TLCC2025!
John's presentation, "SYOS Seat Previews on TNEW: Expand Your Template," explored the process of adding photo previews to the ticketing purchase path for our patrons.
John's presentation, "SYOS Seat Previews on TNEW: Expand Your Template," explored the process of adding photo previews to the ticketing purchase path for our patrons.
Single tickets are ON SALE NOW for our 2025-2026 season, including Jay Leno, Samara Joy, David Foster and Katharine McPhee, Chris Thile, Mandy Patinkin, Jon Schmidt of the Piano Guys, and so much more.
Explore 60+ events, with more to be added, at TheCenterPresents.org/Tickets.
Explore 60+ events, with more to be added, at TheCenterPresents.org/Tickets.
August 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Single tickets are ON SALE NOW for our 2025-2026 season, including Jay Leno, Samara Joy, David Foster and Katharine McPhee, Chris Thile, Mandy Patinkin, Jon Schmidt of the Piano Guys, and so much more.
Explore 60+ events, with more to be added, at TheCenterPresents.org/Tickets.
Explore 60+ events, with more to be added, at TheCenterPresents.org/Tickets.
JUST ANNOUNCED! Single tickets go on sale next Friday, August 1, including a newly-added show: Jon Schmidt of YouTube sensation The Piano Guys.
Gain early access to the entire season by subscribing today at TheCenterPresents.org/SubscribeNow.
Gain early access to the entire season by subscribing today at TheCenterPresents.org/SubscribeNow.
July 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
JUST ANNOUNCED! Single tickets go on sale next Friday, August 1, including a newly-added show: Jon Schmidt of YouTube sensation The Piano Guys.
Gain early access to the entire season by subscribing today at TheCenterPresents.org/SubscribeNow.
Gain early access to the entire season by subscribing today at TheCenterPresents.org/SubscribeNow.
Another inspiring year of The Songbook Academy is in the books. Thank you to everyone who came out to support these young vocalists throughout the week at the three public events, and a huge congratulations to our colleagues at the Great American Songbook Foundation for another successful year.
July 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Another inspiring year of The Songbook Academy is in the books. Thank you to everyone who came out to support these young vocalists throughout the week at the three public events, and a huge congratulations to our colleagues at the Great American Songbook Foundation for another successful year.
What a treat! Our staff and students at The Songbook Academy got a special surprise visit from the wonderful volunteers and therapy dogs of Paws and Think last Friday!
July 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM
What a treat! Our staff and students at The Songbook Academy got a special surprise visit from the wonderful volunteers and therapy dogs of Paws and Think last Friday!
New Works applications are open! Indiana performing and visual artists are invited to apply. Three performing arts commissions and one visual arts commission will be awarded at $2500 each.
Deadline: Sep 12, 2025
Performance: May 30, 2026
Learn more & apply at TheCenterPresents.org/NewWorks.
Deadline: Sep 12, 2025
Performance: May 30, 2026
Learn more & apply at TheCenterPresents.org/NewWorks.
July 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
New Works applications are open! Indiana performing and visual artists are invited to apply. Three performing arts commissions and one visual arts commission will be awarded at $2500 each.
Deadline: Sep 12, 2025
Performance: May 30, 2026
Learn more & apply at TheCenterPresents.org/NewWorks.
Deadline: Sep 12, 2025
Performance: May 30, 2026
Learn more & apply at TheCenterPresents.org/NewWorks.
Just announced! 🌟 We're excited to share the 2025-2026 lineup for Peanut Butter & Jam, our concert series for little ones. Tickets are only $10 per child, with two free adult admissions included per order – perfect for parents and grandparents. All tickets available now at TheCenterPresents.org/PBJ.
July 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Just announced! 🌟 We're excited to share the 2025-2026 lineup for Peanut Butter & Jam, our concert series for little ones. Tickets are only $10 per child, with two free adult admissions included per order – perfect for parents and grandparents. All tickets available now at TheCenterPresents.org/PBJ.
Coming up in three weeks: Help us kick off the Local Mix Music Series at the Tarkington on Aug 7 with King Bee and The Stingers! Expect blues, R&B and funk from this Bloomington band. Tickets are just $10 at TheCenterPresents.org/KingBee 🎶
July 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Coming up in three weeks: Help us kick off the Local Mix Music Series at the Tarkington on Aug 7 with King Bee and The Stingers! Expect blues, R&B and funk from this Bloomington band. Tickets are just $10 at TheCenterPresents.org/KingBee 🎶