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Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
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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...
November 25, 2025 at 3:18 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!
November 20, 2025 at 10:58 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."
November 10, 2025 at 10:49 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.
October 14, 2025 at 8:17 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.
October 1, 2025 at 9:39 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.
September 26, 2025 at 4:32 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
September 22, 2025 at 6:27 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.
September 17, 2025 at 3:45 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 📚
September 16, 2025 at 9:37 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 🌟
September 5, 2025 at 8:30 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
August 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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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.
August 19, 2025 at 8:00 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.
August 1, 2025 at 2:49 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.
July 25, 2025 at 3:19 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.
July 22, 2025 at 2:06 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!
July 21, 2025 at 6:31 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.
July 21, 2025 at 5:24 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.
July 18, 2025 at 2:43 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 🎶
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 🎶
July 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Boxx The Artist's new work, Movements Like a Verse Unwritten, is now on display in the South Lobby of the Payne & Mencias Palladium. Please take time to visit this moving piece the next time you're here. A QR code located beneath the paintings will direct you to more information about the artwork.
July 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Thank you to @marksmusicpix.bsky.social for capturing the spirit and joy of the 2025 Prism Project Performance!

The Prism Project is a performing arts camp for children and young adults with disabilities. Stay tuned for next year's camp registration and public performance.
July 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM
JUST ANNOUNCED: The 2025-2026 Local Mix Music Series! Previously Live at the Center, this series features original music from Indiana artists.

🎶 King Bee and The Stingers
🎶 The Wallow Hollows
🎶 Teresa Reynolds and the Slicktones
🎶 The Operators
🎶 Northside Exchange

🎟️ TheCenterPresents.org/LocalMix
June 10, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Happy Pride Month! We hope you'll come see us at our table at Carmel Pride on June 29. It's right outside our front steps on Carter Green 🌈
June 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM