Free community event‼ Be the first to see four exciting premiere performances from Indiana artists, plus the unveiling of the visual arts commission, on May 30. Learn more about the pieces and reserve your tickets today at TheCenterPresents.org/NewWorksPremiere.
They Knew They Would Dance Again – Mina Keohane
Unsung Giants: Clifford Ratliff – Brandon Meeks Music
Neither and Both – Saki Morimoto
Edges of Insanity – Justin David Sears
Folklorico – Kyle Ragsdale Art
Hoosier Hysteria took over Allied Solutions Center last night!
Thanks to all who packed the Payne & Mencias Palladium to hear from Head Football Coach Curt Cignetti, Head Basketball Coach Darian DeVries and Athletic Director Scott Dolson.
"Voice of the Hoosiers" Don Fischer emceed, IU cheerleaders and Hoosier the Bison brought the hype, and of course, fans lined up for photos with the CFP National Championship trophy.
Don't miss our final Peanut Butter & Jam of the season! Next Saturday morning at the Studio Theater, the Todd Williams Trio will welcome kids aboard the Short Track Shuffle, exploring what makes jazz swing.
Tickets are just $10 per child, with two free adult admissions included, at TheCenterPresents.org/ToddWilliamsTrio.
Nearly 400 fourth graders erupted into cheers when the lights went down and "Doctors" Rob and Brian emerged from the shadows. Over the next 60 minutes, they led our IDOE-aligned program, the Science of Light and Sound, to the delight of the entire room. It was our last Science of Light and Sound of the season, and we'd like to share some stats with you! Stay tuned for an upcoming blog recap of this FREE school program.
This season's stats:
💡 18 schools
💡 13 homeschool families
💡 1,520 in attendance (1391 students & 129 adults)
💡 Students came from as far away as Columbus, New Castle, Kokomo, and Lafayette
Thank you to Scientech Foundation of Indiana and Business Furniture + Co for sponsoring this program.
Dates are being set for next season. In the meantime, learn more about all of our school programs at TheCenterPresents.org/Learn.
Indianapolis jazz/funk band Northside Exchange will be here in one week to cap off this season's Local Mix Music Series! Buy $10 tickets today at TheCenterPresents.org/NorthsideExchange and we'll see you May 20 at the Tarkington.
The band has opened for jazz legend Branford Marsalis, performed at Carmel Jazz Fest, and backed esteemed Indianapolis vocalists Goldie, Marielle Sellars, Blair Clark and other notable artists. Their 2023 debut single “Steppin’” is available on all major streaming platforms.
✨ New Works Artist Highlight ✨ Justin David Sears premieres his new work, Edges of Insanity, alongside four other Indiana artists on May 30. Tickets are free but limited. Reserve today at TheCenterPresents.org/NewWorksPremiere.
Sears is a dancer, choreographer and founder of Justin Sears Dance Foundation. His contemporary dance project explores addiction recovery through embodied storytelling, video projections and recorded testimonials to interpret the real-life experiences of individuals who have journeyed through substance abuse to recovery. Created in collaboration with Margo Korn, Amanda Hoover, Pulse Dance Theatre and Avenues Recovery Center Indianapolis, the piece portrays a progression from isolation and suffering to community and hope, aiming to reduce stigma while highlighting the transformative power of recovery communities.
We're excited to announce our most expansive season yet in just ONE WEEK on Monday, May 18! Join us for the Season Announce Party at the Payne & Mencias Palladium (reserve your seats below), or stay tuned for the online announcement that evening.
Tickets for the Season Announce Party are free and limited to four per order: TheCenterPresents.org/2627SeasonAnnounce 🎉
Bites and beverages will start at 6 pm, followed by the first look at our 2026-2027 Center Presents season. Patron Services representatives will be available at the Fifth Third Bank Box Office to assist with subscription orders.
TONIGHT at the Payne & Mencias Palladium: Ukulele icon Jake Shimabukuro! Doors 7 pm. Show 8 pm.
Tickets: TheCenterPresents.org/JakeShimabukuro.
Special Guest: Local singer-songwriter Meg Cristeen will open the show. Known for performing solo on ukulele, the songwriter and versatile crooner has drawn comparisons to classic country stars of decades past.
"I'm done hiding, now I'm shining, like I'm born to be..."
Our final free Student Matinee of the season featured tonight's performer, Jake Shimabukuro. He shared with students about the importance of being humble, grateful and kind. They wanted to know if his fingers hurt from playing all the time. He said yes – but that he loves playing so much that it's not going to stop him.
Come out tonight for his show at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at 8 pm. Doors open at 7 pm. Tickets: TheCenterPresents.org/JakeShimabukuro.
Stay tuned for information about next season's free student matinees! Email [email protected] for more info.
✨ New Works Artist Highlight ✨ Saki Morimoto premieres her new work, Neither and Both, alongside four other Indiana artists on May 30. Tickets are free but limited. Reserve today at TheCenterPresents.org/NewWorksPremiere.
Morimoto is a professional dancer with Fort Wayne Ballet and will be joined by colleagues for the performance. Her project is a contemporary dance work inspired by her cross-cultural experience of moving from Japan to the United States at age 14, highlighting the contrasts between Japanese values of humility, harmony and community and American ideals of individuality, boldness and self-expression. The dancers’ costumes will reflect the cultural differences, and prerecorded audio will include Western orchestral music and an original collage of everyday sounds from Japan.
TONIGHT at the Payne & Mencias Palladium: Melissa Etheridge! Doors 6:30 pm. Show 7:30 pm.
Buy tickets at TheCenterPresents.org/MelissaEtheridge.
Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 and is known for such memorable originals as "I'm The Only One," "Come to My Window," "Bring Me Some Water," "No Souvenirs" and "Ain't It Heavy."
We're celebrating Fifth Third Day!
May 3 is an important day of service for Fifth Third Bank . We're taking today to recognize their work in the community and share our gratitude for their service as our Box Office sponsor. Their commitment to the arts in our communities truly makes every experience a Fifth Third Better.
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