Center for the Performing Arts has full September calendar

There’s still time to get your tickets for these upcoming concerts at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Keep reading for more information.

Jerome Collins: Rewind
A Journey to Motown and Beyond
Friday, Sept. 13 at 8 p.m.
The Tarkington

Rewind: A Journey to Motown and Beyond is a captivating solo performance featuring Jerome Collins of the famed a cappella group Straight No Chaser, 2022 inductees to the Great American Songbook Hall of Fame. This show pays homage to the legendary sounds of Motown and classic R&B, taking the audience through electrifying renditions of timeless hits from some of the world’s most iconic musicians and renowned artists. With a set list that includes songs from legends like Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, and Stevie Wonder, Collins’ soulful delivery ensures an unforgettable experience.

Special Guest: Small Town City, the dynamic singer-songwriter duo of Mike Luginbill and Straight No Chaser alum Ryan Ahlwardt, will open the show.

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Peanut Butter & Jam
Soulful Music and Melodies with Allison Victoria
Saturday, Sept. 14 at 10:30 a.m.
The Palladium

This soulful sing-along concert is led by singer-songwriter, musician, and teaching artist Allison Victoria. Along with teaching elementary music, she is a teaching artist for Arts for Learning Indianapolis. Her universal sound is rooted in soul but takes you on a journey through most genres. This jam session will be an interactive concert where the audience will be encouraged to add to the show.

Designed for children aged 1 to 7, Peanut Butter & Jam sessions encourage young children to become engaged in the arts.

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Veronica Swift
Saturday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m.
The Tarkington

Veronica Swift established herself as one of the world’s top young jazz singers with her first two albums, Confessions (2019) and This Bitter Earth (2021), showcasing her virtuosic technique, interpretive ingenuity, bracing songwriting and keen arrangements. She describes her latest album, 2023’s Veronica Swift, as “transgenre,” with influences that include French and Italian opera, European classical music, bossa nova, blues, funk, and industrial rock. “As rooted in jazz as I’ve been, there’s a uniquely visceral power in rock and soul music that’s always fueled my creative passion,” Swift said. “The people I admire most show themselves unabashedly, and that’s the kind of tradition I want to be a part of.”

Special Guest: New York City-based singer-songwriter and composer Alicia Walter will open the show. Her latest album Right Noise was released in 2023. More at IAmAliciaWalter.com.

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Live at the Center: Maciann
Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
The Tarkington & online

A registered nurse by trade, Maciann Hayes also is lead vocalist and lead guitarist for the high-energy rock band that bears her name. Inspired by such artists as Paramore, A Day to Remember, and Halestorm, the four-piece group has shared stages with national acts including Lita Ford and Nita Strauss.

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Luminaries: History and Mystery of the Pipe Organ
Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m.
The Palladium

Rob Heighway has spent half of his life building pipe organs, and he has stories to tell. His will cover a bit of the history and enlighten attendees about the “hidden” world of pipe organs. He’ll discuss different types of pipe organs and the challenges of an industry that requires expertise in high-end woodworking, metalworking, solid-state control systems, and music. See see the role pipe organs play in the musical, mechanical, architectural and spiritual worlds as both a fascinating machine and an inspirational musical instrument.

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Nick Carter: Who I Am Tour
Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
The Palladium

Nick Carter was only 12 when he auditioned for what would become America’s biggest boy band. Since then, the Backstreet Boys have sold more than 130 million records worldwide and earned five Grammy nominations, along with countless Billboard Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and more. Carter’s solo career has produced three albums, along with singles including last year’s “Hurts to Love You,” which topped charts in the U.S. and Canada. His TV and film work has included his own VH1 series, I Heart Nick Carter, and appearances on The Masked Singer and Dancing with the Stars. After completing a world tour with the Backstreet Boys in 2023, Carter launched the current Who I Am Tour, his first solo outing in seven years.

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Leonid & Friends: The Music of Chicago and More
Friday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m.
The Palladium

Hailing from Russia, Leonid & Friends have drawn legions of fans with their uncanny ability to capture the spirit, musicality, and fire of the American classic rock group Chicago. Gaining attention with viral videos, the group has since expanded its repertoire to include such artists as Earth, Wind & Fire, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Ides of March, Stevie Wonder, and Steely Dan, along with new original material. The 11-piece band now has more than 700,000 followers across social media, an astonishing more than 200 million video views, and over 200 successful U.S. shows under its belt.

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Damien Escobar: Victory Lap Tour
Saturday. Sept. 28 at 8 p.m.
The Palladium

Contemporary soul violinist Damien Escobar returns to the Palladium to celebrate 20 years of music. Hailing from Jamaica, Queens, he began studying music as a child and at age 10 became the youngest artist ever admitted to the Julliard School, graduating at age 13. The Emmy winner and NAACP Image Award nominee began playing at New York City subway stations and first gained national attention as half of the duo Nuttin’ But Stringz before launching a solo career with his energetic performances and crossover mix of classical, jazz, pop, R&B and hip-hop.

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