There’s always something for everyone at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, and September is no different. For tickets to any of these fine events, go to TheCenterPresents.org or call (317) 843-3800.
Center Presents performances include:
Europa Galante with Fabio Biondi
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6
The Palladium
Tickets from $25
Printing Partners Classical Series
Europa Galante was formed in 1989 by Artistic Director Fabio Biondi to create an Italian instrumental ensemble for interpretations of the great baroque and classical repertoire on period instruments. With awards including three Grammy nominations, the ensemble is known for performances in the world’s most prestigious halls, including Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Royal Albert Hall in London, Sydney Opera House, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. This program features works of Vivaldi and Bach.
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: Life in the Past Lane
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13
The Palladium
Tickets from $35
Katz, Sapper & Miller Pop/Rock Series
The musical collective known for putting “pop music in a time machine” returns with a new show of modern hits performed in the classic styles of bygone eras. Founded in 2011 by arranger-pianist Scott Bradlee, Postmodern Jukebox has grown from a viral phenomenon into a worldwide juggernaut, with a current tally of 5.8 million YouTube subscribers. The touring production features an ensemble of multitalented singers and musicians who bring Bradlee’s generation-spanning arrangements to life.
8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14
The Palladium
Tickets from $25
Comedy Series
My Name is NOT Mom is a hilarious journey through motherhood with internet sensations Tiffany Jenkins, Meredith Masony and Dena Blizzard. After helping millions of fans get through the pandemic, the trio share their take on mothering through the sleepless nights of the toddler years, middle school craziness and trying not to physically attack a high schooler. This special live event features stand-up, stories and videos from their online community, and audience interaction to create an up-close and personal experience that’s funnier than a pap smear. Contains adult language.
Johnny Mathis: The Voice of Romance Tour
8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15
The Palladium
Tickets from $75
Hoosier Village & The Barrington of Carmel Songbook Series
Celebrating his 66th year as a recording artist, legendary singer Johnny Mathis is still “The Voice of Romance” and one of the most enduring vocalists in music history. He has performed songs in an incredible variety of styles and categories, including enormous hits like “Chances Are,” “It’s Not for Me to Say” and “Misty.” His honors have included five Grammy nominations as well as the Lifetime Achievement Award and three songs in the Grammy Hall of Fame.
5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16
The Palladium
Tickets from $35
Old Town Family Series
The Queen’s Cartoonists play music from classic cartoons and contemporary animation, synchronized to video projections of the films to create a concert of jazz and classical music that connects with audiences of all ages. Since its inception in 2015, the sextet has gone from playing in the New York subway system to opening for the New York Philharmonic. Expect the unexpected from repertoire that includes the Golden Age of animation, cult cartoon classics, modern video pieces and comedy.
Madeleine Peyroux: “Careless Love” & Paula Cole: “This Fire”
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20
The Palladium
Tickets from $25
Drewry Simmons Vornehm Jazz Series
Two acclaimed artists are hitting the road together to celebrate classic albums. Madeleine Peyroux will perform songs from her 2004 release Careless Love, reissued in a deluxe edition in 2021, which included the original song “Don’t Wait Too Long” alongside tunes by Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and other writers. Paula Cole will perform songs from her 1996 breakthrough This Fire, which included the hits “I Don’t Want to Wait” and “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?” and led to several Grammy nominations as well as the Best New Artist title.
One Dark Night … A Rock Symphony of the Macabre
8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
The Palladium
Tickets from $25
Faegre Drinker Encore Series
Conceived as “a terrifying orchestral exploration of all things evil and dark from the world’s greatest composers,” One Dark Night is a Halloween-themed stage extravaganza assembled around electrified arrangements of spooky classical masterworks by composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin and Prokofiev. Classically trained rock guitarist Neil Zaza, known for his viral YouTube videos, leads a six-piece band, accompanied by vocalists, costumed actors, narration and multimedia clips from classic horror and monster films to a create an immersive seasonal experience.
with special guest Allison Victoria
7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
The Palladium
Tickets from $35
Telamon Passport Series
Across three decades, singer-songwriter and activist Angélique Kidjo has cemented her status as one of the most singular and extraordinary voices in international music. Often described as “Africa’s premier diva,” the Benin-born artist was named to Time magazine’s list of “The 100 Most Influential People of 2021.” On her latest album, 2021’s Mother Nature, the four-time Grammy Award-winning luminary joins forces with young artists from the worlds of West African music, Afrobeat, Afro-pop, dancehall, hip-hop and alt-R&B.
8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28
The Palladium
Tickets from $35
Faegre Drinker Encore Series
The founder of multiplatinum rock band Staind has returned to his roots with Billboard No. 1 Top Country Album Town Line and Sinner and No. 1 Hot Country Song “Am I the Only One.” Having recorded with George Jones, Willie Nelson, Charlie Daniels, Alison Krauss and Vince Gill, Lewis has put a traditionalist brand on his outlier country. Frayed at Both Ends, released in January, shows the workingman’s country star at his most personal and unplugged – an intimate record reflected in this acoustic tour.
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Other October events include:
JazzTalk: A Conversation with Paula Cole
7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4
Live via Zoom
Free
Singer-songwriter Paula Cole discusses her life and work with host Todd Williams in advance of her co-headlining show with Madeleine Peyroux on Oct. 20. Since making her first splash in the ’90s with the pop hits “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?” and “I Don’t Want to Wait,” Cole has distinguished herself as a songwriter, music producer and interpreter of traditional tunes and American Songbook standards. Her latest release, 2021’s American Quilt, is a showcase of blues, jazz, folk, pop and gospel favorites including “Shenandoah,” “Bye Bye Blackbird” and “What a Wonderful World.”
Child & Adult Music Class: The Farmer in the Dell
Fridays Oct. 21-Nov. 18; 9:30 or 10:45 a.m. session available
The Palladium
Cost: $55 for five sessions
Local musician Michelle Marti of ShooBeeLoo Music and Movement leads toddlers and their caregivers through interactive songs, stories and activities with toys and percussion instruments. Recommended for ages 10 months to 5 years.
Faegre Drinker Peanut Butter & Jam: Dorin
10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
The Palladium
Tickets: $10 per child, includes up to two free adult admissions
Blending bubblegum pop and indie rock, local band Dorin brings you upbeat tunes and punchy lyrics for an engaging experience the whole family will enjoy! Designed for children ages 1 to 7, Faegre Drinker Peanut Butter & Jam sessions encourage young children to become engaged in the arts.
About the Center for the Performing Arts
The mission of the nonprofit Center for the Performing Arts is to engage and inspire the Indiana community through enriching arts experiences. Its campus includes the 1,500-seat Palladium concert hall, the 500-seat Tarkington theater and the black-box Studio Theater.
The Center presents and hosts hundreds of events each year, including the Center Presents performance series, featuring the best in classical, jazz, pop, rock, country, comedy and other genres. Educational and experiential programming includes children’s concerts, summer camps, book clubs, lectures, and classes in music and dance. The Center is home to the affiliated Great American Songbook Foundation and provides space and support services for six resident arts companies.
Find more information at TheCenterPresents.org.