Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts has full May calendar

Tickets are available now for these upcoming events at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Just go to TheCenterPresents.org or call (317) 843-3800.

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
Thursday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Payne & Mencias Palladium

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Miss., Marty Stuart got his start in bluegrass legend Lester Flatts’ band at the tender age of 13, and by 21, he was recording and touring with Johnny Cash. Across 40-plus years as a solo artist, he has released more than 20 major label albums, scoring platinum sales, hit singles, and a host of honors including five Grammy wins and membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Known for their honky-tonk and rockabilly edge, Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives – guitarist Kenny Vaughan, drummer Harry Stinson, and bassist Chris Scruggs – are Musicians Hall of Fame inductees.

Opening the show will be singer-songwriter and storyteller Otis Gibbs, a central Indiana native now based in East Nashville, Tenn.

Celebrate the Songbook: Michael Feinstein with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra
Saturday, May 10 at 8 p.m.
Payne & Mencias Palladium

Michael Feinstein, “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook,” and the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra (ICO) dive into historic arrangements from the Great American Songbook Foundation’s Library & Archives for an unforgettable evening of timeless songs. ICO, now celebrating its 41st season, is the professional orchestra-in-residence at Butler University’s Schrott Center for the Arts and is led by Music Director and Conductor Matthew Kraemer. Feinstein, a Grammy- and Emmy-nominated performer and preservationist, is Founder of the Songbook Foundation and Artistic Director for Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.

iLuminate
Sunday, May 11 at 4 p.m.
Payne & Mencias Palladium

A great family outing for Mother’s Day … From the moment the lights fade to darkness, you’re transported into another world – another dimension – where the music moves you and the visuals are unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Named “Best New Act in America” by America’s Got Talent, iLuminate combines a brilliant cast of costumed dancers and choreographers with energetic music and wireless lighting to create a mind-blowing, multisensory live experience. As the show progresses, each scene creates a new “room” inside “Club iLuminate,” where an exhilarating blend of music, dance, illusion, technology and comedy comes to life.

Peanut Butter & Jam: Let’s Dance! with Relevations Dance Company
Saturday, May 17 at 10:30 a.m.
The Studio Theater

Join the Relevations Dance Company for a journey exploring the world of expression through dance. The fun and interactive performance will explore different types of dance and we’ll discover fun facts along the way. Your adventure is hosted by the Relevations staff, a team featuring decades of teaching and performance experience. From ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, and beyond – there is something for everyone to see, do and enjoy. Come join the fun – let’s dance.

Designed for children ages 1 to 7, Peanut Butter & Jam sessions encourage young children to become engaged in the arts. Plan to attend these informal Saturday concerts.

Live at the Center: Sadie Johnson
Wednesday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m.
The Tarkington & Online

Singer, songwriter and musician Sadie Johnson began playing guitar at age 6 and touring at age 13 with her sister Samantha as the Sad Sam Blues Jam. She played guitar in the award-winning jazz ensembles at Bloomington High School North, graduating early to hit the road with the annual Ruf Records Blues Caravan in 2015. She remained active in music while studying at Marietta College and becoming a certified music therapist. In 2023, she released her debut solo album, Natural Distractions.

Luminaries: A Day to Remember: Doris Day
Tuesday, May 27 at 2 p.m.
Payne & Mencias Palladium

Mary Anne Barothy takes you on her sentimental journey from growing up in Indianapolis in the 1950s and 1960s to following her “Day dream” – working for and living with America’s sweetheart, Doris Day. Barothy served for four years as Day’s personal secretary in the 1970s while the actress was filming her hit TV show at CBS, then lived with the screen legend in her Beverly Hills home for two years.

New Works Premiere Performances
Saturday, May 31 at 8 p.m.
The Tarkington

Now in its fourth season, New Works: An Arts Commission Project is an initiative by Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts to promote and sustain central Indiana’s working artists and arts communities in an inclusive way by supporting the creation of new works across all performing arts disciplines. The three winning performing arts proposals selected by the judging panel will be presented on stage at the Tarkington, with a talkback discussion following the performances. The event will also include the public unveiling of this year’s winning visual arts proposal.