Don’t miss these April performances at the Center

There’s still time to get tickets for these events and more coming up at Carmel’s Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to TheCenterPresents.org.

Local Mix Music Series
The Operators
Thursday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m.
The Tarkington & Online

The Operators formed in 2018 from members of Indianapolis ska/punk bands the Circle City Deacons, Harley Poe, Lockstep, and Indien, later joined by lead vocalist Brittany Brumfield. The group delivers a mix of neo-traditional ska sounds with the energy of punk, marked by shifting tempos and rhythms and bright and tight horn arrangements. Recordings have included Leave the Light On (2021) and Self-Titled Second Album (2024) on Chicago’s JumpUp Records

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Peanut Butter & Jam
Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre
Saturday, April 4 at 10:30 a.m.
The Studio Theater

Bring your little ones to the next Peanut Butter & Jam. After a brief performance, the dancers of GHDT will lead the audience through an adventure of movement and music, exploring basic concepts of dance. This enriching and captivating program will energize and encourage artistic creativity in participants of all ages.

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Illusionist Rick Thomas
Saturday, April 4 at 8 p.m.
Payne & Mencias Palladium

In Mansion of Dreams, the crowning achievement of award-winning Master Illusionist Rick Thomas, stunning magic, extreme comedy, exquisite dancers, and an inspiring story are woven into an amazing stage production. Thomas has been featured many times on national television, including NBC’s The World’s Greatest Magic, the CW’s Masters of Illusion and his own special on ABC. His career honors have included the coveted “Magician of the Year” from the Academy of Magical Arts and magic’s highest recognition, “Illusionist of the World” at the World Magic Awards. Now witness for yourself the most intriguing, innovative, and mind-blowing grand illusions in the world with Mansion of Dreams.

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Chris Thile
Friday, April 10 at 8 p.m.
Payne & Mencias Palladium

Grammy-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer, and MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellow Chris Thile is hailed by NPR as a “genre-defying musical genius.” Thile is a founding member of the influential string bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek and has collaborated with countless luminaries from Yo-Yo Ma to Fiona Apple to Brad Mehldau. The wide-ranging program of this solo performance will feature selections from his acclaimed solo recordings of Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas – including the second volume released November 2025 – alongside his signature post-genre blend of compositional rigor, folksy stagecraft, and improvisational brilliance.

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Michael Feinstein with special guest Sandi Patty
Friday, April 17 at 8 p.m.
Payne & Mencias Palladium

The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook, Michael Feinstein, returns with an evening of timeless music. The multi-Platinum-selling, five-time Grammy and two-time Emmy award nominee is Artistic Director for Allied Solutions Center and Founder of the affiliated Great American Songbook Foundation. His most recent album is Gershwin Country, which reimagines the classic songs of George and Ira Gershwin through duets with some of the biggest names in country music. Joining him as special guest will be Sandi Patty, an Indiana Living Legend and the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music, with 40 Dove Awards and five Grammy Awards.

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World Voice Day
Sunday, April 19 at 3 p.m.
Payne & Mencias Palladium

Free and open to the public! Grab your sheet music, family and friends and come sing onstage during Allied Solutions Center’s annual World Voice Day celebration, as we transform the Payne & Mencias Palladium into an open-mic cabaret for one special evening.

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Songwriting: Melody & Lyrics
April 21 to May 19 at 6 p.m.
Payne & Mencias Palladium

Spark your songwriting craft and connect with other local artists through this five-week course. Aimed at seasoned writers and fresh voices alike, the course explores the elements of songwriting and provides opportunities for participants to co-write and collaborate with other musicians. Each session will include instruction, songwriting breakout sessions, peer/instructor feedback, and an opportunity to share work. The course will culminate with a “songwriters in the round” performance in which each participant will share a song and a personal story about the work.

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Joshua Bell with Shai Wosner, piano
Thursday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Payne & Mencias Palladium

With a career spanning almost four decades, Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell is one of the most celebrated artists of his era. The Bloomington native and Indiana University graduate has performed with virtually every major orchestra, and maintains engagements as a soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, conductor and as the Music Director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Bell has earned six Grammy Award nominations, was named “Instrumentalist of the Year” by Musical America, received the Avery Fisher Prize, and was named an “Indiana Living Legend” in 2000. Accompanying him will be pianist and recording artist Shai Wosner.

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Snarky Puppy
Saturday, April 25 at 8 p.m.
Payne & Mencias Palladium

Snarky Puppy is a Brooklyn-based instrumental ensemble founded in 2004 by bassist and composer Michael League. Considered one of contemporary music’s most innovative collectives, the group defies genre boundaries by seamlessly blending funk, R&B, hard rock, classic soul, modern gospel, new tech, fusion, and jazz. With a continually evolving roster, Snarky Puppy has captivated audiences worldwide with intricate arrangements and virtuosic performances, claiming five Grammy Awards, including four for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album. A new album due in November, Somni, was recorded live in collaboration with the Netherlands-based ensemble Metropole Orkest.

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