Don’t miss these great events at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts

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

Center Presents Season Performances

The Kings of Queen
8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1
The Palladium
Katz, Sapper & Miller Pop/Rock Series
Tickets from $35

Established in 2021, the Kings of Queen have already built a reputation as one of the top tributes to the legendary British rock band Queen. Lead vocalist Emo Alaeddin recreates the persona of frontman Freddie Mercury with unparalleled vocal tone and range, a striking physical resemblance, and frequent costume changes. The band is committed to the finest musicianship and live four-part vocal harmonies, never using harmonizer devices or prerecorded backing tracks.

Peter Sagal: Host of NPR’s Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!
8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7
The Palladium
Printing Partners Encore Series
Tickets from $35

For over two decades, Peter Sagal has hosted NPR’s Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me!, the topical comedy quiz show heard by millions each week. In this talk, “Front Row at the Sideshow: What I’ve Learned in 25 Years of Hosting America’s Most Beloved News Quiz,” he boils his experience down to important findings, such as what NPR listeners love most; the difference between Republicans and Democrats; why sex makes us crazy; why we’re so susceptible to cultish thinking; and the human flaw underlying all our troubles: the inability to admit we’ve been fooled.

The Warren Haynes Band: Million Voices Whisper Tour
8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14
The Palladium
Printing Partners Encore Series
Tickets from $36

Grammy-winning artist Warren Haynes is a prolific songwriter, producer and one of the most formidable guitarists and vocalists of the modern era. As a solo artist and member of the Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule, and the Dead, he has built a reputation as a treasured storyteller. Haynes’ new solo album, Million Voices Whisper, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Blues Albums Chart and features guest appearances by Lukas Nelson, Jamey Johnson, and former Allman Brothers bandmate Derek Trucks. His touring band includes longtime drummer Terence Higgins (Dirty Dozen Brass Band), Gov’t Mule bassist Kevin Scott, keyboardist Matt Slocum, and saxophonist Greg Osby.

Folsom Prison Experience: Legendary 1968 Johnny Cash Concert
8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15
The Palladium
Katz, Sapper & Miller Pop/Rock Series
Tickets from $25

The iconic 1968 live album At Folsom Prison made Johnny Cash a crossover superstar, defying conventions and leaving a lasting legacy. Now audiences can relive the unforgettable day of Jan. 13, 1968, as Folsom Prison Experience takes the stage with an immersive tribute that merges live concert, stage drama and audience participation to bring you into the heart of Cash’s musical journey. The cast is led by co-writer Jay Ernest and his tribute band, Church of Cash. Other characters include June Carter, Carl Perkins and the Statler Brothers.

An Intimate Evening with Steve Wariner
8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21
The Palladium
Printing Partners Encore Series
Tickets from $35

Don’t miss this rare solo performance filled with songs, stories and hot guitar. More than 21 albums and five decades into his career, singer-songwriter Steve Wariner has earned 14 No. 1 hits, over 30 Top 10 singles, four Grammy Awards and three CMA Awards, among other honors. He has composed songs for artists including Clint Black, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, and Keith Urban. Wariner is a member of the Musicians Hall of Fame, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and one of only five guitarists in the world to receive the Certified Guitar Player title from Chet Atkins.

Kalani Pe‘a: Grammy-winning Singer, Songwriter
8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22
The Palladium
Telamon Passport Series
Tickets from $25

Kalani Peʻa is a Hawaiian singer-songwriter who performs his original Hawaiian songs alongside affectionate bilingual arrangements of R&B favorites, a style he calls “Hawaiian contemporary soul.” An avid performer since childhood, he worked as a teacher and children’s book author before turning to a career in music. He has released three solo albums since 2016, each winning a Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album. He was the first Hawaiian singer to perform in Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series and also participated in Carnegie Hall’s Musical Explorers youth program.

Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble
8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28
The Palladium
Drewry Simmons Vornehm Jazz Series
Tickets from $35

Detroit native Don Was has enjoyed a multifaceted career as a musician, record producer, music director, film composer, documentary filmmaker, radio host, and president of the venerated jazz label Blue Note Records. As a record producer, he has won six Grammy Awards and worked with artists including the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, John Mayer, Ringo Starr, Wayne Shorter, and the B-52’s. Was also has toured the U.S. with Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir as the Wolf Brothers. His latest group, the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, is made up of top Detroit jazz and R&B musicians celebrating the city’s rich musical traditions.

Other February events include:

JazzTalk: A Conversation with Don Was
7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10
Online
Registration: FREE

Celebrated musician-producer Don Was talks with host Todd Williams about his studio work with legendary artists, his leadership of the Blue Note Records label, and his Feb. 28 Palladium performance with the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, celebrating the rich musical history of his Michigan hometown. Viewers can join in via Vimeo and pose questions after the discussion.

Beginner Ukulele
8 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 12 to March 12
The Palladium
Cost: $63 for five sessions

In this skills-based course led by singer-songwriter Meghan Cristeen Martin, students age 14 and older will learn basic strums and chords by focusing on a new song each week. Students may remain in this group until they feel confident to move on to General Ukulele.

Child & Adult Music Class: Things That Go
10:30 a.m. Fridays, Feb. 21 to March 28 (9:30 a.m. session sold out)
The Palladium
Cost: $72 for six sessions

Planes, trains, automobiles and all things mobile comprise the theme for this round of music and story sessions led by local musician Michelle Marti of ShooBeeLoo Music and Movement. Children ages 1 to 5 can experience musical concepts using voices, instruments, toys, movement, and imagination.

Peanut Butter & Jam: West African Drum and Dance with Epiphany Dance Collective
10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22
The Studio Theater
Tickets: $10 per child, includes up to two free adult admissions

Drum beats and dancing will fill the Studio theater as Epiphany African Dance Collective takes attendees on an interactive journey of West African dance and music. Children and adults will have a chance to be part of the show as the dancers bring them on stage to teach steps and movement. Designed for ages 1 to 7, Peanut Butter & Jam sessions engage young children in the performing arts.