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

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

Zakir Hussain & Rahul Sharma
8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1
The Palladium
Tickets from $35
Telamon Passport Series

Five-time Grammy-winning tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain returns to the Center in a duo with Rahul Sharma, master of the santoor, a 100-stringed hammered dulcimer common to India’s Jammu and Kashmir region. Their tour pays tribute to Sharma’s father, the late Shivkumar Sharma, a longtime Hussain collaborator credited with introducing the traditional folk instrument to Indian classical music. Hussain, considered one of the greatest tabla players of all time, is well-known in the West for his collaborations with rock, jazz and classical musicians. He is the founder and president of Moment. Records, an independent label presenting rare live concert recordings of Indian and world music.

The Magic of Michael Grandinetti: Experience the Magic
2 & 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2
The Tarkington
Tickets from $25
Old Town Family Series

Enjoy an unforgettable time with master illusionist Michael Grandinetti, star of NBC and CW TV specials and series, as he combines jaw-dropping magic with audience participation to create an interactive experience that pulls you right into the show. Classic magic plots of levitation, teleportation, mind reading and more are reimagined for today’s audiences, making them more visual, more surprising and more astounding than ever before. Don’t miss the chance to be amazed by the performer named by Forbes as one of today’s top magicians, in a show that’s perfect for the entire family.

Boney James: Slow Burn Tour
8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2
The Palladium
Tickets from $35
Drewry Simmons Vornehm Jazz Series

Saxophonist and composer Boney James returns to the Palladium for an evening of R&B-inflected jazz. James was a sideman for such artists as Morris Day and the Isley Brothers before launching a solo career that has sent 11 albums to the top of Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Albums chart. Among other honors in the course of his career, he has received a Soul Train Award, four Grammy Award nominations and three NAACP Image Award nominations. His new release, Slow Burn, includes contributions from singer-songwriter October London, bassist Marcus Miller, trumpeter Rick Braun and keyboardist Cory Henry.

The Piano Guys
4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9
The Palladium
Tickets from $55
Printing Partners Encore Series

The Piano Guys are pianist Jon Schmidt and cellist Steven Sharp Nelson, whose repertoire includes mashups of classical selections, pop tunes, film scores and original compositions. Joined by videographer Paul Anderson and music producer Al van der Beek, they launched a YouTube channel in 2011 that has drawn more than seven million subscribers with videos often featuring the players in exotic settings. Their first eight major-label studio albums reached No. 1 on Billboard’s classical and/or new age charts. Don’t miss this chance to see them live in concert.

Buckets N Boards
5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17
The Palladium
Tickets: $25 ($15 youth)
Old Town Family Series

Buckets N Boards is a hilarious and high-energy show full of amazing percussion, ridiculous songs, spectacular tap dancing, inventive instrumentation and an incredible variety of musical talent. Matthew Levingston and Gareth Sever have crafted a fresh and unique clean comedy experience for the entire family to enjoy. Buckets N Boards has toured the world and is one of the top requested headlining acts for Disney Cruise Lines. A free matinee performance for school groups is scheduled for Nov. 18.

An Evening with Leslie Odom Jr.
8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22
The Palladium
Tickets from $45
Printing Partners Encore Series

Leslie Odom Jr. is a Tony- and Grammy-winning, three-time Emmy and two-time Oscar-nominated vocalist, songwriter, actor and bestselling author. Since his breakout role as Aaron Burr in the hit musical Hamilton, he has performed to sold-out crowds at venues including the Kennedy Center in D.C., Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and Lincoln Center in New York City. As a recording artist, he has released five full-length albums, including 2023’s When A Crooner Dies, a collection of 10 original tracks. He was named to Time magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People of 2024. His local visit also will include a free matinee performance for school groups.

Canadian Brass
8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23
The Palladium
Tickets from $35
Holiday Series

On opening day of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt on the Center’s campus, experience the vibrant spirit of the season with Canadian Brass as they perform a lively blend of German brass music and holiday favorites. Immerse yourself in the rich melodies and lively rhythms that celebrate the essence of the German musical tradition, ranging from Bach to treasured holiday songs. Led by founder Chuck Daellenbach on tuba, the ensemble comprises Joe Burgstaller and Ashley Hall-Tighe (trumpets), Achilles Liarmakopoulos (trombone) and Jeff Nelsen (horn). Prepare to be dazzled by the renowned ensemble’s unique blend of virtuosic talent, lively showmanship and infectious energy.

Dionne Warwick
7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24
The Palladium
Tickets from $55
Hoosier Village & The Barrington of Carmel Songbook Series

Dionne Warwick is a six-time Grammy-winning music legend who has charted more than 75 hit songs and sold over 100 million records. Discovered by songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David in 1961, she went on to record 18 consecutive Top 100 singles, including “Walk On By,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again,” “Alfie,” “Heartbreaker,” “Déjà Vu” and “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?” In 1985, she participated in recording “That’s What Friends Are For,” a global hit that generated support for AIDS research, as well as the all-star hunger charity single “We Are the World.” She received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019 and was just inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Other November events include:

Peanut Butter & Jam: Mariachi Music and Dance
10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23
The Studio Theater
Tickets: $10 per child, includes up to two free adult admissions

Join Mariachi Sol Jalisciense de Indianapolis for a taste of music and dance from the Mexican state of Jalisco. This wonderfully talented group of musicians brings these traditional sounds to life through its lively performances. Designed for children ages 1 to 7, Peanut Butter & Jam sessions engage young children in the arts.

Luminaries: A Life of Art with Gregory Glade Hancock
2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26
The Studio Theater
Tickets: $10, includes light refreshments

Gregory Glade Hancock is Executive Director of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, the resident professional dance company at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. He will share his journey through a life of art, relating stories of how he surrounds himself with art and how he has taken personal experiences and challenges and transformed them into beauty. He will also discuss his creative process and how he draws inspiration from the world around him.

About the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
The mission of the nonprofit Allied Solutions 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. More information at TheCenterPresents.org.