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Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational, arts, and cultural organization. Your Individual Partner contribution is 100% tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. View Allied Solutions Center's Gift Acceptance Policy.


Our Mission The mission of Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts is to engage and inspire the Indiana community through enriching arts experiences.


Contact Us
Questions about Individual Giving:
Kathy Pataluch, MPA
317.819.3536
KPataluch@TheCenterPresents.org


Questions about Corporate or Foundation Giving:
Dave Wilson
317.819.3531
DWilson@TheCenterPresents.org

The Center Celebration 2026 presented by Ice Miller. One night, one stage, unlimited impact.

 

The Center Celebration 2026

Presented by Ice Miller

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Payne & Mencias Palladium

Elegant dinner, live performances, after-parties and more

 

 

One night. One stage. Unlimited impact.

 

Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts’ annual gala fundraiser returns to the Payne & Mencias Palladium for a night of glamour, music and purpose. The Center Celebration 2026 presented by Ice Miller spotlights the incredible array of experiences offered at Allied Solutions Center, with proceeds supporting arts and education programming for all ages.

 

Tables for the Center Celebration 2026 are on sale now! To make your reservation, email Gala@TheCenterPresents.org, call the Development Team at 317.819.3528, or reserve a table online now.

 

Reserve your table

 

This is the best time to reserve a table before sales close on October 22, 2025. After that, tables won’t be available again until Spring 2026. Lock in your table at this year's pricing right now – you don’t want to miss this opportunity!

 

  • The Center Celebration 2025 viewed from above as guests enjoy an elegant dinner.
  • Michael Feinstein wears a tuxedo a smiles as he greets the audience at the Center Celebration.
  • Viewed from the back of the concert hall, guests are bathed in warm light as Richard Marx performs on guitar against blue lighting and candles.
  • Gala co-chairs welcome guests to the Center Celebration 2025.
  • Michael Feinstein wears a tuxedo and sings into a handheld microphone accompanied by piano.
  • Allied Solutions Center President and CEO Jeff McDermott welcomes guests to the Center Celebration 2025 on stage.
  • An elegant dinner with a floral centerpiece.
  • During a live auction, guests raise paddles to bid.
  • A large screen shows a star filling with confetti as guests at the Center Celebration donate to pass the $140,000 goal.
  • Richard Marx plays guitar during his headlining performance.

Photography by Sara C Imagery

 

The Center Celebration 2026 Highlights include:

 

  • Red Carpet Arrival and Cocktail Reception
  • Elegant dinner with a show-stopping dessert
  • Live auction supporting arts programming for the community
  • Headliner performance (artist to be announced Spring 2026)
  • Celebrate, dance and revel at the after-parties in the Brham Founders Club and the Robert Adam Room
  • Black tie recommended

 

 

 

Thank you to our presenting Sponsor

 

 

Thank you to our gala sponsors

 

Will and Yasmin Stump

 

 

Additional Sponsors