Interlude - January 7
January 7, 2021
Tonight’s events, comedy reading, New Year’s tunes and more
Welcome back to Interlude, where we are celebrating the launch of a hopeful new year with another round of engaging and inspiring arts and entertainment opportunities.
Tonight: Beatles history and local, original music
The Center has two great options tonight for your online enjoyment and edification:
- At 7 p.m., author Dave Schwensen shares little-known British Invasion history with his Performing Arts Connect presentation The Beatles at Shea Stadium: The Beginning of Stadium Rock. Buy a ticket here and geek out with your fellow Fab Four fans!
- At 7:30 p.m., the free Live at the Center livestream series brings you the Americana stylings of Indianapolis-based Jeff Kelly and the Graveyard Shift. Read Kelly’s recent interview with Current newspapers and register here for viewing options.
And if you’re torn between the two, keep in mind that Kelly’s set and previous Live at the Center shows are posted for later viewing on the Center’s YouTube channel.
Roles remain for comedy reading
Fun roles are still available for next week’s Zoom gathering of the Palladium Players, the Center’s series of casual discussions and table readings of classic literature for the stage. The Jan. 11 session will tackle a scene from Noel Coward’s ghostly comedy Blithe Spirit.
Even if you’ve never delved into the world of theater, Palladium Players – as noted in this Current newspaper story – is a free and risk-free way to dip your toe in. Learn more about the play and register here.
Relive a decade of musical Januaries
Even the chilly month of January has brought hot music to the Center over the past 10 years, from the jazz grooves of Ramsey Lewis to the country-pop hits of Kenny Rogers and much in between.
Relive those nights with us through the latest edition of the Shepherd Insurance Rewind Playlist.
Thanks to you, we’ve met our match!
We are excited to start this new year with some fantastic news, and a big thank you to the many new donors and donors who increased their support of the Center at the end of 2020. Your overwhelming generosity unlocked the $10,000 matching gift from John and Marianne Hart!
We are so grateful for the Harts for doubling down for the arts, and for the many donors who make the Center’s mission possible. Because of you, we can look forward to joining together for more joyful moments of music and inspiration in 2021.
A New Year in Perfect Harmony!
Our friends at the Great American Songbook Foundation are welcoming 2021 with a new set of virtual Perfect Harmony resources, inviting music lovers to take a few self-care moments to sing, dance and reflect on their resolutions for the new year. Though designed primarily to help care partners engage older adults through music, the videos and activities in this month’s Perfect Harmony package are a wonderful tool for all ages to get their daily dose of music!
This month’s featured songs include: “Auld Lang Syne,” “Getting to Know You” and “Que Sera, Sera.” Access the full resource page or sign up to receive monthly resources by email.
This week in performing arts history
Schoolhouse Rock Live! at Civic Theatre. (c) 2013 Zach Rosing
January 3: On this date in 1941, Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances premiered in Philadelphia. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performed the suite at the Palladium in May 2017.
January 6: On this date in 1973, the Schoolhouse Rock series of animated educational shorts premiered on ABC. The Center’s resident Civic Theatre produced three runs of Schoolhouse Rock Live! in 2012 and 2013 (pictured above).
January 7: On this date in 1948, singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins was born in Everett, Washington. He performed to a sold-out Palladium in August 2012.
January 8: On this date in 1911, Rose Louise Hovick was born in Seattle, Washington. As Gypsy Rose Lee, she became a famous burlesque entertainer, and her memoir was adapted into the 1959 stage musical Gypsy, with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Arthur Laurents. Civic Theatre produced the multiple Tony-winner in September 2012.
January 9: On this date in 1941, folk singer and activist Joan Baez was born in Staten Island, New York. She played a solo show at the Palladium in October 2016.
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