Center for the Performing Arts cancels events through May 11

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In response to new COVID-19 guidelines issued March 16 by state and federal officials, the Center for the Performing Arts is extending its previously announced suspension of all performances and other events at its venues through May 11.
The affected venues include the Palladium, The Tarkington and the Studio Theater. The cancellations include performances by Actors Theatre of Indiana, Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Central Indiana Dance Ensemble, Civic Theatre, Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre and Indiana Wind Symphony, as well as education events, rental events and Center Presents performances.
“We regret the circumstances that brought us to this point, but clearly there is no other responsible decision to make for the welfare of our patrons, employees and the community,” stated Jeffrey C. McDermott, President/CEO of the Center for the Performing Arts and the Great American Songbook Foundation.
 All ticketholders will be contacted and provided refunds or the option to donate the purchase amount to the presenting organization to help defray costs associated with the cancellations. The Center will work to reschedule the canceled events as feasible, according to the news release.
The extension adds four weeks to the one-month suspension the Center announced March 13. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced March 16 that the state is following new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and guidelines recommending no gatherings of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks. President Donald Trump announced March 16 a federal guideline that limits gatherings to no more than 10 people.
The Center will continue to follow the guidance of public safety officials and will reassess the suspension as needed.
The Center’s offices will remain in operation during standard business hours. The box office and the Great American Songbook Exhibit Gallery at the Palladium will be closed to the public through May 11, but ticket sales for events not affected by the suspension will continue online at thecenterpresents.org or by phone at 317-843-3800.
Patrons with questions or concerns may contact the Patron Services department at 317-843-3800 or [email protected].

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