4-16-26-On The Aisle INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Central Indiana is set to host a diverse array of performing arts events this weekend, featuring renowned musical performances and theatrical productions across various venues. Tom Alvarez highlights a lineup including performances by Michael Feins tein and Sandi Patty, as well as concerts by the Carmel Symphony Orchestra and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. The musical offerings include a one-night-only performance by Feinstein, artistic director of the Center for the Performing Arts, and special guest Patty on April 17 at the Palladium. The Carmel Symphony Orchestra, under conductor Kelly Corcoran, will present “Symphonic Odyssey” on April 18 at the Palladium. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will perform “French Images: Debussy, Ravel and Faure” on April 17 and 18. Alvarez also commented on the region’s rich cultural offerings. He added, “You know, we’re very lucky at Central Indiana to have not only this group, but we have other groups such as the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and others.” Feinstein, the artistic director of the Center for the Performing Arts, will perform with Patty. Patty is known for her Christian music but has also performed Broadway material and the Great American Songbook. According to Alvarez, Patty recently performed at Hendricks Live. Kelly Corcoran is a conductor for the Carmel Symphony Orchestra. Their program, “Symphonic Odyssey,” includes Dvorak’s “Carnival Overture,” Mahler’s “Adagietto for Strings,” and Mendelssohn’s “Fifth Symphony, Reformation.” Jun Märkl, music director for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, will conduct the “French Images” program. This performance features music from Debussy, Ravel, and Faure. Alvarez will feature Eugene Gwozdz, a Broadway pianist, music director, orchestrator, and arranger, on his podcast. Goetz has worked with many prominent artists. Beyond the musical events, other theatrical productions are scheduled. “Clue” is showing at the Murat Theatre through April 19. “Come From Away” is at the Indiana Repertory Theatre through May 10. “Singin’ In The Rain” is playing at Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre through May 23. These events are scheduled at the Palladium, the Murat Theatre, Repertory Theatre, and Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre. Alvarez’s podcast will be available on April 17. Further information on these events and Tom Alvarez’s reviews, previews and interviews can be found at tomalvarez.studio. ...read more read less