The Center for Visual and Performing Arts is a multi-purpose facility built by Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana, Inc. to support the cultural and educational needs of the region. The 72,660-square-foot facility, which opened in 1989, provides services for meetings, seminars, banquets, weddings, dinners, theater and fine arts. An elegant dining room can accommodate up to 500 guests or be divided for smaller parties. Other unique space options are available, including smaller rooms to accommodate private parties and business meetings.
American English – Mar. 6 – 7:30
American English is back at TATC for another concert to benefit the Cancer Resource Center. This popular Beatles tribute group will take the audience back in time, with attention to every musical detail.
Representing the Beatlesโ musical evolution, American English features Eric Michaels as Paul McCartney, James Paul Lynch as George Harrison, Tony Giangreco as Ringo Starr, Jim Irizarry as John Lennon and Richard Sladek as George Martin.
Tied Up in Knotts – Mar. 8 – 3pm
Karen Knotts, daughter of the late great Don Knotts, is back on the TATC stage for this fantastic stage tribute to her famed father. She invites audiences to hear heartfelt stories and see rare photos and videos from her famous dadโs movie and TV career, which includes โThe Andy Griffith Showโ and โThreeโs Company.โ
DINING OPTION:
For an additional $30, add the 1 pm Mayberry themed dinner, presented by 10Forty Banquets & Catering Inc. Call for reservation and meal payment: 219-836-1930, Ext. 2.
The Petty Kings – Apr. 10 – 7:30pm – Concert
The Petty Kings are ranked as one of the best Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute bands performing today for fans of Petty, who died in 2017. This Chicago-based group is lead by singer Bob Vasilou, backed by Jessica Hornstenโs vocals, Dave Steffen on lead guitar and vocals, Dan Patten playing keyboards, Rick Demski on bass with vocals and Dave Wisniewskiโs drums and vocals.
Abacab – Apr. 25 – 7:30pm – Concert
Named for the bandโs hit 1981 album โAbacab,โ this tribute band covers all eras of Genesis as well as the solo work of Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel. This five-member tribute band captures the stage success of hits including โInvisible Touch,โ โThatโs All,โ โIn Too Deep,โ โI Can Feel It in the Air Tonight,โ โSledgehammerโ and many more
Yesterday Once More – May 9 – 7:30 Concert
The Carpenters still rank as one of the most successful musical sibling duos of all time, selling more than 90 million records worldwide. With an incredible string of mega hits, they were in demand throughout the 1970s. Today, their amazing music stands the test of time with Yesterday Once More โ A Tribute to The Carpenters. Starring Courtney Shayne as the late Karen Carpenter and Rob Kelly as her songwriting brother Richard, the look, the voices, the sound and the great songs are all a timeless tribute of the greatest hits, including โClose To You,โ โWe’ve Only Just Begun,โ โTop of The World,โ โRainy Days and Mondays,โ โYesterday Once More,โ โSuperstar,โ โPlease Mr. Postmanโ and many more.
Rhythm of the Rocket Man is a high-energy tribute show celebrating the music, magic and persona of the legendary Elton John. It is performed by Broadway veteran Colte Julian, who brings all the hits and glittering costumes. Backed by an incredibly electric four-piece band, the performance tackles the beautiful ballads, memorable melodies and intricate piano riffs with exacting precision.
For more than five decades, Olivia Newton-John was an unstoppable show business force dominating music, movies and pop culture. Her memory, songs and stage magic remain alive with Las Vegas headliner Sabrina Plaisance-Sia. She steps into the spotlight sharing the music and story of Olivia Newton-John, from her early days as a country superstar and her unforgettable movie career to her iconic pop stardom. In addition to the greatest hits, audiences will enjoy a salute to John Travolta as Aaron Scheff portrays Danny from the 1978 hit musical โGrease.โ
DINING OPTION:
For an additional $30, add the 5:30 pm show themed dinner, presented by 10Forty Banquets & Catering Inc. Call for reservation and meal payment: 219-836-1930, Ext. 2.
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For special events dinner programming and concerts produced by 10Forty Catering in the ballroom of The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, please call our Special Events and Catering Office at 219-836-1930.
The CVPA and The Theater at the Center is also home to: Theatre at the Center South Shore Arts The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra The Munster Chamber of Commerce Region’s Best Sunday Brunch.
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