JASPER, IN — What began five decades ago as a bold vision to bring the arts to southern Indiana has blossomed into one of the region’s most cherished cultural institutions. In celebration of this remarkablemilestone, Jasper Arts proudly announces its 50th Anniversary Performance Season—a vibrant collection of concerts, dance, comedy, and intimate performances that honor the past, celebrate the present, and look boldly toward the future.
Beginning this fall at the Jasper Arts Center, audiences will be treated to a lineup as unique and inspiring asthe community that built and sustained this venue for fifty years.
The season opens on September 20 with the global phenomenon Walk off the Earth, whose inventive, high-energy performances have captivated millions online and on stages around the world. It’s a fitting start to aseason that embraces creativity without limits.
On October 3, the world-renowned Ailey II company brings the future of modern dance to Jasper, delivering athleticism, soul, and artistry in a performance that connects generations through movement.
Laughter takes center stage on November 2, when stand-up comedian and NPR favorite Tom Papa returnsto Indiana with his signature brand of smart, observational humor that has made him a beloved voice acrossradio, television, and stage.
The holiday season shines as LeAnn Rimes, one of the most celebrated voices in country and pop, brings her powerful vocals and heartfelt spirit to the Arts Center on December 13, performing a mix of holidayfavorites and career-spanning hits.
The new year kicks off with rhythm and intensity on January 31, when Step Afrika! arrives with The EvolutionTour, a kinetic journey through stepping, African dance traditions, and contemporary performance.
On March 14, soul and Motown reign supreme with Uptown, a tribute concert brimming with the infectious joyand classic grooves of legends like Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, and Aretha Franklin.
The season crescendos on April 11 with Broadway and television icon Mandy Patinkin in Being Alive, anintimate evening of song and storytelling that promises to be as moving as it is unforgettable.
