Jasper Arts Unveils 50th Anniversary Season, A Celebration of Legacy and Live Performance
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 remarkable milestone, 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 as the 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 a season 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 returns to Indiana with his signature brand of smart, observational humor that has made him a beloved voice across radio, 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 holiday favorites and career-spanning hits.
The new year kicks off with rhythm and intensity on January 31, when Step Afrika! arrives with The Evolution Tour, 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 joy and 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, an intimate evening of song and storytelling that promises to be as moving as it is unforgettable.
Complementing the Main Stage series is the beloved Backstage Series, where artists and audiences share the same space in uniquely personal performances. This year’s lineup includes rising classical pianist Janice Carissa on October 18; the toe-tapping Americana trio Damn Tall Buildings on November 15; the genre-defying Beo String Quartet on January 17; and the mesmerizing Yumi Kurosawa Trio, blending traditional Japanese Koto with world and jazz influences, on February 28.
Your Season, Your Way—a flexible ticketing option that empowers patrons to build their own series and experience the season on their terms – returns this season.
Tickets go on sale Saturday, July 5 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern, exclusively at http://www.jasperarts.org/tickets. With performances ranging from powerhouse headliners to emerging talents, this golden anniversary season promises something for everyone.
“This season is not just about entertainment. It’s about honoring the artists, the audience, the volunteers, and the visionaries who made the past 50 years possible,” Executive Director Kyle Rupert said. “It’s about coming together to celebrate the power of the arts—and the power of community.”
Join Jasper Arts for a season that celebrates where we’ve been—and where we’re going, he added.
