Hendricks Live! Opening Night Celebration

Hendricks Live! is thrilled to announce its Opening Night Celebration, which will mark the official “opening night” of Hendricks Live!, the newly constructed 600-seat theatre located at the Plainfield Civic Center. The gala fundraiser will showcase our local community arts partners, including the Hendricks Civic Theatre, the Hendricks Symphony, and The Children’s Ballet, and additional acts will feature professional artists from the Indy Metro area, such as Dance Kaleidoscope, Tad Robinson Blues Band, and Comedian Dave Dugan. Finally, the evening will conclude with a special performance by legendary singer-songwriter, Judy Collins.

“We are moving closer and closer to the finish line each week, and this event celebrates the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and commitment to bring the vision of Hendricks Live! to life,” shared Chris Petrelli, Executive Director of Hendricks Live!. “The Opening Night Celebration is the perfect opportunity for the community to experience a sampling of the different types of shows and events we will host in the near future, and we are thrilled to welcome an artist of Judy Collins’ stature to Hendricks County.”

Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 50-album body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century. The award-winning singer-songwriter is esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions. Judy’s dreamy and sweetly intimate version of “Send in the Clowns,” a ballad written by Stephen Sondheim for the Broadway musical A Little Night Music, won "Song of the Year” at the 1975 Grammy Awards. She is a modern day Renaissance woman who is also an accomplished painter, filmmaker, record label head, musical mentor, and an in-demand keynote speaker for mental health and suicide prevention. She continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart.

“We are excited to celebrate the best of Hendricks County while bringing the best to Hendricks County, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to become the home for arts and entertainment in west central Indiana,” shared EveMarie Bessenbach, Director of Development and Communications. “As a brand-new nonprofit organization, the support of our donors, patrons, and community is vital in ensuring that Hendricks Live! will be able to continue creating memorable experiences.”