Lykins Piano Service

12/12/2025

*Weather update for Saturday Nutcracker ticket holders*
Could also be great for someone who prefers an earlier show 🩰

❄️ Nutcracker Performance Update ❄️

Dear Nutcracker patrons and Dancers Studio, Inc. families,

Due to forecasted winter weather and the Bartholomew County School Corporation’s cancellation of all events after 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, our 7:00 p.m. Nutcracker performance at Columbus North Erne Auditorium will not take place as scheduled.

✨ Here’s the updated plan:

Saturday’s performance has been moved to 11:00 a.m.
Sunday’s performance remains on schedule.

Your safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your flexibility with this weather-related change. We can’t wait to share this magical production with you!

Warmly,
Isaac Selya, Music Director
Columbus Indiana Philharmonic
Lauren Haza, Artistic Director
Dancers Studio of Columbus

Tickets are still on sale!
👉 thecip.org/the-nutcracker or click the link in our bio!
Sponsored by:
Sarah & Patrick Barrett
Agresta, Storms and O’Leary

Activities are made possible in part by the Columbus Area Arts Council, Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

All Ticket Sales are Final.

11/06/2025

I will be prepping the piano for this event. Today would be a great time to check out the Cabaret at the Commons series! 🎶

Name a more iconic duo… we’ll wait.

✨ An Evening with Tony Nominee Max von Essen (An American in Paris, Chicago, Anastasia, Evita) is a love letter to the golden age of Broadway. With his soaring tenor, captivating storytelling, and irresistible charm, Max delivers an unforgettable night of elegance, heart, and pure showbiz magic.

🎹 He’s joined by music director and jazz legend Billy Stritch , whose career includes collaborations with icons like Liza Minnelli and Tony Bennett.

Don’t miss this extraordinary evening of song, style, and star power — right here in Columbus.
📍The Commons — 300 Washington St., Columbus, IN
⏰Doors: 6:45 PM | Show: 7:30 PM
Check out Max: https://www.thecip.org/events/max-von-essen/ or click the link in our bio!

Series Title Sponsors: Christine & Mike Elwood
Series Co-Sponsors: Victoria Craig Griffin & Christopher Raskob
Series Media Sponsor: The Republic
Cabaret Sponsor: Jorge & Judy Morales
Piano Sponsor: WWA Planning & Investments
Photography Sponsor: Baylor Photography
Virtuoso Sponsor: Tracy L Haddad Foundation

Activities are made possible in part by the Columbus Area Arts Council, Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

11/06/2025

Support our local arts programs 🎭

10/16/2025

Looking forward to this one!!

⚔️ A Little Knight Music

Step into a realm of fantasy, valor, and destiny with the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic! This one-night-only concert fuses timeless masterpieces with epic scores from anime and video games—an experience unlike any other.

🎶 Program Highlights:
• Weber – Euryanthe Overture
• REVO – Attack on Titan Medley
• Jeremy Soule – Skyrim: Dragonborn
• Brahms – Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny) with the Philharmonic Adult Chorus
• Wagner – Lohengrin Suite

📅 Saturday, October 25 | 7:30 PM
📍 Columbus North High School – Erne Auditorium

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://www.thecip.org/events/a-little-knight-music/ or click the link in our bio

Season Media Sponsor: The Republic

Activities are made possible in part by the Columbus Area Arts Council, Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

10/09/2025

It’s a great day for a Cabaret!! The piano is ready. 🎹

https://www.thecip.org/events/tracie-thoms/

09/24/2025

Grab this bargain and give the CIP a try. You won’t be disappointed!

🚨 FLASH SALE – 24 HOURS ONLY! 🚨
All tickets to Mission: Prague are just $15 – but hurry, this offer ends in 24 hours!

🎶 Mission: Prague
Maestro Isaac Selya leads a powerful season opener with:
• The iconic Mission: Impossible Theme
• Dvořák’s breathtaking Cello Concerto with rising star Miriam K. Smith
• Mozart’s glorious Prague Symphony

📍 Erne Auditorium, Columbus North High School
📅 Saturday, September 27 | 7:30 PM

🎟️ Don’t miss this one-night-only deal. https://www.thecip.org/events/mission-prague/ or click the link in our bio.

Season Media Sponsor: The Republic
Artist Sponsor: Rick & Alice Johnson
Concert Partner: Ann Coriden Law

Activities are made possible in part by the Columbus Area Arts Council, Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

Photo by Tim Miller

09/15/2025

Looking forward to the season!

Congratulations to our 2025–2026 Concertmaster, Jiangzhongnuo Eva Tao!

Eva is a distinguished violinist and doctoral candidate at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, studying with Professor Mark Kaplan. Originally from China, she earned her bachelor’s degree at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing and her master’s at IU. She also studied Baroque violin with Ingrid Matthews and Stanley Ritchie.

In addition to joining us, Eva currently serves as Associate Concertmaster with the Terre Haute Symphony, Assistant Principal Second Violin in the Evansville Philharmonic, and performs with the Owensboro Symphony.

Don’t miss her Concertmaster debut with the Philharmonic at our Season Opener, Mission: Prague!
Columbus North High School, Erne Auditorium
Saturday, September 27 | 7:30 PM

Get your tickets today → https://www.thecip.org/events/mission-prague/ or click the link in our bio.

Presented in collaboration with Landmark Columbus
Season Media Sponsor: The Republic
Artist Sponsor: Rick & Alice Johnson
Concert Partner: Ann Coriden Law

Activities are made possible in part by the Columbus Area Arts Council, Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

09/08/2025

Looking forward to this years Philharmonic season 🎶

🎉Happy Birthday, Antonín Dvořák!

We’re celebrating the legendary Czech composer with the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic’s Season Opener: Mission: Prague—a night filled with the passion, beauty, and spirit of his homeland.

✨ The evening features Dvořák’s Cello Concerto performed by guest artist Miriam K. Smith, whose artistry is already captivating audiences around the country.

From his unforgettable melodies to his rich orchestral colors, Dvořák’s music continues to inspire the world—and we can’t wait to share it with you live!

📍 Erne Auditorium, Columbus North High School
📅 Saturday, September 27 | 🕢 7:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Link in bio or https://www.thecip.org/events/mission-prague/

Presented in collaboration with Landmark Columbus
Season Media Sponsor: The Republic
Artist Sponsor: Rick & Alice Johnson
Concert Partner: Ann Coriden Law

09/05/2025

Sounds like fun!!

🎶 Battle of the Bands🎶
Think your band has what it takes to rock the stage? Register now for the 2025 Battle of the Bands, open to school bands across the community!

📅 Timeline:
10/4 – Deadline to apply & submit video
10/25 & 10/29 – Live auditions at Clifty Creek
11/22 – Battle of the Bands live event at Columbus North High School

Don’t miss your chance to showcase your talent, compete with the best, and own the stage!

Visit https://www.artsincolumbus.org/botb to apply!

06/27/2025

Such a positive force for music education in our community! 🎶

🎶🎉 Congratulations to Vanessa Edwards from the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic for receiving the Alice Curry “Music Makes Your Life” Award!

Vanessa’s dedication to music education in the Columbus area is inspiring, and she embodies the Rotary ideal of Service Above Self.

We are proud to celebrate her well-deserved recognition and the impact she makes through the power of music! 💙👏

06/15/2025

05/23/2025

🚨 UPDATE: SALUTE! 2025 MOVED INDOORS 🚨

Due to forecasted weather conditions, SALUTE! 2025 will now take place at Erne Auditorium at Columbus North High School on Friday, May 23 at 7:00 PM.

🎶 We will miss performing outdoors at the AirPark, but with temperatures expected to dip into the 50s, we’re moving inside to preserve the integrity and spirit of this meaningful event.

🎖️ Join us at Erne Auditorium for this free patriotic celebration featuring:
🇺🇸 The Armed Forces Salute
🎻 Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture
🎮 Film & video game favorites
🎵 Hoedown from Copland’s Rodeo and more!

🎤 Maj. Gen. Mark A. Pillar, USAF (Ret.) returns as Master of Ceremonies.

📍 New Location:
Erne Auditorium, Columbus North High School
⏰ Doors open: 6:00 PM | Concert begins: 7:00 PM
🎟️ FREE and open to the public — first-come, first-served seating

🌟 “There is nothing like holding this event outdoors... but we look forward to returning to the AirPark for Salute 2026!” – Dr. Isaac Selya, Music Director

🙏 Thank you for your understanding and support. Let’s come together to honor those who have served with music, meaning, and community.

🔗 More info + tribute gift opportunities: https://www.thecip.org/events/salute/

THANK YOU SPONSORS:
Dave & Jo Mckinney
City of Columbus
Bartholomew County Commissioners
Taylor Bros Construction
Franklin Jewelers
Rumpke
The Republic
Peter King Law, PSC
Estep & Co. Inc
Jorge & Judy Morales
Jim Ogilvie
CIP Board of Directors