Pianist performs Friday at Arts Place

A distinguished musician is visiting Portland on Friday.

Award-winning pianist Robert Palmer performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Hall-Moser Theatre at Jay County Campus of Arts Place.

Palmer’s career began with his debut at Carnegie Hall. He has performed throughout the United States, Europe and Asia with solo, orchestral and chamber music. Palmer served as a member of the American Piano Trio for 20 years and has worked with students across the world.

His awards include prizes in the Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition and the United States Information Agency National Piano Competition.

Palmer, formerly the Mauzy-Porter Distinguished Professor of Piano at Ball State University, is a Steinway artist.

Visit Arts Place or go to myartsplace.org to buy tickets. Prices are $16 for adults and $8 for students.



Environmental awards

Indiana Department of Environmental Management is accepting nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence.

The award, now in its 30th year, recognizes individuals, agencies, businesses, organizations and schools for “outstanding achievements that positively impact Indiana’s environment,” according to the department’s website.

Seven awards will be presented this year in different categories. Self-nominations are encouraged, according to a press release from the department. Projects must have been implemented in Indiana during the year 2021 or 2022.

The deadline is March 6, 2023, with an awards ceremony planned for September.

To submit a nomination or learn more information, visit idem.IN.gov/partnerships/governors-awards-for-environmental-excellence/.