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Carmel
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Carmel. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open for 500 Festival volunteer roles from February to May. Volunteers must sign up by 5 p.m. on April 9 to receive perks such as a commemorative shirt and festival event access at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. WTHR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Carmel grad Jon Terzini has been designing free IU football posters since 2009 and is now working on a national championship design as the No. 1 team gains more attention, with his work delivered to local businesses in Bloomington before each game. Current
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Area hospitals celebrated the first babies of 2026; Witham Health in Lebanon welcomed Beshir on Jan. 2, while IU Health Fishers and Community Health Network recorded multiple births on Jan. 1 (local businesses donated gift baskets to families). Current
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Joe Wray: One Man Band Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection — $25 food and beverage minimum — Experience an energetic one-man band performance blending r&b, folk, and rock by Milwaukee's Joe Wray.
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Dueling Pianos
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — Check website for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of lively music with Brittany Brumfield and Baby Grand Entertainment at this dynamic dueling pianos show.
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Don Was and the Pan Detroit Ensemble Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Vogue Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a night of jazz with Don Was and his Detroit musicians, blending local roots with global sounds.
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Mickey's Search Party
7 PM – 8 PM — Gainbridge Fieldhouse — Ticket prices vary — Experience an enchanting adventure with Mickey Mouse and friends featuring world-class skating and acrobatics.
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Teresa Reynolds and the Slicktones Live Performance
7:30 p.m. — The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Cost info not available — Enjoy an evening filled with inspiring music from a talented local band.
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ABBA Party: Thank You for the Music!
7:30-9 p.m. — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — Ticketed event — Celebrate ABBA with a night of music, dance, and stories from the beloved Swedish supergroup.
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Spotlight on PorchFest
7-10 p.m. — The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Support the Carmel PorchFest Grant Program — An evening featuring local favorites Lisa Frank and the Trapper Keepers.
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Circle of Stars Gymnastics Invitational
3 PM – 7 PM — Indiana Convention Center — Various entry fees apply — Compete in a prestigious gymnastics event featuring top athletes and cash awards.
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Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop
4-6:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Ticket required — Enjoy a fun, family-friendly art class while creating your own chunky knit blanket.
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IW2R Foremiler 2026
5 AM — Brookshire Golf Club — Registration required — Celebrate fitness and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere at this exciting race in Carmel, Indiana.
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