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Carmel
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Carmel. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Carmel Christkindlmarkt will run from Nov. 22 to Dec. 24 at Carter Green, and for the first time a free shuttle will carry visitors from the CNO Financial Center—located at 550 College Dr—to the market entrance on Saturdays and Sundays. Two ADA-accessible shuttles with a 69-person capacity will run every 15 minutes during market hours. Current
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Carmel Clay Schools presented a tentative teacher bargaining agreement for the 2025-26 school year to the CCS board at a special session on Oct 3 that allowed public comment and explanation of the terms. The agreement, which includes a 2% base pay increase and revised teacher evaluations, will be ratified on Oct 14 at 6 p.m. at the Educational Services Center — approved by a 459-26 vote of the Carmel Teachers Association. Current
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The World Aquatics Swimming World Cup will take place from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12 at the Carmel High School Natatorium — the start of the short course season and the first of three North American meets. Preliminary heats begin daily at 10 a.m. and most finals are held at 6 p.m., with competitors earning $10,000 for each world record set. Current
- ➤ The Colts signed 30-year-old kicker Michael Badgley after Spencer Shrader suffered a season-ending knee injury. Badgley is returning for his third stint with the team and recently played for the Lions (he has also been with the Chargers, Titans, Bears, and Commanders). WTHR
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Carmel Symphony Orchestra: Drama! Beethoven and Brahms
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket info not provided — Experience the dramatic orchestral compositions of Beethoven and Brahms performed by the Carmel Symphony Orchestra.
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Indiana Pacers Preseason Game vs. San Antonio Spurs
7-8:30 p.m. — Gainbridge Fieldhouse — Tickets available — Catch the Pacers in action as they host the Spurs for an exciting preseason matchup.
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Adagio Live Music: Jacket Required
6-9 p.m. — Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection — Enjoy crafted cocktails and live music in a stylish lounge atmosphere.
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Indianapolis Career Fair
11 AM – 2 PM — Holiday Inn Indianapolis Carmel by IHG — Free entry — Meet top employers and explore new career opportunities.
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Matthew Morrison Performance
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Payne & Mencias Palladium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with the charismatic star of Glee in a live performance.
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Tommy Emmanuel Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Gift-based entry — Experience the masterful guitar skills of Tommy Emmanuel live in concert.
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Vienna Boys Choir Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting harmonies of one of the oldest and most famous choirs in the world.
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Audien Live Concert
9:00 – 10:30 p.m. — The Vogue Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the electrifying sounds of Audien, mixing EDM with rock influences.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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