Good morning, Carmel.

Family-friendly Taylor Swift tribute concerts will take place at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, January 17th at the Payne and Mencias Palladium in Carmel — the shows will feature a costumed singer, dancers, and a live band while tickets starting at $36 are available online, by phone at 317-843-3800, or in person at the Fifth Third Bank Box Office —.

On Nov. 19—Four Day Ray chefs prepared Kasepatzle at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt’s Wundernacht event.

The German-inspired market will open tomorrow—at Carter Green and run through Dec. 24.

Hamilton County communities Carmel and Fishers ranked sixth and seventh among top remote worker cities in a national study—Carmel had nearly 24% of its workforce working remotely with rising office demand while Fishers showed the nation's lowest unemployment and affordable coworking prices—according to Coworking Cafe.

Hamilton County distributed half a million dollars from the National Opioid Settlement to fund substance abuse recovery programs at its jail, including the eight-week Ignite Transform program for ten women like Leah Mitchell.

The program used yoga, physical activity, and therapy to help inmates manage anxiety and sleep better—local officials say the initiative builds a stable path for reentering society.

Indianapolis leads the AFC South with 8 wins and 2 losses while Kansas City, with 5 wins and 5 losses, is fighting to stay in playoff contention as it prepares for a game on Sunday at Arrowhead — Colts coach Shane Steichen said his team must play its best to overcome the Chiefs' mistakes. The matchup will test both teams ahead of the postseason race.

Wishbone 5K

Morning — Fishers YMCA — Registration required — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a community fitness event featuring a 5K run/walk for all ages.

35th Anniversary Film Screening of Home Alone

3:30-11:59 p.m. — Newfields — Snacks available for purchase — Celebrate the holiday season with a screening of Home Alone and enjoy hot cocoa and a visit from Santa.

Tim Wright with Steel Petals

7:30-9 p.m. — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — $25 food and beverage minimum — Enjoy captivating harmonies and dynamic sounds from the Indianapolis-based band Steel Petals.

Indiana Pacers vs. Chicago Bulls

12:30 – 4:59 a.m. — Gainbridge Fieldhouse — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting NBA matchup as the Pacers take on the Bulls in their home opener.

Dinner with Santa Claus

Evening event — Dec 2 – 18 — The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers — Contact for cost — Celebrate the season with festive cocktails, dinner, and a family gift.

A Christmas Story: The Musical

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the holiday classic brought to life with music and laughs.

Butler Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

12:00 – 1:30 PM — Butler University — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting holiday tradition of The Nutcracker with dazzling performances and live orchestral music.

Creole Christmas Celebration

7-9 p.m. — The Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Enjoy a festive performance by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band featuring New Orleans classics and holiday tunes with a delightful twist.

Happily Ever After Book Discussion

6:30-8 p.m. — Carmel Clay Public Library — Free entry — Engage in lively discussions about romance novels with fellow enthusiasts.

Behind the Book with Madeline Martin

2-3:30 p.m. — Carmel Clay Public Library — Free entry — Explore the literary world with bestselling author Madeline Martin as she discusses her new book 'The Secret Book Society'.