Good morning, Carmel.

AES Indiana filed with regulators to lower customer rates so that the average bill could drop by about $4 a month starting in March, April, and May (owing to lower fuel prices).

The change is expected to ease winter energy costs as usage increases.

Operation Basketball Week 2 featured Friday’s high school games in central Indiana – Carmel won 64-52 over Noblesville to improve to 3-0 and will face No. 2 Crown Point today, while Pendleton Heights and Guerin Catholic lost to Mount Vernon and Westfield.

Holiday Pops with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra

2-5 p.m. — The Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Enjoy a festive blend of holiday classics and sing-alongs at this family-friendly concert.

Polar Express Holiday Celebration

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM — Carmel Clay History Museum — $10 per child, adults free — Experience holiday magic with games, crafts, and festivities inspired by The Polar Express.

HUMAN JUKEBOX with Ryan and Lauren Ahlwardt

7:30-9 p.m. — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — $25 food and beverage minimum — Experience a fun and interactive musical evening where your song requests take center stage.

An Evening of Comedy with Chris Ryan

7-8:30 p.m. — The CAT, Carmel, IN — Ticket prices not specified — Recovering carpool dad Chris Ryan returns with his hilarious take on parenting and marriage.

The Songbook Academy Sings the Songs of the Season

7-10 p.m. — The Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a festive cabaret-style concert featuring holiday classics performed by talented alumni.

A Sinatra Christmas Celebration

7:30-9 p.m. — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — $25 food and beverage minimum — Experience classic Christmas songs in a tribute to Sinatra with Don Farrell and the Terry Woods Orchestra.

Winter's Path Art Class

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Paid reservation required — Enjoy a fun family-friendly painting session with no outside drinks allowed.

The Magic of David Ranalli

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — $25 food & beverage minimum — Witness an engaging blend of sleight of hand and grand illusions that invites audience interaction.

Grand Rapids Gold vs. Noblesville Boom

5:00 – 6:30 PM — The Arena at Innovation Mile — Free trial available — Catch the excitement as local NBA G League teams face off in a thrilling basketball match.

New Year's Eve Dinner at Freeland's

Dec 31 – Jan 1 — Freeland’s Restaurant — $31 to $50 — Experience a festive dining celebration with exquisite seasonal cuisine and festive ambiance.