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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Carmel. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • The Sensory Shoppe opened Dec 1 at 99 E. Carmel Dr. and now offers sensory-friendly products, a test station, and complimentary gift-wrapping Thursdays while new classes launch this month & promote a welcoming shopping experience & support neurodivergent customers.  Current

EVENTS

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  • 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.

    Thu, 12/18/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 12/19/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 12/20/25

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  • 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.

    Mon, 12/22/25

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  • 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.

    Tue, 12/23/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 12/26/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 12/27/25

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  • 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.

    Sun, 12/28/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 12/31/25

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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.

    Sat, 1/10/26

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