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Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Carmel. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ University High School senior Lady Carrington Craig is leading a toy drive on Dec. 20 at the school to gather toys + essential items for families at Riley Hospital for Children and Coburn Place. Craig's effort, begun when she was four, now has growing classmate support. WTHR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Inside Duke Energy's Distribution Control Center, operators now use a new self-healing system that tracks power outages and begins repairs without needing field crews + each operator has completed specialized training to ensure rapid response. WTHR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Debbie Gangstad, director of the Carmel Clay Historical Society, is retiring at the end of the year. She led the nonprofit through construction of the Carmel Clay History Museum with strong community support (including city and local donors) and will continue volunteering. Current
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Colts cleared Richardson to practice after healing a fractured orbital bone but he will not join the game on Monday night, leaving Philip Rivers to start against the 49ers. The decision comes as the team seeks a playoff push. WTHR
- ➤ On Wednesday, Dec. 18, Indy Fuel rallied to beat Iowa Heartlanders 4-2 in Iowa with a three-goal burst in the third period led by Matt Petgrave. The team will face Fort Wayne on Friday after goalie Owen Flores stopped 21 of 23 shots. WTHR
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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