Good morning, Carmel.

Niv and Hannah Ankawa opened Ankawa Fine Jewelry with a grand opening on Dec.

6; located at (110 W. Main St., Suite 120) in Carmel, it offers jewelry and is open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Eastbound 106th Street reopens today between Illinois Street and U.S. 31 before rush hour as part of INDOT’s Level Up 31 project to cut congestion; later tonight, the I-465 eastbound ramp and lane are closed from 9 to 11 p.m. while the southbound U.S. 31 ramp reopens by spring.

Gov. Mike Braun posthumously honored Carmel resident Forrest Lucas with the 2025 Sachem Award on Dec.

18. The founder of Lucas Oil was recognized for his leadership + support of local charities before his passing in August.

Senior Dane Bathurst, who recorded 65 tackles and 7 sacks (with the Greyhounds), was named Indiana Mr. Football Position Award winner for linebacker at Carmel High and will join the University of Oklahoma after graduating early.

Friday night, Week 3 of Operation Basketball (all games in central Indiana) saw Roncalli beat Bishop Chatard 75-49 in the boys’ game and the Chatard girls lose 54-40 after a close finish, while Carmel’s Greyhounds dominated North Central 77-39 and Noblesville’s Millers edged Westfield 47-45.

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.

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.

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.