November 25, 2025 — Current in Fishers & Geist

No agreement reached for HSE teacher contract

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Council reviews plan to annex 77 acres

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ATTRACTING ATHLETICS

Local resident competes on ‘Squid Game’

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December filled with holiday events

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No agreement reached in HSE contract

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

Hamilton Southeastern Schools administration announced Nov. 14 that it had not been able to reach an agreement with Hamilton Southeastern Education Association negotiators for a new 2025-26 teacher contract by the state-mandated deadline, which means the process will move to mediation.

trict’s financial health while protecting the classroom experience for every student.”

HSEA officials have stated in social media posts that they, too, are disappointed in the negotiations process.

“We at HSE Schools remain committed to negotiating in good faith and are disappointed by the false narratives being promoted and the unproductive path by which the HSEA representatives have chosen to approach this process,” Superintendent Patrick Mapes stated in a news release from the district. “While we recognize the disruption these negotiations have caused for all in our community, our board … has a responsibility to appropriate funds in ways that protect our school district from longterm deficits, and we all must make decisions that preserve the dis-

“We came to the table (Nov. 13) with hope, only for administration to present an old, tired ‘solution’ dressed up as a great new proposal — sacrifice our hardearned (Health Savings Account) contributions to barely chip away at soaring insurance premiums,” the post stated. “It was a slap in the face to our dedication and ingenuity.”

Citing an ongoing deficit and decreased revenue due to Indiana’s new property tax law, the district has put a freeze on pay increases while health insurance premiums have increased for both employees and the district. HSEA has said that combination is the equivalent of a pay cut and proposed using reserves to help offset rising health insurance costs.

The district states that HSE provides

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 Holiday drive for Riley Cheer Guild — Worthington Design & Remodeling is collecting new, unwrapped donations for the Riley Cheer Guild at Riley Children’s Hospital. The Riley Cheer Guild provides comfort items, toys and activities to children and families at the hospital. Donations of small toys, art supplies and games for all ages are accepted Dec. 1–12 at the Worthington showroom, 99 E. Carmel Dr., Suite 100, Carmel, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Food, candy, latex and handmade items cannot be accepted. Full guidelines are at RileyCheerGuild. org. For more, contact Worthington at 317-846-2600.

 St. Nick’s Lodge to open — Harry & Izzy’s Northside, 4050 E. 82nd St., will

soon open St. Nick’s Lodge, an adults-only holiday experience offering cocktails and nostalgic cheer. Every Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 28 through Dec. 21, the experience will be open in the restaurant’s enclosed, heated terrace.

 FriendsGiving to benefit foster kids — Indiana-based nonprofit Foster Success has launched its annual FriendsGiving awareness and fundraising campaign. The campaign has a goal to raise $120,000 by the end of 2025 to support Indiana teens and young adults transitioning out of foster care. For more, visit fostersuccess.org.

 Letters to Santa — Between Nov. 28 and Dec. 15, Fishers residents can drop off letters to Santa in special mailboxes

the highest beginning teacher salary and benefits package in Hamilton County.

“These numbers show our district’s ongoing investment in our educators,” Mapes stated. “Our community has consistently supported HSE Schools and we remain dedicated to directing every available dollar to student learning.”

District administrators and HSEA negotiators had reached a tentative agreement in late October, but union members overwhelmingly rejected the draft contract, sending both sides back to the bargaining table.

The union has called for a “work to rule” action — not performing any work outside of contracted hours — until a new agreement has been reached.

With no agreement by the Nov. 15 deadline, the two sides now have another 30 days to come up with an agreement with the help of a mediator. If no agreement has been reached at the end of the 30 days, both sides would present a contract to a fact finder, who would make a binding decision — although there is an appeals process.

at Fishers City Hall, 1 Municipal Dr., or the Fishers Parks headquarters, 8100 E. 106th St. Letter writers will receive a letter in return from Santa, as long as a return address is included. Letters also can be sent via email through Dec. 12 at santa@fishersin.gov.

 YMCA toy drive — Over the last 24 years, more than 63,000 children throughout the greater Indianapolis area have received gifts from the Holiday Toy Drive hosted by Avondale Meadows YMCA, part of the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis. Donations of new, unwrapped toys for children ages newborn to 15 can be dropped off at any Indianapolis-area YMCA, Tom Wood or First Merchants Bank through Dec. 18. For more, visit indymca.org/events/toydrive.

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HSE board reviews redistricting maps

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

A consultant working on redistricting plans with Hamilton Southeastern Schools Corp. gave an overview of his final recommendation during a Nov. 12 HSE Board of Trustees meeting — but board members indicated they might tweak the proposed boundaries a little before voting on a redistricting plan.

The redistricting process, which began several months ago, is a response, in part, to lower enrollment as well as changing demographics. The recommendation from Woolpert consultant Andrew Bishop had been expected for the board’s December meeting, but he submitted the proposed maps in time for the Nov. 12 regular meeting.

Several people spoke during public comment about the new maps, expressing concern about their children changing schools. To address that, part of Bishop’s recommendation was to “grandfather” students in certain grades, allowing them to remain at their current schools as long as there is space and parents agree to provide transportation.

Bishop said the redistricting plan would better balance school populations. Several elementary schools were at 60 percent or below capacity, with others at 90 percent or more and one — Southeastern Elementary — at 109 percent. The plan would increase the student population at below-capacity schools while reducing the number of students at schools with the highest populations. Future development was considered when redrawing boundary lines.

Bishop told the board that he hoped the redrawn boundaries would be good for the next seven years.

Board Member Suzanne Thomas said the board understands how difficult redistricting is for parents and students, noting that her children had to change schools in the past. But, she said, it’s a necessary process.

“We, as a board up here, we’re looking at 20,000 students and a zillion

families and what’s cost effective,” she said. “As you all know, we’re in a budget deficit right now, so we have to look at operations, transportation and all of the things that go into play here. So, please know that your voices are being heard — at least from me — and I’m really trying to put this puzzle together, and I commend Andrew (Bishop) and his team and the administration for their super hard work.”

Board Member Sarah Parks-Reese said that when HSE redistricted seven years ago, she was one of the parents sending “scathing” emails to board members and now she knows what it’s like from the other side.

“I knew it would not be an easy process, but it is really, like, you’re given all these options that look terrible,” she said. “I mean, to be honest, they’re just — they’re just all terrible. Here’s one terrible option. Oh, look, here’s another terrible option. Great. Which one do we choose?”

Parks-Reese and Thomas asked for a new map that moves a couple of boundary lines in order to affect fewer parents. Parks-Reese also encouraged parents to send emails to the board with thoughts and concerns.

The proposed boundary maps and other information about the redistricting process are available online at hseschools.org/community/redistricting.

The next regular HSE Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 10 at HSE central office, 13485 Cumberland Rd.

The Lynwood Hills Subdivision off Allisonville Road and 131st Street is likely to be annexed by the City of Fishers. (Photo courtesy of the City of Fishers)

Fishers council reviews plan to annex 77 acres

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

A plan for the City of Fishers to annex about 77 acres comprising 159 homes in the Lynwood Hills Subdivision off Allisonville Road and 131st Street is moving forward, prompted in part by a state grant the city received to extend sewer service into the area — a project set to begin in 2026.

The Fishers City Council reviewed the plan in first reading during its Nov. 17 meeting.

Mayor Scott Fadness told the council that officials with the Department of Public Works and others worked to obtain the sewer infrastructure grant and met with residents in the affected neighborhood to discuss the process and implications. The homes are now on septic, he said, and many of those systems soon need to be replaced.

“Here’s an opportunity to come and put the infrastructure (and) also just close in one of those Swiss-cheese pieces we have in our community,” he said, referring to unincorporated pockets within City of Fishers boundaries. “So, we look forward to welcoming these new residents and also providing a higher level of service than they’ve seen to date.”

Planning Director Ross Hilleary added that 77 percent of residents in the neighborhood agreed to the annexation, which would become official in 2027 — the same time the sewer project is due for completion. Those residents would start paying city taxes in 2028.

Fadness said although the city would put the main sewer lines in, individual property owners would be responsible for costs to connect to that main line — an estimated $10,000 per home, which can be paid in monthly installments over 20 years. Fadness added that the cost would be less than installing a new septic system.

Property owners would not be required to connect to the sewer line if their septic system still works.

“We all know the most important thing is that there’s a main line somewhere nearby that when their septic does fail, they can tap into it,” Fadness said. “This is what we’ve dealt with (in) this neighborhood for years — someone’s septic is failing, but there’s no main line anywhere nearby, and no one person can pay to get a main line sewer brought to their home, and so this affords people that opportunity.”

A public hearing and vote on the proposed annexation is set for the council’s February meeting.

In other matters, the council voted unanimously to amend the city’s stormwater ordinance to bill residents monthly instead of annually.

The new monthly fees will begin in February, so the yearly charge will be spread out over 10 months in 2026. During that time, a charge of $7.99 for most residences will be added to monthly trash and sewer bills.

The next Fishers City Council meeting is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Fishers Municipal Center theater.

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Fishers parking permit program making headway

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

Since the City of Fishers began implementing a new permit program in late summer to reduce parking congestion in certain neighborhoods, officers with the Fishers Police Department have written $150 parking tickets for about 40 vehicles.

The Fishers Police Department recently provided data about parking permit violations in those neighborhoods through Nov. 12. A few tickets were written after midnight on Fridays — likely related to King Jugg Brewing Co. customers — but most were written between noon and 4 p.m. on Fridays — the peak time for worshippers who attend prayer services at the Alhuda Mosque.

FPD Major Mike Janes confirmed that the majority of the 38 violations were written in the neighborhoods adjacent to the mosque, but added that the program does seem to be having a positive effect.

“As much as we try, and as much as we’ve worked with (the mosque) to get the message out, they have a lot of people that come in from outside of the Fishers area that go there to pray and so the messaging sometimes gets missed,” he said. “We’ve written more tickets in that area in an effort to mitigate that and I think it’s working. I think we’re writing less tickets as each week goes by.”

The Fishers City Council approved an ordinance in July allowing the Board of Public Works and Safety to determine where and when permits will be required in city neighborhoods. In August, the board approved days and times when

those permits would be required in specific neighborhoods that had been experiencing an influx of cars.

The move was prompted by ongoing issues at two residential areas off Lantern Road — one near the King Jugg Brewing Co. and the other near Alhuda Mosque and the American Legion.

One concern brought up as the city considered how to implement the pro gram was whether drivers would simply park in another nearby neighborhood where permit parking was not required. Janes said so far, that doesn’t seem to be the case.

“I don’t know if they found an alter native place — Launch Fishers has space that the mosque uses and has a path that goes from there,” he said. “I’m hoping that’s where they’re going. But … to my knowledge, we don’t have additional calls from other areas … saying now this is a problem in their area.”

If additional neighborhoods do start experiencing an influx of parked ve hicles, the Board of Public Works and Safety can add new streets to the parking permit program.

Janes said if someone who lives in an affected neighborhood — or their guest — receives a parking ticket by mistake, they have five days to come into the po lice department before the violation goes to the city court system. At that point, he said, they would have to challenge the fine with the courts.

He stressed that the program is not meant for generating revenue.

“This is an opportunity for us to get people to find alternative places to park, to free up our neighborhoods, to make it safer,” he said.

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 Fishers Rotary plans annual gala — The Rotary Club of Fishers will host its 15th annual Water Is Life Charity Ball holiday gala Dec. 5 in a new venue — a decorated, heated, clear-span tent outside the Fishers Municipal Center, 1 Municipal Dr. Since 2008, WaterIsLife has funded more than 200 wells in the West African country of Sierra Leone, helping more than 500,000 people gain access to water. The Rotary Club of Fishers hopes to raise more than $200,000 to build 25 to 30 new wells. For tickets and sponsorship information, visit fisherswaterislife. com/charity-ball.

 Arts Council seeks new board members — Fishers Arts Council is seeking additional board members to start in 2026. Board applications are available at fishersartscouncil.org/how-to-help. The deadline to submit an application is Dec. 9.

 Glimmer Lights open at Piney Acres — Piney Acres Farm’s Glimmer Lights is open Thursday through Sunday until Dec. 21 at the Fortville Christmas tree farm. Guests can view the expanded light display via the Piney Acres Express trackless train or the Holly Jolly Tractor, and visit with Santa. For more, visit pineyacresfarm.com/events. The farm has added a synthetic ice rink this year — The Pond at Piney Acres Farm — with twinkle lights and igloos surrounding it. For more about the ice rink, visit thepondskating.com.

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 Neighborhood vibrancy grant applications open — The City of Fishers is accepting applications for the 2026 Neighborhood Vibrancy Grant Program. The 80/20 matching grant program for HOAs and neighborhood groups provides up to $25,000, with the grant recipient paying 20 percent of a project’s cost. The city has allocated $400,000 from the 2026 budget to support the program. For more, visit FishersIN.gov/Grants. Applications close Jan. 23, 2026.

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Fishers resident Chris Herrera, center, competes during “Squid Game: The Challenge.”

(Photo courtesy of Chris Herrera)

Fishers resident competes on Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’

By Samantha Kupiainen news@currentinfishers.com

Fishers resident Chris Herrera forgot he even applied to appear on “Squid Game: The Challenge,” a Netflix game show, until he got a call six months later. He ended up making it to the top 10.

“Squid Game: The Challenge” is a reality competition inspired by the South Korean drama of a similar name, “Squid Game.” The show features 456 players competing to win a $4.56 million cash prize. Through a series of challenges, players are eliminated until one player remains.

Herrera, building supervisor at Fishers YMCA, is a native of The Bronx in New York City. He moved to Fishers four years ago with his family. He applied to be on the show in January 2024. He was inspired after watching the final episode of the show’s first season.

“I was with my wife, and she was like, ‘Oh, you’re not going to apply, would you?’” Herrera said. “I was like, ‘Yes, I could definitely apply, and I could definitely win this whole thing.’ I went ahead, did the whole entire application, sent a little video in and then I completely forgot about it.”

Six months after submitting his application, Herrera got a call from a producer from the show. He said they talked about his background, what it was like growing up in the Bronx and about his time as a soldier in the U.S. Army.

After securing a spot on the show, Herrera could tell only his wife that he was going to be a contestant.

“We were not able to tell our family members where we were going,” he said. “Everything was hush-hush. I did tell my wife I was being included in the

show, however the location of where we were filming was not allowed to be told.”

During filming, Herrera was known only as Player 318, and the show kept everyone guessing about everything.

“We had no access to what time it was during the show,” he said. “We didn’t know if it was night or day because of the integrity of the entire show. When we went to bed, we didn’t know what time we were going to bed. When it was time to play the game, it was time to play the game. They kept everything mysterious. We were completely immersed in this.”

Herrera’s strategy was building close relationships and having people he could trust, and that if he didn’t make it, “I want this person to win.”

“Everyone goes into Squid Games knowing there can only be one winner,” he said. “In hindsight, in order for you to get there, you need to build close relationships, you need to realize there are other people that can help you get there. You need teammates you can trust, you need to be able to put yourself out there so that way everybody knows who you are. And you need to be able to build those friendships in order for you to get there.”

With filming behind him and as he returns to normal life, Herrera said he is excited to share a new perspective.

“All those things I learned, I’ve been able to bring that into my community,” he said. “Start talking to people that I wouldn’t naturally talk to, learn people’s story, see how I can help — because the closer we get together, I feel like the better the community we are.”

Season 2 of “Squid Game: The Challenge” is now streaming on Netflix.

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The Heritage Christian School girls soccer team captured the IHSAA Class A state title Nov. 1 in Indianapolis. (Photo courtesy of IHSAA)

Loss fuels Eagles’ title run

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

The Heritage Christian School girls soccer team had extra motivation going into the postseason.

The Eagles lost in the semistate title game in 2024.

“Getting so close last year in semistate, after having a pretty easy ride to get there, made us realize we had gotten a little too comfortable,” said senior Lauryn Dolvin, a Westfield resident. “That loss made us hungry for another shot, and it reminded us that each game was going to be a battle. This season we came in sharper, not expecting any easy wins. We pushed ourselves with a level of discipline and determination that we were lacking last season. The loss stayed in the back of our heads throughout the whole season as a reminder of how much potential we had. We came into this season ready to finish what we started.”

said the close bond was essential.

“From preseason workouts to the final whistle at state, we played for a purpose bigger than ourselves and bigger than any trophy,” Dolvin said. “We prayed together, encouraged each other and trusted God through every challenge or setback. We weren’t just a roster, we were a family shaped by humility, hard work and Christ-centered commitment.”  Eckel said the tough schedule, including Class 3A and 2A schools, prepared the team for the state championship run.

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The Eagles (16-7) finished that mission by shutting out Bremen 3-0 Nov. 1 in the IHSAA Class A state title game in Indianapolis. Sophomore Myla Spangler had two goals and sophomore Adriana Everhart scored the other goal on a penalty kick.

“What made this group so special was their love for each other,” Heritage Christian coach Reyna Eckel said. “All the girls on the team truly cared for one another and wanted to be friends with each other. They wanted to see their teammates succeed both on and off the field and loved to spend time with each other at practice, in school and outside of those times as well. The bonds that were created amongst the girls held strong throughout the season and it only made them better soccer players through the chemistry they developed with each other.”

“Throughout the regular season, we had games that were battle after battle,” he said. “I think it was the early hardships we faced and moments where we knew we needed to find grit that led us to our postseason success. We learned early on what it looked like to lose and what it looked like to have to bounce back and be resilient. By learning all this early on, we were able to prepare better for the difficult games that we knew were to come and learned how to respond in the moment when we were in a tough match.”

Dolvin, who will play for Taylor University next season, led the Eagles with 24 goals for the season. Junior Emma Gast was next with 20 goals and Spangler had 13.

Spangler, Gast and Everhart are among seven starters who will return. The others are Lani Riggle, Kamber Williams, Sophie Williams and Olivia Lopez.

Kamber Williams, Sophie Williams and Lopez are part of a large group of players from Fishers, Eckel said. The others are sisters Adalynn and Alani Kuhn, Alanna Jordan, Blake Albold, Elle Condict, Kendall Flynn and Natalie Curnutt.

CHS soccer player concludes career with dream season

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel High School boys soccer coach Shane Schmidt views Quinn Wu’s prep career as a storybook ending.

Despite playing only one varsity season because of an injury, the senior midfielder was recently named Indiana Soccer Coaches Association Player of the Year for boys soccer after leading the Greyhounds to a Class 3A state title Nov. 1 in Indianapolis. Carmel topped West Lafayette Harrison 3-1.

“It’s an honor to have received an award of this caliber,” said Wu, who doesn’t plan to play in college. “I owe it to my teammates and coaches, as they lifted me up during the lows of our season and put me in the right positions to do what I can do.”

Schmidt said the honor was well deserved.

“He was the best player in just about every single game all season long, not just for our team but for the game itself,” Schmidt said. “He was fantastic. He’s going to be missed, but it was a pleasure to have the opportunity to

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coach him.”

It was Wu’s only varsity season. He missed his junior year with a knee injury and served as the team manager.

Wu finished with seven goals and seven assists.

“That doesn’t do a whole lot of justice to the impact that he had on every single game, both in the attack and defensively,” Schmidt said. “He was an awesome leader.”

Wu said it was special to go out with

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Quinn Wu was named the Indiana Soccer Coaches Association Player of the Year for boys soccer. (Photo courtesy of Mike Bardos)

a special group of teammates he has played with since his freshman year.

“I knew it was big for our coach,” he said. “We hadn’t won it in 19 years. We’ve had some talented squads come through Carmel in the past, so to put it all together and get the end (result) was huge for us.”

Wu said Carmel (18-1-3) losing at Homestead 4-3 Sept. 19 was a turning point in the season

“If we’re not playing all together and firing on all cylinders playing our best,

we can lose games,” he said. “We’re not untouchable. I think that was a good wake-up call for us.”

Wu said being a manager gave him a new perspective.

“I think it really helped me appreciate every moment watching from the sidelines,” he said. “It was hard for me to watch when people were messing around or not enjoying the process and what was happening because I wanted to be out there really badly. Last year, I watched us blow a 2-0 lead (in a regional loss to Lawrence North) with 15 minutes left, so I knew I would not let that happen to our team.”

Wu said the team benefited from excellent balance as the leading goal scorer Troy Enslin had nine goals.

“It was a big factor in our success,” he said. “No one had too big of an ego. Everyone was pretty level-headed, and that helped us play more as a team.”

And made the Greyhounds harder to defend.

“There is not one player they could shut down that would win them the game. They had to shut down everybody, which is a hard task,” Wu said.

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The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township announced Nov. 14 that district administration had reached a collective bargaining agreement with the Lawrence Education Association for the 2025–26 school year.

The agreement has been ratified by LEA members and the MSDLT Board of Education. According to the announcement, the new contract provides a 2 percent salary increase for all returning teachers.

Teachers who have earned the early literacy endorsement will receive a one-time $250 bonus, according to the announcement.

New teachers will be placed on a new salary schedule, while those hired prior to board approval of the contract will remain on the existing schedule. If, after the 2 percent raise, a returning teacher’s salary is below the applicable level in the new schedule, their pay will be adjusted to match that level.

The agreement also includes a 9.5 percent increase to current health insurance premiums for teachers and the district, and a 0.6 percent increase to the Teacher Retirement Fund contribution rate, consistent with state requirements.

“The district remains financially strong, with an S&P Global bond rating of A++,” Superintendent Shawn Smith stated. “We are proud to offer a compensation package that values our teachers’ dedication while maintaining the long-term fiscal health of the district. We are grateful for the collaboration between the LEA and district leadership as we move forward together in service to our students and community.”

This Week’s Market Magic!

The Market will be open November 26 and 28-30, closed November 27 for Thanksgiving. Free to attend, free parking, no tickets required.

Werkstatt (Workshop)

Meet our German artisans while they work!

• Nov. 26-30, Maria von Mücke, Hand Carved & Painted “Jumping Jacks”

Kinderecke (Kids Corner)

Enjoy crafts for all ages!

• Nov. 26, Fabric Tree Ornaments

• Nov. 28, Lebkuchen Heart Necklaces

• Nov. 29-30, Snowman Advent Calendars

Spielhaus (Play House)

Meet-and-greets and magical shows.

• Nov. 26, 6-9 p.m., Market Magic Show

• Nov. 29, 12-5 p.m., Roz Puppets

• Nov. 30, 12-6 p.m., Santa Sundays

Winter Pavilion

Experience authentic German entertainment.

• Nov. 28, 7-9 p.m., Jennie DeVoe

• Nov. 29, 7-8:45 p.m., Jay Fox & the Jammin’ Germans

Special Events

• Nov. 26, 4-6 p.m., Sankt Martinstag

Thank You

COMMUNITY

FISHERS DECEMBER EVENTS

DECEMBER ART EXHIBIT

The Fishers Arts Council will host “Art of the Emerging Artist” during the month of December at its Art Gallery at City Hall, 1 Municipal Dr., focusing on artists new to Fishers or who have never shown in a gallery before. A free Second Friday reception is set for 6 p.m. Dec. 12 at the gallery. Light refreshments and a cash wine bar will be available.

NIGHT LIGHTS

The City of Fishers annual holiday festival kicks off at 5 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater with holiday light displays, live reindeer, candy cane miniature golf, fire pits, ice carving, live music and more. The official tree lighting ceremony with Santa and Mayor Scott Fadness is set for 6:30 p.m. For more, visit fishersparks.com/winter-activities-events/ jingle-bell-junction.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

The City of Fishers Parks Department has scheduled a series of holiday events for all ages during December, including a DIY wrapping paper class Dec. 9, a holiday workshop to create handmade items Dec. 10, “Reindeer Games” Dec. 11 with bingo and karaoke, a jazz workshop Dec. 12, and Cookies with Characters Dec. 13 and 14 (registration required). For more, visit fishersparks.com/winter-activities-events/ jingle-bell-junction.

WINTER ART MARKETS

The Fishers Arts Council is bringing back its Winter Art Markets at a new location, Peace Water Winery, 11547 Yard St., Suite 830. The markets are set for 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18, coinciding with

the

GOVERNOR LUNCHEON

Gov. Mike Braun will be a special guest at the OneZone Chamber of Commerce luncheon and annual meeting set for 11:30 a.m. Dec. 10 at the FORUM Events Center, 11313 USA Parkway in Fishers. For more, visit onezonechamber.com.

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS

The following Fishers government meetings are scheduled during the month of December:

• Plat Committee — 4 p.m. Dec. 3, Fishers Municipal Center

• Planned Unit Development — 5 p.m. Dec. 3, Fishers Municipal Center

• Plan Commission — 6 p.m. Dec. 3, Fishers Municipal Center

• Town Hall Building Corporation — 4 p.m. Dec. 8, Fishers Municipal Center

• Fishers Arts & Culture Commission — 5 p.m. Dec. 8, Fishers Municipal Center

• Finance Committee — 5 p.m. Dec. 10, Fishers Municipal Center

• City Council — 7 p.m. Dec. 15, Fishers Municipal Center

• Nickel Plate Review Committee — 5 p.m. Dec. 17, Fishers Municipal Center

• Board of Public Works & Safety — 9 a.m. Dec. 19, Fishers Municipal Center

• Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board of Trustees — Policy committee, Dec. 3; finance committee, Dec. 3; facilities committee, Dec. 4; and board meeting, 6 p.m. Dec. 10. Meetings are at 13485 Cumberland Rd.

Fishers resident named to new Make-A-Wish role

Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana has appointed Fishers resident Leslie Hurst as its new vice president of advancement.

According to a news release, Hurst has more than two decades of experience in philanthropy, communications, operations and strategic development.

“Leslie has built a reputation for visionary leadership and authentic relationship building,” the news release stated. “She has forged impactful partnerships with board members, Fortune 500 executives, professional sports teams, health care systems, educational institutions and civic leaders to drive organizational growth and amplify community impact.”

“Leslie’s recent work focused on leading cross-functional teams in development, marketing and public relations to implement data-driven strategies to expand donor engagement and elevate brand visibility,” the news release stated. “She has successfully guided organizations through complex transformations, including two strategic plans, two rebrandings, pandemic recovery efforts, a national financial restructuring, data migration, the launch of a web-based app and organizational restructuring.”

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Hurst worked 23 years with Scouting America in central Indiana, leading fundraising campaigns, writing and managing grants and coordinating large-scale events.

Hurst also serves on the Advisory Council for the Central Indiana Women’s Business Center and acts as a mentor through Pass the Torch for Women; and is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Indiana Chapter.

Hurst lives in Fishers with her husband, Bryan, and their daughter.

For more about Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, visit oki.wish.org.

COMMUNITY

ATTRACTING ATHLETICS

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

Hamilton County is home to some of the region’s most popular sports venues, and that’s not by accident. For the past two decades, Hamilton County Sports Authority, part of Hamilton County Tourism, has been working — mostly behind the scenes — to promote the infrastructure needed to attract events and fans.

Karen Radcliff, Hamilton County Tourism president and CEO, said the organization is always looking for new ways to bring visitors and the related economic boost into the county.

“A couple of decades ago, our hoteliers were telling us that they had a really strong corporate market and that helped fill their hotel rooms Monday through Thursday, and they really needed some weekend business,” she said. “And so, we started strategizing around, why would people want to come to Hamilton County on the weekends?”

Among the ideas that came up was filling a demand for youth sports facilities.

“A lot of our parks departments were getting a lot of phone calls from parents, coaches, clubs — they were looking for places to practice soccer, baseball, those kinds of things,” she said. “And a lot of our parks were passive parks and did not have competition fields.”

Quality youth sports facilities lead to locally hosted youth sports tournaments, which lead to teams, parents and others traveling to the county and staying in local hotels.

“That’s sort of where it all started, is this idea that we need to focus on sport as a market driver for tourism,” Radcliff said.

It took some planning, some organizing, some research, but after a couple years Hamilton County Tourism hired its first Sports Authority director and started helping local facilities, communities and organizations build and expand.

Some of the Sports Authority’s support takes the form of assisting with master planning and research — Grand

Park is one successful example. While the City of Westfield led the project, Radcliff said the Sports Authority provided feasibility studies, market studies and some funding to help with startup construction costs.

“Since then, we’ve helped with some capital improvement costs, as needs arise, because it’s become such an important facility — not just for the local community and the local clubs,” she said. “It’s become a really important facility for businesses, hotels and restaurants that have sprouted up around. They rely on that facility to be busy, and so we want to make sure that they keep doing what they’re doing.”

Carl Daniels, Hamilton County Sports Authority director, came on board a little after the COVID-19 pandemic and

The Club at Chatham Hills in Westfield hosted its first LIV Golf tournament this summer, with a second one planned in 2026. (Photo courtesy of Hamilton County Tourism)

was tasked with helping local sports tourism recover after the related shutdown. That meant developing a strategic plan specifically for the sports sector.

“We landed on three pillars to help us build our organization and kind of bring it back to life, if you will,” he said. “One of the pillars is to build the brand. Second pillar is to host great events — I say, impactful events. And the third pillar is to support local athletics.”

Daniels said the brand centers on the commitment communities have made to sports and the related venues.

“If you look at even the latest developments — there’s a new natatorium in Carmel, there’s a new professional event center in Noblesville, there’s a relatively new event center in Fishers, not

ECONOMIC IMPACT

Some economic benefits of sports tourism can be difficult to calculate, such as the marketing value of the recent World Aquatics competition broadcast on NBC. But there are some ways to estimate how much Hamilton County gains from its investment in sports.

Karen Radcliff, Hamilton County Tourism president and CEO said they use an “event impact calculator” tool for individual events, but the organization also did a study in 2019 to see how sports and entertainment contribute to the county’s overall $1 billion tourism

industry — a number that’s likely grown since the study was conducted. Together, sports and entertainment were responsible for about 20 percent of that revenue — about $200,000. Sports alone makes up about 11 percent — a little more than $100,000. Radcliff noted that those numbers are from before the Fishers Event Center opened in 2024, which brought three professional sports teams and their related home games into the county, along with numerous performances. For more, visit visithamiltoncounty. com/sports-authority.

to mention Grand Park,” he said. “It’s the facilities that set us apart from a lot of people around the country, but also, here in central Indiana, (we’re) known for being able to host big events, to be able to rally a community around an event and set it apart from from others who are trying to do the same thing.”

The August 2025 LIV golf tournament in Westfield’s Chatham Hills is one example, he said, noting that it set a record for attendance, which led to LIV Golf announcing a return in 2026. Another example is the February 2025 Professional Volleyball Federation AllStar match hosted at the Fishers Event Center.

Although it’s seen a lot of success, the Hamilton County Sports Authority doesn’t plan to tread water. Daniels said he will continue to reach out, attend conferences and make the necessary connections to bring more sporting events into the county, such as a gymnastics event at Grand Park in 2026, a potential FIFA World Cup partnership, talks of hosting another volleyball allstars at the Fishers Event Center and, in 2028, the U.S. Senior Open golf tournament at Crooked Stick.

“If you’ve had your ears to the ground, I think Tiger Woods will be available to play at that time,” Daniels said. “Not saying he will, but I think he’s qualified to be in that event. He reached the age limit.”

Daniels said that while the Hamilton County Sports Authority does its best to support sports tourism, a lot of the success the county has seen is due to residents.

“The folks here in Hamilton County are super supportive of sports,” he said. “They rally around events that help support the community, to help uplift the community, that shine a positive light on the community. Our role is just to find those events, direct them to the county and support those events, the event owners and the facility owners to the highest level.”

ON THE COVER: The

Event

Commentary by Larry Greene

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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Fishers businesses offer therapy, chocolate and more

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

Fishers is home to numerous small businesses for local shoppers looking for a unique and special holiday gift. From baked goods to clothing to candles, stores in Fishers offer a wide selection throughout the year, with special deals during the gift-giving season.

FISHERS CRYOTHERAPY

Lori Allbright’s introduction to cryotherapy began with her son, who was recovering from a shoulder injury. She wanted a drug-free option for the pain and started taking him to a facility that offers the service. Since she was there anyway, she also signed up for some sessions in hopes of relieving lingering pain from previous surgeries.

“It took about a month of doing it, maybe two to three times a week, and one day I walked my dogs, and I realized that I didn’t need to take a pain pill,” she said. “I was the kind of person who (if) rain was coming in, I’d have a horrible migraine. And two months into doing cryo, one day it rained, and I’m like, ‘Oh, my god, I don’t have a headache. I don’t have a migraine.’”

In 2019, Allbright decided to open her own cryotherapy business, Fishers Cryotherapy, 11789 Commercial Dr., which also offers sessions with red light, cold plunge, infrared sauna, vibration plate, compression,

traditional sauna, a fitness pod and a salt booth — all therapies that have helped her and her family.

“We buy the equipment, we put it in the facility, because it works for us,” she said, noting that certain therapies work better for different conditions.

During a cryotherapy session, the whole body — or a portion of a person’s body — is quickly taken from room temperature to a negative temperature, she said, which causes vasoconstriction. That’s when the body pulls blood into the core to protect vital organs.

“While it’s at the core, you’re going to get more nutrients, oxygen, enzymes, it helps increase the white blood cells,” she said. “So, when you step out of there, naturally warming back up, it’s bringing everything we just enhanced throughout the body. So, it’s going to help decrease inflammation. It’s going to help act as a natural analgesic to reduce pain, boosting endorphins so you get that nice feel-good energy for several hours afterwards.”

Allbright said other therapies help with skin conditions, seasonal affective disorder, anxiety and more, in addition to treating muscle and joint pain. Each customer gets individualized treatment that addresses their “why,” she said.

The customer response has been so positive that after six years, Fishers Cryotherapy is opening a second location in Noblesville soon after the New Year.

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“We’re going to open up inside (Precision Field House at Finch Creek),” she said. “They have basketball courts, football fields, they have sports medicine, they have a workout facility. So, we’re going into this bigger facility to kind of bring it more toward the customers and for the recovery aspects.”

Starting Nov. 29, Allbright said Fishers Cryotherapy will offer a couple of holiday specials. Customers can purchase a $120 gift card for $60, which is good for four core or premium services. The business also is offering half-off of its cryo slimming service. Both specials run through Dec. 23 and the services can be used at either location.

For more, visit fisherscryo.com.

KILWINS FISHERS

Sweet treats and the holidays go well together, and Kilwins Fishers is ready to help add some sugar to everyone’s celebrations. Franchise owner Adam Kallick said that since the ice cream and candy shop opened not quite a year ago in Fishers District off 116th Street, the reception from the community has been very supportive.

“The products are well received — we know we’ve got high-quality products,” he said. “We get a lot of people that come in and say, ‘Your ice cream is just the best of the best.’ Or people say, ‘I know there’s other places for ice cream, but there’s none better than Kilwin’s ice cream.’”

In addition to flavors carried in other Kilwin stores, the Fishers Kilwins has a unique Mudsock Mud ice cream, with a percentage of proceeds going to Mudsock Youth Athletics. Kallick said through the sale of that alone, the store so far has donated about $1,200, on top of other community sponsorships and activities.

Ice cream makes up about half of Kilwins’ business, he said, with chocolate and other candy items filling in the other half. Popular items include chocolate-dipped Rice Krispie treats, caramel apples and dipped pretzels. The store also has been busy keeping customers stocked with the popular Dubai chocolates.

“We started out where Kilwins developed a truffle, a nice, fine chocolate truffle — Dubai truffle,” he said. “And those were selling out like crazy when they first came out. And we now make in-store Dubai chocolate buckeyes. They’re like peanut butter buckeyes,

Keeping with that theme, Kallick said Kilwins also has a Dubai sundae and a Dubai fudge. Also popular — and seasonal — are peppermint ice cream and peppermint bark.

For the holiday season, he said the store will host “Hot Chocolate with Santa” in December. Families can stop in for a free visit and photo with Santa, and enjoy a complimentary cup of hot chocolate. The events are from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 11; 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 14; and 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 18.

And for the holiday shopping season, customers can call in orders for giftwrapped boxes of chocolate and candy to be delivered on their behalf. Kallick said that, too, has been popular this season.

“A lot of it is, ‘Hey, I need to send a $50 value box to these 25 addresses. Can you make it happen?’ Boom,” he said. “We just ordered, like, 500 more shipping boxes because we were running out.”

For Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29, Kallick said Kilwins Fishers, 11594 Whistle Dr., will have buy two, get one free specials on caramel apples, caramel corn, nutcracker sweet, caramel chews,

butter, almond milk, cacao nibs, raw cacao and banana. It offers a nutritious option for shoppers looking to refuel during Small Business Saturday.

HOLIDAY FILM SCREENING & WHITE CHRISTMAS ARTIFACT DISPLAY THU, DEC 4 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

JON MCLAUGHLIN & FRIENDS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS FRI, DEC 5 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

SAMANTHA FISH, CEDRIC BURNSIDE AND JON SPENCER: SHAKE ‘EM ON DOWN TOUR WED, DEC 10 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS FRI, DEC 12 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

LET’S SING TAYLOR: AN UNOFFICIAL LIVE TRIBUTE SHOW SAT JAN 17 AT 2PM & 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

NEKO CASE: NEON GREY MIDNIGHT GREEN TOUR THU, JAN 22 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA WITH RAY CHEN FRI, JAN 30 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

CECE TENEAL’S DIVAS OF SOUL SAT, JAN 31 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MÉXICO LA NUEVA GENERACIÓN TOUR FRI, FEB 20 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

GREAT AMERICAN CROONERS: A JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS PRODUCTION WED, FEB 25 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

PEKING ACROBATS THU, FEB 26 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

JEROME COLLINS: REWINDA JOURNEY TO MOTOWN AND BEYOND SAT, MAR 7 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA & MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN SAT, MAR 7 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

JOSHUA HENRY: GET UP STAND UP FRI, MAR 13 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

GREGORIAN: PURE CHANTS WORLD TOUR FEATURING SONGS OF ENIGMA SAT, MAR 14 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS: THE NUMBER ONE TRIBUTE TO PRESLEY, PERKINS, LEWIS AND CASH THU, MAR 19 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET FRI, MAR 20 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

FROM ROME: THE THREE ITALIAN TENORS

AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

ILLUSIONIST RICK THOMAS SAT, APR 4 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

CHRIS THILE FRI, APR 10 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL FEINSTEIN FRI, APR 17 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

SNARKY PUPPY: SOMNI TOUR 2026 SAT, APR 25 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE SAT, MAY 2 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

AN EVENING WITH JAKE SHIMABUKURO FRI, MAY 8 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

Holiday rinks are open

Residents have several local winter skating experiences to choose from

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The 2025 holiday season is officially here, with outdoor ice rinks in Carmel, Noblesville and Westfield now open for skating. From the immersive German market atmosphere at Carter Green to the unique ice ribbon trail at Grand Junction Plaza, residents have several distinct winter experiences to choose from as the rinks kick off their winter schedules.

FUEL TANK AT FISHERS

Location: 9022 E. 126th St., Fishers

Hours: Daily public sessions; check the live schedule online. “Cosmic RockN-Skate” sessions with a live DJ and light show are typically held on Friday and Saturday nights.

Cost:

• Public Skate: $12 admission + $3 skate rental.

• Cosmic Skate: $14 admission + $3 skate rental.

For more: indyfueltank.com/ publicskating

ICE PLAZA AT FEDERAL HILL COMMONS

Cost: $13 for ages 13 and up; $11 for ages 12 and under (includes skate rental).

For more: noblesvilleparks.org

THE ICE RINK

AT HOLLIDAY PARK

Location: 6363 Spring Mill Rd., Indianapolis (just south of the Hamilton County line)

Dates: Nov. 29-March 1, 2026

Hours: Public skating hours vary throughout the season; typically, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on weekends and 2:30 p.m.6 p.m. on weekdays, with extended holiday hours.

Cost: $14 per person (includes skate rental); children 4 and under are free.

For more: hollidaypark.org/rink

THE ICE AT CARTER GREEN

Location: 10 Carter Green, Carmel (at the Christkindlmarkt)

Dates: Open through Feb. 1, 2026

Hours:

• Wednesday – Thursday: 4-9 p.m.

• Friday – Saturday: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

• Sunday: 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

• Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Christmas Day.

For more: theiceatcartergreen.com

THE ICE RIBBON AT GRAND JUNCTION PLAZA

Expires 4/30/25

Location: 175 Logan St., Noblesville

Dates: Open now through Jan. 5, 2026

Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 5-9 p.m.

• Friday: 5-10 p.m.

• Saturday: Noon-10 p.m.

• Sunday: Noon-9 p.m.

Location: 225 S. Union St., Westfield

Dates: Open now through Jan. 3, 2026

Hours: Sessions are timed (typically 90 minutes); check the website for daily time blocks.

Cost: $12 for ages 11 and up; $10 for ages 10 and under (includes skate rental).

For more: theiceatgrandjunction.com

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

The big red suit is here

news@youarecurrent.com

The holiday season officially launches this weekend with Santa Claus making his first appearances across the community. Whether you prefer a quick photo op at the mall or a festive breakfast, opportunities to meet the man in red abound.

CITY OF FISHERS PARKS - TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY & NIGHT LIGHTS

• 5-9 p.m. Nov. 29

• Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038

• fishersin.gov/holidayfun/ FISHERS POLICE DEPT. - WINTER WONDERLAND WALK-THRU

• 6-8 p.m. Dec. 12 & 13

• Fishers Police Department, 4 Municipal Dr., Fishers, IN 46038

• police.fishersin.gov/

THE YARD AT FISHERS DISTRICTPHOTOS WITH SANTA

• 6-8 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 & 18

• 11549 Yard St., Fishers, IN, 46037

• yardatfishersdistrict.com/events/

CONNER PRAIRIEBREAKFAST WITH SANTA

• Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21

• 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038

• connerprairie.org/explore/ things-to-do/breakfast-with-santa/

NOBLESVILLE PARKS FOUNDATIONBREAKFAST WITH SANTA

• Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025

• Ascension St. Vincent Fishers Hospital Atrium, 13861 Olio Rd., Fishers, IN 46037

• www.noblesville.in.gov/788/ Breakfast-With-Santa

HAMILTON TOWN CENTER - PHOTOS WITH SANTA

• Weekdays 2-7 p.m.; Saturdays 10 am. - 8 p.m. Nov. 29 – Dec. 24

• 13901 Towne Center Blvd., Noblesville, IN 46060 (Next to Dog Park)

• whereissanta.com/mall/1373

Holiday arts season brings classics, concerts to the stage

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From the timeless tradition of “The Nutcracker” to high-energy holiday pop concerts, the 2025 performing arts season is in full swing across central Indiana. Theaters and concert halls in Carmel, Fishers and Noblesville are offering a diverse lineup of seasonal entertainment, ranging from local community productions to nationally touring acts.

 Amy Grant, CeCe Winans & Michael W. Smith: Christmas Together — 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale St., Fishers. For tickets visit fisherseventcenter.com

 Mud Creek Players: 4X’MAS — Nov. 20-Dec. 6 (times vary) at Mud Creek Theater, 9740 E. 86th St., Indianapolis. For tickets visit mudcreekplayers.org

 Wizards of Winter — 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at The Arena at Innovation Mile, 14157 CJ Way, Noblesville. For tickets visit ticketmaster.com

 A Beef & Boards Christmas 2025 —

Nov. 28-Dec. 31 (times vary) at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. For tickets visit beefandboards.com

 A Christmas Carol — Dec. 5-22 (select dates) at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. For tickets visit beefandboards.com

 Indiana Wind Symphony: Sleigh Bells and Snowflakes — 4 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Carter Green, Carmel. For tickets visit thecenterpresents.org

 Indiana Ballet Conservatory: The Nutcracker — 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 29 and 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Carter Green, Carmel. For tickets visit thecenterpresents.org

 Civic Theatre: A Christmas Story, The Musical — Dec. 5-27 (times vary) at The Tarkington at the Allied Solutions

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Center for the Performing Arts, 3 Carter Green, Carmel. For tickets visit civictheatre.org

 Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Handel’s Messiah — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Carter Green, Carmel. For tickets visit thecenterpresents.org

 Indianapolis Symphonic Choir: Festival of Carols — 8 p.m. Dec. 19 and 3 p.m. Dec. 20-21 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Carter Green, Carmel. For tickets visit thecenterpresents.org

 Christmas at the Playhouse: Holiday Shorts by Mark Harvey Levine — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5-6 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Basile Westfield Playhouse, 220 N. Union St., Westfield. For tickets visit westfieldplayhouse.org

 Jon McLaughlin & Friends: Home for the Holidays — 8 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Carter Green, Carmel. For tickets visit thecenterpresents.org

 A Motown Christmas — 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Palladium at the Allied Solu-

tions Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Carter Green, Carmel. For tickets visit thecenterpresents.org

 An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Carter Green, Carmel. For tickets visit thecenterpresents.org

 Preservation Hall Jazz Band: Creole Christmas — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Carter Green, Carmel. For tickets visit thecenterpresents.org

 Christmas with Lorie Line 2025 — 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at The Studio Theater at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, 4 Carter Green, Carmel. For tickets visit thecenterpresents.org

 Dave Koz & Friends — 8 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Carter Green, Carmel. For tickets visit thecenterpresents.org

 Carmel Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops — Spirit of the Season – 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Carter Green, Carmel. For tickets visit thecenterpresents.org

Performers return in lead roles in Civic Theatre’s ‘A Christmas Story’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Parrish Williams will get another turn as the Old Man in “A Christmas Story: The Musical.”

The New Palestine resident reprises his role in Civic Theatre’s production Dec. 5-27 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Zionsville resident Mikayla Koharchik, who plays his wife, also played the same role in Civic’s 2022 production. Carmel resident Emily Rogge Tzucker returns as director.

“There are definitely things I wanted to tweak in my performance,” Williams said. “I was glad to get the second opportunity to do it, plus to get to work with (Koharchik and Tzucker). I learned I liked the show. I knew the movie, but I didn’t know the stage show. None of us knew the songs or the additional things that are different from the movie. I think we’ve been able to fine-tune things, maybe a lot more than we did the first time because we already had a base of understanding what the show was about.”

Williams said the interactions have improved, especially with Koharchik.

“It just comes with experience and familiarity,” he said.

Koharchik agreed it helps broaden the performance.

“It’s just because your relationship deepens and you build more trust with each other, then you can go deeper with the characters and their relationships,” Koharchik said. “I was really proud of the show we put on three years ago, but it’s fun to explore the characters in a new way.”

Two new actors portray the couple’s boys. Preston Blair, a Carmel seventh-grader, plays Ralphie Parker, and Colin Davis, a Carmel fifth-grader, plays the younger brother Randy. The story centers on Ralphie’s quest to get a BB gun for Christmas.

Evan Cohen, a Carmel eighth-grader, plays Scut Farkus, the older bully. He played Grover Dill in Civic’s previous production.

Williams said he watches the movie every year.

“My dad loves it, so I like to watch it at least once a year with him, generally on Christmas Eve,” he said. “I almost have the movie memorized.”

Koharchik said she doesn’t really love the movie but does love the musical. She said the relationships on stage between the characters seem to stick out better.

Williams said the show expands what goes on in the family dynamic.

“It’s odd to say because usually everything is truncated in a musical version of a movie, but I don’t think that happens in this show,” he said.

Returning to a Civic role isn’t unusual for Williams. He has played Moonface Martin in “Anything Goes” twice

and Santa Claus in “Elf” three times. Koharchik said she has reprised roles before, but this is the first time at the same theater with some of the same cast members.

Tzucker is enjoying the experience.

“I love returning to a show because you get to do some things the same, but you get a lot of new people or you get people with a new perspective,” Tzucker said. “So, it makes you understand the story in a way you hadn’t the first time, and the first time was good, too. This story, for me, is such a wonderful story about celebration, ritual and family.”

At each rehearsal, Tzucker asks a cast member to share a memory from a holiday celebration

“I love the musical and the movie,” she said. “I think the musical has a lot more love and a little bit more heart. The movie is very funny and silly.”

For more, visit civictheatre.org.

‘A BEEF AND BOARDS CHRISTMAS!’

“A Beef and Boards Christmas!” runs from Nov. 28 to Dec. 31 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

Tim Wright & Steel Petals is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

‘THE NUTCRACKER’

Indiana Ballet Conservatory presents “The Nutcracker” at 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 29 and at 1 and 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianaballetconservatory.org.

‘JINGLE & SWING’

The Fishers Community Chorus and Mudsock Jazz Combo will perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Fishers Art Center Theater. For more, visit fisherschorus. org.

‘BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT’

Carmel Apprentice Theatre presents “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!” Nov. 28 to Dec. 7 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, vist thecat.biz.

 Reilly returns as ATI executive director – Actors Theatre of Indiana announced the return of Jim Reilly as executive director. Reilly previously held this position from 2012 to 2023. Reilly, who retired from ATI in December 2023, replaces Brian Frost. A long-time patron and supporter, Reilly first joined ATI in 2011 as a consultant before moving into the executive director role. The Actors Theatre of Indiana Board of Directors thanked Frost for his leadership during the past two years.

ENTERTAINMENT

Holiday tradition returns

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Kenny Shepard loves the family feel of “A Beef and Boards Christmas!”

“I think the show has remained a family show since Doug Stark began it years ago. My friend and choreographer, the late Ron Morgan, always called it a show with ‘TV revue-show energy for everyone in the family,’” Shepard said. “Songs can come and go and come back again in a reinvented way, but family and a feel-good energy is still at the heart of it all.”

The Christmas revue is set for Nov. 28 to Dec. 31 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis.

Shepard, who is the co-host with Deb Wims, has been performing in the show for 26 years, starting in its second year in 1994.

“This year, my former Ball State student, AnnaLee Higgins, is choreographing the show with her husband Dan Bob Higgins, and it’s a real full-circle moment,” said Shepard, a former Fishers resident who now lives in the Geist area. “AnnaLee and Dan Bob are great

Deb Wims and Kenny Shepard perform during a previous “A Beef & Boards Christmas!” (Photo courtesy of Beef & Boards)

friends now, and after years of telling her where to go and what to do on stage, it’s fun to sit back and let her take the helm.”

Shepard was living in New York when he heard Beef & Boards was staging an annual revue.

“I missed the first season (in 1993), but I thought, ‘I have to be part of this, so I can be home for the holidays each year,’ and that’s exactly what happened,” Shepard said.

Shepard said performing “The Christmas Waltz” is one of his favorite parts of the revue.

For more, visit beefandboards.com.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

City of Fishers

Fishers, Indiana

Intersection Improvement – 116th Street and Allisonville Road General Notice

City of Fishers (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:

Intersection Improvement construction work in Fishers, Indiana

Online Bids for the construction of the Project will be received for the project until December 3, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read at a special Bid Opening meeting at 10:30 am (local time) on December 3, 2025, in the Fishers Hamilton Conference Room, located at 1 Municipal Drive, Room 218, Fishers, Indiana 46038. The bid opening can also be joined virtually. No late bids will be accepted Project Manuals will be available for purchase starting November 12, 2025.

Teams Meeting Bid Opening: Meeting ID: 272 896 001 183 4 Passcode: xR3N2Z4X

For special accommodations required for handicapped individuals planning to attend the public bid opening meeting, please call or notify the City of Fishers at (317) 595-3160 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto.

In general, the Work shall be completed by State of Indiana certified/qualified Contractor and Subcontractors for the Project and consists of:

Intersection Improvement located at 116th Street and Allisonville Road in Hamilton County, Fishers, Indiana.

Obtaining the Bidding Document Project Manuals will be available for purchase starting November 12, 2025.

Bid Documents and Plans can be obtained digitally from the City of Fishers via QuestCDN at www. questcdn.com Reference Quest Number 9940961. To be considered a plan holder for bids, register with QuestCDN.com for a free Regular membership and download the bidding documents in digital form at a cost of $42.00. Downloading the documents and becoming a plan holder is recommended as plan holder’s receive automatic notice of addenda, other bid updates and access to vBid, online bidding via QuestCDN. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at 952-233-1632 or Support@QuestCDN.com for assistance in membership registration, downloading digital bidding documents and vBid questions.

Interested parties may view the contract documents at no cost prior to deciding to become a plan holder.

To access the electronic bid form, download the digital bidding documents and click the ‘Online Bid’ button or Online Bidding ‘Available’ button on the bid posting page.

Bids will ONLY be received and accepted through vBid via QuestCDN.com. Prospective bidders must be on the plan holder list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted.

All payments for Bidding Documents are non-refundable. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.

Instructions to Bidders.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

Work shall be constructed under a Unit Price Contract.

A Bid Bond or certified check in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid must be submitted with each Bid. Performance and Payment Bonds each worth 100% of the Bid will be required of the successful Bidder.

Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets of Drawings and Contract Documents and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in Bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets of drawings and Contract Documents.

Bids shall be properly and completely executed on a State Board of Accounts Form 96 (revised 2013). Each Bid shall be accompanied by the Contractor’s Bid Attachments (included in the project manual and proposal packet). A financial Statement (completely filled out and signed) shall also be submitted as required by Form 96.

Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of sixty (60) days following the date set for receiving bids or proposals. The City of Fishers reserves the right to hold any or all bids or proposals for a period of not more than sixty (60) days and said bids or proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said period.

Submission of a signed Bid by the Bidder constitutes acknowledgment of and acceptance of all the documents and terms and conditions of the Contractual-Legal Requirements and Technical Sections of the specifications in the Project Manual.

The City reserves the right to waive any informalities or minor defects in bids or bidding procedure, or reject any and all bids, or to accept any bid as may be lowest responsive or most responsible as exclusively determined by the City of Fishers. The City of Fishers reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitations when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with IC 5-22-18-2.

A conditional or qualified bid will not be accepted. Award will be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder.

In accordance with Indiana Code 22-5-1.7-11, Contractors entering into a contract with the Owner will be required to enroll in and verify the work eligibility status of all newly hired employees through the E-Verify program.

In accordance with Indiana Code 5-22-16.5, Contractors entering into a contract with the Owner will be required to certify they are not engaged in business with the Government of Iran, as defined in IC 5-22-16.5.

The Contractor to whom the work is awarded will be required to furnish an acceptable Performance and Payment Bond each in the amount of 100% of the contract price and must be in full force and effect throughout the term of the Construction Contract plus a period of twelve (12) months from the date of substantial completion.

This Notice to Bidders is issued by:

Owner: City of Fishers

By: Hatem Mekky

Title: City Engineer

Date: November 12, 2025

Foster, McPhee to perform

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

David Foster and his wife, Katharine McPhee, are the ultimate power couple.

A producer, composer, arranger and musician, Foster has won 16 Grammy Awards. McPhee, the 2006 “American Idol” runner-up, has performed on Broadway, TV shows and in movies.

Foster and McPhee will perform some of their hits along with holiday favorites at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center in Carmel.

They have toured together for about five years.

“It was not really necessarily something we thought was going to be long term,” McPhee said. “But after COVID, people were excited to go back to seeing live shows. We just kind of keep going and staying on the road.”

This is their second Christmas tour. McPhee said there is a standard set list of songs.

“People definitely want to hear all the great songs that David wrote and produced for Celine Dion, Whitney Houston

and even Michael Bublé,” McPhee said. “So, we will weave a lot of the holiday spirit in our regular show, but people can expect a real holiday spirit show.”

Foster said it’s interactive.

“I love to go to the audience, get people to sing and just like to have fun, because when I go to a concert, I want the artist to interact with me,” he said.

McPhee said she and Foster interact with each other as well.

“It’s kind of a cabaret style where you feel really intimate and you get to hear personal stories that weave into the songs and just in a much bigger venue than cabaret style,” McPhee said.

McLaughlin set to return

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

For Jon McLaughlin, performing in Carmel is always a homecoming.

The Anderson native, who is based in Nashville, Tenn., lived in Carmel for two years after his marriage in 2005.

The “McLaughlin & Friends: Home for the Holidays” concert is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

or I get to sit at the piano and watch the crowd.”

McLaughlin has been friends with Allen, who also lives in Nashville, for several years. Allen joined McLaughlin on the 2023 tour.

The occasion marks the third consecutive year McLaughlin has brought his holiday show to the Palladium.

McLaughlin will be joined by vocalist Morgan James for the first time, along with 2009 “American Idol” winner Kris Allen and singer-songwriter David Davis.

“My favorite thing about the show is bringing out somebody and saying, ‘You’ve got to hear this person,’” McLaughlin said. “I either leave or go to the side stage and look at the crowd as they hear this person’s amazing voice,

“I was a huge fan before we became friends,” he said. “I see him on a weekly basis, but I don’t always hear him sing. Every time I hear him sing it’s, ‘Dang, this guy is good.’ You forget how good he is.”

Davis joined the tour last year.

“I want them to do their own songs, pop out and do some vocals, take a verse here and there,” McLaughlin said. “It’s going to be a little more immersive.”

McLaughlin said 90 percent of the show will be Christmas music. McLaughlin released his latest album “Scenarios” in late October.

“I’m definitely going to have play one of the new songs,” he said. “Since the album just came out, I’m riding high off it.”

For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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