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Dinner and a show 🎭

• Jazz Jam Session | Mondays | 6:30 p.m. | The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave. | Cost of purchase | Sit back and listen as local musicians meld their styles together on stage in an improvised format and enjoy Cajun dishes like etoufee.
• It’s a Wonderful Life | Friday, Dec. 2-Tuesday, Dec. 20 | Various times | Beef and Boards, 9301 Michigan Rd. | $36+ | Something the whole family can get behind, this tried and true dinner theater experience is getting into the holiday spirit with seasonal shows and hearty meals like slow-roasted beef and chicken stew.
• Art Dish | Monday, Jan. 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Harrison Center, 1505 N. Delaware St. | $150 | The monthly dinner series offers an opportunity to break bread with local artists and experience a set menu crafted by celebrity chefs from around the city in an art gallery setting. Bonus: you’ll get to see the dinner table descend from the ceiling, accompanied by a brief dance performance.

For the seasoned foodies 🍝

• Mystery Monday | Mondays | Various times | The Hulman, 141 E. Washington St. | Price varies | This one goes out to the indecisive eaters and amateur detectives. Follow along on social media to discover the secret items that will go into that evening’s dinner.
• The Feast | Sunday, Dec. 11 | 6 p.m. | Ash & Elm,1301 E. Washington St. | $160 | Ever been to a 12-course cider feast? This culinary marathon will feature every Cider of the Month from 2022 paired with bites like ceviche and cardomom crème brûlée.
• Buon Appetito Italian Wine Dinner | Monday, Dec. 19 | 6 p.m. | Wine Market & Table, 1110 Shelby St. | $85 | Sip on six wines from “Bel Paese” as you work your way through five courses, beginning with an Eggplant Caponata and ending with a Buttermilk Panna Cotta.

• Identity Crisis | Friday, Nov. 18 | 5-9 p.m. | Cat Head Press, 3125 E. 10th St., Indianapolis | Free | See new work by illustrator and graphic designer Maria Iqbal.
• Library’s Got Talent Gala | Friday, Nov. 18 | 6-9 p.m. | Indianapolis Central Library | Free | Celebrate the library’s exhibit closing with performances + art installations.

• Indiana Pacers vs. Orlando Magic | Saturday, Nov. 19 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $15-$276 | Cheer on the Blue and Gold.

• Caramelized Apple Cider + Brunch | Sunday, Nov. 20 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Ash & Elm, 1301 E. Washington St., Indianapolis | Free | Pair your brunch with a glass of Caramelized Apple cider or a Cidermosa.

• Indiana Pacers Executive Networking Event | Monday, Nov. 21 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $48.40 | Shake hands with the people who have been shaping Indiana sports, including executives from the Pacers, USA Gymnastics, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
• Central IN Beekeepers Association | Monday, Nov. 21 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Rd., Indianapolis | Free | Open to anyone who’s interested in sharing beekeeping knowledge and trends.
• Holiday Karaoke Contest Series | Monday, Nov. 21 | 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. | The Mousetrap, 5565 N. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Belt it out for a chance to win a $50 gift card.

• Mixed Nut Butter Snack Mix: A seasonal sweet treat with warm spices.
• Charcuterie Nut Board: An appetizer staple featuring classic meats and cheeses with peanuts for an added crunch.
• Crock Pot Spicy Boiled Peanuts: Add some flair to the mix with a spicy rendition of a Southern, tried and true classic.*

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• A new senior living community is in the works near Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus. The project would include five buildings with a total of 192 units, plus health care services + food would be available to residents. On Monday, Dec. 5, The Traditions at Grand Park will go before the Westfield Plan Commission. 🏗️ (IBJ)
• The Reimagine Pleasant Street project has broken ground in Noblesville. The road and trail upgrades will make it safer to drive, bike, or walk to downtown Noblesville. A new bridge over the White River is also planned to alleviate traffic along State Road 32. Phase I should be complete by the end of 2024. (Hamilton County Reporter)

• Soon, Carmel residents will be able to grab a slice at King Dough. The Holy Cross pizza makers are expanding to a second location at 1205 Old Meridian St. We’ll keep you updated on an opening date as we learn more. 🍕

• A first-of-its-kind resource in Indiana has been unveiled. Up to 120 civil legal help kiosks will be placed throughout the state’s 92 counties that will provide resources for individuals + families navigating housing issues and they can be found in places like courthouses and libraries. 💼 (IBJ)

• Indy is certainly keeping biz-y. The Circle City came in at No. 10 on a recent list of the “Best US Metros to start a business.” The criteria for the list included labor cost, co-working space + corporate income tax. Get the details.

• Gluten-intolerant Hoosiers, you might want to skip this one. It’s no secret that a lot of restaurants have stopped offering free bread post-pandemic. However, there are still a few Indy spots that will lay out a basket of hot, crisp loaves, including Eddie Merlot’s, Sullivan’s Steakhouse + The Rathskeller. 🥖 (IndyStar)

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• Looking for a way to enjoy the holidays? Downtown Indy has few ideas. Think: Circle of Lights®, Athenaeums Christkindlmarkt, Yuletide with the ISO and Christmas at the Zoo. Plan an outing or enjoy shopping and dining downtown for an experience so merry + bright, you’re gonna need shades. 🕶️*

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