• Networking Circle for Women: A Very VIP Christmas Party | Tuesday, Dec. 13 | 6-7:30 p.m. | 3755 N. Washington Blvd., Indianapolis | $27 | The VIP Center for Business Women is hosting a creative, fun, and inspiring holiday party so women can connect over food, games, giveaways, and vendors for last-minute Christmas shopping.
• Tis the Season: The Beach Boys ft. Holiday Vibrations Orchestra | Tuesday, Dec. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis | $39.50-$129.50 | Enjoy a mix of holiday classics from The Beach Boys’ 1964 Christmas album.

• Indiana Pacers vs. Golden State Warriors | Wednesday, Dec. 14 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $38-$785 | Watch the Blue and Gold take on San Francisco.

• Merry Movie Nights presented by Heartland Film | Thursday, Dec. 15-Sunday, Dec. 18 | 6:30 p.m. | Theater at the Fort, 8920 Otis Ave., Indianapolis | $10-$12 | Get into the holiday spirit with winter classic films during Heartland Film’s Merry Movie Nights.

• Nutcracker With A Twist | Friday, Dec. 16-Sunday, Dec. 18 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Basile Theater at The Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan St., Indianapolis | $20-$35 | Join Ballet INitiative for a special twist on a holiday favorite.

• 2022 Indy Classic | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 3:30 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $49-$129 | Catch this inaugural basketball showcase featuring the men’s basketball teams of Ball State vs. Illinois State, followed by Purdue vs. Davidson to serve as an annual fundraiser for Indiana Sports Corp’s nonprofit mission.

• Santa Hustle | Sunday, Dec. 18 | 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Celebration Plaza, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $10-$70 | Participate in St. Nick’s annual half marathon, 5k, or Kids Dash.

• St. Elmo Steak House sauces and seasonings: Make this year’s gifts saucy + spicy with the restaurant’s infamous hot Shrimp Cocktail Sauce and world famous seasoning.
• Ready-to-pour cocktails: ‘Tis the season to BYOB (Be Your Own Bartender). With flavors like Espresso Martini and Cherry Vanilla Bourbon, these all-new cocktail concoctions make a great add to any bar cart.
• Gift cards with a bonus: Treat your friends, family, or coworkers to dinner on you with a gift card valid at any Huse Culinary restaurant (St. Elmo Steak House, Harry & Izzy’s, 1933 Lounge, and HC Tavern + Kitchen). Plus, get a 20% bonus gift card with gift card purchases of $125+.

• 46º | Mostly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

• Salt & Ash Soap Co. is celebrating its grand opening of a studio and retail space today, Dec. 13, from 4-9 p.m. Stop by 1006 Virginia Ave. for eco-conscious, handcrafted soaps and scrubs, gifts with purchase, and swag bags for the first 15 attendees. 🧼

• 120.7 million metric tons. That’s how much carbon dioxide + greenhouse gasses 199 Indiana facilities emitted in 2021. Of those emissions, 57% are from the power industry and 25% are from the metals industry. Learn more. (IndyStar)

• A recent Conexus Indiana survey shows that implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies — aka smart technologies like machine learning — have increased in Indiana manufacturing by 35%. Conexus reports that state manufacturing is on track to achieve production flexibility, protection from cyber threats, and cost reduction. 🦾

• Janet Jackson has announced her touring return with “The Together Again Tour” in 2023 — and Indy is on the list. Plan ahead for her concert with special guest Ludacris on Friday, May 26 at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 16. 🎤

• Circle City Storytellers + MELI Showroom will host their last storytelling workshop of the year this Friday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. Dedicated to empowering Black Hoosiers to learn and perfect the craft of storytelling, the workshop will feature presentations, food, drink, music, and vendors. Get tickets.

• A new Miss America will be crowned this Thursday, Dec. 15 — and Ball State senior Elizabeth Hallal will be competing. Elizabeth won Miss Indiana this year and founded The Triple A project to promote equity and opportunities within the arts. 👑 (WTHR)

• Last Friday, Ira William Jaffee — CEO of the Jewish Community Center in Indianapolis (JCC) — died at the age of 74. Among a long list of accomplishments and good deeds, Ira expanded JCC’s budget from $1 million to $9 million. (IndyStar)

• Say season’s eatings to the foodies on your gift list with tasty gifts from Huse Culinary. Plus, get a 20% bonus gift card with gift card purchases of $125+.*

• You haven’t seen turquoise until you’ve seen this Turks and Caicos oceanfront pool. Top it off with walks on the beach, horseback riding, locally-caught seafood, and a five-star review for the property, and you’ve got yourself a dream Vrbo vacation. 🐬*

FedEx deadlines:

• Wednesday, Dec. 14 | FedEx Ground
• Tuesday, Dec. 20 | Express Saver
• Wednesday, Dec. 21 | FedEx 2Day
• Friday, Dec. 23 | FedEx SameDay

UPS deadlines:

• Tuesday, Dec. 20 | UPS 3 Day Select
• Wednesday, Dec. 21 | UPS 2nd Day Air
• Thursday, Dec. 22 | UPS Next Day Air

United States Postal Service deadlines:

• Friday, Dec. 16 | USPS Priority Mail Express Military service
• Saturday, Dec. 17 | USPS Retail Ground service, First-Class Mail service, First-Class packages
• Monday, Dec. 19 | Priority Mail service
• Friday, Dec. 23 | Priority Mail Express service