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Spotted on the Zionsville calendar: The Nutcracker - presented by Metropolitan Youth Ballet
Good morning Zionsville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Want your art guaranteed on the wall this January?
- Could Zionsville fans soon have an NFL team just a short drive away?
Also on today's calendar: The Nutcracker - presented by Metropolitan Youth Ballet and 4 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Some sun; windy, much colder, with a high of 28 and low of 24 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy with periods of sun, temps: high: 46, low: 23.
- Sunday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 33 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• SullivanMunce announces 2026 ‘First Hung' event (youarecurrent.com) — Zionsville artists can secure a guaranteed spot in SullivanMunce Cultural Center’s 2026 “First Come, First Hung” exhibit by being among the first 40 to arrive on Jan. 10. The show, running Jan. 17–Feb. 21, welcomes nearly all media, offers free submissions for members and youth, and features people’s choice and a special creativity award. 
• One state, two NFL teams? Chicago Bears expand stadium search to Indiana (fox59.com) — Zionsville gets a front-row seat to big NFL speculation as a local Chicago-style restaurant buzzes over news that the Bears are exploring a new stadium in Northwest Indiana. While Illinois leaders hesitate on tax breaks, Indiana officials signal enthusiasm, leaving fans torn between excitement over a closer team and concern for Chicago’s loss.
📸 Around Zionsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Zionsville
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★ Featured events ★
- The Nutcracker - presented by Metropolitan Youth Ballet
STAR Bank Performing Arts Center, 1000 Mulberry St, Zionsville
7:30 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- Jon Shoulders
Cobblestone , 160 S Main St , Zionsville
7:00 pm - The Nutcracker - presented by Metropolitan Youth Ballet
STAR Bank Performing Arts Center , 1000 Mulberry St , Zionsville
7:30 pm - Fly Tie Workshop
Zionsville, IN Calendar , 1100 West Oak Street , Zionsville
10:00 am - Meet the Animals
Zionsville, IN Calendar , 250 N 5th Street , Zionsville
10:00 am - Animal Tracks
Zionsville, IN Calendar , 250 N 5th Street , Zionsville
2:00 pm - Scott & Andra
Cobblestone , 160 S Main St , Zionsville
7:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Tuesday December 23
Friday December 26
📣 Zionsville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Rental Computer Room
BCSSI-Boone County Senior Services, Inc. , 515 Crown Pointe Dr #8335 , Lebanon
9:00 am - Female Entrepreneur Event | Carmel Meet Up | Founding Females®
Link Office Suites Commerce Drive , 10255 Commerce Dr Suite , Carmel
12:00 pm - Jamestown CBC
McCloud Park Nature Center , 8518 Hughes Rd , North Salem
8:30 am - Cool Creek Bird Hike
Cool Creek Nature Center , 2000-1 East 151st St , Carmel
8:30 am - Glühwein Gallop 5K Walk/Run
Carmel Christkindlmarkt , 10 Carter Green , Carmel
9:00 am - NOTHING MEANS ANYTHING: An Evening of Comedy With Chris Ryan
The Cat , 254 Veterans Wy , Carmel
7:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Zionsville. Apply here.
- Mr. Handyman International, LLC posted a job opening for Remodeler Carpenter Handyman in Zionsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Zionsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Whitestown
- Hotels attract $6.2 billion financing wave; Bonds backing offices leased to Apple get downgrade, Affordable housing drives deal (costar.com)
- Jerri Earl (boonecountydailynews.com)
Westfield
- Westfield plan commission revisits Ironstone PUD (youarecurrent.com)
- See IndyStar photojournalist Mykal McEldowney's best photos of 2025 (indystar.com)
- ‘Jurassic Gingerbread' takes over Springfiedl Museums (thereminder.com)
Ok Zionsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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