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A 71-year-old man was critically injured Tuesday evening in Brownsburg when the recreational vehicle he was driving was struck by a freight train. Stephen Stapp was taken to Methodist Hospital after he was ejected from his vehicle near the 100 block of North Jefferson Street. Witnesses said Stapp stopped on the tracks for unknown reasons before being hit by the 89-car CSX train.
 

Cumberland police do not have any suspects or strong leads in the murders of a 7-year-old girl and her 21-year-old uncle. Jeremy Crane was babysitting his niece, Kyleigh Crane, at his mother’s home just east of Indianapolis on Monday when somebody entered the house and shot both of them to death. The bodies were found in the same location in the home and there were no signs of forced entry or theft. Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 in exchange for a tip that leads to arrest.
 

The Indiana State Museum will show off a vast collection of artifacts owned by Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay beginning early next year. The exhibit, “Chaos is a Friend of Mine: Cultural Icons from the Jim Irsay Collection,” will run Jan. 27 through May 6. The collection features items from U.S. history, pop culture, sports and counter culture. Items include numerous guitars played by music superstars, movie memorabilia and the famous 120-foot Jack Kerouac manuscript of the classic beatnik novel, “On the Road.”
 

Indianapolis Civic Theatre offers a new holiday production of “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka” Dec. 16-Jan. 7 featuring music from the original movie. On Dec. 17-18, you can upgrade tickets to include candy making for the kids. Details here and here.

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir team up for a performance of Handel’s “Messiah” Dec. 17 at Clowes Hall. Details here.

Singer/impressionist Christine Pedi, host of the Sirius/XM Radio show “The Broadway Breakfast,” offers her lighthearted show “There’s No Bizness Like Snow Bizness” at the Cabaret at the Columbia Club Dec. 15-17. Details here.  

Mannheim Steamroller rolls into the Murat Theatre Dec. 19. Details here.  

The Indianapolis Children’s Choir presents its “Angels Sing” holiday concert Dec. 16-17 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Details here.  

Wisdom Tooth Theatre Project from Anderson University brings its live-radio-show version of “It’s a Wonderful Life” to Theatre on the Square Dec. 16-18. Details at call 685-8687.

Dec. 17

Garfield Park Arts Center

Here’s one even die-hard “Carol” fans might not have seen. As part of its Vintage Movie Night series, Garfield Park Arts Center presents the 1958 TV version of Dickens’ classic, starring Fredric March and Basil Rathbone, with music by Bernard Herrmann. Shorts before the less-than-an-hour main event round out the evening. Details here.

Dec. 16-18

Pike Performing Arts Center

            “Nutcrackers” and “Christmas Carols” are all well and good, but for me, the holiday season isn’t complete without a visit with Frog and his friend Toad. Rather than a few days of good will, they celebrate the entire calendar in this charming musical that’s become an anchor in the Actors Theatre of Indiana season. Rather than take it with the rest of ATI’s shows up to its new home at the Center for the Performing Arts, “A Year with Frog and Toad” stays at its old Pike pad for this weekend. Details here.

Dec. 17

The Vogue

            This one should be worth the price of admission if for no other reason than it’s a chance to hear the dynamically musical duo and their big-band backup performing their extended version of “Jingle Bells/Batman Smells.” Last year, in another venue, the Leisure Kings’ holiday show included a medley of Christmas songs set to “Bohemian Rhapsody” and a Sammy Davis Jr.-style twist called “The Savior Man,” which should give you some idea of whom you should and shouldn’t bring with you to this year’s edition. Details here.