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Three men posing as Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officers robbed a motorist early Tuesday, the victim told investigators. The male victim, who was not identified, said he was approached near Executive Drive and Raymond Street by three men wearing gold badges around their necks. One was wearing IMPD-logo clothing. The attackers handcuffed the man, robbed him and stole his car. A snowplow driver saw the victim, still in handcuffs, walking in the area shortly after midnight.

Several large potholes on Interstate 465 flattened the tires of a half-dozen morning commuters Tuesday. The large holes opened up in the center southbound lane of I-465 on the west side, near Crawfordsville Road.  At least six cars hit the holes and were forced to pull over with flat tires. The Indiana Department of Transportation dispatched maintenance crews to repair the mess.

Indiana State Police are investigating a fatal shooting during an under-age dance party held Monday night at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Two people were shot just after midnight during a confrontation at the "Ice Cold Christmas Jam," held inside the Blue Ribbon Pavilion. Shawn Campbell, 20, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said an 18-year-old man was treated at Methodist Hospital for a gunshot wound to the shoulder. Investigators locked down the fairgrounds and held at least 200 partygoers for questioning well into the early morning hours.

Dec. 29-Jan. 30
Beef and Boards

The quirky, interactive “Spelling Bee” contains some decidedly PG-13 material and the least-traditional score I can think of for any B&B show—which makes the selection all the more interesting. The cast includes Sarah Hund and Jayson Elliott, two B&B regulars best remembered for their outstanding “Smoke on the Mountain” performances, plus some new faces—including a few members of the audience recruited beforehand to be part of the fictional bee. Details here.
 

Dec. 29
Old Northside

Celebrate the holidays in an old-school way with a progressive dining tour of historic homes in the Old Northside. Stops include the President Benjamin Harrison Home, the Indianapolis Propylaeum Club and the Yellow Rose Inn. Details here.
 

Dec. 31
Various locations

To be honest, I long ago lost my interest in going out for New Year’s Eve. Blame it on having four kids—or on the fact that, for the decade I spent as a stand-up comic, Dec. 31 was a night of work (albeit work that paid better than every other night).

If I were interested in heading out for the turning of the year, however, I’d consider a stop at Big Car Gallery, where the unpredictable Know No Stranger theater troupe is part of the entertainment for an all-ages evening. Or The Jazz Kitchen, where Brenda Williams and Cynthia Laine are on stage with Rob Dixon and others. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is teaming with Dance Kaleidoscope for its New Year’s Eve in Vienna celebration, which sounds delightful. And, for something completely different, Here Come the Mummies is playing Old National Centre (it’s a band, in case you haven’t heard).

Of course, there’s always comedy: Costaki Economopoulos is taking the stage at Morty’s Comedy Joint.

Did I miss anything? Of course I did. There’s something going on at just about every bar, restaurant and venue in town. Enjoy. And Happy New Year—which I realize doesn’t technically fall into this week, but usually requires some advance planning, hence its inclusion in this edition.