Favorite Things: Our Creative Obsessions

A new twist on gift guides, inspiration, and community connection.

Tired of holiday lists filled with gadgets and gimmicks? So are we. This season, we’re celebrating what truly inspires us... the things that feed our soul, spark joy, and keep our creativity alive.

Join us for "Favorite Things" - a festive, community-driven event inspired by Oprah's iconic list, reimagined through a creative lens.

• Inspiring Lightning Talks (5 minutes each). Local creatives take the mic with a 5-minute TED-style talk + slideshow to convince us why we should fall in love with their "favorite thing" (Think: an artist, a ritual, a book, a local nonprofit, a place, a weird hobby, etc.)
• Creative Submissions OPEN! Have a favorite thing you’re obsessed with? Submit your idea by Fri, Nov. 21 for a chance to be one of our featured speakers!
• Artist Showcase featuring Demos by Local Creatives. Local artists and musicians will showcase their current projects.
• Creative Community Vibes. Good conversation, warm connections, and a night to refuel your spirit. Snacks and drinks provided.

Our Favorite Things event isn’t just a celebration; it’s a chance to invest in the future of our creative community. Proceeds from ticket sales and a silent auction will help fund our 2026 programming and sustain our mission of amplifying the voices of creatives in Carmel and beyond.

Your presence helps make Create What You Crave’s monthly events possible, events that offer visibility, connection, and creative inspiration to hundreds each year.

As a registered 501(c)(3), your support of Create What You Crave is more than a donation to support our mission; it's a statement that you believe creativity matters.

You’ll also be the first to hear about what’s coming in 2026! We can't wait to give you a sneak peek into the next chapter of Create What You Crave.

Let’s celebrate our first year as a nonprofit and plant seeds for the year ahead.

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