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News from the City of Carmel - May 19, 2023 |
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Celebrate Art of Wine
The annual Art of Wine event returns to Main Street on Saturday, May 20, but wine is not the only star of this spectacular experience! In addition to the dozen wineries from across the state pouring free samples of their best bottles, the Art of Wine will also feature an awesome musical lineup for entertainment.
This year's headliner band is Lost Wax, coming to Carmel from Kansas City and performing on the Main Stage from 8–10 p.m. Lost Wax Band is the "original mashup party band," providing a show that specializes in a unique music style that fuses Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop and R&B from six decades of hits. The band has been performing all over the United States since 2009 with mashups and medley sets that make them unique.
Click here for the full news release including a list of all performers at Art of Wine.
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Orchard Park Presbyterian Church hosts free mental health workshop
Orchard Park Presbyterian Church hosts Building a Mental Health Community Workshop Series on Saturday, May 20 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The workshop will focus on suicide awareness, self-care, and faith.
To learn more and register for the workshop, click the image or click here.
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Register for Firefighter for a Day Camp
Registration for this popular camp will open Tuesday May 23 at 8 a.m. for Carmel residents, and 9 a.m. for everyone else. Mark your calendar and set a reminder! Carmel Fire Department will post the signup link that morning.
Be sure to follow them here, so you don’t miss it. CFD is also looking for sponsors to keep the camp free of cost. Email rbutts@carmel.in.gov to learn more.
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May is Bike Month
Celebrate National Bike Month at Bike Carmel's fun and free events for the whole family!
Bicycle Events
- 100 Miles in May Challenge - We've already had a few people hit their 100 miles in May so keep your eyes open for these shirts out and about in Carmel. It's not too late to start riding and reach that 100 mile goal. Now through May 31. Click here for challenge details.
- Go to Bike Carmel's Facebook page for a list of all upcoming events in June!
For more information on these events, go to Bike Carmel's Events Page or follow Bike Carmel on Facebook.
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Construction and Traffic
CITY CENTER DRIVE AND VETERANS WAY ROUNDABOUT - The construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of City Center Drive and Veterans Way - in front of Carmel City Center - is underway. This project is under a partial road closure with an expected completion date of June 30, 2023. Construction is taking place on City Center Drive between 3rd Avenue SW and Range Line Road. City Center Drive will experience periodic traffic flow restrictions and detours during times of construction. Driveways will be accessible for local traffic, and the City will work to maintain access throughout the duration of the project.
WEST 116TH STREET - Beginning on or after May 30, West 116th Street between Spring Mill Road and Clay Center Road will be closed to through traffic for utility work. To detour around the closure, please use Spring Mill Road, Main Street and Clay Center Road. Access for local traffic will be maintained on either side of the work zone (see image below). The closure is scheduled to last up to four days.
West 116th Street map.
Hamilton County Highway Department Projects
96TH STREET OVER WHITE RIVER - Beginning on or after Monday, May 22, 96th Street east of Hazel Dell Parkway will be under lane closures for bridge patching. One lane of travel in each direction will be maintained at all times during this work. These lane closures are expected to last between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Please use caution while driving through this area.
146TH STREET AND ALLISONVILLE ROAD - Construction has begun on a major grade separation project at 146th and Allisonville Road, which will impact traffic flowing in and out of Carmel on the east side of the City. One through lane and one left turn in all directions will be closed. During construction expect heavy backups and consider and alternative route. (see map below)
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Bring your chairs and blankets and head to Midtown Plaza for Allied Solutions' Movies at Midtown! Please note new movie times this year:
Tuesday, May 23, noon and 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 25, noon and 6 p.m.
Please don't forget to clean up your surroundings once you've enjoyed the movie.
Click here for Midtown's Facebook page.
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Carmel High School student awarded for Excellence in Urban Forestry
Congratulations to Carmel High School student, Ashlyn Walker, winner of the 2023 Donna Manlove Award. This award, presented by the Carmel Urban Forestry Committee since 2005, is given to individuals for Excellence in Urban Forestry. Walker, seen here accepting her plaque at the Thursday, May 11, Carmel Neighborhood Association Network Meeting, won the honor in appreciation of her dedication to environmental policy.
For more information about the Carmel Urban Forestry Committee, please visit the City of Carmel website: Urban Forestry Committee | City of Carmel (in.gov)
Left to right: (left to right): Todd Gillian, Carmel Urban Forester; Linda Lange, Carmel Urban Forestry member; Jane Wild, Carmel Urban Forestry member; Peter Fife, Carmel Urban Forestry Specialist; Ashlyn Walker; Brandy Yost, Carmel Urban Forestry member; Daren Mindham, Carmel Environmental Planner.
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Congratulations to the 2023 Earth Day Art Contest Winners
Winners of the 2023 Earth Day Art Contest were recognized April 30 at the Carmel Clay Public Library. Top winners this year are:
Madeline Kramarz - Kindergarten
Lea Williamson - Grade 1
Hunter Kramarz - Grade 2
Aadhya Sama - Grade 3
Angela Wang and Sydney Lee - Grade 4 (tie)
Ashlesha Joshi - Grade 5
Prudence Peng - Grade 6
Madison Bowser - Grade 7
Carmel Green Initiative’s Earth Day Art Contest for youth in grades Kindergarten though 12, is a fun way to celebrate our Earth through art while learning about sustainable living. “We hope our children’s art inspires our community to live more sustainably,” said Leslie Webb, CGI president. “Doing something simple is a powerful way to show you care about protecting the planet for our young people.”
Click here to see the full list of winners.
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Left to right: Winner Prudence Peng with CGI President, Leslie Webb.
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Land Waste Pick Up
During the month May, the City's trash program includes pick-up of 20 extra bags or bundles per week, per home, of landscape waste.
- Please keep shrubs or tree limbs shorter than four feet (the trash trucks do not have the capacity to accept anything longer than four feet).
- Please set out landscape waste on your service day.
- Please use the Republic Services trash cart or place bags near the trash cart.
- Do not place landscape waste in your recycling cart
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White River Report Card Launch and Canoe Race registration is live
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This June, City of Carmel partner, the White River Alliance is hosting two events to share the White River Report Card findings, followed by a six to seven-mile canoe race. There will be food and refreshments, entertainment and awards for team spirit and top finishers! The first event will be held at White River Canoe Company in Noblesville on Friday, June 23 and the second will be held at Canoe Country near Muncie on Friday,
June 30.
Grab your race partner and register here!
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Inaugural Carmel Jazz Fest August 11 - 12
The inaugural Carmel Jazz Fest is scheduled for August 11 and 12. The two-day festival will feature more than 30 international, national and regional jazz, R&B and blues acts across eight stages throughout Carmel, including The Palladium, The Tarkington, Carmel Gazebo, Carter Green, The Studio Theatre, Midtown Plaza, Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael and pop-up performances. The event includes an upscale art market, beer, wine and food vendors.
Click here to view the lineup.
Click here to purchase tickets.
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Counting down to the Solar Eclipse 2024
Experience one of the greatest natural phenomena that can occur in our skies: a total solar eclipse. Businesses, attractions and our cities are planning exciting ways to celebrate on April 8, 2024. Visit the Carmel Eclipse 2024 page on the City of Carmel website to watch the Countdown Clock and learn more about the eclipse.
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Happy 200th Birthday, Hamilton County!
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Performing Arts in the City
Carmel has world class entertainment in a variety of genres featuring performances all year long. Click on the venues below for event listings.
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Upcoming Public Meetings
Board of Zoning Appeals - Monday, May 22, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission - Tuesday May 23, 6 p.m.
All public meetings take place in the Council Chambers in City Hall, unless otherwise indicated. Public meetings are broadcast live on Carmel TV and YouTube .
To view archived Government Meetings with Closed Captioning, visit the City's video archives. Select the meeting you wish to view and once the window opens on your computer screen or phone, select the CC box on the bottom right corner next to the settings.
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