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News from the City of Carmel - October 6, 2023
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Celebrating Carmel
Carmel, Westfield, Fishers ranked in top 10 'Best Small Cities' in America
Carmel (No. 1), Westfield (No. 4) and Fishers (No. 5) ranked in the top ten of WalletHub's study of the "Best Small Cities in America." More than 1,300 cities were included in the study with rankings based on five key criteria: 1) Affordability, 2) Economic Health, 3) Education and Health, 4) Quality of Life and 5) Safety. These dimensions were then measured across 45 "key metrics of livability."
This link takes you to the full story.
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Left to right: Jill Gilmer, President, Carmel International Arts Festival; Mayor Jim Brainard; Zhen Zhong Duan, Winner of the Mayor's Choice Award; Meg Osborne, Executive Director, Carmel International Arts Festival.
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Laura Gutzwiller, Best of Show Winner.
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Latvian artists Kristina Landaua-Junkere and Raitis Junkers participated in the International Arts Festival last weekend.
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Pictured left to right: Pavan Varma, Vice President of Carmel-Visakhapatnam Sister City Committee; Raju Chinthala, President of Carmel-Visakhapatnam Sister City Committee; Mayor Jim Brainard; Mangala Anand, Director of Nrithyabharathi Dance School, Carmel; Anoushuka Poduval, Indiana University student and Bharatanatyam Dancer; Andris Ravins, Jelgava, Latvia Mayor.
Left to right: Jill Gilmer, President, Carmel International Arts Festival; Brian Moore, Honorable Mention - Ceramics; Meg Osborne, Executive Director, Carmel International Arts Festival.
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New Palladiscope nightly hours starting tonight
Beginning tonight, Palladiscope will have its first show time of Eos: The First Dawn at
8:30 p.m. and will run every half hour with the final show beginning at 11 p.m. A new Palladiscope projection will debut soon and will play throughout the holiday season.
This link takes you to the media advisory.
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Autumn Events
Oktoberfest
Tonight, 6 - 10 p.m.
Carmel City Center
Welcome the month of October with Der Polkatz, German style food and drinks and lots of dancing at Carmel City Center.
The Arts in Autumn & Allied Solutions' Meet Me on Main
Welcome autumn in Carmel at TWO big events in Midtown Plaza and the Arts & Design District.
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Road Construction updates
COLLEGE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION - Utilities will soon begin working in the right-of-way on College Avenue with expected northbound lane restrictions from 96th Street to 106th Street. This work is expected to start before the end of the year with the majority of the reconstruction of College Avenue taking place throughout 2024.
3RD AVENUE SW RECONSTRUCTION - A traffic switch is expected to take place on Saturday, October 7 with access to Industrial Drive from the south via City Center Drive for the next month. The reconstruction of 3rd Avenue SW is expected to be completed during fall 2024, weather and utilities permitting.
PROJECTS NEARING COMPLETION
Old Meridian Street median
Executive Drive median
Gray Road path from 106th Street to 116th Street
Gray Road bridge south of 106th Street (Hamilton County project)
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City reminds community about Carmel
sign standards
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Participate in Central Indiana's
Environmental Plan
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Fall leaf and landscape waste removal
From October 16 to December 15, each Carmel Utilities/Republic Services customer home is allowed up to 20 bags/bundles (four feet or shorter bundles) of landscape waste pick up per week, free of charge.
For more information on Republic Services programs for Carmel customers, please visit the Carmel Utilities website: Trash - Carmel Utilities
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CSBN October Meeting
Carmel Small Business Network (CSBN) Meeting
Thursday, October 26, noon
Carmel City Hall, Council Chambers (Second Floor)
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Kelli Prader in Carmel Utilities at kprader@carmel.in.gov by Wednesday, October 18.
Thank you to lunch sponsor, State Bank, for their generous support of this meeting and providing catering by Social Cantina.
To learn more about CSBN, this link takes you to the website for Carmel Small Business Network | City of Carmel
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CNAN October Meeting
Carmel Neighborhood Association Network (CNAN) Meeting
Thursday, October 26, 6 p.m.
Carmel City Hall, Council Chambers (Second Floor)
Light refreshments will be served.
CNAN continues to be one of the best ways for the City to share information about City departments and services, while addressing the concerns of the neighborhood association presidents' network.
To learn more about CNAN, this link takes you to the website for Carmel Neighborhood Association Network | City of Carmel
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Hamilton County turns 200!
Join in the Bicentennial celebration of Hamilton County at events across the county all through the year. Upcoming events are listed below. For details about the events, visit the Hamilton County Bicentennial website.
FISHERS & HAMILTON COUNTY: A Historical Perspective
Open through October, with special reception
October 13, 6 - 8 p.m., Collaboration Hub, Fishers
TRAVELING EXHIBIT
October 14 - 20; Collaboration Hub, Fishers
VINTAGE MAPS OF CARMEL
November 1 - 30; Carmel Clay Public Library
PRESERVING HISTORY AT COXHALL GARDENS
Saturday, November 4, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Coxhall Mansion, Carmel
HAMILTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT
Saturday, November 4, 7 - 9 p.m.
Hamilton County Courthouse, Noblesville
CARMEL UNITED METHODIST 175TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Sunday, November 5, all day
Carmel United Methodist Church, Carmel
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME PLACE
Sunday, November 5, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hensel Government Center, Home Place, Carmel
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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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What time will the 2024 solar eclipse be visible?
Visit Hamilton County's Total Solar Eclipse 2024 website
for details.
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Performing Arts in the City
Carmel has world class entertainment in a variety of genres featuring performances all year long
Each week we will highlight some of the events going on in the City.
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Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael
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Actors Theatre of Indiana
Tickets are now on sale for Actors Theatre of Indiana's 19th season of bringing Broadway to your backyard.
Kick off the season with ATI's Greatest Hits, Volume 2
Saturday, October 28, 7:30 p.m.
Click here to purchase tickets to the show.
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Click the venue logos below for more entertainment options.
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Upcoming Public Meetings
There are no Public Meetings the week of October 9, 2023.
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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