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News from the City of Carmel - July 5, 2024
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Welcome to SwimCity, USA!
Left to right: Alex Shackell, Mayor Sue Finkam, Chris Plumb, Aaron Shackell.
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Last week, Mayor Sue Finkam caught up with two of our Olympic swimmers, Aaron and Alex Shackell, and Olympic coach Chris Plumb in Midtown Plaza. The Olympians were presented with street signs displaying their names, which will temporarily replace Monon Boulevard, Elm Street, First Street and Second Street until the Olympics have concluded. Olympic swimmer Drew Kibler was not able to attend the media day but will have a street named for him, as well.
Stay tuned for watch party information and more fun ways that the city will be celebrating these swimmers leading up to and during the Paris Olympics.
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CarmelFest was a blast!
A little rain didn't stop Carmel's annual two-day Independence Day festival. CarmelFest was bigger and better than ever this year. How about those fireworks? Thank you to the Rotary Club of Carmel who organized this event, the generous sponsors and volunteers and all of our City of Carmel teams who helped to make this one of the best events of the year. And, of course, thank you to the Carmel community and our visitors, for your enthusiasm and participation in all of the CarmelFest events.
Mayor Sue Finkam at the CarmelFest Parade.
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Thank you to members of the Carmel VFW Post 10003 Honor Guard.
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Rides at the KidsZone at City Hall.
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A view of the CarmelFest crowd.
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The fireworks illuminate the ferris wheel at Carter Green.
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"Sea to Shining Sea" Palladiscope projection
At the Palladium, now through July 7 beginning at 9:30 p.m.
The 4th of July light display, themed "Sea to Shining Sea," is a breathtaking tribute to America's landscapes and historical monuments. The show features dazzling lights depicting coastal waves, majestic mountains and iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, offering a stunning patriotic spectacle for all to enjoy.
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Traffic and Construction News
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136TH STREET PAVING - Beginning Monday, July 8, crews will be milling and paving W. 136th Street from Towne Road to Spring Mill Road. This work is expected to last through Saturday, July 13, weather permitting. There will be a one-lane closure while work is active with a flagger to direct traffic.
NEWS FROM THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
I-465 BRIDGE OVER 96TH STREET - There will be nighttime closures on July 10 and 11 for the demolition of the I-465 bridge over 96th Street. There will not be closures July 8 and 9 as originally planned. Access to Hoosier Village from the east using Michigan Road and from the west using Zionsville Road, will remain.
BRIDGE RESURFACING ON U.S. 31
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West Carmel Drive, from Illinois Street to Pennsylvania Parkway should be completed by Monday, July 8. Work will take place during the weekends only, from Fridays at 9 p.m. to Mondays at 6 a.m.
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West Main Street, from Illinois Street to Pennsylvania Parkway, will begin on or after Friday, July 12 and be completed by Monday, July 22. Work will take place during the weekends only, from Fridays at 9 p.m. to Mondays at 6 a.m.
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West 136th Street and Smoky Row, work will begin in August (schedule to come)
NEWS FROM HAMILTON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
BRIDGE #143 - CHERRY TREE ROAD OVER VESTAL DITCH - Cherry Tree Road will be closed for 120 days during the bridge replacement between Streamside Drive and Klingensmith Boulevard that carries Cherry Tree Road over Vestal Ditch. This link takes you to the traffic alert.
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City Department News & Information
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Irrigation Water Cycle
During the warmer months, please consider a Two Days a Week Watering Cycle. For more information, this link will take you to Carmel Utilities' website.
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Live or work in the Home Place area? We want to hear from you!
Carmel adopted its new Comprehensive Plan in December 2022. A critical component of that plan is to create Sub Area Plans throughout the city. Home Place is one of the first Sub Area Plans to be initiated. While the Sub Area Plan will be amended into the Comprehensive Plan, this planning process will establish an even deeper understanding of Home Place’s needs and opportunities while reinforcing the community’s unique character. It will be a plan for and by Home Place. This effort started in late April 2024 and will continue through the summer and early fall. Along the way there will be multiple opportunities for you to stay in the loop, provide input and get involved to shape the outcome and what comes next for Home Place.
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On the Midtown Screen
Head to Midtown Plaza on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Movies at Midtown presented all summer long by Allied Solutions, on the big screen. Showings are at noon and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and 6 p.m. on Thursdays. This link takes you to the 2024 movie schedule.
Next Week's Feature:
Super Mario Bros Movie
Tuesday, July 9, noon and 6 p.m.
Thursday, July 11, 6 p.m.
Clay Terrace Concert Series
My Yellow Rickshaw
Thursday, July 11, 7 - 9 p.m.
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Carmel Gazebo Family Concert Series
Country Summer & Annie's Jam
Wednesday, July 10, 7 - 9 p.m.
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Allied Solutions' Meet Me on Main
Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 13 for Allied Solutions' Meet Me on Main in the historic Carmel Arts & Design District from 4 - 8 p.m.
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Bike Carmel July Events
Slow Roll Dinner Cruise
Tuesday, July 9
Family Fun Ride
Saturday, July 13
Follow Bike Carmel's Facebook page for a complete list of events.
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Register for Learn2Ride
Congratulations to Learn2Ride graduate, Charlie! Charlie is another student that utilized the Woom bikes provided by our generous sponsors:
American Structurepoint, Inc.
Studio M Architecture
Live Generously
The 2024 Learn2Ride season will conclude at the end of July. This link takes you to the remaining available sessions.
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Vote for Carmel Farmers Market
There is still time to help us take home bragging rights (and $5,000!) as America’s favorite farmers market by voting in the 16th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration™, presented by American Farmland Trust. Head to the Carmel Farmers Market voting page and cast your vote today.
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Volunteers make events possible!
Our community prides itself in hosting events all year long. Whether you are on your own, with a friend or with a larger group – we have a variety of volunteer opportunities for you. Thank you for your commitment to supporting Carmel events. Click on the logos below to find a shift that works for you at upcoming events.
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Late Night on Main, Jul. 20
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Late Night on Main, Aug. 17
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Brews on the Boulevard, Aug. 3
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Carmel PorchFest, Sept. 15
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Bike Carmel, various dates
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Performing Arts in the City
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Carmel has much to offer in the way of the performing arts. From world-class venues like The Palladium to more intimate theatres like The Cat. Each week we will highlight several upcoming events in the city. For details about all performances, be sure to visit the websites listed below.
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Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael
Nicole Zuraitis: Generations of Her
Tuesday, July 16, 7:30 p.m.
Purchase tickets to Nicole Zuraitis
Actors Theatre of Indiana
Enjoy Broadway in your backyard with Actors Theatre of Indiana, now in its 20th year! To view and subscribe to the 2025-2025 season of shows, click here.
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Carmel Advisory Committee on Disability - Tuesday, July 9, 9:30 a.m., Carmel Clay Public Library, Board Room
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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About the City of Carmel, Indiana
The City of Carmel is a thriving community in Central Indiana, and is ranked one of the most livable mid-size U.S. cities. Known nationwide for pioneering urban design, Carmel has received numerous awards for its community amenities, quality of life, business environment and excellent schools, and continues to build community for those who live, work, play and visit the city. For more information, visit www.carmel.in.gov.
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