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News from the City of Carmel - Sept. 20, 2024 |
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Final 96th Street car sculpture installed today
The fourth and final 96th Street corridor "Classic Cars of Indiana"-themed sculpture by local artist Arlon Bayliss, was installed today in the roundabout at Gray Road.
"We are excited to share the final piece of public art in the Classic Cars sculpture series along the 96th Street corridor," said Chief Infrastructure Officer Jeremy Kashman. "It's an impressive piece that's been designed and fabricated locally and adds to the uniqueness of the city."
"Stutz" joins three other sculptures by Bayliss, installed at the roundabouts on 96th Street at Priority Way, Delegates Row and Hazel Dell Parkway. Commissioned in late 2021, the four sculptures feature artistic interpretations of the classic cars Marmon, Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg, Studebaker and Stutz - each of which were designed and built in Indiana during the first half of the 20th century when America first began to fall in love with automobiles.
"It feels so good to see this ambitious artwork finally complete - and at last in its home," said Bayliss. "It presented my fabricators, bo-mar Industries, with unique challenges, balancing lightness with strength, as well as keeping faithful to my artistic vision. It's a triumph, we are so proud of it and I hope the community loves it as much as we do."
Read the full news release here.
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Carmel High School Homecoming weekend!
Community Parade - Sept. 20, 1 p.m.
Cheer on the Carmel High School Greyhounds at the annual homecoming parade on Main Street. Traffic delays can be expected on Main Street from Lexington Boulevard to the Monon Greenway. The parade ends at 1:30 p.m.
Homecoming Football Game - Sept. 20, 7 p.m.
The Carmel Greyhounds take on the Brebeuf Braves at the Carmel High School Stadium. Expect increased traffic and pedestrians crossing at Smoky Row throughout the day and evening.
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City of Carmel announces first Diwali celebration
The City of Carmel this week announced the formation of a Diwali Committee, bringing together a diverse range of organizations from the Indian community to plan the city's inaugural Diwali celebration taking place on Saturday, Oct. 26 in Midtown.
“Diwali is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the rich cultural diversity that makes Carmel so special,” said Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam. “I am proud to support the efforts of the Diwali Committee and look forward to a spectacular celebration.”
The committee will be chaired by Carmel City Councilor Dr. Anita Joshi, reflecting the city's commitment to celebrating cultural diversity and inclusion.
This link takes you to the full news release.
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Carmel on Canvas celebrates its 10th year
The 10th annual Carmel on Canvas plein air event was held Sept. 13 and 14 and featured artists in an open-air painting exhibition and competition which took place on the sidewalks throughout the City's central corridor.
“This year was the 10th year for Carmel on Canvas," said Laura Campbell who chairs the Mayor's Advisory Commission on Arts and served as emcee of the plein air competition. "I want to congratulate the winners and thank all of the participants for helping us to make this annual event one of the best of its kind in the country. It's always exciting to see the city through the eyes of such talented artists.”
Read the full news release here.
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Celebrate Chinese Mooncake Festival in Midtown Saturday
Saturday, Sept. 21, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. There will be a 15-minute parade starting at 6:30 p.m.; performances will begin at 6:45 p.m. Midtown Plaza
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City Department News & Information |
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Movies at Midtown
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: Mulan Tuesday, Sept. 24, noon and 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 6 p.m.
Oktoberfest Friday, Oct. 4, 6 - 10 p.m. Carmel City Center
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Please note that due to the collaboration, this event is now taking place on Saturday, Oct. 5 instead of Sept. 28 as originally scheduled.
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Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation will host an Adaptive Speed Dating event at the Monon Community Center. Register for this fun and engaging evening designed for singles of all abilities to meet new people. With timed rounds and icebreaker questions, connections can be made based on shared interests and preferences.
Saturday, Sept. 28, 6 - 8 p.m.
This link takes you to the event registration.
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Become a Home Place Ambassador Yard & Company, in support of the City of Carmel’s Home Place Sub Area Plan, is looking to hire two community ambassadors to conduct community outreach and facilitate discussions in the Home Place neighborhood. See the job description and learn how to apply.
Learn about Place-Based Organizations Are you passionate about making a difference in Home Place? Join Yard & Company on Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. for an online discussion about place-based organizations and how they can help enhance a specific neighborhood or commercial district.
Learn more and register for this free webinar.
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Carmel Middle School and Carmel's Latvian sister city representatives will host the Jelgava Latvia Lielupe Folk Dance Ensemble on Friday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. for an evening of authentic Latvian culture.
The ensemble will be in Carmel to participate in this year's Carmel International Arts Festival on Sept. 28 and 29 along with performances by Greek, Chinese and Mexican dance troupes.
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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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Mayor's Advisory Commission on Veterans and Military Families - Monday, Sept. 23, 4 p.m., Carmel VFW Post 10003 Board of Zoning Appeals - Monday, Sept. 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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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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