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News from the City of Carmel - Jan. 17, 2025 |
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City commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The City of Carmel hosted its 7th annual event honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, Jan. 13 at the Tarkington Theater. Thank you to all who performed and attended.
View more photos from this event on the City of Carmel Facebook page.
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Traffic and Construction News |
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2025 CONSTRUCTION - The City of Carmel is pleased to provide the following anticipated schedule for our 2025 road construction season. These projects include new roundabouts, improvements to some of our main arteries, storm water collection and a continued effort to grow our bicycle and pedestrian connectivity throughout the city.
Read the full news release here.
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City Department News & Information |
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Winter weather information from Republic Services
In the event of a major snow or ice storm, Republic Services Trash & Recycling service may be delayed.
This link takes you to Carmel Utilities' website where any delays will be posted on the Important Information front page. Service delays will also be posted on social media sites Nextdoor, Carmel Utilities' Facebook and X accounts.
Please be aware that any news broadcasts concerning trash service with Republic Services in Indianapolis or other communities may not apply to service in Carmel.
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How many miles?? The city made it through a week of good old Hoosier winter weather. The Carmel Street Department was certainly busy; check out the statistics below.
Be sure to like and follow the Carmel Street Department on their Facebook page.
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Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation invites you to explore the world of bees and their vital role in pollination.
Create your own beeswax candles to take home while learning about the importance of bees and their products.
Monday, Jan. 20, 6 - 8 p.m.
Click here to learn more and register.
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Festival of Ice this weekend
Yes, it's freezing outside but it's the perfect weather for the annual Festival of Ice! Bundle up and enjoy top ice carvers from around the country who will be in Carmel this weekend for carving demonstrations, the People’s Choice sculpture competition and, of course, the fan favorite: speed carving.
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Friday, Jan. 17, Carmel Arts & Design District, 4 - 8 p.m.
- See ice carving demonstrations at multiple locations along Main Street
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Saturday, Jan. 18 - Carter Green, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- People's Choice - Vote for your favorite sculpture from noon - 5 p.m.
- Taste-test and vote for your favorite chili at the annual Carmel Fire Department Chili Cook-Off from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Sunday, Jan. 19, Carter Green, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Speed Carving competition and the People's Choice winners announced
Which Carmel Fire Department team will earn bragging rights this year?
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Glide on the ice and catch the festival all weekend long!
The Ice at Carter Green
Open through Feb. 2, 2025
Wednesday, Thursday, 4 - 9 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Closed Monday and Tuesday for private rentals.
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Please check out our upcoming events and find a volunteer time and task that works for you. 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.
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Celebrate the Art of Caffeine
Join us through the winter weeks ahead in supporting many of our Carmel Caffeine Trail vendors as part of a special social media campaign.
- Every Friday, we will announce one Carmel Caffeine Trail shop on our social media outlets and in this e-newsletter for the upcoming week.
- Then, that Carmel Caffeine Trail shop will give away a Caffeine Trail mug to customers on Wednesday during their featured week. Mugs are limited so act fast!
- When you pick up your mug, we ask you to share a photo at the featured location on our social media pages with the hashtag #CarmelCaffeineTrail
Instagram: @ExperienceCarmel
Facebook: Experience Carmel
The featured shop for the week of Jan. 20, is Zing! Cafe in the Village of WestClay. Watch the video below with Mayor Sue Finkam and Michelle Drew.
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Celebrate our Earth through art! Carmel Green Initiative invites youth in grades kindergarten through 8th grade to enter the 2025 Earth Day Art Contest. Art entries will be displayed at several local exhibits to inspire the community to live more sustainably.
Submission Packets available: Now through Feb. 7
Submission Deadline: Friday, Feb. 14, 5 p.m.
Exhibit Dates: Mar. 22 - May 1
Award Ceremony: Sunday, May 4
Contest information is available at this link.
Pictured below are the 2024 Earth Day Art Contest winners. You can view these and past year's winners at this link.
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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
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Carmel Symphony Orchestra
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Actors Theatre of Indiana
Whodunit...the Musical
The Studio Theater
Jan. 31 - Feb. 16
This production by longtime Broadway actor and playwright Ed Dixon, is a farcical musical mystery based on “The Circular Staircase” and “The Bat” by Mary Roberts Rinehart, often considered “America’s Agatha Christie.”
Purchase tickets to Whodunit.
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Civic Theatre
Pride & Prejudice
The Tarkington
Feb. 7 - 22
Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Enjoy this bold and timely production of the Jane Austen classic. Purchase tickets to Pride & Prejudice
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City of Carmel offices are closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Carmel Sister City Advisory Board Meeting - Saturday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. - noon, Carmel Clay Public Library, Meeting Room B
Plan Commission - Tuesday, Jan. 21, 6 p.m.
Board of Public Works and Safety - Wednesday, Jan. 22, 10 a.m.
Advisory Committee on Senior Living - Wednesday, Jan. 22, 5:30 p.m.
Land Use and Special Studies Committee - Wednesday, Jan. 22, 5:30 p.m., Carmel Public Library, 2nd Floor Board Room
Advisory Commission on Public Safety - Thursday, Jan. 23, 4 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
A thriving community acclaimed for its distinct amenities, robust business environment and excellent schools, the City of Carmel was named the #1 Best Place to Live in the nation by Livability. Highly regarded by its residents as a safe community offering an exceptional quality of life, Carmel is home to an award-winning parks system and a wealth of cultural options. Carmel is built for big dreams. Find out more at www.carmel.in.gov.
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