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Happy Tuesday, Carmel. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Carmel Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
In today’s edition: Wildlife returns to waterways, Boo ‘n Brew fall festival, rye bread class, and more.
Let’s get to it.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Record shop’s next evolution: Indy CD & Vinyl will mark its grand reopening with the debut of The 808, an all-ages venue next door, featuring free performances, specials, and tours of the new space — see what’s planned this weekend.
Reduced conflict intersections coming: US 31 in Franklin entered Phase 2 Monday, closing left lanes between Jefferson and East 80 South, reopening Franklin Lakes and West South for right turns only, with U-turn remaining — see current closures and plans.
Wildlife returns to waterways: After 14 years, Citizens Energy Group’s DigIndy system is complete, capturing five billion gallons a year and improving White River quality, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting at White River State Park — read the full story.
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Carmel coffee, roasted with care and zero fuss
Carmel mornings run smoother with Indie Coffee Roasters, a roaster-run cafe in the Arts & Design District. Baristas remember your order and nudge you toward beans you’ll actually want to brew at home. Zero gatekeeping, just solid coffee.
They’ve been roasting since 2013 and opened their first shop in January 2018. The team has grown into two Carmel locations without losing the neighborhood feel. The goal is simple: help you love what you drink through careful sourcing, dialed-in roasting, and unfussy, friendly guidance.
Want to geek out? Watch for public cuppings, grab a subscription, and browse brew tips when you’re tinkering at home.
When your afternoon needs an upgrade, swing by Indie Coffee Roasters for a visit, then take a bag home.
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🫶 We got your back
Break bread together: Carmel’s Diwali celebration returns Saturday, Oct. 18, moving to Carter Green after last year’s 5,000-strong debut packed Midtown. Expect Indian food, pro dance troupes, a new Palladiscope show, and shopping. Nearby parking and free shuttles are planned. Bring canned goods for Seva Diwali’s drive. See parking and event info.
After school support available: Indy students in grades 4–12 can now get free homework help at the Center for Leadership Development. The center offers weekly walk-in tutoring and guidance counseling, both in person and via Zoom, on a first-come basis. Subjects include math, science, and English, plus rotating Saturday sessions this October at 2425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Get the schedule and details.
Give your walls personality: Your walls feeling bland? Browse Indiana’s original artist cooperative, CCA Gallery & Gifts, where 30+ Hoosier artists show painting, woodturning, glass, pottery, textiles, jewelry, and more. Visit on Second Saturdays to meet the makers and find a piece with personality.
Yes, you can switch: I recently realized I’ve been overpaying for home insurance for years. My rates kept increasing but nobody told me you could just… look at other options any time. This comparison tool makes it easy.
Window of opportunity: Windows aren’t the most glamorous upgrade, but they’ll certainly help regulate the temps in your house as cooler weather rolls in. On top of lower utility bills, Renewal by Andersen’s currently offering BOGO 40% + $200 off if you buy four or more.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🍻 The Exorcist Brewfest @ Flix Brewhouse | Tuesday (10/14) at 5:00pm – The Exorcist Brewfest is summoning us with a big-screen classic and a curated pairing of three beers, an appetizer, and an entree. First time or fifteenth, it still gets under the skin, which is why we fortify with good beer, good bites, and a nightlight.
🍞 Rye Bread@ Carmel Clay Public Library | Wednesday (10/15) at 5:00pm – If your bread game needs a tune-up, Frank the Bread Guy is back to walk us through a loaf of rye. No ego, no fuss, just hands-on tips, warm smells, and the satisfaction of slicing something you made. All levels welcome, registration required.
🎗️ My Type of Night – Diabetes Will’s Way Fundraiser @ West Fork Whiskey Co. | Thursday (10/16) at 5:00pm – Whether you are a longtime supporter or just in it for good whiskey, this fundraiser at West Fork Whiskey Co actually feels like a proper night out. Dinner and a drink are included, and your tab helps Diabetes Will’s Way do real work, right here.
🍁 Discover Your Backyard: Fall Leaves @ Turkey Foot Nature Park | Friday (10/17) at 1:00pm – Think you know your own backyard? The new Trailhopper parks at different Zionsville spots each month, serving up hands-on nature activities, leaf peeping, and low-key adventures you can drop into, linger for, then bail when the to-do list starts nagging. Kid friendly, adult sanity approved.
🎶 Brockway Pub Welcomes Back Rhino Down! @ Brockway Pub | Friday (10/17) at 8 pm – Rhino Down is back and ready to rock Brockway once again with fresh tunes and crowd favorites. Pair that electric energy with hearty Irish fare and cold pints, and you’ve got yourself a perfect Friday night.
This weekend
🌳 Asa Bales Strike Team @ Asa Bales Park | Saturday (10/18) at 8:00am – Join the Hamilton County Invasive Partnership’s strike team at Asa Bales for neighborly park TLC, light plant drama, and satisfying, hands-on work. Learn what to pull, why it matters, then help evict the invaders. Sign up: https://hamiltonswcd.salsalabs.org/asabales_fall_2025
🌅 Hamilton County RISE Fest @ Spencer Farm Winery | Saturday (10/18) at 11:00am – Whether you want to rock or just park your lawn chair, this free all-ages fest at Spencer Farm Winery brings nine bands, local wine, and zero pretense, all to benefit Hamilton County non-profits. Pack snacks, not booze, then pair tacos and barbecue with pumpkins.
👻 13th Annual Boo ‘n Brew Fall Festival @ Cafe Patachou Clay Terrace | Saturday (10/18) at 1:00pm – Nothing says fall in Carmel like a free, family-friendly Halloween warm-up with trick-or-treating, JAMBOX and Toy Factory, hayrides, and a family-friendly beer garden. Add Silly Safari critters, a pet costume contest, a corn maze, and a pumpkin patch, then call it kid joy, parent sanity.
🕯️ Considering Matthew Shepard @ St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church | Saturday (10/18) at 4:30pm – A powerful performance of Considering Matthew Shepard is weaving together news accounts, poetry by Rumi and Lesléa Newman, and choral power to honor compassion and community. Pay-what-you-can starts at $5, and if you can give a little more, even better. No smoke machines, just goosebumps.
🍩 Spooky Donut Decorating at Urban Apples @ Urban Apples | Sunday (10/19) at 1:00pm – Urban Apples is handing you permission to play with your food. The kids decorate apple cider donuts with icing, spooky sprinkles, and zero restraint, then you heroically help with quality control. Four donuts for seven bucks, memories, and a well-earned nap.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 10/14 The Jins @ Turntable – 6 pm
- 10/17 Maggie Baugh: From Viral Fame to County Stardom @ Feinstein’s – 4:30 pm
- 10/17 Live music @ Cobblestone Grill – 6 pm
- 10/17 Rhino Down @ Brockway Pub – 8 pm
- 10/18 Bier Garden Show @ Bier Brewery – 5 pm
- 10/18 The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner @ Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel – 5:30 pm
- 10/23 Now That’s Funny @ Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael – 4:30 pm
- 10/24 Human Jukebox @ Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael – 4:30 pm
- 10/24 ICC Gala – A Touch of Red @ Ritz Charles – 5 pm
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🏠️ This house is wild
Listed by: Mark Humphrey (Berkshire Hathaway Home)
On a full acre in Timber Crest Bend, this Carmel classic mixes symmetry and swagger. A two-story foyer with a dual staircase sets the tone, leading to sunken living and dining, a private office, and a great room with a stone fireplace. The quartz kitchen and wet bar keep gatherings easy.
Upstairs, the primary brings a tray ceiling, fireplace, spa bath, and closets, plus three bedrooms. The lower level adds a guest suite, wet bar, and wine room. Outside, a lounge rules, with outdoor kitchen, four TVs, and a pool with decking, an auto cover, and mature trees.
Take a peek inside →
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