Leather bookmark workshop, public safety day, foam party with dogs, and more.
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 the news
Local happenings: Local Legion volunteers refurbish veteran apartments, new car seat stickers store kids’ emergency data, and a playful Spanish tapas bar opens downtown — catch up here.
State-level stories: Mark Zilinskas returns to end a ten year skid, a free girls basketball league launches this fall, and Northwest Indiana offers ten weekend events — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: New SSA tech offers more reliable service, national recalls, and a housing market update — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Explore hands-on water conservation strategies
- Volunteer to clean Eagle Creek this Saturday
- Play pickleball to support Prevail
- Engage with safety and wellness experts
- Get $400 off Windows with Renewal By Andersen
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Plants: Looking to add a perfect fern or bold bromeliad? These plant nurseries are bursting with green goodness to transform your home or patio.
Eats: Skip the usual burger and fries – Indiana’s signature dishes deserve the spotlight. Find them all in our Indiana Food Guide, from giant pork tenderloin sandwiches to sugar cream pie, each bite telling the story of Hoosier heritage.
Cleaning: Ever feel like tackling the whole house is like climbing Everest in flip-flops? This cleaning checklist breaks the job into manageable bites so you can crush it room by room.
Furniture: Need décor with a backstory deeper than your latest streaming binge? Antique Emporium of Carmel is the gallery that’ll turn your living room into a time capsule… just bring a sharp eye and an appreciation for pieces that only improve with every chapter of history.
Finance: Ready to break up with debt for good? National can help you cut ties, pay up to 30% less than you owe, and finally get some peace. This isn’t your average debt relief advice… it’s a financial fresh start, complete with a happy cry or two when your balance hits zero.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
This week
🪡 Make & Take: Leather bookmarks @ Conner Prairie | Tuesday (8/12) at 2:30pm – Get crafty for just $5, stamping your initials or funky designs on a supple leather bookmark that’s built to last. Weather permitting, you’ll learn a bit of pioneer crafts history as you blend creativity with practicality. Perfect for bookworms who love a hands-on project and a stylish reading companion.
🎨 Art Event: Sunset on the Lake @ Social Cantina Carmel | Thursday (8/14) at 6:00pm – Whether you’re wielding a brush for the first time or calling yourself the next Monet, Sunset on the Lake with Emi turns our beloved lakeside into your personal studio. Expect gentle guidance, twilight tones, plenty of banter, and an excuse to call yourself cultured.
💪 Body Boost @ Bethlehem Lutheran Church (WELS) | Thursday (8/14) at 7:30pm – If you’ve been craving a workout that’s equal parts fierce and ridiculous, grab that souvenir mug or garden watering can and join Body Boost’s hydration revolution. We’ll lunge, sweat, and sip out of anything but a boring water bottle, with laughs guaranteed.
🎤 Riley Green Live @ The Club at Chatham Hills | Friday (8/15) at 5:00pm – Grab your favorite straw hat and swing by The Club at Chatham Hills for Riley Green’s free post-play set at the LIV Golf opener. He’ll swap putters for guitars, belting southern grit and storytelling anthems that make birdies sound boring.
🎹 Dueling Pianos @ Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael | Friday (8/15) at 7:30pm – Still blaming potholes for your traffic jams? Here’s your chance at a dueling pianos showdown where two virtuosos answer your song requests, no eye rolls included. Just snag a table, meet $25 food and drink minimum, then cue your favorite earworm and take a bow.
This weekend
🚒 Public Safety Day | Saturday (8/16) at 9:00am – Ever wondered what would happen if the local firetruck and police cruiser hosted a block party? Stop by for free health and safety demos, info booths, and a chance to chat with the heroes who really know their stuff. It’s festival vibes without funnel cake.
🏺 Make & Take: Clay Pottery @ Conner Prairie | Saturday (8/16) at 10:00am – Roll up your sleeves for a $5 clay pottery workshop where you’ll mold your very own piece to take home. It’s a hands-on dive into history at Lenape Indian Camp, blending craft and culture in one fun morning. Just keep an eye on the sky—this session’s weather-dependent, so let’s hope for clear skies!
🐶 Fi’d Up & Foamy: Foam Party with Fi Dog Collars @ Crate Escapes | Saturday (8/16) at 12:00pm – Grab your pup and dive head-first into a sudsy playground where Fi Dog Collars turns the dog park into a foamy fiesta. Expect epic giveaways, dog-friendly treats, bar specials, and local vendors ready to spoil your four-legged sidekick. Whether you’re splashing, sipping, or snagging freebies, this is the tail-wagging bash of the summer. Don’t miss out on the off-leash energy and bubbly fun!
🎸 The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute @ Conner Prairie | Saturday (8/16) at 8:00pm – If you think your weekend will end in pajamas and takeout, hit the old theater for a trip back to 1963. This Emmy-winning tribute nails every classic Beatles chord, costume swap, and era swagger, making you wonder if Sir Paul’s hiding backstage.
🎥 Indianapolis Black Documentary Film Festival @ Indianapolis Art Center & Kan-Kan Cinema and Restaurant | Sunday (8/17) – Next weekend, settle in for a three-day deep dive into Black life at the Art Center by day and Kan-Kan Cinema & Restaurant by night, where historical heroes and modern storytellers share the screen. Bring your curiosity, leave your filter, and award-night applause is mandatory.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/12 Keith Wallen and more @ Black Circle – 7 pm
- 8/13 Brett Wiscons @ Cobblestone Grill – 6:30 pm
- 8/13 ZCD Summer Concert Series @ Zionsville Lincoln Park – 6:30 pm
- 8/13 Improvement Movement and more @ Turntable – 7 pm
- 8/14 Frank Bradford @ Cobblestone Grill – 6:30 pm
- 8/14 The Fray – How to Save a Life: 20th Anniversary Tour @ Holliday Park – 7 pm
- 8/14 The Strike and more @ Rock the Ruins – 7 pm
- 8/14 Arkansauce @ Turntable – 8 pm
- 8/14 Altered Thurzdaze: Altered XV vol 2 and more @ The Mousetrap – 8 pm
🏠️ This house is wild
Listed by: Marianne Piazzi (Encore Sotheby’s International)
Six bedrooms, five and a half baths, and over 5,200 square feet of clever design mean there’s a spot for everyone and everything. The kitchen pulls out all the stops with quartz counters, a massive island, and a dedicated bar for wine nights or lemonade stands. The drop zone off the three-car garage is ready for muddy boots, backpacks, and impromptu Zoom calls, while the sunroom flexes as a reading nook, playroom, or second office.
Upstairs, the primary suite comes with a spa-worthy bath and a closet big enough to hide from laundry day. The finished basement keeps things interesting with a rec room, sixth bedroom, and two flex spaces for workouts, crafts, or movie marathons. Out back, there’s a covered porch, firepit, and plenty of space for cartwheels. Community perks like a pool, playground, and basketball court are just around the corner, all in Carmel’s A+ school district.
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