Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
Good morning, Carmel.
🎭 Culture
Brian Thibodeau and his son Oliver opened CTYZN Records at 420 W.
Main St. in downtown Carmel, which held a grand opening on Jan. 23 — featuring live music from local band Opening Day and offering records, CDs, and music lessons to keep local music memories alive.
🏛️ Government
Fishers began enforcing an ordinance on Jan.
1, 2026 that caps new long-term rental properties to 10% per neighborhood to ease housing affordability concerns as investors buy more homes. The city also offers an online map and issues courtesy notices to track compliance.
🏈 Sports
After winning their seventh straight game on Wednesday by beating Osceola Magic 129-117, the Noblesville Boom closed to within two games of first place with standout numbers from Ethan Thompson (31 points, 10 rebounds).
The team will play a second game Friday in Kissimmee at 7 p.m.
🎉 Carmel Events
Submit an event →
Figure Drawing Workshop
4-6 p.m. — Fishers Art Center — Fee required — Study the basics of figure drawing focusing on human anatomy and form.
Retirement Planning Dinner Workshop
6:30 p.m. — Weber Grill Restaurant — Complimentary — Learn key strategies to secure your retirement while enjoying a free dinner.
Carmel Passion & Chocolate Party
6 p.m. — Peace Water Winery — Ticket required — Savor a flight of Passion Cabernet paired with chocolate while enjoying live music from Brad McCord.
Paul Hughes: Songs For Lovers
7:30-9 p.m. — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of classic Jazz and Swing tunes reminiscent of the greats like Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin.
Family Painting Class: A Pretty Pink Bouquet
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Online payment required — Unleash creativity with your family in this fun painting session.
Lunar New Year Celebration
4:30-6 p.m. — Carmel Clay Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Chinese calligraphy and paper crafting activities hosted by the National Chinese Honor Society.
February Pints & Pages: Wuthering Heights Discussion
7-9 p.m. — Sun King Carmel — Free entry — Engaging book discussion centered around the classic Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë awaits at this cozy venue.
Pokemon Day Celebration
5-7 p.m. — Carmel Clay Public Library — Registration recommended — Gather for a fun-filled evening of Pokémon battles, trading, and nerd culture.
Memory Collages Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Carmel Clay Public Library — Registration required — Explore the art of creating visual stories from personal memories using various materials.
Middle School D&D Club
6-7:30 p.m. — Carmel Clay Public Library — Registration recommended — Engage in imaginative gameplay with peers at this student-run D&D club.
🏠 Carmel Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Carmel Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Carmel Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Carmel.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.