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Friday, March 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Carmel. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Daniel Castillo pleaded guilty on March 26 to charges of attempted battery, resisting law enforcement, drunk driving, and harassment after he rammed a police car at Avant Apartments on Old Meridian Street in Carmel on August 11, 2024—he was sentenced to 1 1/2 years in jail plus two years of community corrections and 1 1/2 years of probation with added penalties including $600 restitution and a one-year license suspension. WTHR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Leah Payne and Ron Mencias’ families signed a 10-year deal with the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts to rename its 1,500-seat concert hall as the Payne—Mencias Palladium, effective July 1. The move will support art and education programs for Carmel residents and help secure the venue’s future. Current
- ➤ Micky Dolenz — best known as a Monkees star — will bring his 'Songs & Stories' tour to Carmel, where he will share full versions of classic hits linked with personal tales from his long music career. The performance will feature stories behind his signature songs and highlights from a recent charity live album recording. Carmel Monthly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Purdue Extension Hamilton County celebrated its 39th Ag Day from March 16th to March 22nd during National Agriculture Week and took the event on the road due to construction at the 4-H Fairgrounds—72 classrooms received 42 presentations that engaged nearly 2,000 students in learning about agriculture’s role in daily life. The Hamilton County Reporter
- ➤ A new study from Ball State University’s Center for Business and Economic Research shows that changes in Indiana school funding forced school districts to adjust their budgets in order to save classroom spending. Property tax caps led to an average loss of $78 per student while state aid helped by about $72 per student and districts that passed local referenda gained an extra boost of about $535 per student (2000 to 2019). WTHR
- ➤ Carmel High School junior Jasmine Choi won the Indiana Wind Symphony’s first Concerto Competition and will be a guest soloist at the Dancing in the Streets concert at 4 p.m. April 6 at the Payne and Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel — she will perform La Flute De Pan by Jules Mouquet. Current
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Carmel senior Ayden Monke committed to Hanover College women's soccer team today. She will join the team for the upcoming season. The Hamilton County Reporter
- ➤ Carmel senior Alexandra Shackell was named the 2024-25 Girls Swimmer of the Year by the Hamilton County Reporter today after winning four events at the state meet and becoming a four-time champion in the butterfly event; she also contributed to three state champion relays and ended her career with 15 state titles. The Hamilton County Reporter
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Burning Red - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
8 PM - 12 AM — Clowes Memorial Hall — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the music of Taylor Swift with this live tribute concert experience.
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Indiana Wind Symphony: Dancing in the Streets
4-5:30 p.m. — The Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket information not provided — Experience a vibrant spring concert featuring a mix of ballet and Broadway performances including works by Bernstein and Verdi.
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Peter Frampton Live Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 60 years of music with the legendary Peter Frampton following his Hall of Fame induction.
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Gardening for the Beginner
1-3 p.m. — Conner Prairie — Members: $27 | Nonmembers: $30 — Learn essential gardening skills and plant seeds to start your own garden.
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Bachelors of Broadway Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Experience captivating melodies and harmonies from Broadway's finest gentlemen.
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Carmel Marathon Weekend
8 AM — Downtown Carmel — Registration required — Experience one of the top Boston Marathon qualifying events in the scenic Carmel area.
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Carmel Sip n Paint – Two Birds Sunset View
6-9 p.m. — Social Cantina Carmel — Tickets required — Unleash your creativity in a delightful paint and sip experience guided by an expert instructor.
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Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
7-8:30 p.m. — Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience the vibrant reimagining of Joseph's Biblical tale through music and performance.
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ONE VOICE... The Music of Manilow
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — $25/guest — Enjoy a night of classic Barry Manilow tunes in a cabaret setting with food and beverage minimums.
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