Good morning, Carmel.

Indy Community Farms was founded in 2024 by long-serving Carmel Fire Department captain Chad Hughes and businesswoman Krista Hughes to boost sustainable agriculture and local food access in Hamilton County.

The nonprofit offers garden plots at $1 a day, hosts educational programs, and is upgrading its property with an improved water supply and a removable walkway—future plans include greenhouses, a farmers market and a small poultry project.

Prevail, Inc. stresses the need to support survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness Month while promoting victim rights.

The group will host National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 6th to 12th) as it works with local partners (seeking policy changes and prevention efforts) to help victims.

Artomobilia will host two automotive events in Hamilton and Boone County as the SpringFling!

10000 rally kicks off on April 26 from St. Vincent Carmel at 10 a.m., ending at 2 p.m.—participants will benefit local charities while 100/31 on May 3 will showcase 100 supercars on West Carmel Drive Bridge from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for enthusiasts.

SCORE Indianapolis won Chapter of the Year after helping start 516 new businesses for the Indiana/Kentucky district.

In fiscal year 2024—Oct. 1 to Sept. 30, its 69 volunteer mentors held over 2,500 sessions that led to 1,645 jobs and 20 local workshops attended by nearly 400 business owners.

FBI and Indiana University officials remained tight-lipped about the search of cybersecurity professor XiaoFeng Wang’s homes in Carmel and Bloomington, and FBI agents with help from the Carmel Police Department searched a home on Shakamac Drive on March 28—an attorney for Wang said neither he nor his wife were arrested or face charges—adding that no criminal charges are pending.

The Jr. Civic Company, made up of 31 young performers ages 10 to 14, will perform a musical theater showcase at Tarkington Theatre on April 29.

The free event will feature a vibrant mix of full company numbers and solos — highlighting local youth talent and artistic growth.

Governor Mike Braun signed a law on Wednesday that updates high school diploma requirements by adding honors plus seals for college, career, and military paths — the changes will begin in the 2028-2029 school year with schools able to opt in this fall.

Hamilton County addressed funding challenges for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program to give free books to children ages 0—5 after library directors and community partners presented proposals at a council meeting on April 2.

The Carmel Clay Library Foundation secured a $75,000 grant from CenterPoint Energy and officials will soon decide on a funding plan.

Carmel has used tax increment financing to fund projects like the Center for the Performing Arts and downtown redevelopments, which helps shape growth without raising resident taxes.

City officials said they will continue to use TIF for new developments and have set aside reserves to cover a three-year shortfall expected to start in 2035.

Carmel senior Carson Mace committed to the Wabash football team today—he will join them for the upcoming season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Carmel Marathon Weekend

8 AM — Downtown Carmel — Registration required — Experience one of the top Boston Marathon qualifying events in the scenic Carmel area.

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.

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.

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.

One Hundred Over 31: A Supercar Gathering

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Motor District Garage Condos — Free entry — Experience an extraordinary lineup of supercars in a vibrant festival atmosphere supporting a great cause.