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Carmel
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Carmel. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ INDOT's Level Up 31 project enters phase three today after weather delays, causing closures from I-465 to northbound U.S. 31 and an early fender bender in the construction zone. Governor Braun said the gas tax suspension could extend next month (saving about 59 cents per gallon for drivers). WTHR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Preliminary state data shows Indiana's infant mortality rate stayed at a record low of 6.3 per 1,000 live births in 2025, with 500 deaths versus 509 in 2024. The department continues maternal and infant health work through breastfeeding programs and safe sleep education (according to officials). WTHR
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Stella House Books and Cafe founders plan to demolish a former downtown Carmel home at 31 S. Range Line Rd. to build a 6,200-sqft bookstore and cafe with four parking spaces — final planning is set for a committee vote at 6 p.m. June 2 at City Hall. Current
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EidFest 2026
4-8 p.m. — Civic Square Parking — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of culture and community at EidFest.
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Carmel Marathon 2026
8 a.m. — Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Registration fee required — Experience a scenic marathon course that showcases the beauty of Carmel.
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Plates and Mates: Culinary Connections
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Matador, Carmel, IN — $10 reservation fee — Enjoy a curated dinner while making new foodie friends and exploring local Spanish cuisine.
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Pet Sounds Live: A Beach Boys Celebration
7:30 – 9:00 PM — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — $25 food and beverage minimum — Experience a live recreation of The Beach Boys' iconic Pet Sounds album through music, storytelling, and visuals.
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Jashn-e-Basant 2026
5-9 p.m. — Coxhall Gardens — $10 entry — Celebrate Eid with kite flying, music, and food at this vibrant community gathering.
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Civic in Concert - Chess
7-8:30 p.m. — The Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience the musical adaptation of Chess featuring the creative talents of Richard Nelson, Tim Rice, and ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson.
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Disney's Descendants - The Musical
2:30–5:30 p.m. — The Cat — Tickets from $46 — Experience the captivating world of Disney's Descendants live in Carmel.
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