Good morning, Carmel.

Set for Aug. 29, the eighth annual Posh Picnic fundraiser at Coxhall Gardens Cripe Pavilion tent invites adults to bring a picnic dinner and design a tablescape (entries will be judged) while silent auction prizes and music by MGS DJs support improvements for the gardens.

Carmel residents can join the Jim Irsay 1976 Acts of Kindness Day on Aug.

5 to mark the city's 50th anniversary and honor Colts owner Jim Irsay; the event includes food drives, an online safety class and donation activities by Rotary Club + Kiwanis Club with local nonprofits and churches.

On July 15, longtime Carmel resident Scott Hester moved his flower beds from the public right-of-way along Rohrer Road — after receiving notice that city crews would clear the area for new sod or grass seed to ease maintenance.

Hester said the change improved his property's overall look.

Tenants have begun moving into Portrait Midtown at 400 Industrial Dr, developed by Buckingham Companies.

The new Carmel community features one- to three-bedroom apartments, townhomes, outdoor terraces, a pool, a dog park, co-working spaces, and art installations, and is steps away from Monon Greenway + Midtown Plaza.

Nashville Nights: Tim Wright & Steel Petals

7:30-9 p.m. — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — Cost info not provided — Experience a dynamic acoustic blend of folk, Indie, and Americana with Steel Petals.

Brian Simpson Concert

7-11 p.m. — Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable evening with the celebrated pianist Brian Simpson and fellow jazz artists.

Stewart Copeland: Have I Said Too Much

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Cost to be determined — Diverse tales from the legendary drummer of The Police on his first U.S. spoken-word tour.

Indy Author Event 2026

12-4 p.m. — 502 East Event Centre — Free entry — Discover a diverse range of indie and hybrid authors showcasing their works in an engaging atmosphere.

Princess Tea Party

1-3 p.m. — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — Free for children under 2 — Experience a magical luncheon with princess characters, tea, and treats fit for royalty.