Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of July.
Good morning, Carmel.
Carmel’s sister cities program won the 2026 Sister Cities International Innovation in Arts and Culture Award on July 24 in Washington, D.C.
The program builds partnerships with Cortona, Jelgava, Kawachinagano, Rueil-Malmaison, Seiffen and Visakhapatnam (including the Kawachinagano Japanese Garden and Japan Springfest) to celebrate arts and culture.
Carmel High School was named the top performing sports program in the nation for the 2025-26 school year by MaxPreps.
The Greyhounds clinched the MaxPreps Cup with eight state championships — Athletic Director Jim Inskeep credited the community-school partnership for the achievement.
The Indianapolis Rowing Center won gold in June when Mary Bain and Carmel High School graduate Colleen Carpenter clinched the beach sprints women’s youth double sculls title at the USRowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Fla.
Other teams earned bronze as the club marked a strong national showing.
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.
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