Good morning, Carmel.

Today, Keystone Parkway in Carmel will have lane closures for bridge inspections with northbound lanes at 116th Street closed from 9 to 9:35 p.m. and southbound lanes at Carmel Drive closed from 9:45 to 10:30 p.m. — the Indiana Department of Transportation will close lanes on I-465 from Oct 6 to Oct 9 for work on the Township Line Road bridge, with work that is weather-dependent and may cause brief stoppages.

FISHERS — The federal government shutdown began after Congress failed to agree on a funding package, with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer trading blame.

Social Security, Medicare and mail delivery continue while some federal benefits may be delayed and thousands of employees face furloughs if the stalemate persists.

Former All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard will return to Indianapolis to retire with the Colts during halftime of the Oct.

5 game against the Raiders. He earned three Pro Bowls and tallied 614 tackles with the Colts over six NFL seasons (in 68 starts) and will be honored during pregame festivities (according to the team).

The Indiana Fever lost to the Las Vegas Aces 107-98 in overtime as Kelsey Mitchell left the game with a leg injury—she will be monitored by the Fever team.

The Aces will face Phoenix for the WNBA title starting Friday in Las Vegas.

OktoberFest Celebration

10 PM – 2 AM — Carmel City Center — Family-friendly event — Celebrate Oktoberfest with German food, drinks, games, and live music by Der Polktaz.

Adagio Live Music: Tim Wright

7:40-10 p.m. — Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection — Cost varies — Unwind with live music from smooth jazz to soulful acoustics while enjoying crafted cocktails and small plates.

Indianapolis Colts VIP Tailgate

10:00 – 11:30 AM — Lucas Oil Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exclusive tailgate experience ahead of the Colts game.

IL Divo by Candlelight

7-9 PM — The Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Monthly gift of $10+ or one-time $120 — Experience an unforgettable evening of music and elegance with IL Divo.

Carmel Symphony Orchestra: Drama! Beethoven and Brahms

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket info not provided — Experience the dramatic orchestral compositions of Beethoven and Brahms performed by the Carmel Symphony Orchestra.

Indiana Pacers Preseason Game vs. San Antonio Spurs

7-8:30 p.m. — Gainbridge Fieldhouse — Tickets available — Catch the Pacers in action as they host the Spurs for an exciting preseason matchup.

Adagio Live Music: Jacket Required

6-9 p.m. — Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection — Enjoy crafted cocktails and live music in a stylish lounge atmosphere.

Indianapolis Career Fair

11 AM – 2 PM — Holiday Inn Indianapolis Carmel by IHG — Free entry — Meet top employers and explore new career opportunities.

Matthew Morrison Performance

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Payne & Mencias Palladium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with the charismatic star of Glee in a live performance.

Tommy Emmanuel Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — The Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Gift-based entry — Experience the masterful guitar skills of Tommy Emmanuel live in concert.