Come to the Carmel Arts & Design District from 5 to 9 p.m. this evening, Saturday, Feb. 12, for Allied Solutions’ Meet Me on Main. Make your way to Main Street and Range Line Road for an evening of art, shopping, music, and more.
Meet Me on Main is the City of Carmel’s monthly “second Saturday” event to highlight local galleries, restaurants and design-related businesses in the District. Art galleries and businesses will feature special events specially planned to enhance the art and design-related features of the District.
This month’s Valentine’s Day weekend event includes a free Valentine’s Day trolley, a soft relaunch of the Carmel Caffeine Trail to celebrate the art of caffeine and free roses at participating locations.
Free Valentine’s Day Trolley
There will be a free Valentine’s Day Trolley running from noon to 9 p.m. today escorting visitors to various districts in Carmel. Trolley stops include:
- Bub’s Burgers
- Agave Bar & Grill
- Indiana Design Center
- Midtown Plaza
- Carmel City Center
- The Ice at Carter Green
The public is encouraged to enjoy the free trolley all day and explore Carmel, including events at the Ice at Carter Green. Click here to track the two trolleys and their locations.
Carmel Caffeine Trail
The Carmel Caffeine Trail celebrates the art of caffeine with events, visitor information and promotions spotlighting the 24 shops and cafes that offer gourmet coffee and tea in Carmel.
Visit these vendors on the Valentine’s Day Trolley route:
- Rose & Lois – hut located at the Ice at Carter Green (10 Carter Green)
- The Cake Bake Shop (799 Hanover Place)
- HELEN Coffee Shop (201 W. Main St. #100)
- Carmel Chocolate Café (45 W. Main St.)
- Java House (145 Elm St.)
- Indie Coffee Roasters (220 E. Main St.)
Check out the City of Carmel table at the Carmel Chocolate Café to learn more about the Caffeine Trail and enter to win an exclusive trail gift basket.
Rose & Lois at Carter Green, Carmel Chocolate Café and HELEN Coffee Shop on Main Street will have free samples during Meet Me on Main.
Complimentary roses
Visit participating businesses, galleries and Caffeine Trail vendors as the first 200 visitors receive a complimentary for Valentine’s Day.
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Be sure to check out these art galleries and businesses to enjoy their special offers, as well as special activities in the Arts & Design District:
- Free Caricatures at All Things Carmel (110 W. Main St.)
- Sample wine from Peace Water Winery and Sugar Creek Winery along with chocolate samples in partnership with Carmel Brews & Barrels Trail at All Things Carmel (110 W. Main St.)
- Take-and-make art kits provided by the Art Lab at Indiana Artisan Gifts & Gallery (22 N. Range Line Road)
- Live music featuring Bella Pike, Doug Resendez and Thomas Leitke around the District
There will be an opportunity to register to win one of three $100 gift cards by visiting participating merchants and dropping your name and contact information into a special drawing that will take place the following week. The gift cards are from select Carmel Arts & Design District businesses. Be sure to visit as many galleries and shops as possible to increase your chance to win.
Visit the following galleries and businesses for your chance to win one of three $100 gift cards:
- Soori Gallery, 33 E. Main St.
- Magdalena Gallery of Art, 27 E. Main St. #100
- Indiana Artisan, 22 N. Range Line Road
- The Olive Mill, 10 S. Range Line Road
- Carmel Arts Council – The Children’s Art Gallery, 40 W. Main St.
- All Things Carmel, 110 W. Main St. #104
- Art on Main Gallery & Gifts, 111 W. Main St. #140
- CCA Gallery & Gifts, 111 W. Main St. #135
- Kuaba Gallery, 404 W. Main St.
Art on Main Gallery & Gifts
Art on Main Gallery & Gifts, 111 W. Main St., Suite 140. The feature show this month is “Wine and Roses” featuring new work by Randall Scott Harden and Deb Slack. Randall and Deb have created a beautiful and colorful display of new paintings in a variety of sizes with subjects of wine and wine bottles, roses and flowers, graffiti and love. In addition, there will be Valentine and heart-themed work and other creations perfect for gift giving by their approximately 20 other local Indiana artists, including jewelry, mosaics, watercolor paintings, oil and acrylic and mixed media paintings, fine art photography, charcuterie boards and coasters and more.
CCA Gallery & Gifts
CCA Gallery, 111 W. Main St., Suite 135. The gallery will host a New Member Open House from 4 to 7 p.m. today. The public is invited to meet artists and see their varied work. New members include Neelu Jain, Tish Reed, Judy LaMere, Taylor Walker and David Brandzel.
Indiana Artisan Gallery
At Indiana Artisan Gifts & Gallery, 22 N. Range Line Road, artist Joe Krutulis will show his creative process, which he calls “fixing nature’s flaws.” The retired engineer sees hidden beauty in wood he picks up on daily walks near his Martinsville home. He shapes pieces into graceful hearts, circles and other designs, then fills cracks and crevices with crushed turquoise, azurite and other minerals to turn cast-offs into stunning wood pendants, one-of-a-kind earrings and mesmerizing mobiles.
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Special offers from Arts & Design District businesses include:
- Aurora Self & Soul Care (312 W. Main St.) is offering 30 percent off clothing.
- Silver in the City (111 W. Main St. #150) features floral boutiques from Wildwood, chocolates from the Best Chocolate in Town, thoughtful gifts for valentines young and old, and, as always, a lovely collection of jewelry to dazzle and delight. Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- HELEN Coffee Shop (201 W. Main St. #100) featuring macarons and sweets inlcuding hot chocolate and coffee.
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A map of the gallery locations and more information about Meet Me on Main activities can be found at CarmelArtsAndDesign.com.
Public parking is available in the Carmel Lions Club lot (141 E. Main St.), Sophia Square parking garage (entrance off of 1st Ave. NW), Indiana Design Center parking garage (200 S. Range Line Road) or on-street. Click here to download the Arts & Design District parking map.
About the Carmel Arts & Design District
The Carmel Arts & Design District is the Midwest’s premier arts and design destination. Home to more than 200 businesses, including art galleries, restaurants, antique dealers, design showrooms, boutiques and creative service providers, the Carmel Arts & Design District promises to stimulate the senses. The Indiana Design Center is housed in the Carmel Arts & Design District. In addition, hundreds have taken advantage of the wide variety of housing opportunities and call the Carmel Arts & Design District home.