Arts + Culture

Measuring Impact

For Retiring Indiana Wind Symphony Conductor Charles Conrad, Music Is a Lifelong Investment Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Logan Clark (Maverick Marketing) Music notes waft through Charles Conrad’s childhood memories.  In the 1920s and 1930s, many schools across the United States instituted the Music Memory Contest. Each fall in Indiana, schools received a list of musical selections for the year, ranging from Bach to Wagner. At Conrad’s elementary school, students listened to music...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Not Your Father's Stockbroker

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Jeremy Coons Aims To Be a Resource To His Community Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Brianna Richardson Photography In decades past, people protected their most valuable assets in bank vaults, like the gilded antique restored by Indianapolis law firm Barnes & Thornburg pictured on the cover and the following page. These days, massive enclosures have been replaced with digital currencies and global securities, bringing new challenges for investors. Carmel...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Your Home As Your Greatest Investment

Options and Advice from NEXA Mortgage Broker James Jenkins Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Logan Clark (Maverick Marketing) For more than a decade, James Jenkins has been specializing in helping clients find just the right mortgage. Having graduated from the University of Oklahoma, Jenkins moved to Indiana in 2007. He began his mortgage career working for a bank and learning all he could about the mortgage industry. And the more he learned, the more he realized how many options are...

March 2024

Health + Wellness

Finding Help and Hope for Healing

Dr. Matt Schulke Doesn’t Want People to Live With Pain Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Brianna Richardson Photography When Westfield High School graduate Matt Schulke entered Ball State University as a pre-med major, he had no idea what chiropractic was. However, when he experienced significant back pain, a chiropractor’s office was where he landed for relief. Not only did his back pain improve, but some other issues went away. “As I learned more, chiropractic resonated with me from a...

March 2024

Real Estate

The Full 360

How One Local Real Estate Agency Puts People First Article by Heather Hunter | Photography by Logan Clark Although the sign above the former Evan Lurie Art Gallery now reads “Circle Real Estate,” walking inside reveals a curated homage to the building’s history. Sculptures ring the room, and the wide walls are filled with paintings. It’s more than just office décor; Circle Real Estate’s agents use the art to stage homes. If the buyer likes a piece, they can purchase it and support a local...

February 2024

Home + Design

Sleek And Stylish

Top Home-Painting Trends For 2024 Article by Heather Hunter | Photography by Logan Clark Itching to update your home this year? Before pulling out hammers or selling the furniture, consider reinvigorating the space with a new coat of paint. Carmel City Lifestyle asked Eric Russell of Russell Painting Company about the paint trends to expect in 2024, as well as some creative ways to incorporate them in homes. In exterior paint jobs, the earth tones of the 1990s and aughts are steadily...

February 2024

Home Services

Washing Away Winter

Northside Window And Gutter Cleaning Pros Jumpstart Spring Cleaning Article by Emma Fitzgerald | Photography by Logan Clark As spring arrives, it's time to open up blinds and soak in the coveted sunshine lacking during Midwest winters. Spring cleaning is just around the corner, and the team at Northside Window and Gutter Cleaning indicates they are eager to help homeowners and business managers welcome the start of a new season.  Northside Windows is owned and operated by a local veteran...

February 2024

Home + Design

Redefining Inclusive Living

North End Apartments/Village Of Merici: Accessible Sanctuary For All Article by Hillarie Finley | Photography by Logan Clark North End Carmel Village of Merici and North End Carmel united to create a future of accessible living for people with disabilities. Residents are empowered by the advanced features and inclusive amenities catering to various needs. Socializing Reinvented Residents can enjoy coffee and camaraderie at Indie Coffee Roasters and Le Petit Gauteau Bakery, and use...

February 2024

Travel

Luxury Vacation Destination

French Lick Resort Offers Experiences for All Types of Travelers Article by Michelle Moody | Photography by Michelle Moody + Provided If you’re searching for a new destination for a weekend escape, we’ve found the perfect luxury, midwest vacation spot. Just a short three-hour drive away, nestled in the Indiana hills of the Hoosier National Forest, is the historic French Lick Resort.  The resort is home to two AAA Four-Diamond nationally historic hotels, the French Lick Springs Hotel and the...

January 2024

Travel

The Ultimate Staycation

Ode to Life, Leisure, and Delectable Cuisine at Hotel Carmichael Article by Hillarie Finley | Photography by Logan Clark, Hotel Carmichael When life gets busy, it's easy to let things like relaxation and self-care fall by the wayside. That's where a staycation at Hotel Carmichael comes in. Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection is a boutique hotel that encourages guests to stay fully present and appreciate a local retreat. Hotel Carmichael invites you to indulge in their many amenities...

January 2024