Point Blank – Anyone in Carmel or surrounding areas interested in buying a firearm and learning everything about one, as well as use a shooting range now have a place to go. Point Blank Range and Gun Shop offers ranges and a 4,000-square-foot retail floor that will have 700-1100 firearms in stock at any time. President Tom Willingham said that because of the size and the top models that they carry, they already have a unique relationship with distributors. Willingham said that they have a large stock of .22 ammunition, which most shops don’t carry.
When and where: Point Blank Range and Gun Shop is at 1250 City Center Dr. The hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. To learn more, visit pointblank.com.
La Casa Azul – Gregory Hancock will direct the world-premiere production of his musical focusing on the life and work of Frida Kahlo (1907-1964), wife of the Mexican muralist Diego Rivera and known in her own right primarily as a self-portraitist. Hancock is responsible for all aspects of the production, with assistance from Kate Ayers (additional lyrics), Nicholas Cline (orchestration), Ryan Koharchik (lighting design) and Terry Woods (vocal direction).
When and where: “La Casa Azul,” Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, 7 p.m. June 25-27, 3 p.m. June 28, the Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel. Tickets: www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.com or 843-3800.
Yoga – On June 21 Namaste Carmel and the Greater Indianapolis Telugu Association will host the first International Day of Yoga. June 21 was recently declared as the International Day of Yoga by the United Nations General Assembly. Carmel resident and event organizer Raju Chinthala wanted the city of Carmel to participate so he created the event.
When and where: The event will be held in the Gazebo at Carmel City Hall on June 21 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Participants can choose between two morning sessions of yoga.
Bow Wow Luau — Participate in a 5K with the family dog, all for a good cause. Bring your dogs to the Beacon of Hope Center for Women’s Bow Wow Luau 5K, family festival and 1-mile pet walk. Enjoy the day with great food, fun games, contests and vendors while walking with your dogs and families.
When and where: 7 a.m. June 20, Carmel Community Park, 1235 Central Park East Dr., Carmel.
Koteewi Range and Target Archery Center – Indiana’s largest and newest archery-only shooting range opened on June 6. Built to Olympic specifications with the intention of bidding on Olympic trials in the future, the range employs 92 fixed and variable target shooting stations and a field archery trail with 3D targets. A facility with classroom space, a pro shop and restrooms is on-site as well.
When and where: Koteewi Range and Target Archery Center, 22735 Essig Ave.,Noblesville. The range’s summer hours are 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., 7 days a week.
