Carmel native Steve Inskeep will be the guest speaker at the Founders Dinner Gala April 13 at the Ritz Charles April 13. The event marks the start of a year’s worth of celebrations commemorating the founding of Carmel as the village of Bethlehem 175 years ago.  Inskeep is the host of NPR’s program Morning Edition and a 1986 graduate of Carmel High School. Emmy-Award winning newscaster and Carmel resident Kevin Rader will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

A cocktail reception begins at 7 p.m., with dinner at 7:45 p.m. and Inskeep’s program following. For more information, visit the event website at www.carmel175.org. Proceeds will benefit the Carmel Clay Historical Society.

Tickets may be purchased at The Center for the Performing Arts Box Office, One Center Green, Carmel, IN 46032, or by calling 317-843-3800. The box office is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, noon to 4:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased by phone or through the box office only. Ticket price is $75 plus service charge.