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Mesgana Waiss
@theavgjourn.bsky.social
arts and culture reporter at Mirror Indy ✍🏾keeping tabs on the cool stuff in Indy ✉️ mesgana.waiss@mirrorindy.org https://mirrorindy.org/author/mesgana-waiss/
The gesture of giving flowers is what matters most, whether you pick them from your garden or take a quick trip to Kroger. I talked with five local floral designers around Indy about their least favorite flowers and the not-so-glamorous parts of the business. mirrorindy.org/flowers-shop...
These 5 floral designers will make your heart bloom
They let us into their one-of-a-kind arrangements, their least favorite flowers — and what they don’t tell you about working in the business.
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It’s no secret that some of the most fashionable people in the world are in the Black church. And I got to see Sunday Best taken up a notch at Witherspoon Presbyterian Church. See our photos and listen to the stories behind Easter outfits. 📸 Brett Phelps mirrorindy.org/easter-sunda...
Easter Sunday in Indy: Serving the Lord and serving looks
Big hats and head pieces, a pinstripe suit, flashy bangles and earrings, and lots of pinks, blues and purples.
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Don't miss this one! Fashion report from Easter Sunday at Indy's Black churches from @theavgjourn.bsky.social & Brett Phelps. I love the OOTD audio descriptions!! mirrorindy.org/easter-sunda...
Easter Sunday in Indy: Serving the Lord and serving looks
Big hats and head pieces, a pinstripe suit, flashy bangles and earrings, and lots of pinks, blues and purples.
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I got to interview the legendary R.L. Stine. Next week, he will visit Indy for the McFadden Lecture. Get to know the story behind his infamous lone typing finger and a creepy basement that fueled his childhood fears and helped inform his second “Goosebumps” book. mirrorindy.org/r-l-stine-go...
R.L. Stine talks his childhood fears and his infamous typing finger
We caught up with the author ahead of his March 19 appearance at this year’s Marian McFadden Memorial Lecture.
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In honor of Black History Month, I caught up with Black producers, screenwriters, cinematographers, directors and actors who are chasing their dreams in the city. Some make skater videos, others have created TV series. Check out my latest Mirror Indy story: mirrorindy.org/local-black-...
These Black filmmakers are shaping the Indy film scene
Meet the creatives who are bringing their film dreams home to Indianapolis.
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Planning an event this year? I know the hassle of trying to find a venue in the city that meets all of your needs. That’s why I put together a list of spaces you can book based on their vibe and size. You’ll find everything from your local pub to the Indy Artsgarden. mirrorindy.org/event-spaces...
Hosting an event this year? We’ve got you covered.
Mirror Indy put together a list of spaces around Indy to book for your next baby shower, wedding, graduation party or workshop.
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Love this story from @theavgjourn.bsky.social about the Pike girls basketball team's remarkable season. They're on a 21-game win streak heading into the IHSAA state tournament.... and you've got a chance to see them play this Friday night! mirrorindy.org/pike-high-sc...
You need to go see Pike’s girls basketball team before it's too late
After a 21-game win streak, the team is chasing its first state championship.
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For over 8 years, historian Deedee Davis has been researching the lost photographs of Osbert Sumner. He captured former President Benjamin Harrison’s funeral, the first annual Fall Carnival downtown and city residents. Read my latest for Mirror Indy: mirrorindy.org/historic-pho...
The lost photographs of Osbert Sumner
Historian Deedee Davis’ research began seven years ago to tell a different story of life in Indianapolis from 1898-1903.
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Two years ago, Grassroot Projects started offering free art classes to children from immigrant families. I spent time with some of the cutest kids as they made textiles. I also talked with co-founder Priya Gangwani about the class being way for them to “not hide.” mirrorindy.org/immigrants-s...
An art class designed for immigrant children to ‘not hide’
Two years ago, Grassroot Projects started offering free six-week art classes to immigrant families in Indianapolis.
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Hip-hop found a home in Fountain Square in 2015. Over the past 10 years, the Chreece hip-hop festival has displayed all elements of the genre. Live music events come and go, but the “little festival that could” somehow remains. My latest story for Mirror Indy: mirrorindy.org/history-of-t...
Chreece turns 10
How Indy’s ‘Rap Christmas’ was born, its growing pains and what comes next.
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Heading to BUTTER this year? Here’s another reason to go: Ju’s Juke Joint. You’ll delve deeper into Black musical heritage over art, food, drinks + live music. I got a chance to talk to headliner Buddy Redd, T.I.’s son, about his idol Wes Montgomery and rock n’ roll. mirrorindy.org/ganggang-to-...
Buddy Red to headline new ‘juke joint’ party for BUTTER 5
See art from Black artists and get a side of sweat and rhythm and blues from Buddy Red and local musicians.
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