From Oct. 8-11, talk about the impact of AI with Afrofuturist authors and attend a ‘Sinners’-inspired dance party at Kheprw Institute.
Author Archives: Mesgana Waiss
Alma mater: Ball State University
I want to champion and affirm the essence of humanity. For two summers, I was an Indianapolis Press Club Foundation fellow, interning at Indiana Landmarks and the Indianapolis Recorder, where I focused on community stories that highlight and celebrate local voices and Black heritage.
Beyond bylines and storytelling, I love to watch playoff basketball, consume fashion content and nurture my knowledge of music history.
I joined Mirror Indy to help restore trust and integrity in journalism and address the local news desert crisis.
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Indy council passes Hogsett’s $1.7B budget: How the city plans to spend money
State and federal budget cuts posed challenges for some departments.
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What to watch at Heartland International Festival
The film festival will screen local and national movies and documentaries Oct. 9-19, including big names like Will Ferrell, America Ferrera and Natalie Portman.
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Teen playwrights say their piece on gun violence
American Lives Theater will showcase six plays by teens from across the country on Oct. 6.
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How much should the city spend on the arts? Speak your mind at an Oct. 2 meeting
The Indy Arts Council is asking for $1.3 million for 2026, to fund arts organizations and artists.
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45 things to do in October in Indianapolis
Bring in fall with a vintage movie night, an Afrofuturism conference, dance parties and Halloween festivities.
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No topic is taboo at this political art show
“The Art of Politics” promises free speech with over 60 artworks and a fundraiser on Sept. 26.
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We sat down with Gary Gee and FITZ ahead of BUTTER Fine Art Fair
“BUTTER was spread.” The artists talked to Mirror Indy about flying out to LA, life as a “starving artist” and the ways BUTTER has helped their careers.
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34 things to do in September in Indy
Inside you’ll find an organic paper making workshop, Indy Jazz Fest, a circus and a Halloween-themed family marathon race.
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Fashion designers created tiny, fabulous outfits for paint brushes
Anthony Radford’s “Royal Brush Takeover” celebrates creativity in fashion design.