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Author Archives: Mesgana Waiss
Alma mater: Ball State University
As Mirror Indy’s arts and culture reporter, I write stories and create reels highlighting the innovative and creative projects, performances and events that residents, artists, and organizations are bringing to life across Indianapolis.
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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46 things to do in July in Indianapolis
Check out a zine festival, cheap family movie nights and group workouts, a hot clown trinket swap and a $10 and under flea market.
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Artist finds intimacy and queerness in wrestling
This “Sopa de Letras” exhibit opens June 21 at the Indy Liberation Center.
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REVERB: Taylor Hall’s rock song catches the attention of SZA
In the latest episode of the GANGGANG video series, Mirror Indy’s Mesgana Waiss chats with singer-songwriter Taylor Hall.
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New ArtMix fellowship offers studio space to artists with disabilities
Applications for the Enroute ArtMix Studio Fellowship close on June 26.
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It’s not too late to perform at Chreece
3 ways artists can show off their talent — and even take the stage at the 2026 festival.
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Shop all sizes at this new secondhand clothing market
Poppin’ Buttons, a new event, aims to center plus-size bodies.
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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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Rico Nasty to headline Indy hip-hop festival
The Chreece hip-hop festival will celebrate 11 years with performances from over 70 local and regional artists Aug. 29.
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The young designer who makes some of Indy’s most stylish prom dresses
Mondriana Brown couldn’t go to prom because of COVID. Now, she works to make the day extra special for other teens.
