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What’s up PlayListers,
Today I’m writing the coolest arts and culture newsletter in all the land in the absence of my amazing editor Jennifer Delgadillo.
Am I the only person who has had to send way too many birthday wishes so far this month? I love my people but my fingers are a little sore from typing out those two magic words. Fun fact: September has the most common birthdays.
I’ve got some good stuff for you to check out.
Read about the important role intimacy directors play in making theater sets safe for actors in Indy. See how westsiders showed their neighborhood pride at the 100th annual Riverside parade.
Lastly, here’s a little Mesgana lore: I didn’t have a cell phone in middle school so I spent my free time (and bedtime) reading YA fiction. “Dork Diaries,” “A Series Unfortunate Events,” the “Hunger Games” series. I’m trying to get back to my old self instead of doomscrolling.
If you share the same desire, learn how you could grab some $1 books at this new bookstore in Lawrence.
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When intimacy directors try to explain what they do, they
sometimes compare it to choreographing fight scenes.
Their role has become more in-demand since the #MeToo movement. Some people knock intimacy directors as being the “fun police” on theater and film sets. But, Amanda Kingsbury, Mirror Indy’s editor of Innovation, talked with several intimacy directors in Indy about how their work helps actors avoid surprises and take more risks.
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More bookstores means less excuses to not read! With that in mind, you might want to pay a visit to Red Dog Books, a new bookstore in Lawrence. Owner Christie House moved the shop to the area from Greenwood earlier this summer.
You’ll find books for as low as $1. But the shop carries more than books; they also offer “blessing bags” — filled with hygiene and household products for those in need.
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Near westsiders know how to celebrate their neighborhood. Folks showcased that pride at the 100th annual Riverside parade on Sept. 6.
See photos of the special day from Mirror Indy freelance photographer Ted Somerville.
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“I'm getting my COVID and flu boosters.”
— Emily Hopkins, Mirror Indy data reporter
“I’m celebrating my birthday with a 5k — ‘The Hawk Walk’ — which funds resources for families and young people dealing with addiction.”
— Lisa Renze, Free Press Indiana managing editor of partnerships and projects
“I’ll be at the BBQ and Blues Festival.”
— Elizabeth Gabriel, Mirror Indy southside reporter
“I’m going to the apple orchard for my nephew's birthday and I'll be at BLACK: A Festival of Joy this weekend.”
— Ebony Chappel, Free Press Indiana market director
“I'm the emcee for Paws & Think's ‘Tails of Celebration’ event this Friday. It's at the Indianapolis Art Center. I believe tickets are still available.”
— Katy Patterson, Free Press Indiana chief of staff
“Next Wednesday, Sept. 17, I'm seeing my brother's band, Ultimate Dog, play at Healer.”
— Emily Worrell, Indy Documenters assistant editor
Looking for other things to do? Check out Mirror Indy’s events calendar.
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Students perform a play they wrote at the Fonseca Theatre Company. (Enrique Saenz/ Mirror Indy)
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Check out photos of Mike Epps’ community concert at Washington Park.
Slide to the Bates-Hendricks neighborhood street festival on Saturday, Sept. 13.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum board announced it is on the hunt for a new president.
See works from local Latino artists at a new Hispanic Heritage Month exhibit Thursday, Sept. 11, at Proper Variety & Events. Comedian Jose Camacho will perform stand up.
Kids ages 7-17 can now enroll for Fonseca Theatre Company’s acting and playwriting classes.
Golden Hour Books has a variety of book clubs you can join in September from short stories and horror to books on backlist.
See some old and new paintings from artist Felicia Leavesley at Milktooth until the end of the month.
Midwest Fear Fest is back! Watch short horror, thriller & sci-fi films from local filmmakers at Kan-Kan Cinema & Bar on Sept. 27.
September is Indiana Archaeology Month. Celebrate Hoosier cemeteries with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). You can also pick up a free poster, at the DNR Central Office, 402 W. Washington St.
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Thanks for reading.
You can reach me at mesgana.waiss@mirrorindy.org. I’d love to hear from you!
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This newsletter was written by Mesgana Waiss, edited by Jennifer Delgadillo, and produced by Gwen Ragno.
Play List’s illustrations are by Rebekah Nolan.
The audio version of this newsletter was recorded and edited with Joseph Kilbourn.
The music in the audio version of this newsletter is “Treasure Everywhere” by Forestero.
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