The Collective Imagination of Local Multimedia Artists Words Janine Stankus | Photos Courtesy of Mesmerize There’s been a startling discovery in Southeast Austin. A huge, hyper-vibrant crystal is bending the fabric of reality—blurring the lines between everyday life and dreams. Under the watch of “dream guardians,” this permanent exhibition lures intrepid explorers to enter a...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/this-is-mesmerize/">READ MORE</a></div>

Coffee, Cocktails, & Concerts Words Janine Stankus  |  Photos Baptiste Despois These days, many spots in Austin offer coffee and cocktails. But Radio Coffee & Beer Garden has been dialing up the day-to-night concept from its inception in 2014. With house-roasted coffee, rotating craft cocktails, and everything in between, Radio strives to create a “hang”...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/radio-east/">READ MORE</a></div>

If you have kinky curls that need to be tamed or are looking for the perfect place to take your pup, we have just the list for you. But here’s the perk; they’re all women-owned businesses. In honor of International Women’s Day, we have a list of local businesses, created from the minds and hands...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/international-womens-day-austin/">READ MORE</a></div>

Hot New Places to Check out this Year Words Deven Wilson A new year brings with it a new collection of local businesses as the neighborhood continues its annual tradition of opening more shops and restaurants. From new bars to dog-friendly clubhouses, the Eastside continues to have it all for the locals who live here...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/6-best-new-year-new-places/">READ MORE</a></div>

Musicians Empowering Children Words Deven Wilson |  Photos from Music Helps Music Helps is an outreach program that comes together to help children from tough backgrounds break out of their shells and into a jam session.  I was just completely blown away by the impact that they were having on the lives of these children.”...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/music-helps/">READ MORE</a></div>

Sound Bites: The Best Eats to Grab before the Beats Words Clarissa Jane | Photo of Buenos Aires Cafe Music is always ringing in Austin, and the Eastside has the perfect prelude to any show. The best way to fuel up is with local gems that offer flavors as bold and vibrant as Austin’s soundscape....<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/lucky-7-bites-before-beats/">READ MORE</a></div>