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Shaped by Music: Local Artists Thriving

What really makes Austin the Live Music Capital of the World? Words by Abby L. Johnson & Guadalupe Triana Photos by Eric Morales Austinites’ enthusiasm and openness to new sounds and artists are unparalleled. It’s the people who attract the music. This city is a place where people want to listen, a place where songs...

Shaped by Music: Gina Chavez is La Que Manda

La Que Manda: The Woman in Charge Words by Abby L. Johnson Photos by Eric Morales What does it really mean to find success in one’s hometown? Gina Chavez, native Austinite and renowned Latin pop artist, is uniquely qualified to answer this question. Gina grew up in the Live Music Capital of the World, attended...

2022 Music Issue Art + Entertainment Feature Music

Shaped by Music: Primo the Alien

Out of This World Words by Guadalupe Triana Photos by Eric Morales Her sound is bright and nostalgic, yet clearly from the future. Primo the Alien is the alias for singer, songwriter, and producer Laura Lee Bishop, who has quickly captured the attention of audiences, both online and live. Her sound, clearly rooted in 80s...

2022 Music Issue Art + Entertainment Feature Music

Shaped by Music: Ivy Roots

A Songwriter’s Manifesto Words by Abby L. Johnson Photos by Eric Morales Ivy Roots is tender and smooth, unwavering in delivering a message that cuts to the heart. She offers up an explanation of her personal philosophy. “I believe there are three aspects of life: love, art, and growth,” she says with conviction. Her commanding...

2022 Music Issue Art + Entertainment Black History Month Feature LifeStyle Music

Shaped by Music: Zach Person

Rock Stardom Secured Words by Guadalupe Triana Photos by Eric Morales Despite the many obstacles artists may face today, for Austin-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Zach Person, no challenge is too great. Artistically, the musician can’t be slowed down; he has too many exciting ideas to share with the world. For the past two years, Zach...

2022 Music Issue Art + Entertainment Black History Month Feature Music

Be part of it! Love Where You Live.

Exploring the Best Parts of the Neighborhoods in East Austin Words by Abby L. Johnson Illustrated by Virginia Brown Austin might be a weird city, but East Austin is itself just as distinctive as the city as a whole. This thriving cultural hub is the artistic heartbeat of the town. Home to a mélange of...

2021 Neighborhood Issue Feature

Magician Nicole Cardoza Reclaims Inherent Magic

More than Just Sleight of Hand Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Eric Morales What is magic? Nicole Cardoza, the 33-year-old who fields this question, is warm and welcoming as she explains that magic happens when a person is well and happy within their mind, body, and emotions. As a yoga nonprofit founder turned investor...

2022 Women's Issue Art + Entertainment Black History Month Entertainment Feature

Local Austin Chef Sonya Coté Feeds Body & Soul

Space for Community Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Eric Morales Over the past ten years, Chef Sonya Coté’s menus at Hillside Farmacy, Eden East, Eden West, and now Store House Market & Eatery have become a benchmark for farm-to-table cuisine in the Capital City. That’s because, for Sonya, serving guests is more than just...

2022 Women's Issue Feature Food Sip+Taste Taste

Finding Self {Catie Lewis}

Catie Lewis, Oil Painter + Muralist Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Eric Morales A three-month-long trip to Asia sparked the artist within Catie Lewis. Fresh out of school, Catie traveled across the world with a friend where they immersed themselves in their environment. They saw murals and art around every corner, including in the...

2021 Art Issue Art Art + Entertainment Feature LifeStyle

Finding Peace {Arielle Austin}

Arielle Austin, Abstract Painter Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Eric Morales When Arielle Austin steps up to a blank canvas, before she dips her brush into the paint or even considers what she’s about to create, she begins with a pause and a prayer. Arielle sees her works as “a meeting with God,” she...

2021 Art Issue Art Art + Entertainment Black History Month Feature

Finding Purpose {Amanda Witucki}

2021 Art Issue Art Art + Entertainment Feature

Finding Place {Tom Jean Webb}

2021 Art Issue Art Art + Entertainment Feature

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