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>

The Harry Ransom Center’s latest exhibition highlights the lasting impact of Ansel Adams’s environmental photography At the heart of the Harry Ransom Center’s latest exhibition, Visualizing the Environment: Ansel Adams and His Legacy, lies a powerful dialogue between art and environmentalism. Opening on August 31, 2024, this exhibition offers a compelling look at the work...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/timeless-landscapes-ansel-adams-and-his-legacy-in-focus-2/">READ MORE</a></div>

Moontower’s Light Touch Words Christopher Ferguson, RA | Photos Melissa Blair A sensitive addition breathes new life—and light—into a midcentury gem. Originally built in 1953, Michael and Melissa Blair’s cozy bungalow was full of midcentury charm but lacked space their growing family needed. Eyeing the opportunity to expand, the couple enlisted local firm Moontower as...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/moontower-austin/">READ MORE</a></div>

Words Kim Andrade | Photo of JohnnySwim As the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin has welcomed big names for years, and 2025 will be no exception. Musicians from all over the globe are traveling miles in order to exhibit their artistic talent in our wondrous, music-loving city. We’ve got the lineup of some...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/lucky-7-best-concerts-to-catch-in-austin-this-year/">READ MORE</a></div>

Redefining Strength in Austin Words Codi Chen | Photo Baptiste Despois At first glance, Lift ATX could be mistaken for one of East Austin’s hot new bars, with people gather outside, music pumping, and an unmistakable buzz in the air. But step a little closer, and you’ll discover it’s not cocktails or tasty dishes drawing...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/lift-atx/">READ MORE</a></div>