What’s Old is New

Find a vintage treasure to make your own Words by Sam Lauron Jessica Nieri is bringing vintage wares to the Eastside with her new Springdale Road shop, Blackfeather Vintage Works. Sourced from a 30-year collection from Nieri’s good friend and vintage collector, Greg Wooldridge, the goods that fill Blackfeather Vintage Works are nothing short of...

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Art in Public Spaces

Integrating art into our daily lives. Words by Grace Schrobilgen Featured Art by James Hughes, Ha Na Lee, and Lisa Woods Art is one of the most important factors in developing a city’s cultural scene. Several local and national organizations are working diligently to increase Austin’s visibility in the realm of media arts. On March 12 and...

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NefrFreshr {Style}

Riders Against the Storm’s frontman Jonathon ‘Chaka’ Mahone expands his creativity with a new clothing line. Words by Austin Rae Downey Photos by Eric Morales You may know Chaka through his band Riders Against the Storm (aka RAS), a collaboration with his wife, Qi Dada. However, Chaka is also making his mark in another artistic sphere: fashion....

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Springdale Station

Grand Opening of New Building Photos by Parker Thornton Springdale Station, an East Austin event venue, commemorated the grand opening of its new building on January 31. The owners of the venue moved the historic 1920’s Pine Street Station building from downtown Austin to the site about a year ago, renovated it from top to...

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How to SXSW {2018}

Get the most out of SXSW while putting in the least amount of effort Words by Grace Schrobilgen SXSW is upon us once more! Be a part of the experience without buying a wristband, while also attending shows at some of the best local venues. By opting for shows in some of Austin’s lesser-known spots,...

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How to Escape SXSW

While the rest of the city is packed into over-crowded music venues, here’s how to take advantage of some of Austin’s most obscure places. Words by Grace Schrobilgen Last year our readers loved learning creative ways of avoiding the hustle of SXSW business, so we have created an additional list of places you can go,...

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5 Best {Summer Camps}

Summer time fun for your little one. Words by Austin Rae Downey Believe it or not, summer is fast approaching, and those camp spots fill up fast. To make sure your child has the best experience this summer, here are our five favorite picks for keeping your kiddos entertained and educated all summer long. 1. Girls With...

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House on the Hill

An Old Victorian Home Gets Filled with Food, Friends, & Laughter Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Eric Morales On the corner of 11th Street and Rosewood Avenue looms a gabled 1890s home, its façade enclosing an unused space that has descended into the first degrees of dilapidation. Formerly the home of one of Austin’s...

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Captured Beauty

through a different lens Words by Sommer Brugal Photos by Sarah Frankie Linder & Eric Morales The definition of beauty can differ from person to person. So, to understand just how those perceptions vary, I sat down with two photographers whose work strives to capture beauty in everything. Sarah Frankie Linder is a commercial, editorial, and...

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6 Best {Camping Spots}

Not too far from home Words By Savannah Whitmer Photo courtesy of Cypress Valley Whether you need a queen-sized bed and a heater or just a backpack and some s’mores to enjoy the great outdoors, central Texas offers all kinds of camping opportunities within 100 miles of the city so you can unplug, relax, and...

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