5 Best {Super Bowl Watch-Parties}

The Super Bowl is here once more. Words by Erin McWilliams Not wanting to host a watch-party? Don’t have cable? We’ve got you covered. From dive bars to brunch spots, here is a quick guide to Super Bowl viewing in East Austin—where you don’t have to travel far to get your fill of entertainment. 1....

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Music Issue {Feb/March 2018}

For local artists, the same notes can translate into different stories, each of which compels the listener to glide deeper down the sonic path to decipher the meaning in the melody. Listen carefully. Hear beyond the notes and heed the music. Words and their accompaniment are filled with meaning. It is the listener’s responsibility to...

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February & March Calendar

Our Favorite 13 Events for February & March Words by Savannah Whitmer Lovefest No. 3: Blooms + Brews February 10, 11am-5pm Fall in love with the gifts and florals at REVELRY’s annual Valentine’s pop up. This soirée is the perfect date destination or shopping. The market is free, open to all ages, and will feature...

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Winning Game Day Recipes

Say Hello to Some Serious Super Bowl Flavor! Words by Justin and Kayla Butts Photos by Rachel Benavides For your Super Bowl party, you want to feature healthy food without sacrificing flavor. Say goodbye to the nachos, potato skins, and hot wings of yesteryear, and say hello to some serious Super Bowl flavor! With these...

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A Panorama of Voices

Austin’s largest non-auditioned choir performs on the Eastside Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Mozart Requiem Undead, Rocking Holiday Extravaganza with The Invincible Czars, Strange In Other Ways, and Arts Advocacy Day Performance at the Texas State Capitol On any given Thursday night, you’ll find a hodge-podge group of singers reclining on any available seat in...

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The VORTEX Celebrates 30 Years

One of Austin’s cultural treasures turns 30 Words by Erin McWilliams Photos by Errich Petersen and Daria Marinelli This January, The VORTEX will be celebrating 30 years as a performing arts venue and as an East Austin cultural treasure. The 30th Anniversary season, endearingly referred to as 30 Years of Truth and Thunder, kicked off with...

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Shaping Young Lives

And transforming the high school experience Words by Erin McWilliams High school holds many difficult transitions and new experiences that can be overwhelming and nerve-racking, but East Austin Young Life offers a community where high schoolers can be free from their responsibilities for a little while. On any given Monday night, Radiant Church in East...

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Now at Bat

Join the MLB in Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities. RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) Austin’s mission is to engage and develop inner-city Austin youth through baseball, softball, and mentoring, empowering them to lead the transformation of their communities. Come out for a night of fun with MLB Legends Kevin Millar and Bill White, along with...

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Sounds of EAST Event

EASTside Magazine & Easton Park present The Sounds of EAST! Scoot Inn | 02.23.2018 | 6pm-Midnight PURCHASE TICKETS HERE! This epic event will be held in a centralized East Austin location at the historic and spacious Scoot Inn with phenomenal headliners, musicians, and bands that have made their mark in Austin. It’s time to...

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5 Best {Date Nights}

Words by Erin McWilliams The typical date night can get monotonous, but have no fear! The Eastside has plenty of variety to bring you out of your dull date night routine and put the boredom to bed. 1. Halcyon Coffee + Bar + Lounge Coffee, Cocktails, & Board Games Halcyon has expanded to East Austin,...

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