Stronger People = Stronger Communities

Promoting equity through healthy living Words by Jessica Devenyns Photos by Eric Morales In the world of public health, the social determinants of health form the heart of almost any discussion. Where do you come from? What do you earn? How do you access your food? Why are you not as healthy? Although this is a...

Giving Back Go+Do Health + Wellness

Translating the Third Dimension

The Lost Perspective of Art Words by Jessica Devenyns Photos by Eric Morales On the flat blacktop of a commercial complex, toy soldiers melt under the sunshine, and a muslin-wrapped figure soars skyward only to be bent in half by the weight of her majesty. Across the cement-covered stage, a small door beckons you to...

Art Art + Entertainment

Gift Guide 2017

The holiday season has arrived in Austin, and our amazing local shops are committed to making your shopping experience a smooth and enjoyable one. Here are a handful of fantastic finds. 1. Custom-made hollow fabricated cone necklace in sterling silver with oxidation and magnetic clasp Agnes Seebass $580 507 Calles St. #121, Austin, TX 512.568.8405 ...

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Old Becomes New

Austin’s Creative Scene, Redefined Words by Savannah Whitmer Photos courtesy Treble Public Relations Some event venues become almost as legendary as the musicians who perform there. These are the landmarks of art and culture in the live music capital of the world. La Zona Rosa La Zona Rosa was the quintessential venue in Austin for years. This...

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December & January Calendar

Our Favorite 12 Events for December & January Words by Savannah Whitmer Cherrywood Art Fair December 9-10, 10am-5pm The Cherrywood Art Fair is back for its 16th year! Check out artists featuring their jewelry, pottery, prints, and other goodies just in time for the holiday season. The proceeds for this event will support Maplewood...

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Shades of Fall {Seasonal Sip}

Buenos Aires Café has the Buena Onda you need. Words by Erin McWilliams Photo by Richard Casteel Winter is slowly approaching, but with fall weather still lingering and leaves finally falling, we can’t help but hold onto fall flavors a little bit longer. The Buena Onda is Buenos Aires Cafe’s take on the classic Penicillin Cocktail....

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The Best of the Harvest

Deep in the heart of Texas, fall is a second spring. Words by Savannah Whitmer Photos by Johnson’s Backyard Garden Everything’s bigger in Texas, and that’s especially true for the variety of vegetables available in the fall. But what homegrown veggies should you get, and where can you find them? For starters, some of the...

Food Health + Wellness Sip+Taste

Austin Ice Cream Festival 2017

#scoopsforall H-E-B hosted its 11th annual Austin Ice Cream Festival at the Fiesta Gardens this year in August to help ease the pain of the Texas Summer Heat. Offered were frozen treats from H-E-B, Central Market, Amy’s Ice Cream, Dippin’ Dots, Cold Cookie Company, Steel City Pops, and more for kids and adults to enjoy...

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Major League Soccer in Austin?

The potential promise of our very own MLS team has Austinites giddy with excitement. Words by Erin McWilliams Austin is seemingly the perfect place for a soccer team with its growing international population that includes many soccer fans, both foreign and domestic. So, why is Austin the only major metropolitan city in Texas without a...

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Thanksgiving Seafood Stew

with Colonial Pumpkin Pie Words by Kayla & Justin Butts of Four String Farm Photos by Rachel Benvidez A Fresh Take on Tradition from the First Thanksgiving Believe it or not, turkey was not the main course at the First Thanksgiving. For the Pilgrims and Pokanoket Indians on the beach in Cape Cod Bay, the...

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