Star Light, Star Bright

First Star I See Tonight… Trail of Lights Foundation STARS program is lighting up the holidays for folks young and old. For 18 nonprofit groups across central Austin, this season will be brighter thanks to the generosity of numerous local businesses. Words by Jess Hagemann Photos by Dear Wesleyann Photography Every year since 2012, when...

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Mad Science

East Austin Theater Group Electrifies Stage Words by Jennifer Simonson Portraits by Aaron Rimbey Stage Photos Courtesy of Rude Mechs History is full of great characters, and Nikola Tesla is no exception. A mad scientist. A genius before his time. Tesla gave the world alternating current and radio transmission. He envisioned wireless technology and cellphones...

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A Weekend In {Marfa}

A Surreal Creative Spirit Words by Mary Bryce Photos by Jason Page, Elaine Huang, & Benjamin Garrett A tiny art-obsessed town situated in the haunting desert landscape of West Texas, Marfa makes the unusual seem normal. Marfa offers an incredible array of museums, specialty shops and unique hotels for the intrepid weekend traveler. Friday Begin your stay...

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Healthy Homemade Hygge

Whole Grain Zucchini Pumpkin Spice Bread & Banana Bread Words by Hannah Casparian Photos by Ashley Haguewood For this healthy holiday issue, sharing my zucchini pumpkin spice bread and my banana bread recipes seemed fitting. These breads are the perfect thing to bake around the holidays. They’re great to make ahead of time for visiting friends and...

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December & January Calendar

Our Favorite 12 Events for December & January Words by Samantha Lauron Gingerbread Workshops December 3-24 Nothing says holidays like making gingerbread houses. Kids of all ages can enjoy building and decorating gingerbread houses with kits provided by the Thinkery, and afterwards can enjoy the museum while waiting for their houses to dry. Don’t forget to...

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It’s Italian Holiday

Sip Expert, Al Fini, has you covered in a pinch with wine pairings for your next seasonal gathering. Castello Di Magione “Monterone” Grechetto 2015 Umbria Tasting Notes: Grechetto Bianco (commonly abbreviated to just Grechetto) is a white grape variety grown in central Italy. While also planted in Lazio and Tuscany, the grape is most strongly associated...

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Q&A {with designer Jeanne Schultz}

Jeanne Schultz, a young female designer, talks about the benefits of working with a progressive design firm. Describe the work environment at East Side Collective. The East Side Collective is both a community and an office space. It’s where my firm’s studio has found a home, among other small-scale designers. Together we share resources and...

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Flavor Fall {Tableside Farming at Eden East}

Austin’s long growing season gives chefs a full range of produce for weekly-updated seasonal menus. Words by Ben Haguewood Photos by Ashley Haguewood You can’t see Austin’s unmistakable skyline from the low lying farmland that surrounds Eden East’s outdoor dining area. In fact, if it weren’t for the occasional car passing on Springdale Road, you...

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Dual Dressing

Weather changes call for wardrobe rethinking. Words By Samantha Lauron Photos by Eric Morales When the seasons change in Texas, we say goodbye to constant sun and hello to the roller coaster of unpredictable weather. One day it’s sunny and 75, and the next we’re scraping ice off our cars. The back and forth tends...

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Art Lives Here

RedeemerArtes presents a celebration of classical and sacred music in December as you’ve never heard it. Redeemer Presbyterian Church invites you to hear performances of Handel and Bach, featuring a 30-piece period-instrument orchestra, and to attend its Christmas Eve and Christmas Day celebrations. Handel’s complete Water Music. Performed by period-instrument orchestra on Friday, December 9, at...

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