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From California Kid to Austin Artist: The Evolution of Finding Yourself Words By Camille Smith Photos By Eric Morales If you google Joseph Magnano, the first image to appear is his mugshot. In March of 2014, Magnano doused the wall of the PRADA MARFA art installation in blue paint and littered the place with TOMS brand paraphernalia...

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East Austin Recording Studio

A Haven and a Vehicle for Austin Musicians Words By Jess Hagemann Photos By Eric Morales Like James’s early music career, EAR Studio began in a garage. Today its soundproofed walls and soaring ceilings, state-of-the-art equipment and lofted control room would be wholly unrecognizable, save for the occasional motor oil stain on the original concrete floor. James Stevens...

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Sea and Smoke {Fukumoto}

Chef Kazu Fukumoto Does True Izakaya and Sushi Japanese Pub Style Words by Ben Haguewood Photos by Ashley Haguewood England has its pub. Germany has its bierpalast. Japan is home to the izakaya – casual after-work bars with sushi, Yakitori, tempura, comforting classics, and ample pours of shōchū, sake (the root word of izikaya), and cold lager....

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The Sounds Issue {Feb/Mar 2016}

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Stowe Before the Snow

A romantic ‘ski-moon’ takes true form in what may be the most magical time of the year in Stowe, Vermont Words By Blakely Kneisley Vows were exchanged, first dances were danced and champagne toasts were given. It was now time for my new husband and I to take a moment to ourselves on a romantic...

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Give Back, Kick Back

SOCO could stand for South Congress. It could stand for Socially Conscious. It could also stand for Southern Comfort. Chris started SOCO Hammocks a few months before he moved to the Dominican Republic with his wife and young son. He wanted to start a business that would support the humanitarian work he was...

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Our Editorial Mission

EASTside Magazine is a lifestyle and entertainment magazine that delivers passionate and creative coverage of the community in which it’s published. EASTside’s goal is to embody the character, the voice, and the spirit of its readers because their community is unique. Through in-depth features, extensive art and music coverage, comprehensive event listings, and charitable causes,...

Local + Native Knowledge

Mutual Brokenness

How do we know if our idea of help is what people actually need? What would happen if we offered excellent eduction—the best education in the country—to those with the least access to any education? The Makarios school on the north coast of the Dominican Republic arose from that very question. Words By: Iesha Boitmann...

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