The Faces of Austin Screen Printing

Welcome to Feels So Good Prints | Justin Weems + Crew Feels So Good was founded in 2007 as a passion project and is now a full-fledged screen printing shop in Austin. They specialize in creating merch for some of the best brands, bands, and businesses, not just in central Texas but nationwide. From executing...

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The Faces of Austin’s Housing Revolution

Welcome to Bob’s Containers | Rob Balderas & Nathan Stolzer Austin is leading the country in real estate innovation, and Bob’s is the best builder in Austin. The City of Austin recently passed a new law called the HOME initiative. Now you can build three homes on your property, and they reduced the minimum lot...

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The Faces of an Unstoppable Beauty Industry Duo

Welcome to Swamp Mermaid | Jody Rivera & Chris Turner Meet Jody Rivera, the founder of Swamp Mermaid Beauty Project, and her husband, Chris Turner. Jody, who began her career in New York before settling in Austin 23 years ago, has built Swamp Mermaid into a unique space known for its artistry, culture, and commitment...

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The Faces of Fast Food Done Right

Welcome to Flyrite on East 7th | The Flyrite Team When we opened Flyrite, we set out with a mission to provide a convenient, all-welcoming, on-the-go food option that tastes great and makes you feel good about what you are putting in your body! We believe that fast food should be “real food made with...

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Discover Lorelei Linklater’s Enantiodromia: A Solo Art Exhibition at Cloud Tree Studios in Austin, TX

Art enthusiasts in Austin, don’t miss the opportunity to experience Lorelei Linklater’s Enantiodromia, a solo exhibition at Cloud Tree Studios & Gallery in East Austin. Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, from 6–10 PM. The event will feature an open bar, limited-edition prints for sale, and a chance to connect...

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December & January Event Calendar

Words Alison Bryce & Ashley Bowling 19 Things We Love in December & January MesmerizeNow Open: Wed-Fri 3-11pm, Sat-Sun 11am-11pmStep into Austin’s newest immersive art experience, Living Dream, by Mesmerize. Created by local artists, this family-friendly adventure features 14+ interactive installations and photo-ops, from an 8-foot crystal to a rainbow stairway to projection-mapped rooms and hidden...

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6 Best Nonprofits

There’s no better way to celebrate the season than to give to a local cause. Words Clarissa Jane There’s a nip in the air that’s bringing notes of gratitude and holiday cheer. Numerous nonprofits on the Eastside help spread goodwill by providing life-changing resources to those who need them. Often the unsung heroes, these nonprofits...

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Artistic Autonomy

Breaking Down Barriers Words Deven Wilson | Photos from Sage Studio At Canopy, there’s a workshop and gallery specifically created for artists with disabilities to succeed. SAGE Studio provides a space with access to art materials and an art creation room, alongside a beautiful gallery space where finished works are displayed and sold. An acronym...

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Whimsical Bones

Modern Touches to Timeless Architecture Words Codi Chen | Photos Molly Culver Burrowed inside the historic district of the East Cesar Chavez neighborhood, Jessica Love, principal designer and creator of Urbane Design, has masterfully remodeled a 1910 home, transforming it into a whimsical haven that not only honors its storied past but also embraces a...

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Otherworldly Cocktails

Launching Drinks into Another Stratosphere Words DEVEN WILSON | Photos PARKER THORNTON A restaurant themed around a night in a Texan desert with robotic pods utilizing AI to deliver guests their orders might instill a fear of being a victim of a gourmet gimmick. However, owner Rikki Wang and her down-to-earth team concoct an experience...

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