Hardware, Cookware, Western Wear,

And Everything in Between Words by Jess Hagemann Photos by Eric Morales In the summer of 1978, Grease hit theaters, the first test tube baby was born, and Lucy and Earl Callahan opened Callahan’s General Store. One Family, Multiple Stores It was a long time coming. Lucy and Earl, along with some business partners and...

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Welcome to SkyBlue Kennels

The Face of Dog Boarding Julie Jones and Kelly Edmondson After years of managing kennels in west and central Austin, Julie Jones heard about the sale of Austin’s longest running kennel property, Canine Hilton, from a friend who lived nearby. She sold her dream property in south Austin and gambled the proceeds, and everything else, on...

Faces 2019

V is for Victory

The Lounge that Established Eastside’s Music Scene Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Tary Owens While Winston Churchill was throwing victory signs to news reporters across the Atlantic, the celebration of the Allied victory in World War II looked a little different in Austin, Texas. Already weary from battle, soldiers from the Western front were...

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Welcome to the Neighbor-woods!

The Face of Community Coffee The Buzz Mill Team At the Buzz Mill, we have a deep love and appreciation for the great outdoors. Our main message – besides “Cultivate Community” – is to “Log Out.” Simply put, we want folks to get back into nature. Logging Out is different for everyone. Some folks want to...

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A Natural Fit in 2020

Against the Grain in 1980 Words by Marissa Merkt Photos by Eric Morales Amidst the bustling streets of East Cesar Chavez and Chicon sits a neighborhood icon, Mr. Natural, where, instead of big screen TVs, plants fill every corner. Instead of butter-filled meat and cheese dishes, plates topple over with meals rich in vitamins prone to...

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Welcome to Marisol Day Spa

The Face of Day Spas Becki Meier & Montana Piñeyro Marisol is a concept spa that strives to bring all the services of a luxury spa but with a much lower environmental impact. All of our services have been designed with respect for the planet. Our products are sourced with an eye towards sustainability. We like...

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Elevate + Evolve Your Fitness

East Austin’s contemporary workout studio, E + E Fitness is the workout in your backyard that you’ve been looking for. E + E Fitness brings Austin’s best cardio kickboxing, bootcamps, and personal training to a stunning, state-of-the-art workout space, nestled neatly at the base of the E6 apartments on East 6th Street. E+E’s experienced instructors...

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Welcome to the Ransom Center

The Face of Inspiration Lyndsee Nielson: Member Experience, Monte Monreal: Visitor Experience, Randi Ragsdale: Community Experience Just two blocks north of the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Guadalupe Street, nestled at one end of the university drag, is a concrete, cubical structure that houses some of the most fascinating artifacts in the world. Inside,...

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A Weekend in {New York City}

The big apple Words by Katy Chadwell New York is a city rich in history and yet continues to constantly reinvent itself. No matter how many times you visit, you will always find something new to discover in the city that never sleeps. FridayHead downtown and check into The Beekman, a home away from home...

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Welcome to Barbon’s Barbershop

The Face of Barbon’s Barbershop Sarita & Clarita Sanchez, Vivian Mercado, Ethan Hahkklotubbe, & Ana Flores Atop the hill at East 7th and Chicon Street sits Barbon’s Barbershop, an Austin original quickly making a name for itself. Barbon’s was founded by powerhouse duo, sisters Sarita and Clarita Sanchez, who combined their business savviness and artistic eye...

Faces 2019