I live here. I give here.

Helping the city one donation at a time Words by Alison Bryce I Live Here I Give Here is hosting their annual day of giving, Amplify Austin, on February 28. These 24 hours will allow Central Texas nonprofits to receive donations in a fun and easy way which will help them continue to give back...

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Boilermakers

A dive bar specialty becomes new again. Words & Photos by Gabby Frasier Formerly a favorite of blue-collar bar patrons, the boilermaker has experienced somewhat of a renaissance in the East Austin bar scene. Boilermakers consist of a shot served with a beer, with the shot traditionally being whiskey. If there’s one thing Nickel City...

February/March 2019 Sip+Taste

Delivery Men

From extreme sports to extreme filmmaking Words by Hannah J Phillips Photos by Shelby Bella Producer and director Joe Simon shares how he got into film and why he chose East Austin for his growing film company. Soaring over the handles of a BMX bike as a teenager, Joe Simon never set out to pursue...

Art + Entertainment February/March 2019

Making Dreams a Reality

Virtual Reality Words by Sam Lauron Photo by Eric Morales Virtual reality remains a fairly new medium, especially when used for art. But for those who have ventured into the simulating world of design, their creations have brought a new meaning to three-dimensional art. Topher Sipes didn’t initially dream of becoming a virtual reality artist....

February/March 2019 Go+Do

Roots Run Deep

A home’s story begins with the land. Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Casey Dunn Like arms draping upward to protect a bare head from rain, the walls of John Hart Asher and Bonnie Evridge’s East Austin home soar upward, letting in light, space, air, and nature while offering a protective roof to its inhabitants....

February/March 2019 Home+Away Homes

Sophisticated Peasant Food

Coq au Vin brings the flavors of France home. Words by Kayla & Justin Butts Photos By Rachel Benavides Though it’s peasant food, Coq au vin certainly sounds elegant to say in French. Still, for centuries this dish has been the food of the working class. Coq au vin, which is French for “rooster in...

February/March 2019 Sip+Taste

A Weekend in {Costa Rica}

Pura Vida Words & Photos by Katy Chadwell For such a small country, Costa Rica offers everything from jungles and volcanoes to surfing and relaxation. Grab the passport and experience the incredible diversity of scenery, climate and activities. FridayLiberia is the gateway to Guanacaste, a sparsely populated province known for its natural beauty and home...

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Singer Songwriters

Three Eastside artists talk about their creative process. Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Eric Morales & Ashley Haguewood Songs are considered the poetry of the soul. However, those who write them are often grappling with their own insecurities and triumphs as they sift through their real life encounters to create the tunes that audiences love...

Art + Entertainment Feature February/March 2019 Music

Spirit, Soul & Suerte

Mexico Meets Austin through the Magic of Masa! Words by Hannah J Phillips Photos by Ashley Haguewood Combining Traditional Mexican Cuisine with the Essence of Eclectic East Austin When chefs Fermín Núñez and Sam Hellmann-Mass first met in 2010, they never planned to open a Mexican restaurant together eight years later. At the time, Sam...

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Let’s Play!

“Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” -Mr. Rogers Photos by McKenzie Coronado Photography By the time our children turn five, 90% of their brain development has already occurred. During these formative years, children are learning how to think, explore, process emotions and interact with peers. This stage of development wires...

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