2019 Chinese New Year Celebrations

The year of the Pig has arrived. Words by Alison Bryce Holding the last position in the zodiac, the Pig has waited its turn to be celebrated for 12 years. According to the traditional Chinese calendar, the new year starts with the new moon (which will appear on February 5 this year) and ends 15...

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7 New Things to Try in 2019

Explore, Expand, and Enrich Words by Sam Lauron Photo byAshley Haguewood There’s never a better motivator to try new things than the start of another a new year. From foodie adventures to unique hobbies, these are the seven things worth adding to your bucket list in the year ahead. Natto from Kemuri-Tatsuya Kemuri-Tatsuya garnered enthusiasm from the food...

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Ask an Expert {First-Time Home Buying}

Q&A with Mortgage Loan Officer Tiffany Hentrup Tiffany Hentrup knows the mortgage lending process inside out. Having lived on the Eastside since 2001, she’s knowledgeable on the ins and outs of the home-buying process. Tiffany has been a Mortgage Loan Officer for about 13 years and is celebrating 10 years with University Federal Credit Union...

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Harlem Theater

A Jewel of East Austin’s Past Words by Montinique Monroe Photos courtesy Austin History Center A vacant lot sits at the corner of East 12th and Salina streets, leaving new residents with no trace of what once existed on the plot of land. However, East Austin natives vividly remember the beloved black movie theater that...

Black History Month Local + Native Knowledge

Feel Good, Dress Better

Practicing Body Positivity Words by Sam Lauron Photo by Eric Morales “Many people think that body positivity means you have to think you’re sexy and cute every single day.” Austin local and stylist Nicole Seligman clarifies a common misconception many have about body positivity. “Body positivity has so much more to do with accepting your...

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Ask an Expert {Taxes}

Q&A with Marie Gallegos, Senior Tax Analyst at H&R Block It’s tax season! Some people dread it, and other people live for it. Marie Gallegos, a Senior Tax Analyst at H&R Block, falls into the latter group. Marie has been preparing taxes since 2000 and strives to provide high-quality tax services for each of her...

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A Starting Point

with everything on the line Words by Jessica Hagemann Photos by Amanda Kirkpatrick Architects are a dime a dozen in Austin, so a young architect launching his first private practice needs to make a major splash. For Shane Pavonetti, that meant designing a one-of-a-kind calling card that would simultaneously showcase his years of experience spent working in...

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New Year’s Eve Fashion

New year, new beginnings, and a new outfit to match Words by Sam Lauron, Photos by Eric Morales, Styled by Meggie Copland, Modeled by Victoria Nonnon and Moriah Maris Gill, Wardrobe by Altatudes This New Year’s Eve, throw on those party clothes, clink the glasses, and say ‘cheers’ to another year in style. When the clock strikes midnight, a new...

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The Flavor of the Forest Comes to Breakfast

Eggs Benedict with Venison Tenderloin, Pepper-Maple Bacon, and Arugula Words by Kayla & Justin Butts Photos by Rachel Benavides No matter who brings your game to the table, serve them a breakfast worthy of the hunt. This “Eggs Venedict” celebrates the venison while honoring the work of the hunter. The key to this recipe...

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Emboldened By Art

Bold, bright colors and textures represent the joy found by this East Austin painter Words by Taylor Dutch Photos by Eric Morales Walking into Neena Buxani’s studio is like walking into the dream of a woman who exudes confidence and courage. The walls are lined with paintings of goddesses, bright flowers, and stunning jewels highlighted...

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