Ask An Expert {Pineapple Tangaroa}

Q&A With Pineapple Tangaroa Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Eric Morales At Shaman Modifications, the body is a work of art, a blank canvas onto which brushstrokes are painted or details are pierced. For Pineapple, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and can be created by adding or subtracting ornaments from the...

Oct/Nov 2018 Style+Beauty

Casa Poquito

A home that changes lives Words by Taylor Dutch Photos by Eric Morales “Everyone should have access to good design,” says Mike Smith, senior architect at BOKA Powell. That statement will ring true with the inspiring effort being put forth by several of Austin’s top builders and architects who are creating a transformative home project...

Home+Away Homes Oct/Nov 2018

Eat Contigo

Casual Dining That Is Not Careless Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Shelby Bella This friendly neighborhood eatery opened in 2011 and ever since then has been a favorite with neighbors. The concept is a riff off the co-owner, Ben Edgerton’s family ranch in South Texas – which also happens to go by the name...

Oct/Nov 2018 Sip+Taste

Matcha Made in Heaven

Words by Jinky Romero Photos by Shelby Bella and Cafe Creme Café Crème, a quaint family-owned coffee shop along East Oltorf Street, is home to delicious homemade pastries, mouthwatering frappes, and a Matcha drink packed with flavor. The cafe came from humble beginnings as Kimmi and Sue Duong started out baking delectable treats and quickly...

Oct/Nov 2018 Sip+Taste

Wigging Out

A medium for creative expression Words by Sam Lauron Modeled by Allyssa Golden & Parinaz Hemmat Styled by Meggie Copeland Photos by Eric Morales Exploring new ways to express oneself is not hard to do in a city like Austin. Whether trying out a new look or adding a little bit of flair to a closet,...

Oct/Nov 2018 Style+Beauty

A Place Where Everyone Shines

Leading, Learning and Thriving, Onstage & Off Words by Mary Bryce Photos by kidsActing Foundation & Shelby Bella In 2008, Dede Clark, owner and founder of the kidsActing Foundation, realized that children in East Austin didn’t have access to the same kind of arts programming that she was offering through her business. To remedy the...

Go+Do Oct/Nov 2018

Together We Rise

Every person sees the world differently and offers a unique perspective based on life experiences. When people of different abilities, backgrounds and interests come together in an environment that fosters both connection and individuality, everyone wins. It is our responsibility to foster this atmosphere of inclusion for our children, starting with early childhood education. Inclusion...

Oct/Nov 2018 Special Promotion

6 Best {Family-Friendly Patios}

Come out, come out wherever you are Words by Gabby Frasier Photos by Julia Keim Eric Pohl Gabby Frasier Joe Lucky As the days are getting crisper, East Austin families are trading in their A/C-heavy outings for fresh air, sunshine, and outdoor patios. Between Astroturf playscapes, weekly kids’ music events, and happy hours for the...

6 Best Go+Do

Creative Resistance

When Art Meets Activism in East Austin Words by Jess Hagemann Portraits by Eric Morales While in many respects the four artists featured couldn’t be more different, they nevertheless have some crucial characteristics in common. They’re all based out of East Austin (and will participate in the 2018 East Austin Studio Tour), they all paint, and...

Art + Entertainment Oct/Nov 2018

Art Issue {Oct/Nov 2018}

We’ve found that the luxury of living in East Austin is that art surrounds us every single day. It’s everywhere from a found object on the side of the road all the way to a huge mural on the side of a building. It is one-of-a-kind, created in such a way that shapes how bystanders...

Art October/November 2018 Read Online

The Giving Tree

Local + Native Knowledge Oct/Nov 2018

A Trooly Personal Design

Oct/Nov 2018 Special Promotion