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A Creative Oasis: Lockhart, TX

A southward journey that’s worth the drive Words by Abby L. Johnson Photos Courtesy of Nightbirds Hospitality Lockhart has that ‘je ne sais quoi’ quality that forces the most skeptical of visitors to take note of the energy, the people, and the esthetics of this quiet, fiercely supportive, and creative town. Art seems to flourish...

2022 Travel Issue Art Art + Entertainment Home+Away Near Travel

Elevating Time Outside with Kammok

Creating restorative experiences, one hammock at a time Words by Tejal Thakkar Photos courtesy of Kammok Local outdoor company Kammok creates products designed to elevate time outside in order to establish better mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness for their customers. Kammok’s founder and CEO Greg McEvilly’s love for camping spurred the creation of the successful...

2022 Travel Issue Art + Entertainment Entertainment

Preserving a Cultural Legacy: Kenny Dorham’s Backyard

A Vision for Kenny Dorham’s Backyard Words by Abby L. Johnson Photos by Eric Morales Harold McMillan is the proprietor, curator, and director of the outdoor music venue and community gathering space named for legendary East Austin jazz trumpeter Kenny Dorham. The bebopper called the Eastside home and solidified his legacy and musical prowess when...

2022 Homes Issue Art + Entertainment Black History Month Entertainment Music

Mapping Out the Heart

Illustrations of Home Words by Abby L. Johnson When most kids flip through their early childhood storybooks, they imagine what it would be like to live within those pages, to live amongst the magic. Virginia Brown, however, wanted to learn how to create those worlds herself. Like most, Virginia’s first exposure to the art of...

2022 Homes Issue Art Art + Entertainment

Mass Gallery: Austin’s Artist Owned Gallery

A Story of Resilience Words By Tejal Thakkar Photos by Baptiste Despois Read by Abby L. Johnson Mass Gallery is an art gallery owned by a group of artists and art lovers whose goal is simply to share good art and support local artists. Since its inception in 2006, the gallery’s resilience and ability to...

2022 Best of Restaurants Issue Art Art + Entertainment

Thinkery Asks Kids to Think Outside the Box

A Childhood Paradise Words by Tejal Thakkar Photos Courtesy of Thinkery Thinkery, with its iconic red building, is an Eastside favorite for families. The children’s museum (and school) offer a unique approach that prioritizes exploration and a hands-on learning experience for children. Thinkery has been an Austin staple for close to 40 years and housed...

2022 Best of Restaurants Issue Art + Entertainment Entertainment Go+Do

Singing an Old Song to a New Tune

Antone’s brings blues to the modern era. Words by Jessi Devenyns Anyone who has come near the Austin music scene in the last 40 years has heard of Antone’s, the blues club that redefined Austin sounds and put the Live Music Capital of the World on the map for many audiophiles. While the club’s physical...

2022 Music Issue Art + Entertainment Black History Month Local + Native Knowledge Music

Top SXSW Picks: Best Events in Austin

What to do during SXSW 2022 and a few ways to avoid it, too. Words by Abby L. Johnson Photo by Aaron Rogosin The return of SXSW is imminent, and whether you’re overjoyed to have the annual festival back in-person, or you’re looking to avoid the crowds, we have you covered. So here is a...

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Protecting the Music One Case at a Time

Calton Cases Creates Community Words By Tejal Thakkar Photo by Eric Morales Upon entering the studio at Calton Cases, patrons are greeted by a team who feels like a group of friends who have come together to create something for which they are passionate. Their camaraderie shines through each beautiful handmade instrument case they create....

2022 Music Issue Art Art + Entertainment Local + Native Knowledge Music

Devexity: New Short Film Stars Eric Burton

A Downward Spiral: Devexity Questions Reality Words by Abby L. Johnson Photos Courtesy of Devexity In a world where virtual reality is encroaching on daily life, can people actually choose their own adventure? Austin-based filmmaker Luke Lidell’s latest project, Devexity, is a short film starring Black Puma’s frontman Eric Burton. The pair co-produced this sci-fi,...

2022 Music Issue Art + Entertainment Entertainment Go+Do

Stories Meant to be Heard: Keith Sanders

2022 Music Issue Art + Entertainment Black History Month Music

Shaped by Music: Local Artists Thriving

2022 Music Issue Art + Entertainment Feature Music

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