The Practicality of Pickling & Preserving

Simple Canning for Beginners Words by Kayla Butts Photo by Rachel Benavides Most of us think of canning as an archaic undertaking reserved for food manufacturing companies, enthusiastic backyard gardeners, and our great Aunt Ida. However, this process that some consider an overzealous time suck has assumed a life-sustaining role throughout most of civilized human...

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EASTside Magazine’s 6th Annual Leading Women’s Event

Enjoy live music, sip on complimentary drinks, and snack on light bites, all while mixing and mingling with inspiring Austin women! Presented by: HarperSage Enjoy a live DJ set from local award-winning producer and musician DJ Cassandra; sip on complimentary drinks from HYE Rum, BOXT, Austin Cocktails, Austin Beerworks, and Mayawell; and snack on light bites...

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Fort Worth’s Cultural District Is So Much More Than Art

An Unmissable Texas Destination Fort Worth is known for its western charm, but the city’s 120-acre Cultural District is filled with unexpected opportunities to experience art, history, architecture, science, and even space. Best of all, each institution is just a short walk away from the next. A quick trip from just about every city in...

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7 Best Mother’s Day Gifts for 2022

Support local while celebrating the mom in your life. Words by Abby L. Johnson East Austin offers a multitude of ways to show gratitude on Mother’s Day. We’ve made shopping for the perfect present easy and rounded up this list of experiences and gifts found hyper-locally in East Austin. Take HeartThis local boutique and gift...

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7 Sustainable East Austin Companies to Support in Honor of Earth Day

Photo Courtesy of Stanislav Kondratiev Promoting Environmental Health Words by Abby L. Johnson For Earth Day 2022, the theme is ‘Invest in Our Planet.’ With this list, we’ve combined both our love for the global community and our neighbors. These locally-owned, sustainable companies allow us to invest in East Austin while remaining eco-conscious. Miranda Bennett...

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A Sunday Tradition: Texas Farmers’ Market

Shopping Small & Supporting Local Words by Guadalupe Triana Photo Courtesy of Texas Farmers’ Market Within the vibrant and diverse East Austin neighborhoods, there are countless ways to spend a successful Sunday funday with family and friends, or simply have some time alone while surveying and sampling local purveyors alongside like-minded Austinites. Texas Farmers’ Market...

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An Out-of-This-World Weekend in Houston

More than a Bayou City Words by Abby L. Johnson Photo Courtesy of Melissa Taylor Though Austinites may be known for their fierce loyalty to the capital city, there’s more to this great state waiting outside city limits. The expansive (and nearby) city of Houston offers plenty in the way of culinary delights, cultural excursions,...

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Ask an Expert Q&A {Josh Brunsmann}

How to buy a house in East Austin with Real Estate Broker and Investor Josh Brunsmann, owner of 3rd Angle Realty. What are the most important considerations when searching for the right property to develop a home? JB: There are several considerations but probably one of the most important is knowing exactly the overall home size...

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April & May Events 2022

10 Things We Love in April & May Words by Alison Bryce Photo Courtesy of Polina Kovalova There is so much to do in Austin in the springtime! From book lovers to sports fanatics to car enthusiasts, the city has something for you in the coming months. Art and WineApril 9, 12-6pmLet your love of...

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Process Ceramics Retreats

Finding healing, strength, and empowerment through creation. Words by Abby L. Johnson The seedling that sparked the growth of Process.Ceramics, a guided retreat program focused primarily on working with wild clay, was planted when founder and creator Jessica VanNess discovered her love of pottery at the tender age of 10. “There was something about my...

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Celebrating Women’s History Month

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