Medicine For The Soul: Sir Woman

Sir Woman Music Words by Janine Stankus Photos by Eric Morales For a musician, being in a band is like having a built-in safety net. If you’re having an off night, you’ve got others to take up the slack. If a performance flops, the blame gets diffused. For Kelsey Wilson, who’s been with a band...

Taking a Beat: David Ramirez

David Ramirez Music Words by Janine Stankus Photos by Eric Morales Contentment will always be a shimmering mirage to a musician married to the road, the life, and their own self-image. Love and heartbreak are twin muses; the touring lifestyle is a gyre. But even after releasing an uncharacteristically hopeful album in 2020—wrested from the...

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Doing The Work {Music 2021}

Artists taking time to write, reflect, and refine Words by Janine Stankus Photos by Eric Morales In her 2016 op-ed for The Nation, Toni Morrison writes that, in “times of dread,” artists must go to work. “There is no time for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for silence, no room for fear,” she...

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Ariana DiNielli & Sofia Gamba {Rifugio Austin}

The inception of Rifugio Austin began with a deep desire and passion for changing the early childhood education system in a holistic way. Ariana DiNielli has lived many lives in different places, and while living in the Italian Alps, she dreamt about a place that invites families into a loving and accepting space where imagination,...

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2021 Music Issue

As one of the hardest-hit industries of 2020, the music industry was given a silver lining that we did not expect to hear from our four featured artists this year. The interviews took place independently from one another, yet each one of the musicians has changed, paused, looked inward, and reflected on their music to...

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A Historic Designation for East Austin

The Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Neighborhood Words by Sean Saldana Photo By Will Bowling After a large community effort, the City of Austin designates an East Austin neighborhood as one of its historic districts. The Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross neighborhood, which has been home to some of Austin’s most prominent Black leaders like Jimmy Snell and T.C. Calhoun, has...

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6 Best Places to Learn About Austin’s Culture

Understanding What Makes Austin Beautiful & Weird Words by Sean Saldana Photo by Will Bowling For years now, Austin has been widely cited as one of the best places to live in America. Essential to this quality of life is the city’s rich culture and history. Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Austin History...

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Candace, Liz, & Dominique {Green Sprout Administration Team}

Liz Gelinas and Dominique Dominguez met at a neighboring preschool in East Austin over thirteen years ago. They joined forces and have been essential to the success of Green Sprout Preschool. Candace Stokes joined the team 8 years ago, and through their dedication and persistence, these women soon became the three pillars of the administration...

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Welcome to Austin Dental Spa

The Face of Cosmetic DentistryMark Sweeney, DDS For more than 40 years, Austin Dental Spa has been changing smiles and bringing cutting-edge dentistry to Austin. Dr. Mark Sweeney, owner and chief dentist of Austin Dental Spa and a University of Texas alum, was born in Wharton, Texas, and is a proud Texan through and through....

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Classically Complex {KFMA}

Classical Music and the ‘Full Gamut of Human Emotions’ Words by Sommer Brugal photos by Eric Morales For first-time listeners, the full spectrum and sound of classical music may come as a surprise. There can be a preconceived idea about classical music and its perception. But classical music, in reality, “runs the full gamut of...

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