The Face of Eye Care

Welcome to Austin Eye Studio | Emily Simonek, OD Dr. Simonek combines her love for optometry with a deep commitment to the Austin community, delivering exceptional, patient-centered eye care since 2009. Known for her friendly demeanor and genuine approach, she has built a reputation for providing outstanding eye care to her patients. In 2016, she...

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The Face of Austin’s Marketing Mavericks

Welcome to Replock Marketing | Bray Taylor, Director of Marketing + CoFounder What if your marketing team felt more like your next-door neighbor? Replock is as local as it gets. Founded by Austin locals who know the ins and outs of running a business here, Replock sets out to create a different kind of marketing...

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The Faces of Nature’s Treasures

Welcome to Nature’s Treasures | Karen Richards, Owner, Michael Kallstrom, GM, & Amanda Journeay, Inventory Mgr From a humble hobby to an Austin community staple, Nature’s Treasures of Texas has been a cherished destination for crystals, minerals, and metaphysical tools since 2000. Owner Karen Richards started with a dream and has watched it grow into...

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The Faces of Austin Screen Printing

Welcome to Feels So Good Prints | Justin Weems + Crew Feels So Good was founded in 2007 as a passion project and is now a full-fledged screen printing shop in Austin. They specialize in creating merch for some of the best brands, bands, and businesses, not just in central Texas but nationwide. From executing...

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The Faces of Austin’s Housing Revolution

Welcome to Bob’s Containers | Rob Balderas & Nathan Stolzer Austin is leading the country in real estate innovation, and Bob’s is the best builder in Austin. The City of Austin recently passed a new law called the HOME initiative. Now you can build three homes on your property, and they reduced the minimum lot...

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The Faces of an Unstoppable Beauty Industry Duo

Welcome to Swamp Mermaid | Jody Rivera & Chris Turner Meet Jody Rivera, the founder of Swamp Mermaid Beauty Project, and her husband, Chris Turner. Jody, who began her career in New York before settling in Austin 23 years ago, has built Swamp Mermaid into a unique space known for its artistry, culture, and commitment...

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The Faces of Fast Food Done Right

Welcome to Flyrite on East 7th | The Flyrite Team When we opened Flyrite, we set out with a mission to provide a convenient, all-welcoming, on-the-go food option that tastes great and makes you feel good about what you are putting in your body! We believe that fast food should be “real food made with...

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Discover Lorelei Linklater’s Enantiodromia: A Solo Art Exhibition at Cloud Tree Studios in Austin, TX

Art enthusiasts in Austin, don’t miss the opportunity to experience Lorelei Linklater’s Enantiodromia, a solo exhibition at Cloud Tree Studios & Gallery in East Austin. Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, from 6–10 PM. The event will feature an open bar, limited-edition prints for sale, and a chance to connect...

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December & January Event Calendar

Words Alison Bryce & Ashley Bowling 19 Things We Love in December & January MesmerizeNow Open: Wed-Fri 3-11pm, Sat-Sun 11am-11pmStep into Austin’s newest immersive art experience, Living Dream, by Mesmerize. Created by local artists, this family-friendly adventure features 14+ interactive installations and photo-ops, from an 8-foot crystal to a rainbow stairway to projection-mapped rooms and hidden...

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6 Best Nonprofits

There’s no better way to celebrate the season than to give to a local cause. Words Clarissa Jane There’s a nip in the air that’s bringing notes of gratitude and holiday cheer. Numerous nonprofits on the Eastside help spread goodwill by providing life-changing resources to those who need them. Often the unsung heroes, these nonprofits...

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