Modern Living with an Earthy Edge Behind a handmade brick façade in East Austin, a serene escape unfolds, not built to show off but to settle the soul. It reveals itself slowly, like a deep breath after a long day. Inside, light spills through courtyards, sight lines stretch to a shimmering pool, and every detail...
Sparks of Inspiration Transformed into Personalized Keepsakes Words Janine Stankus | Photos Baptiste Despois In a city where you can find music on every corner, why not poetry, too? Poems are not so different from songs, after all. At best, they uplift, inspire, evoke emotions; at least, they amuse. And the instruments of the craft...
Good Things Come on Small Lots Words Christopher Ferguson, AIA | Photos Andrea Calo In a quiet pocket of East Austin marked by modest houses and heritage trees, a new neighbor has quietly settled into a tight, corner lot. “Holly,” a sophisticated home designed by local architects, Thoughtbarn, brings a quiet confidence to the street:...
ConcertDome Brings a 360° Immersive Live Music Experience to Austin, TX
By EASTside Staff Looking for an unforgettable live music experience in Austin that goes beyond the usual stage and soundcheck? Just 10 minutes from downtown, a new kind of concert venue is launching this May—and it’s unlike anything else in Texas. Introducing ConcertDome: Austin’s First 360-Degree Immersive Music Venue Set on Carson Creek Ranch near...
How to Raise Backyard Chickens Words Codi Chen | Photos Baptiste Despois Backyard chickens are becoming an increasingly popular hobby in Austin, offering fresh eggs, natural pest control, and even a little entertainment. But before diving in, new chicken owners need to be prepared. Callahan’s General Store, established in 1978, has been guiding Austinites through...
Find your rhythm at some of East Austin’s favorite dance floors. Words Ruby Van De Steeg | Photo of The White Horse Austin’s vibrant music scene brings live shows filled with electric energy, boasting a dance floor for every move. Get ready to let loose, or pick up some new skills, at these eight...
12 Things We Love in October & November Words by Alison Bryce Raise Da’ Roof FestOctober 19, 3pm It’s the party of the year! Drive arguably one of the most beautiful drive in the Texas hill country out to Devil’s Backbone Tavern and help Raise Da’ Roof – LITERALLY – with a full day of music and four...
Words Christopher Ferguson | Photos Parker Thornton Get to know four Austin artists, emergent and established alike, who are playing a pivotal role shaping Eastside’s evolving art scene. Through diverse mediums and representational techniques, they are united by an introspective and deeply personal approach to their crafts, nurtured by patrons of the community they call...
How to make the most of Austin City Limits Music Festival. Words by Ashley Bowling Photo by Roger Ho Austin City Limits Music Festival is just around the corner, and if you’re planning to make the most of your weekend, I’ve got the ultimate itinerary that blends great music, local flavor, and a few hidden...
Community Craft Words Christopher Ferguson | Photos Parker Thornton An artist and woodworker builds a legacy of lasting community and craft. Mark Maček was only twelve years old when he moved to Austin in the ‘70s, but he already knew he wanted to study architecture. Sticking to his plan, he graduated from Austin High and...
Thread Lightly Words Christopher Ferguson | Photos Parker Thornton A young artist creates captivating, embroidered works inspired by fashion, landscape, and nostalgic, personal subcultures. Jane Reichle was only seven years old when Hurricane Katrina flooded her home in New Orleans, beginning a series of adventures that would take her to Houston before her family settled...
Flow State Words Christopher Ferguson | Photos Parker Thornton A native Austinite finds her voice with timeless portraits and evocative abstract works. Only a year and a half ago, Dalton Tracée started painting again. She had taken some art classes in high school, but her interest in art was actually nurtured much earlier by her...
Controlled Chaos Words Christopher Ferguson | Photos Parker Thornton A Mexican-American artist explores the plurality of her bicultural identity. Born in the United States to Mexican parents, traveling back and forth between the countries became customary, changing schools as often as she changed grades. Laura Clay’s love for art grew as a constant amidst the...
Bottles from the Southern Hemisphere Words Deven Wilson | Photos Baptiste Despois Nearly two decades ago, Buenos Aires Cafe acquainted the city with its beloved Argentinian cuisine. A decade later, their take on Amaro cocktails with the Milonga Room wowed Austinites once more. Now, the team behind it is ready to pour future favorites with...
