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A Homecoming for the Ages: Huston-Tillotson Grads Get First Class Ring

by Alexis Michele Higgins on April 23, 2019

Community is the cornerstone of Austin, Texas. Yet, there’s something particularly refreshing about the culture within the African-American community in this city. As a pillar on the East side of I-35 since 1952, the historically...

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Velvet Taco: Taking Taco Fusion to the Next Level

by Gabi De la Rosa on April 22, 2019

Tacos are such a mainstay of Texas culture that you can get them everywhere from the nearest taco truck at 2 a.m. or a five-star rated restaurant accompanied by a glass of champagne. Well known...

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World’s Elite Motorcycle Riders Roar into Austin for Red Bull MotoGP

by James Stacy on April 18, 2019

MotoGP fans watched a thrilling and unexpected finish to the third stop in the 2019 premier globetrotting motorcycle series this past weekend. Known as the Horsepower Rodeo, in honor of the Red Bull Grand Prix...

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Snow Patrol Set to Wow Texas on Wildness Tour

by Brian Maass on April 17, 2019

Fresh off performing at Lollapalooza in São Paolo, Brazil, UK alt-rock group Snow Patrol kicks of their North American tour in the Lone Star State. First up is Dallas April 18, then the band sprints...

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At Austin Playhouse, Tackling History, Morality, Unknowable Truth with “Copenhagen”

by Nancy Miller Barton on April 16, 2019

The confluence of physics and politics are sometimes painfully difficult to keep apart. That simple, yet emotion-filled line offers valuable insight into the stage play “Copenhagen.” Werner Heisenberg is part of a trio of characters...

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#MusicMonday: Brandon Wayne DeMaris Turns Songwriter in Debut Album

by Lisa Davis on April 15, 2019

With decades of musical experience under his belt, Brandon Wayne DeMaris is no stranger to the ins and outs of the music business and his company, DeMaris Entertainment, has become an industry staple in Austin, Texas....

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Eggciting News: 7 Steps to Hatching Homemade Easter Peeps

by Christian De Massis & Julie Tereshchuk on April 15, 2019

This holiday, Amanda Pallagi-Naim plans on turning out 500 Easter peeps from her kitchen. Of course, as Executive Pastry Chef at Ciclo in Four Seasons Austin, she’s got a lot more mouths to feed than...

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Limited Edition Tequila Blended Exclusively for Austin

by Britni Rachal on April 8, 2019

How far will a bartender go for good liquor? Four Seasons Austin’s bartenders continue to outdo themselves; this time making a special trip to bring back some one-of-a-kind imported custom blends, just for Central Texans....

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It’s Italian Cucina, an Authentic Italian Experience

by Lisa Davis on April 5, 2019

It’s Italian Cucina’s owner and Executive Chef Al Fini, an Italian native, has been delivering his love of Italian cuisine and culture to Austin for over 30 years. Fini began establishing his Italian culinary roots...