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Storytelling

elling stories has been around as long as time itself and is an important element to humanity. Lyrics, lines, and poetic words are a portion of just about everything we see, touch, feel, and hear. They speak through inspiration, knowledge, and history. At times, they are powerful enough to move the heart of a person. That’s why they should be respected and held as utmost importance.

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This is our fourth year of telling community stories. Through highs and lows we have grown, and our storytelling has evolved. However, one thing remains the same. We are still blessed to be here telling honest stories, keeping it real, and giving voice to our community. It’s always been our goal to be authentic and fully transparent, with no agenda and no photoshop.

A diversely populated STEAM school with infant sign-language and Spanish language instruction.

To honor the stories of our community in 2019, we decided to highlight musicians and filmmakers who tell stories with their talent. Just like us, these musicians are speaking from their heart.

They lull their audience with authenticity: revealing the good, the bad, the ugly and everything in-between in hopes that someone can relate. Their stories bring influence and camaraderie, creating rhythmic sounds that tie first-hand experiences to the broader picture of life.

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In this issue, storytelling does not end with the music though. East Austin has numerous local filmmakers and studios who are helping the community find their voice through visual arts. The raw storytelling talent we have on this side of town is astonishing if you just look around.

I can go on about all we have learned from each issue and how we’ve been inspired over the past year by the different facets of people who are storytelling with their God-given talent. From our print articles to our online platforms, from lyrics to music, from lines to cinema, from concepts to visual arts, stories never end. And, in my opinion, there has never been a better time and place to be telling stories.

Whether you’ve lived here your whole life or just got off the bus last week, one must learn to respect the storytellers who have gone before them to truly understand the heart and soul of a person and their community. One must also understand that stories are still being written.

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40 features 22 Singer-Songwriters Words are the soul to any tune, and the stories behind those words are just as impactful. Meet three singersongwriters who are using their way with words to tell their stories and share their experiences with the community.

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Virtual reality is an immersive medium that extends past entertainment purposes. Discover how one artist is on a mission to share the artistic side of virtual reality through his creative designs.

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Located in the Canopy complex, Austin Studio Rental is a production studio and office space among a creative community of makers and artists. In addition to the studio soundstage and three-wall cyclorama equipped for video and photography production, Austin Studio Rental offers office space to its renters. Get straight to work after filming in one of the seven personal desks available. 916 Springdale Rd. | austinstudiorental.com

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“It’s a beautiful process to watch an idea grow through postproduction and see that final story unfold… It’s been a fun ride so far.”

Simon chose East Austin for its accessibility and creative community.

He and his wife love riding their bikes to nearby restaurants or walking around the annual East Austin Studio Tour. He’s worked hard to make his own studio a creative hub— for himself and for the freelancers he contracts with on projects.

Delivery Men FROM EXTREME SPORTS TO EXTREME FILMMAKING WORDS BY HANNAH J PHILLIPS PHOTOS BY SHELBY BELLA

Producer and director Joe Simon shares how he got into film and why he chose East Austin for his growing film company.

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oaring over the handles of a BMX bike as a teenager, Joe Simon never set out to pursue a career in film. However, when he started shooting his own promo material to attract international sponsors, they not only noticed Simon’s BMX tricks but also his talent behind the camera. Now, his East Austin-based production company, The Delivery Men, is taking over the world, and it all started with a used bike and a cheap camera.

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Simon spent his early teen years in Los Angeles. In 1994, a friend invited him to check out a local racetrack, sparking Simon’s interest and spurring him to buy a $14 bike from a neighbor. His parents helped update his ride, and he raced competitively for a few years before venturing into the world of freestyle BMX. By 1997, Simon had graduated high school and was already picking up international sponsors to ride professionally. The next year, while working part-time for Best Buy, Simon bought a camera that he got with his employee discount to create his own footage.

“It’s a little different now because everyone has a phone,” he says. “Back then, we had pagers, so if no one lived in your area, you had to shoot your own promo shots for the full-length DVDs that sponsors would sell around the world.”

Simon quickly went from collecting footage to actually making several fulllength films. Meanwhile, BMX competitions sent him all over the world, traveling through countless countries, sleeping on couches and eating hot dogs in gas stations.

“It’s a lot like being in a band,” he laughs. “I started traveling in 1998, and I think I’ve been traveling ever since.”

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His travels frequently brought him through Austin, already a BMX mecca in the late 90s. Simon says BMX professionals flock to the Texas capital for its milder winter weather and well-known skate parks like Duncan Park near 9th Street and Lamar. Eventually, Simon settled in Austin himself; he created his first production company back in 2000. Later, he relocated to East Austin and started The Delivery Men in 2012.

“As you start getting older, you realize it’s not financially or physically sustainable to ride professionally. You get tired of the injuries; I saw that not only could I make money with my films, but I also just loved telling the stories.”

Using a small crew is part of what allows The Delivery Men to produce high quality films for clients across the globe. “People see us as a travel company,” says Simon. “Wherever we are in the world, we always ask how we can captivate [viewers] with a client’s story—and at the same time, how can we work quickly, with an efficient crew size, and with a quality you’d expect to see on broadcast TV.” Simon attributes that scrappy pragmatism to his early BMX days, learning to frame the perfect shot and piece a wow-factor film together by himself, with no formal training. He dedicates the same level of painstaking care to both his clients and his personal pursuits. Whether shooting wild landscapes and fly-fishing adventurers for a Toyota 4Runner commercial or bringing a poem to life in a passion project on 16mm film, his goal is to deliver beautiful stories.

But beauty manifests itself in different ways, eluding any one definition or expression: “A sunrise is beautiful,” but he says, “so is a gritty Egyptian alleyway. It’s all about the composition and light, mixing those visuals together with the story we’re telling.”

As both the company and its client base grows, Simon hopes to keep pushing that creativity to the next level, always looking to do more narrative work, short films and personal projects.

“The overall agenda is always ‘let’s make some cool shit,’” he laughs. “It’s a beautiful process to watch an idea grow through post-production and see that final story unfold… It’s been a fun ride so far.”

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FEBRUARY Lines Composed during a Tour Comedy Open Mic

February 12, 9:30-11pm Enjoy a night of free stand-up comedy at Cherrywood Coffeehouse’s Mystery Box. Listen to new jokes from some of the best comics in the area. If you’re feeling adventurous, Mystery Box is open mic and sign-ups for performers start at 9pm.

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Chilly Chili & BBQ Cook Off

February 15-16, Friday: noon-8pm, Saturday: 6am-8:30pm The 30th Annual Chilly Chili & BBQ Cook Off is back to continue as the longest running charity BBQ competition in Texas! Enter one of eight different categories to compete or come out to support your favorite team and be a judge. The event will also have a silent auction, various raffles, local vendors and live entertainment.

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Rodeo Austin

February 16, 7-11pm Co-Lab Projects presents Lines Composed during a Tour. This collection of some recent favorite exhibitions focus on materials, movement, pattern, color, and light. While each artist has their unique collection, they all connect in a dialog with one another and within the exhibition space itself.

March 16-30 Let your inner cowboy or cowgirl out at Rodeo Austin. The fairgrounds and carnival will be open daily, and a ProRodeo and concert performance will fill the arena each evening.

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Community Night Spotlight: Black Heritage

February 20, 4-8pm Join Thinkery for a night of celebration for black history, culture, art, and scientific contributions. There will be hands-on activities and community presenters throughout the evening. Admission is by donation, with a $1 suggested donation.

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Soldier Songs Preview

March 20, 6:30pm Learn about Austin Opera’s production of Soldier Songs scheduled at the Paramount Theater in April. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and get an inside perspective on the upcoming production with an informative lecture and live musical selections by cast members. Tickets are $25.

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It’s My Park Day

March 2, times vary Team up with thousands of other volunteers around Austin for a day of park rejuvenation.

Choose one of the 85 locations around the city to work on projects ranging in difficulty and interests. It is free to volunteer; however, registration needs to be completed before the day of the event.

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March 23, 11am-1pm Join Southern Heights Brewing Co. for a 5K that has beer waiting for runners at the finish line. All participants receive a free craft brew from the brewery and a collector’s pint glass or seasonal item from the Brewery Running Series. Registration starts at $30, and 10% of registration fees goes to local non-profits.

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Monstrous Makeup

A different kind of transformation

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Makeup is often thought of as a tool to enhance one’s appearance. But for special effects makeup artist, Jennifer Cunningham, makeup is the medium in which to create an illusion.

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ith a background in theater and painting, Cunningham found herself involved in many pursuits throughout her career that gave her a chance to do makeup in a fast paced environment. “I’m really used to getting dramatic looks done in a hurry [and] under stressful circumstances,” she smiles.

Combining her art background with her knowledge of makeup artistry, she eventually landed gigs doing special effects makeup. The first time she was offered an opportunity to do special effects (FX) makeup on a film set, she remembers “it just clicked.” Cunningham credits her previous freelance gigs, whether beautifying a bride for her special day or creating dramatic stage makeup for her daughter’s dance production, were preparing her to work efficiently which she says is “a great skill to have on any set.”

FX makeup is used in productions to transform a character’s appearance. While FX makeup is often used to create wounds and horror scenes, it can also be applied to make subjects appear sick, aged, dead, or “disheveled,” according to Cunningham.

Cunningham does a range of FX work for commercial clients, indie films and music videos, not limiting herself to just one style.

What she considers to be her specialties are color, shadow, and light while combining those techniques to create a dramatic transformation.

“I love it when a person opens their eyes and looks in the mirror, and they’re like ‘Whoa, that doesn’t look like me,’” she enthuses.

In addition to her commercial work, Cunningham has been teaching special FX makeup classes

at Austin School of Film at Motion Media Arts Center. While most of the classes at the school use digital tools as their medium, Cunningham’s class is all about learning how to work with your hands and experiment with different products, including grocery store items for recipes to produce special looks. “We get to make a big nasty mess, and it’s fun,” she adds.

Cunningham’s career has offered her the opportunity to expand her line of work, experiment with new techniques, and empower others with the skill of FX makeup, but witnessing the reactions to her transformative makeup work on her client’s faces will always be the most rewarding part. “When people are kind of grossed out,” she grins, “that means I did a good job.”

Learn like a Pro Cunningham teaches the Special FX makeup classes at Austin School of Film at Motion Media Arts Center (2200 Tillery Street). Throughout the three courses offered, students learn the process of FX makeup beginning to end. Sign up for courses at austinfilmschool.org.

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“I feel like I’m not a very good storyteller so instead I’m trying to capture scenes that people can relate to.”

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Songs are considered the poetry of the soul. However, those who write them are often grappling with their own insecurities and triumphs as they sift through their real life encounters to create the tunes that audiences love to hear. For three Eastsiders—Carson McHone, Parker Chapin, and Carrie Rodriguez—their words not only tell the tale of a single soul but also create a conversation that pulls the listener in with a sense of camaraderie and shared experience. Blended with rhythms and notes, these three artists create a sound that feels like home.

Carson McHone “I guess I feel like I’m not a very good storyteller so instead I feel like I’m trying to capture scenes that people can relate to,” muses Carson McHone whose sophomore album just hit airwaves this past October. Her powerful voice can suddenly drop to a sultry whisper that sweetly draws fans into lyrics that demand full attention. Her songs are vignettes that grab anyone who listens into a moment in time capturing the reel of Carson’s imagination. Her songs swell and weave a passionate tale out of a moment. The idea, according to Carson, is to create a corkscrew of emotions that recreates for others the passion that she draws from music.

Surprisingly, for the young singer-songwriter, this zeal for music did not always come naturally.

Although she grew up studying the classical Suzuki method on the violin she remembers, “I was not any good. I wouldn’t practice, and I wasn’t really into it.” It wasn’t until she met Darcie Deaville from the Austin Lounge Lizards who taught her Irish reels and Dixie Chick songs that she discovered was, “the spark that ignited my life in music.” Her introduction to the violin as a vehicle to express everyday moments quickly evolved into a love affair with performing, and Carson shortly thereafter picked up a guitar and began writing her own work.

By the time she was a junior in high school, she was performing every night at the Hole in the Wall on the

Drag, crystallizing the sound that later established her as a figure at the forefront of a new generation of artists who coalesce roots music with pedal steel country beats. “I feel very privileged to have grown up in a place where young people were allowed to play music in bars and were encouraged to do so,” she remarks. As Carson’s career gains steam, she admits that songwriting has become more difficult. “I have difficulty writing on the road. It’s just something I’m going to have to figure out as I go,” she smiles.

For her, some of her best work comes out of moments with a hot cup of tea and a notebook in a quiet corner of her house. “I remember being in English class where my teacher said,'show don’t tell.'

You don’t want to tell people how it is, you want to show them.’ I think maybe all of me thinks that way when [I’m] creating,” she says wide-eyed. As a result of trying to draw her scenes with words, “I just have notebooks where I handwrite stuff…I end up writing and rewriting stuff over and over again.” Even if she’s not writing though, Carson explains that inspiration comes from all fronts – especially other genres of music. “I’m listening to all kinds of different music these days.” However, she allays any fears that her musical compositions will take a hard left turn. Folk music and bluegrass, Alison Krauss and Dr. Ralph Stanley, “that’s the stuff I [am] attracted to playing.”

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Parker Chapin After getting kicked out of the house at the age of 16 and battling substance abuse, Parker moved to Austin and found his way through a mire of self-doubt and depression through writing songs. Last year, his songs catapulted him out of the shadows to a finalist in the 2018 Texas Songwriter contest. But that was never his plan.

“When I moved to Austin, I had no intention of playing music ever,” admits Parker. However, after a successful open mic night at Strange Brew, Parker says he was unable to deny his impulse to express himself through song. “I just liked writing songs because it was the only thing that ever helped.” He goes on, “Writing songs essentially helped me see I’m not a bad person.” With a smile that is nearly permanently creased into his face and a laugh that bounces off the walls, it’s hard to imagine Parker as a sad personality, but his lyrics – which Parker assures are the equivalent of reading his personal diary entries – reflect a troubled story.

“My songs are sad,” he shrugs. Still, “I would imagine as much as I do write, something happy would come around. And it has more recently.”

Even as his musical talents have begun to gain recognition, Parker explains that he has

had to put aside people’s opinions in order to continue to pursue his raw style of writing songs that chronicle his life. With a home filled with haphazardly scrawled notes on journals, sticky notes, and scraps of paper, it’s incredible to imagine how rhyme and reason come from the chaos. For Parker, though, expending that chaos is what allows him to find the story in the first place. By putting his thoughts down on paper, he observes that he is able to articulate his feelings with more precision and take a step back from the emotions. Yet, he admits that every time he performs a song, the lyrics plunge him back into the moment. To help him stay afloat, Parker says he relies on his guitar. As he tells his story, Parker strums his guitar creating a backdrop for his words that trill and stretch over the background hum. His smile sinks into concentration as he melts into his song. When he stops he remarks, “It’s just like something that happens. It’s like I’m a completely different person [when I sing].” In conversation he shares that he’s a “fragile flower,” but as soon as he starts putting a melody to those spoken words, the world clicks into place and he finds his purpose. Without song, he admits he doesn’t know where he would be today. “I went to rehab… and talked to a lot of different therapists there, but it never did for me what songwriting did. It didn’t even compare.”

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“I have lyrics everywhere, all over my house and sometimes I come home and make this catchy little cord thing and I’m like ‘ok, let’s see which piece of these lyrics goes well with that.’”

– Parker Chapin

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“The Spanish language is… more emotional, and I think part of that is feeling my connection to my family in ways I don’t experience every day.”

– Carrie Rodriguez

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Carrie Rodriguez At 40 years old, Carrie Rodriguez has had more adventures than most people can dream about in a lifetime. Currently an East Austin resident, Carrie grew up in Austin and traveled the world playing a menu of musical genres in an effort to understand herself and her cross cultural roots.

Doing so eventually brought her back home.

“It wasn’t until I left Texas that I realized I really miss country music, I miss folk songs, I miss improvising,” she shares. This deeply engrained love of boot-scuffed floors, Lone Star beer, and heart-wrenching lyrics is instantly identifiable in Carrie’s music where she whirls through cascades of notes on her fiddle and emits crystal clear notes containing the story of her life.

At her best, Carrie exudes a freewheeling style that dances along the edge of rehearsed professionalism and improvisation. Her passion and energy are injected into her words, which give them a texture that alters depending on if she is crooning in Spanish or in English. “For some reason, singing in Spanish does access a different part of me, and my voice sounds different…it’s a little bit rougher,” she describes the transition as the difference between a flour and a corn tortilla.

Both are familiar and flavorful, but each one is appropriate for a specific occasion. English, for Carrie, is her everyday language, but “I think the

Spanish language is…more emotional, and I think part of that is feeling my connection to my family in ways I don’t experience every day,” she grins. By creating songs in both languages, she believes, has helped her find that comfortable place that is true to herself.

Carrie explains that beyond helping herself find her place in the world, writing songs is a way for her to offer a sense of belonging and comfort to those who listen to her words. “I hope people can draw things from my songs that speak to them,” she explains. Having the confirmation that her lyrics move people, she admits, makes all the effort worth it and offers her the affirmation she still needs in order to continue creating. “The biggest battle as a songwriter is self-doubt,” she confesses.

Despite being a professional musician for nearly two decades, Carrie freely admits that not all of her attempts to create stories through her songs are Grammy-material. At some points, she even acknowledges that her “not-so-good” songs make her want to go back to being “just a violin player.” But she keeps at it and adds, “Even if I doubt myself on certain days, I’ve got to keep doing this because it made a difference for this one person and that means everything.”

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Whether honky-tonk, grassroots, Americana, acoustic, or folk, each of these musicians holds that it’s not so much about the style of the music as the music’s ability to transport their lyrics to the audience. That empowerment through music is a unique process resulting in tunes that speak to the soul of anyone who listens.

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“Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” -Mr. Rogers Photos by McKenzie Coronado Photography

LET’S PLAY! By the time our children turn five, 90% of their brain development has already occurred. During these formative years, children are learning how to think, explore, process emotions and interact with peers. This stage of development wires their brain and lays the foundation for their future, giving them skills they need to succeed. How do children best learn and gain experiences to enhance their health and development during this stage? The Rise School of Austin’s answer to this is – PLAY. Children are naturally inclined to play. It is an innate instinct that “provides evolutionary advantages to both animals and humans,” (NAEYC). Play has been shown to promote early brain development, and research suggests that play fosters growth in the areas of language, speech, mathematics and spatial skills, scientific thinking, and social and emotional development, while the lack of play can lead to increased depression and anxiety, according to The American Academy of Pediatrics. Despite abundant research showing that play can lead to higher-performing students, there is a rapid decline in the amount of play in our schools today.

The Rise School of Austin, a fully-inclusive preschool in East Austin, believes that play is essential for creating meaningful learning experiences that are supportive, social, and nurturing. Through play, children become engaged and excited to learn, gain confidence in their abilities, and begin to grow their understanding of the world.

“In particular, free play and guided play – together known as playful learning – are pedagogical tools through which children can learn in joyful and conceptually rich ways,” explains NAEYC. What is free versus guided play and why is it important? Free play enables the child to fully direct the activity, create their own parameters, and build from their own interests and motivation to make discoveries. Guided play incorporates specific learning objectives by manipulating the environment, such as adjusting the materials or asking questions during play to help direct learning. “Guided play maintains the joyful child-directed aspects of free play but adds an additional focus on learning goals through light adult scaffolding. It offers an opportunity for exploration in a specifically designed context” that allows for adult feedback (NAEYC).

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schedule while also incorporating opportunities for physical movement, creative expression and practice with self-help skills, providing multiple outlets for student engagement and learning. “Play is the most important vehicle for learning and our educators carefully craft play opportunities to enhance children’s relationships, development, and understanding of their world,” explains Hannah Bricker, Assistant Director. Executive Director Meg Bethune describes Rise’s curriculum and approach to education as intentional, child-centered, and individualized.

The Rise School uses intentional play to address each area of development. This is made possible with the collaboration of masters level educators and professionals in occupational, music, physical and speech therapies, who work together to determine the curriculum, teaching strategies, and design of the classroom environment. Through a co-teaching model and push-in therapy program, The Rise School has the unique opportunity to provide a highly individualized experience for children of all abilities.

“Play and child development should be taken seriously,” states Meg Bethune. “It has a significant impact on many aspects of development, and research continues to unveil the importance of both free and guided-play. We want to give our children the tools they need to succeed, so let’s have fun while we teach them about our amazing world!”

For references and more information about the Rise School of Austin model, please contact info@riseschoolaustin.org.

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“People open up when they’re in the virtual creative space.”

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eastside | do Sipes used a digital drawing tablet or multitouch screen to create live animations that would stream across the performer. “I treat the touch screen like a dance floor for my hands,” he explains.

He later co-founded ARTheism, an immersive performance art company, with dancer Samantha Beasley. The two performed their visual projections at events including the local festival, Voice & Exit (now known as Future Frontiers).

The festival asked him to perform again in 2016 but this time using virtual reality. Using their equipment, he was able to draw in 3D and combine his skills in drawing, dancing, and sculpting during the live music performance.

Coincidentally, Sipes also participated in (and won) a VR art competition hosted by Originator Studios that same weekend. Each of his passions and work experiences culminated during this time, which marked the beginning of his venture into his virtual reality art career.

Making Dreams a Reality VIRTUAL REALITY WORDS BY SAM LAURON PHOTOS BY ERIC MORALES

Virtual reality remains a fairly new medium, especially when used for art. But for those who have ventured into the simulating world of design, their creations have brought a new meaning to three-dimensional art.

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opher Sipes didn’t initially dream of becoming a virtual reality artist.

However, he didn’t stray too far off his intended path. Sipes has been drawing for as long as he can remember and grew up wanting to become a video game designer and animator. Eventually sensing the need to combine his analog skills with digital tools, Sipes pursued Communication Design at Texas State University. It was there that he discovered a tool that would alter his expertise: digital drawing tablets. “Being introduced to

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that medium, as a professional artist, was life changing,” he recalls.

After college, Sipes continued his art and design career through other outlets like organizing local artist exhibits and designing children’s theme parks and playgrounds. Through the creative relationships, or “creationships” as he likes to call them, he made with the art community, Sipes was introduced to a new medium: performance art through visual projection. Partnering with dancers and musicians, find more at eastsideatx.com

VR uses motion tracking to create a virtual space where animations and graphics come to life. The technology makes users feel as if they are actually experiencing whatever is being streamed through their headset. Sipes uses

tethered headsets which offer more control than the more familiar mobile versions. When it comes to experiencing art in the virtual reality world, users can place themselves inside a drawing or design by walking through it, around it, or even inside it. The immersive medium offers seemingly unlimited possibilities, making it approachable even for those who don’t consider themselves artists. “People open up when they’re in the virtual creative space,” Sipes acknowledges.

With multiple VR creations for himself and others under his belt, and even a virtual reality project in the works with a major symphony, Sipes is looking forward to sharing this growing medium with a wider audience.

“It’s exciting to share VR creations and embodied experiences with people who haven’t tried it before,” he adds, “whether they’re an artist or not.”

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Visit Originator Studios After winning the VR competition at Originator Studios, Sipes received free studio time and eventually became the studio’s VR Arcade operator.

The VR Arcade at Originator Studios allows guests to enjoy virtual reality gaming by the hour. As the arcade operator, Sipes helps to curate and facilitate their experience.

“I’m like a virtual reality lifeguard,” he smiles. 718 Northwestern Ave. originatorstudios.com

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ing arts center is located on the university campus and is the largest theater in Austin. To prevent going into one of their various shows hungry, visit Unit-D Pizzeria for a preshow fix. The Manor Road establishment serves small plates and salads as well as wood-fired pizzas like the Mushroom Pizza with cauliflower and truffle or the Bacon & Apple pizza with goat cheese and chilies. 2350 Robert Dedman Dr., texasperformingarts.org | 2406 Manor Rd., unitdpizzeria.com

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Ground Floor Theatre is on a mission to showcase the work of underrepresented communities. After experiencing a show, make a stop at nearby Kinda Tropical for dinner and drinks. Don’t let the understated exterior fool you. With a menu that includes rice bowls, a jerk chicken plate, and small bites like shishito peppers, Kinda Tropical serves up fresh and flavorful dishes. Cap off the festivities with a drink from their extensive sake menu.

979 Springdale Rd., Suite 122, groundfloortheatre.org | 3501 E. 7th St., kindatropical.com

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Dinner & Shows

Art, entertainment, & good eats WORDS BY SAM LAURON PHOTO COURTESY VORTEX

There are few things more classic than going to dinner and a show. The combination of an enjoyable performance followed by a tasty meal is one that never fails to disappoint. Whether it's a date night or group of friends, enjoy a night on the town with these food and entertainment pairings.

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Vortex & Patrizi’s

Vortex has long been the spot to catch a dynamic performance. After enjoying a show at the theater, keep the energy going by heading next door to family-owned food truck, Patrizi’s. Patrizi’s serves up fresh, authentic Italian food in the lively shared courtyard and provides guests with a hearty meal. Grab a bottle of wine from nearby Butterfly Bar to complete the outing. 2307 Manor Rd. | vortexrep.org | patrizis.com

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ColdTowne Theater & Tyson’s Tacos

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the week. The cozy space sets the tone for an intimate night—where audience engagement is encouraged—making it a truly up close and personal experience. If you’ve worked up an appetite from laughing too hard, then grab some grub down the street at Tyson’s Tacos. Their menu features original tacos with unique ingredients like duck and pork belly.

4803 Airport Blvd, coldtownetheater.com | 4905 Airport Blvd., tysontacos.com

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Bass Concert Hall & Unit D Pizzeria

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Blue Starlite Drive-In

Reimagine date night by taking a step back in time at Blue Starlite Drive-In. The only theater of its kind in Austin and the first mini urban drive-in in the world, Blue Starlite has been a staple in Austin’s cinema scene since 2010. Pull up to Blue Starlite, order a hotdog, candy, and popcorn from the concessions trailer, BYOB, and enjoy a classic movie on the big screen underneath the stars. With space for only 35 cars each night, the drive-in is sure to be an intimate experience. 2103 E M. Franklin Ave., bluestarlitedrivein.com

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City Theatre & Oddwood Ales

City Theatre has been serving up plays and musicals in Austin since 2006, and the theatre continues to bring art and entertainment. Guests can snag a ticket to a show for as little as $10, depending on the night, so anyone can enjoy an evening of remarkable art. Head to Oddwood Ales afterward for a refreshing beer and a thin crust pizza, and maybe even a round of classic video games, to complete the night. 3823 Airport Blvd., Ste D, citytheatreaustin.org | 3108 Manor Rd., oddwoodales.com

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In response to the undulations and vegetation of the site, Asher worked with Gay to allow the structure to find its place on the third of an acre lot by sectioning the living space from the bedrooms by forming a “L” that slides between a stately American Elm and a seasoned pecan tree, which Asher says he never even considered uprooting. Having the layout designed in this way provides a natural cooling canopy, which, when coupled with foam insulation and overhanging eves, permits family life to be lived outdoors as much as in. “We always wanted to be connected,” he explains.

Not only is this young family connected to their land through their large decks and expansive windows, but they are fused to the history of the property through their unique choices in construction materials. Prior to the modern 1600 square foot home that sits on the property today, Asher lived in a 700 square foot abode that had been haphazardly added onto throughout the years. Although he says he was fond of the home, when the couple’s first child arrived, he knew that staying in that space would no longer be feasible. However, because of the generations of life who had lived in the home, he explains that he “wanted to take that energy and put it into the [new] house as well.”

Plus, he adds, “We’re very environmentally minded so, as opposed to just tearing it down, there was the sustainability aspect of trying to recycle the house.” Through repurposing the old pine floorboards and the majority of the joists from the original structure, Asher was able to integrate the old home into the new and bridge the stories of two families much in the same way as the home’s design bridges the inside with the outdoors.

Roots Run Deep A HOME’S STORY BEGINS WITH THE LAND. WORDS BY JESSI DEVENYNS PHOTOS BY CASEY DUNN

Like arms draping upward to protect a bare head from rain, the walls of John Hart Asher and Bonnie Evridge’s East Austin home soar upward, letting in light, space, air, and nature while offering a protective roof to its inhabitants. Cantilevered between two trees that have seen generations of families live below, the Asher-Evridge home is a monument in connection to nature.

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ohn Hart Asher who works in ecological landscape and restoration at the LBJ Wildflower Center explains that the design for this home was planted as seed in graduate school where he became interested in designers who worked to blur the role of house and yard.

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Nearly a decade later, his passion for blending home and environment came to its apex when he worked with his old friend Robert Gay, founder of Thoughtbarn, to create a home where he adds, “we responded to the site versus making the site bend to the will of the house.”

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Admittedly, he says that remaining committed to the ecological approach was not cheap, but the result reminds him that upholding his values and commitment to nature was not a futile exercise. In fact, he smiles when he shares that the home he envisioned from lofty ideals is a down-to-earth structure that everyone can enjoy—including his five year old son. “That’s just a complete manifestation of good design that a five year old can look at that and just gets it. You don’t have to be an architectural theorist or critic to appreciate it.”

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A Weekend in

Costa Rica Pura Vida

WORDS & PHOTOS BY KATY CHADWELL

FOR SUCH A SMALL COUNTRY, COSTA RICA OFFERS EVERYTHING FROM JUNGLES AND VOLCANOES TO SURFING AND RELAXATION. GRAB THE PASSPORT AND EXPERIENCE THE INCREDIBLE DIVERSITY OF SCENERY, CLIMATE AND ACTIVITIES.

Friday Liberia is the gateway to Guanacaste, a sparsely populated

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Pura Vida by mid afternoon. Simply translated, Pura Vida means “simple life” or “pure life,” but in Costa Rica, it is more than just a saying—it is a way of life and often used as a greeting. Twenty minutes from the airport is El Mangroove: a boutique resort situated on the calm waters of Playa Panama. Enjoy a poolside lunch at Matiss and an afternoon of kayaking in Papagayo Bay.

receive breakfast for two daily at Makoko restaurant and $75 resort credit per suite.

How to get around:

Renting a car or hiring a driver is the best way to explore the area. All

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The waters are crystal clear, providing views of schools of colorful fish and sea urchins amongst the coral.

Afterwards, enjoy a nap in a hammock by the beach.

Saturday Spend the morning at Diamante Adventure Eco Park where thrill-seekers will find the longest ocean view zipline in the area. Guests can also ride ATVs or enjoy the animal sanctuary

tours can be booked with transportation included to make it easy to get around the island.

What to wear: Pack a rain jacket regardless of the time of year, as you might travel through

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and befriend Lucy the sloth. On the way back, stop by the town of Playa Hermosa. Dine al fresco at Roberto’s restaurant at La Gaviota Tropical followed by a massage on the beach to the sound of the waves. An evening sunset cruise offers unparalleled views of the sun setting over the Pacific.

Sunday Take a hike! Drive

several microclimates on any given day. Rainy season in Costa Rica is generally between June and November. Hiking boots or sturdy tennis shoes are a must for outdoor activities. And don’t forget a swimsuit!

an hour to Rincon de la Vieja National Park for a walk amongst the flora and fauna. Home to two volcanoes, the park offers a variety of hiking trails for different athletic abilities. Waterfalls with swimming opportunities are frequent, and more evidence of geothermal activity in the area can be seen in the bubbling mud pools along the trail. Be sure to bring binoculars.

The canopy provides sightings of all kinds of surprises.

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MEXICO MEETS AUSTIN THROUGH THE MAGIC OF MASA WORDS BY HANNAH J PHILLIPS PHOTOS BY ASHLEY HAGUEWOOD

Combining traditional Mexican cuisine with the essence of eclectic East Austin.

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hen chefs Fermín Núñez and Sam Hellmann-Mass first met in 2010, they never planned to open a Mexican restaurant together eight years later. At the time, Sam was sous chef at Barley Swine, where Núñez came to gain extra experience on his days off as sous chef at La Condesa. Before service, the kitchen staff would fist bump saying “Suerte” (which means luck in Spanish): little did they know where Suerte would lead.

Opening early 2018, Suerte’s wildly successful first year comes down to more than luck; even more than the magic masa behind their menu, it’s the soul and spirit mixed into every detail of the restaurant.

Simply put, masa is a corn dough used in tortillas, tamales and many Central American dishes; less simply, the dough is derived from a delicate process called nixtamalization. Intrigued by the rich history of its three humble ingredients (corn, calcium oxide, and water), Sam became determined to find the highest quality masa for house-made tortillas. His quest reconnected him with chef Fermín, who by then had added other Austin notables like Launderette to his resumé. A native of northern Mexico, Fermín shared the vision to combine house-made masa with traditional Mexican cuisine and local ingredients.

Their restaurant was born of a mutual passion rather than identifying a tortilla-sized hole in the market. But as good timing and good luck would have it, their masa did fill a void in the Austin food world – both as an ingredient in their tortillas, and what Fermín calls the “canvas of Mexican cooking.” His mission at Suerte is to showcase both the simplicity and diversity of masa, incorporating it in different shapes and sauces and pastries. On the menu, you’ll find those various shapes under “Vitamin T” (Mexican slang for corn since so many masa dishes start with that letter), ranging from the familiar shape of the suadero tacos to the more exotic Tlayuda, a thin-rolled fried masa topped with green chorizo and white bean refrito.

Elsewhere, fresh corn takes center stage as foamy gouda street corn in the Snackcidents section, while masa sneaks into yellow corn dumplings under the crispy Duck Breast y Mole Negro and even slides into desserts

like the Blondie. Served with merengue, cajeta (caramelized goat’s milk) and butternut ice cream, the masa makes way for sweet notes before kicking in as an almost-aftertaste – a final momento of the sensory journey you’ve just concluded.

Masa plays the same role on the weekend brunch menu, hiding in the popular palmier y cajeta or more prominently encasing the sweet and savory dark Mole Flautas topped with fried duck egg.

Mixed with the masa are ingredients from East Austin farms. Sam says the hunt for the best ingredients usually leads to small farms not too far away, and both chefs love the creative constraints of working with what is in season. That commitment keeps the restaurant grounded in the spirit of its East Austin setting, which is also woven throughout the interior décor, a mix of Mexican craftsmanship and local esthetics. Guests will also find the spirit of East Austin in the spirits themselves. Don Dario is a nod to the restaurant that once occupied the same spot. Sam says he saw the empty space while on East Austin Studio Tour and thought the building had “good soul,” which is well-preserved in its new iteration.

One could spend a lot of time trying to pinpoint exactly which parts of the nixtamalization process makes the masa at Suerte so good, but diners aren’t hooked by research; they’re hooked by flavor. And in the ever-expanding culinary bubble of Austin, a new restaurant’s survival depends on its customers being hooked, coming back for old favorites and new seasonal offerings.

At Suerte, it’s not just the flavor of the masa, but the authenticity with which it is made, paired perfectly with its East Austin setting and the raw talent of the Suerte team itself.

Sam and Fermín are both of a true chef mindset—meaning they are focused on the task at hand today and letting Suerte work its magic.

“You focus on the process, and that’s how you get where you want to be,” Sam explains. “The goal is getting better every day, and we do that by paying attention, being present, and caring.”

On the Horizon Eastside Café owner recently announced that she was retiring and selling her business to Sam Hellmann-Mass.

Opened in 1988, Eastside Café was a restaurant at the forefront of the farm-totable movement in Austin.

“People have a lot of attachment to Eastside Café,” says Sam, “and Elaine set a high bar for all of us restaurateurs in town to make something as enduring as she did. I’ve got my work cut out for me.”

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Native Knowledge • Brine the chicken in salt water to achieve the most tender meat.

Or, as an alternative, marinate the chicken in wine overnight. The chicken will take on a deep maroon color and have a powerful wine flavor. It's important to use a high-quality wine.

• Flavors of this dish continue to develop with age, so it's best to make it the day before dinner with friends and reheat just prior to serving.

• In Old World coq au vin, the comb, feet, and kidneys were used to flavor the dish. Blood was also added to thicken the sauce.

braised for hours to tenderize the meat. The other ingredients—onions, garlic, carrots, potatoes, and basic herbs—are the staples of a working class garden. The birds can be tough, yes, but they are very flavorful.

Coq au vin got an elegant makeover in the mid20th century when trendsetting French chef Paul Bocuse developed a new coq au vin recipe for his landmark restaurant in Lyon. Bocuse influenced chefs around the world to experiment with chicken in wine preparations.

But it was the legendary Julia Child who put coq au vin on the international food map when she cooked it on her television show in the 1960s.

Her dish became an instant classic. Child introduced French cuisine to the home chef in America and made it accessible to everyone.

SOPHISTICATED Peasant Food Coq au Vin brings the flavors of France home.

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Though it’s peasant food, Coq au vin certainly sounds elegant to say in French. Still, for centuries this dish has been the food of the working class.

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oq au vin, which is French for “rooster in wine,” has been around for a couple thousand years. Legend tells that the defeated Gauls served coq au vin to Julius Caesar when he conquered France for Rome. They say the emperor Napoleon ate

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coq au vin as a last resort when there was nothing else to be had.

This dish was the food of the poor because old retired laying hens, roosters in particular, are such tough and stringy birds that they must be

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Of course, a modern coq au vin presentation will be different than the Old World version, because modern chickens are so different. No chef today would use an old laying hen, and especially not a rooster, for this dish. Heritage chicken breeds have been abandoned in favor of a new hybrid chicken called the Cornish Rock Cross which has very tender meat.

As Chef Child or Chef Bocuse would say, the quality of chicken and wine determines the quality of this dish. For the best coq au vin, the chicken should be sourced from a local farm.

And just as important, this dish is only as good as the wine used to cook it. For extraordinary coq au vin, don’t skimp on the wine.

This dish also calls for fresh pork belly and homemade chicken stock. All these wholesome ingredients, plus the chicken and the freshlypicked vegetables, can be found at any of the local farmers’ markets or farms.

Coq Au Vin Inactive prep time: 8 hours Prep time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Ingredients: ¼ c. salt 1 whole chicken (about 4lbs), cut into 8 pieces 1 lb. thick-cut bacon (preferably uncured) or pancetta, diced Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 shallots, diced 5 carrots, peeled and cut into thirds 4 Yukon gold potatoes, cut into chunks 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 T. butter 1½ T. all-purpose flour 2 c. homemade chicken stock 1½ c. Pinot Noir or Burgundy ½ c. sliced mushrooms 8 sprigs thyme ½ c. chopped parsley Directions: In a large pot, dissolve salt in as much water as necessary to immerse the chicken pieces (about 4 cups). Cover and leave in refrigerator overnight.

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Under the wizened oak trees of a 4-acre farm is an unmarked trailer whose plain façade belies hyper-seasonal, farm-totable dishes. Whether it’s a farm-fresh breakfast on market days or a sit-down prix fixe dinner under the stars, Eden East reinvents the idea of eating local. Be sure to visit during their a-la-carte nights on Thursday evenings.

755 Springdale Rd. | edeneastaustin.com

Arriving via a twisted trajectory through Israel, Spain, and NYC, Berty Richter landed with an inkling that Austinites needed real hummus in their lives. With Turkish and Israeli roots, his fresh-to-order hummus is bold and daring with just the right amount of spice.

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Hillside Farmacy

Something about Hillside Farmacy’s happy hour oysters, weekend brunches, and dinner cocktails just make you feel better.

Perhaps that's due to its historical location in the lovingly renovated 1950s Hillside Drugstore. Or perhaps it’s because the fresh, carefully selected seasonal food that comes from local farms and onto your plate is just good medicine.

1209 E 11th St. | hillsidefarmacy.com

La Fruta Feliz

A happy place where breakfast is served all day. Of course, you can also get lunch, but why would you when you can have chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, and authentic breakfast tacos at 8PM? 3124 Manor Rd.

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In an out-of-the way shopping center is one of the freshest Asian food options around. Sip on one of their fine teas as you build your lunch – Nancy’s operates on a build your own bowl ethos. With no red meat or pork on the menu, it’s the perfect option for a lunch that is light but filling. 6448 Hwy. 290 E. #A100 | nancysskygarden.com

The fresh tropical fruit juice and the arepas are why you need to visit Artessano. As a food trailer specializing in Colombian food, expect dance music and lots of friendly conversation when you visit. 1211 E 6th St.

Flyrite Chicken

Disrupting the fast food industry one sandwich at a time, Flyrite is a drive-thru with all-natural, antibiotic-free chicken as well as gluten-free and vegetarian options.

2129 E 7th St. | flyritechicken.com

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El Sunzal

El Sunzal is a quintessential hole-in-thewall that makes up for its bare-bones appearance with its exceptional El Salvadorian fare. Make sure to sample the fried yucca, seafood soup, and the pupusas.

642 Calles St.

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This unassuming store-front houses an outstanding array of donuts, kolaches, and breakfast croissants. Even if the food wasn’t enough, owners Socea and Sarorn make the trip to S-H worth it every time.

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Kinda Tropical

Step into a space where food and drink should always be a pleasure. Watch an old western at the bar while sipping on colorful drinks and munching on fresh cabana food. Or stop in to pick up a few pantry staples on your way home. 3501 E 7th St. | kindatropical.com

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Austin Daily Press has spent the last five years honing their craft, and it shows! The ADP team, led by Chef Reed Faitak and co-owners Dustin Knef and Chase Rushing, have found their voice through creating incredibly flavorful experiences sandwiched between locally baked telera.

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Expect to find vibrant dishes that match the food truck’s colorful personality. With cuisine that’s fresh and packed with flavor, the establishment offers a JapaneseHawaiian fusion menu that includes poké bowls, soba noodles, and dumplings.

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Paper Route Bakery

Hidden behind a little window next to Cenote, this tiny operation serves up small-batch organic baked goods daily: from cheddar chive scones and strawberry balsamic pop tarts to custom orders. 1010 E. Cesar Chavez St. | paper-route-bakery.business.site

Come for brunch, come for happy hour, come for a good time. Whether you’re on the shaded patio or inside at the bar, the food is always good, and the drinks are always cold at Yellow Jacket Social Club.

Plus, this is a pet-friendly establishment.

1704 E 5th St. | yellowjacketsocialclub.com

Cherrywood Coffeehouse

With an expansive patio and a continual rotation of events, you’ll find yourself frequenting for the community as often as food, which is an inviting array of tacos, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and smoothies.

1400 E 38th 1/2 St. | cherrywoodcoffeehouse.com

Oddwood Ales

Designed as a cozy neighborhood pub, Oddwood Ales provides a variety of flavorful ales, home-made pizzas, and Italian dishes in a relaxed atmosphere with arcade games and a pet-friendly patio.

3108 Manor Rd. | oddwoodales.com

Unlike most eateries around, Tso is carryout and delivery only, but that doesn’t mean that the cuisine suffers. Each meal is made fresh to order, delivery is free, and tipping is discouraged.

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Roland’s Soul Food & Fish

The soul food cooked within this bright orange building is made with such heart that it is overflowing with flavor. Ask any soul food lover and they will tell you each piece of battered fish and every bite of your smothered pork chop is a mouthful of comfort. Come hungry; Roland’s doesn’t skimp on potions. 1311 Chestnut Ave.

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Little Big Burger

Serving up all-natural 1/4 lb. burgers with Tillamook cheeses, truffle fries, floats, and a wide selection of local brews. Bring veggie burger lovers too and enjoy Happy Hour M-Th 3-7pm. Free onsite parking.

1630 E 6th St. #100 | littlebigburger.com

Micklethwait Craft Meats

Although known for their beef ribs and brisket, if you’re headed to Micklethwait’s, you can’t forget about the sides. Your meal won’t be the same without a scoop of the jalapeño cheese grits or lemon poppy seed coleslaw. 1309 Rosewood Ave. | craftmeatsaustin.com

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Upon arrival to the bar, Travis asked Half Step owner Chris Bostick for a beer. Chris obliged and overhand-tossed a can of Tecate directly at Travis’s face.

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“For some odd reason, Bostick decided to throw the beer overhand instead of underhand. It’s the first thing you learn as a child, obviously; you have to throw a beer underhand,” Travis says with a chuckle.

“It completely threw me off.”

Boilermakers A dive bar specialty becomes new again.

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Formerly a favorite of blue-collar bar patrons, the boilermaker has experienced somewhat of a renaissance in the East Austin bar scene.

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oilermakers consist of a shot served with a beer, with the shot traditionally being whiskey. If there’s one thing Nickel City is known for, however, it’s innovation. Their friendly 11th Street bar’s menu not only honors traditional pub beverages but also bucks tradition with inventive cocktails and a playful boilermaker menu.

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Nickel City’s Overhand Toss boilermaker includes a shot of tequila and a “loaded” Tecate beer lined with Cholula hot sauce, salt, and a lime on the can’s rim. A sip of spicy hot sauce mixed with crisp Tecate results in a quick-anddirty rendition of a Michelada—a far cry from the well-whiskey shot and domestic beer pairings of boilermakers past.

According to co-owner Travis Tober, a similar “loaded” Tecate drink at Basik, a bar in Brooklyn, inspired the Overhand Toss. The boilermaker’s name, however, has a storied history.

In 2014, when the Nickel City concept was still just a twinkle in Travis’s eye, he attended the soft opening of his friend’s new Rainey Street cocktail bar, Half Step.

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Some boilermaker enthusiasts drop their shot of liquor directly into a pint glass of beer before drinking it. According to Nickel City head bartender Amanda Carto, however, their bar’s boilermaker components are best enjoyed in separate glasses.

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As Travis looked up to catch the Tecate, it hit him on his forehead. At this point, it’s probably obvious as to why the Overhand Toss boilermaker includes a dash of bright red hot sauce on the rim. A couple stitches later and nearly five years since the incident, Travis now has a gnarly scar above his eyebrow and a boilermaker on Nickel City’s menu as homage to the incident.

In addition to the Overhand Toss, Nickel City offers boilermaker options such as the Pursue Happiness, which includes a Miller High Life beer and the bartender’s choice of any single barrel whiskey, and the bestselling Nickel City boilermaker consisting of a Coors beer with a shot of Evan Williams whiskey. In fact, the bar’s namesake boilermaker is the only item on the bar’s entire menu marked with an asterisk, revealing that it is so well-loved, it deserves the exclusive status of “Staff Favorite” on the menu.

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