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T H O U G H IT M AY N OT FE E L Q U IT E LIKE IT, T H E SUMMER DAYS ARE ALMOST GONE.
Somehow, it never stays long enough—with good reasons to have margaritas and mojitos—nor can it be gone too quickly—with the need for both sunscreen and aloe vera. Regardless, it's a great time to be an Austinite, as the city limits not only begin to stretch even more than one thought possible; but the influence of Austin culture reaches well beyond those limits, influencing the culture of the sprawling metropolis just up Interstate 35, delivering precious exports to our neighbors north of the Mason-Dixon SHAWN LIVELY & RACHAEL RAY line and embedding our mentality deep within the minds and hearts of national figures, who continue to champion the city. Austin, it can be said, is a state of mind. It doesn’t reside in any one place. Instead, it is constantly changing, re-inventing itself and evolving without ever losing its foundational spirit. Austin continues to cherish all things that are independent, unique and irresistibly compelling. It does so especially with its citizens, whether they are here for a matter of weeks or a number of generations. To that end, we celebrate that way of thinking this issue with everything that is distinctly Austin, from new creations like custom-made ice cream sandwiches and craft cocktails to the city’s oldest influences and cultural ambassadors—like fun, food and music (sometimes all-in-one, if the Alamo Drafthouse has any say in the matter). So, although there are many ways to classify an Austinite or explain the rites of passage in order to become one, we would rather revel in the fact that we can call this unique city our home; and that we can share it with the past, present and future citizens of Austin. Take in all this city has to give, Shawn Lively, Publisher & the ALM Team
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