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his year is our first full-blown Arts issue, and with all the talent in this town, we did not have to look very far to find an outstanding sample of fine artists. In fact, if I’m being honest, I could’ve thrown a rock at a random person and the chances of it hitting an artist would’ve been very likely. Despite having an abundance of uber talented human beings, this year we went on the hunt for impactful artists who are changing the way people view art and the world around them. As a result, all the artists in the feature story not only create some incredible paintings but are also socially impacting their community.

Nevertheless, the rest of the pages in this issue are also filled with a variety of artists and mediums.

We’ve found that the luxury of living in East Austin is that art surrounds us every single day. It’s everywhere from a found object on the side of the road all the way to a huge mural on the side of a building.

It is one-of-a-kind, created in such a way that shapes how bystanders view the world and the art inside of it.

Photo: Katie Wnukoski

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

Infants to

This November, please go out and support your fellow neighbors who are artists. View and purchase their work in person at the East Austin Studio Tour. We’d like to also encourage everyone to interact in the community-based art shows throughout the year. Invest back into what makes Austin, in particular, East Austin, beautiful.

Kindergarten

As someone who thinks they are creative and gets to creatively direct and design a magazine, I look back and think how lucky I am to engage with art every day whether it be my own or through our incredible photographers and writers in every single issue. It is my joy to put together the art of the community and create compelling stories that go into print — never to be erased and to leave a legacy.

So, thank you, fellow artists and creatives. Your hard work does not fall lightly on me.

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Although these four East Austin artist-activists create wildly different art from each other, they're all working toward the same goal: making their community a better place.

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Get Your Own To participate in the Neighborwoods program, sign up on the online waitlist and wait to be selected which will be during the very best planting season for Central Texas, October 1— March 31.

The Giving Tree

Free trees that help save the world WORDS BY JESSI DEVENYNS ILLUSTRATION LYDIA STARKEY

What’s better than a tree extending its limbs to offer shade under the soft rustle of its foliage? A tree that also provides food.

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ne of the things I love about East Austin is it’s an older community [with] huge mature fruit trees that you don’t really see anywhere else,” says Thais Perkins, Executive Director of Tree Folks. “You have Satsuma trees that tower over houses. You have a secret avocado tree that’s bigger than any avocado tree I’ve seen around because it’s in a special spot.” She also loves trees for the environmental and human benefits that they offer the community.

In hopes of growing the urban forest that is struggling in the face of development, Tree Folks gives away 4,600 5-gallon trees each year. The only problem is actually persuading folks that the trees are really free. Thais laughs as she explains, “We spend a ton of time convincing people that it’s actually free.”

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island effect that comes along with urban development, and give Austinites a little more greenery to lift their mood. However, perhaps it’s because Tree Folks doesn’t simply drop a plant on front porches and wish a person well.

Along with free tree home delivery, Tree Folks offers consultations to determine which of their 20 native and adapted trees are best for the home owner’s yard and the best spot to plant the tree and will educate consumers on how to care for it. They even extend digging services to help get the tree into the ground. The only catch is the homeowner must to agree to water the tree for two years and be within the Austin Energy service area. Called the Neighborwoods program, Thais describes the intent behind the program’s intimate involvement with homeowners. “Those tree giveaways are coupled with one-on-one consults and education because a free tree with no education equals a dead tree.”

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Since there are only 4,600 trees to go around and just over two million people in Austin, there is obviously not enough to fill every yard. The solution, however, is every year Tree Folks hosts a giveaway where they offer thousands of saplings to attendees, again completely free. “It’s really fun,” exclaims Thais. “People show up really early in the morning, in the dark, wrapped in sleeping bags” to claim their tree.

For 30 years, this organization has ascribed to the belief that one more tree in the ground is one step closer to improving the environment. Regardless if it’s mitigating fire damage, reducing the heat island effect of development, or merely adding some beauty to a backyard, they believe in educating the public about the available options to make positive changes in the environment. Thais suggests one should “look for opportunities to plant trees in their yard, and we have free trees for that.”

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14 entertainment GHOST PEPPER GLASS BRINGS HIGH-TEMP GLASSBLOWING WORKSHOPS TO THE MASSES.

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The Piece du Jour Memories Set in Glass WORDS BY JESSI DEVENYNS PHOTOS BY ASHLEY HAGUEWOOD

Despite the hot summer wind and the 2000-degree, ceramic-lined ovens that emanate heat 24/7, Ghost Pepper Glass workshop is surprisingly tolerable. Fans circulate, and both ends of the space are open to keep a constant circulation of air as participants spin an iron rod between their palms.

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hat’s not to say it doesn’t get sweaty.

For those who have never engaged with glass as an artistic medium, it is surprising that, for glassblowers, art is a team effort. Even in Ghost Pepper’s beginner class, creating something as basic as a blown paper weight requires two people: one to blow air into the globe and one to form the emerging object. That team effort though, says Katie Plunkard, one of the three partners at Ghost Pepper, “it’s part of what makes glassblowing such a rewarding medium.”

Katie walks through the artistic process of glassblowing as Lauren Hunt, Katie’s co-part-

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ner, expertly makes a blown pony to demonstrate each step. Although it looks about as effortless as writing a cursive “G,” Shara Funari, also a partner, explains that the hand skills required to manipulate glass with such finesse takes years of repetition to develop. As such, she reminds beginners that their first try is probably not going to look exactly like what they are imagining.

But it’s not about the created object; it’s all about the experience. “We want each [object] to have the personality and character of the first time,” smiles Katie. After all, you only get one first. To make sure that the first time is enjoyable, Katie eastsideatx.com

explains that safety is paramount. “We’re like the bumpers at a bowling alley. We make sure you’re safe, [and] we make sure you end up with something.”

That “something” changes every week.

In their Taste of Glassblowing beginner course, the piece du jour alternates with the season. Shara explains that this allows “beginners to come in multiple times, experience new techniques, and get a feel for how to control molten glass in a variety of different scenarios.” Only after they make quite a few objects are they allowed to move on to unsupervised private rental of the equipment to make their own work.

Whatever the experience Katie warns, “Our working window is between 1400 and 1600 degrees,” so awareness is key to any project. Awareness, however, does not just mean safety. When working with glass, an artist must take in the moment and remain conscious of the beauty being created from a material that will harden into a solid memory of a particular time, a certain place, and a singular idea.

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“All of the sudden I’ll sit back and think, ‘Wow, where did that come from?’ I know it came out of me, but it’s such a darn surprise.”

insists hands are the key to the brain which unlocks her creativity. “I had always collected hands,” Barbara confessed. “I had all kinds of hands…a little hand that was a vase, or it could be a mannequin hand, or it could be a hand that was a glove mold.” Though it began with opposable thumbs and phalanges, today, those objects only make up a fraction of her collection.

Despite the bounty of her treasure trove, Barbara is discerning in what she collects and stores in her tidy, slightly crowded, home. In fact, it is almost as if the home itself has become a sculpture and a homage to the beauty of everyday items.

Much of what Barbara collects are simply found objects, and most come from Airport Boulevard where she routinely canvases for the perfect piece for her creations.

From I-35 down to Springdale Road and back again, Barbara treks alongside the four-lane thoroughfare filling her bag with what she describes as “castaways.”

Lost &Found

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

WORDS BY JESSI DEVENYNS PHOTOS BY ERIC MORALES

Barbara Irwin’s gift is an indestructible sense of wonder. For her, everything, including recycled items are an antidote against the boredom and disenchantment that she immortalizes through her sculpture. And for what she does, there is no retirement age.

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t 76 years old, Barbara Irwin diligently sits on her stepstool in her studio tinkering with a variety of objects as she waits for the parts to eventually take form and manifest a whole. She herself does not create art.

Instead, she finds that the objects sculpt themselves and, in the process, her view of the world.

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ingredients: hands and curiosity.

Even before she began working with her own hands to shape recycled materials into thoughtful collages and sculptures, Barbara said she was compelled by their shape. Part of the fascination stemmed from their dexterity, their complex nature, and human dependence on materials for everyday interaction. However, as she later had confirmed through her Montessori school classes, her fascination was well-founded. She eastsideatx.com

Notwithstanding the trashy nature of her collection, Barbara sees her art findings through a bisected prism.

In part, she admits that her scrap scavenging is simply “[me] doing my small little bit to save garbage from dumpsites.” At the same time she observes that, “I’m trying to encourage people to see the possibilities of taking things that are broken, torn, or messed up, and somehow seeing it in a different way.”

Oftentimes, she won’t be sure what she is searching for until she finds it. She giggles like a child, and her eyes light up when she explains that her art is like a treasure hunt, and it is her curiosity that propels her through the streets to find each gem. Only once the castaway object has found her, the art begins. Or as Barbara puts it, “it just kind of grows from there.”

The only problem she says is choosing which idea to pursue. “Everything has its beauty; it’s just how we see it.”

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October 21, 11am Join #BossBabesATX at a day-long event celebrating women entrepreneurs and local nonprofits. This bi-annual market features hundreds of makers in the community with a focus on sustainability, gender equality, and small businesses. The market is free and open to the public and dogs, but be sure to bring some spending money for the wares.

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Travel the Vine

October 26, 5:30pm Travel the Vine, the theme of this year’s dinner gala benefiting The Rise School, promises an evening of fine wine, delicious food, and sophisticated, gothic ambiance—a great way to kick off the Halloween weekend. This event at Hotel Van Zandt will include entertainment and a live, silent auction. Proceeds will support East Austin’s Rise School students. The Rise School works hard to have integrated classrooms for children with developmental challenges.

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Austin Area Jazz Festival

November 24, 11am This jazz festival delivers more than just one day of entertainment. Head to the Mexican American Cultural Center for art, inspiration, education, and a celebration of culture and community. All ticket proceeds go to various programs of the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Texas.

October 27-28, 9am-5pm The Texas Book Festival is back for its 23rd year at the Capitol.

No book lover will want to miss this collection of readings, panels, signings, live music, local food trucks, and, of course, books. This year’s festival includes an impressive lineup of authors and special guest Jake Silverstein, editor-in-chief of the New York Times Magazine.

Proceeds support Texas Public Libraries.

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Halloween Party

October 31, 7pm The spookiest Halloween celebration on the Eastside will take place at the craft brewery Hops and Grain for the sixth year running. Show up in your most creative costume for a dance off and a chance to win prizes while you celebrate with tasty food treats and cold beer.

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New Story Festival

November 3, 10am Huston-Tillotson University showcases their debut event New Story Experience, a place for individuals young and old to come together and share their perspectives. This will be an inspiring day for all thinkers, activists, and students, who are invited to come share their stories through music, play, and community. 900 Chicon

November 4, 11am-4pm Shop all things retro and well-loved at this market hosted

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November 10, 8pm Indie rock queen Mitski graces Austin from the Emo’s stage with hits from her new critically acclaimed fifth album, Be the Cowboy. Fans can expect to hear Mitski’s trademark vulnerable vocals and high-powered ballads, plus some new tricks up her sleeve. Tickets are $20 in advance and $23 the day of the show.

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Bloody Mary Festival

November 11, 10:30am-6pm Taste the most creative cocktails the city has to offer and maybe even pick up a few tips and tricks for stepping up your own brunch game at the Bloody Mary Festival. The Festival will be held at Fair Market, and the $45 tickets benefit the Boneshaker Project.

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East Austin Studio Tour

November 10-11 & 17-18 The annual, free, and self-guided East Austin Studio Tour (EAST) will feature local artists and makers at stops across East Austin, including galleries, home studios, and temporary art spaces. A whopping total of 561 participants are on the official program this year. Big Medium, the contemporary art nonprofit force behind EAST, houses their namesake gallery in Canopy with innovative and thought-provoking exhibitions. Another must-see is White Light Studio, an all-female industrial work space housing a variety of art mediums in southeast Austin. Various

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Blue Genie Art Bazaar

November 23, 10am-10pm Kick off the holiday season at the market staple Blue Genie Art Bazaar on Black Friday and every day after until December 24. The Bazaar is a way to support local artists and makers while also getting a head start on that holiday shopping list. Parking and admission are free.

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Wigging Out

A medium for creative expression WORDS BY SAM LAURON MODELED BY ALLYSSA GOLDEN & PARINAZ HEMMAT STYLED BY MEGGIE COPELAND PHOTOS BY ERIC MORALES

Exploring new ways to express oneself is not hard to do in a city like Austin. Whether trying out a new look or adding a little bit of flair to a closet, there’s one accessory that will immediately transform an entire appearance: a wig.

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ong or short, hot pink or covered in glitter, for performances or ‘just because,’ a costume wig offers an endless amount of ways to rock a fun new ’do and celebrate self-expression in the process.

Wearing a wig allows the chance to temporarily shift identity. It’s an opportunity to portray a different, or sometimes more authentic, version of oneself— an opportunity that Coco Coquette hopes to create for each and every one of their customers. Founded in 2008 by Allyson Garro, Coco Coquette is the “culmination of [her] life’s experiences,” she says. With a background in theater, fashion design and burlesque performance, Garro took everything she loved about her experiences to form a shop where people feel invited, inspired and transformed.

Coco Coquette provides everything needed for a transformation of sorts, from wigs to vintage costumes and even makeup. The East Cesar Chavez space is a one-stopshop for all things glamour. Whether they’re hosting wig parties or helping outfit a new look, their mission remains the same. As Garro puts it: to provide a safe and open space “where all are welcome to explore different facets of themselves.”

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eastside | beauty What is the reason you use needles instead of guns for piercing?

The piercing gun actually causes rips and tears.

It shoves a blunt object through the skin and makes it harder for skin to repair itself. On the other hand, a piercing needle makes a nice smooth incision which allows the skin to heal smoothly with less chance of scarring.

Why should children have their ears pierced at a piercing parlor?

Piercing parlors tend to be a lot safer. For us, safety includes consent. As such, we are big advocates of having piercing consent, not only from the parents but from the children themselves. So, the youngest that we pierce is 5 years old.

How do you ensure that a piercing studio is reputable?

Most of it just comes with asking questions.

Studios should have a lot of information available to clients. But something to look out for is proper materials used. Also, check the portfolios of individual piercers to better understand their style and training.

What is the most effective piercing aftercare?

It’s pretty much don’t touch and keep dry. If a piercing is done well and with a proper piece of jewelry, leaving it alone is the best care to allow the body to heal itself. If that rule is used after a major surgery, why wouldn’t it heal the same way after a simple piercing?

How should one select their jewelry?

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At Shaman Modifications, the body is a work of art, a blank canvas onto which brushstrokes are painted or details are pierced. For Pineapple, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and can be created by adding or subtracting ornaments from the body. Whether a first piercing or a more elaborate modification, Shaman encourages clients to remember that their beauty is what they make it.

What is one thing people need to know before getting a piercing at a tattoo parlor for the first time?

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speed it up but you definitely can slow it down and hinder it. Keep in mind future plans. For example, if it’s summer, you may not want to get your ears pierced because you’ll have to avoid swimming for a while.

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I normally recommend going to a reputable piercing shop with carefully selected jewelry in implant grade materials like titanium. There’s a lot of nice costume jewelry, but it’s not meant to be worn for long periods of time. All of our jewelry is made in the US, and every piece comes with a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty.

That means if there are any problems with a piece of jewelry, we will fix it free of charge. Also we guarantee a proper fit.

Do you consult with clients on how to select their piercing placement and/or jewelry?

Yes. I love working with clients to create body art that suits their personality and lifestyle.

Although there are endless ways to wear jewelry as an adornment, it is a very personal choice, and so it is my job to help find the right piece and the right place where the piercing will look its best.

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“We are all unique expressions of a common energy. Each person contributes to the whole.”

and collaboration with therapists that allows us to teach the way students learn versus falling victim to a ‘one size fits all’ mentality” says Meg Bethune, Executive Director at The Rise School.

TOGETHER WE RISE Every person sees the world differently and offers a unique perspective based on life experiences.

When people of different abilities, backgrounds and interests come together in an environment that fosters both connection and individuality, everyone wins. It is our responsibility to foster this atmosphere of inclusion for our children, starting with early childhood education. Inclusion takes a team, and it is modeled every day at The Rise School of Austin. The school’s powerful combination of a diverse community of learners and a curriculum tailored to meet each students’ unique needs makes The Rise School a leader in providing quality early childhood education in Austin.

The Rise School is a unique preschool in East Austin where children and teachers can celebrate their individuality and offer their talents and gifts for the benefit of their classroom family. “We are all unique expressions of a common energy. Each person contributes to the whole,” states Dr. Becky Bailey, founder of Conscious Discipline. “It has become widely accepted that the standardized competitive factory model is not an effective learning model, and so we must begin undoing decades of programming and 26 EASTside | Oct/Nov2018

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Co-teaching is a collaborative approach to education in which one classroom has multiple teachers that work together to meet the needs of each student in their classroom. In a co-teaching model, children benefit from the expertise, perspective and experience of not just one teacher, but a team of highly skilled professionals. A co-teaching model can also reduce the student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized instruction. Teachers are able to focus their efforts on quality instruction because they have the support of colleagues who share responsibility for the education of their students.

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Classroom learning centers are set up so that every student is able to participate in the same activity, while working on the skills that are appropriate to help them achieve their individual educational and developmental goals. Regardless of whether a child is gifted, traditional, or developmentally delayed, teachers are able to create a learning environment tailored to each student’s unique needs. The bar is set higher for every student. This approach allows children to see the best in both themselves and in others, which fosters a community where every child can reach their full potential.

Co-teaching also provides for the continued learning and development among the teachers. As stated

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The co-teaching model and collaborative approach at Rise allows all staff to benefit from the expertise of professionals in each domain of development which provides an optimal learning experience for all children. Children come together to learn from not only their teachers, but also their peers.

The unyielding celebration and encouragement of every child’s differences, strengths and individuality in order to better connect children with their peers and the world around them makes The Rise School a place where all children shine.

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CREA RESISTANCE WHEN ART MEETS ACTIVISM IN EAST AUSTIN WORDS BY JESS HAGEMANN PORTRAITS BY ERIC MORALES

ATIVE WHILE IN MANY RESPECTS THE FOUR ARTISTS FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE

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Atelier Dojo, an art school opening in Canopy on November 17, is the brainchild of Karen and three artist-friends: Jennifer Balkan, Karen Offutt, and Denise Fulton.

Hosting open studios and master classes with world-renowned artists, Atelier Dojo is “designed to serve anybody who is hungry to learn.” According to Karen, “It’s a place to stretch your muscles, then go back to your studio and say what you’re going to say.

It’s a dojo: a place for serious people to rigorously train.”

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MEET KAREN MANESS, a professor of scenic art at UT and a scholar of the Hollywood backdrop. She grew up admiring the Mexican American muralists in her hometown of San Diego, where she loved to visit Chicano Park (site of the country’s largest collection of outdoor murals), and describes feeling “captivated” by the sheer scale of the murals adorning LA’s freeways. Today that appreciation for “bigness” translates to painting (and teaching her students to paint) new photo-realistic theater sets, as well as passionately preserving classic motion picture backdrops slated for the landfill. In her private studio practice, she adores painting the many skies of Texas because, she says, “The sky is the one space that’s equal for every person of every economic class and religion. It’s our shared experience.”

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Five years ago, Karen saw a need and stepped up directly, creating a movement where there’d been steady decay. Upon realizing that the great scenic artists of the “Golden Age of Cinema” (late 1920s to early 1960s) were fading into obscurity, The Art Directors Guild tapped Karen to co-author a book to document their work and ways. Published in 2016, The Art of the Hollywood Backdrop variously explores “plein air painting, observation from life, how light works in the world, what color is, shadow structure, and how to understand the language of architecture and perspective.” Not only did the book win all kinds of awards, but it also launched a recovery initiative to rescue over 200 MGM backdrops that were at risk of being lost to history. “Those Golden Age masters are gone,” Karen laments, “but I intend to preserve and retain and teach from their example.”

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FELICE HOUSE is also an art professor (she teaches painting and drawing at Texas A&M), and like Karen, Felice dabbles in landscape painting for fun. Her bread and butter, however, is re-envisioning the ways that women are portrayed in pop culture and the media—specifically through a body of work that replaces iconic male movie stars with contemporary female figures, and another that cross-pollinates women with their favorite plants and trees. At 13, Felice remembers becoming totally absorbed by teen magazines and their subliminal, often self-destructive, messages. “I realize now how manipulated I was by those images,” she admits. “They didn’t tell me anything except that I should consume and present myself as an object. I want to put out images that young girls can connect with and see, "Oh yeah, women are badass, and of course, they’re the heroes.”

Her series Re*Western takes stills from a number of the most classic Western films— High Noon; The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly; Giant—and begs the question What if John Wayne were a woman?

Working from photographs of staged models she finds on Craigslist, plus the occasional “perfect subject” with “the best look” she runs across buying a turkey sandwich for lunch, Felice does her best to recreate the lighting and pose of the original scene. Westworld fans might recognize a similar grit in Delores’s reckoning, when she says: “I imagined a story where I didn’t have to be the damsel.” The Sum You Some Me collection, on the other hand, places women on natural backgrounds that serve as “emotional foils” in an interpretation of this partial Salmon Rushdie quote: “I am the sum total … of all I have been, seen, done.”

Felice dedicates her time to advising student portfolios.

“College is when you start questioning who you are and what you want to be. [Conversely] I’m constantly questioning what my students are making and why they’re making it.” She recalls a recent exhibition by one of her male grad students that centered around “male vulnerability and the emotional strain men feel if they don’t live up to a certain standard, physically or otherwise”—a provocative counterpart to Felice’s own work.

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RYAN RUNCIE

Ryan volunteers at Capitol View Arts, a nonprofit for underserved artists in East Austin. He also helps make art accessible to a wider, traditionally “nonartistic” population by teaching at Painting with a Twist, where he revels in watching people up their game from drawing stick figures.

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“Out of many, one people” is the Jamaican national motto and the underlying catalyst for first-generation Jamaican American RYAN RUNCIE’S paintings.

“Being multiracial,” Ryan muses, “I naturally mask part of myself in order to connect with most Americans.”

His work captures the feeling of “standing outside, looking in” after a childhood of loving inclusivity, where even in his own home, no one looked the same, but all were equally cherished. Ryan believes that love, not tolerance, is the hard work against conscious and

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unconscious reactions to race and ethnicity. Inherently curious and reflective, he typically borrows themes from his favorite books; among them, Desmond Tutu’s No Future without Forgiveness.

Ryan and Felice are the two artists who most consciously choose their subjects. Ryan tends to paint people he knows, whether personally or because they’re popular—like influential artists and singers.

Fifty percent of the time they’re mixed-raced, too,

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allowing him to subvert racial stereotypes by “color-washing phenotypes.”

Preferring a palette of loud, saturated colors inspired by Jamaican dance hall culture, his use of color deliberately “wipes away the illusion of race just long enough for you to give that person a chance.”

His more abstract portraiture features lots of disembodied eyes: an attempt, perhaps, at “flipping the gaze” back to the dominant white viewer. In these pieces, “You’re the painting now and the painting is looking back at you,” says Ryan, “so you’re forced to take on the emotions and anxieties that the painting would deal with if it was able to.” As some of the paintings are 4-foot tall, Ryan has seen people cringe before them, feeling “overpowered.”

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EMILY EISENHART

Coming from a design background, commercial artist EMILY EISENHART regularly partners with corporate brands to help tell their stories. Like her father (whom as a kid she believed was Indiana Jones), Emily studied cultural anthropology and has traveled the world. The languages, textures, patterns, and colors of Africa and the Middle East inform her abstract sumi ink work, which she says is “all about balancing the marks on the paper or canvas,” and contribute to her process when she’s out in the field. A trained ethnographer, when Emily agrees to create a site-specific painting for a company, she does her homework, considering composition and color theory, how locals engage with a particular place, and what the client hopes to TOPOGRAPHIES BY EMILY EISENHART PHOTO BY RACHEL TOBIAS

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evoke through the work.

She brings the same discerning eye (and heart!) to bear when choosing which companies to work with. Corporate social responsibility tops her list of ‘must-have’ attributes, as evidenced by her recent partnership with major retailer Madewell.

The construction barricade mural that she painted on the building’s exterior, in addition to several interior design projects, fit the bill because of the company’s commitment to recycling old denim into housing insulation through a program called Blue Jeans Go Green. That demonstration of good stewardship was important to Emily because her first job after graduation involved designing safe birthing kits for women in rural India.

“I came from the social impact world,” she

says. “Looking back, I can see how each phase of my career helped build the platform for my art.”

Artists make decisions all the time—about where to place the given elements of a composition, what hues to use, how to suggest actions, narratives, moods. For Karen, Felice, Ryan, and Emily, it’s also about “creating for a cause,” choosing how and where to dedicate their time and talents.

If art can be a form of sociopolitical currency, then these four are rich—and we’re all wealthier for them.

Contact: Find Karen Maness at Rust Red Studio and karenmaness.com.

Find Felice House at Canopy and felicehouse.com. Find Ryan Runcie at Capitol View Arts and ryanruncie.com. Find Emily Eisenhart at Broad Studios and emilyeisenhart.com.

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Along with five other women, Emily cofounded arts collective Broad Studios in 2017. It’s a name with a double entendre: they’re all “broads,” and they work in a “broad” array of art styles and mediums. She hopes that Broad Studios will reinforce art as a collaborative, social process. “I was the kid who wanted to paint all the time and my mom always handed me the paintbrush, so I always offer people—especially kids—the brush.”

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Leading, Learning and Thriving, Onstage & Off WORDS BY MARY BRYCE PHOTOS BY KIDS ACTING FOUNDATION & SHELBY BELLA

In 2008, Dede Clark, owner and founder of the kidsActing Foundation, realized that children in East Austin didn’t have access to the same kind of arts programming that she was offering through her business.

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o remedy the problem, Clark walked into Campbell Elementary and offered to bring theatre classes to the school, and the non-profit, kidsActing Foundation (KAF), was born. In the 10 years since, the Foundation has expanded its outreach to five East Austin schools including Campbell, Ridgetop, Harris, Pecan Springs and Blackshear, meaning that KAF is in charge of anywhere from 20-25 full-scale productions a semester.

Two years ago, KAF expanded its outreach to include children with autism and down syndrome with the unique Horizons program which offers children with disabilities the chance to perform in musical showcases, simultaneously giving them the chance to build self-confidence and positive self-esteem through collaborative, creative theatre experiences.

Julie Hernandez, Executive Director, and Skyler Lightfoot, KAF Adminstrator, both note how transformational participating in a theatre production is for a child, regardless of background or skill level. Theatre “is kind of like the ul-

timate team sport,” Hernandez explains, “because they all have to figure out how to work out together.”

Not only does the program help kids prepare for standardized testing, it also helps with literacy. “We’re bringing kids in who have never been on stage.

There are a lot of English language learners, and this really promotes literacy for them.”

For kids in the Horizons program, Lightfoot explains that it's a safe space where self-expression and individuality are not only allowed but also encouraged. The program gives students the ability to find confidence in their own skin. A special little boy comes to mind as Lightfoot enthuses about a child who has been in the Horizons program every time they offered it because of his transformative experience. “He was basically non-verbal.

And then we did School House Rock, and he got on stage and closed his eyes and sang at the top of his lungs.

His parents were so blown away by it that he’s been in every single performance that we’ve done.” Lightfoot

continues with a smile, “That’s one of the big heart and souls that our program is bringing this to the down syndrome and autism communities.”

Most remarkable of all is that the programming offered through KAF is completely free for participants.

Though getting grants to keep the programs afloat remains KAF’s greatest administrative challenge, Lighfoot adds, “No matter the challenges… we just want to build [participant’s] confidence and self-esteem.” KAF has kids who come from all over, and they work together as part of a community to achieve an end goal. Lightfoot smiles as she sums it up in saying, “It’s not [just] about the show; it’s about having fun and the path to get to the stage.”

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Whether honing a skill or discovering a new creative hobby, Austin is full of places and people who are ready to teach their crafts to inquiring minds. From technical classes to hands-on workshops, explore the many opportunities available to learn something new.

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Austin School of Photography

Understanding how to take photos is a skill that most everyone can benefit from, whether as a hobby or a profession. For those who want to learn this covetable trade, Austin School of Photography is here to bridge the gap. The school offers classes for photographers of all levels, ranging from introductory courses covering the basics to more in-depth subjects such as Editorial Photography. Get behind the lens to discover the world from a new angle.

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For those who don’t consider themselves dancers, attending a class like Melody DanceFit will certainly make them feel comfortable on the dance floor.

Melody Afkami combines energetic dance cardio with empowering messages for an upbeat and welcoming workout, creating a space where all levels can learn to let loose while working up a sweat. Find Melody’s class at various venues across the city each week, including the North Door on Monday nights. melodydancefit.com | 501 Brushy St.

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Think of CRAFT as a personal craft supply closet. CRAFT provides a space for creatives to let their brains and hands go wild with imagination. For just $10 an hour, crafters can dig into the abundance of supplies provided by CRAFT, get messy and leave with a homemade creation of their own. The studio also hosts workshops for those who prefer guidance when crafting. Workshops range from screen printing to macramé and even chocolate making.

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Austin School of Film

Budding filmmakers aren’t the only ones who can benefit from taking a class at Austin School of Film at Motion Media Arts Center. In addition to intro courses covering everything from filmmaking to directing, the school also offers classes on creative programs like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

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Broad Studios

What happens when six female artists join forces to share their talents with others? The result is Broad Studios, a new female art collective based in Springdale General. Broad Studios hosts events and workshops open to anyone wanting to learn a new creative skill, whether it’s ceramics or weaving or botanical dyeing. Try one of their workshops — you never know what kind of hobby or side hustle may come out of it!

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Meledez (@hellomelendez) and painted by Rebecca Barbour (@beckatx) in a manner befitting the spirit of the home. At Reyes, bold is beautiful and is not a detail, but it is center stage as the inspiration after which the home is designed.

The Perez Street home similarly uses pattern to brighten the space and draws visitors’ eyes to typically overlooked nooks and crannies.

In order to fully immerse themselves in the textures, color nuances, and shapes of their designs, Troo opted to build two homes in which they gave themselves permission to play. The two homes are nestled in East Austin on Reyes Street and Perez Street, and both projects were constructed specifically to be a blank background onto which the team unleased their boundless creativity.

From the latest tiles from Clay Imports to turn-key cabinetry done by Troo Designs, each home was an exercise in pattern and color.

Both homes take a unique approach to pattern.

By using overstated designs in traditionally small spaces – powder rooms, back splashes, and staircases – Patrice and Manuel were able to create the appearance of space and functionality.

With the addition of backlighting and mirrors, Troo pushed the envelope to experiment with designs that were bold but cost-friendly. “We still have to maintain a budget and work within that too,” Manuel smiles. However, being financially minded, he explains, is not a constraint. It is just another opportunity to exercise creativity, work to achieve a vision, and keep each project at human scale. That, he says is the essence of Troo Designs: beautiful, innovative, yet accessible interiors designed on a human scale.

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“Everyone should have access to good design,� says Mike Smith, senior architect at BOKA Powell. That statement will ring true with the inspiring effort being put forth by several of Austin's top builders and architects who are creating a transformative home project at Community First! Village.

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all donating time and materials for a micro-home that will benefit the residents of a life-changing community.

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Village broke ground and has since been built into a 27-acre development that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for the disabled and those experiencing chronic homelessness in the Austin area. In addition to housing options, residents also have access to a community garden, an on-site medical facility, walking trails, an outdoor movie theater, community market, and other amenities.

Contributing to this development through Casa Poquito has been a unique and fulfilling project for Smith and his fellow team members. "It's been a really rewarding experience and process in every aspect," says Smith. "I mean, Community First! Village is an amazing organization. To meet the people who live out there and talk to them, you see so much joy in being able to have their own place. It's a great feeling to know that you had some small part in that. That's the biggest reward."

The design process of Casa Poquito is unlike any other development that the team of builders and architects has done before. With 144 to 180 square feet to work with, the focus of the home's design was to provide a small space that not only felt larger but also gave a sense of belonging and community to the resident. As Smith explains, “to achieve that goal, the team adhered to the fundamental components of domestic architecture: threshold, hearth, and roof.”

Not only will Casa Poquito provide a shelter for residents, but the home will also contribute

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to a larger, innovative development to assist and empower those affected by homelessness.

Community First! Village also provides micro-enterprise opportunities which enable residents to develop new skills and earn an income. "[Community First! Village] is such an amazing concept with so many layers. Between the affordability, and also the social aspect, they're dealing with these conditions in a more compassionate way," explains Eddie Thomas, owner of SRD Builder.

The team who is working together to build Casa Poquito is currently fundraising to complete the home project. As of midSeptember, they had reached 58% of their $25,000 goal. Smith and Thomas agree that the donations received as well as the years of work done to help those in need by Community First!

Village are both a testament to the generosity of Austinites.

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Majorca Mediterranean Paradise WORDS & PHOTOS BY TAYLOR DUTCH

Very few places in the world offer picturesque seaside escapes a short distance away from breathtaking mountain hikes. The island of Majorca is a rare find and a destination that offers endless possibilities for any type of traveler.

Located just a few miles off the coast of Spain, Majorca is one of three Balearic Islands that occupy the center of the Mediterranean Sea. Whether you enjoy exotic food tours, exciting nightlife, or outdoor adventure, Majorca can be the ultimate destination for an unforgettable holiday.

Friday After landing at the airport in Palma, the capital of the

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Where to Stay: The Ca'n Reus Hotel is located in Fornalutx and is the perfect location to enjoy the monastery and Port

Spanish island, go straight to the city's architectural centerpiece by exploring the Gothic Roman Catholic Cathedral. The ornate

de Soller. The boutique hotel was built along a hillside that overlooks the valley.

Guests can enjoy a communal dining area where the hosts serve an authentic Spanish breakfast

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structure known as the La Seu Cathedral was built in the 13th century and boasts beautiful views of the ocean. The cathedral is also one of the basilicas restored by famed Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi.

After exploring the cathedral, get lost in Palma's Old Town neighborhood. Lined with cafes, inviting patios, and high-end shopping destinations, the cobblestone streets of Old Town are the perfect mix of modern style and ancient history.

To end the afternoon on a high note, settle into the cozy seafood restaurant known as Peix Vermell.

Tucked away in the heart of Old Town, Peix Vermell offers a wide variety of sea-

food cooked in Mediterranean and Spanish-style cuisines. Try the mouthwatering seafood paella and pair it with a bottle from the impressive regional wine selection.

Saturday Rent a car from Palma and travel to the Santuari de Lluc where a breathtaking hike to the ocean awaits. Dating back to the 13th century, the monastery is located just an hour and a half from the capital city.

Bordered by the majestic Tramuntana Mountains, Santuari de Lluc is a tranquil escape from the busy city life in Palma. From the monastery, pick one of the hiking routes and explore the mountain trails that lead to the ocean.

every morning. On the terrace, a springfed pool and garden provide a refreshing escape for hikers.

de Mallorca Airport is the easiest way to explore the wonders of the island.

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After hiking, drive to the village town of Fornalutx and dine on a delicious lunch at Es Turo. The cafe rests on top of a cliff that overlooks the citrus groves in the valley below. Be sure to try the suckling pig while enjoying the picturesque patio.

Sunday End the weekend with a tour of the island by boat. From the stunningly beautiful village of Port de Soller, book a spot on a sailboat tour. Sailboats leave from the horseshoe bay, which boasts views of the mountains hugging the beach, and embark on a four-hour tour of the west coast of Majorca. Be sure to enjoy the crystal clear water with some paddle boarding and cliff jumping.

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Crazy ABOUT

PUMPKINS

There is something particularly lovely, and distinctly American, about a pumpkin: the beauty, the flavor, the weight, the plain old wholesome goodness. Pumpkins are the perfect symbol of autumn from the forests of New England to the rolling hills of Central Texas.

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ative Americans featured pumpkins in fall festivals a thousand years before Europeans landed at Plymouth Rock.

They also passed their love of pumpkins to the newly-arrived, Pilgrim colonists, and pumpkin quickly became the most commonly served food at the table. The Pilgrims made pumpkins into bread, butter, sugar, sauce, and syrup. In fact, pumpkin was even brewed into beer.

These fall recipes feature roasted pumpkin and toasted seeds, the oldest and simplest preparations of all. Plus, for a Thanksgiving twist, try the pumpkin risotto and pumpkin cinnamon rolls!

As a home chef, never be intimidated by a huge or irregularly shaped pumpkin. A large pumpkin can easily be cut in half, saving the seeds, and slicing the halves into thick strips.

Roasting a pumpkin is simple and will yield a bounty of sweet flesh with limitless uses.

Toasted pumpkin seeds are a signature sign that autumn has arrived.

Pumpkin risotto is a perfect vegetarian dish, or just an elegant side on the Thanksgiving table. This risotto is rich, creamy, and savory.

Old and new recipes for pumpkins this Thanksgiving.

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Let’s not forget dessert. These decadent cinnamon rolls will become an instant family favorite, or a Thanksgiving breakfast tradition.

Pumpkin Risotto Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 2 T. olive oil 2 shallots, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ c. aborino rice ½ c. dry white wine (recommend: vermouth or pinot grigio) 4-5 c. chicken or vegetable broth (homemade or high-qualty) 1 t. salt ½ t. freshly ground black pepper ½ t. poultry seasoning ¼ t. nutmeg (or about 4 grates of a fresh nutmeg) 1 lb. roasted pumpkin, diced 1 c. grated Pecorino cheese Look for heirloom pumpkin varieties at local farms: New England Sugar Pie, Rouge Vif D' Etampes, Connecticut Field Pumpkin, or the lovely Galeux D' Eysines. Winter squash such as Butternut, Acorn, or Blue Hubbard can be subbed out in any of these recipes.

Serving pumpkin at the Thanksgiving table is celebrating one of the most cherished traditions in America, and with these recipes, pumpkin may also become the new favorite!

Roasted Pumpkin Cook Time: 35-45 minutes Ingredients: Pumpkin or large squash (3-20 lbs.)

Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut the pumpkin or squash in half and scrape out the seeds and pith.

Reserve seeds for roasting at a later time. If pumpkin is larger than 5 lbs., cut into eighths to reduce cooking time. Place pumpkin or squash flesh side down on a baking sheet, and add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the pan. Check after 20 minutes and add more water if necessary. Cook until fork tender.

Directions: In a medium saucepan, heat stock until it begins to simmer. Reduce heat so that stock remains hot.

In a large, cast-iron or heavybottomed pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté shallots for 2 minutes. Add garlic and rice, stirring frequently, and sauté until the rice begins to release a nutty flavor. Add wine to the pan, stirring to incorporate the ingredients until the liquid has mostly absorbed (for about 5 minutes).

Ladle in ½ cup broth, stirring with a non-reactive spoon until moisture is absorbed. Add another ½ cup broth and repeat process, letting broth become absorbed until rice becomes creamy but still has a small amount of bite to it. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients. Serve 1/3 cup for a side portion, and 2/3 cup for a meal portion.

3 ½ c. all-purpose flour 1 t. pumpkin spice ½ t. cinnamon ¼ t. salt Ingredients for filling: 1 c. brown sugar 1/3 c. roasted pumpkin, pureed 2 T. melted butter 2 t. cinnamon Ingredients for frosting: 4 oz. cream cheese at room temperature 1 c. confectioner’s sugar 2 T. whole milk 1 t. vanilla extract Pinch of salt Directions: Combine milk, butter, and sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat until warm to the touch, about 120°F. Add yeast to milk mixture and stir to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes, until foamy.

Stir pumpkin into yeast starter.

In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients. Stir dry ingredients into yeast mixture until well incorporated. Knead dough by hand or in a standing mixer for about 7 minutes, until a smooth elastic dough is formed. Let dough sit in a warm place for at least an hour, or until doubled in size.

In a medium-sized bowl, combine ingredients for the filling.

Once dough has doubled, tip it onto a floured work surface. Roll dough into about a 12”x15” rectangle. Brush on filling until entire surface is covered. Starting with the longer side, roll the dough tightly, in the style of a jelly roll.

Using dental floss, cut the roll into 9-12 sections. Place pieces cut side down into a 9x13” pan and cover with a kitchen towel.

Let proof an additional 30-60 minutes.

Remove towel and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the center has set. Cool on a wire rack.

Combine ingredients for frosting in a large bowl or standing mixer and beat until smooth.

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Ingredients: Pumpkin seeds and/or large squash seeds, rinsed with pith removed 1-2 T. olive oil Sea salt to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 250°F. Spread seeds evenly on a baking sheet.

Drizzle seeds with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt.

Hand toss to distribute seasoning. Cook for about 40 minutes, stirring the seeds every ten minutes to prevent burning. Seeds are done when they are golden brown, crisp, and have a nutty fragrance.

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Makes: 1 dozen rolls Prep time: 20 minutes Inactive prep time: 1 ½ hours Cook time: 25 minutes Ingredients for dough: 1 c. whole milk 6 T. butter 1/3 c. sugar 2 ¼ t. (1 packet) instant yeast 1 c. roasted pumpkin, pureed

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Eat Contigo CASUAL DINING THAT IS NOT CARELESS. WORDS BY JESSI DEVENYNS PHOTOS BY SHELBY BELLA

This friendly neighborhood eatery opened in 2011 and ever since then has been a favorite with neighbors. The concept is a riff off the co-owner, Ben Edgerton’s family ranch in South Texas – which also happens to go by the name of Contigo.

W

hile there are a few differences in the awe-factor between a working ranch and a neighborhood eatery, Contigo (the restaurant) still offers a setting for the most mundane moments to become momentous. As soon as the knotty barn doors swing open at 5PM, the patio is already half full; neighbors order the bar’s signature Painkiller cocktail to fend off the rays of afternoon sunshine as they relax on the shaded patio. Others are opting for the refreshing Pepino whose cucumber, lime, and tequila slurry pair well with the hints of mint in each sip.

Everything about Contigo is casual. Even the building, which used to be an eastfacing welding shop, is now a utilitarian food barn decorated in wood, metal, and leather.

The simplicity of it all, however, only makes the chef ’s dishes more spectacular. At Contigo, casual does not mean less. The food is a creative interplay with the seasons, and preservation plays a large role.

Chef de Cuisine Patrick Bellenoit says preservation is

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the key to not only introducing fun flavors and cooking with out-of-season produce, but it is also a good way to be mindful of excesses. “We try to produce as minimal amount of waste as we can,” he explains. That means every usable part of a plant and animal gets used. From house-made charcuterie to pickled watermelon rinds, the close relationship that the restaurant maintains with farmers is the catalyst for their menu. “If [the farmers] happen upon something they don’t want, we’ll take it because we know how to use it,” Bellenoit comments.

And they do.

Their garlic lebhah – a spreadable Middle Eastern yogurt dip – features pickled strawberries and ramps that are complemented by garlic and dill.

The whole ensemble is sprinkled with poppy seeds and paired with red wheat crackers for balance. Similarly, the bavette steak impresses with its tender flesh laid atop a bed of serrano-stewed black beans. There’s also some cilantro crème fraîche “to

kind of cut through all the fattiness of everything,” explains Bellenoit. “And some really good onions because they’re really good with steak.”

For something homier, try the Memphis dry rubbed chicken wings.

Although seemingly simple, Bellenoit assures that there is more than meets the eye. “They’re brined for 24 hours, then smoked for a few hours until they’re almost done. Then they’re cooled down, deep-fried, and rubbed with a Memphis barbecue rub. So it’s a little bit sweet, a little bit spicy,” he says. For an extra zip, they’re paired with pickled watermelon rinds.

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However, much like the ranch by which this restaurant is inspired, it would all be for naught without the people. Indeed, even the chef agrees.

“Most importantly,” Bellenoit says, “I love the people.”

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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 coowners Dustin Knef and Chase Rushing, have found their voice through creating incredibly flavorful experiences sandwiched between locally baked telera.

1900 E MLK Jr. Blvd. | 4620 E Cesar Chavez St. austindailypress.com

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 portions.

1311 Chestnut Ave.

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

Café Nena’í

If the idea of a strong cup of coffee and smallbatch pastries make you smile, then try Café Nena’í. This mother-daughter duo have deep South American roots that can be savored via pastafrola, empanadas, and arepas.

1700 Montopolis Dr., Ste. A | cafenenai.com

El Sunzal

El Sunzal is a quintessential hole-in-the-wall 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.

Juan in a Million

Made famous by the Don Juan, this no-frills establishment has more to offer than insurmountable breakfast tacos. Try the migas or the huevos rancheros for starters.

2300 E Cesar Chavez St. | juaninamillion.com

Buenos Aires Café

American cocktails and Argentinian fare make their home side by side at Buenos Aires Café.

The locally inspired menu offers Argentinian mainstays like empanadas as well as seasonal favorites. Don’t be surprised to find yourself falling in love with the live Latin music and flavors that come out of this restaurant.

1201 E 6th St. | buenosairescafe.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

Li'l Nonna's Artessano

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.

Vegan pizza that surpasses expectations is where Li’l Nonna’s shines. Even the staunchest supporters of animal products will have to appreciate the beeteroni and vegan mozzarella.

1505 Town Creek Dr. | lilnonnas.com

A happy place is 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.

Micklethwait Craft Meats

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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

A tiny kitchen with a walk-up window, Taco Mex nevertheless manages to serve up healthy-sized & fairly-priced breakfast tacos and chicken quesadillas with Tex-Mex flavors.

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Yellow Jacket Social Club

La Matta

La Matta is a cozy corner shop featuring classic Italian paninis, salads, salumi boards and hand-selected wine & beer on tap. It’s the perfect spot for a quick business lunch, casual dinner & drinks on the patio, or soccer watching with friends.

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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

Tso Chinese Delivery

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. (512) 774-4876 | tsodelivery.com

S-H Donuts

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. 5313 Manor Rd.

Raised in Thailand, Lakana brings the region’s flavors to East Austin. With a name that means “good good,” no one can argue that this food truck has set itself up for success.

1906 E Cesar Chavez St. | deedeeatx.com

Fukumoto Sushi & Yakitori

Justine's Brasserie

Known for late-night dining and artistic flare, Justine’s should be on the radar of anyone who is craving French cuisine. Sit on the patio, enjoy a cocktail, and revel in the experience of flavors straight from France.

4710 E 5th St. | justines1937.com

Hummus Amongus

Eden East

Under the wizened oak trees of a 4-acre farm is an unmarked trailer whose plain façade belies hyper-seasonal, farm-to-table 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

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

Dee Dee

J. Leonardi's

This little barbecue truck produces a mountain of smoky flavor. With large portions and an affordable menu, you’ll be tempted into ordering the ribs and the turkey just because.

1149 1/2 Airport Blvd. | jleonardibbq.com

Little Big Burger

Arriving via a twisted trajectory through Israel, Spain, and NYC, Berty Richter landed with an inkling that Austinites needed real hummus in their lives. He wasn’t wrong. With Turkish and Israeli roots, his fresh-to-order hummus is bold and daring with just the right amount of spice to make it a welcome addition to East Austin. 1906 E Cesar Chavez St.

Rockstar Bagels

Go for breakfast or go for lunch. Joe’s ingenuity has produced some of the best bagels on the block. Made in an authentic New York fashion, you won’t be disappointed as you consider the texture of every chewy bite.

1900 Rosewood Ave. | rockstarbagels.com

With intricate dishes that appear to be as much a work of art as they are a meal, this is a place that pleases all five senses with hand rolled sushi and charcoal-grilled yakitori dishes. When visiting, expect a unique dining experience where you are served gastropub cuisine gradually over several courses.

514 Medina St. | fukumotoaustin.com

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

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Café Crème, a quaint family-owned coffee shop along East Oltorf Street, is home to delicious homemade pastries, mouthwatering frappes, and a Matcha drink packed with flavor.

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he cafe came from humble beginnings as Kimmi and Sue Duong started out baking delectable treats and quickly went on to fulfill their dreams of opening their own bakery. While coffee was initially added to the menu to complement their pastries, the sisters soon developed a passion for it.

This passion resulted in their impressive coffee

selection and a diverse menu.

They first opened their doors four and a half years ago. In that time, the café has seen the neighborhood grow, and they grew along with it. The people welcomed the laidback vibe that the place provided, and paired with their delicious food and drinks, Café Crème has become a staple for the community.

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Several things set this Vietnamese-French inspired café apart, but the one thing that jumps out upon entering is how welcoming it is – from the atmosphere to the people. "To set us apart from the rest of the coffee shops in town, it was really important to us that our staff are really friendly and welcoming, and everyone can just get exactly what they want to

Since opening, Café Crème has added a variety of new choices to their menu, including crepes, breakfast tacos, beer, and wine!

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Their menu comes alive with a selection of carefully crafted drinks. A sure winner is their Matcha Green Tea Latte.

The reason it’s so impressive is because it’s well-rounded. Depending on who you ask, matcha can either be too sweet or too intense.

Café Crème’s, however, is just the right amount of matcha and just the right amount of sweetness to make both an enthusiast and casual drinker incredibly satisfied. The special ingredient, according to Duong, is a matcha blend they get from Texas Coffee Traders, which gives it that perfectly sweetened flavor.

That inclusivity practiced by their staff translates to their menu as well. With such a diverse drink selection, no matter the taste buds, guests are guaranteed to find a drink they love at Café Crème.

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