Riverland Terrace: Discover where to eat, shop, and play when you’re in the neighborhood with Troy Miller, the architect behind the Muni’s renovationAn old landscape architecture adage is that you never build paths, you let people beat them. Troy Miller’s family has done its share of path-beating throughout Riverland Terrace on James Island. His grandfather, Aaron “Harry” Miller, caddied at the… Oct 21 22October 21, 2022Article at Charleston Magazine
The Insiders’ Guide to Folly: Find beach bliss at the Edge of America this summer with advice on where to eat, drink, play, and explore from three local expertsDiscover this scenic, funky slice of the coast through an island artist, pro surfer, and chef As temperatures climb, landlocked beach lovers flock to Folly, the “Edge of America” outpost that packs in more characters, adventures, and sights than its… May 10 22May 10, 2022Article at Charleston Magazine
In the Neighborhood: Exploring the best of Avondale with Kyle Barnette and Brian PorterKyle Barnette and Brian Porter aren’t afraid to shake things up. Since their meet-cute in 2003 during stints at Memphis’ famed Playhouse on the Square, they’ve routinely asked themselves, “What if?” As in, what if they brought boundary-pushing shows… Apr 11 22April 11, 2022Article at Charleston Magazine
In the Neighborhood: Exploring Wagener Terrace with resident artist Nathan DurfeeThe cats, octopuses, and other critters in Nathan Durfee’s whimsical paintings find themselves atop mountains, under water, nestled in tree branches, or lounging at home. But in the past two years, the acclaimed artist has added some recurring… Mar 16 22March 16, 2022Article at Charleston Magazine
In the Neighborhood: Discover Park Circle with resident author and restaurateur Corrie WangShuai and Corrie Wang in front of their celebrated Spruill Avenue eatery, Jackrabbit Filly. Since moving from New York City to Charleston in 2014, Corrie and Shuai Wang had dreamed of opening a “neighborhood joint”—the kind of place where everyone… Feb 11 22February 11, 2022Article at Charleston Magazine
LOST FOUNDLOST FOUNDIt was a thousand kisses ago Another lifetime really But if you focus hard enough you can remember that ball of fear excitement and anticipation as he reached in to kiss you It comes rushing back he was the one Alas he was just… Feb 01 11February 01, 2011PDF at Austin Monthly
Lake Effects: Plan a summer escape without leaving homeWhen Michael McAdams and William Rucks IV bought Lake Austin Spa Resort in 1997, travel writers jokingly referred to it as the Tin Door. Unlike the famously luxurious Golden Door Spa in California, Lake Austin Spa was falling apart. Jun 01 10June 01, 2010PDF at Austin Monthly
Austin User Manual Part 2Central Market playgroundThe shorties will love Central Market s big playscape you ll love the food and live music on the patio Everyone s happy 4001 N Lamar Blvd 206 1000 centralmarket comZilker ZephyrAll aboard this kiddie train in Zilker… Jan 01 10January 01, 2010PDF at Austin Monthly
Austin User Manual Part 1photocreditjanuary 2010 AUSTIN MONTHLY 77photo by kristina schott Map courtesy ngat org Get WellModern Healthcare magazine chose The Seton Fam ily of Hos pitals as the top ranked health care system in Texas It includes Seton Dell Children s and… Jan 01 10January 01, 2010PDF at Austin Monthly
The Perfect Storm: The faces, places and dishes fueling Austin's culinary explosion94 AUSTIN MONTHLY NOVEMBER 2009NOVEMBER 2009 AUSTIN MONTHLY 95The Faces places and dishes Fueling aus Tin s culinary explosionoriginal photography by ryann FordBy Melissa Delaney Sam Armstrong and Terry N MartinezTheThe perFecT perFecT… Nov 01 09November 01, 2009PDF at Austin Monthly
The Big Stage: How three guys went from moderate Austin buzz bands to Ben Harper's Relentless7At South by Southwest '08, Ben Harper walked into a hotel lobby and spotted ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons. "I kind of saw him see me—see him," Harper recalls. They approached one another, and Gibbons put his arm on Harper’s shoulder Jul 30 09July 30, 2009PDF at Austin Monthly
The Short Story: Behind the scenes of Troublemaker Studios' summer release, ShortsThere's sibling rivalry and there's Rodriguez sibling rivalry. Four years ago, Racer Rodriguez watched as a story he'd dreamed up became The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D, the nation's second highest-grossing new release its opening week Jul 29 09July 29, 2009PDF at Austin Monthly
A Final Hurrah: The last notes ring out at The Backyard as it looks for a new homeThirteen years after his first visit to The Backyard at age 10, James Cartwright watched Willie Nelson usher in the 2008 season. Little did he know, it might have been his last chance to stand beneath the live oaks of the famed Hill Country music Jun 01 08June 01, 2008PDF at Austin Monthly
Cowboys & Indians: Two generations of Livingstons unite to bring Texas music to the worldClad in diapers, banging a wooden spoon to keep the beat, 3-year-old Tucker Livingston wrote his first song, "Mamma's in the Kitchen and Daddy's Gone." May 01 08May 01, 2008PDF at Austin Monthly
Through Her Lens: Photojournalist documents Austin during World War IIThe photograph is long gone, but Connie Douglass Vanzura heard the story so often that the picture in her mind is as vivid as anything captured on film. It was the proudest moment of her mother’s career. Eleanor Roosevelt was making a whistle stop Apr 29 08April 29, 2008PDF at Austin Monthly
Filling a Blank Canvas: Hudson's on the Bend chef cooks up graceful imperfectionLugging a heaping box of parts out of a chrome shop in town, Jeff Blank passes a group of bikers. They ask what he has in there, eager for some great Harley-rehab story. "It's my stove," Blank replies. Apr 01 08April 01, 2008PDF at Austin Monthly
Battling the Champ: Uchi's Tyson Cole goes head to head with Iron Chef Morimoto78AUSTIN MONTHLYNOVEMBER 2007TalkTYSON COLE PHOTO BY MATT LANKES COURTESY UCHI WAKING TO AN IRATE GIRLFRIEND demanding he get a job today or get out a then 22 year old unemployed Tyson Cole blanketed the city with job applications… Nov 01 07November 01, 2007PDF at Austin Monthly
The Cusp: Don't know them? Chances are you will soon.Talk64 AUSTIN MONTHLYOCTOBER 2007 byWARD LOWE Silvestre Revueltas Colorines Astor Piazzolla Four for Tango Agustin Lara Amor demis Amores Lila Downs Maquiladora Pepe Aguilar Por Mujeres Como Tu Shakira No PHOTO OF AUSTIN FAMILY… Oct 01 07October 01, 2007PDF at Austin Monthly
Catching Up With Oliver StonePHOTO COURTESY AUSTIN ICE BATSHE THOUGHT HE WAS DONE WITH VIETNAM Having served and earned a Purple Heart andBronze Star there then written and directedthree films about Vietnam Oliver Stone wasready to put the war in the past … Oct 01 07October 01, 2007PDF at Austin Monthly
