Author Archives: Lisa Davis

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on October 28, 2019. Southern Avenue fuses gospel R&B with gritty rock undertones to create a musical style all its own. Guitarist Ori Naftaly had a deep-rooted passion for American soul, blues and funk music despite growing up in his native country of Israel. Naftaly had builtContinue reading “#MusicMonday: Southern Avenue Brings R&B to Texas”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on October 22, 2019. The Austin Jewish Film Festival is “For Jew and You Too.” David Finkel grew up surrounded by the rich green landscapes of Ireland where he developed an appreciation for visual arts and photography. It was only after his high school introduced personal computersContinue reading “Five Minutes With David Finkel: Co-Director Austin Jewish Film Festival”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on October 17, 2019. Cece’s Veggie Co. is a “simple but twisted” organic food company. Mason Arnold geeks out on vegetables, farming, the science of veggie noodles, and the organic agriculture industry, so much in fact, he’s dedicated most of his life to creating healthier and moreContinue reading “#TXVoices: Mason Arnold, Cece’s Veggie Co. Founder, Veggie Nerd”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on October 15, 2020. Swan Songs gives the gift of music to terminally ill Texans as a final farewell before transitioning. Austin-based musician Christine Albert has made a living  for more than four decades as a singer and songwriter, but it’s her philanthropic work with Swan Songs thatContinue reading “Texas Essentials: Musician Christine Albert, Swan Songs Founder”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on October 15, 2019. When Jordan Jones made the move from a Silicon Valley tech company to her own lifestyle gifting brand, she had no way of knowing it would capture the attention of celebrities and national retailers. In 2013, Jones, a graduate of Oklahoma State University, wasContinue reading “Five Minutes With Jordan Jones: Packed Party Founder, CEO”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on October 14, 2019. Little Shop of Horrors will leave audiences second guessing gardening. Surrounded by the glorious views of Lake Travis sits an intimate tiny gem tucked away in the Texas Hill Country. The gem: TexARTS’ Kam & James Morris Theatre in Lakeway, a suburb that’sContinue reading “Little Shop of Horrors Plays in the Heart of Lakeway”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on October 9, 2019. Arriving in time for the Halloween season, Steven Dietz’s “Dracula” is a 21st century spin on an old, wickedly seductive tale, playing at Austin’s ZACH Theatre. The Dracula-esque atmosphere begins in the eerily transformed lobby of ZACH, revamped by weaving fortune tellers, ghost stories andContinue reading “Steven Dietz’s “Dracula” Takes a Feminist Bite at ZACH Theatre”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on October 7, 2019. Houston’s largest art festival transforms downtown streets into artistic avenues bursting with colors and culture October 12-13. As one of the top fine art festivals in the country, the 48th annual Bayou City Art Festival is a weekend where art lovers can interact withContinue reading “2019 Bayou City Art Festival Brings Artistic Diversity”

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on October 7, 2019. DJ Deadmau5 is bringing his signature dance-floor-friendly sound and dynamic visuals to life for music lovers everywhere with a one-night festival of electronic dance music. Six-time Grammy nominee deadmau5, pronounced “dead mouse,” is easily one of the most well-known and well-respectedelectronic music DJsContinue reading “#MusicMonday: Deadmau5’s Cubev3 Tour”