F1’s 2019 U.S. Grand Prix: A Bumpy Weekend at the Races

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on November 7, 2019. Austin was at least 130 decibels louder over the weekend when F1’s elite automotive speedsters made their way to the 2019 U.S. Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) has proudly hosted Formula One (F1) for theContinue reading “F1’s 2019 U.S. Grand Prix: A Bumpy Weekend at the Races”

ZACH Theatre’s “Jungalbook,” Tale of Loyalty, Betrayal

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on November 4, 2019. Adventure awaits in a jungle where danger lurks in every tree and only the brave dare enter! ZACH Theatre opens its 2019-20 Family Series season with the retelling of Rudyard Kipling’s Mowgli stories, “Jungalbook.” Adapted by Edward Mast, “Jungalbook” is a story of humansContinue reading “ZACH Theatre’s “Jungalbook,” Tale of Loyalty, Betrayal”

Texas Essentials: Heath Riddles, CEO Pease Park Conservancy

This article first appeared in Texas Lifestyle Magazine on November 1, 2019. Heath Riddles is passionate about Austin’s green spaces and believes Pease Park represents all that makes Austin great. For more than 15 years, nonprofits have been pivotal in Riddles’ life and front and center in his heart. He has helped raise millions of dollarsContinue reading “Texas Essentials: Heath Riddles, CEO Pease Park Conservancy”

#MusicMonday: Southern Avenue Brings R&B to Texas

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”

Five Minutes With David Finkel: Co-Director Austin Jewish Film Festival

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”

#TXVoices: Mason Arnold, Cece’s Veggie Co. Founder, Veggie Nerd

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”

Texas Essentials: Musician Christine Albert, Swan Songs Founder

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”

Five Minutes With Jordan Jones: Packed Party Founder, CEO

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”

Little Shop of Horrors Plays in the Heart of Lakeway

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”