Arts + Culture

Redefining classical music

Grammy-nominated Miró Quartet celebrates 30 years of making music together Article by Julie Royce “We’ve spent 23 years in Austin, and it’s shaped the way we create music,” shared Joshua Gindele, cellist of the Miró Quartet. "There’s something uniquely inspiring about this city that allows us to be both rooted in tradition and willing to take risks with new sounds." As one of America’s most celebrated string quartets, the Miró Quartet has carved out a prominent space in the classical music...

Sports + Recreation

"Stuuuuuuu!"

Brad Stuver's biggest saves are happening off the field Article by Zack Fogelman As Austin FC’s starting goalkeeper, Brad Stuver is best known for his sharp reflexes and commanding presence between the posts. He’s been one of the league’s leaders in saves and a steady hand since the club's inaugural season. But for many in Austin, Stuver’s true impact extends far beyond the soccer pitch. Together with his wife, Ashley, Stuver has become a leading voice for community advocacy in Central Texas...

Sports + Recreation

A game reclaimed

Sandlot baseball builds community in Austin and beyond Article by Willie Cochran | Photography by Geoff McLin, Zack Fogelman, Howard Carey In city parks and makeshift fields around Austin, a different kind of baseball is being played. It’s not a men’s league. It’s not slow-pitch softball. It’s sandlot baseball—real baseball, with wood bats, hardballs and just enough rules to keep it fun. At its heart is community. “What we should be doing is encouraging a diverse group of people to play ball...

Life + Culture

Community built on resilience

The legacy behind Austin's East End Cultural Heritage District Article by Julie Royce Albert J. Walker’s story is deeply intertwined with the history of the East End Cultural Heritage District, formerly known as "Blackland." This historic East Austin neighborhood, defined by the boundaries of North of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, South of Manor Road, East of I-35 and West of Chestnut Street, once stood as one of the few places where African Americans could own property during segregation.  ...