Entertainment

Keeping Austin Laughing

For nearly five decades, Esther’s Follies has kept Austin laughing while shaping the city’s comedy identity Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Esther's Follies A neon-lit corner of Sixth Street has pulsed with satire, magic and music for almost half a century. Esther’s Follies, the sketch-comedy revue launched on April Fool’s Day in 1977, has become an Austin institution — one that has survived fires, cultural shifts and even a global pandemic. Today, its cast and founders reflect not...

Health + Wellness

Guiding patients toward healing

Expanding CHARM’s mission with whole-body musculoskeletal care Article by Julie Royce Dr. Kunj Amin is the newest physician at Austin's Center for Healing and Regenerative Medicine. He brings advanced expertise in interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine along with a deeply personal philosophy shaped by experience.  “I initially went into medicine as actually a pivot,” he said. A family connection reinforced his decision: “My dad was disabled when I was very young… the ability to...

Local Services

Driving positive change

Celebrity power couples join forces to raise millions for Texas youth charities Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Courtesy of Experience Camps Masters champion Sergio Garcia and his wife, Angela, have partnered with television hosts Chris Harrison and Lauren Zima for the fourth annual FORE Kids ATX fundraising gala and golf tournament, set for Nov. 6-7 at Omni Barton Creek. The Garcias founded the million-dollar event in 2022, raising more than $7 million for Texas children’s charities...

Life + Culture

Repairing the world through action

Shalom Austin brings relief to Texas flood victims Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Courtesy of Shalom Austin When devastating floods swept through Kerr County and the Texas Hill Country on July 4, Shalom Austin leaders mobilized within hours. What began as a holiday marked by rising waters soon became a rallying point for the Jewish community across Texas and beyond. Rabbi Daniel A. Septimus, CEO of Shalom Austin, said the urgency was clear.  “As soon as we began to learn the...

Shopping

The Perfect Holiday Gift Guide

Local treasures to make the season shine Article by Curated by Julie Royce The holidays are a time for gathering, celebrating and giving thoughtfully. Our curated Holiday Gift Guide highlights unique finds from businesses we love. Each one offering something special for the season of sharing. Fischer & Wieser Holiday Harvest Collection Fischer & Wieser curated gift sets are a perfect way to spread cheer through gourmet goodness. Their Holiday Harvest Collection is a festive assortment of...

Home Services

Rising with gratitude

Three local partners helped us rebuild and restore Article by Julie Royce On May 28, a supercell storm swept through Central Austin, dropping three inches of rain in just 15 minutes. Floodwater surged into our home, forcing a complete renovation — floors torn up, walls rebuilt and belongings hastily packed into storage. Proper flood insurance had prepared us financially, but nothing softened the shock of watching water invade our sanctuary. Three ATX City Lifestyle partners helped turn...

Life + Culture

Smiles for tomorrow

Annual gala raises funds for children needing cleft care Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Courtesy of Austin Smiles Austin Smiles – The Austin Plastic Surgery Foundation will host its 39th Annual Wish Upon a Smile Gala on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at the Starlight Terrace at The Oasis on Lake Travis. Beginning at 5 p.m., the event includes dinner, cocktails, a lively auction and a performance by Austin favorite Sir Woman. The evening will be emceed by CBS Austin’s Allison Miller, with...

Life + Culture

Craving. Creating. Evolving.

Jane Ko’s 15-year journey shaping Austin’s food scene and beyond Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Courtesy of Jane Ko When Jane Ko launched A Taste of Koko in 2010, she didn’t set out to become one of Austin’s original food influencers — she just wanted to find her path. “I started A Taste of Koko when I was at UT Austin,” Ko said. “I realized early on I probably wasn’t going to do higher education like my peers. I wasn’t good at academics or sports, so I started looking for other...

Travel

Rooted in Flavor

A whole world behind the label — built on faith, family and Fredericksburg peaches Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Courtesy of Fischer & Wieser Long before Fischer & Wieser became a household name, Mark Wieser just wanted a nicer place to sell peaches. In 1969, he opened a roadside fruit stand in Fredericksburg from a restored 1870s German log cabin. He stocked peaches from the family orchard and asked his mother to make jams and jellies to fill out the shelves. “By the end of the...

Food + Beverage

A Perfect Pairing

COVER 3 blends a curated wine program with scratch-made fare Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Courtesy of COVER 3 In a city where sports bars are often synonymous with pitchers of beer and fried food, COVER 3 has carved out a different lane. At its Austin and Round Rock locations, the restaurant pairs a scratch kitchen with a carefully curated wine program, creating a dining experience that feels elevated without losing its casual appeal. “We genuinely enjoy a good glass of wine, and...