Entertainment

Moontower Just for Laughs

The world-class comedy festival is back April 10-21 with a lineup of headliners & emerging comics Article by Jennifer Birn The uproariously funny festival kicks off with a week of marquee names like Andrew Schulz, Shane Gillis, Jeff Ross, Margaret Cho, Desi Banks, Mike Birbiglia, Amy Sedaris, Marc Maron, Kathy Griffin, SNL’s Sarah Sherman and Chloe Fineman, Tim Robinson and more doing shows at larger venues like The Paramount Theatre, Stateside at the Paramount, Moody Center, H-E-B Center and...

March 2024

Shopping

Favorite 5 Things

Investment Edition Article by Jennifer Birn Danger Coffee : Dave Asprey’s remineralized, guaranteed mold-free coffee. Pictured in a Casa Zuma Ritual Mug. https://dangercoffee.com/   Chase Sapphire Lounge at Austin Bergstrom Airport: It’s not fancy, but a nice perk for cardholders to grab a complimentary cocktail, water and healthy meal or snack pre-flight.   Center for Child Protection: Provides prevention, justice, healing for abused children of Travis County, seeing 3-5 new...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Ready, Set, Startup!

Supporting VentureLab’s mission to turn girls into entrepreneurs Article by Jennifer Birn VentureLab is a non-profit on a mission to create the next generation of diverse innovators and changemakers by making entrepreneurial education accessible to all youth. Their Third Annual “Ready, Set, Startup!” Gala to Launch K-12 Girls into Entrepreneurship will take place Saturday, April 6 at Brand Park Pavilion. Presented by  Brown Advisory , they describe the gala as a community celebration to...

March 2024

Fitness

Meet at The Meteor

Whether in the market for a orange wine or a matcha, pizza or a pastry... Article by Jennifer Birn It’s hard, and unnecessary, to describe it better than they do themselves. The Meteor is "an unexpected mash-up of all-day cafe, natural wine shop and boutique bike shop.” Founded by friends Doug Zell (the founder of Intelligentsia Coffee!) and Chris St. Peter, a former attorney, who are both avid cyclists, they say they wanted to create a place that housed things they personally loved...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Investing in Austin & CPG

Springdale Ventures co-founder Genevieve Gilbreath shares how the VC finds strategic investments and more… Article by Jennifer Bin Every person with a great idea has wondered how to get the capital to fund it. For those among us who aren’t independently wealthy, have family to fund our ideas and couldn’t possibly either get the loan or borrow enough from a bank to fund our dreams – there’s venture capital. But, being funded by a VC doesn’t come easy. We spoke to Austin-based Springdale...

March 2024

Fitness

The Father of BioHacking

Longevity expert Dave Asprey shares where you should invest for a longer, healthier, happier life Article by Jennifer Birn | Photography by Weston Carls Biohacking is “biological experimentation done to improve the qualities or capabilities of living organisms” outside of traditional medicine. Dave Asprey coined the term more than a decade ago. His name is even included in the Merriam Webster dictionary, next the term biohacker.   Asprey’s goal is to live until ‘at least’ 180-years-old, and...

March 2024

Food + Beverage

Investing in Bastrop

Tom & Lori Dickey are preserving history & building community with Harmony Ridge on the River Article by Jennifer Birn Tom and Lori Dickey, (who met in Japan while both working at Intel!) have lived in Austin for more than 20 years. Six years ago they bought Neighbor’s Kitchen & Yard in Bastrop, and then the surrounding property they've coined “Harmony Ridge on the River.” We caught up with them to learn more about the historic property and plans for the future.   How big is Harmony Ridge...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

CMT's are Back in Austin

Kelsea Ballerini returns to host the awards show when it returns to Moody Center April 7 Article by Jennifer Bin | Photography by John Shearer Country music superstar Kelsea Ballerini returns to host the CMT Music Awards for the fourth time –her first time as the solo host. She’ll again also be a performer at the entirely fan-voted awards show that will air live on CBS and be available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+. Nominations had not yet been announced at the time of printing...

March 2024

Style + Beauty

Invest in These Pieces for Spring

Article by Stephanie Coultress O'Neill Cargo Skirt It replaces the basic silk skirt as an essential for spring. The more pockets the better with this utility trend which makes it functional in addition to fashionable.   Denim Maxi or Midi-Skirt This style has made a comeback and looks great paired with a plain white tee or a dressy top. Wear with sneakers for a more casual vibe or dress it up with platforms or booties.    Chic Tweed Shorts  Tweed is always a spring must and we love it...

March 2024

Home + Design

Into the Menagerie

Part 1: All about the property Article by Jennifer Birn | Photography by Brittany Dawn Stacy Keibler, Becca Tobin, Genevieve Padalecki, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Odette Annable and Kimberly Van Der Beek joined Austin Lifestyle to spend time admiring the décor and design of the magical and luxury private estate rental property, The Menagerie in Fredericksburg.   The story of the property begins in 1910, when it became the home of the first Mayor of Fredericksburg, Joe Stein. The current owners...

February 2024