On Sunday, Oct. 13, Austin’s local spot for drinks and live music, Cheer Up Charlies hosted a fundraising event in support of its co-owner Maggie Lea, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer .
Many teenagers would probably be perplexed if their parents approved of their involvement with marijuana. However, Shayda and Sydney Torabi’s mom, Jennifer Torabi, was not only for it, but sparked the idea for the sisters’ successful Austin business, Restart CBD.
In September 2019, Austin lost it’s very own Daniel Johnston, a singer-songwriter and visual artist behind the iconic “Hi, How Are You” mural. At the age of 58, Johnston passed away in his sleep while dealing with health issues close family said.
For most students, college is a time for self-discovery as they enjoy life before needing to commit to a full-time job. Some students, however, see college as the perfect time to cultivate their careers.
“Jeffrey Gibson: This Is The Day” opened to the public on July 14, 2019 bringing a breath of fresh air and a splash of vivid color to the Blanton Museum of Art.
Teen Vogue turned 16 last month and the New York based magazine traveled all the way to Texas to celebrate its milestone with local influencers and loyal readers at the Line Hotel in downtown Austin.
Snuggled next to Domino’s Pizza on the corner of Guadalupe Street and Martin Luther King Blvd, Monkies Vintage is a second-hand retail shop that buys and sells a curated collection of old-school fashion finds.
On Saturday March 16, Austin’s own Frida Friday celebrated two years of supporting local womxn of color-owned businesses by providing them with a space to set up shop.
On the sixth day of BIWOC week, event organizers Nikki Lopez and Tasnim Islam dedicated the event to talking about sexual health. The event turned out a full-crowd, as almost 30 people sat on couches and on the floor in attendance.
When thinking of health and self-care, spirituality isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind. This is why the fifth day of the second-annual BIWOC Week was dedicated to discussing the validity of spiritual health.
