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All the Looks From Chrome & Culture, Austin’s Stylish Vintage Car Show

TRIBEZA’s Community Issue release party with Manual Focus brought pre-1999 European cars, local art and live music to Central Machine Works

Stephanie Everett Martin and Isabella Thuringer attend Chrome & Culture: Car Show and Issue Release Party on May 6 at Central Machine Works.
Stephanie Everett Martin and Isabella Thuringer attend Chrome & Culture: Car Show and Issue Release Party on May 6 at Central Machine Works. (Photo by Sabrina Macias)

Vintage European cars, local art and plenty of race-inspired style filled Central Machine Works on Wednesday, May 6, as Manual Focus and TRIBEZA hosted Chrome & Culture: Car Show and Issue Release Party.

The free public event celebrated the release of TRIBEZA’s latest Community Issue, which features Manual Focus co-owner, founder and former BMX pro Aaron Ross on the cover. The issue highlights the people shaping Austin’s cultural ecosystem, from restaurateurs and artists to musicians, nonprofit leaders and community builders.

Jose Rico and Caroline Walker.
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Jose Rico and Caroline Walker. (Photo by Sabrina Macias)
Madi Jo and Daniel Nguyen
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Madi Jo and Daniel Nguyen. (Photo by John Pesina)
Sarah and Jason Eatherly.
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Sarah and Jason Eatherly.(Photo by Sabrina Macias)
Kelly Krause and Rebecca Feferman
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Kelly Krause and Rebecca Feferman. (Photo by Sabrina Macias)
Sebastian Valencia and Mark Gamo
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Sebastian Valencia and Mark Gamo. (Photo by Sabrina Macias)
Jennifer Sinski and Angela Hinson
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Jennifer Sinski and Angela Hinson. (Photo by Sabrina Macias)
TJ Fischer, Jesh Loh, Jim Bauer, Doogie Roux, Gueric Nkunzimana and Luna.
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TJ Fischer, Jesh Loh, Jim Bauer, Doogie Roux, Gueric Nkunzimana and Luna. (Photo by Sabrina Macias)
Eleanor Bartosh and Adam Rasmus.
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Eleanor Bartosh and Adam Rasmus. (Photo by Sabrina Macias)
Bethany and Aaron Ross
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Bethany and Aaron Ross. (Photo by John Pesina)
Zelda and Evan Voyles
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Zelda and Evan Voyles. (Photo by John Pesina)
Sean Hale
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Sean Hale. (Photo by Sabrina Macias)
Ashley Sauls, Avery Toomes, Krissy LittleStar Hearn, Heidi Okla, Zoe Parker and Cassie Butterfield.
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Ashley Sauls, Avery Toomes, Krissy LittleStar Hearn, Heidi Okla, Zoe Parker and Cassie Butterfield. (Photo by John Pesina)

At Central Machine Works, that idea came to life through a curated showcase of vintage European cars, an auto-focused art gallery and live music from country singer-songwriter JD Clark. Guests moved through the East Austin brewery’s expansive event space, admiring the vintage vehicles, grabbing drinks and food, and talking with fellow car lovers.

Leni B Stein, Liz Harroun and Natalie Ross
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Leni B Stein, Liz Harroun and Natalie Ross. (Photo by John Pesina)
Manny Edwards
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Manny Edwards. (Photo by Sabrina Macias)
Carrie Fruge and Cristina Everette
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Carrie Fruge and Cristina Everette. (Photo by John Pesina)
Olivia Lewis and Mark Halsell.
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Olivia Lewis and Mark Halsell. (Photo by Sabrina Macias)
Jessica Devon
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Jessica Devon. (Photo by Sabrina Macias)
Harrison Johnson and Katy Valenzuela
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Harrison Johnson and Katy Valenzuela. (Photo by Sabrina Macias)
Erica Balbay
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Erica Balbay. (Photo by Sabrina Macias)
Lindsay Jow, Natalie Delgado, and Crystal Hammond
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Lindsay Jow, Natalie Delgado, and Crystal Hammond. (Photo by Sabrina Macias)
Will Nakassa and Carson Cannon
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Will Nakassa and Carson Cannon. (Photo by John Pesina)
Ghada Abu and Izzy Acheson
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Ghada Abu and Izzy Acheson. (Photo by John Pesina)
Kristin Kreisel, Katy Sielen and Shannon Flood.
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Kristin Kreisel, Katy Sielen and Shannon Flood. (Photo by Sabrina Macias)

The crowd leaned into the theme, arriving in leather, denim, sporty silhouettes and race car-inspired looks that added to the atmosphere. Between the cars, art and conversations, the evening felt like a fitting reflection of the community Ross has helped build through Manual Focus — one rooted in shared interests, creativity and connection.

Central Machine Works, known for its beer hall, pizza and large outdoor gathering space, has also brought back its live concert series for a second season, with free shows running through June 7 in its 12,000-square-foot beer garden.

Vintage show show by Manual Focus
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Vintage show show by Manual Focus. (Photo by Sabrina Macias)
Live music from country music singer-songwriter JD Clark
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Live music from country music singer-songwriter JD Clark. (Photo by John Pesina)
TRIBEZA, Central Machine Works and Manual Focus presents Chrome & Culture: Car Show and Issue Release Party
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TRIBEZA, Central Machine Works and Manual Focus presents Chrome & Culture: Car Show and Issue Release Party. (Photo by Sabrina Macias)
Guests viewing the auto-focused art gallery curated by Manual Focus
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Guests viewing the auto-focused art gallery curated by Manual Focus. (Photo by Sabrina Macias)
Vintage cars on display at Central Machine Works
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Vintage cars on display at Central Machine Works. (Photo by John Pesina)

Read the Latest Community Issue of TRIBEZA Magazine

TRIBEZA highlights a sophisticated curation of Austin happenings, people, and places in a variety of disciplines—architecture, art, design, fashion, food, music and more. With six printed magazines each year and a variety of daily articles posted on the TRIBEZA website, you can always find content that celebrates the spirit of Austin.