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Koko’s Bavarian is opening a new brick-and-mortar in South Austin

After closing its east Austin beer hall in 2023, the beer hall conceptualized by Bavarian royalty will debut an expanded menu in a new space this fall.

September 02, 2025 02:28 PM

Laura Figi

The Lutie's dining room, which has checkered tiled floor and an ornate bar. The ceiling is draped in plants and round green spheres.

Restaurants

The story behind Lutie’s Garden Restaurant

The restaurant is the only part of the resort open to the public.

April 19, 2023

London Gibson

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The exterior of the Austin Convention Center with a brick facade, large windows, and a digital sign displaying information about SXSW Flatstock. Trees line the sidewalk, and orange traffic cones are placed along the street. A person stands near the curb, and a white shuttle bus is parked nearby.

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Remembering the history of the Austin Convention Center

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From brands to bands and tacos to talks, here’s what made SXSW 2025 unforgettable.

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A large, curved SXSW display inside a convention center, decorated with colorful illustrations of a mirror, abstract shapes, and musical notes. The sign includes "SXSW EDU" in bold letters. Attendees walk around, some carrying bags or backpacks. An escalator in the background leads to an upper level, and large windows reveal the cityscape and food trucks outside.

Events

SXSW 2026 will be shorter with a streamlined music festival

The festival of arts, culture, and learning will look different next year as it undergoes displacement from the Austin Convention Center.

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A large group of musicians and performers, including Willie Nelson, on stage under bright lights, with a neon sign reading "Luck" in the background. Some artists are seated playing guitars, while others stand with brass instruments, singing or engaging with the audience. The crowd in the foreground raises hands and takes photos.

Culture

Inside Luck Reunion, Willie Nelson’s Americana music festival

The annual celebration of live music and cosmic cowboy vibes is known to sell out quickly, and for good reason.

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A Goodyear blimp is seen flying in a clear blue sky. The blimp is blue and gray with the word "GOODYEAR" prominently displayed in yellow letters along its side. The tail section features the registration number "N3A" in black on a yellow background. The gondola, located beneath the blimp, is painted white and blue.

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Goodyear Blimp flies over Austin for the first time in 10 years

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A lively outdoor performance shows a band dressed in traditional Scottish attire playing bagpipes and drums on stage. The musicians wear matching red tartan kilts and dark green shirts, and they perform in front of a large Irish flag backdrop. The stage is framed by lighting rigs, with various colored lights illuminating the performers. In the foreground, a crowd of people dressed in green watches the performance, some wearing festive accessories. The setting appears to be a street or shopping area with brick buildings and storefronts visible in the background.

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8 St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Austin

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