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Inside Austin’s newest book shop, Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar

Taylor Jenkins Reid's newest book on a table in front of the background of Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar

Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar will stock new releases across a variety of genres. | Photo by ATXtoday

For as long as she can remember, Jean Buckner has wanted to open up a bookstore.

After years of work (and a couple decades of dreaming), Jean’s shop, Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar, is officially opening this Sat., Oct. 15. A labor of love for the former advertising professional, the East Austin spot is a cozy + colorful home for wine lovers and readers alike, nestled in a 140-year-old building Jean has dubbed “Austin’s living room.”

Here’s what to expect from the new bookstore + wine bar.

A close-up of the staff recommendation card at the bookstore, which also features a suggested wine pairing. — Staff recommendations at Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar also come with suggested wine pairings.

A historic setting

The bookstore is inside the Haehnel building, a stately, stone-lined space with more than 100 years of legacy in the community.

“The building is well loved. It’s well lived in, it’s seen a lot of life,” Jean said. “That’s kind of the inspiration for the branding and the furniture.”

The space is furnished with pieces from Facebook marketplace, estate sales, and the Austin Antique Mall. In effort to keep Vintage as local as possible, she has partnered with an Austin-area antique furniture dealer to offer some pieces in the store for sale, and decorated the walls with works by Austin artists, also for sale.

The central space of Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar, featuring several soft couches, rugs, and a floral patterned wallpaper. — Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar is furnished with pieces from antiques dealers, Facebook marketplace, and estate sales.

Find your next read

Vintage isn’t your run-of-the-mill big box bookstore: it’s designed to wander in.

As such, the shop will primarily stock new releases across several genres, such as fantasy, contemporary fiction, and graphic novels.

“We really want to facilitate the browsing experience,” Jean said.

Pairing books and wine

Another thing Jean is passionate about? Texas wine — and giving it the recognition it deserves.

Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar will always have Texas wines on the menu, Jean said. And in case you’ve ever wondered what book goes best with a merlot, Vintage’s bookshelves are also stacked with staff recommendations for book + wine pairings.

Click the button below to learn about Vintage’s monthly book club, how Jean turned a 140-year-old building into a book shop, and what to expect at the grand opening party.

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Today

Party For The Parks | Wed., Oct. 12 | 7-10 p.m. | Austin City Limits Music Festival, 2100 Barton Springs Rd. | $175.00+ | Munch on bites, sip cocktails, and dance to a performance by Spoon at this event benefiting the Austin Parks Foundation. 🌳
Texas Pumpkin Fest | Now-Sun., Oct. 30 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | VFW Post 10427, 8760 FM 2243, Leander | Free+ | Pick out your pumpkins, compete in rides and games, and take a spooky trip to the Tent of Terror at this month-long festival. 🎃

Thursday

Mariachi Herencia de México | Thu., Oct. 13 | 8 p.m. | The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Dr. | $29+ | The Grammy-nominated group will perform traditional Mexican folk music, joined by Lupita Infante. 🎶
Vacations - “Return to the Wild West” Tour | Thu., Oct. 13 | 8 p.m. | Historic Scoot Inn, 1308 E. 4th St. | Tune into the Australian rock band’s set at this Official ACL Nights show.

Friday

Deutschen Pfest | Fri., Oct. 14-Sun., Oct. 16 | 5 p.m. | Pfluger Park, 515 City Park Rd., Pflugerville | $10 | Party at this pfestival featuring live music, beer, and shopping — attendees in full lederhosen + dirndl dress will get in for free. 🍺
The Marías | Fri., Oct. 14 | 8 p.m. | Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater, 801 Red River St. | $29.50+ | The Los Angeles-based pop band is stopping in the Capital City on their “CINEMA” tour.

Saturday

Japanese Breakfast | Sat., Oct. 15 | 8 p.m. | Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater, 801 Red River St. | $45+ | The pop artist and author is set to perform alongside rock band Dehd.
Texas Rollergirls: Haunted Roller Derby Single-Header Bout | Sat., Oct. 15 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Austin Sports Center - Central, 425 Woodward St.| Free+ | It’s witches vs. ghosts in this spooky exhibition by the Texas Rollergirls. 🛼

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Weather

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Cause

Yesterday, Austin Pets Alive! celebrated ten years of Austin achieving no-kill status, a designation given to cities that save 90% or more of animals taken in by city shelters. Here’s how to support their efforts. 🐾 (CultureMap Austin)

Civic

The Long Center for the Performing Arts is the sole applicant to manage the city’s new Live Music Fund. The $3 million fund will distribute $5,000-$10,000 grants to local musicians and event promoters. 🎶 (Austin Monitor)

Development

The newly constructed Domain Tower 2 will soon have a new tenant: PayPal. The financial services company plans to move 500+ employees into the tower’s 23rd and 24th floor by spring. (Austin Business Journal)

Announced

Oh, we’re feeling this: For the first time in almost a decade, the three original members of blink-182 are touring together — and they’re headed to the Moody Center. Get tickets for the July 2023 show starting Mon., Oct. 17. 🎸
If you love this newsletter (and supporting local) as much as we love strolls in Zilker Park, morning lattes from Jo’s + Saturdays spent paddle boarding Lady Bird Lake (which is a lot) — we’ve got something for you: ATXtoday just launched a membership program. Learn more + sign up. 🎉

Festival

An Apple watch. Multiple pairs of glasses. A passport. These are just a few of the items festival-goers lost at weekend one of ACL. Each year, event organizers end up with dozens of abandoned items — here’s how to get your stuff back. (KXAN)

Biz

Oregon-based DaBella Exteriors, a home improvement company, purchased a mid-rise tower at 400 East Anderson Lane in hopes of relocating its headquarters there in the coming years. The six-floor building has 75,000+ sqft of office space. 🏢 (Austin Business Journal)
Transcription software maker Rev.com announced plans to lay off ~85 employees in Austin. The company, which has headquarters in ATX and San Francisco, said the layoffs are due to “an unforeseeable business circumstance.” (Austin American-Statesman)

Plan Ahead

Ballet Austin’s performance of “The Nutcracker” is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Get tickets to see the show, which will run 15 times between Sat., Dec. 3-Fri., Dec. 23. 🩰

DYK

Did you know Whataburger fans now have one more way to show their pride? Jeweler James Avery just launched new charms inspired by the beloved Texas chain’s ketchup packets — and yes, you can choose between spicy and fancy.

Trending

Fast-track those holiday shopping plans. For the first time, Amazon is hosting a second Prime Day with the Prime Early Access Sale today, Oct. 12. Some of the best deals we’ve seen: $120 off a Shark cordless vacuum, $100 off a Vitamix One, and $180 off a deep tissue massage gun.*

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Keep Austin Clean 🌳

Three ways to keep Austin waterways clean

Photos of City Editor London cleaning, the Lake Creek Trail, and the trash she helped collect.

During a two-hour shift with Keep Austin Beautiful, the volunteer team picked up more than 20 bags of trash along the Lake Creek Trail. | Photos by ATXtoday

Hey ATXtoday readers, City Editor London here. 👋

I recently spent some time cleaning up the Lake Creek Trail with Keep Austin Beautiful. Not only did we pick up 20+ bags of litter and debris along the North Austin creek, but I also learned a lot about how to be a better steward of our Central Texas waterways.

Here are a few tips:

First thing’s first, don’t litter. You can also prevent waste from accidentally blowing away by not overfilling your trash bin and being extra careful while camping and hiking.
Next time you go for a walk or run, try plogging. Originally a Swedish trend, the now-global effort is as simple as picking up trash while out and about.
If you have land, plant native plants — they help reduce runoff into our lakes and streams + support local ecosystems.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by London.

Editor’s pick: Fun fact about me: I’m a major blink-182 fan. I’ve seen them a few times already, but you better believe I’ll be headed to the Moody Center to see them again next summer. 🤘

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