Fast Facts

• The first Whole Foods Market opened on Sept. 20, 1980 with a staff of just 19 people.
• This makes Whole Foods older than Amazon, which was founded in 1994 and bought the grocery chain for $13.7 billion in August 2017.
• One of Whole Foods’ vice presidents — Margaret Wittenberg — helped create the US’ National Organic Standards.

Staying afloat amid the flood

The future of Whole Foods

• Jump On It Week | Now-Sunday, Aug. 6 | Times vary | Multiple locations, Austin | Free-$199 | This week-long festival includes live music, boat parties, workshops, and more centered on celebrating the contributions of Black Austinites.
• “Beauty and The Beast” | Now-Sunday, Aug. 13 | 8 p.m. | Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Austin | Free | Enjoy the Magnolia Musical Theatre’s production for free until Sunday, Aug. 13.

• “The Big Lebowski” | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $11 | Celebrate 25 years of The Dude and his friends at this downtown screening.

• Nat Geo Live Speaker Series: Photographer Brian Skerry | Friday, Aug. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr., Austin | $31-$52 | Skerry has four decades of photographing ocean life under his belt.

• We Are Blood x Texas Stars Blood Drive | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 10 a.m. | H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park | Free | Blood donors will be entered to win a suite at the Cedar Park Rodeo.
• Sushi & Sake Party | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 6-8 p.m. | Central Market Austin - North Lamar, 4001 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin | $75 | Make sushi and taste your rolls with condiments and sake.

• The land housing Peter Pan Mini-Golf will be managed by a yet-to-be-named trustee when its lease expires in April. The property is controlled by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, which also intends to appoint an advisory committee to manage 1207 and 1209 Barton Springs Rd. (Austin Business Journal)

• Last month was the hottest July ever recorded in Austin, with an average temperature of 90.8º. Austin is also likely to surpass the current record for most consecutive triple-digit days — a 27-day stretch in July and August in 2011 — sometime this week. (KXAN)

• UT sprinter Julien Alfred — a 12-time Big 12 champion — was named the Big 12 Female Athlete of the Year. Alfred is also a five-time NCAA champ and went undefeated in three competitions this year. (Austin American-Statesman)

• Pride is back. Austin’s Pride Month is in full swing, and there are several ways to commemorate the celebration with parties around town. Join in on the city’s Pride parade on Saturday, Aug. 12, or check out these seven other events. (Austin American-Statesman)

• St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas opened its newly expanded labor and delivery unit this week. The expansion at the North Austin Medical Center is an effort to address a sharply rising number of births — the center delivers ~900 babies per month compared to ~600 three years ago. (Austin American-Statesman)

• Supermoon. If you missed last night’s Sturgeon Moon supermoon, don’t worry. There will be another on Wednesday, Aug. 30th that is expected to be the biggest and brightest supermoon of the year. (KVUE)

• Four Sigmatic’s organic protein powder is the ultimate smoothie booster. It contains 18 grams of protein and 1500 milligrams of adaptogens per serving — nourishing your mind + body.

• Searching for the perfect luggage set that’s both lightweight + durable? We love this set for its polycarbonate shell and quiet double spinner wheels.

• Slice and serve your favorite meats + cheeses on this sleek yet durable maple wood cutting board. Bonus: It’s preconditioned with beeswax, linseed, and lemon oil.

• It’s time to treat your fur baby with a product worth barking about. Check out the Martingale Collar in peach + gold from Major Darling.