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Try this: ATXtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
The Austin skyline in the distance, with Lady Bird Lake and the boardwalk in the foreground stretching toward it.
Show off your photography skills, with Austin as your subject. | Photo by ATXtoday
Anyone else still writing 2023 instead of 2024? Last year left a lasting impression + we want to commemorate it the best way we know how — through our inaugural ATXtoday Picture of the Year contest.

Between our newsletter and Instagram, you’ve already seen tons of our photos, so we want to see (and share) some of yours — and give a prize for the winning shot. Here’s everything you need to know to participate.

The rules + details:

Photo submissions are open today through Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 11:59 p.m. You are allowed to submit up to five photos, but each must have been taken by you during 2023. To sweeten the pot, anyone who submits a photo will receive 20% discount to use in our online marketplace, Six & Main.

Photo submissions must include a visual element that directly connects to Austin. Examples include a photo from a local sporting event, music performance, festival, or other 2023 happening; a picture taken at a local park; or a shot that highlights a landmark in our city. Photos that do not include a local element will not be considered. Additionally, photos that include nudity or offensive language or visuals will not be accepted.

Finalists will be selected by our team and announced in the newsletter on Tuesday, Jan. 23, and you, our readers, will have the chance to vote for ATXtoday’s 2023 Picture of the Year. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, Jan. 30 and will receive a $25 gift card to use at Six & Main.

Want some inspo from some of the best photographers in the world? Check out TIME’s Top 10 Photos of 2023.
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Events
Friday, Jan. 5
  • Free Week | Now-Saturday, Jan. 6 | Times vary | Multiple locations, Austin | Free | See dozens of concerts for free at several venues downtown for the Red River Cultural District’s annual event.
  • The Big Bash | Friday, Jan. 5 | 8 p.m. | Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress Ave., Austin | $15-$20 | Catch some all-star improv comedy at this Downtown theater.
Saturday, Jan. 6
  • City-Wide Vintage Sale | Saturday, Jan. 6-Sunday, Jan. 7 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd., Austin | $10 | Find your next treasure at this event featuring hundreds of vintage items.
  • Ballet Afrique presents “The Nutcracker Suite” | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $39-$79 | Austin’s only all-Black en pointe dance company will perform this work set in Harlem during the 1920s and 1930s.
Sunday, Jan. 7
  • Runner and Bobby | Sunday, Jan. 7 | 8 p.m. | Mohawk Austin, 912 Red River St., Austin | $10 | Daydream Twins and Telecom will also perform at this indoor show.
Plan Ahead
Events calendar here
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Eat

How to Thrive in the new year
picture of an opened cardboard box with a Thrive Market logo on it, surrounded by groceries and goods including black beans, avocado oil cooking spray, almond milk, probiotics, nut pods coffee creamer, beef jerky, rice, and chocolate bars.
Never wait in line at a supermarket again with a Thrive Market membership. | Photo by Thrive Market
Our suggestions on how to thrive in 2024:
  1. Try a new hobby.
  2. Find a fun way to move.
  3. Go organic with groceries.
And Thrive Market can help you out with No. 3.

For a limited time, join Thrive Market and get 30% off your purchase + a free gift up to $60, plus:
  • Access to wholesale pricing (products are up to 30% off traditional grocery stores)
  • Free two-day shipping with orders $49+
  • All organic or non-GMO food
  • Guaranteed price matching and more
Join Thrive Market
News Notes
Ranked
  • Nearly half of the country’s 20 hottest zip codes are in Texas, according to an analysis from online real estate company Opendoor. Leading the list were Houston-area towns Cypress and Katy, although New Braunfels and Leander also earned rankings at Nos. 8 and 13, respectively.
Sports
  • Texas football’s defensive tackle Byron Murphy II, receiver Xavier Worthy, and running back Jonathon Brooks declared for the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday. Stay tuned to see where the Longhorns end up when the draft takes place in Detroit in late April. (Austin American-Statesman)
Closing
  • The post office on the UT campus (306 Inner Campus Dr.) will close permanently this month, USPS announced. The postal service said it is in the process of exploring options for a nearby replacement. (KVUE)
Development
  • Stream Realty plans to begin restoring Historic Sixth Street within the next few months. The developer is still seeking tenants for some of the buildings, aiming for more mixed-used businesses that are open during the daytime. (KXAN)
Closed
  • Wee’s Cozy Kitchen, the West Campus Malaysian restaurant featured in lists from “Bon Appetit” and “The New York Times,” closed last month. Chef-owner Wee Fong Ehlers plans to reopen the restaurant in a new location in the future. (Eater Austin)
Eat
  • San Francisco’s beloved Midnite Bagel is the newest partner for Cafe at The Loren’s series collaborating with other bakeries. Stop by to try the famous bagels yourself until Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Today Is
  • National Bird Day, a day in recognition of birds and bird watchers across the US. Learn more about local feathered friends with The Trail Conservancy’s guide to birds found near Lady Bird Lake, or plan ahead to attend a Bird Walk with Travis Audubon on Saturday, Jan. 13.
Finance
Travel
 
Drink

🥂 Spiritless sips

Where to find a great mocktail in Austin
ATX_Este x Bawi Chilly Chile Mocktail.jpeg
Try the “Chilly Chile” mocktail — made with Bawi passionfruit, orange, hot honey, and lime — at Este from Friday, Jan. 10-Friday, Jan. 17. | Photo courtesy Este
If you’re looking for a spot to visit with an alcohol-free friend, trying to go light on the booze after the holidays, or just hankering for a delicious and refreshing drink, here are 22 mocktail spots in Austin. These drinks are so great, you just might try them in February, too.

Uchi, 801 S. Lamar. Blvd.; Uchiko, 4200 N. Lamar Blvd; and Uchibā, 601 W. 2nd St. | All three restaurants from the Hai Hospitality group offer non-alcoholic beverages with Japanese flavors like yuzu and and elderflower — check each restaurant’s menu for a complete list.

Loro, 2115 S. Lamar Blvd. | Try a ginger cooler, the zero-proof Pina Horchata, or the Spicy Cucumber with lime, yuzu, and ghost agave.

Meanwhile Brewing, 3901 Promontory Point Dr. | This popular south Austin spot offers a range of mocktails with creative flavors in support of the SIMS Foundation.
19 more mocktails
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The product you’re most curious to try from Six & Main’s mocktail guide — featuring mixers, sparkling teas, and botanical syrups.
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From the editor
Based on the results of our poll, it looks like our ATXtoday readers are most excited for this year’s Pecan Street Festival.

This biannual Downtown fest is one of my favorites, and I’ve bought some pretty neat items from local vendors in the past, including a super cool antique book that was repurposed into a journal.
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