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⭐️ Made in Austin

Made in Austin: 20 things created in the Capital City
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William Chris Vineyards’ Hye tasting room is one of the go-to stops on this year’s Texas Wine Month Passport. | Photo provided by William Chris Wine Company
Made in Austin. Yep, that sure has a nice ring to it. From tech to snacks and other fun finds, we’ve rounded up 20 things home-grown in the Capital City.

While some of these brands have branched out beyond our city, one thing’s for sure: there’s some major inspo happening around these parts.

3D-printing
Early 3D-printing — called Selective Laser Sintering — was developed by UT Austin engineers in 1986. The laser combined layers of powder, in about the thickness of a human hair, to create shapes.

ICON
Speaking of 3D-printing, this construction company has delivered a lot of “firsts” to Austin and beyond, like the first-ever 3D-printed performance pavilion, the first 3D-printed rocket pad, and the world’s largest entirely 3D-printed neighborhood.

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Since its invention, 3D-printing has been utilized in previously unforeseen ways, like printing homes.

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Photo via ICON

YETI Coolers
You’ve never been to Austin if you haven’t seen a Yeti cooler, tumbler, or beverage bucket. The wildly popular brand started in Roy and Ryan Seiders’ father’s garage in Dripping Springs in 2008.

William Chris Wine Company
Did you know Texas is the second-most visited wine region in the US (behind Napa Valley)? That’s thanks in part to William Chris Wine Company — the No. 56 vineyard in the world — which is based in Hye, Texas.

A yellow little free library outside of the flagship Kendra Scott store.

Kendra Scott is also heavily involved in community enrichment, including providing a Little Free Library outside its flagship store.

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Kendra Scott Jewelry
If you’re a fan of jewelry in Central Texas, there’s a good chance you own a piece of Kendra Scott Jewelry. The eponymously named business was started by Kendra Scott, who began her brand by going door-to-door selling her gemstone jewelry in 2002. Fast forward to 2024, you can find Kendra stores in 35 states and Scott herself has reached billionaire status.

What did we miss? If you know an invention that’s not on the list, let us know using this survey.
Bands + brands
ZACH Theatre
 
Events
Friday, Jan. 26
  • Art as Object: Beauty & Material | Friday, Jan. 26 | 6-9 p.m. | McLennon Pen Co. Gallery, 2502 E. 12th St., Austin | Free | This show is meant to inspire and delight onlookers about the beauty in modernity.
  • Trevor Noah: Off The Record | Now-Sunday, Jan. 28 | Times vary | Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $45-$537 | See this successful comedian and talk show host live on his newest tour.
  • “Clueless” Movie Party | Friday, Jan. 26 + Sunday, Jan. 28 | 9:30-11 p.m. | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Multiple locations | $20 | You think we’d miss this watch party? As if.
Saturday, Jan. 27
  • Le Garage Sale | Saturday, Jan. 27-Sunday, Jan. 28 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd., Austin | $10-$25 | Every rack is a sale rack at this two-decade old shopping event.
  • Jackie Venson | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $25-$55 | This Austin-based legend will take to the stage with her guitar.
Sunday, Jan. 28
  • Plant Swap | Sunday, Jan. 28 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150 W., Driftwood | Free | Bring your propagations, plants, and pods to swap at this event.
  • The Austin Flea | Sunday, Jan. 28 | 12 p.m. | Meanwhile Brewing Co., 3901 Promontory Point Dr., Austin | Free | You know the drill — shop jewelry, self-care, original artwork, and more at this local pop-up market.
  • Mini Maker Market | Sunday, Jan. 28 | 2-5 p.m. | The Hive, 10542 Menchaca Rd., Austin | Free | Young ones age 6-17 can show and sell their wares at this market.
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News Notes
Development
  • The City of Austin Housing Department secured $58 million in funding for a new affordable residential development, tentatively called Norman Commons. The development will host 156 units at 3811 Tannehill Lane. (KXAN)
Transit
  • The CapMetro McKalla Station will open on Saturday, Feb. 24 — just in time for the start of soccer season — after more than a year under construction. Austin FC will kick off their fourth season on the same day against Minnesota United FC.
Festival
  • Field Guide Festival, a celebration of local food and food trends, will return to Austin for its third year on Saturday, April 20. Expect chefs from Olamaie, Uchi, Elementary, La Condesa, and many more — get tickets.
Plan Ahead
  • Moontower Just For Laughs Austin announced a host of new performers for its Wednesday, April 10-Sunday, April 21 festival. New additions include Sarah Sherman, Tim Robinson, Ronny Chieng, and Ms. Pat. Get tickets.
Concert
  • Beach Weather will be the newest performer at Domain NORTHSIDE‘s free concert series. You can catch the rock band live at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 9, alongside games, pop-ups, and photo opportunities.
Biz
  • Health food chain Mad Greens will begin a franchise model as it looks to double its Austin footprint. The Colorado-based brand closed nearly half of its Austin locations during the pandemic, but now plans to add six more locations over three years. (Austin Business Journal)
Active
  • Got an exercise goal, but not sure which gym is worth it? Get a free month of ClassPass + sample multiple gyms and studios with just one membership.*
 
Culture

🎨 The Big Picture

The Affordable Art Fair is coming to Austin for the first time ever
A bearded man wearing all orange with an orange hat looks into a blue and orange painting, with an orange painting against a white wall in the background.
Whether you’re looking to buy your first piece or expand your original art collection, the Affordable Art Fair is a great place to do so for an entry-level price. | Photo courtesy Affordable Art Fair
The Affordable Art Fair, an international market showcasing art pieces ranging from $100 to $10,000, will make its Austin debut this spring.

Marking the first time it has ever visited Texas, the fair will set up shop Thursday, May 16-Sunday, May 19 at the Palmer Events Center.

Visitors can expect thousands of pieces from 50+ international, national, and local galleries, including paintings, sculptures, photography, and more. The following artists and galleries hail from Austin:
The fair launched in 1999 and has showed work to 3.1+ million guests across cities including New York, London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Stockholm, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Sydney. In addition to Austin, the fair will also set up in Brisbane and Berlin in 2024.

Early bird tickets are available now, running $12-$50.
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I’d consider myself an amateur local art collector, so I’m very excited to visit the Affordable Art Fair. Some of the artists in my personal collection are The Main Fish and Jayson Sol.
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