02.15.2024

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Preservation Austin’s Homes Tour returns in April 2024

A mid-century kitchen with a butter yellow tiled backsplash and open shelving, sliding glass doors to the right, and a wooden island-bar in the foreground.

This mid-century Balcones home was designed by architect Barton Riley, and Derrington said it features beautiful colors and textures. | Photo courtesy Preservation Austin

It’s that time of year again. Nonprofit Preservation Austin announced the return of its 2024 Homes Tour, featuring 10 homes across the city.

Architecture and history enthusiasts can join the tour, which is in its 31st year, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21. Ticket holders will take themselves on a self-guided architecture crawl.

The homes on this year’s tour — two in south Austin, four in east Austin, and four in northwest Austin — showcase more than a century of local history in the form of real-life, homeowner-occupied abodes.

Homes on display will cover a wide scope of design, including a log cabin built in the 1850s, a mid-century dwelling, and a property in the Guadalupe neighborhood that consists of two historical homes in one.

“You get to not only see the historic architecture but how homeowners have really shaped these spaces for themselves,” Preservation Austin Executive Director Lindsey Derrington told ATXtoday. "(The tour) makes historic homes so relatable and historic architecture so tangible for people.”

A patterned couch in front of a twisting staircase. — Preservation Austin also teaches courses on how to care for your historic home, like this home featured in last year’s tour.
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Photo by Nils Juul-Hansen

The tour will also feature two homes from Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Historic District, which was the neighborhood subject of the tour in 2021.

For the first time in the tour’s history, Preservation Austin will welcome guests with two parties. First, a kick-off get-together for VIP ticketholders at Southwind, 2411 Kinney Rd., on Tuesday, April 16.

The nonprofit will also host a block party at Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross, which Derrington said will be free and open to the public on Saturday, April 20, in celebration of the historically Black neighborhood.

Tickets for the tour start at $45 or $125 for VIPs. All proceeds from the event — Preservation Austin’s biggest attraction and annual fundraiser — benefit the nonprofit.

Events

Thursday, Feb. 15

“Peter and the Starcatcher” | Now-Sunday, Feb. 18 | Times vary | Mary Moody Northen Theatre, 3001 S. Congress Ave., Austin | $28 | This imaginative production has 16 actors portray 100+ characters on stage.

Friday, Feb. 16

Grace Potter | Friday, Feb. 16 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin | $39-$75 | The “Empty Heart” songwriter is bringing her newest album, “Mother Road,” to Austin.
Matteo Lane: “The Al Dente Tour” | Friday, Feb. 16 | 8 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $40-$80 | This stand-up comedian is a jack of all trades and named his tour after his love of pasta.

Saturday, Feb. 17

Galaxy Whisky Gala | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 7-10 p.m. | Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol, 701 E. 11th St., Austin | $100-$150 | Lovers of whisky will unite at this inaugural celebration of the spirit, complete with a red carpet and goodie bags.
Los Lonely Boys | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $35-$65 | These brothers began playing together as teenagers, and are back on tour after a three-year hiatus.

Sunday, Feb. 18

Barre in the Park with Barre3 Austin | Sunday, Feb. 18 | 10 a.m. | Meanwhile Brewing Co., 3901 Promontory Point Dr., Austin | Free | Enjoy a guided barre class, followed by a craft brew.
Emo Brunch | Sunday, Feb. 18 | 12-3 p.m. | Irene’s, 506 West Ave., Austin | $80-$100 per table | DJ Blake of “My Chemical Mondays” will play top emo hits during brunch service.

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News Notes

Closing

Legacy bowling alley Highland Lanes, 8909 Burnet Rd., will close at the end of the year to make room for a new 300-unit multifamily development. The bowling alley, owned by the folks behind the now-closed Dart Bowl, opened its doors in 1976. Have a photo at Highland Lanes? Send it to us. (Austin Business Journal)

Shop

Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims will likely get a permanent home in Austin after a trial run in a Domain Northside storefront, which opened in November. Filings show the store will stay at the shopping center, but move to 3121 Palm Way. (Austin Business Journal)

Development

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will receive more than $39 million in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration to go toward upcoming construction projects. The funds will directly impact infill of the Barbara Jordan Terminal atrium and the new Concourse B.

Travel

Speaking of the airport, Frontier Airlines will launch nonstop service from Austin to Cleveland starting Thursday, May 16. The new route will run three times per week and be the only direct route between the two cities at AUS. (KXAN)

Number

15. That’s how many months the median sales price has been declining for houses in the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA. The median sales price in Travis County currently sits at $478,500 with 3.4 months of inventory.

Announced

More than a dozen comics just joined the lineup for Moontower Just for Laughs Austin, a comedy festival in April. New names include Avery Moore, Bryson Brown, Casey Rocket, Danny Goodwin, Kam Patterson, Mac Blake, and Sam Lopez.

Festival

Coca-Cola’s Sips & Sounds Summer Festival will return to Circuit of The Americas this summer, headlined by Kelsea Ballerini and Jon Pardi. The festival, which is in its second year, will feature 15 performers for two days of music on June 29 and June 30. Tickets begin presale today at 10 a.m.

Sports

Ever wanted to know which game will be most important for Texas in 2024? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Wellness

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Food

🍕 It’s the circle of life

33 places to get a great pizza in Austin

Three pizzas with charred crusts on wooden boards from above. The first is a Margherita pizza, the second is an arugula pizza with a fried egg on top, and the third is a pepperoni.

You can get any pizza from The Backspace topped with a fried egg. | Photo courtesy @backspaceaustin

We like to dig into a slice of local pizza whenever we’re feeling saucy, specifically at one of these 28 places we’ve pie-oneered.

Allday Pizza, two locations
Lovers of specialty pies won’t want to miss “The Sampler,” which allows you to build a pie with six slices of your choosing, or you can build your own calzone.

The Backspace, two locations
Pizza, and pasta, and prosciutto, oh my. This pizzeria serves up traditional Neapolitan pies with thin crusts, plus, you can get any of them topped with a farm fresh egg. Don’t miss the happy hour from 5 to 6:30 p.m. daily.

Possum Pizza, 2324 E. Cesar Chavez St.
Have your pick of plant-based pizzas at this 100% vegan pizza truck, which serves classic takes and quirky pies like the “Bac’n Mac” with mac and cheese, bac’n, and buffalo ranch drizzle.

25 more pies

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