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On a white table, several classes and copper cocktail shakers are seen from above. Also piled on the table are a Taylor Swift-themed menu, a guitar-shaped toothpick, a small charcuterie board, and two friendship bracelets with Taylor Swift songs on them.
Attendees to Cover 3’s Taylor Swift-themed cocktail class recieved personal menus, unique friendship bracelets, and a mini charcuterie board. | Photo by ATXtoday
Hey, Austinites. We’re back with the next installment of our local classes series, where we try out some of the coolest ways to learn in Austin and report back on our experiences.

Today we’re highlighting the newly established cocktail making classes at Cover 3 in North Shoal Creek.

What to expect

Each class is themed at Cover 3, and we were lucky enough to catch the Taylor Swift edition — aptly called “Cocktail Class (Taylor’s Version)” — in February.

Not only were the attendees decked out in their best Taylor-inspired outfits, but the tables were decorated with custom menus, glitter, and unique friendship bracelets for each person to take home. Each guest also had their own mini charcuterie board for mid-class snacking.

Throughout the course of the night, we made four themed cocktails, including a “Tim McGraw Mule” and a “Drop on My Guitar.” In between each guided cocktail creation, event leaders hosted Taylor Swift trivia rounds and doled out prizes for the winners.

A copper mule mug has a spicy peach candy resting on top of it, speared through with a guitar-shaped toothpick. Behind it, more glasses and containers with liquids are arranged on a table.

The “Tim McGraw Mule” was refreshing and delicious.

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Photo by ATXtoday

What we learned

City Editor London here. Not only did I practically quadruple my Taylor Swift knowledge (did you know she was named after James Taylor?) but I also brought home four cocktail recipes I can’t wait to try out at home. Here’s my favorite:

Lavender Haze
  • 1 oz. lavender honey syrup
  • 1 oz. lemon juice
  • 2.5 oz Empress gin
  • Lavender sprig, for garnish
City Editor London holds up a pale yellow drink in a martini glass to another pale yellow drink in a martini glass.

The “Drop On My Guitar” contained tequila, triple sec, sweet and sour mix, and lemon juice with a sugar rim.

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Photo by ATXtoday

Now it’s your turn.

Cover 3’s next cocktail class is slated for Thursday, May 16. Just in time to kick off summer, the event will be hosted outside and focus on “Poolside and Patio Sippers.”

Tickets will cost $40 per person and go on sale in late April, so keep an eye on the event page for updates.
 
 
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Thursday, March 21
  • Mexico City Capitanes vs. Austin Spurs | Thursday, March 21 | 7 p.m. | H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park | $10-$135 | It’s Pride Night at this home game for the Austin G-League team.
Friday, March 22
  • “Two Hot Takes” | Friday, March 22 | 7 p.m. | The State Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $35 | The popular podcasters will take the stage live to analyze real-life dramatic situations.
Saturday, March 23
  • Austin Home Show | Saturday, March 23-Sunday, March 24 | Times vary | Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd., Austin | Free | Homeowners will be able to shop all things remodeling, landscaping, and decorating at this one-stop home goods show, which is stocked with discounts.
  • Mexican Street Food | Saturday, March 23 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, 6020 Dillard Circle, Austin | $89 | Learn how to make an amazing tortilla ahead of your next taco Tuesday.
Sunday, March 24
  • Khush Fest 2024 | Sunday, March 24 | 12-5 p.m. | Republic Square, 422 Guadalupe St., Austin | $12-$15 | Dance in clouds of color at the largest color festival in Austin — tickets include two free bags of color.
Monday, March 25
  • Herb Alpert & Lani Hall | Monday, March 25 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $20-$65 | You won’t want to miss this nine-time Grammy Award-winning trumpeter with Lani Hall, his two-time Grammy-winning wife.
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News Notes
 
Civic
  • Renovations of the Dougherty Arts Center on Barton Springs Road may move forward in a phased approach, due to projected costs nearly doubling to ~$61 million. Officials recommended scrapping plans for an underground parking garage to cut costs, and hope to return to the design process before moving forward. (KXAN)
Award
  • Texas basketball player Madison Booker was named a second-team All American, an honorific voted on by a panel of 35 AP voters. The freshman is now the fifth-ever Longhorn hooper to make an AP All-American team, and the only Longhorn freshman. (Austin American-Statesman)
Announced
  • Zurich-based Climeworks, an air carbon capture removal company, will open its US headquarters in Austin. The company cited ATX’s talent pool and quality of life as drivers of the decision, in addition to the city’s efforts to reduce emissions. (Austin American-Statesman)
Biz
  • Western wear company Tecovas plans to move its headquarters to east Austin next month amid a period of rapid growth and expansion. The new office will span 30,000 sqft at 901 E. 6th St. (Austin Business Journal)
Cause
  • Central Texas charities will receive $7 million from Amazon co-founder MacKenzie Scott, as part of a recent round of donations totaling $640 million. Among the local nonprofits benefiting are Jail to Jobs and Asian Family Support Services of Austin, both of which will receive $2 million. (FOX 7)
Coming Soon
  • A new food truck concept from Chinese restaurant Zoé Tong is expected to open in Zilker next month. Si Baby-Q will serve dishes inspired by Texas, Mexican, and Southeast Asian flavors, like brisket with Indonesian long peppers and queso cacio e pepe. (Eater Austin)
Plan Ahead
  • Megan Thee Stallion will bring her “Hot Girl Summer” tour to the Moody Center on Thursday, June 13. Tickets to see the San Antonio-born star and special guest GloRilla go on sale this Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m.
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Educational hubs like UT Austin support life sciences, creative media, and technology industries in the metro area. | Photo by @swablogguy
Nearly 2.3 million people (and thousands of businesses) contribute to the Austin metro area’s $222 billion economy. But have you ever wondered about the Capital City’s heaviest hitters?

Whether you’re job hunting (or just casually prospecting), here are the 10 largest employers in ATX.

The State of Texas
~63,900 employees | Government | Search jobs
No surprise here. With Austin being the capital of the state, the largest employer in the city is Texas itself.

The University of Texas at Austin
~23,900 employees | Education | Search jobs
Texas’ flagship university enrolls 52,000+ new students each year.

Tesla
~20,000 employees | Automotive | Search jobs
Giga Texas opened in far east Austin in 2022, prompting a slew of development in the area to support the manufacturer’s large workforce.
 
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