08.05.2024

Today’s Forecast

❄️ Austin’s freezing over

First annual Freeze Week sends a chill over Austin

A cat looking at a frozen dreamsicle at Kitty Cohens.

Kitty Cohen’s frozen Dreamsicle cocktail can also be swirled with frosé. | Photo by @kittycohens

Brain freeze warning. It may be hot in Austin, but local bars are bundling up for a cool celebration: the city’s first annual Freeze Week.

Presented by Campari, the event runs Monday, Aug. 5-Sunday, Aug. 11 and 10 watering holes are participating. Grab a punch card at any of the stops, then drink a frozen cocktail at each establishment to earn a limited edition T-shirt.

In addition to specialty drinks, many of the venues are hosting parties throughout the week. Here are your stops on the icy adventure:

Kinda Tropical, 3501 E. 7th St. | Don’t get cold feet — bask in the sun on this east Austin oasis’ outdoor patio.

Holiday, 5020 E. 7th St. | We’re excited to see what the “home of the original frozen Mexican martini” has in store.

Kitty Cohen’s, 2211 Webberville Rd., Ste. #3528 | Let’s pretend this bar’s pool is a cold plunge this week.

Sunny’s Backyard, 3526 E. 7th St. | Expect events like “The Office” trivia, movie nights, and live music.

Hotel Vegas + Volstead, 1502 E. 6th St. | A frozen concoction at either of these bars will get you a punch — they’re coupled up together on the card.

A retro-looking sign for The Long Goodbye with two white pergolas in the background, lots of greenery, and people standing with drinks. — The Long Goodbye has everything you need to go from work to play, plus lush scenery.
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Photo by Richard Casteel courtesy of The Long Goodbye

The Long Goodbye, 2808 Manor Rd. | Go on Tuesday for $2 off tacos all day.

Yellow Jacket Social Club, 1704 E. 5th St. | Come for the frozen cocktail and stay for a salad, sandwich, or Frito pie.

Tweedy’s Bar, 2908 Fruth St., Unit #101 | Thaw out at this spot near UT Austin’s campus with tons of outdoor seating.

High Noon, 2000 E. Cesar Chavez St. | This week may be all about chill vibes, but this bar’s dance floor heats up.

Low Down Lounge, 1412 E. 6th St., Ste. #3304 | This may be more surprising than a cold front in August: this bar’s happy hour runs until 8 p.m. every day.

Events

Monday, Aug. 5

August Asanas: Monday Meditations | Now-Monday, Aug. 26 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Zilker Botanical Garden | $6-$8 | Start your day in the garden with a series of yoga poses and a guided meditation session.
“The Bachelorette” Watch Party | Monday, Aug. 5 | 7 p.m. | Dainty Dillo | Cost of Purchase | Watch Jenn Tran try to find a fiancé on the big screen while sipping on half-priced espresso martinis.
Park ‘n’ Hang | Monday, Aug. 5 | 7-10 p.m. | Kinda Tropical | Cost of purchase | Check out cool, classic cars and store burger + drink deals.

Tuesday, Aug. 6

Summer Stock Austin: “The Little Mermaid” | Tuesday, Aug. 6-Sunday, Aug. 11 | Times vary | McCullough Theatre | $45 | See this highly visual live version of the Disney musical, compete with songs like “Under the Sea” and “Part of Your World.”
Maie Day Deep Cuts Dinner Series feat. Ranger Cattle | Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Maie Day at South Congress Hotel | $70-$115 | Enjoy a three-course dining experience (think sirloin, vegetables, and angel food cake) that uses local ingredients.

Wednesday, Aug. 7

The Pretenders | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 8:30 p.m. | ACL Live | $60-$125 | Spend an evening with the British-American rock band, best known for their hit “I’ll Stand By You.”

Events calendar here

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Coming Soon

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a rendering of the new Summit Rock Clubhouse

Unwind after a round of golf at the luxe new clubhouse. | Rendering provided by The Club at Horseshoe Bay Resort

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Overlooking Lake LBJ, this state-of-the-art facility complements the top-ranked Summit Rock Golf Course. It will feature:

A pro shop
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A pool
A cabana poolside restaurant
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News Notes

Civic

City Manager T.C. Broadnax selected Lisa Davis to be Austin’s new chief of police. After a months-long search, Mayor Kirk Watson and Austin City Council will approve Davis — a former assistant police chief in Cincinnati — during a special meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 6. (Austin Business Journal)

Traffic

Parts of South Pleasant Valley Road will be closed for a few months, due to the construction of the wishbone-shaped Longhorn Dam Bridge, beginning today. The western sidewalk will also be closed during construction, which is expected to wrap up in winter 2026. (KXAN)

Announced

East Austin cafe Cenote will close down within the next nine months. The space was sold to a new owner for a different restaurant, and Cenote’s owner plans to move the cafe to a soon-to-be-determined location late this year or early next. (Eater Austin)

Concert

All I want for Christmas is a visit from Mariah Carey. In celebration of the most wonderful time of the year, “Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time” tour will stop at the Moody Center on Sunday, Nov. 17. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 9.

Edu

Elon Musk’s newest venture in Bastrop will be a Montessori-style school opening this fall. Ad Astra, which will focus on a STEM-based curriculum, is currently accepting applications for children ages 3-9 to enroll in the 2024-2025 school year. (KVUE)

Try This

As TV show “1923" continues filming in Austin, production is still searching for background actors. Men, women, and children are invited to apply for roles filming on Monday, Aug. 19 and Tuesday, Aug. 20. (Austin American-Statesman)

Olympics

The 2024 Summer Olympics are happening now in Paris, France and reports show famous actor Tom Cruise will perform a stunt during the Closing Ceremony, passing the torch to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Keep up with Team USA via KVUE.

Sports

Padded practice is underway as the cowboys get ready to face the Los Angeles Rams in the first game of their preseason on Sunday, Aug. 11. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Outdoors

🎣 The 4-1-1 on the Holly Project

What is the Holly Project?

A person on a small sailboat on Lady Bird Lake with two people walking on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail in the background.

A series of projects have been proposed for the Holly Shores area. | Photo provided by The Trail Conservancy

A new fishing pier on Lady Bird Lake will break ground in the Holly area later this month. It’s part of the Holly Project, a series of planned improvements in partnership between The Trail Conservancy and the Austin Parks and Recreation Department.

By the time it’s complete, the area just west of the decommissioned Holly Power Plant at Festival Beach would be revitalized. The Holly Project is still in early stages, but could include:

A new trailhead. Located at Metz Park, this project would bring shade, seating, and other amenities.
Trail enhancements. TTC hopes to add new shade structures, drinking fountains, and trees.
A new play area. A new one-acre plaground would be located between Fiesta Gardens and the Lorraine “Grandma” Camacho Activity Center.

The new fishing pier’s groundbreaking will be a community celebration from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24. Expect free breakfast tacos and music behind the baseball fields.

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The Wrap

City Editor Figi poses with an adorable goat.

Today’s edition by:
Figi

From the editor

I’m sad to see Cenote leaving its East Cesar Chavez St. location, but glad to know it isn’t closing. I would miss its delicious (and enormous) breakfast tacos and Maine Root soda selection.

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