Vacation vibes

• Take advantage of high-end dining options
• Book an excursion (think: visits to local vineyards or off-roading adventures)
• Attend an exclusive event hosted by the resort, like the Wine Dine Jazz Festival, happening Friday, Nov. 8 + Saturday, Nov. 9 — don’t miss celebrity chefs, jazz performances, and creative culinary experiences throughout the weekend.

Resort-style living

Join The Club

• Invites to exclusive events like wine dinners, Boater Happy Hours + cooking demos
• Discounts on room accommodations, food and beverage, spa, watersport rentals, childcare, and more
• Access to the Yacht Club, Cap Rock Members Clubhouse, and Summit Rock Clubhouse + golf course

• Los Fandangos | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 6:30-8 p.m. | El Raval | Cost of purchase | Listen to the acoustic trio perform while tasting tapas, wine, and cocktails.
• “Texas Artists / Texas Music” Artist Reception | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 7-9 p.m. | Dougherty Arts Center | Free | At this exhibit, each masterpiece is inspired by a song, musician, or music genre associated with the Lone Star State.

• After Launch Party | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 7-10 p.m. | Latchkey | Cost of purchase | A new dating app called After is launching and wants you to air out your dirty laundry — aka donate your ex’s clothes, tell embarrassing stories, and meet other singles in Austin.
• “Into the Woods” | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 8-10 p.m. | Genesis Creative Collective | $22+ | Beyond “once upon a time,” this unexpected fairytale weaves through curses, corruption, and castles.

• “BELLE: A Tale of Beauty & the Beast” | Friday, Sept. 27-Sunday, Sept. 29 | Times vary | The Long Center for the Performing Arts | $20+ | Watch a romantic retelling of this classic fairytale to open Ballet Austin’s season.

• Austin Coffee Festival | Saturday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Sept. 29 | Times vary | Palmer Events Center | $24+ | Sip brews from some of Austin’s best roasters at this event, which also features tea and food.

• 85%. That’s how much of Austin’s landfill waste comes from people who live in apartments or multifamily units. However, the city of Austin will require communities with more than five units to provide convenient access to composting starting on Tuesday, Oct. 1. (KVUE)

• CapMetro board members approved a $704.8 million budget earlier this week. About $229.8 million will go toward capital improvements, which include expanding the Bikeshare program and building out Project Connect. (Community Impact)

• UT Austin is the No. 7 best public university in the country, according to a study from U.S. News & World Report. The school also remains the top public school in Texas and ranks No. 30 among public and private schools in the US.

• Kalimotxo, a Spanish tapas bar that closed earlier this year, will reopen at hotel ARRIVE Austin on Friday, Oct. 11. The concept, which comes from the Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, takes inspiration from the culinary scene in Madrid.

• Old Settlers Park, Round Rock’s largest park at 640 acres, is getting some TLC. The multi-million dollar construction plan includes new water features, a playground overhaul, a permanent stage, and six sports fields. (KXAN)

• Barbs B Q in Lockhart made The New York Times’ list of top 50 restaurants in the US. About 40 minutes southeast of Austin, the decorated restaurant opens at 11 a.m. and closes upon selling out.

• Tofu anyone? Austin ranked No. 6 on WalletHub’s list of best cities for vegans & vegetarians based on metrics like cost of vegetarian groceries + number of salad shops. This should come as no surprise to anyone who has used our guide to plant-based fare.

• The past two games have been tough for Cowboys fans, and some changes on offense might be necessary. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

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