Local gems to support on Small Business Saturday | Austin is made up of so many wonderful small businesses, here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday (which is today).
Saturday Sweat | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Fareground | Free | Unwind in a 45-minute yoga session, listen to live DJ beats, and grab free samples from local businesses.
Mozart’s 2024 Lake Austin Festival of Lights | Now-Saturday, Jan. 4 | 5-10 p.m. | Mozart’s Coffee Roasters | $5+ | The beloved local coffee shop’s annual holiday tradition includes a marketplace, holiday pastries, donut boat rides, cozy igloos, and live music.
“A Christmas Carol” | Now-Sunday, Dec. 29 | Times vary | ZACH Theatre | $25+ | This holiday tradition will return to the stage for the 10th year in a row.
Sunday, Dec. 1
Merry Market | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Kim Lewis Designs | $10+ | Enjoy complimentary cocktails while you shop this holiday market with goods from 20+ women-owned businesses.
“Wicked” Family Paint Night | 4-6 p.m. | The Art Garage Austin | $10+ | Hop over the rainbow to paint Oz-inspired pottery pieces while listening to the “Wicked” soundtrack.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra | 7 p.m. | The Moody Center | $59+ | You’ll be rockin’ around the Christmas tree during this traveling tour’s stop at the Moody Center, where the hit band will perform their fourth studio album.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
KOOP Radio x Carpenter Hotel Vinyl Night | 6-8 p.m. | Carpenter Coffee Bar | Free | Bring your own vinyl to spin, sit back and enjoy curated playlists, and partake in 50% off bottles of wine.
In case you missed it, Austin recently joined in on the celebrity lookalikefun with a Glen Powell lookalike contest.Wondering which other star-studded celebs have called Austin home? Read up on famous alumni from UT, TXST, and Huston-Tillotson.
Real Estate
Our state is full of young and rich people — and we’re not just complimenting you. According to this study, Texas is the No. 2 state where the young and wealthy move. But how difficult is it for them to buy a home in Austin? (Stacker)
Plan Ahead
Sunday, Dec. 1 is Secondhand Sunday. Created by secondhand marketplace seller Poshmark, the day encourages shoppers to purchase pre-owned items for gifting like records, clothing, jewelry, and home decor. In case you need vintage store inspo, we have the perfect guide for you.
Civic
There will be at least 61 women serving in the Texas Legislature — up by 5 people compared to 2024. They will be part of the 2,450 women in state legislatures nationwide (or ~33%), setting a new record. (AP News)
Sports
The Cowboys made fans thankful for a 27-20 win against the New York Giants on Turkey Day. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
City Guide
City Guide
✈️ Fly, fly away
The airport is currently undergoing a lengthy expansion process. | Photo by Dan Herron
Traveling via plane is fun — jet-setting over beautiful blue waters or rolling hills, taking in cloud formations, and landing in a completely different location in a matter of hours is unlike anything else.
The whole navigating the airport part? Less exciting, and sometimes pretty stressful. To help make your time at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s 100+ nonstop flights.
Nonstop flights
AUS offers 160+ nonstop flights, with 70 domestic destinations and more than a dozen international choices. Here are four nonstop flights — and even more here — to consider for your next trip.
Amsterdam, Netherlands | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays
Yourfavorite thing on Oprah’s Favorite Things list for 2024. We’re seeing goodies like fluffy mittens and paint-by-numbers portraits. Psst — Oprah’s also picked finds from small businesses, like a hot chocolate collection made by Asheville, NC’s French Broad Chocolate.
Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s officially time for me to put up my Christmas tree. After that, I’ll probably head to Blue Genie Art Bazaar to take care of some all-local gift shopping.
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