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🪁 Take to the skies
There’s sure to be fun for all ages at this beloved local event. | Photo courtesy ABC Kite Fest via Business Wire
We’ve got a kite for sore eyes, because ABC Kite Fest will soon return to Zilker Park for its 97th year.
Bringing tens of thousands of residents together (as many as 50,000 in 2023 + 2024) for a wholesome afternoon of free fun, ABC Kite Fest is slated for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 5.
Austin’s Kite Tournaments have drawn locals for nearly 100 years.
Article from The Austin Statesman in 1935 via ProQuest
A time-honored tradition for Austinites young and old, the kite extravaganza was created by The Exchange Club of Austin in 1929.
Originally held at the former Lamar Park, the inaugural event was a competition where the Exchange Club gave out medals for the largest box kite, steadiest tailless kite, most artistic kite, smallest kite, and more.
Contest categories in present times include highest angle kite, best kite pilot, steadiest kite, most unusual kite, oldest + youngest pilots, and more.
The competition moved to Zilker Park in 1936 and was henceforth known as the Zilker Park Kite Tournament until ABC Home and Commercial Services began supporting the event in 2010.
Bilingual Yoga + Sound | 6-7 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park | Free with RSVP | Start your week with a mindful flow led by Castle Hill Fitness instructors and set to soothing sounds.
An Evening with John Scalzi | 7 p.m. | BookPeople | Free with RSVP | The New York Times bestseller will walk guests through his new novel, in which the moon has inexplicably turned into cheese.
The Lagoons | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at 3TEN | $23+ | Catch a show from this duo of musical brothers who perform a different set each night on their tour.
Tuesday, April 1
Two-Step Dance Lessons | 7-8 p.m. | Sagebrush | Free with RSVP | Put on your cowboy boots and learn to two-step at this weekly class for beginners.
Rachel Platten | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at 3TEN | $30 | Groove to the sounds of this Emmy Award-winning musician on her “Set Me Free” tour with special guests Ben Abraham and Jojo Dodge.
Wednesday, April 2
“Brandy Hellville & The Cult of Fast Fashion” | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center | $10 | Sit down for a screening of this environmental documentary followed by a panel discussion from industry thought leaders.
Thursday, April 3
Bark in the Park | 7:05 p.m. | Dell Diamond, Round Rock | $13+ | Take your pup to the ball game while you enjoy ticket specials and discounted beer.
HOPE Outdoor Gallery, a graffiti park that stood along Baylor Street near Downtown from 2011-2019, is expected to reopen near the airport this fall. The new plot spans 17 acres and will be free to the public, just like the old site. (KUT)
Closing
Local bakery Julie Myrtille shut down its Springdale location in east Austin over the weekend. The bakery, which announced the closure on Instagram, now serves exclusively out of its Rose Bakery at the Arboretum.
Concert
You won’t see Mumford & Sons on the ACL Festival lineup this year — the folk-rock band will perform at the Moody Center on Friday, Oct. 24. They’ll be joined by Sierra Ferrell and tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 4.
Traffic
Several state agencies — including the General Land Office and Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation — will return to work in the office today. If you’re planning on driving this morning during rush hour, you may want to leave a few minutes early. (KXAN)
Mansion Monday
This to-be-built estate in Westlake Hills is designed to seamlessly meld indoor and outdoor living, complete with a pool, sunning deck, tennis court, and outdoor living room. The 10,500-sqft main residence also features a 10-car garage, so your guests can park before heading to the 1,500-sqft guest house.
Sports
The Astros beat the Mets on their opening day in Cam Smith’s debut with the team. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Houston Astros with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Try This
Movies on the Lake offers a unique movie experience every Thursday at sunset on Lake Austin. Save your spot to enjoy fan-favorite films like “Jurassic Park,” showing this Thursday, April 3 at 8 p.m., plus live music and snacks. Pro tip: Rent a paddle board or a float tube.*
Wellness
Did you know Austinites can receive medical cannabis for 150+ qualifying conditions? Texas Original, the state’s leading medical cannabis dispensary, makes the process easy. Here’s how.†‡*
Home
Tired of high electric bills? Switch to solar. Save even more when you use EnergySage’s Solar Marketplace to compare custom quotes with zero sales pressure. Start saving.*
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Drink
☕️ We’re spilling the beans
Located in the former Austin Eastciders Taproom, Stargazer is a great place to work or bring friends for a nightcap. | Photo by ATXtoday
The Capital City has no shortage of masterful baristas, aromatic roasts, and foamy lattes.
If you’re on the lookout for a place to grind or a change of pace, try one of these newly opened spots.
Leche Coffee, 2511 E 6th St. | Located inside clothing store Options, this experimental coffee shop lets you shop while sipping inventive drinks like the cherry vanilla latte, rose water hojicha, and Earl Grey latte.
Stargazer, 979 Springdale Rd. Ste. #130 | This day-to-night coffee shop and bar is a great place to work or play, as it is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Try the “Lunar Landing” cocktail and don’t miss the on-site food trucks.
Terrible Love, 3908 Avenue B | This Hyde Park spot doesn’t upcharge for alternative milks in its creative drinks, which include a Shirley Temple cold brew and grapefruit brown sugar latte.
It’s the last day of Amazon’s spring sale deals. Shop some of the deepest discounts we’ve seen:
🌸 Get an indoor camera for security, baby, or pet monitoring — usually $79.99, it’s discounted to $29.99.
🌸 Finally try the viral COSRX Snail Mucin with 66% off this all-in-one cream.
🌸 Make your patio or bar pop with a smart flex lighting strip that’s marked down from $24.99 to $10.
🌸 Cuisinart’s 4.6-star rated salad spinner is 71% off.
🌸 Get two cotton waffle weave tea towels for $7.49 (usually $19.99).
Next time you’re on a walk, keep an eye out for historical markers. I recently came across one at Waters Park, where the Austin and Northwestern Railroad was used to transport granite. There are still large blocks of granite lying near the tracks due to derailments in the late 1800s.
If you find one, take a picture and send it to me. You might see it in an upcoming newsletter.
‡Texas CUP License No. 0005. Please note: Legalities in your state may vary. Texas Original advises consumers to read the company’s terms and conditions. Patients must consult a physician and receive a prescription to purchase medical cannabis products. The information about providers and services contained in this newsletter does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by ATXtoday.
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