You can help make the new Waterloo Records feel like home on Saturday, Aug. 30. | Photo by Annie Mole via OpenVerse
The countdown to Waterloo Records’ high-profile move is on, because there are just 20 days until the location where it has stood since 1989 closes. The new store, just a stone’s throw away, opens Saturday, Aug. 30.
That means two things: Your days to visit the old building are numbered, and it’s time to mark your calendar to participate in a history-making grand opening party.
The owners will break in the 50% bigger space with an all-day party featuring live music, giveaways, an unveiling of rentable studios + performance spaces, drinks, and community celebration.
Events
Events
Monday, Aug. 4
Jazz Jam hosted by: Kris Kimura | 9 p.m. | Elephant Room | Cost of purchase | Listen to an evening jazz session with Ryan Davis on piano, Ben Triesch on bass, and Mike Gordon on drums.
Tuesday, Aug. 5
Regina Spektor | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $88+ | Hey, remember that time Regina Spektor came to Austin? The singer’s “Midsummer Daydream Tour” is better live than “On The Radio.”
Wednesday, Aug. 6
Teddy Swims | 9 a.m. | Moody Amphitheater | $160+ | The genre-melding singer is bringing Freak Freely and Cian Ducrot on the “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour.”
Thursday, Aug. 7
“Hot Ones” Challenge Night | 7 p.m. | Anchor Bar, Round Rock | Cost of purchase | 10 wings. 10 hot sauces. 10 trivia questions — it’s up to you to accept the challenge.
Friday, Aug. 8
Jurassic Quest | Friday, Aug. 8-Sunday, Aug. 10 | Times vary | Palmer Events Center | $31+ | Kids will have a dino-mite time excavating fossils, training a raptor, and stepping back in time at this traveling event.
Austin’s Waterline skyscraper is officially the tallest tower in Texas, topping out at 74 stories, or 1,025 ft tall, last week. Though the building won’t be finished for another year, it is expected to have 352 apartments, 700,000 sqft of office space, a 251-room hotel, and 24,000 sqft of retail space. (Austin Business Journal)
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Just keep readin’, because Matthew McConaughey announced that he is releasing a new book: “Poems & Prayers.” He’s taking the book on a five-city tour, which ends in Austin on Sunday, Sept. 21 at Bass Concert Hall. Get tickets.
Number
3. That’s how many Austin restaurants were featured in OpenTable and KAYAK’s first-ever “Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America” list. Dean’s Italian Steakhouse, La Piscina at Austin Proper, and The Peacock Mediterranean Grill at Austin Proper made the list.
Beyoncé ended her Cowboy Carter tour with a nostalgic surprise, reuniting Destiny’s Child to sing a medley of their greatest hits. While we couldn’t be there in Las Vegas when it happened, you’ll find us performing the encore at Ego’s. (Variety)
Mansion Monday
Get out to the rolling hills of Volente in style at this fully-fenced estate on Lake Travis. The home comes equipped with one-of-a-kind features like a pool + spa along the shore, nearly as much outdoor living space as indoor living space, a sand volleyball court, fire pit, and private boat dock.
Pets
Our tails are wagging — it’s officially August, which is National Dog Month. The best way to celebrate is by spending some quality time with your four-legged friends, and we recommend exploring one of these local, dog-friendly places.
Older generations are getting confused by the “Gen Z stare” — a blank and expressionless glance that usually conveys boredom, judgement, or indifference. It’s often done by younger people in public; if you haven’t seen it yet, be on the lookout next time you’re waiting at a local coffee shop. (The Guardian)
Sports
NFL training camp is heating up and Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is shining. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Austinites were invited to nosh on the 1,000-lb charcuterie board to celebrate (and to help break the record). | Photo courtesy Central Market
Does anyone else remember flipping through Guinness World Records books as a kid and thinking how cool it would be to set one? We did a little research and found out a number of Austinites have achieved that record-setting goal.
Here are just a few of the most impressive titles claimed right here in ATX.
The 1,000-lb charcuterie board (540 lbs of cured meats, 240 lbs of cheese, 130 lbs of fruits + olives, and 90 lbs of spreads) beat the existing record by 230 lbs.
The organization hack you need for calm, clarity, and less clutter:
🥪 Simplify your sandwich + snack bag drawer with SpaceAid’s bamboo bag storage organizer.
☕ Make your coffee station extra cute with a coffee organizer complete with a slide-out drawer for coffee pods.
🧳 Don’t overlook compression packing cubes for your next trip — you’ll fit twice as much and keep luggage organized.
🧹 This best-selling magnetic chore chart looks cute on the fridge and helps the family stay on task.
👛 Slip a purse organizer into your tote bag for instant relief from a jumble of lipstick, gum, and snacks (no judgement).
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
If you listen carefully, you might still be able to hear me sneezing through this newsletter. This has been one of the worst years for my allergies in 14 years of living in Austin — what gives? Last week’s allergy report was high in mold spores and some reports suggest that Saharan dust in town might exacerbate allergies.
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