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🎶 Putting the music in Live Music Capital
Specifically designed for concerts, The Moody Center hosts 150+ nights of entertainment each year. | Photo by ATXtoday
Dust off your dancing shoes and break open your piggy bank, because Austin’s live music lineup this year is full of iconic performers.
No matter your favorite genre, there’s a concert bound to hit the right note. Check out these musicians, bands, and singers set to take the stage in the Live Music Capital of the World soon.
February
Gipsy Kings | Wednesday, Feb. 4 | The Paramount Theatre | Known for: “Bamboleo”
Widespread Panic | Saturday, Feb. 14 + Sunday, Feb. 15 | Moody Center | Known for: “Up All Night”
March
Cardi B | Friday, March 6 | Moody Center | Known for: “I Like It”
There’s nothing feta than this. It’s Free Cheese Week at Antonelli’s Cheese, meaning the first 100 guests in line at the Hyde Park shop will get a free wedge of cheese each morning until Friday, Jan. 23.
Civic
Austin’s future light rail project cleared compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, marking a major step to gain approval for federal funding. Austin Transit Partnership is set to award the construction contract in February.
Real Estate
The former Bouldin Creek home of actor Elijah Wood is on the market. “The Lord of the Rings” actor hasn’t lived in the house since 2015, but the historic, three-story home features charming fixtures that may remind you of living in The Shire.
Concert
A$AP Rocky’s “Don’t Be Dumb World Tour” will make a stop in Austin this summer. The rapper, who hasn’t released an album in eight years, will stop at The Moody Center on Friday, June 19. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Festival
The SXSW lineup announcements are still pouring in, and this round of announcements includes keynotes from author Yung Pueblo, BuzzFeed founder Jonah Peretti, and journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin. Check out the full schedule.
Ranked
Santa Rita Ranch is the Austin area’s highest-selling master-planned community. Located in Liberty Hill, just north of Leander, the community sold 483 homes last year and held the top spot in the metropolitan area for the sixth year in a row. (Austin Business Journal)
Sports
The Texans aren’t going to the Super Bowl after they lost to the Patriots over the weekend, so what’s next for the team? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Houston Texans with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Editor’s Pick
Not pictured: the curry goat roti wrap, which was also delicious. | Photo by ATXtoday
Figi here. If you haven’t already visited Twin Isle, now’s the time to add it to the list.
The Caribbean restaurant has been open since September, and it was packed inside, despite the fact that my visit was at 3:30 p.m.
I’m not particularly versed in Caribbean food, so I had chef-owner Janelle Romeo pick my meal. Here’s what I recommend:
Sorrel: This crimson drink invoked the flavor of a mulled, earthy lemonade.
Oxtail fries: These aren’t the most traditional dish, according to Romeo, but they were irresistible and perfect for sharing.
Bake & Shark sandwich: Romeo says this sandwich is perfect for eating on the beach, but I think it’s perfect for eating anywhere.
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I think I may have made my matchbook quiz a little too hard, because only two people got them all correct, and one was @matchesofaustin. If you haven’t already, see if you can guess them all.
