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Plan Ahead
🎫 All the spring things
There’s sure to be fun for all ages at this beloved local event. | Photo courtesy ABC Kite Fest via Business Wire
You can’t fool us — April begins tomorrow, meaning the weather is fine and it’s a great time to enjoy all the happenings the Capital City has to offer. Here are some of this month’s top events.
Festivals + Fairs
ABC Kite Fest | Saturday, April 11 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Zilker Metropolitan Park | Free
Austin Blues Festival | Saturday, April 25-Sunday, April 26 | 11:30 a.m. | Moody Amphitheater | $85+
Deep Eddy Pool is closed through Friday, April 10 for its annual spring cleaning, but if enjoying the cool of the pool can’t wait, Barton Springs Pool is now open once again. (KXAN)
Civic
Austin City Council approved a new initiative to install digital kiosks in public spaces to help visitors navigate the city, access Wi-Fi, find transit schedules, and see local event listings. The locations of the kiosks are yet to be determined.
Trending
After treating eight Timothées or Timothys to free tickets, Ballet Austin upped the ante by offering anyone named Matthew (after Matthew McConaughey) a complimentary ticket to “The Magic Flute” over Mother’s Day weekend. (KXAN)
Opening
A takeout sushi spot called Foodie & Tina, an omakase concept that began as a pop-up, is slated to open a brick-and-mortar on South Lamar Boulevard in June. The husband-and-wife owners will use fish from local vendor Minamoto Foods and plan to operate as sustainably as possible. (Austin Business Journal)
Legacy
Beloved Austin musician Jon Dee Graham died last week at age 67. His son William, who often performed alongside him, posted a tribute on Instagram, thanking The Paramount Theater for honoring Graham on the marquee.
Eat
Order up. Magnolia Cafe is the most iconic diner in Texas, according to Reader’s Digest. We can’t say we’re surprised — the local staple has been dishing up delicious Tex-Mex bites since 1979. If you’re hungry for more, check out our guide to the Capital City’s newest restaurants.
Trending
It’s the last day of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. What’s everyone been buying? These top-rated flowy wide-leg pants and this square-neck tennis dress with built-in shorts and pockets. Get in on the savings before deals expire tonight.*
Featured Deal
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Travel and Outdoors
🪻Stop and smell the flowers
There’s really nothing like a springtime drive among the bluebonnets. | Photo by Jonathan Cutrer via OpenVerse
Did you know Texas was the first state to plant flowers along the highway?
The Wildflower Program was created in 1932 not only to beautify your commute, but also to stabilize soil, provide reliable ground cover, and reduce maintenance and litter along roadways.
TxDOT sows about 30,000 pounds of wildflower seeds annually in observation of the program. The flowers also allow workers to mow along the highways less frequently, which provides habitats for 900+ animal species.
These efforts were lauded by Lady Bird Johnson, who provided grants to TxDOT for its work and spearheaded the Highway Beautification Act of 1965 to help make the initiative more widespread across the nation.
The Buy
It’s the last day of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Don’t miss out on these savings for your best spring season yet:
🛍️ Save $150 on the Dyson Airwrap — that’s the lowest price of the year so far — for flawless blowouts with no heat damage.
🛍️ Instead of $50, pay $29.95 today for top-rated bluetooth earbuds, perfect for listening to audiobooks during walks on sunny days.
🛍️ Speaking of walks… thanks to a 50% off deal, you can get women’s lightweight sneakers for under $20 today, featuring mesh knit fabric and a memory foam insole.
🛍️ Get luxury mascara for under $10 — tarte’s lights, camera, lashes mini size lengthens lashes and adds volume for 16 hours.
🛍️ A 46% off deal on this women’s UPF 50+ athletic jacket means instant sun protection during warm weather jogs and hikes.
I’ve never been to ABC Kite Fest, and it seems that the universe is conspiring against me, because I’ll be at a wedding during the festival this year. The good news is that I’ll be in Wimberley, which is one of the best places to be in general.
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