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Event Spotlight
🎥 Lights, camera, action
Celebrate the start of another Texas movie summer in the ice-cold AC at the Summer Classic Film Series. | Photos courtesy of Rachel Parker and Paramount Theatre
The Paramount Theatre’s annual Summer Classic Film series will return starting on Friday, May 22. While the full lineup isn’t here yet, opening night’s films are (drum roll please) “Casablanca” and “The Maltese Falcon” in a 35mm double feature.
But wait, there’s more. Expect a 25th anniversary screening of “Spy Kids” with director Robert Rodriguez, and “Twilight,” featuring appearances from Alice and Jasper actors Ashley Greene and Jackson Rathbone.
Psst — this will be the last Summer Classic Film series before the theater closes for its Shine On revitalization project.
Asked
Asked
Which legendary music act performed on the “Austin City Limits” pilot in 1974?
Let’s run this back one more time — we ran the wrong link in yesterday’s newsletter, so let’s give this quiz another go. A. Willie Nelson B. Townes Van Zandt C. Jerry Jeff Walker D. Asleep at the Wheel
Houston, we have an idea. With our collective sense of cosmic wanderlust piqued in the midst of the Artemis II mission, the galaxy beckons. This map will help you find a spot nearAustin to gaze at the skies with less light pollution impacting your view.
Sports
Get your head in the game with the San Antonio Spurs, because the team will host watch parties at Bouldin Acres for playoff games on the road and Pluckers Wing Bar for all playoff games. Catch them playing the Dallas Mavericks tonight at 7 p.m.
Film
"The Long Shot,” a comedy film made in Austin and starring Ryan Hansen and Adrianne Palicki, hits streaming services today. If you watch, keep an eye out for clips shot at Deep Eddy Cabaret, the Yellow Rose, and the Willie Nelson Cut ‘N Putt golf course. (CultureMap)
Ranked
Austin is the No. 9 best large metro area for home buyers in the country (and No. 82 best overall) based on factors like price per sqft, number of homes on the market per 100,000 people, school quality, and crime rate, according to a study from Consumer Affairs. Psst — 8.7% of homes are sold above list price.
Eat
Tell us something we don’t know, but Austin ranked the No. 7 best US city for food and drink, and the No. 1 best city for coffee in the country, according to Food & Wine Magazine.
Watch
Warning: The following clip might induce nostalgia. KVUE posted a clip of what grocery shopping in Austin looked like at H-E-B in 1992. Figi here — I wasn’t around yet in 1992, but my takeaways are that everyone is wearing a watch and the hair is big, even for Texas standards.
Pro Tip
Never hit the hiking trail without the essentials. This functional waist pack features a built-in bottle holder, large main compartment, and multiple zipper pockets to keep water, snacks, and safety gear organized and within reach. Bonus: it’s under $25.*
Learn
When money gets tight and prices keep climbing, cutting back can feel overwhelming. The good news? You don’t have to do everything at once. Start with this list of money-saving strategies and pick one or two to begin. Even small changes can make a meaningful difference.*
Plan Ahead
🎫 Get those tickets
There’s sure to be fun for all ages at this beloved local event. | Photo courtesy ABC Kite Fest via Business Wire
Have you gotten yourself to a concert yet this month? Because Austin’s live music lineup is packed in April, and there’s still time to get tickets.
Don’t take our word for it — check out these upcoming acts.
Alice Phoebe Lou | Tuesday, April 21 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $48+
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I get to go check out Senza Maeso, a San Marcos tasting room serving up a unique type of spirit, on my way to a wedding in the Hill Country this weekend. Made from gooseberry and aged with herbs, the hybrid spirit is said to taste bright and fruity, yet herbaceous and a bit bitter.
I’m really excited to tell y’all what I think, but in the meantime, you can check out these locally made spirits.
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