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Austin’s own yogi Adriene Mishler will lead Ausinites in a “live experiment of presence” in partnership with Fusebox Festival on Wednesday, April 15 at Moody Amphitheater.
“GATHER: A Practice for Being Human” will take participants through breathing exercises, yoga, and spiritual practice with Mishler, who rose to prominence (to the tune of 13.5 million subscribers) by posting her classes for free on YouTube.
Southwestern University in Georgetown will begin offering a Bachelor of Science in engineering in the fall semester. Representatives of the university said they hope the new track brings an influx of new students.
Cause
Historic Downtown entertainment venue Esther’s Follies launched a nonprofit aimed at caring for local performers. The Esther’s Follies Foundation is accepting donations — interested parties can message the team at foundation@esthersfollies.com. (Austin Business Journal)
Mansion Monday
Baird Ranch, a 760+ acre ranch that has long been in the Mrs. Baird’s bread family, is on the market just outside of Austin in Johnson City. Aside from the chance to own a slice of Texas history, the ranch is a nature-lover’s dream and offers plenty of space for animals.
Asked
Where do you want to see a Little Free Library in Austin? This Reddit post in r/ShowerThoughts considers that one of the best locations may be in an airport, and personally, we’d love to see our audience build some. Our guide to Free Little Libraries also features links on how to make your own.
Try This
If “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” hitting theaters last week stirs up gaming nostalgia, head to a local arcade. Cidercade Austin powers up the experience with $12 unlimited play on 150+ games — no cheat codes necessary.
Cause
April is National Volunteer Month, a celebration of those who give back to their communities. In Austin, it’s the perfect time to start volunteering (or take your service to the next level) with 40+ opportunities to get involved across town.
Jobs
The process is super easy and far more cost-effective than using a recruiter.” That’s what one business owner said about hiring through our Job Board. See for yourself — post your open positions for free.
Category
Culture
🎨 FLAG this
Let the tiny interpretations of Austin’s many murals at The Wee Gallery inspire you. | Photo courtesy The Wee Gallery
Speaking of Free Little Libraries, books aren’t the only thing you can put in little boxes. Free Little Art Galleries, aka FLAGs, are small boxes stationed around the country where locals can donate, take, or simply enjoy tiny art. They’re like Free Little Libraries or Sidewalk Joy, except dedicated to creativity.
There are currently 10 known FLAGs all over the Austin metropolitan area — and hundreds around the globe — which can be found using this map.
Here are some that we think are particularly special:
The Wee Gallery in Bouldin Creek, which is run by 9-year-old Finn and 7-year-old Bay
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I’m a big Yoga with Adriene fan, so I jumped at the chance to RSVP for her event. I’ve actually done yoga with her live once before during SXSW in 2022, and it was just as magical as you’d expect.
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