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AUSTIN, HBAGSUMMERSOUND TRACKInsider picks for thebest places to eat,drink, and cool offWhat to do and where togo from Memorial Dayto Labor DaySummer’s new drink—a Pimm’s Cup meetsan Old FashionedYour new summerstyle essentials—allmade in the SouthThe Southern-bredsongs you’ll listen to onrepeat all season
AUSTIN, TXLOCAL’S GUIDECongress Avenue. It’s thetallest spot in the city.theaustonian.comBRYCEGILMOREChef/owner at Barley Swine and Odd Duck, @barleyswineI’d bear a brain freeze for saltedcaramel ice cream at Lickon South Lamar. They useingredients from localfarms such as Round RockHoney and Pure Luck Farm& Dairy, which makes ahuge difference in thetaste. ilikelick.comI’m tracking down the Lulu B’sfood truck. They serveVietnamese-style subs.My favorite is the AvocadoSandwich. Find the truck inthe South Lamar District;512/921-4828My perfect summer day startswith swimming at BartonSprings (austintexas.gov; 3 for adults). Then I’d headto Auditorium Shores(austintexas.gov) downtownwith my dog, Bogey, for agame of Frisbee. Finally,I’d wind down with a drivearound town in my newestpurchase: a 1976 Bronco.I scour the farm stands atthe SFC Farmers’ Marketdowntown on Saturdays.We shop from most stands,but I have to get my eggsfrom Milagro Farm—theiryolks are rich and full offlavor. sfcfarmersmarket.orghave 3 hot sake and 6sushi rolls from 5 to 6:30p.m. uchiaustin.comI’m discovering my next favoriteband at The Backyard at BeeCave off Highway 71 justoutside of town.thebackyard.netI’m day tripping to Fredericks-burg, Texas. I love to hikearound Enchanted Rock,one of the oldest batholithsin the U.S. tpwd.state.tx.usMy favorite local brew isAlt-eration beer from Hops& Grain Craft Brewery.They have a great selectionof pale ales. hopsandgrain.comI’m catching the sunset from thetop of The Austonian onYou can’t leave Austin withoutgrabbing a burger at HopDoddy Burger Bar andwalking around SouthCongress. It’s one of ourmost unique and eclecticareas. hopdoddy.comcourtesy mel ferro coleI hit happy hour at Uchi. They
AUSTIN, TXJ une 22Events calendarKeep Austin Weird Fest 5kWHAT TO DO& WHERE TO GOFROM MEMORIAL DAY TO LABOR DAYM ay 27J une 8-9J une 16Lady Bird Lake. 6:45 a.m., 100 and up; captextri.comAustin 360 Amphitheater atCircuit of the Americas.7 p.m., 35 and up;austin360amphitheater.comAustin City Limits Live atThe Moody Theater. 7 p.m., 39 and up; acl-live.comCapital of Texas TriathlonM ay 31The Avett Brothers concertAustin 360 Amphitheaterat Circuit of the Americas.6:30 p.m., 25 and up;austin360amphitheater.comJ une 1-4Round Rock Express vs.Nashville SoundsDell Diamond. 3.50 andup; roundrockexpress.comJ une 6Movies in the Park:Scott Pilgrim v. the worldRepublic Square Park.8:30 p.m., free;austinparks.orgJ une 6-9ATX Television FestivalScreenings of classic showsand cult favorites at venuesacross town. 99 and up;atxfestival.comMumford & Sons ConcertJ une 10-13Round Rock Express vs.Albuquerque IsotopesDell Diamond. 7 and up;roundrockexpress.comShe & Him concertRace, food trucks, and livemusic by bands such asShiny Toy Guns and TheWhigs at West RiversideDrive. 15 and up;keepaustinweirdfest.comJ une 25Trailer food TuesdayFood truck round-up withsome of the town’s bestmobile eateries every lastTuesday of the monthat the Long Center. 5 p.m.,free admission;trailerfoodtuesdays.comJ une 27-30Round Rock Express vs.New Orleans ZephyrsJ une 18-21Round Rock Express vs.Memphis RedbirdsDell Diamond. 7 and up;roundrockexpress.comDell Diamond. 3.50 andup; roundrockexpress.comJ une 12-16Soul2Sole FestivalClasses and performancesby tap dancers fromaround the world. 9 a.m., 25 and up; tapestry.orgJ une 13-16Republic of TexasBiker RallyBike expo, stunt shows, andlive music at the TravisCounty Exposition Center.8 a.m., 60; rotrally.comMaudie’s MoonlightMargarita RunJ une 13A spirited 5K race, followed by aparty with Tex-Mex food, livemusic, and margaritas at theAmerican Legion Hall. Don’t worry,you don’t have to make it to the runto participate in the after-partyfestivities! townlaketrail.orgAll events are subject to change. Check the website listed for up-to-date information
AUSTIN, TXJ uly 4local food at the BullockTexas State HistoryMuseum. 6 p.m., free;thestoryoftexas.comChamber music andpyrotechnics show atAuditorium Shores at theLong Center. 8:30 p.m.,free; austinsymphony.orgJ uly 13Austin Symphony H-E-BConcert & FireworksJ uly 4-7Round Rock Express vs.Omaha Storm ChasersDell Diamond. 7 and up;roundrockexpress.comJ uly 5Music Under the StarLive country music on theLone Star Plaza, and freemuseum admission at theBullock Texas State HistoryMuseum. 6 p.m., free;thestoryoftexas.comJ uly 8-10Round Rock Express vs.Oklahoma City RedHawksDell Diamond. 7 and up;roundrockexpress.comJ uly 10-A ugust 18One Night with JanisJoplin musicalZach Theatre. 25 and up;zachtheatre.orgJ uly 11Movies in the Park:A League of Their OwnRepublic Square Park.8:30 p.m., free;austinparks.orgJ uly 13Music Under the StarsLive country music andAustin ChronicleHot Sauce FestivalA ugust 25Summerland Tour concertEverclear, Live, Filter, andSponge at Austin CityLimits Live at The MoodyTheater. 35 and up;acl-live.comJ uly 13-14The local paper hosts this event inwhich home chefs and localrestaurants vie for best recipe. Castyour vote in the People’s Choicecategories. austinchronicle.comCity-wide Garage SaleSales of antique furnitureand glassware, vintageclothing, and collectibles atthe Palmer Events Center.10 a.m., 5; cwgs.comJ uly 16Belle & Sebastian concertAustin City Limits Live atThe Moody Theater. 8 p.m., 40 and up; acl-live.comJ uly 18-21Round Rock Express vs.Iowa CubsJ uly 27A ugust 14Live country music on theLone Star Plaza, and freemuseum admission at theBullock Texas State HistoryMuseum. 6 p.m., free;thestoryoftexas.comFrank Erwin Center at theUniversity of Texas atAustin. 7:30 p.m., 33 andup; uterwincenter.comMusic Under the StarsA ugust 4Train concertDell Diamond. 7 and up;roundrockexpress.comAustin 360 Amphitheaterat Circuit of the Americas.7 p.m., 25.75 and up;austin360amphitheater.comJ uly 20A ugust 8-11Music Under the StarsLive country music on theLone Star Plaza, and freemuseum admission at theBullock Texas State HistoryMuseum. 6 p.m., free;thestoryoftexas.comJ uly 26-29Round Rock Express vs.Memphis RedbirdsRound Rock Express vs.Salt Lake BeesDell Diamond. 7 and up;roundrockexpress.comA ugust 12-15Round Rock Express vs.Tacoma RainiersDell Diamond. 7 and up;roundrockexpress.comBruno Mars with EllieGoulding concertA ugust 17Austin Ice Cream FestivalIce-cream-making and-eating contests, and icepop sculptures. 10 a.m.-7p.m., 10; icecreamfestival.orgA ugust 21-25Round Rock Express vs.Oklahoma City RedHawksDell Diamond. 7 and up;roundrockexpress.comS eptember 2Tri-rock AustinTriathlon competition atAuditorium Shores. 7 a.m., 130 and up; trirock.competitor.comDell Diamond. 7 and up;roundrockexpress.comAll events are subject to change. Check the website listed for up-to-date information
AUSTIN, TXthe drinkPIMMBOBAn Old Fashionedmeets a Pimm’s Cupwith a touchof Sazerac flair.Muddle 2 fresh tarragonsprigs; 1 lemon slice; 1orange slice; 1 strawberry,quartered; 1 to 1 ½ Tbsp.simple syrup; and 2 dashesof Peychaud’s bitters ina 12-oz. glass to releaseflavors. Fill glass with icecubes. Add ¼ cup each ryewhiskey and chilled clubsoda; gently stir.Makes 1 serving.hector sanchez; prop styling: caroline m. cunningham; food styling: marian cooper cairnsTHE RECIPE
AUSTIN, TXBeach bagStyle EssentialsYour new must-haves for the beach and beyond—all made in the SouthThe Bag:CJ Laing, Palm Beach, FLA secret pocket keeps keys safe. 98; cjlaingshop.comThe scarf: Daisy G, Tybee Island, GADoubles as a head wrap to hidefrizz. 117; daisyg.us (shown on hat)The Shades: Tumbleweeds;Louisville, KY Wood veneered andmade by hand. 85; tumbleweedshandcraft.bigcartel.comThe Shoes: Rowen, Charleston, SCSoles have memory foamfor extra comfort. 98;rowenfootwear.comThe Balm: The Natural Apothecary,Spartanburg, SC Goes on lightand provides SPF 15. 3;thenaturalapothecary.etsy.comThe Hat: Diana Kelly, Sarasota, FLThe Beach Blanket: Scents & FeelMiami Oh-so-soft and more than6 feet long. 73; scentsandfeel.comThe Summer Read: Z: A Novel ofZelda FitzgeraldA juicy read chock-full of anecdotes of the Southern socialite’spenchant for excess andmischief. 25; amazon.comlaurey W. glenn; styling: caroline m. CunninghamSubtle wiring on the brim offerssturdiness. 40; dianaekelly.com
AUSTIN, TXsummer sound trackSOUTHERN MIXTAPEMusic Writer Rachael Maddux shares her picks for theSouthern-bred songs you’ll listen to all summerAtlanta, Ga“Rooting for theUnderdog”Gentleman Jesse,Leaving AtlantaHeadstrong garage rock froma dude less mannered thanhis name suggestsBirmingham, Al“Lips & Limbs”Waxahatchee, Cerulean SaltTwenty-something malaiserendered into jankly rockthat sounds like drinkingbeer and skipping stones onthe Alabama lake the bandis named afterAuburn, Al”A Charm / A Blade”Phosphorescent, MuchachoAlthough he has decampedto Brooklyn, Matthew Houckstill shows his Southern rootson this raggedy rompChapel Hill, NC“Younger Days”Mount Moriah, Miracle TempleShimmering like hotpavement in August, an odeto small town life and theones that get awayAustin, TX“Marathon”Heartless Bastards, ArrowA languid, sun-dappledcharmer led along by thegloriously yowling ErikaWennerstromBirmingham, Al“Sugar Dyed HoneyPants”St. Paul and the Broken Bones,Greetings From St. Paul andthe Broken BonesRetro soul from an energetic,battered-’n-fried six pieceChapin, SC“Baby Center Stage”Iron and Wine, Ghost on GhostPedal steel and honeyed brassnudge whiskery folkmasterSam Beam towards a bigger,broader soundCharleston, SC“Keeper”Shovels & Rope, O’ Be JoyfulSly, sticky dive-bar countryrock from husband-and-wifeteam Michael Trent and CaryAnn HearstFlorence, AlKnoxville, TN“Let There Be Lonely”The Secret Sisters, (singlefrom unnamed album)Laura and Lydia Rogers keepheartfelt harmonies, tradeup on richer country-rockproductionFranklin, TN“Daydreaming”“You Ain’t Dolly (AndYou Ain’t Porter)” feat.Blake Sheltonashley Monroe, Like a RoseAn old-school tete-a-tetebetween one of Nashville’sbiggest stars and one of itsbrightest new onesNashville, TnParamore, Paramore“Honey”Pop-punk wunderkindHayley Williams grows up,sharpens hooks, digs inTorres, TorresA guitar-crunched contemplation on faltering love,swirling up as slow and darkas a July thunderheadGolden, TX“Follow Your Arrow”Kacey Musgraves,Same Trailer Different ParkNew Orleans, LA“Little Black Star”Country’s new rebelsweetheart lays out herdevil-may-care, catchyas-hell mantraHurray for the Riff Raff,Look Out MamaA zydeco-folk romp throughalligator-infested swampswith Alynda Lee Segarra andher rag-tag compatriotsJohnson City, TN“Another Man”Jill Andrews, The MirrorUnheralded queen of heartbreak offers a jaunty previewof her next big mistakeRichmond, Va“Steady Pace”Matthew E. White, Big InnerA cosmically chill, avantAmericana vibe summonedby a guy with style to spareDownload this playlist at southernliving.com/summer
University of Texas at Austin. 7:30 p.m., 33 and up; uterwincenter.com august 17 AUSTIN ICE CREAM fESTIVAL Ice-cream-making and -eating contests, and ice pop sculptures. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., 10; icecreamfestival.org august 21-25 ROUND ROCK ExpRESS VS. OKLAHOMA CITY REDHAwKS Dell Diamond. 7 and up; roundrockexpress.com septeMber 2 TRI-ROCK AUSTIN
