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Summer Stories: Crafting Community and Creativity in ATX
Welcome to the July edition of ATX City Lifestyle! We hope you enjoyed June's inaugural issue, and as summer unfolds, we're thrilled to bring you new stories that celebrate creativity, community, and the spirit of Austin.
Our cover story this month features an innovator whose artistic journey from one field to another has led to an exciting new project blending storytelling and craftsmanship in a truly unique way. His latest venture promises to captivate your imagination and showcase the potentials of collaboration within our vibrant city.
We are also delighted to introduce a local entrepreneur who transformed a personal challenge into an extraordinary community resource. This inspiring story highlights how dedication and compassion create spaces where memories are cherished and new connections are made, offering hope and support to those who need it most.
And, what’s summer in Austin without finding the best ways to beat the heat? In this issue, we’ve teamed up with a local wine expert to tell you all about their most refreshing grape libations.
At ATX City Lifestyle, we are committed to celebrating the stories that make our city unique. This issue is a testament to the ingenuity, resilience, and community spirit that define Austin. These stories will surely inspire you as much as they have inspired us.
We love feedback, so please let us know what you'd like to see in ATX City Lifestyle. Stay cool, stay curious, be kind, and enjoy the summer vibes!
ZACK FOGELMAN, PUBLISHER @ATXCITYLIFESTYLE
July 2024
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PUBLICATION DIRECTOR
Juan Martinez | juan.martinez@citylifestyle.com
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Chelsey Juarez | chelsey.juarez@citylifestyle.com
EDITOR
Lisa Ogle | lisa.ogle@citylifestyle.com
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Juliet Cano
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Sue G. Collins, Emma Dannenfelser, Zack Fogelman, Kristin Finan, Megan Hoban, Leann Parker
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Mel Christina, Joi Conti, Zack Fogelman, Discovery Gerdes Kristian House, Ross Lucksinger, Juan Martinez, Leann Parker
Corporate Team
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Matthew Perry
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HR Janeane Thompson
AD DESIGNER Matthew Endersbe
LAYOUT DESIGNER Amanda Schilling
MEET THE ALPHA STUDENTS CHANGING THE WORLD
MEET GRACE
Flattening the cancer curve by 2040.
A year ago, Grace was just a teen with a passion for science. Today, she’s collaborating with leading researchers and the world’s top doctors, to create a cancer-free future.
MEET HOPE
Launched an education program for Ukrainian refugee children without access to school.
Inspired by the resilience of Ukrainian refugees, Hope has now raised $1M and reached 50,000 Ukrainian refugee, many of whom have no access to regular schooling.
MEET ELLE
Built an ai-driven dating app with 200K+ followers.
Launched a dating App with 200K followers. Elle has built a massive following online in order to launch the first safe dating app for teens.
• Built a following of over 50k followers
• Wrote, filmed, produced a feature documentary with her findings
• Received over 4 million views when debuted on X (Twitter)
• Hosted two 500+ events overseas for children in refugee camps
• Resulted in a waiting list of 50,000 Ukrainian kids
• Fundraised $1M to scale the efforts
• Grew her TikTok/Instagram following to 200k in order to promote her app
• Launched an AI-driven dating advice app, AskL, receiving 10,000+ messages a month
• Met with the ex-CEOs of Bumble & Tinder to help bring her app to life
Alpha School unlocks your child’s potential and gives them a place where they can learn 2x faster, foster essential life skills, and shape their future. Transform your child’s educational journey today! www.alpha.school
JULY 2024
city scene
WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN
1: Actress Eva Albright samples a Spanish Basque Country rosé at House Wine's 16th Anniversary Celebration. 2: Athletes at HIT Athletic kick off Memorial Day with 'The Murph' Challenge, honoring our military. 3: The Highland Park Elementary archery team celebrates winning the 2024 Bullseye and 3D national championships in Utah. 4: 'School of Rock' students celebrate The Ramones with a tribute concert at Empire Control Room. 5: Grammy Award winner Jason Roberts performs during Chicken Shit Bingo at Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon. 6: Attendees raise a toast at the 7th Annual Carrying Hope 'Hope Blooms' Gala. 7: Hot Rod Trucks at Ginny's Little Longhorn 15th Annual Car Show benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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BHV Austin (Too) Opens North Location on Burnet Road
BHV Austin (Too) proudly announces its newest location at 8613 Burnet Rd which boasts luxury boarding and daycare for the rockstar dog. Amenities include spacious yards with supervised play, climate-controlled indoor play areas, and custom-built suites for rest times. With 24-hour professional monitored security and fire, every detail is designed for your pup's comfort and safety. Reserve a spot today to ensure personalized attention and care for your furry friend! Visit bhvaustin.com for more information.
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Lake Austin Resort and Spa Group Retreats for Summer and Fall
Lake Austin Spa Resort is accepting group reservations for summer and fall. Host your next corporate or group event just 20 minutes from Austin. The serene lakeside setting and award-winning service provide the perfect backdrop for productive retreats. Enjoy tailored menus, breathtaking views, and unique team-building activities. Discover a new way of doing business at the lake! For inquiries, contact Robin Reifler at RReifler@lakeaustin.com or visit lakeaustin.com
Craig Piatti Salon Now Carrying Kerastase
Craig Piatti Salon is now offering Kerastase hair care and styling products as well as Fusio Dose treatments. Your stylist will prescribe a treatment at the shampoo bowl that will repave your way to luxurious hair in five minutes. Book your experience at craigpiattisalon.com .
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Senior Living Time Machine
ARTICLE BY EMMA DANNENFELSER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MEL CHRISTINA PHOTOGRAPHY
EMILY ROLLINS AND TOWN SQUARE NORTHWEST
AUSTIN USE NOSTALGIA TO BRING JOY TO THE SENIOR COMMUNITY
A Town Square member enjoys a visit from one of The Pit Crew's therapy dogs
“"We want to create an environment where they're going to have the most joyous day they can have."
Nestled in the Northwest Austin community is a time-machine, a place where seniors can go to relive, remember and celebrate the most joyful times in their lives while also making new connections and memories. At the helm of this machine is Emily Rollins, whose infectious passion for senior care was first sparked by her family’s close-knit bond.
Before opening the Northwest Austin franchise of Town Square, Rollins worked as a CPA at Deloitte and served on a multitude of local non-profits, including the Austin Healthcare Council, Austin Black Chamber and Ascend Austin Chapter. After her father suffered a stroke, Rollins decided to transition to full time caregiver in 2020, a time which led her to open Town Square NW Austin with the help of her family in hopes of creating a community for people who wanted to provide the best possible life for their loved ones while taking care of them at home.
Members playing games in the Town Square Park
Town Square Northwest Austin
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Rollins also hopes to offer support for caregivers who are committed to keeping loved ones at home. “It’s lonely being a caregiver. You don't know who else is going through it too, it's almost unspoken. We create a support group for caregivers to encourage them along their journey,” Rollins says.
Town Square NW Austin is unlike many typical senior care facilities with its 1950s style main street boasting 13 storefronts, including a library, theater and even a classic Cadillac. This unique model helps seniors with physical limitations and cognitive diseases such as dementia by utilizing a reminiscence approach to activities. By using nostalgia as medicine, this form of therapy encourages the restoration of memories by creating discussion around past experiences. While reminiscence therapy is successful among seniors living with dementia, Town Square NW Austin happily welcomes all seniors to come enjoy exciting activities and socialization.
Elisa Reodica (Center Director and Co-Owner), Emily Rollins (Owner), Elinore Han (Activity Director and Co-Owner)
Town Square Northwest Austin Owner Emily Rollins
ARTICLE BY MEGAN HOBAN
The Art of Collecting
As consumers, we are constantly being enticed to buy. Whether it’s the jewelry we can’t live without, concert tickets to a show we don’t want to miss, or that favorite pair of shoes calling our name, we buy what we love, and art should be no different.
If you are new to acquiring original art, you may find it daunting, but it shouldn’t be. It is a special purchase that forces you to dig deep and discover a bit more about yourself. At first, many people shy away from buying original art because of the commitment. It’s a big decision after all, and how do you really know when it’s the “perfect” piece? Because art is subjective, part of the process is learning what style of art is the best fit for you. Is it colorful and energetic abstracts, or soothing landscapes that catch your eye? Maybe you are drawn to local photography, or even figurative works. There is no wrong answer, and maybe it’s a mix of several styles that creates your unique collection. The best way to find out your “art personality” is to get out and visit your local galleries. Consider making it a tradition to visit galleries while traveling or buy a piece of art as a gift on special occasions. In the gallery setting you can explore various art styles, mediums, and even learn more about the talented artists who create those works.
With the purchase of original art comes other considerations. Often, we have clients who need direction figuring out what size of art they need and its placement in the design of their space. If you find a piece of art you love, you will always find a spot for it. Ask the gallery if they offer in-home art consultation services to see the piece in your setting. Great custom framing is key, and well-designed framing is the jewelry to a great piece of art. Quality archival framing protects your art from UV rays that can damage a piece over time. Original art should last generations.
I’m often asked, should I buy art for investment? There is a place for investment art, but I don’t believe in buying art with the pretense that it will go up in value. There is no guarantee it will and to me, good investment art brings different riches to your life. Art that brings you joy, adds personality to your space, and makes your home original is an investment in you. The best art investment should be the feeling you experience gazing into an oil painting that perfectly captures a warm sunset over the prairie, or the texture created by a palette knife on the abstract that seems to pop off the canvas. That is what makes investing in original art priceless.
Art that brings you joy, adds personality to your space, and makes your home original is an investment in you.
AUSTIN CREATORS JOIN FORCES FOR IMMERSIVE AIRBNB CONCEPT, THE PILOT HOUSE
Taking Flight
Amber Byfield and Anastasia Deasy
Rodney Lee and Jake Karpa
ARTICLE BY KRISTIN FINAN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DISCOVERY GERDES
Whit Scott
"There’s a flow in getting to make creative decisions, and everything is wide open instead of so cookie-cutter."
For Whit Scott, a double-decker bus changed it all.
A longtime videographer turned home remodeler and van converter, Scott was looking for a project that would satiate his creative side when he came across a double-decker bus for sale on Craigslist.
He bought the bus and documented his progress on it on Instagram as he transformed it into an Airbnb, amassing more than 130,000 followers along the way and gaining the coveted Instagram blue check mark, which denotes a user is verified, in the process.
“Working on a project like the bus is so different and unique. There’s a flow in getting to make creative decisions, and everything is wide open instead of so cookie-cutter,” Scott said. “After I bought the bus and converted it into an Airbnb, I was like, ‘How do I continue doing this from here on out?’ because that was fun.”
Scott, who splits his time between Portland, Oregon, and Austin and currently has three operating Airbnb properties on the West Coast, is now embarking on what is perhaps his most creative endeavor yet: an Austin Airbnb concept called the Pilot House that will open this summer and which he describes as an “escape room in reverse.”
Visitors to the Pilot House will receive a traditional Airbnb experience but also have the option of immersing themselves in a story about a lost pilot and accepting a challenge to find a secret room on the property through clues they will encounter during their stay.
“It’s important for people to know that it’s going to be like a standard Airbnb in Austin, and it can be
experienced that way, but you can also choose to take the adventure,” Scott said. If they choose the adventure option, they’ll receive their first clue, and the story begins.
As part of the buildout of the Pilot House, which is located in South Austin, Scott cultivated a team of Austin creatives to help him. On a recent Sunday, a group of about a dozen people, including a contractor, a tattoo artist/muralist, and an interior designer, gathered at the Pilot House site for a workday.
“Whit’s very collaborative and creative,” said Scott’s wife, Amber Byfield. “He’s kind of like the connector. He’s always finding ways to pull all of these people in to create something much bigger than just him. I think that’s what will be really special about this project.”
Scott said he definitely prefers working with others and having the opportunity to collaborate over working alone.
“Growing up, I was the kid who would call everyone, and we’d go play roller hockey or football in the street. I think I just like being around people and have a knack for connecting people and getting people together,” he said.
Scott’s first-ever build was a tiny home he created with a friend in his backyard in Portland, which took him about a year to complete. When the pandemic hit, Scott purchased a van that he converted so that he could more easily travel between Portland and Austin and began doing van and Airstream conversions. It was after the double-decker bus conversion, however, that his passions for videography (Scott even produced a documentary in 2012 called
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I’m not trying to sell anything I’m building, and that kind of gives me the freedom to do whatever I want “ ”
Jordan Goetz
Rodney Lee
“Rolled” about a secret club of kids who toilet paper houses) and building truly collided.
“The filmmaking really started picking back up when Instagram went to reels for me. I started focusing on it more when I saw there was an audience for watching my builds,” Scott said. “This visual storytelling with the building is bringing my worlds together.”
Scott said that as his creative endeavors have expanded, so has his freedom to try new things.
“Sometimes when I used to explain my ideas, I would get this look from people, and I wondered, ‘Am I going in the wrong direction?’ Now it means I’m going in the right direction,” Scott said. “I’m not trying to sell anything I’m building, and that kind of gives me the freedom to do whatever I want. Now, I’m trying to involve as many more creatives as possible.”
AUSTIN CREATORS INVOLVED IN THE PILOT HOUSE: (@THE.PILOTHOUSE)
• Anastasia Deasy, tattoo artist and Pilot House muralist@itsjustpermanent
• Aubrey Byfield, vintage curator and estate sale services@havenvintageandestates
• Evan Wagner, contractor - @evanwagner310
• Jordan Goetz, custom furniture and design with Growler Domestics - @growlerdomestics
• Lilianne Steckel, interior designer - @designlil
• MorganaLamson,ceramicartist-@morganalamsonstudio
• Nick Woodall, welder and printmaker@thespungold
• Rodney Lee and Jake Karpa, landscape and interior designers - @rodneyandjake
• Whit Scott - @smore.life
Whit Scott and Evan Wagner
“Find the things that you love. Take the stress out of food. Feed people because all they really care about is spending time with you. Bring joy back into the kitchen.
Bringing Joy
Back into the Kitchen
Chef Dennis Prescott Talks Falling in Love with Feeding People and the Connection Food Creates
Whether you know him from the Netflix hit Restaurants on the Edge or from his absolutely mouth-watering food photos as @dennistheprescott on the ‘gram, this former-musician turned internationally-renowned Chef is an amazingly talented, thoughtful, and globe-trotting force to be reckoned with. When it comes to inspiration for creating experiences around food and your community, as well as creating travel bucket lists to some of the world’s
most unique and delicious destinations off the beaten path, Chef ‘Dennis The Prescott’ is a culinary change maker whose feed you’ll want to feast on.
Originally an aspiring musician, Canadian-born Dennis Prescott’s journey began while in university with a single invitation from another solo musician who asked him to tour with him around the US. This eventually took him to Nashville where they began making records and pursuing their musical dreams.
In the midst of all of this eating take out, dollar menus, etc, had become a way of life for Dennis. A friend stressed that he needed to start taking care of himself, and the advice was simple: “You need to start eating better.” He knew his bad eating habits weren’t good for mind, body or spirit, but he didn’t know where to begin to make changes. However, Prescott thought to himself, “I KNOW good food because I have literally traveled all over America, all over Canada, and into Europe with my music, eating great food and learning what I like.”
The Start
Dennis went to a nearby library and borrowed three books only to have his friend ask why he chose those in particular. Dennis remembers saying verbatim, “I don’t know? The guy on the cover looks kinda good looking, and I feel like I could probably pull these recipes off, and he seems really happy too!” As it turned out they were three books by Jamie Oliver; it’s just that he had no idea who Jamie Oliver was at the time.
Flash forward and Dennis’ first dinner-hosting experiment was made up of twenty people from the music studio, all sitting in camping chairs with beer koozies and makeshift tables in his apartment.
“I remember at the time this moment of, okay, the food is on the table, it’s a stressful thing, and then everybody tucks in and they take their first bite, and there’s a moment of hush that kind of came over everyone; it got really quiet just for a second, and then everyone started talking and getting into it and I fell in love with food right there at that moment. I didn’t realize that you can create these beautiful experiential moments at the table in the same way that I did playing someone’s favorite love song. Knowing that that was a thing to me was the most fascinating thing in the world.”
Dennis even got to the point where he was cooking so much that he started to forget what recipes he had successfully made, so he began a photo journal and started taking photos of all his completed dishes. And so it began like it does for most; Dennis began posting food photos to Instagram for the next few years.
“All of that was initially with no agenda, no intentionality; I just loved it and I wanted to share. I fell in love with feeding people.”
Regarding social media, Dennis’s professional advice is to check your DMs. A person who worked at Food & Wine Magazine at the time sent him a DM, asking if he would do recipes for the magazine, which turned into writing a monthly column. That experience helped him land a cookbook deal, which led to a wealth of TV and media publicity and Dennis feels he owes a lot of his success to that first opportunity with Food & Wine Magazine. Oh, and did we mention he is a self-taught photographer who now does all of his own food shots? This guy has drive.
His drive and innate talents ultimately led him to the opportunity of a lifetime via another DM. This time, it was a Netflix executive producer who offered him the chance to work for two seasons on Restaurants on the Edge, a show where “three food and design experts travel the world to revive failing restaurants by connecting them to the local culture beyond their gorgeous views.“
If I can inspire more time as a community at the table, then that’s a win.”
What followed were 13 episodes over nine months where they traveled to and filmed restaurant revivals that included three in Canada, one in the continental US, one in Hawaii, and others outside of North America, including Hong Kong, Slovenia, Austria, Malta, St. Lucia and Finland.
Travel Recommendations for Foodies
“Slovenia borders Italy and Croatia, which is to say there are a lot of shared values in and around food; they have really great cheese, dairy, beef, pasta, but very few tourists, hardly any. So if you love Italy, that kind of specific travel and food experience, particularly Northern Italy, because you can see the Alps from where they are. It’s picture perfect, a beautiful place, and also where orange wine is from.”
Dennis also highly recommends Costa Rica, Hawaii and Finland.
“Most people love the idea of travel, but we tend to pick the same places when we travel, and there is nothing wrong with that, they are amazing for a reason, but when you get off the beaten path a little bit, you learn the difference between vacation and travel.”
One of the most common fears Dennis hears from people cooking and/or grilling at home is, ‘where do I start? I don’t know how to get going, so I just don’t.’
Rather than overcomplicating it, Dennis recommends cooking the things that bring you joy — things that are on a restaurant menu you can’t NOT order because you’re so pumped that those dishes are on there.
“Find the things that you love. Take the stress out of food. Feed people because all they really care about is spending time with you. Bring joy back into the kitchen.”
CHILL with house wine OUT
Beat the Summer Heat with These "House" Favorite Summer Drinks
ARTICLE BY ZACK FOGELMAN
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOI CONTI PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC
House Wine in Austin is a cozy wine bar offering an extensive selection and live music since 2008.
ITEM 1: “HOUSE" MADE ICY FROSÉ
This delicious drink is made with organic strawberries, fresh watermelon juice, lavender syrup, lemon juice, red vermouth and quality rosé.
ITEM 2: SORBET SPARKLING
This 16-year-old crowd favorite features a refreshing scoop of sorbet topped with sparkling wine and a berry.
ITEM 3: IN-"HOUSE" FRESH FRUIT SANGRIA
This cocktail has been featured across Austin for years. It’s a perfect drink to beat the heat.
ITEM 4: SPARKING CREMANT ROSÉ
While the best drink is the one in your hand, it’s hard to beat a cool sparkling glass of Cremant rosé in the summer.
House Wine Owner Kerry White
KOOB S T O TAKEYOU AWAY
I ASKED MY EXPAT AND TRAVEL-SAVVY FRIENDS TO RECOMMEND BOOKS TO TAKE ME FAR AWAY. HERE YOU GO!
ARTICLE BY SUE G. COLLINS
Blue Latitudes
BY TONY HORWITZ
Blue Latitudes: Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before. The Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist travels to various parts of the world, following in the footsteps of explorer James Cook.
The Island of Missing Trees
BY ELIF SHAFAIT
It is 1974 on the island of Cyprus. Two teenagers, from opposite sides of a divided land, meet at a tavern in the city they both call home. The tavern is the only place that Kostas, who is Greek and Christian, and Defne, who is Turkish and Muslim, can meet, in secret, hidden beneath the blackened beams from which hang garlands of garlic, chili peppers and wild herbs. This is where one can find the best food in town, the best music, the best wine. But there is something else to the place: it makes one forget, even if for just a few hours, the world outside and its immoderate sorrows.
The Corfu Trilogy
BY GERALD DURRELL
Three classic tales of childhood on an island paradise - My Family and Other Animals, Birds, Beasts and Relatives and The
Garden of the Gods by Gerald Durrell - are available in a single edition for the first time in The Corfu Trilogy
Just before the Second World War the Durrell family decamped to the glorious, sun-soaked island of Corfu, where the youngest of the four children, ten-year-old Gerald, discovered his passion for animals: toads and tortoises, bats and butterflies, scorpions and octopuses. Through glorious silver-green olive groves and across brilliant-white beaches Gerry pursued his obsession . . . causing hilarity and mayhem in his ever-tolerant family.
Cutting for Stone
BY ABRAHAM VERGHESE
Cutting for Stone is a novel written by Ethiopian-born, Indian-American medical doctor and author Abraham Verghese. It is a saga of twin brothers, orphaned by their mother’s death at their births and forsaken by their father.
The Museum of Innocence
BY ORHAN PAMUK
The author is a Nobel-laureate Turkish novelist. The book, set in Istanbul between 1975 and 1984, is an account of the love story between the wealthy businessman Kemal and a poorer distant relative of his, Füsun.
ENJOYING SUMMER
In the moments between fishing in our pond and swimming in the pool, our family will celebrate birthdays and have outdoor parties. True to form, I love creating something traditional in an untraditional way. My beach ball garland is a spin-off of the traditional balloon garland. Everyone uses balloon garlands… so let’s make one out of beach balls instead! Everyone serves a birthday cake… how about one carved out of a watermelon for a crazy twist?? I hope you join me in the making of these fun additions to a party!
ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEANN PARKER
Beach Ball Garland
Have you ever noticed that when blown up, beach balls have a little plastic loop that forms where they are blown up and sealed? It makes for the perfect place to string twine through and use as an outdoor “balloon” garland! String it up, add some extra beach balls to the pool or yard and you have all the party decorations you need!
Materials
• 2 packs of assorted sized beach balls (assorted 20”, 16” and 12” for a total of 36)
• 1 pack of mini beach balls (5” sized, total of 25)
• Thin rope or twine
• Air pump
Instructions
1. Using an air pump, blow up all the beach balls... It takes a while!
2. Arrange inflated beach balls in a line on the ground, alternating sizes as you go.
3. Starting on one end, thread your string or twine through the blow loop of each beach ball until you reach the end.
4. Tie each end of your beach ball garland to a post or tack to a wall.
Watermelon Cake
A cake that you could eat for breakfast! Made only of fruit and (if you want to go real crazy) some fresh mint and whipped cream too. A few years ago we started making watermelon cakes for our summer birthday celebrations due to one of our little ones suffering from food allergies. In order to make a cake that even she could enjoy, the watermelon cake was born in our lives. Even if you don’t have family or guests with food allergies, this cake is a thriller and loved by all!
Ingredients
• 2 large watermelons
• Assortment of berries and fruit
• 4 wooden skewers
• Toothpicks
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
1. Prep both watermelons by cutting off the rinds and sculpting to create a cylinder shape with a flat top and bottom. Make the bottom cylinder bigger and the top cylinder slightly smaller.
2. Stack your smaller watermelon on top of the larger using wooden skewers to support the center.
3. Use assorted berries and fruit to decorate the outside of your watermelon cake. For the sides of the cake, use toothpicks to help the berries stay in place.
4. Serve alone or with a dollop of homemade whipped cream.
“I love creating something traditional in an untraditional way.”
events
A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
JULY 2ND
Copa America - Paraguay vs Costa Rica
Q2 Stadium | 7:00 PM
On July 2, Q2 Stadium will host a thrilling Copa America match. As one of the most prestigious tournaments in international football, this game between Paraguay and Costa Rica promises high energy and excitement. Don't miss this must-see event for football fans!
JULY 4TH
47th Annual Austin Symphony Orchestra July 4th Concert and Fireworks
Vic Mathias Shores (Auditorium Shores) | 4:00 PM
Celebrate Independence Day with the city's largest fireworks at the inaugural Star-Spangled Fest! Free and open to all. Events start at 4 pm, with music, a symphony concert, and fireworks at 9:30 pm. VIP packages available. Follow @starspangledfest on Instagram for details.
JULY 6TH
South Austin Summer Fest - Benefiting the Breast Cancer Resource Center
The Far Out Lounge & Stage | 12:00 PM
Join the South Austin Summer Fest at The Far Out Lounge & Stage. This event benefits the Breast Cancer Resource Center and features live music, food, drinks, and more. Take in performances by local bands and support a great cause while soaking in the summer vibes. Exclusive VIP packages are available for a premium experience. For tickets visit thefaroutaustin.com
JULY 13TH
Screen on the Green Summer Series: Lilo & Stitch
Fareground - 111 Congress Ave | 8:30 PM
Join us at Fareground on July 13th for “Screen on the Green” featuring Lilo & Stitch. Bring your blanket and enjoy summer fun with $6 happy hour drinks, popcorn, and cotton candy. Showtime is 8:30 PM, but come after 6 PM to reserve your spot and grab dinner. Complimentary tickets!
JULY 21ST
Shrek the Musical
Bass Concert Hall | 6:00 PM
Experience the hilarious stage spectacle of Shrek! Join Shrek, Donkey, and Princess Fiona on a heartwarming journey in this reimagined production with new direction and choreography by Danny Mefford. Enjoy the Tony Award-winning music and book by Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire. Celebrate differences and self-love with lush orchestrations and vibrant performances. Get tickets at texasperformingarts.org
JULY 27TH
Sofar Sounds - Songs from Home: Brentwood
It's a Secret! Location Revealed 36 Hours Before Performance | 7:30 PM
Experience an intimate and unique Sofar Sounds event in Brentwood. Discover live music from local and emerging artists in a cozy, secret venue. Enjoy an evening of unexpected performances and connect with fellow music lovers in a memorable setting. For more information visit sofarsounds.com
