Laura Figi

Austin

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Loveweld's new flagship location to open on North Lamar Boulevard

1 week ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi

Ready to make a permanent impression? Austin-based jewelry store Loveweld has sparkling jewelry for all tastes. Founded five years ago in an Austin garage by CEO Sarah Sides, Loveweld emphasizes the memories that jewelry holds for the wearer through customization. Loveweld offers 14k solid gold and sterling silver jewelry that can be permanently welded on or worn with a traditional clasp. Its new flagship location — on North Lamar Boulevard across from Book People — opens on Saturday, June 21.
What does the City of Austin's flag mean?

1 week ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi

Have you ever taken a close look at Austin’s crest? To the undiscerning eye, it may not appear to have much to do with the Capital City, so we’re here to share what its imagery means. The flag was designed by artist Ray F. Coyle from San Francisco, who received $50 in winnings, in a contest called by Mayor A. P. Wooldridge in 1915. The flag was adopted by the city council in 1919. Let’s peek at the elements. The wings and cross were pulled from the family coat of arms of Stephen F.
Exclusive: Peek inside Austin's first Switchyards work club

1 week ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi

Switchyards, aka Austin’s newest neighborhood work club, opens on Monday, June 23 in Hyde Park. Newsletter Editor Figi here — I got the inside scoop at Switchyards and toured the space yesterday. Here are some my favorite parts of the space. The light, airy space is thoughtfully decorated and has a “heads down” section for quiet work, phone rooms + a meeting room available for booking, and a community-focused open room for work.
Peek inside the upcoming redesign for the Twin Oaks Shopping Center

2 weeks ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi

Twin Oaks Shopping Center — aka the former site of the temporary H-E-B on South Congress Avenue — will soon be redeveloped. Located at the corner of East Oltorf Street and South Congress Avenue, the shopping center has been open since the 1950s but tenant rentership has been declining for years. Plans to redevelop the shopping center has been swirling since 2023.
Last-minute ideas to celebrate Father's Day

2 weeks ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi

Let’s face it, Austin dads make fatherhood look easy, and we’re here to help you celebrate the parents in your life this Father’s Day. Round up the dads (or grandpas, father figures, and anything in between) on Sunday, June 15, and let us help you skip the Googling and get to partying. BOA Steakhouse| Make no mi-steak — this upscale restaurant will serve up wagyu cigars with black garlic yuzu aioli, New York strip steaks, smoked cocktails, and more for Father’s Day. Make a reservation.
Balloon Museum will open an exhibit in Austin this summer

2 weeks ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi

Get ready to be blown away — the Rome-based Balloon Museum will soon open its “Let’s Fly – Art Has No Limits” exhibition in the Capital City. The museum will feature work from 19 international artists from Saturday, June 21 through Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2930 W. Anderson Lane (the former Louis Shanks location). “Let’s Fly” will consist of 65,000 sqft of installations focusing on “flight, freedom, and lightness.” The exhibition has also popped up in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and Atlanta.
50 ways to cool off in Austin

3 weeks ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Morgan O'Neal |Laura Figi

Summer in Austin is no joke, and when the temperatures rise, the whole city seeks a place to cool off. That’s where we come in. We’ve curated a list of the best local swimming spots for every vibe, whether you want to sip a cocktail in a rooftop pool, hike to a limestone-laden oasis, or something in between. Pro tip: Bookmark this page to plan summer weekends or spontaneous splash sessions. Bartholomew Pool, 1800 E.
If Downtown is Austin's living room, what does that make the rest of town?

3 weeks ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi

There’s never a dull moment in Downtown Austin, which is why Mayor Kirk Watson calls it “Austin’s living room.”It wasn’t always the bustling city center that it is today — it’s been a goal of Watson’s to revitalize Downtown since he first took office in 1997. These days, Downtown is under constant development and ~139,000 people walk through Austin’s living room every day. The nickname begs the question: If Downtown is Austin’s living room, what does that make the rest of the city?
Your guide to the 2025 ATX TV Festival

1 month ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi

There’s nothing quite like seeing the Capital City mentioned on TV — new seasons of “The White Lotus” and “The Last of Us” feature characters from Austin — but the stars show up in person at ATX TV Festival. From Thursday, May 29 through Sunday, June 1, Season 14 of the ATX TV Festival will host industry professionals such as Jon Hamm, Seth Meyers, Christine Baranski, and Mike Judge.
Memorial Day remembrance events in Austin

1 month ago | atxtoday.6amcity.com | Laura Figi

Americans have a long weekend coming up for Memorial Day, which falls on Monday, May 26. There is a lot to do with those extra 24 hours — see our monthly Plan Ahead — but if remembrance is on your heart, here are a few events to honor service members. Memorial Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 | 7:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 24Sweat it out in beautiful scenery of Brushy Creek Lake Park and raise funding for cancer, water, and education in honor of fallen heroes.