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    Gifts For All

    SoCo Stroll and other seasonal surprises await at Austin's Music Lane this holiday

    CultureMap Create
    Dec 9, 2021 | 3:21 pm

    Whether you are looking to celebrate with family and friends or trying to cross off gifts from your shopping list, Music Lane has something for everyone.

    The premier destination in Austin for holiday shopping, dining, and revelry, Music Lane is the latest addition to iconic South Congress Avenue and includes a nice mix of both local and first-to-Texas retailers and restaurants.

    For her
    Check out the stylish, runway-to-real-life fashion from NYC-based retailer Alice + Olivia, or live la vie en rose with whimsical, romantic designs by LoveShackFancy. Want to shop local? UT alum and jeweler to the stars Nak Armstrong offers sparkling gems and beautiful baubles for those who are at the top of the nice list

    For him
    Houston homegrown brand Manready Mercantile features local Texas designers and includes leather goods, barware, grooming, and more for the man in your life

    For the athlete
    Nike and Alo are the newest stores to join the Music Lane portfolio. Located on the south side of the development, each store has all the gear the favorite runner or yogi in your life is looking for.

    For the teacher
    Allbirds keep feet comfy, even after running around with your kiddos all day.

    For the boss or bestie
    You can't go wrong with a Le Labo candle. Whether on your vanity or your desk, these fragrant candles makes any room a bit chicer.

    Refuel and recharge
    For bites and drinks, check out Aba, the Chicago-based Mediterranean concept from Top Chef alum CJ Jacobson and Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises. With its first Texas location — and only second one in the country — Aba brings a delightful Mediterranean-inspired menu and one of the most Instagram-worthy patios in town.

    Two Hands, also a first Texas location outside of NYC, offers an Australian-inspired option and a setting that's ideal for people-watching.

    Do the SoCo Stroll
    On December 18 and 19 from 12-4 pm, Music Lane and its other South Congress neighbors will celebrate the second annual SoCo Stroll, a self-guided day of shopping, dining, and entertainment specials.

    The Good Juju Flower Truck will be out both Saturday and Sunday, selling custom wreaths and seasonal arrangements, and complimentary Hair Sparkles activations will take place in the breezeway behind Aba — this is sure to make a statement at your holiday parties.

    Select Music Lane retailers will be offering shopping discounts on those days, along with festive, limited-edition menu items at restaurants and free gift wrapping in the courtyard between Lululemon and TwoHands.

    Gather around the Disco Ball Christmas Tree on the plaza for photos with Santa.

    You can read more about the offers and plan your visit here.

    Wondering about parking? Don't forget the underground parking garage, located at the corner of South Congress and Music Lane, with elevator access to the street so you can easily store your purchases. Rates start at $6 for two hours.

    Cross off everyone on your list at Music Lane.

    Mom kissing kid at Christmas
    Photo by Ruslan Dashinsky/Getty
    Cross off everyone on your list at Music Lane.
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    On display

    Iconic Marilyn Monroe 'Happy Birthday, Mr. President' dress comes to Dallas

    Stephanie Allmon Merry
    Jun 3, 2026 | 4:12 pm
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    Photo by Eric Kayne, AP Images for Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
    Marilyn Monroe's iconic 'Happy Birthday, Mr. President' dress is going on display at Ripley's in Grand Prairie.

    The dress worn for the most famous (or, infamous) rendition of "Happy Birthday" in American history is going on display in Dallas-Fort Worth. Marilyn Monroe's iconic "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" gown will be showcased at Ripley's Believe It or Not! in Grand Prairie for a limited time, beginning Friday, June 5.

    The display coincides with what would have been the legendary actress and pop culture icon's 100th birthday. Monroe was born June 1, 1926 as Norma Jeane Mortenson.

    The sparkling gown became part of entertainment lore on May 19, 1962, when Monroe wore it while singing "Happy Birthday" to U.S. President John F. Kennedy at his 45th birthday gala and fundraiser at Madison Square Garden. She shimmied onstage, shed a white fur coat to reveal the sparkly skin-tight dress, and delivered a sultry, breathy "Happy Birthday."

    Afterwards, JFK said to the crowd, "I can now retire from politics after having had Happy Birthday sung to me in such a sweet, wholesome way."

    Many historians believe Kennedy and Monroe had a romantic relationship.

    Notably, Ripley's in Grand Prairie is just about 12.5 miles from the JFK Memorial and Sixth Street Museum in downtown Dallas.

    Designed by French-born costume designer Jean Louis, the sheer dress was embellished with more than 6,000 hand-sewn rhinestones and created the illusion that Monroe was wearing almost nothing at all — a daring fashion statement that helped cement the "Happy Birthday" moment in pop culture history.

    The dress is considered one of the most famous garments ever worn. In 2016, Ripley's purchased it for $4.8 million, a price that at the time made it the most expensive dress ever sold at auction.

    In 2022, they loaned it to Kim Kardashian to wear to the Met Gala. It was reportedly returned with some missing crystals and stretched seams.

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    Visitors to the Grand Prairie museum will be able to see the gown up close, along with additional memorabilia tied to Monroe's life, career, and legacy, an an exhibition called "Happy 100th Birthday, Marilyn Monroe."

    "Marilyn Monroe remains one of the most recognizable icons in pop culture history," Ripley Entertainment regional manager Rachel Rotella said in a statement. "With visitors looking for unique experiences across North Texas this summer, this is a rare opportunity to see Marilyn Monroe's dress that represents one of the most unforgettable moments in Hollywood history."

    The Monroe display is included with regular admission to Ripley's, which features hundreds of oddities, artifacts, and interactive exhibits. The exhibit opens June 5 and will be on display for a limited time.

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