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The 29th annual Beaujolais & Beyond Wine Festival on November 30 features winesfrom France, Texas, California and the Pacific Northwest. -
Chocolate Secrets' Kate Weiser leads a chocolate-and-wine pairing at People'sLast Stand November 27.Chocolate Secrets/Facebook -
Gingertown Dallas kicks off November 27 as teams create their houses to beauctioned off. The village is on display through December 1 outside of Nordstromat NorthPark.Photo courtesy of Gingertown Dallas -
The Irving Convention Center hosts the 29th annual Beaujolais & Beyond WineFestival November 30.Irving Convention Center / Facebook
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Thrill Seekers
World's first water coaster of its kind catapults into Texas amusement park
Oct 7, 2022 | 9:05 am
Courtesy of SeaWorld San Antonio
Catapult Falls will be the world's first launched flume coaster.
A popular Texas amusement park is set to welcome a new water flume coaster: Catapult Falls will open at SeaWorld San Antonio in 2023. Called a "launched flume" coaster, the ride will be the first of its kind and will feature the world's steepest drop in a flume coaster.
Combining the anticipation of a vertical lift elevator with the thrill of a launched roller coaster and the steep drop of a water flume, the attraction will be equal parts adrenaline-inducing and refreshing.
“Catapult Falls will be the perfect addition to our already fantastic line up of family rides,” said Byron Surrett, SeaWorld San Antonio president. “Not only will it provide thrills for those wanting the exhilaration of a coaster-type ride, but being a water ride, it will give guests one more way to cool down in the hot Texas temperatures. It will be the perfect family adventure ride."
The launched flume aspect of the coaster is what gives the ride its name, as eleven boats with eight riders each will catapult through the launch at 30 feet per second.
A series of twists and turns leads to the ride's signature elevator — the only one of its kind on the continent, according to a release — which lifts guests at a speed of seven feet per second to a height of over 55 feet.
Riders catch breathtaking views of the park before reaching the ride's peak, where the chute plummets at a 53-degree angle into a watery splashdown at over 37 miles per hour.
Debuting in 2023, Catapult Falls joins other attractions such as the Great White, the Steel Eel, Texas Stingray, and Tidal Surge. SeaWorld Pass Members will be the first to brave this new adventure, and guests who purchase a season pass will receive unlimited admission for the rest of 2022, all of 2023, and a free Aquatica 2023 Season Pass. Special events such as Howl-O-Scream and the Christmas Celebration are included in this deal, as well as free parking and in-park discounts.
Find more information about Annual Pass options at SeaWorldSanAntonio.com.
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Oak Lawn News
Cosmic Cafe space on Dallas' Oak Lawn is officially on the market
Oct 6, 2022 | 3:17 pm
Cosmic Cafe
The price is "subject to offer." Hey, let's offer $5.
The two buildings that housed the former Cosmic Café in Dallas' Oak Lawn neighborhood are officially for sale.
The restaurant closed in October 2021, but the property had been on the market in a very passive "listed online" manner for a couple of years.
Now it's being marketed by CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. Those people don't fool around. CBRE’s Sierra Uselton and Arien Ramsire will represent building owner Praveen Sachdev.
The site, located at 2912 Oak Lawn Ave. consists of two buildings totaling 3,786 sq. ft. on 0.2 acres. The property is over 100 years old and is in a sought-after location with few vacancies, especially on Oak Lawn Avenue.
Originally called the Cosmic Cup, the café was founded by the late character actor Kumar Pallana, who became famous after appearing in Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums. Sachdev bought it and renamed it Cosmic Café in 1999.
When he closed the restaurant, Sachdev's plan was to to keep it open to host yoga classes, organized by his friend Jim Hunt, owner of Sun Yoga Center in Richardson. At the time, Hunt said that Praveen wanted to close the restaurant but still wanted to have something in the space.
"He doesn't want to make money out of it, neither do I. We're both doing this to offer something to the community," Hunt said at the time.
That was back in the throes of the pandemic. Not as many buyers. We're in boom times now.
There's no asking price. According to a CBRE spokesperson, the listing price is "subject to offer." OK hey let's offer $50. Here it is online: https://retailproperties.cbre.us/p/retail-real-estate-listings/Dallas-TX-75219/2912oaklawn#highlights
"CBRE is honored to market such an iconic Dallas property that has been a staple property along Oak Lawn Avenue for over 100 years,” Uselton, an associate with CBRE’s retail group, says. “The future of this historical site is highly anticipated by many who have come to know and love the restaurant during its tenure, and we are excited to be a part of the next phase of the Cosmic Cafe."
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11 must-see artists at ACL
It’s game time for two weekends of good times by way of Austin City Limits Music Festival. Since you certainly already have a must-see list comprised of the bigger artists on the lineup if you're making the trip there, here are some choice acts — from Texas and beyond.
Must-see acts from Austin
Spoon
No one really needs to be told to see one of Austin's best bands of all-time. However, just in case you were thinking about skipping them, be sure to note that their 2022 release, Lucifer on the Sofa, plays great in a live setting. You can see them both weekends of the fest on Saturday at 4 pm on the Honda stage.
Adrian Quesada’s Boleros Psicodélicos
Adrian Quesada (of Black Pumas) recently put out a solo album, Boleros Psicodélicos, and you’ll be able to check out all of its Latin America-inspired psych ballads during weekend one of ACL. Catch his set on Saturday, October 8, at 2:15 pm on the Honda stage.
Darkbird
Vet rockers Darkbird were supposed to play ACL in 2021, but a weather delay nixed their set. Expect the band, which is fronted by the always-spirted Kelly Barnes, to take full advantage of the do-over. Their only appearance at the fest will be Sunday, October 9 at 1:15 pm on the BMI stage.
Eric Tessmer
After a couple decades of dutiful shredding around Austin, guitar great Eric Tessmer has finally found his way onto an ACL lineup. His sure-to-be explosive turn at the fest is a weekend one only experience – see it on Sunday, October 9, at 5 pm on the BMI stage.
Good Looks
Indie rock act Good Looks are responsible for Bummer Year, one of the better albums to come out of Austin in 2022, so of course you should have them on your ACL radar. Catch this weekend two-only band on Saturday, October 15, at 1pm on the Tito’s stage.
Urban Heat
Get your new wave/post punk fix via Urban Heat during weekend two of ACL. The buzzy act, who recently put out an EP titled Wellness, will perform on Sunday, October 16 at 3 pm on the BMI stage.
Other must-see acts
Muna
LA’s own Muna, who are signed to Phoebe Bridgers' Saddest Factory imprint, head into ACL on a wave of acclaim for their 2022 self-titled album. The pop act has just a weekend one set on Sunday, October 9, at 3 pm on the Barton Springs stage.
Dehd
Dehd’s Blue Skies is loaded with some of the catchiest indie rock tracks you’ll find on any album in 2022, and that’s reason enough to catch them at ACL. The Chicagoans play both weekends – look for them each Sunday at 1:15 pm on the T-Mobile stage.
Magdalena Bay
Synthpop act Magdalena Bay recently dropped a deluxe edition of their hit 2021 album, Mercurial World, and now they’ll put it on display at ACL. Catch the LA-based act both weekends of the fest on Sunday at 4 pm on the Tito’s stage.
Wet Leg
Wet Leg had quite a bit of buzz heading into this year’s SXSW and the fervor surrounding the British indie rockers has only increased with the release of their self-titled debut album, which includes the infectious single “Chaise Longue.” The band is a weekend two-only play, and their set is Friday, October 14 at 2:30 pm on the Honda stage.
Faye Webster
The dreamy, gentle sounds of singer/songwriter Faye Webster will be a treat in the middle of the afternoon at Zilker Park. Be sure to catch the Atlanta-based artist during her weekend two-only appearance on Sunday, October 16 at 3 pm on the Barton Springs stage. By the way, don’t be surprised if Webster and her bandmates engage in some sweet yo-yo action.
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