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🌱 St. Patrick's Day Events + 2 Austin Chefs James Bear Finalists
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Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Gabriela Couvillion, your host of the Austin Daily.
First, today's weather:
Lots of sun; breezy, nice. High: 81 Low: 47.
Here are the top stories in Austin today:
- Today is St. Patrick's Day and to celebrate the Irish holiday, there are several fun festivities in the Austin area that are sure to provide you with lots of "shamrock fun," but don't forget to wear your green party attire! For a list of St. Patrick's Day events in town starting today until this weekend, please visit: (Spectrum News)
- The 2022 James Bear Awards finalists were announced on Wednesday, March 16, with two Austin chefs making "the shortlist in their categories." Iliana de la Vega, chef and co-owner of El Naranjo Oaxacan and Mexican restaurant, was a finalist in the Best Chef, Texas category and "this her second finalist nomination." Edgar Rico of Nixta Taqueria was a finalist in the Emerging Chef category, and this was his first-ever nomination. All winners will be announced during a ceremony in Chicago which will be held on Monday, June 13. For more details visit: (Eater Austin)
- From now and for a limited time, early bird prices are available for the 2022 AFROTECH Conference which will take place at the Austin Convention Center and Hilton Austin from Nov. 13-17. Founded in 2016 by Blavity, Inc., it "is the largest multicultural tech gathering in the United States, that convenes engineers, venture capitalists, recruiters, technologists, and culture enthusiasts from all over the world for thought leadership, networking, and community building" and "features onsite interviews from companies like Amazon, Qualcomm and Bank of America." For event details and registration, go to www.experience.afrotech.com and visit: (Press Release Desk)
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Today in Austin:
- Virtual Cardio and Strength Class by Stronger Austin. (6:30 a.m.)
- Donate Blood and Get a Free Short Stack from IHOP at We Are Blood. (9 a.m.)
- Day 2 of the "Fit is Freedom Consistency Series… because consistent is the new sexy" online event. For more information visit https://kellyhoward.fun/37jk7ph. (2:30 p.m.)
- SXSW "Stones Throw" Event for 21+ at Empire Control Room and Garage. The event is free with SXSW badge and $10 without a badge. More information at https://www.eventvesta.com/events/14523/t/tickets. (7 p.m.)
- SXSW Official "Oy Vey ft. Kosha Dillz" Event at Empire Control Room and Garage. RSVP at http://oyveysxsw.com/. More information at https://www.eventvesta.com/events/14461/t/tickets. (7 p.m.)
- "Ghostbusters" movie showing at Doc's Drive in Movie Theatre. (10:15 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- "The following was shared by a neighbor in The Cottages at Lake Creek area: Senate passes bill that would make daylight saving time permanent - CNNPolitics." (Nextdoor)
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— Gabriela Couvillion
About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I received a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in creative writing. Thanks for reading Patch, and feel free to reach out if you have any news and happenings you think may appeal to our readers!
