Get ready for some serious thrills and shrills, Austin.
COTALAND — Austin's much anticipated amusement park at Circuit of The Americas — will feature two new gravity-defying rides: the SkyBlazer and Palindrome, the first infinity shuttle roller coaster built by the Gerstlauer manufacturer in the US.
Even though the amusement park mostly will have children's attractions, the park will now add these rides, which will fall under the adult category.
The SkyBlazer will seat 18 riders side-by-side on a circular platform before raising them off the ground and then reeling them hundreds of feet in the air. After a few moments of sweat-dripping anticipation, thrill-seekers will be sent into a momentary free fall before the swing motion catches them + sends them soaring over a crowd of onlookers.
Palindrome — which means a word, phrase, or sequence that reads the same backward and forward — will feature a 95-ft vertical lift hill, 51 mph top speed, two inversions, and a vertical “hop-stall” before riders experience the ride again, but this time backwards. It will also be the first infinity shuttle roller coaster built by the Gerstlauer manufacturer in the US.
“COTALAND will feature everything from rides for young children to hair-raising experiences that will thrill even the most experienced theme park lovers,” said Matt Hughey, Senior Manager of COTA Karting/COTALAND.
The park is set to officially open in 2022. 🎢
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Today
- The Hip-Hop Nutcracker with MC Kurtis Blow | Tues., Nov. 23 | 8-10 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall | $29.50+ | This hip-hop holiday production features a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ + an electric violinist. 💂
- Randalls Live Broadcast Ticket Window | Tues., Nov. 23 | 3-7 p.m. | Free | Randalls, 5145 N. FM 620 Rd. | Join the RBKD LIVE team for the first Randalls Live Broadcast Ticket Window as they register folks to win tickets to Friday’s Texas vs. Kansas State game.
Wednesday
- Wine Wednesday | Wed., Nov. 24 | 12-11 p.m. | Wanderlust Wine Co., 610 N. I-35 | Pour into this deal: 50% off wines on tap. 🍷
- Blue Genie Art Bazaar | Now-Fri., Dec. 24 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | 6100 Airport Blvd. | Free | Shop handmade, high quality artwork in a variety of mediums to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.
Thursday
- Thanksgiving Day Gratitude Flow | Thurs., Nov. 25 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Jacob Fontaine Plaza Park, 6015.5 Airport Blvd. | Donation-based | Proceeds from this yoga event will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Friday
- Texas Football vs. Kansas State | Fri., Nov. 26 | 11 a.m. | Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium | $55+ | Watch the Longhorns take on the Wildcats. 🏈
- The Final Weekend at Nutty Brown Amphitheatre | Fri., Nov. 26-Sat., Nov. 27 | 6 p.m | Nutty Brown Amphitheatre | $35+ | Come jam out at this country music extravaganza at the soon-to-be old location — guests include Randy Rogers Band.
- Austin Spurs vs. Memphis Hustle | Fri., Nov. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | H-E-B Center at Cedar Park | $15+ | Part of the NBA G League –– the NBA’s official minor league. 🏀
Saturday
- Renegade Austin Fair Market | Sat., Nov. 27-Sun., Nov. 28 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Renegade Craft at Fair Market, 1100 E. 5th St. | Free | Shop small this weekend at this festive marketplace. 🛍️
Sunday
- Drag Queen Bingo Brunch | Sun., Nov. 28 | 1-3 p.m. | Still Austin Whiskey Co., 440 E. Saint Elmo Rd. Unit F | Free | Enjoy specialty brunch cocktails + compete to win prizes each round.
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Weather
- 72º | Partly cloudy | 2% chance of rain
- Hey Austin, we want you to prepare in advance for some possible rain moving through the area on Thanksgiving Day. Before you grab your plate, make sure to have a raincoat + umbrella handy for some showers on Turkey Day. ☔ (KXAN)
Closed
- Mexican restaurant Reunión 19 located at 1700 E. 2nd St. has closed. Don’t worry, the restaurant’s food truck — R19 Taqueria — recently opened a shop at 2422 Ranch Rd. 620 S. Menu items include Devil’s Food Cake soaked with four milks + activated charcoal corn tortillas. (Austin Eater)
DYK
- Kyle — the suburban area south of Austin in Hays County — ranks as a top US metro county in the country with the most growth in new housing units, coming in at 57.4%, as reported by the U.S. Census. Data was recorded from 2010 to 2020, and the housing units included were single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and apartments. 🏘️ (CultureMap)
- Did you know that the Zilker Holiday Tree is one of the city’s remaining moontowers originally purchased from the city of Detroit in 1894? Austin is the only city in America that continues to use moonlight towers. 🎄 (Austin-American Statesman)
Eat
- Planning on visiting Barton Creek Square Mall? Shopping bags aren’t the only thing you can fill while you’re there. Fill your belly with delicious eats like Venezulean food at Four Brothers or sushi at Osio. Take a look at this entire list of food to check out at the mall. (Austin Eater)
Travel
- Airline service Allegiant Air has opened a new $75 million hub at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s South Terminal. The base will be used as a center for crews, maintenance personnel, and three Airbus A320 aircraft. ✈️ (Austin Business Journal)
List
- ‘Tis the season to enjoy holiday light displays in and around Austin. Load the family in the car and check out these twinkling displays around Lake Austin + the Hill Country. 🌟 (KXAN)
Gallery
- Did you miss the recent Rolling Stones show in Austin? These photos from the British rockers’ Circuit of the Americas concert this past Saturday will have you feeling like “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” 🎶 (Austin-American Statesman)
Biz
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