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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Charley Crockett and Noeline Hofmann Honor Texas at The Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel's ‘Musicians on Musicians' Event
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Rolling Stone and Sonesta International Hotels kicked off the first stop of their much-anticipated 2025 'Musicians on Musicians' tour in Austin, TX this past March. The city, which is famously known as the live music capital of the world, proved to be the perfect starting point for this exclusive series of events, which pairs conversation and concerts with some of today's top artists. Sonesta Travel Pass guests convened at the iconic Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta hotel, located smack-dab in the downtown area. As they ascended the hotel's elegant front-entrance staircase, they were greeted by an inviting room, complete with open bars, numerous hors d'oeuvres, and incredible company. Both friends and strangers alike gathered around a photo op, sporting cowboy hats and sipping Texas-themed cocktails. Others mingled on the hotel's gorgeous balcony, watching the bustling Congress Street foot traffic, and capturing vibrant sunset photos of the Texas State Capitol. More from Rolling Stone The floor soon flooded with invitees, who promptly took their seats, eager to hear an intimate discussion between Rolling Stone's senior music editor Joseph Hudak, Grammy-nominated artist Charley Crockett, and Country sensation Noeline Hofmann. Both artists, through possessing different sounds, have carved important lanes in the Country music space over the last several years. The two, who are embarking on a tour later in the year, spoke about their careers, musical influences and deep love for Texas. A sense of place has been a huge factor within the storytelling of both Crockett and Hofmann's songs. The duo discussed the importance of time and location within their songwriting, comparing Crockett's Texan roots to Hofmann's Canadian upbringing. Currently an Austin resident, Crockett reminisced about his time busking under the Texas sun, including out on Congress St. in front of the Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta hotel, attempting to get his music career off the ground. Crockett recognized this same spirit in Hofmann, and took on her first ever tour in 2024, which turned the page of an incredible new chapter for the young artist. 'It was a complete 180,' Hofmann admits to Rolling Stone. 'The first step I took on that stage was the first real action, and it's been hair straight back ever since.' Afterward, Hofmann took the stage. Illuminated by the ballroom's chandelier lights, she played a beautiful set consisting of originals and even covers by legendary artists like Johnny Cash and Luke Bell. Her words echoed through the room, as guests were delighted by her soul-touching lyricism. 'Thank you so much to Charley, Rolling Stone and Sonesta hotels,' Hoffman concluded, closing her set with her hit song, 'Purple Gas.' The night was far from over, however. Guests re-upped on cocktails while they waited for Crockett to bless the stage, with his old-school vintage sound. Earlier in the evening, Crockett boasted about his relation to Texas hero, Davy Crockett, so the bar was set high for the group of 'lone star' locals, longing to hear Crockett's voice just feet away. When Crockett's voice finally crooned through the room, cowboy hats bobbed to tracks from his new record, Lonesome Drifter. Charley shared stories of his history in Austin, and tidbits about the meaning behind each song, often rooted in his deep Texan identity. The night acted as a double celebration of sorts for both Crockett's debut release with Island Records, as well as his 41st birthday. Guests took videos of the performance on their phone, while an excited fan in a Charley Crockett tour t-shirt held up a phone with 'Happy Birthday' written in bold text. Crockett played a number of new tracks, until eventually closing his set, with a gracious send off to the 'Musicians on Musicians' event. 'I'd like to thank Royal Sonesta,' Crockett stated. 'I love this old hotel!' This was the first of many 'Musicians on Musicians' events this year, hosted by Sonesta International Hotels. Sonesta Travel Pass guests will continue to receive these exclusive opportunities to join their favorite artists in several other cities, throughout the country. 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Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
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South Austin stalwart Micky Caldwell celebrates 105th birthday with relatives, friends
Micky Caldwell, something of a South Austin icon for decades, turns 105 on April 2. In his honor, relatives, friends and four Austin firefighters gathered on his driveway for a birthday party on March 29. "Yes, he's healthy," confirmed one of his daughters, Sharon Howell. "Some trouble with his eyesight, but he hasn't lost his sense of humor." In fact, as Caldwell greeted visitors on his driveway, he shook hands with the men, but he valiantly kissed the hands of the women. A smiling cavalier into his 11th decade, Caldwell served as the subject of a major American-Statesman profile when he turned 101. Back then, Caldwell gave a Statesman reporter and a photographer a tour of his youthful haunts, which included the former Grace Methodist Church on East Monroe Street, which his father, Thomas Fletcher Caldwell Sr., helped build in 1914; several shops on South Congress that the Caldwell family had occupied with various businesses; apartments above what is now Kendra Scott's Texas-themed Yellow Rose Collection that Caldwell built by hand from material salvaged from World War II-era Camp Swift; and a tiny house on Newtown Street that Caldwell enhanced with a basement, unusual for Austin. More on Micky Caldwell: We take a unique South Austin history tour with 101-year-old Micky Caldwell "Few people have lived so much South Austin history as Malcolm 'Micky' Caldwell, 101," began the Nov. 12, 2021 article. "The descendent of early Texas pioneers, Caldwell has spent almost his entire life within a few square miles south of the river." The perennial charitable volunteer shared a pretty simple philosophy that has informed his long years and could be witnessed at his driveway birthday party. "Nothing is worthwhile till it's shared," the centenarian said. "You can have a bank account, but it doesn't mean anything until you use it. Service is the rent you pay for the space you occupy in the community." This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Relatives, friends celebrate Micky Caldwell's 105th birthday in Austin
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Business
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A bargain outlet store, a Texas-themed barbecue restaurant and a farm store are now open in Milwaukee's north suburbs
Three new businesses have recently opened in Milwaukee's northern suburbs and West Bend: a discount chain, a Texas-themed barbecue restaurant and a farm store. Here's more about the businesses that opened their doors in February: Ollie's Bargain Outlet has opened in the former Big Lots location at 1690 S. Main St. in West Bend. Ollie's opened its first store July 28, 1982, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and currently has 571 stores across the U.S., according to Ollie's website. Ollie's Bargain Outlet has a plethora of departments, including food and snacks, books, flooring and rugs, electronics, pet supplies, home décor and products, clothing and accessories, and furniture. Its hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. For more information on Ollie's Bargain Outlet, visit This Texas-style barbecue restaurant, in Germantown's former Barley Pop Pub's restaurant, features items such as loaded tater tots, briskets, pulled pork, smoked sausage and pulled chicken. Trible B's Backyard BBQ is located at N116 W16137 Main St. in Germantown. For more information about Trible B's Backyard BBQ, visit or At Schmidt Century Farm in West Bend, 5485 St. Anthony Road, a new farm store opened Feb. 27. The store sells freshly-hatched eggs, Black Angus beef, Berkshire pork and poultry. Its hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, visit More: Pie anyone? Here are places in the Milwaukee area to grab a slice of pie on Pi Day March 14 More: Here are restaurants and other places to celebrate 2025 Mardi Gras in the Milwaukee area Cathy Kozlowicz can be reached at 262-361-9132 or Follow her on X at @kozlowicz_cathy. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: These three new businesses just opened in Germantown and West Bend
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Business
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'Welcoming, family style and spacious': This Germantown BBQ restaurant just opened
Imagine going to a huge family backyard barbecue with many aunts, cousins and other family members. Fresh chicken or pork is simmering, providing an enticing aroma. You can sit at any picnic table and say to someone, "How is it going?" That's the vibe that Brian Hower, who will be preparing the barbecue at Germantown's new restaurant, Trible B's Backyard BBQ, is going for. This Texas-style barbecue restaurant, located in the former Barley Pop Pub's restaurant, will be "welcoming, family-style and spacious," Hower said. "We set our dining room up kind of like a picnic area to give it that feel," he said. "Everyone is friends in here." Hower, who started working at restaurants when he was 14, said he's always enjoyed cooking for family and friends. Hower said he built and perfected two smokers with his late friend, Jack, and he began smoking meats to perfection for friends and family. He started supplying smoked meat for Blackstone Creek Golf Club in Germantown and then for the Fire Ridge Golf Club in Grafton. Hower said Trible B's Backyard BBQ opened in mid-February, and Hower is creating the barbecue there. Trible B's Backyard BBQ is located at N116 W16137 Main St. in Germantown. Hower said what makes their food special is the barbecue items are fresh and smoked daily. "We take much pride in smoking meats. (It) took a lot of practice to get to where we are at," he said, adding that all their meats are smoked and no sauce is added during the smoking process. Hower said the loaded tater tots are probably the most unique item on Trible B's menu. He said the tots are served with "your choice of smoked meat, then topped with our homemade cheese sauce, sour cream and chives." Trible B's menu includes briskets, pulled pork, smoked sausage and pulled chicken. It also features appetizers such as pork belly burnt ends, mozzarella sticks, cheese curds and smoked wings. In the future, Hower said Trible B's Backyard BBQ will feature smoked prime rib. Trible B's currently does not feature a fish fry. But Hower said the eatery will eventually have fish on the Friday menu ― either deep-fried cod or smoked salmon. Trible B's Backyard BBQ's hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday. For more information about Trible B's Backyard BBQ, visit or More: Four Wisconsin locations of Ollie's Bargain Outlet, including West Bend, look to open Feb. 12 More: A clothing store, tap room and dessert food truck are now open in Milwaukee's north suburbs Cathy Kozlowicz can be reached at 262-361-9132 or Follow her on X at @kozlowicz_cathy. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: A Texas-themed barbecue restaurant opened in February in Germantown
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27-02-2025
- Business
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Natural Grocers® Hosts Annual Texas Independence Day Celebration Event
Festivities will take place from March 2-4, 2025, featuring freebies, sweepstakes and rip-roaring deals on local products LAKEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., invites customers to its seventh annual Texas Independence Day Celebration event March 2-4, at its 25 participating Texas stores. Natural Grocers is proud to honor Texas customers and brands with freebies, sweepstakes, sales and more. "Texas has been home to Natural Grocers since we opened our first store in Amarillo in 2008, and we're honored to celebrate the communities that have supported us ever since," said Raquel Isely, vice president of marketing for Natural Grocers. "Starting March 2, we invite everyone to join the fun, discover the best of local Texas brands, and enjoy the high-quality products, affordable prices, and welcoming spirit that make our stores feel like home." CELEBRATE TEXAS: MARCH 2-4 FREEBIES: All customers at Texas stores will receive a FREE, Texas-themed, limited-edition, reusable shopping bag and commemorative sticker (while supplies last).[i] SWEEPSTAKES: Natural Grocers community members will have a chance to win one of three amazing prizes[ii] during the three-day event, including an Aventon PACE 500 e-bike (a $1,599 value), a Yeti® Tundra Haul Wheeled Cooler (a $450 value) or a $500 Natural Grocers Gift Card.* MORE FOR MEMBERS: {N}Power® members can enjoy 10% off all alcohol, adding a little extra savings to their shopping experience.[iii] *To enter to win, customers simply fill out the sweepstakes form available at all Texas Natural Grocers locations, March 2-4. SHOP LOCAL & SAVENatural Grocers proudly stocks an extensive inventory from over 95 Texan brands. From February 28 – March 22, customers can save on local favorites[iv] such as: 21% off Waterloo® Sparkling Waters (12 pk). Crisp, lively, and made with custom-crafted flavors, Waterloo brings full-flavored artistry to every sip. Independently owned and unapologetically bold, this sparkling water is Non-GMO Project Verified, Whole30 Approved, and refreshingly free of sugar, calories, and artificial sweeteners. 20% off all Himalaya® Herbal Supplements. Family-owned since 1930, Himalaya blends time-honored herbal traditions with modern science to create a complete range of contemporary, proprietary formulas and single herb products. Their commitment to purity and sustainability ensures high-quality supplements and body care essentials. 18% off Pederson's Natural FarmsTM Old World Pork Kielbasa Sausage (14 oz.). Since 1992, Pederson's Natural Farms has been redefining the industry with a commitment to real, high-quality food. Rooted in Texas, this family-owned company takes pride in providing hormone-free, antibiotic-free, and nitrate-free meats, all crafted with care and innovation to deliver clean, flavorful products. 14% off Force of NatureTM Grass-Fed Ancestral Regenerative Ground Beef (16 oz). Sourced from animals raised with the highest standards of animal welfare and land stewardship, Force of Nature supports regenerative agriculture to help restore our planet's health. Through March 22, customers will enjoy additional discounts on select products in every department; including select Natural Grocers Brand® bulk items—all non-GMO and pre-sealed in BPA- and phthalate-free bags, for maximum quality and freshness. Subscribe to the Free Health Hotline® Magazine to learn more about a natural approach to living with monthly sale items, recipes and educational articles. Click here for a complimentary press kit. For media inquiries or sample requests, please email kmacarelli@ ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGEFounded in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The grocery products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial flavors, preservatives, or sweeteners (as defined by its standards), synthetic colors, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers and Crew make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers is committed to its 5 Founding Principles—including its "Commitment to Community" and "Commitment to Crew". In fiscal year 2024, the Company invested more than $15 million in incremental compensation and discretionary payments for Crew. Headquartered in the Union Square neighborhood of Lakewood, CO, Natural Grocers has 169 stores in 21 states. Visit for more information and store locations. [i] Limit one bag and sticker per customer. Only valid 3/2/25-3/4/25 at participating Texas stores, while supplies last. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. [ii] NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Maximum of one entry per person. Sweepstakes begins 3/2/25 and ends 3/4/25. One winner, per prize, among participating stores. Open only to legal residents, 18 years or older, of the following states: AZ, AR, CO, ID, IA, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, and WY. Void where prohibited by law. For official rules and complete details, visit Sponsor: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. [iii] Offer available only to {N}power members, for in store purchases at participating Texas Natural Grocers stores, 3/2/25-3/4/25. Discount will be autoloaded to account and applied to the product's regular, non-discounted price. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rainchecks. {N}power® offers are available only to registered members and are subject to program terms and conditions. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law. Must be 21 or older for alcohol purchases. Alcohol products not offered at all store locations. See stores for details. Please drink responsibly. [iv] Unless otherwise noted, these offers are available only from 2/28/25 to 3/22/25 and are redeemable only for in-store customer purchases at participating stores. Quantity limited to stock on hand, no rainchecks. Unless otherwise noted, all discounts are on regular prices, cannot be redeemed for store credit or cash and cannot be combined with other offers. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.
