Rave On Vintage will close North Loop store at the end of August
Chelsea Wine and Mike Hooker opened Rave On Vintage in 2013. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Now is the chance to help your local community succeed. Become a Patron by contributing to Community Impact Newspaper and gain daily insight into what's happening in your own backyard. Thank you for reading and supporting community journalism.
become a ci patroncontribute today
Rave On Vintage will close its brick-and-mortar store at 1509 W. North Loop Blvd., Austin, on Aug. 31 and transition fully to online sales. "This is not an end to Rave On, it's just an adjustment to the new way of the world," wrote the owners on Instagram. Husband-and-wife team Mike Hooker and Chelsea Wine opened the vintage decor and furniture store in 2013 in a converted house built in the 1960s in the North Loop neighborhood. 512-215-2669. www.raveonvintage.com
By Jack Flagler
Jack is the editor of Community Impact Newspaper's Central Austin and Southwest Austin editions. He began his career as a sports reporter in Massachusetts and North Carolina before moving to Austin in 2018. He grew up in Maine and graduated from Boston University, but prefers tacos al pastor to lobster rolls. You can get in touch at [email protected]
MOST RECENT
Agreement between Austin, Aspen Heights Partners outlines benefits to be included in redevelopment of former HealthSouth property
As previously outlined by City Council members, the tower project is set to include community benefits such as affordable housing, local businesses, a live music venue and public open spaces.
Texas Book Festival announces in-person and online events this fall
The annual festival will have a hybrid model this year after going virtual in 2020.
Raising Cane's to open 2nd Cedar Park restaurant; Tacodeli coming to Circle C and more Central Texas news
Read the latest business and community news from the Central Texas area.
Gov. Greg Abbott announces end-date for Texans to receive federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits
Effective June 26, unemployed Texans will no longer be eligible to receive the $300 weekly unemployment supplement from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program.
H-E-B makes curbside services free
Previously, curbside shoppers were charged a $4.95 fee on all orders, but moving forward that fee will be waived on purchases of $35 or more. Orders worth less than $35 will have a $2.95 "small basket surcharge" attached.
Watch for nightly lane closures on US 183 as TxDOT builds new I-35 flyover
TxDOT will close the northbound US 183 main lanes and frontage roads on an alternating basis beginning May 17.
Austin ISD: mask policy to remain after new CDC guidance
The district said it would continue to require masks at least through the end of the current school year.
Italian restaurant opens in Round Rock; Compadre Brewing closes in Pflugerville and more Central Texas news
Read the latest business and community news from Central Texas.
Early morning I-35 delays expected May 15 as TxDOT finishes demolition of US 183 ramp in North Austin
TxDOT will close mainlanes on I-35 in North Austin early in the morning of May 15 as it demolishes a ramp.
Austin's transportation department paving the way for rise in autonomous vehicle traffic
Several private companies are working on autonomous vehicle initiatives in Austin in addition to the city's own smart infrastructure planning.
New restaurant coming to Georgetown; new Hutto community to have nearly 1K lots and more top Central Texas news
Read the top business and community news from the past week from Central Texas.
'Signs of hope' on the horizon at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport after year-plus dip in air travel
Rising passenger counts, new airline operations and an increase in vaccinations could all support the airport's recovery in 2021.