Pearl Snap Hall, an event center for weddings and other occasions located in a 1950s-era church at 701 N. Austin Ave., is planning to open in early 2016. The venue is being renovated and is owned by husband-and-wife team of Christopher Bean and Sarah Reed. Reed is a wedding officiant in the Central Texas area as well as an artist and designer.

512-963-0073. www.pearlsnaphall.com