London Gibson

London Gibson

Managing Editor

London is based in Austin, TX and has contributed publications including the Indianapolis Star, the Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monthly. Born and raised in the Hill Country, she’s a graduate of UT Austin and loves reading, hiking with her dog, and eating queso.

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Culture
See 120+ shows in downtown Austin for free this weekend
Hot Summer Nights, the Red River Cultural District’s annual free concert series, is back this weekend.
July 14, 2023
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London Gibson
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Live
Vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Richmond, VA
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of Richmond.
July 13, 2023
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Ashlea Hearn
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Food
ATXtoday readers share their favorite Texas wines
From Blanco to Burnet, here are our readers’ favorite Hill Country wineries — with bottle recommendations, to boot.
July 12, 2023
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London Gibson
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Food
Drink Up: Let’s talk about the incredible potential of Texas wine
We spoke with Kelsey Kramer, director of education for William Chris Wine Company, about the bright future of Texas’ wine industry.
July 10, 2023
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London Gibson
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Food
Support Austin Pets Alive! and drink for free with the new Pours for Pets passport
The passport-style event will take place through July and offer free drinks at 15 local bars and breweries.
July 10, 2023
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London Gibson
The front of Luminaire, with signs that read "Welcome Luminaire" at the State Theatre nextdoor.
Food
Congress Avenue’s light-filled Luminaire offers creative dishes with Spanish flair
Luminaire is the first Austin restaurant from six-time James Beard Award-nominated chef Steve McHugh.
July 6, 2023
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London Gibson
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City
How to cope with heat advisory warnings in Tampa Bay, FL
It’s going to be a hot week.
July 5, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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City
Discussing downtown’s evolution with Gensler San Antonio
We spoke with Michael Rey and Johnny Kousparis, co-managing directors of the architecture firm behind some of San Antonio’s development projects.
July 3, 2023
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Nicholas Caballero
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Travel and Outdoors
Nominations are now open for Austin’s Tree of the Year Awards
The annual event celebrates Austin’s most beautiful and storied trees.
July 2, 2023
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London Gibson
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Food
Everything you need to know about ATXtoday’s Drink Up Month
Drink Up Month is all about celebrating the beverage industry in Austin. From cocktails to coffee to beer, there’s a drink in the Capital City for everyone.
June 30, 2023
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London Gibson
A group of four children crowded around a lemonade stand with a sign reading "Support Foster Village $1"
Culture
Austinites open lemonade stands to support local nonprofit Foster Village
Foster Village’s annual summer fundraiser “Growing the Village is Sweet” is underway. Here’s how to participate.
June 26, 2023
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London Gibson
The Paramount Theater sign, as seen from the street below.
Culture
The mysterious vanishing of the Paramount Theatre’s 1930s-era sign
The Paramount Theatre sign we know and love is a recreation of a 1930s era sign that mysteriously disappeared in the 1960s.
June 26, 2023
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London Gibson
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The Austin Asian American Film Festival returns with a lineup of moving films
Grab the popcorn and settle in for a weekend’s worth of film screenings at the Austin Asian American Film Festival.
June 22, 2023
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London Gibson
The Borden Dairy Plant, as seen from Levander Loop.
Real Estate
Inside Endeavor’s plans for a mixed-use development in East Austin
We’re breaking down the massive East Austin development planned for the Borden Dairy Company site.
June 22, 2023
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London Gibson
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City
How to save energy during the summer in Fort Worth
On these hot summer days in Texas, having electricity to stay cool is top of mind. Here are seven tips on how to save energy this season.
June 21, 2023
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London Gibson
The exterior of a Vietnames church at Camp Lucy.
Culture
She found her passion through a rom-com. Then, she lived one.
Wedding planning helped Kim Hanks, co-owner of Camp Lucy and Whim Hospitality, both build a business in Dripping Springs and find her husband.
June 19, 2023
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London Gibson
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Culture
13 ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Austin
From festivals to panels and Black-led markets, here are more than a dozen ways to commemorate Juneteenth in Austin this weekend.
June 14, 2023
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London Gibson
The Austin skyline, as seen from Lady Bird Lake
City
How to help the homeless population in Austin
Austin’s homeless population is growing. Here’s what you should know, and how you can help.
June 14, 2023
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London Gibson
People swimming in Barton Springs Pool, with trees behind them framing the skyline.
Culture
10 must-have items to add to your summer in Austin starter park
To make the most of the summer season in Austin, our readers sent in their go-to items to beating the heat and enjoying the hottest time of the year.
June 12, 2023
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London Gibson
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Culture
13 events celebrating Pride month in Austin
Mark your calendars and bust out your rainbow gear for these 13 Austin events commemorating Pride month.
June 12, 2023
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London Gibson
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Instagram
How hot will it be in San Antonio this summer?
Between an El Niño phenomenon and an early triple-digit-day, we’re breaking down what you need to know ahead of the summer season.
June 12, 2023
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Nicholas Caballero
The Austin skyline in the distance, with Lady Bird Lake and the boardwalk in the foreground stretching toward it.
Travel and Outdoors
How hot will it be in Austin this summer?
Between an El Niño phenomenon and an early triple-digit-day, we’re breaking down what you need to know ahead of the summer season.
June 8, 2023
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London Gibson
The watermelon poke bowl from Life Alive.
Food
25 vegan and vegetarian eats in Boston
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of Boston.
June 6, 2023
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Jessica Burton
The Austin skyline, as seen from between trees on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail.
Help us build a starter pack for making the most of Austin summers
We want your input on the must-have items every Austinite needs to enjoy their summer.
June 6, 2023
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London Gibson
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Food
Our favorite vegan and vegetarian eats in San Diego
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of San Diego County.
June 5, 2023
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Monica Garske
Simone Spencer speaks onstage in front of a crowd of people at Two Hands on South Congress Avenue.
Business
Western Australia will open a new investment and trade hub in Austin in 2024
Austin’s new investment and trade office, opening early next year, will be Western Australia’s only hub in the Americas.
June 5, 2023
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London Gibson
A close-up of a t-shirt reading "Libra" on a table at Feels So Good.
Culture
Get custom screen printing and embroidery at Feels So Good
The South Austin shop embodies the Austin spirit with creative tees, a sizable record collection, and two stages for live music.
June 2, 2023
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London Gibson
Facing down toward pink granite at Inks Lake State Park, the scene shows a large rock with colorful lichen on it, underneath a blue sky.
Travel and Outdoors
Traversing rainbow rocks at Inks Lake State Park
The most recent edition of our state parks series takes us northwest of Austin, to Inks Lake.
May 31, 2023
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London Gibson
The Austin Gamblers stand on stage in front of a large screen reading "The Ride" with a promo image for the new series.
Sports
The Austin Gamblers are the subject of new Amazon Prime series “The Ride”
Here’s what you need to know about the professional bull riding team before tuning into the new show.
May 30, 2023
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London Gibson
Daniel Johnston stands on a stage, holding an instrument and singing at a microphone.
Culture
How Austin artist Daniel Johnston contributed to mental health awareness
The creator of “Jeremiah the Innocent” has left a legacy of kindness and empathy in the Capital City.
May 25, 2023
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