March is mad in all kinda ways in Austin—St. Patrick’s Day, medical residency Match Day, actual NCAA March Madness, and Read Across America’s focus on books!
Here at Renaissance North Bend, an oasis of comfort and style in this sometimes crazy Texas city we call home, we’ve asked *The Idea Specialists™* we consult with to share some of their thoughts on all of this and more.
Read on!
Get Yer Green—And Yer Duck—On For St. Patrick’s Day
That’s right, it’s almost time to call yourself a little bit Irish and head out to Lake Travis for the Second Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival put on by Volente Beach! From Duck Races to the Beer Olympics, with all kinda live music to keep you entertained, it promises to be a shamrockin’ good time!
If you’d rather eat fish and chips and drink green beer and in the sanctuary of your own home, the Idea Specialists have scoped out a recipe for the latter that’s worthy of a li’l ol’ leprechaun. And they can vouch that the beer-battered Alaskan pollock fillets from the H-E-B freezer section are perfect for a nice fish-and-chip dinner.
Speaking Of H-E-B
It’s been a min since Idea Specialists did a big run out to the Parmer and Mopac H-E-B close to Renaissance at North Bend, but since it’s just about time to lay in some snacky-snacks and sippy-sips for NCAA March Madness viewing, what better excuse do they need?
They plan to score some of their new favorite soda, Olipop, and a few Midtown by H-E-B pizzas. Who knows what all you might find to share with friends and family in the comfort of your upscale living room at Renaissance North Bend?
Read Any Good Books Lately?
There’s no better time to get your kids to read a good book than in March, when the National Education Association promotes its Read Across America initiative.
But reading is definitely not just for children. Studies have shown that staying mentally stimulated can slow the progress of—or possibly even prevent—Alzheimer’s and dementia, and contribute to stress reduction and improved focus and concentration.
What book would be perfect for you right now? “Check out” any of the branches of the Austin Public Library (which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year!) and you’ll be sure to find it!
Make Your Match
We’ll wrap up this month’s blog by saying that If you’re a student who’s matching with an area hospital for your residency on Friday, March 20, 2026, be sure to give serious consideration to living at Renaissance North Bend. We’re in close proximity to major interstates, shopping, and entertainment venues, and offer luxurious and important amenities critical to a modern lifestyle, like secure package lockers, washers and dryers in the privacy of your own home, and 24/7 fitness centers with state-of-the-art equipment. And we’re pet-friendly.
We’d love to have you call us home!
* The Idea Specialists™ *
The Idea Specialists™ is a group of design and inspiration professionals with a focus on communications for the multifamily industry, as well as custom lifestyle planning and more. They do not receive any sort of product or financial incentives for their recommendations in posts such as these.
