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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
SXSW Film Preview: World's Largest
Who hasn’t needed to get away from it all and spontaneously hit the open road with no plans, the top down, radio blasting, nowhere to be but…or, um okay, you’ve driven to grandma’s house for the holidays. But the point is, the countryside, with all its beauty, its pastoral…
Local Startups Battle For Attention at SXSW BizSpark Accelerator
SXSWMost folks come to South by Southwest Interactive to meet people, promote their business, drink a little bit and maybe even learn a thing or two. But for 32 young companies, SXSW Interactive represents a head-to-head competition to be the next big thing. Five local companies - four from…
Fave Five Food Deals - 3/10/10
The spirit of St. Patrick is alive and well in this week's list of Austin's best grocery deals. (via Beetsolonely)
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Adios, Chief Acevedo?
City of Austin Earlier this week, Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo announced that he is a finalist for the top cop position with the Dallas Police Department. During a press conference, he stated he was contacted several weeks ago by the Police Executive Research Forum, who encouraged him to…
SXSW Film Preview: Erasing David
On February 27 of this year, President Barack Obama signed a one-year extension to the Patriot Act, allowing the government to use court-approved roving wiretaps that permit surveillance on people deemed terrorists. Whether you consider it an invasion of privacy or a good way to catch terrorist…
Rocking in Austin - SXSW - Here We Go Magic
Check out SXSW 2010's pop darlings, Here We Go magic. These guys are gonna be huge this year! (via Rocking in Austin)
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Rocking in Austin - SXSW - Gemma Ray
I may have found my new Amy Winehouse, Gemma Ray. Check out this rockin Brit during SXSW. (via Rocking in Austin)
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It’s what’s for breakfast
That’s here in Austin, and the breakfast of champions is tacos. In just one of the features focusing on Austin in SxSW season, today’s NYT makes this announcement to the world at large: “When it comes to breakfast tacos . . . , Austin trumps all other American cities.”…
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Corey Haim Found Dead [News Bits]
80s teen idol Corey Haim dead at 38 after apparent drug overdose Tale of runaway Prius prompts new probe at Toyota Former New York congressman Massa denies groping, says it was "tickling" American woman who used the online name "JihadJane" faces terrorism charges David Letterman extortionist…
15 More SXSW Party RSVPs--and then my head exploded!
These SXSW Free Party RSVPs have gotten out of hand. On the realz. Related posts:11 SXSW Party RSVPs To Start... (via Republic of Austin)
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Tonight! Public Forum on Austin Response to Google "Fiber for Communities" Initiative
The Big Gig Austin effort continues tonight, with a public forum to discuss the Austin response to the Google "Fiber... (via It's Just this Little Chromium Switch Here)
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SXSW Film Preview: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
It seems fitting that the first film that we are officially previewing here on Austinist is also the very first film that will screen at SXSW. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, will light up the screens on Friday afternoon at 4:30pm, ushering in the nine day film onslaught with a tale of family…
#BATHH Big Ass Twitter Happy Hour, No SXSW Badge Required
Time for Adult Geeks' Spring Break (SXSWi)- get the week started with a free event for AUSTINITES! (via New Media Lab Blog)
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Text Coupons In Austin
AustinCoupons.com just launched and offers local coupons sent via text. Free advertising for local businesses and groupons. Go Local ~... (via Free Advertising For Austin Businesses)
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Spring is everywhere
Yesterday, we saw our first groups of Sun Disc. These have multiplied estensively since last spring. The flowers look beautiful scattered in clumps all over the dormant lawn in Mack's yard. The first of the Ice Follies flowers are fading, but many more are on the way. We're now seeing many blue…
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Guy Kawasaki SXSW Party
We couldn?t be more excited, y?all: On 3/14/10, Allens Boots is hosting the second installment of the SXSW kirtsy/Alltop Girl... (via Allens Cowboy Boots Blog)
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It's Location, Location, Location at SXSW Interactive
SXSWThe South by Southwest Interactive Festival doesn't begin for another three days, but a theme is already emerging: tools that tell your friends where you're at and help you find other interesting folks around you. Known generally as geolocation, these programs zero in on your location, then…
Girlie Night Preview: Now and Then
If you?ve read Chickster before, you probably know that we have some major love for the Alamo Drafthouse. It?s not... (via Chicksters)
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Team Clermont & MBV Music Present the SXSW College Party
Team Clermont Team Clermont & MBV Music present the Official SXSW College PartyThursday, March 18Flamingo Cantina (515 E. 6th St.)Free, 12pm-5 pm[info]The avalanche of SXSW day party announcements continues, and here’s another one to add to your list: on Thursday the 15th, the Athens,…
Community Can Pitch For Google Broadband Via Big Gig Austin
BigGigAustinFor the past month, cities have been lobbying to be part of Google's planned ultra-high speed broadband network, bringing internet service to select markets at speeds up to 1 gigabit-per-second, or more than 100 times faster than many high-speed networks in the US today. Austin city…
KUT's SXSW Music Lineup & Events
Image from Merge Records KUT @ SXSWWednesday, March 17 - Saturday, March 20Various Venues (Austin)[info] It’s a blessing living in a city with a radio station which offers consistent, quality music programming. But, when it comes time for SXSW, that fact doesn’t make things any easier…
SX Preview - Pitchfork and Windish Agency present Pitchfork Invades Austin
Image from Pitchfork Pitchfork/Windish Austin PartyFriday, March 19Emos (603 Red River St)Free, 12-6pm[info] Pitchfork is coming to Austin, and they're working with the Windish Agency to once again throw a big, freakin' free party at Emo's. This marks the fifth time such a party has gone down,…
SXSW 2010 Guide: Filmgoing Tips for Non-Badgeholders
How to see a few SXSW films with as little hassle as possible, and without buying a conference badge. (via Slackerwood)
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Statement at the "Big Gig Austin" Press Conference
I'm here today to say that the people of Austin want Google to select Austin for their gigabit trial network... (via It's Just this Little Chromium Switch Here)
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Sina Najafi and Arthouse's Free Visiting Lecturer Series
Arthouse Arthouse Visiting Lecturer Series: Sina NajafiThursday, March 11George Washington Carver Museum (1165 Angelina Street)7pm, free[info]On Thursday, New York based Sina Najafi, the editor-in-chief of Cabinet Magazine, will be in town as part of the on-going Visiting Lecturer Series presented…
Interview: Doug Benson at Cap City Comedy Club [Tuesday - Thursday]
Seth Olenick Comedian Doug Benson has spent the past several years working hard to lay claim to the title of America's top pot comic. His 6th place finish on NBC's Last Comic Standing in 2007, his regular appearances on VH1's Best Week Ever, and the documentary Super High Me, where Benson smoked…
SXSW Party Update: Rachael Ray, Fader Fort, & WOXY Lounge
Mr & Mrs T and Rachael Ray’s Feedback Festival is scheduled for Stubb’s on March 20th. Expect to enjoy quality sets from the likes of She & Him and Jakob Dylan and Three Legs, along with some delicious sliders and arguably the best mac ‘n’ cheese ever. …
LimeWire Presents Austinist's Ear to the Ground Sampler for SXSW
In anticipation of SXSW, LimeWire has released Ear to the Ground: Austin -- curated by Austinist -- featuring tunes by some of our favorite up and coming artists in town. The free download, available online here, includes tracks by Bear Claw, Yellow Fever, Beautiful Supermachines, TV Torso, My…
Over a Pint Episode 21 with Jester King Craft Brewery
Look who?s 21? It?s Over a Pint. Finally legal. We?ve been voting, smoking and purchasing adult media for a while... (via BeerTownAustin)
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Just Make It Up [News Bits]
Test vote on unemployment extension bill today. Palin admits to making a run for the (Canadian) border for health care. So NOW Obama gets all mean to the insurance companies! Big surprise: home-schooling textbook market full of books that deny evolution. Hey, Toyota, you got more problems:…