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Answers to Common Questions About SXSW Film for Austin Locals

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Kelli McDonald

Sixth Street During SXSW

During SXSW, parts of our city seem unrecognizable. And sometimes, the festival itself can be downright confusing. Luckily, Janet Pierson, Head of SXSW Film, provided us with helpful answers to some of the most common SX questions. Below is valuable information from Pierson and the SXSW website.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Film Tagged With: sxsw

#ATXUNITE Events Relieve SXSW Tension for Locals

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Brittany Highland

Free Franklin BBQ ATXUNITE

The Austinot is not about promoting corporations from out of town. In fact, we’re serious about our hyperlocal focus, meaning we only publish articles about businesses, artists and events that were founded in Austin and continue to be based here. But when a company from outside Austin goes to such great lengths to support Austin businesses and take […]

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3 Austin Documentaries You Should See During SXSW Film

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Kelli McDonald

SXSW Film 2016 Austin Documentaries

Austinites have to share their city during SXSW, so it only seems fair that a few featured documentary films would highlight Austin’s intriguing history with new information for both natives and newcomers to learn. “A Song For You: The Austin City Limits Story,” “Honky Tonk Heaven: Legend of the Broken Spoke,” and “Tower” make their debut […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Film Tagged With: austin city limits, sxsw

Iconic Austinite Richard Linklater Takes SXSW Film By Storm

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Kelli McDonald

This year, Austin and the 30th annual SXSW are celebrating homegrown filmmaker Richard Linklater with a premiere of his new film, a documentary about his work and even an art show.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Film Tagged With: sxsw

Austin Music Industry Awards Recognize Background Heroes

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Guest Blogger

Austin Music Industry Awards

Guest article by Sam Small “I’m an artist with a message,” he told me. “So who’s your audience?” I ventured. “Urban. At risk. And a large portion of them are incarcerated. And next week I’ll be in Gardner Betts Juvenile Detention Center.”

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Music

SX Create 2016: Free Look into the Future

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Kelli McDonald

SX Create Event

On March 11-13, Palmer Events Center hosts SX Create, one of the most fascinating SXSW Interactive events open to all badge holders and the general public. SX Create combines innovative machinery, art installations and musical instruments to introduce visitors to the future of diverse technologies.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events Tagged With: sxsw

Amplify Austin: Let’s Meet Our Goal to Give Nine Million Dollars This Week

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Talena Ramnath

Amplify Austin Logo

Update: More than $8.5 million dollars were raised for Amplify Austin in only 24 hours. This is an amazing accomplishment. Thank you to everyone who participated! The countdown to 6 p.m. on March 8 is nearing its close. Amplify Austin, Austin’s annual 24 hours of online giving, launches tomorrow. Six hundred nonprofits will come together on one website, where […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Et Cetera, Events, Non-Profits Tagged With: amplify austin

Pack Like a Local for SXSW in Austin

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Leah Nyfeler

Greetings from Austin Mural

You’ve been poring over the SXSW schedule for days, mapping seminars, meet-ups and events. While the great team at SXSW has provided tons of festival details, you’re still not sure what to pack. Here are helpful suggestions for what you’ll need to experience SXSW like a local.

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Places in Austin to Take Your Two Left Feet for Texas Two-Step

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Guest Blogger

The Broken Spoke Austin

Guest article by Laurie Engle Not having grown up in Texas, one of the things I enjoyed most when I first moved to Austin was listening to live music and watching all the cute couples on the dance floor, having a blast two-stepping.   At first, I didn’t know what type of dancing I was looking […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Entertainment, Nightlife

Foodies Try New Austin Restaurant Monthly With Taster’s Table Club

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Guest Blogger

Taster's Table Club in Austin

Guest article by Angela Bowers Calling all foodies! Have you heard of Taster’s Table Club? It’s a group that dines together monthly at new and delicious restaurants around Austin. The types of restaurants cross a wide range of tastes, to offer variety and style for each member.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Food, Food & Drink

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