First Welcome to SXSW Visitors? Austin's Compost Fire Stench
Austin Water is still working with the fire department to extinguish an ongoing compost fire at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Plant.The fire started at the waste management facility more than two weeks...
View ArticleSXSW Film: One Maiden's Fantastic Voyage
A word of warning: if you're going to see “Maidentrip” at SXSW Film this week (and by all means, you should), you may want to secure a large line of credit beforehand, as afterwards you'll likely have...
View ArticleSXSW Interactive: 99% Invisible's Roman Mars on Podcasting
Roman Mars, the host and producer of 99% Invisible, is a superhero in the field of contemporary podcasting. That’s according to his co-panelists at a South by Southwest Interactive panel: Answer Me...
View ArticleOver SXSW, 'Street Treats' Snack Carts Put Homeless to Work
Can homeless people pedal their way into a home? An Austin nonprofit certainly hopes so.
View ArticleSXSW: A 71-Year-Old Guitarist Makes A Belated Debut
This week, about 2,000 bands from around the world are performing at various venues throughout Austin, Texas, for the South by Southwest music festival. Many of the musicians are young and have had...
View ArticlePhotos: Rockers at the Paramount for Dave Grohl's 'Sound City'
Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl was at the Paramount Theater yesterday for the South by Southwest screening of his new film "Sound City".The documentary features the famed LA...
View ArticleFrom Doritos to Playtex to the Fader Fort, the SXSW Question Is: What Brand...
Update: With South by Southwest Music in full swing, throngs of music fans have descended upon Austin. And that gives marketers more crowds to pitch their products and experiences to."The whole...
View ArticlePhotos: Dave Grohl Delivers SXSW Music's Keynote Address
At Austin’s South by Southwest Music conference this morning, Foo Fighters frontman and former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl gave the annual keynote address.Dismissing any state-of-the-industry...
View ArticleThree Days of Free SXSW Music at Auditorium Shores Starts Tonight
Free concerts at Auditorium Shores, a South by Southwest tradition, start this evening.They get going at 5 p.m. with Jovanotti, followed by Bajofondo, Molotov, and then Café Tacuba at 8 p.m., all...
View ArticleSXSW Film: It's (Almost) A Wrap
The South by Southwest Film Festival is drawing to a close this weekend. KUT’s Jennifer Stayton and Terrence Henry sat down to talk about some trends at the festival this year, what moviegoers are...
View ArticleMetroRail Sees Record Usage During SXSW 2013
Capital Metro is reporting more record high ridership numbers from this year's South by Southwest Festival.Capital Metro says boardings were up from last year by almost 7,000 on MetroRail for the first...
View ArticleMap: SXSW 2013 Street Closures and Transportation Options
Update: South by Southwest Film and Music continue through the weekend.Original Story (March 7, 4:10 p.m.): Austin’s just 24 hours away from South by Southwest’s annual Film and Interactive conferences...
View ArticlePhotos: Zac Effron's 'At Any Price,' Ellen Page's 'The East' Wrap SXSW
On the last day ofSXSW Film, Dennis Quaid, Zac Efron and Ellen Page were some of the stars at the Paramount for screenings of "At Any Price" and "The East.""At Any Price," starring Dennis Quaid and Zac...
View ArticleSXSW Film: These Finnish Rockers Have 'The Punk Syndrome' (Update)
Update: "The Punk Syndrome" won the SXGlobal Audience Award. See pictures from the Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät concert, below.Original Story (March 15, 6:01 a.m.): A punk band from Finland is the focus...
View ArticleLessons From SXSW Music 2013: Take the Middle Road
That guy Prince has a sense of humor.
View ArticlePhotos: 'Burt Wonderstone,''Evil Dead' SXSW Red Carpet Premieres
The 20th year of South by Southwest Film kicked off Friday night with "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone". It was the world premiere of Don Scardino's movie, starring Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi and Jim...
View ArticleAfter Cat Video Film Fest, Art World Asks: Is This The End?
Scott Stullen and Katie Hill, co-curators of the now legendary Internet Cat Video Festival of 2012 spoke to a room full of cat lovers at SXSW Interactive. Their session featured…adorable cat videos!...
View ArticlePhotos: Gaming Expo Brings Geek Culture to SXSW
SXSW Gaming Expo kicked off today, with thousands of people filling the Palmer Events Center. From computer tech to board games, the expo has companies from all over country unveiling their new...
View ArticleThe Most Talked About Tech And Culture Trends At SXSW Interactive
Everywhere you walk in downtown Austin, Texas, new names compete for the attention of the tens of thousands wandering the SXSW Interactive festival. Which of this year's emerging ideas and brands —...
View ArticleThe Lead: SXSW in Full Swing, Breastfeeding Bills, Electric Bikes
It's feeling like a spring break week in Austin with highs in the 60s and 70s. And, of course, South by Southwest is in full swing.Lead Story: Tens of thousands of badge-toting visitors are in town for...
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