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All ages events provide haven for under-21

Elyana Barrera March 9, 2012

South By Southwest has become notorious for being a week-long event full of free food, drinks and some of the best bands the music industry has to offer. However, for those unfortunately under 21, the...

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Boho chic comfort, rock ‘n’ roll accessories key to stylish looks

Jessica Lee March 9, 2012

South By Southwest is almost here. You’ve RSVP’d to all the concerts you want to attend, scoped out the best route to get from one panel to another and decided which films you are dying to...

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Restaurants open late at night can be a SXSW salvation

Elijah Watson March 9, 2012

Although South By Southwest has often been described as an adult’s playground, it could also very well be considered a test of one’s endurance. The restaurants listed below will solve your...

Local bands, artists freshen Austin’s famous ‘live music’

Elijah Watson March 9, 2012

Part of the reason Austin has become the “Live Music Capital of the World” is because of the talent it creates. From up-and-coming blues rocker Gary Clark Jr. to disco funksters The Bright...

Getting around made easy with alternative rides

Elijah Watson March 9, 2012

If there is anything South By Southwest is not friendly to, it’s cars. Once the festivities begin, the streets of downtown Austin are congested with people from all over the world, and the last thing...

Avoid emergencies with these essential, easily forgotten items

Elijah Watson March 9, 2012

These must-have South By Southwest items will help make your experience that much more enjoyable. Cash While there are plenty of ATMs scattered across downtown, you can avoid their steep service charges...

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Films garner excitement, comedies better than expected

Alex Williams March 9, 2012

South By Southwest has assembled an intimidating roster of films this year, including star-studded premieres and a wonderful midnight film program. Here are a few of the big tickets at this year’s...

On-the-rise indie rappers to perform at SXSW

Elijah Watson and Ali Breland March 9, 2012

Outside of Kanye West and Jay-Z, rap can be a foreign genre to even the most diehard indie fanatics at South By Southwest. The genre has managed to become one of the most multifaceted and diverse in music,...

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Critics pick the best of the rest in SXSW low-key events

Daily Texan Staff March 9, 2012

Often, smaller South By Southwest events can get overshadowed by their bigger, crazier peers. To make sure you don’t miss out on any of these more intimate events, here are our critics’ picks...

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SXSW secret guest performances inspire predictions

Elijah Watson March 9, 2012

Last year’s secret music shows gave us performances from the then newly-reunited Death From Above 1979 and hip-hop dynamic duo Kanye West and Jay-Z, but what about this year? Who will surprise us...

South By Southwest aids Austin economy

Kayla Jonsson March 9, 2012

In a time when many cities across the U.S. are struggling financially, South By Southwest brings economic relief to Austin. SXSW’s total operations injected more than $167 million into Austin’s...

ParkatmyHouse allows residents to rent out their private parking spaces during SXSW

Samuel Liebl March 9, 2012

Students can capitalize on their vacant driveways during South by Southwest by renting out their parking space through the online service ParkatmyHouse, which will launch this weekend in Austin. On the...

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