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Artists reimagine Linklater movie posters in newest Mondo Gallery show

James Rodriguez March 11, 2016

Richard Linklater films are known for generating countless enduring images, from a mustachioed Matthew McConaughey in “Dazed and Confused” to a young bohemian peddling Madonna’s alleged...

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Seven tips for SXSW newbies

Nour Al Ghraowi March 11, 2016

South By Southwest isn’t something you figure out in a day. Rather than learning it the hard way, check out our list of tips for any wide-eyed newbies attending their first SXSW this year. Pack...

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Q&A: Ra Ra Riot’s Wes Miles discusses new album, performing live

Megan Hix March 11, 2016

One of the breakout indie bands of the 2000s, Ra Ra Riot first gained popularity with their 2008 debut The Rhumb Line, featuring baroque hit “Can You Tell.” Last month, the New York band released...

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Spotify partners with Kealing Middle School to further music education for Austin students

Chris Duncan March 11, 2016

The Spotify House has been a staple at South By Southwest since 2012, building stages for hundreds of performers and breaking them down just as quickly as they put them up. But this time around, Spotify...

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Austin community supports local filmmakers

Cat Cardenas March 11, 2016

For South By Southwest co-founder Louis Black, everything that’s happened in Austin’s film scene began the moment filmmaker Richard Linklater decided to stay in Austin.  “[Linklater]...

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Student-created documentary to premiere at SXSW

Elena Mejia March 11, 2016

Cousins Briana Barsalou and Blair Hanner grew up playing hide-and-seek together in the Hill Country of New Braunfels, Texas. Years later, when Hanner, designated female at birth, admitted he had been hiding...

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SXSW co-founder Louis Black reminisces as 30th festival approaches

Cat Cardenas March 11, 2016

Before their first South By Southwest, the members of The Black Keys were recording songs in their basement and mowing lawns for tour money.  Before her first SXSW, actress Lena Dunham was working...

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SXSW offers ‘brainy’ events highlighting emerging technology, creative ideas

Keun-Woo Lee March 11, 2016

Austin’s annual South By Southwest festival is the ultimate playground for techies, film gurus and music aficionados. The Interactive portion of the festival never ceases to impress, highlighting...

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Austin becomes center of sports world for SXSports

Bridget Bonasoro March 11, 2016

This weekend, you might bump into Odell Beckham Jr. on Rainey Street. Now in its third year, SXSports attracts big-name journalists, executives and athletes to downtown Austin to discuss sports’...

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Changes in voting technology could affect 2020 presidential election

Lawrence Goodwyn March 11, 2016

Voters may not have to storm the polls to show support for Kanye West in the 2020 presidential election — changes in voting technology may let them cast their ballot from the couch. Diego Bernal,...

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SXSW Recommends gives real-time suggestions to festival attendees

Vera Bespalova March 9, 2016

With 6,000 events spread out across hundreds of venues, South By Southwest can feel overwhelming to an attendee, especially one unfamiliar with the city of Austin. Last year, the coordinators of SXSW...

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The Music Men: UT alumni establish Austin’s music scene in 1970s

Cat Cardenas September 28, 2015

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