It's back, the amazing SXSW Film and Music Festival. When spring break comes to Austin and all the students leave for the beach or the ski slopes, the movers and shakers in the music and film biz, along with fans from all over, head to the Capitol City for SXSW (South by Southwest).
In its' 24th year, the music festival showcases nearly 2000 musical acts with 80 stages, spanning the musical spectrum from alternative and electronic to rock, pop, latin and country. There is something for everyone and many popular performers got their start here at SXSW, think Red Hot Chili Peppers and Los Lonely Boys.
In 1994 SXSW added the Film and Interactive to the line up, usually starting in the days just before the music. 2007 highlighted Elvis and Annabelle, 2010 has The Hurt Locker.
Although finding a place to stay can be challenging and getting around is easiest on foot, (there are shuttles set up just for the festival) it is well worth the trip. It's best to get a reservation well in advance at area hotels, or find one of the many residents in Austin willing to rent their home/condo out for the week.
If you missed it this year, start making your reservations for 2011, it will be the 25th Anniversary and I can only imagine the celebrations being planned.
For something a bit different, check out the Star of Texas Rodeo, held at the fairgrounds. In addition to bull riding, roping and children's activities (petting zoo, pony rides) this years musical lineup features acts from the Doobie Brothers to Lady Antebellum to Kevin Fowler.
For a break on Sunday the 14th, pick up something to eat at one of the food trailers on S. 1st Street or S. Congress then head to the Zilker Park Kite Festival. Kites will be up and flying from 10-5.
In its' 24th year, the music festival showcases nearly 2000 musical acts with 80 stages, spanning the musical spectrum from alternative and electronic to rock, pop, latin and country. There is something for everyone and many popular performers got their start here at SXSW, think Red Hot Chili Peppers and Los Lonely Boys.
In 1994 SXSW added the Film and Interactive to the line up, usually starting in the days just before the music. 2007 highlighted Elvis and Annabelle, 2010 has The Hurt Locker.
Although finding a place to stay can be challenging and getting around is easiest on foot, (there are shuttles set up just for the festival) it is well worth the trip. It's best to get a reservation well in advance at area hotels, or find one of the many residents in Austin willing to rent their home/condo out for the week.
If you missed it this year, start making your reservations for 2011, it will be the 25th Anniversary and I can only imagine the celebrations being planned.
For something a bit different, check out the Star of Texas Rodeo, held at the fairgrounds. In addition to bull riding, roping and children's activities (petting zoo, pony rides) this years musical lineup features acts from the Doobie Brothers to Lady Antebellum to Kevin Fowler.
For a break on Sunday the 14th, pick up something to eat at one of the food trailers on S. 1st Street or S. Congress then head to the Zilker Park Kite Festival. Kites will be up and flying from 10-5.
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