Just in time for spring break, Austin is alive with activity. The boys and girls state basketball championships bring in visitors from across the State to play at UT's Frank Erwin Center (lovingly referred to as "the Drum"), the Texas softball and baseball teams are swinging and Austin is the host to the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo.
The Rodeo has something for everyone; the Youth Livestock Auction, the carnival, pig races, bull riding, calf roping and food. Entertainers include Dierks Bentley, Lee Ann Rimes and Kevin Fowler. Family fun for all!
And if that's not enough excitement, downtown Austin is swarming with techies, film buffs and music junkies in town for the SXSW interactive, film and music festivities. There are so many young, hip people in town that Apple opened up a temporary storefront in the heart of downtown to accommodate the demand for the newly launched iPad2. Lines have been winding down the street and around the block since they opened.
With "five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology(1)" ending and the film festival in full swing, it is time for the music to take center stage. SXSW, which began as a music festival is celebrating 25 years with hundreds of acts in venues all over town. There are also music panels, parties, food giveaways and transportation via pedicab.Imagine living in one of the upscale luxury condos in downtown Austin, you would be close to the action, within walking distance of many venues, able to come and go as you please without worrying about parking. Or if crowds aren't your thing, rentals are in high demand for the two weeks of SXSW, a great way to make some spending mondy while you are away on vacation.
More reasons we love living in Austin, Texas!!
(1) www.sxsw.com/interactive
