I attended several interesting Interactive sessions today, looked around the Trade Show floor, ate healthy three meals (for a change), and watched a new comedy series. A fine SXSW day!
SXSW: March 13 2017
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SXSW: March 12 2017
The rain stopped for the third day of SXSW, but the weather was decidedly cooler. Due to Daylight Savings Time last night, I slept in a little bit and missed getting a wristband to hear former Vice President Joe Biden. Instead, I went to two movies (compared to Bill’s four), two Interactive sessions, and explored SXSW outside of the Convention Center.
SXSW: March 11 2017
Day 2 of SXSW was a rainy one. I stayed close to the Austin Convention Center, attending Interactive sessions and visiting some close-by venues. Bill ventured further out to see several movies.
SXSW: March 10 2017
Bill and I started our first SXSW day early since we wanted to get SXpress movie passes. The line was long, but we got our passes just in time to get to the first session for SXSW Interactive. We spent most of the first day in the Austin Convention Center, except for lunchtime and the evening movies.
Getting Ready for SXSW: 2017
Bill and I picked up our badges and guides for South by Southwest (SXSW) this afternoon at the Austin Convention Center. SXSW Interactive and Film begin tomorrow. Music starts later next week.
SXSW 2016: The Weird and the Cool
Now that I’ve recovered, it’s time for a final entry about SXSW 2016. For me, this year’s highlight was seeing Evan Smith’s interview with President Obama. I also enjoyed the Interactive sessions with Jimmy Wales, Ken Burns, Brené Brown, and Gretchen Rubin. My favorite films—all documentaries—were The American Epic Sessions, Tower, and Starving the Beast. I only saw a small sample of the 2,200 bands that were in town, but the most memorable performances were by Lucius, Sarah Jarosz, Jake Bugg, Fantastic Negrito, and Iggy Pop/Josh Homme. Here’s some of the other interesting things that I saw at the SXSW exhibitions (Create, Trade Show, Music Gear Expo, Gaming Expo) and around downtown:
SXSW: March 19 2016
Saturday was my last day for SXSW 2016. I listened to the bands at the Austin Convention Center stages. Bill and I both enjoyed watching comedian Doug Benson tape one of his Doug Loves Movies podcasts at the Stateside. In the evening, we listened to more music at Central Presbyterian Church.
SXSW: March 18 2016
My second SXSW Friday was mostly music. I started the day with a movie at the Alamo Ritz, then caught bands at the Austin Convention Center and Rainey Street. I spent the evening at St. David’s Historic Sanctuary. A cold front blew through around 9 PM. Downtown didn’t get much rain, but due to lightning, SXSW temporarily closed the outdoor venues, including the big stage at Auditorium Shores. I was glad to be inside.
SXSW: March 17 2016
Downtown Austin was quite crowded with the convergence of SXSW Music and St. Patrick’s Day. I tried to stay away from the craziness. I spent the afternoon at the Austin Convention Center, wandering back and forth between the two upstairs stages and looking around the Gaming, Music Gear, and Flatstock Expos on the first floor. In the evening, I listened to several fine performances in St. David’s Historic Sanctuary.
SXSW: March 16 2016
This was the first full day of SXSW Music. Dreading another long security line I skipped the panel discussion with Michelle Obama, and was quite happy with my choice of a music documentary instead. The rest of my day was spent listening to bands, and ended with a last-minute decision to see Iggy Pop.