SXSW 2013

SXSW 2013

  • SXSW 2013

  • Friday, March 22 2013 11:54 AM EDT2013-03-22 15:54:05 GMT
    I cannot begin to explain how excited I was to see this movie during the Film portion of the South by Southwest festival.
    I cannot begin to explain how excited I was to see this movie during the Film portion of the South by Southwest festival.
  • Wednesday, March 13 2013 11:42 AM EDT2013-03-13 15:42:07 GMT
    TMZ executive producer Harvey Levin was in Austin over the weekend to talk about the future of internet and TV and, quite possibly, the merging of these two mediums. The head of the celebrity news insider
    TMZ executive producer Harvey Levin was in Austin over the weekend to talk about the future of internet and TV and, quite possibly, the merging of these two mediums. The head of the celebrity news insider
  • Wednesday, March 13 2013 11:40 AM EDT2013-03-13 15:40:36 GMT
    As SXSW expands, so does the Austin food truck scene. This year, several new mobile food carts are making their way around downtown. Street Treats carts were created by Mobile Loaves and Fishes, a non-profit
    As SXSW expands, so does the Austin food truck scene. This year, several new mobile food carts are making their way around downtown. Street Treats carts were created by Mobile Loaves and Fishes, a non-profit
  • The band Six60 came all the way from New Zealand to play at SXSW this year. On Wednesday they stopped by Good Day Austin to perform. Watch some of that performance here.
  • Director Alex Winter joined Good Day Austin to talk about his film Downloaded: The Music Industry in the Digital Age which is playing at SXSW. The film looks at the revolution in the music industry that started when Napster allowed fans to easily share music without paying for it.
  • Director Lily Keber joined Good Day Austin to talk about her film Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius James Booker. The film chronicles the life Booker as he faced discrimination for his race, sexuality and physical handicap as well as his substance abuse. More info at http://bayoumaharajah.com/

    The movie plays Thursday, March 14 at 4:00PM at Topfer Theatre at Zach Scott and Friday at 7:00PM at Alamo Ritz
  • The band Vaudeville Smash joined Good Day Austin to perform.  Watch that performance here.
  • Tuesday, March 12 2013 12:47 PM EDT2013-03-12 16:47:20 GMT
    On Tuesday Hollywood icon Wes Craven took time out his SXSW schedule to appear on Good Day Austin.
    On Tuesday Hollywood icon Wes Craven took time out his SXSW schedule to appear on Good Day Austin.
  • Director Jeffrey Schwarz stopped by Good Day to discuss his film I am Divine which chronicles the life of Harris Glenn Milstead better known as the drag queen Divine.
    Director Jeffrey Schwarz stopped by Good Day to discuss his film I am Divine which chronicles the life of Harris Glenn Milstead better known as the drag queen Divine. Screening times - Wednesday 3/13 - 9:30pm - Stateside Theatre Thursday 3/14 - 11:15am - SXSatellite: Alamo Slaughter
  • Tuesday, March 12 2013 8:50 AM EDT2013-03-12 12:50:05 GMT
    The crowds are in Austin as the music portion of South by Southwest kicks off. Around 2,200 bands will play on various stages through the weekend.
    The crowds are in Austin as the music portion of South by Southwest kicks off. Around 2,200 bands will play on various stages through the weekend.
  • Tuesday, March 12 2013 8:44 AM EDT2013-03-12 12:44:39 GMT
    Rocket Electrics is working to provide alternative transportation for the SXSW festival.
    Rocket Electrics is working to provide alternative transportation for the SXSW festival. 
  • Monday, March 11 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-03-12 01:12:21 GMT
    He spent a quarter-century in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Now, Michael Morton is sharing his experience in a documentary. An Unreal Dream: The Michael Morton story premiered in Austin Monday
    He spent a quarter-century in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Now, Michael Morton is sharing his experience in a documentary. An Unreal Dream: The Michael Morton story premiered in Austin Monday
  • Monday, March 11 2013 9:54 AM EDT2013-03-11 13:54:05 GMT
    A full scale model of the soon to be deployed James Webb Telescope was on display for the South by Southwest Interactive conference.
    A full scale model of the soon to be deployed James Webb Telescope was on display for the South by Southwest Interactive conference.
  • Monday, March 11 2013 9:31 AM EDT2013-03-11 13:31:05 GMT
    For the past three years the South by Southwest EDU Conference has been focused on providing solutions to the problems in higher education.
    For the past three years the South by Southwest EDU Conference has been focused on providing solutions to the problems in higher education.
  • Sunday, March 10 2013 11:09 PM EDT2013-03-11 03:09:03 GMT
    Gaming has come a long way since the Super Mario Brothers!
    Gaming has come a long way since the Super Mario Brothers!
  • Saturday, March 9 2013 10:02 PM EST2013-03-10 03:02:27 GMT
    It's safe to say, Elon Musk is a pretty smart guy.
    It's safe to say, Elon Musk is a pretty smart guy.
  • Friday, March 8 2013 6:38 PM EST2013-03-08 23:38:24 GMT
    Some Austin streets are already shut down for SXSW.  This year instead of setting up roadblocks for four days, the city will block streets for the whole nine days of the festival. There are also more
    Some Austin streets are already shut down for SXSW.  This year instead of setting up roadblocks for four days, the city will block streets for the whole nine days of the festival. There are also more
  • Friday, March 8 2013 3:54 PM EST2013-03-08 20:54:23 GMT
    The ride share app SideCar says it will be operating during South by Southwest despite the fact that the city of Austin has ordered them not to.
    The ride share app SideCar says it will be operating during South by Southwest despite the fact that the city of Austin has ordered them not to.
  • Thursday, March 7 2013 6:39 PM EST2013-03-07 23:39:14 GMT
    This year Café Tacvba, The Flaming Lips, and The Midnight Ramble Band will headline the three nights of free SXSW concerts at Auditorium shores.
    This year Café Tacvba, The Flaming Lips, and The Midnight Ramble Band will headline the three nights of free SXSW concerts at Auditorium shores.
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