This evening’s SXSW experience was found at Auditorium Shores. I really like the new layout for this park as a concert venue. It was a first class experience. Good job Austin!
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City Hall
I parked at Austin City Hall this afternoon to attend some more SXSW events. The events were nothing to write home about, but the flowers, sunshine, and architecture at City Hall were great!
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day
I went to a relatively small and calm celebration for Saint Patrick’s Day at the Shoal Crossing Event Center this evening. There was music and drinks on the inside, and music, dancing, drinks, and food on the outside. If you ever have the chance to see the Inishfree Austin Irish Dancers or the Silver Thistle Pipes and Drums, then please take advantage of it. They both put on great performances tonight!
SXSW – Waiting in Lines
If you come to SXSW, it is inevitable – you will find yourself waiting in lines. This example is of a very long line alongside the MetroRail tracks just to pick up some wristbands for The FADER FORT. If you find yourself in a line like this, please be nice to others and always try to strike up a conversation and make some new friends. You never know, you just might meet someone from the other side of the world.
You Are an Original
This mural can be found just inside a parking garage on Third Street and Guadalupe in Downtown Austin.
SXSW – Eco Light Garden
The Eco Light Garden at SXSW was pretty cool and offered up lots of interesting photo opportunities.
Austin at Night
This photo was shot in misty conditions while crossing the First Street Bridge on my way from one SXSW event to another.
SXSW – Try Swedish
Tonight’s SXSW entertainment was supplied by Try Swedish and Threadgill’s down on Riverside. There was plenty of food, drinks, live music, and friendly people from Sweden. My favorite band from Sweden tonight was The Magnettes. They wore all white and rocked the place with their infectious energy and attitude.
SXSW – French Legation Museum
The French Legation Museum is hosting several SXSW events hosted by Le French Tech Club throughout the week. If you haven’t been, the Museum is a historic mansion and grounds on a hill on the East side of Downtown Austin. It has several gardens, lots of art, and a perfect small, grassy hill for holding events. My favorite event was the performance by Thylacine (William Rezé). He is a super talented EDM performer, and I loved the part of his set where he played the saxophone along with his musical creations. I hope to see him again sometime soon.
SXSW – Mophie Rescue Lounge
Possibly the most fun you could ever have at SXSW – the Mophie Rescue Lounge! How can you resist playing tug-of-war with a Saint Bernard puppy or hanging with the crew of Saint Bernards? And to kick it up a notch, they partnered with the Saint Bernard Rescue Foundation. Awesome job Mophie!
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