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There are 40 blocks closed in downtown Austin due to various construction and cable-laying projects. When the Empire State Building was built in New York City, the city closed no blocks. Also, news on the upcoming SXSW festival and the Texas Film Hall of Fame.

"...issue kicks off our SXSW coverage. The SXSW Interactive Conference begins March 9 at the Austin Convention Center (as..."

March 2, 2001 Column by Louis Black

Dancing About Architecture

Whither Austin or: Funny, It Looks Bigger on TV

"...the deadline for the 1998 South by Southwest Music Conference (March 18-22) was coming up fast, and that you..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro: Lives Well Spent

Life cycles of those who sold their souls for music

"...of Rockrgrl magazine and founder of Seattle's Rockrgrl Music Conference. Now relocated to Austin, she's wasted no time stirring..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...$5,000 to $100,000 -- from lobbyists to support the conference. Perry, Dewhurst, and Craddick distanced themselves from the fundraising..."

Jan. 10, 2003 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...As panels organizer for the South by Southwest Music Conference, I am very proud of the Courtney Love interview..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Upon being named head of the United States Conference of Mayors' National Energy Committee last Friday, Mayor Will..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Meanwhile Brewing’s Free Birthday Bash and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Jonathan Richman at the Continental to Saweetie at AFROTECH

"...ACL Live, Jadakiss of the LOX punctuates the proceedings. Conference attendees must either purchase an all-access ticket ($2,450) or..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Gay Place: Wheely AWTHUM

Strap on your ... roller skates, fool; it's time for Roller Disco 2.

"...HARVEY MILK DAY CONFERENCE GetEqual TX's annual weekend of empowering workshops and calls..."

May 25, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Off the Record

Courtney Love vs. Boudoir Queen, Jason Reece vs. Conrad Keely, Border Patrol vs. Texas Tornados, and other dream matchups

"...the other better – via dating-game-style quizzing in a conference call with both. They distinctly remembered their first meeting..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

TCB

"...just short of compulsive... The unqualified hit of the conference was Uzbek collective Abbos Kosimov, who filled in for..."

March 21, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Dancing About Architecture

Elephant Parts

"...Where the backlash leading up to last year's music conference seemed to be running at an all-time high, the..."

March 20, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

99 Luftballons (International Acts at SXSW Music)

South by Southwest by way of Sudan, Scotland, Colombia, and more

"...is SXSW. The latter perception now modifies as the conference follows up a Garth Brooks free-for-all at Auditorium Shores..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Battling for Music, History, and Learning

Juneteenth Battle of the Bands competition harkens back to days when marching bands enjoyed a celebrated place in Austin's black community, and creates opportunity for greater future African-American involvement in school bands.

"...high-stepping style of marching called "SWAC," for Southwest Athletic Conference, home to the historically African-American colleges known as much..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Postmarks

The union's due, the boys in blue, The Sopranos' view, and Miracle Mike takes it on the, um, chin.

"...that it did. Under the deal, the proposed mega-hotel/resort/golf course/conference center proposed by Bradley partner Lowe Enterprises would be..."

April 13, 2001 Column

Conduit Digital Film and Gaming Festival

"...Mar 14-15 in the middle of the SXSW Interactive Conference, so leave a little time between Convention Center panels..."

March 5, 1999 Screens Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...sidewalks? Anyone attending the South Congress Coalition's (SCC) press conference Monday might think so. Boasting the slogan, "The Grand..."

Nov. 13, 1998 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

The Quiet Game

"...for submissions to the 1998 South by Southwest Music Conference (March 18-22) is coming up fast. You can get..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Music Column

Walser Keeps the Top Hand

"...and Randy Newman as confirmed showcasers at the music conference... Contrary to reports elsewhere, Sixteen Deluxe will be appearing..."

Feb. 2, 1996 Music Column

Soccer Watch

Longhorns and Hilltoppers unbeaten streaks snap, and more

"...between Houston Dynamo and Chivas USA for the Western Conference title, David Beck­ham ready to perform off-the-deathbed heroics for..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Dancing About Architecture

Closer Than Last Week

"...Monahan's changed his tune these days, however, and the conference, which took place in Cannes, France, Jan. 19-23, found..."

Jan. 24, 1997 Music Column

Beware of Failing Rock

An Austin Couple Says Their Insurer Let Them Down

"...Well, maybe not exactly out of nowhere. During a conference at school, the Larivees say, they were asked to..."

June 21, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 19-25

"...encouragement and warm appreciation? I suggest you convene a conference of trusted advisers, good listeners, sunny mentors, wisdom keepers,..."

April 19, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

We Can't Make It Here Anymore

As the city's Economic Development Department readies its recommendations to City Council on Mayor Adler's Austin Music & Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution, is it already too late for local artists in terms of local affordability?

"...On Feb. 26, Mayor Steve Adler held a press conference to present his Austin Music & Creative Ecosystem Omnibus..."

May 27, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Playback: Post Pop Depression: After SXSW

Still wearing your SXSW badge or wristband? We don't blame you.

"...the Roots, whose Bud Light-sponsored guest revue was the conference's marquee attraction on Saturday. The three-hour show at Brazos..."

March 25, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Do Cyborgs Dream of Uninterrupted Sleep?

Wearables, fashion, and the reality of the feminist cyborg

"...body, a relationship writ large at this year's Interactive Conference. The question is: Is this relationship improving women's lives?..."

March 13, 2015 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

True Believer

You're at SXSW today because of its late creative director, Brent Grulke.

"...80% of the acts who had applied to the Conference. That's another reason he found a way for 2,000..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

Soccer Watch

Two former Aztex players to play in MLS Cup Final, and more

"...beating Central Oklahoma in a shoot-out and then outlasting conference rival Incarnate Word, 1-0, last weekend in San Antonio...."

Nov. 20, 2009 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Naked City

"...from across the country conducted a national phone media conference announcing their intentions to build a wall of their..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...for the state Children's Health Insurance Program, and the conference committee will attempt to craft a bill that will..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

May 25, 2007 News Feature

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