Christopher Smith
I'm a transplanted nerd (because geek is too cool for me).

Here's hoping you've recovered from SXSW! For our first meeting back from the nerdy spring break, here's a special treat!

Managing A Freelance WordPress Business

Being a WordPress developer means not just knowing WordPress but how to run a business. Bill Erickson will give a presentation on what he’s learned as a freelance...

Announcing The Launch Pad at the Knuckle Rumbler Lounge, featuring performances from Rhett Miller, Graffiti6, Tribes, Great Lake Swimmers, Reptar, Ramona Falls, Ben Howard, WATERS, and more. On Saturday, 3/17, Baeble takes over the Knuckle Rumbler Lounge at Peckerhead's on 6th Street for a hot day of beer, booze, and bands, totally free and...

Be sure to arrive early for special surprises!

The Players Pitstop
@Rusty's
405 E. 7th St, Austin , Tx
12noon-7pm:
20 bands on 3 stages
Free admission to all public


Good Old War
Hello Goodbye
Allen Stone
Dead Sara
Prima Donna
Madi Diaz
The Stone Foxes
The Glorious
(feat. Donovan & Mick Rossi of Slaughter & the Dogs)
River City...

SET TIMES & IMPORTANT MESSAGE BELOW:

OUR RSVP LIST IS NOW CLOSED. If you did not join the event before Monday 3/12, then your name will not be at the door. For those that did RSVP, please remember your RSVP is only good for a +1, no exceptions. Entry for the party will be on a first-come, first-serve basis, with priority given to badgeholders...

DEATH AND TAXES EAST END AND THE NUDIE JEANS POP UP SHOP AUSTIN, TEXAS MARCH 15 & 16 ALL AGES TO ENTER | 21+ TO DRINK WITH DAN DEACON, CAVEMAN, DIRTY BEACHES, PAPA, PRINCETON, DENT MAY AND MORE  

/// FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!!! (NO RSVP THIS IS A FREE EVENT) ///

ShoutItOutLoud Music, Moog, and Software present TRADITION: an unofficial (free) sxsw event featuring DJs sets by :: Alan Braxe (exclusive sxsw appearance), Mike Simonetti, Napolian, Rezound + special guests. In association with Tradition NYC, Group Tightener, Acephale, and...

Buca Lounge presents:

"DREAMS"
An official SXSW electronic music event

Bosco Delray (1am)
https://www.facebook.com/BoscoDelrey

White Arrows (12pm)
https://www.facebook.com/whitearrows

TEEEL (11pm)
https://www.facebook.com/Teeelmusic

Vanbot (10pm)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vanbot/115721468465224

Gold Fields (9pm)...

Doors: 7:30 PM
* Gary Clark Jr. - 12:45-1:45 AM CT
* Dr. John - 11:40-12:30 AM CT
* Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. - 10:55-11:25 PM CT
* Kimbra - 10:10-10:40 PM CT
* Ed Sheeran - 9:40-10:05 PM CT
* Punch Brothers - 9:00-9:25 PM CT
* LP - 8:20-8:45 PM CT

- Official SXSW Showcase… all badge-holders welcome!

- Limited number of tickets available for sale...

*IMPORTANT NOTE* Venue capacity at The Jackalope is about 350 people. Unfortunately, as much as we'd like to see all 4000+ of you there, we can't guarantee entry with an RSVP. Our advice? Get there EARLY! :)

Critical Sun Recordings is heading to South by Southwest 2012! Our artists have teamed up to put together an unofficial SXSW...

http://www.liveforthefunk.com/

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LIVE FOR THE FUNK Presents: An Unofficially Official SXSW Showcase

:: March 14th 2012 :: 12 - 6PM :: Soho Lounge :: 21+ ::




We have summoned eight of our absolute favorite artists at the moment for one immense showcase that is NOT to be missed.

...

Day #2 Lineup:
Doors: 12:00 PM CT
*fun. - 2:50-3:20 PM CT
*Geographer - 2:15-2:40 PM CT
*Avalanche City - 1:50-2:15 PM CT
* The Chain Gang of 1974 - 1:15-1:40 PM CT
*Royal Teeth (Nikon "Your 1 Shot" Winner) - 12:45-1:10 PM CT

- Free steak house fare compliments of Texas Land & Cattle Steak House!

- For more information, please visit...

****IMPORTANT UPDATE****

RSVPs are closed. Admission is based on Capacity (An RSVP does not guarantee admission).


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SXSW 2012 is almost here, which means we're excited to invite you to our 2nd Annual SXSW MusicTech Meetup!

Stop on by for great networking, drinks, and to meet the teams from some of the leading music...

NO BRACELETS. NO BADGES. NO BULLSHIT.

Texas Metal Collective is hosting an entire week of incredible metal and hardcore music at world famous Hoek's Death Metal Pizza on 6th Street in Austin, TX. Bands from all over the state, country, and even the world will be gracing the stage for you. Bring your cameras and bring some money for merch!...

The Barbarian Group & Tumblr are partnering up for the first time ever to take you on a Robotrip. It’s gonna be big. Two venues big.

Join us at Mohawk + Club DeVille for the only official SXSW show that’s free and open to the public.

Doors at 6PM, NO RSVP NEEDED, just be sure to come early to ensure admission.

You'll be enjoying...

It's our fourth year at SxSW!!! Started in 2009, The-Event-Formerly-Known-as-Houston@SXSW-And-Then-HoustonTXSW is now C2xSW 

More info at http://houstontxsw.us. Order tickets via Eventbrite:
http://c2xsw2012-efbevent.eventbrite.com

Started in 2009 as "Houston@SXSW," then "HoustonTXSW," The-Event-Formerly- Known-as-Houston@SXSW” has evolved into C2xSW – a full-fledged outreach initiative under the stewardship of C2 Creative, Houston's first...

We couldn't fit this spectacle in just one party! For THREE dazzling days and nights at the intersection of SXSW Interactive, Music, and Film, Warby Parker Eyewear will host a live music festival curated by Grammy-award winning music supervisor Randall Poster.

Join us each day from March 12-14 beginning at 1:00 pm for over fifteen live bands,...

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Hey all! What’s the MKE Shindig, you ask? Well, I’ll tell you. One day, a bunch of creative folk from Milwaukee, who were already headed to South by Southwest, had an idea. They said, “Hey, we love Milwaukee and there is a bunch of really cool stuff going on here; let’s spread the word!” ...

Last year's hottest party at SXSW Interactive is back! Crowdtap launched at SXSWi 2011 with a bang and an amazing event covered by CNN, check it out here. We've since been named as Mashable's Up and Coming Social Media Startup of the Year and are coming back to where it all started.  This year we are back with what will surely be...

The Mashable SXSWi House 2012 will break the mold of traditional SXSWi events. Working with SXSWi and our partner sponsors, on Sunday, March 11 we will offer an exciting evening of music and networking. In addition, the Mashable editorial team will be in Austin in full force.

DETAILS

Date: Sunday, March 11, 2012
Time: 9pm-2am
Location: Buffalo...

Five minutes. One live microphone. Your stories.

Every year since 2000, attendees of SXSWi have gathered to tell stories. Before twitter, before facebook, before blogs. Fray Cafe has been there before them all. This year, the legendary evening of true personal storytelling returns to Austin.

The only ground rules: your story must be true, it...

SapientNitro Rocks SXSW: Sunday, March 11, 8 – 10 p.m. CST

Bring your happy feet to Roial Austin, where SapientNitro will host a rockin’ party featuring DJ Spider, fun & geeky prizes—and of course free booze.

RSVP at http://sapientnitro-sxsw-2012.eventbrite.com/

**Please remember to pick up your 2012 SXSW badge first, you'll need...

Panelists: Brad Feld, Paige Craig, Mark Davis, Nick Seguin, Marc Nager and Andrew Yang.

Why do some tech communities thrive while other fail? What can you do to start, fix or grow your city's startup scene?This panel will take a grounded look at the key ingredients of successful startup communities in any geography. We'll look at the...

Boxee with the help of Turntable and Sling are aiming to throw the Kegger to end all Keggers - Come down to our Block Party at 96 Red River - Austin opposite the convention center for an awesome afternoon of drinking Come out and meet good people, have some food, and have a few drinks.  It'll feel like a family BBQ, without all the drama. ...

    Silicon Prairie News will serve a breakfast of champions at the Silicon Prairie Cereal Bar at SXSW this year. So, get ready.  Join us from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday, March 11.  From the frosted classics to the kid stuff, be bowled over by a serious cereal selection and a chance to meet ...