Raissa Evans
Random, weird or cool. Only sometimes funny. Marketer, listener, execution...ist. Netflix junkie & eco-conscious XY cusper. I am NOT a social media expert.

This month we are planning a panel discussion with several SXSWi attendees who will discuss the coolest things they saw (or maybe didn't see) at this year's SXSW. Please bring your notes and let's discuss YOUR SXSW experience...

Our Panel
- Katrina Kokoska, Project Manage, Schipul – The Web Marketing Company, @kkokoska
- Jerald...

The chili debate rages on: Beans or no beans? Pledge your allegiance to the "real" Texas chili at the 8th Annual BioHouston Chili Cook-Off! Network with C-level execs from the life science community on 28 teams. Over 450 attendees have already registered, please join us! Check out our NEW mobile website powered by ContentActive...

Join ServerBeach and friends during SXSW11 at the epicenter of Austin's Sixth Street entertainment district, Venue 222 for outrageous fun with free drinks, swag and more! Doors open on Tue, March 15th at 9pm until 2am. Get your geek on.

Come join the Blogger crew as we host another SXSW bash filled with good people, live music, and of course – free drinks!

HoustonTXSW* supports and promotes Houston's creative community -- highlighting its film, interactive/tech, and music talent -- by bringing them together and spotlighting Houston at a single event during the annual SXSW conference in Austin. Started in 2009, HoustonTXSW has grown exponentially, along with the vibrant community it...

Escape the madness for some R&R at the Twitter Retreat. Grab a seat under the sun, listen to some tunes, and meet some people.

Plenty of Twitter folks will be around and eager to meet you.

There will be delicious BBQ from @FranklinBBQ and fancy ice-cream sandwiches from @Coolhaus to consume throughout the day.

The second annual Tech Cocktail SXSW will kick off the third annual SXSW Accelerator program and showcase 30+ early stage startups for an evening of conversation. The event is aimed at better connecting, educating and amplifying the SXSW Interactive community.

Join us for an evening of fun mingling with other technology enthusiasts, innovators,...

The Mashable SXSWi House 2011 will break the mold of the traditional SXSWi events schedule. Working with SXSWi and our partner sponsors, we will create a two-day platform that will include private events, VIP networking hours and large open parties. From Sunday, March 13th to Monday, March 14th, Mashable will be hosting a combination of private...

Let's start SXSW right with a yearly tradition - predrinks at the Driskill hotel bar.

Every year at SXSW we start off the weekend with a couple relaxing drinks in the historic Driskill hotel bar. If you've never been there's no time like the present to get in on this tradition. Stay as long as you want, there are no rules. Its just...

South by Southwest (SXSW) is a combination of film, interactive and music festivals & conferences that take place every March in Austin, Texas.