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OTHER awesome SXSW things

#PowerUpATX: Rest, Relax, and Recharge

A place for the weary to rest, relax, and recharge, from 11 – 4 on March 15th and 16th, Wyatt Brand & Launch787 are opening a patio lounge behind the Launch787 headquarters just behind Moonshine. There, guests can plop down, plug in their phones, and take in some local culture while enjoying:

• Coffee from Elixer’s Tin Bean or a cocktail
• Chair massage by Ahhh! My Massage
• Get a free MAP Austin Downtowner—a hot-off-the-presses map celebrating the company’s 10th anniversary
Wyatt Brand: Monday, March 15th
On the first day, guests will be treated to sets and conversations from:
11a – Members of the Invincible Czars with Oliver Franklin
12p – Fusebox Festival’s Ron Berry (slideshow)
1p – Dave Madden
2p – Creators of The Intergalactic Nemesis (comic signing)
3p – Wyatt Brand birthday cake and client toast (birthday cake from Austin’s own Sweetish Hill)
Launch787: Tuesday, March 16th
On day two, guests can relax and enjoy acoustic sets, retail therapy from Touch of Sass and Spectacle Sunglasses, chair massages from Ahhh! My Massage and mini manicures/pedicures!
11a – Lost Werks
12p – Dana Falconberry
1p – Arthur Yoria,
2p – Danny Malone
3p – The Soldier Thread

Music for a Cure

One of my fave low-key events, KGSR in the Morning hosts music sessions in the Four Seasons Lobby Lounge from March 15-19. $5 will get you in, get you outstanding live music, interviews, AND as many breakfast tacos and coffee as you need from 6 – 9am. Door prizes for the first 100 people through the door each morning. This year’s performances include Alpha Rev, Texas Tornadoes (they’re back!), Bob Schneider and the debut of the Court Yard Hounds, the new band featuring The Dixie Chicks’ Emily Robison and Martie Maguire. All proceeds are donated to the Seton Shivers Cancer Center.

New Music Tipsheet Free List

20-page PDF of free parties from one of my fave music sites. Click here for it: http://newmusictipsheet.com/page.php?id=feed&feedid=10634

American Apparel Flea Market

Up to 85% off, with prices starting at $1. Inventory will be constantly replenished throughout the weekend. As opposed to last year, this year it’s free! and credit and debit cards are accepted. So it’s better. And totally worth a stop.
Thursday – Saturday, noon – 10p
Mexican-American Cultural Center, 600 River Street

Bitch Slap

Thursday March 17 at noon, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment’s action packed movie Bitch Slap will be screened at PureVolume House. Starring the sexy young actresses Julia Voth, Erin Cummings and America Olivo, the event features a brunch filled with fast cars, hot girls and crime-fighting adventures at the adrenaline fueled screening of Bitch Slap.

The Purevolume House, 504 Trinity St. Austin

FREE with RSVP through www.purevolume.com/thehouse, DVD giveaways, open bar, free Taco Bell, DJs, and bands, KVRX (UT Austin) promotions

Crash Avenue Crashing Map

Internets wrangler Michael at Crash Avenue publicity made an interactive map of everything their artists are doing. http://www.crash-avenue.com/sxsw-2010-show-schedule/

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