This dude is so addicted to SXSW RSVPs that he sits in front of Shangri La and robotically makes paper RSVPs that passers by "totally have to respond to."
With more SXSW parties this year than ever before, the Center For Disease Control has issued an alert for all residents of the Republic of Austin, and has asked us to raise awareness of a horrible disease that’s sweeping our fair city: SXSW RSVP Addiction. This crippling affliction can lead to insomnia, anxiety or a rare condition known as “clicker’s finger.” Don’t let it infect someone you love. Know the signs.
7 signs you may be a SXSW RSVP addict:
- Do you refresh Republic of Austin, The Peen Scene or Ultra8201 every minute, hoping another big RSVP has opened?
- Do you smuggle your smart phone into meetings and secretly check Twitter for RSVP announcements?
- In a panic, do you go through our mega SXSW Party list and frantically RSVP to everything two or three times “just in case”?
- Do you watch your Facebook feed like a hawk, looking for any event invite that has “SXSW” “SX” “Showcase” or “Day Party” in the title, AND without even looking at the lineup, you click “attending”?
- Do you wake up after nightmares of spreadsheets dancing in your head, drenched in sweat, asking yourself questions like: “Did I RSVP to FADER FORT?” “Have I RSVPed to all 35 Knuckle Rumbler parties?” or “OMG! What about the Playboy party?!”
- Do you tell yourself “I’m done. I’m not going to respond to another RSVP,” only to find that 30 seconds later a new RSVP opens that you REALLY have to RSVP to because what if it’s THE party ALL your friends end up going to? You can’t be left in the cold, right? RIGHT?!
- Do you find yourself–Hey, dude, STOP LOOKING AT FACEBOOK. That RSVP will still be open in 3 minutes. Pay attention! This ish is important!
If you answered yes to 3 or more of the above questions, you must immediately remove yourself from the Interwebs. You are no longer capable of making reasonable planning decisions and must be quarantined from all social networks until March 17th.
Please don’t let this horrible disease affect any more members of our community. Spread the word and share this article on Facebook and Twitter before it affects someone you love.
Do you suffer from additional symptoms of SXSW RSVP Addition? Tell us your darkest moment in the comments below.
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University of Texas students put up their horns for the Green Fund.
Imagine a place that breeds environmentally conscientious scholars. Completely self-sustainable, this eco-school is powered by the wind and sun, embraces the cyclist and demonstrates innovative examples of the future design of communities.
Sounds like some far off utopia, huh? After Longhorns passed the Green Fund Referendum, this vision may be what is in store for the future of the University of Texas at Austin.
Burnt Orange goes green.
On Tuesday, March 7th, University of Texas students approved the Green fund, voting to add an additional $5 fee to their tuition. Passing by a whopping 71%, the Green Fund will support environmental efforts on campus. Not only will the initiative be funded by the students, it will also be managed by a committee primarily composed of students.
Since the UT population is just over 70,000, this change will drastically minimize the ecological footprint of the campus. Michelle Camp, a UT undergraduate and member of ReEnergize Texas, adds, “the fund will allow us to make UT’s historical structures more energy efficient and finance green projects that will ultimately pay for themselves.”
Will Texas universities lead the nation in sustainable campus life?
With nearly $500,000 coming in annually, the future is looking bright for the Eyes of Texas. But Longhorns aren’t the only Texan students who are making the change. Our good friends at Texas A&M, Texas State University and Rice University have also passed the Green Fund (One project at Texas State recently converted 30 elliptical machines into energy generating power plants. A 30-minute work out there can power a light bulb for 2 hours!). The other 5 remaining public universities will vote on the fund on Earth Day. If passed, Texas will have 8 practicing universities, surpassing California and Tennessee, each currently leading with 7.
How can you help?
Get the word out! Use facebook, twitter, your email, the phone and let anyone and everyone at the remaining 5 universities (UNT, UofH, UTEP, UTPA, UTSA) to get out and vote on Earth Day, April 22, 2010!
I must say, with our efforts in creating over 50,000 megawatts in wind-generating capacity over in West Texas, and now this Green Fund movement, I have never been more proud of my home state. Texas! Fight!
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Sorry this is up late. We’ve been holding off on this post until the Perez Hilton and Levi’s Fader Fort Parties were announced, but it looks like I’m gonna have to pop a xanax and chill out. Although it’s off the record, we heard Perez finally closed the headliner on Monday.
For the record: It’s getting out of hand. We’ve received so many RSVPS in the last few days that y’all seriously broke Gmail, so what you see below are only the hand-picked, super fly RSVPs–and these are some big ones! If I add any more, my head will seriously explode.
From now until ground zero, we will only post MASSIVE events.
You can find all our picks on the main page at SXSW Party RSVPs. You can also check out this slideshow of SXSW 2010 RSVP pages we put together. Oh yeah, and if you are feeling overwhelmed, don’t fret. We’ll be making our recommended party list very, very soon!
Got a party during SXSW? Send us the RSVP and we’ll share the love: tips[at]republicofaustin[dot]com <–This late in the game, it better be good!
SXSW Interactive (March 12th-16th, 2010) Party RSVPs
Dorkbot 23
- DATE: Saturday, March 13th, 2010, 6P-8P
- LOCATION: Brush Square Park (5th and Neches, 78701)
- RSVP
#thePARTY @SXSW
- DATE: Tuesday, March 16th, 2010, 8P-2A
- LOCATION: Terrace 59, Speakeasy rooftop (12 Congress Ave, 78701)
- RSVP
- NOTE: Badge + RSVP req’d
SXSW Music (March 17th-20th, 2010) Party RSVPs
Hype Machine’s Lose Control 2 <–My favorite “music sharing” site hosts 40,000 bands
- DATES: Wednesday, March 17th–Saturday March 20th, Noon-2A
- LOCATION: Vice (302 E 6th St, 78701)
- RSVP
IHEARTCOMIX, Jelly & Mad Decent Carniville <–Bomb line-up, rides, carnie food!
- DATES: Thurs, March 18th–Saturday, March 20th, Noon-8P
- LOCATION: The Mexican American Cultural Center (600 River St, 78701)
- RSVP
Rumbler Lounge <–4 Kick-A Day Parties fr our buds Knuckle Rumbler, killer line-ups, FOOD
- DATES: Wednesday, March 17th–Saturday, March 20th, Noon-8P
- LOCATION: Peckerheads (402 E 6th, 78701)
- RSVP RSVP RSVP RSVP <–Gotta Hit all FOUR
France Rocks Austin <–Champagne, Cheese, UFFIE (!!!!)
- DATE: Thursday, March 18th, 2010, Noon-6P
- LOCATION: Klub Krucial (614 E 6th, 78701)
- RSVP
IAMSOUND <—Line-up incl Sleighbells, jj (!!) and LITTLE BOOTS (DJ Set)
- DATE: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, 7P-2A
- LOCATION: Malverde (400 W 2nd, 78701)
- RSVP
Eastbound and Found <–Sweet Leaf Tea’s Par-tay, 18+
- DATE: Thursday, March 18th, 2010, Noon-9P
- LOCATION: 1001 E 6th St, 78702
- RSVP
SXSMess <–18+
- DATE: Friday, March 19th, 2010, 4P-4A
- LOCATION: 21st Co-op (707 W 21st St, 78705)
- RSVP
Bigstereo, Radarmaker and The Glitoris present…Crystal Fighters (!!), Baby Monster and MORE
- DATE: Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 11.30A-5.45P
- LOCATION: Barbarella (615 Red River, 78701)
- RSVP
Frank151 SXSW Jumpoff <–Wu-Tang members plus DJ Jasmine Solano
- DATE: Friday, March 19th, 2010, 6P-2A
- LOCATION: Spill (212 E 6th, 78701)
- RSVP (email) and Info
House by Southwest <–Dance! Dance! Dance!
- DATE: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, 6P-4A
- LOCATION: Silhouette Sushiya and Bar (718 Congress Ave, 78701)
- RSVP (email) and Info
Relix Magazine Showcase
- DATE: Friday, March 19th, Noon-5P
- LOCATION: Antone’s (213 W 5th, 78701)
- RSVP (email) and Show info
SXSouthLamar Crawfish Boil w/ Chef Papa Chop <—nom nom nom + OM records 
- DATE: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, 4P-9P
- LOCATION: 2110 S. Lamar, 78704
- RSVP
Babelmusic.com SXSW Day Party
- DATE: Thursday, March 18th, 2010, Noon-6P
- LOCATION: The Scoot (1308 E 4th, 78702)
- RSVP (email) and More Info
Republic of Austin is super dooper excited to announce a kick-a partnership with our friends Learning Secrets.
First off, Ian and Jeramy are pretty rad. Not only do they book some amazing DJ’s, but they play a mean game of Taboo. Even more exciting is the CHANCE TO SEE ONE OF MY FAVORITE DJ’s, EROL ALKAN!
Back in Berlin, I worked doing booking and marketing for a couple of clubs and venues. You could say I was pretty entrenched in the music and nightlife of the city. On any night of the week, I could see Peaches, Miss Kittin, Boys Noize, David Guetta, and DJ Hell–to name a few. One of my favorite and frequent guests was Erol Alkan.
Erol is knee-deep in the electro-house game. His remixes of Alter Ego’s “Rocker” and Mylo’s “Drop the Pressure” practically ruled 2004. Since then he’s worked with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol, Justice, Scissors Sisters, Klaxons and Bloc Party. Can’t wait to see what he brings to Austin in April.
We’ll be bringing you more info and some special things leading up to the show. If you can’t wait until then, check this preview video announcement from Learning Secrets. Jeramy and Ian put on some fly duds and rock out in a car Wayne and Garth style. Don’t miss it.
DEETS: Learning Secrets Presents Erol Alkan (April 15th, 2010); Republic Live (301 W 5th); Advanced Tickets: $10 21+ / $15 18+; Door $15 21+ / $20 18+; VIP Tickets $45 (VIP Loft, Open Bar, super phat gift bag)
I’ll just put it out there: I’m not a KGSR listener. Their music is too light for me, and I don’t drive a car. I do, however, respect what they do for the Austin music scene. Their “Unplugged at the Grove” series on Thursday nights at Shady Grove and their concerts in Republic Square park are summertime staples that have made it one of Austin’s most beloved stations.
Imagine my surprise when I logged into my Facebook account yesterday to discover the white-bread station was embroiled in controversy. Nope, the station manager wasn’t tagged in inappropriate photos. Instead, Facebook suggested I become friends with “Say Goodbye to KGSR.”
My first thought was: “Oh snap, KGSR is going off the air! What will the waitstaff at Shady Grove do on Thursday nights?” But then I took a deep breath and clicked around the profile. It turns out, KGSR is not going anywhere; they’ve watered down their programming and a lot of people aren’t very happy. After a couple of emails with peeps in the Austin radio industry, I got the skinny, and surprise, it all boils down to ratings.
Austin radio ratings are about to change.
A company called Arbitron determines the ratings. Since the dawn of time, people in Arbitron’s sample have kept journals chronicling the stations they listen to throughout the day. Arbitron then tallies the information and determines the ratings.
Last year, Arbitron began rolling out a device called a Portable People Meter, a kind of pager-like device that listens for digital signatures embedded in broadcasts. Since the PPM is always on, it tracks what people are actually listening to. It turns out that people who previously filled the full day with one station actually channel surf.
Austin gets PPMs later this year. Because they’ve seen how the new ratings affect other cities, KGSR is watering down their programing by cutting local music and adding more pulp in an effort to attract those channel surfers. In so doing, they’ve also alienated a chunk of their fan base. In fact, another Facebook fan page called “I want the old KGSR back…NOW!!!!!” has more fans than either the official KGSR Page or the fan page for KGSR’s Local Music Show Lone Star State of Mind.
Why KGSR’s change pisses me off.
Couple of things about the KGSR format change piss me off. First off, appealing to the lowest common denominator as marketing strategy doesn’t always work. A better strategy: Differentiation and innovation.
The second problem is indicative of a larger problem in Austin radio: For a city that prides itself as being the Live Music Capital of the World, the radio stations do next to nothing to support Austin bands and musicians. Back in the early days of radio, local stations would break local artists: Think Elvis in Memphis, the Motown artists on Detroit radio stations, or even Biggie on New Yorks’s Hot 97. If our own radio stations don’t play local artists, how can we expect them to ever break outside of Austin?
Can Austin radio be saved?
Maybe KGSR’s move from bland to blander will open the doorway for other radio stations to stand out. KUT 90.5 has been increasing their play and coverage of Austin musicians. Maybe pissed off KGSR listeners will flock there. Or maybe MIX 94.7 will dominate the adult contemporary space by increasing their local music selections and adding a little edgier content, like this Internet station they launched last week that streams a selection of SXSW picks.
And 101x: I love you. I grew up with you, but PLAY MORE LOCAL MUSIC!! That would truly be alternative.
COMMENT: Is Austin radio dying? Can it be saved? What do you listen to?
Laughing with Glynn Wedgewood from Austin Brit-rock band STEREO IS A LIE.
Funny as it may sound, Austin has our own Brit-rock band. Their name is STEREO IS A LIE, and they’re legit. One listen to frontman Glynn Wedgewood’s accent in the video, below, and you’ll know it’s true.
STEREO IS A LIE is loud and they rock, so it’s easy to compare them to Muse–but I wouldn’t say that’s accurate. To me, they’re more closely related to the 90’s alternative British pop scene, kinda like if Damon Albarn from Blur grew a pair, or if Noel Gallagher from Oasis stopped whining AND grew two pairs. And I dare you to go to one of their shows and try to leave with your hearing still in tact.
For the last 7 months, STEREO IS A LIE has been in and out of the studio working on their first album. They finish laying the tracks this week and then send it off to Chris Cline for mixing. Chris has done a great job at reigning in stage rockers Trail of Dead, so it will be interesting to see how well he can translate STEREO IS A LIE’s stage show in the studio.
Although I’ve only heard one track off the album [Scroll down for a listen!], I like what I’ve heard. More mature, it’s filled with more subtle layers than a rocking stage show will allow. I can’t wait to hear the full album!
WATCH: Earlier this week, we chatted with STEREO IS A LIE’s lead vocalist and guitar dude Glynn Wedgewood. In the 3.5-minute video, Glynn tells us a little more about working on the new album and how it sounds. You also get to peep some kick-a shades and hear Glynn’s killer accent.
EXPERIENCE: A Local Night For Local People (March 5th, 2010) featuring New Roman Times, STEREO IS A LIE, Sad Accordians and Astrona; The Ghost Room (304 W 4th St); Doors at 8P; $5 w/RSVP $8 without. FREE booze while it lasts. RSVP
LISTEN: “What We Do” by STEREO IS A LIE:
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Hands down, Fader Fort wins best party during SXSW. But for me, the best lineup is always the Perez Hilton Party. And while I may not agree with celeb chasing, I’ve gotta give the dude mad props for his music selection.
Kanye West shot from my iPhone at the Perez Hilton party. Check out Perez in the back!
I won’t lie: Last year got a little messy. I scammed my way in by using a printout of my roommates RSVP, met up with my folks, and made a beeline to the adult bevskis. Whether it was the abundance of free beer or the rivers of free vodka, my boys and I got crunk quickly, and proceed to dance around and scream things like:” ‘04 represent” and “SoCo in da house.”
It was a lot of fun, but the music, man, the music: Yelle, Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head, Little Boots, Ladyhawke, Kid Cudi, Solange and SURPRISE guest: Kanye West. After the show ended at 2A, we bounced over to the hotel pool next door, stripped and had rowdy relay races until we got kicked out.
I don’t know if it’s possible to top Kanye West, but I know Perez has it in him. Since the line-up hasn’t been announced yet, we’re mixing a little rumor with a little educated guessing to give you our lineup for the Perez Hilton party:
- Lady Gaga –> This has been the biggest rumor. Not surprising, they’re are besties and she’s on the top of the world right now
- Courtney Love –> Hole’s big US comeback is happening at the SPIN party during SXSW, so…
- Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings –> Amy Winehouse has been replaced.
- M.I.A. –> He always dogs her, but she’s got a new album coming out, and it would be a huge surprise. Diplo’s in town…
- Wale –> Wale is the hip-hop darling right now. He also has done a couple tracks with Lady Gaga.
- Uffie –> potty-mouthed electro princess, she’s gonna be at SXSW and she has a new album.
- Amanda Blank –> See Uffie, except not at SXSW BUT she doesn’t have anything booked
- Nicki Minaj –> The new Foxy Brown or Little Kim. She’s bisexual and Perez loves controversy
- JJ –> dreamy electro about drugs. They aren’t booked during SXSW, but they are touring with the XX, who are ALL over SXSW
- And I’m tapped out…
Our friends over at ATXGossip also have a guess as to the venue.
COMMENT: What do you got? Who are your guesses? Let us know in the comments!
Donning raver apparel, Chris gets ready for a tour of the new Austin City Limits Studio construction site.
Like a pubescent teenage boy, Austin has had quite a few high-rises popping up lately. The newest–and the last for a while–to grace the skyline is the W Austin Residencies. With its glass paneling and clean lines, it is, by far, the sexiest erection yet. But the W is only one piece of the entire development project known as Block 21. And while the W will compliment the city’s beauty, the other major piece of Block 21, the new Austin City Limits Studio, will enhance the city’s soul.
Yup, after 30 years hidden on the UT Campus, the beloved television show is moving to new digs in the chic 2nd Street District. A couple of weeks ago, we got a private tour of the construction site and a preview of the new studio. For the record: The new Austin City Limits studio is gonna be FUTURE!
Chris climbs the master staircase at the new Austin City Limits Studio.
Befitting its recently inducted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Landmark status, the show’s new venue comes complete with a grandiose master staircase, private box suites and a big shiny sign. More importantly, the acoustics have been expertly engineered, and the venue will have a much higher capacity, easier wheelchair and bathroom access, and B-A-R-S! Even with a larger capacity, however, the new studio will still remain intimate: NO views are obstructed, and the farthest seat is only 60 feet from the stage. In fact, standing where the stage will be, the open, compact design reminded of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
Austin City Limits will begin shooting in February 2011. When not being used by KLRU, the studio will be an official Live Nation concert venue, helping the city got larger acts that might not want to play in the not-designed-for-concerts Erwin Center.
Perched on a balcony of the new W Austin Residencies, Chris chats with KLRU-TV's CEO Bill Stotesbery about the new Austin City Limits Studio.
Check out the video, below, to get a better idea of what the site is like. And while we weren’t allowed to video everywhere, the footage we do have and the photos we smuggled out will def whet your appetite.
Also, check the video for a chat with KLRU-TV CEO and Austin City Limits Dude Bill Stotesbery. Perched on a balcony in the W Residencies, Bill tells us why Austin City Limits needed to move the studio, describes some of the new features, and tells us what they’re going to do with the old Austin City Limits background.
BTW: KLRU-TV is currently in the middle of a pledge drive. Donate and ensure that programming like Austin City Limits keeps being made!
WATCH: In the video below, Chris gets a tour of the new Austin Limits Studio. He also chats with KLRU-TV CEO Bill Stotesbery about the beloved television shows move.
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ACK! So many events in my Inbox this morning that it took HOURS to pour through them and write them up.We’re STILL sitting on several BIG events until the RSVP links are confirmed. In the meantime, check these out. They’ve also been added to the main page of SXSW Party RSVPs. You can also check out this slideshow of SXSW 2010 RSVP pages we put together.
Oh yeah, and if you are feeling overwhelmed, don’t fret. We’ll be making our recommended party list before the event!
Got a party during SXSW? Send us the RSVP and we’ll share the love: tips[at]republicofaustin[dot]com
SXSW Interactive (March 12th-16th, 2010) Party RSVPs
Gawker Media and io9’s Time Bender
- DATE: Saturday, March 13th, 8P-3A
- LOCATION: Pure Volume House (504 Trinity St, 78701)
- RSVP
British Music Embassy
- DATES: Monday, March 15th, 2010, 8P-2A, and Tuesday, March 16th, 2010, 8P-1A
- LOCATION: Latitude 30 (512 San Jacinto, 78701)
- RSVP
- NOTE: Band or Wristband Req’d
Pure Volume House <—Um, this is your late-night party HQ.
- DATES: Friday, March 12th–Saturday, March 20th (usually LAAAATE)
- LOCATION: 504 Trinity St
- RSVP
Tocquigny SXSWi Happy Hour
- DATE: Friday, March 12th, 2010, 6P-8P
- LOCATION: Frost Bank Tower(5th and Congress), 17th Floor
- RSVP
buzzd, nearverse and Xtreme Labs present: The Boxer Rebellion
- DATE: Sunday, March 13th, 2010, 8.30P-3.30A
- LOCATION: Phoenix (409 Colorado St, 78701)
- RSVP
Social Media Breakfast SXSW
- DATE: Sunday, March 14th, 2010, 10A-Noon
- LOCATION: Hyatt Regency Austin (208 Barton Springs, 78704)
- RSVP (note, it’s a staggered RSVP)
Tug Boat Hustle Presents Freaks Meet Folks
- DATE: Tuesday, March 16th, 2010, 7P-?
- LOCATION: Club De Ville (900 Red River St, 78701)
- RSVP
SXSW Music (March 17th-20th, 2010) Party RSVPs
Filter Magazine’s Showdown at Cedar Street <—Eye-popping Line-up PLUS BBQ
- DATES: Thurs, March 18th–Saturday, March 20th, 11A-6P
- LOCATION: Cedar Street (208 W 4th St, 78701)
- RSVP
Pure Volume House <—Um, this is your late-night party HQ.
- DATES: Friday, March 12th–Saturday, March 20th (usually LAAAATE)
- LOCATION: 504 Trinity St
- RSVP
Sneak Attack’s Coast to Coast Party
- DATE: Friday, March 19th, 2010, 11A-6P
- LOCATION: Clive Bar (609 Davis St, 78701)
- RSVP
Banyan Brand + Aloft SXSW Party
- DATE: Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 3-6P
- LOCATION: Max’s Wine Dive (207 San Jacinto, 78701)
- RSVP
Twangfest and KDHX Day Parties at SXSW
- DATES: Thursday, March 18th, 2010, Noon-6P, and Saturday, March 20th, 2010, Noon-6P
- LOCATION: Jovita’s (1619 S 1st St, 78704)
- Line-up RSVP (email)
Electric Western Records and American Songwriter Magazine present “Get Your Green On”
- DATE: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, 2P-Mid (?)
- LOCATION: Hole in the Wall (2538 Guadalupe St, 78705)
- RSVP
We Put the “A” in Austin <–Belvedere Vodka Open Bar
- DATE: Friday, March 19th, 2010, 2P-7P
- LOCATION: Light Bar (408 Congress Ave, 78701)
- RSVP
British Music Embassy SXSW Parties
- DATE: Wednesday, March 17th–Saturday, March 20th, Noon-7P
- LOCATION: Latitude 30 (512 San Jacinto, 78701)
- RSVP
- NOTE: Badge or Wristband Req’d
The San Diego Hoe-Down in Austin <—FREE BEER and Wahoo’s TACOS!
- DATE: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, 3P-8P
- LOCATION: Lustre Pearl (97 Rainey St, 78701)
- RSVP (Email First and Last Name)
SXSW X MoB
- DATE: Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 11-5P
- LOCATION: Habana Calle 6 (709 E 6th, 78701)
- RSVP (email)
Senari and Couch Sessions: SXSW
- DATE: Wedensday, March 17th, 2010, 8P-2A
- LOCATION: Speakeasy (412 Congress Ave, 78701)
- RSVP
The Viper Room and Supergoodmusic present Rooftop Riot
- DATE: Friday, March 19th, 2010, Noon-6P
- LOCATION: The Blind Pig (317 E 6th St, 78701)
- RSVP
Dickies and Filter Magazine present Dickies Sounds
- DATES: Thursday, March 18th, and Friday, March 19th, 3P-1A, and Saturday, March 20th, 3P-6P
- LOCATION: Lustre Pearl (97 Rainey St, 78701)
- RSVP
All Together Now Showcase
- DATES: Wednesday, March 17th, Noon-5P; Friday, March 19th, 11A-1A, and Saturday, March 20th, 11A-1A
- LOCATION: The Bayou (500 E 6th St, 78701)
- RSVP
Pop Tarts Suck Toasted and I Rock I Roll Present…
- DATES: Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 9P-?
- LOCATION: Creekside Lounge (606 E 7th, 78701)
- Lineup RSVP (email)
Impose Magazine presents Austin Imposition
- DATES: Wednesday, March 17th, Thursday, March 18th, and Saturday, March 20th 8P-2A
- LOCATION: Longbranch Inn 1133 E 11th St, 78702)
- RSVP
The Loft at Malverde <—Nice Lineup, incl peeps that can’t be announced
- DATES: Thursday, March 18th–Saturday, March 20th, Noon-6P
- LOCATION: Malverde (400 W 2nd St, 78701)
- RSVP
HearYa’s SXSW Day Party
- DATE: Friday, March 19th, 2010, Noon-6P
- LOCATION: Beauty Bar (617 E 7th st, 78701)
- Lineup RSVP (email)
High Five! Party! Party! 2.0
- DATE: Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 11A-6P
- LOCATION: Elysium (705 Red River, 78701)
- RSVP
Austin Town Hall SXSW Day Party
- DATE: Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 11A-6P
- LOCATION: The Ghost Room (304 W 4th, 78701)
- RSVP
Obscure Magpie’s 2010 SXSW Two-Headed Party
- DATE: Saturday, March 20th, 2010, Noon-6P
- LOCATION: Encore (611 Red River, 78701)
- RSVP
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Two months ago I set some pretty lofty New Year’s Resolutions:
- Not to use my credit cards and not to get further into debt
- Not to buy any clothes, shoes or handbags for an entire year
- Not to make a single purchase over $100
I would say the hardest one to keep has been to not use credit cards. It hasn’t been hard because I’ve been wanting to buy anything major or go on vacation or some other kind of frivolous expense. It’s been because I’ve actual began realizing how far outside our means we’ve been living. Just paying our monthly bills has been challenging, and I’ve had to dig into some savings accounts that I’ve been stockpiling for several years just to get by.
This month has been especially challenging due to a fun-filled weekend at the beginning of the month that left us strapped for cash the rest of the month. Here’s some strategies that got us by:
- Automatic savings — Every two weeks on pay day, I have an automatic transfer of $50 from our checking into our savings account. It’s only $50, but the gradual accumulation over just a few months has really come in handy during a pinch.
- Renegotiate utilities — We called Directv to see if they could give us a new rate, and they did! We cut that bill down by about $30 each month, and we got 3 months of Starz free!
- Pay yourself weekly — I only get paid once a month, and my husband gets paid twice a month. We divide up those paychecks into weekly allowances so we don’t find ourselves outstretched by the end of the month.
What are some of your favorite money saving tips? Leave your suggestions in the comments section.
