SXSW
For the last month or so, we've been typing our email addresses into countless RSVP forms, mostly for parties we won't end up attending...but just in case. Without a wristband, it's usually best to: 1) pick a day party based the most appealing combination of lineup, venue, and free drinks/food 2) get there early 3) stay all day. The wristband allows you to skip certain lines and hop around more easily, but there are still too many good free day parties to justify the expense. Even at night, there's plenty to do and you can often pay a cover to get into a showcase if there's room.
SXSW plans often go awry, but we're going to try to make it to all of these at some point during the week:
