Welcome to all the people who are in town for the annual SXSW conference!  Austin has so much to offer for visitors and locals alike.  If you are looking for something to do, this weekend, there is something for everyone.

SXSW Film Festival

Mar 13-21

http://sxsw.com/film

Spend five days exploring the latest filmmaking innovations and trends.  It is a great place to observe emerging talents from a wide array of types of films

SXSW Music and Media Conference

Mar 18-Mar22

http://sysw.com/music

Hundreds of musicians from around the world greet fans at over eighty stages in downtown Austin in this 5-day conference.  It’s not all about the concerts; during the day, registrants can attend the trade show at the Austin Convention Center full of informational sessions and panel discussions.

Downtown Ghost Tours

Fris- Sats, 8pm

http://hauntedtexas.com

Walk the streets of Austin and experience the popular ghost hotspots and learn about the history and geography of how this town came to be.

Austin Under the Stars: With 40 Telescopes

21 Mar 2009, 6pm

St Stephens Episcopal School

This astronomical observation hosted by the Austin Astronomical Society and St Stephen’s Episcopal School is free and open to the public.  Join local astronomers to view the Sun in daytime skies (special telescopes used, don’t try this at home)!  Bring your lawn chairs and try something different this Saturday!

For more information about what Austin has to offer, please contact Susie at SusieKang@JoaRealty.com