SXSW came even bigger and better this year. Critics have even said the SXSW Film Festival has even stolen some thunder from the famed Sundance Film Festival. Actor Channing Tatum graced Austin’s red carpet for the 21 Jump Street premiere. Even Austin’s most notorious bongo-player Matthew McConaughey showed up to premiere his latest movie, Killer Joe. [...]
Bo Concept Urban Design invites you to preveiw their 2012 colletion as they welcome Fiat and the Fiat 500 to Austin . Refreshing drinks will be served amidst modern, customized cars and furniture. BoConcept is the ultimate destination for modern furniture Austin and contemporary furniture Austin. Stop by today to meet our skilled design consultants who will [...]
The Greenest Building film explores the mutually shared values and goals of the environmental and historic preservation movements. Following the screening, a multi-discipline panel will field questions regarding how Austin can become more truly “green” in the development of its built environment. The filmmaker will lead the panel discussion of local experts, including representatives from [...]
When you first open the front page of an Austin Chronicle, it is impossible to miss the full page ad for Discount Electronics. After water damage to my old laptop, it was one of those very ads that first enticed me to go to Discount Electronics. I knew I wanted a reliable machine that wouldn’t [...]
Let’s face it, Apple has the coolest tech must-haves and there’s always something new at the blink of an eye. With each release of the next best thing, it means learning something new and once again, changing the way we live. Change is exciting, but it’s easy to get left behind. How can you keep [...]
The New Movement and Yelp Present Social Media Mosh Pit #SMMoshPit | Saturday, August 21st 9pm | The ND (Corner of East 5th and Brushy Street) | Free My Facebook and I have spent five memorable (because they’re fully documented) years together. We’ve gone through some rough times with layout changes, unflattering photo tags, friend [...]
One undeniable fact about Austin, Texas? We treat social media-ites like rockstars. Think about it. Our local newspaper is the only one in the country to host annual social media awards. SXSW 2008 helped LAUNCH Twitter. And in summer 2009, a few bloggers got together and created the first “bleet-up,” i.e., a meet-up for bloggers. [...]
Walking into Discount Electronics (the Anderson Ln. store), there is none of the corporate lifelessness you’d expect from a Best Buy or Circuit City. The décor is funky and eclectic — the walls are brightly painted murals and the store sections are denoted by a rainbow of neon signs. The employees are welcoming and friendly and [...]
So, about 3 months after getting my 3GS, I was at the post office on a rainy day, holding an umbrella, getting a package out of the car and holding my phone while trying to shut the door. Oops. Phone fell. Glass broke. Boo. I decided it was a badge of honor. I must know [...]
Tranquil B2B happy hour with The GoodLife Team.
Launch787 / Wyatt Brand Power Up Lounge March 15 & 16
Introducing Localiter!
February’s Big Ass Twitter Happy Hour (or #BATHH) at The Gingerman on February 11th
Dell computer specials starting at just $79. Amazing on-site 1-year warranty on all desktops and laptop computers purchased at any of our FOUR local Austin-area stores! Call 512-459-0026 for more information. Must mention Launch787 when using this deal. Expires February 28, 2010
SXSW Film, Music, and Interactive 2010 call for volunteers
Bleet Up: Austin, Come Meet Your Bloggers!
Thanks for visiting Launch787 and for supporting the new website. We’d love to hear your feedback about it! Please write us We’ll use this blog to keep you updated and to post our Twitter feed (that’s coming soon). Also, you should follow us there (@launch787). Coming soon: A full calendar of events thrown by us and [...]