Scenes from Austin, Texas

[dalton99a]

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks at ACL Live at the Moody Theater at South by Southwest on Saturday March 9, 2019. JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN



U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar speaks at ACL Live at the Moody Theater at South by Southwest on Saturday March 9, 2019. JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN



Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., speaks during South by Southwest on Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Austin, Texas. NICK WAGNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN



Howard Schultz, former CEO of Starbucks and possible presidential candidate, is interviewed by Dylan Byers of NBC News, at the Austin Convention Center during South by Southwest, on Saturday March 9th, 2019. Erika Rich for American-Statesman



Beto O'Rourke and his wife Amy O'Rourke get ready for the start of the screening documentary "Running With Beto" at The Paramount Theatre during South by Southwest on Saturday March 9, 2019. JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

[KY_EnviroGuy]

1. Thank you for posting. What an uplift.

With one possible exception of Mr. Schultz, those photos lifted me right out of a foul mood. This display of youth, joy, energy and enthusiasm should bring happiness to everyone.

I can just imagine how uplifting it was to those attending!....

Here's the web site for that festival for anyone that wants to explore their events:

South By Southwest

Link: https://www.sxsw.com/

This page shows a graphic version of the schedule: https://www.sxsw.com/schedule/#overview
(with downloadable PDF version)

About SXSW:

South By Southwest dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. An essential destination for global professionals, the event features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together.

Join us March 8-17 in Austin, Texas for SXSW 2019 and be a part of one of the most diverse, collaborative, and inventive communities in the world.

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[riversedge]

2. Thanks so much