Around Town: Week of March 5th

Monday, March 6

ACC Literary Coffehouse– hosted by the ACC Creative Writing Department, this evening will include an open mic for readers to share their poems, scripts or anything else they might have on their mind.

Tuesday, March 7

Face 2 Face with Mark McClain, CEO & Co-Founder, SailPoint– Check out this monthly speaker series hosted by Austin Business Journal. This month’s speaker, Mark McClain, is the co-founder of SailPoint, which provides identity management and governance to companies like Molina Healthcare and WeightWatchers.

Intro to Austin Startup Scene: Edtech Happy Hour– Get to know other

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Best Hotels for SXSW

So you have your credentials and your bags nearly packed for Austin’s premier ten-day festival. But what about hotels? Lucky for you, SXSW has a link to check hotel availability for any dates you’re attending. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite hotels for both lodging, and also for a fun restaurant/bar scene.

W Hotel Austin– Located in the heart of Austin’s 2nd Street District, this buzzy 5-star hotel is located in the middle of all the SXSW action. The W Hotel Austin is also known for its trendy restaurant Trace, which features breakfast, lunch and dinner

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