If you are a web developer and you have launched a new site in the last year, then you have until this Friday (December 14) to enter your work in the 2008 SXSW Web Awards. This is your chance to showcase your talent in front of the the most creative minds in the new media industry. Click on the Web Awards page for complete details on what you need to do to be part of this year’s competition. Also, stay tuned to the SXSW Interactive site this week as we announce the emcee for the 2008 Web Awards Ceremony on Sunday evening, March 9. We are extremely excited about who we have lined up to handle the honors for this spring — we think you will be equally impressed. The Web Awards Ceremony is presented by Adobe Systems.

Above: Twitter takes home the Web Award for Best Blog at the 2007 event. Photo courtesy of Scott Beale at Laughing Squid.

Original post by melissa

Posted: December 10th, 2007 under Interactive News.
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From the people who proudly offer "the finest in aural adventures for the discerning ear" comes a winter showcase in the spirit of the season – psychedelic style. The Church of the Friendly Ghost presents Requiem For the Sun, A Psychedelic Solstice, featuring performances from artists and musicians specializing in experimental and psychedelic sounds. The show is tomorrow night at the Salvage Vanguard Theater on Manor.

Church of the Friendly GhostRequiem For the Sun, A Psychedelic SolsticeTuesday, December 118:00 p.m.Salvage Vanguard Theater2803 Manor Rd.With Book of Shadows, The Devil Bat, Abigail und Hansel, and Bright Duplex

Original post by staff@kut.org (Laurie Gallardo)

Posted: December 10th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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