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Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

By Violet Blue March 15, 2011, 12:17 AM PDT

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Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

At the largest technology/Internet conference in the United States,attendees can connect online or in person in the halls, at parties and while attending panels and talks about the convergence of technology with all facets of life.nnOutside the Austin Convention Center, before the traffic became standstill.n

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See also Violet Blue’s report: n SXSW Interactive 2011 and The Japan Crisis.n

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntSolarPump’s electronics charging station on the lawn across from the Austin Convention Center.

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntCostumes got attention for brands at the entrance of the Austin Convention Center.

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntA busy weekend day in the Main Hall.

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntTables in the main hall are constantly occupied by multitasking attendees.

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntEvery pillar is covered with posters, stickers and branded schwag designed to get attention.

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntAerial view of the always-bustling Main Hall, afternoon.

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntParty RV with karaoke RVIP roams downtown at night; this year they picked up pranksters in wedding dresses, “The Brides of Austin.”

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntThe RVIP has many sponsorships.

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntThe RVIP (RVIPLounge.com) ringmaster, Jonathan Grubb, outside the vehicle for a quick stop.

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntDuring the day, pigs were spotted on the backs of human birds.

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntA discarded high heel shoe remains from the previous night’s Mardi Gras style revelry.

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntGoogle and ACLU teamed up for a “privacy party.”

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntThe tragedy in Japan led to the quick formation of “SXSW for Japan” found at helpsaveJapanatSXSW.com.

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntJapanese SXSW 2011 exhibitors set up a donation table for Red Cross donations (helpsaveJapanatSXSW.com).

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntSunday night, the Google ACLU “privacy party” greeted attendees with dotrights information.

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntGoogle’s free photo booth (“Photoboof”) at the Google/ACLU party had Picnik software for customization.

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntThe Google/ACLU “privacy party” had a 1980s theme with stylists on hand.

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntParty goers getting 1980s hair and makeup at the SXSW 2011 The Google/ACLU “privacy party.”

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntParty goers getting 1980s hair and makeup at the SXSW 2011 The Google/ACLU “privacy party.”

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntOn the street, the SXSW “Mardi Gras” atmosphere manifests in curious ways.

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntOn the street, the SXSW “Mardi Gras” atmosphere manifests in curious ways.

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntLounges continue revelry the next day in front of the Convention Center complete with media policies.

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntThe parking lot made into Foursquare’s Pepsi Max Lot raised questions about commercialization and brand integrity.

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntXtra Normal’s presence brought smiles to many, but we can imagine what these two must be saying about SXSW 2011.

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

ntSessions are routinely packed, such as Ariel Waldman’s SpaceHack.org talk: Waldman fields questions after the presentation

Gallery: Day to Night at SXSW 2011

SXSW 2011 banner, complete with sponsorships.n

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See also Violet Blue’s report: n SXSW Interactive 2011 and The Japan Crisis.n

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