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The South by Southwest Film, Music and Interactive Conferences and Festivals return to Austin, March 11-20.  So check out  all the new gadgets, feature films, media mixers, and bands you can find out about on the SXSW.com website. Tap into that creative energy and take on one of the most influential multimedia experiences in the world.

• SXSWeek March 11-20, 2011
• Interactive March 11-15
• Film March 11-19
• Music March 16-20

For years, I have been writing about SXSW.  I think I will limit my posts on SXSW to any big news coming down the information highway. One word of advice: If you want to attend SXSW, you need to start preparing now.

Here is archive of previous posts on Texas RV Travel Blog on SXSW.

Visit the SXSW.com website.  You will soon see that  you should make arrangements for a hotel (some are already sold out) and transportation. Read the information on the website  to get ahead of the game. SXSW is a mammoth happening and it is overwhelming if you are not prepared.

Here are some RSS feeds to which you may want to subscribe:

Front page: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SXSWnews

Music: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SXSWmusic

Film: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SXSWfilm

Interactive: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SXSWinteractive

Good luck.  It will be an experience unlike any other conference you have attended.  Opportunities abound to network, Twitter, post to Facebook, stream live video, discover new games and gaming systems.  Bands have found management and gigs, interactive mavens have been hired or received work, the film festival is world renown.

New Year’s Eve at Sugar Land Town Square in Houston ( FREE )

There will be a free New Year’s Eve party in Sugar Land Town Square this year.  The children’s celebration lasts from 7 to 9 pm and features huge stilt birds, candy sculptures, musical performances and light show.  Fireworks mark the end of the children’s show. and a 3D ball drop ends the adult show.

Time         Program
7-9  pm    Children’s Celebration

* Walk around entertainment
* Street Performances
* Main stage entertainment with DJ
* Fireworks Finale

Time                 Program
930pm – 1am   Adult’s Celebration

* Walk around entertainment
* Street Performances
* Live Band and DJ
* Alcohol service 9pm – 1am
* 3D Midnight Sugar Cube Drop
* Fireworks

RV Parks in Area (Good Sam Parks)

Almost Heaven RV Resort is located south of Houston in a rural setting, with convenient access to the Houston Medical Center, as well as all the Sporting and Convention facilities. The resort has a fishing lake, shady spots and all amenities.
4202 Del Bello Road
Houston, TX 77578
(281) 489-8561

Rivers Inn RV Park is situated on 16 acres and has fish ponds and horseback riding. Golf and activities are closeby.
3602 Rivers Rd. CR 905
Pearland/Manvel, TX 77578
(866) 989-2600 / (281) 489-2600

The official San Antonio Christmas tree stands in the Alamo Plaza.  This year, the tree is sponsored by CPS Energy and features 1,200 LED lights.  The tree will be lit to the accompaniment of a hand bell choir on December 5 at 6 pm.

November 26 to January 1
Holiday Lights on the River Walk

December 11 to January 2
Museum Reach River of Lights

November 27 to December 19
Holiday Boat Caroling on the River Walk

December 3 to 19, weekends
Fiesta de las Luminarias on the River Walk

November 20 to January 6, 2010
Annual Light the Way at the University of Incarnate Word

CLICK HERE to get more information on holiday activities in San Antonio.

RV Parks in San Antonio

Travelers World RV Resort

The closest RV Park to the Riverwalk and the Alamo is Travelers World RV Resort. I have not stayed here, but most of the reviews are good and it is a Good Sam Park.

Admiralty RV Resort

We have spent several days at this nice RV park located about 1-1/2 miles from Sea World and 15 minutes from the medical center. The facilities include a large heated pool with separate jacuzzi, laundry room, activity center, curbside garbage pickup, free Wi-Fi and free cable with HBO. Good Sam Park.