A free mobile app called Trover should make it easier to navigate Austin during the fabulous but busy South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, March 9-18, 2012. According to a press release from Trover, the new app is a virtual visual guide for remarkable things to see, do, eat, and experience during Austin’s celebrations of art and talent. Austin will be remarkably manic during the festival and Trover can help discover great things to do and see at SXSW in an instant.
La Prensa de San Antonio.- A free mobile app called Trover should make it easier to navigate Austin during the fabulous but busy South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, March 9-18, 2012. According to a press release from Trover, the new app is a virtual visual guide for remarkable things to see, do, eat, and experience during Austin’s celebrations of art and talent. Austin will be remarkably manic during the festival and Trover can help discover great things to do and see at SXSW in an instant.
By Angela Covo
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After downloading Trover, the interface uncovers Austin's hidden gems and local charm in an interactive photo mosaic and will help you get there. Attendees can connect with their friends and share tips on their favorite spots with ease. The company who engineered the app is also hosting multiple free arts and entertainment events for locals and conference-goers (details below).
In the six months leading up to SXSW, Trover already caught on with Austin city explorers and expanding their footprint through events like Discover East Austin Mobile Photo Walk and multiple meet-ups. Locals added photos and their favorite finds by sharing them on Trover, creating a must-have app to help get the most out of Austin and SXSW.
"Trover's mission is to engage people around the unique places, personalities, and stories that define a city," Jason Karas, CEO of Trover said.
"Our SXSW walking tours, interactive gallery parties, and the Trover discovery app are powered by artists, foodies, and storytellers who love Austin. We're thrilled to document and showcase some of Austin's hidden gems during SXSW, and to start local conversations that will echo beyond the festival."
SXSW Interactive even nominated Trover for a "Community Award" for getting people involved: in recognition for new services that have attracted an extraordinarily active following of users who assist with content development.
Here's a line-up of free SXSW activities hosted by Trover:
Trover's street art adventure – be the artist!
Join Trover and enjoy free drinks with local street artists at a Live Art Party Friday, March 9 through Monday, March 12 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at East Side Drive-In, 1001 East 6th Street Austin, TX—two blocks East of I-35 on 6th Street. Each day a different artist will paint a hidden gem unique to Austin. Guests can even tag the walls of our urban art gallery. Participating artists include Slokeone,Kristopher Kotcher, Mez One, Micca Toone. Follow the artists on Twitter (@Trover) and check Trover's Facebook page for additional artist announcements.
Have a shot and a walk with Trover
Bottoms up! Join Trover for a 45-minute, tequila-fueled walking tour of East Austin's secret gardens, food trailers and street art. Tours leave every hour starting at 12:15 pm through 5:15 pm each day, Friday March 9 through Monday March 12. Meet outside the Liberty Tavern at the big orange balloon, south side of the Hilton, across from the Convention Center.
Post a discovery and win dinner for four at a local gem
Each day, Friday March 9 through Monday March 12, Trover is awarding dinner for four at East Side Show Room, one of Austin's top restaurants. Just use Trover to share something cool you've found in Austin. The best discovery wins—and will be announced at the Grafitti parties (7pm) each night and through the Trover app.
You can download Trover for iPhone or Android here.
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