Regardless of whatever Bill Maher might think, pediatricians, parenting experts, and a little organization called the Department of Health and Human Services recommend 12 months or more of breastfeeding. Austin has long been an area where breastfeeding and Attachment Parenting practices are supported. It's no surprise we have the breastfeeding moms and lactivists to prove it. Central Texas Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition and Mother's Milk Bank at Austin are hosting Austin's second year......

So, SXSW Film begins tomorrow. Yes, tomorrow. Austinist realizes that we just freaked you out by saying so. Don't worry, though: we watched about 50 previews for the film festival so that you wouldn't have to. Having emerged a little bleary-eyed, we suggest the following less-heralded films as picks worthy of your time and attention: A/K/A Tommy Chong: Who's in it? Tommy Chong, Cheech Marin, Bill Maher, Jay Leno What's it about? Tommy Chong......

It is not too-terribly-often that we get a really big name in comedy here in Austin. Maybe half-a-dozen shows a year. This is one of them. Paul F. Tompkins, of Mr. Show fame, is at our favorite comedy venue in town, the Cap City Comedy Club, through Saturday night. And his dry and acerbic wit will leave you howling. Don't let the feaux-smug and buttoned-down demeanor fool you, this guy is wild and not......