Although we’ll miss Slinky Whistle Bait, Pallenberg (occupying the former boutique’s tiny Northloop location) is a pretty rad replacement. Pallenberg is different from Austin’s other vintage shops because it specifically sells wearable, not-so-dressy vintage for both men and women. If you like the fashion vibe of Janis Joplin and Kris Kristofferson, this place is for you. Find billowy cotton tops, polyester jumper dresses, cowboy boots and American Indian meets Easy Rider jewelry. (207 East......

Austinist is running around town (just like you) catching as much South By action as is possible this week. The following are our thoughts on the first three films we caught on Friday and Saturday: The Last Western (Documentary) - This short feature (65 minutes) tells stories from Pioneertown, CA, a small outpost built in the 1940's to film western movies. An oddball mix of drifters, eccentrics, and Roy Rogers fans have made the......