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Ice Cube turned in a resounding set at The Mohawk last night, kicking things off with the thunderous "Natural Born Killaz" and powering through much, much more including "Do Ya Thang," "Check Yo Self," and "Go To Church." Cube and crew constantly engaged the rapt audience with banter and chant-alongs, and also took a moment midway through the show to remind naysayers that he's still a force to be reckoned with. Austinist contributing photographer Nash Cook captured the icon in action.

Transmission Entertainment has quite a few gifts lined up for us as we approach Christmas but the Ice Cube show on December 14th at The Mohawk might possibly be the best present we receive this December. And we want to pass on the merriment by offering an early chance to win two tickets to this concert -- enter (further) below!

More Wristbands Available Wednesday: At least a few of the coveted SXSW wristbands will be sold via the conventional route this year. The Austin Chronicle reports that 400+ wristbands priced at $165 will be on sale from 9:30am on Wednesday 3/12 at Waterloo Records. These wristbands do not require an local ID, so out-of-towners can finally get their show at wristbands not obtained through nefarious means. They also report that a second batch may be made available next week, so stay tuned for more information.

As everyone waits for the laundry list of over 1,500+ bands that SXSW should release late this week or early next (going by last year), here are a few bits of SX news to tide you over. - This Crowe Has Flown: The Black Crowes have canceled their appearance at Stubb's. This is likely because (a) they have a record deal, (b) they have a loyal fanbase, (c) critics have already judged them for better or worse, and thus, (d) there was no reason for them to play SX in the first place. - Okkervil River w/ Roky Erickson: In a move that will draw in some tourists along with the locals, the Austin Music Awards will feature Okkervil and Roky - playing together - as a headliner. Let's just say that this will be trippy and special.

Apparently Snoop Dogg has grown a little tired of just rolling down the street smokin’ indo, sippin’ on gin & juice. So he decided to follow in the footsteps of fellow hip-hoptrepreneur Ice Cube and get himself in the movie game. And you get one of the first looks at his foray into the movie business, as his Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horrors will screen at this year's Austin Film Festival. In addition to the new playa on the block, AFF will also be screening Sydney Pollack's classic Tootsie. Pollack will be in town to receive the inaugural Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Award at the AFF Awards Luncheon, to take place Saturday, October 21 at the Austin Club.

Tonight marks the start of yet another free outdoor film series, this time over on the east side at Kealing Park. Brought to you by the Parks and Recreation Department, Austin Film Society, and the East Village Alliance, Summer Movies and Music in the Park screens every other Wednesday through August 3rd.