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4 SXS W O R L D | M A R C H 1 4 , 2 0 1 9 | SXSW.COM IN BRIEF Day Stages in the Austin Convention Center SXSW offers two unique opportunities to see artists from all over the world play between conference sessions in the Austin Convention Center. The Radio Day Stage in Ballroom D, open through Friday, March 15, showcases artists handpicked by different radio influencers like KCRW, 88.5FM, KUTX, and more. This year's performers include Tamino, Cautious Clay, Broken Social Scene, and more. The International Day Stage, held in Ballroom G from through Saturday, March 16, spotlights artists from countries outside of the United States. Past showcases have seen upwards of 15 different coun- tries represented during a single SXSW. Music and Platinum badgeholders and Showcasing Artist wristband holders are welcome. Closing BBQ and Softball Tournament The 2019 SXSW Closing BBQ and Softball Tournament is Sunday, March 17 at Krieg Field (515 S. Pleasant Valley Rd.). This event is free to all SXSW Music and Platinum Badges and also open to the general public. Enjoy an authentic Texas barbecue spread with all the trimmings (vege- tarian options as well). BBQ service begins at 12:30pm. The first round of games begins at 1pm and the Championship game is at 4pm. Any SXSW Platinum or Music regis- trant can sign up to play in the SXSW Softball Tournament. Performing artists with performing artist wrist- bands can sign up and play as well; one player per band, please. The in-person player registration table is on the 4th floor of the Austin Convention Center next to the Day Stage. Sign-up from 1–5pm on both Thursday, March 14 and Friday, March 15. More info at sxsw.com/bbq-softball-tournament. Friday's Convergence Keynote: John Boehner and Kevin Murphy The promise of national marijuana legalization will be a key discussion topic during the Convergence Keynote Conversation on Friday, March 15 at 2pm, when Kevin Murphy, CEO of Acreage Holdings, the United States' largest vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, sits down with former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, John Boehner, and Tim Seymour, co-host of CNBC's Fast Money. With medical marijuana legal in 33 states plus the District of Columbia — and with 11 of those states having also initiated adult-use programs — the question of when the rest of the nation will follow suit is on many people's minds. Boehner and Murphy will discuss the likely paths to national legalization, as well as the challenges and opportunities America's fastest growing industry faces today. More details at schedule.sxsw.com and SXSW GO. John Boehner Cautious Clay. Photo by Dean Luis

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