BURNINGMAN
There has always been a close association between the cacophony society and that jaunt in the country we call burningman.
Quick summary: A city devoted to alternative expression - constructed, executed and obliterated within one 7 day period each year. Eye candy, ear candy, mind candy and tactile candy for the left of center crowd. Art installations, music, performance, experience, costumes and most importantly - interaction. Two rules at BM - No spectators and Leave no Trace - Can you play by those rules?
your local lodge has stuff to do the rest of the year also, check with your project contact make sure to let'em know it is BM you are writing about.
try also the local
discussion group
*******Local Resources**********
******Advice******
The best thing I ever bought for burningman was a
package of : TRAVELJOHNS-
they are unisex liquid (read pee and vomit)containers
with a space age coagulent in them.Thats RIGHT! turns your liquid into
a solid. NO mess, easy to use and affordable. You can find them at Kmart
and PepBoys.
VEHICLE-LESS
TRAVEL TO BLACK ROCK CITY
So you've decided you want to go to Burning Man, but you
don't have a
playa-appropriate vehicle -- or perhaps ANY vehicle -- or you're
flying in from far away. What's a prospective Burner to do?
Do not despair, you've got several options:
(1) Rideshare:our
lovely rideshare
page/form on this site and one on the central bm
site.
(2)
Green
Tortoise: Our Gerlach/Empire shuttle partner, the
Green
Tortoise, offers two buses from San Francisco, leaving Tues or wens,
and returning late Sunday night after the Temple burn. Tortoise
passengers have access to a large central camping location, food, and
drinking water. You can bring your bike for a small additional fee.
Contact the Green
Tortoise or call 1-800-TORTOISE. Plan ahead, as buses do typically
sell out.
(3) Reno-to-Playa
rideshare The
Black Rock Burner Hostel is changing to deal with the neighbors. The rideshare
will evolve and will most likley use key points in Reno instead of the
residential home in Sparks.
Happy trails, and see you on the playa!
-
Local folks doing things
with fire, art and or natural environments.
- WEEKLY SPIN JAMS - Summer months only
- How to host a Burner event
Confluence Park - Platte & 15th at the base of the REI
- spin jammers playing with zuni poi and fire poi. Dusk (or 7pm) until? watch, learn, practice or just enjoy.
officially sanctioned events should be a celebration of our community values and our accomplishments, rather than simply "parties."
The
word "party," just doesn't seem to capture
what we love most about these gatherings. It is that they are inspiring"gatherings"
with lots of amazingly expressive and joyous people and art; wherer our
minds are cumulatively blown wide open; and our values affirmed and celebrated.
This
may mean that information exchange and
interpersonal communication are encouraged and supported (quiet areas,
where conversations can take place or "think tanks" within the
event. etc
There aren't many rules other then don't use the burningman title for your profit making party. Basically keep it open to everyone yet somehow make it safe for attendees to let it all hang out. Though you can't prepare for all the idiots in the world, some simple precautions can go a long way to create a protective barrier all definently appreciate.
URLS TO VISIT (some are reprints from JRS)
heebeegeebee healers website - colorado locals
KidsVille: *the* Village devoted to meet the needs of today's Burning Families. -- from the folks at Kidsville: Burning Man is a community based on creativity, individuality, and ingenuity. At KidsVille, we believe children are an integral part of this community and we strive to create an environment where children are not only welcome, but become active participants. While the environment can be tough, Burning Man offers a unique opportunity to let our children experience radical self-expression and radical self-reliance. Our kids come away with an experience that will effect them for the rest of their lives. All families and friends are welcome at KidsVille.
Survival on the playa - it isn't just about sunscreen and pissing clear. Have you thought about your relationship's survival? By relationship we mean campmates as well as loved one. Don't learn the hard way! Read here
Regional Burns
Colorado's - Apogaea In June
Utah - May
New Mexico - 3sided Hole
Arizona - Toast in May
Texas - Flipside in late May
Midwest - (Kansas) - May
Dominican Republic - El Fuego del Sol in March
N. Carolina - Transformus in July
Hawaii - Ka Pilina in April
.........And Many, Many more