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4th of July Celebration - Fire & Fun at Full Circle Brewery - Fresno

Jabir — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:30:42 GMT

Come join Tanjora Fire Dancers and Friends at Full Circle Brewing Co. on the 4th! Fire Poi, Clubs, Toches, and Fire Breathing - it's gonna be HOT! http://www.fullcirclebrewing.com/

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SoulStance 2008, June 20-22, Lupin Lodge, Los Gatos, Santa Cruz mountains!

dirtgirltracy — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:53:10 GMT

The Southbay, Santa Cruz and Monterey burner communities unite for the biggest precom the area has ever seen -- SoulStance 2008!

June 20-22

A campout at Lupin Lodge, Los Gatos in the Santa Cruz mountains!

FIGURE OUT HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE!!!

Go to www.soulstanceinfo.com for ALL the info you need to be a part of this wonderful event.

To chat with your fellow burners about the event, join the tribe at http://tribes.tribe.net/soulstance

SEE YOU THERE!!!

w00t!

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Sad News - Missing Person

Jon — Tue, 13 May 2008 21:42:58 GMT

I hope that this doesn't come across as spam..

The son of a Tribe sister has gone missing.

Here is Bonnie's profile page:

http://people.tribe.net/artistpriestess

Christopher Roan,18, has been missing since September 3rd.

Please help his family find Chris.

(List of most recent sightings is below.)

Here is a news article:

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=1772357

Chris's mom has a website:

http://www.findchris.org/

(the website has pictures, description of vehicle, contact information for law enforcement, etc.)

++++

List of Sightings:

He has been sighted in numerous desolate places within a 250+ range of Cedar City, UT

Colorado: Grand Junction, Cortez, Durango, Four Corners

Utah: Delta, Eureka, Green River, Logan, Park City, Knight .

New Mexico: Amalia, Raton

Arizona: Mexican Waters, Kayenta, Black Mesa

Nevada: Las Vegas, Reno, Elko, Eureka, Calienta

Please pass this along, especially to any friends in these areas.

Thank you for your concern.

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Looking For Performers

Joe — Tue, 13 May 2008 06:16:59 GMT

OK Centeral Cali......Looking for other fire performers here in and around Fresno.......
Would love to organize a spin jam.........anyone out there????????

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CCB Meet-up is this Saturday, March 30

MissTreat — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:46:30 GMT

We're meeting at the Sequoia Brewery unless someone else suggests another place. 6:00 pm this time since Saturday is a date night and places get crowded earlier.

Hope to see more than just myself and Mark there.

Miss Treat

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Central Cali Burners UNITE! Well, try anyway!

MissTreat — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:48:13 GMT

Hi, All,
We want to meet fellow Burners in the Fresno area! So...anyone who is inclined is invited meet up with Mark and Miss Treat at Sequoia Brewery on Wednesday, January 30, at 7 pm. Sequoia Brewery is in the Tower District on Olive. We will have a meet up on the 30th of every month leading up to Burning Man at various watering holes around Fresno. We chose the 30th because the man burns on the 30th of August. Of course, February's meet up will be on the 29th. See you there. Blinky lights encouraged.
Miss Treat

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Return of the Dragon, 2007 Burning Man Trip Report

karlb — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 04:46:27 GMT

My 2007 Burning Man Trip Report is here:

http://www.peaklightimages.com/dragonreturns

I hope you enjoy it

Like my last report, this one is intended for non-burners but also tries to provide some food for thought for anyone.

I could write countless reports on my Burning Man experience and whole blogs about individuals I shared things with that don't even get mentioned in this report. So much love and sacred sharing.

Peace and love

Karl "Baba"

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moved to Fresno day after the burn

Tami — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 19:27:03 GMT

Just moved here for the next 6 months and would love to meet fellow burners. Am in some need of decompression. This year was quite an experience.
Planning to go explore the mountains most weekends and am around in the evenings to learn about the city. Any tips?

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Please Help theFamily of Miles Madrid

Marksalot — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:30:19 GMT

Miles was assaulted Tuesday and has suffered serious injuries. He was walking to a friends of house with a couple of friends when he was accosted by two men driving a pickup truck. This happened in the Old Fig Garden area of Fresno. The two men accused him of being gay and didn't like the response Miles gave them. One of the men proceeded to hit Miles in the face with what Police and doctors have described as a "death blow." Fortunately Miles survived, but still has some medical issues

Miles has several costly re constructive surgeries ahead of him. He is covered by insurance, but the weight of the copays for the surgeries and doctors visits is burdensome on the Family.

If you can help, please contact me or Joy Newsome. Her phone number is 559-908-6460.

Thanks

Mark

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You guys must go see this show TONIGHT!!!!

R-B0 — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:15:38 GMT

ALBINO!!!

Fri 9/14, 8pm
Cal State Fresno
Sattelite Student Union
http://www.auxiliary.com/usu/productions.shtml

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Ok, so where is everyone Camping and what are your plans?

Nordictoad — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:08:21 GMT

I will be working out of Fire Camp again. 3:00 and Coral Reef. If I am not there, ask someone where I am or leave a note with your locale. Would LOVE to meet more of you.

Nordictoad out.

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Mike needs a ride!!!

MissTreat — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:52:44 GMT

Mike needs a ride to Burning Man! If anyone is able to take Mike, a really nice guy and friend of Mark (a fellow Central Cali Burner), please call him at 559 579 7473.

Thanks,
Miss Treat

PS I am not arriving until after the event has started and Mike has lined up some work with the folks running one or more of the solar arrays.

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Live afrobeat on the Playa!

N-Dive — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 23:04:28 GMT

Hey burners-

just want to give you a heads up on the live afrobeat music scene in BRC this year.
The full 12-piece ALBINO! afrobeat band has some choice spots throughout the week.
Check it-

THurs night 11pm - Otters Oasis
Friday 5pm -Critical tits afterparty (location TBA)
Friday latenight- on the mobile acavallo stage. www.acavallo.org
Saturday post burn- center camp

Come shake your thang with us.
this year is going to be sweeeeeeet!
www.albinoband.com

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intro

fivefootmama — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:15:21 GMT

Hi... I'm new. My husband and I will be going to BM for our first year this year. We have a theme camp already (Camp 049- Dr. LeTawdrey's Side Show)... though I think I'm the only camp member who actually does any side show performance.

We live in Modesto... always looking to meet some people who are actually cool around here.

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Do you know anything about cats?

night bird — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:13:57 GMT

I work on a farm near Fresno and there is a family of cats that were abandoned on the land. Two of the kittens have really bad eye infections. One of them looks like the eye is gone. I try to give them scraps when I can and take out cat food from home. I would really like to get them taken care of and find homes for them. There are five cats altogether. I called the cat foundation and the SPCA but I was told all they would do was give me traps. I can’t pay for all of them to get treatment. They don’t really let me pet them but I was hoping they would be able to be tamed so they can be adopted. If any one has info please send me a message. Thanks so much

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I am not in the No

R-B0 — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 19:44:42 GMT

Sorry guys, but i left.............any ideas on a new mod?????

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Fourth of Juplaya

Marksalot — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:22:24 GMT

Anybody here planning to head out to the playa next week besides me?

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2007 art

R-B0 — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 04:00:24 GMT

From the Burning Man Art Department:

We've just completed our biggest and most challenging grant cycle yet,
with 240 proposals to review, up from 170 last year - a 35% increase.
The competition was intense, and our community has generated more
intriguing projects than ever before.

We've awarded 30 grants for playa installations. We thank everyone for
your interesting ideas, your creativity and your energy - and we look
forward to another year of amazing art on the playa. Grant committee
members are: Larry Harvey, LadyBee, Crimson Rose, Beth "Bettie June"
Scarborough, and Mark Van Proyen.

Please note that additional grants are being given for projects in the
Pavilion and the ManGrove that surrounds the Man, and those will be
announced in the near future.

The funded projects are:

Acavallo: Quill Hyde of Brooklyn, NY
http://www.acavallo.org
Note: Acavallo is a mobile venue for acoustic music and performance on
the playa. If you want to perform, please contact Quill via his website.

Ant Mischief by Ben Shearn and Tim Kirwan of Colorado Springs, CO
http://shearn.net/ant/ant.html

Apocalypse Stagecoach by the Ren Jinn Bao Puppet Theater of Thailand,
Mexico, Indonesia, Taiwan and the Bay Area
http://www.apocalypsestagecoach.com/

Big Rig Jig by Mike Ross of Brooklyn, NY
http://www.bigrigjig.com

Black Rock Glacier by Ehron Asher of Centennial, Colorado
http://www.serendipityarts.com

Burninator X by Bill Codding of San Francisco, CA
http://www.4bc.org/burninator/burninator_x.html

Celtic Forest by Laura Kimpton, Bob Hofmann and Jeff Schomberg, Bay Area
http://www.celticforest.net

Cone by Hans Sachs and Manuel Kretzer of Karlsruhe,Germany
http://www.burning-man.eu
Note: These German architecture students are looking for a few American
crew members. Please contact them via their website.

Cornucopic Contraptions by Charlie Smith and Jaime Ladet of Atlanta, GA
http://www.howhowhow.com/contraptionsburn07.html

Crude Awakening by Dan Das Mann, Karen Cusolito, Black Rock FX, Mark
Perez, Pyrokinetics, Nate Smith and MonkeyBoy, Bay Area
http://www.headlesspoint.com/crude_awakening/

Cubatron Cone by Mark Lottor of Menlo Park, CA
http://nw.com/nw/projects/cone/

Dragon Smelter by Dan Macciarini of San Francisco, CA
The Dragon will again turn aluminum cans into art:
http://www.burningman.com/whatisburningman/2006/06_art_funded.html#dragon

Green Glass Man by Rodman Miller and Gina Karaba of Seattle, WA
http://theamazingmillers.com/greenglassman2007.html

Green Shoes by Dadoc of Oakland, CA
http://www.dr-seano.com/greenshoes

Guardian of Eden by Kate Raudenbush of New York, NY
http://www.kateraudenbush.com/
click on New: Guardian of Eden

Fata Morgana by Orion Fredericks of Oakland, CA
http://www.orionfredericks.net/newsFataMorgana.htm

Homouroboros by Peter Hudson of San Francisco, CA
http://www.hudzo.com/homouroboros
(NOTE: link is direct to a PDF download. While he did receive a grant,
Peter still seeks help to complete the project - check out the PDF or
contact peter@hudzo.com)

Kinetic Steam Works by KSW of Oakland, CA
http://www.kineticsteamworks.org/KSWBMGRANT07/

Koilos by Michael Christian of Berkeley, CA
http://xianspace.com/bm2007/

Mechabolic: Cyborg Speculations in Machine Metabolism by Jim Mason,
Chicken John, Dann Davis and Michael Christian
http://www.whatiamupto.com/mechabolic/index.html

Museum de Materiel Retrouve by Trieops Treyfid of Los Angeles, CA
http://treiops.com/bm2007

NeverWas Haul by Shannon O'Hare and Kathy Tucker of Orinda, CA
http://www.xlounge.com/neverwas/neverwas_proposal.html

Samhein: Into Her Dreaming by Paul Bagley of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
http://web.mac.com/paulbagley/iWeb/site/Welcome.html

Steampunk TreeHouse by Sean Orlando of Oakland, CA
http://www.infinityeight.net/TREEHOUSE07

Swarm by Michael Prados of San Francisco, CA
http://www.orbswarm.com

Tall Grass by Glenn Easley of Vashon, Washington
http://tall.grass.spire.googlepages.com/

Tasseograph: The Trash TeaHouse Temple by Shrine and TukTuk of Pasadena
CA and Portland, Oregon
http://pdxdiversion.org/tasseograph.html

Temple of Forgiveness by David Best & Tim Dawson, Petaluma and Stinson
Beach, CA
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thetemplecrew

U-ME by Rex Norman and Damian Janssen of Carson City and Sparks, Nevada
http://www.MutantVehicle.com/u-me.htm

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SHE DRUMS Circle Gatherings... SIT IN CIRCLE AND FIND COMMUNITY

Flame — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 07:31:03 GMT

SHE DRUMS Circle Gatherings... SIT IN CIRCLE AND FIND COMMUNITY

“The drum is the voice of the earth coming through to speak in the universal language of the heart. Drumming is tribal music; one of the innate powers of the drum is to call in Spirit by drawing the awareness of the earth into the body. This is one of the best ways to get connected with our soul.”

SHE DRUMS
IS AN ECLECTIC GROUP OF WOMEN
COMING TOGETHER
TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH THE POWER OF RHYTHM...
THE SAFE UNINHIBITED JOY OF COMMUNITY
BRINGS AN EASY COMFORT
THAT OPENS THE CHANNELS
TO CREATIVE EXPRESSION...
FROM THE NOVICE TO THE INITIATE
ALL WOMEN & DAUGHTERS ARE WELCOME

No experience needed, bring drum, rattle, whatever..
blanket if you have..

Open to all. Circle will be held with a minimum of 5 participants.

Every Sun Afternooon 3-5pm @ Woodward Park, Fresno, Ca.

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Time for a Meet and Greet.

Nordictoad — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 23:26:18 GMT

OK, Central California Burners!!!! It is ABOUT TIME to do a meet and greet. This Tribe has been in existence for about a year and there have been LITTLE activity. A few of us have met in the Tower, a members House, The Playa, and Decompression. According to the "membership numbers" there are 72 of us. I personally have only met 5 of them.

Nightbird and I think we to set one up for after Spring Break. We need feedback though. We are thinking of meeting at a Resturant in Fresno. Suggestions? Interest? Replies?

Let's get this Tribe GOING!!!

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"The Gift of the Turbi", a (post) holiday classic

patrick — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 06:06:00 GMT

There was a man, a young man of good heart and character, and he had a bus that he loved. The bus was the shiny yellow and black apple of his eye, and their love was complete. He veritably lived inside of her, caressing her ample bumpers and buying her all manners of distilled waters and fancy spray paints.

And she loved him too; she loved him as strongly as a bus could love a man, that tall (10 feet) long legged (35 feet) 19,000 lb lady from Hayward, and things were good.

She was a comely bus, old fashioned values and smog, and was blessed by the lord with the gift of turbo, a lovely tress of curly cast iron that adorned her intake manifiold like a jewel in a Princess' tiara. It was their pride and her joy.

And the man also possessed one thing of great sentimental and personal value: a classic turbo boost sphygomometer given to him by his grandfather, a toxic filled graduated glass and brass mercury tube of wonderful complexity that he would lovingly plumb into his beloved when he wanted to see her smile. On sundays they would go to the park and he would gently lift her covers one by one, and there they would sit, whiling away the hours in the joy that only lovers share.

The couple was poor, and didn't drink the finest Rotella, nor could afford Michelins on the table except during special occasions. And then one year, the Saint Valentine's Day holiday approached, and they were both left in a quandary, how could this poor bus and man properly show their love on this special occasion?

Finally February 14th arrived, and after a hard day at the yard, the man came home to find his beloved bride sitting, parked near the one ton, behind the trailer, near the stack of pallets where he stored the brake drums and the power steering pumps, with tears/condensation in her headlights, but still shining the most lumenous of glows towards her chosen seat taker. And the man excitedly approached her, cleverly concealing a package from his beloved's low beams.

(break for commercial)

(Scene returns to idyllic backyard full of bus parts and Japanese and American pickups)

"Look my dear" he cried, "I have the finest of gifts for the bus that has been my veritable foundation of transportation for so many wonderful years." And from under his cloak, he produced a box. And there, inside the box was a lovely air heat exchanger from Cummins in Paris, painted beautiful flat black and glowing with a non reflective dullness that shone like the night. (with all necessary connectors and fasteners, and a roll of pink teflon tape)

"Oh my Goodness", she screamed in joy, "how could you ever have brought to me such a precious and costly gift my love?" She began to sigh, and with tears now welling up in her turn signals, she said "We are but a poor couple, rich in maintenance but with a limited parts budget..."

"Well" he replied, "my love for you springs internal, just like your fuel lines, and I confess I sold the turbo boost gage to get the lovely part. but it is OK, we can do it by ear my sweet, love can conquer any vaccuum problem."

And then he spotted a splendidly wrapped box sitting on the dash. "Is that for me my love?" he asked. "A gift from the bus whose broad hips and leaf spring suspension has seen me thru my longest travels and darkest hours... I can't wait to open it!"

And then he carefully separated the twine, and removed the paper, and gently lifted the lid off the box. And there inside was a 3/16" thru 7/8" SAE and metric adapter set for classic sphygamometers, lovingly hand chromed from Taiwan.

And then tears began to well up in his eyes, as we walked, slowly, to the side (driver's side, door behind the radiator door) of his beloved, and lifted her skirts gently for the thousandth time.

For he knew the truth already..... ... . . . there in place of her lovely turbo was a simple metal plate, her chestnut colored curl now nothing more than a 5 X 8 piece of aluminum or cast or pot metal or something, (it had paint on it) and her flowing manifolds had been shorn to the scalp.

And as they looked at each other, and felt the love and tender mercies that only a long time committed driver and machine can hold dear, and nurture thru the years,-- there was peace, and then they drove, hand in wheel, down to Flying J for a quiet, intimate fill.

And life was good, and love had flourished and flew and soared for a brief minute on God's Green Earth.

("The Gift of the Turbi", a holiday classic)
available on CD and cassette

http://autos. groups.yahoo. com/group/ CrownandGillig/

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(~(~(~Enter into Shiva's burning embrace~)~)~)

A_delle — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 23:05:56 GMT

Come and visit our new sites, fire artists and spectators alike~! We are building a dream

>>>>>> tribes.tribe.net/shivavista
~~~ join the tribe to keep up-to-date and submit requests for performance/activities

>>>>>> www.shivavista.com
~~~ visit our website to read all about the project, view arist renderings of the completed installation, find out how YOU may be able to help, and see pictures of the progress as we build our dream for all to experience!

The Shiva Vista Project is an art installation *by* fire performers *for* fire performers at night and for other individuals and groups during the day. Shiva Vista will create an atmosphere for fire performers, theatrics, sunrise yoga, circus entertainers, poetry, fashion shows, etc. to play, interact, and display their talent six feet above the playa for all to see their evolution, their transformation from one year to the next. When the Shiva Vista is not being used for scheduled performances, it will be available to anyone to use for meditation, shade, drumming, as well as spontaneous fire art and beyond.

History and inspiration...
Shiva is one of three aspects of the Hindu trinity representing divinity. Brahma is the first aspect, considered the creator, Vishnu the second aspect considered the preserver and Shiva, the destroyer. Shiva's function is to destroy all the worlds at the end of creation and dissolve them into nothingness, void, from which point Brahma again creates the world, completing the circle of life. Shiva is responsible for change, both in the form of death and destruction and in shedding old habits to start anew. Shiva's destruction is positive, that of nourishment and construction that builds and transforms life and energy for the welfare of the world and all that inhabit it. Shiva destroys to renew and regenerate. This is the destruction of an artist, a surgeon, a cook; evolution. Through destruction is facilitated the smooth transition of things and events from one stage to another.

The Shiva Vista project represents the theme at Burning Man this year and the continued evolution of Controlled Burn and the Fire Conclave Convergence Camp in the sense that this installation is intended to be built this year and used over the next couple of years, facilitating change, evolution, the shedding of old and creation of new, recycling and the circle of all life. Additions to the original structure are in the design process and will be added for Burning Man 2008, at which time it will be burned as it was designed to do, fulfilling the inevitable departure from existence into nothingness and oblivion!

You can also read a recent write-up in the Reno Gazette Journal, outlining the project and promoting our first fundraiser at
www.rgj.com/blogs/its-yo...or-shiva.html

For questions about the installation, please contact RyanO at ryclay73@msn.com, or call at 775.815.1406

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drumcircle in modesto every thursday night!!!!!!

jesperjohn — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:31:38 GMT

hello i am new to this tribe and am looking for drummers in the valley who are intrested in comming to our drumcircles every thusday night in Downtown Modesto. Our goal is to unite all drummers through out the valley so we all can be heard with diversity and harmony, if intrested you can join our tribe www.tribe/freshriddems.com or simply find me and look for it on my page ALL BURNERS WELCOME.
ALL FREE ADMITTANCE! HUGE VENNUE!!!
DIRECTIONS AS FOLLOW: HWY 99 SOUTH TO MODESTO , CENTRALMODESTO EXT, TO 14TH ST
LOCATED@ THE QUEENBEAN COFFEE HOUSE
1126 N 14TH ST
THANKS, JESPERJOHN AND FRIENDS

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GREAT Comic Strip, THANKS Sage

Nordictoad — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 19:11:33 GMT

I reaaly enjoyed this one and I hope you will as well.

http://www.chickenpublications.com/petermantract.html

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The Secret

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 19:20:24 GMT

I am seeking other Burners who know about or want to learn about the Secret.

To help understand and learn more about the Secret, I would love to share some of tools I have to help break outside of our box, which keeps us using the Secret to our disadvantage.

The second weekend of March I would love to have you join us as we learn more about the Secret. During this gathering I will share the Secret to walking on broken glass. I’ve shared the secret of glass walking with thousands at Burning man, I would love to share it with those of you close to home. Many have told me the glass walk changed how they look at life. They found their Secret in a pile of broken glass.
I might throw in fire eating if we have time.

I look forward to finding other burners who have the energy the Secret can create.
The big part of the Secret is “what do you want?”

If you have any questions you can contact me through tribe.

Mr. Bear

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in case you needed a place...

themarine — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 04:33:49 GMT

if you're one of those who loves to be on Tribe while you're drinking, and are being constantly embarrassed by the posts you make, you should check out http://tribes.tribe.net/dta where ALL the posters share the same mindset! Join us if you're drunk, or if you'd like to converse with some drunk fuckers, or if you're just bored!

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free skool fresno

night bird — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:22:09 GMT

Hi all I have recently started organizing a free skool in Fresno. I hope to have a web page up and running soon. here is some info about it. let me know what you all think. if any one would like to get involved let me know

Free Skool Fresno is a grass roots effort, volunteers from the community have come together to organize a network of learning groups where community members can exchange ideas experiences and skills without limitations in a open and positive environment. Classes are informal egalitarian, and are held in homes, social spaces, and parks. Classes range from artistic projects, workshops, reading groups, discussions, film screening, skill shares, DIY, outings, and whatever else the visionary muse takes us.
We all have knowledge and skills to share with one another.
If you are willing to learn, teach or help organize free skool, thene we'd like you to be part of it. we are all students and we are all teachers. If you have a class idea or would like to get involved in any way we would love to hear from you.

free skool santa cruz is a great site for info. santacruz.freeskool.org/news.php

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movies on tower wall

night bird — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 21:14:18 GMT

hi, i would like to get in contact with the people who play movies outside in tower. if any one knows who they are could you send me a message thanks

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where is the LOVE

R-B0 — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 20:58:53 GMT

Did you guys disappear?

BWT happy friday the 13th!

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Psst... Anyone going to Sacramento Decompression tomorrow?

Sagerator — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 20:45:10 GMT

Sac's Decom - this year, we are movin' to the boonies due to warehouse dillemas.
It will be at 3 Dog Ranch... South of Elk Grove... in Herald. That is closer to you guys, anyway. Anyone coming??

http://sacramento.tribe.net/event/Sacramento-Burning-Man-Decompression/herald-ca/4daf59d3-05f8-4bbc-94f9-029b8c127d3f?nextpage=%24nextpage

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S.F. Decompression '06!

Sagerator — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 21:04:04 GMT

SF DECOMP!!!!!! Sunday, Oct 8- You've been warned early, so fake it til u make it!
http://www.burningman.com/blackrockcity_yearround/special_events/decompression/decom2006.html
Would love to plan a meet up with all you Central Cali dahhhlings in (as RU55 put it) Black Top City! :D

Also, to tide you iver, if you AREN'T going to be out to the playa this year:

***********************************
Can't make it to the desert this year? Here's how to enjoy the Burning Man Experience from the Comfort of your Own Home (author unknown and censored by me - I took out the ones I did not get, and some that seemed a little negative. But I think these ones left here are funny!) ---

Tear down your house. Put it in a truck. Drive 10 hours in any direction. Put the house back together. Invite everyone you meet to come over and party. When everyone leaves, follow them back to their homes, drink all their booze, and break things.

Buy a new set of expensive camping gear. Break it.

Stack all your fans in one corner of your living room. Put on your most fabulous outfit. Turn the fans on full blast. Dump a vacuum cleaner bag in front of them.

Pitch your tent next to the wall of speakers in a crowded, noisy club. Go to sleep.

Only use the toilet in a house that is at least 3 blocks away. Drain all the water from the toilet. Only flush it every 4 days. Hide all the toilet paper.

Visit a restaurant and pay them to let you alternate lying in the walk-in freezer and sitting in the oven.

Don't sleep for 5 days. Take a wide variety of hallucinogenic/emotion altering drugs. Pick a fight with your boyfriend/girlfriend.

Cut, burn, electrocute, bruise, and sunburn various parts of your body. Forget how you did it. Don't go to a doctor.

Buy a new pair of favorite shoes. Throw one shoe away.

Spend a whole year rummaging through thrift stores for the perfect, most outrageous costume. Forget to pack it.

Listen to music you hate for 168 hours straight, or until you think you are going to scream. Scream. Realize you'll love the music for the rest of your life.

Get so drunk you can't recognize your own house. Walk slowly around the block for 5 hours.

Coat all your food with powder. A mix of chalk, cement, and flour will suffice.

Go to a museum. Find one of Salvador Dali's more disturbing but beautiful paintings. Climb inside it.

Spend thousands of dollars on a deeply personal art work. Hide it in a funhouse on the edge of the city. Blow it up.

Have a 3 a.m. soul baring conversation with a drag nun in platforms, a crocodile, and Bugs Bunny. Be unable to tell if you're hallucinating. Lust after Bugs Bunny.
*****************************

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Drop in a penny, turn the knob, and it squashes into a little burning man emblem.

Tim — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 08:19:25 GMT

Anyone know who made these, there awsome.

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ALBINO! Afrobeat thanks you, BURNINGMAN!

N-Dive — Sat, 09 Sep 2006 00:04:27 GMT

Much love to all the Burners who came to see ALBINO!, the 12-piece afrobeat enemble, at the Fringe Camp's Space Arc on thrus and then for our 4 hour mega set at the Center camp main stage after the burn on saturday.
You all helped break in TEN virgins that night!
Rest assured ALBINO! will be bringing our Heavy Heavy Afrobeat back to the Playa next year.
Be sure to catch us at the SF Decompression party on oct 8th.

Also, ALBINO! is proud to announce the release of a brand new full length
CD, Live in San Francisco, recorded in July at our Afrofunk Festival
set. Here's a free download of "Deconstruction of the Transitional
Movement":
www.albinoband.com/Deconstruction.mp3

Much love-
ALBINO!
Heavy Heavy Afrobeat

***********************************************
Visit ALBINO! on myspace:
www.myspace.com/albinoband

Download live ALBINO! shows free:
www.archive.org/details/ALBINO

www.albinoband.com

posted in Central Cali Burners - 1 reply

WELCOME ... to the default world

Marksalot — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 04:25:34 GMT

I'm back from 16 GLORIUS days on the playa!!!...

I have stories i will tell for years....

i hookeded up with Miss Treat and Nordicttoad..... Emergency services rocks and so do the geeks :)

I missed the rest of you...... perhaps we should get together soon?

Soooooo .... tell us about your playa experiences

posted in Central Cali Burners - 6 replies

Mini Drama

Marksalot — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 17:12:36 GMT

My dog ate my goggles.

Ever notice that a couple of weeks before BM you start to get antsy and the little things set you off?

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More LOCATION info!

MissTreat — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 20:41:19 GMT

This was a post frm JRS. A very useful tool it is.

WHERE ARE YOU CAMPING? COORDINATE HERE.

LIMBO writes: "WhereAreYouCamping.com is a simple web site I put up that
lets you tell all your friends where you will be camping at Burning Man
and what you
and your campmates have planned while there. Of course, you can also see
where everyone else is camping so you'll be ready when you hit the playa.

* Register and join a camp (most theme camps are already listed or
create a new one).
* Tell everyone about your camp and what events you have planned.
* Mark your friends as favorites, don't be shy - those are private.
* Print a list of your favorite burners to take with you to the playa for
easy stalking.
* Tell all your friends about it!"

http:www.whereareyoucamping.com

or...get your spreadsheet geekery on, with

THEME CAMP LOCATOR:

Find out who you neighbors are - flag and locate theme camps of interest.

http://www.burningmanopera.org/2006/2006_theme_camp_locater.html

posted in Central Cali Burners - 3 replies

Are you Looking for Burningman Tickets?

Nordictoad — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 20:13:20 GMT

If you are needing Burningman tickets let me know. A few of the people that I bought tickets for decided not to go to the Playa (Work Schedules did not work for them). I therefore have a few tickets for sale. Drop me a line if you are interested.

Nordictoad

posted in Central Cali Burners - 5 replies

About to burst!

Itty_britty — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 23:57:09 GMT

So.. The time is coming for all of us to pack up and head out to the wonderous stretch of land that attracts so many people.... A time of love, soul searching, and.... what?

Wait a minute...

Scratch that...

Lets get down to what I really want to say...

I'm friggin EXCITED!!! I am so excited that I cannot even work and spend my entire day on tribe just to see if anybody has posted anything new...

What do you do to stay calm until it is time for the burn??

posted in Central Cali Burners - 7 replies

Location, location, location...

MissTreat — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 06:36:15 GMT

Where are all you burners planning on living while on the playa? I will be living at Fusion Valley, which is located at the 3 o'clock outpost. Britty is staying at Misfit Toys which is located around 4:45 and Anxious. Mark will be living at the Cafe Camp. Please correct me if I am wrong, Mark.

Anyway, would anyone care to attempt a get together on the playa? We SOOOO need to celebrate our existance!

Miss Treat

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Event!?!

Sun, 09 Jul 2006 01:03:08 GMT

I am feelen big'ol empty spot in my hart for the CC burners. So I says to my self, “Self why don't we get some kinda shin dig going?” What if we all put in some ideas and pick a spot and time and have some good beer and some good food. I vote for a night the weekend of the July 29th or the 5th there after. We could go take over a bar, or we could grab a spot at some park and do a potluck BBQ of some kind. Hell, may be some kind selfless member will to open up their home. Come on folk let hear some ideas!

posted in Central Cali Burners - 27 replies

So sad, too bad

Sat, 05 Aug 2006 23:28:45 GMT

Well I just thought I would say hope you folk have your selfs a good time at BM. My roomie moved out leaving me to pay for rent all on my own. This means I am going to be sticking around here for a while till I can get my cash flow back on track. That is life, I guess.

posted in Central Cali Burners - 6 replies

ART HOP HOOK UP

MissTreat — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 18:25:05 GMT

Hey Central Cali Burners!

Art Hop is this Thursday, August 3, 5 to 8 pm in downtown Fresno. As promised, I will be at Fagan's around 8 to meet any of you beautiful Burners who make an appearance. I will be wearing a small el wire button that changes color. You Burners know what I'm talking about.

Oh, yeah, Fagan's is on the corner of Van Ness and Kern. BYO$$ for beer.

See you Thursday!

posted in Central Cali Burners - 11 replies

Oh my gosh!! Check out this super cool map!

Itty_britty — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 22:14:08 GMT

check this out:

burningman.beatmaps.com/

I will be camping at 4:30 and Anxious... Approximately...

posted in Central Cali Burners - 2 replies

Burning Man, what else?

MissTreat — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:06:00 GMT

So, what are the plans for the Central Cali Burners for Burning Man? Camp location? Theme? Community kitchen? Dance party? Tighty-whitey contest? Hmmm?

Just being out on the playa for 4th of Juplaya has me so excited about Burning Man!

posted in Central Cali Burners - 4 replies

wanna "feel" Burningman......right now!

R-B0 — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 22:19:56 GMT

I look at this whenever I need a reminder. It is amazing how they filmed the feeling.

http://www.lennyjones.net/bmlink.html

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Central Cali Burners UNITE!

MissTreat — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 02:30:45 GMT

Anyone from Central Cali Burners who so desires can meet on Thursday, August 3, 8 pm, at Fagan's Irish Pub in downtown Fresno. I would love to meet as many of this tribe as possible and even make some plans for BM.

Ciao for now.
Miss Treat

posted in Central Cali Burners - 4 replies

Unfortunate find in Fresno....

Itty_britty — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 15:44:07 GMT

Last night I was very happy to meet a group of people that shared the same love of music and seemed to share the same love for their fellow man. I was able to spend some time with them and attended a fabulous art hop in Fresno.

I was, however disappointed when the topic of BM came up. I asked to hear what they knew about it and what drew them to attend the event. This is what I heard:

1. You get so much free stuff
2. Its just a big party to get messed up at
3. Everybody is so nice that you don’t have to bring much of anything
4. There are so many vendors there to buy things from

From what I have learned through my encounters with burners I know that this is far from what the BM mentality should be. It broke my heart because I thought I had stumbled upon a good group that would’ve been nice a nice addition to the central Cali burners. Hopefully, if they do decide to join we can help them to realize that BM is not just about free stuff and drugs… Maybe they will begin to learn it is about more…

posted in Central Cali Burners - 19 replies

Ok.. the silence must be broken....

Itty_britty — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 16:14:09 GMT

I would like to begin by
1. Asking anybody that is new to say Hi and tell us something about yourself...
2. Those that are not new and have an interest in keeping this tribe alive, lets look into a venue to host a gathering of some sort....
I know that BM is quickly approaching and this means that there will be some large pre-compression events coming up... We can go and try to make it a group event or we can decide we will host our own mini event before all of the hoop la begins... what do you think??

posted in Central Cali Burners - 6 replies

Armageddon: The Alternate Ending

themarine — Sun, 09 Jul 2006 17:29:00 GMT

This is a pretty sweet computer generated clip of a meteor (a really huge one) hitting the Earth. It's actually pretty cool, if you like to think about how powerless we really are in this universe.
http://www.break.com/index/meteor_hits_earth.html

posted in Central Cali Burners - 0 replies

Have all of you heard the "Burning Man" Song?

Marksalot — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 20:39:01 GMT

http://www.electricapricot.com/mp3s/

posted in Central Cali Burners - 3 replies

Brew on!!!

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:47:23 GMT

Ok so there was a time when I made wine and soda, but now those times are long past and I have a big bucket of dusty stuff for that purpose. I would rather some one could enjoy this stuff rather than just have it sit here unused. If any one really wants it I would be glad it gift it. I will be at still dream and any one who really want can get it from me there or come to bako to get it or wait till the burn..

posted in Central Cali Burners - 7 replies

BM Photos...

alcheline — Mon, 10 Jan 2005 17:41:11 GMT

Hola members! Feel free to send me pix of Burning Men past to upload to the group... I was thinking about changing the main photo every month & that way everyone will get to represent the group at some point & share their personal BM experiences w/ the tribe community. Hope everyone has a great week!
~Manny~

P.P. The Man burns in 235 days!

posted in Central Cali Burners - 1 reply

Passing the torch...

alcheline — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 06:06:17 GMT

Hey all - it's nice to see the Central Cali Burners community coming together! I hope this tribe has led to some real life / real time connections for some of you! I just relocated to Portland, OR, so I probably won't be active in the CA BM scene for awhile. RU55 is the new moderator for the tribe, & from the looks of it, he'll be working on prying the Fresno Burners out of the woodworks (they do exist, I swear!!!) & establishing a stronger presence in the Valley. Of course, this tribe's open to everyone, but the main goal is to unite CCB's - and Fresno <i>is</i> pretty much smack-dab in the middle of the state, so ideally it would be a great place for Burners from all over to meet. Besides, there are some amazing outdoor locations in the valley that are perfect for overnight events (or even weekend campouts, if you're so inclined). Guess that's about it - keep up the good work - I hope to meet up with you all in the future!
Blessings...

posted in Central Cali Burners - 1 reply

Space Pirates Kicked Ass!

Sagerator — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 16:18:11 GMT

Yar, Mates!!!
Just wanted to tell all u CCBurners who made my weekend **FANTASTIC** that you rock!!!
As most of u know, the event was a new vibe for me and without you guys there, I know I would have had a good deal less of a Fantastic time. So pat yourselves on your cute lil' behinds for me cus y'all made me so warm and fuzzy all weekend long! Everything from the camp's ambiance, the lovely shade, the location and your chillin' selves made the camp feel like the comfort of home. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
(((((((((((hugs!))))))))))))
Yar!
Sage
P.S. And a big Happy Father's Day to RU55!!! I wish I had remembered on Sunday morning, but having no reason to ever recall when Dad's Day is myself (3 moms instead) I totally spaced. Just think, yesterday was the last one u were not gifted on... from here on out you get another day of the year to be spoiled, woot! Much love to you, Ms. T, and the whole gang for the BEST scene I found anywhere at StillDReam.

posted in Central Cali Burners - 6 replies

A Sum Up

Aspen — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 14:13:37 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Looks like everyone that got to go had a really good time at stilldreamm and the valley was well represented.

What was everyones fav experiences?

Anything you didn't like?

Ru55 what was the final count on how many went from the central valley? And you are so right heading to Pismo to beat the heat thats coming *L* Lucky you. Stay safe and have a good time.

I will be heading to the Playa for a weekend on July 7th. They are having training for a few things there. Then its back home to get ready for the main event. Its just around the corner everyone. Yah, *S*

Take care
Aspen

posted in Central Cali Burners - 5 replies

Stilldream Campout June 16, 17, & ,18 2006

R-B0 — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 00:16:18 GMT

Join us at the stilldream festival campout. Stilldream has been bringing together hundreds of people to enjoy mind-blowing music in a stellar outdoor location! Come enjoy the scenery and some fantastic beats under a canopy of stars! This will be a event to remember!

The event will take place approx 2 hours from Fresno. Please carpool.

Limited tickets are available:
Ditrec-Fresno 559-444-0411 or online @ groovetickets.com

Lets all get together and create a theme camp. I will arrive early to seure a huge plot of land in the trees!

posted in Central Cali Burners - 56 replies

Burner get together Stockton

Aspen — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 20:23:03 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I know everyone is gearing up for Stilldream, but if you have sooome time Sunday night the 18th I have a fellow Burner friend who has brought together another Central Valley get together and has asked me to pass it on. Information follows.
Aspen
****************************************************************************************************
Howdy fellow burners! That long trip out to the Black Rock is looming, just a few more months to go. Hows'about a little gettogether to ratchet your excitement up another notch? Throw on a costume and come on down to the Valley Brewing Company in Lovely downtown Stockton on Sunday, June 18th for a little meet'n'greet time with some other Central Valley burners.

Are you a playa veteran? Come share some stories, tell us what your camp did last year, tell us what your camp is going to do this year, show off some of your nifty shwag, share some photos, rave about your art project, or just hang out and have a pint with us.

Is this your first year? Perfect time to meet some seasoned burners and have those experienced cerebrums rub off on ya. Ask questions, ramble through your packing list, find out what to bring, find out what not to bring, find out what not to do durring a white-out, find out what TO do during a white-out, or just sit in the corner and giggle. Who knows, someone just might let you borrow their "Beyond Blackrock" documentary.

In my opinion, a lot of what that freaky festival out in the desert is about is building community, so... come help build some community right here in your own back yard. Whether you're as far north as Sacramento or as far south as Madera, waaay out in Davis or up in the hills of Sonora... take an afternoon off, drive a little while and come say howdy.

The Valley Brewing Company is a locally owned brew pub, they serve food as well as beer so young'ens are wellcome (just keep an eye on 'em please). Do also keep in mind that if you're gonna have a beer or two, think about having a designated driver. Also, Since it is a public establishments, try and keep your costumes on the mostly tastefull side... mostly that is... ;)

See ya all there!!!

"There's not a word yet,
for old friends, who've just met"
- Gonzo, from the song 'I'm Going to Go Back There Someday", The Muppet Movie

**********
Central Valley Burners Meet'n'greet gettogether
Sunday, June 18th
5:00pm-9:00pm
Valley Brewing Company
157 W. Adams St.
Stockton, CA 95204

tinyurl.com/p3ofr
(zoom in and out to your hearts content, print and drive)

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Masquerade

Wed, 07 Jun 2006 15:18:02 GMT

9th annual Masquerade Ball
july 15th, 2006
6126 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA

WWW.LabyrinthMasquerade.com
Costume and Mask Required

~I thought hey I should make sure the world know about this, well this is as far as I got~

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Central Cali Burners Regional Mtg.

MissTreat — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 23:34:15 GMT

Miss Treat here.

I am new to tribe, but not new to Burning Man. Thrilled to know there is tribe here in Fresno. Could someone post where, when, and what time the regional meeting might be? I would love to attend and meet other like-minded folks.

Thanks!

posted in Central Cali Burners - 1 reply

Cross post "Another first timer"

Fri, 02 Jun 2006 00:31:45 GMT

So I am looking for some good folk I might join with for burning man I live in Bakersfield Ca and was thinking that you might be be some people to talk to.

"So burning man seems like an all round great event and was going to do it last year but the fates weren't going for it but this year I am ready. I am how ever alone all the people I know and have talked to think it sounds nuts and want nothing to do with it. So I am now looking for a group to join. What are they called “encampments”? Any way I do have been doing henna for friends who want it and I just kind dig body art in general. On top of that I make masks and I love juggling AKA Contact Juggling and Devil Sticks. I just want to find some descent people who might help me out with my first burning man and I can inturn give something back. Any one know where I might look".

posted in Central Cali Burners - 2 replies

SPACE PIRATES...... MAY 27~28~29Today, 10:56 AM

R-B0 — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:11:53 GMT

Stoking the fire of love, desires, and revolution!

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, an art festival raged. For eons a crew of the Junkyard had ravaged Black Rock, Santa Cruz, and San Francisco. Now it is time for them to take a trip to the outer region........central cali.......

We welcome you to dress up and express yourself at SPACE PIRATES!

Personal message me with your email address for the official EVITE! I do not want to give out details on a public web page!

It is ok to discuss the event and planning, just not the location.......
;)

posted in Central Cali Burners - 23 replies

Harmony Festival

Itty_britty — Wed, 31 May 2006 05:13:43 GMT

As you all should know:
Harmony Festival
June 9th, 10th and 11th
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, California
MAIN STAGE - FRIDAY
NORBAYS

5 PM TRAILER PARK RANGERS
6 PM LUNA ANGEL
7:15 PM ERIC LINDELL
8:30 PM VELVET TEEN

EARTHDANCE DOME - FRIDAY

5 PM VIP Dinner by Celebrity Chef Charlie Ayers
Guest MCs
Maria Muldaur
Taj Mahal
Wavy Gravy
Music by Greenhouse and special guests

GODDESS STAGE - FRIDAY

5:30 PM Eugene
6:45 PM Djin
8 PM Lemon Lime Lights

GRACE PAVILION - FRIDAY

8:30 PM NORBAYS MC / FINAL AWARDS
8:45 PM HOT BUTTERED RUM
9:30 PM BOB WEIR & RATDOG SET 1
10:30PM BOB WEIR & RATDOG SET 2
11:30PM GAMELAN X
12 PM-
2 AM STS9

VAUDEVILLE STAGE - FRIDAY

5 PM DDK
5:45 PM Plum Crazy
6:30 PM Santiago
7:15 PM Stiff Dead Cat
8 PM Coma Lilies
8:45 PM David Correa & Cascada

MAIN STAGE - SATURDAY

11AM OPENING CEREMONY • Jose Arguelles
NOON APHRODESIA
1:35 PM YOUTH SPEAKS
1:45 PM Dan Ashby
2PM HOT BUTTERED RUM
3:40 PM Swami Beyondanada
3:50 PM Wavy Gravy’s Parade
4PM OZOMATLI
5:30 PM Jim Hightower
6:15 PM CAKE
8:15 PM Rob Brezsny
8:30 PM ZERO

EARTHDANCE DOME - SATURDAY

11AM MOKAI
NOON Peak Oil Town Meeting
1PM Dan Ashby • Election Integrity
1:30 PM Peter Phillips • Project Censored
2PM Community Energy Town Meeting
3PM Rob Brezsny
4PM Jim Hightower
5PM Swami Beyondananda
6PM Jose Arguelles
7PM Todd Pesek & Earth Healers
8PM -
MIDNITE Kirtan Festival Featuring
Jai Uttal, Shimshai,
Suzanne Sterling w/ Jagadembe
Redwood Theater
HIP HOP N' HARMONY

SATURDAY

11AM DDK & The Youth Brigade
Hip Hop `n Harmony Summit
Hosted by Radio Active
12:45 SERENDIPITY PROJECT
2:15 PM YOUTH SPEAKS
2:30 PM LUNA ANGEL
3:45 PM J Walker
4:05 PM LostRoledModels
4:25 PM Jebidiah Deviants of Reality
4:45 PM Deviants of Reality
5PM Deep Fried Funk
5:35 PM Bicasso & Nebulus
6PM Truthlive
6PM CANIBUS
7PM LYRICS BORN

GODDESS STAGE - SATURDAY

11:05AM OPENING INVOCATION • MARLA LEIGH
11:30AM Destiny Harpist From The Hood
1:15 PM Jessica Star
1:40 PM Black Bird Stitiches
3:15 PM MOCA Dance
3:40 PM Magick - Spoken Word For The Earth
5:15 PM Youth Speaks
5:30 PM Jill Knight
7:45 PM Kim Manning & Friends

MAIN STAGE - SUNDAY

11AM Gospel Brunch with
The Everyone Orchestra
Vernon Bush,
Maria Muldaur and the Interfaith Choir
1:45 PM Rob Breszny
2PM WAR
3:45 PM Aimee Allison
4PM NEW MONSOON featuring STEVE KIMOCK
6PM Sonoma Slam winners
6:15 PM Dick `n Dubya
6:30 PM MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD
8PM Closing Ceremony w/ Jose Arguelles

EARTHDANCE DOME - SUNDAY

NOON Cultivating Community Town Meeting
1PM Jose Arguelles
2PM Re-Localization Economy Town Meeting
3PM Rob Brezsny
4PM Catherine Austin Fitts
5PM Dick `n Dubya
5:45 PM Aimee Allison Counter Recruitment

Redwood Theater
ROOTS - ROCK - REGGAE

12:45PM The Flying Other Brothers
& The Harmony Pranksters
2:30 PM Dick `n Dubya
2:45 PM Bat Makumba
4:30 PM Aimee Allison
4:45 PM MC Pato Banton
5PM Sol Horizon

GODDESS STAGE - SUNDAY

12:45PM Goddess Alchemy Project
1PM Goddess Dance
Debra Giusti & Friends
3:15 PM STELLAMARA
4PM Shakina
5:15 PM Maria Muldaur
6:15 PM Kendra Drum circle

Please please please make an effort to go. I know of a lot of burners going and since the last event failed, i would love for this one to flourish!!
Need more infomation?
http://www.harmonyfestival.com/

I will be taking the amtrak Friday night, so if anybody wants to go w/ i'd love the company!

Until then,
**blessings**

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BRCPO Mile High Raffle

friendly_jen — Tue, 30 May 2006 17:17:09 GMT

Well everyone knows Black Rock City Post office
employes are disgruntled.
What you might not know is why. Well, maybe THEY
didn't win
last years Mile High raffle! YOU might!

That's right,.. 3 hopes for 3 pairs of genitals to fly
high above our
glorious BRC 2006. Buy your raffle ticket now! This is
gonna help the 11
yr old BRCPO get together the cash to come alive and
give you a hard time.

What? Afraid you can't get it up there? No worries!
Black Rock Travel
Agency pilots rock hard, have experience, and have
volunteered. (We love
and grovel at their greatnes. You can too.) Let your
fears flutter on by,
buy some tickets, and maybe land some action in the
air. Start wigglin'
your eyebrow's at potential flight partners now.

Tickets are only $10 dollars each and can be purchased
via PayPaling
brc-@yahoo.com Each ticket gives 2 BRC citizens 3
chances to win.
Please include your name, address, phone number, and
email with your entry.
Prizes may not be sold, but may always be gifted.
Winners will be notified
on July 15th, 2006.

Not interested? Well,....You know SOME couple that is.
Mile high hopes
make great presents. Give Give Give! Maybe even some
random couple on the
playa! But you can't give some 'till you get some:

For an easy Paypal link go to
http://brcpo.com/fundraiser/index.html and
click on "Make a Donation." (If you have trouble with
this, please mail
web-@brcpo.org)

We know some of you are voyeurs and just want to look
around. Never fear!
This is a clothing optional, photography optional, and
sex optional
experience. The scenic rides are about 50 minutes
long. Dragonfly can
answer further questions about the flight -
dra-@blackrocktravelagency.org

Flights above BRC! Ain't this cool?!??

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Protest

Itty_britty — Thu, 25 May 2006 01:20:56 GMT

Check it out.....

We are planning a counter demonstration for the Zip It adult shop. For those of you that aren't familiar with the new shop, it is located west of Palm on the south side of the street, next to the Hemp Shack here in Tower.

The counter demonstration will be focused on censorship and was prompted by the report seen on channel 47 news, where demonstrators were seen outside the Zip It shop protesting its opening. Not only were there adult demonstrators, but some actually brought thier preteen children who were told to shout, "burn this shoppe down!"

Any and all Tower residents with an open heart and mind and who support local business are encouraged to come out. The counter demonstration is being planned for this Saturday (5-27-06) Which is also the Grand Opening celebration for the Zip It shoppe.

If you are interested in coming out and supporting the cause, or if you have any questions, please feel free to message me here on Tribe or email: lilmama463@yahoo.com

If you can't come to the demonstration, but still want to lend your support please stop by the shoppe, have a look around and let them know you care!!

Love and Rock
Gina
(posted in the tower tribe)

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Fire Expo/Art of Fire

Nordictoad — Wed, 10 May 2006 18:34:19 GMT

OK, all you Central California Burners....
Time to support the BRAF and attend this event

http://www.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?eventid=11341

I will be going and would LOVE to see/meet some of you. Drop me a line and we can chat about it.

FIRE IS ART!!!

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Burning Man NEEDS OUR HELP...NOW!

Sagerator — Mon, 01 May 2006 18:47:50 GMT

NEWS

Burning Man NEEDS OUR HELP...NOW!

CALL TO ACTION: VOICE YOUR OPINION TO THE BLM ABOUT ARBITRARY AND UNJUSTIFIED FEE INCREASES

(posted 4/28/2006)

Have you ever wondered how much money Burning Man pays to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to use the Black Rock Desert? Have you ever wondered where all that money goes? Would you like to give the BLM your opinion about how to use those public funds to better serve the public? Well, not only is this your chance; but it's also your right. Moreover, we ask that you make it your duty.
Click here for more info, and just scroll down for the sample letter:

http://burningman.com/news/blm_news_06.html

It only takes one minute to copy and paste their sample letter into an email! A small effort made by all can really help out! Please send this email TODAY! (Deadline is Friday the 5th!)

Love,
Sage

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Burningman campout

R-B0 — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 21:20:02 GMT

I am working on something that will be huge if we can get the community together! I am in the process of getting permits and authorization to use a entire campground! We can have lots of live music and Dj's spinning~~
I will need the help and support from you guys to make this a success!

posted in Central Cali Burners - 18 replies

Bare's Party

Lyingbare — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 20:25:14 GMT

ok... this is the final notice for the upcoming party in just a little over a week......

Hello Revelers..... here's the party info..... hope all of you can make it.. and invite whomever you want.... the more the merrier..

Ok.. ya all have a little over a week now to ponder this and mull it over and think on it.. and decide that the Beltaine Spring Fest Party here at our place is where ya all wanna be....

Saturday April 29th begining at sundown... we will light 2 bonfires that will burn thru the night..

we'll have the annual Maypole so come dance and help us thread the ribbons.... Last year was the best looking pole we ever threaded in all the years we have been doing this...

Can we do better??

we will also be making Dragon Sections for The TRIBES endeavor at breaking the guinness world record for the longest chinese dragon.... taking place at Burningman this year…

you can view the details at www.burningtribe.com/dragon/index.html

if you'd like to be a part of that project for Burningman bring your pieces and parts with you even if you are not going to burningman you can make a section and we will take it and add it to the dragon…. You can still be a part of history…..

This is a potluck (as usual) cuz I can't afford to feed all you hungry heathens..
please bring a favorite dish to add to the feast……

bring your own beverage of choice.... Coffee and punch and soda provided

invite whomever you wish... and please bring lawn chairs or blankets as this is usually a large gathering.....

Parking is an Issue…. So… it may be necessary for you to park a block or so away and walk to our place… PLEASE keep in mind this is a residential area, mostly Old-timers that have lived here for ages…. BE RESPECTFUL!! And LEAVE NO TRACE!!!!!

if you plan to stay over night bring your sleeping bags....

two domes will be up, one for the Drummers/Musicians, be sure to bring your drums… and the other dome for the more "adventurous"

Kids welcome until 9pm ... BUT after 9pm we ask those with kids to take the kiddies home cuz I can't guarantee the party to be "kid Friendly" after 9pm...

Clothing optional after 9pm...

Hot Tub.... bring your own towels please...

Fire Spinners Welcome and encouraged....

Musicians of all kinds..... Drummers....

most of you know where.. but just in case.....

Bare & Charly & Dave's Place
Manteca

call for directions.... my cell 209-403-4983, and 209-403-8095 charly's cell... just mention the beltaine party…

Barb (Bare)

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Hello Im a Newbee

Shelly — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 03:44:01 GMT

My name is Shelly and I am a new Ca girl. I moved here from Maryland. Im sad to say that I have not met many people out here yet however I am looking to remedy that. I decided when coming out here my first mission was to hit up Burning Man. However I am going alone so I was hoping to make some friends before going there. I live near Fresno. Well if anyone would like to meet or hang out one day just hit me up. Well I hope to see you all at Burning Man. I was wondering if you had a theme camp????

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Central Cali ~WAKE UP!

R-B0 — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 17:39:05 GMT

212 days til we burn the man!

Lets get our region on fire folks!
Lets start out with a small gathering. Something simple, not full on
party, but meeting up at a local coffee shop or barrrrr!!

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Popsicle

Itty_britty — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 23:23:52 GMT

I don't know if anyone has heard of Posicle, but it is an event in SF April 1st. Its has trance, electronica, etc. music. If anyone is interested in going, please let me know. I would like to make a "trip" of it... Also, i like what one of the SF people talked about. They said they were having a pink party. Maybe we can start up something similar. That way it will be easy for people to get a costume together and will be more inviting for the shy people. Anyone want to volunteer a venue/ house for the gathering?

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Its a beginning

Aspen — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 07:11:26 GMT

Hello everyone,

Emma and Jericho we missed you tonight. But there will be other times hopefully soon to get together. I wanted to talk with you about the great talents you have and what you would like to do on the planning team. *S*

The first official meeting for the starting of planning a regional took place tonight. In attendence were 5 of us. At last it begins. Since we are at the heart of California we came up with a name for our Regional - Fuego del Corazon (Heart of Fire).

I have also sent the first communication this evenning to The Burning Man oraganization letting them know of or starting plans and what from thier end we need to do next. We also have one of the team checking into an area for the Regional.

Sometime soon we would like to have an informal Pot Luck for any others that want to help out and or just get together. More information on that coming soon. This is a perfect opportunity for any interested in Burning Man or even the art community to come out.

Look forward to hearing from more of you and to a great Regional Organization.

Aspen

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The Playa's Longest dragon

Lyingbare — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 20:46:36 GMT

Be a part of the 2 Mile Long Burning Man Dragon on the Playa....

The TriBe is planning another large scale art project for Burning Man 2006, and we'd like to invite you and your friends to be a part of it. In 2006 we are going to break the Guinness Worlds Record for the longest Chinese Festival Dragon! The current record is 1.89 miles, set at the great wall of China. We will attempt to break that record by connecting 530 twenty foot body sections together on the playa.

Made From HULA HOOPS!

Here's the easy part. Each section is made from HULA HOOPS - PVC SPRINKLER PIPE AND BED SHEETS... that's It! There are no special tools or expensive materials required. You can decorate it as much or as little as you want. The fiery and animated head will be created by Burning Man artist Jim Bowers, creator of the Eyes Of Gawd.

So build as little as 10 feet or get your whole camp together - throw a dragon building party weekend - and build a 100 footer!

Check Out The Website

http://www.burningtribe.com/dragon/index.html

Take a look at our step by step online tutorial. Complete with photgraphs tips, tricks and a dash of Burning Man humor. Sign up to build the dragon and subscribe to our burningdragon yahoo groups chat list. The dragon is already over two football fields long and participants are throwing out new ideas and posting their own project snapshots.

NO SPECTATORS! BE THE DRAGON!

Jim Bowers
Project Leader

hope you'll join us and make this happen.....

Bare

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fire arts festival

phyrefly — Mon, 01 Aug 2005 05:28:18 GMT

so did anybody go to the fire arts festival this year???

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March 11th or 12th???

R-B0 — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 19:57:59 GMT

Lets plan a fun meet up at the FresYES City College Renaissance Festival Burningman style!!

March 11th and 12th
10am-6pm both days

Admission
$5 for adults
$3 for children under 12
$1 off with the donation of a non-perishable food item

Any IDEAS?

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Future

R-B0 — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 22:11:44 GMT

BM 2006 Theme has been announced!

http://www.burningman.com/art_of_burningman/bm06_theme.html

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Where are the burns?

Jericho — Mon, 22 Aug 2005 05:29:07 GMT

Now that the temperature has lowered a bit are there any burns coming up?

Jericho

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ashes

R-B0 — Tue, 13 Dec 2005 20:35:56 GMT

Are all of you guys Burnt out? Where is the hype,Love, and community?

Burningman is more than one week a year.

IT IS 52.17 WEEKS A YEAR!

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Central Cal girl

Lyingbare — Sun, 02 Oct 2005 04:41:08 GMT

Hey! I idnt know this tribe was here..... HI!!!

ok. so I think I qualify as a central cal girl, always thought so anyway.... I'm in Manteca.... we usually drive up to the sacramento gatherings.... and we have a lot of parties here at my place in Manteca....

but fresno isnt that far away.... so.. keep in touch, let us know when and we'll try to make it for the gatherings....

have a good one...

Bare

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Possible logo - Moving forward

Aspen — Sun, 06 Nov 2005 18:18:25 GMT

I was playing around this week and came up with a possible logo. If you look in my Photo's there is a picture of it. I have added some undertone meanings. Lets see if everyone can find them *S* One has to do with the hands of the man.

Hope you enjoy it.

big smiles,
Aspen

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Sf Burner flying South...

R-B0 — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 02:02:20 GMT

Aloha beautiful Central Cal Burners! My name is russ and I am from SF! I am looking to connect with some new friends! Life has a weird way of taking you places. It looks like my new path is FresNO! The only way me and my wife will move there is to live up in the beautiful hills!

I am looking for a nice place to rent in the foothills, any sugestions?

RuS Bubble
ThE JuNkYArd
)'(

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2005 Burning Man

Aspen — Mon, 12 Sep 2005 03:57:10 GMT

Hello. There are other Burners out there in the Valley. My name is Aspen and I have been a burner for 4 years now. May I ask if any of you went this year and how you enjoyed it? It would be great to have a valley activity.

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technoasis mailing list

alcheline — Sat, 14 May 2005 01:59:50 GMT

Construction for the 60' tent is under way! In case anyone wants to get involved or if you're curious about what we're doing this year, the website is http://technoasis.us. There's a link to join the mailing list on the home page.

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BM2K5 / Teknoasis

alcheline — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 08:39:43 GMT

It's getting closer...
Does anyone want to consolidate their camp w/ us? Here's what we have so far:
-Trampoline
-30 ft geodesic dome
-SwatSound (8 18" subwoofers / 8 dual 15"s / 4 monitors)
-DJs
-Artists
-Geeks
-Naturalists
-Fire dancers
Last year we set up the geo dome for the first time & it served us well. This year we plan to build a 60' tent for the sound system (we'll be using the geo dome as the chill tent). I've heard the system rock a few parties & the sound is cleeeeean. Our camp is called Teknoasis, & it's going to be a cyber-gypsy themed camp w/ a plush interior. I'm pushing for a barter bar too.
Our focus this year is on the interaction of multiple art forms... If you have a skill you'd like to contribute or if you'd like to camp w/ us & help us run the camp, hit me up! We'll be having our first meeting April 22nd. If you know of any other local burners (or random freaks) that might be interested in attending, feel free to send them my way. Also - If anyone has any of the following, our camp is accepting donations of:
-Cheap wine / alcoholic beverages, cups
-Pillows, cushions, beanbags & pillow / cushions stuffing
-Fabric (silky, fuzzy, furry, paisley, or anything else for that matter)
Also - If anyone has a hookup on moving trucks or vehicles that can move a lot of equipment, let me know, because we'll have quite a bit of stuff to bring out there.

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binary.05.21.05

alcheline — Fri, 29 Apr 2005 08:31:48 GMT

Next month our good friend Sun enters Gemini - In honor of this occurance dubliminal & boogie nights have teamed up once again to bring you an array of underground stylez...

BINARY
Saturday, May 21, 2005

Thomas Joseph (throwdown.com) - House
Subtek (dubliminal.net) - Grime
Aldo plaza (los boys) - Electroclash
Alcheline (dubliminal.net) - Breaks
Geoff kramer (boogie nights) - House

Aerosol installation featuring the work of local artists:

EWOK
GRAIL
JAGS
LOGEK
RNDM
ROBOT
SUPER
WARP

admission: $5.00

info: 559.301.8280

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Eclipse

alcheline — Sat, 09 Apr 2005 08:36:11 GMT

Dubliminal + Boogie Nights bring you

Eclipse

Saturday, April 23, 2005

Room 1 (Breakbeat / Tekno / Garage):

DJ Ripple (Subscience SF)
DJ Subtek (Dubliminal)
DJ Maebyn La Fey (Subscience SF)
DJ Alcheline (Dubliminal)
DJ Misha (Subscience SF)
DJ Dollar - Returning from his year long tour of Never Never Land!

Sound + visuals by Subscience

Original artwork by Emmanuel Hele / Teresa Hele

Room 2 (House):

DJ Rick Boogie (Boogie Nights)
DJ Geoff Kramer (Boogie Nights)
DJ Ome
DJ Mario (Alliance)

Visuals by NoInput Visual Product

Original artwork by MyCow

Outside:

Live drum circle

Exclusive fire performance by:

Lumen Aries
Auroxylem
Jele (SF)

CD giveaway for:

Best guacamole
Most pierced
Most tattooed
Most original outfit

Info (evening of event): 559.301.8280

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