Burning Man Update: The Jack Rabbit Speaks
Volume 18, Issue #6
October 31, 2013
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INTRODUCTION
LATEST NEWS:
+ LAST CHANCE TO PROVIDE YOUR FEEDBACK FOR BURNING MAN 2013
ROUND-UP OF BURNING MAN WRITINGS:
+ SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: SCIENTISTS SHOWCASE THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD AT BURNING MAN
+ BURNING DOWN THE LIBRARY
+ MY 15 YEARS WITH THAT FLAMING GUY
+ LEARNING GENEROSITY AT BURNING MAN
PHOTOS, VIDEO & AUDIO:
+ HERE, HAVE A HUG FROM EVERYONE ON THE PLAYA
+ LUMINOUS AURORA: 3D PROJECTION MAPPING ON THE TEMPLE OF WHOLLYNESS
+ 3:59 OF PLAYA MOMENTS
+ THE UNICORN STAMPEDE AT BURNING MAN 2013
PARTICIPATE:
+ BURNER PEN PAL PROJECT - CONNECT AROUND THE GLOBE; FIGHT DECOMPRESSION BLUES
SUPPORT A PROJECT:
+ BRING BURNING MAN ART TO THE REAL WORLD: SUPPORT THE AURORA IN PALO ALTO PROJECT
+ WORK ON A BURNING MAN PROJECT (OR FIND SOMEONE WHO CAN)!
EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS:
+ "COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY, COLLABORATIVE SPACES" - SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOV 14
+ YOUTH EDUCATIONAL SPACESHIP LANDS IN VEGAS - LAS VEGAS, NV - NOV 15-DEC 8
+ THE FOUNDERS SPEAK: BURNING MAN, TECHNOLOGY, RELIGION AND THE FUTURE - NEW YORK, NY - NOV 19
+ ARTUMNAL GATHERING: METAMORPHOSIS - SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOV 23
+ MPYRE'S TRUE GRIT - MONTEREY, CA - DEC 7
BLACK ROCK CITY CIVICS:
+ HOW TO UNSTUCK A STUCK ZIPPER
CONNECT WITH BURNING MAN:
Burning Man on your favorite social networks
ADMINISTERRATA:
Want to unsubscribe from the JRS? Really? OK, here's how: http://bit.ly/nxU8Gz
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Hello there and happy Halloween! We've got a special event coming up that we want you to know about ... Larry Harvey (you may have heard of him?) will join John Perry Barlow and Peter Hirshberg at Columbia University (you may have heard of it?) for a lively philosophical symposium moderated by Dr. David Kittay. They'll discuss Burning Man and the 10 Principles, their history, and their application in the world. This has all the makings of a really interesting event.
The forum is FREE and will take place on Tuesday, November 19th from 7-9pm at Columbia University's Altschul Auditorium. The event is open to all but get there early to make sure you get a spot (or reserve your seat here:
https://burningmanspeaks.eventbrite.com/ ). So, if you're within shouting distance of New York, be there! (See details below.)
And with that ... onward to this edition of the Jackrabbit Speaks. Enjoy. :-)
The Man burns in 303 days!
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LAST CHANCE TO PROVIDE YOUR FEEDBACK FOR BURNING MAN 2013
Last chance, kids! If you want your feedback incorporated into our annual self-assessment and planning process, holla at us now. Email feedback@burningman.com before November 1.
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: SCIENTISTS SHOWCASE THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD AT BURNING MAN
Yay science!
"The mobile science exhibit, known as the MicroZoo, is the brainchild of bioengineer Tristan Ursell, a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University."
http://bit.ly/19NVQjs
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BURNING DOWN THE LIBRARY
""'Are you really going to burn books on Saturday?'" Sista Turtle Dove said. "My typical response was, 'Only if there are any left...'""
A thought-provoking story about a provocative art piece, designed to provoke and challenge your assumptions, and ... wait for it ... provoke thought. Caveat Magister in the Burning Blog:
http://bit.ly/HpfRU0
[Editor's Note: those nested quotes, while mind-boggling, are in fact correct.]
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MY 15 YEARS WITH THAT FLAMING GUY
"The sad truth is Burning Man is becoming middle-aged and most of the wilder rumors are akin to an old athlete's embellished stories about how good it all used to be."
Long-time Media Mecca volunteer Dennis Hinkamp wrote this nice piece for High Country News (that's the western United States high country, for those of you playing at home). And here it is for you to enjoy:
http://www.hcn.org/wotr/my-15-years-with-that-flaming-guy
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LEARNING GENEROSITY AT BURNING MAN
"Burning Man gives me a clearer idea of how to serve in God's kingdom, because God's reign is not just what happens when you die. It is continuous with the way we live right now."
The Reverend Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young wrote this nice piece about his experience of Burning Man for the Huffington Post. (He's got some more in the hopper that we'll be sharing with you in future JRSs.)
http://huff.to/HpiKV2
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HERE, HAVE A HUG FROM EVERYONE ON THE PLAYA
Nick and his inflatable heart hit the playa to spread some love...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ9wLpXLktY
We dare you not to like this li'l video.
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LUMINOUS AURORA: 3D PROJECTION MAPPING ON THE TEMPLE OF WHOLLYNESS
Max Nova sent us this lovely clip:
"A phenomenon washed over The Temple of Whollyness each night, varying with different themes, all centered around ancient knowledge. This project marks the first year that 3D projection mapping has ever been seen on the Temple at Burning Man.
https://vimeo.com/74443778
www.luminousaurora.com"
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3:59 OF PLAYA MOMENTS
Sockaplaya sent us this love note:
"For the 11th consecutive year Black Rock City re-energized me once again with the power to believe that people can do amazing things. I wrote the score synced with these images to bring a sense of love, strength and energy to try and express how each year at Burning Man has made me stronger.
https://vimeo.com/74759828 "
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THE UNICORN STAMPEDE AT BURNING MAN 2013
Super fun ... shots by Tex Allen of the Unicorn Stampede at Burning Man 2013!
http://bit.ly/1c4XJZa
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BURNER PEN PAL PROJECT - CONNECT AROUND THE GLOBE; FIGHT DECOMPRESSION BLUES
This is nifty. Starbaby writes:
"Have you suffered from decompression blues? Want a chance to stay connected with someone in your burn community who shares the same love for our Burner world who may be located somewhere completely across the globe from you? Look no further! Three Playa pals (2 regional contacts in Texas) have started the Burner Pen Pal Outreach program. If interested in participating in this snail mail excitement, please contact us at burnerpenpal@gmail.com You can read more information about the project here:
http://ignite.me/articles/relationships/burner-penpal-project-building-global-community-connection/ "
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BRING BURNING MAN ART TO THE REAL WORLD: SUPPORT THE AURORA IN PALO ALTO PROJECT
Do you remember the Aurora sculpture from 2011? Hoo boy, we sure do. (Here, this will jog your memory: http://bit.ly/1is6xKl) So yeah, let's help get it placed in the real world, right?! The Aurora Team writes:
"WHAT?
For one afternoon, we are turning Palo Alto's City Hall Plaza into [City Hall] Playa! Come see the lighting ceremony for Aurora - a 35 foot LED tree sculpture designed and built by Charles Gadeken for Burning Man.
All Burners are invited to bring their loved ones to this family-friendly event. The ceremony will be Saturday, November 16, from 3:00-7:00pm with the tree lighting at 6pm.
WHY?
Aurora is a fairy tree that re-ignites our childhood imaginations, full of wonder and endless possibility. The opalescent willow has over 40,000 LED lights and hand-beaten copper leaves that chime in the wind. It will be on display at Palo Alto's City Hall for one year beginning November 16.
This amazing project was spearheaded by two audacious kids whose father shared photos of Aurora with them after a trip to the playa. They were so inspired by the work that - at 8 and 6 years old - they petitioned the city of Palo Alto to bring this amazing piece of art to the denizens of the city.
Please contribute to this incredible project that will bring the beauty and joy we all find on the Playa to an urban environment.
DONATE NOW:
https://co.clickandpledge.com/advanced/default.aspx?wid=65559 -- all donations are 100% tax deductible through our fiscal sponsor BRAF.
Thank you,
The Aurora Team - http://www.aurorapaloalto.com/
Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aurorapaloalto
Follow us on twitter - http://twitter.com/aurorapaloalto "
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WORK ON A BURNING MAN PROJECT (OR FIND SOMEONE WHO CAN)!
Looking for a project on which to utilize your formidable skills? Or need somebody with said skills to work on YOUR project? Hook up with each other here:
http://spark.burningman.com
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"COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY, COLLABORATIVE SPACES" - SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOV 14
Join us for an evening of discussion and knowledge-sharing about radical collaboration! Burning Man Project presents:
Collaborative Creativity, Collaborative Spaces
Thursday, November 14
7:00 – 9:00 pm
@ Burning Man Project
660 Alabama Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco (NOTE: New location!)
Description:
Effective collaboration is critical to manifesting the large-scale installations and experiences that have become the hallmark of Burning Man culture. And it's just as critical to have access to the kind of physical spaces that are conducive to these collaborative efforts.
Please join us for an evening of discussion about the ins and outs, ups and downs of creative collaborations and the places in which they happen. You'll hear from artists and place-makers about what works, what doesn't, best practices and potential pitfalls.
Featured presenters:
Jess Hobbs, Artist, Flux Foundation
Mike Zuckerman, Place Maker, [freespace]
Tomas McCabe, Executive Director, Black Rock Arts Foundation
Moderated by $teven Raspa, Arts Advocate & Community Events Producer, Burning Man
Information and Tickets:
For more information and tickets, visit http://www.eventbrite.com/event/8866274265.
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YOUTH EDUCATIONAL SPACESHIP LANDS IN VEGAS - LAS VEGAS, NV - NOV 15-DEC 8
The Youth Educational Spaceship (Y.E.S.) project is landing in Las Vegas! Y.E.S. is a mobile spaceship classroom built from repurposed and found objects by artist Dana Albany, together with kids from San Francisco's Tenderloin and Hunters Point neighborhoods. This collaborative art program for youth gives them time and space to create, participate, and then exhibit their work, while engaging children in hands-on experience focusing on art and technology.
Y.E.S. will be open to the public at the Learning Village, 727 Fremont Street, starting Friday November 15, with a variety of family-friendly programming including spaceship tours, mosaic workshops with recycled materials, wiring demos and interactive robotic demos, culminating in a closing ceremony and children's art show on December 8. For more information about programming, please visit: https://ticketcake.com/venue/learning-village/las-vegas.
This program is a collaboration between Burning Man Project (www.burningmanproject.org) and Las Vegas' Downtown Project (www.downtownproject.com).
More information on the Burning Blog: http://bit.ly/1hrgcmu
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THE FOUNDERS SPEAK: BURNING MAN, TECHNOLOGY, RELIGION AND THE FUTURE - NEW YORK, NY - NOV 19
The Burning Man Project is proud to join Columbia University's Department of Religion and Institute for Religion, Culture and Public Life to present a forum on Burning Man, technology, religion and the future, featuring panelists Larry Harvey (founder of Burning Man), John Perry Barlow (founder of the Electronic Frontier Foundation) and Peter Hirshberg (disruptive cultures and technology expert).
Dr. David Kittay of Columbia's Department of Religion will moderate a lively conversation about Burning Man as a philosophical movement, its history, and its predicted global applications.
This event is free and open to the public. Reserve your seat here:
https://burningmanspeaks.eventbrite.com/
Tuesday Nov. 19th
7-9pm
Altschul Auditorium
Columbia University
(directions: http://www.cs.columbia.edu/theory/directions2.html)
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ARTUMNAL GATHERING: METAMORPHOSIS - SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOV 23
The Black Rock Arts Foundation presents ...
The Artumnal Gathering: Metamorphosis
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Dinner 6:00 p.m., Main Event 9:45 p.m.
The Bently Reserve
400 Sansome St.
San Francisco, CA 94111
For the last twelve years, BRAF has enjoyed the privilege of working with artists who are breaking the mold of public art, and who prioritize community benefit and involvement in their work. We believe in their vision and are honored to offer them our support.
BRAF is nearing a pivotal moment in our evolution. We recognize that there are more avenues of growth to be explored, more communities in need of art, and more connections and collaborations to be nurtured.
Now is the perfect time to recognize our community's extraordinary artists! Join us in celebration of our past work and collaborators, and support BRAF's future initiatives!
BRAF's seventh annual gala event includes epicurean delights, sophisticated libations, tantalizing treats, wondrous pleasures, captivating featured and roaming live performances, DJ's, original artwork by BRAF's favorite artists, dancing, raffle, gallery art sale, live and silent auction featuring exclusive experiences and items, and abundant expressions of creativity!
This event sells out! Buy tickets today!
All tickets are 21 and over. Black Rock Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit. A portion of your ticket price is tax-deductible.
Buy tickets here: http://blackrockarts.org/events/artumnal-gathering-2013
Please feel free to contact us for more information by emailing artumnal@blackrockarts.org.
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MPYRE'S TRUE GRIT - MONTEREY, CA - DEC 7
True Grit! returns to Monterey for a fabulous full day of engaging art, spectacular music, joyful dance, captivating fire, energetic fun, and--best of all--our inspiring Burning Man community!
Saturday, December 7, 2013
10a to 10p
Del Monte Beach | Window on the Bay
699 Del Monte Ave
Monterey CA 93940
True Grit! is the only ongoing Official Regional Burning Man Event in the world with no boundaries, gates, or admission fee. Located at the main public beach next to downtown, the City of Monterey generously supports our beach burn every year, and we love sharing it with the local community and our greater Burning Man family.
MPYRE invites YOU to bring the spirit of Burning Man and Black Rock City to Monterey. We as Artists, Musicians, Performers, Volunteers, and Neighbors together create the connection and community of True Grit. How would YOU like to participate and share the beauty of Burning Man at Del Monte Beach? Find us online! We welcome you!
Read Up and Donate at montereyburners.com
Connect and Volunteer through monterey@burningman.com
Join Us on Facebook at tinyurl.com/mpyre
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HOW TO UNSTUCK A STUCK ZIPPER
OK, here's a dumb one. But when you reeeeally have to pee, and you're struggling like mad to get that super playafied tent zipper to open, you'll be like "damn, I should've listened to the Jackrabbit!" (As you pee yourself.)
Put some Chapstick on a stuckified zipper to unstuckify it. You can also use olive oil.
Bam. This is us, loving you and your craptastic zippers.
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The Burning Man Regional Network - connect with Burners in your hometown:
http://regionals.burningman.com
Visit our own Lyceum and engage with published authors, bloggers and thinkers in and around the Burning Man community as they observe and comment on our culture and like-minded cultures around the world:
http://blog.burningman.com
The Official Burning Man Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/burningman
Official Burning Man Twitter Account - All Things Burning Man:
http://www.twitter.com/burningman
Black Rock City Twitter Account - All Things BRC:
http://www.twitter.com/blackrockcity
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[BManUpdate] V18:#5:10.17.13
Burning Man Update: The Jack Rabbit Speaks
Volume 18, Issue #5
October 17, 2013
Volume 18, Issue #5
October 17, 2013
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INTRODUCTION
LATEST NEWS:
+ A BURNER WINS 2013 NOBEL PRIZE IN CHEMISTRY
+ BLACK ROCK SOLAR HONORED FOR SELFLESSNESS
+ LAST CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN BRC 2013 CENSUS
+ EVENTS, ACTIVITIES AND ART GRANT INFORMATION FROM BLACK ROCK ARTS FOUNDATION
+ 2013/14 BURNING MAN CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE
BURNING MAN WRITINGS:
+ TALES OF DRONES
+ WHY DOES BURNING MAN SEEM SO MUCH LIKE A POLITICAL MOVEMENT?
PHOTOS, VIDEO & AUDIO:
+ SAN FRANCISCO DECOMPRESSION PHOTOS & WRAP-UP
+ THE BURNING CULT OF BOTTLED THOUGHTS
+ CHRIS GUEST FROZE BURNERS
PARTICIPATE:
+ BURN2 CARGO CULT - SECOND LIFE - OCT 19-27
SUPPORT A PROJECT:
+ WORK ON A BURNING MAN PROJECT (OR FIND SOMEONE WHO CAN)!
EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS:
+ SHANGHAI DECOMPRESSION - SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCT 19
+ THE GIFT: FROM ECONOMY TO COSMOLOGY - PETALUMA, CA - OCT 28
+ SEATTLE'S SEACOMPRESSION: MENAGERIE CATASTROPHE - SEATTLE, WA - NOV 2
BLACK ROCK CITY CIVICS:
+ GOOP - GIFTING OUT OF PLACE
CONNECT WITH BURNING MAN:
Burning Man on your favorite social networks
ADMINISTERRATA:
Want to unsubscribe from the JRS? Really? OK, here's how: http://bit.ly/nxU8Gz
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Now, a slew of superlative people attend Burning Man each year (and YOU are no exception!), we all know that. But we were especially pleased to learn this year's winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry, Michael Levitt, is a Burner! We've got the story on the Burning Blog: http://bit.ly/H52xDk
Back on the ranch, we've got info on Regional events in Seattle, Shanghai and Second Life. Wait...what was that last one? Yes, BURN2 takes place online in Second Life October 19-27. No matter where you live, grab an avatar and head out to the virtual playa! Details below.
Lastly, Burning Man Project is hosting a talk with Charles Eisenstein, (author of Sacred Economics), temple-builder David Best and artist Joshua Coffy, titled "The Gift: From Economy to Cosmology" October 28 @ 6 p.m., in Petaluma, CA. If you're in the area, don't miss it. We've got details below, or visit http://bit.ly/19qkDbO.
We hope Fall is treating you well so far, wherever you are.
The Man burns in 317 days!
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THE 2013 NOBEL PRIZE WINNER IN CHEMISTRY IS A BURNER
Congratulations to Michael Levitt, professor of structural biology at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He was awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in the 1970′s "for the development of multiscale models for complex chemical systems." Why does this matter to you? Well, Michael, it turns out, is a Burner! We are not entirely surprised.
Learn more and see a picture of Michael, his wife Rina, and the sculpture they created for Burning Man 2013 here in the Burning Blog: http://bit.ly/H52xDk
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BLACK ROCK SOLAR HONORED FOR SELFLESSNESS
Black Rock Solar — Burning Man's spin-off non profit organization — has been awarded the Brian D. Robertson Solar Schools Memorial Fund Award, honoring BRS's selflessness in solar advocacy, installations and education work. Learn more on the Burning Blog: http://bit.ly/19G47o6
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LAST CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN BRC 2013 CENSUS
The Black Rock City Census wants YOU to count, but not after this week. Wait, that didn't come out right. Let's try it again. Your deadline to participate in the BRC Census for 2013 is coming right up ... October 20 (that's this Sunday) to be specific. So hop to it! http://census.burningman.com
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EVENTS, ACTIVITIES AND ART GRANT INFORMATION FROM BLACK ROCK ARTS FOUNDATION
Keep up on everything happening with the Black Rock Arts Foundation in the latest edition of their newsletter. It includes tons of great upcoming events and activities, as well as information about how to apply for a 2014 art grant (for off-playa art, that is). Check it out: http://bit.ly/17LBEuh
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2013/14 BURNING MAN WALL CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE
The 2013/14 Burning Man wall calendar is now available and it features gorgeous photographs from throughout Burning Man's history. Makes a great gift and keepsake and is a daily reminder of our home in the desert. http://bit.ly/16bLSKa
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TALES OF DRONES
Award-winning writer Susan Karlin wrote about drones on playa. Here's a snippet: "Burning Man is known for flouting rules, not making them. But the advent of drones hovering above 70,000 scantily clad revelers has engaged a balancing act between freedom of expression, safety, and privacy. How Burning Man regulates their use is now being studied by local law enforcement and government agencies as a template for how they can be regulated in society."
Here it is in Fast Company: http://bit.ly/1aq7AWQ
She wrote another piece and it went in IEEE Spectrum: http://bit.ly/173IcLq
Finally, she recorded a story about drones too, which aired on KCRW (LA's NPR affiliate): http://bit.ly/GRG6lh
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WHY DOES BURNING MAN SEEM SO MUCH LIKE A POLITICAL MOVEMENT?
Caveat Magister explores the relationship between Burning Man and politics, in the Burning Blog: http://bit.ly/17uIVzj
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SAN FRANCISCO DECOMPRESSION PHOTOS & WRAP-UP
Coverage and photos from John Curley in the Burning Blog: http://bit.ly/1alMwAz
Photos from Michael Troutman: http://dmtimaging.com/2013/decompression.htm
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THE BURNING CULT OF BOTTLED THOUGHTS
Coyote told us about his project:
"Participants at a playa photo studio were asked the answer the question 'What message would you send in a bottle to the outside world?' Here's the result: https://lenscraft.com/galleries/burning-cult/ "
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CHRIS GUEST FROZE BURNERS
This is pretty rad ... you might find yourself holding your breath once in a while. Chris writes:
"Inspired by the Burning Man principle of 'Immediacy', or 'being in the moment,' I had the idea of 'freezing' people I met there in their moment, using a camera effect called 'Bullet time', which is like on the Matrix where it looks like the camera is moving while the subject is somehow frozen in time.
So for the last six months or so I'd been working on a way to create this effect from just one camera and a handheld contraption that I invented and called 'The Camapult'. This short film is the result and is my gift to the amazing people that took part: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bje0I_hdi-8 "
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BURN2 CARGO CULT - SECOND LIFE - OCT 19-27
Super Suz wants to geek out with you:
"What happens when a real-world event transcends the bounds of the virtual world and takes its experience into another realm? Welcome to BURN2, your virtual Burning Man!
What is BURN2? Burning Man's ONLY officially sanctioned virtual regional! Who attends BURN2? Participants who want to share the unique experience of Burning Man and its culture in an easily accessible, 3-D, virtual environment. Anyone can attend, anyone can experience, and anyone can enjoy! Many of the events you will see at Burning Man you will see here, too! And without the heat and dust! (Turn up your furnace and put up a fan in front of a kitty litter box if you need that.)
Get a free avatar and walk around the 97-acre BURN2 playa; experience art installations and participate in theme camps. Dance and drum to the beats of the Lamplighters as they light the city's lanterns at dusk. Interact with Rangers, Greeters, and other participants from all around the world. Dance to live DJ's. Participate in poetry workshops. Drive mutant vehicles or visit elaborate porta potties. Write messages in the Temple. Watch the Man burn! There's plenty of ways to participate!
For Burners new to Second Life, visit www.burn2.org and check out the links on the right-hand side. The first link will get you set up with an avatar. Avatars are free, and most people learn basic navigation skills fairly easily. The second link will transport you to the virtual playa. Just click that link, and then the 'Visit This Location' button, and whoosh!
Need more help? Join the BurningMan 2.0 group once in Second Life, introduce yourself, and ask our friendly community for assistance. Or, email info@burn2.org. Be sure to include your avatar name if you've set one up.
Can't wait to see you on the 'playa' Oct. 19-27!"
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Looking for a project on which to utilize your formidable skills? Or need somebody with said skills to work on YOUR project? Hook up with each other here: http://spark.burningman.com
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SHANGHAI DECOMPRESSION - SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCT 19
Our Shanghai Regional contact (Sven) writes to let us know about their Decompression:
Saturday, October 19
6 p.m. - 4 a.m.
Featuring: CORE and Playa Films, BBQ, Homemade Food-Share, Book Swap.
Entertainment: 2 DJ rooms til late, Games Lounge, Art, Performances, Fire Cake, Poi Spinners and more!
The Mansion: Dynasty Villa B-18, No. 851 Hongjing Rd.
*Before 10 p.m. come from the front gate, after 10 p.m. come from the secret gate.
Metro Line 10, Shanghai Zoo, Exit 4
*Always carry passport/VISA copy or Local ID original when attending events
* Advised to arrive before 9 p.m. to honor the residents nearby
Contact: shanghai@burningman.com (Sven the Regional Contact)
or Nicholas.kothari@gmail.com (Nick the events coordinator)
https://www.facebook.com/events/519262224823674/
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THE GIFT: FROM ECONOMY TO COSMOLOGY - PETALUMA, CA - OCT 28
Burning Man Project presents Charles Eisenstein, David Best and Joshua Coffy discussing "The Gift: From Economy to Cosmology" on Oct 28 @ 6 p.m., in Petaluma, CA. Join us! For more information and tickets, visit: http://bit.ly/19qkDbO
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SEATTLE'S SEACOMPRESSION: MENAGERIE CATASTROPHE - SEATTLE, WA - NOV 2
Our friends in Seattle write:
SeaCompression is Seattle's own annual post-Burning Man arts festival. SeaCompression is a celebration of the interactive arts, music, lights, emotion and experience, with the added emphasis on participation. Participants can watch, learn and grow with live fire art, live music, kinetic sculptures, art cars, multiple dance spaces, sound and light shows. This in an immersive experience that can be discovered, interpreted, and realized at SeaCompression.
Saturday, Nov 2. 7 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Kings Hall, 2929 27th Ave S
Tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/464740
Website at http://seacompression.org/
Volunteers wanted! http://seacompression.org/volunteer/
SeaCompression is sponsored by Ignition Northwest and produced by volunteers. Proceeds help fund large-scale public art projects, an annual scholarship to the Pratt Fine Art Center, and other educational projects throughout the year."
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GOOP - GIFTING OUT OF PLACE
You know how when somebody gives you a gift, and you feel obligated to accept it, even if it's not something you want or need? Maybe you don't want to hurt the giver's feelings, right? Right.
Whether it's a physical object or not, not every gift is a wanted gift. Be a good gifter! Be cognizant of your recipient's feelings as you are making your offering, and do a gut check that you're not GOOPing.
But please ... don't take it from us. Some of the best thinking on the subject of gifting has been done by our friend Halcyon. Seriously, this is good stuff ... check it out: http://bit.ly/1aq9F59
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The Burning Man Regional Network - connect with Burners in your hometown:
http://regionals.burningman.com
Visit our own Lyceum and engage with published authors, bloggers and thinkers in and around the Burning Man community as they observe and comment on our culture and like-minded cultures around the world:
http://blog.burningman.com
The Official Burning Man Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/burningman
Official Burning Man Twitter Account - All Things Burning Man:
http://www.twitter.com/burningman
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[BManUpdate] V18:#4:10.4.13
Burning Man Update: The Jack Rabbit Speaks
Volume 18, Issue #4
October 4, 2013
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INTRODUCTION
LATEST NEWS:
+ ANNOUNCING THE NEW BURNING MAN IMAGE GALLERIES!
+ PLAYA RESTORATION 2013 WRAPS UP! WELL, MOSTLY
+ GLOBAL DIGITAL PREMIERE OF "SPARK: A BURNING MAN STORY"
+ THE JACKRABBIT SPEAKS ... BUT NOT *THAT* MUCH
ROUND-UP OF BURNING MAN WRITINGS:
+ MY BURNING MAN PROJECT FAILED!
+ WHAT IF MY ART PROJECT IS A LOADED GUN?
+ THE BURNING OF THE CRADLE OF THE WORLD
+ BURNING MAN EPIPHANY MAKES FOR BETTER PIZZA
PHOTOS, VIDEO & AUDIO:
+ LIGHT PAINTING PORTRAITS - THE JOLLYWOOD FOREST - BURNING MAN 2013
+ LISTEN TO HUNDREDS OF DJ SETS RECORDED AT THE 2013 BURN
+ MIKE GARLINGTON: BUILT TO BURN
+ ART CARS AND THEIR SEARCH FOR MEANING
+ TIMELAPSES WITH EGG TIMER
PARTICIPATE:
+ TALES FROM THE PLAYA: SUBMIT YOUR STORY!
+ SO MANY LOST BICYCLES ...
+ MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO DECODE THE BRC 2013 MAP
SUPPORT A PROJECT:
+ HELP BRING MARCO COCHRANE'S "TRUTH IS BEAUTY" TO SAN DIEGO
EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS:
+ FIGMENT PHILADELPHIA - PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCT 6
+ BURN THE RIVER: SACRAMENTO VALLEY DECOMPRESSION - SACRAMENTO, CA - OCT 12
+ SAN FRANCISCO HEAT THE STREET FAIRE (AKA DECOMPRESSION) - SAN FRANCISCO - OCT 13
+ YOUTOPIA 2013: ILLUMINESSENCE ~ GROWING THE GLOW - SAN DIEGO, CA - OCT 17-20
+ TORONTO DECOMPRESSION: AURORA BOREALIS - TORONTO, CANADA - NOV 23
BLACK ROCK CITY CIVICS:
+ OMG MY CAMP IS *RED* ON THE MOOP MAP!! I'M FREAKING OUT!!
CONNECT WITH BURNING MAN:
Burning Man on your favorite social networks
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Hello folks! Decompression season is coming fast and furious -- and around the world -- much to our delight. We've got information on the San Francisco, San Diego, Toronto and Sacramento events... with more to come. In the meantime, find your nearest one here on the Regional Events Calendar: http://regionals.burningman.com/events/
Our wonderful (and way overworked) tech team has launched a spiffy new Image Gallery, and it's SUPER SWEET. It's a good place to send the Burn-curious if they want to get a quick, surface-level gist of the mind-blowing spectacle that is Burning Man. We've got details about how to use it below, but if you JUST CAN'T WAIT, fine, here ya go:
http://galleries.burningman.com
We love you guys, and yeah, we miss you too.
The Man burns in 330 days!
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ANNOUNCING THE NEW BURNING MAN IMAGE GALLERIES!
We're excited to announce the launch of our new image galleries, featuring the finest photos taken throughout Burning Man's history. And they're BEAUTIFUL.
http://galleries.burningman.com
Search for photographs, artifacts or illustrations from any year, across a number of categories (http://galleries.burningman.com/pages/themes.php), by popularity, contributor, keyword, or click "surprise me!" to throw the dice. You can even search by color! Feel free to add your comments, enhancing them with stories about the shot, or the moment captured (ahem, comment policy: http://blog.burningman.com/comment-policy/).
The galleries have powerful features photographers and researchers are gonna LOVE, and we'll be telling you more about those soon. But two we're particularly psyched about are batch-upload and auto-resizing features ... making it substantially easier to add photos.
Want to submit photographs? Learn how:
http://galleries.burningman.com/plugins/burningman/pages/faq.php#contribute
Got questions? Read our FAQ:
http://galleries.burningman.com/plugins/burningman/pages/faq.php
This pairs with the new Burning Man video gallery, which we told you about over the summer:
http://galleries.burningman.com/plugins/burningman/pages/video.php
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PLAYA RESTORATION 2013 WRAPS UP! WELL, MOSTLY
The Hun has been diligently chronicling the Playa Restoration team's progress as they made their way across what was Black Rock City, picking up the tiny remaining bits of Burning Man detritus. You can read her entire series here:
http://blog.burningman.com/tag/moop-map-live-2013/
Well, they wrapped up their work -- despite freezing daytime temperatures, wind and more -- only to have the scheduled BLM inspection postponed due to the US government shutdown. It was disappointing to the Resto crew and BLM folks who were going to conduct the inspection October 2, but rest assured it'll happen -- it's just a matter of when.
In the meantime, ALL HAIL THE PLAYA RESTORATION CREW!
Lastly, is your camp showing up Yellow or Red? Are you freaking out? Well, we have a special message for you in our Black Rock City Civics section below.
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GLOBAL DIGITAL PREMIERE OF "SPARK: A BURNING MAN STORY"
Ignite.me is hosting the fabulous documentary "SPARK: A Burning Man Story", the one that that The New York Times heralds as "An oasis of creativity."
It's available for online rental or purchase, which is fantastic for those of you who've been wondering when it would be swinging through your town ... well, now it is! Check it out:
http://bit.ly/15QK2ZP
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THE JACKRABBIT SPEAKS ... BUT NOT *THAT* MUCH
Thank you, yes YOU, for taking the time to send us your Burning Man photo galleries and blog posts. They warm our hearts in the winter doldrums and inspire us to keep creating and participating in the phenomenon that is Black Rock City.
You may wonder why we didn't include your post in the Jackrabbit Speaks. We received hundreds (yes, hundreds) of posts and links. We have pretty strict guidelines around what we do and don't post. Before submitting, we ask you to consider:
~ Imagine your audience is nearly 200,000 Burners across the globe. Most won't be in your area the weekend of your event. The Regionals have a robust network of email lists, though. Go to http://regionals.burningman.com and find your local list. Your local rep will be more than happy to promote your (relevant to their community) event!
~ We like to keep the JRS family-friendly for our diverse audience. A stray racy photo (use your best judgment) in your photo gallery may keep it from being included.
~ Writing about Burning Man 'niche' experiences or specific camps is wonderful, and you should keep doing it. Post widely to social networks and your own websites. There are a multitude of venues other than this newsletter that will connect you to your readership. Try http://eplaya.burningman.com to reach out!
We love that you're inspired. In a perfect world we could post everything submitted. But we can't. Please don't take it personally ... it's not you, it's us.
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MY BURNING MAN PROJECT FAILED!
Ever had a Burning Man project (ambitious or otherwise) utterly fail? You're the first! (Just kidding. No, you're not.) It happens to the best of us ... pretty much all of us, really. Molly Ditmore shares her fail stories, and we invite YOU to confess yours. Plenty of folks already have, and they're a hoot to read. Enjoy:
http://blog.burningman.com/2013/09/uncategorized/project-fail/
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WHAT IF MY ART PROJECT IS A LOADED GUN?
"We know that an engineer who knowingly builds a structure that can hurt people is morally culpable. As is someone who deliberately offers contaminated food. But what about an artist who realizes that his work … by creating a powerfully aesthetic experience … is potentially causing emotional trauma? Does he have anything to answer for?"
Another brilliant and thought-provoking piece of writing from Caveat Magister in the Burning Blog:
http://bit.ly/15QSCrB
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THE BURNING OF THE CRADLE OF THE WORLD
Ron Lussier tells his story of the Cradle of Mir, and includes some lovely photos:
https://lenscraft.com/2013/09/the-burning-of-the-cradle-of-the-world/
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BURNING MAN EPIPHANY MAKES FOR BETTER PIZZA
The Dallas Observer reports on a local man who went to Burning Man, had an epiphany, and took it home with him in a very real way ... he rejiggered his pizza joint. Read about it in the Burning Blog:
http://bit.ly/1fE32V3
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LIGHT PAINTING PORTRAITS - THE JOLLYWOOD FOREST - BURNING MAN 2013
Reid writes:
"This year I decided to bring my entire light painting setup to our new theme camp "The Jollywood Forest". Free, Full resolution, UnWatermarked, Custom tailored Long-Exposure Playa Portraits for everyone! Hooray! ;-) I randomly pulled friendly folks off the street around 7:30 And A and painted them with lights and lasers ;-) Then handed them PWB and RYB Strobe bracelets with links to get their photos (harder to lose than a card, Lights up darkwads, and the PWB ones blink for MONTHS! ;-)
Hope to be back next year with even more equipment! This year I took 250 people's portraits....next year 500 at least!! ;-)
Pictures are posted here! http://www.bit.ly/burnerpics
ANYONE that was IN A photo a took, Just email me the LINK to your photo and I will respond with a FULL RESOLUTION Jpeg and CR2 ;-) ivealwaysgotmail@gmail.com "
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LISTEN TO HUNDREDS OF DJ SETS RECORDED AT THE 2013 BURN
Rockstar Librarian has a medley of entertainment for you:
Missed a DJ? Want to return to a playa booty shaking moment? Relive the music of the playa through all the recorded live sets that Rockstar Librarian has curated. Plus, watch the documentary on the music of Burning Man!
Where can you find all this? Why, on the Rockstar Librarian's blog, of course:
http://www.rockstarlibrarian.com/?p=1713
And if you recorded music on the playa this year, please send the RSL your audio links to kate at rockstarlibrarian dot com.
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MIKE GARLINGTON: BUILT TO BURN
This awesome video by BAMM! Bay Area Media Masters shows Mike Garlington, the artist behind the beautiful "Photo Chapel", hard at work in his native Petaluma. What makes him tick? What makes his work so hauntingly beautiful? Watch and find out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQu2hDxEeME
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ART CARS AND THEIR SEARCH FOR MEANING
Eamon Armstrong sent us his cute retrospective of seven of his favorite cars, and some nice pics:
http://www.fest300.com/magazine/7-existential-art-cars-br-at-burning-man-2013
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TIMELAPSES WITH EGG TIMER
Chardonnay sent us this neat medley of timelapses. You can almost smell the dust.
"Here is a video I made from different footages of timelapses made in Burning Man 2013 with a Gopro Hero3, a tripod, and a cheap "Swedish" Eggtimer, the eggtimer turning 180° in 30 minutes, with a shot every 1 second.
http://vimeo.com/75392375 "
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TALES FROM THE PLAYA: SUBMIT YOUR STORY!
Have you got a fantastic playa story to share? Send it to us, and we'll consider it for inclusion in our Tales From the Playa series, featuring personal Burning Man stories from participants like you.
Here's the series:
http://blog.burningman.com/author/talesfromtheplaya/
And information about submitting your story:
http://www.burningman.com/blackrockcity_yearround/tales/index.html
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SO MANY LOST BICYCLES ...
Runs With Scissors has a cool project:
"It happens frequently: in the worst situation, you may find yourself exhausted after a party in deep playa - and the bicycle you were planning to ride back on is no where to be found, but a mangled wreck with a broken chain has been left as a sorry replacement. There are stories of people who have bicycles taken from racks in the backs of their camps on the first day and there are stories of people lifting whole clumps of chained bicycles and putting them into trucks.
The trouble is that I only have stories and I want real statistics. I want to build a map that tells me where the most likely place is for a bicycle to be lost. I want to know what the qualities are of a bicycle is that makes it more likely to disappear.
If we have enough data points, we can learn when and where we need to protect ourselves and how to prevent this from happening to ourselves. If you have ever had a bicycle disappear, please take the time to fill out the quick survey below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/191M7Y6CQWnTGnL1cXtHUb-iS-11tfVJK0czZhf2coJo/viewform "
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MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO DECODE THE BRC 2013 MAP
From Oracle Machine Systems, L.T.D
"It has come to our attention that certain activities prevented you from deciphering our message during that long week you spent in the desert. It is not too late to find the truth. Take a look at that map you received and untangle the information buried there. More information will be available throughout the day at Playa Info during Decompression. A brief Q&A session will take place near the Playa Info table at 5 p.m. If you are not able to attend but think you have the solution, check in on the Twitter feed of @cultofthehat after October 13th."
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HELP BRING MARCO COCHRANE'S "TRUTH IS BEAUTY" TO SAN DIEGO
Truth is Beauty blew us all away on playa this year, right? Well, JP Conly is trying to get it installed in San Diego. Want to learn more and see how you can help? Check out:
http://bit.ly/15QDZVd
And if you'd like to help, email JP at: fabulusmejp@yahoo.com.
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FIGMENT PHILADELPHIA - PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCT 6
FIGMENT is a free public art event inspired by Burning Man, which originated in New York City in 2007 and since expanded to other cities across the country. The Philadelphia incarnation takes place this Sunday, and if you're in the area, check it out!
http://bit.ly/15QEkqT
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BURN THE RIVER: SACRAMENTO VALLEY DECOMPRESSION - SACRAMENTO, CA - OCT 12
DeSade invites us all to come:
"The Sacramento Region - is super stoked to be having its 3rd Burn the River - Sacramento Regional Decompression on Saturday October 12.
http://sacvalleyspark.org/burn-the-river-2013/
The event is held on 110,000 square feet on the Sacramento River. We build our River City for one night but have camping and RV spots for costume changes and sleeping if you are into that sort of thing.
This year we will have a bar created from the wheels of our CORE project - the Playa Queen, A live music stage and 2 Electronic Music Domes along with local and Northern California Theme Camps. We have almost every critical department from Black Rock City represented including Lamp Lighters.
If you have an art project, mutant vehicle, performance art piece or simply want to come and help us decompress please join us!
http://sacvalleyspark.org/burn-the-river-2013-call-for-participation/
We still have honorarium funds available.
Our Decom is the day before the Heat the Street San Francisco Decompression and we are planning on a large number of Burners going from Burn the River to SF. If you feel like you want to have a weekend of decompressing Northern California style and want to ride share or get some assistance on travel - email burntheriver@sacvalleyspark.org.
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SAN FRANCISCO HEAT THE STREET FAIRE (AKA DECOMPRESSION) - SAN FRANCISCO - OCT 13
Sunday, October 13 - Noon to 10pm
Public Entrance: 19th St & Minnesota St; 2nd entrance 2-7pm 20th & Minnesota.
Bike Racks: corner 19th & Minnesota
Taxi Stand: 18th & Minnesota.
Come for a full twelve hours of art, installations, performance, fire, dance, theme camps, circus arts, live music, DJs, Burning Man 2013 imagery, and MORE!!!
All six blocks, the park, and stages will be overflowing with a stunning variety of creative expression! Bring your imagination to share and BE the art you wish to see in the world!!! Full schedule and list of pARTicipants to follow.
PLEASE TAKE MASS TRANSIT, BIKE and CARPOOL:
Located just off the T-Line on 3rd St. and near major bus lines.
(Muni bus #22, #48 and BART connects with the 3rd St T-line)
Ride your bike and avoid driving on Minnesota Street completely!
PLEASE RESPECT OUR NEIGHBORS.
Enter and exit quietly and without leaving a trace!
Pick up litter you see on side streets as you go. We need to leave things spotless!
THIS IS A LEAVE NO TRACE EVENT! Please pack it in and pack it out!!!
Do not litter or leave trash!
PARTICIPATE:
We have space for sound camps, non-sound art cars, interactive theme camps, art, and roving performances, DJs, bands, fire art and fire performances.
More information: http://bit.ly/15QETAU
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YOUTOPIA 2013: ILLUMINESSENCE ~ GROWING THE GLOW - SAN DIEGO, CA - OCT 17-20
YOUtopia is San Diego's official Burning Man regional event, and takes place at the La Jolla Indian Reservation Campgrounds in Pauma Valley. Modeled after the 10 Principles of Burning Man, YOUtopia celebrates the vibrant creative and communal elements of San Diego and the surrounding areas. For more information about participation, and to purchase tickets to YOUtopia, please visit our website at:
http://sdyoutopia.com/
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TORONTO DECOMPRESSION: AURORA BOREALIS - TORONTO, CANADA - NOV 23
Come join the Toronto Burning Man community for a 12-hour foray into Burner art and culture on Saturday November 23, 2013 at Centre of Gravity West ~ 213 Sterling Road, Toronto.
Be a participant, and bring your costumes, art, music, community and sense of adventure.
Tickets will be available shortly, so stay tuned for more information.
If you are interesting in participating please contact toronto@burningman.com. We are looking for a few more leads and people to help run the event and bring art so please get in touch!
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OMG MY CAMP IS *RED* ON THE MOOP MAP!! I'M FREAKING OUT!!
It happens every year. The Playa Restoration Team publishes the annual MOOP Map http://blog.burningman.com/tag/moop-map-live-2013 and people whose camps are Yellow (bad) or Red (way bad) freak the f*ck OUT. They'll abjectly panic, gnashing teeth, rending garments, flailing on the ground, speaking in tongues -- you get the idea.
We're here to tell you, it's OK. We still love you ... we really do. Nobody's going to blackball you from the playa (unless you're like really *really* REALLY bad on a consistent basis). All we (and your fellow participants) ask is that you learn from your mistakes, and do it better next time. Strive for Green!
To that end, here are some tips from participants who are doin' it right about how to make that happen ... it all starts with designating a dedicated LNT Czar for your camp to plan ahead:
http://bit.ly/15QW45h
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The Burning Man Regional Network - connect with Burners in your hometown:
http://regionals.burningman.com
Visit our own Lyceum and engage with published authors, bloggers and thinkers in and around the Burning Man community as they observe and comment on our culture and like-minded cultures around the world:
http://blog.burningman.com
The Official Burning Man Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/burningman
Official Burning Man Twitter Account - All Things Burning Man:
http://www.twitter.com/burningman
Black Rock City Twitter Account - All Things BRC:
http://www.twitter.com/blackrockcity
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Soundtrack for this JRS: Pretty Lights, Bonobo, Random Rab, TNGNT
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INTRODUCTION
LATEST NEWS:
+ ANNOUNCING THE NEW BURNING MAN IMAGE GALLERIES!
+ PLAYA RESTORATION 2013 WRAPS UP! WELL, MOSTLY
+ GLOBAL DIGITAL PREMIERE OF "SPARK: A BURNING MAN STORY"
+ THE JACKRABBIT SPEAKS ... BUT NOT *THAT* MUCH
ROUND-UP OF BURNING MAN WRITINGS:
+ MY BURNING MAN PROJECT FAILED!
+ WHAT IF MY ART PROJECT IS A LOADED GUN?
+ THE BURNING OF THE CRADLE OF THE WORLD
+ BURNING MAN EPIPHANY MAKES FOR BETTER PIZZA
PHOTOS, VIDEO & AUDIO:
+ LIGHT PAINTING PORTRAITS - THE JOLLYWOOD FOREST - BURNING MAN 2013
+ LISTEN TO HUNDREDS OF DJ SETS RECORDED AT THE 2013 BURN
+ MIKE GARLINGTON: BUILT TO BURN
+ ART CARS AND THEIR SEARCH FOR MEANING
+ TIMELAPSES WITH EGG TIMER
PARTICIPATE:
+ TALES FROM THE PLAYA: SUBMIT YOUR STORY!
+ SO MANY LOST BICYCLES ...
+ MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO DECODE THE BRC 2013 MAP
SUPPORT A PROJECT:
+ HELP BRING MARCO COCHRANE'S "TRUTH IS BEAUTY" TO SAN DIEGO
EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS:
+ FIGMENT PHILADELPHIA - PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCT 6
+ BURN THE RIVER: SACRAMENTO VALLEY DECOMPRESSION - SACRAMENTO, CA - OCT 12
+ SAN FRANCISCO HEAT THE STREET FAIRE (AKA DECOMPRESSION) - SAN FRANCISCO - OCT 13
+ YOUTOPIA 2013: ILLUMINESSENCE ~ GROWING THE GLOW - SAN DIEGO, CA - OCT 17-20
+ TORONTO DECOMPRESSION: AURORA BOREALIS - TORONTO, CANADA - NOV 23
BLACK ROCK CITY CIVICS:
+ OMG MY CAMP IS *RED* ON THE MOOP MAP!! I'M FREAKING OUT!!
CONNECT WITH BURNING MAN:
Burning Man on your favorite social networks
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Hello folks! Decompression season is coming fast and furious -- and around the world -- much to our delight. We've got information on the San Francisco, San Diego, Toronto and Sacramento events... with more to come. In the meantime, find your nearest one here on the Regional Events Calendar: http://regionals.burningman.com/events/
Our wonderful (and way overworked) tech team has launched a spiffy new Image Gallery, and it's SUPER SWEET. It's a good place to send the Burn-curious if they want to get a quick, surface-level gist of the mind-blowing spectacle that is Burning Man. We've got details about how to use it below, but if you JUST CAN'T WAIT, fine, here ya go:
http://galleries.burningman.com
We love you guys, and yeah, we miss you too.
The Man burns in 330 days!
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ANNOUNCING THE NEW BURNING MAN IMAGE GALLERIES!
We're excited to announce the launch of our new image galleries, featuring the finest photos taken throughout Burning Man's history. And they're BEAUTIFUL.
http://galleries.burningman.com
Search for photographs, artifacts or illustrations from any year, across a number of categories (http://galleries.burningman.com/pages/themes.php), by popularity, contributor, keyword, or click "surprise me!" to throw the dice. You can even search by color! Feel free to add your comments, enhancing them with stories about the shot, or the moment captured (ahem, comment policy: http://blog.burningman.com/comment-policy/).
The galleries have powerful features photographers and researchers are gonna LOVE, and we'll be telling you more about those soon. But two we're particularly psyched about are batch-upload and auto-resizing features ... making it substantially easier to add photos.
Want to submit photographs? Learn how:
http://galleries.burningman.com/plugins/burningman/pages/faq.php#contribute
Got questions? Read our FAQ:
http://galleries.burningman.com/plugins/burningman/pages/faq.php
This pairs with the new Burning Man video gallery, which we told you about over the summer:
http://galleries.burningman.com/plugins/burningman/pages/video.php
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PLAYA RESTORATION 2013 WRAPS UP! WELL, MOSTLY
The Hun has been diligently chronicling the Playa Restoration team's progress as they made their way across what was Black Rock City, picking up the tiny remaining bits of Burning Man detritus. You can read her entire series here:
http://blog.burningman.com/tag/moop-map-live-2013/
Well, they wrapped up their work -- despite freezing daytime temperatures, wind and more -- only to have the scheduled BLM inspection postponed due to the US government shutdown. It was disappointing to the Resto crew and BLM folks who were going to conduct the inspection October 2, but rest assured it'll happen -- it's just a matter of when.
In the meantime, ALL HAIL THE PLAYA RESTORATION CREW!
Lastly, is your camp showing up Yellow or Red? Are you freaking out? Well, we have a special message for you in our Black Rock City Civics section below.
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GLOBAL DIGITAL PREMIERE OF "SPARK: A BURNING MAN STORY"
Ignite.me is hosting the fabulous documentary "SPARK: A Burning Man Story", the one that that The New York Times heralds as "An oasis of creativity."
It's available for online rental or purchase, which is fantastic for those of you who've been wondering when it would be swinging through your town ... well, now it is! Check it out:
http://bit.ly/15QK2ZP
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THE JACKRABBIT SPEAKS ... BUT NOT *THAT* MUCH
Thank you, yes YOU, for taking the time to send us your Burning Man photo galleries and blog posts. They warm our hearts in the winter doldrums and inspire us to keep creating and participating in the phenomenon that is Black Rock City.
You may wonder why we didn't include your post in the Jackrabbit Speaks. We received hundreds (yes, hundreds) of posts and links. We have pretty strict guidelines around what we do and don't post. Before submitting, we ask you to consider:
~ Imagine your audience is nearly 200,000 Burners across the globe. Most won't be in your area the weekend of your event. The Regionals have a robust network of email lists, though. Go to http://regionals.burningman.com and find your local list. Your local rep will be more than happy to promote your (relevant to their community) event!
~ We like to keep the JRS family-friendly for our diverse audience. A stray racy photo (use your best judgment) in your photo gallery may keep it from being included.
~ Writing about Burning Man 'niche' experiences or specific camps is wonderful, and you should keep doing it. Post widely to social networks and your own websites. There are a multitude of venues other than this newsletter that will connect you to your readership. Try http://eplaya.burningman.com to reach out!
We love that you're inspired. In a perfect world we could post everything submitted. But we can't. Please don't take it personally ... it's not you, it's us.
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MY BURNING MAN PROJECT FAILED!
Ever had a Burning Man project (ambitious or otherwise) utterly fail? You're the first! (Just kidding. No, you're not.) It happens to the best of us ... pretty much all of us, really. Molly Ditmore shares her fail stories, and we invite YOU to confess yours. Plenty of folks already have, and they're a hoot to read. Enjoy:
http://blog.burningman.com/2013/09/uncategorized/project-fail/
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WHAT IF MY ART PROJECT IS A LOADED GUN?
"We know that an engineer who knowingly builds a structure that can hurt people is morally culpable. As is someone who deliberately offers contaminated food. But what about an artist who realizes that his work … by creating a powerfully aesthetic experience … is potentially causing emotional trauma? Does he have anything to answer for?"
Another brilliant and thought-provoking piece of writing from Caveat Magister in the Burning Blog:
http://bit.ly/15QSCrB
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THE BURNING OF THE CRADLE OF THE WORLD
Ron Lussier tells his story of the Cradle of Mir, and includes some lovely photos:
https://lenscraft.com/2013/09/the-burning-of-the-cradle-of-the-world/
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BURNING MAN EPIPHANY MAKES FOR BETTER PIZZA
The Dallas Observer reports on a local man who went to Burning Man, had an epiphany, and took it home with him in a very real way ... he rejiggered his pizza joint. Read about it in the Burning Blog:
http://bit.ly/1fE32V3
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LIGHT PAINTING PORTRAITS - THE JOLLYWOOD FOREST - BURNING MAN 2013
Reid writes:
"This year I decided to bring my entire light painting setup to our new theme camp "The Jollywood Forest". Free, Full resolution, UnWatermarked, Custom tailored Long-Exposure Playa Portraits for everyone! Hooray! ;-) I randomly pulled friendly folks off the street around 7:30 And A and painted them with lights and lasers ;-) Then handed them PWB and RYB Strobe bracelets with links to get their photos (harder to lose than a card, Lights up darkwads, and the PWB ones blink for MONTHS! ;-)
Hope to be back next year with even more equipment! This year I took 250 people's portraits....next year 500 at least!! ;-)
Pictures are posted here! http://www.bit.ly/burnerpics
ANYONE that was IN A photo a took, Just email me the LINK to your photo and I will respond with a FULL RESOLUTION Jpeg and CR2 ;-) ivealwaysgotmail@gmail.com "
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LISTEN TO HUNDREDS OF DJ SETS RECORDED AT THE 2013 BURN
Rockstar Librarian has a medley of entertainment for you:
Missed a DJ? Want to return to a playa booty shaking moment? Relive the music of the playa through all the recorded live sets that Rockstar Librarian has curated. Plus, watch the documentary on the music of Burning Man!
Where can you find all this? Why, on the Rockstar Librarian's blog, of course:
http://www.rockstarlibrarian.com/?p=1713
And if you recorded music on the playa this year, please send the RSL your audio links to kate at rockstarlibrarian dot com.
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MIKE GARLINGTON: BUILT TO BURN
This awesome video by BAMM! Bay Area Media Masters shows Mike Garlington, the artist behind the beautiful "Photo Chapel", hard at work in his native Petaluma. What makes him tick? What makes his work so hauntingly beautiful? Watch and find out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQu2hDxEeME
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ART CARS AND THEIR SEARCH FOR MEANING
Eamon Armstrong sent us his cute retrospective of seven of his favorite cars, and some nice pics:
http://www.fest300.com/magazine/7-existential-art-cars-br-at-burning-man-2013
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TIMELAPSES WITH EGG TIMER
Chardonnay sent us this neat medley of timelapses. You can almost smell the dust.
"Here is a video I made from different footages of timelapses made in Burning Man 2013 with a Gopro Hero3, a tripod, and a cheap "Swedish" Eggtimer, the eggtimer turning 180° in 30 minutes, with a shot every 1 second.
http://vimeo.com/75392375 "
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TALES FROM THE PLAYA: SUBMIT YOUR STORY!
Have you got a fantastic playa story to share? Send it to us, and we'll consider it for inclusion in our Tales From the Playa series, featuring personal Burning Man stories from participants like you.
Here's the series:
http://blog.burningman.com/author/talesfromtheplaya/
And information about submitting your story:
http://www.burningman.com/blackrockcity_yearround/tales/index.html
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SO MANY LOST BICYCLES ...
Runs With Scissors has a cool project:
"It happens frequently: in the worst situation, you may find yourself exhausted after a party in deep playa - and the bicycle you were planning to ride back on is no where to be found, but a mangled wreck with a broken chain has been left as a sorry replacement. There are stories of people who have bicycles taken from racks in the backs of their camps on the first day and there are stories of people lifting whole clumps of chained bicycles and putting them into trucks.
The trouble is that I only have stories and I want real statistics. I want to build a map that tells me where the most likely place is for a bicycle to be lost. I want to know what the qualities are of a bicycle is that makes it more likely to disappear.
If we have enough data points, we can learn when and where we need to protect ourselves and how to prevent this from happening to ourselves. If you have ever had a bicycle disappear, please take the time to fill out the quick survey below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/191M7Y6CQWnTGnL1cXtHUb-iS-11tfVJK0czZhf2coJo/viewform "
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MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO DECODE THE BRC 2013 MAP
From Oracle Machine Systems, L.T.D
"It has come to our attention that certain activities prevented you from deciphering our message during that long week you spent in the desert. It is not too late to find the truth. Take a look at that map you received and untangle the information buried there. More information will be available throughout the day at Playa Info during Decompression. A brief Q&A session will take place near the Playa Info table at 5 p.m. If you are not able to attend but think you have the solution, check in on the Twitter feed of @cultofthehat after October 13th."
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HELP BRING MARCO COCHRANE'S "TRUTH IS BEAUTY" TO SAN DIEGO
Truth is Beauty blew us all away on playa this year, right? Well, JP Conly is trying to get it installed in San Diego. Want to learn more and see how you can help? Check out:
http://bit.ly/15QDZVd
And if you'd like to help, email JP at: fabulusmejp@yahoo.com.
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FIGMENT PHILADELPHIA - PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCT 6
FIGMENT is a free public art event inspired by Burning Man, which originated in New York City in 2007 and since expanded to other cities across the country. The Philadelphia incarnation takes place this Sunday, and if you're in the area, check it out!
http://bit.ly/15QEkqT
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BURN THE RIVER: SACRAMENTO VALLEY DECOMPRESSION - SACRAMENTO, CA - OCT 12
DeSade invites us all to come:
"The Sacramento Region - is super stoked to be having its 3rd Burn the River - Sacramento Regional Decompression on Saturday October 12.
http://sacvalleyspark.org/burn-the-river-2013/
The event is held on 110,000 square feet on the Sacramento River. We build our River City for one night but have camping and RV spots for costume changes and sleeping if you are into that sort of thing.
This year we will have a bar created from the wheels of our CORE project - the Playa Queen, A live music stage and 2 Electronic Music Domes along with local and Northern California Theme Camps. We have almost every critical department from Black Rock City represented including Lamp Lighters.
If you have an art project, mutant vehicle, performance art piece or simply want to come and help us decompress please join us!
http://sacvalleyspark.org/burn-the-river-2013-call-for-participation/
We still have honorarium funds available.
Our Decom is the day before the Heat the Street San Francisco Decompression and we are planning on a large number of Burners going from Burn the River to SF. If you feel like you want to have a weekend of decompressing Northern California style and want to ride share or get some assistance on travel - email burntheriver@sacvalleyspark.org.
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SAN FRANCISCO HEAT THE STREET FAIRE (AKA DECOMPRESSION) - SAN FRANCISCO - OCT 13
Sunday, October 13 - Noon to 10pm
Public Entrance: 19th St & Minnesota St; 2nd entrance 2-7pm 20th & Minnesota.
Bike Racks: corner 19th & Minnesota
Taxi Stand: 18th & Minnesota.
Come for a full twelve hours of art, installations, performance, fire, dance, theme camps, circus arts, live music, DJs, Burning Man 2013 imagery, and MORE!!!
All six blocks, the park, and stages will be overflowing with a stunning variety of creative expression! Bring your imagination to share and BE the art you wish to see in the world!!! Full schedule and list of pARTicipants to follow.
PLEASE TAKE MASS TRANSIT, BIKE and CARPOOL:
Located just off the T-Line on 3rd St. and near major bus lines.
(Muni bus #22, #48 and BART connects with the 3rd St T-line)
Ride your bike and avoid driving on Minnesota Street completely!
PLEASE RESPECT OUR NEIGHBORS.
Enter and exit quietly and without leaving a trace!
Pick up litter you see on side streets as you go. We need to leave things spotless!
THIS IS A LEAVE NO TRACE EVENT! Please pack it in and pack it out!!!
Do not litter or leave trash!
PARTICIPATE:
We have space for sound camps, non-sound art cars, interactive theme camps, art, and roving performances, DJs, bands, fire art and fire performances.
More information: http://bit.ly/15QETAU
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YOUTOPIA 2013: ILLUMINESSENCE ~ GROWING THE GLOW - SAN DIEGO, CA - OCT 17-20
YOUtopia is San Diego's official Burning Man regional event, and takes place at the La Jolla Indian Reservation Campgrounds in Pauma Valley. Modeled after the 10 Principles of Burning Man, YOUtopia celebrates the vibrant creative and communal elements of San Diego and the surrounding areas. For more information about participation, and to purchase tickets to YOUtopia, please visit our website at:
http://sdyoutopia.com/
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TORONTO DECOMPRESSION: AURORA BOREALIS - TORONTO, CANADA - NOV 23
Come join the Toronto Burning Man community for a 12-hour foray into Burner art and culture on Saturday November 23, 2013 at Centre of Gravity West ~ 213 Sterling Road, Toronto.
Be a participant, and bring your costumes, art, music, community and sense of adventure.
Tickets will be available shortly, so stay tuned for more information.
If you are interesting in participating please contact toronto@burningman.com. We are looking for a few more leads and people to help run the event and bring art so please get in touch!
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OMG MY CAMP IS *RED* ON THE MOOP MAP!! I'M FREAKING OUT!!
It happens every year. The Playa Restoration Team publishes the annual MOOP Map http://blog.burningman.com/tag/moop-map-live-2013 and people whose camps are Yellow (bad) or Red (way bad) freak the f*ck OUT. They'll abjectly panic, gnashing teeth, rending garments, flailing on the ground, speaking in tongues -- you get the idea.
We're here to tell you, it's OK. We still love you ... we really do. Nobody's going to blackball you from the playa (unless you're like really *really* REALLY bad on a consistent basis). All we (and your fellow participants) ask is that you learn from your mistakes, and do it better next time. Strive for Green!
To that end, here are some tips from participants who are doin' it right about how to make that happen ... it all starts with designating a dedicated LNT Czar for your camp to plan ahead:
http://bit.ly/15QW45h
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The Burning Man Regional Network - connect with Burners in your hometown:
http://regionals.burningman.com
Visit our own Lyceum and engage with published authors, bloggers and thinkers in and around the Burning Man community as they observe and comment on our culture and like-minded cultures around the world:
http://blog.burningman.com
The Official Burning Man Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/burningman
Official Burning Man Twitter Account - All Things Burning Man:
http://www.twitter.com/burningman
Black Rock City Twitter Account - All Things BRC:
http://www.twitter.com/blackrockcity
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