The Jackrabbit Speaks V21:#7:12.20.16

Volume 21, Issue #7 | December 20, 2016 LATEST NEWS: + 2017 Ticket Sale Preview + Black Rock Labs Sustainable Tech Accelerator Launches as Black Rock Solar Declares Victory ROUND-UP OF BURNING MAN WRITINGS: + Building a City of Radical Inclusion + Give Unto Others: Your Playa Gifting Stories and Artifacts + Off-Topic: I Disagree With Your Festive Holiday Wishes! + Geometry and Climate Change: Gregg Fleishman’s Otic Oasis + A Culture Forced “Underground” PHOTOS, VIDEOS & AUDIO: + Burning Man YouTube Channel + @burningman on Instagram + The Temple: An Eight-Part Video Series + Drink Water! A Webcomic for Black Rock City PARTICIPATE: + Jackrabbit Speaks Year-End Participation Challenge SUPPORT A PROJECT: + A Gift to Burning Man EVENTS & HAPPENINGS: + Passfire San Francisco Premiere with Exhibits and Panel — Jan 13 GET ME OFF THIS CRAZY RIDE! Unsubscribe Happy Winter Solstice Eve. We have reached the last Jackrabbit Speaks of the year, folks. It’s almost time for the world to start tilting back towards Burning Man season. That also means it’s almost time to do the Ticket Dance again. Here you’ll find the overview of the 2017 ticket sale. On top of that, we’ve got some interesting news about sustainable tech initiatives, some major upper-stories and one downer-but-funny-story, and an incredible documentary series about the 2016 Temple. There’s also a special mission, should you choose to accept it. Finally, at year’s end, we ask those who are able to consider a donation to Burning Man Project. Our nonprofit supports Burners to do incredible things, but in turn it needs the support of Burners to make that possible. Thank you! The Man burns in 256 days. 2017 Ticket Sale Preview It’s nearly 2017, which means it’s time to talk tickets. The process will be pretty much the same this time around. The biggest change you’ll note is that the price of regular-tier tickets is increasing from $390 to $425. Our costs increase each year while our population cap has been the same for the past few years. In 2016 we held fast in order to offset the blow of Nevada’s Live Entertainment Tax, which we recognize was a significant burden for ticket buyers. This year, we need to make the move. Read more in the Burning Man Journal (Photo by SN Jacobson) Black Rock Labs Sustainable Tech Accelerator Launches as Black Rock Solar Declares Victory Sybil Hatch writes: “Black Rock Solar is declaring victory. After almost 10 years of accomplishments in low-cost solar power, Black Rock Solar will pivot to become Black Rock Labs, an accelerator for clean-tech innovations arising from the Burning Man world. ‘Black Rock Labs will enable us to leverage emerging technologies that weren't available eight years ago to significantly reduce the carbon footprint at the Burning Man event,’ says David Shearer, chair of the board of directors.” Read more in the Burning Man Journal (Photo: The Black Rock Solar crew in Gerlach, circa 2007. Photo credit unknown.) Building a City of Radical Inclusion Dr. Victor Pineda writes: “For the past few years, I’ve been dreaming about a city where everyone was included. It could be called a radical city because it breaks with conventions. A conventional city has spaces of exclusion, has pockets of poverty, and of wealth. A conventional city has structures, rules, and standards that may be unjust. Cities have limits on where certain people can go and what certain people can do. They also all reflect in some way the underlying values of their citizens. A radical city includes everyone, no matter how they look, who they are, and what they can or cannot do. There is one city I know that qualifies as radical, Black Rock City, Nevada.” Read more in Hostfully Give Unto Others: Your Playa Gifting Stories and Artifacts In the holiday spirit, Mia Quagliarello writes: “‘The playa provides’ is an axiom that is proven true again and again. You need something, and it miraculously appears, often from a stranger who seems to have an uncanny ability of knowing exactly what you need when you need it. We’ve all been there. At other times, you don’t need anything, but the playa provides anyway. Thoughtful gifts, mementos of Burning Man culture, gestures of kindness, even homemade sourdough bread baked right at camp — there is so much bounty in the desert. Here are some stories of gifts you gave or got on the playa.” Read more in the Burning Man Journal (Photo by Dewayne Flowers) Off-Topic: I Disagree With Your Festive Holiday Wishes! On the other hand, Caveat writes: “‘Happy holidays,’ you say? ‘Merry Christmas?’ ‘Have a great New Year?’ Wrong! You couldn’t be more wrong. You couldn’t be more wrong if you used creationism as an excuse to deny global warming. You couldn’t be more wrong if you said capital gains tax cuts will help acai berries cure cancer. You couldn’t be more wrong if you said the War in Iraq is filled with hot single girls just waiting for your call. Lies. All of them. Lies.” Read more in the Burning Man Journal Geometry and Climate Change: Gregg Fleishman’s Otic Oasis AngelBe a.k.a. Pamela Biery writes: “Otic Oasis’ rhombohedric structure is based on the diamond form of the rhombic dodecahedron constructed within the framework of a 3-D checkerboard of cubes. The “Lost Triangle of Pythagoras,” which defines the diamond shape, is the unifying factor of Fleishman’s design. Fleishman sees this design as a solution to the changing needs of people on a planet under pressure. Such buildings can be disassembled and moved in the face of climate-driven disasters.” Read more in the Burning Man Journal (Photo: Otic Oasis at Burning Man, photo by Roy Two Thousand) A Culture Forced “Underground” Dear Burning Man volunteer and former Bay Area dweller April Jones wrote this powerful statement about artist spaces in the wake of the recent tragic fire in Oakland: “This past weekend’s devastating fire in Oakland hit our people, our chosen family, and due to the tragedy, everyone is on high alert. Events for now are being cancelled. I have read comments from many who don’t understand why people would go to places that may not be up to code or attend an event that may not have the proper permit from the city. For those who don’t understand this world, I want to talk a bit about the “underground” scene from my perspective.” Read more on Medium Burning Man YouTube Channel The Burning Man YouTube Channel celebrates Burning Man's history, ethos, international community, and growing year-round culture. Here we share the story of Burning Man's evolution in the world, and serve as reminders of the past, landmarks for the present, and inspiration for the future. Check out the Burning Man YouTube Channel @burningman on Instagram Photo by @jcruzfoto | Crescent cruiser.  Follow @burningman on Instagram to peek at the heavens. Want to share your photos on our Instagram feed? Email them to instagram@burningman.org. The Temple: An Eight-Part Video Series An amazing document of the 2016 Temple. French Connection writes: “I've had the honor and privilege to document David Best’s temples for 13 years. The Temple is an immersion into the dedicated crew of volunteers who built this sacred space for our community. 2016 was David's last temple at Burning Man. Don't miss it! And share it! Merci!” Watch the whole eight-part series on YouTube (Photo by Zipporah Lomax) Drink Water! A Webcomic for Black Rock City We’re overjoyed to bring you Drink Water!, a classic tale of Man vs. Fish, an epic saga of redemption and rehydration set in the dusty desert town of Black Rock City, Nevada. It’s a syndicated webcomic created by D.C. Wilson, with new issues coming out every Sunday morning. Check out Drink Water! in the Burning Man Journal Jackrabbit Speaks Year-End Participation Challenge Your faithful Jackrabbit currently has no incoming requests for participation, so... here's what you're gonna do: Ask the next person you see to pick a number, 1 – 10 and tell it to you. Find the corresponding Principle of Burning Man in the order on this page. Before the end of 2016, do something small but significant related to that principle. Reply to this issue of the JRS and tell us what you did. A Gift to Burning Man Marian Goodell writes: “If you’re reading this email, you already radically contribute to our culture. Many of you give as participants, builders, artists, Theme Camp organizers, makers, community leaders, mutant vehicle creators, and regional contacts, and by embodying the Burning Man principles that mean the most to you. You are Burning Man. As a participant, you already know the power of the Black Rock desert and you know that Burning Man culture transcends space and time… this is a movement and you are part of it. I hope you’ll consider making a gift to Burning Man Project this year. This has been a difficult year for many. In uncertain times, we are certain that our active, passionate, and creative Burning Man community will make the world a better, safer place for everyone. With your help, we will continue to build our dusty city and nurture our global initiatives supporting art programs, artists, civic engagement, the Regional Network, Burners Without Borders, and more. Thank you for all you do for Burning Man, for your local community, and for the world.” (Photo by SN Jacobson) Passfire San Francisco Premiere with Exhibits and Panel — Jan 13 What: Passfire movie Screening, hands-on exhibits and panel discussion with pyrotechnic artisans and those in the trade Where: Great Star Theater, 636 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133 When: Friday, Jan 13, doors at 6 pm DaveX writes: “Fireworks… They are about science. They are about tradition. They are about family and friends. They are about amazement even before you have the words to express it. Come and peer behind the curtain at the wizards and see how they make the magic in the sky. Look inside a firework, push some buttons on a firework control panel, smell the smoke.” Multiple Burning Man pyros on the panel! Passfire movie trailer $12 at the door More info on Facebook We were listening to ... Robyn Miller — Myst : The Soundtrack (2013) Remastered for its 20th anniversary, which was almost four years ago. Yes, you're old. Burning Man Facebook Page Burning Man on Twitter ePlaya: Burner BBS Spark: Connecting people with projects The Burning Man Regional Network: Connect with Burners in your hometown! Burning Man Journal: The paper of record for Burning Man culture Subscribe to the Burning Man Journal Post Request: Want your post considered for inclusion in an upcoming Jackrabbit Speaks? Fill out this form. Credits: Editor: Jon Mitchell Looking Over Shoulders: Megan Miller Design & Development: Silvia Stephenson Original Jackrabbit (O.J.): Marian Goodell Jackrabbits Emeriti: Andie Grace, Will Chase Header Photograph: La Attrata by Therm Photographer Credit: LadyBee More Information: For questions contact us here. Previous Editions of the Jackrabbit Speaks: Visit the JRS Archive Subscribe & Unsubscribe: This email was sent to [email address suppressed] Subscribe Unsubscribe instantly here.   Like Tweet Forward If this email is not as beautiful as it should be, view it in your browser. Burning Man • PO Box 884688 SF, CA 94188

The Jackrabbit Speaks V21:#6:12.6.16 Art Theme Edition

Volume 21, Issue #6 | December 6, 2016 LATEST NEWS: + Burning Man 2017: Radical Ritual + BRC Honoraria Grant Cycle is Opening + To the Burning Man Community Regarding the Oakland Fire ROUND-UP OF BURNING MAN WRITINGS: + From Black Rock to Standing Rock + Not Even a Wheelchair Could Stop Seth Mohler From Going Home + The Playa Provides: A Journey of Starting Over at Burning Man PHOTOS, VIDEOS & AUDIO: + Burning Man YouTube Channel + @burningman on Instagram + True Blue's Burning Man 2016 Video + Waiting for Dragons + 11:55 Reformation Portal at Burning Man 2015 PARTICIPATE: + Design for Burning Man + SXSW Is Commissioning Art Installations This Year SUPPORT A PROJECT: + Black Rock City, NV: The New Ephemeral Architecture of Burning Man + Flaming Lotus Girls 2017-2018 Calendar + Art Bike Invasion EVENTS & HAPPENINGS: + Vigils and Benefits for the Victims of the Oakland Fire GET ME OFF THIS CRAZY RIDE! Unsubscribe Dear, dear people. Your Jackrabbit feels like holding people close these days. This issue is such a mix of ecstatic and painful information. It's just kinda… like that out there right now. Good news first: Burning Man 2017 has a theme: Radical Ritual. The Man is inside! Get a load of that below. And right in keeping with the art theme announcement, the BRC Honoraria Grant cycle is now open. Plus, we have more opportunties for artists, as well as inspiring stories from Black Rock and Standing Rock alike. Okay, now for the hard part. Last weekend, disaster struck in Oakland, right in the heart of our community. At a large musical gathering, a fire broke out, and many lives were lost. In this issue you'll find a message from Burning Man to our community affected by this tragedy, as well as some ways to come together, give and get support. We love you. The Man burns in 270 days. Burning Man 2017: Radical Ritual Beyond the dogmas, creeds, and metaphysical ideas of religion, there is immediate experience. It is from this primal world that living faith arises. In 2017, we will invite participants to create interactive rites, ritual processions, elaborate images, shrines, icons, temples, and visions. Our theme will occupy the ambiguous ground that lies between reverence and ridicule, faith and belief, the absurd and the stunningly sublime. The human urge to make events, objects, actions, and personalities sacred is protean. It can fix on and inhabit anyone or anything. This year our art theme will release this spirit in the Black Rock Desert. Read more in the Burning Man Journal BRC Honoraria Grant Cycle is Opening If you are interested in applying for funding to bring your art installation to the playa in 2017, the process opens on Tuesday, December 6. The first step in the BRC Honorarium Program is to submit a Letter of Intent via Burner Profiles. The deadline is January 4, 2017 at 5 pm PST. This year we are offering an opportunity for early notification. If you submit your LOI during the first week it’s open (by December 13) we will notify you by December 22 if you’ve been invited to submit a full proposal. We’ll also send you a full preview of the proposal so you’ll have seven weeks to work on it. If you submit your LOI anytime after the first week & before the January 4 deadline, we will notify you by January 12, and you will have almost three weeks to work on your full proposal. Please feel free to share this widely, and we look forward to reading your proposals! BRC Honoraria 2017 Timeline Dec 6: LOI opens (noon PST) Dec 13: Deadline for LOI "Early Responder/Early Notification" (5pm PST) Dec 22: Notification for Early Responders Jan 4: LOI closes (5 pm PST) Jan 12: Notification for LOIs submitted after Dec. 13. Jan 31: Full grant proposal deadline (5 pm PST) Mar 2: Final notification (Image: the Temple of Transition by the International Art Megacrew. Photo by Scott London) To the Burning Man Community Regarding the Oakland Fire As we’re all too painfully aware by now, a devastating fire broke out at a gathering in Oakland, California on Friday night. As of this morning (December 5), the death toll was 36, with a portion of the building’s remnants still left to search. Many in the Burning Man community have been deeply affected by this tragic event, and many more across our global network have reached out to ask how we’re doing. In our tight-knit community of creatives, each of us has been touched if not directly, through friends of friends. The degrees of separation are minimal and the collective sense that “it could have been any of us” is as real as it is heartbreaking. We’re deeply saddened by this loss and we’re holding the victims and their friends and families close to our hearts. True to the Burning Man spirit, we’re also asking ourselves what we can do, how we can help. Read more in the Burning Man Journal From Black Rock to Standing Rock Christopher Breedlove writes: “It’s hard to get a sense of what’s truly happening at Standing Rock. Between the myriad voices from the field, misinformation from the opposition, and the near absence of major media outlets, it takes a lot of work to get the real story. I just came back from a mission to Standing Rock with a crew of Burning Man participants and staff, some of whom are still on the ground. Here’s what we saw, what we did, and what we learned.” Read more in the Burning Man Journal Not Even a Wheelchair Could Stop Seth Mohler From Going Home Mia Quagliarello writes: “Having been to Burning Man twice before the accident, Mohler was determined to put new meaning into the idea of Radical Self-reliance. A builder and a fixer with a background in TV production, he always felt his gift to the playa was helping people, from helping with RV problems to securing shade structures. In 2015, he led his camp, Tortwava, remotely, helping them prepare to have a spectacular Burn. (At the last minute, he realized he wasn’t physically ready to join them, much to his wife’s relief.) But in 2016, it was time to go home.” Read more in the Burning Man Journal The Playa Provides: A Journey of Starting Over at Burning Man Maria Gotay writes: “The temptation to lose myself to the desert nights, to become a dot in the LED glitterscape, was strong. But this wasn’t my first rave, and I was here for so much more than just the party. I was on the mend and I was on my own for the first time. I was here to reclaim my life on my terms. I just happened to be doing it one of the world’s most legendary gatherings. I had a lot to learn.” Read more on Medium Burning Man YouTube Channel The Burning Man YouTube Channel celebrates Burning Man's history, ethos, international community, and growing year-round culture. Here we share the story of Burning Man's evolution in the world, and serve as reminders of the past, landmarks for the present, and inspiration for the future. Check out the Burning Man YouTube Channel @burningman on Instagram Photo by @ssidewayss | (featuring @sarahhouseart) Follow @burningman on Instagram to catch a little dust everyday. Want to share your photos on our Instagram feed? Email them to instagram@burningman.org. True Blue's Burning Man 2016 Video True Blue writes: “I turned off my phone for 10 days (there was service) and completely engaged with my surroundings. Art, Community and Friends.” Watch the video on Vimeo Waiting for Dragons Timeless writes: “Every Burn teaches us each a lesson. For me, this year's was faith in serendipity and the importance of being present. This collection of images documents where I was in that moment emotionally, and illustrates parts of the Burning Man culture I hold dear. It is the beginning of a project that I hope will continue for a long time and I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed making them.” Check out the blog post 11:55 Reformation Portal at Burning Man 2015 Awonsaihu writes: “A short video was recently completed documenting the 11:55 Reformation Portal at Burning Man 2015 by film maker Wendy Shuey. It is about Harlan Emil Gruber’s interactive “Portal” installation that he collaborated with other artists on. He has been building Portals on the playa since 2004.” Watch the video on YouTube See videos of the other Portals on the TransPortals website Design for Burning Man Nimbus writes: “Ever wondered how to contribute your design chops to make a Burning Man project more incredible, but didn't know how? Are you itching to showcase your passion for typography and clean design while supporting the Burning Man community? Well, this is your opportunity to throw your hat in the ring. If you're an experienced graphic designer or illustrator bursting with innovative, visually striking ideas and mad production skills, please get in touch with us by completing our intake form. We're specifically looking for folks with experience in the following areas: print design, illustration, web design and UI/UX, identity development, and strategic visual communications, to name a few. We have several projects throughout the year for which we have targeted calls for submissions, and we'd love to consider you for projects that are appropriate to your skill set and interests. If you are interested in being a part of the Burning Man designer pool, please complete this online form. Also, if you know talented designers who you think would be interested but may not see this post, please encourage them to fill out the form!” SXSW Is Commissioning Art Installations This Year Burning Man has long had a presence at South by Southwest in Austin, and this year they’re commissioning original artworks! How cool is that? They write: “Visual artists have always played a role at SXSW through the filmmakers, musicians, and technologists coming to Austin each spring. In 2017, we are expanding our art initiative to deliver an experience of unexpected discovery and inspiration, bringing together diverse people, mediums, and topics. The SXSW Art Program will showcase international artists, support local talent, and contribute to a vibrant culture of art in Austin through permanent and temporary installations. We seek to work with established artists and emerging talent, and welcome your art installation proposals.” Learn more and apply on their website (Image: ANIMA by Studio Nick Verstand. Photo by Nick Verstand.) Black Rock City, NV: The New Ephemeral Architecture of Burning Man Philippe Glade has just released this eye-popping new photo book about the architecture of Black Rock City. You can buy a copy at Real Paper Books, and you can peruse a wild gallery of the photos on Philippe’s blog. Flaming Lotus Girls 2017-2018 Calendar Your very own Flaming Lotus Girls write: “The Flaming Lotus Girls have been working behind the scenes to create another fabulous two-year calendar, featuring stunning photos of both our art and the artists who make it. This calendar captures our legacy work, as well as our latest creation for Burning Man 2016: Pulse. And, of course, we deliver plenty of dirty metal shop fabrication action. FLG is raising funds for the recent installation of our sculpture Soma in the City of Vallejo. And, always, we want to bring you more art and more fire. So, adorn your wall, keep track of the passage of time, and support art by your favorite vixens of flame with our 2017-2018 calendar! With love and lipstick calendar kisses, Flaming Lotus Girls” Check it out on their website Art Bike Invasion Goku writes: “We have 300 playa bikes brought to Lithuania after Burning Man. We’re planning to organize art bike workshops for kids from Lithuania and a parade as Burner event on the seaside of Lithuania. Also we’ll gift the bikes to participating children at the end of the project. We see at as a great cause and act of gifting, but there is so much more about it that we would like to share with you.” Read more on their website Vigils and Benefits for the Victims of the Oakland Fire There are three more events to gather and support victims of the Oakland fire. Oakland Fire Benefits: 2 shows in one night! Kimya Dawson / Torrey Pines / Johnny Physical Wednesday, Dec 7 from 7 pm – 11 pm Midsummer Studios 5743 Horton Street, Suite A, Emeryville, California 94608 Oakland Family Dinner / Ghost Ship Relief Thursday, Dec 8 from 6 pm – 11 pm First Church Of The Buzzard2601 Adeline St, Oakland, California 94607 Oakland Underground Benefit Concert Saturday, December 17 from 6 pm – 10 pm Independent Brewing Company 444 Harrison St, Oakland, California 94607 You can find more ways to help or get support in our blog post. We were listening to ... Éliane Radigue — Adnos I-III (1974-1982) Buddhist analog synth drones. You'll like it. Burning Man Facebook Page Burning Man on Twitter ePlaya: Burner BBS Spark: Connecting people with projects The Burning Man Regional Network: Connect with Burners in your hometown! Burning Man Journal: The paper of record for Burning Man culture Subscribe to the Burning Man Journal Post Request: Want your post considered for inclusion in an upcoming Jackrabbit Speaks? Fill out this form. Credits: Editor: Jon Mitchell Looking Over Shoulders: Megan Miller Design & Development: Silvia Stephenson Original Jackrabbit (O.J.): Marian Goodell Jackrabbits Emeriti: Andie Grace, Will Chase Header Photograph: Heat Tornadoes Photographer Credit: Lung Liu More Information: For questions contact us here. Previous Editions of the Jackrabbit Speaks: Visit the JRS Archive Subscribe & Unsubscribe: This email was sent to [email address suppressed] Subscribe Unsubscribe instantly here.   Like Tweet Forward If this email is not as beautiful as it should be, view it in your browser. Burning Man • PO Box 884688 SF, CA 94188