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Volume 21, Issue #5 | November 21, 2016 
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ROUND-UP OF BURNING MAN WRITINGS:
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GET ME OFF THIS CRAZY RIDE!
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It has been one heck of a month on Earth, at least on the continent where Burning Man happens. It's a time of tension, division and uncertainty. In times like these, Burners can prove that we're strong, that our values are uplifting and empowering, that we are everywhere, and that we aren't going anywhere.
In the immediate aftermath of Election Day in the U.S., Burners gathered on the National Mall in Washington D.C. and did what Burners do: danced, mourned, rejoiced, and burned some art. It was the second annual Catharsis on the Mall, and it coincided with the first-ever Mid-Atlantic Leadership Conference, at which Burning Man community stakeholders pondered the hard work ahead of all of us. We can be proud of the leadership Burners are showing in these times.
And in more general news, Burning Man Project has released its 2015 Annual Report and financial information. We're also hiring a Communications Manager, someone to set the tempo of our message and point the Burning Man megaphone around the world... Is it you?
Keep up the good work, y'all.
The Man burns in 285 days.
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Position Available: Communications Manager
Location: San Francisco, CA and Black Rock City, NV
Job Summary
The Communications Manager is the person that helps the voice of Burning Man Project reach the world across our various platforms. While supporting the Communications Director with strategic development, the Manager's primary job is delegation and deployment. This role is responsible for daily operations of Burning Man's digital media and public relations, print production, and the Speakers’ Bureau. The Manager also provides leadership in the following areas: social media, intellectual property management, archiving, and development of community media such as video, audio, and books.
The Manager needs to have strong relationships with a variety of local, national and international outlets focused on arts, tech, and business using multimedia including blogs, online, print and broadcast. The job also oversees daily communications operations on various channels, with the support of two specialized direct reports. Burning Man Communications is the amplifier for a global creative community, and the Manager helps us point the megaphone around the globe.
About This Role
This is a regular, full-time position eligible for benefits, working out of our San Francisco office, and in Black Rock City, Nevada.
Burning Man is an equal-opportunity employer.
Please see our job board here for duties and essential functions, and to apply.
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Over 300 Organizations Join Forces in a Nation of Makers
Nation of Makers is a new U.S. nonprofit formed to “serve and represent a wide variety of spaces, events, and institutions serving makers.” With coordination and support from an organization like this, far-flung makers and maker spaces can hopefully come together to revitalize this country’s economy and culture.
Doesn’t that sound like something we could use more of right now?
Read more in the Burning Man Journal
(Photo by Kay Morrison)
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Catharsis 2016: Burning and Healing on the National Mall
Burners have been busy in D.C. lately. Couldn't be more timely, either. Vladimir Herrera (The Prophet) writes:
“The event began on Veteran’s Day at 11:11 am, November 11 — three days after Election Day — and ended on Sunday, November 13. This year’s theme, ‘Our Journey Home’, was inspired by the healing journey embarked upon by all who have been torn away from their safety and security by trauma. Set amongst the Washington Monument, the World War II Memorial and the White House, it was just the perfect place to showcase what those 10 Principles of Burning Man can do anywhere they are applied.”
Read more in the Burning Man Journal
(Photo by Kris Northern)
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A Story About Fear
Caveat brings us a short story that might bring some light in dark times:
“A young woman who had moved to the city and learned the art of sculpting from the last legendary survivors of a once boisterous scene now shivered in her garret each night in fear.
For upon the death of the High King a great wave of iconoclasm had swept the kingdom, and young men with hammers crashed through the doors of museums, destroying any art that looked human. They tossed acid on painted portraits, and threw busts out windows. For it was a sin, they said, and a presumption, for art to imitate men.”
Read more in the Burning Man Journal
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The Flying Machine: Burning Man 2016 by Drone
Zubeyir and CODA write:
“This was Zubeyir's 15th Burn. For this year's da Vinci theme, he felt aerials were a perfect fit. Come aboard one of da Vinci's flying machines on a journey to Black Rock City, whether you made it out this year or not!
This piece is dedicated in loving memory to Nicholas Alvarado, a dear friend who left us so suddenly this year.”
Check out the video on Vimeo
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Moscow Decompression 2016 — Moscow, Russia — November 26
Mini writes:
“Moscow Decompression 2016 is around the corner, and we are waiting for you on November 26 in Russia! At Decompression, we unite those who’ve already been to the playa, those who intend to go and those who dream about attending a Burn. Bring all your fur coats and fancy hats to mother Russia. We promise it will be hotter than on playa!
If you don’t have a Russian visa, it’s time to start applying for it. Please reach out to us if you need any travel support via email: russia@burningman.org. See you soon :)
You can buy tickets online (1500rub/2000rub) or at the door (2500rub).
From Russia with dust and love!”
Learn more on the Moscow Decompression tickets site
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We were listening to ...
Mia Quagliarello's SoundCloud collection of Burning Man 2016 sunrise sets. Her collection is a work in progress, but it'll take good care of you as it is.
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