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Contribute to the tribute to a fallen brother, please!

2008-07-25T03:41:56Z

Alot of you DC folk must know Johnnie Bristol from your times at PDF. He was a big guy, long hair, Philadelphia Eagles tatoo who was ALWAYS helping make PDF so much better.

You may have heard he was killed in a motorcycle accident over the weekend, and we are sorely going to miss his presence, his joy and his big heart. If you have any photos of John or any thoughts, remembrances, etc., the PDF Board is putting together a memory book and would like your contribution. The book will be printed and bound and sent to his only son in two weeks.

Please send whatever you have to :

remember-johnnieb@playadelfuego.org

Many THANKS

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Putting the F R double E and the ING in Fringe!

2008-07-24T22:58:23Z

ok burners and the ilk...
"No One Turned Away Due to Lack of Funds"
only for the next and last 3 DC shows of "The Dream -Casting " not on sun.( part of the DC Fringe Fest).
contact me asap if you want to see the show free before it heads off to NYC...
202-321-3263 just tell me which name and eve so i can put you on the comp list asap,
Fringe Fort tent seating limited to 63...(not on Sun)...
and if you have the 10 bucks for a t-shirt or dvd with the music and viedio work from theatro jaguar luna to show your support that would be sweet too...
hope to see some tribers there, -tired of the tight A$$ button down crouds.. feel me?
More details? capfringe08pix.blogspot.com/2008....html
although photos just can't capture it... just glances of glimpses... it is to be experienced!

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HacDC's Grand Opening Weekend Events

2008-07-24T18:35:17Z

Please join HacDC, Washington DC's Hackerspace for our Grand Opening
Weekend Events!
(More info at http://hacdc.org)

All events take place at HacDC (1525 Newton St NW, Washington DC,
20010, within St. Stephen's Church)

BIRTHING HYDRA: Growing the Hacker Community
Thursday, July 24, 2008
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
-> The first in a series of conversations on community building in the
Hacker Community in Washington DC
http://hacdc.org/2008/07/24/birthing-hydra/

"The great resurgence in community building on the part of the greater
hacker community over the past 10 years is not coincidental...Join
representatives from DC's Make:*, Dorkbot*, and Hac* organizations in
the first of a series of talks aimed at defining the best way to use
each organization's mission to grow the region's burgeoning community
in a synergistic manner."

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF WAR GAMES:
Thursday, July 24, 2008

The quintessential hacker movie, War Games, is celebrating its 25th
anniversary this year with a special 1-night only showing on the big
screen. Join us! Sign up via Planypus:
http://planyp.us/plans/270564128415-war-games-th-anniversar

HOW I CRACKED THE NOTACON CODE (Code + Beer!)
Friday, July 25, 2008
8:00 PM - ?
http://hacdc.org/2008/07/24/how-i-cracked-the-notacon-code-friday-at-800/

"Join Nick Farr and Seocii as they explain how the HacDC Notacon
crypto challenge was created at the last minute and broken through the
use of creative social engineering, abandoning automated tools and a
few carefully placed hints."

And join us on Sunday for our Grand Opening, starting at 7:30. Please
e-mail info@hacdc.org for more information.

http://hacdc.org

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PEX Pirates Vs Ninjas 08.09.08 A BRC Compression Party

2008-07-24T16:19:19Z

Greetings Family!

This will be the last Philadelphia Experiment fundraiser before Burning Man. Please feel free to blast this out to all of your peeps. The club has a capacity of 2,500, so we are not doing invitation only this time. We have an exciting line-up and are looking forward to sharing this experience with YOU!

Our website is going through some major exciting changes. If you haven’t already registered with our new mailing form, please do so at:

http://thephiladelphiaexperiment.org/index.php/forums/member/register/

And now we present….

Pirates Vs Ninjas
BRC Compression Party
A Philadelphia Experiment Costume Event
August 9, 2008

Shampoo Nightclub
416 N 8th St. 10pm - 6am
21+ /w ID Required
$20 in Costume
$30 Without

This is a COSTUME PARTY
We really want EVERYONE to participate

----DJ Lineup:----
Marques Wyatt
King Britt
Oscar P
Braden Anderson
mr. caparro
Foxxy
Lee Mayjahs?
O'keef
Kezner
Mia Ink
Justin Paul
Nick Cosmo
Ross D
DJ Everyday
Big Jawn
Friar Tuck
Meeshu
Glenn Weikert
Discount
Matt Tanz
ADre
Kris Murphy
Terryl
Tubbo & KBunny

----Live Performance By:----
Arche-Dream for HumanKind
The Philadelphia Fire Arts Tribe
Live Burlesques Dance Troop featuring Heather Belman
plus Live Stilters, Hoopers, Face Painters & Performance Art

----
Live Music By:
----
Mohenjo
Dr.Fish featuring Jenny Jamz & Heather Belman
The Innerfluents
The Plum Dragoness

----
Visuals By:
----
Optical Digital Distortion
Dr. Fish
Peter Parker
the Blackouts
On-House

Please note that the lineup list is subject to change, so check frequently for updates! We hope to see YOU there!

Much Love! And many many thanks for all for your contributions, without
which these events and this community would not exist!

-Giant Bear

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mmmmm..... sofas.....

2008-07-15T02:20:05Z

Sexy...
Private...
Exclusively yours...
Sensuous...
Dusty...

Let us provide the ultimate extravagance.
Let us provide you with your very own sofa on the playa.
Delivered to and from your camp, for the week.

$5 for one chance to win.
PayPal link: http://www.smoochdome.org

-----
Please provide your contact info.
Drawing to be held at the NYC Container load in (no need to be present to win).
This is a Smoochdome fundraiser.
Help support making out on the playa. Hookups not guaranteed.

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transformus ticket + ride

2008-07-14T00:38:08Z

heres the deal gang. i got an extra ticket and a ride leaving the dc metro area. everyone who 'couldve' gone with me ended up being unable to do so and i hate letting the ticket go to waste and id rather not go to a burn by myself again. if anyone is interested send me a private message and we can hopefully work something out. i only ask that you pay for the ticket (at face value. fuck capitalist whores who overcharge! youll pay exactly what i paid) and for the gas one way. and of course to bring what you will need to survive since that is, after all, part of what this whole thing is about. i understand that this is now somewhat last minute but im hoping someone will be able to make the trip with me. cmon, DC burners! lets do this! peace and love, friends.

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Northern VA Burners looking to Rideshare to BRC

2008-07-13T19:33:44Z

Hello fellow tribemates!

This year a friend and I would like to make a trip out to the Big Burn. We are looking for up to two people to take the drive with us and share fuel costs. We have a mid-SUV so will have some space for supplies (obviously not enough space for massive art displays etc.). If needed we could take a trailer as well, however, we would need to rent one. If anyone is interested please feel free to post or contact me directly.

~Barb

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Baltimore/ Columbia MD Fire dancers: GIG OPP JULY 12

2008-07-11T00:15:24Z

Burn something and make some $ too!
Its actually in Columbia.
Looking for 2 artists, if you know/are fire dancers.
There is pay too.
Luau theme.

Sat, July 12, 2008
Call bash (310) 720 7201
or email bash@firetalent.com

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Burners Without Borders Karaoke Fundraiser! Sunday, July 13th!

2008-07-08T16:31:34Z

Join us on Sunday from 7 to 10:30 at the Banana Café in Eastern Market for the Burners Without Borders karaoke fundraiser! Lets get together to support ongoing Burner projects in Peru, the Midwest, the East Coast and other places around the world. Suggest some projects you would be interested in gifting to the community, large or small! We have a lot of talent in the area and ingenious solutions to quirky problems and we all know how to throw a great celebration afterwards!

There is no cover, just come and belt out your favorite tunes and rock the house with other Burners. The sound system will be set up from 7-10:30 with Zoe the karaoke hostess who has a list of songs that's miles long and George the fantastic bartender. There will be a display with information about some of the past and current BWB projects and a jar if you care to throw in support for those projects and the Burners working on them.

Check out the BWB website to learn more about what our Burner community is doing.
http://www.burnerswithoutborders.org/

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Burnin

2008-07-08T02:55:53Z

So i'm living in Olney this summer and lookin to burn.
I'm spending the summer makin biodiesel so i'm lookin for some burners to get together with and commune with(he he...fire)

Anyone up for it?

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Invite to Dream-Casting / DC Fringe Fest

2008-07-07T21:05:34Z

Blessings all,

As part of this years Capital Fringe Festival , (unjuried, risk-
taking, independant perorming arts)- www.capfringe.org

I'm inviting you to include you all in this amazing production!
please tell your friends too!

july 19-27 2008

Theatro Jaguar Luna
A deep woods art production

invites you to:

THE DREAM-CASTING

Change the Dream
magic once asleep is now awake!

dance mask video ritual magic

An experimental multimedia ritual spectacular awakens the senses
preparing humanity for unified consciousness. dancing with mysteries
of 2012, myan/aztec mythology and more, Hulio Marvavilla and guests,
create a special interactive dreamscape inviting the viewer to
comtemplate thoughs beyond the apocalypse.

Change the dream-magic once asleep is now awake!

the tools? Imagination and wonder.

with hulio marvailla ( aka willow )

visuals by I I I
origional music by:
Crystal Cobra
arya wacaksono
lucia comnes
nezzy iddy
& more

The Baldacchino
Fringe Home - Tent
607 New york Ave. NW
Washington, DC
20001

Saterday 7/19 10pm
Sunday 7/20 8pm

Wednesday 7/23 8pm
Thursday 7/24 9pm
Friday 7/25 9:30pm
Saturday 7/26 9pm
Sunday 7/27 2pm

ticket info:
www.capfringe.org
www.deep-woods-art.com

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Burning Man for Beginners on Tuesday

2008-07-06T17:00:53Z

Interested in attending Burning Man but not sure how to make it all
happen?

Curious about the Burning Man event?

Come to the Washington, DC based *Burning Man for Beginners*

Hosted by Progress Darrell

Tuesday July 8th, 2008
at Darrell's house
3110 13th St NW
Washington, DC 20010-2408

http://duane.com/3110-13th for directions

1 Block from the Columbia Heights Metro (Green/Yellow line)

Presentation runs from 7:30-9pm and covers:
--Getting to Burning Man
--Entering Black Rock City
--Finding a home on the Playa & Map of the city
--Making preparations for a week in the Desert
--Black Rock Fashion
--Burning Man Principles & Lingo

Come as early as 6:30pm to browse costumes and watch some videos
from the event (Beyond Black Rock or Gifting It).

Please RSVP at: http://burningman.meetup.com/137/

Attendees are asked to bring beverages (alcoholic or non)
or munchies to share.

If you have questions you can reach us at
Darrell d@duane.com (202) 667 8278

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DC Burner Happy Hour! This Wednesday, July 2! Meet Norm!

2008-06-30T18:07:50Z

My friend Norm, a Burner from San Diego is in town!

Met us at Stetson's this Wednesday, July 2, 7:00pm. We'll be on the patio, unless it's too crowded, then we'll be inside.

Stetson's
(202) 667-6295
1610 U St Nw (3 blocks from the U Street Metro Station
Washington, DC

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advice needed from documentary filmmakers

2008-06-28T16:16:39Z

I'm working on a project for the History Channel and I need to know about budgeting and shooting schedules. Anyone got a clue?

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Transformus Chill Spin Zone and Skillz Exchange

2008-06-23T14:16:18Z

I am happy to announce that the Chill Spin Skillz Exchange will be returning to Transformus 08!

The Chill Spin Zone is a low-key, safe place for spinners and dancers of any skill level. It is both a learning and a teaching environment as well as a non-competitive play space. There will be music, workshops, classes and freeform fun throughout the weekend. Look for us in the Elyssium Fields.

The Chill Spin Zone and Skillz Exchange is brought to you by Philosopher's Stone, Bubble Camp, Ripe and Juicy and many wonderful and giving teachers from all over Mysteria. It is a unique opportunity to teach, learn, connect and share in a cooperative and safe space from a variety of amazing teachers and performers. It is also a great opportunity to make friends and build community. And the first step to organizing it is a Call For Teachers!!!

Everyone has something to teach. Everyone has something to learn.

What do you have to share? Mysteria needs you!

Please let us know what you'd be interested in sharing. If there is a time or day that's better for you, let us know that too. Once we get everyone's feedback, we will make a schedule of workshops that will be posted online as well as in the Chill Spin Zone. TITS will also be announcing upcoming workshops throughout Mysteria.

Here is a list of the workshops that were offered last year. Let's use this as a framework to build upon. Feel free to share something new and different or sign on to teach one of these amazing skills:
- Staff
- Double Staff
- Fire Fans
- Hooping
- Tribal Dance
- Poi
- Fire Eating

Please indicate what skill level you are interested in teaching (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) and sign up even if someone else has already volunteered. More is better! If there is something unique about the workshop you want to teach, give us a little information about that also.

So what do you have to share?

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DC Burner Happy Hour! Tonight! Friday, 06/20, at Wonderland!

2008-06-20T12:51:39Z

Sarah, aka Inspyra, is back in DC! Friday is the only night this week where we can all see her at the same time and also for her to hang out with us.

Please come out to Wonderland Ballroom (corner Kenyon and 11th St, NW) Friday. Inspyra will be there around 7 or 7:30.

Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon Street, at 11th Street NW
Washington DC 20010
202.232.5263
http://www.thewonderlandballroom.com/

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Seeking a room for rent

2008-06-18T20:00:33Z

Man, 47, smoker, grad student, seeking room for rent, beginning this August, near red line, in ferret tolerant household. $600 max. Basement okay, Lease okay. I can be contacted here, mtheothers@aol.com, or myspace.com/rallo_wayward

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wickerman thanks, video & photos

2008-06-05T18:43:28Z

The Man was 40 feet high and burned into his own 16' dia. footprint; in three controlled stages.

Aided and assited by Fire Dance Conclave, propane cannons and inbedded pyro.

www.youtube.com/watch to the WickerMan Burn

Much thanks to all who volunteered their energy to make it happen, and muchly more to the Fire Conclave! We don't know all the names and people because it was just too big to track, but... Wine Man+Amera, Wierd Mike, Kit the video guy, Eliza, The Ohio Burn Unit, Kate, Reaper and Janet, PEX, Ring of Fire, Eric and Scorch, Dave the Architect and the Safetys, the staff volunteers who spent 3 weeks building the Man, and then spent 2 hours burning him! Increadible Sound Town and SinCity, Folks who stepped up to run the Coffee Dragons and baked 150 loaves of bread. All the Noodle God Emissaries, The beautiful and contemplative space of Center Circle.

But most of all, The Burners!

To you the WickerMan says, " It felt so good, Burn me again !"

Picture files are being loaded to the discussion forum.

Be sure to load your picture links. www.wickermanburn.org/forum/m...360.html

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Burning Man Gear Transport

2008-06-05T15:56:52Z

So how do all you East Coasters get your gear to the burn... Its a bit of a long drive from DC...

Is any group organizing a shipping container to the playa, ala NYCcontainer.com (now defunct) this year?

-A

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Seeking Drummers and/or Drum Circle

2008-06-03T15:47:39Z

I'm seeking a drum circle in my local area or would be happy to form one if anyone is interested. I live in Rockville. I'm trying to avoid having to hike into DC to find other drummers.

Is anyone in the Bethesda/Potomac/Rockville/Gaithersburg/Germantown/Silver Spring area interested? Please let me know.

Thanx!!

Lucian

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wickerman burning - new burn this summer in PA

2008-05-30T01:44:27Z

www.wickermanburning.org

I wanted to let everyone know about a new burn, and I am part of the planning team for it, so my opinion is biased!

The burn is "Wicker Man," to be held Thursday through Monday, Memorial Day weekend; and we have a setup weekend, the weekend before. We are trying to lay the groundwork that will grow into a full-on burn, with an amazing site, roads for art cars, a $4,000 art grant budget and plans for a stupendous effigy.

We will be using Four Quarters as our site, which has the rep as one of the most edgy and progressive non-profit camps on the east coast. They have given us their full support for Wicker Man. Four Quarters has a piped water system, hot showers, flush toilets and of course port-a-potties. Buried power lines for their bio-fueled camp generator, a covered stage and three swimming holes. Lots of camping under tall trees and out in the sun too. And 2 miles of gravelled roads. Four Quarters is located 100 miles west of DC and Baltimore, just off I-68.

We want to develop a burn that is art focused and will support big art. And one that has a vision of the future of burns that is sustainable, ecologically responsible and leaves behind a small foot print. Thus "Wicker Man;" the old celebration of the Green Man and Green energy. We already have over 20 theme camps and art projects registered, and we are just beginning our announcements. We plan to have three "Theme Towns." "Sound Town," where we can run sound all night long, like the Gaian MInd psytrance festival held at Four Quarters. "Sin City" down along the river, a cure for what ever ails you. And "Center Circle," a place for nature and spirit; held inside the amazing stone circle at Four Quarters. (Yes, there is a circle of standing stones and they are BIG!)

And then there is the Man. Planned at 35 feet high our man stands on a round Temple to the Spirit of Fire, a big enough room that you can enter and place your own art and offerings to the burn. The roof of the temple is a deck upon which stands the Man, and people can stand too.. His belly is the Upper Temple, with room for just one person at a time. Each of his arms will hold a flaming fire pot, and we hope, will move as he burns. This is a huge project and we are looking to get as many people involved in his construction as possible. Ground breaking for the Man is Friday, May 9th, and then the next two weekends until he burns.

I could go on and on, but our web site is up, with the first design drawings for the Man, pictures of art grant projects and theme camps. We have a list serve / forum too. So visit the web site at wickermanburning.org for much more info.

"Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust,
Wicker Man Burning, In Fire We Trust."

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June 4th - "Burning Man for Beginners"

2008-05-29T19:23:27Z

Interested in attending Burning Man but not sure how to make it all happen?

Curious about the Burning Man event?

Come to the Washington, DC based *Burning Man for Beginners*

Hosted by Armadillo & Progress Darrell

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008
at Darrell's house
3110 13th St NW
Washington, DC 20010-2408

http://duane.com/3110-13th for directions

1 Block from the Columbia Heights Metro (Green/Yellow line)

Presentation runs from 7:30-9pm and covers:
--Getting to Burning Man
--Entering Black Rock City
--Finding a home on the Playa & Map of the city
--Making preparations for a week in the Desert
--Black Rock Fashion
--Burning Man Principles & Lingo

Come as early as 6:30pm to watch some videos
from the event (Beyond Black Rock or Gifting It).

Attendees are asked to bring beverages (alcoholic or non)
or munchies to share.

If you have questions you can reach us at

Progress Darrell d@duane.com (202) 667 8278

Please RSVP at:
http://burningman.meetup.com/137/calendar/7785212/

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this just in! Tonight! Electroganic BM special dance party!

2008-05-28T17:31:03Z

electroganic 003 | a dance party

Wed., May 28 2008
8pm - 2am | 21+

$15 at the door
$10 advance tix @ http://going.com/electroganic003

** REDUCED $10 ADMISSION **

RSVP for reduced admission before
9pm, or break out your best Playa costume
for reduced admission at the door
all night!

Bohemian Caverns / Liv
2001 11th St, NW (at U St.)
Washington, DC

Featuring:
+ Radiohiro
asian massive ethnobreaks
+ zakhm
global glitch electronica
+ v:shal kanwar
raag-fueled bump & groove
+ house of soul (live set)
live jazzy house
+ sonnet
high-octane drum & bass

Kick off the summer right with a rare DC performance by one of Chicago's finest DJ / producers, RADIOHIRO, along with NYC's infamous Zakhm. Plenty of local DC flava will also be on hand, including live performances by House of Soul, a ragin' DJ set by Sonnet, and v:shal kanwar bringin' the bump

Proceeds benefit Race Against Domestic Violence, a DC-based non-profit which raises money for established women's shelters and anti-domestic violence programs.

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Baltimore burner requests PDF carpool today!

2008-05-23T19:53:36Z

I am in urgent need of a ride. Well, let me specify, in urgent WANT of a ride. I do have transport on Saturday. But my dad's coming into town from New Hampshire for the weekend, when I'll be burning! The only way I can see him is if I can get out to PDF tonight, so I can have breakfast with him when he drives thru Delaware. If anyone's in Baltimore leaving today, Friday the 23rd, and has room in their car, please contact me ASAP! [five][oh][four][seven][one][seven][nine][three][six][five][ask for phrank, that's me]

And any phone numbers you can provide for any fellow burners you know to be leavin' today would be rad too.

I'm in Catonsville, a suburb of Baltimore just a few exits and 2 miles off I-95, will chip in for gas, bum you my smokes, and will share my reese's peanut butter s'mores with you when we get there...the latter whether I can ride witcha or not, naturally. :)

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Participate - Wicker Man Fire Conclave Info

2008-05-19T19:24:47Z

[Wineman asked me to post this regarding Wicker Man this coming weekend. Please direct responses to him at wineman110157@yahoo.com, thanks!]

Greetings Everyone !

It's time to seek out those that are interested in Fire Performing, Fire Dancing, and those special behind the scene peps that keep it all safe and organized, the Fire Safety Crew.

Having been a participant in the Inner Circle at Burning Man and at other burns, I can tell you that it is truly an honor and a priviledge. A real gift of sharing to the community. So if your headed to Wicker Man and are interested in being a special part of the burn event this is a great way to participate.

I am looking for a head count. So shout out if your are ready to strut your stuff as an experienced and talented Fire Performer or Fire Dancer or if your are interested in participating on our Fire Safeties Crew. No worries, for those that have interest but are not quite ready to perform, your help is needed as a Fire Safety. And yes, for those with no experience as a Fire Safety, we will teach you !!

There will be a mandatory coordination meeting for those that are interested in participating which will provide all the details, as well as training for Fire Safeties on Saturday @ 2:00pm. At this meeting you will recieve your placard pass which will allow you access and the honor to be in Wicker Man's "Inner Circle".

The meeting will be held at the Dining Hall Tent. This is the large shade tent about half way down the hill on the left side, across from the kitchen.

Your friendly Fire Conclave Coordinator, the Wine Man
wineman110157@yahoo.com

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Support Em's Enchanted dressing Room at Wickerman!

2008-05-19T15:28:44Z

Come play dress up! Lots of clothes and accessories to choose from! Take something to borrow - take something to keep!!

This is a clothing exchange

Bring something - Take something!!!

If you have things at home you need to get rid of but just dont know how or where... bring them and exchange them at Em's Enchanted Dressing Room!

Everyone welcome to come and find something fun to wear. If you dont have something to exchange, no problem, but if you do - bring it!

Selection changing continuously with what others bring to trade with!

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wickerman set up weekend pictures!

2008-05-19T15:17:27Z

here is a link to some pictures i took this weekend...

http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/EmilyFair/wickerman08%20set%20up%20weekend/

wickerman is heatin up!!!!!

hope to see dc representin!!

~em

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participate - Wicker Man Fire Conclave Info

2008-05-19T12:42:19Z

Greetings Everyone !

It's time to seek out those that are interested in Fire Performing, Fire Dancing, and those special behind the scene peps that keep it all safe and organized, the Fire Safety Crew.

Having been a participant in the Inner Circle at Burning Man and at other burns, I can tell you that it is truly an honor and a priviledge. A real gift of sharing to the community. So if your headed to Wicker Man and are interested in being a special part of the burn event this is a great way to participate.

I am looking for a head count. So shout out if your are ready to strut your stuff as an experienced and talented Fire Performer or Fire Dancer or if your are interested in participating on our Fire Safeties Crew. No worries, for those that have interest but are not quite ready to perform, your help is needed as a Fire Safety. And yes, for those with no experience as a Fire Safety, we will teach you !!

There will be a mandatory coordination meeting for those that are interested in participating which will provide all the details, as well as training for Fire Safeties on Saturday @ 2:00pm. At this meeting you will recieve your placard pass which will allow you access and the honor to be in Wicker Man's "Inner Circle".

The meeting will be held at the Dining Hall Tent. This is the large shade tent about half way down the hill on the left side, across from the kitchen.

Your friendly Fire Conclave Coordinator, the Wine Man

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Firefly - the Vermont Regional Burn - Ticket Preregistration Now Open!

2008-05-08T19:14:11Z

Firefly 2008 takes place July 3rd - 6th in Northern
Vermont and is our sixth New England burn! Go to
http://fireflyartscollective.org/ for more information
about participating in Firefly!

Firefly ticket _preregistration_ is now open! Go to:

http://fireflyartscollective.org/ticketing/

to sign up. Please take a moment to read the text on
the ticketing site. Firefly tickets sales begin on May
12th and will be sold on a first come, first serve
basis. Please preregister to ease your path. You will
need a valid email address and to have entered in your
mailing information before you will be allowed to get
tickets on May 12th. Preregistering does not
guarantee you will get tickets.

Please take a moment to read the text on the ticketing
site.

Thanks!

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Friday (5/9) is Too Hot To Handle!

2008-05-07T22:17:15Z

Ignite your weekend!! Goin' out for Happy Hour? Stay out! Extend those dinner plans, bring your pals, your party or just yourself to one of the City Paper's "Best Places to Impress a Date" for the girls of 'Too Hot To Handle!' A night of burlesque, Girl v. Girl Mexican Wrestling, fire artistry and belly dancing hosted by Gary Gutter of The Dutch Oven. You're sure to start your weekend off with a bang and have a ball with Gutter and the girls.

Featuring the sultry fire artistry of Miss Joule, the intoxicating and exotic belly dance of Belladonna and some bawdy burlesque from the classic and tempting Sugar Ann Spice and the salty but sweet L'il Dutch! No better place to end your Friday and start your weekend! If you can stand the heat, come to the Palace! See ya there!

Too Hot To Handle
Friday, May 9, 2008
Palace of Wonders
1210 H Street NE
Washington, DC
Doors 8:00 pm, Show 10:00 pm, $10

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OT- New Tribe: Washington DC Bites!

2008-05-01T13:58:34Z

Hey! I've started a new tribe: Washington DC Bites! It's all about eating out in DC!

Come one over and let's talk about restaurants - the good, teh bad and the ICK!

http://tribes.tribe.net/washingtondcbites

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Shrine of the Oven Mitt - and a chance to win a Burning Man ticket!

2008-04-30T15:54:35Z

My friend Steve is looking for donations of oven mitts for his Burning Man art project. Each donated mitt will get you a chance to win a Burning Man Ticket!

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Howdy Everyone!

In case the word hasn't gotten out yet, Burning Man decided my art
proposal was just silly enough...
http://www.burningm an.com/installat ions/08_art_ honor.html# shrine_mitt

I guess being the Giant Oven Mitt Guru has some value after all!

As part of the project my buddy Major Mallet and I have decided to
raffle a BM ticket, in exchange for Oven Mitts. Let those Oven Mitts
escape the kitchen!

If you have an oven mitt or two (or 300) that you are willing to part
with, you MIGHT just win yourself a ticket to Burning Man 08. Here's
the deal: Martini Steve, Killbuck and I are looking for oven mitts to
adorn our "Shrine to the Oven Mitt" art project:

http://www.burningm an.com/installat ions/08_art_ honor.html# shrine_mitt

We need lots of mitts to decorate the shrine appropriately.
Furthermore, we just also happen to have a spare ticket to the event.
Instead of just selling the ticket and purchasing the mitts we need,
we thought it would be more in tune with the spirit of the event to
encourage participation. So we are going to give the ticket to a
randomly chosen person from the pool of people who send us mitts.

How do you participate? Send your mitts and a note with your real
name, playa name (if you have one), mailing address, phone number and
email address to:

Steven Goodman
The Way of the Mitt
100 N Whisman Road, #1924
Mountain View, CA 94043

Email "steve at StevenGoodman. com" if you need a phone number for your
shipment.

Donations received on or before the June 14th 2008 (Flag Day - the
theme is the American Dream, afterall) will be registered for the
raffle. We will announce the winner (Playa name only) on this ePlaya
thread on June 16th. Donations received after that time will not be
eligible to win the ticket but will still be used for the project.

How will we choose a winner? You get one chance (or ticket) to win for
each different mitt you send us. Send us 18 different mitts – you get
18 chances to win. Send us 4 of the same mitt – get 1 ticket.
Homemade, store purchased, new or used mitts are all good with us.

We will put all of the tickets into a bowl and choose a winner and a
runner-up. The winner will have one week to acknowledge and arrange to
receive the ticket. If for whatever reason we cannot arrange the
ticket shipment / pickup with the winner, we will award the ticket to
the runner up.

How do you get the ticket? If the winning ticket holder is in the USA,
we will ship it UPS / USPS signature required. If the winning ticket
holder resides outside of the USA, we will have the ticket waiting for
you at Will Call.

Odds of winning: We have no idea – depends on how many people
participate. Taxes: The winner pays all of the taxes, duties, etc. on
this ticket. We are not liable for either a lost or misplaced ticket.
Everything else: We will just have to resolve any other problems and
concerns in good faith as they arise.
>>>>>

Thank You,
And may the Mitt be with You!

Steven Goodman
and
Major Mallet

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2008 Electronic & Computer Music concert, May 1st

2008-04-29T05:51:22Z

Found this in my inbox today. Cool!

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Please come to this years Electronic & Computer Music concert! It is always fun and illuminating and interesting, often loud (OK always loud) sometimes offensive, increasingly hip, or at least current, or at least experimental. And FREE! Yes FREE!

This year we have: a multi speaker piece, 2 videos, Jayme Cox doing his thing with piano/vocals/synth/guitar/bass/drums, something about fractals, something about dub reggae, a Trent Reznor influenced bit, jazzy bass and electronics, a real pop song, some rhyming, and the wondrous atmosphere imbedded in the Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre. Oh and it's FREE!

Thursday May 1, 7:30 PM, Dorothy Betts Theatre (1st floor Marvin Center.)
http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/510426/
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?node=cityguide/profile&id=1027001

Works by:

Jayme Cox
Alex Waldron
Stephen Litman
Omer Osman
Joon Hwang
Brendan Polmer
Straker Carryer
John Baker
Kawandeep Virdee

The late great Miles Davis might be there as well as Zappa, John Cage, and Ludwig Van*

*names may be altered to protect the privacy of very very fancy and famous celebrities such as Vanna White, Che Guevara, and Cher**

**Names such as such as Vanna White, Che Guevara and Cher are used by way of illustration only and are probably really Mohammed Ali, Saddam Hussein and Gengis Cahn***

***

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Dutch Oven Burlesque - Uno de Mayo!

2008-04-29T01:29:34Z

Dutch Oven Burlesque!!
Celebrate Uno de Mayo with Mexican Wrestling, LED Hula Hooping, Piñata Prizes & Mucho More!
Cinco Cinco Cinco Specials on
$5 margaritas
$5 Cuervo shots
and $5 nachos!

Celebrate Uno de Mayo with Dutch Oven Burlesque – why wait for Cinco?
*L'IL DUTCH & SUGAR ANN SPICE have a Mexican Wrestling score to settle! La Lucha Loca!
*MISS JOULE lights it up with hot n'sexy LED hooping and kicks our ass Kung Fu style!
*LITTLE DARLING confesses her undying love through a steamy letter that we all wish was for us!

THE DUTCH OVEN -- UNO DE MAYO!
Thursday, May 1
Palace of Wonders
6 pm doors / 9 pm show
$10 / 21+ w/valid ID
www.palaceofwonders.com

Adios!

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DC Happy Hour Tonight!

2008-04-25T22:25:09Z

Sorry for the short notice, this just came across the wire... I'll try to be there!

- Lorne

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OK you fucktards. It is time for us to welcome in the Spring and start the deathmarch to PDF. What does that mean? It means a DC Happy Hour.

Your instructions:

- Get through your Friday workday or whatever.
- Chill out a bit.
- Watch this video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_81l4DXlwM
- Get your ass out to The Black Cat (1811 14th St. NW WDC 20009... website: http://www.blackcatdc.com)

We get going at 7:30 PM and after. This is your mission, this is your way of life. Ignore it at your peril.

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

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Twister Cross Post from PDF

2008-04-25T13:33:24Z

Okay, so cleaning up a few weeks back, we came across a Twister game....and.....waaa-laaa....an idea was born.......we would like to get as many Twister games as possible going on in the field by the pavillion at the same time.....so our request is...........

Anyone that has Twister, please bring it along to spring PDF so we can attempt to achieve this big ass Twister game! We were thinking maybe saturday before the Slip 'n Slide.

I think this would be totally fun and hilarious ;-)

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Free outdoor drawing class at a beautiful garden

2008-04-24T16:39:18Z

Hey Everyone!

I have open spots in an art class for a program that I coordinate. It'd be great to get some burners to join us. Info below. RSVP to me if you want to come out.

Outdoor Drawing: Exploring Natural Forms
Sunday, April 27, 1-4 pm
Instructor: Michael Sikes
Location: Meadowlark Botanical Garden, Vienna

We'll begin in one of the gazebos with an interactive demonstration of seeing objects as a collection of shapes and forms. We'll practice drawing some basic forms as a warm up. Participants will then stroll through the beautiful 95 acre garden, directing their attention to the various shapes and forms surrounding them, and choose their own subject matter to draw. With many blooming flowers, shrubs and trees there's plenty of inspiration for all. No previous experience is necessary. Participants of all skill levels and professions are encouraged to join. Please dress for the weather as we will be outdoors.

Supplies required: sketchbook of any size; pens, pencils, or markers; pencil sharpener and eraser if needed.

About the instructor: Michael Sikes is owner and operator of Eyespeak Tattoo in Fairfax. Working as a tattooist and painter since 1995, he finds his inspiration in nature. Drawing is not only the foundation for other creative endeavors but perhaps more importantly, a gateway to understanding the wondrous complexities of the natural world. Michael is a NEST 2006 alumni.

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HACDC presents: "PRE-GRAND OPENING PARTS PARTY"

2008-04-24T13:37:34Z

From the DorkBotDC List:

HACDC presents: "PRE-GRAND OPENING PARTS PARTY"

HacDC's first public event!

When: April 27, 2008 - 2:00PM

Where: 1525 Newton St NW Washington, DC 20010

Who: HACDC Co-Founders and YOU!

Cost: FREE, but please bring a tool/furniture/electronic scrap to donate!

What: A PARTS PARTY?!

Why: We started HacDC to give DC a place to make, build, disassemble, code, learn and do all the awesome things you can do in a "hacker space". Like nycresistor.com in New York and thehacktory.org in Philly, DC now has its own collaboration and creative space, HacDC! However, we can't do it without your support. We rely on you!

How: Get to our party and bring something to help build our space. Anything from:

* Tools! (Power tools, electronic test equipment, soldering irons, etc.)
* Furniture (especially folding chairs and shelving!)
* Electronics (working and non-working things we can disassemble!)
* Food and Beverages (to keep us going while we work on projects!)

We're also looking for charter members, people who are dedicated to building a stronger DIY/Hacker community in DC. We are a non-profit DC organization seeking 501(c)(3) status, and all of our work goes directly back into the community through educational, scientific and cultural channels.

Questions? Comments? E-mail info@hacdc.org

http://hacdc.org/

........................................................................
.......dorkbot dc: people doing strange things with electricity.........
................... http://dorkbot.org/dorkbotdc .......................
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Robot Fest, Saturday April 26th

2008-04-18T21:22:10Z

Get your tech on!

From their website, www.robotfest.com :

<radio-announcer-voice>
Robot Fest is a free 1-day event for students of all ages and for those with the unquenchable urge to create new, previously unseen forms from lifeless electronics and mechanical parts of metal and plastic. Starting 8 years ago we focused on the demonstration of robotic projects, but more recently we have expanded into realms where technology is used in any creative fashion. We want to encompass the hackers, hobbyists and makers and those who are not content to sit back and watch yet another screen, be it on a phone, handheld, laptop, desktop or wall-mounted flat-panel. If you are inexplicably drawn to sites like makezine.com, hackaday.com and instructables.com, please come on by.
See something new. Ask questions. Awaken your creative instinct. You are not alone.
</radio-announcer-voice>

Here's a partial list of participants this year:
The Washington D.C. Metro Area R2D2 Builders Club
REPlicating RAPid-prototyper (Reprap) prints 3-dimensional mechanical parts
R/C Tank Combat Club
iRobot- makers of Roomba (and the Bomb Robot Challenge!)
High School FIRST teams,
Howard County Robotics Club,
FIRST LEGO League,
Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School
Maryland Institute College of Art (Smart Textiles)

For more info, see their site www.robotfest.com . If that's not enough, drop them a line at info@robotfest.com

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Who organized fire spinning events in DC?

2008-04-17T16:56:31Z

Hi, my name is Ian Smith. I'm part of the Spinagoge (www.spinagoge.net) from the San Francisco area, we are teaching some workshops at WildFire this June and want to make a mini tour of it. We've heard there's a pretty good scene in DC and I've taught down in Richmond before. I'm looking for someone to help us set things up. We'd love to do our workshops on Friday June 6 and/or Sat. June 7 in DC, can anyone help us?

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2nd Round Playa del Fuego Tickets on Sale Tonight, 4/2/08!

2008-04-15T20:55:44Z

Playa del Fuego
The Mid Atlantic Regional Burn
Odessa, Delaware
May 22 -26

The second half of PDF tickets go on sale tonight, Wednesday 4/2, at
9PM est!

Be sure to log in to the site tonight, to make sure your account is up
to date, and you still remember your password!
http://www.playadelfuego.org/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,80/

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Basic Poi class class in NOVA?

2008-04-05T13:55:17Z

Hey Fire Peeps,

Is there any interest to hold a basic poi class? I've been picking up moves through my fire conclave, but I'd really benefit from a solid class - with one teacher showing us a series of moves. It'd help me to dedicate more time to practicing! Soooooo, I'm happy to coordinate. If you're a beginner fire spinner or willing to teach, drop me a note. I'd LOVE to hold the classes at my house in Fairfax, as that would be super easy on my life but I'm willing to drive. I have a large yard we can use and indoor space as well.

Or if anyone is out in Fairfax and wants to get together to practice, drop me a note.

Meander

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fire lessons in dc?

2008-04-02T12:50:29Z

hello, I'm new to tribe.net. I am looking to learn how to eat fire, spin poi, and become more entrenched in the fiery performing arts. According to the list, there are 150 burners here. Where did everyone learn how to do what they do?
Thanks!

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Beach Ball Alternative plans

2008-03-31T13:42:03Z

OK...no Beach Ball this year, but...

While we negotiate the space for an outdoor mid-summer burn at a huge space on Long Island, we have a nice private warehouse/club space that has state of the art sound/video & lights lined up for a single night event in early May. You really will be amazed when you see where it is. The location is just west of Southampton near the college and not in plain view. Capacity is about 500 or so.

Open bar all night is included in the ticket price and very reasonable tickets. Round trip bus from NYC also...which is a good idea since the trains don't run good times and the cops are heavy in the Hamptons.

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Fire in teh Belly and Armadillo's Birthday!

2008-03-26T12:56:16Z

My birthday is this Wednesday, March 26! Stop by Ulah Bistro and join me for drinks and/or dinner before heading off to Fire in the Belly!

Ulah Bistro
1214 U Street NW (next to the U Street Station - Green Line)
Washington DC 20009

I’ll be at Ulah from 6:30 to 8:15, then carpooling to the Palace of Wonders!

Get your tickets NOW! This will sell out!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/29644

Please join us for Fire in the Belly II on March 26th, 2008. We are having a fundraiser for Kaihea at the Palace of Wonders in Washington, DC. Kaihea is a fusion belly dancer and fire performer in the Washington D.C. area who has been battling a serious illness for a couple of years. For the first time ever at the Palace of Wonders, the fire and belly dance communities are coming together on stage to show their support and help raise funds for her medical bills. The show will include 17 acts, both with and without fire, by performers from near and far, and will be well worth the cost of admission, even if it wasn't for such a great cause. Join us for a wonderful evening of dance, fire, music, and celebration of life.

Performances by Sera, Eugenia, Samira, Alexis, Belladonna, Mavi, Bronwen, Na'la, Hilary, Asharah, Cari, Loup de Loup, Malibu, Ignytor, Silver Raven, Alazka, Ebony and Kaihea herself!

Fire in the Belly II
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
Tickets $20
Palace of Wonders
1210 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
www.palaceofwonders.com

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Amazing Fire and Performance Photographer in DC April 10th, 11th & 12th

2008-03-25T14:56:00Z

Pixie is going to be at our house in Takoma Park doing shoots!! She is an amazing person and artist. :)

My traveling studio is coming from Los Angeles to these cities soon….

April 5th - Freehold, NJ
April 7th & 8th - New York City
April 10th, 11th & 12th - Washington, DC
April 26th – Newbury Park, CA - Tribal Caravan (a belly dance event)
- www.TribalCaravan.com
June 4th & 5th - San Francisco, CA
June 12th, 13th, 14th – Las Vegas
June 16th & 17th – New York City
September 11th, 12th, 13th – Seattle, WA
September 17th & 18th – Minneapolis, MN
September 20th, 21st, 22nd – Detroit, Michigan

I specialize in musicians, fire performance and belly dance
photography but I also love to shoot families, all forms of dance,
fashion, weddings and all kinds of events.

Examples of belly dance shoots are at this link…
http://tribes.tribe.net/pixievision/thread/f80a19fc-0a62-4648-
a448-5c46b25ef0cb

See my website for other examples of my work~
www.PixieVisionProductions.com

My rate for shooting is $250 per hour. Please email
pixie@pixievisionproductions.com for more info~ :)

~Pixie

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DC Bunny Hop 2 This Saturday 3/22/08!

2008-03-22T01:33:09Z

From Booger, the Uber-Bunny:

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Ahoy! I have made another silly video and have posted it on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJWMtZHykmg

The first one is here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPJLEIHUhbY&feature=user

If you are in DC this Saturday, this will probably be the silliest thing to do, so you should definitely show up. We will get started atThe Big Hunt in Dupont around 8PM and will find ourselves rambling far and wide for the rest of the night. Much like Santarchy, the Bunny Hopis a pretty much fly by the seat of your pants event...so if you want to hook up with us along the way, be sure to have the phone number handy of a Bunny who will be hopping during the evening!

Hop hop hop!

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Rumor has it that some Elmer Fudds may be in appearance...

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Playa del Fuego Tickets on Sale this Saturday, March 22

2008-03-17T16:17:37Z

Playa del Fuego
The Mid Atlantic Regional Burn
Odessa, Delaware
May 22 -26

Tickets on sale this Saturday, March 22, at noon (EST)

http://www.playadelfuego.org/content/view/147/47/

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New theme camp at spring PDF : Melodic Temple

2008-03-02T00:51:36Z

Melodic Temple was created by Ian, and Larry of DC Burners. The Melodic Temple camp will be at the Spring Playa Del Fuego, and possibly the Fall PDF as well.

The Melodic Temple was made for those who like to dance to some of the most soul gripping music you will have ever encountered. This sacred place of self expression is not only for dancing, but also to participate, and watch fire arts. Poi, hoops, staff, you name it will be there creating some very moving entertainment.

This sacred sanctuary will bring you to extacy with sights and sounds. If you can not see, the rhythm will reel you in. And if you cannot hear, may the constant vibrations from the ground bring you to, the Melodic Temple.

click to join;

http://tribes.tribe.net/melodictemple

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Baltimore burners--a favor, if you will

2008-02-20T13:42:18Z

I'm applying for a library position in the Baltimore County Public Library, and I was wondering if my fellow burners down there would help me out in either one of two ways:

1. I'm not sure who of my burner friends live in that area, but if you do, might I use you as a reference?
2. Do any of you know anyone at the BCPL, so that I might address my application in a more focused manner?

Thanks in advance. I'd like to have this sent out by Friday. Ciao, baby.

~Jim

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Transformus Invites

2008-02-18T20:35:43Z

Transformus: The Southeast Regional Burn
July 18 - 21, 2008
Horse Shoe, NC

Invites!
We are using a new system for invites to address the likelihood that
more people will want to attend the event than we are able to
accommodate.

We are able to invite 1,500 people to the event this year. Each
invite will cost $55. Children age 5 and under enter free with legal
guardian.
One person may request one or two invites using a form that will be
available on the web site (www.transformus.com) starting at
12:00 noon (Eastern time) on Friday, February 29. You will have until
the end of the day on Sunday, March 9, to complete the form, so there
is no need to all rush at noon on Friday. (There is no advantage in
completing your form before others, as long as you meet the March 9
deadline.)
At that time, the first 1,350 invites will be determined from all the
requests that have been submitted.
We will inform you as soon as we have completed that process, no
later than March 16, and if we were able to invite you, you will have
until noon on April 9 to pay via PayPal.
We are going to repeat the process to distribute the remaining
invites.
Just like the first two years, we are going to issue electronic
instead of paper tickets. You will receive a souvenir paper ticket
when you arrive, but in order to gain entry each person must present
his or her own personal secret code that we will issue.
On or before February 28, more detailed instructions will be sent via
e-mail to the announcements list and posted on the web site at
www.transformus.com.
What you should do now:

Please go to www.transformus.com, create an account (if you
don't already have one) and make sure you can log in.
Contact web@transformus.com if you have any technical issues.
Stay tuned for detailed instructions via e-mail announcements and on
the web site.

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Pixie Vision Productions coming to DC! April 11-13th

2008-02-08T17:11:06Z

Hey everyone! The wonderful, talented and over all super cool human, Pixie, is bringing her traveling studio to DC! She has taken some amazing photos of Shakra (see our tribe or my photos) and her fire performance photography is rad!! This is a great time to get your photos for promotional materials or your website (or gifts for your family....that's what i did! Nothing says loving like a beautiful photo of your self! heh) Pixie is a true professional- she posed us, inspired us, showed us what was working and what wasn't.....she's great!

Here's the info from Pixie......
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My traveling studio is coming from Los Angeles to these cities soon….

February 9th - Fullerton, CA – GOTHLA (a belly dance event) - www.gothla.com
February 17th, 18th & 19th - Minneapolis
February 20th, 21st & 22nd - Austin, Texas
March 14th, 15th & 16th – Chicago
March 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st – Albuquerque, New Mexico
April 4th & 5th - Freehold, NJ
April 7th & 8th - New York City
April 10th, 11th & 12th - Washington, DC
April 26th – Newbury Park, CA - Tribal Caravan (a belly dance event) - www.TribalCaravan.com
September 11th, 12th, 13th – Seattle, WA
September 20th, 21st, 22nd – Detroit, Michigan

I specialize in musicians, fire performance and belly dance photography but I also love to shoot families, all forms of dance, fashion, weddings and all kinds of events.

See my website for other examples of my work~ www.PixieVisionProductions.com

My rate for shooting is $250 per hour. Please email pixie@pixievisionproductions.com for more info~ :)

~Pixie

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pixie@pixievisionproductions.com
www.pixievisionproductions.com
mobile 818.512.8474
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tribes.tribe.net/pixievision
www.myspace.com/pixieglittermeow
www.flickr.com/people/pixievision/
modelmayhem.com/member.php
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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DC Burner Happy Hour - Tonight! Friday, January 25!

2008-01-25T18:32:56Z

We need a Happy Hour. Damn it! We do. Stop trying to embarrass me in
front of people.

Here are Le Planz:

WHAT: Happy Hour, by gum!

WHEN: TONIGHT! Friday, Jan 25, starting at or about 8 PM and going on until we
are all too silly to stand each other

WHERE: Where else? Black Cat, Black Cat, Black Cat!
1811 14th St. NW WDC 20009

http://www.blackcatdc.com/

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Poi spinner--new to DC!

2008-01-24T20:20:36Z

Hey, y'all...I'm moving to DC in a couple weeks and hoping to find other poi/staff/all fire toys spinners to jam with once I get there. Is there a regular spin/fire jam anyplace per chance?

Thanks!
Drex

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DCTribal Cafe this sunday!

2008-01-23T00:20:03Z

Join us this Sunday January 27th for the Return of DCTribal Cafe!!!

We've got an amazing line up for our first show of 2008!

Good times, great performances, good food…the perfect way to close a weekend!

This month's special guests:

Belladonna (www.belladonnadance.net)

Asharah (www.asharah.com)

Kallisti Tribal (www.kallistitribal.com)

Fabulous DJ stylings of DJ Mellie Mel!

Sunday, January 27, 2008
Asylum Bar & Lounge
2471 18th Street, NW
Washington DC 20009
$10
6-9pm (show starts at 7pm!)

PICTURES and More info at: groups.myspace.com/DCTribalCafe
DCTribal Cafe sponsored by www.DCTribal.com
Asylum's awesome vegan and vegetarian menu can be found at www.asylumdc.com!

Questions? Email mavi@romkadance.com or check out our website at www.romkadance.com

Easy to access, paid parking is available 1/2 way down the block on 18th Street (on the same side as asylum)! There is another lot near the corner of 18th and Columbia in between the gas station and Adam's Mill Bar.

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Philadelphia Experiment HeartBurn Invites

2008-01-15T23:22:44Z

Heart Burn 2, 2/16/08. An evening of Valentine’s Adventure with the PEX Family. Come join us for another night of Love, Laughter, Fire, Music, Dancing, Art, and Participation.

For those of you who have joined us in the past, you know the magical moments that are created when we all come together. We have another exceptional event planned with Live music by “Inner Party System” and “The Model”, live silk performances by Sandhi Ferreira, Live Capoeira, Break Dance and Roller Skate performances, Live Painting, Fire performances by the Phila Fire Arts Tribe, Opulent Lounges, a private VIP lounge for couples only, DJ’s including, King Britt, Meeshu, SummerJoy, 3L3TRONIC, Willyum, Lee Mayjahs?, Justin Paul, Kezner, Everyday, Ross D, Jomai Etu, Jordan Romney, Terryl, Nic Cosmo, Bryon Stout, Conway Jennings, Big Jawn, and more to be announced soon!

This event is invitation only. We will be limiting the number of invitations that are given out on a first come first served basis. For invitations please mail a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope to PEX 813 N. 5th St. Phila, Pa. 19123

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Burning Man Tickets Go On Sale TOMORROW, January 16th

2008-01-15T21:43:17Z

Reminder - Burning Man tickets go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, January 16th at 1:00pm EST.

http://tickets.burningman.com/

There will be no ticket sales at the Gate this year.

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Flights of Fire at the Palace of Wonders Friday!

2008-01-14T16:38:57Z

HOT NIGHT IN THE CITY
Flights of Fire returns to keep you toasty warm on a cold winter’s evening!

This time it will be FRIDAY, January 11th at 9:30PM.
You can expect another hot, sexy night with 9 performers heating up the stage all in one show! You’ll see original acts showcasing our mad skills with fire poi, flaming hula-hoops, fire fans, fire torches, fire staves, LED hoops, flags, fire swords, and triple fire poi.

Joining us once again will be the amazing Malibu with her unique perspective on fun things to do with fire. Miss Joule is back after a couple of months away, and she’ll be hotter than ever. Also returning will be Aaron, teaching us just how cool being hot can be. Inspyra will be hooping it up with both fire and lights, so bring your sunglasses. Lunar is returning with a high-energy, mind-blowing fire poi performance. Silver proves that you don’t have to be a woman to look sexy with fire fans. And if our usual fire tools are exciting enough, we will be letting Loup de Loup with his fire staff take the stage (and your breath away). Cari will show us her own futuristic version of fire staff and UV flags. Silver Raven might just melt your heart with her icy, snow queen fire poi performance, and if that doesn’t work, she’ll try to finish the job with her fire sword. And last, but far from least, The Baffling Boogeroso will once again emcee this hot show!

It's a jam-packed, truly unique experience you won't get anywhere but The Palace!!!!

Come join Flights of Fire for another HOT NIGHT of COOL FUN!!!
Friday night, January 11th
Palace of Wonders
9:30 PM
Price: $10

www.palaceofwonders.com
www.myspace.com/flightsoffire

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fire hoop?

2008-01-02T20:26:01Z

I am looking to purchase a fire hoop - does anyone have any tips, suggestions or specific ones you guys have used and loved? I am not sure how many spokes I would need or want... any thoughts?

:) thanks!

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Poi Groups or Classes

2008-01-02T14:38:04Z

I just moved into the area, I was wondering if there are any groups that meet regularly in the area where I could learn more from others.

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DC Burner Choir Happy Hour/Casting Call

2007-12-31T19:08:48Z

We of the DCBurner Choir are in the first stages of planning our most ambitious and audacious production yet..."Craigslist: The Musical!"

On January 4th, the DC Burner Choir will be holding a Happy Hour/Casting Call at The Big Hunt. The idea is to get together and throw around a bunch of ideas for the Spring production, to meet new people who want to be a part of the show, and to generally have a good time and get motivated for our first writing session/practice in the next two weeks.

WHAT: DC Burner Choir Happy Hour/Casting Call/Casting Couch/Orgnizational Clusterfuck
WHEN: Friday 4 Jan starting at 7PM
WHERE: The Big Hunt: http://www.thebighuntdc.com/
WHY: We need fresh meat!
HOW: TBH is close to the Metro Red Line Dupont Circle...lotsa cabs in the area too. And the Number 43 bus!

We need all sorts of folks...you don't have to be able to sing to be a part of the show. We need actors as well. And somebody to do the music. And somebody to do grunt work. The best part of it is practices tend to be a lot of fun...very social...lots of play and lots of work all mixed together in a wonderful salad of musical comedy fun.

We are going to be practicing each Wednesday for several hours (typically 7-10 PM) in the DC area (we rotate practice space) starting in Jan. The show will make its debut at Playa Del Fuego in May 2008. We may also do more performances around the area, since who wants to waste all of that hard work. "Z-Spot, the Zombie Musical" was done in 3 performances in DC and at Burning Man, where we were a monster hit.

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Come see The Porno Jim Show at the Palace of Wonders this Friday 12/7!!!

2007-12-10T22:31:03Z

Hello fellow burners!

The Porno Jim Show of NYC is hitting the road and we would love to meet some of you and entertain you!

What IS The Porno Jim Show??? well...

The Porno Jim Show is an hilarious exploration of the state of
pornography here in the 21st century. Come hear Porno Jim explain why
we need more female orgasms in porn, why Belladonna is the greatest
porn star in the world, and how the right porn can improve your sexual
skills. (We suggest you bring a date!) These ideas are illustrated
with a unique collection of video clips ranging from the unbelievably
sexy to the truly bizarre.

Porno Jim believes that America Needs Better Porn. So much of today's
pornography is bland, formulaic crap that it is stunting the growth of
the sexually inexperienced people in our country. How are men and
women ever going to get good in bed if the only examples they see are
unrealistic and boring? Fortunately, there is some great porn being
made today, and The Porno Jim Show will help you find it!

You can check out Porno Jim's podcast at http://www.pornojim.com
For more information, write to: pornojim@pornojim.com

Friday, Dec. 7
Palace of Wonders
1210 H St. NE
Washington, DC
10 PM $10
http://www.palaceofwonders.com/home.html

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Flights of Fire at the Palace of Wonders

2007-12-06T02:39:50Z

Come check us out at one of the coolest bars in DC next Thursday night, December 13th.
Flights of Fire has got the perfect warm-up for your Holiday season. This month is going to be especially HOT with 9 performers heating up the stage all in one show! Some of the mind-blowing acts you'll see include creative displays of our skills with fire poi, flaming hula-hoops, fire fans, fire torches, UV flags, LED hoops, and triple fire poi.

Fresh from her continuing engagement with the Weirdo Show will be the amazing Malibu with her unique fire styling's. Cari has landed in DC once again this month with some of her favorite fire tools. The ever-mesmerizing Kaihea will wow you with her fire fans. Inspyra will be hooping it up with her sexy LED hoop and lighting up the stage with black light flags. Lunar will be returning with a new, holiday-inspired, fire poi performance. Silver will be back with one of his own fire creations. Special guest, Ian, will be sharing some of his special talents and bringing something completely new to our show. Also making his debut on the Palace stage will be Loup de Loup with his fire dart. Silver Raven, also a regular with the Weirdo Show, will once again be working her fire poi magic. And last, but far from least, The Baffling Boogeroso will emcee this high-energy show!

It's a jam-packed, truly unique show you won't see anywhere but The Palace!!!!

Come join Flights of Fire for another HOT NIGHT of COOL FUN!!!
Thursday night, December 13th
Palace of Wonders
9:30 PM
Price: $10

www.palaceofwonders.com
www.myspace.com/flightsoffire

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Happy Hour Tonight! Friday 11/30/07 7:30!

2007-12-03T20:06:08Z

Happy Hour at the Black Cat tonight! 7:30!

OK...the stars have aligned and we haven't had a HH in awhile. How
about this Friday at the Black Cat, followed by CRYFEST!

CRYFEST details:

http://www.myspace.com/fymproductionsdc

Black Cat details:

http://www.blackcatdc.com/

It's the week before Santacon, so we need to do some last minute
plotting and planning, as well as some drinking and some mopey dancing
to the best of The Smiths and The Cure. My humble proposal is to get
together at the Black Cat at 7:30 PM for some fun and let the night
roll on from there.

Let the games begin!

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Frostburn - Western PA Regional Burn, Feb 15 - 18

2007-11-26T17:25:03Z

The Pittsburgh-area burner community is pleased to announce:

FROSTBURN
Western Pennsylvania' s Premiere Regional Burn
www.frostburnpgh. com

Imagine the climatic opposite of Burning Man: a frozen forest where
ice and snow join fire and steam as viable art forms; where radical
self-reliance and communal effort are critical for human survival.

Envision an event where huddled masses and daring individuals
venture from warm quarters into the chilled air, discovering
participatory art and radical self-expression no matter which way
they turn.

Dream of a retreat just when you need it most: in the middle of
winter, six months from your annual pilgrimage to the Black Rock
Desert.

Escape for a weekend to an environment that is harsh, yet
comfortable. Familiar, with a radical new twist. A place to warm
your heart and soul and express your creativity in ways the playa
could never allow.

Help us invent a great weekend of community, immediacy and art.

FROSTBURN: Share The Warmth!
Presidents Day Weekend
February 15-18, 2008

Cooper's Lake Campground
Slippery Rock, PA
www.cooperslake. com

Tickets available soon!
www.frostburnpgh. com

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Poi store in the area?

2007-11-23T18:33:45Z

I need to purchase glow balls and chains quickly. Is there a store in the area where I can pick these things up without having to order on-line? Any suggestions appreciated.

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DCTribal Cafe this Sunday.....

2007-11-21T06:04:55Z

Escape the couch and the family this weekend and come to Tribal Cafe -- or heck, bring the family along. With three belly dance performances and musci by dj mellie me, it's a perfect way to end the thanksgiving weekend!

Romka presents the DCTribal Cafe!
bellydance*food*music !

Sunday, November 25, 2007
Featuring: Mavi (www.mavibellydance.com)
Rhythm & Cues (http://tribes.tribe.net/rhythmandcues)
& Ebony (www.myspace.com/ebyland)

Asylum
2471 18th Street, NW
Washington DC 20009
$10
6-9pm (show starts at 7pm!)

Asylum's awesome vegan and vegetarian menu can be found on their webiste: www.asylumdc.com! DCTribal café is sponsored by www.DCTribal.com

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Washington DC Santarchy - December 8th

2007-11-17T22:12:33Z

Washington DC Santarchy is on Dec 8th.

Check www.santarchydc.com for updates and details.

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Disorient presents ESCAPE VELOCITY (NYC): Fri. 11/16

2007-11-16T10:33:27Z

Disorient presents
ESCAPE VELOCITY

Break free from the dust with Disorient!

L I N E U P___
JOHN DILL (Pickled House/Le Souk Sundays) - bumpin', pumpin' progressive house
MORGAN STONER (WonderBreaks) - slammin', jammin' NY breaks
SPIRAL BLASTER - tweakin', freakin' live techno PA
BEENJAMMIN - movin', groovin' soulful house

Twisted Video Art by JAYGO

Friday, November 16, 2007 10pm - late

Dress: Colorful/Escapist

Venue: LIBATION - 137 Ludlow (stanton/rivington) - VIP room

$20 Door, $10 with password
password: I LOVE MIDNIGHT

Escape Velocity is a fundraiser for Disorient, a Burning Man camp. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund's climate change program, in memory of our wonderful friend Big Nick.

This is a 21+ event.

Official Site: www.disorient.com

Here's the fine flyer by Archer:
http://wiki.disorient.info/index.php?title=Image:Escape_velocity.jpg

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Wed. 11/14! - COMING ATTRACTIONS Trailer Night

2007-11-14T02:13:20Z

If you're around, please come support this event that I helped produce. (But I personally have to work elsewhere that night.)

Much obliged,
Ky

COMING ATTRACTIONS Trailer Night - Winter 2007
Landmark E Street Cinema
E St, NW (betw 10th & 11th)
SAVE-THE-DATE: Wed., November 14
7 - 9pm

Admission: FREE for Gold members; $5 for Basic members; $8 for non-members/guests. Tickets sold beginning at 6pm in the lower lobby by the ticket taker station.

**FREE film promo items & movie posters
**raffle prizes: movie/theatre tickets & DVDs
** discount pop/popcorn combos for $5.
***************************************************
COMING ATTRACTIONS TRAILER NIGHT

Long-time co-hosts and local film critics Joe Barber and Bill Henry will wow you with the latest Hollywood news and buzz about what's in store. And attendees get to play amateur critic and be a part of a live-wire, no-holds-barred, opinion- fest about this winter's releases. You'll vote on each trailer so we can tell the studios what you're looking forward to and what you couldn't care less about.

TRAILER UPDATE! Trailers to include thus far:
National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Atonment based on McEwan's bestselling novel, Margot at the Wedding will Nicole Kidman & Jack Black, There Will Be Blood from Paul Thomas Anderson, the much-buzzed about The Kite Runner, Walk Hard, Charlie Wilson's War with Tom Hanks, Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, The Diving Bell & the Butterfly, Hitman, Todd Haynes' Dylan pic I'm Not There, Disney's Enchanted starring Junebug Oscar nominee Amy Adams (and McDreamy), This Christmas, Southland Tales from the director of Donnie Darko - AND MANY MORE!

www.dcfilmsociety.org

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DCTribal Cafe this Sunday! Dress up for prizes..(and, well, fun)

2007-10-25T03:08:12Z

Hey ya'll: we know you like candy......

Romka is pleased to present the HALLOWEEN Edition of DCTribal Café!

Costume Contest! Special Surprises! Spooky Fun!

October 28, 2007
DCTribal Café!
Featuring: Romka, Naimah & Sammati
DJ MELLIE MEL!

CANDY! We'll have CANDY!!! And….we'll treat you to ½ price burgers and $2 off Yuenling drafts! Get there early for the best seats – this house fills up! This is DC's best monthly belly dance show!

Asylum Bar & Lounge
2471 18th Street, NW
Washington DC 20009
$10
6-9pm (show starts at 7pm!)
PICTURES and More info at: groups.myspace.com/DCTribalCafe
DCTribal Cafe sponsored by www.DCTribal.com
Asylum's awesome vegan and vegetarian menu can be found at www.asylumdc.com!
Questions? Email mavi@romkadance.com or check out our website at www.romkadance.com

Easy to access, paid parking is available 1/2 way down the block on 18th Street (on the same side as asylum)! There is another lot near the corner of 18th and Columbia in between the gas station and Adam's Mill Bar.

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