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Double staff

Chelsea — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:41:55 GMT

Anyone know of any lessons, teachers or up coming workshop in double staff?

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Anyone want to help choreograph a fire stripper show?

deadletterb — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:52:21 GMT

I have some peeps down here at the shed who are working on a November 19th piece at the Landing Strip at 60th and Columbia. The piece is already heavily bondage/restraint based, and they are looking to add a fire component.

Write an email to: xona45@earthlink.net

Also, Tuesday bbq/movie night is started up again at Watershed, if y'all want to come play with fire inside.

Watershed
5040 SE Milwaukie
Portland, OR

On the 19, 70 or the 33 line

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New Tribe - Montana Fire Artists

leah — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:33:27 GMT

If you dwell or travel through MT, join our fire tribe!
tribe.net/montanafire

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used Spinsterz Fire Hoop For Sale

kristin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:49:09 GMT

Hey. I'm getting myself a new fire hoop to better suit my needs and would like to pass off this Spinsterz Hoop to someone else in the community.
Last year I paid $200 for it. That's with shipping and I sprung for the 2" wicks. It's only been burned maybe 20 times. It's collapsible and the wicks are removable. For all the specs on the hoop check: http://www.thespinsterz.com/fire-toys/firehoop.htm
It's the Black Cherry variety.
I'm willing to negotiate the price. It's a great hoop, just not right for me. Let me know what you have in mind if you're looking to burn some.

Thanks.
Kristin

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Circus Workshops by Poki!! Hoop Isolation, Poi Flowers & Transitions and Stage Presence for Fire Dancers

Andi Lolu — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:59:43 GMT

Circus Workshop Series!

All the way from Oakland, CA, Matt “Poki” is in town to share his circus skills! Enjoy three workshops over two days at the Lotus Seed School (lotusseedschool.org/) 4635 NE 9th Avenue Portland. Workshops are $25—35 (sliding) with discount for more than one.

Questions? mattpoki@gmail.com / 510 735 1411

Stage Presence for Fire Dancers

Thursday, 7/16, 7 -- 8:30 pm

A fire show is much more than just the prop. Learn to create expressive movement for your body and your prop. Add depth to your performance with emotions, themes and characters. Use your whole body to captivating audiences with even the most basic moves.

Bring your favorite spinning prop and prepare to have fun! All skill levels with any prop.

Hoop Isolation

Saturday, 7/18, 12—1:30 pm

Discover the art of hoop isolation! Build your skills from the basics up as you learn how to create compelling illusions of floating and gliding. Impress your friends, confuse your cat, be the talk of any hoop-jam--you'll get it all with this workshop! This workshop will have something for hoopers of any skill level and will have moves for both large and mini hoops.

Matt “Poki” is a hoop isolation all-star, on the web at:

www.youtube.com/watch

POI: Flowers & Transitions

Saturday, 7/18, 2:30 -- 4 pm

An intermediate to advanced poi workshop

Learn how to use stalls and pendulums to smoothly transition between your favorite poi moves. Then, think big! Add bigness to your spinning with extensions, spin and antispin flowers, and CAPS.

Matt “Poki” has been performing with poi for 7 years, on the web at:

www.youtube.com/watch

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LAUREN ROSE WANTS A ROAD BUDDY 4 FIREDRUMS!

LAUREN — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:12:47 GMT

Heya, it's getting down to the wire and I thought I'd have been able to do a bit more networking at alien john's workshops to GET SOMEONE IN MY CAR FOR THIS MISSION!! I'm solo in this so far~ if you are headed to the event and a.) have space in your rollin' fire wagon, or b.) want to drive in my fly honda down south, let a sista know!

Peace

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Barely used Spinsterz Fire Hoop For Sale

kristin — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:17:47 GMT

Hey guys and gals. The whole fire hooping thing didn't do for me what I thought it would. I've spun this Cherry Spinsterz fire hoop 6 times. It's a wonderful design and a great hoop but I'd rather spin my little 32 incher any day.
It has no ware other than the wicks having been lit.
I sprung for the fatty wicks so I paid $198.95 after shipping and all. I'll post it for $180 and we can go from there.
I'd really like to see this great hoop get more love than I can give it.

You can check out the deets on it at www.thespinsterz.com/firehoop.htm

Love to you all!!

Kristin

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Fire Breathing Survey

shireen — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:14:17 GMT

i'm reposting this...

A couple months ago, a boston area man entered the hospital with burns from learning fire breathing. Unfortunate for him, but the
accident may lead to some good.

An attending surgeon has taken an interest in fire breathers and has been working with NAFAA (North American Fire Arts Association, www.nafaa.org) to produce some clear information regarding fire breathing and the various fire arts. We ask that you support this effort in any way you can, so that we can benefit from the results of actual, scientific research in our area.

The first step is a survey for fire breathers. If you have breathed fire in any capacity, you are encouraged to fill it out. If you have not, please forward to any fire breathers you may know. Here's the link:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=esrXqEc5Qyrdq3rVs_2bcP4w_3d_3d

(If that gets truncated or split, use http://tinyurl.com/ajlonb)

All data will go directly to research, it is voluntary, and completely anonymous.

Original post by Tedward, NAFAA

This iteration forwarded by Eric Bagai

For further information on NAFAA see http://www.nafaa.org

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FIREDRUMS TIX HALF SOLD

Lia_H — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:32:50 GMT

From the firedrums tribe:

"Just wanted to let everyone know that half of the tickets sold in a little less then 5 days.

Tier 3 are now on sale. It would suck if people really wanted to go, but didn't know that they were going to sell out and missed this."

So, if you're wanting to go, git them tix soon...
firedrums.org

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2009 Conclave meeting location

OregonRed — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:45:41 GMT

For the meet, greet, & brainstorm get together this Sunday at 4 pm we will be meeting at Tiny's coffee (SE location) at 1412 SE 12th Portland 97202. If you think you might be remotely interested in being a part of the Conclave this year PLEASE come! We must have at least 15 fire performers to go and I truly need to know that I will have that amount!

I am very excited to work with all of you to make this the BEST conclave expierence for all of us!

Thank you!
Shelley
(503)999-2287
shelley.wright@gmail.com

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blacksmithing classes

zacharais — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:05:31 GMT

we are now proudly offering blacksmithing classes at the watershed in se portland. write to us classsignup@gmail.com for more info

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Is there any LEGAL jam in PDX?

Jesse — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:33:32 GMT

Is there any legit fire jams going on anymore? I've been spinning myself and miss being able to watch other people and socialize...

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2009 Burning Man fire conclave

OregonRed — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:01:27 GMT

Hello everybody!

It's that time of year again... Time to start thinking about what we're going to do with Oregon Fire conclave. For those of you that don't know me, I'm Shelley and I've been a part of conclave since 2005 and I have volunteered for the shin position for 2009's burn. I am looking for fire performers of all levels who are willing to commit to several rehearsals and to performing in the Great Circle prior to the Man burning.

I'd like to have a meeting with all interested parties on Sunday, February 8 at 4(ish) to get everybody thinking about what we'd like to do for our performance this year, and to get an idea of how many of you are interested, who plays with what tools, and what level dancers we have to work with. I'd like to make the meeting accessible to everyone, and, as I am not in Portland (I live in Salem), I'd love some feedback as to where people think we should meet up on the 8th.

I'm very excited for the opportunity to work with all of you and I know that, together we can make this a wonderful experience! Feel free to contact me via tribe OR at my email at shelley.wright@gmail.com

Burn on!
Shelley

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Poi workshop in Eugene, OR with ALIEN JON

transcendance — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:37:32 GMT

Come explore a new movement or IMPROVE the skills you already have. Don't miss this rare opportunity to be taught by our visiting teacher Alien Jon.

We are pleased to announce Poi Workshops in Eugene with Jon this Saturday, November 29, 2008 at the Core Star!!!!

On Saturday, November 29th poi teacher “Alien Jon” will be up from Los Angeles to teach two classes at the CoreStar Dojo. The Dojo is located at 439 W. 2nd in Eugene. The first class is at the beginner level, the second is for intermediate and beyond.
These classes are a rare opportunity to learn from someone who knows poi at the highest level. No one will leave disappointed.

For a video of Alien Jon with poi go to: www.youtube.com/watch

BEGINNER LEVEL CLASS from 3pm-4:25pm
If you’re new to poi or haven’t been spinning long, this class is for you. Jon will teach a much better system than the usual “this is the weave!” class that beginners often get. The goal is to give new students a more comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts of poi. The main topics will be ‘Timing and Direction’, ‘Turning and Moving’, ‘Driving Styles’ (isolation, extension, linear,…), and ‘Spaces Around Your Body’.
The class will give you lots of information and practice exercises so you can stay motivated in your practice long after the workshop ends.

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CLASS from 4:30pm-5:55pm
This workshop will open your mind and body to poi as you haven’t experienced it before. Most of the primary topics from the first class will be covered, but in more depth and by teaching crazy moves as examples. For instance, when covering ‘Spaces Around Your Body’, this class will delve into in-swings, inside planes, and introversions. Prepare yourself for lots of information.
We expect the class size for Intermediate to be small, so there will be lots of personal attention. Group interest and skill will dictate the pace of the class. Bring something to write notes on.

PRICING: 1 Workshop - $20 Both Workshops - $30
Please call Zan at 514-8325 to confirm your interest. Thanks!
If these times don’t work for you, contact us about setting up a private lesson to learn even faster. Email djoneverett (at) gmail (dot) com

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Fireful Jam this Wednesday and ongoing :-)

Cymbrr — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:58:27 GMT

Hey all,
We are starting a spin jam at my work on Wednesdays :-) Come on down and spin, there should be a good turn out this Wednesday :-)

Starts at sundown
5128 N Albina ave
Portland, OR

We are on the corner of Albina and Sumner in N Portland right next to Cherry Sprout Produce :-)

Tony

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Firestaff prep tonight

captainsalamander — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:57:18 GMT

So on Tuesday, August 26 at 11am I will be doing a firestaff making session at Burning Man at our camp, Mooncake Rebellion (730 and Gremline). After doing the last few steps of making a firestaff, 20 lucky people will walk away with a kevlar wicked firestaff ready for use.
Before going out to the playa I do several of the steps here in PDX in my garage. I will be doing it tonight and would love some assistance if anyone wants to come out and help. Ideally you have some skill with powertools, but not required.
My address is 1304 SE 48th ave (one block n of Hawthorne). I will start at 6pm. Come on out! You will not be taking a firestaff home tonight, but you will see how one is made. Thanks. Brad

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Hi

Sarah — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:43:42 GMT

I have finally decided to purchase a fire hoop. Does anyone here either make them or have a suggestion of a good place I could buy one??
[-Sarah

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Double Staff Dance Playshop by Bliss

suibom — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:04:10 GMT

Come learn the art of Double Staff, including dance, choreography, and partner work from the beautiful fire artist Bliss. She won't be in Eugene for much longer, so this is an excellent opportunity to learn a mixture of both tech and body movement.
Information is available in her blog, check it out!
http://people.tribe.net/bliss-butterfly/blog?topicid=471102cd-edbd-4060-965a-a40a6a17d782

Double Staff Dance Playshop
Wednesday, July 16th 2008
7:00-8:30 PM
Monroe Park, Eugene Oregon
$15-20 suggested donation

A map to Monroe park:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=monroe+park,+eugene,+oregon&ie=UTF8&ll=44.049504,-123.10348&spn=0.02116,0.037594&z=15&iwloc=A

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to jam or not to jam?

Jesse — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:36:55 GMT

is there going to be fire spinning tonight, june 1st anywhere????

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60+ spinners?

=Eric — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:56:28 GMT

Seattle Ad Agency Needs Talent

Seeking 60+ Year Old Male or Female Carnival Talent

For more information click here.

http://www.sideshowworld.com/CastingCall-Seattle-6-08.html

John
Sideshow World

(Eric's just passing this on -- reply to the web site above)

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Sinferno

debs — Fri, 23 May 2008 05:46:14 GMT

Can someone post specifics about this event on Sunday.

Thanks

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Fire Entertainer Of the Year 2008 Sunday May 25th

Invizible — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:50:39 GMT

FIRE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

This years Fire Entertainer of the Year will be held on Sunday May 25th at Dante’s Cabaret on SW Burnside and 3rd from 8:30 to 10:30pm.
We will be featuring some of the most talented performers from all around the northwest on one stage.
Applications will be available within the next few weeks and there is an online registration only. There is a limited amount of applications that will be accepted and it fills up fast so please if you’re interested contact me as soon as the applications are available. The deadline for applications is MAY 15th. I will not be accepting any applications after then. Anyone who competed last year will be considered secondary as to allow new performers on stage. However, don’t let this discourage you from entering.
Fire permits will be available after May 7th and may be picked up from Dante’s anytime after your application has been approved.
Fire Safety regulations will be enforced as stated on the C-7 forms provided by Multnomah County Fire Marshals.
Please note:
I WILL BE OUT OF THE COUNTRY UNTIL MAY 1ST SO IF YOU NEED EMAIL ME EXPECT A DELAYED RESPONSE. In the meantime, remember, safety thirds. -Ivizia

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Mutaytor and M4 together again!

nayanajennings — Tue, 06 May 2008 19:09:13 GMT

What do you get when you combine 100 tribal drums, live-mixed electronica,fire performers, hoop dancers, aerial artists, John Avila (Oingo Boingo) on bass, Steve Reid (Rippingtons/Supertramp) on percussion, a live horn section, Chinese parade lions, giant screen visuals and a bevy of interactive dancers and performers? The Mutaytor is part hip-grinding techno-retro-funk, part audience-interactive post-modern circus. The act takes drastically advanced elements of the Grateful Dead, Parliament-Funkadelic, the Crystal Method, Louis Prima and Blue Man Group and throws them directly at the audience as riotous surreal entertainment notable for "turning Civilians into Rockstars." The sound is tight, the show manic, the vibe all-inclusively friendly. They are on stage, above the audience, IN the crowd.

June 6 at Bossanova (722 E BURNSIDE)
with MarchFourth Marching Band
$15
All Ages
doors 8 PM

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Staff Spinning Workshops with MCP from Scotland!

shireen — Tue, 13 May 2008 22:42:59 GMT

Staff Spinning Workshops with MCP from Scotland!
May 24 & 25

Flow Form Movement Studio
5040 SE Milwaukie Ave (at Mitchell St.)
Portland, OR 97202

Learn contact and double staff from one of the most talented, innovative and experienced instructors in the field, MCP from Scotland!

Want to see some of what you could learn during the weekend? Check out some videos of Meg:
http://www.youtube.com/user/meghanclairepike

For more information, and to register:
http://www.flame-buoyant.com/workshops/mcp/workshop.htm

Advance registration strongly suggested, but not required.

The hour in between each class is designed for individual attention, review and the chance to play with other props.

Workshop Schedule

Saturday, May 24
Double Staff Workshops

noon-1p Beginning Double Staff
2-3p Isolation, Antispin, Hybrids & Staff on Staff Contact
4-5p Routine Building with a Partner
You do not need to sign up with a partner to take this class.

Sunday, May 25
Contact Staff Workshops

noon-1p Beginning Contact
2-3p Advanced Contact
4-5p Contact Passing & Routine Building with a Partner
You do not need to sign up with a partner to take this class.

The hour in between each class is designed for individual attention, review and the chance to play with other props.

Workshop Pricing
1 workshop $20
2 workshops $35
3 workshops (all day) $50
come for the whole weekend for only $80!

For more information, and to register:
http://www.flame-buoyant.com/workshops/mcp/workshop.htm

All workshops will be held
Saturday, May 24th & Sunday, May 25th

Flow Form Movement Studio
5040 SE Milwaukie Ave (at Mitchell St.)
Portland, OR 97202

See you there!

burning brightly, flying high & walking tall,
shireen

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Fire Marshal's address

hanna — Sun, 11 May 2008 18:55:09 GMT

Why can't I seem to locate this on google? I know the area it is in, but does anyone have the exact address??

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Sort of, kind of confused.

Helix — Sun, 11 May 2008 17:04:46 GMT

Hey everybody. I'm new in town and I was looking forward to meeting some fellow spinners next Sunday, but I'm kind of confused. I've read the post concerning fire safety and the dealings with the police and I wasn't quite sure if the Jam was still on or not. If someone could just drop me a quick heads up that would be fantastic, thanks,

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The Past, the Present, and the Future of Fire Performance in PDX

deadletterb — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:49:20 GMT

The following email is intended to be a useful summary, backstory, and presentation of potential next steps for the interested parties for Fire Performance in this town...

Portland Fire Department
Portland Parks Department
Commissioner Dan Saltzman's Office
Fire Performers
Venue Owners

The Past:

Nearly every skilled fire performer in this town has played with fire on the Eastbank Esplanade in the last 8 years. But think, for a moment, of who was there when you _weren't_ there. IT had long been a great amateur night, however as things got more dangerous/popular, skilled and safe performers stopped going. It was the drums, or the crowd, or the hours, or the risk of losing one's insurance by association, or the total lack of safety.

For whatever reason, the event lost the support and efforts of those most integral to the fire performance community in this town. And yet it continued. From once a month, to twice a month, to every single week. A massive drum circle formed the heart of the activity, with fire jam an unregulated off-shoot from that. This event went undisturbed through the summer of 2007, and through the winter of 2008, with many believing that nothing would ever change.

The Present:

Currently in this town, a performer wishing to perform in a COMMERCIAL building or property needs to get permission from the property management/owner, and then go to the Fire Department for a free "pinkie permit" which says that they have read the C-7s and that the location has been inspected by the Fire Department. Spinning without a pinkie permit in any non-residential setting is grounds for a $500 fine from the fire permit (including those peeps at Last Thursday), as is spinning in violation of the C-7 guidelines (such as spinning with gasoline).

Approximately 6 weeks ago, conversation erupted on several fire lists at once: PDX-Poi, Portland-Oregon Fire Artists Tribe, Oregon Conclave, perhaps others. One persons concern about the flagrant disregard for basic fire and safety was echoed by many, many performers. Many professed distaste for the current Eastbank Esplanade, and expressed the opinion that they hoped it wouldn't affect fire performance around the city.

Well, now it has.

A meeting was called, hosted at Watershed in the SE of Portland, that was attended by

- Ang
- Deb
- Eric
- dlb (myself)
- Steve
- Alan

Our greatest fear at the time was the Fire Department, not the Parks Department. We feared that if the fire department discovered the lack of extinguishers, wet towels, buckets of water, perimeter, safe fuel dumps, and use of illegal fuels, they would gain the impression that fire performance in this town was being run like that in general.

We pledged to be down there for 8 weeks minimum. We met at 6pm each Sunday, brought all necessary fire safety gear and flags/caution tape, our most controversial insertion. After five weeks, the grumbling and anger from the drummers, from fire performers indignant at the change had mostly died away. Things seemed to be moving towards a safe, sustainable spin jam. Other performers began joining the list of fire safety people talking about this topic:

Randy
Samhain
River
etc.

In the background, the wheels of the bureaucracy had already begun turning. The Fire Marshall's office, which has at least some awareness of the conversations that take place in the fire performance community, called Mark Warrington, the head of Parks. Mark Warrington sent down Officer Rob Pickett, who took the names and phone numbers of the Fire Safety team, that first week.

That was the FIRST WEEK the fire safety team had ever been down there, and we congratulated ourselves that the police had left content that safety was being upheld.

Officer Rob Pickett passed the note to Mark Warrington, Director of Parks, who called Steve on April 7th. Steve passed the contact info for Ang, who arranged a meeting with the parks for April 25th, 2007. We believed that the meeting was to demonstrated that we were keeping the event safe by fire safety standards, and to ask for assistance in dealing with the alcohol issue. We also wanted the fire and parks department to back us up on the specifics of how we were keeping the 10’ perimeter called for by the C-7 using flags/caution tape on Parks Property.

The Meeting:

Yesterday’s meeting had the following attendees:

Parks Department:
Mark Warrington – Director
Cary Coker – Permitting
Barbara Aguon – Safety
Kita Xayachack – Permit Center
Marge White -

Fire Department –
Kari Schimel – Senior Inspector
Jerry Alvarez – Special Event Permitting
Michel Coefield – Special Events

Fire Safety Crew –
Alan Placido
Ben Grad (deadletter b)
Eric Bagai
Steve Burger
Debra Lyn Ochoa
Angela Capello

Independent Fire Performers –
Randy Scheless

While the meeting does deserve its own post, let me summarize briefly here:
Two years ago, the PP&R (Portland Parks and Rec) could have come in, nodded at the current fire safety setup, and asked the Portland Police Department (PPD) to regulate the drinking. If necessary, they could have provided the PFD with written permission to use the property in order that Fire Performers could have individual pinkie permits, meaning that those without permits could be pressured into either not spinning or adopting basic fire and safety standards.

Now, with the “no open flame “ rule, they cannot selectively enforce. The presence of the ubiquitous drinking and partying is to be stopped. Unfortunately, the PP&R feel that they cannot enforce that rule without enforcing the “no open flames rule”.

As of Sunday, we have been told that the PFD, PP&R and PPD will be down to enforce the No Open Flame rule, and to ticket/expel people from the park for drinking.

This means that the DRUM circle can go on. If it doesn’t drink. And if it’s main adherents aren’t expelled for drinking. The Fire Jam aspect is done. For Now.

PP&R reactions in other parks:

Now that the PP&R has become aware of the problem, fire performers in other parks need to be aware that they are breaking the following regs:

1) No Open Flames
2) Performing without a Pinkie Permit, which cannot be obtained for a public park.

The risk for the former is a ticket or expulsion for a year (probably a warning or a desist). The risk for the latter is a $500 fine per person from the PFD (probably a warning or a desist).

Portland Fire Department Reactions:

Jerry Alvarez and Kari Coleman said that it is time to have a more comprehensive permitting system for fire performers. The days of no regs or a Pinkie Permit are nearing an end! I believe that we should grasp this process by the horns and turn it to our advantage. It is not a given that a more comprehensive permitting system (yearly permits by location, individual or troupe) need cost money – they would instead involve a few hours of class in spotting, fuels and regs, and appropriate fire tool composition (no cotton, no wires, etc).

THE FUTURE:
Here’s what we’re going to do: I spent the morning in Commissioner Sam Adams and, more importantly, Commissioner Dan Saltzman’s (parks and rec commissioner) talking about the issue. I would have visted with the Fire Commissioner, however that is currently vacant awaiting the special election. I will attempt to get this email to the two main candidates, Jim Maddaugh and Nick Fish.

The plan would be to have the “Open Flame” rule amended in the following manner:

20.12.110 Fires, Fireworks and Smoking Prohibited.
A. No person shall light any fire in any Park, except in areas and/or facilities designated by the Director for such use and in conformance with all applicable laws. This Section does not prohibit lighting cigarettes, cigars or pipes in areas where smoking is permitted.

B. No person shall possess or ignite any fireworks in any Park, where such possession or use is unlawful under State law. No person shall possess or ignite any otherwise legal fireworks in any of the following Parks, without a permit:

1. Pioneer Courthouse Square;
2. O’Bryant Square;
3. Lownsdale Square;
4. Forecourt/Ira Keller Fountain;
5. Ankeny Square;
6. Classical ChineseGarden;
7. Block 5 Park (Moyer);
8. Eastbank Esplanade;
9. HolladayPark;
10. Any nature park or area designated as a natural area;\
11. Any other Park or Park area designated by the Director.

C. No person shall light or smoke any tobacco products within twenty-five (25) feet of any play structure, picnic table or designated children’s play area, or in an area under permit where prohibited by the permit holder, or in any other place in any Park where smoking is prohibited by the Director.

PROPOSED: (there are other ways to change this, as well, such as ONLY designated the Eastbank Esplanade)
D. Individuals with a yearly permit on file with the Portland Fire Department in their own name are permitted to juggle, perform with, and practice fire performance on PP& R property according to the following guidelines:

1. All c-7 guidelines are followed, especially
i. use of appropriate fuels\
ii. 10’ perimeter maintained between active fire performers and any audience, spectators or passerby
iii. Fire safety personnel present, even if no passerby present
2. No fire performance or fire breathing within 25’ of wooden restrooms, play structures, picnic table, or shelter.
3. Fire performers, perimeter or other setup will maintain a minimum 8’ of passage for the public on public walks and right-of-ways.

Again, if the Open Flames ordinance were amended, the drinking could leave, and the drummers and safe fire performers could stay.

This conversation continued on http://tribes.tribe.net/PDXFIREJAM
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__________________________________________________________________________
Dead Letter: You've Got A Friend In Noise

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PDX Fire Jam, featuring members of the Vulcan Crew! - x-post

suibom — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:12:12 GMT

Hey all. We were lucky enough to get Noel, Ian, Jordan, and Greg of the Vulcan Crew in Oregon to teach some workshops earlier this month. After the workshops, we all hit the Portland fire jam for fire fun and here's the result :

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

Hope you like it.

poi, staff, meteor and whips!

Peace,
- Sui

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FireDrums

suibom — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:50:37 GMT

It's almost upon us.. who's goin??

I'll definitely be there! The workshop list is insane..

http://www.firedrums.org/ in case you didn't now.

Peace,
- Sui

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Staff Spinning Workshops with Spinagogue

shireen — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:29:57 GMT

Staff Spinning Workshops with Spinagogue in Portland, OR

Sunday, April 20

Flow Form Movement Studio
5040 SE Milwaukie Ave (at Mitchell St.)
Portland, OR 97202

Learn staff, contact staff and double staff from some of the most talented, innovative and experienced instructors in the field, the Vulcan Crew from Oakland, CA!

Here's what they did at the last spinagogue:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsqQF19yUZ8

Advance registration strongly suggested.

To register or for more information, go to:
http://www.flame-buoyant.com/workshops/vulcan/spinagogue.htm

Workshop Schedule

11a-12:20p Beginning/ Intermediate Staff
12:30-1:50p Beginning/ Intermediate Double Staff
2-3pm Break
3-4:20p Intermediate/Advanced Double Staff
4:30-5:50p Beginning/ Intermediate Contact Staff
6-7:20p Advanced Explorations in Contact Staff

Come get yer spin on!

burning brightly & flying high,
shireen

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First Sunday Fire Jam 4/6

debs — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:00:55 GMT

Some of the PDX Fire Jam tribe members did the first "fire safety intervention" this past Sunday. It was a good experience and many of the performers were open to following the layout. The safety crew is still tweaking the layout but they're hopeful that with a continued presence it will be possible to spread the word of fire safety and community .

I'd like to encourage everyone who's performed at the fire jams in the past to come out and spin a lil' fire, connect with some of the new peeps in the community, support the safety crews efforts, and basically show the love of the fire community that we've created.

See you there!
Kyro

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Of Tuesday burns

Jodans — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:16:01 GMT

I have seen posts here and there referring to fire sessions on Tuesdays.
Though I have not seen anything that can help me pinpoint where or when.
Can anyone give me any information on this?
Are they still happening? Where? When? One tonight?

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hello looking for professional fire spinners

becky — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:34:55 GMT

Hi my name is mouse. I just moved here and im looking for professional fire spinners. I have played devil stix for 11 years, poi for 4, diabolo 6, staff for 3, I also breathe fire. I have fire and light toys for all these and a large jump rope as well. I helped start Incendiary Circus in Salt Lake City. look forward to meeting you.

Kurt Weyland aka Mouse

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Meeting

debs — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:23:55 GMT

Sunday, March 23
7:30 PM - 9 PM
Watershed

Discussion:
Introductions
Overview of what people believe the problems are
What do we want as a community
How might we go about resolving the situation/issues
How are we each willing to offer support

Everyone is invited. Please know that by attending you are not committing to participating or being involved in any way. Your input is encouraged and we want everyone to feel comfortable speaking up and offering their unique view.

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Ridiculous- as in WORTHY OF RIDICULE

Lia_H — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:08:43 GMT

Okay boys and girls, there is a point.
A point where it isn't smart anymore.
A point where is isn't fun anymore.
A point where it isn't SANE anymore.
The bridge fire jam has gone far beyond all of the above points.
For those of you who weren't there to witness, here's what happened between 9 and 10 (when I left):
1. There was no safety whatsoever when I arrived
2. There were people who were obviously (a) under the influence and (b) never spun a tool before, much less on fire, out in the circle without there being any safety.
3. There was a fire breather breathing lamp oil literally OVER a crowd which included children and they were covered with the petroleum spray.
4. I, as safety, was literally a foot from being hit in the face by a man from the group described in (2) and had to scream at the top of my lungs at him so that he didn't hit me or the small child right next to me.
5. Some idiot of unimaginable proportions decided to spill fuel all over the dancer area and we had the biggest fuel fire I have ever seen. And then people (wearing flammable clothing and frayed jeans) proceeded to dance in the spilt fuel.
6. In response to Shireen's announcement that if such antics continued, the event would be shut down, a man yelled at her "So what? It was an accident, no one got hurt!" which is utterly beside the point.
7. A guy decided to light away from the circle and when urged to reenter it, almost hit a child in the face with his flaming staff
8. Throughout the night, even experienced performers were standing over open fuel cans and smoking.

I am disgusted with the point to which this once lovely event has degenerated to.
I will say I told you so when 20 tweekers and innocent bystanders get their faces blasted off.

This event should be shut down.

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PDXfirejam tribe

Cymbrr — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:58:23 GMT

Due to increasing interest in the safety of the Portland Fire Jam I have created a tribe to discuss such matters :-)

http://tribes.tribe.net/pdxfirejam

Much love,
Tony

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zan's coming back!

shireen — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:30:53 GMT

hi folks,

just wanted to let you know that zan will be teaching poi and double staff workshops at the circus skills weekend march 15 & 16.

check this out for more information:
http://www.flame-buoyant.com/workshops/circus_skills.htm

see you soon!

burning brightly & flying high,
shireen

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Is there a weekly jam?????!!!!???

becky — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:20:58 GMT

and if so where is it???? I can't find it...i went under the bridge...i went to 5040 please help me find fire or we will start having dt's!!!

much love

becky and mouse

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chucks?

soulflymeomy — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:35:02 GMT

i've been meaning to make a pair of knumbchucks for a while, and i think it's about that time. There doesn't seem to be many helpful how-tos or even vids around... anyone know of any?

guinnie

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Oregonian 3/2

stevenfritz — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:37:35 GMT

Jaine, Shireen, et al - Sunday Oregonian 3/2, Metro section, page B1.

:-)

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Fire Performers Needed

hailyn — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:48:34 GMT

We are a Polynesian Group who are doing an event in late June and need help. Looking for fire hoop, poi and/or samoan fire knife. If you are interested please contact LeRina Rangel @ 503-729-5738
www.tamahinetemanea.com

Thanks!!

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Tuesday night spin -- New location

himynameisthor — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:24:38 GMT

Guys,

It's far too wet and cold to stay out at sewallcrest park on tuesday nights. Let's move this indoors, or at least to something covered, like the bridge where we have the jam.

If nobody replies to this I'll just be under the bridge tomorrow night around 8:30.

--
Thor

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Thanks

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:27:57 GMT

Thanks for signing me up. I'm a newish firedancer who's been using swords (sharpened) for about 20 years. I first fell in love with fire when my house burned down in Seattle - electrical fire - TV blew up. Have you ever seen what fire looks like when it covers the entire ceiling? I flows like water and grows like life. I Love it. Anyway nice to meet you.

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Moving back to portland!!!!!

becky — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:59:04 GMT

Hello....this is becky. I lived in PDX about three years ago where i spun fire with many people and troops. Well I'm coming back in one week with my husband and daughter and we can't wait to get back in the scene. Between my hubby and i we spin devil sticks, diabolo, poi, staff, double staff ( a little), we also do eating, fleshing, and breathing, starting on juggling, and i am a stilt walker. We have performed w/ incendiary circus out of SLC at the burn, my hubby used to be a founding member, now he is a member in absentia. We are ready to go to a whole new level of performing professionally. I have spun w/ Charisse many, many times...and will be attending her b-day party as well as every fire jam that happens in the PDX metro area. Can't wait to meet or re-meet everyone. We have lots of ideas and creative energy to share. We'd love to play but what we are really interested in is troops who need permanent or on call performers, we'd love to audition or meet w/ you. We are definitely in the intermediate to advanced range on most of our toys, except maybe the staffs, but those have been hibernating for the winter and they are ready to spin around again!!!!!!! We are soooooooo excited to see what Portland has to offer!

Much Love,
Becky, Kurt (mouse), and Jude

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FIRE JAM CANDY DAY!

Captain-LongStalkings — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:34:03 GMT

THIS SUNDAY at the Jam! bring candy! Of course.. know who you are taking candy from when sharing. hahah

it can be our Love and Candy day. :-D
cause.. The celebration of candy day isn't on our sunday or tuesday. If nothing else, I'll have some!

What do people like best?

-Jenny

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New Poi Class series!

Charisse — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:00:08 GMT

Hey kids,
I just posted info about upcoming poi classes and events. check it out!

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Sunday night jam - jan 20 2008

suibom — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:30:04 GMT

I had a blast seein some of you folks again. The site was pretty clustered and felt wierd to spin with the lack of defined spinning area, but it was still a fun time and I'm glad I was able to make it up there. Thanks for the fun!

Peace,
- Sui

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Poi Class!

Charisse — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 23:06:35 GMT

Hey y'all,
I will not be hosting poi classes tonight or on New Year's day. However! I am hosting an all levels poi class tomorrow at 7:00. Please come down!

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Sunday SpinJams at the Hippodrome!

absentmare — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:18:55 GMT

Hey y'all!
Come on down th the Hippodrome (315 SE 3rd Ave, between Oak and Pine) Sunday afternoons, starting December 16th for playtime with hula hoops, poi, staff, and assorted what-have-you. Bring your toys, bring a friend, bring music if you're inspired to do so. Bring a few bucks to throw in the donation box to help cover the cost of the space rental!

This is play and practice time open to everyone from the brand-spanking-new beginner to the seasoned pro. The goals are fun, practice, skill sharing and meeting new friends, not to mention getting off out pasty white butts during the long wet winter. I'll be bringing a whack of hoops to share, and I'm sure at least a few people will also bring extra toys, so come on out even if you don't have your own. During the first half hour or so, I'll be available for beginner insruction in hooping, and hopefully other teachers will join me, so don't let not knowing how stop you from coming.

Please message me if you have any questions!

Hope to see you all there!

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fire marshal updates

shireen — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:02:49 GMT

so, i just wanted to share some info i've been getting from the fire marshal's office about venues for fire performance.

apparently, they are trying to start a master list of venues to make the permit process even easier.

this means that venues interested in having fire should contact the office, which will send an official to check the space to make sure it fulfills space requirements, sprinklers, etc. once they are ok'd they will be added to the list, which makes it easier for us as performers to get permits.

once this list is established, they are looking at ok-ing individual performers for a block of time (6 months?) at any of the venues on the list without getting a permit for each show.

this has not happened yet, but could happen soon with our help .

tell your venues to contact the office!

burning brightly & flying high,
shireen

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sewallcrest park tonight

himynameisthor — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:23:45 GMT

open fire practice tonight at sewallcrest park, 31st and hawthorne. 206-947-8463 for directions

thor

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fire jam, dec2 - outlook?

suibom — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:16:02 GMT

Hey, I heard there was fire jams in Portland, can anyone confirm this?
:P

ok.. it was a joke.. lighten up :). Anyway, I miss the ptown fire jams and am tossing around the idea of headin up there for the first sunday of December. Unfortunately, my life isn't as carefree these days as it has been for the last couple of years...

Sooo.. I need some more information to help me make my decision. Any of y'all have any plans of hittin this particular fire jam? What's been the feeling/vibe at the last several jams? I heard that things were pretty kicking a month or two ago, but that might have been in conjunction with Diversion. Any suggestions for me to go? Any for me to stay away? What time are things starting up these days?

Thanks for any thoughts shared, I appreciate it.

Peace,
- Sui

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Indoor spin jam?

Charisse — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 01:21:35 GMT

Hey tribe!
I am thinking about hosting a NON-fire, indoor spin jam on Sunday afternoons for a couple of hours not too far from the bridge burn location. It would cost me a bit of money but I know there are a lot of people out there who don't have indoor practice spaces during the colder months. Would anyone else out there be interested in attending something like that? If so, what times work well. I am most likely going to ask for a $5.00 donation to help pay for the space.
Feedback?

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i don't know how this is supposed to make me feel

himynameisthor — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:53:15 GMT

http://www.break.com/index/spitting-fire-stunt-goes-horribly-wrong.html

the most common question i get asked about breathing fire is 'can i just do it with everclear?'...

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Fire Breathing Lessons?

Charisse — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 03:35:36 GMT

Hi Tribe!
I met a guy last night who's 13-year-old son is hell bent on learning fire eating. He's actually already doing it! He asked me if I knew anyone who could teach his son how to do it correctly and safely. I don't blow fire so I told him I would ask around.
He is willing to pay for lessons for himself and his son. Anyone interested? Please send me a personal message.
Thanks!

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so um

beef briskit — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 04:41:49 GMT

hey there
wondering when and where you all are gonna be lighten up again. been here for three months now and im itchen to play

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Classes!

Charisse — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:11:57 GMT

They are going!
I just posted an listing. Check it out!

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Bay area Fire jam?

GDBears — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:07:08 GMT

I'm going to be working in the Bay area for a couple of weeks and I was wounding if anyone could point me in the direction of something like fire jam, fire in the park or some place I could get together with other fire performers while I'm the Bay area. I would like to check out the fire performer scene while I'm down there

Peace
Steve

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need a workspace

himynameisthor — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:08:10 GMT

I'm looking for a cheap place to do metal fabrication (including welding, which eliminates a lot of possibilities). I just need the space for a few nights out of the month, can get my own tools and will clean up after myself. Could anyone recommend a place that's super-inexpensive? I've seen artist cooperatives in SF where everyone paid a little every month and you got to use the space to build for burningman or the like. I'm looking for something like that in portland.

--
Thor

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rope dart?

shireen — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:37:47 GMT

hi,

john (documentary film maker) caught this person at the fire jam playing with a rope dart, but i don't know who it is. do any of you?

http://homepage.mac.com/labrasca/videos/firedance2.html

btw, john said he'd be happy to get a copy of the footage to the people he videotaped. his email address is:

John Labrasca
labrasca [at] mac [dot] com

he will offer a hard copy of the documentary (besides posting the link to current tv) to anyone he got on film + interview.

burning brightly and flying high,
shireen

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filming at the fire jam

shireen — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:08:49 GMT

hi folks,

i've been in touch with a documentary film maker who wants to do a short on the fire jam and the community around the event.

Here is the log-line for the documentary -- tentatively titled "Fire in the Rain"

In Portland Oregon, a community of fire dancers meet and practice at an informal "Jam", held twice a month, under one of the bridges spanning the Willamette river. The film will document this meeting -- and similar events across the city -- with performance footage and interviews, for a glimpse into the art, and the lives of the artists in this community.

he will be entering this for competition at one or more festivals, as well as submitting it for broadcast on CurrentTV.

please come out in droves, in the rain, on sunday so we can showcase what the portland/oregon fire scene has to offer!

burning brightly and flying high,
shireen

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Fire Drag

Cymbrr — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:47:05 GMT

LOL I pulled it off.. HA!! Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oLI9JybwwI

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New Fire Marshal?

Charisse — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:24:51 GMT

I was approached by a man at Dante's on Sunday night wanting to know what my 'accelerant' was that I used. I wasn't sure what he meant but he finally told me that it was fuel. He also approached the other fire performer there and said the same thing to her. He didn't indentify himself as being part of the fire department but seemed very persistent that I answer his questions anyway. I know that recently Devil's Point was banned from doing fire even though they have safely had fire-dancers there for 6 years. They have also increased the audience distance from 10 to 15 feet which means we are not really able to make tips anymore since the audience can't get close enough to us to do so. I'm starting to feel like we might start to see some major changes happening, none of which would make performing any easier for us.
Had anybody else been effected by this recently? I know that the Devil's Point ban severely effected the income of the 2 performers who were there.

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THE HIPPODROME Grand Opening

Noah — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:43:49 GMT

Hey gang.

It is with great pride and satisfaction that I announce the actual, irreversible Grand Opening of our new circus arts center, THE HIPPODROME.

In Summary: I'm doing the Grand Opening show November 17th. Starting that day, we'll have the space open during all days and some nights for classes, rehearsals, and performances. And we need the help of our amazing tech people to set up as much top-notch apparatus as we can squeeze in there, starting around October 20th.

If you've got a taste for details, read on.

What Creature and I have put together is a deal for a full-fledged circus venue, owned by my employer Mike Wolfson, housed in what was once the main room of the BComplex/MeowMeow/Loveland/Mercury Room/Euphoria. It's a 1000-capacity all-ages venue with a big stage, big PA system, 2o-foot ceiling, and big sexy exposed beams. This means that not only are we managing to avoid paying tens of thousands of dollars in renovation, insurance, and monthly rent; we are in fact pulling a salary to run the place. I'm the booker and Creature is the production manager.

So. There are a number of things we need to do to prepare:

I've got the Grand Opening scheduled for November 17th, with Batty's Hippodrome doing an 8-10:30 show and PURE Cirkus doing a much darker 11-12:30 show. Then I want to get a DJ in there (very likely Gypsy Sound System and Global Ruckus, who will already be playing next door).

The room will become available for all our nefarious plans circa October 20th. That means we'll have just under one month to set up whatever circus apparatus we want in the room for all our rehearsals, workshops, and performances. We have highly qualified friends who have offered to install first-rate professional aerial rigs, trapeze, and other hard-to-find trappings of the big top; though exactly what we'll have available when will be dictated both by constraints of time and budget.

Then, starting November 17th, the room will be available in the daytime and some evenings for rehearsals, classes, meetings, and performances. Creature will spearhead this operation in the same way I'll spearhead the show side of things, though both of us will surely be entangled in all of it. If you or anyone you know is looking for a place to practice/teach/study things like: aerial, juggling, fire spinning, dance, yoga, martial arts, tumbling, clowning, theater, or any other specialized skill within the broad definition of Circus; please let us know and we can find you a spot on the schedule.

Please do let me know if you can get in on this in any capacity. I'm sure we'll also need people to come and help us clean/build/decorate the place during that crucial 10/20 - 11/17 period as well, so even your totally unskilled friend can get in on the fun.

"Onward to glory, old friend." - Don Quixote

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Call for fire performers at Diversion

CinderPdx — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:58:49 GMT

Hey -

Want to light up and perform at Diversion?

Drop me a line.

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Diversion fire policy

CinderPdx — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:37:55 GMT

Looks like we have a fire permit.

Howver - I have had some stuff come up and I am (most likely) going to be out of town for Diversion.

The event needs someone to be responsible for setting up a fueling depot, arranging for safety, cutting off spinners who should not be spinning, and whatnot.

Please contact me asap.

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Local fire artist injured?

himynameisthor — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 16:32:24 GMT

Guys,

Has anyone heard of a local fire breathing accident in the last couple of days? CNN had a short blurb on the news ticker but provided no details and I can't find any info with google news.

--
Thor

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rope dart`

beef briskit — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 21:18:25 GMT

so.. anyone spinnin the big rig out there

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Fire junkies looking for a home in Portland!

crimsonslumber — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 22:30:23 GMT

Hello!!

My fiance Jeremy and I are looking for a home in Portland! We're so happy to be coming back to the land of green, and want to find a beautiful home to start up our weekly fire jams again. So, preferably, we'd like house with a large yard for fire dancing. We don't mind living with people, we have two beautiful jungle kittens, and love to cook healthy, mostly vegan food! Talk to the Eugene folks about our fire jams! We were so sad to leave that fire community... It was a whole new set of family. If you know of a house you'd like to go in on with us, or have a good-sized room available, please let me know!

Blessings and sparkly things,
Lyra and Jeremy

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Fire jam?

Christina — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 04:59:36 GMT

I want to come spin with all of you fun Portland burners, but I don't know exactly where/when the fire jam happens. I know it's under a bridge on certain Sunday nights, but that doesn't really narrow it down.

I've never lit up before and would like to, but I want to be around people who know what they're doing, not in my own backyard.

Thanks!

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Fire Arts Campout Sept. 15th+16th

Cymbrr — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 02:02:09 GMT

Sauvie Cove RV Park has RV spaces, Tent Spaces, and Yurts, they have a huge grassy area surrounded by the yurts, and every yurt has a fire pit :-) I have gotten the OK to hold a fire arts campout from the manager of the park. Thinking -potluck style, everyone bring plenty and we all share :-),Fire toy play as well as hanging out on the beach, several to choose from and farther down are nude beaches :-) swimming, windsurfing, kayaks and canoes, bring your water toys are all a possibility at this point in time :-) Currently looking for anyone that can make a flier and everyone to get the work out. This is going to be an awesome campout, lets all help build it :-)

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Guerrilla Fire Spin this Thursday

leah — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:37:30 GMT

Well, not really guerrilla, but....I'm coming into town for a couple days and will be spinning under the bridge on Thursday night. Due to fire restrictions where I now live (MT forests have been burning down for a couple months), I haven't been able to spin lit up in a long, long time. If you feel like joining me, come down and play!!
-leah

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Practice in the Park

himynameisthor — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:25:06 GMT

A few people have fire practice every Tuesday at around dark at sewallcrest park:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Sewallcrest+Park,+1900+SE+31st+Ave,+Portland,+OR

It's a much better learning environment than the bi-monthly fire jam, which is really just for people to show off. So please invite some friends, bring your toys, and have fun.

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WERE YOU (or your firend) JUST GIVEN A FIREHOOP AT LAURELHURST?

LAUREN — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 22:03:07 GMT

Hey Portal land fire Wizards!

Lauren Rose here... Portland Parks and recreation gave MY fire hoop away to someone at LAURELHURST. I'm sure glad they didn't throw it away and it IS in YOUR possession quite possibly! Will you give it back?

If you or someone you know fits into my story... please let me know! I would appreciate it SO much. My hooping deserves the fire it was given!

Aloha, and THANK YOU....

Lauren Rose

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Tuesday evening group practice :-)

Cymbrr — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 23:07:47 GMT

Hello all,
Starting tommorow I have invited several people that are interested in playing with couples moves and group choreography to come to the park in front of the restaurant/bar that I manage and play. My hopes are that there are several people out there that are interested in playing together and we can all play together with the hopes that a troupe will come out of it, however right now it is strictly play :-) Starting at 7:30 PM practicing and performing at sundown :-) Come on down and play, would be great to see ya.

The locaiton of the park is
5128 N Albina
Portland, OR 97217

Mapquest link:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?address=5128%20N%20Albina%20Ave&city=Portland&state=OR&zipcode=97217%2d2613&country=US&title=%3cb%20class%3d%22fn%20org%22%3e5128%20N%20Albina%20Ave%3c%2fb%3e%3cbr%20%2f%3e%20%3cspan%20style%3d%22display%3ainline%3bmargin%2dbottom%3a0px%3b%22%20class%3d%22locality%22%3ePortland%3c%2fspan%3e%2c%20%3cspan%20style%3d%22display%3ainline%3bmargin%2dbottom%3a0px%3b%22%20class%3d%22region%22%3eOR%3c%2fspan%3e%20%3cspan%20style%3d%22display%3ainline%3bmargin%2dbottom%3a0px%3b%22%20class%3d%22postal%2dcode%22%3e97217%2d2613%3c%2fspan%3e%2c%20%20%3cspan%20style%3d%22display%3ainline%3bmargin%2dbottom%3a0px%3b%22%20class%3d%22country%2dname%22%3eUS%3c%2fspan%3e%3c%2fspan%3e&cid=lfmaplink2&name=&dtype=s

my cell#: 503-734-5780

Hope to see you there,
Tony

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Fire Jam

himynameisthor — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 02:27:29 GMT

Portland Fire Jam. Tonight @ 0dark:30

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=water+%26+salmon+portland+oregon&sll=45.584375,-122.954695&sspn=0.227302,0.6427&ie=UTF8&ll=45.518196,-122.670422&spn=0.028446,0.080338&z=14&om=1

Under the bridge.

If you can ignore the homeless people and the hippies, it's actually alot of fun.

--
thor

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zan & noah back in town!

shireen — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 17:06:46 GMT

hey folks,

i wanted to let you know that zan & noah will be back in town for a few days, so come out and see what they're up to!

this sunday, they'll be rockin' sinferno at dante's. i don't know if they'll make it to the jam.

monday, they're doing a free example of their kid's vaudeville & circus show that they've been performing at diabetes camps all summer. the show is at 7:30pm at col. summers park (se belmont & 20th). to find out more about the "tour now & then," check out http://www.noahsvoyage.com/index.htm

on tuesday, they'll be joining us at the park to play with fire & hang out.

come out & show your support!

burning brightly & flying high,
shireen

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Passing Juggling Torches

GDBears — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 02:47:32 GMT

Is there anyone out there that juggles?
Do you juggle torches?
Would you like to start passing torches?
I have found a nice park in East Vancouver that I like to juggle my torches at.
I would like to find someone who would join with me and start working on passing pins with and work our way up to passing torches.
If this sounds like you or someone that you know, lets get together and start passing.

Steve

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Greetings

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 22:51:37 GMT

Hi everyone - Soon I will be relocating to your fair city and Charisse suggested I send out a message saying hey. I met Cherry when she spent the winter in Salt Lake City and I expanded my fleshing, eating, and staff fire play to include poi through some much-appreciated classes she offered here. As I'm sure many of you may experience, I became *addicted* to fireplay and look forward to making new friends and fireplaymates in the northwest.

I just graduated with my JD, plan to take the Oregon Bar Exam in late July, and will be moving in early August. I'm excited to return to my roots in Oregon, join my sister and friends there, and explore this new chapter of my life. Any other attorney-types on this list?

On Wednesday I'm heading north for some interviews, to look into housing options, and attend EmrgNSee, which I hear is an event not to miss. Depending on when I leave EmrgNSee, perhaps I'll see some of you at the firejam on Sunday!

Feel free to offer suggestions, advice, cautions, etc.

Fire on!
Moss

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Burning Man ticket for sale - $230

redRaeven — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 06:19:56 GMT

Hey folks,

just learned my staff ticket got approved, I have a second-tier (second least-expensive) ticket which I'm selling for its original price.

Please message me if you want to buy it. Serious inquiries only, thanks.

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Three Section triple fire staff for sale

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:16:47 GMT

Please PM me with your email addy and I'll send you some pics of it. Brand new, never been used. $75

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Fire performers needed for SOAK - Oregon Regional Burningman event

Celeste — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:52:19 GMT

Fire Performer?

Want to come have some fun with us?

Want to perform accompanied by some spectacular fire art? Check out these links for an idea of what we're planning...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7Xiee2JVps; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPvsayO6Plo; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84ZPwxynOyo (you may have to copy and paste them into your browser)

Then contact me (celestialww@yahoo.com) and plan on joining us at SOAK '07, Oregon's regional Burning Man event!!

Celeste (aka Comet)

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Don't forget fire jam tonight

HisssMeow — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:23:31 GMT

i'm hoping there will be people at the start (dark thirty... duskish lately) and such because I can only stay til about what 10:30ish.
Hoping it will be a good one... last one was:)
southeastSalmonWaterfront

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Multnomah Days performers wanted

NancyPants — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 18:40:11 GMT

A store owner in Multnomah is looking for some fire performer outside of her shop, for Multnomah Days.
The gig is august 18th.
contact Rena, and Switch Shoes 503-706-6645

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I'm looking for a new set of fire poi

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 22:59:28 GMT

Anyone know..
Who can sell me fire toys in Portland??

Love,
Lauren

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great fire jam this sunday!

shireen — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:27:20 GMT

hey folks...

let's make it a great jam this sunday! fire groove will be up from l.a., dustin & i will show up,. and there will be lots of folks around from their workshops earlier in the day.

come on out & heat things up!

burning brightly and flying high,
shireen

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Update!

Charisse — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 23:55:44 GMT

Hi PDX tribe!
I wanted to let you all know that I will be moving back to Portland in August. I plan on staying a while this time =) I will probably be starting up classes again so I will keep you all posted.
Also, I am NOT going to Burning Man this year. It's my first year off in 7! if any of you have turned down gigs during that week because you will be at the burn, please consider me as an alternative as I know a lot of us will be out of town. I am really excited to come back and see all of you!

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Fire bro from Hawaii looking for ride...

Charisse — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 23:52:22 GMT

Aloha fyrey folk in Portland! my name is Jason and I am landing in your backyard 7/11; -i need some support. I must manifest a ride to the Oregon Country Fair. Also a place to crash the night i fly in. I come from my home in Peles Cauldron of lower Puna, Big Island of Hawaii. I bring fire in my hands and hot feet. Would love to burn anything on the way, so, if can-hook it up cuz! i will Continue to CO for Dreamtime on a cosmic wave of molten lava. Catch me if you can-j

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Need pass to FireDance for fair! OCF

LAUREN — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:54:26 GMT

I'm running out of pass options for the OCF! I've performed there for the last few years and would love a pass so as to be able to again. My crew job shifted and I'm running out of options to be with the community.

If anyone has a link or an SO pass, will pay $$$!!

Thanks and Aloha~ Lauren Rose

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want to perform aug 11th and get paid for it?

susiestarr — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 19:52:47 GMT

hey, my friend is having a rather large backyard party and would like to pay some fire performers to, well, perform!

if you are interested, please let me know.

i am not sure how much but if you have august 11th free and like a good party (of which these people throw, i mean all out theme the backyard parties) then let me know and i'll put you in touch with the correct person.

thanks!

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Staff, Poi and Hoop Workshops in Portland, OR

shireen — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 22:07:10 GMT

Join us for these excellent workshops with Fire Groove from LA and Dustin Hubel from Portland, OR.

The workshops THIS SUNDAY, July 1, cover staff, contact staff, double staff and spinning small hoops with your hands for all levels. There is also an intermediate/ advanced poi workshop for those of you looking for some new tricks this summer.

If you can't make it to the workshops, please join us afterward at the fire jam at the end of Salmon St. on the east side of the river.

The workshops are very affordable, and the location is central and easy to get to. For prices, more information and to register, visit
http://www.flame-buoyant.com/agora/agora.cgi

Burning brightly and flying high,
shireen

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PyroBeat

CinderPdx — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:19:16 GMT

Check out some videos....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84ZPwxynOyo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPvsayO6Plo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7Xiee2JVps

I think this would meake a GREAT backdrop to some fire dancers. Lemme know what you think.

Chris

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Burner Movie Night - Wednesday, June 27

maquette — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:53:56 GMT

BURNER MOVIE NIGHT!

Wednesday, June 27
Gladstone Street Pub
3737 SE Gladstone Street

6:30- For Burner Virgins!
Come get everything you need to know to survive your
week in the Black Rock Desert. Get hints and tips for
contact wearing to camping gear to the best foods and
how to hunker through dust storms. This is a must for
first timers! Old School Sages are encouraged to sit
with us and pass on your wisdom.

7:00- Meet and Greet
The Black Rock Boutique will be on site selling
fabulous playa wear, cheap! Grab some yummy food, have
a beer and meet other lovely Burner friends. Bring
your toy/instrument of choice to share. Playa attire
encouraged! Expect stiltwalkers, bellydancers and fire
performers.

8:00- Movie begins- Beyond Black Rock
BURNING MAN: BEYOND BLACK ROCK goes behind the scenes
of a social revolution to explore the philosophy that
fuels it, the social contract that drives it, and the
transcendent experience that makes it a worldwide
cultural force. Granted unprecedented access to the
inner workings of the Burning Man organization, the
filmmakers spent 18 months with the founders,
organizers, artists and participants to document the
full complexity and diversity of the Burning Man
community. But, true to its title, the film goes
beyond the city they raise in the desert - revealing
the Burning Man's plans to bring its unique culture to
the rest of the world. BEYOND BLACK ROCK tells, for
the first time ever, the real story of Burning Man -
from the inside out. -Written by William Haskins

Contact: maquette7 at yahoo dot com

Burn on, burn brightly and burn safely...

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where to buy?

euphoriuhh — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:58:55 GMT

greetings.

could anyone recommend the best local places to buy fire poi and/or materials to make my own? are there many options? would i be better off ordering off the internet?

thankyou in advance for any suggestions.
namaste~

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~Spike's Inferno~

carcosa — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 02:24:23 GMT

Spike's Vampire Bar is expanding to include a dedicated fire performance camp, here's details:
http://nevada.tribe.net/listing/Spikes-Inferno/nevada-us/344aaade-778b-4ea9-b6c7-fbf4a8a330b7

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One more chance to play with fire (Thursday, 6/21)

deadletterb — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:19:05 GMT

The PedalPalooza Solstice Ride is leaving from Watershed around 10:00pm (sunset). After that, there are a number of bands and other entertainments relating to the Clown Wedding.

Most of these people have seen fire performance only a few times - here's a chance to play with fire in front of an unjaded audience!

Would like 3-5 people to commit to about 30 min of play at approximately 10:30pm.

please email deadletter@speakeasy.net if you have the time! Be prepared to bring fuel and fire safety, one of the troupes here walked off with our extras!

;-b

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firejam photo tip

stevenfritz — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 04:49:23 GMT

The firejam location under I-5 is located on a concrete floor with square sections that measure 1.5 meters across. If your camera is like mine, it might have difficulty with autofocus under the firejam conditions. This may be due to the darkness, the luminescence of the flame, and a tendency to focus on secondary subjects, such as the lights of the city in the distance. An alternative is to manually focus the camera, using the grid on the floor to get a good estimate of the distance to the performer. Count the blocks between the camera and the performer and multiply by 1.5, and thats the distance in meters. :-)

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Looking for serious people to form a Troupe

Cymbrr — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 21:10:02 GMT

Hello All,
I want to form a troupe in portland. I am not looking for the fanciest technical tricks, but more of the dance and ability to work well with others as well as being available and willing to practice and light up every Tuesdays 8pm-10pm in North Portland. I have the experience in booking gigs and everything else that is needed, I just need more peeps to have fun with. Let me know if you are interested :-)

E-mail shyfire@gmail.com
Phone 503-734-5780

Thank You,
Tony

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Fire Jam in the Park

GDBears — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:48:56 GMT

Vancouver, wa
I will be juggling at a local park in East Vancouver tonight and I'm extending an open invitation to join me.
Location: Off of 9th street the south end of Haagen Community Park NE 9th St, W of NE 136th Ave Vancouver, WA near Winco
Time: 8:30

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Firestaff making session this Thursday

captainsalamander — Mon, 14 May 2007 06:31:43 GMT

So I am doing a firestaff making event at my house for a few friends of mine. If you are interested in learning how to make and then own a fire staff you are welcome to come by and make one at my house. Let me know you are interested and I will buy the materials. We are meeting at my house this Thursday May 17th at 6pm until ??? to do the preliminary stuff to make a staff. I will order wick this week so within 2 weeks we can attach the wick so you can have a functioning firestaff. The ones I make are good for contact staff moves. I live in in SE Portland around 48th and SE Hawthorne. Send a message if you are interested in making a firestaff. The cost of the materials are around $30. So be expected to pay around that cost for the materials. You will be making the staves and I will be providing the tools/supervision. Brad

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