Burning Man Update: The Jack Rabbit Speaks
Volume 17, Issue #13
February 4, 2013
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INTRODUCTION
LATEST NEWS:
+ PRE-REGISTER FOR THE BURNING MAN 2013 INDIVIDUAL TICKET SALE
+ FOR TICKETING NEWS & INFO FOLLOW @BMANTICKETS
+ REMEMBRANCE PLAQUE OF NAMES OF BURNERS LOST: 2012-2013
ROUND-UP OF BURNING MAN WRITINGS:
+ BRC CENSUS - WERE YOU COUNTED?
+ HARLAN GRUBER INTERVIEWED IN IGNITE.ME
+ IS VANDALIZING ART ALSO ART?
PHOTOS, VIDEO & AUDIO:
+ 24 HOURS OF BURNING MAN -- WHY THE NOSE?
+ 2012 PHOTO GALLERY FROM ALES
+ CAMP UP BUILDS A CLIMBING WALL AT BURNING MAN
PARTICIPATE:
+ HELP CREATE INSPIRING GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR BURNING MAN!
+ SHARE THE LOVE: VALENTINE CARD CRAFTING FROM HOME
+ GET YOUR HAM RADIO LICENSE IN JUST ONE DAY
+ FRENCH QUARTER VOODOO SHOP SEEKING REPUTABLE READERS & PSYCHICS
SUPPORT A PROJECT:
+ THE BAY LIGHTS: BE BRILLIANT ON VALENTINE'S DAY!
EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS:
+ BURNERS WITHOUT BORDERS TELE-SALON: SANDY RELIEF UPDATE - FEBRUARY 7TH
+ BURNAL EQUINOX - SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 2
BLACK ROCK CITY CIVICS
+ CARRY A CUP!
CONNECT WITH BURNING MAN:
+ Burning Man on your favorite social networks
ADMINISTERRATA:
+ Want to unsubscribe from the JRS? Really? OK, here's how: http://bit.ly/nxU8Gz
+ Submit a post request to the Jackrabbit: http://bit.ly/jrspostrequest
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Heya kids! The pre-registration period for the Burning Man 2013 Individual
Ticket Sale starts THIS Wednesday, February 6th at 12pm (noon) PST and runs
through Sunday, February 10th at 12pm (noon) PST. Pre-registering will give you
access to the sale NEXT Wednesday, February 13th (starting at 12pm PST). The
Individual Sale will make 40,000 tickets available to those who are
pre-registered on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't miss out! See below
for details on how to pre-register.
Oh! And if you're on that Twitter thing, follow @bmantickets to keep up on all
the latest news and information about Burning Man tickets.
And as we move into February, you'll notice in this JRS that we're starting to
look up at the rapidly-increasing slope of dynamic activity that will soon take
us into full-blown Burning Man season ... which, admit it, is very much a thing.
The Man burns in 208 days! But don't let that stop you from getting your gears
turning now!
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PRE-REGISTER FOR THE BURNING MAN 2013 INDIVIDUAL TICKET SALE
To access the first-come first-served Individual Ticket Sale on February 13,
you MUST pre-register between Wednesday, February 6th (at noon PST) and Sunday,
February 10th (at noon PST).
To pre-register, go to http://profiles.burningman.com and follow the
instructions.
Within 36 hours, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to
access the sale and your verification Passcode.
To access the ticket sale on Wednesday, February 13th (starting at noon PST),
click the link in your confirmation email OR go tohttp://tickets.burningman.com
and enter your verification Passcode.
Full information about Burning Man ticketing can be found on our ticket page
(http://tickets.burningman.com). If you have further questions about Burning
Man ticketing, please see our FAQ (http://tickets2.burningman.com/faq.php) or
visit our interactive online support forums
(https://ticketsupport.burningman.com/forums).
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FOR TICKETING NEWS & INFO FOLLOW @BMANTICKETS
Are you on Twitter? Cool. Well, to keep up with the latest news and information
on Burning Man ticket sales, follow @bmantickets.
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REMEMBRANCE PLAQUE OF NAMES OF BURNERS LOST: 2012-2013
Each year since 1996, an anonymous Burner has created a plaque to commemorate
members of our community who have passed away the previous year. This tradition
honors those people who have participated in creating Burning Man and affected
our Burning experiences. This is a call out to you, our community, to please
let us know of any Burners lost in the last year whose names you feel should be
added to this year's Remembrance Plaque.
Please send only their name, exactly as you would like to see it appear, to
this address:
remembra...@burningman.com
(**please DO NOT HIT REPLY to this newsletter to submit a name.)
Submissions must be received by July 20th to be included on this year's plaque.
Submissions after the 20th will be added to next year's plaque.
Look for the completed plaque at the base of the Man. (Important note: the
plaque is displayed at the Manbase, not the Temple, where more elaborate and
personal memorials are created by participants).
May their spirits move on to the eternal playa!
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BRC CENSUS - WERE YOU COUNTED?
This year we expanded our Black Rock City Census project to include data
collection from a randomized sample, which was a first for us. Why, you ask?
Learn more in the Burning Blog:
http://bit.ly/11L2MY5
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HARLAN GRUBER INTERVIEWED IN IGNITE.ME
Long-time Burning Man artist Harlan Gruber (known for his amazing
hyper-geometric portal sculptures ... http://bit.ly/11KStTR) was interviewed by
a new online magazine called Ignite.me. Enjoy:
http://ignite.me/artist-interviews/artist-interview-with-burning-man-pioneer-harlan-emil-gruber/
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IS VANDALIZING ART ALSO ART?
An interesting conversation is developing around the perennial question of
where the definition of radical self-expression starts and stops ... join the
dialog on the Burning Blog:
http://bit.ly/11L3gxk
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24 HOURS OF BURNING MAN -- WHY THE NOSE?
Mark Day writes:
"I went to Burning Man 2012 for 24 hours. It was a last-minute decision and
when I knew I was really going for 'the day' I tried as much as possible to
leave 24 hours after I arrived, to give myself more of an 'I have a project'
theme. I was there on Friday, which meant dealing with what I was told was the
worst night time weather. I don't recommend going for a day, but it's more fun
than not going.....while there, I made this video (the second I've made
on-playa for the Why the Nose project):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0LE_rYj05w
I documented the whole 24 hour experience here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPFoi1Sapgw
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2012 PHOTO GALLERY FROM ALES
Ales is a member of Burning Man's official documentation team, and sure does
know his way around a camera. Check out his fantastic gallery from Burning Man
2012:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/colorstream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/colorstream/sets/72157631749610159/
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CAMP UP BUILDS A CLIMBING WALL AT BURNING MAN
Spenser writes:
"In 2011, four climbers built a 14 foot tall, 26 foot wide climbing wall and
brought it out to Black Rock City. We are Camp UP, and we put together a little
video and article about our time at the 4:30 plaza. Shout outs to our neighbors
at Rapper's Delight and Camp Do Nothing, and a big thanks to everyone who
donated money, gear, or encouragement. What a year...
http://bit.ly/11L8VTT "
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HELP CREATE INSPIRING GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR BURNING MAN!
Have you always wanted to have a design considered for an official Burning Man
project, but didn't know how? Have you been dying to share your deep love of
typography and clean design with the larger Burning Man community? Well, this
is your big chance! We're currently seeking contact with new designers for our
design pool. So if you're an experienced graphic designer brimming with
creative, amazing ideas who is comfortable working with illustration and
photograph and is also savvy in setting up files for press, get in touch with
us! (If you've previously sent us your info you do not need to re-submit unless
your portfolio has changed dramatically.) Here's how:
- send an email to des...@burningman.com and include a link where we can view
samples of your work,
- or if your pieces aren't online, you are also welcome to send samples to us
in the mail (include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you need your
items returned to you.) Mail can be sent to Burning Man, Attn: Design, PO Box
884688, San Francisco, CA 94188-4688
- Please indicate what types of projects you like to work on best, and what you
feel are your design strengths.
We have several projects throughout the year for which we have calls for
submissions, and we'd love to include you for consideration.
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SHARE THE LOVE: VALENTINE CARD CRAFTING FROM HOME
You don't need to play Cupid, just put on your best cherub smile and help us
craft some Valentine's Day Cards. On Valentine's Day, February 14th, the
Burning Man Project will join the Glide Foundation in San Francisco by helping
to serve dinner to over 700 guests on this happiest of hearts day! Not only
will we help serve the meal, but leading up to it, we will craft the LOVEliest
valentines to give to diners.
Would You Like to Participate by Making Some Valentine Cards?
That is about 750 Valentine cards. We are going to makes some of those cards at
Burning Man Headquarters, but if you do not live close enough to participate in
our craft evenings, you are welcome to make some from the comfort of your home.
Please contact rebeccaz...@burningmanproject.org for details about crafting the
Valentines.
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GET YOUR HAM RADIO LICENSE IN JUST ONE DAY
Communication on the playa at Burning Man can be challenging. FRS radios, while
cheap, have limited range and their channels get clogged. Not so with ham
radio! The channels are clear and coverage out in the desert is excellent.
"But don't you need a license for ham radio?" You do. But you can get your
license in just one day -- it's easy and it costs just $15. The non-profit
Black Rock Amateur Radio Association will be teaching a "ham cram" and then
giving a license exam on Sunday, March 17, in San Francisco. This is the
perfect opportunity to become part of a fun and interesting hobby and improve
your camp's communications situation at the same time.
For details please see http://cq-blackrock.org/hamcram-2013.php. Important: you
must sign up in advance at http://cq-blackrock.org/signup.php. Questions? Email
hamc...@cq-blackrock.org.
[Editor's Note: Speaking of which, Burning Man has its own email list for HAMs
to coordinate their activities on playa, and for general radio related geeking.
Subscribe by sending an email to: burningham-list-subscr...@burningman.com ]
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FRENCH QUARTER VOODOO SHOP SEEKING REPUTABLE READERS & PSYCHICS
Chakra Khan writes [Editor's Note: Wouldn't these psychics already know of the
opportunity? Just sayin'.]:
"The Botanica Bodhi Manman Nan Bejeezus located in the heart of the historic
French Quarter is seeking reputable and experienced qualified psyhics and
readers. Readers must have a thourough working knowledge of tarot. Psyhics who
do cold readings without tools please be prepared to offer a cold phone
reading. Please make an inquiry to Chakra Khan with your occult/esoteric
experience, knowledge and interest. The Botanika is a small intimate camp of
mystics and seers. Early application is essential as space is extraordinarly
limited to 13 souls, we are half full already.
email: fqchakrak...@gmail.com
Please haunt our Facebook page if you are interested in learning more.
https://www.facebook.com/botanicabejeezus
Chakra Khan"
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THE BAY LIGHTS: BE BRILLIANT ON VALENTINE'S DAY!
The folks over at The (amazing) Bay Lights Project write:
"Surprise your Valentine with the most unique and romantic gift of the year
-personalize one or more lights in the dazzling light sculpture The Bay Lights
and celebrate your favorite person, group or cause. What better way to say "You
light up my life" than with the Gift of Light? gift.thebaylights.org You choose
and name one or more lights in The Bay Lights digital display, and add a photo
and message that will shine for two years! Up the enticement with an elegant
commemorative card or get the ultimate Gift of Light with card and handcrafted
aluminum sculpture.
And don't forget to make a date for The Bay Lights March 5 Grand Lighting at 9
PM when the San Francisco Bay Bridge transforms into a stunning illuminated
canvas by internationally renowned artist Leo Villareal. Live online streaming
of grand lighting activities starts at 8:30 PM PST at www.thebaylights.org.
http://gift.thebaylights.org "
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BURNERS WITHOUT BORDERS TELE-SALON: SANDY RELIEF UPDATE - FEBRUARY 7TH
Christopher writes:
"Join us for our next BWB Tele-Salon on Feb 7th, which will feature the
Hurricane Sandy Relief Crew that has been working since the storm hit on the
east coast in Union Beach, New Jersey. Brenda Zimmerman, Michael Craddock, and
Jovia Nierenberg will speak to us about their background, the scope of their
current project, and recount their personal stories of their specific roles in
assisting homeowners after the disaster.This Salon will have a strong focus on
Q&A, so please come with any questions you might have about the project and the
team!
Call begins at 7pm CST, 8pm EST, 5pm PT.
Call in Number (USA)- +1 209 255 1000
Participant code- 410006
To check out last month's Tele-Salon Audio with Ryan 'Searchl1te' Keesling
about the 'Free Write Jail Arts Program' and the 'School to Prison Pipeline'
listen in or download for free here on soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/burners-without-borders/bwb-tele-salon-november-2012 "
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BURNAL EQUINOX - SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 2
The Burnal Equinox marks the midway point between Burns, and offers an
opportunity to celebrate together in the spirit of Burning Man. And so we
shall, on March 2nd at Public Works in San Francisco. We'll have more
information to come, but in the meantime, here's the Burnal Equinox 2013 event
page on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/386259321470536/
AND a sharable version of the poster:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=483108308412197
Hope to see you there! Not in San Francisco? Planning on celebrating in your
own way? Let us know what you do!
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CARRY A CUP!
Veteran Burners will tell you it's good practice to carry a cup wherever you go
on playa ... the ones that somehow clip to your pack or your person (or your
piercing? ew.) are particularly handy, as are the military-style ones that fold
down to barely nothin'. Why? We're a gift economy, and odds are extraordinarily
high that if you're cruising Black Rock City, *somebody's* going to offer you a
drink at some point ... and if you've got your cup in hand, you'll be ready.
It's also good form to not use the cups at camps you visit, leaving THEM to
deal with the resulting washing-up or MOOP. People will love you for being so
thoughtful, and your thirst will be handled. Win win.
(Of course, it's the environmentally friendly way to go too, but you knew that
part.)
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The Burning Man Regional Network - connect with Burners in your hometown:
http://regionals.burningman.com
Visit our own Lyceum and engage with published authors, bloggers and thinkers
in and around the Burning Man community as they observe and comment on our
culture and like-minded cultures around the world:
http://blog.burningman.com
The Official Burning Man Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/burningman
Official Burning Man Twitter Account - All Things Burning Man:
http://www.twitter.com/burningman
Black Rock City Twitter Account - All Things BRC:
http://www.twitter.com/blackrockcity
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