Burning Man Update: The Jack Rabbit Speaks
Volume 17, Issue #14
February 12, 2013
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INTRODUCTION
LATEST NEWS:
+ TICKETS: GET READY FOR THE BURNING MAN 2013 INDIVIDUAL SALE
+ PROJECT REGISTRATION FORMS OPENING MARCH 12
+ POSITION AVAILABLE: PROJECT MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
+ POSITION AVAILABLE: PLACEMENT PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
+ BLACK ROCK SOLAR IS HIRING AN EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER
+ RENT YOUR PLAYA BIKE FROM BLACK ROCK BICYCLES
+ "TRIBES OF BURNING MAN" TO BE TRANSLATED INTO FRENCH
ROUND-UP OF BURNING MAN WRITINGS:
+ CONNECTIVITY VS. IMMEDIACY
PHOTOS, VIDEO & AUDIO:
+ BURNING MAN: INCENDIARY PERSON IN THE DESERT CARNIVAL REALM
+ THE MOOP SONG FEATURING BUDDY CARROT
+ PHOTO GALLERY FROM ROD HOEKSTRA
SUPPORT A PROJECT:
+ THE SS TITTYHAWK: AN *AIRCRAFT CARRIER* ART CAR FOR BURNING MAN
+ HELP THE IMAGINATION MACHINE RETURN TO THE PLAYA
+ THE MUSTACHE RIDE!
EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS:
+ BURNAL EQUINOX - SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 2
BLACK ROCK CITY CIVICS:
+ PLANTS ON THE PLAYA! COOL, RIGHT? WRONG.
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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Hello everybody! Well, tomorrow is a big day. 40,000 tickets will be sold on a
first-come, first-served basis in our Individual Sale, starting at 12pm (that's
noon) PST on Wednesday February 13th. We have a primer below to get you ready
for the sale.
In other news, there's some hiring going on at BMHQ, and we've got two (count
'em, 2!) open positions to run by you. And if you live in Reno (or want to),
Black Rock Solar has one as well.
Finally, as you'll see, our Support a Project list is starting to grow ... as
predicted. A note to would-be seekers of promotion for your fundraiser in the
Jackrabbit Speaks: we will only promote projects that have a VERY LARGE IMPACT
on a LARGE NUMBER of Burners on playa. We have to draw the line somewhere, and
that's where we believe it makes sense to draw it (though we also reserve the
right to highlight certain projects we think you should see). Promotion of your
fundraiser is really up to YOU, and is an opportunity to reach out to and
connect with people in your community to garner favor, friends and support.
That said, regardless of the scale of your project, if you want your
Kickstarter and Indiegogo fundraisers listed on our Support a Project webpage,
here's how:
http://www.burningman.com/participate/supportaproject/raisefunds.html
The Man burns in 200 days! That's a round number! Auspicious!
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TICKETS: GET READY FOR THE BURNING MAN 2013 INDIVIDUAL SALE
40,000 tickets for Burning Man 2013 will go on sale beginning at 12pm (noon)
PST tomorrow – that’s Wednesday, February 13. Here's what you need to know to
be ready.
First off, this sale is ONLY accessible to those who pre-registered during the
pre-registration period (February 6-10).
On Wednesday, February 13 at 12pm (noon) PST, a link to the sale will appear at
the top of this page: http://tickets.burningman.com. You can also use the
button in your confirmation email. Either works.
In order to access the sale, you will need to provide your unique pass code
from your confirmation email. If you didn’t receive a confirmation email or
don't have your pass code, email ticketsupp...@burningman.com as soon as
possible for assistance – please don’t wait until the sale is underway to reach
out for help!
Before the sale opens, make sure your web browser (Safari, Firefox, or Chrome,
ideally) has cookies enabled and Javascript turned on. (This is usually in your
browser’s preferences.) You *can* use your smart phone or tablet, but know that
this process isn’t optimized for mobile devices, and you will need a reliable
connection.
PLEASE NOTE: we anticipate a lot of people will be trying to access the sale at
the same time and we cannot accurately predict how long of a wait there will
be. While we have worked closely with our ticketing partner to make the system
run as quickly and smoothly as possible, many participants will be attempting
to purchase tickets at the same time, which may result in long wait times.
Please be prepared to be patient.
If you have questions, please email ticketsupp...@burningman.com. Keep in mind
that the folks on the other end of that email address are Burners just like you
... and they're here to help.
For current information about the ticket sale please follow our Twitter feeds
(@bmantickets and @burningman), check out this ePlaya discussion thread
(http://eplaya.burningman.com/viewforum.php?f=326), and/or our Facebook page
(www.facebook.com/burningman).
We'll see you (virtually) on Wednesday!
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PROJECT REGISTRATION FORMS OPENING MARCH 12, NOT FEBRUARY 20TH
You know how we told you that project registration would start up on February
20th? Yeah well, we were wrong. Forms will be available to register your art
installation, theme camp, mutant vehicle and media activity on March 12. You'll
find what you need here:
http://forms.burningman.com
So there you go. Carry on.
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POSITION AVAILABLE: PROJECT MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
Position Available: Project Management and Administration Assistant
Location: Burning Man San Francisco office
** Please submit resume and cover letter by 10:00am on February 19th, 2013,
using this link:
http://blackrockcity.theresumator.com/apply/Yhw2Yq/Project-Management-And-Adminstrative-Assistant.html?source=JRS
JOB SUMMARY
This role will serve as the Project Management and Administration Assistant to
the Black Rock City Event Operations Team (Ops Team) and BRC Event Operations
Director, and will coordinate and organize processes and materials towards the
production of the Burning Man Event from start to finish. This encompasses
managing the information shared and created by the Ops Team with the rest of
Burning Man.
The ability to succeed within a complex multi-department environment along with
the ability to manage multiple projects is mandatory. A superior customer
service attitude, and a documented history of technical and business management
skills is a must.
For comprehensive details on the duties and essential functions of this role,
as well as a list of qualifications, please view the complete job listing here:
http://blackrockcity.theresumator.com/apply/Yhw2Yq/Project-Management-And-Adminstrative-Assistant.html?source=JRS
This is a part-time, regular position eligible for benefits in our San
Francisco office.
** Please submit resume and cover letter by 10:00am on February 19th, 2013,
using this link:
http://blackrockcity.theresumator.com/apply/Yhw2Yq/Project-Management-And-Adminstrative-Assistant.html?source=JRS
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POSITION AVAILABLE: PLACEMENT PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Position Available: Placement Production Assistant
Location: Burning Man San Francisco office
** Please submit resume and cover letter by 10:00am on February 19th, 2013,
using this link:
http://blackrockcity.theresumator.com/apply/ODWr2e/Placement-Production-Assistant.html?source=JRS
JOB SUMMARY
The Placement Production Assistant will provide administrative support for the
camp Placement process manager and volunteer team.
For comprehensive details on the duties and essential functions of this role,
as well as a list of qualifications, please view the complete job listing here:
http://blackrockcity.theresumator.com/apply/ODWr2e/Placement-Production-Assistant.html?source=JRS
This is a temporary position not eligible for benefits.
** Please submit resume and cover letter by 10:00am on February 19th, 2013,
using this link:
http://blackrockcity.theresumator.com/apply/ODWr2e/Placement-Production-Assistant.html?source=JRS
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BLACK ROCK SOLAR IS HIRING AN EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER
The good folks from Black Rock Solar write to let us know of an opening in
their organization:
"Do you have a background in education and grant writing, a love for the
environment and a fervent desire to enhance K-12 educational opportunities?
Black Rock Solar is seeking a self-motivated, smart and dynamic Education
Program Manager to help shape, implement and fund our growing education
program. This is a full-time position in our Reno office. For more information
and to apply, visit
http://www.blackrocksolar.org/about/work-for-black-rock-solar/ "
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RENT YOUR PLAYA BIKE FROM BLACK ROCK BICYCLES
Located just a few hours from the playa, Black Rock Bicycles of Reno is geared
up earlier this year with rentals and affordable new and used cruisers. This
Burners-owned and operated outfit comes highly recommended and they always sell
out, so it's best to reserve a reliable and comfortable bike early. They also
have bike supplies, such as lighting, baskets, bells, locks, and many other
bike necessities. ALSO to help make the journey to the playa easier and stress
free, their customers can ship their supplies to them 30 days prior to Burning
Man, have it stored without charge, and pick the supplies up along with their
bike on their way to the playa. Finally, they will also ship your supplies back
to you after the burn for only the cost of the shipping (items must be boxed
and ready to ship). Check out their website for contact information,
reservations, and questions at www.blackrockbicycles.com
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"TRIBES OF BURNING MAN" TO BE TRANSLATED INTO FRENCH
We are everywhere, including French-speaking countries and Francophiles'
bookshelves, apparently. Steve Jones writes to let us know:
"The Tribes of Burning Man: How an Experimental City in the Desert is Shaping
the New American Counterculture, the 2011 book by Steven T. Jones (aka Scribe)
chronicling the explosion of the Burner culture, will be translated into French.
Its publisher, CCC Publishing of San Francisco, signed a translation and
distribution deal last week with Montreal-based publisher Éditions Octave that
will make the French-version of the book available online and in bookstores
throughout Canada, France, and Switzerland starting this summer.
Tribes includes embedded journalism with the Flaming Lotus Girls, Temple of
Flux, Burners Without Borders, Opulent Temple, and other high-profile Burning
Man tribes and extensive interviews with event founder Larry Harvey and other
Burner luminaries from 2004 until the present, as the event reached the
pinnacle of its popularity and cultural influence."
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CONNECTIVITY VS. IMMEDIACY
Halcyon is back, and sparking an interesting discussion on the tension between
staying connected and staying CONNECTED on playa. What do you think? Is our
hyper-connected technological culture threatening the immediacy we experience
at Burning Man (and oh, how rare that is these days)? Add your thoughts on the
Burning Blog:
http://blog.burningman.com/2013/02/technology/connectivity-vs-immediacy/
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BURNING MAN: INCENDIARY PERSON IN THE DESERT CARNIVAL REALM
Read (or listen as podcast) to Jonathan Zap's sometimes surreal narrative and
psychoanalysis of Burning Man: Incendiary Person in the Desert Carnival Realm
http://www.zaporacle.com/incendiary-person-in-the-desert-carnival-realm/
(also published on Reality Sandwich)
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THE MOOP SONG FEATURING BUDDY CARROT
We don't even ... know ... what to say about this, except that this dude is
AWESOME. Hear what may just be the best (!!) song ever written about Matter Out
of Place (MOOP). And the bonus? It's a sing-along! Created by 2012 virgin
Burner Shwaman Josh of The More Carrots (a Black Rock farmer'.s market in the
French Quarter Village).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO20nLmeE1Q
This made our day. Thanks Buddy!
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PHOTO GALLERY FROM ROD HOEKSTRA
For the third year now, the Jackrabbit Speaks newsletter is proud to present
Rod's amazing photos from Burning Man. His gallery can be found here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cookinghamus/sets/72157631703012223/
Enjoy!
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THE SS TITTYHAWK: AN *AIRCRAFT CARRIER* ART CAR FOR BURNING MAN
Holy. Crap. It is our duty as a community of like-minded individuals seeking to
manifest and thoroughly enjoy the monstrously absurd to help make this happen.
Right? Right. Tizzle writes:
"I had a vision one night on the Playa last year after an encounter with
several random groups. I had an 8 person art car and a lot of people I taxied
around said they could not get on the other big art cars. Well this kinda
stinks because I had the same thing happen my first year on the Playa too. This
vision involves a bus, tons of lumber, metal, welding, paint, and all to make a
LARGE CARGO area called a flight deck. We are building an Aircraft Carrier Art
Car for Burning Man 2013 and we need your help!
Please Donate!
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ss-tittyhawk-of-brc?c=home
Join the Flight Crew
https://www.facebook.com/pages/SS-Tittyhawk/348367005260285
SS Tittyhawk
http://www.sstittyhawk.com/ "
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HELP THE IMAGINATION MACHINE RETURN TO THE PLAYA
James of The F*cking Unicorns crew writes:
"Two years ago we embarked on a journey to create something big for for the
Burning Man community. We built the Imagination Machine; a huge double rainbow,
with 7,000 programmable LEDs, a mobile aerial rig, glowing clouds and a
spacious raised dance platform with one of the best views on the playa.
Now we want to ensure the Imagination Machine is something you see on the playa
year after year. The current vehicle is in need of some basic repairs. A new
transmission and some work on the suspension will get us back to Apogaea (the
Colorado Regional) and Burning Man in 2013. A new base vehicle will bring the
magic back in following years, and give us room to expand and grow.
We've got big ideas, and we've proven we can pull them off. But big things cost
money. The Unicorns never raise funds to buy personal or camp infrastructure.
Every dollar goes back to the community, and this kickstarter is no different.
Long term, We've got big ideas, and the newer, bigger vehicle is where it all
starts.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1554537122/the-imagination-machine-f-king-unicorn-art-car
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THE MUSTACHE RIDE!
This was really too good to NOT pass on to you ... Brie writes:
"Ride the Giant Mustache !!! An interactive art project destined for Burning
Man 2013. Submit your picture for a place in history. Please help support the
Mustache! Visit our Website : www.RideMyStache.com or Check out our YouTube
Video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIxGyQsFcbQ "
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BURNAL EQUINOX - SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 2
Awww yeah ... details are up for the Burnal Equinox celebration in San
Francisco, including the (pretty dang rad) theme. Get on your horse, people!
http://bit.ly/YTmuko
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PLANTS ON THE PLAYA! COOL, RIGHT? WRONG.
Take a good look around the Black Rock Desert the next time you're there. Do
you see any flora? Uhhhh no. This might be your first clue that the desert is
no place for plants. The high desert will suck the life out of your plants and
dry them out before you can say "flores es pulchellus".
Then guess what happens? They fall apart and blow away in the next gust of wind
that hits your camp. Instant MOOP. Or the pot tips over, and boom, you've got a
pile of dirt to scoop up. So not worth it.
The solution? Fake plants, of course. Their kitch is the perfect touch for the
playa, and your plants huddled safely back at home will thank you. And this,
friends, is why live plants are not allowed through the Gate to Black Rock
City. The end.
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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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