JRS VOLUME #8; ISSUE #08
JRS V8:#8:11.07.03
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Hot hot hot! Here at the office we’ve been playing with “theme Fridays” (you know how some burners are – any excuse to dress to express…) Today’s theme is “Hot”. Right now, I wish we had a webcam so you could see the various interpretations this gang has come up with. Truly, I do love this place…and, well, maybe you would too? That’s right, there’s a new job opportunity at Burning Man. Check the “BLACK ROCK CITY NEWS” section below!
Also in the “BRC NEWS”: if you lost any film on the playa, you may be in luck. Each year we develop the rolls that are in the “found” pile we bring home, and attempt to reunite the photos with their photogs. Check the link to see if your missing pics are here in our hands. (Funny thing – I was just looking through these and I think I spotted the back of my head in one of the crowd shots. Man, I miss the playa!!)
Plus, Burning Man art is featured in “Leonardo Journal”… two burners with requests for photos and stories, and information on what look to be VERY exciting (and delightfully participatory!) post-burn events in Seattle and San Diego.
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BLACK ROCK CITY NEWS:
– JOB OPPORTUNITY AT BURNING MAN IN SF
– BURNING MAN ISSUE OF LEONARDO NOW ON NEWSSTANDS
– A NEW DEVELOPMENT IN THE LOST FILM CHRONICLES
– NEW THIS WEEK AT BURNINGMAN.COM
PARTICIPATE:
– THE ORGASMOBILE RIDES AGAIN
– CLEU IN, CLEU ON, CLEU OUT
EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS:
– SEACOMPRESSION IN SEATTLE, NOV 15
– SAN DIEGO DECOM NOV 7-9
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: WORK FOR THE MAN??
Black Rock City, LLC, the organizers of the Burning Man Project, are seeking an Executive Project Manager to work directly with the Board to facilitate decision-making, communication, and implementation. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to contribute to the health, efficiency, and growth of the Burning Man Project.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Executive Project Manager is a full-time position that will report to the six-person Board of Black Rock City, LLC. Major responsibilities include:
*Support the work of the Black Rock City LLC, tracking timelines, workloads, and agendas and ensuring accountability and effective communication flows;
*Draft and edit documents for internal and external audiences;
*Serve as member of the Project’s senior staff, responsible for meeting the goals of the Burning Man event and Project;
*Serve as a liaison between the LLC and internal and external collaborators;
*Document the work and processes of the LLC, and
*Perform some administrative tasks, such as filing and travel scheduling.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
*Proven skills managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced setting;
*Highly motivated and effective team player with excellent interpersonal communication skills;
*Demonstrated organizational and complex project management capabilities;
*Outstanding oral and written communications skills;
*Proven ability to maintain confidentiality;
*High comfort level working with technology;
*Desire to work in a changing, entrepreneurial organization;
*Familiarity with the Burning Man event and Project; and
*A sense of humor.
COMPENSATION:
Black Rock City, LLC, is a mission-driven organization and will offer compensation commensurate with experience.
This position will be based in San Francisco and all applicants must currently reside in the Bay Area or be willing to relocate.
TO APPLY:
Please email a cover letter outlining your qualifications and a resume to boardstaff2003 by November 21, 2003. No calls, please.
The Burning Man Project is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin or sexual orientation.
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BURNING MAN ISSUE OF LEONARDO NOW ON NEWSSTANDS
The international journal LEONARDO, a publication dedicated to art and technology and published by the MIT Press, has collaborated with Burning Man to publish a special section featuring The Art of Burning Man. In the October 2003 issue of the journal, 20 artists discuss the creative aspects of designing and building art for Burning Man. Among the many art media discussed are fire, water, lasers, LED light, metal, telestereo optics and fractal audio. Each essay is illustrated with a photo of the artwork.
The Burning Man Special Section includes an introduction by Guest Editor Louis M. Brill: “Desert Weirdness Introduces a New Era of Art” and a feature article by Burning Man art curator Christine Kristen (a.k.a. LadyBee): “The Outsider Art of Burning Man.”
Artists’ essays are divided into four themes as follows:
SCULPTURE – Michael Christian: Flock.
LIGHT SCULPTURE – Radiant Atmospheres: The Afterlife; Tim Black: L2K Ring and Ship to Ship; Jeremy Lutes: The Lily Pond; Christopher Schardt: Spin; Russell Wilcox: Beaming Man.
INTERACTIVE INSTALLATIONS – Cassidy Curtis and Chris Whitney: The Telestereoscope; Deidre DeFranceaux and Jann Nunn: The Cradle; Hendrik Hackl: The Ammonite Project; Cynthia “Kiki” Pettit: Firefall; Kal Spelletich: The Myth of Sisyphus; Jenne Giles and Philip Bonham: The Ribcage; Dan Das Mann: The One Tree; Susan Robb: The Golden Tower Project; Finley Fryer: The Plastic Chapel.
MOBILE INSTALLATIONS – Dana Albany: The Bone Tree; Aaron Wolf Baum: The Voice of the Nebulous Entity; Lisa Nigro: Draka, The Flaming Metal Dragon; Steven Raspa: The Futura Deluxe Bubble Fountain and Porta Temple; Austin Richards: Dr. Megavolt.
The Leonardo Burning Man project is accessible on-line at:
mit.edu/Leonardo/gallery/burningman
Want a glossy hard copy for your coffee table? Hit your local indie bookstore or visit marketplace.burningman.com.
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A NEW DEVELOPMENT IN THE LOST FILM CHRONICLES
This from the unstoppable Bex – you may know her as the Ticket Minion, but she is a year round force:
“Can we include something about the new lost and found film image gallery on the website? People can go to see if we found their film – and email lostfound if we did.”
Yes – we gather up all the film turned into the BRC Lost and Found and develop the pics. Otherwise how could we tell the rolls apart?
While not endorsing the activities and tactics of litterers, it may be that the people who lost their film were more likely to be out bouncing around the city and the playa, so they might have some fun pictures. Decide for yourself by taking in the pics at burningman.com…03_lostandfound.html
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THIS WEEK AT BURNINGMAN.COM
Playa tips for burners who use wheelchairs, ePlaya discussion on how to start a theme camp, a tale of a burn at sea, and a poll about playa music… it’s all new this week at burningman.com. Stop on by!
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THE ORGASMOBILE RIDES AGAIN
High Priestess (Maggie) writes: Late Saturday afternoon, just before the burn, I finally managed to get the ORGASMOBILE out on to the playa, much to the delight of the women in the community. She was a pretty little rig, red, gold outside and black and cozy inside. Women could enter, receive a small vibrator (to keep!) and have an orgasm in privacy. I am wondering if anybody has some photos of this ecstatic event to share with me.
Thanks,
High Priestess (Maggie)
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CLEU IN, CLEU ON, CLEU OUT
Got a Cleu? The Conscious Life Ecumenical Union seeks photos of the 6ft copper Cleu that was located in between the Man and the Temple at BM2003. Anyone with photos (or videos) of the Cleu, by day or night, or pix of people wearing a Cleu, please forward them to the Cleu lady emma.
We’d also love to hear your stories about experiences with the Cleu. Send them to the Cleu lady emma. If you didn’t get a Cleu, just visit our website at consciouslife.org, click on the Cleu and request one.
To participate in our eplaya polls, go to eplaya.burningman.com, and then to “Theme Camps & Art Installations” then to “Art on the Playa” and look for Got a Cleu? and Cleus in the Sand by scrolling down.
Don’t know what a Cleu is?
Check it out here: consciouslife.org
We are the CLEU!
Consciousness ¥ Life ¥ Earth ¥ Universe
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Find these happenings and more are on our YEAR-ROUND CALENDAR. Check it out to find (or post!) upcoming events in your city.
burningman.com/calendar/yearround
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SEACOMPRESSION IN SEATTLE – NOV 15
Calling all Playa boyz and Girlz, it’s time to come out and play!!
SeaCompression – 2003 “Beyond the Avocado of Doom”
Seattle and the northwest’s night to revel in all things beyond belief. Come share your memories and see your playa friends!!
Saturday, November 15th, 2003
6:00pm to 2am.
The Segway, 5701 22nd Avenue NW in Ballard, Seattle, Washington
burningmanseattle.com/seacompression
All ages til 9:00PM; 9:00pm til Close 21+
$10 in Costume / $15 Without
Check the web site for the availability of pre-sale tickets!
come enjoy:
art cars, interactive art, food, freaks, roasted beast, music, the avocado of doom (Please bring your salt and lime), theme camps, and Much Much More!!
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SAN DIEGO DECOM
Friday, November 7, 7 PM until Sunday, November 9, Noon
Terapia del Fuego Diego
San Diego Decompression for 2003
San Diego Decompression is a free event, relying on the participation of its attendees. An experience will be created, appealing to all of your senses. Many fantastic sights, scenes, and attractions will abound, including seven full art-environment domes, Xara, two stages, Cirque Heedron, many fire performances and acts of wonder, art installations, and daytime workshops!
Featured on the XARA and Cirque Heedron stages:
Bands: Turtlefuzz (San Diego), The Seratonins (LA), Helicopterkick (LA), Robustik, Dream Science
DJ’s: Wolfie (Mutaytor, LA), Indigo (Bollywood, LA), Feliz (SRC, infinite sector, SD), Ele (SRC, infinite sector, SD), Taco Ghost (SRC, SD), Jacqueline (SRC, SD), Scottino (Camp Hi!, SF), Le Reux (SRC, SD), Shane Wheel (SD)
Projections provided by Camp Hi!
Workshops (Saturday morning to evening): Tarot Card Reading, DJ Mixing with Feliz, Sexual Interactions (Lecture – discussion), Feng Shui, Candy Making, BDSM, Massage (Bring oil and towel), Belly Dancing
Once again, this is a participatory event. Wear your Playa finest and come ready to participate. We still have many openings for bands and DJ’s. Volunteer to teach a workshop. Share your knowledge with your fellow Burners; they’ll love you for it! You can also volunteer to build an art installation, perform, or any other way you feel you’d like to express yourself.
This is an absolutely free community event for all, but please bring food, water and other provisions for yourself and to share. Potluck will be on Saturday afternoon/ evening. There will be some indoor space to sleep, but this will fill up fast. There will be ample camping area for tents. If you plan on bringing an RV, please RSVP a week beforehand. Art vehicles are welcome, but for stationary display only.
Please contact Jones at spooonreturn for all volunteering, special arrangements, RV RSVP, or any other questions.
Directions to San Diego Decompression
30922 Valley Center Road
From I-15 in Escondido, take the Valley Parkway exit east. (You can cut across at Via Rancho Parkway if you’re familiar with the route, otherwise better to stick with this way…) Valley Parkway takes you all the way through Escondido, and then becomes Valley Center Road, so if you just keep heading east about 20 miles, you’ll come to the driveway. It gets a little tricky going through Escondido, because the street becomes 2nd Ave for a while (you might not even notice) and then merges again at the Palomar Hospital.
You will also go all the way through Valley Center, past the major lights at Lilac Road and Cole Grade road. Keep going, past the Llama farms! Watch the addresses on the mailboxes. Look for the SDDECOM sign and it is a left turn which can be kind of tough across traffic. Be careful. If you miss the driveway, you’ll soon come to North Lake Wholford Road which goes to the Valley View Casino. Turn around there or you’ll go all the way down to Harrah’s Casino.
When you turn into the driveway, go all the way to the end. There are two other houses you’ll see along the driveway, go right past those. Greeters will be present to show you where to park.
Welcome Everyone!
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(Soundtrack to the JRS: XTC, “Seagulls Screaming Kiss Her, Kiss Her” – hmm, so tough to decide whose songs to love more, Moulding’s or Partridge’s? Ahh, the *important* questions in life…)
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