insight

“The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars.”-Jack Kerouac”

what an odd burningman.

As my seventh year (3rd fire performing), i was totally thrown for a loop.
could have been the burn i sustained the second day i was there that kept me in check all week long.
could have been the dust, storms, wind, glaring sun, more dust, blowing dust and oh, yeah, some dust..
could have been the immense amount of 'work' we did compared to years prior where I had no real responsibility other than to show up for check in/laminates and burn night.
could have been the largeness of the place and logistical challenges of just getting around.

felt like I spent far too much time hanging out at camp, laying low and resting. Not enough time sleeping.

felt like I had 2 burns this year - the first part of the week: partying and avoiding the growing pain; the second part of the week: succumbing to the pain and mental weariness that I essentially brought upon myself. no one to blame but myself. all me.

i got out one day on my bike and we rode around, out to the Temple, to the 10 o'clock side and the Deep End (and this, its last year. i saw no hoopers, only a thick swarm of partiers who seemed more like city rave-goers and gawkers than burners), and along the Esplanade, until I wore myself out. saw little to no in-city art or camps. didn't even find my old neighbor-friends like I usually do.

First year I didn't step foot into Center Camp.

First year I didn't care to climb the Man's pedestal/base.

First year I even asked "what time is it" more than once.

First year I was glad, not sad, to leave the playa.

SO interesting that I will forever bear physical scars from a burn that I felt VERY deeply disconnected with.

still working on it. not ALL was negative. These are merely the initial observations of those things that stand glaringly apart from the "usual" experience I have on the playa. Maybe I was expecting something and this was my gift.

I will soon post a list of my playa blessings from this year, for there are many. Just so far, I am adjusting to the above.

Shiva Vista Project schedule for Burningman 2008

THIS has been UPDATED 8/11/08

IMPORTANT INFO, FIRST!
- OPEN FIRE JAMS: If a DJ is listed at a time when no other performers are listed, fire performers are welcome to come and spin at the Shiva Vista Project. We request that if you plan to spin, that you bring fuel to share.
- SAFETY: If you plan to bring a large group of fire performers, please plan to bring along your own fire safeties as well. SVP will have staff available on site and onstage for general fire safety, but we can only handle a reasonable number of people at a time. IF YOU NEED extra safety/perimeter staff, YOU NEED to let me know ASAP so I can secure Rangers/security. It's a close and toasty venue!!
- CONTACT: ANY questions about the line-up, please direct them to me, A_delle: adelle.phoenix.rising AT gmail (dot) com Please include “Shiva Vista Project” in the subject line for efficiency!
- FYI: Copies of the schedule will be posted at the SVP and in Fire Conclave Camp.

SVP Burningman Schedule 2008!

MONDAY night/Tues morn-
9:15pm-9:45pm - Shiva Vista Opening Night with Controlled Burn Reno Fire Performers BURN!/JAM with special guest puppeteer Bernie Beauchamp!
9:45pm-11:30pm SVP Resident DJ David Leeson/ www.myspace.com/djdavidleeson
11:30pm-12:30a – DJ KidHack / www.myspace.com/djkidhack
1am-2:30am – DJ 3l3tronic / 3l3tronic.vitamindevo.com/
2:30-4am – DJ Gusto / www.myspace.com/djgustobeats

TUESDAY night/Mon morn-
9:30-11pm – Peak Experience Productions / Otter Oasis
11p-1a – DJ d6-Robotronia
1-2:30am – DJ Serious Lee

WEDNESDAY night/Thurs morn-
8:30pm-9:30pm - Controlled Burn Reno - Fire Performance troupe from Reno - BIG FIRE!
9:30p-10:15p - Rogeman's FlowShow - Fire performance
10:30p-10:40p - Sapphira - bellydance / www.MissSapphira.com
10:45-11:45 - RIFaroke
12p-3am - DJ RHINO/Johnno - the “Get it outta my system” set! /www.myspace.com/johnnotherhino
3-4:30am – DJ KidHack / www.myspace.com/djkidhack

THURSDAY night/Fri morn-
(7:00p/sunset - Wedding/Crimson Rose officiates)
sunset-9pm - Oceans Of Fire / Tedward - Most Simultaneous Fire Breathers World's Record attempt
9:00-9:30pm – Rob Sturtz - Accordian
10--11pm Gothic Waltz Ballet / Regan (setup/teardown before and after will need dj'd music and fire flame FX)
11:30p-1am - Phoenix Project / Anna Maltese - Fire performance
1-3am - DJ Steve Boyett - music! / www.djsteveboy.com
3-4am – DJ Nesha

FRIDAY night/Sat morn-
8-8:30pm – Tribe Vibe – Fire Performers from Reno
8:30-9:30 – Spazstick - dj
9:30-11:30pm - FIRE IDOL / Trick Concepts / www.trickconcepts.com
11:30p-1:30am – SVP Resident DJ David Leeson/Auditory Canvas
1:30-2:45am - DJ Mira
2:45-3:30am – Love Bones / www.myspace.com/lovebones
3:30-4:30am – DJ Femur /

SATURDAY night/Sun morn-
11p-12a - DJ SWAMP -/ www.myspace.com/djswamp This dj is ON FIRE - literally! He will be filming for a video! NEED LOTS OF FIRE!!! and some extra SAFETIES might help, too!.
12-2a – SVP Resident DJ David Leeson/ Auditory Canvas
2-5a - Champagne and Bacon productions - including DJs Ryan Howard, Keith Mackenzie and Deekline /
5-6:30am – DJ Kos / www.myspace.com/djkos1200

SUNDAY -
morning - "Bloody Biscuits & Gravy" - get your bloody mary on at the SVP!

Invitaiton to DJs for performing at the Shiva Vista Project at Burningman 2008

Yo, Yo DJ’S!!!!

Shiva Vista Project - Burningman 2008 (www.shivavista.com)

If you want to dj out at burningman at the Shiva Vista Project, surrounded by flame cannons shooting fire coordinated to your music, the time to tell me when you want to is NOW, friend!! We have some sweet slots open still, but they are filling fast! Shiva wants you to come and play your killer funky tunes for the hungry fire dancers and the circle of dancing flames!!!

We have a complete, 3000 watt system with dj mixing console and dual cd decks, and an A-channel mixer for your pleasure! We also have an elevated platform so that you may look over the stage while creating your magic, which is shaded during the day, should you choose to spin during the roasting hours as well!!

So quick, tell me NOW! I want to secure you a time to enjoy Shiva's fiery embrace!

namaste,
A_delle
Shiva Vista Project Performance Coordinator

Devil's Playground HELL party this Friday @ Bliss

Come out and get your Lucifer on at the Devil's Playground party THIS Friday night, June 6, at Club Bliss!
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Prowl the satanic abyss in your naughtiest attire, satisfy your quest for fiendishness and your gravitation to the inferno within, and best of all, dance the night away until the sun rises partying with your friends in all the comforts of HELL!

Entertainment you can't resist will include: Krafty Kuts, U.K. of Against the Grain/Finger Lickin', with only two dates scheduled in the US, and WE are one of them!!! Also on the bill to satisfy your heated desires are MicahJ, GT, t-dub, d6, Coop da Loop. This is sure to be a hell-raising good time!

This is another fundraiser (yes, ONE more! we just can't resist the fun you all bring to it!) for the Shiva Vista Project and Champagne and Bacon for their Burningman 2008 art/music projects. YOU can claim partial responsibility for the awesomeness that will happen out on the playa by attending this event here in reNO! We can't do it without your support! Thank you, ReNO, for all the love you've shown thus far. Let's keep it rolling! ;-D

Tickets are available locally at the Melting Pot, Prism Magic and online at www.inticketing.com
$10 adv/ $15 @ the door / $10 door for costumed participants

Recap
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Who: Krafty Kuts, MicahJ, GT, t-dub, d6, and Coop da Loop
What: Devil's PLAYGROUND 6/6 party! Hell-themed attire HIGHLY encouraged!
When: 6/6/08 starting at10pm until the demons are raised
Where: Club Bliss nightclub | 535 E. Fourth Street | Reno | 775.348.BLIS
Why: Fund raising for Shiva Vista Project and Champagne and Bacon
How do I get tickets?: Melting Pot, Prism Magic, www.inticketing.com

B1N60!

Shiva Vista "Triple" party THIS Saturday afternoon at the Zephyr!

Shiva invites you to Triple your Fun, Triple your Fire, and Triple your Participation!

In anticipation of our most hippiest, jammiest, foodiest Shiva Vista Project fundraiser thus far, you won't want to miss this exciting and very USEFUL event on April 19th! Not only will we be filling your bellies with yummy BBQ'd foods and snacks, but we will be nourishing your souls and spirits with fun and enlightening workshops for poi and staff spinning, and hula hooping!
AND, inside there will be live bands (including Nick Ramirez and Astronot, Sleepy Sunshine, Buster Blue, and Session) as well as outside live drummers to help create a comfortable and groovy atmosphere for you to enjoy in tribal unity. ALL are welcome into Shiva's warm embrace.

Other reasons we celebrate include:

~Jub Jub Camp with its usual Monkey Business
~ the Canon twins' 30th birthday (yeah! Dirty thirty!)
~ of course, the coming of the unofficial, international 4/20 holiday!
~ and, what we have been so anxious to share...FIRE!!!

Come in your Shiva finest (meaning whatever you are inspired to present for Shiva's honor), you rejuvenated, renewed, ready-to-groove souls! Also, we HIGHly encourage you to reuse your “playa cups” you got at Yuri's night! It IS Earth day, you know!


Workshops for poi, staff, and hula-hoop are available for an extra donation of $10, taught by local dance/fire performers and members of Controlled Burn! AND, as the sun sets, Controlled Burn fire performers will toast up the evening with tribal fire spinning and live local drummers. Bellydancers and tribal musicians are welcome!


So,
WHAT did she say? April 19th
WHAT is going on? “Triple Trouble Spring Madness” Fundraiser for Shiva Vista Project, with fire tool workshops and BBQ beginning around 4pm - evening.
WHERE is it at? Zephyr Lounge located at 1074 S. Virginia Street in Reno.
WHO can attend? Any soul 21+
HOW much cash? Admission is $10adv./$15@door (to include BBQ'd treats! Yummy, yummy!)
(advance tickets available @ the Melting Pot- 888 S. Virginia St., Reno, and @ Prism Magic- 2161 Pyramid Hwy., Sparks.

Afterwards, don't forget to spread the love on over to Bliss for *the GREEN Party*, where our beloved Johnno is SURE to be rockin it OUT, IN, UP and DOWN! Then, we celebrate Earth day!

For more information, please visit www.shivavista.com

Hola, Reno HOOPERS!

Hola, Reno HOOPERS!

Here we go again, ready to find our centers in circles with another installment of free-range hooping! Let's meet for a fun time with hoops and friends THIS Saturday from 12pm until We All Fall Down at...

the Reno City Plaza (old Mapes Plaza site)!

Remember to bring your smile, some lite snacks, sunscreen (even on a cloudy day, you can get burnt!) and lots of water!

Recap:
Who: any fun-loving reno HOOPER who want to gather and share tricks, learn and play
What: a semi-regular free hooping group!
When: Saturday, April 5th, from noon until We All Fall Down (around 3-4pm last time)
Where: the Reno City Plaza (old Mapes site - big concrete area on First between Virginia and Center, right ON the beautiful Truckee River)
Why: for the Joy of it!

David Leeson/Auditory Canvas' NEW RELEASE!

My friend, David Leeson, a.k.a. Auditory Canvas, from the U.K. just released this new mix. I can't help but shout out about it, cuz I can't stop moving to it! Right ON, David.

click and dance!
summerrainpromotions.net/David...08.mp3