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My friends,

I’ve been doing a bit of traveling lately… seeing bits and pieces of this blue/green planet of ours in all its glory…. hence my sparse posting over the past couple of months… I know, I know, that’s no excuse. Therefore I’ve been hunting high and low for some kind of system that can be put into place to ensure that this list can continue with its free-flow of information, regardless of where I personally might be, or how much time I may or may not have on my hands… more on that later. I may need your help. Yeah, for sure, I’ll need your help…

It was this traveling that kept me away from the Playa this year. After 10 consecutive years at Burning Man, and always either being involved with a huge art project such as the Burning Man Opera, or just being the L.A. regional director (as I had been from 1999 - 2006), this year, being without a major Playa project for the first time ever, I caught the travel bug… I’ll post more on that later, as well. In the meantime, enjoy this little image of me enjoying myself on September 1st, the day the Man Burned. I was half a world away:

Additionally, it is this travel bug that will be keeping me away from yet another fantastic function, as today Saturday October 13th is the day for the

5th Annual L.A. Burning Man Decompression!

It was in 2003 that this exceptional festival was born. I’m proud to say that I was the L.A. Regional director that made it so. No, I can’t and won’t take credit for the creation of the event, as the team that came together had been an exceptional group of proactive super-cool something-or-others with whom I’d been hanging with for some time. For the most part, it is this team that continue to put the event together. The work is hard and for the most part, thankless… but it must be done… and so it is…

And when you and the rest of the community show up… well, as you know, that’s where the magic is. The juice. Alchemy. You know!

Now, without further ado, Ladies and gentlemen… freaks and misfits, spectators and participants…

Los Angeles Burning Man Decom Sreet Faire!

Says Marsi, (one of L.A.’s Regional directors):

Howdy LA…

Long time no speak, eh? We have been busy busy planning decompression and boy do we have treats for you! I have full info on Decompression, which is this Saturday October 13 listed below plus some special volunteer requests on top, and all other postings to the list below.

Hope to see you Saturday.

Smoooch,

Marsi

SPECIAL VOLUNTEER REQUESTS:

• EMT’s - Are you an EMT or MEDIC? If so, we would LOVE to have you join forces with our EMT team so that the folks we do have get some play time. If this describes you, please email laburners@gmail.com.
• We are blessed to have Peter Hudson, the creator of homouroboros, the amazing monkey/snake installation from the playa coming down from San Francisco. They have special volunteer needs as follows (should know how to use tools, but don’t have to be particularly masterful at building):
• We need 12 people on Friday morning (7am?) to help unload the truck and start building the base and about 6 people for the afternoon of building the top of the tree. Then we need 12+ people to help with tear down on Sunday morning after Decom. Everyone will get free passes into the event and get to work on on of the coolest piece of art on the playa and at Decom.
• If this is you, please email monica(at)thedolab(dot)com

Any other folks who would like to volunteer please email: monica(@)thedolab(dot)com

ART FROM THE PLAYA GALLERY (curated by Dale Youngman, our Decom Art Curator):

Opening Thursday Oct. 13th

“Fire in the Desert - Art from the Playa “

Featuring artwork from and about Burning Man 2007
At the Dale Youngman Gallery at the Regent
446 South main Street

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Part of the Downtown LA Artwalk from noon - 9 pm.

Please join us at this very special event as we celebrate the creative community that is Burning Man.

Featuring art by :

• Jim Bunkelman
• Christian the Blacksmith
• Stephen Gary
• Ryan Jessena
• Trish Keefer
• David Knudson
• Franklin Londin
• Linka Odom
• Jason Skinner
• Sean Sobczak
• Josh Weiss
• Zach Wasserman

Projections on Main Street by Bart Kresa
Documentary films in the adjacent Regent Theatre , including Burn Baby Burn by Steve Payne, Journey to the Flames by Doug Jacobson, and Nothing Without You by Ted Mattison. Coverage of this years festival by Current TV , including footage shot live of the Burn 2- 11 pm

Music by Dub Pscience 7-9 pm

The gallery and theatre event is also a kick-off for the annual Burning Man Decompression Street Fair, to be held Saturday Oct. 13 from noon until 11 pm. , at Santa Fe Ave. between 4th and 6th in the Artist District, downtown Los Angeles. Experience the art and culture of Burning Man at the biggest participatory celebration of Burning Man art and community without leaving the city ! Eleven hours of art, performance, live bands, DJs, fire, steam, dance, theme camps, art cars, green technologies, puppetry, circus, marching bands and Burning Man 2007 imagery. Tickets are $10 in creative wear/ $15 in street clothes. LaDecom is an annual fundraiser for the Black Rock Arts Foundation (BRAF); the granting entity of Burning Man. A portion of proceeds from all sales will go to the Black Rock Arts Foundation.

The Burning Man Festival, the internationally recognized festival known as part radical experiment in community and self expression that annually takes place in the Nevada desert, grants over $300,000 a year for art projects at the festival. This exhibit will focus on the magnitude and creativity of some of those projects.

Show runs through Nov. 2. with a closing reception that night from 6-10 pm. 446 South Main Street, Downtown LA. Open Wed. and Fridays 2-6:30, Thursdays 2-8, weekends by appointment . Contact Dale Youngman - dale@dddecor.com / 213-458-3735

A percentage of sales proceeds will go to the Black Rock Arts Foundation, which contributes over $300,000 annually to fund special large scale projects. This show will feature photographs of some of those projects.

FULL DECOM DETAILS:

5th ANNUAL L.A. DECOMPRESSION STREET FESTIVAL

NEW LOCATION: Sante Fe between 4th and 6th St Bridge, Artist District Downtown LA
(see below for map and directions)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13th, Noon until 11 PM
$10 in Playa wear/$15 in non-Playa street wear
Children under 12 are FREE
www.LA-BURNINGMAN.com
rain or shine, it’s PLAYATIME!

It’s that time again! Time to grab those dusty boots you just don’t have the heart to clean off and experience the art, the culture and the thrill of Burning Man, brought to life on the streets of downtown Los Angeles. This is an annual event to bring the spirit of Burning Man alive in our community.

PARTICIPATE! Just like Burning Man, this event is put on through volunteer efforts. We are currently looking for volunteers the day of the event. If you are interested, please contact: monica@thedolab.com

This is an art event. Come, immerse yourself in eleven hours of art and performance with theme camps, art cars, art installations, street performers and 2007 imagery.

ARTISTS (in alphabetical order):

• ADAM MOSTOW
• APPELUSA
• ARMEN ZEITOUNIAN
• BILL GILMAN
• CHARLIE CURRY
• DAVID KNUDSON
• DAVID SHIELDS
• DON NORRIS
• JAMIE WEDOW
• JON JUSKIN
• LINKA ODOM
• MATTEO
• MEGAN DEAINZA
• MICHAEL ALLEN
• MICHAEL WISNIEUX
• MIGUEL CABALLERO
• NICK BOSWELL
• NICOLAS BAUTA
• RAY CIRINO
• RYAN JESENA
• SARAH
• SEAN SOBCZAK
• STEPHEN GARY
• STEPHEN NORRINGTON
• SUZETTE
• VAL

THEME CAMPS (in alphabetical order):

• BLACK ROCK YEARBOOK
• BOUNCY BOUNCE CAMP
• CAMELTOPIA
• CLUB BABY SEAL PLUSH LOUNGE
• DISORIENT LOUNGE
• D’MAN’S LAIR
• FLATTERY CAMP
• GREEN TEAM ECO ZONE
• KRISHNA CAMP
• LA DREAM TEAM
• LA MUDPEOPLE
• ORAL MOISTENING CAMP
• PLAYA SURFERS
• PROMETHEATRICS
• SAGRADA BY DRAGON DEBRIS
• SPIRIT WIND CAFÉ
• SUN VALLEY CAMP
• TABULA RASA BEADING CAMP

8 stages featuring DJs, live bands, performance art, spoken word poetry, fire troupes, aerialists, workshops and lectures on sustainability, new green technology and the Earth friendly movement.

STAGES (in alphabetical order):

• BBC
• CLOWNARCHY
• FIRE STAGE
• GREEN LECTURE STAGE
• GREEN SECTOR
• LIVE DUMPSTER DIVE
• RUFF AND RA
• VENICE VIBE TRIBE

FEATURING THE MUSICAL TALENTS OF (in alphabetical order):

20 MEAT 6 FRY, 40 FT. JESUS, ALBINO, ANTON TUMAS, ARLAN’S ORGANISMS, AUDIO VOID, BONNIE DELIGHT DELIGHT, BRAIN GARDEN, BRASSWORK, BRIAN RAY, BROOKLYN, CARLY D/TAMO, CHAPLIN MXR, CHRIS RYAN, CONNIE JEAN, COOKIMON, COUSIN LOVERS, DAT GIRL (WITH HEAVENLY FATHER), DAVE SWEETEN, DAVID HUGHES, DIRT RYTHYMS, DISINTEGRATE, DJ ASTRAL, DJ CORY SAGE, DJ GUTI, DJ MYCHO PAN COCOA, DJ SEAMLESS, DMT, FANTUZI, FATFINGER, FLOW, FUXEDOS, THE GEOMETRIST, GODESS VIBE TRIBE, GOOFERMAN, HENRY STRANGE, HOWARD AMB, IMAGIKA, INTERACTIC GODDESS THEATER, JUSTIN PAUL, KIVA, LA MUD PEOPLE, LAZY SLAVE, LEE MAYJAHS, MANNY, MARQUES WYATT, MEE MU, MOJO W & VIBRATION ARMY, NICK THE NECK, NICOLA, NIELS MAYER, NIGEL RICHARDS, NOVATRON, ORIGINAL BOOTY BURGLARS, PETER JOBS, RENFEY, ROOTABREAKA, ROVER’S PINKY, RUFF HAUSER, RYANART, SAMANTHA GIRON DANCE PROJECT, SEDA/SQUARE ONE, SHADOW PORN THEATER, SPYROS, STEVE BOYETT, STILT CIRCUS, SUN BYTE, SWITCH MISTRESS, SYRENA, THE, LUMINARIES, THE MAGICAL HARP/HIGH PRIESTESS, THOMAS LANN, TIKO DRUMS, TODD SPERO, TOSHI, TREVOR, UCLA BATU, ULKULADY, UNITED BY SOUND, VENICE VIBE TRIBE/SATCHI OM, VIDEO MONTAGE, WARDEN AND JUNE, WARLORDS, YEH-BE-DE

Decompression is an opportunity to come together and share the art, performances, theme camps, photos, videos and stories from the playa; to re-connect with family and friends; and collaborate to create something new. It is, at its simplest, a reunion. But more significantly, it is a thoroughly participatory celebration of Burning Man art and community within our larger communities…

Park on 1st, 2nd or 3rd and walk down to gate.

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Kung Fu Sabre Classes for Fire Performers w/ Firegroove

Beginning October 6, 2007

Kung Fu Fire Sabre: Beginning and Intermediate

Instructor: Anna Maltese

This fun and intense intro-level class is designed for fire performers of all levels and offers a comprehensive education in the basics of Kung Fu Sabre (broadsword), with special emphasis on training in stances, poise, and flow. The class also covers the origins and history; it’s techniques, aspects, and parts; as well as proper handling and sword etiquette. The 1 1/2 - hour classes begin with a half-hour warm-up period of chi kung for training in proper breathing, stretching and meditation techniques in order to cultivate the strength, flexibility and proper mindset necessary for learning the martial arts.

The 7 - week course will move through basic stances and movement drills to more complex techniques of striking and parrying. The course will also cover fire sabre safety, including proper methods of dipping, lighting, and extinguishing. At the end of the course students will have learned and be able to perform a basic fire sabre set, and will have the opportunity to purchase their own fire sabre at a discounted price.

Kung fu is the mother of all other martial arts. Beautiful and flowing, yet kinetic and powerful, it is a truly exhilarating art form upon which to build a skill set in fire performance.

Dance Studio No. 1

~Santa Monica~
2037 Granville Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Classes Available:
OCT 6th - NOV 18th
NOV 27th - FEB 3rd (canceled 12/15 - 1/5)

Schedule:
Sundays - 3:45 - 5:15 PM

If you have any questions, please visit www.firegroove.com

Prepare Yourself for Turkish Delights

Sunday, October 7, 2007
4:20 PM

Mmmm, bass infused beats with an Arabic/Turkish flavor ….yummy!

Join us for a night of Turkish Delight, an event inspired by our (your hostess and host Lillith and Rob) up coming trip to Turkey. We are blending the exotic with the erotic and the traditional with the neo-tribal in a cabaret of belly dancers and performances that will savage your senses! The event includes:

• A visual feast of Turkish influenced visions
• Hookah lounge
• Massage and pampering area
• 15 minute Sextrology sessions and readings from the Erotic Tarot deck by Lilith (*detailed Sextrology counseling/relationship astrology sessions can be booked beforehand)
• Mediterranean munchies
• An Arabic themed costume auction

AND

We’llbe raffling off one fire hula hoop, a set of fire jugglingpins, a setof fire fingers, a set of poi, a pair of stilts and one big, bad daddy of a fire staff…. plus hookahs, bellydance classes anda trip to Vegas!

When, when, when?

Sunday, Oct 7th from 4:20 until midnight-ish…. just 2 days before we leave for Turkey.

Tickets are 15.00 in advance or 25.00 at the door

Cre8tivity Art Space
Washington Blvd.
Marina del Rey CA 90292

Advance ticket purchase info by phone 818.919.5006
by paypal lilithness@yahoo.ca

Says everyone’s hottie, Suzette B.:

I will be performing at this party throughout the evening. I will also have my stage and pole there for everyone to play on between performances. Hope to see you all there.

Love Light and Laughter,

Suzette

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to send you a link so that if you want, you can watch a video of my performance on The Jerry Lewis Telethon. (It takes 10 sec. for the footage to start)

Happy Day to you all,

Laura

MASQUERADE
A Benefit for the Venice Beach Carnivale

A Benefit for the Carnevale! Venice Beach
The Costumed Celebration by the Sea
Performances, Costume Contest, DJ’s, Dancing, Food, Bar
21 and over

Sunday, August 19th
Location: Air Conditioned Lounge / Venice
625 Lincoln Boulevard
(3 Blocks South of Rose Avenue)
8 PM - 2 AM

Tickets $20 in advance, $30 at the door
For information e-mail your request to:
celebrate@carnevale.us
Phone: 310-439-1702

Carnevale! is a project of the non-profit Venice Artists Forum and the Venice Chamber of Commerce

Producer: Esquire Jauchem, Co-Producers: Miriam More, Brady Walker

COME IN COSTUME!

HOW TO BUY TICKETS:

Mail your check payable to:

• The Venice Chamber of Commerce
• c/o Venice Artists Forum
• 55 Rose Avenue
• Venice, CA 90291

Or use PAYPAL:

• Account ID: celebrate@carnevale.us

A BRC Fire Performance Competition

“Fire Idol”

Fire by Trick Concepts has teamed up with Los Angeles Fire Effects to bring you “Fire Idol” - a Burning Man Event. A parody of the T.V. show “American Idol”, Fire Performers will compete for Fire Trophies by surviving their elimination round, only to come face-to-face with our three Fire Idol Judges in round two.

When: Thursday, August 30th, 2007 @ 10:30 pm - 12:30 am right after Oceans of Fire.

Where: The Shiva Vista Project Stage on the Playa at Burning Man.

To Enter: to sign up or for more information visit: www.fire.trickconcepts.com

Space is limited, so sign up early!

A Note to Performers:

All participants are required to check in. At that time you will be assigned a performance group number, and be given fueling/safety instructions. Check-In will begin at 10:00pm. Participants who arrive at check-in after 10:30pm cannot be guaranteed a spot.

The first round will consist of 2 to 4 people performing for 1-1/2 minutes on stage simultaneously. One person from each round will advance to round two. Round two is the judging round where each performer will perform alone on stage for approximately 2 minutes, then come face-to-face with our Fire Idol Judges!!!!

Fuel (white gas only) will be provided by Fire Idol, unless you are fire breathing, in which case you will need to provide your own fuel.

Propane fueled fire trophies will be gifted to first, second and third place winners, and will resemble “the man” fire breathing, spinning poi, and spinning fans.

The Fire Idol Judges:

Our “Simon” – Vlad Marinkovic

Vlad is an engineer specializing in high temperature materials. He is an experienced fire breather, and an expert in slow motion poi. He is a Director at “Los Angeles Fire Effects”, a fire based theatrical production firm. Best known for his sharp tongue!

Our “Paula Abdul” – Anna Maltese

Anna balances being an animator and a student of Wushu / Kung Fu, with running “Phoenix Projekt”, a Los Angeles based fire troupe. She is best known for her ability to blend martial arts and fire performance on stage. Her quick wit is by far her deadliest weapon!

Our “Randy Jackson” – Roger Lai

Roger is a poi spinner whose DVD has taught numerous spinners to do the behind-the-back waistwrap. He helped start Fire Drums and the Hookahdome spin jams. Don’t let his sense of humor fool you. He has high standards when it comes to fire performances!

Our MC for the Evening - Chirs “Poon” Ory from Dance, Dance, Immolation!

Let the mayhem begin!!!

The Mutaytor and DJ Wolfie Present:

THE MUSTACHE SHOW

at the Roxy
August 3rd, 2007
8:30 pm to 1am
9009 West sunset blvd
West Hollywood, California

5$ Presales available at djwolfie@djwolfie.com (20 at the door)

CLICK HERE FOR 15$ PRESALES

Join us as we present the first in a series of highly interactive theme shows featuring the music and performance of the world famous MUTAYTOR Traveling Musical & Theatrical Revue.

On this outing, we will be celebrating the history, power and might of THE MOUSTACHE.

We encourage all to costume and ornament themselves accordingly to participate.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A MOUSTACHE, ONE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR YOU.

Special guests:

• DJ WOLFIE (Hipgeneis)
• PORTER TINSLEY
• DJ BLUE (blueinsomnia)

Phoenix Projekt Presents:

~THE SILK ROAD CABARET~

Dinner Theatre & Night Bazaar

One Night Only
June 8th, 2007

One Night Only

Friday, June 8th, 2007

LIVE ON STAGE:

• Phoenix Projekt
• Kodama Taiko
• The Department of Mental Technology
• DJ Psychotropic
• Thomas Wood
• Ray Ray

VEGAN CUISINE:

• Food Not Bombs

IN THE MARKETPLACE:

• PsychoSoaps
• TrickConcepts
• Phoenix Projekt Boutique
• Michael Spiezialy Black Light Paintings
• Joan Maltese Pashimas
• Fire Groove
• & More

@ Venice United Methodist Church
1020 Victoria Ave
Venice CA 90291

Tickets: $25
Limited Capacity
Doors open: 745p
Dinner served: 815p
Show begins: 845p

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Food Not Bombs.

For more info, updates & presales:
phoenixprojekt.net

…she pressed on. Kalaratri was upon her, but it was no matter. The fire in her soul burned bright. If Typhon had indeed swallowed the Sun, then it was this flame that reflected off the full Moon tonight.It was this flame that would guide her across the endless sands of Sahara… of Gobi… of Time.Indeed, it was this flame that danced across the Road of Silk, Legend, and Wonder…

 

The 2nd annual southwestern Burning Man regional event is underway as of today Thursday May 17. The arts and music festival runs through Sunday night May 20th.

At last year’s Dark Skies Singularity event, somewhere in the vicinity of 700 participants showed up for the four day festival. I was one of the producers, being at that time the L.A. Burning Man regional director. I had hooked up with Cameron Grant the Las Vegas BM regional director and his team, and the rest is, as they say, history.

Though I’ve retired my role as a BM regional head and am not involved with the production and organization of this event any longer, I can attest to the amazing hard work of all involved, in particular the Las Vegas crew. It’s their baby. Everyone really puts their asses on the line. It’s a labor of love, and it shows. It became a multi regional effort last year, as Cameron and I had been talking about “connecting the dots” in regards to pooling our resources as heads of the regions. Once our alliance was set, the Las Vegas crew picked up the ball and ran with it. That’s not to diminish the efforts of the L.A. contingent, without whose influence and committed efforts and immeasurable passion the event could not have become what it is!

Here are some shots from last year’s event: The Boogie Man doing what he does best! Just to entice you. I hope it helps!

Directions with photos on the DarkSkies Website.

This event is exceptional in its diversity. Come on out. It’s high time for a road trip! Last year we had participants from Salt Lake City, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, NYC, Vancouver… and probably a few others

It’s about a 3 hour drive to the Roach dry lake-bed from Los Angeles. With some friends and/or satellite radio to keep you company, that’ll fly by. You’ll be on the mini-Playa in no time!

There are hotel accommodations nearby if camping isn’t on your agenda this time around! Showers, rooms, casinos, restaurants… Brush up on your poker! Check the Primm Valley Resorts Website for accommodation information (though turn off your speakers to avoid the stupidly horrible music that begins playing immediately).

You can be a proactive communicator by joining the Dark Skies Tribe on Tribe.net

Southwestern Burning Man Regional Event

Dark Skies / Singularity Calling for Art

CALLING ALL ARTISTS!!!

Art Curator Dale Youngman says:

Yes, it’s time for the art wrangling to begin!

Dark Skies / The Singularity Event is taking place near Primm, Nevada on Roach Lake May 17-20. This is the second annual South West Regional Burning Man event jointly organized by two regional teams in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. This year is shaping up to be spectacular, but we need your participation for it to be all that it can be!

This year, in addition to mutant vehicles, art sculptures and large scale installations, we are also featuring a real gallery-style fine art and photography show inside an amazing structure called “Innermind”, by Gary Stadler. Some of you may remember the beautiful 85′ x 40′ conical structure from Burning Man a couple of years ago - it has a beacon of light that shoots out of the top, and is a very impressive art piece all on its own. This year it will function as the center camp, and will house white flats upon which we will hang artwork from both regions, as well as smaller sculptures and installations.

As our hanging space inside is somewhat limited, the space will be curated, and regrettably not every submission can be hung (but there is room for plenty!). We are asking for jpegs and sizes of all art submissions to be sent to

art@la-burningman.com

where they will be reviewed and coordinated by myself and other team members. (Since I also have a gallery I run downtown, I am always looking for new art anyway -so please send me your info!) Decisions regarding content will not be made until the first of May, when we know the actual sq. footage of interior space and see the quantity of art work submitted.

This year, in order to facilitate the many sculptural artists living here, we will have transportation for larger pieces leaving from L.A. We are hopeful that this will allow many more of you wonderful LA artists to be represented out on the near-playa . If requesting transport of large installations (or any artwork for that matter ), please include size, weight, and any special info necessary for us to assist you in your art’s appearance at the event. Let’s show Vegas what we can do!

Any questions, please write me:

I am daleydale, and I am here to serve !

Link to project online: http://www.heartmagic.com/inner_mind.html

Singularity Tickets

Dale Youngman

daleydale100@yahoo.com