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Sacred Circularties Hoop Dance Retreat in BaliPoi RetreatsBali Spirit Festival

2009-11-14T18:13:03Z

Hey there Hoopers and Burners!

Some friends and I are creating the most amazing hoop dance event ever
on the beautiful island of Bali. We are super-stoked about blending
yoga, sound meditation, sacred geometry, and ecstatic movement with
the hoop dance flow. Jocelyn Gordon of Hoop Dance DC is one of the
featured teachers. I've created a web page that should provide you
with all the information you need. (If you need more information,
that's okay too.)
Here's the link:

www.dchoopcollective.com
Scroll down a little for the retreat link.

You can also RSVP on the Sacred Circularities Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php

Also, for you flow artists and festival goers, there are two other
events happening in Bali before and after our Sacred Circularities
retreat.

Nick Woolsey is offering two poi retreats from March 1-14. Find out
more at www.playpoi.com
Then, the 2010 Balispirit Festival happens three days after Sacred
Circularities. Find out more at www.balispiritfestival.com
I made a 3-minute film about the 2008 Balispirit Festival. You can
check it out here: www.vimeo.com/1811908

All three events are happening at the gorgeous retreat center Bali
Purnati. www.balipurnati.com

Here's the poster for the event. Feel free to distribute widely. Thanks!

Love,
Jaguar Mary

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Sacred Circularities Hoop Dance Retreat in Bali
A Six - Day Immersion into the Healing Art of Hoop Dance
Hoop Yoga, Kundalini Hooping, Sacred Sound and Hoop Workshops
with KaRa Maria, Jocelyn Gordon, and Jahsah SunBird
March 23-28, 2010
Bali, Indonesia

Go to our Website for Details
www.dchoopcollective.com

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Fire Breathing Classes in LA?

2009-09-17T19:41:43Z

Does anyone know or any or could recommend where to seach for fire breathing classes? Thanks

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New L.A. Fire Conclave - Final Sign Ups this week!

2009-06-10T09:58:35Z

New L.A. Fire Conclave – Final sign ups this week!

The L.A. Burn Academy, a new Los Angeles based open registry Fire Conclave is holding meetings and final sign ups this Wednesday and Thursday, June 10th & 11th in Long Beach for anyone interested in performing inside the Great Circle at this year’s Burning Man Festival.

The Burn Academy is open to all responsible fire performers and does not discriminate based on location, age, physical appearance, or skill level. You must attend one of the meetings in order to enroll. If you’d like to join but are unable to attend either of the meetings, please contact: Scorch@trickconcepts.com

Location:
El Dorado Park / Good Neighbor Park
7550 E Spring St
Long Beach, CA 90815

Directions:

From Los Angeles: Take the 110 South to the 405 South towards Long Beach. Take the Studebaker Rd exit. Turn left onto Studebaker Rd. Proceed approx. 1 mile and make a right on E. Barrios St., turning into the park. Stay right into the parking lot. We will meet inside the gated Hockey/Basketball courts.

From Orange County: Take the 405 North. Exit Seal Beach Blvd toward Los Alamitos Blvd. Turn right on Seal Beach Blvd. Seal Beach Blvd. becomes Los Alamitos Blvd. Turn left on Cerritos Ave./E. Spring St. Turn left on Studebaker Rd. Turn left on E. Barrios St. turning into the park. Stay right into the parking lot. We will meet inside the gated Hockey/Basketball courts.

Time: 8pm – 10pm

Meeting Agenda:
Choreography Overview
Safety Requirements
Video Taping
BM Rules, Regulations, and Ticket Info.
Rehearsal: Choreography Layout

* Please note that this is an unlit meeting and rehearsal.

For more information, please visit our new website at: www.burnacademy.com

See you there!
-Scorch
(310)294-9318

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hey new to LA Fire Scene

2009-06-06T06:31:32Z

Hi im Darius and im a Poi and contact staff fire performer from Phoenix Arizona. Im moving to California in 3 months and im looking for anybody that has a fire troupe or knows any friendly local fire troupes in the LA area. Im used todo weekely meetings with fire troupes down here and trying to find something like that in Cali.

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Firemoon Ride!!!!!

2008-12-11T01:08:47Z

I have room for 2 people to Firemoon, I am already picking up one person.But still have room for 2. I am Leaving Thursday though, early in the morning. I am also bringing lots of wood and a GIANT peace sign I build during the week. If anyone is interested in going thursday your welcome to come. I'm bringing a truck to have a little fun in before friday.. also bringing climbing gear if I see something high to repell from or climb up. Email me or call 661-472-1556

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Used fire hoop for sale $130.

2008-12-10T22:08:24Z

I wanna sale my used fire hoop for $130.
I used it for only 4 times light up and it has large 6 wicks and use jack-nuts type.
Wicks are still good condition.
I use silver tape around wick for protect melting hoop tube.
This hoop is NOT Collapsible Fire Hula Hoop .
I bought it for $200.
Pick up only.

I am short (5'2) tall and my fire hoop is too big ( I guess 38' -40')for me so recently I bought another
new fire hoop so that's the reason why I wanna sale it.
I live in Los Angeles.

If anyone interested in it please let me know.
If you need hoop photo, send me your email address I'll send you photo .

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Poi spinners needed by dance co. for Burning Man

2008-08-18T06:21:17Z

Greetings :)
I perform on my djembe with fire dancers, but right now I am writing because my dance co. is going to debut at Burning Man, and we need a couple of poi spinners for the end of a couple of scenes in our Waltz dance show, on the Shiva Vista stage, Thurs night at 10pm. We're meeting this Tues night in Culver City from 7 to 10pm for a fire rehearsal. At BM, we'll have a rehearsal Wed evening, and performance Thurs at 10. Please contact me asap if you're available and interested!
Cheers, ~Alec

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Burning Man ticket Raffle is on!

2008-07-23T04:50:14Z

Burning Man ticket Raffle is on!

That's right for just $5 YOU can get a chance at one ticket to Burning Man! Tickets to Burning Man 2008 are currently $295 on the web and there will be NO GATE SALES this year either. Yikes! So, here's your chance to get ONE TICKET for the ridiculously low price of just $5. How can we do this? We must be CRAZY to make this kind of offer! Dark Skies was gifted an extra ticket and we want to help a deserving burner and we're doing a fund raiser as well, so to tie it all in we're raffling this ticket off for $5 per entry. The drawing will be held on August 11th when we will announce the winner who will be selected by Peaches the Jack Russell Terrier rummaging in the ticket bowl.
Purely non-scientific but a lot of fun nonetheless!

TO ENTER: send $5 PER ENTRY via PayPal to darkskies@vegasartists.com
You may purchase as many entries as you wish, they are $5 each.
Each $5 entry buys you ONE CHANCE at winning this free ticket!
Good luck and have a great burn in 2008!

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Poi/Staff Workshops @ focus fish

2008-07-18T16:59:48Z

Hey...this is perfect for the youngins, beginers, intermediates and some heck some advanced poi if you so desire.

details:

FOCUSfish INC (501c3 corporation) Weekend
Flying Circus Workshops Leading up to the
BIG-TOP Event with GUSH-E.D. artists:

Starts July 19 and ends with attendance of the show
August 8 & 9, 2008!
RESERVE NOW at info@focusfish.com

Staff & Poi Workshop with Machina Candeo...
the dynamic fire-spinning/eating/throwing/dancing
(they do it ALL with FIRE!) group

************************************************************************************
Machina Candeo is performing with its 10 members in this year's
Flying Circus at the Ford. Learn some of their cool tricks this weekend,
in our first workshop of the summer series.
All ages from 6yrs. welcome... All levels welcome, too.

When: Saturday, July 19 1-3pm

Where: XTC in Eagle Rock
2131 Colorado Blvd. 323.259.9009

Who: 6rs-10yrs (1-2pm) & 11yrs-adults (2-3pm)

How much: $25 (equipment purchases, separate but not required)
*Staff and Poi will be sold.

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Fire Sword Construction Tutorial

2008-07-15T10:18:36Z

I just put together an instructional tutorial during my last construction session...

http://www.thedeathknight.com/Misc/FireSword/How_To_Make_A_Fire_Sword.htm

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Finding Fuel

2008-07-05T00:07:11Z

I've talked to folks who've had a tough time finding fuel to use. Yesterday, I checked two sources.
WalMart, compton (MLK avenue off crenshaw) - had cheap ($4) lamplight Ultrapure lamp oil, also had "Medallion" which i think is the lamplight basic lamp oil re-packaged. But only had the quart sizes of colemans fuel (both premium and "kerosene) for about $6.

KMart on Fair fax and third had colemans in the gallon can for $10 (half the cost of the premium at wal mart) in the camping supplies and had some stock of lamp oil (I didn't thoroughly look, since I had purchased some at wm) in the lamp section.

Also, I spotted coleman fuel at Rite Aide for $14 a gallon in limited supply (Vermont and hollywood)

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What are some things that you're going to miss if you don't go to Dark Skies?

2008-05-15T05:02:50Z

What are some things that you're going to miss if you don't go to Dark Skies?

The friendly security forces at Hoover Dam that want to be nosey and pick through your stuff before you cross!
Driving through the most beautiful Joshua Tree forest you’ve ever seen (no really)!
Wondering if you’re lost while driving through said forest!
Suspiciously studying your rear view mirror on a dirt road looking for the damn BLM (they won’t be there)!
Beautiful sunrises with your friends
Hugging furry people
Fantastic theme camps with such amazing content as:
Porn-a-oke yep that’s right it’s karaoke with porn (and pirates of course)!
The always cool Dark Skies locale….Party Naked whipping up drinks while you take it off…..or not!
Come party with the living and the un-living in Dr DNA’s -The Underworld!
Adopt some art, leave some art with caretaker Anti-M!
Meditation and spiritual readings if you dare!
A unique bar that will distill your beverage in a body part replica…gotcha thinking’ don’t it! You’ll be sucking on more than a lime with these shots!
What regional would be complete without a complementary spanking amongst other treats!
The ska/reggae retreat of the Skaruba Café serving up delicious delightful beverages
A house made of turquoise that used to be a hub for the Pony Express
Burners
Hippies
Freaks
Costumes
Naked guy hula hooping
Workshops so you can be the naked guy hula hooping
Friendly greeters
The poof poof of propane poofers
Workshops so you can learn really cool stuff
Drum circles
Twilight yoga and fire spinnin
Hot Rangers
Very hot BBQ’s, Pancakes and Bacon
The purrrrrrr of generators in the dusk
Bands
DJ’s
Petting furry people
Fire spinners
Chocolate chip cookies
Howling at the moonrise
Art Cars
Dirt between your crevices (you pick the crevice I ain’t touching it)!
Our oh so fun Men’s Hot Legs Contest
The new addition to our contests the Drag Olympics (read drag queen Olympic events)
Sitting around a burn barrel wondering why you are because it’s 75 degrees out!
Beautiful sunsets with your friends
Dancing until dawn
A very “Dark Sky” full of stars for gazing
Geodesic dome love
Getting to know your fellow freaks in a intimate setting
A lovely trial setting to test out your dome, mutant vehicle, art, sound system, costume, attitude or shade structure before Burning Man
Driving from the desert having just spent an unbelievable weekend with your friends

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DARK SKIES TICKETS TO GO ON SALE SATURDAY APRIL 12 @ NOON PST

2008-04-10T05:35:16Z

DARK SKIES TICKETS TO GO ON SALE SATURDAY APRIL 12 @ NOON PST

TICKETS:
Tickets to The Dark Skies Arts Festival, June 19-22 at Mojave Drums near Meadview, Arizona are going on sale this Saturday 4/12/08 at twelve noon PST under the following price structure:
FIRST TIER: 75 tickets @ $75
SECOND TIER: 150 tickets @ $95
THIRD TIER: The remaining 75 tickets will be $125
Gift Tickets: we have a very limited number of gift tickets available where we trade you admission for your work on site. See below.

ATTENDANCE CAPS AND NO GATE SALES THIS YEAR
We are capping attendance at 300 and there will be NO GATE SALES this year! Advance ticket sales will cut off about a week out from the event. Under 18 with parents only, kids under 12 are free. No in-out, no pets.

Dark Skies is the southern Nevada regional burn, now to be held across the dam in Arizona! All of Burning Man’s 10 principals apply including leave no trace, no vending and the gift economy.

THEME CAMPS
We are requesting that all theme camps register and determine the minimum required amount of space that you can fit into. We are also asking most participants to drop their camping gear and park out by the front gate in order to keep the event site open and allow art cars, pedestrian traffic, and bicycles to traverse the site safely. There’s plenty of room on this site for our event, we just have to use it judiciously and creatively. Please please please register your theme camp and art so we know who’s coming!

FIRE
Dark Skies 2008 is operating in a high fire season, and in an area of pristine high desert in a beautiful Joshua Tree Forest. Dark Skies Fire Safety will be operating under the jurisdiction of Meadview Arizona Fire Dept. All final decisions regarding fire will be up to them.

• Fire performers will be allowed i/e: poi staffs breathers and all other hand held fire performance toys.
• Small propane flame effects; ie hand held puffers and small lpg flame effects with neither having a vertical flame length exceeding 10ft unless pre approved will be allowed.
• Fire barrels; fire barrels will be provided and maintained by event staff and will be in community areas.
• No personal burn barrels and fireplaces unless pre-approved in advance of the event.
• All generators used will be required to have an abc fire extinguisher and a pointed shovel within 20 ft at all times.
• Tentative fire times will be between 7pm and sunrise. Fire times will be subject to blackout in case of winds sustained in excess of 12 mph.
• All fire artists and participants must check in with DSFS. DSFS has the final say when it comes to fire of any kind.
• Smoking is to be conducted on developed and groomed areas only, no smoking is allowed in the vegetated areas of the event site. Leave no trace; never let it hit the ground.
• Fireworks of any kind are illegal and banned 100% at this event.
• All fire activities will be restricted to fire performance areas and then only at pre approved times. We will clearly mark these areas on site.

Important fire information; All fire activities may be banned in the case of a regional “red flag alert”. A red flag alert occurs when high winds regionally create a situation whereby all fire activities are banned. This is not the same as the high fire season ban which runs April 15 – Nov 15 and for which we are applying for variances too for this event. This is also NOT the same situation we had last time where CCFD “stuck it to us” at the last minute and bummed a lot of people out. Our hosts want to see fire at this event. But we have to play by their rules. Lets hope for low winds on the weekend of the event!

VOLUNTEER!
The heart of any regional event is the volunteers, and we love our volunteers! We have limited Volunteer opportunities available for Dark Skies.

Please check the website and the event’s news group which is located here
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DARKSKIES_LASVEGAS/

Pictures of the new site are here
http://darkskies.vegasartists.com/pictures/3-08sitesurveyweb/index.htm

The event’s website is understandably undergoing some changes since the move and is here
http://darkskies.vegasartists.com/

Thank you to the community, to our wonderful volunteers, and to all of the artists and theme camps that make this and every regional event so darn special! We cannot do any of this without YOU.

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Dancers Wanted

2008-03-26T07:46:45Z

I am looking for friendly & patient semi-professional belly dancers and/or fire performers for a dance company. Age between 21-37. Dancers must provide thier own costmes. Absolutely no egos or drama allowed. If interested contact Evil Raven. We are located in the San Gabriel Valley area in CA

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Machina Candeo's CD Release Party!!

2008-03-11T22:52:51Z

Machina Candeo is having a CD Release Party Saturday, April 5th, 2008, 5:00-10:00pm

Robin's Sculpture Garden
1632 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291

Please join us for this exciting event featuring DJ Troi and the music of Machina Candeo's fire dance choreography soundtrack. We will also be promoting local artists during the event with a raffle for guests to win great stuff! Please join us for food, drinks, random ambient performance, videos, great merchandise and much, much more!

So come on out, enjoy some good music, see some top-notch entertainment, and maybe win a cool piece of art. That music don't write itself...come meet the composer, too!

Artists donating to the raffle:
www.lulivision.com
www.voodooprincessmusic.com
www.myspace.com/sleepyeyestylez (that's me:)
Pyrate Girl with be donating a spectacular hoop!
and of coarse... some Machina Candeo gear!
And many more to be announced!!!

Machina Candeo official Website: www.MachinaCandeo.com
Machina Candeo official CD Website: www.NoxIncendio.com
Find Machina Candeo also on: www.tribe.net, www.MySpace.com , www.Facebook.com, www.livejournal.com , www.Ibook.com, www.CDBaby.com , www.SoundClick.com , www.mp3.com

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State of Fire Breathing #2

2008-03-07T01:17:37Z

Okay, so, I made a little video (with a controversial name) 'The State of Fire Breathing #1'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh_vq3iqXJw
I intend these to be an ongoing series that keeps breathers up to date with trends and such in fire breathing.

I'd like to do a second video now featuring the Breather's box and the various skills needed to perform it.
What this means is that I'll need 9 box-trained breathers to commit to a single day (wednesday at the park?) where we can take about an hour out to catch this all on a camera.

I've selected March 19th as the first tentative date, 9pm at the Burn Club park. Please let me know if you can join us....

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Dark Skies Poll

2008-02-29T09:13:09Z

Greetings and much dusty love from Dark Skies!
Please help us plot the course of Dark Skies, the southern Nevada regional Burn for 2008.

Take a few moments and complete this anonymous survey so that we may get a better idea of what YOU the community wants to do. You don’t need to log into any Yahoo groups this time. We’re making this as easy as we can so that as many of you as possible will respond. Ready? Here you go:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=IuYUSoOLJPqcL6jBREqJyA_3d_3d
or
http://tinyurl.com/2hoe59

We will post the results once we close the poll.

Thanks!
The Dark Skies Team

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Dark Skies Budget is posted

2008-02-20T05:15:15Z

Greetings and dusty road weary hugs from Dark Skies!

We are pleased to announce that the pre event budget for DS ‘08 is posted for your perusal, dissection, and discussion.
http://darkskies.vegasartists.com/about/accounting.php

There’s still a couple items missing and we actually got the Lincoln County numbers this afternoon so those are wrong. And yes ‘vehicles’ does indeed have an “H” in it. But you’ll get the idea of what it costs to produce this event. Based on this, and a senior staff meeting happening this weekend, we anticipate TICKETS GOING ON SALE, ON SATURDAY MARCH 1ST AT 12 NOON PST .

We’d love to hear your thoughts on the matter, but we can’t reply on every list that this message has been posted to, there are simply too many lists out here to monitor them all. So please direct all correspondence to/at us on the event’s Yahoo group, which is located here
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DARKSKIES_LASVEGAS/

A full email blast with volunteer information, art, and theme camp registration is forthcoming. Just keeping you the community in the loop, so watch this space and we hope to see you all out on Delamar Lake this June!

Love and (yummy) cookies,
The Dark Skies team

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Dockweiler Pics...

2008-01-21T06:30:31Z

http://www.thedeathknight.com/Misc/Dockweiler/

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Dark Skies Fire Arts Festival!

2008-01-02T06:48:49Z

Greetings and much dusty love from the Dark Skies Fire Arts Festival!

Currently we are waiting on the cost recovery numbers from the BLM and costs from Lincoln County on top of those. Once we have all of that we will be able to produce a working budget and price the tickets logically (who knew?).

We will then announce the start of ticket sales. The tickets are printed and boy are they purty! It’s been somewhat quiet around here at DS HQ the past few months but rest assured that the hamsters are working overtime on this year’s event. We have much to announce, we have much to discuss, we have many needs from you the community as well. This is just a short note to let you know that the dates and location have been set.
June 19-22, 2008 and yes it will be on Delamar Lake in Lincoln County.
Much more coming soon, BOOM!

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Fire Performers PLEASE READ - Wed. Town Hall Meeting

2007-12-11T19:08:23Z

Hello!
please repost this to any fire performers you know, There are some important
issues facing the fire community, and we need to get the word out quick, and
there is an important Town Hall meeting wednesday.

In addition, there is a new discussion list for fire performers to discuss tips,
community interests, events, and more at:

http://www.curiousjosh.com/lafire

please sign up, more information about the list is below.

----
*Subject*: Town Hall Meeting: A Call to Arms for all Los Angeles Based Fire
Artists

*Where*: Smash Labs, 1714 Albion St, Los Angeles, CA 90031 323-227-6274

*When*: Doors open at 7pm Meeting begins at 8pm

*Who*: All members of the Los Angeles Based Fire Arts Community

*Why*: During recent interactions with Los Angeles County and State _Fire
Marshalls <http://www.film.ca.gov/LocationResources/FilmSafety.html>_we have
learned that they are in the process of designing a set of safety standards
and guidelines in an effort to standardize safety requirements within our
industry. These safety guidelines are to be implemented in the first
quarter of 2008.

We have the great fortune that our local county Fire Marshalls have
offered to allow us participate in the design of these standards.
Organizations such as the Safety Advisory for Fire and FX in Entertainment
(SAFFE)and members of the Pyrotechnics community have offered to provide
guidance or advice in the different methods of organizing ourselves and
interfacing with regulatory and enforcement entities such as the Fire
Department.

This *_Wednesday, December 12, 2007_* a Town Hall Meeting has been called to
inform the community and discuss the formation an organization comprised of
members representing the interests of the Los Angeles fire community.

******It is time for us all to come together, as a community - to openly
create our own guidelines that address issues, such as safety, performance
standards, etc. It is of the utmost importance that we collectively decide
this before it is decided for us*****

In Addition, there is a new e-mail discussion list for
fire artists and people who are interested in fire performance in the Los
Angeles area. This list can be joined by following this link:

http://www.curiousjosh.com/lafire

This list is an opportunity for us to stay in touch as a community, and
discuss a number of pressing issues that are affecting the Los Angeles fire
community such as the upcoming implementation of safety regulations,
standards, and restrictions governing our industry.

The LA Fire mailing list will be a great place to:
discuss issues affecting the fire community
share fire related tips and techniques
communicate about fire events in the LA area
and more

Please spread the word by continuing to forward this to fire performers who
are in Los Angeles, or who visit Los Angeles and perform with fire. If we
fail in this initiative then viewpoints such as "Poi is the most dangerous
tool in your arsenal" or the potential banning of poi spinning in the
direction of the audience may become a reality.

Troupes & Tool Manufacturers that have involvement in this initiative have
included: CuriousJosh, Fire Drums, Fire Groove, Los Angeles Fire Effects (LAFX),
Machina
Candeo, Mutaytor, Phoenix Projekt, Pyrophernalia / Om Fire, Sirena
Serpentina, Trick Concepts, & Volcano Flux.

*_Directions:
_*
SmashLabs
1714 Albion Street (entrance is here - big red door with cut metal numbers -
push down on the lever to enter)
The "back" door is a big roll door in the last parking lot on the North side
of Main just before the train tracks - look for the La Mano Press sign. If
it's full, there is an empty lot directly across the street on the South
side of Main Street, or feel free to park on Main or Albion and come in the
front. *main thing to remember is if you've gone over the tracks, you've
passed Albion which is a TINY street and easy to miss.

*GoogleMaps:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1714+Albion+St,+Los+Angeles,+CA+90031,+USA&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1

*
1714 Albion St,
Los Angeles, CA 90031 - it's the triangular space that starts on Main and
back up on Albion
323-22S-MASH (323-227-6274) is the office phone which I'll have on me in
case anyone gets lost.

*
"There are risks and costs to a program of action. But they are far less
than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction."
-John F. Kennedy (1917 - 1963)*

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Sirena Serpentina performs w/ Akasha in Long Beach Nov 10

2007-11-07T18:35:28Z

Akasha Fire Sisters
2nd Saturday Artwalk
Saturday, November 10th Showtime: 8:30
Opening for Sirena Serpentina’s Voodoo Fall Fire Production
On the street @ Linden and Broadway in downtown Long Beach
www.myspace.com/akasha_fire_sisters

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Decom fire show tonight

2007-10-13T16:19:31Z

too many acts to explain but there will be solo's and various fire groups performing for about 4 hours. yippee

http://www.la-burningman.com/

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Fire GIG OPPS: 10.26 SD,CA ~10.27 LA,CA ~ 10.27 Atl,GA

2007-10-11T01:07:39Z

Fire GIG OPPS: 10.26 SD,CA ~10.27 LA,CA ~ 10.27 Atl,GA

10.26 San Diego, CA
10.27 Santa Clarita,CA
10.27 Atlanta, GA

As always, there is Pay.
email with availability
bash@firetalent.com

10/26 San Diego Area
Wanted: Male/female Duo
short vignette acts
Fire & other jester-ish ability
4-7 PM spot work.
* preference given to multitalents, insured performers &
existing pairs who have worked together previously.
* Solo performers also welcome to submit availability

10/27 Santa Clarita, CA / LA area
Wanted: 3 performers: Fire dancers.
One performance 20-25 min.
No specific skills or talents specified.
sat 10/27 apx 9 PM.
* preference given to multitalents, insured performers &
existing pairs who have worked together previously.
* Solo performers also welcome to submit availability

10/27 Atlanta, GA
Wanted: 2 fire dancers. 1 male, one female.
Also: Silk performer aerialist.
* Does not have to reside in Atl area, but preference given to
proximity to south east US area.

Submit availability via email ASAP
to Creative Flame:
bash@firetalent.com

I also find last minute avails by checking my tribe page,
So send me an invite, so I see you when you're on.

people.tribe.net/creativeflame

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Machina Cande live @ La County Fair Sunday Sept. 30th

2007-09-27T23:00:25Z

Hey kids,

we got a brand knew show...with alot of new pieces....a bunch of new members....and a new CD of our original music for sale.
Come Check us out 6:30, 8 or 9:30
We'll be at the park square stage.

cheers,
ty

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Need music edited for a show

2007-09-27T22:56:04Z

Hi folks,

I'm working on two routines for LA Decom, and I need to have my music edited. Does anyone have access to audio editing equipment?

My first routine is with fire fans. However, the song is almost 4 minutes and even though I used Bio-diesel on my folding fans they went out about 15-20 seconds before my big finish. Dang it.

So I need someone who knows how to edit/splice music. There's about 10-15 seconds in the middle where it's audience applause that can be edited out and give me more fire time. Or I might edit out a little more and modify the routine, but the point is that the whole song while great, won't look great if my fans are out at the end. Anyone have music editing software? Or know where i could get some?

Also I have another routine with regular folding fans that I will be doing as a filler routine in between fire performances. However this song is almost 5 minutes and I need it edited to 2 and a half minutes max. This one is much more simple as in I just need someone to hit the pause button at the right moment, really. I just need the first 2 and a half minutes of the song and I'll be great.

Can anyone help me? I want to get this music to Quin ASAP, so please let me know if you can help or point me in the direction of someone who can.

Thanks!

Krys

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When should we have Dark Skies 08

2007-09-27T02:43:08Z

DARK SKIES 2008 DATES, WE NEED YOUR INPUT!

Greetings, salutations, warm fuzzy cuddle hugs and sonic booms from Dark Skies!
We need your input on matters of scheduling next years event.

Suppose that we only had two weekends to choose from for next years Dark Skies. The third weekend in May, or the third weekend in June. Suppose also that for production costs, read: ticket prices, fire art and public safety that we were going to move the event up to Delamar Dry Lake in Lincoln County, NV which sits at 4700 feet above sea level. Nothing is written in stone yet, we are exploring all options, and asking your opinion on things before the permit apps go into either BLM field office.

Here are our thoughts on the matter of the weather and things Burning Man related...
In May, the Delamar site could be chilly and maybe even wet (from BLM), and in June it could be hot but most likely dry. To put the event in mid May puts us square in the middle of the regional event season. Going in May *could* mean that we experience some rather chilly temps, but it gets us away from Burning Man. It also however puts us where a lot of Burners, artists, and rangers may have to pick and choose what events they want to attend. We’re trying to look at all sides of this.

The biggest decider in this question may be Mother Nature herself.
Or….
What will the weather be like on Saturday at Dark Skies ’08? (the Delamar option)

Here’s some casual number crunching based on ten years of weather data for the Delamar site:

Third Saturday in May, 10 year temperatures for Alamo Nevada, subtract >< 4 degrees for Delamar lake due to 1000 foot higher altitude.
AVG LOW: 43 (sunrise)
AVG HIGH: 77 (3pm)
10 YEAR LOW LOW: 33
10 YEAR HIGH HIGH: 91
10 YEAR LOW HIGH: 66
10 YEAR HIGH LOW: 59

BOTTOM LINE for May: Cooler, one week after Toast! Almost one month before Element 11, two weeks before LIB, middle regional in the season,. If we go in May, it could be as low as 29f and our high could be as low as 62f. That particular f stands for ‘f**k me its cold’.

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Third Saturday in June data
AVG LOW: 52
AVG: HIGH: 85
1O YEAR LOW LOW: 45 (sunrise)
10 YEAR HIGH HIGH: 100 (3pm)
10 YEAR LOW HIGH: 82
10 YEAR HIGH LOW: 66

BOTTOM LINE for June: Warmer, two weeks after Element 11, two months before Burning Man, last regional of the season. If we go in June, it could be as high as 96f and as low as 49f. We’re getting closer to Burning Man, a mistake we made in Oct ’06 that we don’t intend to repeat. However, in this case we’re before the main event so it could be a great shakedown cruise for art cars, theme camps, and playa art.
Had enough yet? Then please go vote in the poll which is going up right now.

IF we had the choice of either weekend, which one would YOU choose that made the most sense for you the community and for the event itself?
3rd weekend in May, or 3rd weekend in June?

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DARKSKIES_LASVEGAS/
left side of that page “polls”

Thanks and much much dusty love!!

P.S.BOOM

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Seeking LA DECOM 2007 fire performance information

2007-09-27T00:36:46Z

I've got two fire-dancing friends coming from NC to visit me and to go to the LA Decom...
I am wondering (of course dependent upon whether they'd be able to bring fire-gear with them on the plane, OR borrow some gear when they get here) what the protocol would be if they wished to participate in our Decom by fire dancing.

Please advise!
Thanks!
kaiya

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Phoenix Projekt Pic in Wired Magazine

2007-09-09T06:31:33Z

:)

http://www.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/multimedia/2007/09/gallery_burningman_update?slide=2&slideView=2

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Remember LA Decom 2006...anyone know who

2007-09-07T06:22:09Z

Hey All,

I've been trying to track down this answer. Do you remember the amazing fire performance done the evening of Decom? I swear I thought it was the Venice Vibe Tribe, but haven't been able to confirm it....does anyone know what dance troupe that was? I'd like to get in touch with them...

Thanx

GG

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New Machina Candeo demo

2007-08-09T06:32:37Z

http://machinacandeo.com/media.php
top vid on the page ..the montage piece.

Filmed/Directed/edited by Bob Jenkis, filmed in the mojave and music by this blue haired fraggle.

enjoy,
ty

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LA County to become NAFAA compliant.

2007-08-05T05:47:08Z

Okay so, anyone who's tried to get a permit or two in LA County knows you run into one of two problems: LA City and their antiquated codes or you roll the dice on whatever the local LA County FM decides to shove on you. One guy says you can't wear paper clothing, but lets you spin with broken equipment. Another guy wants an asbestos blanket on the stage, a $1000 jobber box to hold the fuel, and limits you to tools that can be spun out without the fuel hitting the ground. *sigh*

At least in LA City, the worst thing you have to deal with is the written codes, but most of the time, dropping the NAFAA regs on them seals the deal. This is very root of the problem with fire codes: if they don't have them, you never know what kind of treatment you'll get. One day, the fire chief, or lieutenant on duty says "yeah, fine whatever you want" and the next day they threaten to put you in jail for fire eating. At least with some kind of code, the worst you have to deal with is some weird quirk in the code put in for reasons nobody knows.

For example LA City regs state that you can't spin with a fuel that has a flash point below 50 degrees, but when you ask for their preferred fuels, they tell you alcohol or white gas (both well below 50). Or how about the Seattle C7? for years they had a rider stating that a 5 gallon bucket of open water was necessary for fire safety. Well, as many of us know, water is counterproductive to putting out petrol fires:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFvD6byF_c

So, you can see how exciting it was to me to be invited to talk with Captain Penn in the West Hollywood branch of LA County. He took a copy of our fresh, new, bullet point checklist from NAFAA <http://www.nafaa.org/checklist.htm>, a copy of the LA City codes, the NFPA 160s and the NAFAA regs 2.1. After a long talk about the city codes, and a quick review of the rest, we went down the bullet points line by line. It took hours, but in the end it looks like we have an agreeable list without silly things like a 12" flame size limitation, or the 50 degree flash point crap. He was actually particular about changing the more open-ended wording to keep untrained marshals from going too far with regulation.

The next step is the November training seminar. Well, hopefully November. They'll gather the LA county training marshals together (about 80 of them), who are in charge of disseminating new material and training local departments. We (NAFAA) will be present to give a powerpoint presentation and a live demonstration of fire performance to help lock down the deal. They'll take it to their own departments and we may have a uniform code as soon as the end of the year.

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Surfing at Alma Paradiso

2007-05-08T19:31:00Z

Hello Burners!!! I will be attending Alma Paradiso this year and I would love to get my surf on!! Does anyone know if there is a surf shop nearby where gear can be rented? Or- is anyone interested in a surf buddy and has a spare board they would like to bring to share? I am a beginner - but not too big of a wussy- but would love to have a partner in crime! Please email back if you are interested!!! YEAH!!!! Have fun at Alma- I look forward to seeing all your beautiful faces there! .... and keep an eye out for Machina Candeo! We will be performing on Saturday evening!!!

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Culver City Park Crackdown

2007-03-11T23:52:38Z

A couple of weeks ago, a park ranger approached me at the start of Burn club and asked if we were permitted for the rest of the park, or on other nights. I told him no (because we really don't) and he informed me about other fire groups gathering in CC park, telling the rangers that they were with Burn Club.

Let me say that if you are not on the basketball court, on wednesday, between the hours of 8pm and midnight, WHEN a permit holder is present... you are breaking the law. The park ranger informed me that the kit gloves on collateral spinning in that park are coming off. Non-permitted fire in CCpark will be treated as public endangerment and the perpetrators will be arrested.

The odd part about this is that it's illegal to spin without a permit in any park in culver city, but it's LEGAL to spin in your back yard in LA. Why would people go out of their way to break the law?

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Poi/ Contact Staff/ Contact Juggling LA Area 9/9-9/12

2007-02-06T09:16:24Z

Whoa. This is huge.
Zan of "The Encyclo-Poi-dia" DVD teaching Poi,
AND Noel from the upcoming "Contact Staff" DVD teach staff
AND Greg Maldonado from the "Contact Juggling" DVD series teaching conact juggling
ALL in one place. These three will converge on Los Angeles in February.
This is not schelduled to happen again for at least another 15 years.
DISCOUNTS given for taking multiple workshops.
Here are the details (this and more info posted on www.firegroove.com):
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Specialty Workshop #1 ~
Poi Technique I
Instructor: Zan & Noah of Instruments of the Now
Level: Beginning - Intermediate
Saturday, February 10th
4:30 - 6:00 pm

This is the tech class you've been waiting for. All the moves you've wanted to learn,
from someone who really knows how to teach. All levels are welcome; the class
content is dependent on participant ability, and will be tailored to best suit the group. We'll learn kicks, shots, and direction changes as stylish transitions between
patterns. We'll work on starting to use the spaces behind-the-back and under-the-
legs with simple patterns and drills. Finally, Flowers and Planar Rotation will be introduced with easy to grasp examples. Focus will be put on getting 1-on-1
coaching for each person to correct the subtleties of technique.
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Specialty Workshop #2 ~
Poi Technique II
Instructor: Zan & Noah of Instruments of the Now
Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Monday, February 12th
7:15 - 8:45 pm

Feeling like you need some new ideas in your poi swinging? This workshop is for
you. If you're already comfortable with a variety of patterns, this will take your
spinning to a new level. We'll work on some new concepts like shots, meltdowns
(the most versatile group in the waistwrap family), and going beyond the behind-
the-back weave. Time permitting, the class will move into tangles, wraps, anti-spin, more advanced flowers, and dodging daggers based on group preference. You
DON'T have to be an expert already to learn these moves. Focus will be put on
getting 1-on-1 coaching for each person to correct the subtleties of technique. You
won't be disappointed by this workshop and the new doors it opens for you.
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Specialty Workshop #3 ~
Intro to Contact Juggling
Instructor: Greg Maldonado
Level: Beginning
Saturday, February 10th
1:30 - 3:00 pm

Take advantage of an opportunity to learn the magical art of contact juggling from America's most famous instructor. Greg Maldonado, producer of the award winning series "Contact Juggling", will walk you through the first few steps of this exciting
new form of object manipulation, teaching you how to make a ball float and roll
across your body. Students will leave with a solid understanding of how to learn juggling, a superior familiarity with the contact ball, and a body of new techniques
and tricks for further learning. Students are encouraged to bring a ball if they have
one, but 100mm (4in) contact balls will be available at the workshop in a variety of colors for $15.
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Specialty Workshop #4 ~
Contact Staff Fundamentals
Instructor: Noel Yee
Level: Beginning & Intermediate
Saturday, February 10th
3:00 - 4:30 pm

Noel Yee has been involved in object manipulation for the past three years, focusing
on poi and staff throughout, contact staff for a year, and most recently contact
juggling. He values his experience training and collaborating with many individuals
and groups. Noel has taught contact staff classes in the Bay Area, South Bay, and
is organizing classes in NY and the East Coast this winter. He volunteered and
taught a 30 person contact staff class at FireFrums in the Fall of 2006. In the
Summer of 2006, Noel worked at Camp Winnarainbow teaching children circus
skills and performance techniques. As a high school teacher Noel has a talent for explicit instruction. Keep your eye out for his contact staff instructional DVD to be realesed in Late Spring of 2007! In this workshop you'll learn:

Basics "The Parts of the Whole"
• Hand Rolls
• Neck Rolls
• Halo Rolls
• Elbow Rolls
• Conveyor Belts
• Elbow-Elbow Rolls

"Basic Neck Roll Variations & Horizontal "
• Pivots (neck rolls turning 180 to halos)
• Halo 360 Pivots
• Horizontal Conveyor Belts
• Shoulder-Neck-Shoulders (SNES)
• Elbow catches into same arm entries to horizontal SNES's
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Costs
$35 - 1 Workshop
$60 - 2 Workshops
$80 - 3 Workshops
$100 - 4 Workshops

Cash / Check accepted day of workshop

See you there!

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Practice locations?

2007-01-23T10:30:06Z

I'm a long time fire spinner and breather looking to get back into group practicing - where and when do people get together to spin in La, the Valley, or Ventura?

Any suggestions will be appreciated...

Thanks,

Blaze

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DARK SKIES - THE SINGULARITY EVENT: TICKETS ON SALE

2007-01-03T20:57:05Z

Greetings from The Singularity Core…

We are very excited to announce that tickets to Dark Skies – The Singularity Event, have now gone on sale, and our web site is live and ready for action. Which means theme camps and artists can now register online.

D.S./Singularity is YOUR South West regional event! And, it represents a major step forward in the regional network as a whole.

Dark Skies – ‘The Singularity Event’ will be held May 17-20, 2007 on Roach Lake. As always, this is a leave no trace event, there are no in-out privileges and there is no vending of any kind, except for ice sales. There are no pets allowed, and kids under 18 must be with parents or responsible adults. This is our 5th event on the beautiful Roach Lake playa south of Las Vegas and the second joint regional event held on the site.

WHAT’S DIFFERENT THIS TIME?
We’re glad you asked!
For starters, we are allowing kids 12 and under in for free this time! (With parents of course) We hope this encourages more families to attend this event and it is something that many of you have asked for, so there you go. Come on out and play with us mom & dad!

Second, the ticket price structure is as follows:
We are doing an ‘early bird special’ from NOW until Jan 16 for $40. It is hoped that these discounted tickets will encourage those of you with limited incomes to attend DS-Singularity and this is something that you asked for too. Those of you who can afford the higher tier tickets please buy those okay?

There are 100 of these discounted tickets available, so when they’re gone they are gone.

NOW until Jan 16 or until the first 100 are gone: $40
Jan 17 – April 1: $50
April 2nd – May 16: $75
At the gate: $100

Though the event permit ends on Sunday, we encourage you to camp with us on Sunday night. Stay and help clean up on your public land and, the decompression starts promptly at sundown. (It’s Vegas baby, we move fast around here!)

WE NEED YOUR HELP.
The heart of any event of this type is our wonderful volunteers. We need gate captains, earth guardians, and perimeter and security staff. We are also looking for someone with a box blade grader to help improve the road’s into the site. We need volunteers of all types and skills! Merely purchasing a ticket to this event does not constitute participation. Participation means getting involved. The way to get involved is to volunteer and help the event run smoothly. PLEASE GET INVOLVED, WE NEED YOU ALL. This is YOUR event, this is not a spectator event and it only works if we all help.

LATEST NEWS:
BLM has approved Dark Skies – The Singularity Event! We are a firm go and the site is locked for that weekend in May. We will be working with a ‘Hard Closure’ of the site again and we are currently talking to BLM about the exact dimensions and boundaries of that closure. We are much further ahead in the planning process than in any of the previous 4 events held on the site. This does not mean we are out of the woods, it means we’re simply getting better at this as we move along. And that is in no small part due to YOUR SUPPORT. When we say ‘This is your Regional Event’ that is not some catch phrase, we really mean it. We could not be doing this without your help. Thank you all!

Please visit the Dark Skies – The Singularity Event website here http://darkskies.vegasartists.com where you can find art and theme camp registration, tickets, volunteer opportunities, and other vital information. Many thanks and major props go out to ‘School Girl’ Randy Winsett for his hard work in making this site rock!

See you guys in May and thank you all so, so much!
BOOM
The DS/Sing ‘Core’.

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This Friday: Mutaytor welcomes Jane's Addiction/Oingo Boingo alumni to Fonda Music Box Hollywood

2006-11-15T18:52:21Z

Wahooo….here we come!!! We are so very excited to see our friends and family this weekend…it feels like forever since we’ve put on our full production for our west coast family…and we’re coming back with a vengeance!

We are filming our DVD on this Friday Nov. 17th at Fonda Music Box, and can’t wait to play our new songs and visual material for you! To make matters more wild, cool and unbelievable…we’re adding four amazing guest stars to our DVD shoot to join us onstage for some unprecedented magical musical mutations. Joining us onstage at the Fonda will be Los Angeles legends John Avila, Steve Bartok and Johnny “Vatos” Hernandez from Oingo Boingo!! As if that isn’t enough, we’ll sweeten the pot as joining all of us will be drumming legend Stephen Perkins from Jane’s Addiction/Banyan/Infectious Grooves/Method of Mayhem!!! We are very proud to bring these music legends to the stage and ask for your help to spread the word!!

We have a great home base audience and we’d like to ask all of our friends and family to make this concert our biggest and best ever, and we’d really like to ask your help to do your best to attend the show, and reach out to your friends, lists, groups and tribes to help us promote this event. With the concert DVD shoot, we have the chance to show the entire world what Mutaytor is all about, and we promise you we won’t disappoint!

Part Cirque du Soleil…part Flaming Lips…part Rocky Horror…part Vegas revue…We will be featuring our full production at the Fonda: 50 drums, dual djs, 3 piece horn section, fire dancers, aerialists, martial artists, burlesque, interactive video displays, and musicians and dancers from Oingo Boingo, Jane’s Addiction, Supertramp, Rippingtons, Lucha Va Voom, Cirque Berzerk, Madonna and Pink.

Friday, November 17th 2006
Goldenvoice Productions Proudly Presents
The Mutaytor
Filming A Live Concert DVD, performing two unique shows
With Special Appearances by Stephen Perkins, John Avila, Steve Bartok, Johnny “Vatos” Hernandez!!! With Special Guest: Stolen Babies
Henry Fonda Music Box Theater
6126 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028
www.goldenvoice.com and www.ticketmaster.com
All Ages Welcome
Doors 8pm, Stolen Babies at 9pm, Mutaytor at 10pm and Midnight

Please help us make our DVD shoot a success and bring yourself and your friends out in your wildest costumes and outfits. Please help us spread the word to your communities, and if you have any specific questions or ideas to help…go ahead and hit us back here! We couldn’t reach new heights and successes without people like you, our friends and fans that believe in us and help provide us with new inspiration and ignition! Have a great day and we’ll see you at the Music Box!!!

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Ride to end AIDS

2006-10-27T22:01:48Z

I'M RIDING TO END AIDS!

Hello.

On June 3rd 2007, I'm bicycling in the AIDS/LifeCycle. It's a 7-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise funds for those who are trying to put an end to the ADIS epidemic.

I’m required to raise $2,500.00 and have signed an agreement with the origination committing to that amount. I’ve decided that I will make more and set my goal at $50,000.00.
Most of us know, or have known someone whose life has been affected by HIV. I have personally lost two of my childhood friends to AIDS and I have another friend who’s lived with the virus for the past 20 years. If you don’t know anyone who has the virus, you can surely see how it’s affected your life any time you’ve made love to a new partner. It’s a conversation we all have prior to sharing ourselves. The implication of the effect of AIDS lives in our choice to use condoms and other means of protection each time we engage in sexual relations.
This is not a gay disease; it is a human disease that affects us all. Here is your chance to do something about it. Help end this crisis.
Please help me support the HIV/AIDS services by giving what you can.
For those of you who which to donate; Donations can be made by clicking the (support Jim: Make a Donation) button located on my photo at http://www.aidslifecycle.org/1718

Thank you all for reading this and offering your support.
Let’s us all keep riding until AIDS and HIV are a thing of the past.

Tiny Ho out!

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Machina Candeo @ LA Decom this Saturday 10/14!

2006-10-15T22:53:46Z

A little self-promotion never hurt anyone.
We'll be there, along with our friends from Phoenix Projekt, Inferno Inc., and, I beleive, Pois in the Hood. (Correct me if I'm wrong?)

MC will be doing a short set, but we will certainly kick ass!!!
Come check it out!
Be there, or be a trapezoid.

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FIRE AT DARK SKIES!

2006-09-28T15:51:42Z

FLAME EFFECTS ARE A GO AT DARK SKIES!
As of 8:30 am on Thursday, Clark County Fire Department has approved fire performers at Dark Skies. This means fire spinners, breathers, and others are allowed to perform at this event. WHAT IS NOT PERMTED: Compressed gasses, that means NO PROPANE. Sorry. We had hoped to get that but it just didn’t happen. We are also getting approved for aerial fireworks during our icon burn on Saturday night. Do not bring any of this stuff, only our pre approved shot schedule is going to go up on Saturday night. (and it’s gonna be awesome!) We greatly appreciate the communities support and understanding. This has been a major challenge but hopefully we are on the right track to becoming one of the west coasts premiere legal fire events. Hope to see you all on Roach Lake this weekend.
Much love,
The VegasArtists.com team
http://darkskies.vegasartists.com

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fire gig, dancers/spinners needed :)

2006-09-28T04:51:06Z

Hey sistahs :)
I'm a drummer (african drum) that plays gigs with fire dancers, and am looking for a few girls to come spin/dance at a gig in south Orange County. The troop I normally work with is booked, so I am seeking a few female fire dancers that I could contact for a paid gig on October 7th. We're talking around a 15 minute performance, to either all live drum, or a mix of drum and music you like to spin to :) Please contact me asap at aleccm@earthlink.net or 949/370-0523. Please let me know what toys you work with, i.e. poi, staff, fingers, etc.
Cheers, ~Alec Marken, drummer, burner, dancer

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Fire Safety tonite

2006-09-27T18:14:14Z

I need a safety in Costa Mesa. Our 2 shows are at 9:30 and 10:15 the pay is $50.00
Contact me ASAP
Blessings,
Courtney
raiden@infernoinc.com

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Just moved to LA... Looking for fellow fire dancers!

2006-09-27T05:04:21Z

Hello everyone! My partner and I just moved to LA from Eugene, Oregon, and would love to get in touch with some fellow fire performers. While we were in Eugene we had a fire jam at our house just about every wednesday for about 6 months, then moving out of that place kinda killed that very fun get together. The best thing about having those jams was that even though we hardly knew any of each other at first, it very quickly turned into a family event and it was never burdened by competition. We helped and taught each other, and nobody ever saw it as being competitive. :)

I would say I'm intermediate as far as ability goes, and would love to expand my repertoire. He doesn't spin(though wants to learn eventually), but he's very happy being my safety. We'd love to meet some new friends down here, and I seriously want to get back in the habit of fire dancing on a regular basis.

Anyone around that wants to get together, or could refer me to parties like this that already happen? I'd also love to learn staff, fans, fingers, etc. Pretty much whatever I can get my hands on! :)

Blessings,
Lyra

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Burning Man Hairstyles... discount!!!

2006-08-19T06:58:00Z

Burning Man Hairstyles...

20% discount if patrons even so much as mention the MUTAYTOR or BURNING MAN!!!! (until Sept. 4th)

Here's the Link...

http://www.myspace.com/sirenssalonmelrose

They do great dreadlock extensions, Special Effects colours... some pretty amazing styles too!

Great prices...

SIRENS hair salon in Los Angeles- just off Melrose @ 657 north Spaulding
323-653-2520

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Need BM ticket

2006-08-16T21:52:09Z

Hiya~

I just had a friend decide he wanted to go. Anyone know of a ticket for sale?

Peace,
Kevin

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Fire Safety Needed

2006-08-08T19:43:30Z

Hello I need one fire safety. The Show is Wed Aug 9th at the Disney Concert Hall. I need you there by 6:30 Pm. the last show ends before 10 PM. I can pay $50.00
Please contact me ASAP
Thanks,
Courtney
butterflyfmx@hotmail.com

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Some fire in San Diego!

2006-08-06T19:32:43Z

Hey all,

My troupe/band the Mutaytor will be playing both days this weekend at San Diego's Street Scene. We're going to have the most amazing set up we've ever had: full band, gigantic stage, full giant pyro, fire performance, full aerial, huge sound system, lighting... the works! I'm so excited I think I just peed myself... yeah... I did.

Anyway, I hope that if you're in the area you can come on by. All the deets are at www.mutaytor.com.

all the best!
_roo

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"Hope and Fear" and The Web of Dreams

2006-08-05T23:59:55Z

Sacred geometry, universal energy, IBVA experiments linked with real time video, the opportunity to study yourself and others in a lucid REM state with state of the art equipment, recorded experiences, thousands of lights, music and more create “The Web Of Dreams”! An Interactive art piece symbolizing the connection of all things and how what you choose affects everything. It is designed to generate life-changing breakthroughs!
Allow yourself while in the Web to work through your fear and be inspired to make new empowering choices that create more hope for your future! Those who choose to be wrapped and suspended in the Web may discover that resistance creates the persistence of fear but acceptance allows for the disappearance of fear. Shed your fixed beliefs and ways of being while inside the Web and step into a new world of increased hope and possibility!
The web will offer up personal truths, it will offer up hope and dreams, it will offer a true reflection of how what you choose (hope or fear) affects the outcome of your future in a clear representation in the present moment.
“The Web of Dreams” will be placed 1300ft from the man at 1:30. We will have 2 scheduled events on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 pm to midnight. The first, spider races, two people are attached at the torso creating one eight legged spider. They then have to work together to make it to the other side of the Web. The second event is Bumper bubbles. One of ten fans will fill your personal bubble with air and after it is sealed you will then bounce, bump and run into the other participates in their personal bubbles.
We got a late start on this idea but we know, with some help from the community, we can still pull it off (no fear only hope). We have most everything we need but if the opportunity to assist others in breaking through their fear and gaining more hope and possibility inspires you we invite you to become a part of the “Web Team” and help in anyway you can. We are looking for people to fill volunteer shifts, donate money (we still need over $1,000) or any supplies we still need please contact me on Tribe or directly:
CLAYTON AND TERRY ALLRED
801-523-7094
For more info on the “Web Of Dreams” or to donate few dollars today(every little bit will help)by Pay Pal check out the web site at: http://webofdreams.home.comcast.net/
I truly look forward to the most amazing experience on the Playa with you and may all of your fears serve you in the end to achieve all your hopes!
Love,
Clayton

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Fire-resistent clothing store...

2006-08-04T23:34:38Z

Can someone tell me the name of the store that is in it's either Tarzana or Sun Valley that sells the fire-proof clothing that everyone always tells me about, but can never remember the name? I've had like half a dozen people over 4 months tell me about this place but never the name or exact location, I just remember it's either in tarzana or sun valley.

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FireDrums IV Sept 28 - Oct 1

2006-07-30T21:58:50Z

http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/9b3ffac0-4268-43ff-ab20-62784aa1490e
Please check out this thread and join us for the 4th FireDrums gathering in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains September 28th thru October 1st.

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Who's Charl'une

2006-07-25T08:42:59Z

I noticed that one of the groups that applied to be in conclave this year was the "Magma Cult club" lead by someone named Charl'une. anyone heard of these people?

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This Saturday

2006-07-18T17:06:45Z

Inferno goes on at 333 am :)
See you all out there
Peace n FIRE
R

So here’s a little update for all the brethren of the bass and the sisterhood of sonic vibrations....one big burst of informal updating and information transmission across our tribal co:llectively shared co:created co:mmunity space. Let's rock it!

The Circus of Co:llective Consciousness
A Co:mmunal Co:Operative Co:Creation and Dream Co:llective presence
www.dreamcofamily.com
dreamcollective.tribe.net

JULY 22 and 23rd at Gold Creek Ranch

3 SOUND STAGES

The Magickal Menagerie: A circus themed playhouse with a tree fort DJ platform, Humanimal Petting Zoo dance cage and faery areas for the winged folk

The Lucid Dream Stage: A sonic temple of healing with crystalline amplification systems that we'll be putting in place to give added clarity and resonance to the shamanic frequencies emanating from the speakers.

The Big Top Beat Box: Conscious hiphop and drum and bass up in yo face!

plus

*A COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS CAFE
With spoken word stage hosted by MCs Lyfe, TruthI, Lance Robotson, Sasa and Vessy
Raw and healing foods will be served as well as good old comfort food

*FAERIES, FREEEKS AND FURRY FOLK FASHION SHOW
Featuring clothing lines by Chaos Faerie, High D High: London and Jedzebel. An outfit from each of these elvish influenced designers will be gifted to those deemed best dressed by audience vote as 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes.

SYNCHRONISTIC CINEMA SPACE
Designed for your chilling out pleasure and graciously hosted by Sponto
With Independent Films and Psychedelica

PERFORMANCE PIECES
Starting at 12:12, 1:11, 2:22, 3:33, 4:44 and ending with a Sacred Dawn Ceremony at 5:55

and

VISUAL VISIONARIES
AWE INSPIRING AERIALISTS
STUNNING STILTWALKERS
DANCEFLOOR DIVAS
TROUPES OF TUMBLERS, TRAPEZE ARTISTS AND TIGHTROPE WALKERS
FANTASTIC FEATS WITH FLAME
TRIBAL CHEERLEADING SQUAD
DASHING DISPLAYS OF DAREDEVIL-ISM
SPIRITUAL SPOKEN WORD
POSITIVE PRAYER-FORMANCES (including a dawn ritual)

Humanimal Petting Zoo for those dressed as furry freaks!
A tree fort DJ stage
Faery Cages
Daytime workshops
Barter and trade market

SONIC SHAMANS

Live hardware sets by AtoMikDoG (France) and Zapper (SF) of 369recordz

Live PA tag team by Freaky Chakra (OR) and Single Cell Orchestra

Kaminanda (BC, Canada)
Solus (BC, Canada)
Stephan (BC, Canada)
Lilith (BC, Canada)
Kraddy Ferilla (SF)
Eskmo (SF)
Jonny Cota (SF)
Dave Sweeten (UT)
John Kelley
Brian Seed
Ruff Hauser
David Starfire
Jupit3r
Eye Awaken and Ferron
Imagika
Dandelion
KnowOne
Azmyth
The Rootabreakas
Patricio
Lady J
Jeremy Sole
DJ Lyfe
Verity
Irimi
Tamer
J Law

...and many more on the unofficial DJ list will be put out as performers are confirmed.

I'm also scripting this party as the pilot episode of a TV series called Bass-ic Family which is about the positive transformative power we hold in this crazy tribe of dancefloor warriors who strive to celebrate life on the highest degrees of spiritual frequencies...our Burning Man-esque clans of performance artists, sonic sorcerors, dancefloor warriors and mythical creatures. Talk to any newcomer to one of our events and they will tell you how much they change their perceptions of reality. I strongly believe that the lifestyles of this family have something to teach the rest of humanity...how inspired humanity will become if we transmit the massive surges of positive energy we all generate as one big tribal unit, unified in our pursuit of a higher form of reality.

want to help trasmit the vision?

let me know if you're down to participate...chances are if you're talented, then you are on my list of 'need to talk to' anyway and I just haven't gotten to you yet. I'm lining up performance groups with DJs, so any favorites to play with, please contact me.

walk in radiance, y'all.
lilith the cHaMeLeOn

Directions:

The dirt road is in good condition
and the creeks are low this time of year
cu there.

Take either the 405 North OR the 5 North
Merge onto the 118 EAST
Stay in left lane and merge onto the 210 EAST (to Pasadena)
Exit OSBORNE (1st Exit off the 210)
Osborne exits onto Foothill - go left on Foothill
0.1 miles to OSBORNE - Left
3.7 miles to GOLD CREEK ROAD - Right
1 Mile to END - Left up the dirt road
1 Mile to the GATE - Meet the Gate Keepers

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Machina Candeo at Elysuim Midsummer Festival, Friday and Saturday, July 14th and 15th

2006-07-13T15:35:18Z

Machina Candeo Live Fire Performance will be putting on two fully choreographed (new choreography and new original music!) sets and we are excited to be debuting fire on stilts!

Friday night: 12:00 pm, midnight to 12:30 am
Saturday night: 9:15 to 9:45 pm

Please visit:: www.elysiumfestival.org for more details

www.machinacandeo.com for more on the breathtaking fire performance by Machina Candeo

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attention la spinners, hoopers, flaggers, stilters and all you other sexy bitches.

2006-07-13T07:56:17Z

I'm jumping in with DC Juicy this thursday, and as always we like to bring it big. So we're thinking we have a big stage, let's fill it with a bunch of kinetically gifted freaks.

losangeles.tribe.net/event/G...0f356c58

So if you want some no hassle, easy in/easy out stage time, (and more importantly, get yourself an in to the backstage shenanigans) give me a holler.

Things to know/bring.

It's at the avalon. be there and (un) dressed by 8:30, so I know what wwe have to work with. Mostly so we can set back and gab a spell, it's been a while.

NON FIRE toys. Anything blinky/spinny/glowy.

Wardrobe

Way over the top Playafied, but especially asian. I have a few extra chinese shirts to lend if you're disoriented.

Be easy.

Rif

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One of our own needs help

2006-07-12T23:49:25Z

Lou Genise, a member of the phoenix projekt needs help. Last week, lou was taken to the emergency room after vomiting blood. After many tests, it was determined that he had colon cancer. Now, it looks as though it has spread to his liver.
Lou does not have insurance, or any kind of 401K to cash in, he's an artist like many of us.
Please check out www.helplou.com
He has had most of his colon removed and still needs more treatment. But the tough part is that he wont be able to work for a while, and still needs to pay rent and buy meds.
Any donation that you can make would be greatly appreciated, be it financial, emotional, or even your prayers.

you can see him in this video clip, he's on the left
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Nd_gvR06j6s

Please check out www.helplou.com

thanks from the phoenix projekt.

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Lou of PP

2006-07-12T23:13:04Z

One of my favorite firebreathers on the planet and someone I have enjoyed sharing the stage with on several occasions has had some intense surgery and has cancer. He is great guy and extremely funny. He's been a staple of the La/So-cal fireperformance and major contributor to Phoenix Projekt Shows(Xara, CNY) and you may have seen him recently in the "OOPS" video that has been on youtube.

Check out this site and help if you can. Unfortunately the donate button is kinda screwed up but I'm sure that will be fixed in due time.
http://blackdragon.com/lou/main.html
Ty Cy-Phy

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OoF...there it is...

2006-07-12T17:23:49Z

Ocean of Fire II
Once again, a group of breathers will be making an attempt at
breaking the world's record for firebreathing. This time, we'll be
gathering at Center Camp (no changes) and heading out to the playa
after checking everyone in.

We'll need:
Breathers - no special tricks, just basic breathing
Photographers - this is a great photo op, check our site...
Videographers - we'd like to send tape to Guiness...
Tall things - for the visual archivists to stand upon.
Sound - I'm working on a portable FM station to help coordinate, but
anything to spread across 1/8th of a mile would help.

Please visit our site for full info:
http://www.geocities.com/burningbreathers/
And discuss on tribe:
http://oof.tribe.net

And thanks again....

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spin jams?

2006-06-30T19:53:41Z

Hi, I'm new to LA and was wondering if there are regular spin jams? I'd love to meet fellow fire spinners and learn some new moves.

Thanks
Heather

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Upcoming fire stuff and stuff

2006-06-23T20:03:15Z

Lets see our good friend David Silverman "flaming tuba guy" from Phoenix Projekt will be on Jay Leno Friday night!!! kick ass.

Of course I'm gonna plug my troupe....tee hee.....Machina Candeo will be at EDC Saturday performing on the Mutaytor Stage. 8:30 is our show, 10 is our show with wolfie and we are supposed to be performing at various randon intervels with mutaytor itself.

Also coming up
Inferno Inc is performing at Green Sector July1-2

Phoenix Projekt is strutting there stuff at Elysium Festival and Machina Candeo will doing there at least two sets.. July 14-16. Though this event is the same weekend as lightning in a bottle ...Elysium is the one with FIRE!!!!

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Phoenix projekt staff video from Xara

2006-06-08T18:15:50Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nlzow5rsOSc

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HELP!!! Volunteer Fire Performers & Drummers Needed

2006-06-08T14:47:44Z

HELP!!!!!

A friend of mine was supposed to put together a small (8-10 person) Fire Troupe for a party Friday night (June 9). I've emailed him for confirmation and haven't received any response, so at this point I'm assuming he's dropped the ball. So here's the info:

Who: The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence (www.lasisters.org)
What: The Nun Party (official kick-off party for LA Gay Pride)
Where: West Hollywood Park - off Robertson behind where Cobalt Cantina used to be
When: Friday June 9 - the party begins at 8, but performers and drummers are not needed until 10:15.

The Sisters are hosting an International gathering of Drag Nuns (Called "Conclave 666") this week and are hosting the official kick-off party for LA Gay Pride. The party benefits 3 different gay youth organizations: The Trevor Project (gay teen hotline), C.I.T.Y X1 (for youth by youth), and the LA Gay & Lesbian Center's Youth Project. More information about the Sisters, The Nun Party, and the beneficiaries are on their website. The Sisters are unable to pay anything for your time and talent, so that they can give as much money as possible to the charities. In lieu of monetary payment, they may be able to arrange either free or reduced-price drinks during the party.

They would like a short impromptu 15-20 minute fire show accompianied by live drummers. About 5 performers and 5 drummers should do it. They are looking for both male and female performers - while this is a party targeted to mostly gay and lesbian folks, your sexual orientation is NOT an issue! Just have FUN!

I apologize for putting this out so late, but as I said before the guy who was supposed to organize this has apparently dropped the ball and the Sisters are in dire need.

If you and/or someone you know is interested in helping the Sisters out (and having a fantastic time at this party) PLEASE contact Sister Dixie Wrecked at LASisterDixie@aol.com as soon as possible so she can give you all the details and make sure you are on the guest list.

Thanks!

Dragonfly

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New Talent!

2006-06-08T04:38:54Z

Hello Everyone,
Inferno Inc is searching for new talent! If you or if you know anyone who's interested and has talent please contact me
Raiden here on myspace or my email butterflyfmx@hotmail.com

Peace n Fire
Raiden

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Machina Candeo at La County Fair Sept. 23-24

2006-05-26T07:12:46Z

its a ways off but we are headlining two nights on the main stage.
I think we are doing six shows total ....so we are gonna be tired little fire graggles.

http://www.fairplex.com/2006/ConcertsEntertainment/entertainment1.asp

see ya there,

tycyphy

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Machina Candeo at Elysium Midsumer Festival July 14-16thtopic

2006-05-26T07:09:43Z

We are going to be putting on one show each night(fri and saturday) ..at least thats the plan right now. Probably see us popping up doing some freespin stuff too.

Hope to see ya there,

Ty Cy-Phy

www.elysiumfestival.org/

more details as they come in

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Xara video

2006-05-12T17:39:02Z

Here's a link to the "Oops.." piece performed by the phoenix projekt on sat. night.

Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd_gvR06j6s

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Xara and SoCal fire performers

2006-04-26T01:49:56Z

If you like fire then this be the place.

Friday...Mutaytor is playing and many fireperformers performers are guesting on their set. Machina Candeo, Volcano Flux, I think some Phoenix Projekt peeps, the Flame Tamers and other guests are performing with them at Friday's Show.

Saturday is two huge fireshows Produced by Phoenix Projekt Fire troupe with Machina Candeo, Volcano flux and other fine guests. If you like the Chinese NewYears show this is gonna be even crazier with Huge amounts of new choreograph from everyone. 100's hours went into this one. At the Blue Ninja Stage.

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Pics Green Sector

2006-04-07T20:08:37Z

Does anyone have pics from Infernos performance?
If you do please let me know
xoxo
Raiden

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GLow

2006-04-05T00:50:56Z

Does anyone know where I can get Ultra high intensity orange glow sticks by Thursday?

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FireDrums Gathering - April 13 -16 '06'

2006-04-03T23:16:15Z

I wasn't going to post to other tribes this year as there were so many who knew about the gathering.
But there still seems to be some people asking about where and when, so here ya go.
This is not a party, rave or any kind of an 'organized money making event'.
Last year there were more than 350 fire artist and drummers, all there just to play, learn, share and make new friends in the fire arts and drum community.
You don't have to join the tribe to participate, but here's where you'll find the info and discussions;
http://firedrums.tribe.net/
There's many more people coming from SoCal this year so ride shares should be easy to work out.
This is so much more than just a big spin jam,,,,, last year was truly amazing!
Please join us!
peace and light,

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La fire peeps this weekend.

2006-03-31T19:23:09Z

Green Sector Anniversary- PHoenix Projekt is doing a show at the 6year anniversary.

Rumour has it that Inferno Inc is performing(also rumous has it they are not...so not sure whats up with that......) as well......
http://losangeles.tribe.net/event/April-Fools-Greeniversary/los-angeles-ca/9387dc99-ca40-44f1-a33d-3a0486f416f7?nextpage=http%3A%2F%2Flosangeles.tribe.net%2Fhome
saturday night.
PS: Rumour has it Machina Candeo is performing(my troupe).....but we aren't making it out there this weekend...sorry kids.

Sammy Bliss' Wizard finger is friday: not fire perse but Sammy's a spinner and there should be glow poi and hoop by indra and hoopnotica.
www.WizardFinger.com

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Green Sector

2006-03-30T19:37:17Z

SATURDAY, APRIL 1st
Green Sector, Pocket, DJ Wolfie, & Alterbeat host:

>>> GREENIVERSARY <<<
*Green Sector's 6 year anniversary
*Manny's 50th Birthday Bash
*NEXTAID Benefit
*Firedrums warm up jam

::Green Machines::
PHUTUREPRIMITIVE - Live & DJ (Waveform Recs, http://phutureprimitive.com/)
KIVA (Green Sector)
TREAVOR (Moontribe)
RICARDO (Green Sector, Dragonfly)
DAI (Psytribe)
JASON ROBINSON (Global Trance)
BRIAN RAE (Green Sector)

::Yellow Submarines::
Fire Performances by PHOENIX PROJECT and INFERNO INC.
MANNY (Green Sector) - Happy 50th B-Day!!!
WOLFIE (Djwolfie.com)
JESSE WRIGHT (Pocket)
DAVID STARFIRE (Space Island, davidstarfire.com)
SHYLOCK & DRIFTER (Pocket, Balance)
MATT XAVIER (Railyardrecordings.com)
TOSHI (rotundasoundsystem.com)
SAMMY BLISS (Pocket)
AZMYTH (Spiritrave, manifest-station)
SATCHI (Eye-Awaken)
JUPITER (The Do Lab)

::Blue Moons::
BIM TIM (Rootebreaka)
GABE (Didjital.com)
SARIAH (Terpsichore)
CHRISTIANO (MSC, AlterBeat, fatelessflows.com)
COEPTIS (AlterBeat)
TAD (Green Sector)
MYKE
HENRY STRANGE (puretoneproductions.com, fatelessflows.com)
GREG WHITE (puretoneproductions.com, fatelessflows.com)
DEREK MICHAEL (derekmichael.com)
EDISON (MSC)

::Green Eyes::
CYBERQUEST

::Emerald Ears::
NETWORK 23
POCKET

::Jade Tongue::
GEMINI'S CONCIOUS CAFE

::Green Back::
WWW.NEXTAID.ORG
A portion of proceeds from this event will go to our friends at NextAid.
Creating sustainable solutions for children orphaned by AIDS in Africa.
Money raised between March and June 2006 will be matched by a generous donor.

Greenformation:
+Located on private forest Land, 25 miles north of LA
+Starts 9pm Saturday 'til 4 in the afternoon on Sunday
+$30 at the gate - Directions posted here on April 1st

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Outdoor Party + Fire Arts and Drumming

2006-03-19T19:22:35Z

If you're around the LA area April 1st, this is gonna be an awesome outdoor soiree with fire arts and drumming.
Here's the info;

Green Sector's 6 year anniversary
SATURDAY, APRIL 1st
Green Sector, Pocket, DJ Wolfie & AlterBeat host:

GREENIVERSARY <<<
* Green Sector's 6 year anniversary
www.greensector.com
* Firedrums warm up jam
firedrums.tribe.net/
* Special DJ sets for the fire artists and Fire Show by Phoenix Projekt!
* Bring your fire toyz and drumz and light the night up!

::Yellow Submarines::
PHOENIX PROJEKT -Special Fire Performance!
SPECIAL FIRE PERFORMANCE SETS by
WOLFIE (Djwolfie.com)
JESSE WRIGHT (Pocket)
SAMMY BLISS (Pocket)
and
SHYLOCK & DRIFTER (Pocket, Balance)
DAVID STARFIRE (Space Island, davidstarfire.com)
AZMYTH (Spiritrave, manifest-station)
SATCHI (Eye-Awaken)
MANNY (Green Sector) - Happy 50th B-Day!!!
MATT XAVIER (Railyardrecordings.com)
TOSHI (rotundasoundsystem.com)
JUPITER (The Do Lab)

::Green Machines::
TREAVOR (Moontribe)
PHUTUREPRIMITIVE - Live & DJ (Waveform Recs, Native State)
RICARDO (Green Sector, Dragonfly)
KIVA (Green Sector)
DAI (Psytribe)
JASON ROBINSON (Global Trance)
BRIAN RAE (Green Sector)

::Blue Moons::
BIM TIM (Rootebreaka)
GABE (Didjital.com)
SARIAH (Terpsichore)
CHRISTIANO (MSC, AlterBeat, fatelessflows.com)
COEPTIS (AlterBeat)
TAD (Green Sector)
MYKE
HENRY STRANGE (puretoneproductions.com, fatelessflows.com)
GREG WHITE (puretoneproductions.com, fatelessflows.com)
DEREK MICHAEL (derekmichael.com)
EDISON (MSC)

::Green Eyes::
CYBERQUEST Deco

::Emerald Ears::
NETWORK 23
POCKET

::Jade Tongue::
GEMINI'S CONCIOUS CAFE

Greenformation:
+Located on private forest Land, 25 miles north of LA
+$30 at the gate - go to www.greensector.com for more info
+click here for presale tickets: tinyurl.com/njexx
+click here for photos of our last party at this location:
tinyurl.com/crlt3

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Tonite

2006-03-10T19:15:16Z

*******7th Street Productions Presents***********
A Premier Introduction to LA's Underground House Scene

****The Launch***
The Blend Djs: Heath & Hoang (Grab Recordings, The Day after)

Basic Djs: John Do/Justin Gourley(Giant, avalon, Proton Radio)
Also on the wheels: Mathew Derham(Wired LA)
Friday March 10th 2006/ 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM

No Dress Code/$ 10 before Midnight/ 21+

Location

528 N La Brea 90036

www.inferno-inc.us
www.bearclawmfg.com
www.cafeshops.com/inferno_inc

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Flyers

2006-03-08T21:45:02Z

Hey out there in cyber land ;)
I need to make flyers!
Anyone have a cheap place???
Much love!!!!

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This weekend

2006-03-03T19:25:48Z

Phoenix Projeckt, Machina Candeo are performing at Fuente in Baja this weekend. Should be a hoot.

the blue haired fraggle,
Ty cY-pHY

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Poi Lessons*

2006-03-03T18:55:43Z

Learn to spin Fire Poi and Non Fire poi
Beginners class with Raiden and Miss Mittins of Inferno Inc
(www.inferno-inc.us)

We are very excited to team up and teach what we love poi!
Class will start Saturday March 4th @ 3:30 PM
Please email
Butterflyfmx@hotmail.com

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The second official SINGULARITY announcement

2006-03-03T15:19:21Z

THE SINGULARITY ARTS FESTIVAL
MAY 11-14TH,Thursday thru Sunday, 2006

Salutations from the SINGULARITY ARTS FESTIVAL Event Team!

Here is the second official announcement!
Included are some details you need to know in order to participate to your fullest potential!

In this blast, we'll go over the who, what, where, why and how.

Who?
Las Vegas and Los Angeles Regional Burning Man communities are coming together to create a larger event that together we can take higher and build stronger. We are very excited about this opportunity and venture.

What?
The concept is simple. We will provide a well-supported empty space for you to come, express, experience and create. This event exists SOLEY ON YOUR PARTICIPATION. That means - WE ALL NEED EACH OTHER, AS WELL AS ALL OF OUR ART!

Where?
Roach Lake, Nevada.
(Southwest of Las Vegas, about a three hour drive from L.A., just across the California/Nevada state line )
Buy your tickets now! http://singularity.inticketing.com

Why?
It is time for local Burning Man regions to reach out to one
another. It is time to work together beyond our disparate regions and unite, expand, and gain strength. We want to stretch beyond our borders and integrate ourselves in the name of Art, Creation, and Community. This event is NOT about Las Vegas or Los Angeles. It is about community. It is about YOU! We look forward to seeing people from all regions taking part in Singularity. Tickets have already been purchased by participants in 8 states!

We are reaching out, and inviting diverse communities, not only burning communities, to join us. Expect large-scale pyro
installations. In addition to the many styles of music that can be found at Burning Man, the Las Vegas Jam Band Society will create a theme camp to host live bands. Each community will add to the overall experience of this event. The significance lies NOT in the similarities, but rather in the diversities.

How?
It starts by purchasing a presale ticket now. There are only a finite number of tickets available. This event will be limited to 1,000 attendees, maximum. This is part of our permit, and is a fixed number in accordance with an agreement with the BLM. When the tickets are gone, the event will be sold out. All participants, planners, & performers are buying a ticket. Every single one of us is paying, every single one of us is participating.

Here are 7 critical areas you can participate in at Singularity:

1- A CALL FOR ART
2- REGISTER YOUR THEME CAMP
3- A CALL FOR MUSICIANS AND PERFORMERS
4- VOLUNTEERS
5- FIRE SPINNING AND LARGE SCALE PYRO
6- LEAVE NO TRACE
7- TICKETING

1- A CALL FOR ART:
CONTACT: art@thesingularityevent.com
Do you remember the first time you saw a work of art that moved you in a powerful way? When you stood there in awe, and experienced it, remember how you felt your emotions wash over you? It felt good to be alive. Well, YOU are that artist now! So do the work, and BRING YOUR ART OUT TO THIS EVENT! People are coming from all over the country
to be touched and moved by your creation. Sculptures, paintings, and fourth dimensional constructs, anything that is your art. It is worthy. It is special. It is worth bringing out. You never know who your art will touch and inspire.

2- REGISTER YOUR THEME CAMP:
CONTACT: http://thesingularityevent.com/themecamps
THIS EVENT IS ALL ABOUT THE THEME CAMP.
The main organizational structure at Singularity is the Theme Camp Experience the joy of a large community made up of smaller communities. Wake up to the laughter of your friends. Get more quality time in with 20 of your friends this weekend than you will in 6 months of city living. REGISTER YOUR THEME CAMP NOW!

-ONLY REGISTERED THEME CAMPS CAN BRING AMPLIFIED MUSIC.
-REGISTERED THEME CAMPS GET PREMIUM PLACEMENT IN THE CITY.
-REGISTERED SITES WILL BE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE.
-REGISTERED THEME CAMPS ALLOW US TO "CLUSTER" GROUPS THAT SUPPORT EACH OTHER, AND ADD TO THE ENJOYMENT OF YOUR THEME CAMP.
-ALL NON-REGISTERED THEME CAMPS WILL BE PLACED WITHIN 10 FEET OF PORTA POTTIES AS A LESSON FOR YOU TO REGISTER NEXT TIME!
-(Just kidding on the last one, but come on! register!)

3. A CALL FOR MUSICIANS AND PERFORMERS:
CONTACT: performance@thesingularityevent.com
Are you a fire spinner, hooper, performance troupe, drummer, band, dj, hawaiian nose hummer, Gregorian chanter? Do you play the Butt Flute? YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SHARE YOUR MUSIC WITH EACH OTHER.

There are several ways to perform at the event. The first way is to host your own theme camp. Or, you can contact us, and we'll connect you with theme camps that are hosting performance areas, where you can perform as their guest. There will be a small performance area at center camp for eclectic performers, spoken word, and fire troupes
that perform to a CD.

Theme camps with music should have works of art, decoration, and places to hang out. Do not just bring a stack of speakers and call yourself a theme camp. If you are doing a performance area, we want you to bring lights, decoration, and seating. Create your area.

* A few rules on sound: theme camps with music will be asked to give 3 one hour time slots each day to guest performers. This should increase the number of people dancing in your area. Plus, it's fun to meet new people (and maybe meet your next and finest new Lover!),
and creates a generous environment for performers traveling from far away.
* A note on volume. If it’s after 3 am at night, go to half volume.
* Be respectful of your neighbors.

4. VOLUNTEERS:
CONTACT: http://www.thesingularityevent.com or email directly the department you want to help.
Information available on the website.
There's a lot of juice in volunteering. Each area needs helpers. Contact us now so we can get you in the loop.

5-FIRE SPINNING AND LARGE SCALE PYRO:
CONTACT: fire@thesingularityevent.com
We are encouraging all large-scale fire sculptures and fire
performers to attend. Please contact us so we can explain how fire safety, equipment checks, and registration will work. You must contact us before the event if you want to bring fire gear of any kind.

6-LEAVE NO TRACE:
CONTACT: your own trash bag !!
Only with your help and dedication can we use this land again. By policing your own trash, and that of your camp mates, we will all be able to enjoy this event next year. This IS a LEAVE NO TRACE event!

Here is some info from the Burning Man website regarding Leave No Trace principles:
http://tinyurl.com/qyvac

And more Leave No Trace from the BLM website:
http://www.blm.gov/education/lnt/

7-TICKETING:
CONTACT: http://singularity.inticketing.com
We are allowed a maximum of 1,000 tickets:
* The first 300 tickets will be sold for $50 or until April 1st
(whichever comes first).
* The second 300 tickets will be sold for $75 or until May 1st.
* The final 400 tickets will be sold for $100.
* Tickets at the gate will be $125 if there are any left.

As is customary, a 10-15% portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Black Rock Arts Foundation (BRAF): www.blackrockarts.org

CONTACT INFO:

THE MAIN WEBSITE: http://www.thesingularityevent.com/

BUY TICKETS: http://singularity.inticketing.com

ARTIST CURATOR: art@thesingularityevent.com

THEME CAMP REGISTRATION: http://thesingularityevent.com/themecamps

MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE: performance@thesingularityevent.com

FIRE: fire@thesingularityevent.com

ADMINISTRATION: lasvegas@burningman.com and la@burningman.com

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SINGULARITY tickets have gone on sale

2006-02-07T05:54:33Z

Tickets for Singularity Arts Festival have gone on sale.
First tier tickets are $50.
http://singularity.inticketing.com

We need all kinds of help from the communties.
Web site will be up in a few days with more info.

boom
c.

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PHOTOS ~ CHINESE NEW YEAR PARTY

2006-02-06T04:19:07Z

http://www.pixievisionproductions.com/gallery/cny

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Phoenix Projekt at La Chinese New Years Parade

2006-01-31T19:47:33Z

Before I repost the contents of this listing here my additional info.
1. times are 2-5pm for the parade
2. this is the link http://www.lagoldendragonparade.com/index.html
3. come throw mooncakes at fireplug and I(from MC) are marching as members PP and brandishing rope darts......and our bad ole selves.

now anna's turn>>>

Whaaaaahhh...?! Hey, friends and family! In addition to our CNY2006 event later that evening, Phoenix Projekt has been asked by the Chinese Historical Society to march with them at the head of the Golden Dragon Parade in Chinatown on Saturday the 4th. This is a HUGE honor for us, and we'd be delighted to share it with YOU!

Chinatown on Chinese New Year's Day is not something to be missed. Each year, I and my friends bundle up and scoot on down there to take in the sights, smells, sounds, and overall jostling of the day. The music and kung fu demonstrations, dance teams, firecrackers...it all blends into a really fun cacaphony. But the parade is the highlight of the day. If you arrive early enough, you can stake out a good vantage point to watch it go by. The mayor and City Council show up in their limos, the winner of the Miss Chinatown contest sits atop her humungous float, and the crowds toss party snaps at the feet of the ROTC kids who are unlucky enough to be picked as crowd control.

There are numerous kung fu schools who march in this, and they do their weapons and empty-hand sets, as well as....(drum roll please)...lots and LOTS of lion and dragon dance. Watching the teams wind their way down Broadway is overkill in color and sound - it's magnificent! If only for that, it's worth it to come.

We'll be bringing our own lion team, our weapons sets, stilters, and much more! Please come and enjoy this day with us - there's no one we'd rather share it with than you!

Gung Hee Fat Choy!

Love,

Anna
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Anna Maltese
Los Angeles
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Presale Tix to the CNY

2006-01-23T20:51:33Z

as posted by quin on the PP tribe:

Wolfie has set us up with a link for online ticket sales.

You can access it through his site www.djWolfie.com and our site www.CNY2006.com

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Chinese New Year 中國新年

2006-01-16T07:32:00Z

for you fire freaks,

Saturday, February 4, 2006 - Sunday, February 5, 2006
8:00 PM

Happy New Year, friends and family! Ni hao!

No, not *that* new year...I'm talking about Chinese New Year!

2006 (4703 by the Confucian calendar) is the Year of the Red Dog, and Phoenix Projekt is inviting you to a spectacular night's event complete with dazzling fire performance, kickass martial arts displays, inspiring aerial magic, traditional Chinese Lion and Dragon dance, a midnight parade, Taoist altar and blessings for the new year, all-night tea ceremony, and the sounds of some of our community's MOST ROCKIN' DJ's. We will also host an 8:00 $10 all-you-can-eat Soul & Chinese food buffet catered by chefs Fong and Yealang, so bring your appetite and a pair of chopsticks and dig in, honey!

Chinese New Year festival is about gathering friends and family together to celebrate new beginnings and welcome in luck and fortune...in this case, with LOTS of good music, kickass fire and martial arts performance, and dancing. This year, the Year of the Red Dog, marks a transition year in the Confucian cycle and the circle of the Five Elements (Earth, Metal, Water, Wood, and Fire.) This year is the turning point between the last twelve-year cycle of Metal and the next twelve-year cycle of Water...but there's a catch: 2006 is a Year of Fire (melting the Metal to transform it to Water) and we intend to honor that with a dizzying spectacle of martial arts and fire performance. Come dressed in your Mandarin best for a discounted admission price, and we'll see you in 4703!

Gong Hee Fei Choi, everybody! Happy New Year!

- Anna Maltese

info for event below:

Phoenix Projekt, Ninja Skillz, and HipGenesis present

Chinese New Year 2006

The Year of The Dog

8pm till Dawn

Saturday Febuary 4th, 2006

10,000 sqft Downtown LA Locaion.

$10 Limited Presale

$15 In Costume

$20 Without

For More Information, Visit:

www.CNY2006.com

Or Call 323.297.2407

Featuring the Sounds of:

Nick The Neck
Scorpia
Satchi
Guardian ( Ninja Skillz )
Mike Insane ( Ninja Skillz )
Sammy Bliss ( POCKET, Ninja Skillz )
Mark Zabala ( Ninja Skillz )
DJ Blue ( blueinsomnia.com, SD )
Saynt ( Ninja Skillz )
Wolfie ( djwolfie.com )
Jesse wright ( POCKET )

And Performances by:

Phoenix Projekt
Machina Candeo
DC Juicy
Ray Ray

with Special Performances by
Volcano Flux & KARIS

Kung Fu and Traditional Chinese Lion/Dragon Dance

Soulful Pan Asian Buffet by Chefs Fong and Yealang
8pm-12am ($10)

Gong Hee Fei Choi!

www.CNY2006.com
www.ninjaskillz.net
www.pocketunderground.com
www.djwolfie.com
www.machinacandeo.com

Sound courtesy of POCKET Sound

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Hy!

2006-01-16T00:16:34Z

Hey ya'll, we've got a fun little semi-spontaneous event for ya.

Some of you may have heard me babble on about collective unconsciousness, the philosophy of easy, and our ability to self program ourselves to be instantaneously great at whatever has your passion.

For me, I've been studing all these thing through kinetics, IE firespinning and martial dance. We now feel we have enough first hand experience with these thngs to validate our theories. (We being other like-minded spinners, I'm not quite yet at the point of referring to myself in the royal we. :) )

For a while now I've felt like we have the ability to "download" skills. As in that "Whoa, I know Kung-fu" monment from the matrix. As in you can just be good with a staff as fast as you're willing to let yourself. I now have the confirmation (and therefore confidence) I needed to take this out to a larger audience.

The confirmation came in the form of this kid named Dave. We met out at the burn and we traded moves. He was just starting out with the contact staff style. He took the few pointers I could offer and went back to colorado and just flew with it. In that short time he has become one of the most jaw-dropping spinners I've ever seen. He contacted me recently and we started talking about some of the more esoteric points of this newer way of training. Being the neo-hippies we are, we made an agreement to let each other tap into the other's flow. And it totally worked, I found myself discovering all these new skills had never even thought of, and he as well. All this happened across state lines ya'll. So we started really getting excited about it and he's out here now to really study this. And he brought a friend. Julian is 16 and has only been studying for two months. He will blow your mind regardless, and when you factor in the incredibly brief time frame he has been studying, fuhgeddaboudit.

And then at greensector this weekend, we tapped into that flow hugely. And people came over to play with us. People were instantly picking up moves that took me months to dial down. And our own boy Charlie was the next big thing. He literally just jumped into our circle and was flowing moves like he was born there. Sure he has a martial arts background, and was lucky enough to be born asian, but the things he was doing in his first hour put him in the top 10 percent of the staffers I know. HIS FIRST HOUR, PEOPLE! This happened once, that means it can happen to you.

So here's what's up. Dave and Julian and a bunch of other spinners and you are going out into the desert to really explore this. You are invited. We feel that the flow will be so strong that just being there will be beneficial for everyone involved.

Me personally, while I am hugely excited about learning new moves, and increasing control and finding balance within and without, I am choosing to focus on learning how to learn, and most of all how to teach most efficiently, and easily.

It seems that part of the next step on my trampoline floored life involves sharing this art with as many people as possible. Because while spinning is an amazing workout, an incredible meditation, and yes, a great way to get laid, we feel that what it best served for is as an indicator of just how powerful the mental aspect of it is. Because the programming is incredibly simple. And it can be applied towards anything in your life. Getting over that powerful relationship, getting ahead in your career, feeling self confident, all of these things are right at your fingertips. But because they are not physically tangible, you may not believe they're working. And belief is the engine that drives this train. So when you find yourself pulling off some sweet move you can't believe you can do with ease, that's hard to argue with. And that taps you into the second most powerful force in existence. Belief. It's really all you need to accomplish anything.

We believe that we can help you open doors within yourself. And that as you open your channels, it helps us open ours further. So we ask that if you choose to join us, please be as open minded as possible, and forget to bring any ego.

I'm here to learn how to teach. So if you've never spun before, that's majestic. It'll be fun wacthing you blow your own mind, over and over. If you've been spinning those same six moves for the last six years, we want you too. If you don't want to spin but are just curious about the process, bring that. If you're a drummer, or other musician, or can bake really awesome cookies, bring what you can. Everyone who can be in positive frame of mind for that time is welcome. If you have something that helps you open your mind, bring that.

Now for some particulars. OF course there's a conversation about money. But it's an easy one, of course. I am currently processing value and self worth issues. I want to share this freely, but it does seem to be part of my money generating mechanism. So for this first outing, donations will be glady accepted. What makes the most sense to me right now is a dollar a percentage point of improvement. If you feel like you got ten percent better, feel free to flow ten bucks. 15, 15. I'll stop underestimating your math skills now. And I ask this. Bring out a hundred bucks if you have it. I'm not expecting that from you, I just want you to be open to the possibilty you can absloutley achieve that this weekend.

I'm less concerned with money on this one. I genuinely want to share this with you, so if you're strapped, no worries, I'll catch it karmically somewhere else. Tradeouts are also an option.

Details.

We'll be up in hungry valley. You get there by jumping on the five north, pass valencia, past castaic. When you see pyramid lake, you're getting close. Just past Vista del lago, (which in english translates to "Vista of the Lago") you'll see a sign for Smokey Bear road. Take that.

Turn left at the stop sign. At the next stop sign, you'll see a row of hay bales. Yell "Hay" and point. Your friends will say "What?!" and you'll go "Hay, right there. Whole bunch of hay." They'll punch you in the arm and you'll take the gravel road right on the other side of them. Look down the road, check that it's clear then slide a few fishtails around the corners. Make sure you both yell "yeehaw" and make the General lee's horn sound. Do not crash.

(both of those bits will come up in the teaching, believe it or not)

Follow this road for a bit. You'll pass a ranger gate house, ( you may have to pony up a few bucks if you come in on a weekend day. Kep following same road. You'll pass a few campgrounds, eventually come to a stop sign. Go though this sign staying straight. (no jokes) follow this road a bit more, drive over the cement bridge over the wash, and at some point you'll see a left. Most likely there will be signage of some sort. A pie plate with three concentric circles most likely or something gold and blingy. Follow this road all the way back to where all the us is. You are home.

We're intending on being up there from late thursday thru late sunday most likely. Come and go as you please.

What to bring.

Firewood.

Firewood. It can be purchased at grocery stores, or you can go to a hardware store and ask for their mill scraps. It is brass balls cold at night, we will want a roaring fire.

Firewood.

Warm clothes, and less warm clothes. Layers. Another thing we highly recommend is wearing workout clothes that help you feel powerful or sexy or just good. It helps.

Tents and sleeping bags and more food and water than you think you need. It's possible you'll come out for an afternoon and end up pulling a two dayer.

Music. I'll have a boombox and my ipod. (As fair warning, I would imagine we'll have a little rifaroke while we're there.)

No fuel. We're in a tinderbox and I just don't want to deal with it. The fire is superflous for this time anyway.

Your spinning tools. If you don't have any and want to learn, go to home depot and get a one inch wooden dowel. Have them cut it somewhere between your chin and nose, whatever feels right.

Lots of water.

Glowy blinkies you damn ravers. Why not? It'll give the aliens a target.

There are nice potties with doors out there. I imagine TP will go fast, so bring it.

Video cameras.

Whatever will add to the fun. Surprise us.

See ya on the playground.

Rif.

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Open Call for Fire performers

2006-01-14T00:48:05Z

VAMU is a once a month event held in Venice every last Friday. We showcase live bands, dj's, an art exhibit and much more till the wee hours of the morning. We have a large outdoor arena for fire performers to do their thing if you are looking for a place to work out routines. Our shows are donation only and we are trying to spread our love and good vibes to LA without a hefty charge so at the moment it would not be a paying gig but a place to show off and practice your skills (which i know is hard to come by when you are trying to light things a-flame in LA) Please contact me here at Tribe, also join our VAMU Tribe for show updates. Our next show is Friday January 27th located at 2210 Lincoln Blvd in Venice. Hope to see some of you there!!

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Hello

2006-01-10T05:53:39Z

I am pretty new to the world of fire but i went to my first gathering last night and i LOVED it...and i just wanted to say that im VERY eger to get into all of it and hopefully meet some cool people along the way. and a quick thanks to Raiden for introducing me last night....thank you.

Pharo

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belly dance rock show

2006-01-08T06:09:05Z

Come & party at Paradise Lounge bar on Saturday January 7th from 9 PM to 1:30AM. Evil Raven & Pirate Girl will be performing thier belly dance rock show. Paridise Lounge bar is located at 14304 Valley Blvd., City of Industry, ca 91744. (626)369-0050.Free admission, 21+. Come join us.

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Poi in the Park this Sunday

2006-01-07T19:38:12Z

Hello spinners! My boyfriend and I are learning how to spin poi right now. We're interested in getting a bunch of poi spinners of all levels together on a semi-regular basis to learn from each other and just hang out in LA.
Our first poi gathering this Sunday. Here's the info:

Poi Spinning in the Park
Sunday, November 20th
2pm - meet at Syd Kronenthal Park
3459 McManus Avenue, Culver City
off of Washington Blvd, between La Cienega and National, a few blocks South of the 10 Fwy.
It's a very small park so it shouldn't be hard to find us.
Bring your own poi.
Please note: we do not have a fire permit, this is just for day/practice poi.

Hope to see you there!

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NYE

2006-01-05T21:35:46Z

Hello, my extended family here in the city of Angels and elsewhere. This post could occurr as self-serving, so if you're not down with OPT, (Other peoples therapy) please be warned.

Boy, there's nothing like the holidays to really make you think about what family is. I had the opportunity to spend a month of 14 hour days working with my parents out at our family Christmas tree lot. No days off. Close quarters. That will teach you a few things about yourself. And where you come from. And it will also make you take take stock of where you're at.

And I got to be honest with myself . I have not been living the life that I feel I deserve to. This is due entirely to my own self imposed limitations and self worth issues. After many nights of deep soul searching, I am able to join the ranks of those who are badass enough to be able to acknowledge their own dysfunctions. I won't go into the 11 different after-school specials my life is airing right now, as they are not what's important in this writing.

What is important to me in this moment is the knowledge that while I am newly uncertain about my biological family, I can take comfort that I will always have one here in the LA burner community. Knowing that I am surrounded by people as committed to living outside the societal mores of workaholism and full time suffering gives me hope and courage in these trying days. And the fact that you are all so fabulous in all your unique ways is just gravy.

If this sounds like a cry for help, that's because it's exactly what it is. I see where all this turmoil is ultimately the best thing that could have happened to me, because I really needed my shit shook up. But now that everything in my life, and i do mean EVERYthing is getting jostled, it's a bit confronting. I feel refreshingly upbeat most of the time, but there are still too many lows for my tastes. So what I'm asking for Christmas is some really varsity hugs. So if you're going to be at Cirko-6 and you see me, please come over and give me a squeeze. I think that's what I'd like most this year. Either that or hope. Both would be nice. I'm really feeling the color gold for some reason, so I'll be wearing some Gold Chinese PJ's. That might make me easy to find.

One of the things that gives me hope is that I think I have found the thing that will help me rise up out of my ashes like a, hey what's that firebird called again? Oh yeah, a Phoenix. Funny to think that I could forget about the most beautiful bird in the world to me.

Anyway, to get back on track, I have been delving deeply into neuro-linguistic programming. Which is a fancy name for talking to yourself. I believe that our minds are easily programmed, and the mechanism for doing so is simply stating what you want to occur. I believe all we have to do to create the ways of being we would prefer, is to tell ourselves that we already are. IE I am brave, I am focused, etc etc. I now have empirical reason to believe that it works very well, not only for kinetic activities like spinning, but other activities, like living well, and not pushing away those who just want to love you.

So I am going to give myself a litmus test. I have been dabbling with something called a three sectional staff. For those not raised on Kung-fu films, it is basically a staff separated into three pieces, connected by chains into equal thirds. It is considered to be a very challenging tool, as it is unpredictable and therefore dangerous. Funny, I just realized that the things I find most beautiful usually are a bit of both. Lions, Birds of prey, Horses, Firespinners....

I guess the reason for this post, other than the obvious, is that I think I may be able to give something back this year. I might be able to be what so many of you have been for me, inspiring. So I'd like to share with you what my plan is for this new years eve.

I am fortunate enough to be able to be performing with my DC Juicy Family at Cirko-6. We have a song called "What you blinging to tha' party?" It's obviously about what you bring to wherever you are, is it bling or blah? During this song, my intent is to show you exactly what I feel this new science is capable of. Because I now believe in the power of belief. I'm now starting to be able to really truly believe in myself. And I believe it's time I took a stand.

So I'm going to rock the three sectional staff for a minute during that song. And to really drive the point home, I'm going to attempt to rock two at a time. I've got one day to learn them, today, friday the 30th. It's 6:18pm. I believe I have enough time to figure out enough quality stuff to fill a minute. I believe that by just trusting in myself, and my theory, I can pull it off.

What would make me happiest in this moment is to be able to give somebody else who may be going through these holiday blues a little bit of gold to go along with them. A lot of us seem to be weathering some pretty turbulent stuff these days. I think we may have found a way to make it all a little easier. It most likely just takes a little practice and lot of belief.

So I'm going to go get started on both.

See you at the first 2:30 AM of this beautifully new year.

All love,

RFA.

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INSIGHT @ Lair de Sade 1/7/06“A View From Inside A Scene: How Bottoms Deal With Pain”

2006-01-05T05:50:49Z

You are hereby invited to INSIGHT...

~*~ Saturday, January 7th, 2006 ~*~

Meet current/prospective C.C.Inc. Members & their guests...Tour the Lair...
Visit community vendors & shop for kink wares...Attend a workshop and/or see Kane at the front desk to become a member yourself...
@
Lair De Sade,
6628 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA
818-255-5507

The gate OPENS at TWO (2:00) pm for shopping/socializing, and at 3:30pm, Moderator Michelle Kimme and a Panel will begin sharing their collective INSIGHT on:

“A View From Inside A Scene: How Bottoms Deal With Pain”

Pain can be a pleasure and a gift. It can be used to torture, it can be a tool to heal, and it can be used to bring forth information that wouldn’t be given freely. What does pain mean to you? How do you prepare for pain before a scene? How do you prefer it be used it in a scene? How do you process it in the body and mind, and be prepared for more? What does pain do to your body after a scene? How do you deal with/care for bruising? How do you prepare for the next onslaught?

In a panel of both males and females who are subs, slaves, masochists and switches, we will talk about the physical as well as the psychological aspects of how we deal with pain that is delivered in a scene. We will talk about the pitfalls as well as the elation; the mental preparation and physical aftercare.

Tops and bottoms are invited to join us as a panel of peers discuss their own personal views and experiences on this topic, and answer questions from the audience.

BIOS
============================
MICHELLE KIMME, Moderator
Michelle has been an active masochist in the California bdsm community for the last 12 years. She is owned by her husband, Joel. She is currently a member of The Los Angeles Girls of Leather, COPAD, and is the Organizer of “A BDSM Encounter” at the Hedonism II Resort in Jamaica.

PHIL, Panelist
Identifying as a switch, Phil has been in the BDSM lifestyle over 10 years. Moving to Los Angeles from Ohio in 2002, he has been an active 3-year member of Lair de Sade, and founding member of The Church of Perversion and Debauchery (COPAD) in Los Angeles. He is the host on the DVD, "The Joy of Sexual Submission” and co-host of "The Mel and Phil Show" on FOXY FM (www.foxy.fm). Phil co-leads twice-monthly BDSM Discussion groups at the Lair with his Partner Rev Mel.

PHILIP, Panelist
Philip began actively seeking experiences in the bdsm lifestyle in the late 80’s. His travels have brought him in contact with people involved in the scene in California, Hawaii, and Japan. He has been a member of Lair De Sade since moving to Los Angeles three years ago, and may be found on the business end of whip, cane, paddle, or flogger at bdsm events throughout Southern California.

SLAVE SANDY, Panelist
slave sandy has been active in the So Cal BDSM scene for the last 5 years. she has been in 24/7 service to Don Sir for the last three years and is mommy to a 2 1/2 year old domme in training. she's a member of LA FUK and is currently co-mentoring and guiding others as part of her service to Don Sir.

DAVID P, Panelist
David has been a lifestyle Dominant for eight years and active in the BDSM community for an additional six. Along with his wife, they own a 24/7 contracted slave. David is active in the San Diego BDSM Community and is a member of Club X. Working as a nurse for the past 7 years and as an EMT working in the emergency room for the 2 years prior to that, David will add his expertise on this panel about physical aftercare and bruise care...

~*~*~*~*~*~*~

INSIGHT afternoons are the only events Lair De Sade is open to non-members. However, Insight is not open to the General Public...meaning: Non-members must be with a member, or bring a copy of this invite!

2:00 p.m. Gate opens for selling/shopping/socializing & new member registrations (done at front desk)

2:00-2:30 NEW to the Lair? Arrive early & get a Complete Tour of the Premises.

2:00 (and throughout the afternoon) you can visit Pat in The Rope Shop in the Back Dungeon Area of the Rear Building... he gives practical lessons and demos for anyone interested in "Learning The Ropes."

2:30-3:30 Join Melody & Philip for their “BDSM Open Forum” Discussion Group, taking place in the Front Building. Bring your questions, no matter how basic or advanced!
We welcome newcomers, and also encourage long term members to join us to add their expertise.

3:30-5:30 INSIGHT in the front building with a short break in the middle

6:00 Doors close to prepare for our Pansexual Play Party, UNFETTERED

~*~*~*~*~*~*~

* Adults (21+) Only ~*~ ID Required at the Gate ~*~

* Admission is $10 per person whether you’re sellin', shoppin' or simply socializin'

* No charge for Platinum Members

* All Vendors Welcome!!! (There is no extra fee to sell... so come set up a table!)

Complimentary Coffee, Coke, Diet Coke & Bottled Water and B.Y.O.B. okay too!

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Machina Candeo New teaser demo

2005-12-15T23:57:03Z

New teaser demo
We got a new short"teaser" demo up on our site.
Its got some footage from La-Decom, SanDiego Decom and a dress rehearsal at our space.

Courtesey of Ray

www.machinacandeo.com go to the demo page.

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new in town

2005-12-13T22:57:47Z

hay people i just moved to cypress if you are around the area give me a e mail

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can i borrow a light?

2005-12-13T08:46:14Z

so i'm pupposted to this this scene in a film for my friend in which i would be spinning staff... only i don't have a staff. If some one could leand me one, or even better, sell me one before 7pm on tuesday the 13th, id be for ever in your debt. 818.634.5490

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Fire Jumprope Video

2005-12-10T21:23:59Z

Just finished my Fire Jumprope video. Check it out!
http://tonytv.com/media_videos_jumprope.php

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want to spin at mutaytor show?

2005-12-10T21:20:37Z

hi everyone,

does anyone want to spin glow toys or flags or whatever on stage after mutaytor performs in exchange for being on the anytime $10 discount list for tomorrow night?

if interested, please email me first & last names:

bluglitterfire@netscape.net

thanx,
~amber

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Creepy Christmas

2005-12-09T21:23:18Z

Friday, December 16, 2005 - Saturday, December 17, 2005
8:30 PM

Inferno, Inc. is proud to be a part of 2 amazing shows - back-to-back!! Please come out and celebrate a Creepy Christmas with us!

Doors Open @ 8:30pm
Show starts @ 9:00pm
$10 Flyer $15 @ the door

Performers include:
The California Navels
Ten West
Inferno, Inc.
Jose Promis
Loud Louisa
Lotte Trouble
Lolita La Vey
Freestyle Jump Team
The Whiskey Fairy
and
emcee Captain Tralfaz

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Space Island

2005-12-07T20:22:08Z

OH YEAH... I KNOW YOU have been itching to come out to the Island again.... so here it comes...

SATURDAY DECEMBER 17TH
Space Island Brings you

WINTER SOLSTICE
The rebirth of the sun
No one's really sure how long ago humans recognized the winter solstice and began heralding it as a turning point
The day that marks the return of the sun.
A festival of renewal, designed to help the Gods tame the monsters of chaos for one more year.

Come with us and bring whatever monsters you have and want to tame.

We will be rocking the place from 10:30 until sometime in the morning.

Melting the Ice will be

PATRICIO
OSCURE
OOAH
EDIT
BRIAN SEED
MICHELE BASS
CHAD ROCK
RD
ARMANDO
AZMYTH

Let's celebrate the longest night of the year amongst friends, Earth rattling beats, aerialists, belly dancers and amazing live performances.

$15 dollars before 11:30
$20 dollars all night after that

With all that said, you should know that,

NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE LOCATION
UNLESS YOU COME IN THE SHUTTLE
You will be picked up on the south west corner of Central and 1st street. for you map questers, thats:

S Central Ave and E 1st StLos Angeles, CA 90012

There are several parking lots on this corner. You can park for free at the japanese village parking structure.
Or, if you prefer, You can pay 4$ and park in the lot across the street. There is ample street parking
as well. This is a well lit, safe area. There is parking down near the
office depot, which is 1/2 a block away as well.
Jump in a shuttle, ON CENTRAL, WHERE 1ST STREET CROSSES IT. Its a 5
minute ride to the location. Shuttles will be running all night from 10:30 pm until 7 am.

I'm looking forward to see you then....

Much love and light!

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What do you during the day?

2005-11-30T02:53:22Z

Really curious to find out what my fellow fire freaks (say that three times fast!) do for a living. I work with kids with Autism, what do you do?

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question about Fire + the Law

2005-11-22T22:26:08Z

Soooo, what's the rule on burning in LA?

Are backyards okay?
Private Property?
Do I need a permit from the fire dept.
Can I be a rebel out on the street at night?

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Inferno

2005-11-22T02:43:20Z

He peeps,
Inferno is excited to announce we will be performing at Freak Fest 2005!!! If you like Extreme sports! Live muic and FIRE
Come check it out!

www.freakfestshow.com
We are performing on Sat 19th
Peace n fire
raiden ;O)

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