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Dear Austin

2009-12-07T20:46:13Z

You broke me.
After 4 days of epic parties here,old friends not met in years, new friends well met, warehouses and walkabouts and things I'm still not sure really happened like the magnificent breasts I vaguely remember knacking on last night in the middle of a party at Shep's while debating Board policy with LLC members...
I am crawling back to the Military as soon as I sober up.
It'll take a day to be able to even drive. It'll take a lifetime to remember the fun I had here.
Fuck Yer day!!!
KK

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Burning Flipside 2010 Effigy Meeting - The CC requests your input

2009-11-29T18:20:13Z

Hi Flipside,
The LLC was recently approached with an interesting set of questions about the effigy. They brought these questions to the CC for further discussion. We all feel that this deserves broader community discussion, so the CC has scheduled a meeting for your feedback on 11/30/2009 at the AAR Warehouse at 7:42PM.

The main question is this: Should the effigy committee be allowed to consider an effigy design that would be constructed primarily of non-consumable parts? We wouldn't be removing the fire-art requirement. We would simply be loosening the rules to allow for an effigy made from more lasting materials. We discussed the pros and cons at length during the CC meeting this past Monday night, but we need more of your feedback before making any kind of recommendation to the LLC and Effigy Selection Committee on this.

If this sounds like something you're interested in chatting about, we're holding a meeting on this topic at the AAR Warehouse. 11/30/2009, 7:42PM.
As always, your feedback is welcome via email as well: cc@flames.burningflipside.com

!Bob and Jana Banana
On behalf of the Combustion Chamber

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New Austin Music Venue

2009-11-10T08:05:10Z

Hi guys. Im Tom. I recently have been offered the job of booking bands at a new venue scheduled to be opened in Austin. The venue will be on the edge of the southeast side of town near the end of S. Congress. To start out it will be around a 1500 person venue. Over time that capacity will most likely increase. Were going to try and make this a more progressive and conscious venue. Were still looking for investors and also just to get the general word out into the community. If you have any ideas, comments, investors or just want to say hello. Please email me @ tms286@gmail.com. Thanks guys. Love

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Thanksgiving in Austin

2009-11-03T20:32:44Z

I'll be at Shep's (unless kidnapped by other Burner friends).
I would like to 'meet n greet' as many of Y'all as possible during my last Military pass.
KK in Austin Thurs- Sun

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Thinking about an Austin Roadtrip

2009-10-31T03:53:10Z

After Myschevia, of course!

I was talking to April and a few others down there. I hear Flynn, the man that first hired me to work for the BORG, still lives there.
Does late Oct/early Nov work for Y'all?!
KK

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FLIPSIDE 2010 THEME NOMINATION AND TOWN HALL MEETING

2009-10-23T21:03:30Z

Hi Flipizens!

Have you added your theme nomination here? http://plasmator.net/fs/theme.php

Well you better git after it!

If you haven't been to a Town Hall Meeting, you just gotta.
We'll vote for the FS2010 theme and have tons o' funs.

Please mark your calendar for our first Town Hall Meeting for Burning
Flipside 2010.

The meeting will be held at the Warehouse (1023 Springdale Rd., Austin, TX) on

**SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 2009**

Tailgating begins at Noon.

You will receive more info in the following weeks regarding the agenda, etc.

Start planning your theme-camp-pimpin' now!

Many thanks,

The Combustion Chamber
and Austin Artistic Reconstruction, LLC

--
Jana Banana
CC Member / Scribinatrix
365 (off-season) Event Coordinator

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need a roommate?

2009-10-23T09:48:50Z

i am leaving New Orleans by December. I have 2 well trained cats. I plan on starting school in January. I got $$ I want to move to Austin.

micheledyer@yahoo.com

yay

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Considering moving to San Antonio from Santa Cruz California. BIG CHANGE.

2009-10-14T15:47:41Z

I am considering moving to San Antonio, from California. I live about an hour from SF, and spend my weekends up there.
We all know that California to Texas is definitely super different, a lot more open-minded, relaxed, etc. Not to put you guys down!! <3<3
I am just hoping to meet some vegan, conscious, crazies just like myself..

Are you out there?
What kind of events happen there...

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Starr Memorial this Wednesday at the Warehouse

2009-10-05T21:05:57Z

Dear Flipizens,

A community memorial service will be held to say farewell to Starr
this Wed., 10/7, at 7:30pm at the Warehouse (1023 Springdale).

Come dressed fabulously, there will be a brief ceremony and ceremonial
fire. Bring snacks, love and Starr stories to share.

Starr was a peaceful warrior and wouldn’t want us to mourn too long.
She will live on through us and in the ripple effects of all she did
in her life. We were fortunate to walk a bit of the path with her. May
you all find peace and strength in this difficult time.

If you would like to volunteer to help Wednesday (parking, greeting,
etc.), please email me at vajanabanana@gmail.com.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Art Garden and/or Austin
Hospice’s Christopher House.
www.texasartgarden.org
www.hospiceaustin.org

Thank you!

p.s. Please, please, please CARPOOL!

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Pick me, pick me, yeah

2009-10-03T16:57:15Z

Hi Texan burners,

Gearing up for my 1st regional ever while the playa dust is still fresh on my backpack. I could really use a ride up north, as I'm sans car these days, though I have bought my ticket already and will get up there somehow, even if it means Greyhound/hitching. I'd be pleased as a plum to befriend a burner and head up with them. Could it be you? I travel compactly, essentially with my backpack, so I won't take up much space, and am very flexible as to departure, out dates. Somebody from Austin surely must be going that way. Please get in touch ASAP. benharing@gmail.com. 210.442.9629 w/ a text. Play for peace. Ben c;

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Got MYSCHIEVIA? (North Texas' Regional is ON- October 8-12)

2009-09-25T12:54:52Z

If not, you're sure to catch the fever, and soon we're gonna BURN!!! http://www.ntxb.org/

Today's the last chance to get your tickets for $45- they go up to $55 after midnight! Sales end October 5. Buy yours NOW! http://www.ntxb.org/ticket-sales/disclaimer

Still undecided? What, are ya LOCO? We'll have:
Not one but TWO effigies to burn (The Flowerpot and the Freak!)
A huge choreographed Burn Procession,
Bad-ass Theme Camps: http://www.ntxb.org/registered/theme-camps
Awesome art installations and sound camps,
A Kitty Cat costumed Rampage, a professional 11x17ft trampoline,
and more hugs and dancing and mischief than you can shake a stick at!!

See-you-thereingly, and I-can't-waitingly,
Major Tom

PS: We need volunteers, STAT! I'll be sending out a Firecracker imminently, but come on, ya'll, PARTICIPATE: http://www.ntxb.org/participate

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Seeking BBW and ride to Myschievia!

2009-09-22T21:21:47Z

Hello peoples,

I am a new burner as of this year but attended flipside, decom, and orfunner; maybe I saw you there! Or maybe you saw me dancing ? Though this goes out to anyone I have met or not (especially people of Winner's Circle or Lounge-a-licious).

I am hoping to find a ride up to Myschievia! I have my own tent and "supplies" that I will be "packing" so you don't need to worry about me once I am there - though I will need a ride back as well! I would also not mind camping with you or others (or nearby) and I know you will find me pleasant, goofy, amiable, times quiet . I will, of course assist with gas charges and will have food stuffs for people to eat.

I could drive my truck if worse came to worst and would want passengers if so to limit costs, BUT i could only hold 1 other person....2 technically but that would be a SUCKY ride all the way there.........bench seating, no cab.

Contact me at misplaced0104@yahoo.com....we will discuss phone numbers and details in time

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Myschievia Tickets are on sale NOW! Event is October 8-12!!

2009-09-22T18:26:49Z

Myschievia, http://ntxb.org/ is the North Texas Regional that takes place from October 8-12 in Hughes Springs Texas. Last year attendance was 250-300 people and it's always a wonderful time. There's NEVER a burn ban in the piney forest, and this year not only do we have our own awesome effigy, but we'll be burning The Freak from Flipside!!

Tickets are $45 til the 20th, then $55 til October 5, when ticket sales end. There are NO TICKET SALES AT THE GATE!!

Please join us- we'd especially love to see folks who went to the Playa, who likely need to Decompress!!

Invitingly,
Major Tom

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Thanks

2009-09-19T18:19:50Z

Thanks Temple Crew. The temple was beautiful at BM this year.

You guys seriously rock!!!!

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Orfunner!! ??

2009-09-04T15:25:57Z

So, yo, peeps, whats the buzz on Orfunner this weekend??

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Greet's, Y'all

2009-09-03T20:21:57Z

I'll be at Sheppard AFB (Wichita Falls) Aug-Dec.
Hoping to connect with you!!!
KK

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my bike needs a ride home from the burn

2009-08-26T20:03:25Z

if anyone has room for an extra bike to take back to Austin let me know. will pay for its transport. Thanks!!

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Need a ride back to Reno airport Friday or Saturday Anytime?

2009-08-26T14:21:20Z

I really need a ride back to Reno Airport before Sunday morning. My flight is 10am on Sunday so I need to be there before that I will take any chances I have so if you leave Friday or Saturday anytime that will work just great. Totally willing to help with gas.
Anna Russian Hooper

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Burning man ticket for Sale !

2009-08-25T18:14:15Z

Hey we have an extra. Let me know asap if you need it.
Thanks, Jen

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Seeking Rideshare from Burning Man back to Austin

2009-08-24T22:39:47Z

I'm heading to the playa with a group of friends who will all go in different directions afterwards. I'm open to coming back to Austin or visiting friends in Portland,Or. I have a ride to San Francisco, if I choose to go, and may do so until Sept 9th or 10th, depending on how the rideshare situation develops.

If any of this could possibly work with your travel plans, please send me a personal message. I'll be on the road as of tomorrow morning, so please be patient. I will respond to all who reply.

Much thanks!

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Fire License

2009-08-24T13:12:54Z

Has anyone taken the test to get a Flame Effects Operator License? What is it like?

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who wants to ride to BM

2009-08-18T16:30:23Z

Hello we need passengers from Austin. Let me know if you need a ride asap
Thanks, jen

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I need a ride to Burning man...please help!!!

2009-08-18T15:51:35Z

I waited too long to purchase a flight to Reno.....I either need a ride to Reno for Monday...or all the way into the Man! :( I can chip in for gas and am a nice, sweet gal! Thanks so much!!!

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Who wants to ride to bm

2009-08-18T04:23:52Z

Its early but I'm looking for a crew. I have been lucky to find responsible burners for the drive in the past. Just putting the word out there....
thanks, jen

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Ride share.

2009-08-18T03:56:47Z

Hello All,
I am Joshua, I am camping with the Temple Crew, Get Lost this year, and have helped on the Temple building as much as I can. I need some help getting to the Playa from Austin. I have money for gas, etc. I am wanting to go the whole entire main week, and of course, I need/want to be there for the Temple Burn Sunday Night. So, I have a bike and two cases to bring, plus tent. I don't have a lot of money, but some, PLEASE help me out. Please reply email asap to get this sh!t done.
Love you all,
Joshua

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Won't you be my neighbor?

2009-08-13T19:45:24Z

So my landlord (really really easygoing guy) has a house for rent down the street from me beginning immediately. Think of it. You'd be within stumbling distance from the infamous 'Dead End'. Witness drunken tall bike jousting, watch the shooting stars on the roof, hear the amazing sounds and smell the horrendous smells on any given evening and then stumble home past the abandoned crack houses and $10 dollar whores to your new home safe and sound...

1191 Greenwood for $1050/mo.

email gutbunny at gmail dot com and I'll pass you along to the powers that be.

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Ride Share

2009-08-12T18:11:59Z

Hello,

My name is Ethan. This will be my first burn this year....but still need a ride to and from BRC. I have monies to split gas expenses and won't have too much in the way of luggage. Am open to any options so please let me know if you or anyone you know might be able to help me.

peace
Ethan

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BM ticket available

2009-08-11T13:56:47Z

i have a burning man ticket available for $260. i am posting this to the austin burners first to see if any of ya'll are interested. e-mail me back and let me know.
betty

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Truck hauling gear from Austin to the playa

2009-07-16T16:26:41Z

Hello all Texas burners! We have a 16 foot box truck that we are taking to BM. We would like to share space on this truck for people who need an inexpensive way to haul gear to the playa.

General Info:

-Space is first come first served.

-We will leave out of Austin on August 28th around but not before 3 PM but will except items to be hauled at our house for a week in advance (as long as they are items easily loaded onto the truck by two people).

-We will be at BM when the gates open.

-We camp at stag camp at 8:30 and fossil. Items on the truck can be picked up at that location (no personal delivery). You will need to unload your own gear.

-We will return on Sunday evening after the burn an plan on being in Austin on the 9th or 10th. Items can be picked up from our house in austin up to the 12th of September.

-Gas cost will be calculated using volume and weight. (We estimate most items will be 3-6 dollars per cubic foot. If we do not use all of the gas money it will be divided and returned to you.

-No explosive, flammable, or hazardous items. Sorry guys.

-No illicit substances.

-No perishable foods.

-We will fill water barrells up in Reno but prefer not to since this is a pain in my ass.

-All space will need to be reserved and paid for a week before departure. We will only except extra items on the 28th if there is room.

Drop me a PM if you are interested!

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BURN on a private ranch north of Houston July 25th....

2009-07-12T04:43:10Z

Featuring ZOR the FYREGOD of the PYRONAUTS!

EPROM-San Francisco

JANTSEN-Boulder

Multiple stages!

Performance artists!

AND FIRE!!

See da pages for details...

www.sdcproductions.net

myspace.com/scoobydoocrewtx

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July 4: Temple Fundraiser

2009-07-02T21:31:56Z

Yeah, you probably know about this already, but a reminder doesn't hurt. The Temple at Burning Man is being built by an Austin crew this year, and that crew probably includes some of your friends. So show up to support them.

Here's the original notice:
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We're building a Temple: http://www.temple.communityartmakers.com/temple

and throwing a fundraiser this Saturday (July the 4th) at the Warehouse (1023 Springdale) to raise funds to feed the crew while they build it in the desert. Hope you can make it out and have some fun with us.

Innovative beverages, yummy foodz, fire entertainmentz, performers and SHOOTING ROMAN CANDLES AT THE CREW while they karaoke: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldxd1vzgCDI

Bring some dollar bills and we'll laugh, we'll cry (from laughing so hard), we'll tell stories till dawn and do things to tell future stories about.

Please forward far and wide - we have a large and hungry crew.

Temple Fundraiser
Saturday, July 4th
8pm - late (early)
AAR Warehouse
1023 Springdale

Map to warehouse: http://burningflipside.com/warehouse

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When is Decomp set for?

2009-06-25T19:47:23Z

Just wanted to know when Decomp will be. We are ready for another go round of fun and friends!

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Neurostep

2009-06-24T21:49:04Z

A cordial invitation to join the latest musical theory in action - come play with us.

http://soundcloud.com/jwah/jwah-blacksunniburu-neurostep-mix

www.tribe.net/neurostep
www.facebook.com/neurostep
www.soundcloud.com/neuroste

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Home Improvement II

2009-06-10T08:43:07Z

Wake up and find your walls coated in blood.....just try it....I am a true believer now ever since my roommates decided to have a pissing match over who would screw the deaf girl and spent the morning stabbing each other through the bathroom door. I may have to find a new liver now that mine is dead. I may have to storm the capital building with 30 stupid drunks and make tacos the new mayor. I may have to make the eventual zombie apocalypse my new wedding. I believe in jackasshattery in the tenfold. I believe in the sacred right of every human being to go to hell the way they want to. I'll chew on the bones of all my already dead friends and drink a toast to their stupidity. And I'll wish they were here because this freakout beats being dust or some stupid 70 virgins right hand of god fantasy island bullshit daydream that religion came up with. Thanks but now i'm fine here in hell......

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You Freaks...

2009-05-27T15:10:58Z

... may have cured me of my misanthropy!

Nothing gets you past blistering heat and relentless rain like puppet shows, drumming, Theremin rods, swim toys, boobies, Tesla coils, gifted beer, bacon and chai, and face-flaying amplified tunes!

Thank you: Red camp, ISH, Lava Lounge, Circle of Fire, Steaming Pot and Arc Attack!

and too many more to name :P~

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Need Tickets to Flipside? !Bob's List info

2009-05-22T20:52:30Z

It's up: http://plasmator.net/tickety08

My server's still having problems sending mail with a third party
server.
Looked like it was working at first, but that seems to have been a
mistake.
I may move it elsewhere sometime before Flipside. In the meantime,
it's
rate limited to 150 messages per hour, 750 per day. Messages are
queued,
then sent in random order, so you've got as much chance to be in that
first
150 as anyone else. Good luck.

Let me know if you have problems with it or spot any old references to
07,
etc. I'll keep an eye too. Just not enough hours in the day for all
the
stuff I've got going on at the moment.

!Bob...tired.
_______________________________________________
austin-list mailing list
austin-list@burningman.com
https://lists.burningman.com/mailman/listinfo/austin-list

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last min ticket

2009-05-21T16:37:06Z

2 artists from SF
being ARTsy
Forgot about tickets
oops....

Who has extras...?

We pay face value

MUCH LOVE
From
2 Lost Souls

4157940889
j.d.fielding@mac.com

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Important Reminder - Flipside

2009-05-21T16:36:11Z

hello flipizens,

while you're busy packing everything but the kitchen sink,

don't forget to pack *****YOUR TICKET(S) and your ID*****!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

see you on the flipside....very soon!

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2 kids tickets for flipside

2009-05-21T03:15:26Z

I have two childrens tickets for sale for flipside...$35 each

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A Flipside Tale: Courage, Synchronicity, and the Technology of Magic

2009-05-19T18:53:37Z

Hi all. Just to get us all in the flow of what we're in for, I thought I'd post an essay I finally finished on my Flipside experience last year. You can read the whole story below or link to an easier-to-read version here: www.tonyvigorito.com/blog/courage

En-joy!

Courage, Synchronicity, and the Technology of Magic

I have often been staggered by the forces of the ordinary that cajole the human experience into cowardice. Relentless mass-mediated daydreams croon lullabies to nightmare; meathook economic rackets hijack freedom with student loans, predatory credit, and eternal mortgages; narratives of responsibility harass the mind with financial planning, time-management, highly-effective habits; and illusions of security, insurance, and retirement prod us into proper place. Lurching through life in the midst of such clamor, is it any wonder that so many trade the tremendous for the trivial, that the ecstatic fantastic wow of existence dims into murk and shadow, flickering into fluorescence like some stepped-on plastic geranium?

But this is not to be some hand-wringing howl of quiet desperation. The walls are high, yes, the challenges are great, but today I’d like to invite an exploration of what it is that happens when this drear occasionally clears, when we see something, something that matters, something possessed not merely of meaning, but of magic? In a previous essay entitled Chaos, Collapse, and Synchronicity, I explored how synchronicity is likely to emerge during and after ego-shattering experiences. Because the ego demarcates the presumably phantasmic boundary between your consciousness and the rest of the universe, the experience of synchronicity can be understood to be the face of the perception of undivided unity. Here, I would like to venture beyond mild-mannered explanation and into wild-eyed exploration. In other words, if synchronicity is the perception of undivided unity, what is the technology of this magic?

In one of his most potent remarks, Arthur C. Clarke asserted that “any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Taking him at his word, then, the prickling astonishment that follows the experience of synchronicity—the sensation that something magical has just occurred—this is but an artifact of our limited technology of mind. Synchronicity is only astounding, in other words, when we persist in the delusion that we are distinct from the all and everything. Expanding consciousness beyond the limited point of view of oneself and into the unlimited point of view of undivided unity, this—as if it were so simple—this is the technology of magic.

And in case disclaimers need to be stated, I certainly have not mastered this magic. Very contrary, my daily failings would be the envy of any hypocrite. But I like to live out loud, and this full blast introspection is simply that. So now I want to tell you a story:

I was at a festival a year ago, and as festivals have long functioned as temporary autonomous zones where everyday boundaries are suspended, it should surprise no one to discover that synchronicity was pandemic at this festival. The festival in this case was Flipside, and I made it my business to blast around offering one-card tarot reflections to people that I met, just for fun and synchronicity. Late in the evening of the last night, I met a woman, and we talked for a few hours, and as we parted I offered her a one-card reading. She drew the Courage card, displaying a picture of a flower growing through a crack in a rock. As she was recently coming though a break-up of her own, this had a particularly poignant meaning for her, so much so, in fact, that I had an unprecedented impulse to tell her to keep the card, which she did—though upon reflection I must admit that I was single at the time and so was probably also just being a cheesedick trying to charm another meeting with a beautiful woman. But in any event, I never saw her again, and since I open my tarot deck nearly every day, I inadvertently compelled myself to contemplate the absence of courage not only from my deck, but also from my very own life.

But first, immediately after we bid each other good night, I walked toward the main road and happened across a friend of mine who was in his car leaving. The backstory is that he’d spent the night before with a woman and she’d sparked his heart and he’d hoped they’d hang out again but it was a festival after all and it just didn’t flow that way. It’s a common enough story, isn’t it? Despite the shallow exhortations of our beer-fisted and bikini-clad media, sexual intimacy is often a tremulous endeavor with potential both for enormous healing and enormous pain. In any event, I saw him leaving and I wished him safe travels and asked him how his night went. He responded with a shake of his head, dismay and defeat palloring his expression, issues of childhood abandonment clearly having been triggered. Myself, I was in a roaring good mood, so I slapped the hood of his car and told him to go park it and walk with me, which he did, parking about fifty yards up the road. As it turned out, however, by the time he had walked back toward me the woman whose encounter had sparked his healing crisis was wandering toward me as well from the other direction. I didn’t have to do anything but step out of the way as they met where I was standing, for life is not just about me, and here I was mere servant to their synchronicity.

Then, at a book signing a couple of weeks later during which I read from my second novel, Nine Kinds of Naked—which revolves around the theme of synchronicity—a young college student who happened to be in the store and hear my talk approached me afterwards and told me she had never heard of synchronicity and wanted to learn more about it. I was meeting friends for dinner, but I promised her I’d permit her to interrogate me over tea sometime, and we met for tea a few days later. It was a full and stimulating conversation, her wanting me to specify the precise metaphysical mechanism by which synchronicity occurs, and me explaining about non-duality and the illusion of separateness and how we’re all dreams in the mind of God and yes maybe so but maybe also mealy mysticism and ultimately what really matters is that there’s a correspondence between the inner world and the outer world and if it has meaning for an individual and clarifies their confusion and lights their path then it doesn’t really matter if we’re all temporarily stable matrices of energetic probabilities, knots in a doily, or concentrations of consciousness in an infinite field of experience. What matters is that the co-incidence had meaning for the individual, carrying a potential psychological breakthrough. Tarot, I say, is essentially intentional synchronicity, seeking a window into one’s psyche to focus a particular issue. I then proceeded to tell her about the woman I met at Flipside who pulled the Courage card and who I let have the card and how the co-incidence of the card served her—and me—so profoundly.

“Here,” I say, cavalier as I pull out my tarot deck. “Lemme show you how synchronicity works.”

“Hey,” she interrupts. “I have that deck.”

“You do?” I reply, surprised that someone who’s never heard of synchronicity would have a tarot deck.

“Well not really,” she concedes. “I received it as a Christmas present from my mom a couple of years ago. I actually cut the whole deck up and made a collage out of it.” She pauses. “Well not the whole deck,” she admits. “I kept my favorite card.”

“Which card?”

“The Growth card.”

“The Growth card,” I repeat, pausing as I scan my recollection of the deck. “I don’t think I know the Growth card. What’s on it?”

“Umm, it’s a picture of a flower growing through a crack in a rock.”

I cock my head incredulous. “That’s not the Growth card,” I say. “That’s the Courage card I was just telling you about, the card I gave away.”

She’s skeptical, and says she’s pretty sure it was the Growth card, and so I pull out the little book that accompanies the deck, demonstrating that it was indeed the Courage card that she kept, and also demonstrating that there is no such card as the Growth card. She’s amazed, as am I, and ultimately she was so impressed by the synchronicity that she went home, located her Courage card, and gifted it to me a few days later. It’s all shiny and new and really stands out in my beat-up old deck, and every time the card emerges I am reminded of this sequence of events and the contemplations that followed. Did you know, for example, that courage comes from the Latin root, cor, meaning heart? Courage is locating oneself in the heart rather than the head, and the expansiveness of the heart—in contrast to the constriction of the ego—this is love, and this is the space we truly share in common. Hammered out of boundaries and convinced it is alone, the ego can only blink stupidly at the grace, the immensity, and the magic of the heart’s experience.

Love, by the way, is not all hugs and backrubs. Primarily, I think, love is a prank. To borrow a theme I’m developing in my third novel: Love is a prank played on the ego by the spirit to teach the ego the one thing that it does not want to learn. In my own life, I’ve been scalded by love, and I’ve even been so tough boots as to believe that I needed to protect my heart. But as a result of my accidental contemplation of courage, I realized—or I remembered—that the heart is made of love, and love is indestructible, and only the cowardice of ego would presume that it requires protection. Actually, love is the only force capable of overcoming the ego, and so the ego would naturally like to avoid this prank, never having to learn to give up control. Courage is simply allowing this vulnerability, embracing the uncertainty, accepting that we may be hurt, yes, that it won’t always be easy, and that not only can we take it, but that we actually have no idea how much we can take. In this “Age of Uncertainty,” courage necessarily means being true to one’s heart, stepping towards a future uncertain rather than securing oneself to a predictable past. Courage is without caution, it is passion, it is a flee from security and into synchronicity. A flower growing through a crack in a rock, courage abandons the familiar and secure shell which protects us—and limits us—and dares us to emerge, to grow, and to trust that life will nurture us despite its challenges.

This expansion of consciousness is necessarily the reduction of ego, and is there anything more expansive than the feeling of love? It is not uncommon for lovers to recount the synchronicities of their meeting, to recognize a strangely inevitable magic in their rendezvous, and such magic is only the beginning, a dim glimmer of a spectacular sunrise, patient as we find our courage, tender as we surrender, daring us to give, to forgive, to reside more fully in our heart, to remember that we are never alone, and ultimately to realize that we are nothing if we are not servants to one another. It is love that erodes our ramparts, that relieves us of our armor, that tames the teeth protecting our trauma, and it is love that will heal us all the moment we have the courage to face the magic.

This is what I believe more than anything, and this is what gives me hope.

May you be ever overwhelmed by how many people you love~

Tony Vigorito
www.tonyvigorito.com
© 2009 Tony Vigorito... feel free to forward as far as you see fit...

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Flipside Ticket Raffle - Benefit for Hollis

2009-05-17T15:14:53Z

(reposting this for Face)

Austin has postponed Hollis' Fundraiser until after Burning Flipside.
But we can still make he some dough.
It's online raffle time!
The prize: 1 ticket to Flipside
Raffle tickets are $5 a piece.
No one person can spend more than $80 on raffle tickets.
Please honor this.
I will be collecting money through my paypal account.
FacetiousTexan@gmail.com
I will close the raffle next Saturday night at midnight.
Anne Bonny and I will will out each raffle ticket according to how much money you spend (paypal will notify me each time someone adds money) and put it in a bucket.
We just love buckets.
The next day during DaFT at the Flipside Warehouse we will draw the name for the ticket.
I will announce online who the winner is.
100% of the money for this raffle is going to Hollis Hawthorne.
http://friendsofhollis.blogspot.com
Please repost everywhere. If you repost, please make sure you include this: --this is not affiliated with and/or sponsored by AAR, LLC--
I want to make Hollis as much money as possible, and there's only a week to pull this off.
Thanks guys, and good luck!
Love,
Face
(this event/raffle is not affiliated with and/or sponsored by AAR, LLC)

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Flipside Greeters wanna party with YOU!

2009-05-13T01:32:29Z

Hello all you lovely people!

Want to hold a party at Flipside but don't know where? Looking for that extra chance to DJ? Greeters has the answer!

Late night party shifts!

We have shifts from 9p-10:30p and 10:30p-12p that are just waiting to be filled by you and your friends. All of you should go over to the wiki
(http://www.burningflipside.com/wiki/Greeters) and sign up for a party. Enjoy the ill-gotten gains of a day of greetering, and welcome people home!

Sign up today, and as a special bonus, you can attend greeter training at Church Night tomorrow, 7:30pm! You'll get to learn all about Pods and Fire!

I have more exclamation points, and I am not afraid to use them. Please take a moment to sign up and help us fill out our last shifts. It's one of the funnest ways to volunteer at Flipside, so don't let it pass you by!

--Zac

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Deadline for Flipside Event Registration

2009-05-13T01:11:06Z

Planning an event/party/class/gathering for Flipside? Want people to come to it?
Then list it.

Just go online, sign-in, and fill-out this short form:

http://www.burningflipside.com/camp_events

There's a form for theme camp events (part of the theme camp registration)
and another for non-theme camp events. Use whichever fits.

New this year: in addition to the main Disinformation Station at the grove,
there will be several mini-stations in our lovely city with a map and a
What/Where/When listing.

Events listed with the online form will be printed and posted at all the
disinfo stations. Help us help you get the word out.

Deadline: THIS Thursday, May 14.
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Flipside Volunteers Needed!

2009-05-11T02:48:10Z

(reposting for Face)

Hi kids!
How excited are YOU?
Only 14 days till we're all back together at Flipside.
One big reason we can keep playing each year at Flat Creek is due to the efforts of a handful of solid human beings that volunteer time cleaning up and restoring the area.
Well my friends, now is the time to build this year's team.
I need some quality volunteers.
Check out he wiki:
http://www.burningflipside.com/wiki/Sign-off/Volunteering
See what job, day and time suits you.
Sign up on the wiki and please, let me know you did.
Not only will hold your head high knowing you did your part, but there's other perks to volunteering.
The party Monday night is AWESOME.
Only people that worked the festival are around, so more intimate, and yeah, pretty rowdy.
We close it out well, that's for damn sure.
Another perk.... not breaking down your stuff with a burn night hangover.
You leave after the masses, no traffic!
Imagine what it's like floating in the creek NOT surrounded by dirty hippies!
Sign up now.
Who knows.... you might have fun ;)
Love,
Face
Clean-Up Lead, DaFT
FacetiousTexan@gmail.com

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post your Flipside Event for all to see!

2009-05-08T19:57:31Z

Planning an event/party/class/gathering for Flipside? Want people to come
to it?
Then list it.

Just go online, sign-in, and fill-out this short form:

http://www.burningflipside.com/camp_events

There's a form for theme camp events (part of the theme camp registration)
and another for non-theme camp events. Use whichever fits.

New this year: in addition to the main Disinformation Station at the Grove,
there will be several mini-stations in our lovely city with a map and a
What/Where/When listing.

Events listed with the online form will be printed and posted at all the
disinfo stations. Help us help you get the word out.

Deadline: Thursday May 14.

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GOT A FLIPSIDE TICKET TO SELL?

2009-05-08T00:38:26Z

please don't forget about all the peeps who have been begging on
!Bob's list
http://plasmator.net/bobslist09/index.php

:)

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Revenge of the Space Hippies weekend campout - this weeked - East TX

2009-05-07T17:36:07Z

Friday,
May 8th - Sunday, May 10th, 2009

Morningside Tribe presents:
REVENGE OF THE SPACE HIPPIES II: the weekend campout mindwarp of spring 2009

location:
Armadillo Acres Alternative Resource Recreational Grounds

COST: 20$ Cover...

Armadillo Acres
FM 2612 Loop
Hughes Springs, TX
75656

Friday Night: (dnb/psy trance/psy dub)

6pm - open
7pm - SCOTT LA ROK
8pm - DOEY
9pm - ALEXZANDER (special b-day set)
10pm - ZEN (live p.a.)
11pm - OBSIDIAN GLYPH
12am - OPIE
1am - JELLO
2am - UHM
3am - APOPHENIA
4am - NIVLEM
5am - MIST
6am - NOBODY
7am - AEON
8am - UNIVERSOL
9am - DUB TIL DAWN
10am - DRUM JAM (everybody bring the bongos & congos!)

Saturday: (house/minimal/techno/acid/triphop)

12pm - DJ ASSOUL (playin the best of the gayties)
1pm - ALEXZANDER
2pm - DOEY
3pm - TWOMASOUL
4pm - ROBERT ROGUE
5pm - OPIE
6pm - MIKE C.
7pm - AHMAN
8pm - RYAN MASTERSON
9pm - WAYNE-O
10pm - CRAIG HOWELL
11pm - ROBERT TAYLOR
12am - MIKE CONSTANTINO
1am - JOSHUA KYND
2am - POINT BENDER (live p.a.)
3am - BRETT JOHNSON
4am - JOHN WALKER
5am - LUKE SARDELLO
6am - JELLO
7am - TECH-SUN
8am - TERRY SIMZ
9am - ELEVOTION
10am - CATFISH
11am - ACIDBEATS
12pm - MORNINGSIDE TRIBE TAG TEAM
3pm - SPACE HIPPIE tag off (classic & psychedelic rock)
5pm - clean up

2nd Area by Psychedelic Supernova Collaborative will be featuring downtempo, dub, glitch, and dubstep with the focus being on creating an area for people to interact and connect. Many activities are planned throughout the weekend to facilitate this.

DIRECTIONS

From Dallas, head east on I-30 to Mount Pleasant. (About 115 miles depending where you are coming from).

Exit #160 to Highway 271/highway 49 and turn right. Watch your signs through Mount Pleasant and stay on 49.

Continue on Highway 49 approximately 17 miles to Daingerfield. Watch your signs through town and stay on 49. Continue on Highway 49 approximately 8 miles until you are just past Hughes Springs.

(There is a 4-Way stop at the intersection and it is right next to the Wildflower Inn and Cafe. Great place to stop for food. Decent price, large quantity, home made, damn tasty.) Turn right on FM 2612 Loop.

Continue about 0.5 miles. Turn left at the "Love Chapel Cemetary" sign. (The County Roads are not marked very well if at all out there. Just watch for the Love Chapel sign, it's easy to spot.)

Continue about 1 mile. Road will merge with another, stay left. Continue about another 0.5 miles. (You will go past CR 2987 on your right but not as far as the Love Chapel Church on the left.) Gate will be on your left and not easy to see until you are right on it. There is a green "Underground Cable" box very close, watch for it.

People from other locations, use the intersection of Highway 49 and FM 2612 as your way point. It is just south east of Hughes Springs and north west of Avinger. Find your best route to that location.

yall will love this spot!!!

thanks,
the Morningside Tribe

I need a couple more trustworthy people that i know personally to help work the door, i will pay you for your time...pm me if interested...thanks

if you are wanting to do some deco, pm me, if you got stuff to sell, pm me, blah blah, pm me...if you have art you want to showcase, pm me..tye dyed sheets please!!!!!

things to remember when heading out: spread the word

the store is a bit far from the campgrounds, i would advise you do your shopping & stuff before heading to the campgrounds, plus the road in is small, we dont want alotta in & out traffic...

We will have porta-potties for your pooing needs, please be clean for the next person to use

We have a parking lot kinda, please dont park by stage area, which you have to walk through a trail of christmas lights to get to from the parking lot, if you wanna camp in the field (stage area), you can drive in to unload & go park your car back in the parking lot please.

We will have waivers for everyone attending to sign, please be patient at the gate & sign your name along with your email address if you want for mailers..

50% of all proceeds go to Armadillo Acres to help better this venue & help put in bathrooms!!!!

Dogs are allowed, but clean up after them & dont let them bug everyone, respect please!

we are not your parents, please act responsibly so everyone can enjoy themselves

if you are drinking, cans preferred, if you got bottles, bring cups please, if you gotta keg, cool beans!!! id might be asked to see, so dont get mad, we are covering our own ass, drink resaponsibly...thanks

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please READ - Message about !Bob's List - Tickets

2009-05-06T22:37:07Z

Hi folks,

It's about that time. Flipside is a couple weeks away. At this point,
people don't have much time left to make plans or ask off from work or
get plane tickets or anything else. Soon, everyone with a spare ticket
is going to start trying to sell it.

If you have a spare ticket, go to Bob's list now. Find someone who
looks like they would contribute to our collective experience and
contact them. If you wait another week, you'll be dangerously close to
the point where you're out 80 bucks and some poor soul is out the
experience just because you decided to slack.

I've been running Bob's list for about 6 years now, and every year
there's a flood of people at the end, overwhelming my mail server and
the few people who still actually want to go. Do yourself a favor, act
now. I got stuck with a ticket I couldn't find a buyer for a few years
ago. I run Bob's list and I couldn't find anyone to buy my spare
ticket. Don't put yourself in that situation.

Bob's list is at http://plasmator.net/bobslist09

Bob's list is in no way affiliated with AAR, LLC. It's my personal
project that I pour time, money and effort into because I'm an idiot and
I like punishing myself.

!Bob

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2 ATL/Transformus burners seek FLIPSIDE camp to contribute to

2009-05-06T19:27:50Z

Hear Ye, Calling All Welcoming & Friendly Flipizens!

After trying for the past 3 years to get to Flipside, my pal GIZMO (aka Kevin) and I finally have our tix in hand and will be making merry at Pyropolis May 21-25.

Does anyone have any room in their camp for 2 handy, creative and self sufficient burners from ATL?

We'll arrive with our own small tents + food, water, drink, costumes, artmaking stuff, instruments, etc.

We always ready to lend a hand in any way you might need.

(We even have burner and non-burner references, if you need 'em.)

Between the 2 of us, we've been participating in burns at Black Rock City, and more recently Mysteria, since the mid '90s.

We don't know how long it will be before we get back to Freakalicious Safari.

That's why we want to make this best of our first Flipside experience!!!

We'd love to camp as close as possible to the MEZZANINE, if at all possible.

If anyone thinks they have room in their camp area for 2 more small tents, please let us know!

I look forward to talking to you..and meeting you and your friends 16 days from now.

Gleefully, and gratefully,

Flicker

aka Edward McNally
Bioneer and founder, Above The Fold Green PR
Atlanta, GA
cell: 404.281.6419 / home/office: 404-371-8554

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Zion Communal Kitchen Members need tickets to Burning Flipside 2009 - Please Help!!!

2009-05-06T16:00:48Z

Name: Elder Warlock of Zion's Flame
Needs: 4 tickets
Sob Story:
WE have members of our camp that were unable to get their tickets due to various different reasons (financial, missing the open ticket sales, forgetfulness, just being away at the time...). Nonetheless, they are essential members of the camp and help out very much with not only our camp but the community. We are

Zion Communal Kitchen & Hookah Lounge
("That MEAT Camp!!!")

We have been on the main playa for the last 4 out of my 5 years attending Flipside. We enjoy brining out the communal kitchen for all to use if they have food and no where to cook it, help out in the kitchen making food and feeding people, conversing and enjoying each other's company, along with running a Hookah lounge where many can come to flock and relax in the shade during the heat of the day.

We are searching for 4 tickets at the least but if possible would like to get 6 for others that are interested if there is an available ticket.

Please by all means get back in contact with me and We have the funds available at full price along with throwing in a meal cooked just for you, some great times together at the event and if you have every enjoyed a nice aromatic smoke, sharing a hookah bowl with you at the event.

Other offers of volunteer work is offered where ever you need it. Many member are active withint he comunity in Houston and at Flipside and are always willing to lend a helping hand where needed and even when not asked.

Help out the Kitchen so that we are able to have more individuals that you know will be there when you need them...

Thank you everyone that reads this and is able to assit with our ticket needs, looking forward to seeing you on the Grassy Playa!!!

Only 18 days left till we can all return home!!!

With Love & Respect,

Elder Warlock
832-978-6591
on_my_own169@yahoo.com
Zion's Flame (Houston, TX)
Zion Communal Kitchen & Hookah Lounge
[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Zion_Communal_Kitchen/]

Request Submitted On: 2009-05-06

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CC Meeting Monday, 5/4/09

2009-05-03T16:19:44Z

Hello Flipizens!

Just a reminder, the Combustion Chamber meetings are open to all. We will be discussing Decompression at Monday's meeting. The meeting will be at the warehouse (1023 Springdale Rd.) and begins at 7:42pm.

FYI: this is our last CC meeting before Burning Flipside 2009 (only 19 days away! Wahooo!).

Thanks.
:)

--
Jana Banana
CC Member / Scribinatrix
365 (off-season) Event Coordinator

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flipside flame issue 7

2009-04-29T17:20:24Z

Issue #7:
http://www.burningflipside.com/files/flame/Flame2009-7.pdf

This issue comes to you two days shy of May.
Yep, we're coming up on crunch/crash/crazy time.
This issue:

- Ponder the misconceptions you may have about the community.
- Finish up your theme camp stuff.
- Send Starr some love.
- Help make stuff that will make your Flipside better.
- Become a DJ.
- Take a breath.

Help keep The Flipside Flame burning strong:
Send art, words, information and/or magic
to flipsideflame@gmail.com
by this Friday, May 1st.

If you can't make that deadline, send over a note:
tell me what you got, when you think you'll have, what kind of help you
need.

You can do it, kid.
You are awesome!

delia

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message about theme camps

2009-04-26T18:45:04Z

(this is from the Theme Camp team, not me. Please respond to them at the email below. thanks.)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hello ALL!!! An e-mail went out to all the leads of every camp on the registry earlier this week to make sure that their Registration was checked as final. If this is not done, your camp may not be placed due to the fact that Placement doesn't see it until it goes final. If you have yet to register your camp, well, FORGET IT NOW!!! Just kiddin', stop freakin' out man................OK.................... Done?

You can still register your camp up to May 1st, but please realize that most of the prime camping spots (North Terrace, South Terrace, Mezzanine) are completely full. Please play nice, we volunteer for this (can you believe that?) You still get in, so don't worry. It's not about the club ya bring to Flipside, it's about the community as a whole. WE ARE ALL TOGETHER!!! If you planned to stay at your camp all weekend, then get out there and stop being a SPECTATOR!!! Have some fun. Meet some new people. Have some dip!!! Remember Citizens, it is a No Spectator policy in the spirit of TTITD (Burning Man).Thanks for being part of the best community since the Manson Family!!!

Flipside Theme Camp Registration closes on May 1st. You can go to http://www.burningflipside.com/ , log in to your account and go to Theme Camps - Directory.

Click on "view camp profile" under your camp name.

Click "edit/review" by "clicking here".

At the bottom of your registration, check the "final" checkbox and Submit.

Then check the Camp Directory to ensure that your camp is seen.

Any problems from there and you can e-mail us at themecampplacement09@burningflipside.com

Hope this finds you smiling!!!

~PoRn
Burning Flipside Placement Lead

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Calling all Victorians, Edwardians, Steampunks, Goths, Lolitas...

2009-04-24T16:04:43Z

Saturday, April 25th
1:00 pm

Victorian Picnic in
Wooldridge Square Park
900 Guadalupe

Come in your best finery for a lovely picnic in the park to celebrate my birth. Bring a picnic basket for yourself (food/drinks) and blanket. There will also be games of giant chess and croquet. It's sure to be a lovely day.

For inspiration:
http://www.slide.com/r/kkDbJMPK5z9z8PNANAC9k6ReJppsdF1m?previous_view=lt_embedded_url

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[teAm P!nk] the pink plea.....

2009-04-20T21:34:47Z

GreetinGs and SalutatiOns burners and weirdos, cupcakes and bacongrease

I present to you a plea, if you will, from TeamPinK.
We are in search of a wildly perverse ThemeCamp with room for four! We being: Jay(FAB), NadyiA(coonass), Panda, and Miss David.
WE're queens of all trades, and anything we do we'll most likely do showing PINK, and in platforms ;) we cook, We Clean, we take care of your mother. Some of us can hOOK, some of us can TRICK, and all of us can fuck shit up, FABULOUSLY.
just a few things: weve got supplies, and moneys. this is our 5th year. we no like moop. I live in austin, and would be tickled (duh! pink) to attend future camp meetings. The rest of team pink is up thurr in the DFW area... they'd show up to YOUR meetings azwelllll
[i know it iss a little late in the game to be asking this of anyone.] [however] [there] [i did]
If your theme camp could stand a magiKal PInk anema, (quite enjoyable) feel free to shoot some shit to either myself, nadyia or Panda.

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ATX Hollis Benefit POSTPONED

2009-04-18T15:10:24Z

From Face:
Hi kids,
I am sad to say, the benefit for Hollis needs to be postponed.
Between the torrential thunder and lightning storms AND tornado warnings, it's just too dangerous.
In addition, last night, the community lost a friend.
Caleb "Shooter" Schaber took his last call.
Damn near everyone involved with the benefit for Hollis is now in mourning.
Hollis' bills aren't going anywhere.
We will announce the rescheduled date as soon as we have it.
Thanks for being understanding, gang.
AND DON'T FORGET....
The DIVE BAR is having a benefit tonight as well!
$15 gets you an open bar!
(dear lord)
Head to the Moose lodge tonight and drink till you puke.

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05.30.09 The Immerse Tour Campout @ Spirit Haven featuring Kilowatts, Aligning Minds, The Great Mundane, Artificial Life Preserver, and more

2009-04-18T03:16:19Z

Saturday May 30th, 2009
Shiva Shakti Presents
The Immerse Tour Campout

KILOWATTS LIVE PA
.:GAIAN MIND:. .:NATIVE STATE RECORDS:. .:PHILADELPHIA:.

James Watts is the mind behind KiloWatts and his many different projects and styles. His work embraces the bulk of electronic genres, including breaks, IDM, techno, and downtempo. His fluency in piano is evident throughout his work, as is his penchant for jazzy riffs, intelligent structure, wistful melodies, and an often cheeky take on the current state and history of electronic music as a whole. His album “Ground State” is out on Native State Records, home to fellow pioneers Bluetech and Shen. It’s a collection of sweaty psychedelic downtempo grooves, churning molasses-thick basslines, and undulating synthetic sonorous mandalas. KiloWatts has albums on Artificial Music Machine that are full of visionary dimensions, fusing together a dexterous knowledge of sound synthesis, deep emotional articulation, and solid melodic intuition. Peppered throughout these monumental statements are releases with class labels such as Harmonious Discord, Thoughtless Music, and his own outlet, KiloWatts Music, that celebrate his adept technical expertise, often bringing a whirlwind of mindblowing digital wizardry in the form of glitches and edits.

He began making music in the early 90s with DOS-based trackers and releasing them on BBSs through the demoscene. He was a driving force in the foundation of Soulseek Records, a netlabel celebrating independent musicians during a time of heavy backlash from the record industry against filesharing. The label helped show that independent electronic musicians can use file sharing to their advantage by promoting and collaborating with each other. The label was born among a flurry of netlabels, many which still exist today.

An ever-growing list of projects and collaborations exists. Skeetaz, with breakbeat cohort Bil Bless brings hard-hitting digital glitched-out psychedelic funk. His collaboration with singer Peter Van Ewijk is a mystical ride with vocals and guitar, nested atop edgy electronica. With Tanner Ross, an eerie style of dark techno is born under the name Voodeux for Dirtybird’s techno sublabel Mothership. Fellow Philadelphian MC Amagine delivers consciousness-driven motifs in their digital glitch-hop project called Super Galactic Expansive.

ALIGNING MINDS LIVE PA
.:88:. .:Aleph Zero:. .:Washington DC:.

Aligning Minds is the unique collaboration of producers Daniel Merrill and Michael Folk, who use sound to achieve a mutual vision. Ethereal and dubby, uplifting and haunting, their music winds its way through the imaginative souls of its listeners, offering a deep exploration of mood and emotional atmosphere. Focused on unifying electronic music through diverse influence, their sound fuses elements of genres like downtempo, dubstep, breakbeat and idm, but without the need for formulaic restrictions. Through both studio work and live performances, Aligning Minds have been gaining interest and support from all over the global spectrum of electronic music. Intent on reaching a musical standpoint of balance and harmony between stylistic ideas, they move forward as a musical force with an ethic of positive growth and change. Daniel Merrill and Michael Folk are signed artists represented as Aligning Minds via the multimedia label known as Psymbolic.

THE GREAT MUNDANE LIVE PA
.:Psymbolic:. .:Chicago:.

Shaped by a "Do It Yourself" culture, Jeffrey Acciaioli was driven by his love of music to create the moniker The Great Mundane at first to only satisfy himself. Born and raised in Farmington Hills, Michigan he was exposed and later influenced by genres such as classical, jazz, bossa nova, hip-hop, and electronica. His broad range of favorites and training allow us to enjoy his "one of a kind" sound that is anything but mundane. The Great Mundane's twisting textures, catchy drum whips, and unique soundscapes leave us with a melodic collage that is unlike anything we've heard before. The Great Mundane was first introduced into the Chicago music scene before taking his passion and energy nation wide. Soon international ears were falling upon his unique sounds and requesting his talents. Recognized and appreciated by his untraditional sounds, The Great Mundane worked with Belladonna Records to release two limited time EP's and shortly thereafter signed as an artist to release his debut album "When Falls Arrive" with Psymbolic--sounds.

ARTIFICIAL LIFE PRESERVER LIVE PA
.:Psymbolic:. .:Aritificial Music Machine:. .:Austin:.

Artificial life preserver has been working to preserve algorythms that behave like living systems since 2005. Insect-like drones and cell based beats drive environmental mixes of organized time units. Drawing from his experience with Texas Psy-trance act Init-String, ALP will bring you a night of abstract, glitchy downtempo that could only come from a mind such as this.Artificial Life Preserver's debut album Automata was released in December of 2007 by long time friends of the cause Psymbolic Sounds, followed by a compilation release of Kricket Dub on Indyroute-Austin in February of 2008. ALP can be heard at clubs, festivals, and radio stations in a town near you.

In the coming days, we will be announcing an all star cast of local talent to accompany this already stacked line-up of live electronic music.

LOCATED AT THE MAGICAL
SPIRIT HAVEN
9706 Anchor Ranch Loop
Flatonia, TX 78941

Spirit Haven in Cistern, TX is the 101.5 acre home of the Council of the Magickal Arts. Camping is encouraged, we will have ample room for everyone. This is a leave no trace event, please pack out everything you bring in.

Sound by: Continuum Entertainment

Admission:
Presale tickets are available through shivatrance.com/Up_Coming_Events.html
Please be certain that you are purchasing the right ticket for the right event. As we will be doing the Immerse tour in Dallas the night before.
Very limited(50) $15 presale tickets available.
When those are gone presale tickets will increase to $20.
Admission will be $25 at the gate.

Gates will open at 6pm on Saturday May 30th.

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Need a ticket to Flipside?

2009-04-17T15:01:52Z

I have a ticket to Flipside I can't use. If you need one, lemme know!

Best,

Ashley

ashley.moreno@gmail.com

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Where?house? April 18th HUGE EXTRAVAGANZA 8pm

2009-04-11T20:37:52Z

this is a benefit party for a dear friend of mine, DPW and of the greater BM community, Hollis (who some of you know), has been involved in a horrible motorcycle accident and now needs the support of the community more then ever. so STEP UP!

you can read her story here:
http://www.friendsofhollis.blogspot.com/

SATURDAY APRIL 18TH
FLIPSIDE WHERE?HOUSE?
featuring
THAT Damned Band
Esmerelda Strange
Low Rent the Clown's 50 Foot Fireball
GutBunny Revival
Special Surprise Guest DJ
Raffle for fabulous prizes
Games include:
Chicken Shit Keno
A Dance off
tall bike jousting
ending with a movie night featuring "The Jerk"

EVERYTHING will be on donation only, SO BRING YOUR FRIENDS! lets make this into a HUGE party... it could be fun

i still need some supplies, volunteers, and PERFORMERS.
if there is anyone who wants to come play some music, put on some kind of act, or bring a game, email me and ill get you set up.
a PROJECTOR, if anyone has one that they can lend for the event it will make it WAY easier to actually show the movie

volunteers:
set-up
clean-up
anyone involved in film (as a hobby or otherwhise)
-hollis' doctors said that it is important for her brain to be stimulated for it to heal quicker, so i was thinking it would be a good idea to have someone make a bright loud colorful documentary of the event to send to her.
some information boards need to be made up so that people know what our cause is, i have pictures and info if there is someone who wants to put that together.

we currently need donations for raffle prizes, so go through your stuff and see if you got some neat, goofy, artistic, or useful stuff.

100% OF ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO HOLLIS!

if you would like to help please call or email me
ChickenMcFetus (at) gmail (dot) com
(425)691-0985

Anne Bonny

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Flipside 2009 Theme Camp Registration is OPEN

2009-04-08T06:59:52Z

A message from your City Planning Team

Yes, the rumor is true, Theme Camp registration is up.

Yes it’s up. You’re still here reading this? GET GOING!!!
http://www.burningflipside.com/camp_registration

One request from all us volunteers. If you submit a camp, please try to make it a final draft and check the final registration box at the bottom. Otherwise we get to go review your application all over again with every revision.

If you really have to change something, we can get it done (most of the time). E-mail us at
themecampplacement09@burningflipside.com

RV=theme camp
You will need to register on the Theme Camp Registration form if you are bringing an RV and not with a theme camp.

Some of our roads are kinder to RVs than others and this will assist us in placing you accordingly. Under camp name, please submit RV – General Camping and fill out the form as complete as possible.

Be kind to your City Planning Team and get you s**t together early and complete!!! We assembled the best of the best for you, and our volunteer team is united and efficient.

As our motto states, “MIND OVER MATTER”.

Remember, Flipside is the biggest and best thing going in Texas!!! You’re invited!!! Any spot puts you in the ho-down, so be easy like Sunday morning.

Seeya on the Flipside!!!

Hope this finds you smiling!!!

~PoRn
Burning Flipside Placement Lead

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Red Flag Warning TODAY - Travis County

2009-04-05T16:14:37Z

hey pyros,

... Red flag warning in effect from 9 am this morning to 8 PM CDT
this evening...

The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a
red flag warning... which is in effect from 9 am this morning to
8 PM CDT this evening.

Expect strong 20-foot level winds of 20 to 25 mph today... with
relative humidities falling into the upper teens by late this
afternoon. The winds will diminish to below 15 mph by early this
evening... but a dry air mass will remain in place through Sunday.

A red flag warning means weather conditions will promote fires
that are difficult to control across the warned area. A red flag
warning is completely separate from a local burn ban which is
issued by local officials.

from www.kvue.com

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Camp B3 Fundraiser @ The Art Authority Monday April 6th!

2009-04-03T00:13:40Z

B3 presents an evening of dark visual art with experimental noise performances.

Help us raise funds for art projects! Also come support the local experimental scene!

All ages! $5

We will be auctioning art and other goodies!!

The lineup:

8pm Aunt's Analog (www.myspace.com/auntsanalog)
8:20pm Xathax (www.myspace.com/xathaxoise)
8:40pm Static Storm System (tinyurl.com/5pc37n)
9:00pm [M30W]
9:20pm Space Between Thoughts
9:40pm Douglas Ferguson (www.myspace.com/douglasferguson)
10:00pm Photon Ghoul (photonghoul.com/)
10:20pm Venison Whirled (www.myspace.com/venisonwhirled)
10:40pm G.G. Elliott and the People's Army
11:00pm Destroyed for Comfort (www.myspace.com/destroyedforcomfort)
11:20pm Never Acid Again

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Vote for Flipside Street Names

2009-03-28T18:12:44Z

Greetings Carousing Fire Prancers,

I have changed my mind about the deadline in order to get them done in a quicker and more efficient manner especially since I am also helping with a theme camp. So the new dead line is Wed. April 1st by 11:59pm. If you are a person that cares about the names and haven't voted yet, this is your chance. And, please do it by the deadline.

So, to vote go now to the website: www.burningflipside.com/street-names

On April 2nd everything will be official. Thanks for voting.

Much iridescence, Shimmer
ps. Feel free to come help paint the signs on church nights

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Flipside updates now on Twitter!

2009-03-27T15:10:57Z

http://twitter.com/BurningFlipside

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Mo's Scooter

2009-03-26T23:06:24Z

Many of you know and love Mo and know how she needs that scooter of hers to get around on the rugged land out there. Well after much brain scratching a few loyal DAFTees got it working at the warehouse, but Mo may not have a way to get it from there out to her land. If anybody is going toward dripping springs with a truck, give me a holla so we can arrange to get it back to her.

Shep

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Flipside Flame Issue 4

2009-03-25T22:54:40Z

go here and read stuffs :)

http://www.burningflipside.com/flipside-flame

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2nd Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational-March 14th-Registration Open!

2009-03-19T16:18:22Z

HELLO GRILLED CHEESE ENTHUSIASTS!

It is with nearly-orgasmic pleasure that I tell you we have solidified the date for the

2nd Annual Austin GRILLED CHEESE INVITATIONAL!

And that date is SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2009 (The Curds of March)

http://grilledcheeseinvitational.com/austin/

Registration is now open!!

What is a grilled cheese invitational? What's new for this year?

For the second year, the Grilled Cheese Invitational will be happening in Austin, Texas. The winners of this regional will be offered places to compete in the National Invitational in Los Angeles in April, and the highest scoring sandwich will win 1 plane ticket to sunny southern California for the event. There will be trophies. There will be cheese. It will be amazing.

Details about location will be available soon (it is an invitational after all), but do mark your calendar and let everyone you know to mark their respective calendars.

There will be only 40 competitors, no exceptions. So before you go to register, be thinking about what category you will compete in, what the name of your sandwich will be, and whether your sandwich will be vegetarian. (All of this information will be required at registration.)

Note: If you only plan on eating, there's no need to register. Only register if you are going to compete.

Categories:

The Missionary Position: Standard bread, standard butter, and standard cheese.
The Kama Sutra: Exotic or standard bread, butter, and cheese plus additional ingredients.
The Honey Pot: Exotic or standard bread, butter, and cheese, but a sandwich that is sweet in general, or would best be served as dessert.
Lambada: This is a new regional addition. Quesadillas!

Doors to the event will open at 6:00pm and the grilling will start promptly at 7:10pm. All those planning on grilling should be there and ready at 6:30pm.

ITEMS/RULES YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF:

1) All sammiches must be pre-registered. There will be no on site registration WHATSOEVER!

2) There will be a maximum of 40 competitors, no exceptions.

3) Each competitor will be allowed only 30 minutes to grill per category. So save yourself the time and do as much prep-work ahead of time. You can compete in more than one category.

4) All contestants must present their sandwiches on the official plates provided. This is to insure that every sandwich gets it's 20 votes turned in. You can have additional items with your sandwich (pamphlets, drinks, etc), but they MUST fit on the plate provided.

5) All those looking to eat sammiches must get them at the judging station and not at the cooking area or by the chefs. Competitors should provide their own runners who will go and get sandwiches and bring them to the judging station. NO EXCEPTIONS. We will have some volunteer runners to assist, but the competitors should not rely on us to have one for you.

7) While we are tabulating the results, there will be entertainment including Arc Attack!

Please note, all other rules still apply. Please note there are a few regional differences to the rules, such as only 40 competitors and the supplies you will be provided are different. Once you sign up you will be sent a full list of rules with the minute changes.
http://grilledcheeseinvitational.com/rules.html

P.S. WE NEED YOUR HELP!
It takes a lot of work to make this thing happen. We need help in all sorts of areas including the ID checking, Merchandise Table, Data entry, clean up and set up. It's a really fun time and you might get paid your weight in cheese. If you would like to give us a hand in putting this ridiculous spectacle on, go ahead and email me at grilledcheeseaustin@gmail.com Please indicate which department you'd be willing to help with.

Who will be the ULTIMATE grilled cheese champion? YOU DECIDE!

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Tiles for your project

2009-03-14T16:09:29Z

I have a bunch of the old 12 inch linoleum tiles with flecks of color in them. There are many that are unbroken. I hate to throw them away but I can't think of what to do with them other than the normal floor installation. They are mostly off white or tan. I can get a count if you need a better idea of how much is there, very roughly a foot and a half stacked up of unbroken ones. Maybe there is something creative you can come up with or just need some cheappy flooring for your garage! Of course I want nothing for them, just a good home. PM me if interested.

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Flipside Flame Issue 3

2009-03-11T20:11:03Z

Third time's a charm(er).

http://www.burningflipside.com/flipside-flame

This issue contains info on tickets.
And bunnies! Lots of bunnies.
Grilled cheese and cold hard cash.

I gotta think up a better way to say it:
Submit to me now.
Deadline for Issue Numero Four is March 20th.

Give it to me, baby.
Delia

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Performers Needed for Beer Circus

2009-03-06T03:17:46Z

Black Star Co-op will be hosting its Birthday Beer Circus on April 5 at Fiesta Gardens on Town Lake. We will have music and, of course, beer. We are looking for performers of a circus/carnival nature to provide entertainment. If you would like to participate, please reply to this post or get in on the discussion here: http://board.blackstar.coop/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=1568

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2009 Flipside Tickets - !Bob's List is up

2009-03-03T22:59:48Z

!Bob's List

Oh, it's over there:
http://plasmator.net/bobslist09

It'll be in a future flame, but figured I'd send it along now for those
who've been bugging me and the ticket team.

Repost, bend, spindle, mutilate, set on fire, etc.

!Bob

(!Bob's list is not affiliated with Austin Artistic Reconstruction, LLC)

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attention fire breathers

2009-02-25T03:24:10Z

Fire Breathing Survey

A couple months ago, a boston area man entered the hospital with burns
from learning fire breathing. Unfortunate for him, but the accident
may lead to some good. The attending surgeon has taken an interest in
fire breathers and has been working with NAFAA to produce some clear
information regarding fire breathing and the various fire arts. We
ask that you support this effort in any way you can, so that we can
benefit from the results of actual, scientific research in our area.
The first step is a survey for fire breathers. If you have breathed
fire in any capacity, you are encouraged to fill it out. If you have
not, please forward to any fire breathers you may know. Here's the
link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=esrXqEc5Qyrdq3rVs_2bcP4w_3d_3d

All data will go directly to research, it is voluntary, and completely
anonymous.

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Zombies Ahead

2009-02-15T18:26:44Z

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,484326,00.html

Somebody's doin a fine job of keeping Austin weird. If this was anyone I know don't say anything here, just tell me about it in person sometime

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Fire in austin?

2009-02-13T18:29:35Z

I'm coming to Austin next week (feb.17-23) to get to know the city a little. I play with fire poi, and i'm looking for some burners to play with/learn from/hang out with. Any suggestions? Names? Locations? anything?

Peace and love.
James

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Please CARPOOL to Town Hall!

2009-02-06T16:50:45Z

Hello Flipizens,

Well, the big day is tomorrow, Feb. 7th!

The Burning Flipside Spring Town Hall Meeting starts at 2:34pm, tailgating begins at 12noon.

Please come out!

Also, please CARPOOL! Parking is very limited at the warehouse. We will have people directing you into parking spots. Once those are gone, that's it.
So grab some buddies and CARPOOL!

Yaay!

--
Jana Banana
CC Member / Scribinatrix
365 (off-season) Event Coordinator
Burning Flipside

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Ticket Question

2009-02-06T03:36:32Z

Or rather, quest...:) Yes, I know about Bob's List. I know about, have complied with registering, and mailed off for my 2 precious tickets. What I would like to know is, if the tickets don't sell out thru the mail order process what other way will they be made available?
Inquiring minds want to know...
Freakaliciously yours,
Cathy, aka Dr. Livingstoned

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DFW this weekend

2009-02-05T05:27:33Z

I'd like to go to Denton and this time I can help out with gas. Anyone down for town hall in Dallas on the 8th?

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2 bedroooms available immediately -- $735 / month - Sublet

2009-01-30T23:07:25Z

1824 South IH35
The Brook at Travis Heights.

Lenell and Shep are moving into a house and we need to sublet our apartment. We can have the rooms available immediately and will have the rest our furniture out of the way within a week. You will have to sign on with the landlord to stay until the end of June or longer if you like.

Message me or call 415-999-8412

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room4rentyouguys?

2009-01-27T17:52:54Z

anybody got a room open at the moment or know of one?

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Last Chance for Flipside Tickets! Today!

2009-01-27T14:25:22Z

Don't forget, all money orders and ticket requests must be postmarked today. Sadly, even I have not done mine yet. Don't forget to decorate those envelopes!

1. Log onto the ticket website (www.burningflipside.com) and submit your ticket order, then print it
2. Get a money order for the total ticket amount
3. In your most legible handwriting possible, make the money order payable to:

Austin Artistic Reconstruction

4. Print out your order and put it in an envelope along with the money order
5. Decorate the envelope (it will be used for an art project)
6. Put your return address on the envelope
7. Ensure your envelope will be postmarked between 1/20/09 and 1/27/09
8. Mail your envelope to:

Austin Artistic Reconstruction, Ticket Request
PO BOX 9987
Austin, TX 78766

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TRIP TO TEXAS!!! :)

2009-01-27T06:25:26Z

It looks like I'm gonna have to make a trip to the San Anton area to pick up a friend and I'm wandering if you guys know of anywhere I might be able to throw don a set or two or three VIA: House party, After Party, Indoor party, Club, Gathering etc... They are all the same to me.

I already have to make the trip so it would be for the free ! Donations Welcomed to help with gas expenses.
If i have to make the trip anyway, I mise as well be promoting at the same time.
I will be taking I-10 from Bataan Rouge over. All the way to San Anton.
I'm willing to set up and play on the way there and on way back as well. ROAD TRIP! YEAH!

I will bring my decks with me as well as some other equipment I may need to setup. So don't worry about the sound to much. Unless you already have some set Up. The only thing I'm lacking at this point is the SUBS!

Equipment Used:
Denon DNS1000 Deck x 2,
Denon DNX100 Mixer,
Compaq CPU
Creative Professional E-MU Sound card,
Platinum Notes,
Mixed In Key,
Yamaha Stage Pass 300 Watt Stage Monitors
Crown XTi2000 Watt Amplifier,
Turbo Sound TXD-151 x 2 (Mids and Highs)

So if you would like to organize a house party / Gathering along my route. Give me and maybe two other people a place to crash for that night and we will come rock out with you.
E-mail me @ karmakat604@live.com

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Burning Flipside 2009 Ticket Time!

2009-01-24T05:25:54Z

repost from Jen

OK folks, the time has almost arrived! If you haven't yet done so, now is the time to go register for your Flipside tickets and get your money order. There are only 8 days (Jan 20 - 27th) to get those postmarked. Don't miss it. Here's what you do:

1. Log onto the ticket website and submit your ticket order, then print it
2. Get a money order for the total ticket amount
3. In your most legible handwriting possible, make the money order payable to:

Austin Artistic Reconstruction

4. Print out your order and put it in an envelope along with the money order
5. Decorate the envelope (it will be used for an art project)
6. Put your return address on the envelope
7. Ensure your envelope will be postmarked between 1/20/09 and 1/27/09
8. Mail your envelope to:

Austin Artistic Reconstruction, Ticket Request
PO BOX 9987
Austin, TX 78766

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Visiting from Los Angeles!

2009-01-22T04:36:39Z

Well it looks like people are coming in from all over this weekend huh? lol! Anyways, Hi to all you beautiful Austin people! My name is Nathan and my girl friend and I are on a journey driving around the country experiencing as much as possible. We just pulled in to San Antonio and will be here 1-a few days before heading up to Austin! We would love to meet with some people here in San Antonio if you know anyone and would definitely love to meet you and get to experience the community there as well once we pull up so I hope to hear from some of you soon. I don't know when I'll be able to check into this tribe again but if you send me a personal message I'll hopefully get it in time. I hope all goes beautifully well in your lives!

With love, light, and happiness,
Nathan =)

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Visiting Austin from Vancouver

2009-01-21T23:44:26Z

hi,

So psyched about dropping by Austin as part of my work trip. Depending on how much stuff to do, I should have Friday night and hopefully Saturday free in town. Any nice places to hit, fun people to meet? I'm a geeky type of burner, about sustainabily and love the society that is TAZ. So also seeking Vegan / organic food but I'm not too strict. Look forward to some fun stuff!

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Burning Flipside Tickets - ticket request postmarks starting tomorrow!

2009-01-19T14:30:11Z

OK folks, the time has almost arrived! If you haven't yet done so, now is the time to go register for your Flipside tickets and get your money order. There are only 8 days (Jan 20 - 27th) to get those postmarked. Don't miss it. Here's what you do:

1. Log onto the ticket website and submit your ticket order, then print it
2. Get a money order for the total ticket amount
3. In your most legible handwriting possible, make the money order payable to:

Austin Artistic Reconstruction

4. Print out your order and put it in an envelope along with the money order
5. Decorate the envelope (it will be used for an art project)
6. Put your return address on the envelope
7. Ensure your envelope will be postmarked between 1/20/09 and 1/27/09
8. Mail your envelope to:

Austin Artistic Reconstruction, Ticket Request
PO BOX 9987
Austin, TX 78766

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Wanted: Bands that love satan and shoot patchouli intraveinously

2009-01-18T19:28:21Z

So I was reading a post on the craigslist musicians section complaining about the totally corrupt state of SXSW and wondering to myself if we couldn't do a good job of at least partially restoring that festival to a bit of it's former glory. I mean it started out as a place where unsigned musicians would find a&r reps and get themselves signed. Now it's just bands that are already signed showcasing for the rest of the industry to masturbate to while counting the days till the Back Street Boys or Menudo return to usher in the final musical apocalypse. A day when David Hasselhoff* will rein over the throws of prozac enabled upwardly mobile youth, leading them slowly to some car dealership in the hill country for the final credit check of their empty souls.

But I digress....

My point was couldn't we find a nice venue for a few of the true stragglers to come to and shake their special parts at us? Can't we all just come together and embrace a good idea gone so horribly wrong that the likes of us have to set it right? Can't we put up a few of the rejected geniuses in our homes and narrowly avoid being arrested with them in the hopes that this town can get a tiny piece of it's former respect back. Can't we sacrifice some couch space and ignore all the burned silverware, missing pets, horrible smells, bad haircuts, wrecked cars, and warrants for arrest and get some good music for a change. I mean I will personally dig up the body of Bill Hicks and carry it around with me for a week and maybe even sodomize myself with a femur if that is what it takes to motivate people.

But again....I digress

My point was more clearly that there are even many musician-loser-top-ramen-eatin-talented-freaks among us who deserve to take advantage of this influx of rich, soulless, money vomiting executives and get some exposure. And we've got the means to do it. And what's more we owe it to this fine town and the world to at least try to make this place the kind of place that a Butthole Surfer might be born.

Submitted for your repulsion and entertainment respectively,
Shep

* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJQVlVHsFF8

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TOWN HALL MEETING - SAVE THE DATE!

2009-01-08T17:54:20Z

Greetings, Flipizens!

Our spring Town Hall is rapidly approaching.

Save the date:

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2009

@ The Warehouse
1023 Springdale Rd.
Austin, TX

Exact times and an agenda will be sent soon.

Theme camps - plan to come early and pimp your camp.

Come meet your fellow burners. Learn about exciting volunteer
opportunities. Find out about the after parties!

The Combustion Chamber
and Austin Artistic Reconstruction, LLC

--
Jana Banana
CC Member / Scribinatrix
365 (off-season) Event Coordinator

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NYE Clocktower Burn Downtown?

2008-12-30T19:49:15Z

I received an email from a friend that spoke of a Clocktower effigy to be burned downtown on NYE. I've checked the First Night site but can't find any info on it.

Is this still happening? We are fairly new to the area and now sure what is going on that is worthwhile, so doing something like this would be a truly awesome experience!!

Thanks in advcance :)

Kelly

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Burning Flipside Tickets!

2008-12-26T02:28:43Z

the registration for tickets has begun.

go here to register: http://www.burningflipside.com/tickets

to stay up to date on all the important info.
subscribe to the Announce List.

http://flames.burningflipside.com/listinfo.cgi/announce-burningflipside.com

--jana banana
burning flipside CC member, CC scribe

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looking for a place to live before 2009? $1275 East Side House

2008-12-15T22:34:36Z

my buddy brandon, a pre-burner (he's there in spirit, just hasn't physically made it yet) is looking for someone to move into his place so he doesn't have to give it up. he wants a burner to move in because he digs our style. below is a copy of his CL ad. please email him at brandonshade@gmail.com if you or anyone you know is interested...

My housemates, who have the lease under their name, are having to bail
by the end of the month; this means that I disappear by January 1st as
well or I find a replacement. I don't care if there's one or two of
you and I don't care about your race, gender, or orientation; age
would preferably be in the 20's or 30's to keep the chemistry
balanced.

Location is a clean and safe suburbanite bubble off of Riverside
between Montopolis and Pleasant Valley, near ACC. Rent and bills would
be split in half. You get the largest room with its own bath. Spacious
and sunny commons area--spacious enough for your own furniture, or
equipment if you play or DJ, and definitely enough to entertain
guests. And there is a spare room for whatever. Central AC/heat,
garage and driveway, big backyard with a deck, plenty of trees, close
to downtown and the river.

I have a dog, so you and whatever animals you have, if you have any,
have to get along with her. No smoking in the house unless it's green,
coming from a hookah, or kept in your room. I don't bitch at anyone
for not being as clean as I am, but don't leave messes for me to clean
up on the regular. Other than that, as long as we're likeminded (I'm a
bit of a freak) and have some similar tastes, do whatever you want,
I'm as easy to get along with as a village bicycle.

Artists, burners, bar people, party people, musicians and DJ's,
hippies and hipsters--all need apply.

But what I'm really stretching and hoping for is someone to pick up
the lease, which will be up in May, in which case I'd be living in
your house and under your law.

Email me at brandonshade@gmail.com any time between now and December
31st and we can chat or you can just come by and check the place out.

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Need Circus Folk, hoopers, Acrobatic yogis, jugglers. THIS Saturday Dec 21st at 3pm. Palmer Center. Keep Austin Bizarre

2008-12-15T09:59:56Z

Circus folk, acrobatic yogis, jugglers and hoopers are welcome to join us at the Palmer Center Dec 21st at 3pm. We would like to have crowd interaction and teach acrobatic yoga and hoop skills for kids. You all could bring any info about your group/meetup. We would love to have you all. We have a circus theme going from 2-4. All performers are encouraged to wear circus/burner attire. We have a Dj and also have an acrobatic yoga and circus/juggling skills for kids demo/performance. I would love to make it a family circus day complete with hoopers, jugglers, parralletes, poi, acrobatic yogi, etc.

Can you please post this on any Meet ups or tribes you belong to. We will have the stage and floor area. It is really fun and informal. Also feel free to bring any circus music. We have a complete sounds system.

Of course all participating will have free parking and attendance to the Keep Austin Bizarre (keepaustinbizarre.com). The palmer Center is located on Barton Springs, between s. 1st and Lamar in Austin.

Please email or call me with any questions or Rsvp. Please do RSVP. Thanks, Maranda Pleasant

Maranda@bigmodernart.com

myspace.com/marandapleasant

713.922.8584

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Checkpoint Dreamyourtopia coming to Dallas

2008-12-13T17:02:38Z

Checkpoint Dreamyourtopia - a border control checkpoint to enter your own Dreams

For those that have missed it at Burning Man, the Department of Dreamland Security will give people
a chance to enter their own Dreams in Dallas on the 10th of January 2009 from 5-10 PM ( doors close 9 PM )
Location: Centraltrak, 800 Exposition Avenue, Dallas, TX 75226, ph 214-8249302

Don't forget to fill out Immigration Form WXRZYQ SFG 23587-492A and bring 4 dollars administration fee and a passportphoto.

more info on http://www.dreamyourtopia.com
and you can download your immigration forms from http://www.dadara.nl/checkpoint/immigration-forms.htm

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evil plans

2008-12-12T13:40:22Z

I need wooden barrels...water tight...the google gives me no love on this one...anybody know?...seriously...evil plans...

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Burners Thanksgiving (Friday in Dallas)

2008-11-24T23:12:38Z

Hey Everybody,
We will be happy to host another Burners Thanksgiving at our place. I'll fry a few turkeys and Sara will make a couple of deserts. MMMMmmm Fried Turkey, I can't wait... Bring what you can to share, drinks, deserts, discourse, main courses, side dishes, left over pizza, beer nuts, fig nuts, fruit, star fruit, fruit punch, Cap'n Crunch, OOPS! All Berries, Mr. T cereal, Tranney fluid, home fries, down home cooking, salmon, et. al etc. facp. facog. Slainte Gavah.
For your health,

Bill & Sara

aka Singlemalt & Jackie Jackers
The Whiskey Lounge

767Panorama Dr.
Plano Tx 75023
Friday Nov. 28
3:30pm- winding down around Midnight

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OPEN AUDITION DEC. 6: Variety acts & male dancers for cabaret

2008-11-20T23:04:48Z

Hey! Apologies in advance for the multiple cross-post, but...

RubyRico Productions (the people who brought you the Broken Clock Cabaret/Tom Waits Peepshow) are holding auditions for a new cabaret! This show will be a weird-funny-racy-grimy-sweet fairy tale/peepshow with live music, dance, comedy and some audience participation, and will be performed every weekend in April 2009.
* AUDITIONS WILL BE ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1pm-4pm. *

Each weekend of the show will feature different variety acts:
We are looking for clowns, puppeteers, jugglers, weirdos, acrobats, hoopers, storytellers, sword swallowers, safe & humane animal acts, magicians, poi spinners, contortionists, vaudevillians and villains -- if you can work it into an entertaining act, we want to see it! (But sadly, because the show will be inside a nightclub/ theater, we cannot accommodate aerial work or fire acts.)
* AUDITIONS FOR VARIETY ACTS WILL BE HELD FROM 2pm TO 4pm. *

We're also looking for 1 or 2 male dancers with the following goodies:
-- technical modern dance proficiency
-- a capacity for inventive improvisation, both physical and verbal
-- an instinct for comedy and expressive theatricality (you have to be willing to look goofy and ham it up)
-- willingness to take off yer clothes, but only down to the scivvies
For dancers the rehearsal schedule will be intensive throughout January, February and March, but we're flexible and will do everything we can to accommodate time conflicts.
* AUDITIONS FOR MALE DANCERS WILL BE HELD FROM 1pm TO 2pm. *

Each auditioning act or dancer will have a 5-minute slot to audition.
Please bring a prepared piece to perform.
Music should be either on CD or on mp3 player.
Dancers will also be asked to learn and perform a short combination.
There is no rehearsal pay, but all performers will be compensated for performances.

Auditions will be held at The Circus Barn, a rehearsal facility on the east side of town on the way to the airport.
6404 HERGOTZ LANE, AUSTIN, TX
Getting there is a little tricky. If you need directions, please email ruby@rubyrico.com.

This is an open call, so there's no need to RSVP. However, if you have questions or want directions to the space, please feel free to email ruby@rubyrico.com, or call 480-0799.
Thanks! Ellen

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Anthony Melita, passed away in Austin

2008-11-19T15:35:00Z

Anthony was a former boyfriend and good friend of mine that has been living in Austin and should have been connected with the Austin Burners at my recommendation. He was supposed to have moved back to Connecticut to be with his family 2 weeks ago, but apparently never left Austin. If anyone has any information about Anthony and his last days please contact me. His family is devastated so please keep him and his family in your prayers.

http://www.kvue.com/news/local/stories/111408kvue_body_identified-cb.1b1ac14a0.html#

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Shpongle, Hallucinogen, Init String, Govinda, ALP live in Austin tx Dec 13th

2008-11-19T00:39:43Z

Actions of Awareness presents:

Saturday December 13th 2008

SHPONGLE - Twisted Records – UK
shpongle.com
myspace.com/therealshpongle

HALLUCINOGEN (Live) – Twisted Records – UK
myspace.com/hallucinogen151

GOVINDA (Live) – Intentcity Records – Austin, Tx
www.govindamusic.com
myspace.com/govindamusic

INIT STRING (Live) – Psymbolic Sounds – Austin, TX
initstring.org
myspace.com/initstring

ARTIFICIAL LIFE PRESERVER (Live) – Psymbolic Sounds – Austin, TX
www.artificiallifepreserver.org
myspace.com/artificiallifepreservermusic

with guest speaker:
DANIEL PINCHBECK – Author of Breaking Open the Head
www.breakingopenthehead.com

Location:

In Austin, Tx @

The Sustainable Waves Warehouse
4704b Cesar Chavez Suite 120
Austin, Tx
78702

Solar powered sustainable energy sound by:
Sustainable Waves
www.sustainablewaves.com

Lighting/Visuals/Deco:

Dreamtime Visuals
Inside Image
Dstar Designs
Mynd Gamez Visual Collectiv
Hypnostik

Live Painting by:

Odenedo
Vorcan
JC Campbell
Tourmaline Todd
Tyler Ristow
Katie Levy

For tickets go to:

www.actionsofawareness.org
Doors open at 8:00 PM
price – 25$

More info:

www.myspace.com/tribal_elements
www.twisted.co.uk
www.psymbolic.com
www.intentcity.com

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need 2 cross-dressing sushi servers

2008-11-18T01:57:09Z

for thursday night, nov 20th from 6-9pm at 6th/Lamar. we're going for over-the-top circus style for this "Bizarre Bazaar."

let me know if you're interested and we'll talk details.
Kerry

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Storage container help

2008-11-07T14:42:42Z

Ladies and Gents,

The Flipside LLC is looking to acquire some reasonably-priced storage solutions for Flipside infrastructure. I'm currently looking at large metal storage containers, but am open to other possibilities. I have found many options, but wanted to extend the search within the community.

If anyone has leads on where to find good deals on movable storage, please forward to me. Creative ideas welcomed too.

Thanks so much and see you all at Town Hall this weekend!

Jen

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One more reminder - please carpool to town hall

2008-11-06T17:11:02Z

Hello Flipizens,

The Town Hall meeting is coming up this Saturday, November 8th at the Wherehouse, 1023 Springdale Rd.

***Please note: Parking is very limited at the warehouse! Please, please, please plan to CARPOOL!***
Parking volunteers will allow only a certain number of cars to park in designated spaces.

The tailgating starts at 1:23pm
The Town Hall meeting starts at 2:34pm, ends at 4:32pm

Please come out and pimp your theme camp and/or theme nomination!!

Thanks and see you soon!

--
Jana Banana
CC Member / Scribinatrix
365 (off-season) Event Coordinator

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