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East Bay Santa Rampage - Friday, Dec. 4th in Alameda

lumina — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:15:46 GMT

Twas the night of First Friday and all through Eastbay
Every burner was stirring for costumes -- Hurrah!

And on down the street comes a big sea of red
Creating good cheer to a bartender's dread
on Tutus, on santa hats, bring on the elves!
Step up to the bar -- get a hold of yourselves!

and if you are smart you will learn how to pace
Keep in your cookies; Don't fall on your face
a good natured time is to be had by us all
So come join your friends and deck the Halls!!

ALAMEDA BURNERS PRESENTS.....
EASTBAY SANTA RAMPAGE!!
Friday, December 4, 2009
Alameda, CA

Start: 7:00 pm
Eat n Greet
Scobies Sports Bar and Grill
2431 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA

2nd Bar:
The Churchyard
1515 Park St.

3rd Bar:
The Lost Weekend
2320 1/2 Santa Clara Ave.

4th Bar:
Hob Nob
1313 Park St.

5th Bar:
Lucky 13
1301 Park St.

All Santas and forms of Playa Revelry is welcome. Please don't drink and drive.

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Pavlov's Kats this Friday

Gomer_Hendrix — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:45:15 GMT

Pavlovs Kats will be playing at Rooster's Roadhouse this Friday.
There's a $5 cover charge

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Pavlovs Kats with Gomer Hendrix This Tuesday

Gomer_Hendrix — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:25:15 GMT

Pavlovs Kats will be playing at Rooster's Roadhouse on St. Patrick's day, Tuesday, March 17, from 7:30-11pm. There's a $5 cover charge at the door, but it includes a free shot of Irish Stinger!

Come early for a corned beef and cabbage dinner -- only $4.95.

Our special guest for the evening will be Gomer Hendrix. In addition to his usual awesome guitar solos, he'll also be leading the Kats in a few special songs to celebrate the day.

Rooster's Roadhouse is at 1700 Clement Ave., Alameda, 94501

All the details and a map are at:

www.pavlovskats.com/gig

Roosters is a great venue, with a professional sound system and a large dance floor. We're really looking forward to playing there and we know you'll enjoy the place too. Bring some friends and join us for a fun time this St. Patrick's day!

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Burner looking for a peaceful home in Alameda or the East Bay ASAP

jessafire — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:46:26 GMT

Hi there fellow Burners,

I just returned from travels and am looking for a home. Fairly laid-back but responsible chick desiring to move into a peaceful drama-free household. I'm a 39-year-old professional writer/producer and 10-year veteran (?!) Burner with a very loving well-trained kitty (she comes with references as do I). I'd love the space to be a serene retreat from the world but also host dinner parties or have a couple friends over every now and again (though most of my friends are in "The City)". I keep common spaces tidy and have experience living with all sorts of roomies in the past. 420-friendly but not a regular. Good direct communication, integrity and compassion are important to me. I like to do my own thing with some overlap with those i live with ... and if you're sick i'll bring you soup.

Interests: DVDs, reading, board games, festivals, funk, yoga, travel, creativity, Burning Man, volunteering / community, etc (want to get into cooking and gardening at some point too)

Please give me a ring to find out more and see if we'd be a good fit: 510-393-6187

best, jessa
jessahurley@gmail.com

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Cross's (And Your) Community First Get Together - SAT June 13

CrossSidhe — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:37:26 GMT

Cross's (And Your) Community First Get Together - SAT June 13

That is right folks!!! Our first get together!!! How about some live music and some good ale? Lets meet at the Starry Plough in Berkeley. I will be there around 8:00 PM (before cover charge) to get us a table. I will be wearing tie-die. Just let me know if you can make it.

Cover will be $8 after 9:00 PM. Music starts at 9:00 PM too.

There is also a Cross's (And Your) Comminity) Tribe:

tribes.tribe.net/crossyourcommunity

Cross

=:)

Sat June 13th.

Starry Plough Pub
Phone: (510) 841-2082
Address: 3101 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
Website: www.starryploughpub.com
Cover: $8 Free before 9:00 PM

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RIDE SHARE TO SOULSTANCE - FIRST CALL

CrossSidhe — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:32:50 GMT

RIDES OFFERED FROM THE EAST BAY TO SOULSTANCE

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE RIDE PLEASE MESSAGE ME. DO NOT POST ON THIS THREAD. I MAY NOT SEE IT AND YOU MAY NOT HAVE A RIDE!!!

LEAVING FOR EAST BAY: June 19

EXODUS: June 21

MUST SHARE COST OF GAS!!!

SUPPLY RUNS IS OK (see details)

CAMP TOGEATHER OR JUST NEED A LIFT IS COOL.

I have two seats open in my Ranger named Thor. The fourth seat will be for baggage. Unless if someone really really really need a ride and willing to travel ultra-super light. I can take one passenger with little stuff. I DO HAVE A BIKE RACK THAT CAN HOLD UP TO 4 BIKES!!! Please let me know the size and kind of bike.

I will be offering a ride from the East BAy and the stated above areas to Soulstance. I have a Ford Ranger with a passenger and a jump seats open. The passenger seat will be reserved for a large person. The jump seats are facing each other and cramped. If a large person does not take up my offer then we can rotate seats on the way up to Soulstance.

My Ranger, Thor, is in excellent shape but THERE IS NO AC, open rear window, cup holder in front and back, XM radio and CD Player that can read MP3s. I have a bike rack (with lock) that can hold up to 4 bikes. The bed of my Ranger has a tonnou so your stuff will be locked for all road stops.

Routes, Stops and Pick Up Locations

TBA

I will be making rest stops at all rest stops. Potty breaks and need for a smoke (NO TOKE) or stretch are very much welcome! So are taking pictures.

RULES:

1. No smoking in my truck.
2. NO DRUGS!!!
3. Be well bathed.
4. Baggage Yes!!! Emotional baggage No!!!
5. No children.
6. Be Fun!!!

SUPPLY RUN!!!

Have no wheels or the Man (not Burning Man) took your license way??? Doing a supply a day to a week before heading to the Soulstance is cool. Contact me for details.

CAMP:

Camping with me or with our own cam is cool. If you are part of a camp and would like to invite me… I am down for it.

Why???

Why I am doing this??? I have missed so many Burns because I had no car or rides.

Please let me know

Cross Sidhe

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Hi folks, I've expanded my Burner group creation footprint...

NovaNova — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:25:25 GMT

...I started the Oakland Burners Tribe some years ago and now I noticed that Meetup.com had no Burning Man Meetup groups - and that many fine and beautiful spirits were listed as waiting for one. So, I just made a group there too. I have a couple activities in the calendar already, so, if any of you want to join, look it up at:

http://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Burning-Man-Meetup-Group/

I hope to see you over at that site too.

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Pub Crawl Photos Up at Last

Brigit — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:02:10 GMT

Here's are mine:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/brigitgoddess1/sets/72157614154662112/

We had about 25 folks attend and made it to four pubs--La Pinata, the Lucky 13, The Lost Weekend and finally McGee's.

Wheeeee!!!

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Benifit for PyroTech Labs. Becuase good art needs good support.

Tk033 — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:56:09 GMT

This is a benefit for PyroTech Labs. We are going to be raising funds to help fund a massive kinetic sculpture for the burn this year.

$5 suggested donation at the door

DJ's spinning Tech / Psybreaks and heavy Dubstep with a dash of Grime.

There will be a bar taking donations and spreading the joy.

Time and Place
27 February 2009 at 20:00
End Time:
28 February 2009 at 03:00
Location:
1190 28th st
Emeryville, CA

Project details:

Sunrise was developed to inspire individuals to see things from different angles, through compound circles and the possibility of patterns in seemingly chaotic swirls of movement, to help people think outside day-to-day encounters with movement and perspective. A seemingly simple concept, the gyroscopic effect, is elaborated upon to show seven distinct angles of movement and perspective which allows a user, not only an observer, to see the innate shapes these rings create in motion. Users control the speed, direction, number, and visibility of these rings from a remote station through an electronic interface; it allows people to produce, and attempt to reproduce, visible patterns or geometric shapes in its illuminated points of axis.

Our first steps were taken in Sept. 2008, with its initial conception; shortly after designs and schematics were drafted. Building on the prototype began in late October ’08 at the Department of Spontaneous Combustion, the model stands at 10 feet with speed control, and light emitting diodes representing points of light and rotation on the full scale model. The first fundraiser for the project took place in December, making enough to cover the cost of the prototype.

Like the scale model, the full scale version has bearing points placed along the ratio of 5/3 – the golden ratio, or golden spiral(found everywhere in nature, but known mostly due to the mathematician Fibonacci, and the artist Leonardo da’Vinci), which allows the seven independent rings to traverse a spherical realm broken into multiple planes. The effect is 14 points of light moving along regular paths at irregular intervals, encapsulated in a shell of contrasting light; as the sculpture slows down or changes direction the axis lights take on a floating motion and seem to be suspended in a fluid body before being thrown back into motion by a controller. Electro-magnetic latches will be placed at bearing or counter-bearing points to engage specific rings from a control station, which will allow the sculpture to rotate as a single unit, or break apart into a number of various combinations of rings creating different shapes and motions. External forces will also play a role in the way patterns evolve by way of accumulated mass with connected rings and wind resistance, thus allowing the possibility of a kinetic sculpture that has either complete human control, or natural uncontrolled motion. Allowing the opportunity of infinite possibilities grants the sense of both control and chaos in the sculpture making interaction equally important to observation, though neither is independently complete. As people continue to interact with the piece they may find a particular sequence of controls will generate a sequence of events or patterns in what had previously seemed like a chain of random movements of light, these can be reproduced in the same conditions. The intensity of each light set can be controlled independently of other rings which allow particular shapes (i.e. stars, cubes etc) to become more noticeable in a pattern set. The number of variables at play makes the central point of rotation evasive and creates a body of light without attachment to position or restriction of movement.

MECHANICS
When outside lighting falls on project Sunrise the mechanical grace is noticed as the rings ranging from 1.5-13 feet in diameter glide past each other at 3 inches of spacing on every imaginable plane; a single point has up to 1.84467441x10^19 possible positions at any time. Load bearing is close to 1,000 lbs. And balance will be within 2lbs on axis which requires flange mounted bearings with hollow shanks for feeding electrical coupling from the base to the innermost ring. Standing at nearly 20 feet with the base, Sunrise will be visible from over 400ft. away but the movements will begin to make sense the closer an observer gets to it. A safety perimeter will be clearly marked at 25ft in all directions and made most noticeable by the control podium, which will stand four feet tall and house the motor control, the electro-magnetic releases, the light intensity controllers and the blast control. The safety perimeter will also include three additional illuminated pedestals connected by illuminated cable, to deter people from getting dangerously close to the sculpture. Sunrise will be driven by a 240vac, 7.5 hp, single phase electric motor geared down via chain drive and housed in an acrylic casing in the base. A motor control (PC1-75; digital, 1-3phase, 240vac with .1 ~ 6000 sec. response) will run from the control panel, to the motor, allowing safe and accurate control from a remote station. The control center will transmit a radio control signal to RF receivers in the rings for light actuations via Audrino analog/digital transponders (four channel controllers which break into two gateways- primary lights and secondary lights on each bearing point, then dimmer controls – two per gateway). Current for the electro-magnetic latches must be 110v, consequently we will be routing through the center of the bearings with 18pt slip rings which will allow for independent control of each latch. Our user interface itself will be made from a stripped mixing console coupled with photo sensors and variable speed levers cased in a brushed steel “podium”.

OPERATIONS
During the week Sunrise will be attended by a crew of 4 who will facilitate smooth and safe operation, for the first four days, however, the user control will be in a limited operation mode so that it may be run without crew presence. The reason being that we would like to allow people to encounter the piece earlier in the week on a more individual level- without crew or crowds, no instructions, just an open control panel. During the latter half of the week we anticipate more people and the need to facilitate interaction, but with crew assistance users will be able to control more parameters and create more intricate images.

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That was good fun!!

smeeed — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:19:56 GMT

I thought the Pub Crawl was a great success. My lady Starlight and I had a great time!

It was good to meet so many new faces - and finally put faces to the names in the Livermore contigent.

Thank you, Lumina, for putting this together. We'll have to do it again, there are bars we passed up...

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Do I hear you say "Pub Crawl"?

lumina — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:54:07 GMT

Wooo weee...we are almost there you guys and gals. Do I hear the rustle of the your burner closets? So wondering, how many of our home tribe here will be walking along with us this Friday? Chime on in!!

Bring new burners, old burners and anyone that would like to meet a fun cool group of people..

Hope to see you all!!

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Alameda Pub Crawl

Brigit — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:22:25 GMT

This was brought up at the last East Bay Burners get together. Not a SantaCon--would most likely be in Jan. or Feb when we are all bored and need something to do. Lots of possibilities right on and around Park St. What's everyone think?

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Gomer Hendrix in Fremont this thursday

smeeed — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 02:51:53 GMT

I know you all are way up there on your little island and all... But down here in Fremont, we have some good stuff too (once in a while). My favorite local pub - the Mojo Lounge - is hosting our very own Gomer Hendrix and his band this soming thursday (Jan. 22). Come join us in supporting our musical friends at a cool place. It's a full bar with a patio and a dance floor. Small with a good vibe. You should come dance with us. It's only about 15 miles down the 880. And Gomer is a good time anyway, especially in this kind of setting.

MOJO LOUNGE
3714 Peralta Blvd
Fremont, CA
510-739-1028
http://www.themojolounge.net/
http://gomerhendrix.com/

See ya there!
Smeeed

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Mature Rating on this Tribe

lumina — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:36:18 GMT

Hi everyone.
Just wanted to throw out this topic to get everyone's thought on the M rating for this tribe. Do you think this is problem? I never quite took the time to figure out why it is such...I think's there's a racy picture somewhere in the album. I don't really like to censor anything but will certainly do so if we all want this tribe to be public.

I know the rating keeps the tribe from being public and people can't even see it to join. Maybe I need to try getting the M removed?

Thoughts?

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East Bay Burner Gathering - Jan. 23rd!!

ninjaberry — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:27:48 GMT

Ahoy fellow East Bay Burners!

Please join us for my first burner gathering in the East!

This Gathering's theme is:
Adorn your appendages!

Ears for your head? Hillbilly teeth? Giant claws for your feet? Banana Hammocks? Pasties? A cane? Horns?
Adorn yourself & your body parts appropriately! Or else, you will befall the whims of a random party guest, who will have an assortment of hats, glitter encrusted tube tops or elf shoes to choose from. If you have extra adornments you feel would be appropriate for the evening, please feel free to bring & share!

♥

This gathering will start at 9:30 pm on Friday, January 23rd and will be held at the Nuclear Pinapple

The gathering will also include:

♥ Fabulous bartending by Guest Bartender
♥ Burning Man Photo Slide show
♥ Marshmallow Bar for roasting mallows over the firepit!
♥ Cupcakes & other baked goodies by Mary Bee
♥ Screening of Burning Man documentaries/Malcolm in the Middle Burning Man episode

-Donations of $$/ass/playa loot kindly requested at the door.
suggested donation of at least $5 per person - this helps us to host the gatherings regularly.

MORE INFORMATION available on the private tribe - please ask for an invite! I've also got a facebook group.

If someone is interested who isn't on tribe, please direct them to my tribe profile or have them send me an e-mail: snoofing(at)gmail(dot)com

Hope to see you♥!
~Mary Bee

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Hola!

Mobber — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:23:14 GMT

Went to BM for the first time this year and LOVED IT.

Here's some of my Burning Man 2008 pictures on my website.
http://oaklandmofo.com/blog/burning-man-2008-pictures/

Check em out!

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Gomer Hendrix live in Alameda Friday

Gomer_Hendrix — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:55:38 GMT

Gomer Hendrix live with Pavlov's Kats
Friday, February 15th, 7:30-11pm
Harbor Bay Club-Clubhouse
200 Packet Landing Rd, Alameda (Bay Farm Island) ( map )
Full Bar, Dance Floor, Dinner available
no cover

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ALBINO! afrobeat performances @ BRC

N-Dive — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hey all,
ALBINO! afrobeat has the complete schedule of afrobeat on the playa!
www.albinoband.com
*********************************************************
Wed 8/27, 10pm
Otter Camp
4:00 & Fairlane

Thu 8/28, 10pm
Nexus
2:00 & Allante

Fri 8/29, Midnight
Center Camp Cafe

Sat 8/30
Art Car (TBD) during & after burn

ALBINO! Side Projects at Burning Man
(all at Center Camp Cafe)

Wed 8/27, 10:30-11:30am: Gonna Sell the Baby (disturbing songs from the road w/Nathan Endsley)

Wed 8/27, 3.30-4.30pm: Jacob Groopman & the Little Bitches (bluegrass hoe-down)

Wed 8/27, 7-8pm: The Brown Notes (bowel shaking weirdness w/ Chris Brown)

Thurs 8/28, 3-4pm: Bellozaboob (avant garde jazz from hell w/Michael Bello)

Fri 8/29, 10:30-11:30am: SOCKET (jazz/funk junk w/Cal Reichenbach, Nathan Endsley, Michael Pinkham)

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EBB gathering Sun., Aug. 3rd Tiki BBQ at Sunburn's

Sunburn — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:41:31 GMT

Aloha!

Instead of our monthly meet-n-greet on first Friday for August,
all EBB are invited to Sunburn's house Sunday, August 3d for a Tiki BBQ from 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Stop by anytime at your convenience.

Meet your fellow EBB, BYOB, bring something to BBQ and get ready for the playa. (I will provide the Hawaiian side dishes)

We will have some Playa Preparation tips and good cheer.

Wear your best aloha outfit, spin your poi, on fire if ya like and get ready to shake your grass skirt.

RSVP for address.....

Mahalo

=====
Sunburn Sarah
East Bay Regional Rep
Sunburn@Burningman.com
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OT: BURNER NEEDS HELP MOVING

CrossSidhe — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:45:43 GMT

Everybody,

I really really really really really need your help. I cannot really move anything because kidneys have failed and I have had three operations to date. I can not longer lift and I now have limited mobility in my left arm. I need your help.

I need at least two people to help me load my furniture in Petaluma and unload it in storage in Alameda. I plan to load the furniture in Petaluma around 10:00 AM and unload the furniture in Alameda around 2:00 PM. I will provide breakfast or lunch. If you can help me out at one or both ends please let me know.

Please message me.

Love and Light,

Cross )'(

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East Bay Burners First Friday.. June 6th 7:00pm - 10:00pm, or later

Sunburn — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:41:12 GMT

Spring is in full bloom, the birds have been singing and the beez buzzing.

This month, we will hit the south part of the East Bay.. and visit the "B" Street Bistro, which serves light food and great beer, with live music starting around 8-9:00.

Just a block off the Hayward BART station.... and if we get tired of the Bistro, we can head another block down the road to Buffalo Bills.

http://www.the-bistro.com/

I will start to text info using this free text service:
http://www.txtmob.com/group_info.php?listID=2339&

feel free to join the Txtmob group EBBfirstfriday.

hugs
Sunburn Sarah

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East Bay Burners First Friday.. April 4th 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Sunburn — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:30:55 GMT

Spring is here, the birds are singing and the sun is out longer... so join the East Bay Burners this Friday night, April 4th and say hello to warmer times.

A quick little walk from Rockridge BART for a cold beer and some food to nosh on...

http://beerbybart.com/why/ben-and-nicks/

A cheerful little bar and grill, with a small but great craft brew list, wine and soju cocktails, plus burgers and assorted pub food.

Extras: Ben and Nick’s is within one measly block from the station!
5612 College Avenue, Oakland • (510) 923-0327

hugs,
Sunburn Sarah

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East Bay Burners First Friday.. March 7th 7:00pm - 10:00 pm

Sunburn — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:40:32 GMT

In honor of the upcoming St. Patty's day, let's meet at Beckett's a block from the Downtown Berkeley BART station, located at 2271 Shattuck Avenue in downtown Berkeley.

Wear your kilt, wear your green and have an Irish tale to tell.

http://www.beckettsofberkeley.com/about.html

"Erin-go-Bragh"

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First Friday meet n greet, Feb 1st in Berkeley

Sunburn — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:24:10 GMT

Bobzilla has graciously opened his house for our Feb. meet n greet, a potluck in Berkeley this Friday, from 7:00 - 10:00 pm.

Bring yourself, bring something to share, and BYOB, but just come
Address to those that RSVP to Sunburn Sarah

and if you miss the pizza, we can call and have it delivered...

see you there
hugs
Sunburn Sarah

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Doggie Diner Day at Rhythmix Sat 26

eggchairsteve — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 06:36:46 GMT

Head Trip
A documentary film by John Law and Flecher Fleudujon

This film chronicles the journey of the Bay Area's iconic "Doggie Diner Heads" on a singular cross-country trek to New York City.

http://www.rhythmix.org/doggie.html

Meet the filmmakers and the stars of the movie! Featuring performances by:
Mr. Lucky
Mongolounge
Bishop Joey of the First Church of the Last Laugh
Loop!Station
Blake More
Phat Mandee
members of S.F. Cyclecide
sounds and images by KrOB
thanks to Jon Sarriugarte
& Chicken John Rinaldi
and More!

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First Friday meet n greet - Jan 4th, Lanesplitters in Berkeley

Sunburn — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:57:31 GMT

Hi EBBers.....

Come meet your fellow east bay burners at Lanesplitter Pizza and Pub in Berkeley on Friday, Jan. 4th from 7:00 - 10:00 pm.. see link below...

We will ring in the new year with fine pizza and beer... and share our interests and skills, and see if we can connect for art projects, conversation and just plain good fun...

Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub in Berkeley

University & San Pablo
2033 San Pablo Ave.
(510) 845-1652

http://www.lanesplitterpizza.com/

The closest BART is the North Berkeley Station...0.83 miles

Start out going SOUTH on SACRAMENTO ST toward DELAWARE ST. ( 0.2 miles)
Turn RIGHT onto UNIVERSITY AVE.( 0.5 miles)
Turn LEFT onto SAN PABLO AVE / CA-123. (<0.1 miles)
End at 2033 San Pablo Ave

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Santacon?

eggchairsteve — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:37:54 GMT

any East Bay Burners going to Santacon on 12/15?
anyone know the details, i think it's meet a Heinholds in Jack London at like 9:30am, ferry to SF at 10?

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Pizza, Fri Dec 7, Berkeley

Sunburn — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 02:57:34 GMT

Hi all,

Come meet your fellow east bay burners at Jupiter Pizza in Berkeley on Friday, Dec. 7th from 7:00 - 10:00 pm.. see link below...

We will enjoy some fine pizza and beer... and discuss how we can meet more often, share our interests and skills, and see if we can connect for art projects, conversation and just plain good fun... I'll buy the first pitcher or two of beer...

Feel free to wear your Santa hat.....

A room could not be reserved, so show up early and grab some space..... I will try and get there around 6:00 ish...

www.jupiterbeer.com/jupiter/

hugs
Sunburn Sarah

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Pizza, Fri Nov 2nd, Berkeley

Sunburn — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 07:01:20 GMT

Hi all,

Come meet your fellow east bay burners at North Beach Pizza in Berkeley on Friday, Nov. 2nd from 7:00 - 10:00 pm.. close to BART, see link below...

We will enjoy some fine pizza and beer... and discuss how we can meet more often, share our interests and skills, and see if we can connect for art projects, conversation and just plain good fun... I'll buy the first large pizza (no anchovies.. ) and a pitcher or two of beer...

hugs
Sunburn Sarah

www.northbeachpizza.net/

North Beach Pizza in Berkeley
1598 University Ave @ California St, Berkeley, CA 94703

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Live afrobeat on the Playa!

N-Dive — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 23:05:22 GMT

Hey burners-

just want to give you a heads up on the live afrobeat music scene in BRC this year.
The full 12-piece ALBINO! afrobeat band has some choice spots throughout the week.
Check it-

THurs night 11pm - Otters Oasis
Friday 5pm -Critical tits afterparty (location TBA)
Friday latenight- on the mobile acavallo stage. www.acavallo.org
Saturday post burn- center camp

Come shake your thang with us.
this year is going to be sweeeeeeet!
www.albinoband.com

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East Bay Burners Tribe

Sunburn — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:30:58 GMT

http://tribes.tribe.net/eastbayburners

Feel free to also post your events in the East Bay Burners tribe.

thanks
Sunburn Sarah

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August 18, RE-FASHION Costume Change and Exchange Recycling Event

thebrillianthen — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:31:24 GMT

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2007
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Humanist Hall, Oakland
390 27th St, between Telegraph and Broadway

Does your alter ego need a makeover? Is your costume closet filled with treasures you haven’t been wearing? Got an unfinished wearable art project that needs a little push of inspiration? RE-FASHION is the solution!

RE-FASHION is a costume swap and modification event. Bring a bag or more of your unwanted costumes, finery, accessories, and notions, and something to hold your takeaways. Please, no underwear or swimwear. There will be a suggested donation, but the focus is recycling, and nobody will be turned away for lack of funds.

The swap begins with a giant collective pile of clothing, the unwanted costumes of all who attend. Everyone is welcome to dive in and find their next new, used items from the pile. Take as little or as much clothing from this pile as you like.

We’ll provide transformation stations, where you can cut, sew, glue, paint, bedazzle, and otherwise renew and combine someone else's rags into your riches.

There will be an outdoor area, where you can supervise your children as they play, and where children’s items will be swapped.

If you’d like to:
volunteer for the event
bring your sewing machine to the event for others to use
help run a transformation station
lead a workshop on modifying clothing
or provide an activity for children

or if you just need more information…

please email refashion2007@gmail.com

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Moved to Alameda! Wanna connect....

thelondonkat — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:33:29 GMT

Hey,

After much deliberation back and forth between Oakland/Berkeley and Alameda...i finally made the sensible choice - and i am here! I scored a great apartment on the beach! Top flr with great view. So i am in love with this charming little place...and would love to meet people here...i will of course keep my eyes peeled for the next local bar crawl etc. But in the meantime - say hi if you feel so inclined!

Kat.

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Alameda First Timer

Geoff — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 05:42:48 GMT

I was going with a group of folks to Burning Man, then the group organizer decided not to go. I already have my ticket and am willing to go alone, but I think it might be more fun to go with others. Any suggestions?

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Anybody leaving for BRC on Friday 08/31?

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:22:24 GMT

I'm stuck at work for the whole week and I'm gonna need a lift on Friday night from OAK. Anyone?

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Every Sunday morning in Oakland....

Gomer_Hendrix — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 19:17:29 GMT

Gomer Hendrix has a 3 piece band, acoustic, drums, upright bass
with vocals. Each week at the Harmony Center for the Joyful Spirit
the one hour service features at least 8 to 10 songs by the band.
Services are held at the Veterans Memorial Hall on the corner of
Grand and Harrison by Lake Merritt in downtown Oakland at 11 am.
It's free, and there's plenty of parking, a very liberal celebration for all.
need MP3s ? just go to myspace.com/harmonycenterband
peace out

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Scaffold supplies ?

slchorne — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 23:19:42 GMT

Does anyone have a good source for renting scaffolding ?
I'm ideally looking for the Aluminium (not steel) stuff that
we can lug up to the playa

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Alameda Conclave

lumina — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 04:34:20 GMT

This is a call for interest for any fire performers in the Oakland-Alameda area or beyond (who are willing to drive here) who will committ to forming a conclave to spin in front of the Man at Burning Man this year.

If you are interested in performing within the circle at Burning Man..please post! If we have enough interest we will apply for admission with Crimson. I know there are alot of local spinners who have expressed interest in finding places to practice. We have good choreographers and alot of skill on the island.

All levels and skills are welcome. Drummers are welcome (there is space for drummers in the circle). We need at least two or three fire safeties...and a shin. Shins do not perform but are on radio with Crimson and communicate with the performers during Burn Night.

Also...not to worry...WE WILL FIND A PLACE TO PRACTICE...

who's in?

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Gomer Hendrix plays with Pavolov's Cat

Gomer_Hendrix — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 04:59:29 GMT

this Saturday Gomer Hendrix will be playing guitar all night long with the band
Pavolov's Cat. John Patricks bar on Park Street just off the bridge in the Toyota
car lot. Howard the drummer is also a fellow burner. There's no cover charge and
the more people we squeeze in the better the party will be.
That's this Sat. March 25th starting around 8:30 and ending at closing time.

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Upcoming Burn

LornaFaire — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 06:35:01 GMT

Where: Ohlone Park in Berkeley (Hearst and Grant)
When: Sunday the 18th at 7pm
Why: because we all love fire and good company
What to Bring: Fire toys, fuel and other wonderful fire related things

Hope we see new people!

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Last fire of the year?

jinjami — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 07:54:22 GMT

Greetings Ya'll, I will be in Alameda for the rest of the year.
unfortunately i didnt even think to bring my poi or meteor with me on my week long stay here.
Am currenly wondering if anyone would like to get together with me and spin some poi.
it would be fun just to banter back and forth since i am hailing from near seattle.
I am also a massage therapist and would love to TRADE someone a MASSAGE
to ease my 12 hour car ride back, neck, and what-not. anyhow
feel free to get in touch with me!
talking to you soonish
your new friend
Sean ~A~ Willey

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excellent event dec 30th - offering ride

thelondonkat — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 02:26:07 GMT

There's a REALLY cool event going down in Marin dec 30th, and i am gonna be there with bells on! I have enough room in my car for 3, so check the link and send me an email direct if you wanna join.

www.thegroovegarden.com

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Kat.

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Burnin' Art Show at Lucky Juju

Tim — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 05:48:57 GMT

I will be showing photos of the building of this year's Temple plus images from the last three years of the Burning Man event at the Lucky Juju Pinball Gallery, located at 713 Santa Clara, Alameda, in the parking lot behind Tillie's at Webster and Santa Clara. Opening nite Jan 5 from 6 to 12 pm. If you haven't been to the Juju yet, come check it out-- the place is full of vintage pinball machines you can play while the jukebox never stops. One of A-town's premier attractions, open every Fri. and Sat. nite. See you there, Tim.

"http://www.ujuju.com"

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New Exercise Options for Alameda!!!

Margo — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:18:57 GMT

My name is Margo Rose, certified personal trainer, and I've just opened a BEAUTIFUL exercise studio in Alameda. I'm excited to become a part of the community of wonderful people here in Alameda. My specialty is helping people of many ages, sizes and levels of fitness have FUN while becoming more COMFORTABLE and fit. In sessions, we stay VERY aware of any existing injuries and careful about avoiding any new ones. We can do yoga-based exercise, strength training, dance aerobics, outdoor circuit workouts at the beach and of course---AB STRENGTH and great ALIGNMENT for EVERYONE! I offer one-on one and small group sessions. Since most people wait until January to exercise, I'm offering a huge discount on my rates for new clients ready to begin in December. . If you'd like to check out my web site that is just being developed, go to... (www.functionalfitness4you.com)

Also available as a cool fitness opportunity is working out with my Sweetie, Troy. Troy has been studying a wide range of martial arts for 28 years and offers one-on-one and small group sessions. Since he has SO much material to choose from, he offers a wide range of services including very gentle full-body exercise like Tai Chi and martial arts for overall fitness and well-being. He also hold black belts in Japanese Shotokan Karate and Korean Tae Kwon Do as well as having trained extensively in Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu and can do advanced training using those styles. Personally I go to him for self-defense training, which aside from being great exercise, is kept very practical and simple--just a few effective moves I could actually use right away if necessary. Troy served as a military police officer for four years, and one of his jobs was training the other police officers in hand-to-hand combat techniques. He even trained his own supervisor...(but now I'm just bragging...) Troy's web site (which currently is concentrated on the Shaolin Kung Fu) is: www.kungfu.typepad.com .

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New to Alameda and looking for fun NON-CHILD focused activities and friends...

Margo — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 03:57:05 GMT

Hello there...
My name is Margo and my sweetie's name is Troy. We have just moved to Alameda and are loving the beach view and island feel--until it is time for some nightlife, hello???
We are mid 30's/early 40's and looking for cool folks to socialize and hang out with.
I'm a personal trainer and Troy is a martial arts and self-defense instructor. Personally I am really interested in dance (any place to do aerial dance around here?). Troy is a big fan of rare books especially about the martial arts, healing arts and occult. We have both travelled quite a bit internationally.

In general we are both really active, friendly and FUNNY. Finding some folks with laid back senses or humor would be a plus.

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Looking for room in East Bay to park my small RV, a mechanic, and a room for rent

Sharon — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 02:33:38 GMT

Hey everyone, sorry I just joined tribe today so my profile is lacking, but I also have a profile at www.myspace.com/starrdst81. Anyways, I sold everything and went to Burning Man determined to start a new way of life that was in tune with my beliefs and values. I travelled to San Francisco after the burn and realized that it was not a city where you could just "crash" by finding cool people. Anyways, that's all good. So I got an RV which seemed like a good deal, but it had been sitting for awhile and there have been several problems since then and now I'm stranded on King St. and Ashby in Berkeley and any day the city is going to tow me away. So my post is two fold. Does anyone know a good mechanic that could come to my RV? Also, does anyone own or know of someone who owns a patch of land - a parking space or piece of yard that's not being used, etc. . . where I could park my RV for a rental cost? I don't need any connections. I'm really desperate at this point and am hoping there are people in this area as helpful as they were at Burning Man. I'm trying to get involved in the wonderful things going on here but have a hard time doing that without a steady living situation. So if you also know of anyone with a room for rent or something like that, please let me know. And if you just want to hang out, that would be cool too!
Thanks!

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Is there anywhere in alameda to practice fire arts?

Tk033 — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 08:49:15 GMT

i moved here in january and I can't find a good play to play with fire.... any ideas?

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LAST CHANCE FOR RIDE TO BRC!!! LEAVINT TOMORROW!!!

CrossSidhe — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 03:58:53 GMT

LAST CHANCE FOR RIDE TO BRC!!! LEAVINT TOMORROW!!!

RIDES OFFERED FROM THE BAY AREA TO BRC

OK BURNERS…. LAST CALL!!! TRUCK IS READY TO LEAVE!!!

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE RIDE PLEASE MESSAGE ME WITH YOUR PHONE NUMBER!!! . DO NOT POST ON THIS THREAD. I MAY NOT SEE IT AND YOU MAY NOT HAVE A RIDE!!!

LEAVING FOR BRC: AUGUST 27 - THAT IS TOMORROW PEOPLE AT 8:00 AM!!!

ONE SEAT LEFT!!!

LITTLE CRAMPED BUT LOTS OF STOPS!!!

GAS MONEY APPROX $60 ROUND TRIP!!!

MUST HAVE TICKET IN HAND OR YOU WILL BE DROPPED OFF AT WILL CALL.

YES YOU MAY CAMP WITH ME.

EXODUS: SEPTEMBER 5

MUST SHARE COST OF GAS!!!

PICKUP POINTS:

Santa Rosa
Petaluma
Bay Point
San Francisco
Oakland
Bay Point
Vallejo
Davis
Sacramento
Truckee
Colfax
Reno
Sparks

AND ALL POINT IN BETWEEN. AIRPORTS ARE OK. STAY OVER IS OK.

I have one seat open in my Ranger. The other seat is taken. The fourth seat will be for baggage. Unless if someone really really really need a ride and willing to travel super light. I can take one passenger with little stuff. I DO HAVE A BIKE RACK THAT CAN HOLD UP TO 4 BIKES!!!

I will be offering a ride from the Bay Area and the stated above areas to BRC. I have a Ford Ranger with a passenger and two jump seats open. The passenger seat will be reserved for a large person. The two jump seats are facing each other and cramped. If a large person does not take up my offer then we can rotate seats on the way up to BRC.

My Ranger is in excellent shape with AC, open rear window, cup holder in front and back, XM radio and CD Player. I have a bike (with lock) rack that can hold up to 4 bikes. The bed of my Ranger has a tonnou so your stuff will be locked for all road stops. SPACE IS VERY LIMITED!!! YOU MIGHT HAVE TO CARRY SOME OF YOUR STUFF ON YOUR LAP IF NEED BE!!!

Routes, Stops and Pick Up Locations

I live in Petaluma. I will pick up anyone in SF, North Bay, East Bay or along the final route. If you really really really in need of a ride and you are not in these locations or coming from an airport... then lets talk!

I will be making rest stops at all rest stops. Potty breaks and need for a smoke (NO TOKE) or stretch are very much welcome! So are taking pictures.

I had two routes in mind but the final route will be:

1. Hwy 80 and dinner at the El Dorado Buffet (very yummy) in Reno.

RULES

1. No smoking in my truck.
2. NO DRUGS!!!
3. Must have ticket in hand. NO WILL CALLS OR WALK UPS.
4. Be well bathed.
5. Baggage Yes!!! Emotional baggage No!!!
6. No children.
7. Be Fun!!!

Why???

Why I am doing this??? I have missed so many Burns because I had no car or rides.

Please let me know

Cross the Sidhe

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Authentic BM ticket for sale w/Playa Survival Guide - save $80!

des — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 21:36:40 GMT

Can't make it this year!! Asking only what I paid for ticket. This is an authentic ticket, includes Playa Survival Guide. Please, no price haggling or bartering, regular price is now at $280, so you're saving $80!
Cash or money order only, please.
We can meet in mutually convenient place for pick up. If you are committed to buying this ticket, please e-mail: heydes@hotmail.com and we can make arrangements for getting it to you. Thanks!

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(Urban) BarnRazors Tribe!

sensei — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 07:28:04 GMT

The Amish practice of "barn raising" is a wonderful community practice. While we may not be ready to grow beards, wear homespun bonnets or give up our technology, we do want to follow this admirable example of spirit-in-action.

Let's all help one another. Together, we can fix up that room, redo that yard, build that shed, clean up that garage... All while building community and making friends. This is the Gift Economy actualized!

tribes.tribe.net/barnrazors

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Info on Traveling in California

CrossSidhe — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 01:18:39 GMT

Info on Traveling in California

Ok Burners,

As promised I am being a serious Sidhe.

For those of you who are traveling through California I have the following link for you.

http://www.dot.ca.gov/

This is the OFFICIAL website for the California Department of Transportation a.k.a. Caltrans. On this page you can type in a highway number and it will tell you of any detours and lane closures.

This is good to know since one of our most popular highways, Hwy 1, has a big detour at the infamous Devil’s Slide near Pacifica. They are fixing Hwy 1 as we speak but I do not think they will finish in time for the Burn.

Another warning is US 101 from San Rafael to the Oregon State Line. As soon as US 101 hits a small town there will be a local cop at the town limits. If they are bored they will follow you to edge of town. This is how the towns make their money. DO NOT GO THE SPEED LIMIT BUT UNDER IT. Know what I mean.

Another area to watch out for, especially if you are driving a truck or towing trailer, is I-80 from the I-80/I-680 interchange to the City of Fairfield. Fairfield is where the CHP 9-1-1 dispatch is. Plus, there is a major truck scale there. There are tons of CHP on that strip. If you see the CHP on the side of the road and slow down and speed up when you are past him… DON’T!!! IT IS A SPEED TRAP!!! There is another roller a mile or so down the road. When you get the hills near Fairfield watch out there too!!! Cops hang out on the curves!!! The CHP on this section of highway do not necessary drive Crown-Vics or motorcycles. They have a fleet of black pickup trucks with camper shells. So watch it folks

I would also like to take the time to tell everyone to “SLOW FOR THE CONES”. When you come across a construction site PLEASE SLOW DOWN!!! Caltrans have many accidents during the holiday season in the construction zone. May of my friends are working out there. We all have families. We all want to go home. So please stay within the posted speed limit in ALL construction zones. Plus the fact that CHP might be running COZEEP and the fines are doubled!!!

Drive Safe

Cross the Sidhe

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RIDES OFFERED FROM THE BAY AREA TO BRC

CrossSidhe — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:25:46 GMT

RIDES OFFERED FROM THE BAY AREA TO BRC
OK BURNERS…. LAST CALL!!! TRUCK IS READY TO LEAVE!!!

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE RIDE PLEASE MESSAGE ME. DO NOT POST ON THIS THREAD. I MAY NOT SEE IT AND YOU MAY NOT HAVE A RIDE!!!

LEAVING FOR BRC: AUGUST 27

EXODUS: SEPTEMBER 5

MUST SHARE COST OF GAS!!!

PICKUP POINTS:

Santa Rosa
Petaluma
Bay Point
San Francisco
Oakland
Bay Point
Vallejo
Davis
Sacramento
Truckee
Colfax
Reno
Sparks

AND ALL POINT IN BETWEEN. AIRPORTS ARE OK. STAY OVER IS OK.

I have one seat open in my Ranger. The other seat is taken. The fourth seat will be for baggage. Unless if someone really really really need a ride and willing to travel super light. I can take one passenger with little stuff. I DO HAVE A BIKE RACK THAT CAN HOLD UP TO 4 BIKES!!!

I will be offering a ride from the Bay Area and the stated above areas to BRC. I have a Ford Ranger with a passenger and two jump seats open. The passenger seat will be reserved for a large person. The two jump seats are facing each other and cramped. If a large person does not take up my offer then we can rotate seats on the way up to BRC.

My Ranger is in excellent shape with AC, open rear window, cup holder in front and back, XM radio and CD Player. I have a bike (with lock) rack that can hold up to 4 bikes. The bed of my Ranger has a tonnou so your stuff will be locked for all road stops. SPACE IS VERY LIMITED!!! YOU MIGHT HAVE TO CARRY SOME OF YOUR STUFF ON YOUR LAP IF NEED BE!!!

Routes, Stops and Pick Up Locations

I live in Petaluma. I will pick up anyone in SF, North Bay, East Bay or along the final route. If you really really really in need of a ride and you are not in these locations or coming from an airport... then lets talk!

I will be making rest stops at all rest stops. Potty breaks and need for a smoke (NO TOKE) or stretch are very much welcome! So are taking pictures.

I had two routes in mind but the final route will be:

1. Hwy 80 and dinner at the El Dorado Buffet (very yummy) in Reno.

RULES

1. No smoking in my truck.
2. NO DRUGS!!!
3. Must have ticket in hand. NO WILL CALLS OR WALK UPS.
4. Be well bathed.
5. Baggage Yes!!! Emotional baggage No!!!
6. No children.
7. Be Fun!!!

Why???

Why I am doing this??? I have missed so many Burns because I had no car or rides.

Please let me know

Cross the Sidhe

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Alameda Theme camps?

eggchairsteve — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 02:23:55 GMT

Any Alameda Burners plan on campin' with any theme camps this year?

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Burning Man informal get together at Kings X (Oakland) this Saturday....maybe 9:30pm?

NovaNova — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 20:51:47 GMT

Hello Alameda Burner-types,

Some local folks from my village, Hushville (few to none of which I know - such is the nature of a 200 person village - the folks I camp with are from Seattle, Chicago, Toronto, etc.), are planning on a small get together at Kings X this Saturday. Nothing formal - just some folks sippin' some libations. By all means, in the immortal words of Monty hall, C'mon down!

I will likley have my black top hat on. If there are multiple people at the bar with top hats, I will be the one not wearing underwear.

Kings X is at 4401 Piedmont Ave at Pleasant Valley Road.

Hope to see you there!

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anyone up for spinning fire on the beach this weekend?

logos — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 20:58:22 GMT

full moon, fire, water....

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We have 2 or so extra spots in my car for anyone going to Flambe Lounge from Oakland, Berkeley, etc

NovaNova — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 00:36:03 GMT

We have 2 or so extra spots in my car for anyone going to Flambe Lounge from Oakland, Berkeley, etc...note, however that we are staying the night and playing in the city all day Sunday, so, we would not be a reliable ride home!

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Flambé Lounge Sat, Jun 3 9pm-6AM!

eggchairsteve — Tue, 30 May 2006 04:38:57 GMT

FLAMBÉ LOUNGE 2006

...Upcoming on June 3rd (drum roll please):

A Flambé Lounge of Precompression proportions!!!

Saturday, June 3rd, 2006
9:00pm-6:00am
At Pound SF
100 Cargo Way (off 3rd St, South of Cesar Chavez)
$10 HOPEfully inspired costume; $15 FEARlessly drab street clothes
21+ over

Flambé Lounge is back, reuniting our diverse community for an all-night celebration. This will be a special dance and theme camp edition. Pass through the pillars of HOPE and FEAR, and explore the indoor and outdoor stages featuring a diversity of live music, tag-teamin' DJ collectives, and a plethora of eclectic performers. Find answers to your "burning" questions in the Info Zone and explore the open-air Ambient Arena & Theme Camp Village. Join us for the return of Flambé Lounge, one BIG way Burning Man creates community year-round.

Music Performances: Albino, Gooferman, Quatro Caminos, 1 Man Banjo, Playground Live, Luna Groove, and Guerillasoul!

Theme Camp Villages: Iron Rose Juke Joint, DUSTFISH, The Floating Oasis/Fuzzy Hammocks, Captain Erotica's Ice Bar, Church of WOW, Rednose District, Pancake Playhouse, You Are That Pig, Burning Silicon's 5 Elements Pavilion, Monticello... and MORE!

DJ Sets: Treavor Moontribe & Kepi (Sound of Mind), Laird & Majitope (Lush Camp), Tamo (Sol System), Smoove, Ethan Miller (FnF), Viajay & j9 (Angels of bAss), Bill Barany (Fringe Camp)... and MORE!

Art Garden: Virtual Playa by Andrew Johnstone, Playatech Furniture/Sunshine Daydream, Fire in the Belly by Glimmer, Surfing Man by Mark McGothigan, Temporal Anomaly by Donivan, Third Eye Manifestation Station by Sri Ramadamadingdong, The Neon Medusa by Michael Mallott, art cars... and MORE!

Flambé Lounge invites YOU to PARTICIPATE
in making the evening exceptional... We welcome all art forms.
Contact us by May 26th at flambelounge(at)burningman(dot)com.

To share your art, performance or theme camp at any of these events, e-mail flambelounge(at)burningman(dot)com.

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Is living in Alameda anywhere as cool as SF?

thelondonkat — Fri, 19 May 2006 09:27:04 GMT

I'm new to town, subletting in Oakland while looking for an apt. I know rents are cheaper in Alameda, and the commute will be fine as i work nights, however, i really wanna have the SF experience, the culture etc, and i fear that i may be missing out on all that if i live in Alameda. I have been down Park st and that looked kinda cool, but can anyone enlighten me? If i live in SF - the Sunset appeals to me...but does Alameda compare at all ??

Thanks!

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ART ON FIRE!!

enabler — Thu, 18 May 2006 22:45:30 GMT

ART ON FIRE! The 2006 SF Fire Arts Exposition
May 18, 19 & 20, 2006
Monster Park (formerly Candlestick Park) – LOT C (FREE parking)
602 Jamestown Ave, SF 94124 (at Candlestick Point)
Take BART to Balboa, then #29 Sunset bus to Gilman Ave & Giants Drive
See http://tinyurl.com/fs8rm for driving directions
Advance tickets: http://www.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?eventid=11341
For info: 415-To-Flame and www.burningman.com.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by adult

If you can support BRAF please come ealy Thurs for the Opening BRAF
Benefit Reception & Premier Night: Includes 7-8:30pm
hosted bar, intimate artist led tours + general admission till 11pm - $50;

otherwise the doors will open to all Thurs at 8:30-11pm: $20 general
admission; includes Pyro Spectaculars
fireworks finale!
Fri & Sat: 7:30pm-12am: $20 in fiery attire (no actual fire, please!); $25
street clothes.
Fire Angel All Event Pass: $125 - includes opening reception and express
entry 3 nights.
3 Night General Admission Ticket: $50 advanced sale - avail till 5/17.

Experience this quintessentially San Francisco art event, an exciting and
incendiary exhibition of innovative and inspiring fire art! Ranging in
nature from meditative and quietly interactive to spectacular, high-tech and
utterly indefinable—these featured works of art and choreographed fire
performances are pushing the boundaries of art internationally. Please join
us for this landmark event as the City of San Francisco provides a forum to
recognize artists working in this exciting and unique medium!

Artists Scheduled To Appear: Xeno, Vau De Vire Society, Therm, The Flaming
Lotus Girls, Nate Smith, Jack Schroll, Christopher Schardt, SaDa Fuego, Pyro
Spectaculars, Linda Robertson, Pyronauts, Primal Fire, Meghan Pike,
Nocturnal Sunshine, The Nekyia, Los Sueños del Fuego, Roger Lai, Laird,
Marisa Lenhardt, Karl Nettmann, mN8Fx, Alan Macy, Loyd Family Players,
Robert Kilpatrick, Scot Jenerik, InterKonnected, Hunter, Bob Hofmann, Flame
Gypsy & Sexy Bitch, Justin Gray, Wally Glenn, Gamelan X, Charlie Gadeken,
Orion Fredericks, Liquid Fire, Richard Friedberg, Fire Arts Collective, The
Crucible, Coven Fire Troupe, Marque Cornblatt, Controlled Burn, Bill
Codding, Paul Cesewski, Dan Cantrell, BomTribe, Bad Kitties, members of the
Burning Man Fire Conclave, and more!

See: www.burningman.com for info about artists, schedule and details.

Special Thanks to: The City of San Francisco, The San Francisco Fire
Department, The San Francisco Police Department, SF Recreation and Parks
Department, and The Entertainment Commission for their support.

For info on The Black Rock Arts Foundation, see: www.blackrockarts.org

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Birthday Celebration for Bison at La Estrellita in Oakland

lumina — Tue, 16 May 2006 16:46:07 GMT

Hey peeps...come out and celebrate this evening for Bison's Birthday. Also known as Keith. If you don't know him..come and get to know him over delicious Mexican fare (fajitas, burritos and the like). All are welcome.
The Margaritas here are yummy. I know it's last minute but hey...we are impulsive!!

We will gather around 6:30 ish....La Estrellita at 446 E. 12th in Oakland....

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Rides Offered to PreComp

CrossSidhe — Tue, 16 May 2006 14:38:26 GMT

Rides offered to PreComp. This is one way only unless you decide to leave when I do. I have a Ford Ranger where I can cram 3 pasengers.

Cross

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Rides Offered to BRC

CrossSidhe — Mon, 01 May 2006 18:42:31 GMT

I know this is early... but for some poor Burner it may decide if they are going to BM or not.

DETAILS

I will be offering a ride from the Bay Area to BRC. I have a Ford Ranger with a passenger and two jump seats open. The passenger seat will be reserved for a large person. The two jump seats are facing each other and cramped. If a large person does not take up my offer then we can rotate seats on the way up to BRC.

My Ranger is in excellent shape with AC, open rear window, cup holder in the back, XM radio. I have a bike (with lock) rack that can hold up to 4 bikes. The bed of my Ranger has a tonnou so your stuff will be locked for all road stops. SPACE IS VERY LIMITED!!! YOU MIGHT HAVE TO CARRY SOME OF YOUR STUFF ON YOUR LAP!!!

Routes, Stops and Pick Up Locations

I live in Petaluma. I will pick up anyone in SF, North Bay, East Bay or along the final route. If you really really really in need of a ride and you are not in these locations... then lets talk!

I will be making rest stops at all rest stops. Potty breaks and need for a smoke (NO TOKE) or strech are very much welcome! So are taking pictures.

I have two routes in mind.

1. 13 hour trip up hwy 120, yosemite, hwy 395, Reno, and BRC.

2. Hwy 80 with a meet up with other Burners at the El Dorado Buffet (very yummy) in Reno.

RULES

1. No smoking in my truck.
2. NO DRUGS!!!
3. Must have ticket in had. NO WILL CALLS OR WALK UPS.
4. Be well bathed.
5. Baggage Yes!!! Emotional bagage No!!!
6. No childern in lap.
7. Be Fun!!!

Why???

Why I am doing this??? I have missed so many Burns because I had no car or rides.

Please let me know

Cross the Sidhe

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Casual Burner gathering in Oakland this Friday night (04/07) at King's X...maybe around 9pm or so...?

NovaNova — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 22:06:03 GMT

Casual Burner gathering in Oakland this Friday night (04/07) at King's X...maybe around 9pm or so...?

Tis the season to start thinking about costumes and art cars and what new ideas we have for showering in the desert...so, c'mon out and share some merriement with some like-minded folks...

It looks like we have a couple takers from the Oakland Burners Tribe for some good Burner rambling...I have no idea what or if they renamed King's X since they got a new owner and morphed it into a island vibe joint, but, it is at...

4401 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, CA 94611
(near intersection of Pleasant Valley Ave and Piedmont Ave)

I will be the one with the thong SpongeBob panties on...err....I guess they may not be that visible - maybe I'll just wear my cowboy hat??? Or some fur....or a top hat, yeah, the top hat...maybe shout out "Marco" and I'll/ we'll shout back "Polo" - something just too darn cute like that...

Anyone going to the Flambe Lounge bowl Saturday night???

Megaton
aka Nova
aka Scott

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Tri Valley?? St. Pats day Happy Hour and Party

Be-Dazzled — Sat, 04 Mar 2006 20:20:39 GMT

I need a playa fix! I was just surfing a website that actually sells bottles of playa dust, don't ya love it.

Anyway, heres my story. I live out in Livermore and am looking for fellow burners in the area. I've hooked up with some Sacramento burners and Reno burners and San Jose burners but I really need some local love!! I've been picking around the list serves and various tribe sites and this one seems to be the most promising. Anyway, I figure the best way to find burners is to invite them to a party. And I know of one on St. Pats day. I'm thinking we meet up for happy hour somewhere in Pleasanton, get to know each other for an hour or two and then head over to the party afterwards. The party is in Livermore.

This invitation is open to anyone in the extended area, not just the Tri-Valley. I just figured I would use tri-valley in the subject line since, well, since, well, since it made sense??

I haven't really picked a place in Pleasanton, thought I'd wait and see if I heard from you & see if anyone has any suggestions.

Soooooo, send a reply and let me know if you're up for this and if you have a suggestion on where to meet. Also, let me know where you live (city). Other than that, get yer green fur on and lets party!

Warmth.

Lysa

ps, St pats day is Friday, March 17th.

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Where do all the Tri Valley the burners hang?

Craig — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 07:49:05 GMT

Where do all the Tri Valley the burners hang? Just curious if there are ever any parties or anything?

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New to BM, looking for camp

des — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 22:13:31 GMT

Hi there - I was referred to your Tribe through the East Bay Burners listserv, which seems to be underutilized. I am new to BM and am looking for a diverse and experienced group to go with. I'm happy to pitch in on all aspects, but just want to get an idea of what will be expected from me financially, supplies-wise, etc. If anybody has any suggestions on where to look, or if you are part of a group that's open to having a new person, etc., please let me know! I've posted to craigslist, as well.
Thanks! You can e-mail me at: heydes@hotmail.com

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New Tiki Bar in Alameda!

Dillo — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 20:40:35 GMT

The suave swingers who gave Oakland the Conga Lounge, along with an ace Trader Vic's bartender, have teamed up to bring the exotic isle of Alameda its own tiki bar, due to open this Spring - they promise both drinks and decor will be absolutely authentic and awesome! Here is your first peek at...

FORBIDDEN ISLAND:

http://www.forbiddenislandalameda.com/

Alas, I am stuck here in DC with not a tiki bar in sight. Have a drink with an umbrella in it for me!

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Brand ass-spankin' new "Oakland Burners" tribe...

NovaNova — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 23:50:01 GMT

...c'mon in...

http://tribes.tribe.net/oaklandburners

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jazz in town

Gomer_Hendrix — Wed, 02 Nov 2005 01:06:42 GMT

Fellow Alameda Burners,
If I were to book a solo, or jazz band somewhere in Alameda - how many of you could I count on showing up for that? To listen please visit
http://www.garageband.com/song?%7Cpe1%7CS8LTM0LdsaSkaFC2YWg
and let me know.

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Fire Spining in Alameda...

lumina — Wed, 16 Jun 2004 05:41:22 GMT

Anybody ever heard of a fire practice in Alameda? I have heard a rumor that they used to practice somewhere here but have not been able to find any information on it. If you know of where, when and how this occurred, please tell...

We are know there are a ton of cops here so I'd be interested to know of what kind of experience the group had if any with the authorities...

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SOme fun in SF Sunday>....

enabler — Thu, 28 Jul 2005 00:37:14 GMT

Black Rock Arts Foundation's Community Art Carnival

Sunday, July 31st

12:00 Noon - 5PM

FREE and Open to All!

----/ Event Description
/-----------------------------------------------

The Black Rock Arts Foundation is thrilled to host, in honor of No
Spectators Day, the first annual
COMMUNITY ART CARNIVAL at the Hayes Green.

This festive and family-friendly event will feature interactive art and
installations, music, puppetry and performances and art demonstrations.

THROUGHOUT THE DAY
· Guns into Art! Gun Bake & Metalsmithing with John Ricker
· Collaborative art installation by Joe Mangrum and YOU!
· Glass Blowing Demonstrations by artist Adam Mostow
· Appearance By The Nautilus X, magical submarine bus!
· Blue and his Pedal Powered Can Crusher (bring out yer cans!)
· Fanciful Stilt Walkers, Wacky Clownshellipand MORE!

SCHEDULE: Start Times For Art and Activities
12:00 Puppet Making & Chalk Drawing
Strolling performance by Former Ms. Accordian SF, Linda Robertson
12:45 Black Rock Arts Foundation Welcome
1:00 Big Tadoo Puppet Crew - Puppet Show
1:30 Leave No Trace Training, followed by MOOP Olympics & Prizes
1:45 One People Voice - Marching Gamelon
2:00 Origami & Paper Flower Making with Affinity
2:30 Black Rock Roller Disco - Roller Disco
pARTiciPARADE! joins the Carnival (leaving Hippy Hill at 1:30pm)
3:45 Soprano, Marisa Lenhardt
3:50 BRAF Presentation
4:00 Guns into Art Metal Pour by John Ricker
4:15 Black Rock Roller Disco - More Roller Disco

We will be holding the first-ever M.O.O.P. Olympics, where kids of all
ages can participate in a 'Leave No Trace' training and then begin
foraging
for Matter Out of Place (M.O.O.P.). Prizes will be awarded for the most
trash collected, the largest piece of trash, the strangest, the most
colorful
and more.

The Black Rock Roller disco will provide roller skates and skating
music and the costume-clad Burning Man mobile art "pARTiciPARADE!"
will join the festivities around 2:30PM.

Bring a picnic and join strolling clowns, musical performers and
artful people for a fun day in celebration of community-based art!

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The new playa store!

enabler — Thu, 07 Jul 2005 22:23:23 GMT

Just for you! a great place to buy your needed supplies right on the playa! Its about time I say!!
http://www.playazon.com/

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Calling all hand drummers

Tue, 31 May 2005 22:04:51 GMT

Looking to start a weekly drum circle in Alameda. Anybody down?

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Save Black rock from the coal plant!!

enabler — Wed, 18 May 2005 23:37:40 GMT

Here is the link to the petition against the proposed Sempra coal
fired power plant that is planned to be located just outside Gerlach. It would be the largest coal-plant in the US, and it is the old dirty coal technology. It will essentially change the land out there forever if we don't act now and sign this petition!

The link will take you to the petition page which is part of a
very informative website that has been developed to inform the public about this coal plant, SIGN IT NOW!!

www.nevadacleanenergy.org/takea...n.html

Please pass this link on to your lists and anyone who can help stop this plant from going up...... Remember, the
plume from this plant would extend hundreds of miles into what is currently one of the most pristine areas in the continental US.

Here is a list of how it would effect the area:

The plant will release more than 50 dangerous pollutants, including arsenic, lead and mercury, into the air we breathe.

The power generated will be exported to Southern California, where the law prohibits this type of plant to be built.

Coal-fired plants are the nation’s largest source of mercury pollution, known to affect children’s learning abilities even with exposure to small amounts.

Clean alternatives are available that would cost the same and produce the same quantity of electricity.

The plant will consume 14.2 millions of gallons of scarce desert ground water every day—over 5 billion gallons a year—diverting water from plants and drinking holes relied upon by deer, elk and wild horses.

At more than twice the size of the Statue of Liberty, the plant’s 650-foot tall smoke stack will tower over the desert landscape.

The plant’s coal burner emissions would be equivalent to adding about two million cars to the roadways.

During the five years of power plant construction, an estimated 100-200 trucks and 800 workers will congest normally quiet roadways daily.

Thank you and long live the Black Rock Desert,
Justin Credible

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Space cowboys at Chabot???

enabler — Wed, 13 Apr 2005 19:31:25 GMT

So...the space cowboys...and full run of Chabot?? sound fun, yes?? any people want to go to this?? have some funky gear, looking for new peeps to adventure with....as my friends get older I get younger...heh.
http://www.basfa.org/email/show-msg.cgi?msg=003919

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HEY BURNERS

Julie — Fri, 08 Apr 2005 18:08:02 GMT

Just found this tribe and would love to meet some of you. Any crafters out there? I have a craft night (fridays 7-10pm) at my shop in Alameda and thought it would be a great way for us to hook up and work on our projects together. Or come in a meet me anytime. cheers, Julie

julie's coffee & tea garden
1223 Park Street
510-865-2385

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