For the past 6 years RhythmWave has been an on-Playa dance stage centered around 5Rhythms, a conscious dance practice developed by the late Gabrielle Roth. The camp brings out a…
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In Defense of the Burning Man 2013 Theme: Cargo Cult
There’s a petition floating around on Change.org asking that the Burning Man Organization change this year’s theme from “Cargo Cult” to something… well, more culturally sensitive. I wanted to share…
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Naughty SnowBall 4 – ApocolypSnow
Washington, D.C. loved us. The producers loved us. But did Phase 1? A warm night led to hot costumes and a huge turnout when the doors of Phase 1 opened…
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Burns of the Fourth Degree Part 6:More Carrots!
We left our camp around 5 PM, hoping to intercept the Bunnies as they began their march from the BMIR radio headquarters to the Man himself. Hundreds of Burners…
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Mutants Making a Difference
For many burners, the life we lead is one of beauty and joy. Our community thrives in an environment it helps to create, one that is filled with music and…
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There’s a New Festival in Town – Digital Renaissance Faire
In the last few years, festivals have absolutely blown up, and, of course, our little Burning Man community has played a part. We’re causing quite a ruckus with our growing…
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Burns of the Fourth Degree Part 5:Identity Crisis at the Billion Bunny March
How to describe the More Carrot March? Part political protest, part dance party, part performance art, it was intended to be the centerpiece of our week as Carrots. It also…
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Gifting Circle at Burning Man HQ
[Originally posted on BurnerPrep.com] On Thursday, November 15th, I attended the Gift Circle workshop at Burning Man Headquarters. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I had never been to…
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Burns of the Fourth Degree Part 4: Changes in Perspective
By Tuesday evening, the crazy, surreal nature of the experience began to hit. The trip was on; I was ready to embrace it. That night, I took a small dose…