From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8, there’s a free event in Sebastopol when members of the public can help make public sculpture. It’s called Sculpture Jam. The two large sculptures under construction are of a female robot with wind-driven moving gears inside her, and a large whale tail. Attendees can …
Dear North Bay Burners, We have two cool things coming up that can’t wait for the newsletter. One, a local Burner is organizing to create a North Bay Decompression Street Faire. Check out Tony’s planning meeting below! Two, we have found a little space to do a teeny campout, and you’re invited! Read on for …
Dear North Bay Burners, This year was one of the hottest I remember, I am still reeling from my trip to the desert. Re-entry has been hard, less decompressing and more processing of events. I’ve got a few things to tell you about, and some resources for anyone who is needing some extra love around …
Dear North Bay Burners, It’s go time. This is it, the final push. We have what, three weeks until the gate opens. According to the countdown on the project site that’s 1 bi-weekly meeting, or 6 weekend workdays left to go…the Man burns in 32 days! We’ve got a couple more events to share, and …
Dear North Bay Burners, It is heating up as we move into the full swing playa prep time that is summer. With 52 days left until the gate opens I know you’re out there building all the things. If you’re like me you’ve already got piles of gear beginning to form. Costume inspiration is hitting, …
Dear North Bay Burners, This time of year is all about helping people who have a ticket understand what it means to be a Burner. As anyone who has been out to Black Rock City knows it’s more preparation, planning and networking than your usual camping trip. A strange combination of knowing how to proceed …
Dear North Bay Burners, This one kind of got away from me! Sorry for the late post on the newsletter this month. We had so much fun doing the shopping cart race I kind of forgot to write. But I know you’re all ready for more so here it is – all the news that …
We really had a great day. Five teams ran. We collected entry fees of around 400 pounds of food for the Redwood Empire Food Bank. And a great time was had by all. Everyone keeps asking why I’m not working for the revolution. What am I doing to be a part of the resistance? This. …
Would you like to participate in the upcoming event? There is a spot for you! A few options for crews you can join: Bike Marshal – kind of like a Ranger Racer Check In – greet the teams as they arrive Food Weigh In – take donations from the racers Leave No Trace – give …
Dear North Bay Burners, I am sad to report that due to the flooding in the Black Rock Desert the event is cancelled this year. We just cannot guarantee your safety on a waterlogged playa, There are too many soft spots where vehicles cannot pass. So there will be no Burning Man 2017. April fools! …