The Fire Conclave is a large collection of Fire performance troupes that perform around the Man just prior to ignition on Burn night each year. The Fire Conclave is comprised of many troupes from all over the US and Canada.
This is a copy of Burning Man's Fire Conclave announcement email from Crimson Rose. Crimson is one of the partners in the Burning Man LLC, Shin (head) of the SF Fire Conclave and in charge of all of the Shins from all of the other troupes involved in the entire Fire Conclave.
Starting in January of each year, the SF Fire Conclave starts their monthly gatherings on the last Sunday of each month before Burning Man. This is a Fire Spin Jam open to ALL taking place in the parking lot of Burning Man LLC's headquarters on 3rd St. @ 16th St. in SF adjacent to Snow Drift from 7-10pm.
Some of the people who show up are members of the SF Fire Conclave, the majority belong to other troupes that also perform in Conclave and there are others who have not joined any troupe either because they have not committed to who they will spin with at Burning Man or they just don't care to.
Burn Bright... ~Vatra~
______________________________________________________________
To: fire-conclave-announce@burningman.com
From: "Crimson Rose"
Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2005 10:57:53 -0800
Subject: [fire-conclave-announce] Fire Conclave Communication October 2005
It was the best of times it was the most amazing of times and nothing
like a good old percussion bomb to start your orgasum off right for a
new year. Thanks to all those that participated this year at Burning
Man, whether you were standing within the Great Circle or dancing
through out Black Rock City. What a year it was, great weather, great
art, great fire and more great fire.
• THANK YOU FOR 2005
• 2006 FIRE CONCLAVE MEMBERSHIP
• DRUMMING / MUSIC
• SF LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH FIRE JAM 2006
• WORLD FESTIVAL PREMIER OF "Burning Man: Beyond Black Rock" in LA 11/4
• BLACK ROCK ARTS FOUNDATION
• FIRE CONCLAVE ANNOUNCE LIST
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
••••••••••••••••••••••••••
To the Membership of the Fire Conclave that danced within the Great
Circle Thank You for responding to the challenge of this years burn.
Every group outdid themselves even if their time of dancing was
short. Every year the fire dancing becomes more amazing, performers
perfect their skills and I see the level of excellence with fire
dance rise higher and higher. So also should the standards for
membership within the Fire Conclave rise higher and higher.
I pushed the numbers of people inside the Great Circle. Between
performers, fire watch, helmsmen, drummers we totaled 870 plus within
32 different groups. That is a lot of energy not even counting the
other people that occupy the space (fire men, rangers, pyro team,
neon team, Man builders, platform builders and press). I knew that we
would be pushing the limits with so many people, but I took a leap of
faith that it would work. For the most part it was amazing. I have
heard from many people inside the circle and outside that it was the
best burn ever. And I believe that the process that was created by
Tabasco for the ambient drummers that are not connected to any group
worked out really well. That will continue for next year as well.
Certainly there was not enough room, possible cues were not heard and
did not get passed on and time will always be an issue. Each group
does their best they can with the gift that is given to them, Dancing
at the foot of the Man.
I say a gift because this opportunity, invitation, is open to a small
number of groups that understand the limitation of this gift.
Space, Time, Flexibility.
• SPACE - Will always be at a premium because there is only so much
room within the Great Circle, and the space is not going to enlarge.
It means that only so many groups will be allowed to dance. In 2005
there were 32 group. Just too many, the number will be brought back
down to a manageable number.
• TIME - The whole of the Fire Conclave is given 30 minutes, because
basically that is about the limit of the patience of the participants
watching. And when I start hearing the crowd shout "Burn the fucker"
I know that the time is short and I will move things along.
• FLEXIBILITY - Anything and everything has a habit of happening
within the Great Circle. Things may not go as planned - time is cut
short, things run over. And because there is so much going on every
one MUST be flexible.
For any group to do a full show with unlimited time, unlimited
restrains and a more intimate audience then I suggest take advantage
of other areas through out the week to dance, any where besides the
Great Circle on Saturday night.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2006 FIRE CONCLAVE MEMBERSHIP - INVITATION
Headed in the direction of more choreographed dances, I found that
everyone met the challenge. And this year marked a change in how
things will work in the future. The standards for membership within
Fire Conclave will continue to be high. That does not necessary mean
more complex dances from those that are chosen. But more than just
jamming. Each group is invited to create their own dance.
STRUCTURE - The process for selection for membership and dancing
within the Great Circle will be similar to last year.
2006 DEADLINES are as followings. PLEASE RESPECT THE DATES
PHASE ONE - TELL ME FEBRUARY 1
PHASE TWO - SHOW ME JULY 1
PHASE ONE - TELL ME FEBRUARY 1 DEADLINE
Groups will need to communicate to me that they are interested AND
what they have planned. Tell me what your group is capable of
creating. This may be very hard for people at this point, you may not
know until deep into the Summer who will be in your group. But I need
to know way before that time. What you present to me will give me the
ideas of how your energy will be placed around the Great Circle.
Because I have heard from many new groups I am willing to
entertainment membership in the Fire Conclave to new groups. But
every group that wants a position inside the Great Circle Old or New
will have to Show Me.
PHASE TWO - SHOW ME JULY 1ST DEADLINE
I need to view preliminary plans of what each group is creating well
before we arrive on the playa. Once the videos are in, I will make my
decision of which groups will be dancing within the Great Circle and
communicate directly with them.
MEDIA FORMAT
• WEB SITE - send an address where your dance is located
• CD OR DVD - I can read the following programs:
• Real One player
• Windows media player
• Quick Time movie
• Video tape
FINAL DANCE will be 15 minutes. More information will come.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
••••••••••••••••••••••••••
DRUMMING / MUSIC
Certainly every group is encouraged to work with their own drummers/
musicians. Those drummers that are not connected to a group will be
gathered together into the Ambient Drummers and placed around the
Great Circle. By emailing Tabasco (tabasco@burningman.com) you can
stay connected.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
••••••••••••••••••••••••••
SF LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH FIRE JAM 2006
7 - 10 PM
Every last Sunday of the month up until August come gather and play
tis open to all, fire & drum folk.
Please bring your own fuels and as always we need Fire Watch.
January 29
February 26
March 26
April 30
May 28
June 25
July 30
Burning Man office - 1900 Third St, S F 94158. - Directions --> www.burningman.com/officedirections/
For those that are traveling by SF bus. Take the #22 Fillmore to the
end of the line and then walk North on Third St.
This is the parking lot before 1900 Third St.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
••••••••••••••••••••••••••
The WORLD Festival Premier of "Burning Man:Beyond Black Rock" in LA.
(Nov. 4, I'll be there!)
BURNING MAN: BEYOND BLACK ROCK
<www.burningmanmovie.com>
This Friday, Nov 4, 10 pm : ArcLight Hollywood Cinema on Sunset
World Festival Premiere at AFI Fest 2005!
<www.afifest.com/afifest>
YUP, I'll be there, as will most of the rest of the Burning Man Board
members. Some kick ass staff involved in and interviewed in the film
like: Action Girl, Coyote and others will also be there to support
this excellent piece of art. The Producer Mike Wilson and his amazing
crew (at least one of which is now working on a film about Rev. Billy
and the Church of Stop Shopping) will also be in attendance.
The tickets to Friday's show are likely to sell out, so buy NOW.
However, if it's sold out, it doesn't mean you couldn't come and
celebrate with all of us. We'd love to see a VERY colorful line up at
the VERY SPECIAL preshow (and at the post-party) starting at 9pm in
ArcLight Courtyard featuring The Mutaytor and other very special guests!
PLEASE Participate in the Playa Formal Fashion show for fabulous
prizes!!
Afterparty location:TBA
Additional screening Sat, Nov 5, 3:30 PM also at the ArcLight
SEATING IS LIMITED ... buy tix now 1.866.AFI-Fest
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
••••••••••••••••••••••••••
BLACK ROCK ARTS FOUNDATION
The Black Rock Arts Foundation was established in May of 2001 in
response to the need to promote community-based exhibitions of
interactive art and support the artists and organizations that create
it; the impetus was spawned by the lack of accessible, free art to
the public that invites direct action with the piece and inspires
community.
Several members who direct Burning Man (including myself) formed a
new non-profit corporation and filed for tax-exempt status with the
IRS in July 2001. The Black Rock Arts Foundation received its 501(c)3
status in November 2001.
As some of you may or may not be aware of, the Black Rock Arts
Foundation is embarking on a new initiative to install works of
Burning Man art in the city of San Francisco for temporary
exhibition. Our first endeavor was working with the San Francisco
Arts Commission who asked the Foundation for its support in helping
David Best and his crew build a temporary installation, in the spirit
of the Temples they have constructed for several years at the Burning
Man event, at the center of the new Hayes Green.
The 2nd endeavor will be Michael Christian's Flock (Burning Man 2001
--www.michaelchristian.com/sculp....html) is slotted for
installation in the Civic Center Plaza in front of San Francisco City
Hall in mid- November. A wonderful article can be read at this
address (www.sfexaminer.com/news/200...sts.txt).
We are looking for a few volunteers who are interested in: helping to
get Flock ready for the install, helping with the loading and
unloading involved in the transportation of Flock from the East Bay
to the City, and potentially a few folks available to help on site
during installation. Most of the work involved is not "skilled"
rather we need folks who are willing to be the hands that help
execute logistics. Much of the work will involve heavy lifting. The
following is a list of the needs we currently have. Please respond to
hale@blackrockarts.org if you are interested in being a part of this
incredible opportunity!
Michael can use some help on the weekends from this point forward
doing some fine tuning and staging to ensure Flock is ready for
installation. The sculpture is currently in Berkeley in his studio
warehouse and so this is where the bulk of the work would be done.
The work sessions are as follows:
1) Oct 29 & 30 from 12 noon - 5pm
2) Nov 5 & 6 12 noon - 5pm
3) Nov 12: 12 noon - 5 pm
Sunday Nov 13th - Loading in the East Bay
The initial loading of the sculpture, which is in 40 odd pieces, will
begin on Sunday Nov 13th
If you would like to help load (most of which will be done by hand
and sheer brute force) please respond with your availability.
Time TBD
Monday Nov 14th - On and Off Loading East Bay & SF
Sunday's load will be off loaded in Civic Center Plaza and very
possibly a second load will need to come over from the East Bay.
If you would like to help load or unload in either location, please
respond accordingly.
Time TBD
And hey! if you're excited, but you're not on the BRAF email announce
list, please let me know, and I will happily subscribe you!
For ore information on the foundation, check out our website:
www.blackrockarts.org
A number of Burning Man participant-owned businesses are beginning to
give back to the community after experiencing Burner business in
2005. If your business has benefited from Burners, why not give back
to BRAF and get a TAX DEDUCTION? Contact : info@blackrockarts.org
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
FIRE CONCLAVE ANNOUNCE LIST & PURPOSE OF THIS LIST
To those that are new to this announce list. Those subscribed are
numbering well over 1700, thats a lot to keep track of. This time of
year is always about subscribing new members. And through out the
year is the monthly cleaning up of old addresses. This is the one and
only Announce list where communication about the Fire Conclave comes
from. That means you can not post to this list.
Please remember when you change email address, send me the old & new
address so that you will not miss out on the announcements.
Keep those home fire burning
Crimson Rose
Naked Fire Goddess by Night
Director of Art Management by Day
)'( www.burningman.com
www.crimsonrose.org
"you can blow out a candle, but you can't blow out a fire" Peter Gabriel
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This is a copy of Burning Man's Fire Conclave announcement email from Crimson Rose. Crimson is one of the partners in the Burning Man LLC, Shin (head) of the SF Fire Conclave and in charge of all of the Shins from all of the other troupes involved in the entire Fire Conclave.
Starting in January of each year, the SF Fire Conclave starts their monthly gatherings on the last Sunday of each month before Burning Man. This is a Fire Spin Jam open to ALL taking place in the parking lot of Burning Man LLC's headquarters on 3rd St. @ 16th St. in SF adjacent to Snow Drift from 7-10pm.
Some of the people who show up are members of the SF Fire Conclave, the majority belong to other troupes that also perform in Conclave and there are others who have not joined any troupe either because they have not committed to who they will spin with at Burning Man or they just don't care to.
Burn Bright... ~Vatra~
______________________________________________________________
To: fire-conclave-announce@burningman.com
From: "Crimson Rose"
Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2005 10:57:53 -0800
Subject: [fire-conclave-announce] Fire Conclave Communication October 2005
It was the best of times it was the most amazing of times and nothing
like a good old percussion bomb to start your orgasum off right for a
new year. Thanks to all those that participated this year at Burning
Man, whether you were standing within the Great Circle or dancing
through out Black Rock City. What a year it was, great weather, great
art, great fire and more great fire.
• THANK YOU FOR 2005
• 2006 FIRE CONCLAVE MEMBERSHIP
• DRUMMING / MUSIC
• SF LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH FIRE JAM 2006
• WORLD FESTIVAL PREMIER OF "Burning Man: Beyond Black Rock" in LA 11/4
• BLACK ROCK ARTS FOUNDATION
• FIRE CONCLAVE ANNOUNCE LIST
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
••••••••••••••••••••••••••
To the Membership of the Fire Conclave that danced within the Great
Circle Thank You for responding to the challenge of this years burn.
Every group outdid themselves even if their time of dancing was
short. Every year the fire dancing becomes more amazing, performers
perfect their skills and I see the level of excellence with fire
dance rise higher and higher. So also should the standards for
membership within the Fire Conclave rise higher and higher.
I pushed the numbers of people inside the Great Circle. Between
performers, fire watch, helmsmen, drummers we totaled 870 plus within
32 different groups. That is a lot of energy not even counting the
other people that occupy the space (fire men, rangers, pyro team,
neon team, Man builders, platform builders and press). I knew that we
would be pushing the limits with so many people, but I took a leap of
faith that it would work. For the most part it was amazing. I have
heard from many people inside the circle and outside that it was the
best burn ever. And I believe that the process that was created by
Tabasco for the ambient drummers that are not connected to any group
worked out really well. That will continue for next year as well.
Certainly there was not enough room, possible cues were not heard and
did not get passed on and time will always be an issue. Each group
does their best they can with the gift that is given to them, Dancing
at the foot of the Man.
I say a gift because this opportunity, invitation, is open to a small
number of groups that understand the limitation of this gift.
Space, Time, Flexibility.
• SPACE - Will always be at a premium because there is only so much
room within the Great Circle, and the space is not going to enlarge.
It means that only so many groups will be allowed to dance. In 2005
there were 32 group. Just too many, the number will be brought back
down to a manageable number.
• TIME - The whole of the Fire Conclave is given 30 minutes, because
basically that is about the limit of the patience of the participants
watching. And when I start hearing the crowd shout "Burn the fucker"
I know that the time is short and I will move things along.
• FLEXIBILITY - Anything and everything has a habit of happening
within the Great Circle. Things may not go as planned - time is cut
short, things run over. And because there is so much going on every
one MUST be flexible.
For any group to do a full show with unlimited time, unlimited
restrains and a more intimate audience then I suggest take advantage
of other areas through out the week to dance, any where besides the
Great Circle on Saturday night.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2006 FIRE CONCLAVE MEMBERSHIP - INVITATION
Headed in the direction of more choreographed dances, I found that
everyone met the challenge. And this year marked a change in how
things will work in the future. The standards for membership within
Fire Conclave will continue to be high. That does not necessary mean
more complex dances from those that are chosen. But more than just
jamming. Each group is invited to create their own dance.
STRUCTURE - The process for selection for membership and dancing
within the Great Circle will be similar to last year.
2006 DEADLINES are as followings. PLEASE RESPECT THE DATES
PHASE ONE - TELL ME FEBRUARY 1
PHASE TWO - SHOW ME JULY 1
PHASE ONE - TELL ME FEBRUARY 1 DEADLINE
Groups will need to communicate to me that they are interested AND
what they have planned. Tell me what your group is capable of
creating. This may be very hard for people at this point, you may not
know until deep into the Summer who will be in your group. But I need
to know way before that time. What you present to me will give me the
ideas of how your energy will be placed around the Great Circle.
Because I have heard from many new groups I am willing to
entertainment membership in the Fire Conclave to new groups. But
every group that wants a position inside the Great Circle Old or New
will have to Show Me.
PHASE TWO - SHOW ME JULY 1ST DEADLINE
I need to view preliminary plans of what each group is creating well
before we arrive on the playa. Once the videos are in, I will make my
decision of which groups will be dancing within the Great Circle and
communicate directly with them.
MEDIA FORMAT
• WEB SITE - send an address where your dance is located
• CD OR DVD - I can read the following programs:
• Real One player
• Windows media player
• Quick Time movie
• Video tape
FINAL DANCE will be 15 minutes. More information will come.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
••••••••••••••••••••••••••
DRUMMING / MUSIC
Certainly every group is encouraged to work with their own drummers/
musicians. Those drummers that are not connected to a group will be
gathered together into the Ambient Drummers and placed around the
Great Circle. By emailing Tabasco (tabasco@burningman.com) you can
stay connected.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
••••••••••••••••••••••••••
SF LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH FIRE JAM 2006
7 - 10 PM
Every last Sunday of the month up until August come gather and play
tis open to all, fire & drum folk.
Please bring your own fuels and as always we need Fire Watch.
January 29
February 26
March 26
April 30
May 28
June 25
July 30
Burning Man office - 1900 Third St, S F 94158. - Directions --> www.burningman.com/officedirections/
For those that are traveling by SF bus. Take the #22 Fillmore to the
end of the line and then walk North on Third St.
This is the parking lot before 1900 Third St.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
••••••••••••••••••••••••••
The WORLD Festival Premier of "Burning Man:Beyond Black Rock" in LA.
(Nov. 4, I'll be there!)
BURNING MAN: BEYOND BLACK ROCK
<www.burningmanmovie.com>
This Friday, Nov 4, 10 pm : ArcLight Hollywood Cinema on Sunset
World Festival Premiere at AFI Fest 2005!
<www.afifest.com/afifest>
YUP, I'll be there, as will most of the rest of the Burning Man Board
members. Some kick ass staff involved in and interviewed in the film
like: Action Girl, Coyote and others will also be there to support
this excellent piece of art. The Producer Mike Wilson and his amazing
crew (at least one of which is now working on a film about Rev. Billy
and the Church of Stop Shopping) will also be in attendance.
The tickets to Friday's show are likely to sell out, so buy NOW.
However, if it's sold out, it doesn't mean you couldn't come and
celebrate with all of us. We'd love to see a VERY colorful line up at
the VERY SPECIAL preshow (and at the post-party) starting at 9pm in
ArcLight Courtyard featuring The Mutaytor and other very special guests!
PLEASE Participate in the Playa Formal Fashion show for fabulous
prizes!!
Afterparty location:TBA
Additional screening Sat, Nov 5, 3:30 PM also at the ArcLight
SEATING IS LIMITED ... buy tix now 1.866.AFI-Fest
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
••••••••••••••••••••••••••
BLACK ROCK ARTS FOUNDATION
The Black Rock Arts Foundation was established in May of 2001 in
response to the need to promote community-based exhibitions of
interactive art and support the artists and organizations that create
it; the impetus was spawned by the lack of accessible, free art to
the public that invites direct action with the piece and inspires
community.
Several members who direct Burning Man (including myself) formed a
new non-profit corporation and filed for tax-exempt status with the
IRS in July 2001. The Black Rock Arts Foundation received its 501(c)3
status in November 2001.
As some of you may or may not be aware of, the Black Rock Arts
Foundation is embarking on a new initiative to install works of
Burning Man art in the city of San Francisco for temporary
exhibition. Our first endeavor was working with the San Francisco
Arts Commission who asked the Foundation for its support in helping
David Best and his crew build a temporary installation, in the spirit
of the Temples they have constructed for several years at the Burning
Man event, at the center of the new Hayes Green.
The 2nd endeavor will be Michael Christian's Flock (Burning Man 2001
--www.michaelchristian.com/sculp....html) is slotted for
installation in the Civic Center Plaza in front of San Francisco City
Hall in mid- November. A wonderful article can be read at this
address (www.sfexaminer.com/news/200...sts.txt).
We are looking for a few volunteers who are interested in: helping to
get Flock ready for the install, helping with the loading and
unloading involved in the transportation of Flock from the East Bay
to the City, and potentially a few folks available to help on site
during installation. Most of the work involved is not "skilled"
rather we need folks who are willing to be the hands that help
execute logistics. Much of the work will involve heavy lifting. The
following is a list of the needs we currently have. Please respond to
hale@blackrockarts.org if you are interested in being a part of this
incredible opportunity!
Michael can use some help on the weekends from this point forward
doing some fine tuning and staging to ensure Flock is ready for
installation. The sculpture is currently in Berkeley in his studio
warehouse and so this is where the bulk of the work would be done.
The work sessions are as follows:
1) Oct 29 & 30 from 12 noon - 5pm
2) Nov 5 & 6 12 noon - 5pm
3) Nov 12: 12 noon - 5 pm
Sunday Nov 13th - Loading in the East Bay
The initial loading of the sculpture, which is in 40 odd pieces, will
begin on Sunday Nov 13th
If you would like to help load (most of which will be done by hand
and sheer brute force) please respond with your availability.
Time TBD
Monday Nov 14th - On and Off Loading East Bay & SF
Sunday's load will be off loaded in Civic Center Plaza and very
possibly a second load will need to come over from the East Bay.
If you would like to help load or unload in either location, please
respond accordingly.
Time TBD
And hey! if you're excited, but you're not on the BRAF email announce
list, please let me know, and I will happily subscribe you!
For ore information on the foundation, check out our website:
www.blackrockarts.org
A number of Burning Man participant-owned businesses are beginning to
give back to the community after experiencing Burner business in
2005. If your business has benefited from Burners, why not give back
to BRAF and get a TAX DEDUCTION? Contact : info@blackrockarts.org
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
FIRE CONCLAVE ANNOUNCE LIST & PURPOSE OF THIS LIST
To those that are new to this announce list. Those subscribed are
numbering well over 1700, thats a lot to keep track of. This time of
year is always about subscribing new members. And through out the
year is the monthly cleaning up of old addresses. This is the one and
only Announce list where communication about the Fire Conclave comes
from. That means you can not post to this list.
Please remember when you change email address, send me the old & new
address so that you will not miss out on the announcements.
Keep those home fire burning
Crimson Rose
Naked Fire Goddess by Night
Director of Art Management by Day
)'( www.burningman.com
www.crimsonrose.org
"you can blow out a candle, but you can't blow out a fire" Peter Gabriel
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