Burning Man Festival - August 21, 2024
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The Jackrabbit Speaks by Burning Man Project | V28:#29 β β β...
| No images? Click here  Volume 28, Issue #29 | August 20, 2024   Fresh off the digital presses, we have an update from the original Jackrabbit. Way back when this newsletter was just a black and white text email, it was penned by Burning Man Project CEO Marian Goodell. Also back then, Burning Man was just one wild and wily event in Northern Nevada. Today more than 95,000 people co-create 85 Regional Events around the world! "We canβt wait for the Curiouser & Curiouser convening. We expect the metropolis to bring together nearly 70,000 participants including similar levels of first-time Burners on playa as in the past. Those who are new will discover as they acculturate with the Survival Guide what communityβat Burning Man events and in the worldβis truly all about: storytelling, celebration and laughter, informality and care of others, generosity, kindness, and collective effort. Letβs remember, we were all newbies once, and with that wide-eyed expression caught up in awe and joy we went on to do more and bigger things." Scroll to read Marian's full article. It's a busy time in the Burner-verse. Dive into a full feature on some of the ways sustainability innovations in BRC and Regional Events are impacting events and projects well beyond Burning Man. Get cozy in your thinking chair and read the new Dispatch to fill your brain with marvels. Prefer to listen? There's an audio version of the 2024 Survival Guide and an audio tour of BRC art β perfect for that drive to BRC. Support the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe on your journey; donate educational toys en route to BRC, and leave leftover food on your way home. All the goods are below! It's not too late to get your ticket to Black Rock City and score yourself a ride on the Burner Bus. See you soon, dusty pal!   From the CEOβs Desk: From the Beach to Black Rock City and the World  In times of division and isolation, the need for togetherness, creativity, and mental well-being becomes even more essential. Burning Man challenges us to step out of our comfort zones, to connect with people from all walks of life, and to build something extraordinary together. The journey isnβt always easy, but the growth, the community, and the joy we find along the way make it all worthwhile. Burning Man Project CEO Marian Goodell shares her thoughts on the power of this ever-inventive community in the latest Journal post. Read "From the Beach to Black Rock City and the World" Art: βGlotusβ by Gidget, 2009 (Photo by Ales Prikryl)  Mayan Warrior to Super Bowl: Inspiring Sustainable Solutions Worldwide  Burning Man events around the world, including Black Rock City, are real-life laboratories where new tech and wild ideas get thrown into the desert furnace. Here, innovation is built, broken, and regenerated, becoming playa-tough and perfected. From the Super Bowl to music festivals, disaster recovery to private homes and municipalities, the ever-advancing power configurations on playa and at Regional Events are inspiring regenerative solutions that support a more sustainable future. Read "From Mayan Warrior to the Super Bowl" (Photo by Nick Cahill)  You Don't Have to Miss Burning Man - Tickets Are On Sale Now  Longing for those playa sunsets? Hankering for big art? Craving that big playa sound? Get thee to the dust. Tickets to Black Rock City are on sale now! Art: "Sonic Runway" by Rob Jensen, Warren Trezevant (Photo by Danee Hazama)  Burner Express Bus Flash Sale!  A limited number of seats on the Burner Express Bus (BxB) for select days and times are back on sale. This is your final chance to grab a seat with expedited entry to Black Rock City and a smooth Exodus, all while reducing traffic and your carbon footprint. There are even a few bus tickets available for Saturday, August 24 β arrive early without a Setup Access Pass!  The Dispatch Shares Amazing Stories of Burning Man!  The impact of the Burning Man global cultural movement is far reaching indeed β from Black Rock City to Estonia, Japan to Argentina. Dive in for a look back at some of the wild and innovative things the Burning Man Project nonprofit helped bring into the world. Read about joy and resilience in Black Rock City, Burners Without Borders empowering communities, Honoraria art bursting forth into the world, and so much more.   Donate to Burning Man Project  It is necessary to create. And this is what humans do and do very well. Society at the moment is convincing people that only professional singers can sing. Only professional actors can act. Only professionals can make art, music and so forth. But these are all human abilities. Burning Man gives that a chance to happenβ¦ You find that you are more capable than you thought you were. Black Rock City 2024 will come to life thanks to YOU! In addition to collaborating with the community to build Black Rock City, the Burning Man Project nonprofit nurtures a year-round global network of people inspired by the values reflected in the 10 Principles and united in pursuit of a more creative and connected existence. Join us by making a tax-deductible donation today! Art: "Hive" by Tim Brenner, 2023; "Wings of Glory - The Return" by Adrian Landon, 2023; "Vanishing Points" by Poetic Kinetics, 2023 (Photo by Bill Klemens)   Listen to "I Was Just Leaving No Trace" on the Burning Man Live Podcast  Take a trip through the puzzle of porta-potties, highway happenings, and the new news about prep. This is deeper than βWhat is MOOP?β This is the ART of Leaving No Trace. In this new episode of Burning Man Live, host Stuart Mangrum speaks with some of the unsung heroes of Black Rock City's leave no trace efforts.  Prefer to Listen? There's an Audio 2024 Survival Guide & BRC Art Guide  Looking for some auditory goodness for your drive to BRC? We got you. Allison Morris reads the 2024 Survival Guide out loud, so it can reach your brain through your earholes. Learn about some of the art you'll encounter at Curiouser & Curiouser by listening to the 2024 Art Audio Guide.   Donate Toys on the Way to BRC & Leftover Food on the Way Home  Before you hit the road to Black Rock City, pack up a some educational toys and books for donation to the Burning Man Toy Drive, which will distribute your gifts to tribal schools at Pyramid Lake. Drop off locations include Wadsworth Head Start, Nixon Head Start, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Food Distribution Warehouse, and the Tribal Stores in Nixon and Wadsworth. When you're packing up your camp, gather any non-perishable food you have after the Burn and donate it to the Paiute Food Drive. The drop off point is at Bunny's Tacos, Highway 447 at Corral Road in Nixon βwatch for signs and dayglow flags. Spread the word to your friends, campmates and kitchen leads!  Call for Participation - SF Decompression 2024: Black Top City!  Where: Great Northern, San Francisco Bring the spirit and imagination of Black Rock City to the Bay Area and help create βBlack Top Cityβ β an urban version of Burning Man in the heart of San Francisco! This is your invitation to save the date, bring creative content and co-create it with us! Call for artists, makers, theme camps, mutant vehicles, performers, workshops, talks, and other forms of creative expression
Learn more and (soon) get tickets (Photo by Leori Gill)   We were listening to... Vintage Culture at the Robot Heart Residency, 2024 | Listen on Soundcloud   Burning Man Facebook Page   Post Request: Credits: More Information: Previous Editions of the Jackrabbit Speaks: Subscribe & Unsubscribe:    You are receiving this because of your interest in and support of Burning Man Project. Burning Man Project β’ 660 Alabama St. San Francisco, CA 94110 β’ 415-865-3800 |
