#The Fentons created a beer

[nelkcats]

The Fenton "Boor"

The Fentons have always been famous for their legal sale of weapons, usually based on ectoplasm and used to hunt ghosts. That's where they got most of their funds, whether it was to finance new inventions, their laboratory, or their children's education.

The problem began when they found out that Phantom was their son. Because of that revelation they accepted that they couldn't continue on the "weapon creator" path, how could they continue to create and sell weapons that help hunt down their baby? Even if they didn't trust all the ghosts Danny changed their perspective of the Infinite Realms and they were more or less at peace.

That is why they debated for hours on what to do to make money again, until they noticed something curious: Most of the people in Amity couldn't get drunk. It was a silly thing to focus on, but thanks to a quick investigation they noticed that after the portal opened no one had made it.

That's the reason they created a new brand of beer "Boor", which affected both ghosts and humans contaminated with ectoplasm. Their business quickly became a success and the beer was exported elsewhere (with many care and prevention labels).

When Jason Todd noticed "Boor" on the shelf at the bar he frequented, he snorted. The beer had a small ghost on the bottle, which caught his attention, he ordered it out of curiosity and when the waiter told him that the brand claimed "the product was capable of making even the dead drunk" Jason almost laughed.

Big was his surprise the next day when he woke up on one of Gotham's rooftops with a severe hangover. He had at least 8 missed calls from Nightwing and a bottle with a cartoon ghost in his hand.

#dpxdc #The Fentons created a beer #Jack wanted to call it Fenton beer #Danny didn't agree with that #Boor is not better but it stayed like that #dp x dc #dc x dp #The product is safe for most humans #and extremely effective with people that died before #Jason is excited #he couldn't get drunk since his death #The JL is curious because it works on most of them #even Flash #The Fentons created the beer mostly because Danny was complaining about being unable to do most things normal people could do #like getting drunk #because of his half ghost metabolism #he was sad about that #His parents helped #Danny is older here #stil living in Amity tho #Jason will track the boor creators later

[inthememetime]

Cursed necklace DPxDC AU

Vlad is a 24yr-old student who dies in college...in the early 1900s. Since then, he has haunted the University of Wisconsin by virtue of his his old necklace.

He likes the school- and the students like him! Since photography became accessible, students, teachers, staff, and visitors alike have been trying to get photos with him, students bribe him to help with homework (after all, he's been auditing classes for a century), mainly with cheep beer, fried cheese-related foods, and (since some kid introduced him to the Green Bay Packers), Packers memorabilia.

The students leave the game on for him, and the brave ones turn the lights off and leave a spot open for him in the hopes of seeing the Wisconsin University ghost up close and personal. (If they combine this with cheese sticks and beer, it's a near guarantee).

In general, he's a beloved figure. But then the Fentons start college there. At first, it's cool! These humans have made machines to let them listen to him (with some translation errors), they're building a portal to the GZ, which means he can have other ghosts to talk to, again, and they're fun!

Oh. Wait. They're being kicked out because they tried something unethical. Oh well! Somebody just turned on a Packers game, and he can smell the cheesesticks already.

Little does he know, the Fentons have created their prototype thermos. Until his necklace (and due to the lack of ambient ectoplasm), essentially his core is in there.

For 15. Long. Years.

Danny- not as Phantom, just Danny- finds the box and, with the curiosity of a 9-year-old opens the box. Soon, he's contaminated, despite his new buddy trying to keep him safe. And dies. Yep 9 year old Phantom.

BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! See Damian was a TWIN! Bruce is, when he tracks down said twin, Very Displeased by the lack of safety measures, and takes his other biological son (and his son's sister who is only 12 rn) home with him.

Bruce does NOT know about his hitchhiker; a centuries-old vampire ghost. He also doesn't know Danny's dead. More under the cut!

Clark gets mind controlled and tries to start a fight. Tries being the operative word here, because his 9-year-old is fighting a grown Kryptonian. And winning.

Plasmius steals cheese a lot, turns TVs to Packers games, and is generally a nuisance. Constantine is called.

Constantine has a new best friend because holy shit, a real ghost who's willing to talk to him! He can get so much info!

Bruce: Can you get him out of my house? Plasmius: Where Danny goes, I go.

Danny: Hey, can I have this? *eats a blob ghost in front of everyone*. *shares half with Plasmius*

Constantine is both horrified and curious. Clark gets punted across state lines by a vampire ghost who was Not Happy his kiddo got in a fight. Jason gets therapy a la a 12-year-old girl, a 9-year-old half-dead kid, and a centuries-old ghost.

There's enough ambient ectoplasm to thrive on, so Plasmius can roam and Danny can start learning powers. Vlad starts teaching Jason on the sly too.

Danny starts talking to bats, cats, rats, and a snake Damian rescued. Damian takes him to break into zoos to see what else he can talk to. Bruce is tired.

Plasmius uses his doubles for housework purposes in exchange for cheese from Alfred. Alfred abuses this shamelessly to drag Bruce up from the cave and make him eat.

Jasmine is Aggressively Normal. To the point where they're considering therapy, but then she gets kidnapped, talks to Harley, and embraces her alter identity as The Mindflayer.

Ok fine, she admits that is a little villainous. Maybe she can be Wraith or something? "Look, it seems you guys are being a little too upset about-", " Jazmine, you turned the Joker into a vegetable." Jason: YEAH she did! C'mon, we're going to have some fun, kids!

Just- Bruce thought he was getting two kids from an abusive household. He did NOT sign up for 2 half-dead OP kids, a cheese and football-obsessed vampire ghost, and a...NO, Danny, you CANNOT keep the giant green hellhound. Damien, stop encouraging him!

#danny phantom #inthememetime #vlad masters #danny phantom au #dp x dc #danny fenton #redeemed vlad masters #batfam

[haunting-heroes-creative-games]

Let's play a game... [Winter Advent 2023 Edition]

A few days ago, we launched the calendar and prompts for our first event for the DPxDC crossover: Haunting Heroes Winter Advent 2023.

You can find all the details here

The event is really low stakes (create something for any of the prompts and tag to share it), but we figured we can also start the fun with some inspiration.

Rules: continue the following story in reblogs. You can add a part, complete it with your vision, add to someone else's... Have fun!!

This story's beginning is brought to you by @disillusioneddanny for a prompt for day 19...

Day 19: Workplace Holiday Party

Danny Fenton stood in one of the corners in the large room on the Watchtower. It was the Justice League’s holiday work party and Danny had never felt so out of place in his life. He had honestly thought that Batman was joking when he told him that there was a party coming up. It seemed, though, that everyone was having an amazing time. Nightwing was grinding against Kid Flash like there was no tomorrow. The Green Lanterns were playing beer pong against the Green Arrows to see who was the better green. And Danny was standing in the corner nursing the same beer that Aquaman had shoved into his hands over an hour ago. He definitely did not seem to belong to this kind of environment.

#haunting heroes #dpxdc #danny phantom #dc #haunting games #haunting events #hauntingheroesadvent23

[lenaschin]

Viewing Response 5: Alice in Borderland

I will expand upon Ahmed, Fenton, Hardy, and Das’ “Binge Watching and the Role of Social Media Virality towards Promoting Netflix’s Squid Game” in my analysis of Alice in Borderland. While their work mainly focuses on the circulation of popular shows (Squid Game) through social media, they also highlight the audience’s direct interaction with media as the true source of “virality.” The authors note a parallel between social media users’ feelings of connection to influencers and TV viewers’ emotional involvement in the show’s characters. It is essential to dissect how certain television series are able to evoke a heightened sense of engagement from their viewers, as not all are successful. Like online influencers and promoters, the creators of Alice in Borderland (and other filmmakers) utilize carefully chosen (in this case, cinematic) techniques to increase the audience’s connection with their content. I will focus on the techniques present in a scene at the climax of the episode–frozen in fear, Arisu hides alone in a corner as the ‘wolf’ in hide and seek, while the lambs–his two best friends and Shibuki–search for him throughout the arena (only the wolf survives). After Karube angrily yells at Arisu (who sits, curled up, under gloomy blue lights) through the group headphones, all the boys suddenly quiet down. We hear slow, classical music and the screen switches between bright flashbacks of the three friends–they laugh, riding a bike through the city at night and plan their futures over a beer–back to Arisu’s blue, tear-stained face and Karube’s melancholy, blood-stained smile in their gruesome present. After this reflection, Arisu begs his friends to let him die, stating that they are truly all he has. Just like Arisu, Chota and Karube also recognize the true centrality of their friendship after taking a step back from the game and thinking back on their time together--the boys remain silent so Arisu won't find them, and thus sacrifice their own lives for his. The switch from their game-induced violence to shared desire to save one another among all of the boys highlights the strength of their friendship, particularly within a life-or-death game whose aim is their own self-destruction. Through this choice in editing and narrative arrangement, we not only learn more about the protagonist, but also his friends, who later die. Alongside this, the dark, cold lighting, somber music, and image choice (all boys shown separately–they are physically and emotionally alone), make the audience feel the same hopelessness that the characters do, and heighten our shock when Karube and Chota pass. This scene utilizes cinematic choices to create the “thrilling” and “anticipating nature” of shows that effectively generates audience engagement and ultimately, the show’s ‘viral’ success (229). The heightened emotion and shock-factor of this scene generate emotional responses that simply can’t be contained. The audience can’t help but engage with other viewers and non-viewers, increasing the “networks” of the show and the chance of others, who may have otherwise been unaware of the series, starting it (229). Alice in Borderland is thus an example of the authors' notion of TV shows, such as Squid Game, that generate virality.

#oxyspeculativetv @theuncannyprofessoro

#oxyspeculativetv

[restrumed]

Hi everyone!!

Super Kera here, your neighborhood Guitar String Jewelry Artist and BAND MERCH extraordinaire 🥳😎

I own Restrumed and tour the Mobile Rock Shop around greater Detroit every summer!

With stops at Pine Knob Music Theatre, LO Palooza, Totally Rad Vintage Fest - Detroit , Peacefest, Farmington Founders Festival Beer Tent 2024, Fenton Art Walk and possibly Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats this year too!!!

Music 🎶

Being an artist in the music community, without being a MUSIC artist has its own fun quirks!! I get to work with such amazing local bands. My gigs are during the day, vs at night. I PAY TO BE THERE, instead of getting a paycheck upfront. But still grind just as had as the musicians do!

Specializing in merch.

Creating recycled guitar string accessories for BANDS to sell at their merch tables. What else are you going to do with those old strings? Let's get some custom picks made by Pick Guy Guitar Picks (DETROIT COMPANY, WOOT WOOT!) and get you some FREE SAMPLES for you to check out!

LOUD love,

Super Kera

📷 Dankmittenfoto

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[fishandships]

Ok now I'm curious- which F/Os do you see yourself gaming with, and what games do you see them playing with you? Who'd go for competitive games, who'd go for party games, and who would sink 80+ hours into an RPG with you? And who would be baffled but supportive of your hobby?

I LOVE THIS ASK TYSM especially because now that im thinking about it, i love the idea of my FOs playing games my other FOs are from

i had the idea of G-Jr. playing Stardew Valley with me the other day and i can’t stop thinking about this it makes my heart warm ;w;

i also think Mitsukake would enjoy Stardew Valley but it would take him a minute to get the point. like ‘why do you want to spend time pretending to be a farmer it’s so commonplace’ but then the cat shows up and he’s like ‘...ok this is cute’

i feel like Garrus would also really enjoy video games in his downtime but i can’t decide whether he’d like super competitive high-intensity games OR if he’d veer to the other end of the spectrum and actually enjoy calmer games? i can see him playing TF2 with me - he’d take Sniper so i’d be Medic and we’d get Tali to play Engineer but she’d get bored relatively quickly so she’d just sit with us and watch and cheer us on

Guzma would absolutely be a Gamer(tm) - getting super into competitive games and yelling at the screen constantly. i like to play with him but i can’t really keep up for very long so i tend to watch and bring him water and snacks. are you winning, babe? you’re doing amazing love you <3

i don’t think there’s a game out there that would be challenging enough for Eddie but he does design his own now and then in canon and i would play the hell out of anything he created (his side missions are the only thing i care about in Arkham City lmao)

Waylon is the king of fighting games. he can kick anyone’s ass. i don’t like playing against him cause i always lose (if i win i can tell it’s only cause he let me) but i do love teaming up with him against others :3c

Fenton would get so into RPGs. he tanks, i heal. i might pocket a tiny bit but the results pay off. he has all the lore memorized and he’d write fanfics to fill in his characters’ backstories. we meet up with Della and Huey regularly for D&D (Della DMs)

omg it would be so fun to play party games with Raph, Miko, and Jack. or any multiplayers really but the party games get intense. 

i feel like if any of my FOs were to not really get it but be supportive, that would be Mick. he does have a soft spot for cute little animals tho and he likes watching me play Animal Crossing more than he would actually admit. the koalas are his favorite and the only time he comments at all is when one is at my campsite and he asks, ‘...is he gonna come live with you?’

Jeremy is Peak Obnoxious Dudebro Gamer and has no mercy for me regardless of game. its PvP enabled no matter what. he rubs it in my face when he beats me but he’s a pretty good sport when i beat him. we play for small-scale stakes a lot - just like loser buys the winner a beer or something. 

i’m on the fence about whether Jet would also be a hardcore Gamer or if he’d act like he’s too cool for video games (but join me anyway and have fun). i think i could get him to play survival games with me, possibly Don’t Starve (he mains WX-78). he also likes solo racing games and i’ll sit with him and do my own thing while he plays. he’s kind of a sore loser and bitches a lot when things go wrong.  

#singingdeepinme #river babbles #otp: the heart is the strongest muscle #otp: healing hearts #otp: adrift among open stars #otp: you bug me #brotp: word flow #otp: crocodile smiles #otp: at first flight #quadruple threat #all for one #otp: kiss kiss bang bang #brotp: outta the park #otp: one hand one heart

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Alameda County and Contra Costa County restaurants have reopened for outdoor dining, and we’re focusing on what we know: Which places are opening back up and what to expect based on the state-wide restrictions. Like you, we’re monitoring the situation day-by-day (more like hour-by-hour), and we’ll continue to update this guide as restaurants in Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, and other East Bay cities reopen.

Currently, the majority of East Bay restaurants have not yet reopened their dining rooms. For our full guide of takeout and delivery options in the area, check out the East Bay Takeout & Delivery Directory. If you want to know what the restaurant reopening status is in counties across the Bay, head here.

Let us know of any spots we’ve missed by emailing us at [email protected].

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ALAMEDA COUNTY Oakland Agave Uptown $$$$ 2135 Franklin St

The Mexican restaurant has reopened their sidewalk patio.

Aunt Mary's Cafe $$$$ 4640 Telegraph Ave

The Southern brunch spot has reopened their sidewalk patio for outdoor dining.

Bangkok Garden $$$$ 5231 College Ave.

The Thai restaurant has reopened their patio for outdoor dining.

Beer Baron $$$$ 5900 College Ave

Beer, cocktails, and food are available on their front patio.

Bellanico $$$$ 4238 Park Blvd

The Italian spot has reopened for outdoor dining. Reservations are available.

Bird & Buffalo $$$$ 4659 Telegraph Ave

The Thai restaurant has curbside picnic tables. Takeout is still available.

Brotzeit Lokal $$$$ 1000 Embarcadero

The waterfront beer garden has reopened for dine-in for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. No reservations are required.

Buttercup Diner $$$$ 229 Broadway

The American diner now has outdoor dining available in their parking lot from 7am-8pm.

Caffe Chiave $$$$ 4045 Piedmont Ave

The coffee shop has reopened their back patio and has tables available for sidewalk seating.

Calavera $$$$ 2337 Broadway

The Mexican restaurant has reopened their patio, and is offering cocktails and food daily from 12-8pm. No reservations are required.

Chop Bar $$$$ 190 4th St.

Burgers, beers, and cocktails are available on their outdoor patio.

Communite Table $$$$ 4171 MacArthur Blvd

The American restaurant is offering outdoor seating.

Copper Spoon $$$$ 4031 Broadway

The restaurant and cocktail bar on Broadway has a patio available for outdoor dining. Food and cocktails are still available for takeout.

Crepevine $$$$ 5600 College Ave

The creperie has reopened their outdoor patio for dine-in.

District $$$$ 827 Washington St.

The spot for wine, cocktails, and small plates has reopened their outdoor patio. No reservations are needed.

Doña $$$$ 3770 Piedmont Ave

The Mexican restaurant has reopened their shaded patio and upper deck patio for outdoor dining. Pick-up and delivery are still available.

Drake's Dealership $$$$ 2325 Broadway

Drakes Dealership is once again serving food and beers on their huge outdoor patio, first come, first serve.

Farmhouse Kitchen $ $ $ $ Thai  in  Jack London $$$$ 336 Water St

The Thai restaurant is reopening their outdoor patio. Reservations are suggested. 90-minutes per party.

Fentons Creamery $ $ $ $ American ,  Ice Cream  in  Piedmont Avenue $$$$ 4226 Piedmont Ave

The ice cream spot has reopened their front patio.

Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya $$$$ 2451 Shattuck Ave

The Japanese restaurant has reopened for outdoor dining.

Friends And Family $$$$ 468 25th St

The new-ish bar near Uptown Oakland has reopened for outdoor seating.

Gogi Time $$$$ 2600 Telegraph Ave

The Korean barbecue has turned their parking lot into an outdoor seating area.

Grand Lake Kitchen $$$$ 576 Grand Ave

The brunch spot on Lake Merritt has reopened their front patio for dine-in service. Takeout and delivery are still available.

Grand Lake Kitchen $$$$ 2042 MacArthur Blvd

The brunch spot in Dimond has reopened their front patio for dine-in service. Takeout and delivery are still available.

Homestead $$$$ 4029 Piedmont Ave

Homestead will continue to operate as The Humble Sandwich, and is now offering outdoor dining.

Italian Colors $$$$ 2220 Mountain Blvd

Reservations at this Monclair restaurant are required for newly reopened outdoor dining.

Kitchen Story $$$$ 5422 College Ave

Reservations are once again available for patio seating.

Kitchen Story $$$$ 5422 College Ave

Reservations are once again available for patio seating.

Lake Chalet $$$$ 1520 Lakeside Dr

The restaurant on Lake Merritt has reopened their docks for outdoor dining. Takeout is still available.

Line 51 Brewing Company $$$$ 303 Castro St

The brewery has reopened their outdoor patio.

Mad Oak $$$$ 135 12th St.

The massive bar has reopened their patio for outdoor seating. No reservations needed. To-go orders are also available.

Magpie $$$$ 375 40th St

The pizza spot has new sidewalk seating available.

Mama $ $ $ $ Italian  in  Adams Point $$$$ 388 Grand Ave.

The Adams Point restaurant will continue to nix their prix fixe menu in favor of meatball sandwiches to-go, which you can have on their sidewalk patio.

Millennium $$$$ 5912 College Ave.

The vegan restaurant has reopened their back patio and has several tables available for sidewalk seating. Reservations are available.

Miss Saigon $$$$ 3345 Grand Ave

The Vietnamese restaurant on Grande Ave. has reopened their sidewalk seating.

Momo Ramen $$$$ 6200 Claremont Ave

The ramen spot now has sidewalk seating available.

Nido’s Backyard $$$$ 104 Oak Street

The spot for tacos and mezcal has reopened their big outdoor beer garden. Reservations are available.

Oeste $$$$ 730 Clay St

The bar has reopened their rooftop for brunch and dinner. Reservations are available. Two-hour max per party.

Oliveto Cafe & Restaurant $$$$ 5655 College Ave

Sidewalk seating is available at the Rockridge restaurant.

Original Pattern Brewing Company $$$$ 292 4th St

The brewery is serving food and beer on their patio. To-go orders are still available.

Perle Wine Bar $$$$ 2058 Mountain Blvd

The wine bar in Montclair has reopened for sidewalk seating. Reservations are available.

Plank $$$$ 98 Broadway

The bowling alley and restaurant has reopened their patio. Curbside pick-up and delivery are still available.

Pomella $$$$ 3770 Piedmont Ave

The Israeli restaurant has outdoor seating available.

Popoca $$$$ 411 26th St

Classic Cars West bar has reopened their beer garden for outdoor dining, and are serving food from the pop-up Popoca.

Portal $$$$ 1611 2nd Ave

The brunch, burger, and mimosa spot has reopened their back patio. Curbside takeout is still available.

Rosamunde $$$$ 911 Washington St.

The sausage and beer spot in Swan’s Market has reopened their sidewalk seating.

Seawolf Public House $$$$ 350 4th St.

The American gastropub in Jack London has reopened their sidewalk patio for outdoor dining, full service.

Sideshow Kitchen $$$$ 942 Stanford Ave.

The beer, burger, and sandwich spot has reopened their large patio area for dine-in.

The Golden Squirrel $$$$ 5940 College Ave

The gastropub is once again serving food and beer on their patio.

The Lede $$$$ 308 41st St.

The Lede is serving their food out of Cafe Encina’s patio on Thursdays and Fridays. You can also order takeout or contribute to their free meal program.

The Well Cafe $$$$ 5443 Telegraph Ave

The salad, coffee, and breakfast spot on Telegraph Ave. has sidewalk seating available.

Tribune Tavern $$$$ 401 13th Street

The American bar and restaurant has reopened their heated sidewalk patio for outdoor dining.

Berkeley 900 Grayson $$$$ 900 Grayson St

The breakfast spot has reopened their patio for outdoor dining. Takeout is still available.

Agrodolce $$$$ 1730 Shattuck Ave

The Sicilian restaurant has reopened their sidewalk patio. Reservations are available.

Au Coquelet $$$$ 2000 University Ave.

The cafe on University Ave. has sidewalk seating. Takeout is still available.

Baker & Commons $$$$ 2900 College Ave

The cafe for breakfast and lunch is offering outdoor seating.

Berkeley Social Club $$$$ 2050 University Ave

The Korean restaurant has reopened their patio. Reservations are available.

Bobby G's Pizzeria $$$$ 2072 University Ave

The pizza spot has set up tables on the sidewalk for outdoor dining.

Cali Alley $$$$ 1012 Grayson St

Outdoor seating is available.

Cornerstone Berkeley $$$$ 2367 Shattuck Ave.

The beer garden has reopened for full service dining. No reservations needed.

Creekwood $$$$ 3121 Sacramento St

The Italian restaurant has reopened their sidewalk patio, but without table service (takeout-only).

East Bay Spice Company $$$$ 2134 Oxford St

The Downtown Berkeley restaurant has reopened their sidewalk patio.

El Patio $$$$ 2056 San Pablo Ave

The Mexican and Venezuelan restaurant has reopened their back patio.

Jupiter $ $ $ $ American ,  Pizza  in  Berkeley $$$$ 2181 Shattuck Ave

The Downtown Berkeley spot for wood-fired pizzas has reopened their huge back patio.

La Note $ $ $ $ $$$$ 2377 Shattuck Ave

The French breakfast spot has reopened their back patio for outdoor dining. Takeout and delivery is still available.

Revival Bar + Kitchen $$$$ 2102 Shattuck Ave

The Downtown Berkeley bar is now open for sidewalk seating.

Summer Kitchen $$$$ 2944 College Ave.

Sidewalk seating is available from the bakery and salad spot.

Tacubaya $$$$ 1788 4th St

A new outdoor seating area has been created on Delaware St. in front of Tacubaya.

Triple Rock Brewing Co. $ $ $ $ Bar Food  in  Berkeley $$$$ 1920 Shattuck Ave

The brewery near University Ave. has reopened their rooftop patio, and have created additional outdoor seating on the sidewalk.

Vik’s Chaat Corner $ $ $ $ Indian  in  Berkeley $$$$ 2390 4th St

The Indian spot has set up picnic tables in their parking lot for outdoor seating.

Emeryville Hip Hop Juice Box Cafe $$$$ 3960 Adeline St.

The coffee, tea, and juice bar has outdoor seating available.

Honor Kitchen & Cocktails $$$$ 1411 Powell St

The American restaurant and bar has a new outdoor seating area in the parking lot.

Paradita $$$$ 5959 Shellmound St.

The Peruvian restaurant in the Emeryville Public Market has reopened their sidewalk patio, with limited seating.

Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe $$$$ 4081 Hollis St

The diner has reopened their outdoor seating area.

Super Duper Burgers $$$$ 5959 Shellmound St.

The burger spot in the Emeryville Public Market has reopened their sidewalk patio, with limited seating.

Alameda Asena $$$$ 2508 Santa Clara Ave

The Mediterranean spot has reopened their patio for outdoor dining. Reservations are available.

Cinema Grill $$$$ 2301 Central Ave.

The American bistro next to the Alameda Theater has reopened their patio.

Ole's Waffle Shop $$$$ 1507 Park St

The American breakfast spot has created a back patio in their parking lot. The patio is dog friendly.

Park Street Tavern $$$$ 1901 Park Street

The Greek and Italian restaurant has eight tables for outdoor seating, first-come, first-serve.

Tomatina $$$$ 1338 Park St

The Italian restaurant has reopened for outdoor dining.

Albany 5 Tacos & Beer $$$$ 1175 Solano Ave

The taco spot on Solano Ave. is open for outdoor seating.

Juanita & Maude $$$$ 825 San Pablo Ave

The restaurant has reopened their back patio for outdoor dining. Takeout is still available.

San Leandro 21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant $ $ $ $ American ,  Bar Food  in  Soma $$$$ 563 2nd St

The casual taproom has reopened their outdoor beer garden for food and beer service. Takeout is still available.

Sons Of Liberty Alehouse $$$$ 150 W Juana Ave

The beer spot has reopened their outdoor patio (about 10 tables). First-come, first-serve.

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Concord Concord Tap House $$$$ 3513 Clayton Rd

Outdoor: The brewery has reopened their patio.

Ko Cups $$$$ 2045 Diamond Blvd

Outdoor: The veranda has reopened at this Korean restaurant. Takeout is still available.

Lima $$$$ 2151 Salvio St Suite I

Outdoor: The Peruvian restaurant has reopened their patio. Takeout is still available.

Yard House $$$$ 2005 Diamond Blvd

Outdoor: The American spot has reopened their patio. Takeout and delivery are still available.

Danville Albatross Danville $$$$ 312 Railroad Ave

Outdoor: The American restaurant is open for patio dining. Reservations required.

Auburn Lounge $$$$ 321 Hartz Ave #3336

Outdoor: The wine bar has reopened their patio.

Bridges Restaurant & Bar $$$$ 44 Church St

Outdoor: The American restaurant has reopened their patio. Takeout and delivery are still available.

Cielito Cocina Mexicana $$$$ 445 Railroad Ave

Outdoor: The Mexican restaurant has reopened their patio. Reservations are available.

Crumbs Breakfast, Lunch & Bar $$$$ 428 Railroad Ave Suite B

Outdoor: The brunch spot has reopened their patio.

Locanda Ravello $$$$ 172 E Prospect Ave

Outdoor: The brunch spot has reopened their patio.

Revel Kitchen & Bar $$$$ 331 Hartz Avenue

Outdoor: The American restaurant is open for outdoor seating. Reservations are available.

The Peasant & The Pear $$$$ 267 Hartz Ave

Outdoor: The American restaurant has reopened their patio (no reservations).

Lafayette Barranco Kitchen $$$$ 3596 Mt Diablo Blvd

Outdoor: The Peruvian restaurant has reopened their patio. Reservations are available.

Batch & Brine $$$$ 3602 Mt Diablo Blvd

Outdoor: The brunch and burger spot has reopened their patio for outdoor dining.

Locanda Positano $$$$ 1005 Brown Ave

Outdoor: The Italian restaurant has reopened their patio. Reservations are required. Takeout and delivery are still available.

Metro Lafayette $$$$ 3524 Mt Diablo Blvd

Outdoor: The American restaurant is open for patio dining. Reservations are available.

Postino $$$$ 3565 Mt Diablo Blvd

Outdoor: The Italian restaurant has reopened their patio. Reservations are required.

RÊVE $$$$ 960 Moraga Rd

Outdoor: The French bistro has reopened their patio, with limited seating. Reservations are required. Takeout is still available.

Social Bird Kitchen & Bar $$$$ 3593 Mt Diablo Blvd

Outdoor: Reservations are available for patio seating. Takeout is still available.

The Hideout Kitchen & Cafe $$$$ 3406 Mt Diablo Blvd

Outdoor: The American restaurant has reopened its patio.

Tutu's Food & Drink $$$$ 53 Lafayette Circle

Outdoor: The restaurant and market has reopened their patio, with full service.

Moraga Canyon Club Brewery $$$$ 1558 Canyon Rd

Outdoor: The brewery has reopened their patio.

Orinda Europa $$$$ 64 Moraga Way

Outdoor: The deli has reopened their front patio for outdoor dining. Takeout is still available.

The Fourth Bore Tap Room & Grill $$$$ 2 Orinda Theatre Square Suite 143

Outdoor: The brewery has reopened their patio for full service.

Pleasant Hill Jack's Restaurant and Bar $$$$ 60 Crescent Dr Suite A

Outdoor: The American restaurant is open for outdoor dining. Reservations are available.

Wence's Restaurant $$$$ 1922 Oak Park Blvd

Outdoor: This American restaurant is open for patio dining (no reservations). Takeout is still available.

Zachary's Chicago Pizza $$$$ 140 Crescent Dr

Outdoor: The pizza spot has reopened for outdoor dining. Reservations are required.

Walnut Creek Bierhaus $$$$ 1360 Locust St

Outdoor: The German-style beer spot has reopened their patio, with counter service as well. Takeout is still available.

Broderick Roadhouse $$$$ 1548 Bonanza St

Outdoor: The burger and beer spot has reopened their patio, with full service. Takeout is still available.

Burma 2 $$$$ 1616 N Main St

Outdoor: The Burmese restaurant has opened for outdoor dining. Reservations are available.

Calicraft Brewing Company $$$$ 2700 Mitchell Dr

Outdoor: The brewery has reopened their outdoor beer garden - first come, first serve.

Gott’s Roadside $$$$ 1275 S Main St

Outdoor: Outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery are available.

Jacks Urban Eats $$$$ 2862 Ygnacio Valley Rd

Outdoor: The patio is open for dine-in.

Lokanta Grill & Bar $$$$ 1520 Locust St

Outdoor: The Mediterranean spot has reopened their patio.

Mike Hess Brewing $$$$ 2313 Oak Grove Rd

Outdoor: The brewery has reopened their patio.

Modern China Cafe $$$$ 1525 N Main St

Outdoor: The Chinese restaurant is open for outdoor dining.

Pancoast Pizza $$$$ 1516 S Main St

Outdoor: The pizza spot has reopened their front patio and deck for outdoor dining.

Parada $$$$ 7001 Sunne Ln

Outdoor: The Peruvian spot has reopened for patio dining. Reservations are available.

Sabores del Sur $$$$ 3003 Oak Rd

Outdoor: The South American restaurant has reopened their patio. Takeout is still available.

Sauced BBQ & Spirits $$$$ 1410 Locust St

Outdoor: The BBQ spot has reopened their patio, with full table service and a limited menu.

Telefèric Barcelona $$$$ 1500 MT Diablo Blvd

Outdoor: Call 952-300-3826 to make reservations for the newly reopened patio.

Tomatina $$$$ 1325 N Main St

Outdoor: The Italian restaurant has reopened for outdoor dining.

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Burning Man 1996 | Community Comments and Collective Stories of 1996

It was my first time.

And after the last minute decisions, the faulty bike racks, the speed traps, the sunstroke, the emergency tows and the playa dust ... I wound up with an experience that I couldn't easily define.

So I left that to you.

See, the point of Burning Man, I'm told, is that there are no observers, only participants. So it didn't make much sense for me to just toss my photos out into the ether for you. That's too passive. The Man would not approve.

So, instead, it was up to you to tell the story. Below are thumbnails of the photos I took. On each page is the collected experiences of the participants of Burning Man 1996.

The posting areas are closed now (as of 8.23.97) because, well, it's been a year and now we have Burning Man 1997 to talk about.

Together we told the story the way it needed to be told. Thank you.

Community Comments

Burning the Man

I was working the perimeter, trying to get people to stand far enough away so a) they wouldn't get scorched b) we could fit 10,000 around the circle. People responded to me - as I walked by (I was wearing white & wings) they would say: "Look Angel, we're holdin' the line" "We're stayin' back Angel" I must have carried 4 or 5 handfuls of personal belongings, letters, or momentos from the crowd to the Man. People kept handing me things "Can you put this under the man? I have to burn it"

We should have lit the hay bales first. The man went up too fast - Kimric's [Kimric Smythe] propane lines broke and the body went up in under 10 seconds. Boggmann [Joe Fenton] dosed the big piles of hay bales with the flame thrower, but we should have lit the little bales first to keep people back. The angels didn't light on time either When the man went down and everyone rushed forward, I looked over and John Law was standing about 10 feet away from me - his face frozen with horror & despair.

I fought my way to the front of the crowd, trying to tell the naked dancing frenzy that they were in danger because there were unexploded charges and fireworks in the man was the worst moment of that night (thank god) the crowd was so dense the people behind were pushing the people in front closer to the fire. There were about 4 rangers in there with me - Little Joe, Joseph, Abs and John [Law]. After about 10 minutes of fighting the crowd, Boggmann got on the radio and said "Any Rangers in the inner circle GET OUT. The crazies will push you in - if they get burned we'll medevac them out later. GET OUT NOW!"

I thought a moment before leaving - as I struggled past the cheering crowd John got on the radio: "Angel this is Jack - do you copy?" "Jack this is Angel - go ahead." "Are you out of there?" "Yes I'm out now" "Good - Jack out" Joseph and Little Joe stayed in and watched the fury die (bad play on words here) down and I walked back to the Ranger tent. I was drained. I felt so empty. Despair. On the way down I ran into the Aggravator machine. It was blowing fire 30 feet in front and it was moving.

Danger. I grabbed one of the rangers and said "I want a 30 foot safety zone in front of this thing" Then I ran up to the guys who made it and yelled "IF I GET ANY INJURIES FROM THIS THING I WILL KILL YOU BOTH!!!" I walked back to ranger camp. Praying the whole way. The message board went up at 12:32. We had a good quiet night - we laughed, we sat around camp and waited for the injuries that never happened. Dawn came and we breathed a sigh of relief. Then we got the call from rave camp.

Angel <[email protected]>

People are frightened. A pall hangs over the playa, fear, malevolence and the spirit of Mike Fury. The undercurrent of malevolence has always been part of the experience, but this time it's different. The danger made me feel more alive, but now I'm scared and I can feel it in the people around me. We bemoan the barricading, afraid to admit to each other that it has become necessary to protect the ignorant hordes from their own stupidity. I don't feel that the man next to me is my brother anymore, he's just some drunk fuck in a polo shirt carrying a camera.

The crowd is more mob than ever, screaming burn, burn, burn....the procession was muted, like sheep being led to a slaughter....they needed to be led, most of them had no initiative of their own. Now I see them milling, purposeless, agitated...many are resplendent in costumes and formal wear: they are the ones with caution and fear in their eyes. They KNOW.

The rest of the crowd, dressed as they would for a brief trip to Wal-Mart, stares vacantly or yells drunkenly...they shove their neighbors and stare at the semi-clad...do they really see what is about to happen? How many of them have SEEN anything this weekend? I pity them. The burn begins, faster and more immediate than ever. Everybody dances, yells, jumps and shouts. The forward crush is unrelenting. How can you insure an event like this?

The Man's arms fall to his sides as if in defeat. He shakes and shudders, as if racked by spiritual pain far more intense than the power of mere mortal flames; and as i look around me i see the dark eyes of the revelers echoing the defeat of the man: every year, he is fated to burn but it seems as if this time, he somehow knows he will not be rebuilt. The energy around me is an odd mix of despair and ecstasy. Now I begin to envy the drunk tourists, they enjoy the spectacle most freely, unfettered by any sense of loss; it is not their community witnessing its own systematic rape, pillage and destruction.

The man quivers as he gives up his ghost, the people holding the guy wires transmitting the sense of hopelessness, of the total and irrevocable destruction of the spirit of the Burning Man. Fighting the lump in my throat, i look around to see people crying...the tall man in the tutu is sobbing, the clowns wear only painted smiles. Defeated, the Man falls for the last time, giving up his brief life to the surging throng that surrounds him. I hang back, as do many others. The despair is palpable, no one speaks but even through the makeup, feathers and costumes, we all know that we have witnessed the final destruction of the Burning Man and all he stood for. Returning to camp we anxiously try to reassure ourselves that it is not over but the Spirit of Mike Fury visits one of our crew in the night, and the sound of the helicopter returning only reinforces the fear, that our beautiful and exotic desert flower has lived out its brief period of glory.

"Burning Breasts, that is what I renamed the gathering. What I am about to write is real, no names were changed. Saturday night, I ventured to the main camp. I started chatting with the cameramen from MTV and other paparazzi Being a fellow Filmmaker, I told them of a shot that I thought must be recorded. A monk. A monk with a maniquin's leg in his mouth. It was on fire He was biting the heal as flames shot up from the thigh. He was a tall monk. It was very surreal. So as I am directing the shot beneath the monk, the cinematographer from MTV and 8 photographers, the leg completely ignites and the burning foot falls and lodges in my bra top. Suddenly, all the cameras are on me, the medics are hosing me down, people are screaming, my friends are rolling on the ground laughing and am trying to brush the toe embers out of my breasts. The medic would spend half the time very serious telling me that I needed to be helicoptered out of there to cure my burns. It was hard to take them seriously as they would break into laughter. Camera's were flashing, white trash beer belly boys were groping for my breasts asking if they could check the burns as the while, all the cameramen want me to reveal my burns. Absolutely not, as I laughed, oblivious to the pain. As I mentioned, this is all true, I have scars (small) to prove. Truly the funniest thing that has ever happened in my life. "  -- Webby Award Creator, Tiffany Shlain 

lizard man <[email protected]> [Ed Note: Brad "Lizard Man" Dalton]

When's it gonna fall? When's it gonna fall? How far is the nearest sani-hut? Or should I just take an open air playa pee? This is kinda anti-climactic. Wow, I can feel the heat from here. so much smoke! Fall already, big guy, so I can pee. my bladder's like a dixie cup...come on, come on...

trina <[email protected]>

I will never forget watching the man burn.

It wasn't as surprising as Helco or as interactive as the piano thing, but it was beautiful as hell.

Derek M. Powazek <[email protected]> [From Hotwired]{Interview with Derek]

Don't look at the Man, that's not the point. Look at the people and their reactions to him burning. They dance, they strip, they beat drums, they scream. That's what is so amazing.

taylor <[email protected]>

It's appropriate somehow that the least interesting part is the supposed "main attraction" Burning the man was a chance to relax psychically, withdraw back into myself, come down in preparation to return to the mundane world (If the festival is Tiphareth, and my job is Malkuth, the burning of the man is Yesod) Not to say it was boring - it's far more exciting than just about anything else I ever do - just far less interesting than the rest of the weekend - let's here it for storytelling in the Chai Tea hut! ??pat

pat luther <[email protected]>

I thought it was ironic that during the very event that was intended to unite the Black Rock City residents created pre-burning man bickering as to whether we should all stand or sit for the burn. Up until this point everything had been rather harmonious so far as my experience had been. The actual burning of the man was an awesome sight though so I'm not complaining.

Kate Reed <[email protected]>

Somewhere deep in the back of my mind, I was concerned about all the Hell references. I don't belive in Heaven or Hell, but I do believe others do. Having never been to the Man, I didn't know what to expect. I arrived Thursday night, and it was awesome. Everybody doing their own thing. Next mornning, I raised my friend from Eugene Oregon over at Camp 52. It was really good to see them again. They got me stoned and I walked back to my camp. I'd never been in the arid desert heat up until this walk back (it was still early and cool when I'd walked over to camp 52). Suddenly I found myslef stoned, and I had a severe case of cotton mouth. Bout that time, the disgruntled postal workers blew through town, but I didn't see them. I only heard them cussing and screaming at everybody. Suddenly, I became paranoid. I was parched, and counldn't think straight. I thought, "is this how it's going to be all weekend? People swearing and being negative for three days in this harsh desert surrounding?" I got back to my lean-to and drank a gallon of water. My buzz wore off, and then I had a blast. I loved the explosions, naked people, high wierdness. It was all great. You become numb to how weird it is. There's no big deal about talking to a naked guy covered in LED's. It takes really wierd stuff to catch the eye, like a sofa moving under it's own power, accompanied by a lamp also moving under it's own power, or a fireball big enought to feel from 100 yards away. A giant gothic carrage complete with rusty saw blades and 50 foot flame thrower. Now, back in LA, I look around at the population at large, and know that I am a freak, and feel good about it. I can't wait to go to Burning Man again.

Dave Lewis <[email protected]>

i was surprised that i actually had the urge to storm the man when he was burning, but i did. The entire four days, I loved the rave and the mudpit and riding my bike topless and our shade tarp and the cracked surface of the playa and the pure wide desert sky with silver stars and the people on the motorized couch and the people in tutus and combat boots, and everything, except for the idea of burning the Man. It was the one thing I didn’t like from the very beginning, but as soon as the roast got underway, i was captivated by it, and I don’t say that lightly.

I'm not one of those people who throws around words like spiritual and magical and real as though they were ice cream flavors that you could choose, so please understand that im not making some sappy, contrived, saccharine, sentimental statement. I’m not trying to be profround, I just honestly mean that i was captivated by the burning of the Man, and it surprised me, because I didn’t like the idea at first. I don’t know how it changed my mind, but maybe it was just that there was so much heat and sound and color and motion concentrated in one space, and that kind of kinetic enery just draws you in. Or maybe it was just the first time in the four days that eveyone who had been crawling around on that cracked earth in tutus and eveything else was actually together concentrationg on the same thing. Or maybe because there's no real reason to burn something like that, there's nothing to be gained.

It seems that it was just an enlarged version of the scenario that happens when you're sitting around a table, maybe after dinner, maybe on a porch or a patio, maybe you've had some wine, and you stick the tip of your paper napkin into the flame of the citronella candle, and you love to watch the slippery orange tongues lapping up the stiff fibers of the napkin, and you're disappointed when you actually have to blow the thing out so it won't turn into a disaster at the table, causing alarm and dirty looks. here, with the man, is the situation where you get to watch the whole thing burn, and no one can or wants to blow it out.

You get to see what its like for the orange tongues to turn into roiling, searing waves and spark showers and breezy hot billows, like sails. And instead of a few fibers, its a satisfyingly swaying and rocking giant that crackles and snaps and takes a long, satisfying time to turn to crumbled black chunks. This is the time you get to watch the whole thing, and you're not cut off.

So I tensed up and pulsed and blinked and loved it when I saw it burning, and michelle and i were sitting on a hay bale with our cups of tea at the time, and we started edging forward, on our feet, a little faster and more frantic, and soon were sprinting in towards the column of heat and color and swaying motion and snapping noises, and we got close enough to feel the the hot air on our cheeks and we watched the whole thing burn until it couldnt burn anymore.

katrina hoch <[email protected]>

We had been waiting "forever" for this experience: since last night, since Thursday, since last time two years ago. Finally it occured, with raucous pomp and ceremony, the minions of the Burning Man spilled forth into the area about the Man, chanting, singing, drumming, dancing, fucking. The Man was burning and everyone knew that this was it, our last chance to do "it", that vague undefinable thing that could only be done on the Playa & is forbidden to us "out there" in the normal world.

Nexist [DAR] <[email protected]>

Let's hurry to get front row seats! there are no rows! Perfect! No rows! No little rows! his arms are up? They weren't up before. Were they up like that today? that's go to be $3000 worth of just neon... RAHHHHHHHH! the color changed! why is it we love that? whoa- it's burning already. oh man.. i didn't know. i didn't know it was goping to be so dramatic. big long 10-second chunks of dense drama and beauty. oh i didn't know. i didn't know it was beautiful. i thought is was all sensational and big. i didn't know it was beautiful. AHHHH- the arms are going! they're goingggggg. now he has personality. the bony shoulders are limp. he's not complaining. [why do they keep jiggling the cables? let him go naturally? there is no hurry here. why tug on him? why pester him?] beauty. beauty. chortle. beauty.

glen <[email protected]>

This year I sat back and relaxed and watched the man from afar. Not too far. far enough not to get run over by any other freaks. I sat next to a girl that had stumbled into our camp the night before. With a name tag we had given her a new name. It was Elma. She had a gold fish in a jar. We renamed the fish Marcia. The fish lived through 3 days in the desert in a jelly jar. Amazing.

a <[email protected]>

Burning Man was a phenomenal experience! The actual Burn couldn't hold a candle :) to the 5 day life enhancing experience of the Playa and the people. I threw a bag of shredded play money into the wreckage, it felt amazing..I got so close I thought I was going to melt! Burning Man 1997!! My advice-wear more glitter!

Ariana Raedene ------ <[email protected]>

my award for most altruistic behavior goes to the guys who pulled up to watch the man burn, got on top of their blazer to loudly and proudly announce: "FREEEE BEEEEEEEER!!" hats off 2U.

shawn <[email protected]>

When we joined the outer circle, it was still small. We sat down and slowly more people came and started moving in front of us so we did the same. Pretty soon we were close to the hay bales and workers for the performance kept asking us to move back. Well, suddenly someone rushed forward and everyone else did too until we were past the inner hay bale circle. When the man was lit we could feel the heat. As it got hotter, everyone moved closer into the searing temperature. We had to back away because of the heat then slowly started circling. Before you knew it we all were running around the man until he finally fell! Whew... What an experience!

John Arrasjid <[email protected]>

"How could they know that he feeds off of their emotions? Or that he will touch all of them at some point in their deluded lives of comfort and security. He saw me, the Burning Man...for the first time in months that I've been following him, he saw me and just smiled...the kind of smile that made me want to rip my eyes out...the kind of smile that said, "come with me...come with me..." --LUXOR's Journals

LUXOR

I thought after HellCo burned The Man would have a tough act to follow. But he was up to the task... He didn't just burn - he BLAZED! He kept burning and burning and BURNING - Brighter than ever. I thought he would keep going forever.... Wow.

Juke <[email protected]>

... Drove all the way from Baltimore to do the Burn with the EarthBound Medical folks, and was delighted with the small amount of fire- related injuries considering the crowd and what the crowd was getting into. Also had a hELL of a good time...

Ed Lizard Rosen <[email protected]>

.....the burn was a beautiful and extraordinary sight to behold, but only one, of very many....

Jo Abbott <[email protected]>

I was not in the right frame of mind for the event. I was just not really into mass quantities of people and I just wanted to get away. There were too many beer swigging yahoos screaming pointless obscenities for my tastes. At another time I might have been at least bemused, but not that night. I squatted on the playa and watched the ring of people press forward trying to get a closer look at the man before he was ignited. Each step closer afforded me with a less obstructed view. I brought a flugelhorn with me and played a few quiet jazz ballads to pass the time, but like me, the instrument and music were out of place.

Steve Hawley <[email protected]>

The flames burned my heart and released my soul.

dyneshia <[email protected]>

The man twitched and shimmied in and out of phase with the rhythms of the climactic tribal drumming, transfixing me with a queasy thrill that was utterly unique.

mRXs <[email protected]>

Whatever in us that does not burn watches the part that does.

Pat <[email protected]>

"Mike, we're gonna do a turn around the fire and meet you back here." "Okay" "Burn the camera!" I look around and see these guys laughing at ME, because, along with the folks doing the FILMING (of whom they were refering), I too have a little video camera. Settle myself down [these guys are just kidding] I look around again [these guys look REALLY evil] [Man, I wish I wasn't on so many mushrooms, these guys are just like me...I think] "Burn the CDs!" Now, this wouldn't ordinarily freak me out, except, I'm wearing a vest made of CDs... It was time to do a few laps around the fire myself... this was the only night I lost my bearings

Mikey <[email protected]>

Wandering the playa I heard a whine, and then a roar. I turned to see a huge cloud of Playa dust, and watched a black insectoid helicopter rocket from the mess. The sun hit the windshield, then it was gone.

Andrew Schmitt <[email protected]>

Like many others, I found the actual burning a tad anticlimactic, but impressive nevertheless. I was carrying a penant made from a sign I'd picked up off the floor of a firefighter's convention, something I'd saved simply because it was weird. It was an exhibitor's booth sign (comes with the booth), just a cardboard rectangle with the company's name. But this particular company --in a show of fire departments-- was "Firefighters for Christ," some fire dept. in the Arkansaw or somewhere in the deep south. It was while I was packing for Burning Man that I saw it, and said "I will definitely find a use for THAT!" So I had this flag with that sign as the banner on a pole, and at the burning of the man, people were looking at me like I was one of those pseudo-anarchists who were rallying to stop the burning of the man. But I wasn't. I'd seen them driving around the playa with a megaphone earlier in the day yelling "DON'T BURN THE BURNING MAN! DON'T BURN THE BURNING MAN!" My friend and I were recharging under the tarp shade from the previous night's debauchery, and overheard someone yell out "BURN THE DON'T-BURN-THE-BURNING-MAN MAN!" So we stareted yelling, "NO, DON'T BURN THAT DON'T-BURN-THE-BURNING-MAN MAN, MAN!!" After the sucker fried anyway, and all the bonfires were going, I had to turn away from that scene when I saw some guy in a line of fire-leapers NOT clear the fat pile of burning embers in a particular spot, land feet-flat in the bed of coals, fall on his face with his legs in the fire, and LAY there for a few seconds not even trying to get up! People pulled him out, but that was my cue to head on into the other amorphic parts of that memorable (if only I could remember it!) night. But before leaving the scene I decided to get rid of my pennant, and feelilng slightly bummed out by the scene I'd just witnessed, I walked up to the bonfire and threw it on the coals. The sign just SAT there, resting stubbornly on a blazing bed of white hot coals, saying "Firefighters for Christ" and NOT BURNING! It was positively spooky. It hissed, and tossed off steam, it crinkles a little, and began to warp, but it resolutely WOULD NOT BURN! It took me several minutes to realize that the damn thing, altho plain white cardboard, was treated with a fire retardant! But everyone was looking at it as if some higher (or lower) power was at work, refusing to allow this extremely ironic message to be consumed by fire. Ultimately it just sort of shriveled up and disintegrated, but it never did burn.

Chris boy <[email protected]>

tha burn wuz tha bomb.

phil <[email protected]>

Third timer! Saw the last two years from the front row, Awesome! This year, the man was on a pedestal, so I watched from background, on top of my car. What a difference to be able to see the processions, the crowd and the overall big picture. It was incredible! best one yet!

Rockey <[email protected]>

Fire! Fire! Fire!!! Uh...um...huh, huh,huh, Fire!!! Fire!!! Fire!!! Um this sucks! Uh, uh

Mike Mccarthy <[email protected]>

I saw the man- yes, I AM the man. I am the walrus. Burn, walrus, burn! I like pink. It looks good on me. And split-crotch panties. They burn well.

Jimmy Letson <[email protected]>

The searing of the burning man spectrums the glaze of the frozen man. Touch Buk drowning in the flame ignite/freeze dry touch Buk burning in the water. To prefer to burn or not to burn to prefer to freeze or not to freeze this is the melting in the freezer of love. Plug into that bonfire, baby and cystalize the man you human condition, you. Wonder where a burning woman glows shivers when you need one. Copyright Feb. 26, 1997, 11:13 a.m. by Frank Schier

Frank Schier <[email protected]>

My lovely spouse

ross <[email protected]>

What I remember most is watching the moom rise in the east out of the ashes of The'Man. As in the mother rising out of the ashes of the father. Dr. Freud, are you out there? BURN BABY, BURN!

john

The dark, the lights, the heat and smoke and sweat and dirt...every detail replays itself when I see pictures of the Man burning; the images begin to sway and shiver again and I remember Burning Man '96, the maiden voyage...the first of many more to come, '97, '99, 2007...Beware the Bubbler! Ariana Raedene & I will be back!

Carrie Lynn <[email protected]>

Back on earth when he thought I fell, Now here I am kicking his soul all over Hell.

DDEUBLEIN <DDeublein>

Looks like the same thing they do every September in Santa Fe, NM--Burning the Zozobra. If you dug, burning the man, you'd really like that. Check it out!

bonkeyhead <[email protected]>

You can check out the burning of the Zozobra (Old Man Gloom) at www.sfol.com/html.sfol

bonkeyhead <[email protected]>

Driving in the Desert

I had caravaned down with Vanessa & Janelle. We arrived on the Playa after dark on Tuesday night. We hit the entrance and stopped. There were a bunch of people following us in from Empire and we made everyone get out of their cars - we made a line in the dust and held hands as we stepped over it. "Welcome to the Playa"

About 4 miles down the 12 mile track we saw the van with the flashers on. We were the first ones to arrive on the scene of Burning Man's first fatality. We hadn't even gotten into camp. I had to lead the faithful into camp while Vanessa stayed behind to wait for the police. Cars & drugs & alcohol were not my friends that weekend. I could write volumes.

Angel <[email protected]> [Dark Angel]

I had never seen dust come streaming out of car vents before. I don't think I ever want to see it again.

Derek M. Powazek <[email protected]> {Ed: Derek’s current website]

Windows up, drenching sweat. Windows down, blinding dust. And then the intermittent moments when nothing could be seen at all, when the screen went blank and we were face to face with the void til sudden clarity revealed another car, swerving to avoid us.

trina <[email protected]>

I couldn't think of a better gateway from this world to that one than driving across the playa in the dust at night not being able to see anything in front of you not knowing what's going to happen but going ahead anyway metaphorical great beginning!

Pat Luther <[email protected]>

Like flying a plane low, too low into a cloudbank, not knowing when some yay-hoo in a pickup truck is going to jump wakes and come tearing out at you.

I loved driving the playa at night, though, all cool and starless. Powdered fog parted by colored lights.

drue <[email protected]>

Oh how the mind spaces on minute data. Oh how quickly it remembers. Franticly rolling up windows & switching the vents to avoid the dust. Driving fast enough to stay in front of your own dust, then breaking as suddenly anothers dust obscures you, able to see nothing, creep along at a snails pace until you break into relatively clear air. Check odometer, has it been far enough? The Camp, The Camp! Now where are our friends.

Nexist [DAR] <[email protected]>

It was the dusty boogers I hated. Not the dust itself.

a <[email protected]>

Other than when we all took the leap of faith drive in... why the Helco was anyone driving around at night ANYWAY???? That's what bikes and feet are for... next year I'm taking the hint and doing what others did this year...make a huge perimeter around camp...so random cruising cars don't squish me 2 feet from my bed or in my bed like what happened at the Rave Camp. I say prohibit night driving with the huge dust clouds and bright headlights. Up with bikes and feet and non-motorized transportation!

Ariana Raedene ------ <[email protected]>

What struck me about the passage though the unknown is how different it was on each end.

Going in, our excitement and anticipation cancelled out thoughts of danger. The rented RV cut through the sand ridiculously fast, the voices coming from our destination through the CB building us up until finally breaking through! to see Rocky standing in front of Jori's Citroen DS maniacally waving us to the piece of playa that would support us for the next five days.

Going out, driving slow, worrying about the vehicles moving around us, the CB and our voices silent, trying to reconcile the desire for clean sheets with the dread of returning to the silly structure that we've turned the world into.

I want to keep driving.

J.

Vagabond Jim <[email protected]>

Because of the high winds they sent us in batches, and while we waited, our car overheated, so we got to drive with the heater on full blast and the windows down!! Couldn't see a thing... Split from our pack when "civilization" was in sight and headed for Tinseltown but miscalculated and ended up at the piano thing, which was an INCREDIBLE first thing to come across at our very first, (and as rumor has it, probably our last) BURNING MAN!

Annabelle

Dust, dust everywhere... two choices: roll the windows up and bake in the car, able to breath... or roll the windows down and coat every surface of anything inside your car with alkali dust, and stay about thirty degrees cooler. And you think Tule Fog limits forward visibility - at least there you can look usually still look down and see lines in the pavement; here, the GPS really paid for itself...

Russell Van Tassell <[email protected]>

The Monday morning dash off the playa created the planet's largest man-made dust cloud. I climbed South Donnelly Peak (the nearest mountain to the west) for one last look at Black Rock City and by the time I had reached the summit 3,000 feet above the desert hundreds of departing cars had created a mass of dust slowly drifting to the south-southwest. It was 200 to 1,000 feet deep, fifteen miles wide, and by the time it disappeared around the farthest visible mountain range, at least 75 miles long. It was a credit to the folks at Techno Ghetto that even on that mountain top seven miles from their speakers, I still had music to accompany the spectacle. Two hours later, driving away myself, the cloud had completely dissipated. After five days on the playa I wasn't sure I could face that much dust again even a year from now, but by the time I got home the smell of playa dust already made me nostalgic. A tool bucket dumped on the shop floor left a pile of dust from my tent stakes, and a month later I can't bring myself to sweep it up. I think I'll go rub some in my nose now....

Tom Ness <[email protected]>

Dussst: grey-beige and tiny-tiny. The overhead sun pixelated in speckled chockage. Below, the race took place; and so, the stuff split my driven face.

"Gonna beat that caravan man," muffled the blond in the bleached seat of the Nipperwagen.

Meanwhile, the caravan man engaged the plan. His head span round-n'-round; the cacti clan made no detectible sound, 'cept for its festering mezcal making itself underground.

Off they sped, unled, getting the lead out.

Two metal pods, like dried, grimey sperm, undulating themselves through the Saharoid void.

Anthony Martin <[email protected]>

We want to get back to nature so we drive right over it We want the multilane superhighway but we want to keep the grass We want to become one with the planet but it doesn't suit our society. We cry for the enviornment We shit in the rivers It's the shortcut

Brian Marranzini <[email protected]>

braindust you need a mental floss couse your head is full of shit

dool <[email protected]>

Going in: an exercise in faith, cruising slowly in darkness and peering at a compass, watching odometer as vast emptiness loomed around us... rolled up to Lost Vegas as the sun rose. Leaving: a test of nerves, driving with little/no visibility in the thickest dust cloud imaginable, lights on, watching the compass, watching for other cars, fingers crossed, glad we had water & food left and a CB *just in case*. In camp? Never. You'd have been insane to drive there...

Pat <[email protected]>

There were some serious holes in my car, so windows up or down, it was still fully dusty. When I got home I diligently cleaned all the dust out of the car. It took hours.

The weather had cooled off in Reno for a week or two after we got back. One day the temperature went back up again. My friend flicked on the air conditioner, and clouds of playa dust poured forth. We shrieked and hugged, grateful for the opportunity to relive life on the playa.

fiona <[email protected]>

One of the few downers of the week was when I came across a stranded 12 passenger van on the way out. After offering to drive one of the crew from it out, I realized that nobody (including the people driving LARGE TOW CAPABLE TRUCKS) was going to stop. As a result, I wound up towing the megavan out of the playa with my dinky little Jetta (already towing a U-haul). It really saddened me that the spirit of helpfulness seemed to leave with the man.

Dog Boy NW <[email protected]>

First, Sean put the truck in cruise control, and sat on the doorframe. Then he got on the roof, then Rich got on the roof, Then Joel got on the roof. Nobody was driving, evrybody was surfing.

Mikey <[email protected]>

Went the last three years, this year left Thurs. morning from Bay Area. Good move, no cops, no traffic. stay out of dust from cars ahead, use compass for correct bearings to camp. If you have to follow someone, set your vent controls to recirculate and close the windows.

Last year, my friend pointed the pickup towards black mountain, but a tool box on the gas, jumped in the back, had a party for forty minutes before he had to reach in and steer us back. what a sight,driverless truck with a load of revelers!

Rockey <[email protected]>

After

-getting all of our last-minute survival provisions together,

-driving all night in three cars from San Francisco,

-stopping several times along the way to argue whether we would spend the night in Reno or push on,

-having to wait an interminable 10 minutes while one of the cars in our caravan got searched by Nevada troopers,

-going on nothing but fumes from Reno to Gerlach,

landing on the playa and taking the 1,000-lane freeway to Black Rock City was nothing short of the most exhilarating experience of my life.

jeremy <[email protected]>

i was supposed to go and find myself in the desert with a cocktail of hallucinogenic assistance. but a few days before i was supposed to leave, i realized that i hadn't done any of the preparaations, and that a project due labor day wasn't half done. these were serious problems. i cancelled my plane tickets and spent the 4 day weekend in an abandoned san fransisco, blasting my music and pretending that i owned the company.

i loved my work, then. i didn't sleep. i didn't see any of you again for months.

- sascha

sascha <[email protected]>

Driving in the desert was a beautiful experience for me. The setting sun's rays turned the cliffs on the side of the highway into an explosion of color -- red and orange mostly, so vivid. And the sky was such a startling blue. I thought it was the most beautiful place I'd ever seen, so I moved there a few years later.

Spiney <[email protected]>

We ( The LEGO crew and the BLACKSMITH shop ) drove in on Monday. While speeding over the playa, we noticed a little car paralleling our truck and dragging two bicycles behind it. We watched the bicycles bounce themselves to death while we desperately tried to get the drivers attention. he was too focused.

I walked out to rave camp at midnight one night, and my flashlight gave out. Zillions of cars zipped pass and I knew I would die that night hidden in the dark and the dust.

Richard Wright <[email protected]>

Driving at night while shrooming in a new mini-van with its digital dashboard made me and my passengers feel as if we were taking off into space. The total vastness of the domed sky above dotted with stars only helped to solidify our perceptions of traveling to a parallel universe. The rave camp's green neon lasers shot through the darkness and provided us with a lighthouse to the unknown. My individual mind blew its lid off and became one with the OVERMIND.

I believe that understanding the powers at play during the Burning Man is the key to the ARCHIAC REVIVAL!

Old Man <[email protected]>

Departed Monday 8:00am. 9:30am trouble ensues, blown radiator hose. We nurse the car into Reno with duct tape, patience and a lot of water. Thankfully Kragen has the hose we need. I in my infinite wisdom decide to put in a tube of stop leak, being worried that the water pump may seize from having run dry to many times that day. All the stop leak does for us, we are soon to realize, is clog 75% of my radiator. What took us six and a half hours to drive to ends up taking us twenty four hours to return from. All this because I started a new position at work the following day and couldn't afford not to be there. I sat in my new seat at 8:00am, dazed and waiting to tackle my new responsiblities.

Scott <vanaspati@aol>

Who's Performing

One of the things that I really enjoyed about Burning Man was that it was never clear who was performing for whom.

Derek M. Powazek <[email protected]>

dangling things were everywhere, dangling, bobbing bouncing things, grapelike, plumlike, peachlike floppy gentle fruitlike things

trina <[email protected]>

I loved how those who thought they were "spectators" were actually entertainment for the "performers".

Nexist [DAR] <[email protected]>

Serpent creature... I have a nighttime photo of you at the Mudhenge burn. The black/red paint cracked and weathered from the desert rollicking. Who are you? Would you like for me to send you a print?

trip allen <[email protected]>

Didn't we all perform? Wasn't this the longest biggest wildest piece of Performance Art ever? Burning Man was the best... notice the past tense. 1999, see you then.

Angel

FIRST DAY: I am spray painting little monsters onto the PLAYA, and a woman asks me if I want to be painted. "Of course, I thought no one would ever ask!"

Continue painting, and LIZARD MAN begs me not to, because it'll wreak the desert floor. [we experimented and discovered it brushed right up]

AFTER THAT: Danger Twenty Foot Man, annoying or funny? FUNNY.

AFTER THAT: Punk band two doors down, annoying or the most weirdest serious buncha freaks making (music?) I ever watched. (one singer was the one who came over and painted us). They played Auto hoods, Tibetian horn-things, electric guitars, and Trunks in all seriousness.

REALLY LIKED: That one dude I came across, who beat a stuffed seal to a "bloody" pulp. He looked more like a University professor than anyone else there, but he had a lot going on inside his head, besides, say lectures on Milton.

I STILL WANT TO: play another room full of pianos.

Mike <[email protected]>

This year, you were what you wore. I tripped on peoples reactions to me by wearing something totally different each day and experiencing the results in peoples attitudes.

rockey <[email protected]>

When i perform i do not know who i am.

filo <[email protected]>

So I have seen the apocalypse and it isn't that bad. A little dry, a little dusty, but pretty friendly overall.

Ed Flynn <[email protected]>

My old friend Gene and I where land sailing the dry lake bed and we come across this group of people setting up a large camp called Burning Man. This was the week before Burning Man and these people where the set up group about a 100 souls. WE had a great time that day and Gene and I will be at Burning Man 1997 . See Ya Gary +Gene +All

Gary <[email protected]>

The Piano Thing

[Ed: Piano Bell by Steve Heck]

This was BigRig Industries favorite piece at BM. Unpretentious and beautiful.

Rusty Blazenhoff <[email protected]>

When they burned the pianos Vanessa would get on the radio "You gotta come up here and see this" ...5 minutes later..."you really should come check this out it's so cool!".... I couldn't look at another fire to save my life - I told her "Vanessa, you have some fun for once...I can't see anymore flames"

When they burned the House of Doors, Joseph and I were sitting in the ranger tent trying to avoid the world and some people ran up and tried to get us to go and watch. We looked at each other and at the same moment said "Oh boy. Another bonfire."

Angel <[email protected]>

This thing was probably my favorite piece at Burning Man. Eighty pianos with strings exposed and a tub of sticks to bang with.

The amazing thing was that, as you walked through the thing, the soundscape would change. People would get in sync with each other and then fall back into chaos again. It was strangely beautiful.

Of course, it was also fun to bang on....

Derek M. Powazek <[email protected]>

The structure by itself was surreal enough in the desert at midnight, but a dimension of sound was also present. What at first sounded like an annoying racket became upon closer consideration a strange melange of percussion and ephemeral notes on high strings, a blended, bittersweet cacophony like the sound of spider webs and ocean breakers and clockworks, like a Disneyland exhibit transplanted to the underworld. This chaotic music was produced by a dozen or so people beating the walls with sticks, some striking the soundboard, others the strings, some playing eerie tunes, others beating primitive rhythms. One man who certainly appeared to be drugged was whacking intently on an outer wall with a marked lack of control. We went inside and found a small bar, unattended, over which stood a Cinzano umbrella, and more people making strange music, some of them perched up in nooks in the walls. I picked up a splintered piece of action and tapped out a melody on some high strings (the lower notes were broken and hanging uselessly into space), and I was reminded of a dulcimer, except that the dulcimer was part of a larger organism with a whole team of players not unlike a dulcimer orchestra at the zoo, a room full of monkeys flailing at dulcimers, in pursuit of a Mozart requiem for pianos.

Bill <[email protected]

On my way to Vegas for a sex show, our crew got lost in the desert. My partners and I plus 4 porn stars did a adlib porn movie in the burning man scene. We were in and out so hardly anyone saw us. It was great. -More fun than my millions. -Seth

Seth Warshavsky <[email protected]> {Ed: wikipedia page; Seth Warshavsky was on the leading edge of selling porn on the web, and gained infamy for his release of the Pamela Anderson sex tape]

I was wondering why there weren't 88 pianos... and i was sad to not see it burn. Though those fires on the horizon looked gorgeous.

squishy <[email protected]>

I got rid of all my piano lesson angst from childhood. I'm free of it!!!

taylor <[email protected]>

i heard there were 88 pianos. i saw it burn early monday morning... jezuzwas it ever hot!

rocky <[email protected]>

Someone actually got interactive with me there. "Yah! that sounds good! do it again! let me play there too!" And they did. And we did.

a <[email protected]>

yea, tho I walk thru the valley of pianos, I fear no music

Claire Forgione

We arrived early Wednesday morning and saw this strange, dark mass off in the distance. Visited it later in the day and found piano camp in progress. Fell in love with it. We visited it every day, drinking beer in its shade and checking on its progress. Beating on it Sunday night, wearing formal attire with a drink in one hand and a graciously supplied drumstick in the other was one of the most amazing times of my life. Steve Heck is genius.

Marz <[email protected]>

This was one of the most amazing things I've seen a human assemble.

I wandered around it slowly, taking it all in, focusing on different players and then pulling out to take in the whole picture, the whole sound, the whole energy of eighty pianos and dozens of bodies.

Then I found my instrument. I pulled a black key (C sharp) from one of the keyboards. Dragging it across the closest set of strings produced the most amazing sound I've ever heard. I stopped, startled. The people around me paused briefly as well, looking at me. At the end of the key's shaft was a large metal nail, that somehow amplified everything. I looked at it for a moment longer and lost myself among the pianos.

With exception to about a pound of playa dust, that black key (C sharp) is all I took away from Burning Man. It sits on top of my monitor, where I grab it now and again when I get caught up in bullshit.

J.

Vagabond Jim <[email protected]>

What's this? I found it deep within the chords that rang. The note that for so long a carried in my head, I now captured in my ear. It, read out for all to hear, went something like this, but not quite. Maybe there's something more on the other side...?

Dan Bachmann <[email protected]>

wow! you're playing my favorite tune. heeee

giggles <hahaha.com>

This experience was much more enlightening than that darn visit to Disneyworld...I'd come back for more!!

Jayce Marshall <[email protected]>

Thinking that it was a bonfire for the local football team ,I was hesitant to attend BUT... in finding that it was the cremation of Liberace.... I would not have missed it for anything!

CaptJim <[email protected]>

The Piano Bell folks were the 1st Burning Man folks I talked to. We were in the Twin City Surplus in Reno and there was this big flatbed full of mysterious wooden items. She said to come on out and have a beer when we got to the playa. Little did I know that those wooden objects were the makings of my soon-to-be favorite Burning Man installation. All those pianos. All those lessons over the years. And, best of all, no grandmother saying not to bang on the piano! FREEDOM AT LAST! My only regret is not staying up for its burning. So, Steve Heck... What's up for NEXT year??? And thank you so much for this year's incredible contribution! Miz Jewelz

Julie Cody <[email protected]>

I learned to play the piano well in 6 months. This photo reminds me why i wanted to learn. Massive things.

filo <[email protected]>

I think the only sense the Piano Fortress didn't appeal to is taste. I saw it, heard it (!), and felt it. It genuinely smelled like concentrated piano, and I think I even picked up faint but anxious psychic memories from recitals long ago. But I decided not to lick it.

Greg Abbas <[email protected]>

Sipping on an ice cold Olympia with my buddy Tyler, and sitting on a couch overlooking the whole thing, I really felt that the Piano Bell was the most amazing piece of artistic expression I have ever seen. Maybe every town needs one, right in the center of every playground, and every city park, and anyone who needs to let out a little anger and frustration can grab a stick or whatever, and bang the crap out of a piano and create so much cacophonious chaos that all of their problems just blend in with the manic sounds of a million strings being whacked.

dagoos

I was down on my knee with a bass string wrapped around both fists, sawing like a banshee on a couple of wires till I could feel it in my lowest and highest chakras. Kramping I stumbled to my feet and saw my friend Kathy waving to me to come bang with her and Matt. We slide into a groove almost immediately and I was amazed that I could hear what we were strumming and then other melodies/chaos wafting over the top and through the bell....at the bar, Baby D was standing there with her accordian and she asked the bartender to sing an Irish ditty, he did,in this sweet, angelic voice! We were in nirvana and Baby D kept saying, "This is the most beautiful place on the earth."

Lil Weeny Kween <[email protected]>

yes, i had many many very cool sound experiences at Burning Man.

fell in love twice here, don't fully know why.

DID ANYONE ELSE TAKE PIANO LESSONS AS A KID? mine were'nt anything like this.

mk brooks at leap <[email protected]>

- LATE NIGHT DESERT RADIO -

I was standing outside of the structure on sunday. I was not making any fast movements. I was about 6 6 feet away from this PIANO FORTRESS, but I was on this fast and crazy ride - wip'en thru tunnels - fly'en around turns - I was go'en and feel'en the ssssppppeeedddd of SOUND!!!. To top it all off, Some grooooovvveeey - hhhaaazzzeeeyy fairy look'en chick-ade chick was floating and swirling all around

----This is how I saw it-----

Jay <[email protected]>

My favorite thing there. I remember banging away and getting a beat down when I noticed a very serious naked chick was taping my performance. It was a surreal experience I'll never forget. I won’t forget her boobs either.

Rick Bonner <Burningmon>

Water Woman

Water Woman came to me when I thought why doesn`t anyone have a shower out in the Blackrock? Then it hit me. Make a woman goddess that sprays water, to contrast Burning Man who is of fire. The woman of water is a needed goddess to clean the dried and dusty bodies so they could cleanse the negatives in their body and mind. More importantly to show that there is nothing more inspiring than the freedom to create at the best festival in the world. For those who stayed up till dawn with us to protect WW from the uninvited low ends, I personally would like to thank you for your courage and loyalty. WW stood up to the fire breathing machine and a mob of stoners one of which(we have on video) threw a burning 2x4 that WW blocked from maybe hurting someone. WW also was the last remaining landmark to guide people back to their camps. She was giving many people showers the next day and most importantly symbolized hope as the first art piece not to burn, but to watch over her people. This was a moving event for myself and many others who told me it made them feel good to see WW still standing the next day. Look forward to a docu-drama video in the fall of 97 that will wet your world. We will be casting dancers in the spring and plan a WW festival of our own in the future.

Ray Cirino creator of WW [Ed: website]

I personally collected all of the waterwoman 'run-off sludge' in 55 gal drums. Samples are for sale at our URL. Buzz by sometime!

Chuck Cirino - brother to creator of WW <[email protected]>

I did not bathe under the water woman, but I did admire her from afar.

Derek M. Powazek <[email protected]> The keeper of the Water Woman told us "no, she's the only thing that isn't going to burn." Why? It was all wood, made carefully, but certainly better to burn than disassemble and keep? They were just being lazy. Not building another for next year.

Suddenly a guy walked out of the darkness with a big plastic wastebucket and set it in the bonfire burning in front of her. The keeper of the woman yelled "No! Not plastic!" What a jerk. Sometimes you can burn plastic. Like now. He burned it anyway.

glen <[email protected]>

"No, sometimes it's not OK to burn plastic."

I was the guardian of Water Woman... one of many that night. How I had that title thrust upon me by fate is another story entirely. We chose not to burn her that night, not because we were "lazy", but because we wanted for the all people who would be left behind to salvage, clean, and restore the playa to have an oasis in the blistering heat. Some people didn't understand that. Some people didn't care what they burned.

I stayed up all night, talking with the wanderers who came and sat by the fire. Everyone had their own origin, their own destination, their own story to tell.

Just before the sunrise, one of the Burning Man rangers came by and started collecting up the ashes. He complained about the people who were trashing they playa, digging holes, patching out on the mud flats, and, yes, burning plastic. It was supposed to be a zero-impact event, he said. Some people just didn't seem to understand what that meant.

As we all know, Burning Man has now been kicked off the playa for two years for environmental impact. I hope we can find a new home.

So maybe I was being a jerk. But sometimes it's still not OK to burn plastic.

Eric <[email protected]>

Well, ok it wasn't the water woman - it was the mudwrestling, but the mudwrestling was really close to the waterwoman. I was sitting in the Smut Shack one day and a woman from Leeds (UK) sat down. She proceeded to tell me many wonderful things about herself - we hit it off and challenged each other to a mudwrestle the next day. When I got to the pit, it was full of naked mudcaked bodies. Oh Joy.

My first impression was that everyone would be rolling around in the muck like orgasmic pigs, but I soon found out it was a one-on-one and that everyone else was going to be watching. Performance anxiety set in but I figured - what the hell - it's Burning Man. Ronnie and I turned our names in for the show down. We were up right after the dykes with the rubber schlongs hanging out of their boxers. How could we follow up such a ballsy show? Gulp. Well we managed to put up a fight that always ended in lots of slipping and sliding and, well, maybe a little squishing and kissing. The judges gave me the first round but Ronnie stold the second two - hey she played dirty - pulled my hair she did. I ended up pinned to the ground by her forearm - then she proceeded to push me into the mud with her foot while she claimed her victory title. So I lost, oh well, I got a free shower out of it. I decided that naked mudwrestling is one hell of a way to meet someone, and I recommend it heartily.

julie petersen <[email protected]>

Julie: Ah yes, a magnificent struggle for victory. (I was in the pit at the time.) Your performance was excellent, and not a hint of stage fright! Yes, the mud pit had to be one of my favorite spots. The dried mud worked great as suntan lotion, although there was some difficulty when it came to MOVING...

Kai <[email protected]> [http://www.kaimantsch.com/}

"There she stood, beautiful and magnficent.... I wanted her kiss as much as she wanted my touch, but neither one of willing to sacrifice our own existence....so she wept and let her tears bless those who would bathe in them and I... well I danced in my own flames and the bathed my pain in the blood of stranges." ---The the charred remains of Burning Man's journals

LUXOR <[email protected]>

The mud pit taught me that i really am not as ashamed of my body as i thought i was.

Which is a good thing.

rebecca e <[email protected]> [Ed: Wikipedia page]

She pissed on me

sandy

She inspired my primitive male power.

bicknese <[email protected]>

I wish I had been there to get wet on by the waterwoman. Golden showers with clear water is a nice compromise on a common fantasy.

surfer <[email protected]>

At BM '95, the creator of Water Woman said to me, "I couldn't have dreamed up a better way to have dozens of beautiful women get naked in front of me." Almost a creepy sentiment, but I don't think he meant it that way.

Bill <[email protected]>

After watching the glorious inflammatory celebration symbolizing the fall of the technological patriarchy we live in, I was enthralled by the outpouring of emotion and hence the showering by waterwoman. That night she was guarded by a handful of people myself included to protect her from penetration by the destructive yet cleansing element of fire until the time was right for her physical form to be banished.

Allison Froehlich Moore <[email protected]>

Camped right next to Mudhenge and Water Woman. One of the most entertaining people watching spots in camp what with the mud pit and showers too. when my feet were aching from walking all over camp, camp would then walk by me.

rockey <[email protected]>

I felt that she should be right up there next to the BM. They are partners. It was a hot day in '95 when I met her. I was refreshed in her waters just as I am when I make love with my woman. Bill

bill leikam <[email protected]> Upon completion, the Angel's were giggling, however jealous of their creation. First Face: "The Waterwoman will protect the city from twisted strands of lightning. Making the world a little less frightning." Second Face: "Yes, so luninous her face and brow, the sight of her blinds me now." First: "Yes, let's leave her be. For she is more beautiful than me." Second Face: "Yes, let's go!" (they stay)

DDeublein <[email protected]>

Speed Trapped

This guy was waiting for us in Story County, on the road to the nearest dump to Burning Man.

I'm sure he did a lot of business that day.

Derek M. Powazek <[email protected]>

The sheriff's depts (Pershing, Wausha & Humbolt) were great - even the narc officers were cool. They helped out so much. The NHP...well...they were out to make a buck or two.

Angel

*I* got stopped by that same guy! Why the hell did they make the speed limit 20 right there?

dean moses <[email protected]>

I know well in my heart that one does not speed in Nevada... especially if one is holding. I did not even need to see that dude.

Of course, when we got there, the dump had just closed. But i saw the same cop, bulling over other Burning Man folks

rocky <[email protected]>

I *swear* his lights were on before we came around the bend...

drue <[email protected]>

On our way up, there was a cop standing in the road, waving cars to the side. We had been going 70 in a 55, as had the other two cars. He went from one to the other giving tickets. He then wished us a good time at BM.

Nexist [DAR] <[email protected]>

I remember the paranoia at the beginning of the trip and the almost ritualistic way we went about hiding all of the chemicals we were bringing along.

Nevada's a bad state talk to police officers about the mind-expanding powers of hallucinogens!

J.

Vagabond Jim <[email protected]>

Fargin bastidge! Jitney john law, jawwin his jellydonut, java in joint segmented jarvis. Jammy radar bands, transmission in obscure frequencies "beep" and "kraaak" and "click" emitted from my heatseeker. Meeker now. And how. Tix cost, green lost. Twenty? It'll cost ya sixty now, twice that in the round before the hanger. He'll hoosegow you fast, life won't last. Roy Bean's past. Lily Langtry, sees you swing from hang-tree. egg under the pedal. so goes your mettle.

sean <[email protected]>

...and I spied that guy, the Burning Man, the Burning Man...and watched as he shot that poor cop...that Burning Man that Burning Man....

LUSTER <[email protected]>

55... 45... 35... 25... 15?!? Ah, the joys of Hwy 447, with towns like "Nixon", "Little Nixon", and more speedtraps than you can shake a donut at. Both on the way in and out, the "convoys" I fell in with kept it right on the limit, much to the frustration of the countless cruisers and cycle cops we passed. And though was in no danger of being ticketed I was still glad I had brought my radar detector - Watching it light up and bleat as we crested each hill or downshifted into Empire made for an awfully amusing way to pass the time. No one I knew got a ticket, but my little detector got more (non false) alerts on those two days than it's probably ever registered anywhere before. Too surreal. I really couldn't stop laughing.

AaronMu <[email protected]>

I drove in a most orderly fashion after paying my $160 fine from last year. There's no way they will cancel BM next year -- the state of Nevada is making a fucking fortune off of the speeding tickets!

fiona <[email protected]>

Gosh, I drove hwy 50 thru mucho minitowns & saw nary a fuzz along the way. Guess my good luck duck worked.

Dog Boy NW <[email protected]>

After reading dire warnings of speed traps, roadblocks, and the like, my fears were unrealized... True, we came from the north. True, we came at 2am... On the whole trip from Seattle, I only recall a few swiney moments...

Otto Increment <[email protected]>

go wednesday or thursday, no traffic, no cops. got a fixit for tailight 2 years ago outside of nixon at 1:00am fri.! $75 for a tailight! If you gotta go on fri. be good, don't break ANY laws no matter how harmless it seems, make sure you can pass a safety inspection.

rockey <[email protected]>

Here's a hint for next year in case you are worrying about getting caught for speeding. Take the back desert roads! We were doing around 60-80 miles and hour on the gravel desert roads heading from susanville, CA. What a blast! Especially in a rented Ford escort. There was a point when we thought we were lost in the desert after about 1 1/2 hours of driving and seeing nothing. But if you keep your eyese peeled there is a litte green sign pointing to gerlach. Fuul speed ahead.

Ed Flynn <[email protected]>

Goddamm...I usually get out of these things since I'm fem. and Ridin' a bike but untill next years burning '...I'm not paying the whole $ I'm proud to say "I'M WANTED IN NEVADA.."

Cory <[email protected]>

We came down from Idaho over the crappy-ass county road from Winnemucca. There were three VERY large range fires surrounding Winnemucca...the only side open was in the direction of Gerlach. No police...no speed traps...no people altogether. It was frightening. Yes, the back road struggle is the best.

Richard Wright <[email protected]>

We learned our first year, after being pulled over with about 5 other vehicles, Watch that speed limit inside the NV state lines. .

Dave <[email protected]>

Helco on Fire

We were just wandering around on Saturday night when we stumbled upon Helco burning. That dude up there is zipping down a zip line after lighting that building on fire. About a second after this photo was taken, he burst through a neon sign at the bottom of the line. It was breathtaking.

Derek M. Powazek <[email protected]>

After six years, I've said just about all I have to say about Burning Man. Except for this: John Law, you are one incredible mutherfucker, and I appreciate the fire and the humor you've added to my life. (That's John you see flying off the burning tower via zip-line). We'll miss your contributions to this project, but look forward to newer, more dangerous fun to come! Your friend, Bob Gelman

Robert B. Gelman <[email protected]>

I was at the ranger tent for most of Saturday night I heard my dad onstage for the shareholders meeting but didn't get see any of it. When they were parading towards the tower I ran into Larry and grabbed his shoulder in a gesture of "dude-nobody better die tonight" His eyes were shining with the light of a major ego trip. We received a report of a girl OD-ing nearby so I headed for Helco tower. I was thrown into a funk of despair by the noise of 7,000 screaming drunk drugged revelers who mistakenly believed that the veil of responsibility had been momentarily lifted off them. I saw John on top of the tower and I had time to think "Jesus Jack, be CAREFUL" and then it burst into flames. We never found the od-ing girl, so I walked back to central camp. Praying the whole way.

Angel <[email protected]>

Tower burning GOOD! Helco in general....YAWN......

taylor <[email protected]>

"Helco... bad vibe. Parts of BM had a real sinister edge that made the rednex with shooters right at home. So you think of your own demons and visualize them on the fire, but Helco made me shy away. And not just the ashes in my eyes, a scarf wrapped around my face for the heat; just cos it's at BM doesn't mean its all good... This experience sent me spinning... I came back at dawn to check no devils remains rose wasn't this where someone lost an eye too?"  -- dave collier 

HELLCO! HELL NO! The most amazing amateur stunt ever to take place in the middle of a desert. This thing put out *A LOT* of heat.

Damien <[email protected]>

I'm so glad I finally found out it was the Payless shoe store logo...

drue <[email protected]>

Crouched to the side of the stage on the inside of the ring beyond the barbed wire, I could feel the tremendous blast of heat when they lit the tower. Then I saw the fire particles blowing into the crowd, while the ritualistic beat of the band took hold. I felt momentary panic, wondered what the hell I was doing here. I looked at the crowd, lit up from the tower, and they were cheering. I turned back to the flaming tower, watching it burn. It was glorious! Afterwards, I found this experience to be my most disturbing memory of Burning Man.

Kate Reed <[email protected]>

This reminds me of the Burning of Zozobra in Santa Fe each year. Pagan to the point of bringing out fundamentalist protesters. Can you say, "BURN HIM!"

Randy <[email protected]>

Valerie Solanas: "I thought I killed him already!" Henry Rollins: "Nothing he did was worthy of burning." Honors English instructor: "If you see a sentence you like, cut it from your essay." I'll take punk over techno on any red night. -- rle

rebecca e. <[email protected]>

From the Helco Shareholders meeting with Idiot Flesh, on to the Helco strip mall burn, I was in stitches at this madcap theater of the absurd. And what about the Damnation of Tinseltown! How looney tune was that? "LET'S DO LUNCH' again, soon! And the Opera. Wow, it was beyond Broadway! An effectively chilling, beautiful depiction of Hell. Very life affirming. I'm purified by the fires of Helco, having spent not a single dollar since that shall feed the greed machine. Shame on you gate slime who whined about the $40 ticket. It was worth it for the Opera alone.

Trip Allen <[email protected]>

The mutation of corporate logos into cryptic epithets deprogrammed some of my subconscious acceptance of the consumer culture's unbiquitous plastic totems of induced desire and mall addiction. I now cannot look at a SUBWAY sign without seeing the Devil's barbed tail, or pass a PAYLESS SHOE SOURCE without feeling affronted by the malevolent pervasiveness of megacorporate come-ons.

mRXs <[email protected]>

Knew this was going to be the hottest show, got seat up front, devil missed my shoulder by six inches when he landed. The fire was the hottest most horrifying, scariest experience ever! couldn't get away due to crowd, had to endure it sparks raining down. The opera was by far the most interesting and beautiful of the performances, I will never forget it. Tinseltown was high camp at its best.

rockey <[email protected]>

Did anyone else notice how those beautiful, dangerous flaming embers were carried by the wind *directly* towards The Burning Man? This particularly impressed me because how could anybody plan something as serendipitous? The path of fire in the sky was framed by the moon behind, a visual triangle between the elements. Miraculously, the debris seemed to have missed most of the audience, too.

Tristan Naramore <[email protected]>

The whole thing is this. The fucking thing was on fire. Everyone was marching around and well. Foucault would have taken acid here if he were alive to experience the whole deal. It is the destruction of solidity. Be that man bike, or anything. The truth of being with out a name.

MC PIG

Loved Ones

I hate to get all 'summer camp' on you, but the best thing about burning man for me was remembering how good it feels to have best friends.

Derek M. Powazek <[email protected]>

I will hold these people to my heart forever. What we experienced together, the work we did, the beauty, the despair, the connections... will last many lifetimes. I would lay down my life for these people and I know they would do the same for me:

John & Vanessa "We are no longer in the Festival business"

Michael Michael "St. Michael of the lost souls"

Boggmann "The adopt a moron program"

Joseph & Mary "The newbies who knew"

Flash & Dana "The arty aunt & crazy uncle of us all"

Harley "Harley, this is Angel do you need back up?"

Chicken & Circus Boy "Who has the keys to the flatbed?"

Abernathy & Fry Cook ""The rosy fingers of dawn..."

Will & Crimson "Keeping cars out of Central Camp"

and all the rest...you know who you are...I love you we did it.

Angel <[email protected]>

Old friends. New friends. Strangers who became friends for fifteen minutes. Strangers who may become friends forever.

trina <[email protected]>

The point of BM is the shared immediatism of it all.

Nexist [DAR] <[email protected]>

When I got home. "hey why did you always disappear?"

There were too many "loved ones" too close by for me. Strange? Yes. but true.

a <[email protected]>

It's not easy to hide out there, no meetings or classes or excuses to duck behind. Late Friday night I pedaled off into the darkness, daring myself to hunt down the "loved ones" I never wanted to see again and make a stab at redemption. I tried, later, to find them. I failed.

In my own idiotic idealistic sense, i believed for one small moment that I could've walked into anyone's camp and made a meaningful connection. Could have healed some old wounds and opened up new pathways. Geographic circumstance was reason enough. "Summer camp", indeed, Derek, because i lost it all the minute I stepped back into the city.

drue <[email protected]>

I have been waiting to find an interactive web site about BM so I could share...and here you are...so great! Here is my "love" story...it also has a bit to do with mushrooms too..

Well, you all remember the one minute of fame booth, right?I bet there's others who will relate to what I'm about to describe...well...my groovy sistah' and I were cruising around main camp and stumbled ,literally, onto the little gem...and quickly proceeded to cram ourselves in, to check it out...we were a little too 'schroomy to communicate our inner emotions effectively and Carrie thought the walls were breathing so at 50 seconds we bailed... BUT...on my way out of the booth I made eye contact with HIM...who knows where He was from and who cared!! He asked what the box was all about and I told him "hop in and check it out"... ..."Come with me he replied"...and the rest was video tape history.. which is now just a clip on the cyber floor...an absolutely pure and perfect minute....of what you may be asking... a ****KISS**** One absolutely perfect kiss! It made my knees weak...and then the minute ended...I crawled out...waved goodbye...and rode off into the night.

My lips will always yearn for that one...my heart thumps(*) now when I think about it and HIM. I actually saw him standing over the rubble of the Burn late Sunday night..He was beautiful...but nothing HE or I could have said would have compared with that undefiled kiss...I won't forget it. Burning Man was incredible! It was my first year also...I cried(not usual) as I drove off the playa in my RV "The BUBBLER"... It was the release I needed after that intense experience...and I almost can't wait until next year...So until then...all my love...-A

Ariana Raedene <[email protected]>

The people I connected with out there are forever different to me. Underneath the Man the bullshit is stripped away, the things that matter exposed, magnified, intensified. The confusion and uncertainty wrapped around the most important things in my life melted away out there, unraveled far faster than I was ready for. I'm still reeling....

Right now is all that matters at Burning Man. I've always talked about living in the moment, but never so completely experienced it until I stepped onto the playa. Used emotions reduced to ashes, memories of how I felt about everything that touches me burned away by the omnipotent power of now.

I'm trying to remember, two weeks later, what that meant, how I felt, where I was. It's still there, but it's there like the traces of playa dust still clinging to my purple baja.

It's not enough.

These lines of text have done an inadequate job.

J.

Vagabond Jim <[email protected]>

Friends, forgotten friends, love, forgotten love. Smiles, forgotten smiles, words, forgotten words. Life, forgotten life, death, forgotten death. Lines inspired by photograph.

Bjoern Eriksson <[email protected]>

I can't quite remember that day, it was a blur of half forgotten faces, unknown lives brought together by fate. You were there with me I seem to recall, but there was someone else too. Who was she? I know we stood there as the light faded and the darkness grew; we knew our time was over. If only I could remember who I am... That guy with the parrot told us we wouldn't want to remember, but I don't believe him, he lies in every word. Maybe I'll find the truth I'm looking for out here, out beyond the lights of civilization, maybe I'll find you, and find my love again... maybe...

Andrew Lewis <[email protected]>

Somehow i thought that I was going to get laid at bman, but I did not.

That's okay. I had a fabulous time anyway.

fresh one <[email protected]>

Without friends to love and cherish and yell and whine at all the time..what would be the point? The only problem is why are all my friends mothers either manic depressive or schizophrenic.?..gee whiz is that really some STRANGE unseen sign that something is actually wrong with ME ???!! I have had some bizarre fate !! But thats ok I'm OK You're OK I'm dysfunctional Youre dysfunctional and life is a blessing !!

Jayce Marshall <mediamusic.interlog.com>

Being with my sister their in the playa I discovered so much about how you shouldn't accept anything but the most invigorating life.

Joshua <[email protected]>

Who is loved and who is not can change any minute sometimes you just open your eyes and see the things you never seen before that's not something to be afraid of it just happpens like raindrops disappear in the pool go with the flow dool

dool <[email protected]>

Tattooed middle-class parents, driving Chevy Cavaliers. Those two guys wearing Zoot Suits in the height of the noon-day sun were the coolest people there. "Danger Twenty Foot Man." Guy being pulled behind a pickup truck, on a toilet, pants around his ankles, READING, every day @1:30pm. Rave Camp. anytime you want. People, square as can be, brothers and sisiters with people freaked out as can be. ME? somewheres between FreakSquare, wishing it could happen again. I can't play a room full of pianos in Chicago. Wite me Love and Kisses.

Mike Brooks <[email protected]>

So easy to look into a strangers' eyes, and smile. So easy to love someone you've only just met. The realization that *this* is what life should be like. Why can't it always be so ? Walk with me, Beatrice.

jeremy <[email protected]>

I laugh at your attempt to detach yourself from consumer culture. You are just as much of a dupe as the rest of your progenators. Your elevation of the counterculture to mass culture is your down fall. Soon Coke will be sponsoring the event. Just Do It, Burning Man! will be seen from banners. Thanks a lot for popularizing a special and personal event, you self-absorbed techno-phreak.

corporate stooge <[email protected].>

I think it is sad that the most soulful personal experiences so many people have only occur when at some kind of event or show that exists to engender those feelings...do we need facilitators and festival organizers to enrich our lives like this? Maybe we do.

andrew <[email protected]>

Jeez..., danger-like love reeds in a storm of tears surrounded by the good the bad and the ugly there have been many things in my life that seem to say "yes, im the only thing here" just as many cry the opposite? BM for me is a cat both alive and dead just me and all of my strengths my failings and 10000 not me's completely unaware of this one.

arial

It was my friend Elmo who introduced me to The Man in '95; We brought a few new friends this past year. My first year was completely magic, and I got to know both Elmo and Kristine, whom I had known for years already, better than I ever expected. The connections we made that year have continued to this day. Out there we shared everything -- food, water, experience, dreams, failures, shelter, and showers. This year, I decided to share that feeling with a few more friends. Of course, I made proper introductions with The Man, telling my friends to climb up the hay bail mountain and touch him. At the top, some random person turned to me and said something I could not understand. When I asked, she told me it meant "I recognize your inner light" in a language that I can't remember. What I do remember clearly is what I was feeling at that exact moment; it is a memory snapshot I will take to the grave -- a feeling only close friends can evoke.

Dave <[email protected]>

Burning Man 96 was the end of one era and the beginning of another for me, with friends and lovers. I'm more at home now than ever with my tribe, but I miss my old friends dearly. I'm doing something about it now. The strange and wonderful part is that I met my fiancée at BM 96 in Bianca's Smut Shack. He was an acquaintance who worked 20 feet from me. But it was as if we were meeting for the first time.

Elinor <[email protected]>

Fire Lingam

By far the most exciting event at BM. The dancing, The Chanting, The Primal...

Nexist <[email protected]>

Oh yes. watching the opera rehearsal in the afternoon and thinking (well, um, thinking it was kind of overblown and silly) but then re-finding it later that night, fire licking out of the stacks and pounding drums and the elegant disintegration. helco's fire was more intense, more surprising and satisfying but this one had more grace. sunday morning's crumbled remains were frozen and beautiful against the dry dusty sky.

(hate to admit it, but this photo reminds me of an ad for "six flags"...)

drue <[email protected]>

These people were total nuts. The show started off a night of bizarre hilarity.

I wish I had a castle.

a <[email protected]>

Enchanting, spectacular and perfectly executed. This will stay with me for a long time.

gary burns <[email protected]>

This was the night that I finally understood what it meant to become a part of another's experience in a very non-mutual way.

rebecca e <[email protected]>

I came across the castle just before the opera began, as the three hits of LSD slowly maximized the world around me exponentially. About half way in, I had this overwhelming desire to undress and leap into the middle of the madness, and wrench that massive metal box from whoever was carrying it. The opera accessed a primitive part of my brain that I don't completely comprehend.

That trace was somewhat broken when everyone started chanting that line from The Crow. I think if the opera were mine I'd have kept English out of it.

What was with the guy with the dog?

J.

Vagabond Jim <[email protected]>

The night before the opera we were galloping across the playa from Lost Vegas to Mudhenge (or somewhere) and we almost stepped right on top of a couple having sex in the shadows of the haybales surrounding the castle! They just looked up at us cowering in fear...

bigfoot

Lyrics from the soundtrack: "AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!" "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" (repeat) ... i paid close attention and figured them out.

shawn <[email protected]>

If you're wondering who the guy was who ran into the middle of the pagan opera, flung off his shirt, tossed it in the fire, and began to mambo violently... His name is Scott Johnson. My question is: Over a thousand people were circled around that flaming castle and only one guy joined in?!? Whats up with that?

El Heffe <[email protected]>

Fire Tonight, Devil's Delight! Fire Tonight, Devil's Delight! Fire Tonight, Devil's Delight!

John Arrasjid <[email protected]>

...and all along I thought I was supposed to be singing "fire tonight, chicken delight". I'll work on it for next year.

tripped <[email protected]>

Three cheers for Flash who fed all the people who helped Pepe build the beast!

Angel

The Towers of Dis were magnificent. I stopped there several times, seeing it in different stages of completion and finding people meditating in different parts of the structure. The Opera was stunning, unparalleled! When I make my first million and want to build a castle, I'll call Pepe.

Pat <[email protected]>

Mine was being in the production, worried to death I would mess up my choreography (not even worried about the physical danger -- folks, we had not done a full dress rehearsal, *ever*, let alone at night with fire and confusion) and doing so. I was one of the insect-headed demons wandering around wondering what to do after I'd become separated from the main group (like at a school field trip) with an enormous sensation of relief. At least it was over. Afterwards I heard lots of people say, without solicitation, that the opera was great and almost had a coronary at the "chicken tonight, drumsticks delight" gag. Truth to tell the performance was almost emotionless for me. I was so, er.... *burnt out* on worry that my biggest response was afterwards. About audience participation, well, the dog was there to keep people away, I think (no explicitly mentioned this). The towers, when they began to burn, might have fallen down outwards and crashed on people, so there was supposed to be a periphery of safety so that if that happened no-one would be roasted. Actually I think in the event people went pretty near the towers anyway and no-one died. Oh, one of the demon heads looked remarkably like Nixon as it burned. (The tongue being the nose.)

Kirtz <[email protected]>

THANK YOU NOREEN FOR SETTING ME FREE! I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU. SEEYA NEXT YEAR?

ADAM RADL <[email protected]>

Now, I understand.

Mikey <[email protected]>

I mean REALLY.

mikey <[email protected]

For the last three years, the performances based on the fire lingams have been the most moving and disturbing. this year with the opera and the Dante's inferno theme was the best yet. really got me thinking about my soul.

rockey <[email protected]>

Magical delirious ecstasy. I had been up for at least two days with just a nap or two somewhere on the playa—no drugs besides the natural one the experience was producing in my body. The dancing, drumming, flaming performance was very powerful viewed from the half conscious state of my delirium after 2 ˝ days of life on the playa. The flames shooting up the towers and through the mouths of the goblins while the drums roared and waves of bodies moving are vivid and clear images, that I own and never want to give up. Memories, the only thing one can truly own are the gems of life! More precious than diamonds! Many Thanks to the Man and all the loving helpers!

Paul <[email protected]

Startin' to feel the shrooms....Oh my god this is really sinister...that horrible laughter

I'm getting scared.....wait a minute.

I'm laughing...harder and harder, people around me seem to be getting pulled into this deep dark place, but I'm enjoying this so much I'm Laughing like there's no tommorow!

My friend and I ride off into the desert with the HAHAHAHAHAHAHOHOHOHOHOHEHEHEHAHAHAS" ringing in our ears.

After that- a brief UFO encounter on our way out to the RAVES!

Ah,now that's livin'

Cory <[email protected]>

By far the most exciting time at the man. A MUST SEE for one and all. Wild and fun and did you see that guy run in and throw his shirt into the fire and then danced around a bit before running back into the crowd..... FUN STUFF !!!

toecutter

#Lizard Man #Camp 52 #Tiffany Shlain #Dark Angel #JD Boggman #Kimric Smythe #Little Joe #Brad Dalton

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More Than A Thousand Soccer Fans Injured In Stampede In Italy’s Turin

TURIN, June 4 (Reuters) – More than a thousand Juventus soccer fans watching the Champions League final on screens in one of Turin’s main squares late on Saturday were injured when loud bangs created panic and mayhem.

Around 1,400 people were treated for slight injuries, Italian media reported. About seven people were seriously hurt, including a seven-year-old boy who was trampled.

Thousands of fans had gathered to watch the Champions League final on a giant screen in San Carlo Square. The match, between Turin club Juventus and Real Madrid, was being played in Cardiff, Wales.

During the second half of the match, which Real Madrid went on to win 4-1, video cameras showed a sudden rush in the middle of the crowd in San Carlo square, and then a violent surge that flung people against barriers.

Many fans then began to run out of the center of the square, screaming in fear.

The panic may have been started by the explosion of a loud firecracker that was mistaken for a bomb, a Reuters witness said. Police were still investigating what set off the stampede.

Afterwards shoes, beer bottles and bags littered the ground, people were seen limping and searching desperately for friends and relatives, the witness said.

Police set up an information point to help people find their loved ones, including many children who had been separated from their parents.

The mayor of Turin, Chiara Appendino, who had returned from watching the match in Cardiff, held a meeting with police on Sunday morning.

She was then due to visit the local hospital where the seven-year-old boy was being treated. His condition, after suffering injuries to his head and torso, is described as serious but stable.

(Reporting by Gabriele Pili in Turin and Steve Scherer in Rome, writing by Steve Scherer,; Editing by Jonathan Oatis and Susan Fenton)

from All Of Beer http://allofbeer.com/more-than-a-thousand-soccer-fans-injured-in-stampede-in-italys-turin/ from All of Beer https://allofbeercom.tumblr.com/post/177818701322

[samanthasroberts]

More Than A Thousand Soccer Fans Injured In Stampede In Italy’s Turin

TURIN, June 4 (Reuters) – More than a thousand Juventus soccer fans watching the Champions League final on screens in one of Turin’s main squares late on Saturday were injured when loud bangs created panic and mayhem.

Around 1,400 people were treated for slight injuries, Italian media reported. About seven people were seriously hurt, including a seven-year-old boy who was trampled.

Thousands of fans had gathered to watch the Champions League final on a giant screen in San Carlo Square. The match, between Turin club Juventus and Real Madrid, was being played in Cardiff, Wales.

During the second half of the match, which Real Madrid went on to win 4-1, video cameras showed a sudden rush in the middle of the crowd in San Carlo square, and then a violent surge that flung people against barriers.

Many fans then began to run out of the center of the square, screaming in fear.

The panic may have been started by the explosion of a loud firecracker that was mistaken for a bomb, a Reuters witness said. Police were still investigating what set off the stampede.

Afterwards shoes, beer bottles and bags littered the ground, people were seen limping and searching desperately for friends and relatives, the witness said.

Police set up an information point to help people find their loved ones, including many children who had been separated from their parents.

The mayor of Turin, Chiara Appendino, who had returned from watching the match in Cardiff, held a meeting with police on Sunday morning.

She was then due to visit the local hospital where the seven-year-old boy was being treated. His condition, after suffering injuries to his head and torso, is described as serious but stable.

  (Reporting by Gabriele Pili in Turin and Steve Scherer in Rome, writing by Steve Scherer,; Editing by Jonathan Oatis and Susan Fenton)

Source: http://allofbeer.com/more-than-a-thousand-soccer-fans-injured-in-stampede-in-italys-turin/

from All of Beer https://allofbeer.wordpress.com/2018/09/07/more-than-a-thousand-soccer-fans-injured-in-stampede-in-italys-turin/

[allofbeercom]

More Than A Thousand Soccer Fans Injured In Stampede In Italy’s Turin

TURIN, June 4 (Reuters) – More than a thousand Juventus soccer fans watching the Champions League final on screens in one of Turin’s main squares late on Saturday were injured when loud bangs created panic and mayhem.

Around 1,400 people were treated for slight injuries, Italian media reported. About seven people were seriously hurt, including a seven-year-old boy who was trampled.

Thousands of fans had gathered to watch the Champions League final on a giant screen in San Carlo Square. The match, between Turin club Juventus and Real Madrid, was being played in Cardiff, Wales.

During the second half of the match, which Real Madrid went on to win 4-1, video cameras showed a sudden rush in the middle of the crowd in San Carlo square, and then a violent surge that flung people against barriers.

Many fans then began to run out of the center of the square, screaming in fear.

The panic may have been started by the explosion of a loud firecracker that was mistaken for a bomb, a Reuters witness said. Police were still investigating what set off the stampede.

Afterwards shoes, beer bottles and bags littered the ground, people were seen limping and searching desperately for friends and relatives, the witness said.

Police set up an information point to help people find their loved ones, including many children who had been separated from their parents.

The mayor of Turin, Chiara Appendino, who had returned from watching the match in Cardiff, held a meeting with police on Sunday morning.

She was then due to visit the local hospital where the seven-year-old boy was being treated. His condition, after suffering injuries to his head and torso, is described as serious but stable.

  (Reporting by Gabriele Pili in Turin and Steve Scherer in Rome, writing by Steve Scherer,; Editing by Jonathan Oatis and Susan Fenton)

from All Of Beer http://allofbeer.com/more-than-a-thousand-soccer-fans-injured-in-stampede-in-italys-turin/

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Call for Entry: The Norfolk Public Art Commission and the Elizabeth River Trail Chelsea District Planning Committee (Virginia)

Entry Deadline: 5/31/18 REQUIREMENTS: Media Images - Minimum: 5, Maximum: 10  Audio - Minimum: 0, Maximum: 2  Video - Minimum: 0, Maximum: 2  Total Media - Minimum: 5, Maximum: 10  View Site Details  

The Norfolk Public Art Commission

and the Elizabeth River Trail Chelsea District Planning Committee

seek to commission an artist to design and create artwork.

 LOCATION/CONTEXT: Chelsea is located along the Elizabeth River on the west side of Norfolk. Sandwiched between the affluent residential West Ghent and industrial shipyards, the neighborhood has organically evolved into one of the city’s most up-and-coming business districts, with a gritty appeal. Chelsea is home to a shipyard, two acclaimed breweries, a rum distillery, a 91-year-old theater company, locally owned restaurants, a flower shop, a dog washing day play center, an art tattoo shop, a gym, and the historic International Seamen’s House, which is now a private residence.

 The Elizabeth River Trail is an urban bike and pedestrian path providing recreational and educational opportunities as well as an alternate mode of transportation. The 10.5-mile trail was established in 1994 with Norfolk Southern’s donation of the Atlantic City Spur railroad line in Chelsea to create the first 3,500 feet of dedicated trail. It quickly expanded and now runs from Naval Station Norfolk through Chelsea, continuing to downtown Norfolk and east towards Virginia Beach. The Chelsea portion of the trail that weaves through a neighborhood is both industrial and natural. It is being renovated with new trees, a linear park with food-bearing plants, a managed meadow, a rain garden, and three areas of native grasses and flowers. Chelsea is a primary entry point for the trail since the site has parking for the 900 shipyard workers, commuters, bikers, joggers and walkers who use the trail every day.

 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The committee would like to commission an artwork that speaks to the progressive, creative vibe of Chelsea. It could serve as a gateway, or point of transition between the trail and the neighborhood. Kinetic or multiple artworks that create a sense of motion or direction to visually move people through the space would also be appropriate.

 PROJECT SITE: The committee is open to all artists’ ideas and will consider artwork along the pathways and/or as a signature gateway. There is a large grass park on the corner of Raleigh and Claremont Avenues that is another ideal location for artwork. Please see site map of the trail as is goes through Chelsea.

 SIZE/MEDIUM: The artwork should be pedestrian scale but also large enough to attract attention. We like the idea of using recycled durable materials such as recycled beer bottles, shipyard or cannery materials, or other items that reference the neighborhood. Artwork must be durable and of permanent materials that will stand the test of time. Materials must be safe and easily maintained.  

 PROJECT FUNDS: Up to three finalists may be selected to be interviewed by the Public Art Planning Committee via Skype. The finalists are not expected to complete a design at this stage but will be interviewed about past work and creative process. There will also be a preliminary discussion of the site. The committee reserves the right to select the final artist without a finalist process.

 The total budget for the completed, delivered, and installed artwork is $60,000. This will cover artist’s honorarium, fabrication, materials, shipping, insurance, and travel expenses necessary to complete the project, project plaque, final documentation and any incidental expenses. The artist must hire a Virginia licensed contractor to install the artwork(s). As part of this contract, the selected artist will work with a locally based apprentice artist and will make an educational presentation for artists and the community.

 Please note that a city contract will be issued with a design phase requiring review and approval by the Public Art Commission prior to fabrication.

 The selected artist must carry a Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy naming the City of Norfolk as an additional insured, and must provide certificates of insurance to that effect guaranteeing thirty (30) days written notice before any changes to the policies become effective. Insurance can be purchased and certificate presented after the first payment is made. If the artist employs anyone in connection with this work, the artist must carry a workers compensation insurance policy and an automobile liability insurance policy if appropriate. The artist shall also be responsible for assuring subcontractors, if there are any, meet the same insurance requirements.  

 CALENDAR: This calendar is subject to change.

            May 1, 2018, 4:00 p.m. EST Site Review and Educational Meeting, 1231 W. Olney Road in front of The Birch

            May 31, 2018, 2:00 p.m. EST, submittal due date and time

            Summer 2018, selection announced

            Spring 2019, completion of art

 SELECTION CRITERIA AND AWARD CONSIDERATIONS: The commission will be awarded based on many factors such as the aesthetic value, creativity and contemporary relevance of the proposed piece. The city will consider the diversity of beliefs and values and general standards of decency of the citizens who fund the commission and purchase public art for the City of Norfolk. Local artists are encouraged to apply. The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose submission is determined in writing to be the most advantageous to the City taking into consideration the evaluation factors set forth in this Request for Proposal.

 The following criteria will be used in the proposal evaluation process:

• Artistic merit (excellence, originality, creativity and innovative approaches) as evidenced by submitted materials

• Professional artistic experience to fulfill the requirements of this project either in studio, educational, community, employment and/or art projects and the ability to undertake the design, creation and installation of the artwork

• Appropriateness of materials, style and concepts in relation to this prospectus

 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS: Submission must be submitted via CaFÉ website at www.CallForEntry.org or delivered to 810 Union Street, Suite 303, (City Hall Building) Norfolk, VA 23510 by 2:00 PM EST on May 31, 2018.  Artists are highly encouraged to apply through CaFÉ. There is no application fee to apply or use the CaFÉ online application system.

 The following materials are required:

 {C}1.      Statement of Understanding, online agreement of compliance to all State of Virginia codes. See last page of this document for Statement of Understanding.

{C}2.      Letter of Interest, not to exceed one (1) page, outlining your interest in this project and how you might approach the design and creation of this project.

{C}3.      Resume, maximum of two (2) pages, outlining your professional accomplishments.  If submitting as a team, please include resumes for each team member, with each resume not exceeding two (2) pages.

{C}4.      Artwork Images, selection of up to ten (10) images representing artworks most relevant to the scope of this opportunity. You may submit up to two (2) audio and two (2) video files if relevant to showing the artwork. Artists who do not have a portfolio of public art projects should consider submitting sketches of possible ideas for this project as part of the ten images. Instruction on how to format images for CaFÉ can be found at http://www.callforentry.org/image_prep.phtml

{C}5.      References, three (3) professional references, including name, affiliated organization (if appropriate), email address, phone number, and relationship to each reference.   

 QUESTIONS/FOLLOW UP:  Questions about this project may be directed to Melinda Fenton, Office of the Purchasing Agent, 757-664-4023 or [email protected].

For assistance with the CaFÉ online application process, contact CaFÉ tech support at 888-562-7232 or [email protected], Monday-Friday, 8:30 PM to 5:00 PM MDT.

 This Request for Proposals is governed in all respects, including but not limited to the award decision, by the Code of the City of Norfolk, 1979, as amended, especially Chapter 33.1, the Procurement Chapter, and its associated regulations.  For more information on doing business with the City of Norfolk or to become familiar with the City Code generally, its Procurement Chapter and regulations, or the ethics and non-discrimination sections of the Procurement please go to the city web site at http://www.norfolk.gov/purchasing.The City encourages women and minorities to submit proposals and for non-minority artist to participate with small businesses and women and minorities through partnerships, joint ventures, subcontracts and other contractual opportunities.  Please describe any planned use of such businesses in fulfilling this contract.

 Before submitting proposals, please review the website http://www.norfolk.gov/bids.aspx for possible updates and addendums.

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Meet the Summer Serenades Artists: José Muñiz, tenor

by Yanzel Rivera, Summer Classical Music Coordinator

After a couple hours of rehearsal, José Muñiz and I sat down, enjoyed a good beer and had a nice chat. Son of Puerto Rican parents, José grew up in Orlando, Florida and brings his warm voice and sunny personality to the Midwest. José is a first year Master’s student at UW Mead Witter School of Music and we recently enjoyed his singing as Fenton in the UW Madison’s opera production of Verdi’s Falstaff.

What inspires you? Unusual experiences, things that break from the mundane.

What is your favorite thing to do (besides music)? Reading about politics or supernatural phenomena

Who are your three favorite composers? Verdi, Mozart, Beethoven

What do you like to listen to while driving? Rap and electronic music

Who is your favorite pop star? Kendrick Lamar

Where in the world would you like to get lost? India

What’s one thing you couldn’t live without? Free will

Describe your favorite color to somebody who is blind? Black. Emptiness, void, nothing, darkness.

Do you have a lucky routine before a performance?  Pace around in silence and meditate before any performance.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve been given? Be diligent, create your own habits

What is your dream project? To be part of a musical endeavor similar to “Pavarotti and friends”

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you during a performance? In one scene of the magic flute, four of us where tasked to hold the wings of the Queen of the night’s costume and, unintentionally, I ripped part of the costume and just stayed there holding that piece of fabric.

Why music? When you have a gift, why not nurture it?

Who should we invite to perform for Summer Serenades next year? Lawrence Brownlee, famous tenor.

José will join the Summer Serenades: Sunday Concerts on the Terrace  on July 30 at 5pm, along with other talented singers from the UW School of Music. More information about these concerts and other events can be found here.

#music #classical music #wisconsin #madison #union terrace #wut #wisconsin union theater #concerts #summer #summer serenades #UW-madison #memorial union #terrace

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Fun with Misogyny! I Rant About Mudd’s Women

Sex trafficking! Magical pills that do your hair and makeup! Sexism! Women whose only point in life is being wives! Mudd’s Women has all your misogynist needs wrapped up in a shiny bow named Harcourt Fenton Mudd.

I’m note sure I want to summarize this episode, because it’s just kind of gross. Basically, Mudd is captaining a ship that is about to break up, and then the Enterprise beams him and his “cargo” aboard. A cargo of three beautiful young women. In doing so, the Enterprise burns out multiple lithium crystals, forcing them to reroute to a mining planet to replace the crystals.

The women have an apparently hypnotic effect on the crew. But, oh no! It turns out they’re only beautiful because of a magical drug that does their hair and makeup! (Seriously, that’s basically what the drug does from a practical standpoint. How does a drug do that?) Regardless, Mudd contacts the miners, and convinces them to only provide the crystals in exchange for the women and Mudd’s release. There’s some back and forth on this, but ultimately, that’s basically what happens.

Of course, not before one of the miners finds out what’s going on through interactions with one girl, Eve, and is a total fucking asshole because OMG SHE DOESN’T HAVE PERFECT HAIR AND MAKEUP BY DEFAULT!  We also get a bit of an explanation of the drug, which apparently gives you “more of whatever you have” and that depends on your gender. Though, apparently, Eve takes a placebo in this scene, but is still magically made up. 

Eve ends up ok with marrying the miner who was a total asshole, because apparently Kirk is married to his work so a miner who treated her like shit because she wasn’t perfectly made up, and asshole miner is really the next best option. The Enterprise leaves, with Mudd, who is set to stand trial.

THIS EPISODE MAKES ME SO ANGRY I DON’T EVEN KNOW HOW TO TELL YOU.

Ok, now that the all caps are out of the way, where do I start?  Conceptually, this episode COULD, if handled correctly, have been kind of interesting. But apparently Kirk and the rest of the Enterprise crew is totally cool with human trafficking, which is mark one against it.  And there are so many more marks against it that I’m so done with EVERYTHING. I might need a beer before I try to explain my feelings...

Ok. Beer acquired and I’ve decided where to start.  First, it’s really important to note that there is absolutely nothing wrong with a woman wanting be a wife and homemaker. There’s also nothing wrong with a woman wanting to feel attractive, or caring about her appearance.  The former isn’t my thing, but is a perfectly valid choice, and I know I like to feel pretty.  The problem here is that is LITERALLY all of the self worth of these women. And no one seems to bat an eyelash at this.  These are human beings who apparently have no other purpose than to go be pretty and marry men.  If they fail to marry men, then the have literally nothing. At all. End of sentence. Even Eve, who is arguably the most redeemable of the women, is completely ruled by her need for a husband. 

Also, apparently, there were no eligible men on their planets of origin.  So rather than look at options in life, they clearly need to...sell themselves to Mudd so he can find them husbands? It is basically stated that Mudd buys and sells people. So I’m assuming they, or someone else, sold these women to him, and that he intends to get payment from their ultimate husbands.  In a show where we HAVE women with careers (and maybe we don’t get enough of those women actually doing their jobs, but they DO exist), it’s so frustrating to see these women reduced to nothing but pretty objects for men to enjoy. I’m not saying the women need to have careers, but just that there are OPTIONS, and apparently no one, even on the Enterprise, thinks to ask “Is this what you want, and even if you DO want a husband, do you want to maybe look around for a guy you actually like, and who actually likes you, rather than who wants a pretty doll?” It would have actually been super interesting to have one of the female characters have this conversation with even one of the women (it would be fine if it were a male character, too, but they “you have options” conversation would have been cool from a woman who TOOK ONE OF THOSE OPTIONS”). But no, apparently only crewmembers who talk with the women are men, and all of them are so controlled by their cocks that, other than a brief “no deal” from Kirk to the miners, they are totally ok with selling these women.  Heck, I could see the logical Spock, during Eve’s bit on why she is traveling with Mudd, offering a totally logical explanation of other options. But nope, not a SINGLE THING.

Also, Mudd’s in trouble for illegal operation of a starship. BUT NOT FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING.  Even in today’s world, human trafficking is pretty heavily frowned upon, and for damn good reason. So the idea that this wouldn’t even be an ISSUE in the Star Trek universe is rather absurd.  Sure, the women, or mainly Eve, provide some explanation as to why they are there willingly, but it is LITERALLY STATED that Mudd buys and sells people. And Eve ALSO expresses some discomfort with the situation. Why is this not followed up on?

Alright, so I’ve dealt, angrily, with the human trafficking and the “my only worth is as a wife” theme. Lets talk more about the Venus Drug. As I mentioned, this drug, at least for women, appears to magically do your hair and makeup. Which would probably be super handy in situations where you need to get ready quickly in the morning, but... The self worth of all three women is utterly wrapped up in their outward appearance. There don’t appear to be any withdrawal effects, other than the fact that their hair and makeup are suddenly undone when the drugs wear off, and that makes them very upset. And it’s not as if they’re especially unattractive without the drugs. They basically look like normal adult women, with little to no (but some, which it’s film so literally everyone wears SOME) makeup, and without perfectly done hair.  I’m pretty sure I’ve looked worse rolling out of bed in the morning.

This is explored even more between Eve and her miner, who is a complete asshole to her because she’s not pretty, and apparently can’t cook better than him (because it’s a woman’s job to be a perfect cook, and all men are terrible at it, right guys?). But hey, at least she has SOME worth other than her Venus Drug created beauty! She knows how to clean pots and pans!  Also, a brief digression. We’re talking about sexism here, so I’m going to touch on the sexism of “women are good cooks and men are awful cooks” that we get here.  Why is the assumption always that women can cook and men can’t (particularly given that more professional chefs are men, but I’m not going to go into that whole issue, which is it’s own sexism question)? I would assume that man living alone on a planet where he is unlikely to be able to order takeout WOULD BE ABLE TO COOK. That just seems rather essential for life.  The idea that men are bad at basic housekeeping, or in the case of cooking, survival, skills is pretty darn sexist in its own right.

Also, with the drug, we get a line that it “enhances whatever you have” and that with men that means more muscular and aggressive, while with women you get beauty and allure. This is incredibly sexist and gender essentialist and I kind of want to light it on fire. I’m an attorney. When I was in law school, I did multiple moot court competitions. You know what most of my critiques were? “You’re too aggressive.” “You should be more conciliatory.”  I got these criticisms even when I was arguing against a very aggressive male opponent. (The one, interesting, exception was when I did a national security law moot court and most of the judges were people like Marine JAG officers, they raised zero issues about my aggressiveness)  Women don’t have to be conciliatory and nice, and men don’t need to be aggressive.  Personality traits do not magically run along gender lines. Also, women can be muscular. Men can be beautiful.  ALSO why is it that women get only visual traits, while men get a personality trait (whether you view it as a positive one or not...)

Side digression, I watched this right after The Enemy Within, obviously, and aggression was one of the traits granted to “evil” Kirk. But that aggression? was also cited as important in making real Kirk a leader. So, apparently, since aggression is a fundamentally masculine trait, women can’t be leaders! Ugh.

Finally, we have what COULD have been a redeeming quality.  The drug Kirk gives Eve near the end of the episode is a placebo, and we’re told it’s really the self-confidence that makes her beautiful. That, actually, could have been a cool message. EXCEPT SELF CONFIDENCE DOESN’T MAGICALLY DO YOUR HAIR AND MAKEUP LIFE DOESN’T WORK THAT WAY.  It tries SO hard to be like “oh, the beauty is all internal” but if if wanted to do that? It could have had Eve draw up with good posture, with her hair down and her makeup as it was without the drug, with a spark in her eye.  Because guess what? The actress? Pretty without being all done up. By making the physical change in the actual episode, you totally lose the one potentially redeeming quality.

Also, Eve stays with asshole miner. That pretty much kills any redemption there might have been.

I could keep ranting. But I’m going to stop here because I give myself an aneurysm.  Suffice it to say that I really, really hate this episode. It’s sexist, gender essentialist, and just generally awful.  If this were my introduction to Star Trek, and especially to TOS, I probably would never watch another episode again. 

#star trek: the original series #star trek #mudd's women #i am so angry #fuck your misogyny #sexism #gender essentialism

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This Week’s Top Food Events: Bocuse d’Or Celebration Tour Comes to Miami and More

Your weekly tasty event round up in Miami

Week of May 1

Yardbird

DOWNTOWN MIAMI — Remember when team USA won Bocuse d’Or gold medal earlier this year? Well now it’s time to celebrate, with the first stop being at BRAVA by Brad Kilgore (1300 Biscayne Blvd) on Sunday, May 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. On hand from the winning team will be chef Mathew Peters and Assistant Coach Robert Sulatcky for a culinary showcase along with some familiar local names like Giorgio Rapicavoli, Jose Mendin, Sean Brasel, Michael Pirolo, Aaron Brooks, Manuel Echeverri, Gabriel Fenton and Soraya Kilgore. Buy your tickets this way.

WYNWOOD — The Star Wars loving J. Wakefield Brewing (120 NW 24th Street) is hosting its annual May the Fourth Be With You party on May 4 from 6 p.m. until close. The celebration feature a full range of Star Wars-themed specialty draughts, a cosplay special, t shirts, music by DJ Popeye and, of course, the Star Wars saga playing on the big screen, in rotation, all day long.

DOWNTOWN MIAMI — On Wednesday, May 3rd, Fooq’s (1035 North Miami Avenue) is teaming up with Seasons Farm Fresh for a farm-to-table feast featuring five-course dinner menu of seasonal produce. The dinner is priced at $50 per person with a wine pairing option for $35. For reservations, call 786.536.2749 or email [email protected].

NORTH MIAMI — The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (770 NE 125th Street) is hosting a vodka tasting on May 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. in conjunction with its Synergism: Ekaterina & Victor Khromin exhibition, which will feature a tasting of Russian cuisine, a vodka tasting and music. Plus guests can enjoy a conversational VIP tour with exhibition artist Ekaterina Khromin.

SOUTH BEACH/CORAL GABLES — Celebrate the Kentucky Derby at on Yardbird Southern Table & Bar (1600 Lenox Avenue) and Swine Southern Table & Bar (2415 Ponce de Leon) on Saturday, May 6. Guests can order off of the full menu and expect to see a 5×7 foot live mint wall for juleps & smashes and enjoy mint juleps with Maker’s Mark for $6.34 (same number as the post time) in wax dipped julep cups. There will also be two gift basket giveaways as well as bowtie and suspender giveaways. Additionally prizes will be awarded for the guest with the best hat and for the winning horse.

Week of April 24

Sugar at EAST

WYNWOOD — Non-profit Style Saves along with David and Isabela Grutman and The Salty Donut (50 NW 24th Street) have created a special “Unicorn Donut,” for a good cause. The 24-hour, hand-dyed, rainbow brioche doughnut is injected with a homemade citrus marshmallow fluff, topped with a vanilla bean glaze & homemade hand-dyed marshmallow crisps, and is on sale from now until Friday May 5, with $5 from each doughnut sold going to charity.

SOUTH BEACH — Pao by Paul Qui (3201 Collins Avenue) goes omasake this Wednesday, April 26 when chef Paul Qui and chef de cuisine Benjamin Murray prepare a 12-course tasting menu in the traditional ‘trust me’ Japanese way. Call 786-655-5600 to reserve your spot.

WYNWOOD — Charcoal (82 NW 29th Street) is asking guests to get rid of their phones for the night — and if they do, they’ll be rewarded. That’s the thought behind Tuesday analog nights from 6 to 10 p.m. The restaurant will provide a safe place to store phone at the table so that you can disconnect a with live music on hand, and if you keep your device parked for the night and receive a complimentary dessert.

PINECREST — Les Dames d’Escoffier Miami Chapter is hosting its annual Tropical Brunch on Sunday April 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pinecrest Gardens (11000 South Red Road). The event, which helps raise funds for scholarships to help young women pursue careers in the food and agricultural industries, will offer food by local chefs, cooking demos, raffles, live music and plenty of libations. Buy your tickets here.

DORAL — Love chocolate? Then this event is for you. Miami International Mall (1455 NW 107th Avenue) is hosting the Second Annual Chocolate Show on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Sears Court. The free event will offer samples from places like Cacao Art Chocolates, Chocondue Express, Exquisito Fine Chocolates, Italian Chocolate Twister and more.

BRICKELL — Throughout the month of April EAST, Miami’s (788 Brickell Plaza) rooftop bar and garden, SUGAR, will offer a special Saké Lab featuring is a five-course menu featuring Sugar’s signature Asian-inspired menu items paired with sake. Book your seat here.

DOWNTOWN MIAMI — To honor the launch of the Toba Khedoori exhibit, Verde’s (1103 Biscayne Boulevard) executive chef Kaytlin Dangaran and La Mar By Gaston Acurio’s executive chef Diego Oka will team up with Saffron Supper Club on Thursday, April 27 at 7 p.m. to create a four-course dinner featuring a take on the traditional Iraqi spice blend known as barhat to reflect the artist’s heritage. Buy tickets here.

Week of April 17

Matador Bar

SOUTH BEACH — Popular New York City watering hole, Leyenda, brings its bartenders Ivy Mix and Ryan Liloia to Matador Bar (2901 Collins Ave) this Thursday, April 20, as part of the monthly Third Thursday Takeover Series from 9 p.m. to close.

SOUTH BEACH — Buck’s Beer Garden, The Raleigh’s (1775 Collins Avenue) monthly event with craft brews, lawn games and a special bites, is saying “farewell” until next season with its final party on Thursday, April 20 from 6 to 10 p.m. On the menu expect Concrete Beach on draft, sweets from Dough Miami and chef’s barbecue with items like classic sliders along with s’mores kits to take full advantage of the bonfire.

WYNWOOD — Annual festival Wynwood Life (2250 NW 2nd Avenue) heads back to the neighborhood this weekend for its annual free, weekend-long event. Part of the festivities include the Wynwood Culinary Showcase featuring restaurants and chefs from the area like Max Santiago, Bunnie Cakes, Crave Clean, Copper 29, and more. Plus, Bitter Truth will have a pop up where they’ll carve the ice for each cocktail with a chainsaw, and they will also compete against Employees Only to come up with the “Best Cocktail” at Wynwood Life.

DORAL — On Tuesday, April 18 BLT Prime (4400 NW 87th Avenue) will help ease Tax Day stress with half off all alcoholic beverages. All cocktails, beer, wines by the glass and bottles of wine will be sold at 50 percent off all day long.

SOUTH BEACH — Elysian Brewing is bringing its Capitol Hill Series to Purdy Lounge (1811 Purdy Avenue) on Thursday, April 20, where there will be a ceremonial tapping of its Said in Zest beer with a live performance from Askultura. Plus, all proceeds from Said in Zest sold during the event will go to the Chapman Partnership.

DOWNTOWN MIAMI — Marlins Foundation and chef Adrianne Calvo host the 3rd Annual Taste of Miami at Marlins Park this Friday April 21 at 8 p.m. Dine on bites from spots like Miami Smokers and The Salty Donut while watching a head-to-head cooking competition between Miami chefs and Marlins Alumni. Buy your ticket here.

Week of April 10

Tocaya Organica tacos

SOUTH BEACH — Another spot to add to your taco Tuesday rotation: Tocaya Organica (920 Lincoln Road), which will offer two-for-one tacos all day on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until midnight plus happy hour specials will run all day long as well.

SOUTH BEACH — The National Hotel (1677 Collins Ave) is hosting the second annual Baguette Battle Miami, a “best baguette” competition on Thursday, April 13 at 7 p.m. On hand will be bread from places like La Parisienne, La Provence and Chocolate Fashion. Buy your tickets for the carb filled party this way.

UPPER EAST SIDE — It’s crawdad season and with that comes spring time crawfish boils ever Sunday at Phuc Yea (7100 Biscayne Blvd). Available from 5 p.m. until closing, it offers dishes of a proper crawfish feast, $25 bottles of rose, half-priced oysters and free bartender’s “brew” from 4 to 5 p.m.

DORAL — Bulla Gastrobar (5335 NW 87th Ave) is spicing up Mondays with a new special Noche de Lechón menu. Meant for two people, it showcases six dishes for $40 like the Gazpacho Andaluz, Lechón Asado, Patatas Panaderas.

Week of April 3

Hygge Hot Chocolate from Ariete

COCONUT GROVE — On Monday, Apr. 3, 2017, Whole Foods Market is partnering with Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford for a three-course sustainable dinner and wine pairing benefitting Miami Waterkeeper with 100 percent of the ticket sales going to the organization, buy them this way.

SOUTH BEACH — Common Threads’ Associate Board is hosting a happy hour Wednesday, April 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Tanuki (1080 Alton Road). Tickets include a variety of appetizers and two cocktails. Buy your tickets to the event here.

MIAMI — Ben & Jerry’s 38th annual Free Cone Day takes place this Tuesday, April 4 at all Ben & Jerry’s locations throughout the city. Available from noon to 8 p.m.

DOWNTOWN MIAMI — On Saturday, April 8, United Way of Miami-Dade Young Leaders host an interactive cooking experience dubbed Build Your Own Brunch B.Y.O.B. at the InterContinental Miami (100 Chopin Plaza). Guests will prepare a three-course brunch led by Eileen Andrade of Finka Table & Tap, Jhonnatan Contreras of Toro Toro Miami and Scott Linquist of Coyo Taco and Olla. Pick up your tickets to the event this way.

COCONUT GROVE — On Sunday, April 9, Ariete (3540 Main Hwy) will host a Hygge-themed brunch. For those who might not be familiar, Hygge is the trend focusing on comfort and coziness. On the menu expect hot chocolate, carrot cake waffles, and more. Available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SOUTH BEACH — In celebration of the Persian New year, on Sunday, April 9, the Saffron Supper Club will host its traveling diner series pop-up at Byblos Miami (1545 Collins Ave) with “A Homage to Nowruz” dinner. The three-course menu features items like crispy rock shrimp, cheese pie, prime striploin and more. Email [email protected] to reserve your spot.

FORT LAUDERDALE — Every Tuesday between now and May 2, Rhythm & Vine (401 NE 5th Terrace) is hosting Active Tuesdays with 60-minute classes available on-site plus a pop-up marketplace fresh-pressed juices, local active wear brands, and healthy foods.

Week of March 27

Tobasco

Oysters on a half shell — time to celebrate

SOUTH BEACH — National Oysters on the Half Shell Day is apparently a holiday, and this year it falls on Friday, March 31. To celebrate the momentous occasion, Izzy’s (423 Washington Avenue) is hosting an all you can eat and drink oysters and Narragansett beer for $28 from 4 to 8 p.m.

WYNWOOD — Donutfest returns to Wywnood MAPS Backlot (342 NW 24th Street) for its second year this Thursday, March 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. The all-you-can-eat donut festival will feature bites from places like Mojo Donuts & Fried Chicken, Jupiter Donuts, The One Donut Company plus savory options from Spris Artisan Pizza and Doggy Style Miami Hot Dogs. Buy your tickets here.

SOUTH BEACH — Each Thursday night, the Nautilus (1825 Collins Avenue) invites guests to enjoy live Latin jazz performances while sipping on specialty rum cocktail drinks for $15 each. The party kicks off at 8 p.m.

WYNWOOD — RC Cola Plant (550 NW 24th Street) is getting taken over this weekend with plenty of beer and barbecue. First up, Sprung, the craft beer festival featuring more than 300 different brews on April 1 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. The following day, on April 2, is Grillin N’ Chillin’, an event dedicated to all things grilled. Buy your tickets here and here.

DOWNTOWN MIAMI — On Monday, March 27, Area 31 (270 Biscayne Boulevard) launched its new Menu Trotting with Chef Wolfgang Birk dining series, showcasing special menu offerings from various culinary regions. Taking place on the last week of every month, it’ll offer four-course menu with amuse bouche and signature dishes from a particular culinary region. To book your seat call 305-424-5234.

SOUTH BEACH — Starting on Tuesday, March 28, Semilia (1330 Alton Road) will be getting global every Tuesday offering a #FredStreetFood menu where guests can dine their way around the world with items like Spicy Pulled Pork Bao Buns, Wagyu Beef Sliders with Caramelized Onion on Brioche, and Organic Chicken Tacos.

FT LAUDERDALE — Celebrating all things cheesy, the first ever Pizza Festival will take over the War Memorial Auditorium (800 NE 8th Street) in Holiday Park on April 1 and feature local pizza joints, national pizza brands, adult beverages, local art and entertainment, live cooking demos, a family-friendly kid zone and even a pizza eating competition. Buy your ticket here.

Week of March 20

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UPPER EAST SIDE — The Saffron Supper Club is going Egyptian for its latest dinner on Sunday, March 26 at The Garden at Mina’s Mediterraneo (749 NE 79th Street), featuring a three-course dinner, wine, signature cocktail and live music. The dinner kicks off at 6 p.m. Buy your tickets here.

AVENTURA — On March 22, Jack Daniel’s assistant master distiller, Chris Fletcher, will travel from Lynchburg to Miami to host a four-course whiskey and barbecue dinner at the Corsair Kitchen (19999 West Country Club Drive) to celebrate the resort’s recent Single Barrel Select purchase. Buy your ticket here.

WYNWOOD — Alter (223 NW 23 Street) has teamed up with Grand Marnier for a night of cocktails and music on Wednesday, March 22 starting at 8 p.m. RSVP for the French themed fete here.

Week of March 13

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BOGO acai bowls

CORAL GABLES — Wine lovers, take note. VeritageMiami’s annual wine tasting in Merrick Park (358 San Lorenzo Avenue) — which was rescheduled from last fall due to Hurricane Issac — finally returns to the Coral Gables mall this Wednesday, March 15. The event features 400+ different wines plus bites from places like Swine Southern, Uvaggio and more. Buy your tickets here.

FORT LAUDERDALE — Japanese eatery Kuro (1 Seminole Way) is hosting an exclusive Silver Oak Winery Pairing Dinner this Tuesday, March 14. The five-course dinner its themed when “California Cabernet Meets Japanese Wagyu” and hosted by Silver Oak CEO Dave Duncan. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 954-316-2900.

BRICKELL — March is (apparently) national nutrition month, and to celebrate Bertoni (1300 Brickell Bay Drive) is offering 50 percent off any smoothie when you purchase a meal and BOGO acai bowls. Available all month long.

Week of March 6

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Rose all day at Nikki Beach

CORAL GABLES — In honor of National Woman’s Day on March 8, Uvaggio (70 Miracle Mile) is kicking off its weekly Wednesday ladies’ night with a “Ladies Night Chef’s Table” featuring a four-course menu with bottomless Prosecco for $50 a person with only 10 seats available each Wednesday. Call 305-448-2400 to book.

SOMEWHERE IN MIAMI — The surprise pop-up dinner party known as Diner En Blanc returns to Miami for its third installment this Saturday, March 11. The event, which requires all of its 2,000 guests to dress in white, takes over a surprise location to host a BYO dinner party. Register for the waiting list here.

EVERYWHERE — Score a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes at iHop on Tuesday, March 7, when you leave a voluntary donation to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

SOUTH BEACH — Every Saturday you can now “Drink Pink” at Nikki Beach (1 Ocean Drive) with rosé by the glass for $5 and bottles of rosé for $25, plus food specials are available from 4 to 6 p.m.

WYNWOOD — Cake Thai Wynwood (180 NW 29 Street) is kicking off its newly launched wine dinner program on March 8 with Chantal Gonet proprietor of Champagne Philippe Gonet featuring a variety of Cake Thai dishes paired with bubbles. Book your seat here.

Week of February 27

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CORAL GABLES — If you are still wanting to feast at food festival, on Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5, the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana kicks off Cork and Fork, an annual food and wine tasting festival in Coral Gables. The two-day event features culinary tastings, cooking demonstrations, wine pairings and more by chefs Michelle Bernstein, Eileen Andrade, Adrianne Calvo and Cindy Hutson. Buy your tickets here.

SOUTH BEACH — On Friday, March 3rd, The Raleigh Miami Beach (1775 Collins Avenue) hosts its monthly cocktail competition with Suntory Whisky Toki. From 6 to 8 p.m. guests can sip on complimentary samples of the four hand-crafted cocktails created for the competition, and all cocktails featured in the competition will be available in full-sized pours at the cost of $10.

CORAL GABLES — The Bulleit Bourbon Woody will be at the Biltmore Hotel (1200 Anastasia Ave) on Friday, March 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. serving up Bulleit Bourbon and Davidoff Cigars for hotel guests and Biltmore Club Members. Call 305-913-3230 to reserve your spot.

ALL OVER — Score a free medium iced coffee at Dunkin’ Donuts on Monday’s beginning Monday, February 27 for the next four weeks when your pay for your order with an enrolled DD Perks account. Sign up here to get the offer.

Week of February 20

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DOWNTOWN MIAMI — NYC’s popular BreakfastClub is heading to the Arsht Center (1300 Biscayne Blvd.) this Thursday, February 23, from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. for midnight breakfast sandwiches and mezcal with the restaurant’s resident chef Brad Kilgore. Purchase your tickets here.

UPPER EAST SIDE — Phuc Yea (7100 Biscayne Blvd) is hosting a Made in Dade Party on Thursday, February 23, from 8 p.m. to midnight. The chef’s party will feature cuisine from Michael Beltran of Ariete, Rene Reyes and John Gallo of Pinch and Niven Patel of Ghee Indian Kitchen, plus an open bar, live Oyster Shuck Station, and a “flowing” Estrella Beer station. Book your tickets this way.

SOUTH BEACH — If drinking isn’t really your thing, then there are still party options like the first ever Daybreaker party, an alcohol free early morning dance party, happening at LIV (4441 Collins Ave)on Wednesday, February 22 from 6 to 9 a.m. The party includes yoga, plenty of dancing and breakfast. Snag your tickets here.

SOUTH BEACH — Up your swank factor at the Terrazas de los Andes dinner hosted by chef Francis Mallmann at his Miami restaurant Los Fuegos (3201 Collins Ave) on Thursday, February 23. Buy your ticket this way.

DOWNTOWN MIAMI — Will Rivas, beverage director of The Pubbelly Group, will be hosting Yael Vengroff of LA’s The Spare Room for an after-party at Pawn Browker (121 SE 1st St. ) from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. sponsored by Avion Tequila. The evening will feature music, cocktails and a drinks by both bartenders. No ticket necessary.

SOUTH BEACH — As usual, The Broken Shaker and 27 Restaurant (2727 Indian Creek Dr) is the hub for plenty of SOBEWFF inspired activities. On Thursday, February 23, it’ll host Llama Inn Pop-Up Dinner & Drinks at 27, from the February 24-26 there will be an OddFellows Poolside Pop-Up at the Shaker with plenty of popsicles to be eaten, on February 25 the Uri Buri Fish Restaurant Dinner will take over 27, and to close out the festival on February 26 will be a UNI BBQ with Punch Fountains by SamAnderson of Mission Chinese.

SOUTH BEACH — On February 23, Pubbelly’s (1418 20th St.) chef Jose Mendin will be serving up a collection of original dishes inspired by his childhood memories, alongside friends Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette of Boston’s Toro. Book your seat here.

SOUTH BEACH — Feast on a late night ramen fix when Pubbelly Sushi (1421 20th St.) hosts ramen expert Richie Nakano, formerly of Hapa Ramen in San Francisco for a late night ramen party from midnight to 3 a.m. on February 24.

WYNWOOD — Alter is hosting a dinner with none other than Tribe Called Quest on Friday, February 24 dubbed Eats Rhymes Life. The dinner includes a five-course meal by Brad Kilgore, a post-dinner performance by Jarabi White and Prodigy from Mobb Deep and an after party at the Tea Room at the East Hotel. Call 305-573-5996 to reserve your ticket.

Week of February 13

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Hello Kitty Truck

MIDTOWN/NORTH MIAMI — While Tuesday might be Valentine’s Day, fans of Parks & Recreation know that February 13 is Galentine’s Day. To celebrate, Mignonette Downtown (210 NE 18th Street) and Mignonette Uptown (13951 Biscayne Blvd.) invite ladies to leave their significant others at home and celebrate each other. Plus, every lady-full table will get a round of rose and special chocolate dessert on the house.

DORAL — The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is rolling back into Miami this Saturday, February 19 at Dolphin Mall (11401 NW 12th St.). The truck will be parked near the Cheesecake Factory and Texas de Brazil outposts, and will serve up items like a three-piece Hello Kitty cookie set and a rainbow macaron box sets.

CORAL GABLES — The Hyatt Regency Coral Gables (50 Alhambra Plz) is hosting its first ever beer garden from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15. The free event will take place in the open-air courtyard featuring complementary small bites and local brews from Biscayne Bay Brewing Co., Concrete Beach Brewery, The TANK Brewing Co., and MIA Beer Co.

SOUTH BEACH — Commonwealth Miami (1216 Washington Ave.) has launched a weekly ladies night featuring a three-course menu and unlimited wine for just $25 per lady. The special is available every Thursday evening.

Week of February 6

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New charitable dish from Sugarcane

MIDTOWN — Sugarcane’s (3252 NE 1st Avenue) Timon Balloo has teamed up with No Kid Hungry & Share Our Strength to participate in CANVAS, monthly collaboration with other chefs in the area to raise funds for the organization. The first installment of CANVAS, features Clay Conley of Buccan, who has created a special dish, Florida Snapper, Galangal, Jalapeno Curry, for this initiative for the month of February.

DOWNTOWN MIAMI — Get into the Southern spirit with Sweet Butter, a newly launched pop-up dinner party featuring a four-course meal, live entertainment and plenty of cocktails. The first event takes place Friday, February 10 at OPAC (1074NW 3rd Avenue). Buy your tickets here.

SOUTH BEACH — Scarpetta (4441 Collins Avenue) is celebrating Black Truffle season with a prix-fixe Winter Black Truffle chef’s tasting menu. For $185 per person guests can dine on a four-course dinner, where each dish is expertly paired with the “black diamond” of the kitchen. Available while supplies last.

DOWNTOWN MIAMI — Fooq’s (1035 N. Miami Avenue) has debuted a special pre-Theater menu offered to patrons visiting the Adrienne Arsht Center, featuring a three-course, prix fixe dinner for $46 a person. To gain access to the menu, guests must present a ticket from the Adrienne Arsht Center prior to seating. Available throughout the season.

Week of January 30

Chefs Jamie DeRosa and Brad Kilgore cook beachside this Monday

UPPER EAST SIDE — The duo at Pinch Kitchen (8601 Biscayne Blvd.) is teaming up with Niven Patel of the upcoming Ghee Miami on Monday, January 30, to create a special, one-night only six course Indian cuisine dinner with two wine pairings and one chai tea pairing. Buy tickets this way.

SOUTH BEACH — Chefs Jamie DeRosa and Brad Kilgore are teaming up for the Outstanding in the Field lunch beachside at Faena Hotel (3201 Collins Ave.) on Monday, January 30 at 2 p.m. The menu includes dishes like Cornbread Cupcakes with Smoked Salmon Frosting, Foie Gras Stuffies and a Clam Bake. Buy your tickets here.

FORT LAUDERDALE — Burlock Coast (1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd) is kicking off its weekly Thursday night Repeal Party on February 2, featuring light bites and complimentary cocktails from 9-10:30 p.m.

CORAL GABLES — The annual Coral Gables Community Foundation Tour of Kitchens takes place this Saturday, February 4, featuring more than nine private residences in Coral Gables that open their homes and kitchens as part of the tour. The tour kicks off at 9 a.m. at Snaidero Kitchens + Design Showroom (4110 Ponce de Leon Blvd.). Buy your tickets here.

ALL OVER — There’s a big game happening this weekend. You may have heard of it. Starts with Super and ends with Bowl, and here are 14 places to watch it around Miami.

Week of January 23

Carb load at Scarpitta before the race

BRICKELL — Miami’s favorite Aussie Aaron Brooks is celebrating his heritage all week with a special Australia Day menu available for lunch and dinner plus the third annual ‘Barbie in Bahia with Chef Aaron and his ‘Mates on January 29 including chefs like Timon Balloo and Steve Santana. Buy your tickets for that event here.

SOUTH BEACH — Beginning Friday, January 27, the Faena Theater introduces its new C’est Rouge! Dinner Show. Served in its theater on Friday and Saturday evenings, guests can dine on a prix-fixe three-course dinner with two complimentary glasses of wine, sparkling or beer while watching the cabaret show.

MIAMI BEACH — Merging its love of music and food, POPLIFE hosts the first ever F+M Festival on January 28 and 29. The even will feature an array of Miami restaurants like Eating House, Ariete and Fooq’s, plus chefs, neighborhood bars, bartenders and breweries to create the Culinary & Cocktail Village. Buy your tickets here.

SOUTH BEACH — Rounding out the Oysterweek festivities is The Southernmost Oyster Social at the Mondrian on Saturday, January 28, featuring a variety of rare oysters along with craft beer, boutique wine and creative cocktails. Buy your tickets here.

SOUTH BEACH — Pubbelly’s José Mendin is the latest chef to join the Chef Collective Series at Pao by Paul Qui. On January 25 at 7 p.m., they’ll be serving up a “Food of the Islands” feast. Snag your seat this way.

SOUTH BEACH — In preparation for the annual Miami Marathon on Sunday, January 29, Scarpetta is offering marathon runners a special “Carb-Up” prix-fixe menu on Friday, January 27 and Saturday, January 28 filled with plenty of pasta.

UPPER EAST SIDE — Café Roval has teamed up with vegan chef Pamela Wasabi to host a six-course, vegan, gluten-free garden dinner party on Wednesday, January 25 served this tapas-style. Purchase your seat by calling the restaurant at 786-953-7850.

SOUTH BEACH — Izzy’s Fish & Oyster is kicking off its “Oh Baby I Like It Raw” guest chef series on Monday, January 23. The first two guest chefs on deck are Diego Oka and Giorgio Rapicavoli who will be serving up a selection of raw dishes plus bottomless beer on tap.

MIAMI BEACH – THYME at Carillon Miami is hosting a one night only Truffle Dinner on Thursday, January 26, with a five-course prix-fixe menu, starring the Oregon Truffle. Call 305-514-7333 to book your spot.

Week of January 16

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WYNWOOD — For one-week only, Knaus Berry Farms Sticky Bun Donuts can be found on the Salty Donut menu. Available now through January 22 the donut features the popular sticky bun and wrapped in a brioche dough brushed with brown sugar, homemade toffee sauce, pecans and powdered sugar. Limit one per customer.

COCONUT GROVE — Ariete is ringing in its first year in business with a special happy hour party on Tuesday, January 17. The celebrations will feature bites and drinks off the new happy hour menu, a guest bartender, plus plenty of celebratory bubbles. The party kicks off at 6 p.m.

SOUTH BEACH — Taco Tuesday just got a techno upgrade at Commonwealth Miami. Every Tuesday during its Tacos + Techno party guests can munch on $2 tacos after 10 p.m. plus $12 Modelo and Don Julio shot and plenty of music in the background.

WYNWOOD — A new year means a new slew of specials at the Butcher Shop. From half-priced wine on Mondays, whiskey and wing Wednesdays, and Philly and Chili Fridays, plus a variety of new menu additions available daily.

MIAMI — Throughout the month of January, Morton’s Steakhouse is offering up a special deal featuring a signature filet trio dinner paired with a wine flight for only $29. Available nightly.

DOWNTOWN MIAMI — Fooq’s has launched a brand new Grower Champagne program, featuring a selection of 25 different labels from more than 20 harvesters all over the world. Notable labels include Jacques Selosse, the initial and the Rosé, as well as Bérèche et Fils and Paul Déthune.

FT. LAUDERDALE — The Friends of James Beard Foundation Benefit Dinner at Kuro is bringing in some big names this Thursday, January 19. The five-course dinner will be a collaboration between Kuro executive chef Alex Becker, Marcus Samuelsson, and emcee and guest of honor will be Ted Allen. Buy your tickets here.

WYNWOOD — Made in Italy is celebrating truffles all week long with a special menu featuring dishes infused with black truffles plus black truffles will also be available for purchase by the ounce from Made in Italy’s in-house market.

SOUTH BEACH — La Moderna invites guests to join them on Wednesday, January 18, from 6-8 p.m. for a special happy hour event featuring complimentary round of drinks and light bites courtesy of the night’s host Prosecco Valdo.

Week of January 9

Blue Collar scratch off tickets

UPPER EAST SIDE — This Thursday, January 12, marks the five-year anniversary of Blue Collar. The spot, which owner Danny Serfer says he took a gamble on, is offering every table (and delivery order) a guaranteed-to-win scratch-off ticket. Every scratch-off wins a prize, ranging from gift cards to chicken parms, and they are available until all 1,200 run out.

SOUTH BEACH — Regent Cocktail Club celebrates their first live musical act of 2017 with a night of themed cocktails and a performance by the nine-piece electronica band, Spam Allstars, on Friday, January 13th, featuring a specially handcrafted cocktail menu inspired by the music of the musicians.

SOUTH BEACH — Celebrate the Russian New Year on Friday, January 13 at Villa Azur. On the celebratory menu expect dishes like the Lobster Tart, Langostino Carpaccio on Crispy Shell, Kobe beef Tenderloin A5 on the four course pre-fixe menu.

BRICKELL — Miami’s newest Dunkin’ Donuts in Brickell located at 940 SW 1st Avenue is celebrating its grand opening from Monday, January 9 to Saturday January 14 with 99 cent medium hot or iced coffee all day long.

ALL OVER — On Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, all Whole Foods Market Miami locations will donate five percent of the day’s net sales to Wellness in the Schools (WITS). And all of Michael Schwartz’s restaurants in The Genuine Hospitality Group will also donate five percent of net sales that day to WITS.

SOUTH BEACH — For one week only, Michelin-stared French chef Philippe Colin will host a pop-up at Semilla Eatery and Bar. On the menu expect dishes like 63 Degree Eggs Parfait with Caviar and Parsley Bouillon, Fois Gras Ravioli with Morels Emulsion, and Couscous au Mar with Lobster.

BAL HARBOUR — Atlantikós, the new Greek restaurant at The St. Regis Bal Harbour, has gotten into the Greek spirit with its OPA Thursdays event. Every week it’ll feature Greek plate-breaking ritual with shots of Ouzu, a family-style traditional Greek dinner with Greek beers and wines, and accompanied by live music.

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