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Phoenix Projekt At Elysium Midsummer Festival - July 11 - 13

2008-07-09T01:55:31Z

The Phoenix Projekt will once again be performing at the Elysium Midsummer Festival 2008 this year, and it's looking hotter than ever! We're excited to be working with the fine folks from Fluid Sound as they throw down what is fast becoming *the* not-to-miss midsummer festival. Located at the La Jolla Indian Reservation, situated in serenely splendid surroundings, we will be bringing our game to our friends down south. Don't miss this once-a-year paradisical getaway, chance to relax with old friends, meet new ones, and enjoy more fire than you can shake a sabre at.

Show time is Saturday the 12th @ 8:30 - don't miss it!

For more information, go to:

www.elysiumfestival.org

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Silk Road Cabaret this Saturday June 21st!

2008-06-19T00:35:23Z

.:The Phoenix Projekt:.
.presents.

an intimate monthly gathering

.:THE SILK ROAD CABARET:.
fire theatre & hookah lounge

Saturday, June 21st
7:00pm – 10:00pm
show begins at 8:00pm

hosted by
Desert Rose Lounge
5042 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA

Fire, martial arts, & dance by THE PHOENIX PROJEKT
Unique beverages and tasty treats

all ages (kids welcome!)
$10 cover
www.phoenixprojekt.net

please arrive early to find street parking
.

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Venice Carnevale pics up!

2008-06-12T04:47:05Z

...at Gary's site:

http://www.garysworld.net/Venice%20Carnivale%202008

We would like to also thank the organizers of Venice Carnevale for the wonderful event they threw last Saturday, as well as DMT for throwing down the awesome tracks! Our crew had a blast playing with y'all and we look forward to seeing you guys in action again soon.

Enjoy!

- Maltese

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Photos from Lantern Festival

2008-05-22T15:12:16Z

http://horuseyes.com/f/phoenixprojekt20080510

Enjoy

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Silk Road for tonight 5/17 cancelled

2008-05-17T21:08:34Z

Hey guys,

We've had to cancel our monthly event this month because Lantern Festival just took so much out of us. But we'll be back in June with a greta show and a good time. Stay tuned for details. Thanks for the support!

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Lantern Festival - afterglow and aftermath

2008-05-17T10:14:39Z

Hey, friends and family -

First, a ginormous "Thank you!" from all of us here in the Phoenix
Projekt for coming out and enjoying our first Lantern Festival! The show
was the most fun we've ever produced, the art was fantastic, the
hookah was smokin', and the DJs badass. We had a truly wonderful time
working together to bring you a night worthy of **you**, and from the
bottoms of our hearts and the depths of our souls we were so happy you
chose to enjoy that night with us! We'd also like to thank you for
supporting the hardworking folks at Burners Without Borders, and the
enormous humanitarian tasks they so selflessly set themselves to.

Unfortunately, a snag...

Due to noise complaints, the local police stopped by at 1:00 to kindly
inform us that we had to turn the music down. We obliged, only to
have the same cops return and not-so-kindly order the music off or
we'd face severe penalties. Rather than face court time, fines, and the impounding of the sound equipment, we obliged.

There have been a couple of queries regarding reimbursement for tickets. I'd like to
address those here.

To give context, this was a fully permitted event. What are the reasons why we chose to bring this out from the underground and into fully legal status?

Ironically, we didn't want to have the event we'd worked so hard on busted and
shut down and so we set ourselves to producing something that everyone
could enjoy without fear of badges walking in, forcing everyone out
onto the streets and slapping the organizers with heavy fines. That's
one.

But the greater impetus was to break ground for other fire events and
fire troupes to do the same.

There were so many learning experiences regarding event insurance,
liquor liability, the inner and arcane workings of city hall and the
LAPD, which we were hoping to share with other troupes in order to
spread the knowledge and be able to produce bigger and better events
together in our community. A rising tide lifts all boats.

Then, sometimes, an errant wave comes along and capsizes one.

So where does that leave things now?

The fire performers of the Phoenix Projekt were the sole producers of
this event. Most of the money we spent went to permitting. Due to
permitting costs, we were laboring under the ethic of hoping just to
break even on this event, given how much we had to front for permits,
fees, hidden costs, insurance, etc. Due to being shut down early,
we were unable to generate the income needed to break even, and are
now in a deep money hole.

Regretfully, we are not even close to having funds to reimburse for
those who came in late and were only able to enjoy a half-hour or so.
For the next few months, we will be working to pay off debts within the troupe incurred from bankrolling this gala from the funds we generate from
our monthly Silk Road Cabaret at the Desert Rose Hookah Lounge. And
it will still not be enough to cover costs.

We took a risk, and now have to eat it. The same risk is taken by
every event producer in our community - that events will unfold in
suddenly unfortunate ways and things will go not as planned. We'd
worked to neutralize the risks which being underground comes with,
only to have those same risks come back to bite us - only now, with
our reserves depleted on permitting, they bit twice as hard.

We apologize for any inconvenience this caused, and are working to
coordinate our efforts for future shows to address this and similar
problems which may occur. The event was a success in terms of how
much fun it was, and the spirit of community that permeated it. We
fully intend to produce bigger and better events - including making
the Lantern Festival an annual art gala - and to bring the lessons we
learn to the rest of the tribes in order to keep the tide - and the
boats upon it - rising.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this post, feel free to private message me to discuss in more detail.

We look forward to serving our community for years to come.

Sincerely,

Anna Maltese
the Phoenix Projekt

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Photos from Lantern Fest - courtesy of Witch Doctor

2008-05-15T01:36:03Z

Enjoy!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/witch_doctor/sets/72157605053154827/

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Phoenix Projekt Lantern Festival Photos are up

2008-05-12T14:30:37Z

Here you go, an incredible evening of entertainment. Let me know if anyone here would like any of these. It was a great time with lot's of friends. You just need to shoot me a real e-mail address as I cannot spend pictures via Tribe.

www.garysworld.net

Enjoy, Gary

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Amazing!!!!

2008-05-12T03:13:16Z

I just have to say- WOW! What a show, what a production, what great team work! Every single one of you simply ROCKED the HIZ-OUS!!

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Photos from Silk Road

2008-05-10T16:20:02Z

Hey guys -

Liberte took these:

http://www.libertesparrow.com/phoenix_projekt_at_enchanted_deva.htm

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Save the date- May 10!

2008-03-27T23:10:01Z

Hey everyone,

The Phoenix Projekt is throwing a Lantern Festival party on May 10 in downtown Los Angeles.

We've got a new and exciting fire show in store for you, some beautiful art and we're booking an impressive line-up of talent, including some pretty amazing DJs. All that and even more good stuff than you can shake a stick at.

Please join us if you can! This will be a wonderful event. More info coming soon…

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Photos of March 23, 2008 Performance

2008-03-24T04:09:03Z

I have posted the photos I took of the March 23, 2008 at http://gallery.mac.com/jcharlesferrari#100032

Enjoy

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New Phoenix Projekt Myspace Page!!

2008-02-15T05:42:58Z

Okay party people - I dun made us a myspace page.. If I haven't added you all ready, please visit http://www.myspace.com/phoenixprojekt and add yourselves.

It's a work in process, I'll probably change again but at least for now we've a page.

Please spread the word

Thanks!

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Chinese New Year Show

2008-02-13T07:30:31Z

Hey Phoenix Projekt!

I just want to say "thank you" for the amazing performance you gave us last night. Seriously - I was floored by your talent, showmanship, and synergy.

The venue was pretty cool, too, and I can't even begin to say how much I loved and enjoyed the company I was in!!

Danielle

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Chinese New Year show tonight

2008-02-09T19:59:04Z

Hope to see lots of you there tonight! Also- this event is kid-friendly, so don't stay home with the kids... bring 'em for some dancing and fire! Little tiny kids are free (like 2 yrs and under). Other kids are regular price. They can't drink though, so tell them not to get their hopes up. :)

.:The Phoenix Projekt:.
.presents.

an intimate gathering
to celebrate the

.:YEAR OF THE RAT:.

Saturday, February 9th
7:30p-10:30p

Enchanted Deva's
5050 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA

Dub, glitch & breaks by DJ Psychotropic
Martial arts, dance & fire by The Phoenix Projekt
Unique beverages concocted for your New Year's pleasure

$10 cover

www.phoenixprojekt.net
...

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NYE PP photo

2008-01-22T09:29:11Z

Scroll to the bottom of the page to see a pic of our very own David Silverman at the DASK party w/ Fire Groove
http://www.hollywoodtoday.net/?p=3297

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PHOENIX PROJEKT AT THE 31ST ANNUAL DOO-DAH PARADE THIS SUNDAY!

2008-01-19T07:45:37Z

Hey, friends and family!

Come on out to revel in over-the-top tomfoolery such as the Synchronized Businessmen's Association, hone your reflexes evading flying tortillas, and party with your friends in the 'Projekt! Again, Phoenix Projekt is marching in the Mystik Krewe de Dieux Dah with the animation crew of the Simpsons through the heart of Old Pasadena in all our glorious plumage, and we look forward to seeing you there!

For more informaiton, visit:

http://www.pasadenadoodahparade.info/dd_info.htm

- Maltese

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leaving on a jet plane

2008-01-06T20:11:21Z

hey everybody

i just wanted to say goodbye to the phoenix flock. i had such a great time playing with you guys again. i'm sad to leave and can't wait for the next time!
keep those phoenix feathers flying and keep it fiery.

muah, muah, muah.

sass

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A few NYE photos

2008-01-03T20:40:42Z

Hey gang,

I got some of my photos from NYE uploaded. I took a couple in the greenroom and then handed off the camera to a friend for the first parade. Then I couldn't get the camera back to him, but still have a few photos to share!

hope you enjoy!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/krysfamulan/

Krys

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Phoenix Projekt at the Renaissance Hotel and Ballroom - Hollywood & Highland - DASK

2007-12-25T19:12:58Z

Hey, friends and family -

Your friendly neighborhood fire troupe, the Phoenix Projekt, is once again mixing it up for NYE with our extended family at Firegroove to bring you a night of unforgettable fun and sizzling excitement. So come in your Burner best, and be ready to dance the night away with Phoenix Projekt, Firegroove and the whole Hollywood tribe!

http://www.firegroove.com/DASK_NYE.htm

- Maltese

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DAVID IS FAMOUS!!!!!!!

2007-12-19T18:34:28Z

Anyone get the postcard for the Burning Man 2008 ticket info?

Did ya see that there is a guy with a flaming tuba on the front??

It's DAVID!!!

Kudos to Lisa for pointing this out. We're FAMOUS!!

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Pirate Party (Ninja Invasion) Anyone else going?

2007-11-14T06:52:29Z

Anyone else going to Curious Josh's party?

I'd love to go, but I'd prefer not to go by myself. It gets lonely..... :P

Anyone wanna go?

Krys

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PHOENIX PROJEKT AT SPYKE'S STAGE - BM 2007

2007-11-07T04:27:11Z

Hey, freinds and family -

Check out these shots from Thursday night!

http://www.rawtography.com/galleries/bm07/index_2.htm

- Maltese

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SILVERBACK!!

2007-11-06T19:06:06Z

Yes, it's hard to believe, but our own Silverback has finally grown all up and become a man! YAY!

Happy Birthday, Big Guy.

Love, Anna.

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Muppet Movie Marathon

2007-11-05T23:08:14Z

MUPPET MOVIE MARATHON 2007!!!!!!!

First, my humble apologies on the tardiness of this announcement. I generally try and get this out a month before the event. I have been crazy busy and we have had a change of address due to the graciousness of Elaine Eno for allowing us to invade her home.

For those of you not familiar with this event. It is a day of Muppet enthusiasts getting together watching movies singing along with songs and enjoying each others company.

This years Muppet Movie Marathon will be held on Nov 10th from 11 a.m. until we just can’t watch any more. It will be located at 860 w2nd St San Pedro, CA 900731.

This event as always is bring your own munchies, drinks, stuff for BBQ, etc.
As always there will be guacamole and tortilla chips and some soda provided. Anything else you might want to eat or drink is up to you.

For those of you interested in something a little different there will be odd games being played during this Marathon. Possibly Munchkin or other silly and unusual card games.

DIRECTIONS:

To the 110S
From the South:
605N, 5N or 57N to the 91W to 110S
405N or 91W to 110S

From the North
405S, 10E or 10W to 110S
101S or 5S to 110S
605S, 57S to 91W to 110S

Once you get to the 110 South

110 South until it becomes Gaffey and ceases to be a FWY.
Turn Left at N Gaffey Street
Turn Right at W 2nd St.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LOU!!

2007-11-03T16:46:39Z

Thasss RIGHT! Lou Genise, Grand Vizier extraordinaire, is turning 34 today. Be sure to wish him a very happy turn around the sun but don't feed him after midnight!

Happy Birthday, old friend.

- Maltese

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photos of LA Decom

2007-11-02T02:21:12Z

Chaos got some great shots of us at LA Decompression.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennknott/sets/72157602832424131/

Yes, you have to log in. SOrry. There are some really good shots in there though!

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Phoenix Projekt at the Day of the Dead

2007-10-26T19:04:15Z

Hey, friends and family -

Saturday the 27th is Dio de los Muertos, and downtown is alive and kicking! Come join us at the 6th St. Bridge for a day of arts, crafts, culture, and a whole evening of family and fire. Phoenix Projekt will be rocking the party, along with DMT, so get dolled up in your Burner best and come celebrate with us!

Location: the 6th St. Bridge, downtown LA
Time: 9:00 - 10:00

- Maltese

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Hey Everybody! I was on a radio talk show tonight to talk about fire dancing

2007-10-21T05:16:47Z

I forgot to let you know but tonight I just finished a radio/online interview and spoke about being a black fire dancer, Phoenix Projekt and Fire Groove. I tried to make sure to give Phoenix as many HUGE shout outs as I could. You can hear me here

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/askdangerouslee/2007/10/20/Angels-and-Man-Destroyers-Oh-My

Here's the original post.

Yeah I forgot this but I'm going to be on a internet talk show in about 20 minutes talking about being a black fire dancers. I'll be sure to try to give Phoenix Projekt a HUGE shout out. Not sure what questions she'll ask but if you want to listen (and laugh - dear god im nervous) here's the info.

"Hey everybody I know this is late BUT....

in thirty minutes I will be on Dangerlous Lee's online talk show discussing being a black fire dancer.

Please tune in if you're around.

The next edition of Ask Dangerous Lee Live on Blog Talk Radio airs Friday, October 19th at 8pm Eastern. Guests will be Aingeal The Fire Dancer and Goddess Glory The Man Destroyer.

Call into the show at 718-508-9927 to speak to Dangerous Lee or her guests. Don't want to call in? Just listen at www.blogtalkradio.com/askdangerouslee

myspace.com/dangerouslee"

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LA Decom Fire Stage - fwd'd from Quin

2007-10-12T21:50:15Z

Line-Up, Receipt$, Set-Up, Check In, Inspection , Dipping, Safety, Green Room and Final Words‏
From: Mark Quin (markquin@gmail.com)
Sent: Fri 10/12/07 1:48 PM
To: Quin (markquin@gmail.com)

Line-Up
If you haven't checked the Line-Up has changed.
I was just too much to have T&D out on stage for 4hrs prior to doing their act. So they won't come one until the second half.
A few other changes have been made such as PITH opening the show. Please check the info.
Final times will be posted at 4pm tomorrow.

Receipt$
I have just been told to submit an " Extra Expenses" Invoice that Decom will pay if they make enough to cover expenses this year.
Bring me your receipts for Fuel and if I get them paid in full or even partially, I will cut checks those who have submitted them to me.
Make sure you transport you fuel in the original containers or in approved fuel storage/transport containers.

Set-Up
Due to underwhelming response we are still woefully shy on volunteers to help Set-up and Tear-Down.
More hands = less work for all.
Set-Up is at 9am
Tear-Down is at 11:01pm

Check In
Performer / Crew Check-in is at 4pm. We will sign you in and have you sign the "Its ok to shoot me in exchange for footage" release.
Also tell us when you can Safety for others.
Remember there are a lot of great workshops and quite frankly parking later in the day will be hell.
So forget all your troubles and come early!
The gate is at Palmetto and Sante Fe.

Inspection
Make sure your tools are ready for inspection! 5:20 Sharp! In order of appearance.

Note:
Jaz and Bren of Trick Conceptsare doing a repair and build workshop and will have some tools available at 2pm.
Contact them, Tedward, FireGroove or your cousin Vinnie if you need any materials ahead of time.
They can bring it to Decom if you order it ahead of time. But there is no "vending" at Decom.

Safety
Please bring all your dipping and safety gear.
No one jumped on board to do a unified station and I've only got two hands and a third nipple.
So we are doing the Hodge Podge again. Share cans if you can and keep it safe.

Also our Dedicated Safety to Dedicated Performer ratio is currently 2% / 98%.
Many of you have already replied Yes , but not enough.
Cover Thy Brother!

Green Room
Plans for an RV fell through so hopefully we will be able to park a couple production vans behind The Fire Stage for changing rooms.
Just in case if any one has a Pop-Up with Sides or a Room Dividers we can use for a dressing room purposes that would appreciated by many.

As consider bringing full length mirrors and folding tables if you got em.

Final Words:
I have done my best alongside with Anna, Tangee, Hannah, Devin, Chad and Danielle to give you a space to do what you love.

There have been several sanity bending challenges along the way, but if the stars align and the wind is to our backs we will have a show.

Pretty amazing stuff.
Thank you all for participating.

Tonight I finish programming and tomorrow.

From Set-up to Tear-down

This Show is Yours!

Best Wishes and Much Love,
Quin

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Phoenix Projekt Youtube Channel

2007-10-09T22:58:50Z

Check out videos of Phoenix Projekt performing! There are a few videos up from teh Silk Road Cabaret in June, and I hope to get all the acts up from that show within the next week or so.

Be sure to subscribe and add yourself as a friend, so You can be updated when new videos are posted!

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=PhoenixProjekt

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sorry we've been MIA lately

2007-10-06T18:00:59Z

I just moved back home and started a new job which keeps me buried in a pile of subpoenas all day. Jackie has been busy with her photography.

Miss all you fire gods and goddesses!

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Phoenix Projekt at LA Decom

2007-09-21T15:34:52Z

Phoenix Projekt will be performing at LA decompression-

Saturday October 13
downtown Los Angeles

We'll be performing in a huge fire show incorporating many groups from the Los Angeles fire community. The show starts at sunset. This will be one not to miss! There will also be workshops all day long at fire stage, before teh show.

More location and time details to follow.

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Photos@Garysworld BRC 2007 are up

2007-09-19T04:22:02Z

http://www.garysworld.net/Burning%20Man%202007

Here are the new galleries

Enjoy,

Gary

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Phoenix Projekt Pic in Wired Magazine

2007-09-12T00:37:16Z

Our tribe! What luck. :)

http://www.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/multimedia/2007/09/gallery_burningman_update?slide=2&slideView=2

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fake hair & flowers for grabs

2007-09-10T00:30:27Z

I have a bunch of light brown and dark blonde fake hair, new in the package. I also have bags of fake flowers without stems. If you can use either or both for costumes or art or whatever, let me know and they're yours.

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Job well done!

2007-09-05T22:02:27Z

Once again, this group went above and beyond the call of duty, and it's a
joy to be a part of it.

You guys looked great out there on the desert sands. Even though we
couldn't hear our own music over the gamelan next to us, and the dances had
to be counted out, it was satisfactorily tight and a real joy to watch.
Everyone was on their A-game Burn night. Your energy was so upbeat and
vibrant that it was sending chills up my back!

We got to spin at the prime position in the Circle, a phoenix was watching
over us from behind, we had some awesome music to dance to thanks to the
gamelan next to us, the weather was perfect, and WE GOT ERIC INTO THE
CIRCLE! hahahahah...hah! Heh. So give yourselves and each other a big
hearty kudos and rest this week in the knowledge that we did a smash bang-up
job.

And now, some points to go over regarding this past year and next:

1) First - yes, it's Burning Man and stuff comes up unexpectedly. But when
we call a meeting to go over what we need to do for the Circle and to pass
out laminates and that meeting is for a certain time, it is expected that
you show up at that time. Promptly. No excuses. We've got a whole entire
week to goof off, take drugs, relax, and decide what we want to wear for an
event. There are very few times on the playa that you are needed at a
certain time, and we let you know well ahead of that time so you can arrange
your schedule accordingly. When you are late (and a few people didn't get
to the 6:00 meeting 'til 7:30) you make it harder for everyone else and that
sucks for them. Other people depend on you to show up on time. Don't make
them wait.

2) Emails with info regarding where and when to check in to Convergence by
were sent out more than once. No fewer than five (!) people (well, one
didn't get to BM because of a court date) neglected to sign in.
Unacceptable. This group is usually so on their game when it comes to
responsibility. It really is surprising that anyone would miss that one
critical duty. In the years to come, please make it a priority that when
you arrive, you check in to Convergence asap. That way, you can spend all
week not having to worry about it.

3) A special thanks and salute go to Silverback, that magnanimous,
honorable, chivalrous galoot who offered up his laminate so that someone
else could spin in the Circle. He is a prince who deserves special
recognition for having made so grand a gesture when he shouldn't have had
to. It was sad to not get to spin with him in the Circle. But it makes me
so proud that our group has that kind of honor in it. It reinforces my
perception of what kind of person performs with Phoenix Projekt: strong,
chivalrous, giving, beautiful. So three cheers for Silverback!!!

4) Thank you to everyone who offered to exchange places with me for that
night. It was very kind, but unnecessary. While it's not a certain thing,
I'm probably going to return to being a helmsman again next year. Not only
was it cool to watch you guys spin, but it also seemed fitting that everyone
who joined up got to spin. I've done this for many years now - it's
wonderful just to be with you guys there and it was interesting to discover
that - that it wasn't imperative to perform, just to share your
companionship for that moment. So thank you again.

There will be no practice this week, so rest up and relax, decompress
(speaking of which...), get your stuff unpacked, and we'll see you all next
week, where we'll have some drinks, share our stories, and begin discussing
what we're going to do for LA Decom on October 13th. Enjoy your vacation -
you guys earned it many times over!

Sincerely,

Anna Maltese

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BM videos

2007-09-05T15:44:01Z

Our very own David Silverman playing tuba on Current TV's website:
http://www.current.tv/pods/tvfreeburningman/PD07027

Current TV's BM pods: http://www.current.tv/network/pods/tvfreeburningman

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Where are you camping?

2007-08-24T04:23:52Z

We had talked about getting this going, so we can get a running list of where everyone is camped. Add your info, if you want to be found ;). As for me (and Brigid and Angel):

Dr. Carl's Department of Collections
4:30 & Arctic

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Fire Wiki courtesy of Dance Dance Immolation

2007-08-21T16:46:59Z

Re Post from Roger's Blog.

What ,where, when of Fire Performances at BM 2007

Add what you have and pass it along.

www.campddi.com/wiki/index.php

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workshops at Pandemonium

2007-08-21T02:14:05Z

Hey ya'll,

Our camp is hosting a series of workshops over the course of the week. Drop by and join us! In addition, we will be open various nights (Tue, Thurs., Sat & more) with booty-quakin music, tasty sangria & wine and occasional bizarro performance art.
3:00 and Coral Reef

TUESDAY
4:00-5:30P
Head/neck/face massage workshop
Learn some basic techniques to give an awesome 30 minute head massage. One half of the class will massage the other half, then we’ll switch. Bring a partner or you can make a new friend at the workshop. Bring a towel, clipped nails, and the cleanest hands & face you can manage.

9:30p to whenever- Pandemonium Opening Night!
Step into Pan’s Enchanted Forest, where statues learn to move, intoxicating elixir flows freely, and spellbinding music urges you to dance with wild abandon. Bring a goblet to taste the wine and elixir, and a body that’s ready to move. Powered by the sun and wind, Pan’s followers channel an arousing mixture of breaks, glitch, electro and house, and the magical beats awaken statues to become priestesses and priests. Among the nymphs, satyrs and faeries, Pan himself sometimes makes an appearance.

WEDNESDAY
4:00-5:30p
Kung fu sabre seminar (taught by Anna Maltese of Phoenix Projekt)
Come learn the art of kung fu sabre (broadsword) in this fun and exciting seminar designed for all levels. Meet other martial artists to share experiences and insights. Fire performers are especially welcome, as the shape and movements of sabre are excellent for fire. Sabres will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have one. Limit 25 people.

THURSDAY
4:00-5:30p
Beginning poi (taught by Jenn & Danna of Phoenix Projekt with Rob & Heather of Cresote Rising)
Always wanted to learn to spin poi? Now’s your chance! Learn basic skills, plus techniques for expanding those basic moves into a routine. You’ll have 4 teachers at your disposal! This is not a fire class, but a workshop to ignite your poi addiction. Bring practice poi if you can (borrow some from a campmate!). A few sets of poi will be available to borrow during class.

9:00-9:30p
The Phoenix Projekt Fire Performance
This martial arts based fire troupe from Los Angeles burns it up with ass-kicking kung fu, hypnotically unique dance, and a sense of humor… and as much fire as your playafied mind can handle!

9:30-whenever
Booty-shakin DJs

FRIDAY
4:00-5:30p
Poi skills exchange
Wanna learn some new poi moves? So do we! Bring your poi and your skills and let’s do a little trading. Intermediate and advanced spinners especially welcome.

SATURDAY
4:00-5:30p
Staff/double staff skills exchange
Wanna learn some new staff or double staff moves? So do we! Bring your staves and your skills and let’s do a little trading. Intermediate and advanced spinners especially welcome.

After the Burn to Whenever
general madness, with alcohol!

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Please welcome the newest member of Phoenix Projekt...

2007-08-20T00:09:00Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxcqj_TT2xo

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Photos from California Democratic Council Convention Show

2007-08-19T03:18:53Z

These are casual photos taken by my husband Mike. He was kinda stuck in one sot, so you'll see that folks in the front of formations got all the glory. Also, our memory card ran out, so we don't have as many as we'd like. But at least we have video!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennknott/sets/72157601528841766/

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Lost wushu sabre

2007-08-18T00:12:40Z

One of my two wushu sabres is missing, and it's uncertain whether it's been from last rehearsal or one a couple of weeks ago. Has anyone seen/picked it up? It has red-and-yellow flags, the blade is about 29" long, and it's in a black leather scabbard.

- Anna

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Fwd'd from Crimson re: Conclave - please read

2007-08-12T23:45:12Z

I am forwarding this information again.

FIRE CONCLAVE CONVERGENCE - NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR
Esplanade & Evolution - this is just south of 6:30
Check in hours: Monday (8/27) - Friday (8/31) 10 AM - 6 PM
You snooze you loose. Please do not complain that someone did not
make it to check in and that they really need to be dancing in the
Great Circle.

Each person within the Fire Conclave who will be dancing in the Great
Circle will need to Sign In @ Fire Conclave Convergence. And there
are three different Check in Books:

• MAIN CHECK IN; of which all above information about each group will
go. Each person will be listed by their AKA
• AMBIENT DRUMMERS; these are drummers that do not go with any one
group but will be placed around the Great Circle to add beat to your
dance.
• OPTIONAL; This book is only for those that are not part of the Fire
Conclave and would like to be subscribed to the announce list.

As important as it is being a member of the Fire Conclave it is
incredibly important that each member sign in. IF any member of a
group does not sign in, then that person will NOT be allowed into the
Great Circle.

IF A SHIN DOES NOT SHOW UP FOR THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES THEY AND THE
GROUP WILL NOT BE ALLOWED INTO THE GREAT CIRCLE. This seems silly,
but last year a couple of the Shins never showed up. I ask so little
of all members of the Fire Conclave that I requests simple guidelines
be followed.

> FRIDAY ACTIVITY
>
> Shin Mandatory Meeting - 6 PM - 8 PM
> There will be a first come first to check your list - list. This is
> the time when each Shin will check their group list to see who signed
> in and those that did not. IF there are members of your group that
> did not sign in this is the time when we can look at who signed in,
> in the Extra book. And we can add those to your list. We will agree
> on the number of laminates that each group will receive and each shin
> will be given the same list for their own records. THIS NEXT PART IS
> INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT - Shin's who do not show up will not be allowed
> into the Great Circle, which means the group will not be allowed
> inside the Great Circle.
>
>
> SATURDAY ACTIVITY
>
> NOON - Laminates will be handed out to all Shins
>
> NOON - MANDATORY All Helmsmen must show up for radio check out.
> Because the radios are worth $1,000, we need to keep track of them,
> for this reason they will need a credit card to checkout the radio.
> If Shins want to do this ahead of time that is possible as well.
>
> We will also be going over activities that happen with the lighting
> of the Fire Pots as well.
>

_______________________________________________
f

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Great show Friday night!

2007-08-12T23:08:41Z

To everyone who performed at the California Democratic Council Convention:

You guys were so ON that night! Did you hear them cheering during the sets??

Everyone performed marvelously, safeties were tight and fast, and Diana the stage manager was the model of calm in a storm. Thanks to everyone who stayed and helped put things away, and load up, too.

Audience members came up afterward and took biz cards, cleaning off the table we'd set out. And the chef, who came up after to take pictures and congratulate us, says that he and his staff were mesmerized. Apparently, he's what Lisa calls an 'executive chef,' who was brought out from NY to get some sort of ball rolling on catering events out here. (If you looked down into the pool and saw the big red "VIBE" projected onto the bottom, that's him.) He doesn't just cook, he creates events and he really wants to work with us. He even made up a plate of scrumptious desserts which he brought personally to our room! So, we may have made a good contact there. :)

As well, the Fire Marshal was a very humorous, very sweet man who was less interested in our tools and safety and having to wear a tie than he was in seeing us do our show and making sure that we had enough room to do it in comfortably. He said he was also interested in booking us for fire department events as well. It goes without saying that it would be a pleasure to perform for the fire department.

So, rest up, and we'll see each other next week. And don't forget to check out...our new website!! Brought to you by the Power of Art! Thank you, Art!

- Anna

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Get into B.E.D. with Gigi de L'Amour

2007-08-01T00:18:19Z

The Bureau of Erotic Discourse is on the job again this year, using fun sex positive messages to promote healthy sexual interaction and prevent sexual assault on the Playa.

In this episode Quin (that's me) talks to one of the founding members Gigi de L'Amour.
Gigi was a lot of fun to interview and the episode is very informative and hopefully just as entertaining.

This is only my second podcast for BURNcast ,Mama Crunchy was my first. So please let me know what you think.

A direct link to the MP3 version is here: http://blog.myspace.com/burncast
The enhanced iTunes / iPod version will be up late tonight here: http://burncast.net/

Big Love,
Quin

PS. There is a call for volunteers and for help with a logo. Go to http://bureauoferoticdiscourse.org/ for the email link and make sure to check out their hotpants!

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bean bag poi for sale

2007-07-31T17:32:52Z

My friend has started making some superb bean bag practice poi, and she gave me a batch. I will have them at practice if anyone is interested. They're $20 each.

For beginners I always recommend bean bag poi- but they're strangely difficult to find. They have more weight than tennis balls- which makes them closer to fire poi in weight.

I hope to post pics soon. Let me know if you're interested- I have a few different fabrics and such.

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The Age of Steam and Wonder Gallery

2007-07-24T03:52:43Z

Those of you amongst this group are perhaps in the gallery, please come by and visit

http://www.garysworld.net/Hipgenesis

Enjoy,

Gary

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Photos of teh Silk Road Cabaret

2007-07-15T05:47:11Z

By the ever-fabulous Mr. Ryan Williams (www.rawtography.com):

http://www.rawtography.com/galleries/silkroad/

Enjoy!

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Were you there on beach in Venice ****Photos

2007-07-11T03:15:20Z

Here is the gallery with you and Evaluna

http://www.garysworld.net/SIGGRAPH%20Animated%20Fire%20at%20Venice%20Beach

Let me know if you want a copy of any of them.

Enjoy,

Gary

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Photos from The Silk Road Cabaret

2007-06-12T14:52:50Z

Thank you, Gary!

Gary's World dot net:

http://www.garysworld.net/gallery/2984768#P-1-15

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Baby Jagger pics are up!

2007-06-12T03:41:04Z

Here:

http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=14rlh6t5.be2zge5d&x=0&y=-ihowuz

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America's Got Talent

2007-06-11T22:54:09Z

I've told some of you that I might be on America's Got Talent. Well I got an e-mail over the weekend, and will be on the show tomorrow night Tuesday 5 June, channel 4, 9:00 to 11:00. Not sure how much of us you'll see, but it might be worth taping.

Silverback

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The Silk Road Cabaret and Night Bazaar

2007-06-11T03:37:08Z

Kodama Taiko is ready to thump you all this Friday night!

We LOVE playing with Phoenix Projekt!! Can't wait!

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Last night's Show

2007-06-11T03:35:02Z

Thanks so much for a wonderful show! I did not have opportunity to share my ecstasy with the cast of your group in seeing such a wonderful performance. I have been looking so foward to see a good fire performance show and show was simply breathtaking. It was worth the 64 mile haul from Mission Viejo and to Venice.

Flaming Tuba Man! You're the bomb! There were lots of awe-inspiring photos last night and perhaps, I will pay few bucks to obtain video footage of the subject event1

Of Course, the woman of the subject company, your performance demonstrates the sensuality and the passion of your performance would make the Fire Goddess of Hawaii (Pele) a very happy soul.

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Performance schedule et al.

2007-06-08T08:51:54Z

Hi, everyone.

Great run through tonight. Here's the performance schedule for Phoenix project for the Silk Road Cabaret. I've included notes where needed for each piece. Iris has added some transitional music between the pieces. The listed times include the transitions; the piece music without transition is in parentheses.

A few other points:
- For those of you in mulitiple pieces, or who will need tools prepped for you, it's vital that Stefan and Bridget know where your tools are.
- You need to stay in easily findable range during the performance time (9:30-10:15)
- Enter and exit stage right. Performers leaving stage should exit as close to stage rear as possible, and entering performers should enter
stage front right. This is particularly important during the finale.

Thanks, guys. See you tonight.
- Amelia

1. Bollywood 2:59 (2:56)
- Staves for Anna, Jenn, and Susie need to be prepped and set on stage prior to the performers going onstage.
- Music starts after fans are lit.
- The silk for Aerial should descend on the last beat of the Bollywood music. This means that the Bollywood performers need to be as far to
the right rear of the stage as possible by the end of their set.
- Stefan will clear Anna, Jenn, and Susie's fans from the safety station as Laura comes on.

2. Aerial 6:16 (6:10)
- Any smudge pots on stage right need to be cleared prior to Laura's entrance.
- Iris will lower the silk for Laura.
- Stefan or Laura will raise the silk as quickly as possible at the end of Laura's set

3. Bellydance 3:37 (3:35)

4. Contact Juggling 2:31 (2:27)

5. Staff 4:59 (4:57)

6. Shaman 4:41 (4:39)
- Jenn will need eating torches and poi prepped. Mella and Rebekah need fans prepped. Lisa needs her staff prepped. All these tools will
be laid out on stage prior to the performers coming on stage. Jenn's tools should be at the center of stage front, and her torches should
be on a plate. Rebekah's fans should be front stage left of Jenn's tools, and Mella's fans front stage right. Lisa's staff should be mid-stage
right.

7. Sabre 2:21 (2:15)

8. Hoop and Poi 3:51 (3:46)

9. Ray Ray and David (2:31 (2:23)
- Any smudge pots on stage right should be cleared before Ray Ray enters.

10. Bhangra 4:07 (4:06)
- Danna and Sehra need to make sure that Bridget and Stefan know where their fans are, because their fans will need to be prepped for
the finale.

11. FINALE 5:43 (5:18)
There is a gong cue in the last eight beats (5 seconds) for each set in the finale.

0:00-0:28 Intro
0:28-0:41 David & Ray Ray - 2 8 counts - stay on stage throughout finale
0:41-1:24 Fans (Danna & Sehra) - 8 8 counts
1:24-1:46 Thomas - 4 8 counts
1:46-2:29 Staff (Quin, Anna, Lisa) - 8 8 counts
2:29-3:01 Combat Sabre (Art, Eric) - 6 8 counts
3:01--3:45 Poi (Susie, Jenn, Iris) - 8 8 counts
3:45-4:17 Torches & Fans (Dustin, Mella, Rebekah) - 6 8 counts
4:17 to 4:50 Hoop (Laura) - 6 8 counts
- Dustin remain on stage long enough to light Laura's hoop
4:50-5:33 Chucks (Anne, Art, Quin, Eric, Dustin, Stefan) - 8 8 counts
5:33-5:43 - Walk out & Bow

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Video

2007-06-07T07:18:14Z

Hello Everybody,

I am trying to promote the Phoenix Project event on June 8th to my regional (OC Burners). For people in LA who don't who the OC Burners, there is a small but very tight-knit community of burners to the county south of you. Anyways, my question is posed to the group, is there anyway that your group has some short video clips that are accessible to the general pubic to show your talents and skillz at fire spinning.

Sincerely,
Crisco

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Details for the event of June 8th?

2007-05-31T00:13:42Z

I'm getting a lot of interest in seeing what the fuss is all about, but even though I am Playing with you guys, I do not have any info on -

Public or not?
cost?
Lineup?
Parking?
time?

Any information so I can either get people there or tell them Not to show up would be greatly appreciated... :)

Looking forward to it!

See ya!

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Phoenix Projekt Photos

2007-05-15T17:42:01Z

Some amazing shots taken by the ever-talented Mr. Ryan Williams

http://www.rawtography.com/galleries/phoenixprojekt/

Check out his website:
www.rawtography.com

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R u going to Firedrums V?

2007-04-17T04:59:46Z

Hi! Is anyone going to upcoming Firedrums? it's the first wknd of May. PM me so I can keep my eyes open for you. I am also looking for a ride is you or anyone you know is going for LA.

Re-lighting the fire after being burned out for a while.

kisses

-He2

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car storage

2007-04-13T18:19:59Z

hey peeps,

as you know i have been working in africa for a while. my lexus has been in storage but now that storage is going away. i am looking for a place to store it - even an outside place like a ranch. since it is an urgent matter i would appreciate any advise or heads up. i would be even up to having the person use the car time to time if the arrangements would be worth while.

thanx,

lasz

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FireDrums V ~ Cinco de Mayo weekend

2007-04-11T22:38:08Z

This will be our fifth FireDrums gathering and we've planned more workshops for fire and flow arts, drumming, yoga and even a Reiki circle. The Santa Cruz redwoods are both incredibly energizing and yet at the same time magically peaceful and serene. This being our fourth year and the fifth gathering, we have grown a wonderful collective of volunteers to help organize and make this opportunity the best possible learning and sharing experience. Please check out the web site and tribe @ ~ http://firedrums.org ~ http://firedrums.tribe.net

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evoLOUtion photos

2007-04-03T16:44:03Z

I FINALLY posted the photos from evoLOUtion. All performance photos were taken by Quin, since I had a 10-ft wide headdress on. Most of the rest were taken by me.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennknott/sets/72157600043492894/

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Xara remains and Xara yet is to come. Long Live Xara!

2007-03-27T15:10:24Z

Hi Everybody -

Smoke Blower here, sometimes video producer and even less frequently fire performer who just thinks Phoenix Projekt is the hottest...

You may have heard that Xara Dulzura was cancelled due to conflicts with the monastery neighbors. Well, the SD Burner community, and one guy with some desert property in particular, has decided to celebrate what is more or less a wake for Xara that same weekend, starting April 20. We're hoping to have much of the original Xara theme camp (from BM ca. 2002/3) out there, along with stage, fire performances, DJ's, live bands, Bad Idea Theater, mini-PlayaQ, etc.

Since I didn't see anything in this tribe about PP performing at Xara, I'm guessing you weren't planning on it. But if there's any desire to help eulogize one of the best regional events, we'd love to invite you to Freedom Fest II (the name takes some thought..) April 20-22. I'll monitor this thread for your thoughts, or you can email me at gregy1@yahoo.com, here on Tribe, or call (760) 807-1727.

There will be a website up in two more days giving more details about the event.

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Artistic Assistance

2007-03-27T05:16:59Z

As some of you already know, I periodically perform, what is kindly referred to as a novelty act on television. For those who have no idea what I'm talking about, I flex my chest to music. Sad as it may sound, there is a small, but persistant demand for these skills. August will be 30 years since my first performance.

Anyway the point of this request for help, is that my brother and I are supposed to go on "America's Got Talent" next month. We normally perform to Dueling Banjos, but they've requested that we have 4 alternate pieces of music, 90 seconds in length. So if any of you, can think of a bit of music, that a couple of middle aged guys, can flex their pecs to, please send them to me, along with the performer and composers name.

Thanks. I'll send out word if and when they put us on the small screen

Silverback

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Want to play with sticks?

2007-03-24T21:34:02Z

Looking for a couple of people to help fill out my stick and three sectional piece for Chinese New Year. Nothing too complicated and you don't have to learn three sectional. Let me know if you are interested. If you do staff or poi, the sticks will be pretty straight forward.

See you Thursday

Silverback

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Paradise Lost... and Found Again.

2007-03-22T01:50:53Z

On the whole, we as individuals and as a community endeavor to create moments of beauty and meaning. We've had it with the rat race and the colorless monotony of an uninspired existence. We want more. We strive to sift through the unnecessary social and material complexities to find ourselves at a place of spiritual simplicity and connection. We find that as far afield as we look for the knowledge that will lead us to this place, we find the keys in the faces and hearts of our friends, our family, each other.

This is my friends and my family.

This is your friends and your family.

This is the Red Light District.

Forget everything that you've heard, because the only thing that will do it justice is YOU being HERE.

~ FOOL'S PARADISE ~

A fundraiser so we can bring you a better RLD experience at Burningman 2007.

This event will be held on a private desert property called, "The Village."

You will find:

* fire & fire performances
* warm showers
* kick-ass DJ lineup & dancing 'till sunrise...
* desert sun & stars
* smiles & laughter
* the traditional RLD Living Room
* BDSM Workshop hosted by Magnus's Playhouse
* Lap and Pole Dance Workshop taught by Fluffer
* Fools Ball Saturday night
* preview of our Burning Man "garden"

FEATURING THE SOUNDS OF:

20 Meat
Blue
Carly D
Corey Sage
Dark Matter
Guardian
J-Cush
Jesse Wright
JP & Rhines
Mark Zabala
Mike Insane
Moody Moore
Myke
Sandbag
Saynt
Seda
Skandar

Anyone who knows the RLD knows assorted forms of play & debauchery will be there too. So don't miss this event:

Fools Paradise with the Red Light District:
March 29—April 1
at "The Village" in Borrego Springs, CA

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DJ Psychotropic and Glycerin at Giant March 24

2007-03-12T23:17:10Z

DJ Psychotropic (sometimes known to fellow conspirators as my husband, Michael Biswas) will bring the freaky breaks to Club Giant on Saturday, March 24. He is spinning in the 2nd room from 1-4am.

Pete Tong is in the main room, and our friends Glycerin will be opening for him.

Please come out and show your support for Mike! He’ll thank you by shakin your booty with some tasty breaks.

Tribe me if you think you may be able to go. You will be put on a list for $15 entry before 11pm (as opposed to the usual rate of $25). You will also show Giant that you are there specifically to see Psychotropic, and you want him back for future shows! Bring lots of friends.

For those who have not been to Giant … they are notorious for making folks wait in line, so you should arrive early to get to the front by 11pm. Doors open at 9:30p.

DJ Psychotropic
Glycerin
Pete Tong

Saturday
March 24, 2007

Club Giant
At Vanguard
6021 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
East of Vine between Gower and Bronson
http://www.vanguardla.com/vanguard.php?

Dj Psychotropic’s brand-spankin-new (and still under construction) myspace page- add yourself as a friend!
http://www.myspace.com/djpsychotropic

http://www.glycerinmusic.com/

http://www.giantclub.com/

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Mandatory practices

2007-03-12T22:37:53Z

Hey Phoenix Projekt performers-
Xara is just over a month away, and we need to get crackin'. You should consider all Thursday practices from now until then, including this week, mandatory. If you cannot make it, please let Joel or I know, and have a reasonable excuse.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUIN!!

2007-03-06T04:57:15Z

Yes, the mighty Quin has turned the big 3-7...but he doesn't look a day over 36!

Happy (belated) Birthday, sweetie.

love,

Anna

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Fire Photo Contest ends March 1st...

2007-02-24T05:14:20Z

We have over 300 amazing pictures entered in our Fire Photo Contest to date. Time is running out, so get your entries in soon!!! Deadline is March 1, 2007

Rules and Regulations:
www.fire.trickconcepts.com/phot...t.htm

View Entries:
www.fire.trickconcepts.com/phot...s.htm

Peace, Love, and Fire,
-Scorch
www.fire.trickconcepts.com

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new photos up!

2007-02-17T03:05:29Z

Just posted a bunch of photos from practice. I'll continue to bring my camera & post photos here. Once I accumulate some photos of you, I'll burn you a disc to keep for yourself. Just please don't use the photos elsewhere without permission (profiles on tribe, myspace, friendster, etc. are fine). If you put 'em on your website, just give me credit- and send me a link! :)

Watch for more photos posted at least monthly- hopefully more often.

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Chinese New Year 2007 cancelled...however...

2007-01-28T03:37:25Z

Hey, friends and family -

Due to that old chestnut - venue issues - the Phoenix Projekt Chinese New Year 2007 event has been cancelled. We're looking to do a make-up event sometime in the spring - possibly a Cherry Blossom party - and one which will put us in warmer, more stable weather. In the meantime, we'll be working to make the existing show even bigger and better - with more taiko drums, more kung fu, and lots of feathered, fire-lickin' hotties and fabulous monsters to welcome in the springtime. See you very soon!

- Anna Maltese

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Asian Women Scuba Divers

2006-12-18T10:05:58Z

A freind called me the other night to see if I knew any asian women between the ages of 40 and 60, who scuba dive and would be interested in being in a commercial. I think it is for Bank of American. If you are in this category and interested, let me know and I'll send you the contacts info so you can get more details

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Yay for fire!

2006-12-08T23:14:32Z

Jeremy and I stopped by last night, and had so much fun! It was so nice to play with fire again. :) Making a post here makes it so much easier to find everyone! :D

I look forward to seeing you all again next week!

Blessings,
Lyra

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Rehearsal this Thursday and Chinese New Year

2006-12-05T07:16:32Z

Hey, guys! Breakdown for this week goes a little something like this:

This rehearsal, we're starting at 8:30 sharp with Bollywood, followed by the Fire Sabre set at 9:00. From 9:30 'til the end, we'll be practicing all other sets and breaking into the various groups to do that. It can't be stressed enough - Come On Time. Even if you're not in the Bollywood piece. Take the time to stretch out on the rugs Lisa's bringing, warm up, and get your groove on.

On the show side, CNY 2007 is shaping up very very well. We've got very cool sets worked out, more that we're working on, and now we've got a few possible venues that apparently put last year's to abject shame. :) So save the date for Feb. 17th, and stay tuned for more details coming on Thursday!

See you at rehearsal!

Love,

Anna

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Help homeless kids!

2006-12-04T20:36:03Z

Hey ya'll,

Yesterday I met these nice young men from Los Angeles Youth Network, an organization in Hollywood that helps homeless youth aged 12-18. I decided to help them out by doing a little donation drive with my friends and family. Below is a wish list of things they are looking for. They will basically take anything in new or good, usable condition that a homeless youth could use, either on the street or in their facility. I spoke with someone on the phone and she said they are trying to get an art program going, so they are particularly looking for art supplies right now.

They do take clothes, but they have a lot right now. Still, they can take more in about 1-2 weeks. Anything they cannot use, they give to other organizations or the Goodwill.

Let me know if you have something to donate, and I can pick it up, or I can get it the next time I see you (within the next few weeks). This place is close to my work, so I am able to make several drop-offs, although I'd love to just do one or two big ones in tthe next 2 weeks.

They would also like to have something for Christmas, so if you are able to pick up a gift certificate or something, they would really love that as well.

There are 12,000 homeless kids in Los Angeles. That is just unacceptable! Let's help these kids out.

www.layn.org

Jenn

wish list:

Non-Clothing Items
Art supplies!
Duffle Bags
Back Packs
School Supplies
CD Walkman & Batteries
CD's
Toiletry Items
Make Up
Wallets

Gift Certificates
Clothing Stores
General Merchandise
Music Stores
Movie Passes

Clothing - General
Socks
Sweatshirts
Slippers

Clothing Item Sizes Our Kids Need
Pajamas small - extra large
Sweat Suits medium - extra large
Gym Suits medium - extra large
T-Shirts medium - extra large
Sports Jackets 5/6 - 13/14 (female)
Pants/Jeans/Slacks 32 - 40 (male)
Dresses/Skirts 5/6 - 13/14 (female)
Sweaters medium - extra large
Panties small - extra large (female)
Bras 32 - 38, A-D (female)
Undershirts medium - extra large (male)
Briefs small - extra large (male)
Umbrellas/Caps/Hats any size

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To all of ya...

2006-11-23T19:36:46Z

Happy Thanksgiving.

- Anna

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The Forbidden City...

2006-11-22T04:32:04Z

The cold night air was crisp with a breath of winter and a hint of change as a court mystic paced the halls of a palace outside of Bejing. It was the twilight hours of the Ming Dynasty and the only comfort for the mystic's troubled mind came in the form of sputtering torches that cast ghostly shadows across the stones of the hall. Who was this ninja council? What did they hope to gain from opposing the imperial regime? Who were they to think they could effect change? Lost in his brooding, he almost failed to notice... a movement... a slight shift in the shadows. His eyes darted to the source of the movement just in time to see an arrow flew past his head to implant itself in the wall. Startled at first, he realized that the arrow had intentionally missed and carried with it a message. Curiosity overcame fear as he removed the parchment and snapped it open. His concern was valid. The Ninja Council had moved on Bejing and taken over the Imperial Palace known as The Forbidden City. Drawing on their vast resources, the Ninjas planned to gather the finest musical mystics to open a portal to the future.
To someplace called Los Angeles.
To someplace called Chinatown.

And you are invited...

On December 1st, 2006 join NINJA SKILLZ as we throw wide the gates of the
Forbidden City and usher in the the most esteemed warriors of Audio Artistry and Sonic Shamanism.
This gateway to the past will materialize every first friday of the month to guide you into our world.
You have only to step through...

The Forbidden City
Located in Chinatown at the Mountain Bar
475 Gin Ling Way
Los Angeles, CA 90021
9pm - 2am
$5 All Night Long
21+

In The Sacred Chamber:

OSCURE ( L.A.B.A, Funky Ghetto Phonics )
J.P. VS Rhines ( Ninja Skillz, DJ Culture, Innerflight )
darkMatter ( Hipgenesis )
Mark Zabala ( Ninja Skillz )

In The Ancient Court:

Saynt VS Guardian ( Ninja Skillz )
Jesse Wright ( Pocket Underground )
Mike Insane VS Phil Dog ( Ninja Skillz )

Asian Attire/Theme encouraged as we create the Forbidden City together.

Art and Decoration design by the NINJA RESEARCH LABS

Visual Cosmic Kung Fu by CONSCIOUS PILOT ( Electric-Enlightenment.com, Ninja Skillz )

You haven't seen anything yet...

www.NinjaSkillz.net
www.PocketUnderground.com
www.Hipgenesis.com
www.LABADJ.com
www.Oscure.com
www.Electric-Enlightenment.com

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A Political Party That'll Make You DANCE on Friday!

2006-11-08T02:58:57Z

Phildog from Ninja Skillz really wanted to throw a post-election party in an effort to try to get out the vote today (offering a free drink w/ ballot stubs). Of course, when we heard the idea, we were all about it because democracy should be fun! We're doing a whole politically themed event with DJs as political candidates and patriotic campaign decor. It's going to be all tag-team DJ sets as "debates" and Phildog and I have grabbed some of our DJ friends that aren't usually heard in our circles (to give a voice to the underrepresented!)

Anyway, vote for Mark Zabala, watch my 3-way debate, and take dirty politican photos with me =D

Oh yeah, and if you come, we'll sign you up for the Spundae guestlist because our ninjas Saynt and Sammy Bliss are playing there the following day. Come early and carpool because Hollywood on friday nights can be difficult.

Tech-house, breaks, dirty progressive, tag-teams, booms, blips, and djs in suits baby.

details are available on the "events" tab of this Tribe.

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EvoLOUtion cancelled

2006-11-04T02:52:49Z

Well, we're hoping to do it in a month or three, actually. But due to unfortunate circumstances, the event on the 4th is cancelled. Thank you to everyone for putting in all your hard work tightening the sets, and a special thanks to Tangee for all the work she did organizing.

Love,

Anna

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Bollywood piece for evoLOUtion?

2006-10-31T05:52:15Z

Hey ya'll- at practice we discussed trying to pull this together. One of the main concerns was getting the staffers solid in the routin before I leave on vacation this Thursday. So we planned to have practice at my place on Monday- I believe at 7 or 7:30pm. Particularly for Anna & Lazlo, although the bellydancers (Lisa, Daisy, Sehra?, Roxy?) and anyone else who wants to learn is welcome.

my house: 960 Sunset Ave.
Venice, CA 90291

310-450-7895

Please post if you plan to attend or not.

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Ride to end AIDS

2006-10-27T22:02:26Z

I'M RIDING TO END AIDS!

Hello.

On June 3rd 2007, I'm bicycling in the AIDS/LifeCycle. It's a 7-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise funds for those who are trying to put an end to the ADIS epidemic.

I’m required to raise $2,500.00 and have signed an agreement with the origination committing to that amount. I’ve decided that I will make more and set my goal at $50,000.00.
Most of us know, or have known someone whose life has been affected by HIV. I have personally lost two of my childhood friends to AIDS and I have another friend who’s lived with the virus for the past 20 years. If you don’t know anyone who has the virus, you can surely see how it’s affected your life any time you’ve made love to a new partner. It’s a conversation we all have prior to sharing ourselves. The implication of the effect of AIDS lives in our choice to use condoms and other means of protection each time we engage in sexual relations.
This is not a gay disease; it is a human disease that affects us all. Here is your chance to do something about it. Help end this crisis.
Please help me support the HIV/AIDS services by giving what you can.
For those of you who which to donate; Donations can be made by clicking the (support Jim: Make a Donation) button located on my photo at http://www.aidslifecycle.org/1718

Thank you all for reading this and offering your support.
Let’s us all keep riding until AIDS and HIV are a thing of the past.

Tiny Ho out!

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Need Your Help

2006-10-26T18:46:46Z

Hi Friends~

On November 11th, I'm helping to organize a Garage Sale / Fundraiser. Joseph Tanenbaum is a dear friend of mine. He's been an educator for his entire life. His health has been terrible for the past few years. Several of my friends and I are trying to help him get approved for Disability, but getting approved for Disability epitomizes everything that doesn't work well within our government. It is a slow and painful process that seemingly can not be expedited.

So, to help Joseph pay for his ongoing and significant medical expenses... which he can no longer afford, but can't do without... we're having this Help Yourself & Help A Friend Garage Sale. You get to reduce the clutter in your life and help a wonderful person in the process. A true win/win deal!

Here's the scoop...

Please come to the sale or donate items you want to sell and then donate all or a portion of your sale proceeds to our efforts to help Joseph.

If you can't stay to sell your stuff, then contact me and we can discuss how you can contribute your items to the sale anyway.

My friends,Michael and Penny Carrillo have graciously offered to host the event at their home. However, their only STRICT requirement is that all merchandise that does not sell is GONE from their home either immediately after the sale (best option), or no later than noon on Sunday.

The sale will take place at Michael and Penny Carrillo's house (535 Jackson St. in Pasadena) from 9 to 4 on Saturday, November 11th. By the way, it's an awesome location for a garage sale.

Please PASS THE WORD. The more QUALITY stuff we have to sell the more money we can raise.

And, I could really use volunteers to help with set-up and othe things. Please let me know if you can help.

Thanks,
Kevin

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