Holy Hot Sauce!
Lakes of Fire is less than a week away! Did you figure out what kind of creature you are yet? Time’s running out!
Lakes of Fire 2011: Anima Mundi
Thursday, June 23rd – Sunday, June 26th
Lucky Lake Campground
3977 W. Wilke Road
Montague, MI 49437
(Rothbury exit)
BRING YOUR BAR-CODED TICKET
GATE HOURS (Eastern Time Zone):
Thursday, June 23rd: 12 noon – midnight – Gate Closes
Friday, June 24th – 8:00 A.M. – midnight – Gate Does Not Close
Saturday, June 25th – 12:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. – Gate Closes
Sunday, June 26th – All participants must vacate site by 3:00 P.M.
You’re getting this message because you’ve purchased tickets for Lakes of Fire.
But don’t worry, you haven’t been added to the Lakes of Fire email list. This critical information is so important that we want all ticket purchasers to see it. To opt in to our permanent email list, simply follow this link.
Other wise, this will be the last you hear from the Info-bot . . . PROMISE!
That said, please consider forwarding this important information to friends and cohorts for whom you bought tickets, or to whom you exchanged tickets, so they can get this critical information too.
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SURVIVAL GUIDE:
Haven’t read it yet? You need to, seriously . . . all of it. Here it is. Read it now. Right now.
Once you’re done reading this, print out the black and white “print-friendly version” and bring it with you, so others in your ride can be informed burners too!
Failure to know this important info may result in way less of a good time, including non-admittance to or removal from Lakes of Fire 2011: Anima Mundi.
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TICKETS & GATE
Sorry, the last tickets for Lakes of Fire 2011 have been sold.
If you’re over 13, bring your printed, bar-coded ticket. You need that for admittance to Lakes of Fire. If you’re under 13, a non-bar-coded ticket will suffice. You can find these tickets by logging in here using the username and password you set up to complete your purchase.
If you couldn’t get tickets, your friends at G.L.E.A. Inc. suggest you try reaching out to your local community by going here. Click on the green button that represents your area, and then see how to get in touch with other burners in your area. Or, you can check out our >A href=”http://www.lakesoffire.org/participant-forum/> Forum,
or the Lakes of Fire Facebook Group.
Thank you for participating.
Please remember that Lakes of Fire and G.L.E.A. Inc do NOT operate a “will call” booth, nor are there ANY cash sales at the gate. Our policy is “Won’t Call.” You are responsible for any ticketing transfers to or from other participants. Make sure that the bar-coded
ticket is exchanged, so that the person who needs it, has it. If you’re selling, gifting, or otherwise transferring your tickets, here are some very useful tips, as well as some thoughts on our Won’t Call Policy, from our Ticketing Guru, Cooky:
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VOLUNTEER
Excited for LoF2011? Well so are we! And now that we’ve got more land-we’ve got more room to play!
Take a a look at the team descriptions on the link below, and then take a few moments to fill out our volunteer questionnaire. It’s not too late!
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MAP:
Here’s a link to your map for Lakes of Fire 2011: Anima Mundi!
Print yours! We won’t have enough to give away to everyone.
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WHAT WHERE WHEN GUIDE:
Our What Where When guide will be ready for your perusal, and for printing, very VERY SOON.
Stay tuned to this page to get yours, print it, and start making plans!
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THEME: ANIMA MUNDI – WHO DAT WITH THE WHAT NOW?
Anima Mundi means “the Living World,” so we’re asking: what kind of creature are you?
Here are some other thoughts on what Anima Mundi could mean.
It’s been super-swell being your Info-bot once again this year. The Info-bot will be online to answer questions and help participants participate until the afternoon of Wednesday, June 22nd. After that, you’re on your own!!
That’s all everyone. See you at Lakes of Fire!
xoxoxo,
The Info-bot
G.L.E.A. Inc.
burn@lakesoffire.org
http://www.lakesoffire.org
Hey Hey Hey!
Lakes of Fire 2011: Anima Mundi, is just around the corner. Time to bring out your wild side and start thinking about the what kind of creature you are!
Lakes of Fire 2011: Anima Mundi
Thursday, June 23rd – Sunday June 26th
Lucky Lake Campground
3977 W. Wilke Road
Montague, MI 49437
(Rothbury exit)
Sorry, the last tickets for Lakes of Fire 2011 were sold this last Saturday.
If you couldn’t get tickets, we at G.L.E.A. Inc. suggest you try reaching out to your local community by going here: http://regionals.burningman.com/na_index.html Click on the green button that represents your area, and then see how to get in touch with other burners in your area. THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!
Please remember that Lakes of Fire and G.L.E.A. Inc do NOT operate a “will call” booth, nor are there ANY cash sales at the gate. Our policy is “Won’t Call.” You are responsible for any ticketing transfers to or from other participants. If you’re over 13, bring your bar-coded ticket! If you’re under 13, a non-bar-coded ticket will suffice.
We still need more volunteers to fill in our empty slots in the Lakes of Fire volunteer Schedule this year, especially with the Parking, Greeters, Medical, LNT and Ranger Teams! Follow the link below to volunteer at: http://lwww.lakesoffire.org/volunteer-ipate/ or email breedlove@lakesoffire.org
There is more information on Fire Spinning and Flame Effects below. As a brief reminder, if you’re bringing any art piece involving fire, we need to hear from you BEFORE the event! Please write to flameeffects@lakesoffire.org and send us a description along with any plans or photos/video you might have.
To keep our agreement with the fire marshal, we need to know what’s coming, so remember to check in with us (Fire Safety and Performance). Our camp will be on the road you come in on. All flame effects will be “tagged and bagged” on the way in, but contacting us first expedites this process.
KIDS: BRING ‘EM!
Lakes of Fire is a family event that welcomes participants of all ages. Here’s a Facebook group of LoFers who put together Kidsville!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=152841608112861
People under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a 21+ parent or guardian both at entry, as well as at all times during the event. You are responsible for the welfare of minors in your care. Please be aware that there may be adult-specific activities or theme camps, and that grown-ups may not wish to curtail their own free expression to
accommodate your children, or minors in your care.
Minors 12 years old and under will be welcome to join Lakes of Fire free of charge. Participants 13+ must pay the full ticket price.
For the protection of kids at Lakes of Fire, all parents & guardians are required to register their kids (or minors in their care) at the greeter’s station. If you fail to adequately supervise minors in your care, you will be ejected from Lakes of Fire, immediately. No exceptions.
PETS: SORRY!
With the specific exception of ADA Qualified assistance dogs, pets are NOT allowed at Lakes of Fire. The Event volunteers have chosen to adhere to this rule, and we have puppies too. Your pet will be turned away at the gate and you won’t be admitted until you return without any pets.
PHOTOGRAPHY: PROCEED WITH RESPECT!
Lakes of Fire is a private event, and we expect participants to approach photography with respect for others. There is no filming without express permission. You have ultimate responsibility for your image, and should ask photographers or videographers how your image will be used. You must ask permission before photographing someone, and avoid photography that could be intrusive of someone’s privacy. Do not take or publish, in any manner, ANY unauthorized pictures of any human subject, or any pictures for a commercial purpose. We reserve the right to act on any violation of these guidelines by requiring erasure of images, or by removing violators of these policies from Lakes of Fire.
No commercial use of photographs taken at Lakes of Fire is allowed without the express written permission of Great Lakes Experimental Arts, Inc.
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Fire is a spectacular part of our event. Volunteers are working with local fire authorities to safely enact the best fire effects possible at Lakes of Fire.
PERSONAL CAMPFIRES– You can make small personal campfires in the provided fire rings or bring fire barrels. Please use common sense. Clear an area around your fire, don’t have it too near your tent, and keep some water or dirt on hand to put it out if the wind kicks up. Do not, ever, leave a fire unattended!
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Details of participating with Conclave will be sent via email to conclave applicants. As all fire art should be, Conclave is run in a safe, sane and sober (and legal) manner. Those who wish to participate in conclave will be required to follow that motto and any other requirements of the Shin, Doxie (shin@lakesoffire.org).
FIRE SPINNING– All participants are welcome to spin fire at their own risk as long as proper safety procedures for your art are followed. Our deal with the local authorities stipulates that all fire on the grounds–including poi/tools and any other fire art — will be safe and legal. Not sure how to do that? We will have a pamphlet for all fire artists at the gate. A few things to remember: Never leave unattended fuel on the ground, always have a fire safety with you with
an extinguisher and/or wet towels on hand.
Please do not spin fire in the pine woods; the dried needles are very fire prone and the land owner politlely requests that we not set his woods on fire! Again, Safe, Sane and Sober spinning!
)( FIRE SCULPTURES, POOFERS AND OTHER FLAME EFFECTS– The big stuff, if you will. Even big stuff needs to abide by the Safe, Sane and Sober motto of operation. If you wish to bring larger-scale fire art, you must contact Fire Safety Team Co-Lead – Russian Wulfgar at flameeffects@lakesoffire.org. Note: this is for non-poi/spinning flame effects, Group II and above. Failure to contact the Fire Safety team regarding these devices will be grounds for their disuse during the event. These devices can only be used in open areas, not among the tents. The Fire Chief has a right to inspect them for safety. They must be attended at all times, have emergency shut-off valves in easy reach and have a fire extinguisher nearby.
The Fire Safety & Performance Team is here for your safety! FSPT staff has the right to shut down any use of fire that threatens other attendees, endangers the event, or breaks our agreement with the local fire authorities. Failure to abide with Fire Safety protocols may be grounds for your immediate removal from this event. FSPT recognizes and abides by NFPA Section 160 and all other applicable laws and expects fire artists to do the same.
ART CARS & MUTANT VEHICLES!
Mutant vehicles are a unique type of art that is welcome to roam Lakes of Fire. If it has a motor and is not completely powered by human propulsion, it’s considered an Art Car or Mutant Vehicle. Art Cars typically resemble the shape of the vehicle they’re made out of and are radically decorated, turning a car into a mobile work of art. Mutant Vehicles however, are typically radically modified/mutated vehicles transformed to look like something other then a car or truck.
Both Art Cars and Mutant Vehicles are welcome at Lakes of Fire. Owners are required to pre-register, sign a waiver, and license their mobile art at the Greeter’s station. Owners are responsible for the use and behavior of their vehicle during the event regardless of who drives it, and agree to only drive in approved areas of the event, to yield to pedestrians, bicycle, Ranger, and Medical traffic.
That’s all for now!
See you at Lakes of Fire in just two short weeks!
xoxoxo,
The Info-bot
G.L.E.A. Inc.
burn@lakesoffire.org
http://lakesoffire.org