Hola Amigos!!

Good Goddess Almighty!! It’s just eight days until Lakes of Fire 2010 (A Spaced Oddity) opens its doors. And the effigy burns in just ten days! Dang! I gotta get my act together! There’s a lot of information here, as usual. Please check all this out as thoroughly as you can! It really is need-to-know stuff.

GATE HOURS:
Only approved volunteers are allowed to come in before the Gate opens. Please don’t show up early. You won’t be able to get in.

Thursday – June 24th, 2010
12:00 Noon – 12:00 Midnight – Gate closes.

Friday – June 25th, 2010
8:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight – Gate does not close!

Saturday – June 26th, 2010
12:00 Midnight – 6:00 PM – Gate closes.
Participants only! No spectators please. You must be on site by 6:00 PM to participate in Lakes of Fire. No admittance will be allowed after this time.

Sunday – June 27th, 2010
All participants except for organizers, DPW, and Earth Guardians must be off the property by 4:00 P.M. No exceptions.

A BRIEF WORD ON TICKETING:
When you bought your ticket, Black Rock Tickets emailed you a link. “http://blackrocktickets.com/buy/purchases/” That link will take you to your ticket(s). There is a login in the upper right corner of the website; type in the email and password you used to buy your tickets, and print your ticket(s). These print outs are what you bring to the gate as your ticket. Adult tickets have barcodes; each of which is unique, will be scanned at the gate, and will admit just one person. Kids tickets (for those aged 12 and unders) do not have bar codes.

Tickets are NOT coming in the mail, as they did last year. If you don’t print out your ticket and remember to bring it with you, you’re going to have way less of a good time, because you will not be allowed in to Lakes of Fire. And that’s no fun at all. Our Gate volunteers are wonderfully pleasant and loving people. And they are also under strict orders, and will become extremely hard-nosed when this situation arises.

No ticket? No entry. No exceptions.

Finally, be sure to bring your ID to the gate. We will be checking ages at the Gate.

On a more sun-shiney note, Lakes of Fire’s crack communications team has put together this awesome Survival Guide that tells you everything you need to know to make your Lakes of Fire 2010 the most amazing experience possible. “http://www.lakesoffire.org/survival-guide/” Read it . . . all of it!!

EFFIGY: YOUR BIG FIRE!
The Effigy is the large wooden sculpture in the open area near the stage area. The burning of the Effigy is the pinnacle of Lakes of Fire; the culminating part of this event. The Effigy team works very hard, long hours to build it for your enjoyment. Please respect it by not smoking, using open flame, intentionally damaging, burning or disrespecting the piece in any way. The Effigy will be burned on the final night of Lakes of Fire (Saturday). Until then, it is there for your enjoyment, reflection, pictures, and happiness. A method of sacrifice/offering/ prayer/memory additions of your own to the Effigy will be detailed at the event.

PARKING: Limited.
Please consider car-pooling with friends, family, camp-mates, or random strangers. Lakes of Fire’s site has parking available, but it is limited. Upon arrival, you may drop off your gear at your location, and then you will be asked-politely, at first-to return your car to the parking lot. Our Parking Team is helpful and rarely abusive. These lovely people will find you a parking place that will ensure that everyone will be able to get their car out in case of an emergency or other urgent need to leave the event. We ask . . . if you do have to leave . . . when you return, please stop back at parking for us to find you another parking spot. The only vehicles that will be allowed in campsites are those that are actually being camped in. These important protocols are in place to prevent a traffic nightmare during Exodus, when everyone is leaving, all at once. There are certain locations on Lakes of Fire’s site that are inaccessible to vehicles.

EXODUS: GET OUTTA HERE!
Lakes of Fire ends at 4:00 PM, Sunday, June 27th. All participants must be packed up (including your trash!) and out of the gate by that time. No exceptions. This allows DPW and EG volunteers to do their job. If you’d like to volunteer, see the volunteers section. Please adhere to Exodus directions from the Gate/Exodus staff. It is vital that the local community be respected as people leave the event. This means that everything you pack out ends up at your own home, NOT on the side of the road or in private dumpsters!

DPW: WORKIN IT!
Lakes of Fire happens in part through the hard work of a few bold soldiers known as the Department of Public Works. The DPW reminds you that if it’s not yours, don’t mess with it. Things put in place by DPW, like safety barriers, are there for a reason. Please respect those things and avoid damaging or altering them, lest you wish to be damaged or altered.

That’s all for now!

Can’t wait to see you at Lakes of Fire!

xo,

The Info-bot
G.L.E.A. Inc.
burn@lakesoffire.org
“http://www.lakesoffire.org”

Hey Heyyyeeee!!!!

Believe me, your Info-bot knows there’s a lot of information here, but please go through this stuff as thoroughly as you can!

Fire performers, we love you and we want you involved. But this fully-permitted and insured event is too legit to quit, so you gotta please get on board with our safety protocols!! Please check out our updated Fire Performance Q & A at this link. Get plugged in, and avoid potential problems!

TICKETS:
On-line ticket sales through this website are now closed. To find tickets in your area, we recommend you start here.

To volunteer to help make Lakes of Fire 2010 a reality, follow this link!

GATE HOURS: (All Times Eastern Time Zone)
Thursday – June 24th, 2010
12:00 Noon – 12:00 Midnight – Gate closes.

Friday – June 25th, 2010
8:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight – Gate does not close!

Saturday – June 26th, 2010
12:00 Midnight – 6:00 PM – Gate closes.
Participants only! No spectators please. You must be on-site by 6:00 P.M. to participate in Lakes of Fire. No admittance will be allowed after this time.

Sunday, June 27th, 2010
All participants except for organizers, DPW, and Earth Guardians must be off the property by 4:00 P.M. No exceptions.

PLACEMENT: WHERE YOU LAND!
Creating a Theme Camp, Workshop and/or bringing your Art installation is your gift to the LoF community. Your inspiration and commitment is the badge of a true Participant! The Placement Team is here to focus your vision, interpret your needs into physical space, integrate that vision into the landscape, and mark you on the map.

All projects needing placement must register in advance online. You must be placed by a Placement Team member. The Placement Team will contact all artists, educators, and theme camps to discuss space and aesthetic needs, so you can be placed to create a logical and magical flow within the event. It’s in your interest to work with the Placement Team if you have special needs such as sound equipment, adult material, or kid-specific activities. These are also the people you need to contact to get your events for the What Where When bulletin. You will be contacted for details about your listing.

Placement requests will be considered on a first come/first served basis. Someone from your group must be on site by Friday, 6-25, 12:00 noon to hold your reserved placement location. Maps of the land will be published before the event. You’re encouraged to print your own copy and bring it along.

There will be a designated area for RV’s, car camping and quiet vs. loud (sound) camping. In some cases, you will be able to drive your car to deliver your gear, but some areas are closed to car access. Please bring a wagon or many hands to carry. If you require electricity, please bring it. Those requiring extra set up time should discuss their needs with the Placement Team. Theme camps wishing to have sound – even if it’s just a boombox – must advise the Placement Team about the level they expect to have. They will then be placed with consideration to other sound camps and campers. Camps above a certain wattage (tbd) will be subject to special placement.

The deadline for registering theme camps is June 5th 2010. Submit your plans for a theme camp here.

RANGERS: Your friends.
Rangers are participants just like you. They are the eyes and ears of the event, and their purpose as volunteers is to facilitate a positive and safe environment for their fellow participants. Rangers wear khaki clothing with a LoF Ranger logo. They will be walking around during the entirety of the event and are easily flagged down. You can also stop by the central Ranger station, which can be found on the map. Rangers prefer that you practice radical self reliance first and ask them for help second. However, all participants are encouraged to ask for assistance when they need it. Make sure to hug Rangers as they pass by your camp. That way you know they aren’t just a robot army.

As we prepare for this years Lakes of Fire event we are hoping to get as many ranger volunteers as possible trained and ready to participate. If you are a currently trained LoF Ranger or BRC Ranger you can skip straight to picking your shifts (see end of note). If you are new to Rangering, there are three opportunities available for training; two are LoF specific and one is a full Black Rock Ranger training for the big burn in the desert that also includes a Lakes of Fire primer.

Lakes of Fire event ranger training is a separate training from BRC Ranger. The session is about 2 hours and covers a wide range of topics designed to prep you for the LOF event but it does not certify you to ranger at Black Rock City. If you attended a Lakes of Fire Ranger training in 2009, you are welcome to attend again this year but it is not mandatory that you do so.

Below are the dates, times, and locations for trainings:

Friday June 18th
7:00 P.M. – -9:00 P.M.
Chicago IL
Shoebockslandia (RSVP drshoebocks@comcast.net for directions)

Thursday, June 10th
6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.
Detroit, MI
Detroit Temple Site (RSVP detroitcooky@yahoo.com for specific
directions and to bring items)

Friday June 25th, 2010
10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
Combined Lakes of Fire and Black Rock Ranger Training.
The Stage, Center Camp, Lakes Of Fire
Lacota MI
Note:This training qualifies you to ranger at both Lakes of Fire and 0Black Rock City. This training is highly recommended for all new rangers looking to ranger at either event.

Once you choose the best training option for you please RSVP to email drshoebocks@comcast.net and let him know the date and location of the training you will be attending.

For 2009 Rangers and current BRC Rangers who want to come straight in to volunteer please also email him at drshoebocks@comcast.net and we’ll get right to scheduling your shifts.

Whew!

Told you there was a lot here!

See you at Lakes of Fire 2010 (A Spaced Oddity)

Love,

The Info-bot
Great Lakes Experimental Arts, Inc.
burn@lakesoffire.org

http://www.lakesoffire.org

Hey Hey Everyone!

Can you feel the joy? Lakes of Fire 2.0 opens its doors in less than six weeks!

Here is some more important information regarding Lakes of Fire 2010 (A Spaced Oddity). We know there’s a lot here, but please check it out as thoroughly as you can, so that you can be 100% plugged in and checked in for Lakes of Fire 2010 (A Spaced Oddity). This event which opens its doors on Thursday, June 24th at 12:00 noon!

Ticketing Update:
Ticket sales on-line are now closed!

Please don’t forget you must have your ticket barcode in hand to enter the gates at Lakes of Fire. Everyone — including volunteers, performers, producers, and participants of all kinds — must have tickets to attend. Thanks to all of you who have already purchased!

CAMPING
Theme camp, Art Installation, and Workshop placement is still available! Fill out our placement worksheet.

Lakes of Fire has primitive camping. Aside from porta-potties, the only amenities you’ll find on-site is the ground, to prevent you from falling into the Void. Aside from this, there are a limited number of fire rings for small camp fires, and several dozen picnic tables. The site also offers a small number of showers for public use. (Ask at the Greeters’ station for details.) But there are no cabins, no food concessions, and no Starbucks. Rely on yourself for your survival.

Here are some of the very basics that you will need:
Tent
Bedding (sleeping bag/pillow)
Changes of clothes (both warm and cool weather)
First aid kit
Sense of humor
Rain gear
Matches/lighter
Bug Spray
Sun screen
Flashlight
Food
Water/drinks
Ear plugs
Eating utensils
Cookware
Garbage bags
Bacon

You can find more information here: http://www.lovetheoutdoors.com/camping/Checklists.htm. Failure to bring these necessities will result in way less of a good time.

LEAVE AT HOME:
Fireworks – they are illegal in the state of Michigan
Guns or weapons of any kind
Pets – aside from ADA-qualified assistance dogs
Glass – a serious impediment to our Leave No Trace Principle, if it breaks. Cans are preferred. Our venue already has some issues with this problem.
Firewood from outside the state of Michigan – this is also against the law due to bug infestations. Don’t worry, there is plenty of firewood on the site.
Illegal substances; i.e. illicit drugs of any kind.

PRINCIPLES: How we do it!

Our rules, regulations, and binding principles are simple, and can be found here: http://www.burningman.com/whatisburningman/about_burningman/principles.html

The distilled version is this:
1) Ask first
2) Protect the community
3) Leave no trace

There are to be no sales or concessions, of any kind, at Lakes of Fire. Do not attempt to hawk your wares, whatever they may be. Lakes of Fire is a commodity-free zone.

SAFETY: Watch it.
Lakes of Fire is a 76 hour outdoor event. You’re expected to rely on yourself for all of your basic needs. Please refer to the Camping section in “Basics”.

Please prepare for rain, wind and other extreme weather. Failure to do so may result in way less of a good time.eware of toxicodendrons-radicans (Poison ivy). Leaves of three? Let it be! Poison ivy looks like this. toxicodendrons-radicans are found mostly, but not exclusively, in the wooded areas of this property.

Unlike the playa, Southwest Michigan is home to a variety of wild animals. Participants /must/ take measures to ensure their food and trash are properly secured and stored where unwanted raiders cannot find a meal, make a mess, or create a health hazard.

If you’re severely allergic to bee stings, or bug bites, please make sure to take the appropriate precautions. A once-over check for ticks before you leave is a good idea as well.

We encourage self-reliance in all situations, but some medical precautions are in place, including a volunteer medical team, and an on-call ambulance if needed. More information on our medical staff and accommodations are found further along in this survival guide.

Love,

The Info-bot
burn@lakesoffire.org
G.L.E.A. Inc.

http://www.lakesoffire.org

What What Y’all?

Here is some basic information about Lakes of Fire 2010 (A Spaced Oddity). We know there’s a lot here, but please read it thoroughly if you can.

Great Lakes Experimental Arts, Inc. is beyond thrilled to announce that tickets for Lakes of Fire 2010 (A Spaced Oddity) are currently on sale through the website.

Tickets will remain on sale until sold out, or until Saturday, June 5, 2010 11:59 E.S.T., whichever comes first.

Lakes of Fire 2010 (A Spaced Oddity) opens its doors at 12:00 noon E.S.T. on Thursday, June 24th, 2010. The doors close at 6:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 26th, and the event continues until 4:00 P.M. on June 27th. But beware! There are no ticket sales at the gate whatsoever . . . as in zero. Tickets MUST be purchased through the website via our ticketing agent, Black Rock Tickets.

Ticket prices for Lakes of Fire 2010 (A Spaced Oddity) are the same as they were for your inaugural 2009 event. We accomplish this by enacting a 100% volunteer-run event. Volunteer here.

Ticket Tiers
Attendees age 13 and Older:
Approximately 400 remaining tickets available at $40 / ticket with barcaode

Attendees age 12 and under – FREE – still will be issued a barcode ticket.

You will need a Paypal account and a credit or debit card to complete this transaction.

Hosted at the Willow Ranch Arts and Events Center in rural Lacota, Michigan, USA, Lakes of Fire is a collaborative celebration of art, fire, music, and friendship. Lakes of Fire 2010: A Spaced Oddity will be for you, and by you. Like last year, you’ll enjoy outdoor camping, both in theme camps and in open camping settings; music, a glorious effigy, large and small scale art (both fiery and otherwise), a carnival atmosphere, and all of the creative energy and wild spirit that you and hundreds of your closest friends from around the Great Lakes (and the world) can bring! Envision the Great Lakes version of Black Rock City. Lakes of Fire will be smaller than Burning Man, more accessible, and with rolling hills, forests, and fields instead of open playa. You won’t get dust storms or temperature swings. But you’ll surely enjoy the mosquitoes, rain, and toxicodendrons-radicans.

You’ll need to purchase a ticket on-line to enter Lakes of Fire. No ticket? No Entry. No exceptions.

There will be absolutely no ticket sales at the gate. Do not show up to Lakes of Fire expecting to pay cash. Tickets must be purchased on-line, via our website, in advance.

The Basics: Welcome!!
GATE HOURS: (All Times Eastern Time Zone)

Thursday – June 24th, 2010
12:00 Noon – 12:00 Midnight – Gate closes.

Friday – June 25th, 2010
8:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight – Gate does not close!

Saturday – June 26th, 2010
12:00 Midnight – 6:00 PM – Gate closes.

Participants only! No spectators please. You must be on site by 6:00 PM to participate in Lakes of Fire. No admittance will be allowed after this time.

)( Sunday – June 27th, 2010
All participants except for organizers, DPW, and Earth Guardians must be off the property by 4:00 P.M. No exceptions.

The Gate Station will be your first stop on your way into the event to check your tickets. We ask that you stop your car, stretch your legs, and come say hello to the Lakes of Fire Greeters. They will fill you in on what you need to know for the weekend of fun, family, friends and FIRE! You can check in your Art Car here! Don’t mess with the pink gorillas at the Greeter’s station . . . they have stun guns.

TICKETING AND ENTRY:
You must have a ticket to participate in Lakes of Fire. No ticket? No entry. No exceptions.

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.

There will be absolutely no ticket sales at the gate. Do not show up to Lakes of Fire expecting to pay cash. Tickets must be purchased on-line, via our website, in advance.

You must have a valid ID to enter Lakes of Fire. You must have your valid ID and your printed ticket barcode to enter Lakes of Fire. Kids 12 and under must accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and will ALSO have a special “Kids barcode.”

You must be 21+ to drink alcohol at Lakes Of Fire. Every participant at Lakes of Fire will receive a wristband identifying them as either over or under 21. Your wristband proves that you’re a participant of Lakes of Fire, so please keep your wristband on throughout the weekend. Failure to wear your wristband may result in your removal from Lakes of Fire.

We understand the need for some participants to leave Lakes of Fire for provisions, hotel access, and emergencies. We ask that everyone limit or eliminate the need to exit and re-enter by planning ahead. Carpooling is encouraged. Upon exiting, you must notify the gate staff and sign out. You must also keep your wristband on, and be sure to present it to the gate staff upon re-entry. Without strict adherence to this policy, we cannot guarantee your re-entry to Lakes of Fire. Please be nice
to the Gate and Greeter staff. They work very hard to accommodate your needs.

Lakes of Fire’s site, the Willow Ranch, is a privately-owned arts and events center operated by our friend and trusted partner. We insist that you comply with all state and local laws, and any reasonable request that our organizers, our host, or his employees make of you.

Sorry puppies! There are no pets allowed at Lakes of Fire.

xo,

The Info-bot
G.L.E.A., Inc.
burn@lakesoffire.org

http://www.lakesoffire.org