Wisconsin Decompression!

Friday, 10.3.2008, starting 8:00pm. Re-live the Desert, or see what it's all about for the first time. This event follows the Ten Principles of Burning Man and benefits the Wisconsin Burner community and the Institute for Thought, Inc. 

An experiment in temporary community. 
A gathering of experimental art, music, performance, fire, and treats.  
Featuring interactive, talking sculptures back from the Desert.

 

 

 

Location:  the BurningSNOW Center, 
2578 N. Weil Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212 (414) 562-3740
Driving directions from everywhere at www.clevian.com/directions.htm

 

For legal reasons, we can only let in people who have registered as Members.  Registration is free and easy, at the bottom of the page.  Registration ends at NOON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, or when we reach 90 persons. 
Reserve you spot now!

 

Philosophy:

We create a de-commodified environment free of vending, advertising, or commercial sponsorship. When money-value is stripped away from our social interactions, ideas are freely shared, and a Gift Economy predominates. You are left with Social Capital-- who you really are, and what is your gift. Whatever that gift is, we welcome it, and invite you to share it..... New forms of art, technology, and culture will be shared here. In the spirit of radical Self-Expression, you can be anyone or anything you care to be. This freedom comes with the responsibility. to respect your neighbor. 

The money we raise pays the permits, insurance, and other fees which let us create this unique zone of free expression  and free exchange within the larger, commodified society. 

 

 
 Survival GUIDE 

Please bring everything you might need for a one night indoor/outdoor event in urban Wisconsin.  

Suggested things to bring:

a drinking cup 
a small tin for your cigarette butts and ashes if you smoke. Seriously.
something to share: a costume, new artworks and performances, food and drink treats, a good attitude.

Please be prepared to pack out everything you bring in. This is a Leave No Trace event.  

As a service to Members coming from far away, a limited amount of indoor camping space is available. Please contact us first, and bring sleeping pad, blankets, pillow, small tent, or whatever you need.

 


Event RULES

  • As alcohol is present, you must be 21 or over to attend this event.
  • All state, federal and local laws apply to this event and its participants. 
  • When you arrive, you will need to show a valid picture ID. You will be given a wristband.  If you see anyone present without a wristband, please let us know immediately. 
  • For everyone's protection, this ticket is a revocable license. If anyone is disruptive we reserve the right to eject them without refund.  This event does not tolerate aggressive verbal or physical behavior.
  • In the spirit of Decommodification, no vending, advertising, or commercial sponsorship will be permitted at the event.
  • There may be adult content present, therefore you must get permission  before videotaping or photographing anyone. Some people may not want to appear in a crazy costume on YouTube.
  • Fire art only in the designated area around the Man. We follow the National Fire Codes, NFPA 160.  Firespinners by invitation only, you must have insurance and follow the SnowFire Safety Protocol. 
  • BurningSNOW Center has neighbors, so sound art must turn down when it gets late.  
  • Please be familiar with the boundaries of the BurningSNOW area and do not trespass on any neighbor's lands. 
  • Absolutely no fireworks, firearms, or pets.
  • The front gate will be open from 8 PM to 1am on Friday October 3rd 2008.
 


VOLUNTEER!

Volunteer as a Ranger, Greeter,  DPW or performer and you may be eligible for a comp ticket which gets you in free... or cheap. Contact us at first at  Wisconsin@burningman.com to arrange  this.   

 

Membership INFO

Donation $12 to camp out,  $10 to check it out, $5 if you are tricked out with a costume or gift,  $zero if you help us out with major performance contribution or setup staff.

Your donations $5 and up include your quarterly membership in the Institute for Thought, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit promoting the experimental arts. Join us for weekly meetings, classes, build parties, and more. Meet the local creative people, and explore the intersection of technology, art, and culture. 

 

Step one:  Register to become a Member. 

 

Full name (as it appears on your ID)

Contact email (IMPORTANT!)

Yes, I  am 21 or over.

Things I might be bringing to the event: 
My self (regular price, $10)
I am also bringing something to share. This gets you the participant price, $5
Costume
Interactive Art
Sound Art (see limits above)
Food or drink treats
Mini-Theme Camp
Major contributions. These can get you the Contributor price of $0. Check with us first at wisconsin@burningman.com. as slots are limited.  
Fire Art (see limits above)
Headline Performer, or major installation.
Ranger, Greeter, DPW, event staff. 
Payment options: 
I WANT TO CAMP OUT at this event (contact us first)
I am just paying for my own ticket.
I am paying for other people too. Please write their full names in this box. Even if you are paying for others, everyone must register in their own name to get on the admissions list!

DISCLAIMER:

YOU VOLUNTARILY ASSUME THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH BY ATTENDING THIS EVENT. You release the Institute for Thought, Inc. and Burning Man LLC from any claims arising from this risk.  You agree to bring in whatever supplies are needed for your survival at this event. You agree to follow the event rules and Survival guide printed above. This ticket is a revocable license that may be revoked by the event at any time. YOUR USE OF THIS TICKET CONFIRMS THAT YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THESE TERMS. 

Please submit this form ONCE and you will get a confirmation of your membership  and ticket reservation. Then go on to Step 2.

STEP two. Pay for your membership through the secure PayPal server. Please pay at the highest membership level that applies to you.  


I want to camp out-- $12
(space limited, contact us first)

 


I want to check it out-- $10

 


I will be tricked out, bringing a gift of costume, food/drink treats, performance, etc. --$5

 


I  have already contacted the event and arranged to be a comped musician, Ranger, Greeter, Firespinner, etc.  0$

Pay Nothing


Have no PayPal, need my ticket held at the will-call booth, will pay extra at the door:  $14/ $12/ $7


Pay More  at the Door

 
I AM PAYING FOR MULTIPLE PEOPLE or I want to donate a little more--- fill in your own amount. 


Please print out your PayPal Receipt and bring it with you. See you at the event!


Organized by the Burning Man WI Regional Contact. INFO: wisconsin@burningman.com    Financial summary of last event here.