Forget the (Electronic) Beats; Let’s Talk About the (Live) Bands
As with so much of the magic of Black Rock City, you never know what you'll find as you wander the backstreets or pedal into the dust. But, if you ...Read More
A Trip Around the World in Regional Burns and Events: 2020 Edition
In a year when many of us were unable to gather, Burners around the world rose to the occasion, devising ...Read More
Makers Gonna Make
Something very interesting is happening in this stressful year of 2020. Our makers and gifters have been working overtime to ...Read More
The Unique Power of Community Driven Creativity
By Devyn Madsen
A conversation with Andrea Orlando, Community Director of the National Consortium for Creative Placemaking This past week I had the ...Read More
Reaching Across Party Lines with Participation and Civic Responsibility
By Megan Miller
“Vegan. Lunch. Nearby,” my thumbs quickly type into my phone. “Search.” I’m standing on the corner of Sutter and Fillmore ...Read More
Why Casting Your Vote Matters More Than Who You Vote For
By Megan Miller
Is there anything more “Burning Man” than voting? Hear me out. Burning Man spaces are intentionally, and importantly, non-partisan. They ...Read More
Make Civic Responsibility Fun With the Voter Party
Imagine if voting was more like Burning Man. You could gather your crew, wear your favorite playa gear, and head ...Read More
Neon Voices: An Anti-Racism Illuminated Urban Art Piece
These last eight months have left me feeling angry, frustrated and confused. The murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor ...Read More
Celestial Bodies Glimmer Across the Multiverse
You may already be familiar with planning and logistics involved in bringing a real-world theme camp to the inhospitable Black ...Read More
Front Yard Porch Camp
I think all the digital Burning is great. But that doesn't mean we should have ZERO in-person Playa experiences. Even ...Read More