Last night…. just rocked.
Thanks to the Dj’s for the music, to the gang that worked the door, the projectionist, the firespinners, the bubblemakers, the hoopers and dancers, the rangers and firetenders. Thanks to those that played in the rain, to those that came out to talk to friends, and to everyone who helped clean and prepare things beforehand.
It was a wonderful party, and i hope everyone had a blast.
Our very fuzzy headcount says about 60 people attended, and the funds raised will help us keep the lights on, and keep improving things.
The new bleachers-stairs were well received, as was the evolving firespinner’s fuel-tub, and more people got to see the lovely dance-floor and mirrors upstairs.
Things are moving forward, and it was good to see old and new friends last night.
Thanks to everyone.
-Kazen
Man Away from Man: A celebration of, but in no way associated with, that thing out in the desert.
THIS Saturday, September 3rd at 9:30pm.
Come celebrate that big thing that goes on this time of year out in the Nevada desert. Dance, socialize with other burners and artsy maker type folx and even watch a simulcast of the culmination of the aforementioned event live.
DJ Roma Boombox and DJ Captain Chronicles will be providing music to shake your bum to.
Bring your art, drums, gitfiddles and other instruments, there will be lounge space to chill, strum, drum and socialize.
Also bring a folding chair if you strongly desire a place to sit. Seating will be somewhat limited.
Theme camps welcome. Please comment on the Facebook event if you’re interested in bringing one out so we can coordinate.
BYOB and please feel free to bring a snack of some sort or other gifts to share.
$10 minimum donation to help defray the costs associated with this and all events at The KOIpound.
DRESS CODE: NONE.
If it’s legal, wear it. It will be hot early in the eve so dress as light as you are comfortable with and bring additional layers as necessary. Costuming is heavily encouraged, but definitely not necessary. Everything from crazy costumes to sweatpants welcome. We’re good like that.
However:Shoes are required at all times at the KOIpound. We love our building, but she’s old and not always friendly to bare skin.
As always, crash space is available for those coming from out of town, we just ask that you let us know ahead of time.
As alluded to in the title, there is SO much going on with the KOIpound. But, an update on that here will have to wait until next week. I strongly advise you to come out Saturday night and see for yourself.
Tomorrow, Friday June 30th, 2011 from 9:30pm-Saturday at ?
Join us for an amazing night of Music, Fire and Fun to kick off the Celebratin of Freedom weekend!!
NEWS FLASH-We have added a special opening set by local singer/songwriter Katie McGrath
Doors open at 9:30pm $5 Cover
10:00-10:30-Katie McGrath
10:45-1:00 The Sky Captains of Industry
(http://www.reverbnation.com/theskycaptainsofindustry)
TBA-Dj Benigma
(http://soundcloud.com/benigma)
The Sky Captains of Industry are a three-piece spacerock/future-folktronica band consisting of: E.W. Harris on guitar, vocals, sequencer robot (the “Groove Lobster”) and Moog; Don Paris Schlotman on bass, guitar, banjo, vocals and Moog; and Phil Harris on drums, samplers, vocals and miscellaneous weird instruments such as the musical saw. We write songs about inner and outer space, robots, rockets, time travel, mutants, aliens, and computers as a way of holding up the mirror to humanity, exploring the individual through the literally universal and vice versa. We also like to dance and be goofy and have fun, and tend to bring that out in other people too.
As with all parties at The KOIpound, we will have a fire in courtyard so you may want to bring your own chair. Spinners are encouraged with your own fuel and safety and glow is always welcomed. If you are coming from out of town, contact us about crash space. Bring your own food and drink and perhaps some to share!!
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Saturday and Sunday July 2-3, 2011, Hoffner Park in Northside, Cincinnati (Hamilton Ave @ Blue Rock/Spring Grove)
Several pound members are performing during Northside, Cincinnati’s 4th of July Rock and Roll Carnival
Pound members Pokes, Lox and the rest of Dante’s Gypsy Circus will be performing Saturday night at 11:00 PM and the show will include props created at The KOIpound.
Pound members Incendium Arts will be performing at 9:30 PM Sunday night.
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Saturday, July 16 at 8:00pm to Sunday at 2:30am
Join us for “FOUND” our Scorched Nuts “rapid reduction in ambient pressure party.”
So you played Hide n Seek, now we’ve been Found!!
Join us for a night of laughter, memories and new fun at the KOIpound.
We are going potluck style so bring a dish, bring your drink and if you can spare it, we are asking $5 to help keep the lights on.
Theme camps are welcome and we are always open to an Ipod mix or 3…
Coming from out of town or just don’t want to make the drive home? Bring sleeping gear and a tarp or something to protect your mattress from the floor.
Can’t wait to see you all again!!!
ALSO: At 4pm Bells will also be running the final session of her Burner101 workshop focusing on final touches, last minute details and life on the Playa.
Workshop description-Burner 101: Ever been to Burningman? What about the myriad of regional burns? If your answer is yes or no, this is a workshop for you! In this the fourth of 6 editions of Burner 101 we will be covering the ever mighty PACK LISTS in greater detail. We will hit ideas for regionals as well as the Big Burn. This workshop is designed for both seasoned burners and virgins alike. If you’ve been around the block a few times, please come share your experiences. If you are a virgin burner, come loaded with your questions, concerns, hopes and dreams. ~Bells
Greetings all.
Just a quick note about this weekend with some exciting additions including the description of our technological costuming workshop and some extra good fun Saturday night!
May workshop weekend is this Saturday-Sunday the 21st and 22nd
Participation fees on all events and workshops are $2 for members or $5 for non-members, unless otherwise noted. These fees are simply to pay for supplies and resources (electricity, etc).
This month’s workshop weekend will include the following workshops:
Saturday, May 21st
Technological costuming-2pm
No sew tu-tus-4pm
Burner 101-6pm
Sunday, May 22nd
Yoga-2pm
Self-defense workshop workout-4pm
Basic poi spinning-6pm
Saturday night will also feature the regular potluck gathering combined with the Decomp and Potluck/We’re not at Firedrums party. See the separate event on FB. Link should be: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=225232864160776
Workshop Descriptions:
Technological Costuming: This is part one of a series of at least two workshops on technological costuming. We will be demonstrating the process of attaching electroluminescent wire to clothing and discussing this and other methods of adding electronics (LED lights, programmed lights, fans, flash cannons) to your costuming. We’ll be taking input on projects you are interested in so that we can focus on researching and bringing in experts to help you accomplish your shiny, flashy goals.
No sew tu-tus: Burn season is upon us and everyone needs a tutu!! Join us for a fun filled few hours of how to make a no sew tutu. We will transform a few yards of tulle, ribbon and other fun additions into that perfect fluffy skirt! You can either bring 6-8 yards of your favorite color or sign up with your color choice (white, black, red, silver, lt or dk purple, lt or dk blue, yellow, pink or green) and it will be waiting for you. Due to material costs, if you bring your own tulle, cost is $2 member $5 nonmember, if you need supplies, cost is $10 member $15 nonmember. Please rsvp on the facebook event!!
Burner 101: Ever been to Burningman? What about the myriad of regional burns? If your answer is yes or no, this is a workshop for you! In this the fourth of 6 editions of Burner 101 we will be covering the ever mighty PACK LISTS in greater detail. We will hit ideas for regionals as well as the Big Burn. This workshop is designed for both seasoned burners and virgins alike. If you’ve been around the block a few times, please come share your experiences. If you are a virgin burner, come loaded with your questions, concerns, hopes and dreams. ~Bells
Yoga:Active/Passive, Warm/Cool, Dynamic/Receptive. These are just a few expressions of duality in the principle of Yin and Yang. Yoga is a perfect way to incorporate these energies in your body and everyday life.
Get ready to be energized with Graham and his Yang style! The first half of the class will be directed towards active, strong poses and exercising vinyasas to work the body and allow you to get that lovely yoga prana buzz. Strengthen and lengthen yourself to better health.
After that, we’ll slow things down as Sunshine shares her Yin Yoga with us. It is a soft meditative form of stretching and inner reflection that is a wonderful complement to active yoga styles. Uses long passive holds, which lengthen the body’s deeper connective tissues and change neural-muscular patterns. Increases flexibility and ease of movement.
Sunshine is a strong proponent of finding your own way through the teachings of many. She has been learning creative approaches towards life and health, and teaching what she’s picked up to all who are receptive. Cultivating a personal yoga practice for nearly 10 years and teaching several styles of movement for 7 years, she continues to study the human body and how it fits into this world of constant change.
Graham is a nerd who likes to be bendy. Come yoga with us!
Self-defense workshop workout: Come stretch, strengthen and get in shape while learning basic concepts of self-defense in a no-pressure, participant-led workshop environment with people of all genders, shapes, sizes and skill levels. The workshop is based on basic fitness and flexibility exercises and poses, various forms of martial arts and Krav Maga (Israeli “close combat” self-defense) for fitness and self-defense training accessible to all. Cost is $2 for non-members, free for members.
Beginner Poi with Jonah and special guests: The beginning poi class will start with pendulum, spin and stall. We will go over timing and direction with each of these movements. If time allows we will even try to combine a few. If the class desires we will also have a little discussion on flow and some of the ideas behind why people spin.
See you all this weekend,
Master Pokes
KOIpound Minister of Information
Members and friends of the KOIpound, this is very special edition of our sometimes twice a month Poundblast email detailing what is going on with and at the KOIpound.
As always you can keep up with us at www.koipound.com , on Facebook under KOI Pound or on Twitter @KOIpound.
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In this episode:
**Special note
**Bay Day and Members’ Meeting Saturday May 7th
**Workshop weekend Saturday/Sunday May 21-22
** Weekly events at the KOIpound
**Kinetic Fire is days away
**The deep future
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A special note regarding The KOIpound and YOU. Please read all the way through.
Spring is indeed, rather wetly, upon us. It is a time of rebirth and renewal. Spring is an exciting time of new members and returning members with renewed energy for our core mission, activities and projects. This spring in particular brings some new and especially exciting “sprouts” and old growth.
The mirrors are hung upstairs and the dance floor is 90% complete. The projector and stereo are up and operational for your audio-visual needs. The shop has been re-arranged for better work flow and more space for projects. The outside bays are nearly cleared (Bay day will finish that off this Saturday) and ready for large scale-outdoor projects.
We now have facilities for everything from dance, spinning, yoga and martial arts to jewelry making, metal casting, woodworking, leather-working and fiber arts. We have a dark room for photography and screen printing. There is almost nothing you cannot do or create here.
Over the winter we helped form the Cincinnati Council of Creatives, a collective of like-minded groups we will be partnering with in exciting ways this year to create joint workshops, projects, events and more. We have also had preliminary contact with ArtsWave, Cincinnati’s community arts initiative, regarding potential partnerships with them and other groups. We will also be receiving guidance from them through the process (already begun!) of becoming a certified 501c3 non-profit and advice on new and better ways to achieve our core mission.
The KOIpound is funded and run solely by its members and takes shape according to their will and effort. We do not have outside donors or sponsors nor a group of outside volunteers to raise funds, remodel and run our space or organize workshops and events.
So, come to the space, look around, and decide what the KOIpound is, what it does and how fast it grows. We need members not just to help pay the rent and bills, but to share ideas, sculpt, build, dance, play—create. Come see what’s been going on and help us guide the pound where you would like it to go.
Basic $25/month membership grants you access to the space 24 hours a day to relax, create or even do homework. There’s even space to store your art or gear securely when you are not there and we will be working together to add new tools and features.
To hack a line from late-night TV commercials, monthly membership is the price of one corporate coffee shop latte a week. So, please start or renew your bond with the KOIpound. We want you on board this year to guide The KOIpound in its most exciting year to date.
For more information on membership please go to the “Join our community” page of our website: http://koipound.com/community
Thank you.
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Bay day and members’ meeting this Saturday, May 7th
This Saturday is Bay Day, traditionally our biggest and most important work day of the year. We need all hands on deck to get a few maintenance tasks accomplished and get the building ready for spring and summer. There are two primary tasks: patching the roof and clearing and organizing outdoor bays 2-4 so dress to get dirty and bring work gloves if you have them. If these get done, or weather drives us inside, there will be other fun tasks like making the second floor more welcoming and setting up the kitchen.
The fun starts at noon on Saturday. A members meeting will follow some time in the afternoon and the traditional potluck and social time are planned as well.
See you Saturday!
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May workshop weekend is the Saturday-Sunday the 21st and 22nd
Participation fees on all events and workshops are $2 for members or $5 for non-members, unless otherwise noted. These fees are simply to pay for supplies and resources (electricity, etc).
This month’s workshop weekend will include the following workshops:
Saturday, May 21st
Technological costuming-2pm
No sew tu-tus-4pm
Burner 101-6pm
Sunday, May 22nd
Yoga-2pm
Self-defense workshop workout-4pm
Basic poi spinning-6pm
Descriptions:
No sew tu-tus: Burn season is upon us and everyone needs a tutu!! Join us for a fun filled few hours of how to make a no sew tutu. We will transform a few yards of tulle, ribbon and other fun additions into that perfect fluffy skirt! You can either bring 6-8 yards of your favorite color or sign up with your color choice (white, black, red, silver, lt or dk purple, lt or dk blue,
yellow, pink or green) and it will be waiting for you. Due to material costs, if you bring your own tulle, cost is $2 member $5 nonmember, if you need supplies, cost is $10 member $15 nonmember. Please rsvp on the facebook event!!
Burner 101: Ever been to Burningman? What about the myriad of regional burns? If your
answer is yes or no, this is a workshop for you! In this the fourth of 6 editions of Burner 101 we will be covering the ever mighty PACK LISTS in greater detail. We will hit ideas for regionals as well as the Big Burn. This workshop is designed for both seasoned burners and virgins alike. If you’ve been around the block a few times, please come share your experiences. If you are a virgin burner, come loaded with your questions, concerns, hopes and dreams. ~Bells
Yoga:Active/Passive, Warm/Cool, Dynamic/Receptive. These are just a few expressions of duality in the principle of Yin and Yang. Yoga is a perfect way to incorporate these energies in your body and everyday life.
Get ready to be energized with Graham and his Yang style! The first half of the class will be directed towards active, strong poses and exercising vinyasas to work the body and allow you to get that lovely yoga prana buzz. Strengthen and lengthen yourself to better health.
After that, we’ll slow things down as Sunshine shares her Yin Yoga with us. It is a soft meditative form of stretching and inner reflection that is a wonderful complement to active yoga styles. Uses long passive holds, which lengthen the body’s deeper connective tissues and change neural-muscular patterns. Increases flexibility and ease of movement.
Sunshine is a strong proponent of finding your own way through the teachings of many. She has been learning creative approaches towards life and health, and teaching what she’s picked up to all who are receptive. Cultivating a personal yoga practice for nearly 10 years and teaching several styles of movement for 7 years, she continues to study the human body and how it fits into this world of constant change.
Graham is a nerd who likes to be bendy. Come yoga with us!
Self-defense workshop workout description is below under “Weekly events.” Cost is $2 for non-members, free for members.
Beginner Poi with Jonah and special guests: The beginning poi class will start with pendulum, spin and stall. We will go over timing and direction with each of these movements. If time allows we will even try to combine a few. If the class desires we will also have a little discussion on flow and some of the ideas behind why people spin.
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Weekly events at the pound
Self-Defense workshop workouts are Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm and Sundays at 4:00pm. Come stretch, strengthen and get in shape while learning basic concepts of self-defense in a no-pressure, participant-led workshop environment with people of all genders, shapes, sizes and skill levels. The workshop is based on basic fitness and flexibility exercises and poses, various forms of martial arts and Krav Maga (Israeli “close combat” self-defense) for fitness and self-defense training accessible to all.
Open workshop/project nights are Tuesdays immediately following the self-defense workshop workouts at around 7:30pm. Come work on group projects like furniture-making and CNC milling giant hexagonal building blocks or your own individual projects.
Spinning for Spinners: Every Wednesday night around 8:00pm spinners of all skill levels come together at the KOIpound to hone their skills. Participation is mandatory, no spectators. It’s spring time. Come play!
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Kinetic fire is days away. Come learn and play!
Kinetic Fire is being put on by burners and members of the KOIpound. Please support this wonderful locally-produced and run event!
Kinetic Fire is a 4-day fire performer’s paradise, designed to provide a fun and open-share environment where spinners from all over the MidWest & the world can learn, teach, and advance together in the spinning arts.
A sister event to FireDrums, Kinetic Fire focuses heavily on a strong participant-led workshop program, spread across a diverse range of object manipulation and fire related disciplines. Spinners & fire enthusiasts of ALL levels are encouraged to participate in this opportunity for growth and development with other motivated members of the fire family.
The Nitty-Gritty:
May 12-15, 2011
Stonehouse Park
Earlville, IL
http://www.kineticfire.org/
Gate opens at 11 AM on Thursday. Tickets are $80 and include 90+ available workshops (more being added every day), camping for 3 nights, hot showers, some Kinetic Fire swag, and non-stop fire dancing and music at night.
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The deep future
If the above post about Kinetic doesn’t tell you that festival/burn season is here. Have a gander at the deep future where we see:
Reclamation is the official Kentucky regional burn. Tickets are $35 until this Friday May 9th or 150 tickets are sold, so get em quick.
http://www.hillbillyburners.com/
Scorched Nuts-June 9-12th. Come join us for Ohio’s official regional burn just outside of Athens, Ohio at gorgeous Reclaim, a beautiful and secluded reclaimed strip mine. This year’s theme is “Hide and Seek.” Take your hands off your eyes, quit counting and purchase your tickets as prices increase May 22nd
http://www.scorchednuts.org/cms/
Lakes of Fire is the great lakes regional burn. It is held June 23rd – 26th at Lucky Lake Campground in Montague, MI.
http://www.lakesoffire.org/
Recycled Rainbow “Cosmos,” this year’s northern Ohio burn is Sept 22nd-25th, just a few hours, but worlds away.
http://www.recycledrainbow.org
Also: June work/play day and members’ meeting is the 4th and June workshop weekend is the 18th-19th.
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Need more info? Have questions or suggestions? Email back and let us know.
You received this email because at some point you expressed interest in the KOIpound. If you are no longer interested in the KOIpound or are deceased, please respond to this email and we will gladly remove you from our list.
Today, Saturday, April 9th we will be hanging out during the day cleaning up and organizing in preparation for the numerous out of town guests we are expecting for Spring Fling and the workshop day the very next weekend.
We may also work on the indoor lounge upstairs if there’s interest!
Come out at 2pm and hang out. Bring snacks and drinks and we’ll make it a merry time. I’m sure our arms can be twisted to get a fire going and socialize on into the evening.
Members and friends of the KOIpound,
This is yet another edition of our sometimes twice a month Poundblast email detailing what is going on with and at the KOIpound.
As always you can keep up with us at www.koipound.com , on Facebook under KOI Pound or on Twitter @KOIpound.
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In this episode:
**Help us prep for guests this weekend
**April 16th is this month’s workshop day
**Spring Fling is April 23rd at Mayday in Northside
**Help out Pick Up America
**Kenetic Fire!
**Self-defense workshop workouts are going strong
**Open workshop night are moving to Tuesday evenings
**Spinning for Spinners is in full spring swing
**Bay day is May 7th
**The Deep Future
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Help us prep for guests!
Next Saturday, April 9th we will be hanging out during the day and cleaning up and organizing in preparation for the numerous out of town guests we are expecting for Spring Fling and the workshop day the very next weekend.
We may also work on the indoor lounge upstairs if there’s interest!
Come out at 2pm Saturday April 9th and hang out. Bring snacks and drinks and we’ll make it a merry time. I’m sure our arms can be twisted to get a fire going and socialize on into the evening.
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April’s workshop weekend is being condensed into a jam-packed workshop day Saturday April 16th. Each event is $5 for non members, $2 for members and the entire day is $5 for members and $10 for non-members.
There will be a very special yoga workshop on Sunday, details on that are forthcoming.
Schedule:
Saturday April 16th, 2011
2pm
Puppet making: Ever watched the Muppet Show and wondered how they make those awesome puppets? Ever wanted to make one? Come out and let Kaz show you how it’s done from design to carving the foam to adding articulation and clothing your puppet.
4pm
Hoop making: Graham will be leading a demo/workshop on making your own hoop to hoop/hoop dance. Spring is here. Get in shape and have fun with your very own hoop that you made! There will be a cost for materials to be posted soon. Please respond via the KOIpound email address or on the FB event to let us know you’re interested so we know how much material we’ll need.
6pm
Burner 101: Ever been to Burningman? What about the myriad of regional burns? If your answer is yes or no, this is a workshop for you! In this the second of 6 editions of Burner 101 we will be covering an overview of the ever mighty PACK LISTS. We will hit ideas for regionals as well as the Big Burn. This workshop is designed for both seasoned burners and virgins alike. If you’ve been around the block a few times, please come share your experiences. If you are a virgin burner, come loaded with your questions, concerns, hopes and dreams.
Last time we had about 15 vets and virgins and chatted for around 2 hours. I expect our pack list topic to run into the next several weeks. We are working on getting copies of the information up online and using facebook to start and continue discussions. Even if you can’t make the workshops, join us in the digital world!! More details to come soon!! ~Bells
8pm
Potluck Meet-n-Greet: Simple. BYOB. Also bring something to share. We provide an awesome space, music, fire, games, movies, all kinds of good conversation and merriment…often running way later than adult humans should probably stay up.
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Spring Fling is on!
April 23rd, join us at Mayday in Northside for a night of mayhem as we do the prom burner-style. Wear your favorite costume or dust off the old prom dress and help raise funds to support the KOIpound.
This time out we are partnering with our neighbors who are turning a gorgeous gothic style church into a music and art space. So, our already eclectic mix of attendees and entertainment is getting an additional injection.
http://www.wlwt.com/video/26857508/detail.html
Performances by:
Automagick http://www.myspace.com/automagikmusic
DJ Capt. Chronicles (Indy)
Northern Lights Entertainment (Fire Performance)
And other fun special guests
The King and Queen will be crowned at Midnight and we bet it won’t look anything like high school!
Have your prom photo taken with all donations supporting Scorched Nuts ArtGrants. (www.scorchednuts.org)
This is a 21+ event with a recommended donation of $10 at the door.
Mayday will again have some fun drink specials including $10 bottle of champagne and their amazing dogs for those munchies moments. Visit them at www.maydaynorthside for more details.
We have attendees coming from as far as Pittsburgh, PA and we DO have crash space available at the KOIpound. Please let us know if you plan to avail yourself of our hospitality so we can prepare for you. You will need a dropcloth of some kind to protect your air mattress (recommended) or soft sleeping materials from our decades-old wood floors which can at times be splintery.
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In Late April (watch this space for more specific information) Join us as we help Pick Up America (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pick-Up-America/262726343745), including Miss Lily, prepare their new veggie powered school bus for their cross country adventure by adding some flair to the outside of the bus. It needs a base coat of paint and some other fun art to help spirit them across the country. The bus will be parked at the KOIpound and hands are much appreciated.
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Kinetic Fire is being put on by burners and members of the KOIpound. Please support this wonderful locally-produced and run event!
Kinetic Fire is a 4-day fire performer’s paradise, designed to provide a fun and open-share environment where spinners from all over the MidWest & the world can learn, teach, and advance together in the spinning arts.
A sister event to FireDrums, Kinetic Fire focuses heavily on a strong participant-led workshop program, spread across a diverse range of object manipulation and fire related disciplines. Spinners & fire enthusiasts of ALL levels are encouraged to participate in this opportunity for growth and development with other motivated members of the fire family.
The Nitty-Gritty:
May 12-15, 2011
Stonehouse Park
Earlville, IL
http://www.facebook.com/l/010d1D_hvsPe4qlQ4mr7USKg89g/www.kineticfire.org
Gate opens at 11 AM on Thursday. Tickets are $80 and include 90+ available workshops (more being added every day), camping for 3 nights, hot showers, some Kinetic Fire swag, and non-stop fire dancing and music at night.
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Self-Defense workshop workouts are Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm and Sundays at 4:00pm. Come stretch, strengthen and get in shape while learning basic concepts of self-defense in a no-pressure, participant-led workshop environment with people of all genders, shapes, sizes and skill levels.
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Open workshop nights are moving to Tuesdays
Starting Tuesday April 12th, open workshop nights are moving to Tuesdays immediately following the self-defense workshop workouts at around 7:30pm. Come work on group projects like furniture-making and CNC milling giant hexagonal building blocks or your own individual projects.
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Spinning for spinners is still chugging along!
Every Wednesday night around 8:00pm spinners of all skill levels come together at the KOIpound to hone their skills. It’s spring time. Come play!
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Bay day is May 7th!
Saturday May 7th is our biggest and most important work day of the entire year. It is essential that we get as many of you out to help us get the courtyard and bays cleaned and organized and ready for burn season and events. If we get enough interest and hands on deck we might even work on the indoor lounge and shop.
There will also be a member meeting. We didn’t really have one in April due to lack of interest. Come have your say!
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The deep future
In the deep future we see our May workshop day on the 21st and Scorched Nuts coming up June 9-12th.
Speaking of SN, please go to the website and get your tickets ASAP. Hard to order the right number of port-o-poties if we don’t know how many of you are coming out. Smile. Can’t wait to see you there.
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The all grain beer brewing class for today has been canceled due to unforseen circumstances. Sorry for the late notice.
See everyone for Burner 101 at 5pm!
This month’s workshop weekend at The KOIpound includes some continuations, and some brand-spanking new and offbeat selections as well.
All events are $5 for non members, $2 for members and the entire weekend is $5 for members and $10 for non-members.
Schedule:This month’s workshop weekend at The KOIpound includes some continuations, and some brand-spanking new and offbeat selections as well.
All events are $5 for non members, $2 for members and the entire weekend is $5 for members and $10 for non-members.
Schedule:
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Friday, 18 Mar
7:00pm- Puppet making
Saturday, 19 Mar
NOON- All grain beer brewing
5pm-Burner 101
8pm-Potluck Meet-n-Greet
Sunday, 20 Mar
Teas & Tinctures-7pm
Descriptions:
(Additional info to follow)
All Grain Beer Brewing:
This is the follow up to last months wildly successful workshop (in a couple week’s we’ll have the beer to prove it) basic brewing workshop. This time Lil Pony will walk us through a brew with fewer shortcuts, more “manual,” if you will.
Burner 101:
Ever been to Burningman? What about the myriad of regional burns? If your answer is yes or no, this is a workshop for you! In this the first of 6 editions of Burner 101 we will be covering an overview of Burner Culture including the 10 Principles and other fun Burn topics. Each month through the summer we will continue to look at things needed for both the playa and regional burns. This workshop is designed for both seasoned burners and virgins alike. If you’ve been around the block a few times, please come share your experiences. If you are a virgin burner, come loaded with your questions, concerns, hopes and dreams!
Potluck Meet-n-Greet:
Simple. BYOB. Also bring something to share. Bring a few bucks to donate to keeping the lights on. We provide an awesome space, music, fire, games, movies, all kinds of good conversation and merriment…often way later than adult humans should probably stay up.
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Friday, 18 Mar
7:00pm- Puppet making
Saturday, 19 Mar
NOON- All grain beer brewing
5pm-Burner 101
8pm-Potluck Meet-n-Greet
Sunday, 20 Mar
Teas & Tinctures-7pm
Descriptions:
(Additional info to follow)
All Grain Beer Brewing:
This is the follow up to last months wildly successful workshop (in a couple week’s we’ll have the beer to prove it) basic brewing workshop. This time Lil Pony will walk us through a brew with fewer shortcuts, more “manual,” if you will.
Burner 101:
Ever been to Burningman? What about the myriad of regional burns? If your answer is yes or no, this is a workshop for you! In this the first of 6 editions of Burner 101 we will be covering an overview of Burner Culture including the 10 Principles and other fun Burn topics. Each month through the summer we will continue to look at things needed for both the playa and regional burns. This workshop is designed for both seasoned burners and virgins alike. If you’ve been around the block a few times, please come share your experiences. If you are a virgin burner, come loaded with your questions, concerns, hopes and dreams!
Potluck Meet-n-Greet:
Simple. BYOB. Also bring something to share. Bring a few bucks to donate to keeping the lights on. We provide an awesome space, music, fire, games, movies, all kinds of good conversation and merriment…often way later than adult humans should probably stay up.