JULY 3 - 6, 2014 - Otherworld

JULY 3 - 6, 2014
Vancouver Island, BC
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Map of the Underworld
LEGEND:
A: the Toll Booth
Bish: Forest Hams / Spider Web
C: The Empress and Brood (Flaming Black Widow Spider)
1 & 2: The Empress
3: Vandango
Between 3 and 5: Gnome Forest
4: Ibbyland
5: Valhalla
6: main stage crew camping and beach wheelchair access
7: daytime dance party beach stage
River side of Centercamp: Chris and Benj camping
Gate side of Centercamp: The Vardo
8: The Menstrual Cycle
9: Xandu Pleasure Dome
10: Hot House 2.0
11: Motherworld
12: PerVy & Perky's Puppet Palace and Lounge
13: Temple, miniature effigies & Umbraphone 3.0
14: Seedy's Lounge
15 & 16: Whiskey and Whores, Bonkers Bistro and OOPS!
17: CocoaDome
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General Info
FRONT GATES
Early Entry
Early entry for Theme camps and DPW only! Theme camps and the DPW (setup) team will be
permitted entry to Otherworld on an as-needed basis. If you are not part of the setup crew or
part of a theme camp setup crew, please follow the regular entry guidelines below.
Regular Entry
Please bring your legal picture ID. This is your ticket! There will be no access to the site outside
of the hours listed below, unless you make a special arrangement by contacting
[email protected].
Front Gate Hours
Thursday: 11 am - 10 pm
Friday: 9 am - 10 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 9 pm
Sunday: No entry!
Rangers
Need help?? Ask for a ranger!
Rangers are participants who volunteer a portion of their time in service of the safety and wellbeing of the Burning Man community. Rangers act as non-confrontational community mediators,
providers of reliable information, facilitators of public safety, and navigators of the edge of
chaos. Day or night, pairs of Rangers can be found walking the site, engaging with the
community, enjoying the art, and always ready to help sort things out.
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The Ten Principles of Burning Man
Burning Man Founder Larry Harvey wrote the Ten Principles in 2004 as guidelines for the
newly-formed Regionals Network. They were crafted not as a dictate of how people should be
and act, but as a reflection of the community's ethos and culture as it had organically developed
since the event's inception. Because Otherworld is an official regional Burning Man event, the
event must abide by the Ten Principles. The Ten Principles are as follows (in no particular
order):
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Decommodification
Radical Self Expression
Radical Self-Reliance
Immediacy
Civic Responsibility
Gifting
Radical Inclusion
Leaving No Trace
Communal Effort
Participation
Radical Self-reliance
Burning Man encourages the individual to discover, exercise and rely on his or her inner
resources.
The what to bring portion of this survival guide includes a few things about attitude. Besides
your physical needs, which you obviously want to take care of, take care of your mental and
emotional needs. Burner events are great fun, and sometimes they can be hard. Be prepared to
step up to the challenges. Plan as if you are the only one who prepared for this journey.
Immediacy
Immediate experience is, in many ways, the most important touchstone of value in our culture.
We seek to overcome barriers that stand between us and a recognition of our inner selves, the
reality of those around us, participation in society, and contact with a natural world exceeding
human powers. No idea can substitute for this experience,
Be here, now. Put down the phone, stop worrying about tomorrow, forget about yesterday, and
be here. Otherwise you'll miss it. You really don't want to miss it.
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Decommodification
In order to preserve the spirit of gifting, our community seeks to create social environments that
are unmediated by commercial sponsorships, transactions, or advertising. We stand ready to
protect our culture from such exploitation. We resist the substitution of consumption for
participatory experience.
Remember, this isn't a music festival, you can't buy a tee shirt, and we don't have a sponsor, no
one is making any money.
Radical Self-expression
Radical self-expression arises from the unique gifts of the individual. No one other than the
individual or a collaborating group can determine its content. It is offered as a gift to others. In
this spirit, the giver should respect the rights and liberties of the recipient.
Now's your chance to discover more about yourself . Respect and enjoy
when the people around you are more themselves. You'll find sides of each
other that you never knew were there.
Civic Responsibility
We value civil society. Community members who organize events should assume responsibility
for public welfare and endeavour to communicate civic responsibilities to participants. They
must also assume responsibility for conducting events in accordance with local, state and
federal laws.
We really, really prefer Radical Self-expression and Radical inclusion, however, it's here that we
have to remind you to keep it legal, keep it fun for everyone, and keep it safe. (safety third).
Gifting
Burning Man is devoted to acts of gift giving. The value of a gift is unconditional.
Gifting does not contemplate a return or an exchange for something of equal value.
For many people who are active in the burner community year round, the giving never stops.
From artists to event producers to DJ's, they gift their time and skills so we can have events that
are fun and amazing. For people who love what they do and do what they love, the gift is it's
own reward. Many others bring gifts to events, from homemade items to gifts of food and
drink. They are not exchanged, but given unconditionally, and often cherished unconditionally.
When, after building a man, burning it and dancing your ass off around it, you find Guerill'd
Cheese at 2 am, you cherish that sandwich.
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Radical Inclusion
Anyone may be a part of Burning Man. We welcome and respect the stranger. No prerequisites
exist for participation in our community.
Essentially it's the idea that everyone is equally welcome at Burn events, no matter how weird. It
doesn't mean you have to invite everyone or anyone, or that absolutely any behaviour is
acceptable. But unless your behaviour is more criminal or outrageously antisocial than most,
you are welcome. I express it as, Welcome home. All of you, old friends and new, welcome
home.
Communal Effort
Our community values creative cooperation and collaboration. We strive to produce, promote
and protect social networks, public spaces, works of art, and methods of communication that
support such interaction.
It takes a village to raise a man, burn him to the ground and rake his ashes away like he'd never
been there. You'll know you are part of the community when you find yourself pitching in, when
the people who do things get to know your talents, your favourite drink, and what you eat for
breakfast.
Participation
Our community is committed to a radically participatory ethic. We believe that transformative
change, whether in the individual or in society, can occur only through the medium of deeply
personal participation. We achieve being through doing. Everyone is invited to work. Everyone
is invited to play. We make the world real through actions that open the heart.
It's easy to be a tourist, grab a couple costumes to blend in, pack in some drinks and a bit of
food. Sit back and watch the freaks and beautiful people do their thing. No one will really notice
if you are out for the spectacle of it all. But you won't be part of it, and it won't be part of you.
You can't be a burner unless you burn, and you won't feel the fire inside by treating it like
television.
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Art Installations
(in alphabetical order)
Brood ~ The Empress
Brood is a black widow spider, made out of recycled metal. The installation is designed to be a
chill-out space. At night when brood is on fire, beautiful flame art will be displayed underneath
the spider body. It's peaceful, relaxing and inspiring, to hang out under Brood's belly and to
marvel at the infinite flame patterns.
Come join us at night, warm up and share your stories!
The Forest Hams ~ By Whiskey and Whores, Bonkers Bistro and OOPS!
A series of 4 handmade hammocks made their otherworld debut in 2013. These hammocks
were sewn with inspiration from festival culture and sport fabulous and funky fabrics such as fun
furs, velvet, satin, bright and psychadelic patterns- all for your sensory enjoyment and relaxation
needs. The hammocks are mosty made to be double-wide (""if the Ham is rockin, dont come
knockin?""). This year’s expansion includes several more hammocks, new hammock features
such as drink holders! and better lighting.
Gnome Forest ~ Between Vandago and Valhalla
The gnomes return again this year with an expanded mushroom lamp placement to illuminate
more lanes.
'The Man' The Effigy Project: 'HOUSEHOLD TOTEM' 1990 - 2014 ~ By Main Stage
Look up and you will see A figure, atop a chair, atop a table, atop a… Totem, ladder, reaching
over, A canopy, covering, inviting, A starlight sojourn at midnight. Take it in while you can,
Without the soft, misleading whisperings, Of invisibly weighted words. For in their simple
attempt to define and be kind, No matter how well intended their soliloquy may be, They are still
the shackles of a freedom from, Finding one's own inner voice, one's own inner arising dialogue
into The personal experience of what is to be… 'The Man' The Effigy Project: 'HOUSEHOLD
TOTEM' 1990 - 2014
Notty Neon Saddle Swing ~ PerVy & Perky's Puppet Palace and Lounge
Come sore the skies on this 30 ft neon swing. Kick your heels up and yell Yeehaa! Ride at your
own risk. Cowboy hats, topless girls and sparkle boots encouraged. Ride anytime until the lights
go out at night!
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Toll Booth ~ CocoaDome
The Toll Booth has been making people laugh and giggle for over 3 years. From the MidAtlantic Regional event Playa Del Fuego, twice to Burning Man and at FIGMENT Philadelphia
last year. The toll booth is open both day and evening.
What is the Toll Booth?
Citizens are told that opening the crossbar is a 3-Step process.
Step 1: Citizens are asked (but not required) to place a small item in the ‘coin basket’ to activate
the gate arm.
Step 2. Citizens are interviewed about how they participate at the event.
Step 3. The Toll Collector then asks or assigns them about a talent or skill they can show right
now.
Once these three steps are completed, the cow bell rings and squeaky toy squeaks! They
receive an "I Am an Artist!" button and sticker, then the gate lifts for them to pass. Items
collected from the ‘coin basket’ are later redistributed to citizens.
What’s the point of all this Toll Booth stuff?
To praise citizens for participating, to create an opportunity for citizens to show off and share
their talents, to make ‘event virgins’ aware that they are artists TOO, and gosh darn just
encourage silliness and lots of laughter.
Umbraphone 3.0 ~ Temple
The Umbraphone is an interactive installation, a musical instrument that is played with light and
shadow. During the day, create sounds with your shadow. During the nighttime, use your
flashlight.
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Theme Camps
(in alphabetical order)
Bonkers Bistro
Providing an intimate setting serving food and classy beverages over the weekend. Bonkers
and associates will also be teaming up with OOPS (Otherworld Postal service) to provide mobile
party service. We deliver cocktails and other party essentials upon request or at random, and
would prefer to be in close proximity to OOPS for collaborative purposes.
Centre Camp
The home base for your Underworld adventure. Coffee, beverages and listing of all happenings
at Underworld.
CocoaDome
The CocoaDome - Come for the cocoa, stay for the psychic harvest!
Cracked out? Need to chill for a bit? Stop by the CocoaDome for a cup of cocoa and fine
conversation with fine company. We provide a cozy space for you to sit down, enjoy something
warm and just lay back a bit before you venture back into the crazy world.
The Empress
Come to The Empress, the last bastion of a failed empire! Visit our reinterpretation of a Victorian
drawing room and enjoy the comforts of a more civilized time. For a couple hours every
afternoon our gracious hosts and hostesses wear Victorian or Steampunk costumes and handserve your selections of tea and biscuits!
We also invite you to take a promenade with the belles and beaus on the Pleasure Pier, our
tribute to Victorian-era tourist piers. At night, return to our lounge for sheesha smoking and selfservice tea. Also enjoy performances by fire dancers, belly dancers, and more on The Pleasure
Pier!
Hot House 2.0
Just like last year we are bringing a 15 person wood stove heated sauna.
This will be an amazing place for people to come a relax wind down
heat up then jump in the river. Also a great place to share stories and build community, sing,
rejoice, connect...
Ibbyland
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The Menstrual Cycle
The Menstrual Cycle is a tandem art bike and mobile bar created by a handful of Menarchists,
or Menstrual Anarchists, for the purpose of starting menstrual conversations. Everyone has a
menstrual story and we want to talk about them. The bar serves Bloody Mary’s from the vagina
of a four foot high Virgin Mary. Mary is a part of a larger sculptural shrine including an infinity
mirror, allowing the spectator to gaze deeply into the cosmic birth canal, a look back at our
original path into this world. Ride the red wave of feminism and make the Menstrual Cycle a
part of your experience at Underworld 2014 !
Motherworld
families join to camp together, kids games, crafts, birthday party, we share in keeping an eye on
the kiddos, cooking up yummy meals and entertaining at the home front as being with young
ones keeps us at home base a lot we make sure home base is burner filled family fun *(*
OOPS!
The Otherworld Postal Service (OOPS!) provides all your package handling needs. Have a gift
to send to someone camped at the other side? Want to send a cold, refreshing beverage
directly to a friend's camp? Looking for a way to let someone know you're thinking of them, or
want to hug and/or spank them? Drop by the office and let us deliver your message! Talk to our
surly employees during irregular business hours, and look for our package carriers between
afternoon and dusk. Keep your cup handy, you never know when a cold beverage might find
you. We handled your package? OOPS!
PerVy & Perky's Puppet Palace and Lounge
Mostly puppets, lounge space and food- day puppet theatre (hand puppets), nightime shadow
puppet theatre (participants can also make their own shadow puppets), shadow puppet theatre
is also moveable and may go renegade. we have a shaded lounge space. We’ll serve a couple
of meals including 5th annual July birthday (Melanie and Tammy) otherworld crepe and
champagne brunch. There will also be cake and Caesars
Seedy's Lounge
A movie theater lounge, set in the woods! Family friendly by day and slightly less by night!
Come play movie bingo, Saturday morning cartoons and cereal, dress up and come to a
screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show! Timetable of movies to be published.
Valhalla
In this Scandinavian heaven we will Raise our glasses together in celebration of our arrival to a
bountiful new world. Like the Vikings before us we've come seeking adventure and have found
none other than a dream world where horizons are broadened and possibilities are endless!
Here, rather than plundering, we honor this new sacred land where friendships, new or old,
grow and moments are shared. Let us praise the gods (which ever yours may be) and
memorialize our pasts and futures together on this fertile ground! Ale and drinks will be served
in the evenings to those of age by serving it right certified bartenders.
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Vandango
Ever been to a bar where you just wanted to tell the bartender to jump in front of a bus?
Ever been a bartender and wanted to tell the customer that they are always wrong?
Ever wanted to make the worst drink imaginable and serve it to your least favorite customer and
they have to drink it because you're going to pour it down their throat or make them cry for a
week sobbing for mommy?
VANdango doesn't have time for your hippie bullshit, your positivity, and especially your fucking
chakra. Leave your enlightenment and teeth at the door for the shit show that is Vandango.
The Vardo
Come and gather around our Vardo and share food and stories
Whiskey & Whores
"I never met as many sinners as I did in the whorehouse." - Mark Twain. They all have to end up
somewhere; might as well be in the Underworld. Whiskey & Whores: the only thing looser than
the woman is the slots; a place where you might get hit by a shot of Bulleit. Confessionals in the
back, fine whiskey tastings in the front, and dancing girls on the stage. We have it all.
Xanadu Pleasure Dome
Xanadu is a consent-oriented sex-positive 70's disco space. Activities and events hosted in the
Xanadu space begin with a fully non-sexual and family oriented children's disco dance and
family dance event on our opening night. This is to ensure that everyone in our community has
an opportunity to enjoy what we have created. Following this, for the remainder of the
Otherworld event, Xanadu will host events that are more mature in nature. These include
workshops during the day with a relationship and sexuality focus, and nighttime activities that
range from cuddle times to more explicitly sexual events. At all times, we place high priority on
consent and the safety and wellbeing of our participants. We are inclusive of all genders and
sexual orientations.
Please note, all events hosted by Xanadu are clearly labeled to indicate age appropriateness
and degree of sexual activity permitted. Our Xanadu atrium is explicitly non-sexual and
Otherworld attendees are invited to drop by to find out what we are all about, check out our
schedule of events, and review our list of rules. We are happy to answer any questions you may
have. During our red light hours, we will have a greeter and consent fairies present at all times
to ensure the safety and well-being of all attendees.
We are very excited about the beautiful space we are creating and hope to see everyone there
at some point in the weekend.
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Happenings
(in chronological order * recurring events listed 1st time only)
ALL WEEKEND
Centre Camp Services*
Centre Camp
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Your Underworld experience starts here! Stop by for coffee and beverages, chill in our lounge
and check out the schedule of daily happenings.
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Burning Glam! Costume & Prop Community Closet*
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Burning Glam
Inspired by Flipside, Burning Glam! Collecting costumes and props before/during Otherworld,
resulting in one huge free pile full of treasures! Come by, drop off any items you'd like to donate
and find something that makes you feel amazing to wear yourself.
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OOPS! is open*
The Otherworld Postal Service
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
OOPS! The Otherworld Postal Service is open. Probably. Order your Beer-o-Grams from our
head office while supplies last, and see what else our surly staff can do to help brighten your
day
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THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2014
Fire Safety Meeting*
Main Stage
Thursday 8:30 pm; Friday & Saturday 12 noon (30 mins)
Learn how to safely perform with fire or protect someone else who is performing. Anyone
wanting to spin or burn (excluding campfires) at Otherworld must attend one session.
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Whiskey Tasting*
Whiskey & Whores
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 2- 4pm
It's not just to get you drunk and it's not just for drunken hoity-toities. Whiskey has been around
for since the 15th century. Distilleries have perfected their craft all over the world. Join us at
Whiskey & Whores as we explore the "Water of Life." Each tasting will focus on a different type
of whiskey. BYOCup.
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Afternoon Tea Services*
The Empress
Thursday 2-4pm; Friday & Saturday 1-3pm
Every afternoon our gracious hosts and hostesses will wear Victorian, Steampunk, or
Steamburner costumes and hand-serve you your selections from our tea menu. Along with light
snacks!
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Cuddle Party w/ Erinn Doncaster (Mature)
Xanadu
Thursday 3-6 pm
Do you enjoy physical closeness and intimacy? Do you sometimes have a hard time asking for
what you want? Or expressing what you DON'T want? Are you uncomfortable asking for what
you want, and being told "No"? Do you sometimes "go along with" physical intimacy, even
though you don't really want it? Are you wondering what the heck "consent" means anyway? If
you said "yes" to any of these questions, this workshop is for you! We will learn and practice the
skills to navigate these and other challenges in a safe, facilitated, non-sexual environment - and
yes, you will almost definitely get to cuddle... if you want to!
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Hula Hooping w/ M`Lene Goa Hoop
Main Stage
Thursday 4 - 5 PM
Join me for a hoop jam! I will have some extra hoops but please bring your own if you have one.
I will be happy to teach the basics to everything I know about knee and feet hooping in honour
of the Underworld theme.
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Switch the Lights On*
Thursday 7PM; Friday 6pm; Saturday 7pm
Centre Camp
The Department of Eliminating Darkness seeks Lightswitchers to help light the Underworld.
Duties include transporting lights on foot, raising them to elevated positions, and toggling their
operating state. No previous experience necessary. Successful applicants will be inducted into
the Lightswitchers Guild. Meet at the Effigy!
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Kids’ Disco Dance (Kids Only)
Xanadu
Thursday 7-8 PM
This dance is for children only (i.e., 13 and under) and their parents/care givers. This is a
change for our wee ones to dance it up. The all-ages, family-friendly disco dance will follow.
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Opening Night Disco (All Ages)
Xanadu
Thursday 8-11 PM
Swing on by and meet the Xanadu crew, enjoy the space and dance away. This event follows
the kids’ disco, and gives people a chance to come by and enjoy the ambiance when the space
is not being used for sexy times. Lounge space will be open late.
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Fire Show*
The Man
Thursday & Friday 9:30 - 10:30 PM
The whip cream of every burn. Come watch the beautiful, fiery, madness!
Want more? Yeah, you do. Check out the Saturday Fire Show and Variety Review at the
Empress.
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Conglomeration of Runt Effigies Burn “CORE Burn”
Beach Stage
Thursday 11 pm (end of the fire show)
The conglomeration of runt effigies will burn in disorderly fashion. Bring your own effigy if you
built one and come check out all the other runts.
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Spin the Bottle (19+)
Xanadu
Thursday 11 pm - Midnight
On Thursday night we will be hosting a Spin the Bottle party. Participants may join at any time.
To ensure the comfort of all participants, we have established the following rules. When the
bottle joins two people, they may negotiate any loving activity they wish. This may include a foot
rub, a cuddle, a hug, a back rub, or a kiss. In this way no one feels obligated to interact sexually
with any other person.
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Nighttime Sheesha Smoking and Tea*
The Empress
Thursday 11 pm - 2 am; Friday & Satudray 1-3 am
At night return to the Empress where our lounge for sheesha smoking, tea, and to gaze upon
your Victorian, Steampunk or Steamburner clad hosts!
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70s Kiss n Cuddle (19+)
Xanadu
Thursday Midnight - 3:30 am
Exactly the same as our Kiss n Cuddle time (see Saturday 11 pm), but with 70’s lounge music
as a special bonus. Feel free to show up in your favorite 70’s disco wear.
Kiss n Cuddle times are for lounging, cuddling and waist-up sexual activity only.
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FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2014
Boundary Workshop w/ Dave & Melly (All Ages)
Xanadu
Friday 11 am - 2 pm
We Love it Allers Dave and Melly will be presenting a workshop on boundaries. Our
interpersonal relationships benefit immensely when we are aware of and communicative of our
boundaries. Though sometimes those boundaries seem rather elusive or confusing. This
workshop will look at how to recognize our own boundaries, how to communicate them and
what to do if a boundary is over-stepped.
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Belly Dance Essentials w/ Alesha
Beach Stage
Friday 12 noon - 1 pm
Develop your body awareness and coordination through conditioning exercises, visualization
techniques and isolation practice designed to challenge and inspire. Learn to interpret music
and highlight both lyrical and percussive elements.
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Exercises and drills use a fusion of Classical Cabaret and Tribal Fusion technique combined
with various dance, yoga and martial arts exercises. Learning will be brought together into a
short choreography to showcase your amazing skills! Please leave any costuming pieces that
lose beads, coins, shells, shells, feathers or sequins at home or in your tent.
Scavenger Hunt w/ Daryl
Centre Camp
Friday 1-2 pm
Want to get your energy up, your mind and body loose, and have a ton of fun while you're at it?
Bring your friends and join us to take part in our super scavenger hunt! We will give you a list of
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things to obtain (items, information, maybe even people!), and 45 minutes to collect as much of
your list as possible. Prizes for everyone who participates, and a little bonus for our winner(s)..
We will play in teams if we get enough players, and we suggest bringing a timepiece if possible.
Meet at Centre Camp!
Desire Circle w/ Emily Jacques (Mature)
Xanadu
Friday 2-3 pm
Move from silence into desire as we express what turns us on in a supportive circle of friendly
adults. We will separate the expression of our sexual desires from the expectation of having
them fulfilled. We may even discover that talking about what we want becomes its own sweet
spot. Please note the Desire Circle workshop is a touch-free experience.
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Hitting People & Keeping em Coming Back For More w/ Hot Rod (19+)
Xanadu
Friday 3-4 pm
It turns out if you hit people just right, they like it! Come find out how to hit em for the good
times, the long times and the safe times. Bring hitty things if you've got em, or just bring your
hands.
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How to Bullwhip w/ Hot Rod
Main Stage
Friday afternoon, say 4pm
How to use single tail whips. Long-sleeve shirts recommended. Kids welcome with safety
glasses and earplugs (we may have some on hand).
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Consent Fairy Training w/ Dave & Melly (Xanadu Members Only)
Xanadu
Friday 4:30 - 6:30 pm
This is a workshop for all those who have agreed to assist us at Xanadu in monitoring sexual
activity in the Dome and ensuring the full consent of all participants. The training will be
provided by Dave and Melly. (Consent Fairies and Xanadu team members only).
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Tron Movie Bingo
Seedy's Lounge
Friday 4pm
Seedy's Lounge invites you to come play movie bingo with us! We will be watching Tron and
listening for winning words on our score cards! You could walk away with prizes!
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Salon of Shame
Whiskey & Whores
Friday 4:30-6:30pm
Whiskey & Whores invites you to exploit your younger self for our entertainment. The idea is
simple: Otherworldians stand and read from their worst adolescent writing, including middle
school diaries, high school poetry, unsent letters, etc. The Salon is cathartic for readers and
hilarious for listeners. Bring your most shameful and embarrassing writing and be prepared to
share it.
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Xanadu Lounge (Mature)
Xanadu
Friday 6:30 - 10 pm
During these times the space will be open for lounging and mingling.
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The Variety Show
Main Stage
Friday 7-9 pm
Our very own version of Burners’ Got Talent! That’s a ‘thing’ right?
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‘The Man’ Effigy Burn
The Man
Friday 10:30 pm
The main event! Come experience the burning of the regional effigy and then dance around the
fire for a while. Not to be missed!
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The Shadow of the Dome of Pleasure w/ Hot Rod (19+)
Xanadu
Friday 12 midnight - 1 am
Our expert kinksters will be on hand to show you how to take or wield a variety of toys. Whether
you’re looking for a tickle or raised welts, we can satisfy your curiosity and sate your cravings.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Seedy's Lounge
Friday 11:59 pm
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show strolls into the lounge! Strap on some fishnets and grab your
newspapers! We would love your partici.........
..pation.
Xanadu is for Demon Lovers (19+)
Xanadu
Friday 1 am - 3:30 am
Come and play in our open, supervised dungeon. Bring your own toys or use ours. Voyeurism is
participation. Xanadu consent fairies will be present as with all of our 19+ events. All levels of
sexual activity are welcome.
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SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2014
Saturday Morning Cartoons!
Seedy's Lounge
Saturday - As soon as we roll out of bed! (8AM!)
Starting up your Saturday with Seedy's Cartoons and cereal! A fun-for-all-ages showing of
cartoons in our lovely lounge. We provide the cereal and the cartoons; you provide the bowl and
PJs. We don't mind if your hair is messy.
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Crepe Brunch
PerVy & Perky's Puppet Palace and Lounge
Saturday morning (ish)
Have you enjoyed past years crepe breakfasts at Otherworld? PerVy & Perky's Puppet Palace
and Lounge will be hosting the 5th annual Otherworld crepe brunch with mimosas and ceasars!
Come join us and the puppets for a rowdy start to your saturday.
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Yoga/Meditation w/ Delle
Main Stage
Saturday 1-2 pm
Start your Saturday afternoon with some guided gentle yoga/meditation to help connect with
ourselves, our surroundings and each other :) We recommend you bring a mat or blanket.
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Bloody Beats w/ the Menstrual Cycle
Forest Hams
Saturday 1-3 pm
Finally, a party where everyone's on the rag! Join us for Bloody Mary's straight from the virgin.
Show us your blood stains for pickleback & street cred.
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Chakra Awakening ~ Creative movement for women and men ~ w/ Taiya
Main Stage
Saturday 2-3:30pm
Come awaken your chakras, dance with the 5 elements, earth, water, fire, air, time or space.
Explore the 5 Rhythms of life. Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Harmony and Stillness. With the
inspiration of great music, interactive exercises and a fun creative dance tribe, we can all
activate a higher frequency together, as we dance with clear intentions. Get grounded with the
earth, feel your creative sexual energy flow like water, expand your will power like fire ignited
with passion. Open your heart as wide as the sky and feel freedom to express like no one is
watching. Your body is your temple, dance is a prayer. Lets explore this Otherworld like we
really care. With Taiya Curle, Bellydance and creative movement teacher and performer since
1993.
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Attachment & Open Relationships w/ Dr. Picky (Mature)
Xanadu
Saturday 3-4:30 pm
This is a 1.5 hour workshop. Attendees will learn about childhood and adult attachment, obtain
an assessment of their own adult attachment functioning, how our attachment functioning
affects us in sexually open relationships or those in the process of opening up their relationship.
We will also discuss the expression of primary (fear, sadness) versus secondary (anger)
emotions in romantic relationships and how to use these to deal with attachment threats.
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Poi Spinnin w/ Lori
Main Stage
Saturday 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Bring your poi and let’s spin together!
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Lingerie Tea Party (Mature)
Xanadu
Saturday 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Please join us for afternoon tea in the Pleasure Dome. Only those wearing lingerie will be
permitted entry.
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Live Music Show
Beach Stage
Saturday 6 - 7 pm
Join us for some lively evening entertainment at the Centre Camp Stage.
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The Clean Feelings Project w/ Ylana Doreen MSW
Centre Camp
Saturday 6 - 7:30pm
Before Temple Burn there will be a workshop on dyadic inquiry at Centre Camp. This is a
structured practice of speaking and listening that encourages deep, meditative contemplation in
pairs – we’ll use it to cleanse our emotions before the burn. Workshop includes instruction,
practice, and reflection. The beneficial effects of this workshop will be felt immediately and the
teachings will be applicable to all areas of your life. Centre Camp will close to non-participants
from 6:30 - 7:30 pm to provide privacy for the workshop (drinks, coffee and info station will still
be available).
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Aphrodisiac Workshop w/ Natalie Coleman (Mature)
Xanadu
Saturday 6:30 - 8 pm
In this workshop, you will be shown how to make massage oil/lube, room/body spray, and a
syrup. Funds permitting, we will have supplies for attendees to participate in the making of
these. Facilitator: Natalie Coleman
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Dickins' Cider
Valhalla
Saturday 7 - 10 pm
Come and join us for the most delicious cider brew in the Underworld. BYOC (duh!)
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Saucy Performance, Mingling & Cocktail Hour (Mature)
Xanadu
Saturday 8:30 - 10 pm
Want to know more? It’s a surprise! BYOB
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Temple Burn
Beach Stage
Saturday 10 pm
The Temple Burn is quiet and contemplative. Maybe you left a note or object in the Temple that
you'd like to watch go up in smoke. Maybe you're remembering someone or something that has
already left. Maybe it's a spiritual experience. Maybe it's just chill.
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Saturday Fire Show and Variety Review
The Empress
Saturday ~ 11:30 pm (½ hour after the temple burn)
Located down by the river in the intimate setting of The Empress Tea House watch your friends
spin fire, sing, dance and entertain you with their amazing talents. This is the third year that the
Empress has hosted this event and each year it is better than the last.
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Kiss n Cuddle (19+)
Xanadu
Saturday 11 pm - 12 midnight
Kiss n Cuddle times are for lounging, cuddling and waist-up sexual activity only. The intent of
these times is to create a low-key, sexy space for those who are new to this type of activity and
would like to try it out.
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Pleasure Dome (19+)
Xanadu
Saturday 12 midnight - 3:30 am
During these times Xanadu will be open for … well pleasure. Specifically, attendees are
welcome to come to this space to engage in any level of sexual activity that they desire, or
simply to observe. Some limits around non-participating attendees may be requested (i.e.,
observation is welcome, ogling is not). The Pleasure Dome has a policy of inclusiveness. As
such, we welcome both opposite-sex and same-sex sexual activity. Our Consent Fairies will be
there to welcome you. Bring a friend or eight and swing on in. Safe sex supplies are provided,
though you are encouraged to bring your own towel.
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SUNDAY, JULY 6, 2014
OOPS! is Closing
The Otherworld Postal Service
Sunday
The Otherworld Postal Service is clearing out our inventory. All undeliverable packages and
beer-o-grams will be available for pickup. Take advantage of this one-time offer!
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Morning Shake Detox w/ Ylana
Main Stage
Sunday 9:30-10 am
By this time you could probably use a detox and a good stretch. All ages are welcome to join
this simple, 24-minute, guided Kundalini yoga practice, which is done to music. Good for every
body. This gentle exercise will increase your blood flow, improve posture, release pent up
emotions, and give some major lymph nodes a much-needed cleanse and detox. It will leave
you feeling amazing. No mat required.
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Leave No Trace (Volunteers Meeting)
Main Stage
Sunday 12 noon
There will be a brief 5 minute meeting for all Leave No Trace volunteers. You’re awesome!!!
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DJs
(in alphabetical order)
I knew there would be music and hot sweltering dance parties in the Underworld!
Catch the following DJs spinning daytime at the Beach Stage and at night on the Main Stage.
Amanda Phabulous
Fresh from the BPM festival in Playa Del Carmen Mexico Amanda Phabulous is a classic Funk
and Disco Dj. Born and raised in London Ontario she currently resides in Victoria BC and
started to DJ at festivals and private parties because she was trance and techno'ed out. She
thought it would be nice to hear and see more glitter on the dance floor. Her passion for
electronic music started while doing promotions for clubs and after hours venues in Toronto and
Montreal where Jungle, House and Drum and Bass were the staple sounds. Amanda Phabulous
transitioned from promoting to performing with her first festival show Otherworld, 4 years ago
and is super thrilled to funk up the daytime dancey dance so everyone can get down in their
sparkle pants.
Audiofox
Audiofox has been passionate about electronic music for over a decade. Originally drawn to
House music, her ability to express herself musically came through her transition into Deep
House, Tech House and, sometimes!, Minimal. She’s had the opportunity to play at various
nightclubs in Victoria, regional Burningman events as well as at Burningman 2013 (which was
EPIC!). Her solid track selection and sexy deep beats will keep you groovin’ till the daylight ;)
Dave Dirk (Intimate Productions, The Eatery, Sin City) [house, electro, techno]:
http://soundcloud.com/dave-dirk
Dave Dirk has been DJing around Vancouver and the island for about 5 years now. Formerly a
regular sound provider for The Eatery in Vancouver and one of the DeBasement DJs for
Vancouver's Sin City fetish parties, Dave is happy to now have Victoria as his home. Some fun
Facts about Dave Dirk: - Dave and all his friends were called the Geek Squad in high school by
the in crowd. Then he became the guy that Geek squad called to fix _their_ computers. -Dave is
the only person in this city who can get away with wearing lingerie and a fedora at the same
time. -Dave says he “likes to overthrow small governments in his spare time.” Translated, that
means he “likes to point out how horrible your grammar is on a dozen local internet
messageboards in his spare time.”
Debo
After nearly a decade of spinning, Debo is definitely no stranger behind the one's and two's.
After what looked like a very promising start to long Dj career tragedy struck and his entire vinyl
collection was stolen one night never to be seen again. Down but not out he slowly rebuilt his
collection. Now after a 3 year hiatus and a re-energized sense of inspiration. Debo has returned
to the decks to bring his one of a kind style of deep rolling bass lines and energetic funk to
destroy a dance floor near you.
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Desunos
Not to be confused with breakfast, DJ Desunos has been Throwin' Down Dynamic Dance Music
since the Summer of 2006, DJ Desunos (a.k.a. Laughlin Meagher) grew his roots in Dub,
Reggae, and World Ethno Electronic music, and has also been known to spin Progressive and
Tech House. Desunos is a multi genre DJ, has a deep love for sophisticated Dubstep, Glitch
Hop, and all things Interchill. Through his work as a Lead Singer / Songwriter, DJing has
become a natural evolution for this Dynamic Live Performer. With 17 years on stage Laughlin
knows how to rock an audience and is well known for his harmonica solos, his skill on the
melodica and his live MCing and vocals. A skilled multi-instrumentalist and dedicated student of
music, you never know what he will bring to his show. Desunos has ventured into the world of
electronic music Production / Engineering, and plans to release an album by the spring of 2012.
Crossing many genres, desunos has shared the stage with local and international acts including
Adham Shaikh, Kaminanada, David Starfire, Timothy Wisdom, Gaudi, Liquid Stranger, Delhi to
Dublin and many more. “Music is the language we all understand without having to speak…”
Dodd
The existence of Dodd has long been questioned by those who've not been on his dancefloor -but those who've been there are fast and thorough believers. From his humble beginnings as a
dancefloor observer Dodd carefully catalogued the sounds and reactions of the people in order
to pinpoint the perfect palette of progressive sounds: blending trancey, glitchy, dubby and techy
tidbits into memorable dancefloor journeys that transcend sonic expectations. With these
dancefloor commandments Dodd has been rocking crowds consistently in Victoria, as well as
becoming a mainstay of the Entheos Conference and Festival. Whether you're a believer or not,
with the speakers as his chorus, you will be moved by the voice of Dodd...
Magdalaina: DJ
Is everybody in !?
Matterson (Hit Me Productions, Westcoast Funktions) (House, Tech)
After being inspired by the countless local events featuring local and international DJ's,
Matterson decided to take up the craft himself. Starting with the electro craze of the late '00 era,
he first played parties for Sonica Late Nights and Westcoast Funktions where he learned much
about the craft. As time moved forward, he started contributing to regional burning man events,
growing into a more mature house sound in the process. Reaching into Funky, Deep and Tech
areas of House showcases his ever increasing development.
Mike Gano
Having been relocated from San Francisco and fresh off a year-long world tour, Gano has a
suitcase packed full of Tropical House to share! Gano is now one of the fastest growing names
in the BC dance music scene with a blend of Techy Rhythms and Bouncing Bass with just
enough of that Signature Circus Sound to keep the Dance Floor Bumpin’! Not that his name is
getting longer, but with a flurry of big performances, has come a surge of loyal Booty Shakers
and Disciples to his sound. And he’s no stranger to the studio: Gano with Kevin Legere (as
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Double Dog Dare) have written some Killa Dance Floor Fillas. While Ganos' sound itself draws
on a decade of experience, exploring underground scenes across North America, in just the
past year his name has appeared alongside such international talent as Deep Dish, Gaudi,
Terry Francis, and Kenny Glasgow. Also, Gano now joins some of our most passionate,
dedicated local artists as the newest member of Sunset Collaborations. Catch him dancing
behind the decks and Laying the Wobblin' Bass on Thick at a dance floor near you!
Nick Karma
Okay, Okay. Quick History backstory. Drums as a child, and through his 20's. Turntables, loads
of vinyl, cdj's, lights, cameras, and action. Nick has been busy with all that noise for two and half
decades. Growing up on classic rock, grunge, 90's electronic, hip hop, and everything in
between rounded out his senses for music, and what appealed to him. A taste ever evolving
leaving him playing House of all kinds for over thirteen years now with friends all over Canada,
and larger acts from abroad including the likes of Mark Farina, Tipper, Dizzy, Dirt Crew, Detroit
Swindle, and Noah Pred. Technical skills, selection, and audio quality always changing with the
times, or even slightly ahead. True underground representation always in mind!
Skylo
Skylo's love of mixing started over a decade before she was ripping it up behind the decks at
shows and clubs across BC & Alberta. A love of dancing and a passion for underground, Funky,
Soul-Inspired House planted a seed that quickly grew into an uncontrollable urge to get her
hands on the music, literally. Hush was her second home, hosting shows with many of the DJs
that would influence her style. She's played alongside local favourites such as Lyssa, Carson,
Mike Gano, Naomi Nice, Angry Samoan, Marlee, and Nick Karma, opened for Kenzie Clarke,
Greenskeepers, and Myagi, and counts herself blessed to have opened for her biggest
influence and very favourite DJ and Producer Sonny Fodera. Skylo has also performed at
festivals throughout BC - her favourite (if she had to choose) was her tag set with Lyssa at the
Victoria Electronic Music Festival in 2010. You'll never find anonymous dance beats at one of
her shows, as she stays true to the Eclectic and Energetic mix of Beats, Song, and Rhythm that
have always made her move on the dance floor and influenced her DJ and mixing style. Always
Funky and Sexy, sometimes Dirty, go to one of her gigs and you're guaranteed Sexy, Funky
Beats that'll have you Shakin' that Ass all night long!
Sylvain
From Shambhala to Soundwave then Burning Man, Sylvain's been a familiar face around the
B.C. clubs and festivals for years. But in 2010, he made the fateful move from the dance floor to
the decks and hasn't looked back. His sets Overflow with High Energy, Sonic Waves of
Pleasure. And he's never failed to whip the dance floor into a frenzy!
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Many thanks to all supporters of the
Kindle Arts Society, and to everyone who
helped make this event a reality!
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