[SpaceCowboys-Announce] Advanced Burners & Playas - a role playing game (plus Opel, fundraisers, and Pride)

[JDW]

Hello Friendly Person: 

The other day I was trying to describe this
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1OBjjBxHto) crazy video of Dungeons
and Dragons geeks acting out one of their adventures to one of my
friends. The whole thing is so hysterically, shamefully, embarrassingly
over the top, from the dude hoisting pole with a monster head on the
top staggering around like a wounded troll to the chubby, balding
"wizard" tossing little pebbles while intoning his "Lightning Bolt!"
incantation. After I explained it, making sure to paint the whole
sordid geeky picture for my friend -- the costumes, the role playing,
the fantasy world they were pretending to live in -- my friend says,
"So how what they were doing any different from Burning Man? I mean, at
Burning Man people wear costumes, they assume new roles and identities
-- I mean, Hello? H8ball? -- and the only difference between BRC and
Middle Earth is that the fairies at Burning Man do more drugs. What's
the difference?" 

I was about to argue that Burning Man doesn't have dragons, sword
fighting, and "Lightning Bolts!", but then I remembered Drako, Thunder
Dome, and Dr. Megavolt. I was stumped. OMG, what IS the difference
between Burning Man and live action role playing? The answer, I
realized, is there is NO difference. And given that, I think it's time
we formalized some of the rules of our Burning Man Role Playing Game.
First, we need to start referring to ourselves by our levels and
classes. For example, I'm pretty sure I'm an 11th Level DJ... Maybe
you're a 5th Level Firespinner? Newbies love bunnies are basically 1st
Level Hippies, many volunteers at the gate are Greeters ranging from
3rd to 10th level. Rangers are still just Rangers, godbless 'em. And if
you find yourself roaming the playa year after year shouting
through a megaphone chances are you're a 4th Level Douchebag.

The system still needs to be fleshed out, but you get the general idea.
The cool thing is, once we get the rules nailed down, people won't
actually have to go to BRC any more -- they'll be able to play Burning
Man at home with their friends. Just think, all the fun, none of the
dust or driving -- No Geek Left Behind!

And did I mention I'm playing on Saturday at the Opel party? More details below...

xo,
h8b

## UPCOMING EVENTS ##

Thursday, June 26 - HOOK SHOP @ SHATTUCK DOWN LOW
Kapt'n Kirk is playing the East Bay tonight. 
2284 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA  
This party happens every Thursday and
is free.

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Saturday, June 28th - OPEL presents INFUSE: THE RETURN @ MISSION ROCK

Featuring 2 seminal producers in breaks, electro & beyond squaring
off: Uberzone vs. Bassbin Twins. They'll be joined by an all star local
line up with a little something for everyone. Save the date. 

Main room:
Uberzone & Bassbin Twins
Smoove (djsmoove.net)
Murphstar (Seismic)
Dex Stakker (Opel / Pronoia)

Outside on the wooden deck
Syd Gris (Opel / Opulent Temple)
Jondi & Spesh, (Looq / Qool)
Dutch (Thump Radio / Opulent Temple)
Jason Knight (Coda)
Alain Octavo (Spundae)

Inside downstairs
M3 (Green Gorilla)
8 Ball (Space Cowboys)
Hoj (Opel / djhoj.com)
Aaron Pope (The Deep End)
DJ Hill (Yerba Bueno Disco)

& the Ambient Mafia will host the outdoor chill palace.

This is an all night thing. Let's watch the sunrise.
Kelly's Mission Rock | 817 China Basin Way
10pm-8am | $15 pre-sale, info:
opelproductions.com

Pre-sale link:
http://www.groovetickets.com/ordersystem/Groove/eventviewqb.asp?AffilID=93&EventsID=39695&PGname=Opel%20Productions

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Saturday 6/28 & Sunday 6/29 - SF Pride 2008
Pure Evil is doing sound for one of the lead floats at this year's Pride Pride... He forwarded this info about Pride weekend: 

"No city blurs gender/sexuality lines like San Francisco. As the most
tolerant city in the nation, the "Gay Mecca" of America makes it easier
to be proud of who you are (and to be hit on by a tranny). The Pride
Parade started in 1970 as a "Gay-in" to commemorate the Stonewall
Rebellion of New York's Greenwich Village, and has grown into one of
the world's largest and most well known LGBT pride celebrations. With
California's gay marriage legalization, 2008 is becoming a big
homo-victory year. We're here, we're queer... and gay is here to stay!"

Sat. 12-6pm @ Civic Center
Sun. 10:30am @ Parade along Market St.
No cover

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Thursday July 3rd - E.B., Tonal, & the Ambient Mafia present: Dyn-O-Might! 3 @ MIGHTY

Aaron Jae says: 
"You won't even believe the amount of debauchery we've got planned for
you starting out this long holiday weekend. So far we've got a LIVE duo
from Germany (complete with visuals), the boys from Tonal, the Ambient
Mafia peeps on Peter's bus (Teacher with a Bus), and of course those
crazy ass E.B. dj's. And I'm sure we can come up with a couple of other
surprises for you as well........"

CLP - LIVE!!!! - Chris De Luca vs. Phon.O
(Ex-Funkstoerung, K7, Shitkatapult, boysnoize Records) - Berlin www.chrisdelucavsphono.com

Evil Breaks: Aaron Jae (E.B./Space Cowboys), Bam (E.B./Invibe), M.O.D.
(E.B./Strategik), w/Special Guest: Syd Gris(Opulent Temple/Opel).

Tonal: Andrew Phelan & Origami (Prismatic/Drop Music/Amenti), Eric
Sharp (Rock It Science), & Jimmy B (Green Gorilla Lounge).

the Ambient Mafia on Peters Bus: Actual Rafiq, The Captain, Olde Nasty,  Peek, Redstickman, Shane, & Squelchy.

Visuals by Viberation

Sign up on our mailing list for your chance to win free & discounted tickets to future events.
www.EvilBreaks.com

Mighty (119 Utah st. @ 15)
$10 presales & only $15 @ the door
http://www.groovetickets.com/ordersystem/Groove/eventviewqb.asp?AffilID=93&EventsID=39924&PGname=Evil%20Breaks
10pm - 4am, 21+

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Thursday, July 10th - FUNDRAISER FOR LAKESHORE CHILDREN'S CENTER 
The Lakeshore Children’s Center is having a fundraiser at the Montclair Bistro on Thursday July 10th 6:00 to 10:00 PM.  
Leonard Carrillo will be the guest bartender - margaritas are the Drink of the Night

DJs include Brad Robinson, Chris Dadzitis and Joy Glaiser

We’ll have the run of the private Garden Room, the Bistro will serve
ordeourves and donate 20% of all proceeds from our event as well as the
food and drink from the rest of the restaurant for the evening.
6118 Medau Place, Oakland, CA

Montclair Bistro http://www.montclairbistro.com/
6118 Medau Place, Oakland, 94611
510-482-8282
Thursday July 10th 6:00 to 10:00 PM
No Cover
20% of food and beverage for the evening goes to benefit
Lakeshore Children’s Center

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Thursday, July 10th - GET DOWN FOR OBAMA @ 111 MINNA 
Kapt'n Kirk is spinning for an Obama fundraiser... Yes, he can!
111 Minna Street
5:00pm - 9:00pm
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=18057321622

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