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this is the tale of an enchanted land that was never quite the same place twice* the land of ampersandy, was built by a firefly, who was very fond of rain and people - so that when she went burning, she could take the people with her thru her dazzling razzamaTAZ! doot doot doot doot - da doot da doot da do-oo if i may spout about the land of ampersandy.... don't worry, it won't hurt now you are under the spell of the green man's ginger... this firefly has quite the acumen, holding unconditional love for every type of human although she tends to be practically illusive to those not prepared to be radically inclusive the first of ten insightful thoughts she holds dear when dazzling the razzamaTAZ we do our best to adhere we come best prepared and rely on ourselves to charm the pixies, the sprites, & the elves so that they may befriend us and instead pranks they may bless us with the everlasting joy of spanks we know stress to impress is illusion of oppression and get down and dirty with the radical self-expression we water our plants with just as much care as we would each others', as we collectively share immediately with the moment & every happenstance we deconstruct our barriers as we prepare to dance the firefly sends you this transmission - in order to burn she request your ignition by drawing & dancing, sculpting & spinning, painting, projecting, writing & singing, silk flying & screaming, building & breathing jamming & spanking, glitching & beating, stringing & stretching, hooping & humming mixing & mash uping, teaching & strumming, spread the good word! for art she calls! - be fine or unfinished the bug welcomes all! a tip from the luna moths; they say there's a buzz on getting prepared over what the moon does this year the land will be shown the new moon of this they warn we may wish to attune while new beginnings are born on this night it remains the darkest; we aim to be bright! let our art shine & blink & radiantly glow enlightening our nights as we reap what we sow* ______________________________________________ Please forward to someone whose art makes you happy: _________________________________________________ Firefly happens July 3-6, 2008. TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY, MAY 12! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~>+<~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please visit http://www.fireflyartscollective.org/ticketing/ - They may sell out quickly! - Everyone needs a ticket, including performers and organizers. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~>+<~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Firefly is a community of some of the most creative people in New England and beyond. Each year we come together to be inspired by the woods and by each other. Making and sharing art is central to our collective vision. If you are an experienced artist, we would love for you and your work to join us. If you are just beginning to explore your creativity, Firefly is an ideal environment in which to experiment. Here the strange is welcomed, and art does not need to make money to be valuable or impress anyone to find a home and an open-minded audience. Creating art for Firefly is one of the best ways to participate! INSTALLATION Firefly creates a unique relationship between the natural and the artificial. Some of our favorite memories are of works of art placed in special natural environments where they suddenly seem to belong. In past years Firefly explorers have come across a rose garden in the woods, a glowing galaxy in the meadow, disco balls hung from trees, and a winged frog sitting above a brook. We would love to see more sculpture and installation art, and we have plenty of space for it. PERFORMANCE DJ's, bands, and performers of all types are essential to Firefly. The festival is full of opportunities for jamming and imporvised performance. Scheduled performances with amplified sound are also possible when a performer collaborates with a camp that is able to provide a sound system. If you are a performer, you can turn your camp into your ideal venue, or use the discussion lists to find another camp to host you. *** If you need help finding a place to play, contact our music coordinator at: performance@fireflyartscollective.org *** FIRE Fireflies love fire performance and all types of fire art. These things happen in designated areas with respect for safety, of course. For more information write to: fire@fireflyartscollective.org. DANCE For many insects, dancing is an important form of communication. For many humans, it is a reason to exist. Come dance with us. VIDEO VJ art and video screenings are also an important part of Firefly. In the past theme camps have provided projectors and screens. If you have something to show, use the discussion lists to find a camp that would like to screen it. GLOWING ***note note- it's a new moon!*** Of course Fireflies' favorite activity of all is glowing. At night our village lights up with lasers, LED's, EL wire, glow sticks, and blacklight painting. Glowing art is always welcome. COSTUME This is your opportunity to dress how you feel, or become a character from your own mythology. CAMPING You need a home at Firefly, and your home can be your art, or a home for your friends' art. For more info see: http://www.fireflyartscollective.org/tiki-index.php?page=Themecamps WHATEVER If you make art that does not fit into any of the categories on this page, we'd especially like to experience it. SPACE Your creativity can turn a clearing in the woods into a perfect place for meditation, ritual, dancing, performance, chilling, teaching, or partying. Wide, flat, open spaces are rare at Firefly. However, if you design your project to fit among the trees, you will have many beautiful sites from which to choose. There is no official system for assigning or reserving sites. As long as you show respect for your neighbors, your project can go wherever you choose. POWER Electricity is available in limited areas. If your project requires it, write to dpw@fireflyartscollective.org, or use the discussion lists to find a camp with a generator. PLANNING Firefly is a Leave No Trace event. This means your project should be planned to have minimal impact on the land, and you will be expected to remove it entirely at the end of the event. Often nature puts Firefly to the test with rain, mud, and cold. Don't let this scare you, but be prepared for an adventure. Shuttles are generally available to move supplies from the parking area to the event and back, but shuttle service can be interrupted by unforeseen circumstances. If your site does not happen to be near the main road, you may need to move your gear quite a ways on foot. If you're new to Firefly and you're planning something big, use the discussion lists to network with experienced Firefly artists and learn what to expect. GRANTS Firefly is proud to offer small grants for some art projects. For more information, see the Grants page. HEAD-STARTS If you would like to start setting up your project before the event, you are welcome to join us for the Work Weekends. We ask that you and your crew also devote some time to infrastructure projects that are necessary to the entire event. When planning, remember that gear you bring in over several days may be difficult to remove in one day at the end of the festival. CONTACT You don't need permission to bring your art to Firefly, but if you're planning something, we'd love to hear from you. Send a brief description of your project to art@fireflyartscollective.org and we can add it to the web site. Also feel free to write to that address with any questions for Firefly planners. POSSIBILITY Anything is possible at Firefly with collaboration between participants. If you have an idea but need volunteers, advice, or resources to make it happen, posting to the Discussion Lists and Tribe is the best way to find them. http://www.fireflyartsollective.org http://chaoshacker.org/mailman/listinfo/fireflyblink art@fireflyartscollective.org

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