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Gone But Not Forgotten

6/3/2013

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It’s a daunting task, collecting the photos the happy campers have shared.   Daunting, but rewarding.  In the process I have seen more bright, beautiful smiles, more loving moments, and more exhilarating experiences than seem possible in just one weekend. (More of those pictures coming soon.)

How could one camp contain the relaxation found within the cuddle puddle in the Sanctuary and yoga at the Rootist Temple with such wild parties a few feet away at Epyk or bumping past on a magic carpet, with art forming all around us in our temporary heaven.   

Everyone added something to this creation.  Whether it was handing out frosty popsicles or erecting communal shade structures, we all came together as a team with one goal: help one another have the most amazing experience imaginable.  Seems to me like we won that game in a big way.  

And the burn, my friends… the burn.  Looking around at the spectators, casually dancing, some teary-eyed, others holding one another close, reflecting on life and love and ideals that bring us all together to the tiny canyon we filled up with our energy.

Personally I feel extremely fortunate to get to experience a bit of the backstage duties and work with such inspiring souls.

Damian was a brilliant guide who never left us hanging.  Bill and Tara were happy to step up to the plate and they hit every task – including some very not fun ones – out of the park. We know we can always rely on Big E for an epic burn.  John Henry and Meesh are skilled cat herders  who made the event possible. 

But most incredibly – Mr. Dirk Schmidhofer.  I can’t express the pride I feel in watching him shoot way past success in his mission to give Las Vegas the regional burn it deserves.  You really saved the day on this one, Dirk.  (And what is any man without a strong woman? Thank you Holly for keeping him sane through this!)

This was my first burn and I can’t even express the transformation that occurred within me.  Especially after some time in Vegas, it took me a second to comprehend what I was looking at: an area concentrated with beautiful souls who lack motive other than to love and be loved.  I learned a lot about life this weekend, and I feel like a different person on the other side of it.  A new person with about 200 new friends.  Thank you all for this beautiful gift. 


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Application Deadline Set

4/11/2013

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Hey guys we are getting down to party time! Which means it’s time to get down to business as well!

With Memorial Day Weekend  creeping closer and closer, it’s time we put out the call for applications at the event:

  • Mutant Vehicles
  • Theme camps
  • Art grants
  • Open fire
  • Flame Effects

The deadline for ALL applications is Thursday, April 18th.  Get them in SOON because there is a follow up questionnaire that must be completed afterward.  Our team will contact those who submit an application to coordinate participation.

Applications can be found in the drop down menu under the "HOME" link of this website. 

Did I mention it’s almost time to PARTY??


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THURSDAY: TFC4 Volunteer Mixer

4/2/2013

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The success of The Forgotten City 4 will be determined, in great part, by the support of our wonderful burner community.  WE NEED YOU!  

This Thursday(3-9p) we will be having a little cookout for everyone who is interested in volunteering for TFC4, from gate keepers (we need you) to effigy constructors (we need you). 

Come and have a hot dog and a soda at:  

Cree8’s Design and Fabrication
901 S 1st
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(About a block and a half from the Arts Factory)



We will be socializing AND organizing.  Come check it out if you are interested in volunteering. We especially need people are interested in:

  •  Aiding in the construction of effigies, platforms, temples, etc.  
  • Watching the gate for a 2-3 hour shift (we will make it fun for you!)
  • Bringing some furniture to contribute to our center camp “living room”
  • Acting as a ranger
  • Providing medical assistance in the event of an emergency
  • Set up/tear down/cleanup of the event 
  • Hosting a workshop

We are also on the hunt for spare building materials including (but CERTAINLY not limited to):

  • Wood
  • Pallets
  • Plywood
  • Staging equipment
  • Stage trussing

Our construction crew is going to have a lot of opportunity to get creative, so please bring whatever you think could be great – and definitely bring your imaginative mind!!

If you can’t make the event, but are still interested in lending your hands, please contact us through the volunteer form on thefortgottencity.org 

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