black rock city

04 Aug 2023

Beyond Art at Burning Man: This Pilot’s Thrilling Adventures on The Playa

There is no shortage of interesting people in The Bay Area somehow connected to the dusty playground of Burning Man in the desert of Nevada. While artists often steal the spotlight for their boundary-pushing creations on the playa, this extraordinary event and temporary city draws an array of captivating people

Katy Atchison 0
Raygun Gothic Spaceship at Burning Man - made by FiveTonCrane (several Seaport artists are part of this group)
24 Aug 2022

How To Prepare for Burning Man In Twenty-Four Hours

By Jeremy Kuempel “Oh my god, I just got a ticket to the Burn! This is finally my year!” Her voice dripped with enthusiasm. For months, the only thing my friend could talk about was how badly she wanted to go to Burning Man. She raved about the art she

Guest Writer 0
08 Oct 2024

The November 2024 BAS Voter Guide

A Big Change to This Year’s Voter Guide We’ve been doing voter guides for a really long time. I’m pretty sure we put our first one out in like 2010 or something. And I know that thousands of you rely on our voter guides to help you make decision. But

BAS Editorial Team 0
12 Jun 2017

We wanna send you a copy of Philippe Glade’s new book, Black Rock City, NV!

  Black Rock City, NV The new ephemeral architecture of Burning Man   Published by Real Paper Books, Black Rock City, NV, showcases the vernacular architecture of Burning Man. Filled with 200 color photographs by author Philippe Glade, this hardcover book explores the broad diversity of dwellings built to accommodate precarious living

illyannam 0
25 Aug 2015

Definitely Not In the Burning Man Survival Guide: Playa Romances

When you cross over into the Temporary Autonomous Zone that is Burning Man, you’re in another reality. For a week you’re unencumbered by any of the stuff that eats away at the joy of living, like bills, alarm clocks, money, bosses, exams, parking tickets, dress codes. It’s very liberating. And

P Segal - Bohemian Archivist 0
05 Aug 2015

Which Famous A**holes are Going to Burning Man This Year?

Burning Man 2015 – Who are the rich and famous a**holes you’ll see turnt up at the turnkey camps of Burning Man? Based on their public comments, social media posts and history of going to Burning Man every year because they can afford to, we’ve updated last year’s Which Famous Assholes are Going to Burning Man list to determine which famous assholes will be arriving in private jets to plug-and-play at the the Burning Man 2015 festival.

Joe Kukura- Millionaire in Training 0
08 Dec 2014

Win Tickets to Flaming Lotus Girls @ SOMArts!

  Music by Opulent Temple DJs IN THE RED features a gallery show of over 70 limited edition archival prints on metal, standard framed prints, and stocking stuffer schwag-galore… and, special for this year, 2 custom, FLG built sculptures for auction. Friday, December 12, 2014 @ SOMArts. Tickets are for

illyannam 0