Cover image by Scarlett Hayes, shayestudios, Mosaic 2015
Burner Handle(s): Pocket Pickle, Grave Digger, or just Elita works for me.
Defaultia Region of Origin: The murder mitten.
Years Burning/home burn: I’ve been burning since the original “Mudsaic”, which made Mosaic my home burn. So six years or something?
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Thursday, September 16 2021
The Early Birb Special, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Hosted by Corvus
Join a mid-morning zoom for Coffee with Corvus and kick off Mosaic 2021 fully fueled and caffeinated on tar-bean tea or any other breakfast beverages you might enjoy.
Cranky Old Man Mowing The Lawn, 3:00 PM
Hosted by everyman
Literally a cranky old man mowing the lawn.
Reading Silently While Ignoring Everyone, A Practical Demonstration, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Hosted by Bookbeard
In this class Bookbeard will provide a practical demonstration of a valuable life skill: How to sit and read silently while refusing to acknowledge the presence of others.
An E-Burning Course presented by The Department of Radical Self-Education
Birb Song Bowls, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hosted by Corvus
Singing bowl sound bath performance with a musical accompaniment. Zoom link will be provided in Discord in the #events and #birbs-of-paradise channels.
Participants will need to have access to the Mosaic Discord server and have the capability to attend a Zoom meeting. This is a performance meant for meditative reflection, all attendee microphones will be muted while the performance is taking place
On Suspension, 8:00 PM
Hosted by Squeezie
Come join as I suspend myself to kick off the burn!
Avery's Speakeasy Lounge, 9:00 PM to Whenever
Hosted by Everyman
It's been a long day full of events, so come on in and relax with some cocktails and whiskey jazz after your first burn day for Mosaic 2021! Friendly atmosphere. Low lighting. Plenty of seating available. Starting things around 9M and stopping when things die down.
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Friday, September 17, 2021
Watch Cheesepants Do Corporate Bullshit, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Hosted by: Cheesepants
Cheesepants will leave his webcam on while he does corporate bullshit Friday instead of Rangering things. Observe interminable conference calls. Watch him produce corporate marketing fodder. If he gets bored he might tell a story or two. (Twitch.tv/RangerCheesepants)
Late Morning Obligatory Caffeinated Beverage Chat With Bookbeard, 11:00 AM until Eventually
Who's up for a late morning coffee zoom kicking off Friday at the burn?
Hosed by Bookbeard
Watch the pirates get increasingly more drunk while playing video games, 1:00 PM
Hosted by Captain Castle
That thing we just said. Weekly game stream run by Captain Castle and our new crew member Drew. Come watch us play games and grow increasingly more intoxicated. (Twitch.tv/realinspiregaming)
A Penetrating Glimpse into Big Data, 5:00 PM
Hosted by: Bookbeard & RedBirdBean
Description: Are spreadsheets your kink? Ready to take a deeper dive into Big Data? Come to this talk on data types, ways to handle them, and more. Come to this office meeting where you, as a team member will see spreadsheets like you have never seen them before and will be welcomed to participate in big data discussion.
An E-Burning Course presented by The Department of Radical Self-Education
How To Make Friends With Crows (a.k.a. Attempted Murder 101), 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Hosted by Bookbeard and Corvus
In this class Corvus will teach you about corvids, how to call crows and attract them to your yard, and then make friends with them. If you’re friends with crows, you’ll find out that their favorite Principle is Gifting! If the crows are out during the talk and aren’t being ornery, there will be a live demonstration.
An E-Burning Course presented by The Department of Radical Self-Education
Hiss 'N Stitch, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hosted by Dirt Goddess
Hey Possums! Grave Digger and Dirt Goddess are hosting a hiss 'n stitch (it's like a stitch n' bitch). Bring your crochet/knitting/weaving/macrame/rope/any project and come hang out with us. See you there! HISSSSSSSS
101 of the Rope, 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Hosted by Squeezie
Come learn the basics of rope! We'll start with the bite and work our way to the ends.
You'll need at least 30' of rope. Natural rope, such as jute or hemp, would be the best but synthetic rope will work just fine.
The Not-So-Late Show, 10:30 PM
Hosted by Corvus and Everyman
Once again, we return with tonight's "Not-So-Late Show" featuring Corvus and Everyman. Tonight, there will be special guests and storytelling! This event is broadcast on Facebook Live, YouTube Live and Twitch.
Dr. Darko's Bathtub Science Adventures!, 11:11 PM
Hosted by food.
Do you want to take a bath & learn what a reverse transcriptase quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction is? Then join the barely-qualified Dr. Darko for a soothing lecture as they combine the relaxation of a soak in the tub with the high-stress environment of an exam you didn't study for. Topics include: what the hell is a cycle threshold; what does the vaccine do anyway; what is a angiotensin-converting enzyme & why should i care; and whatever else you want to ask a science nerd who's too drunk to be teaching but is doing it anyway. [Please note: Dr. Darko is not a medical doctor, or any other kind for the matter. Nothing in this lecture is meant to be construed as medical advice, and you shouldn't trust everyone who's wearing a lab coat.]
Avery's Speakeasy Lounge, 12:00 AM
Hosted by Everyman
Join me for a nightcap if you'd like! It's been two long days full of events, so come on in and relax with some cocktails and music after your first burn day for Mosaic 2021! Friendly atmosphere. Low lighting. Plenty of seating available. Starting things around 9M and stopping when things die down.
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Saturday, September 18, 2021
Morning Coffee, 10:30 AM
Who's up for a late morning coffee zoom kicking up Saturday at the burn?
Hosed by Corvus
Chest up!, 12:00 PM
Hosted by Squeezie
Learn a very basic chest harness that you can use to move your peep around with!
You'll need at least a 45' of rope for this basic chest harness.
Permission, Shadow & Gratitude: A Burning Man Story, 1:00 PM
Hosted by S-Laughter
Special release! In June, S-Laughter hosted John Halcyon, founder of Hug Nation, as part of their Practices & Principles of Ethical Polyamory conference. Listen & stick around for discussion
Cooking With Cowboizzz, 2:00 PM
Hosted by DeeDee
We here at the Raunch Ranch were real excited to debut our camp at it's first burn and jam a bunch a good grub in yer good gob's but we'll settle for showing ya how the sausage gravy is made. DeeDee's gonna learn ya how to make his favorite food, the food o the gods, MANA FROM HEAVEN! BISCUITS! AND! GRAVYYYYYY!
The Not-So-Late Show, 2:30 PM
Hosted by Corvus and Everyman
Once again, we return with a "Not-So-Late Show" featuring Corvus and Everyman. Today, we’ll update you on the burn and see if we can’t roll in a surprise or three! This event is broadcast on Facebook Live, YouTube Live and Twitch.
Alcohol AMA with Tonic, 3:00 PM
Hosted by Tonic
Day drinking zoom with Tonic where she will answer any and all alcohol related inquiries. From mezcal to martinis she can answer it all. In the default Tonic is a spirit market manager for a large distributor, certified bourbon steward, and certified spirits specialist.
Selected Readings of Edgar Allan Poe, 4:00 PM
Hosted by Corvus
Come and enjoy some of Corvus' favorite selections of Edgar Allan Poe as they read aloud for the community.
Futo r' us, 5:00 PM
Hosted by Squeezie
Come learn a very basic futo that you can use for fun or suspension! It's a great tie to keep your partners down and crawling around.
You'll need to bring at least a 30' rope and possibly a few extra feet!
Off Suspension, 6:00 PM
Hosted by Squeezie
Join me as I do the "official" last suspension of the burn.
Effigy Workshop, 6:00 PM
Hosted by Pocket Pickle
Kateri, one of the other organizers of this small, vaccinated camping event we're having to beat the burn fomo, is streaming an "effigy workshop" where they plan to tie sticks together in an effort to create some kind of Big Dumb Thing™ to stick in the fire pit. Come join us!
Instructional Art: Together, apart, 6:45 PM
Hosted by Bunikat
We'll create art together following the same set of instructions, but we'll all end up with our own unique finished products.
Materials: Whatever you want to use or have on hand. Seriously. You need some form of pigment (paint, markers, colored pencils, nail polish, ink, highlighters, candle wax, yarn and glue, etc.) and something to put it on (paper, canvas, cloth, a wall, your carpet...probably don’t do that last one).
Effigy Pregame Show, 7:45 PM
Hosted by Everyman and Corvus
Join Everyman and Corvus live on Twitch, Facebook, or YouTube to catch all the details of Effigy Night before the fire. They’ll recap some of the highlights of this year’s Mosaic Experiment and reflect on current events as we get ready to burn!
Burn Night Livestream, 8:30 PM
Hosted by Mosaic Experiment
On Saturday night, the burn is virtual but the fire and magic are real. Join us for our second annual Con-effi-clav-igy mash-up of fire art and performance. Tune into the livestream through Twitch, YouTube and Facebook.
Avery's Speakeasy Lounge, 10:00 PM
Hosted by Everyman
Happy burn day, Mosaic! The conclave spun, the effigies burned, and we just got through 3 long epic days of non-stop creative activities for Mosaic Experiment's second attempt at having a virtual burn.
Avery's Speakeasy is ready to help you relax into the late evening. Come on in enjoy some cocktails and music after your first burn day for Mosaic 2021! Friendly atmosphere. Low lighting. Plenty of seating available. Starting things around 10PM and going into the wee hours of the morning.
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Sunday, September 19, 2021
Hot Bean Water Talk, 11:30 AM
Hosted by Skittles
Morning coffee with your burner friends once again.
Virtual Temple Burn, 12:00 PM
Hosted by Mosaic Experiment
The #temple channel in discord will be closed to new posts at noon, at which time Templeton will light a fire in the channel and begin to "burn" the messages, one at a time, from the bottom up.
Consent Corner, 1:00 PM
Hosted by S-Laughter
Come hang out with the Consent Team members, old and new! It'll be a casual conversation space, so come chat, learn, and enjoy a consent-based space for awhile. :)
Fun With Eyeballs, 3:00 PM
Hosted by Bookbeard and Mouse
A presentation on how to make glass eyes for art projects. Materials needed: Glass pebbles (Like the ones that go in vases at weddings. Clear is better than opalescent), At least 3 nail polishes or paint with at least one being black, and a toothpick.
An E-Burning Course presented by The Department of Radical Self-Education.
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Happening All Weekend
The Burner Games 2021: Livestream Coverage
Hosted by Everyman and Corvus
Everyman and Corvus will be bringing you live streaming coverage of Mosaic, off and on again over Twitch, Facebook, and YouTube. They’ll cover highlights of the Discord, connect you with events that are going on, and take callers from the community on various topics.
Life's a Hitch... Then you Tie
Hosted by Squeezie
This digital theme camp will be open throughout the burn and serves as a welcome space to join in basic learning in knots and other rope shenanigans. Watch art in the form of rope tying and suspension. Classes will be taught and video shares will happen. We will update the WWW guide here as they are announced.
Postcards from Mosaic
Hosted by Tonic
If you send Tonic your mailing address, she will send you a vintage postcard with an out of context Mosaic Quote. Since we can't be together in person she wanted to send some of absurd burner humor to you. If you are ok with NSFW quotes let her know when you send your address.
Animal GIFs Feed My Soul
Hosted by Rikki
What better way to get your daily dose of serotonin than by sharing and enjoying animal GIFs? This theme camp channel gives everyone a place in the Virtual Burn to kick back and collectively say, “Awwwwwwww.”
Burner Handle: Julia/Jules
Defaultia Region of Origin: Born in Cincinnati, recently moved to the Ann Arbor area.
Years Burning/home burn: My first burn was Mosaic 2016! I have been going every year since then. You will typically see me at Scorched Nuts and Lakes of Fire but Mosaic is near and dear to my heart.
Read MoreWe've launched a new resource to help you get ready for our upcoming Mosaic Experiment (Sept 16th-19th). This page will be updated as questions arise and relates specifically to this year's burn. It's time to "FAQ Yer Burn"!
Simply visit
mosaicexperiment.com/faq-yer-burn
We have a REAL LIVE BURN coming your way and it will be loaded with experiences to enjoy September 16-19th!
We’re throwing open the gates to welcome your WWW (What When Where) event submissions through this form. We’ve kept it simple, but we do ask that you complete the form for EACH individual event you are hosting.
Can’t you just feel that excitement building? Does it not have you dreaming about the things you’ll soon explore? The friends you’ve been missing who will explore it at your side? It’s time to gather your plans and share them with your community!
Our WWW guide will launch early next week and it will be a living document, growing as you add events here. We'll add them roughly once every 48 hours until Sunday, September 12th when we’ll put a pin in it and call it done.
Things are about to get VERY exciting!
Feeling overwhelmed by all the Mosaic info flooding your interwebs? Our Survival Guide was just updated to reflect our 2021 burn and stands ready to help you know all that you need to know, especially if you are new to Mosaic Experiment or just want a refresher regarding how we burn.
Find it by visiting mosaicexperiment.com/survival-guide and get yourself in the know before you go!
It’s time to make your presence known like a thunderclap raining down excitement all over this Mosaic Experiment we’re expeditiously building!
Below you will find the registration form for theme camps, open car camping, fire, art installations, AND early entry. If you need to alert us to any of these activities, it’s time to get with the alerting. Simply visit mosaicexperiment.com/registration and let us know that you’re planning to bring something special with you this year.
Should you have questions, feel free to direct them to placement via placement@mosaicexperiment.com or TACO (your Transportation Authority & Car Oversight) via parking@mosaicexperiment.com based on the nature of your question.
Our burn can only happen because you make it happen. Every single one of you (yes, we are looking at YOU specifically) is needed to contribute to help create the wonder and magic we build together.
Yesterday the architecture went live within our site. Today we’re pleased to roll out our volunteer initiative for 2021 as we race toward gathering on a shortened timeline this year. As such, we’re continuing our #OneBurnerOneShift initiative we’ve championed in years past and ask everyone attending to claim a shift (or more) to help. Our burn will be better for it!
Please visit mosaicexperiment.com/volunteersignup and sign up now. Also, please note that if you previously filled out the registration form, we won’t be contacting you individually. Simply sign up for the shifts you want instead.
Let’s do this! Become the burn magic we want to experience!
First and foremost we want to thank the community for working together to help us come up with a system to address this need over the course of an afternoon. Due to having to cancel our event last year and increased costs related to running the event, we were unable to provide low income tickets for 2021. Although we hoped the generosity of the community would help fill this gap, we failed to provide a space to facilitate such transactions.
With input from the community (special thanks to Lady Bacchus), we have come up with the following system. With this form you can:
1. Request assistance with acquiring a ticket
2. Offer assistance partially funding a ticket
3. Offer a gift ticket
If you choose to self-identify, you may indicate if you are part of a marginalized community on your ticket assistance request. If not, you may choose “prefer not to answer.” If you are offering assistance funding a ticket or gifting an entire ticket, you may indicate if you prefer your assistance be first allocated to someone in a marginalized community.
Why do you want to know if I am part of a marginalized community?
We are seeking to make our event as inclusive as possible and we understand that within marginalized communities there are wealth disparities and financial barriers in place and we would like to help those folks overcome those barriers where possible.
How to purchase a gift ticket:
If you know the intended recipient’s legal name and email address, purchase the ticket normally and fill in this information.
If you do not know the recipient’s information, fill out the name as “GIFT TICKET.” If you are intending that ticket for a specific person, you will have to complete the ticket transfer form once you have their information. If you use the Gift Ticket Match-Up form, we will facilitate the ticket transfer.
Please understand that submitting this form does not ensure a ticket or financial assistance. We will facilitate as many matches as we can until tickets sell-out and ticket transfers close.
FORM LINK
https://form.jotform.com/211985450684060
TRANSFER FORM LINK
https://form.jotform.com/211928476939068
TICKETING LINK
https://www.mosaicexperiment.com/tickets
It is time to purchase your tickets for Mosaic Experiment 2021: Off And On Again!
Can you fathom where we are at this moment? How far we’ve come to get here? Well, please fathom it quickly as there is a ticket cap of 450, they are selling well already and when they are gone they are gone.
It’s like you want to get back to a burn or something? It's time to come home so please be sure to get all the important details by visiting mosaicexperiment.com/tickets plus the purchase link is at the bottom of the page.
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