Midwest Burners gather at a campground each year for Interfuse and in 2012 many of them contributed to creation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBUV-TvixjU via Brandon Smith

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It's almost time to begin the 2015 Burn season with good drinks, good food, and good Burner company at Johnny's Tavern in Overland Park, Kansas.

The InterFuse Kickoff has become a Midwest Burners tradition - a yearly party where we kick around InterFuse ideas and improvements, hash out art concepts, discuss the campgrounds, plan theme camps, discuss camping arrangements, view main effigy plans, vote on ticket art, brainstorm this year's InterFuse theme, and meet new friends.

The Kickoff is always very informal and all adult Burners and their friends are invited (Johnny's is a bar and the legal drinking age is 21). Johnny's Tavern has a full menu, two full bars and plenty of parking. The entire back bar / dining area has been reserved because we always fill the place with loud, thirsty Burners.

Burner dress and costume is invited (but must be legal in the default world). This will be a good time to test drive that outrageous outfit. Glow & blinkies are encouraged.

Remember to bring pen and paper! At some point during the evening you're going to want to make a note, or write down a web address, or give someone your email address, or sketch your new campsite, or draw a map, or be inspiring.

Your hosts: Aldric & Celebration
aldric@voxignis.com

(navigate to the back bar when you arrive)

InterFuse Kick Off Meeting

InterFuse is THE Midwest Regional Burn - a yearly camping event that takes place in May. The goal of InterFuse is to unite in the celebration of art, fire, and life. We build a temporary city of tents, domes, light, dance, fire and music, revel in our community for the duration of the event, and then pack everything out while leaving no trace. 

Interfuse has a reputation for its crummy weather. Torrential downpours for days resulting in “Mudderfuse.” Gale force winds brought us “Hurricane Shaniqua” which destroyed entire camps and large infrastructure in a matter of minutes. Then of course, there was that year that it snowed. Yes, SNOWED! Heck, there were even a couple years where the sun actually shined on us! Nature is a force to be reckoned with, and so are we. This year, instead of going head-to-head, we’ll join forces! In 2015 we will give nature her due! The honor and respect and revelry she deserves. Our burn forecast prediction is awesome with a chance of shit-storm. You can expect low pressure fun and high pressure parking enforcement. There will no doubt be a tidal wave of creativity, so be sure to dress accordingly! There is definitely a chance of a popup snow/lighting/thunder/hail storm, so don’t forget to pack your umbrella! Severe storms can produce dangerously large hail or high winds capable of causing significant damage, and can lead to flash flooding and mudslides. I’d like my mudslide with extra Kahlua please! In the event of a natural disaster such as a tornado, earthquake, hurricane or volcano eruption….you’re screwed. Hope you brought condoms! This is not a test, but you have been warned! You should practice radical self reliance and be prepared for every possible act of nature. Join us as we celebrate forces of nature! Bring us your art and your creativity. Come dance in our ring of fire and help us shake the earth in the eye of the storm.