We have now released the “EsoZone Protocol” – the standards for hosting an EsoZone in your own city. Free. Sponsorships, voluntary donations, and tips are allowed, but tickets, fees, and mandatory donations are not. Selling merchandise, refreshments, etc. is ok. Open. We understand some Esozones will have limited space, but attendence should not be limited [...]
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Cyclone of Slack pictures and video
The Cyclone of Slack has posted links to some media from the event. If you have more they’d love to know about it. Cyclone of Slack: we want your pictures (videos, audios, whatever)
Can’t make it to EsoZone Portland? Astral project!
Frater Zir will lead a group astral projection to an EsoZone astral temple this Saturday October 10th at EsoZone at 3pm PST. Those who can’t participate in the actual event are invited to join on the astral plane. For the purposes of this working, I have chosen to locate the EZOSONE Astral Temple (EZTRAL) inside [...]
EsoZone T-Shirts Now available!
Better late than never! EsoZone t-shirts are now available. I just got a sample one, and Bob does it look sharp! Artwork by the incomparable Ian McEwan.
EsoZone organizers on the Gspot!
Joe Matheny interviews us about this year’s EsoZone: After EsoZone Portland 2009, we will release the “EsoZone Protocol,†a set of guidelines similar to an open source software license that will enable organizers to host an EsoZone in their own city as long as they are free and follow the “unconference†model. Download it here
Ignite EsoZone deadline extended
If you want to submit a talk to the next Ignite Portland, the deadline is October 4th. If you want to submit a talk to Ignite EsoZone, you totally blew the deadline, buddy. But we’ll be nice and continue considering proposals until October 4th also, just ’cause. Guidelines for Ignite EsoZone here.
Announcing PDX Devival
After EsoZone, enjoy the Cyclone of Slack! Featuring: REV. IVAN STANG! DR. HOWLAND OWL! PRINCESS WEI R. DOE! REV. DR. ONAN CANOBITE! THE DUKE OF UKE! REV. CRAWFORD! With the Musical Stylings of: POWER CIRCUS! NEQUAQUAM VACUUM! CULT OF ZIR! And: an utter lack of NENSLO! More Info
Announcing EsoZone Ungallery
In addition to the “unconference,” EsoZone will also host an “ungallery” – you will be free to bring and display your art or setup installations, at Watershed for EsoZone weekend. Guidelines: Gallery setup time will be from Friday 10/9/09 between 12pm and 6pm. Additional art can be added over the course of the event, but [...]
Announcing: Ignite EsoZone
Update: We’re extending the deadline to October 4th! What is Ignite? If you had five minutes on stage what would you say? What if you only got 20 slides and they rotated automatically after 15 seconds? Around the world geeks have been putting together Ignite nights to show their answers. Ignite was started in Seattle [...]
EsoZone 2009: Power
Announcing… EsoZone 2009: Power October 9-11, 2009 Portland, OR Logistics Director: Vin Al Ken Stage Director: Nolon Ashley Operations Director: Johnny Brainwash Watch this space for more infos. Also, Esozone is in this month’s High Times! But you have to buy the mag if you want to see.