Date: May 16th 2008

Greetings!

It's been awhile since we've sent out an official mailer, but we feel that the details for Sacred Earth Open-Air 2008 is just too good to keep to ourselves!

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Official Discussion: http://forum.chilluminati.org/index.php/topic,2956.0.html

The Chilluminati present
Sacred Earth Open Air 2008
May 30, 31, June 1
near Black River Falls, Wisconsin

An open air camping festival brought to life with consciousness, harmony, mind-expanding music and visuals

Three days and two nights of psychedelic sound, visuals, art, fire dancing


// Lineup and Artists:

MUBALI - LIVE AND DJ SETS!
(Trishula Records - San Francisco, CA)

Mubali is the trance project of Greg Farley. He has been producing and releasing psychedelic trance since 2003 and has several releases on various labels including Mistress of Evil, Trishula, Parvati, Insomnia, and Psycircle Records. His style varies from being slightly funky to slightly mental, but his hard hitting sets have reached some of the far corners of the globe. His second full length album titled Shenanigans, will be released this fall on Trishula Records. Currently based in San Francisco, he also has spent some time in the midwest with the superduo Primordial Ooze. Get ready to blast off with Greg's interpretation of hard psychedelic madness with a little twist of funk.



DRAGON - LIVE AND DJ SETS!
(Dharma Harmony Records / TOUCH Samadhi – Jackson, MS)
www.glowing-dragon.com / www.dharmaharmony.com / www.touchsamadhi.com

Dragon is David Scruggs, co-founder of Dharma Harmony Records, established in 2007 with fellow trance pal DJ Qog. With over ten years of trance DJ'ing experience and five years in the studio producing, Dragon has gained the reputation for powerful trance sets that give a strong dose of organic and synthetic fusion. Performing his first live set at the AUM Festival in 2007, David has been working relentlessly on new material for his first album, set for release this summer on Dharma Harmony. He has a particular style of trance that embrace dark basslines and edgy leads which tear through the mind, exposing the primal core inside. Dragon has performed Coast to Coast alongside artists such as Electrypnose, Artifakt, Deviant Species, Naked Tourist, Scorb, and Pondscum just to name a few. When it comes to full-power psytrance, Dragon will leave you scorched!



DJ Mist
(Acidance Records - Arlington, TX)

Mist is an established veteran of the Texas psy trance scene. After playing in bands his entire life, he moved on to DJing and the production of electronic music in 1997. It was during this time that he co-founded the seminal Texas psy trance production company, Mistical Productions (1997-2007). Over the years that followed, his flawlessly mixed high energy sets left dancefloors across North America quaking. After a brief stint as an Inpsyde Media label DJ, he joined forces with Acidance Records. For them he compiled the two very successful releases, Dirty South and A Violent Reaction. His original electronic productions are currently being constructed under the name "justincaseboy".



ALIGNING MINDS - LIVE
(88 / Native State Records / Aleph Zero – DC)

The musical palette of Aligning Minds includes jazz, classical, techno, breakbeat, drum and bass, industrial and more. For simplicity's sake, we'll refer to their collective sound as "intelligent dance music," or IDM. They are more ambient at times than IDM pioneer Aphex Twin, and more beat oriented than much hyped DJ Shadow. Unlike the other acts on 88's floor at Love, Aligning Minds are not "DJing" -- they do not spin other musicians' records. Rather, they create and then perform live electronic music by programming, synthesizing, sequencing, and the live manipulation of sounds and beats. Their music is a testament to computer nerds everywhere.

Its hard to write about electronic music and not mention blips and bleeps at some point. And granted, Aligning Minds have glitchy blips and bleeps in abundance, but they also bring to the mix various natural sounds -- guitars, pianos, chimes, tablas and human voices, to name a few. Moreover, even the non-organic technological elements of their songs have a musicality to them that transcend the usual jargon. Most of their songs start sparsely, while slowly adding and subtracting elements in a way that creates a simultaneously alienating and sensual sound. Their songs are layered and textural epic journeys, never ending quite where they start out.

If you let it, there is a certain trance-inducing quality that occurs when listening to so many elements at once.



The Great Mundane - LIVE
(Chicago, IL - Psymbolic Sounds)

Shaped by a "Do It Yourself" culture, Jeffrey Acciaioli was driven by his love of music to create the moniker The Great Mundane at first to only satisfy himself. Born and raised in Farmington Hills, Michigan he was exposed and later influenced by genres such as classical, jazz, bossa nova, hip-hop, and electronica. His broad range of favorites and training allow us to enjoy his "one of a kind" sound that is anything but mundane. The Great Mundane's twisting textures, catchy drum whips, and unique soundscapes leave us with a melodic collage that is unlike anything we've heard before. The Great Mundane was first introduced into the Chicago music scene before taking his passion and energy nation wide. Soon international ears were falling upon his unique sounds and requesting his talents. Recognized and appreciated by his untraditional sounds, The Great Mundane worked with Belladonna Records to release two limited time EP's and has released his debut album "When Falls Arrive" wit
h Psymbolic--sounds.



PRIMORDIAL OOZE - LIVE
(Chicawaukee, WI/IL - Divine Balance - Kabrathor)
The Primordial Ooze project was created by DJ's Kaiser Soze and S.O.T. Flowing sounds that seem to bubble and evolve like primitive life forms. These bundles of frequencies collaborate in a swarm like manner, creating intelligent patterns and movement. The Ooze sound creates a unique twist on the ever changing sound of psychedelic music.



The Psyowa Invasion w/ Aktif, Collision, Abrahm, and Alien Audience - 5 hour DJ set!
(Mind Outpsyde - Iowa)

Mindoutpsyde productions works to bring Psytrance and Goa Trance to Iowa and the greater Midwest through event organization and promotion. Live DJ acts, fire and interactive blacklight performances, visual art displays, and relentless presence on the dance floor throughout almost any party in the Midwest. The Psyowa Invasion is a fusion of the original Mind Outpsyde crew who intend on taking over the world, one party at a time.


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Agent Hurt - Peoria, IL - Mindoutpsyde
Airyck - Marion, IA - Mindoutpsyde, Xcience
Anand - Minneapolis, MN
Ascension - Peoria, IL - Trance Psyndicate
Damon -Chicago , IL - Chillumafia, Divine Balance
Derby - Chicago , IL - Touch Samadhi
Energon - Chicago - Rendezvous
GeaL - Madison, WI - Audiognomes
Geist - Champaign-Urbana, Illinois - djgeist.com / 217mafia.com
Gnomes of Destruction (GoD) - Madison, WI - Audiognomes
HaLon - Bloomington, Illinois - PMLA, IDG Productions
Hardkornate - Minneapolis, MN - UncensoredUS
Kaiser Soze - Milwaukee, WI - Touch Samadhi, Chilluminati
KT - Chicago, IL - Touch Samadhi
Machi - Milwaukee, WI - Xcience
Mr. Roboto - Chicago, IL - Chilluminati
PsychoHazzard - Chicago - Independent
Psygomin - Appleton, Wi - PSI Control
Robyo- Chicago, IL - Audiognomes
Scatter - Madison, WI - Audiognomes
Skroller - Minneapolis, MN
SOT - Chicago, IL - Touch Samadhi, Chilluminati
Zero Six - Bloomington, IL - Eo Somnium / Chilluminati


Live Video:

The Paka Paka Lightshow - Milwaukee

http://www.pakapaka.org/

The Paka Paka Lightshow consists of the father & son team Jerry and Reuben Fortier and long time collaborator Dale Kaminski. In 1968, Fortier founded the Eyes of Khamphalous Lightshow in Madison, WI. As the visuals behind the Broadway production of "Warp" and the resident lightshow for the Melkweg and Paradiso clubs in Amsterdam from 1969 to 1972, the Khamphalous Lightshow created a unique psychedelic visual experience. The Paka Paka Lightshow brings this experience into the digital age.


Stoptime341 - Chicago, Illinois

Stoptime341 Productions offers custom video services in all aspects of multi-media production. Focusing on custom video installations and live video mixing, Stoptime341 has designed shows and performed live in almost every major city in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. From stadium shows with LED walls to interactive multimedia spaces, Stoptime341 is working on the cutting edge of multi-media entertainment.
Christopher Andrew has been shooting, editing, and VJing as Stoptime341 for over a decade. Since it’s conception, Stoptime341 has grown and now the team includes Liviu Pasare, Technical Director and head of the fine arts and theater productions and Audrey Sica, the head camera operator and director of all dance events. Stoptime341 also works with a team of animators, makeup artists, stylists, and editors, depending on the events needs.

Stoptime341 has performed with world-renown DJs, fashion designers, bands, dance companies and theater troupes all over the world. For the past six years, Andrew has been chief content developer and VJ for Tiesto, performing live in the largest electronic events in history. He also toured nationally with DJ Dan, Christopher Lawrence, DJ Rap, Ferry Corsten, and many others.

Selecting just a few events to highlight the past four years… In 2005 Stoptime341 directed the first ever full scale stadium shows for an electronic artist in the USA: Tiesto In Concert, LA, Miami, and Vegas. In 2006 Stoptime341 performed at both Global Gathering England and Ireland on the main stage, as well as VJ’ing the Culture Remix series at HotHouse, Chicago (featuring Talvin Singh, Karsh Kale, and Chebi Sabbah). In 2007 Stoptime341 performed live for 200,000 people with Tiesto on Ipanema Beach, and created a series of custom video installations for The Art Institute of Chicago’s, After Dark series. In 2008 Stoptime341 has already shot and edited a feature length documentary of the Tiesto, Elements of Life Asia Tour, as well as creating the video installations for Collaboraction’s Sketchbook (a highly successful theater festival in Chicago). Samples of Stoptime341 videos, photography, and music are available online at www.stoptime341.com.


// Fire performances and workshops by Wicked Wicks - Bloomington, Illinois

// Full Laser Array and Death Beams Abound - Ocular Dreams - Minneapolis, Minnesota

// Rendezvous - UV and Deco Installations - Chicago, Illinois

// Mindoutsyde Deco and UV Extravaganza - Psyowa

// Growth Workshops organized by EKLYPZ - get involved at the Chilluminati Forum

// Sound by Nuclear Subs, PMLA, with special thanks to Rexroat Sound


// FEATURED VENDORS

The Smoker's Den ~ www.thesmokersden.com ~ Bloomington, Illinois

The Smoker's Den provides all-you-can smoke hookahs for the weekend at no extra cost. (18+ only!) In addition to hookahs, you can also buy various artwork from regional artists, hand made pieces, music, soft drinks, snacks, glow-things, and who knows what else. Stop in, relax, and have a smoke!


Phoenix Traders ~ www.phoenix-traders.com, www.myspace.com/phoenixtraders
Rockford, Illinois

Phoenix Traders is Rockford's imaginatively spirited importer of fine handicrafts and artifacts from planet Earth. We directly support the artisans with the belief that trade is a two-way street. We practice Fair Trade and we are constantly seeking products that enrich and improve the quality of life for both the artisans and purchasers of our offerings.

We will be selling UV active batiks wall hangings of Indian Gods/Goddesses, Buddha, Om Symbols, and Wisdom Eyes from Nepal. Clothing from beach life like split front pants with mirrors, sarongs, Sun Dresses, Hemp clothing and Hemp bags. Incense and incense burners. And other fun stuff.


// flyer by Quasga


entertainment subject to change


// Time and Location


// When:

May 30, 31, June 1, RAIN or SHINE (enclosed pavilion keeps us dry if it rains) ; gate opens NOON on Friday (no registrations can be accepted before that time).


// Where:

Venue address:
NCN North Campground
N8390 US Hwy 12 & 27
(When using Mapquest enter: N8390 US Hwy 12)
Black River Falls, Wisconsin 54615

Longitude: -90.67328
Latitude: 44.20615

NCN North Campground on Mapquest ( http://tinyurl.com/jq9mq )

Campsite phone: 715-284-7138
Camp website


// DIRECTIONS:

From whatever direction you come, if you miss the "NCN Campground" sign you should also look for a tavern called "Grey Thunder". It is directly across the street from the venue.

from Minneapolis:
I-94 East: Over 130 miles
to US-12 W / WI-27 N via EXIT 115: 5.1 Miles


from Chicago:
I-90 W toward O'HARE / ROCKFORD: Over 200 miles.
to I-94 W toward EAU CLAIRE / ST PAUL: 31.7 miles
to US-12 W / WI-27 N via EXIT 115: 4.8 miles


from DesMoines:
I-35 N: Over 140 miles
to I-90 E via EXIT 13A toward LA CROSSE: 140.6 miles
LEFT to WI-27 N / BLACK RIVER ST via EXIT 25: 27.5 miles
LEFT onto US-12 / E MAIN ST / WI-27 / WI-54: 0.2 miles
RIGHT onto N WATER ST / US-12 / WI-27. Continue to follow US-12 W / WI-27 N.: 5.7 miles


from Milwaukee:
I-94 West toward Madison: Over 190 miles.
to US-12 W / WI-27 N via EXIT 115: 4.8 miles


from Madison:
I-94 West toward WIS DELLS: Over 110 miles.
to US-12 W / WI-27 N via EXIT 115: 4.8 miles


// Our Vision


This is the first of two weekend-long camping festivals the Chilluminati will be creating in 2008. Both of our weekend festivals will be in western Wisconsin, close to the heart of the psychedelic tribes of that state and those of Iowa, Minnesota, Ontario, and Illinois.

The Native Americans of western Wisconsin built huge sacred earthworks that we now know as effigy mounds. These immense earthen symbols, carved into the earth, were symbols of the Divine. Just as they built their mounds, we create these parties as Cosmic Condensates; our Music, Dance, Light, and Love form a sacred structure in Space and Time, a microcosmic celebration of the Infinite.

Come join with us this year by helping us to invoke the Five Elements:

Earth - our beautiful new party location near Black River Falls is known and loved by many

Air - The Music, both Psychedelic Trance and Chill/Downtempo/Ambient, is the air we breathe

Fire - Deco in three Dimensions: Art, Light, Projection. As well as Fire and Kinetic performances.

Water - Healers, the psychedelic people, the ambience, community, the beautiful something that you can't put your finger on...

Spirit - the Unseen, the Energy Field, Imaginal Realm Manifest

// WE PROVIDE: 2 stages of sound and light, 3 days of camping in a beautiful natural environment (rain or shine), running water, bathrooms and hot showers, full vending (including alcohol for those 21+).

// YOU PROVIDE : a tent, enough food and beverages for the weekend (or some cash - food and beverages will be available for sale), NO GLASS, NO DRUGS, NO PETS, NO FIREWOOD (firewood can be purchased on-site).

Please respect the venue by keeping the grounds free of litter. This is a LEAVE NO TRACE EVENT


// Buy Tickets

http://psymbolic.com/boxoffice/?Event=Sacred_Earth

18+ unless accompanied by parent (MUST BRING ID)

Limited pre-sales are available for $35 per person.

http://psymbolic.com/boxoffice/?Event=Sacred_Earth

GATE ADMISSION $50

Children 10 and younger are FREE.

Ticket prices cover performances, tent camping and parking for 3 DAYS and 2 NIGHTS, and campground facilities. Trailer camping is available on a limited, first-come first-serve basis. Electric/water/sewer hookups are extra for trailers. Inquire for details.

IMPORTANT: NO THURSDAY ARRIVALS UNLESS . . .
Arrivals before Friday at noon will be turned away unless you are part of setup crew. Unless we have your names as part of setup, you will be turned away if you arrive Thursday. Contact crew (AT) chilluminati (DOT) org for details.


// FAQ

HOSPITAL
Black River Memorial Hospital
711 W Adams St, Black River Falls (5.29 miles away)
715-284-5361

Directions to Black River Memorial Hospital from venue:
- Start out going EAST on US-12 E / WI-27 S toward WEST RD. (5.1 miles)
- Turn SHARP RIGHT onto HIXTON RD / CR-A. (0.4 miles)
- Turn LEFT onto FORREST ST. (0.3 miles)
- Turn RIGHT onto W ADAMS ST. (0.3 miles)

We are not responsible for the accuracy of these directions. Check them yourself, first, before you come to the event.

// TAXI, AMTRAK, GREYHOUND

Falls Taxi (call them at least a day in advance, $1.50/mile)
325 Woodlawn Ave, Black River Fls, WI (6.47 miles away)
715-284-4511

Amtrak, 601 Saint Andrew St # 1, La Crosse, WI (43.32 miles away)
608-782-6462

Amtrak, 65 E Mark St, Winona, MN (46.86 miles away)
507-452-8612

Greyhound Bus Lines, 2015 N Superior Ave, Tomah, WI (29.44 miles away)
608-372-4466

Greyhound Bus Lines, 400 S Central Ave, Marshfield, WI (37.74 miles away)
715-387-4030

Greyhound Bus Lines, 6251 Truax Ln, Eau Claire, WI (48.05 miles away)
715-874-6966

GAS STATIONS
I-94 Mobil Express (gas, convenience store)
5 County Road A, Black River Fls, WI (5.11 miles away)
715-284-2793

Kwik Trip (gas, convenience store)
751 State Highway 54, Black River Fls, WI (5.92 miles away)
715-284-9247

Chuck Jensen Citgo (gas, store, auto repair)
128 S State St, Hixton, WI (9.43 miles away)
715-963-3431

HOTELS
Lighthouse Inn (best inexpensive motel)
200 Diagonal St, Merrillan, WI (5.26 miles away)
715-333-2801

Majestic Pines Hotel
W9010 State Highway 54, Black River Fls, WI (4.30 miles away)
715-284-8056

Super 8 Motel
W10090 State Highway 54, Black River Fls, WI (5.27 miles away)
715-284-3320

Holiday Inn Express Black River
W10170 State Highway 54, Black River Fls, WI (5.36 miles away)
715-284-0888

Arrowhead Lodge Best Western
Ih 94 & Highway 54, Black River Fls, WI (5.44 miles away)
715-284-9471

Days Inn
919 E State Road 54, Black River Fls, WI (5.56 miles away)
715-284-4333

GROCERY Stores
Burnstad's Pick 'n Save
339 County Road A, Black River Fls, WI (5.48 miles away)
715-284-4308

Our Favorite Local RESTAURANT
Sunrise Inn Family Restaurant
710 N Water St, Black River Fls, WI (4.97 miles away)
715-284-8046

Check out the ORANGE MOOSE
Lindner's Orange Moose Bar: 715-284-9471
HWY 94 & Highway 54
Black River Fls, WI 54615, US


HARDWARE STORES
Scholze Ace Home Ctr Inc
133 County Road A, Black River Fls, WI (4.86 miles away)
715-284-4454

Menards
1301 Sand Lake Coulee Rd, Onalaska, WI (39.09 miles away)
608-783-7630

Home Depot
2927 Market Pl, Onalaska, WI (39.11 miles away)
608-392-1400

RV RENTAL
Good Time RV Rental
N 6657 Cty. Hwy. A
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-2550

// DRIVE CAREFULLY
Please carefully follow speed limits and traffic signs in local driving as you approach the venue. Never drive intoxicated!

// OBEY
Obey All Laws At All Times. Respect the venue, local residents and law enforcement.

// Message HUB
The Hub will be available to exchange messages with other attendees and Chilluminati Crew. Located near the front gate, the Hub is a bulletin board for community use for any reason. Use it!

// PHOTO ID
Please bring a photo ID. We will be carding all attendees to verify 18+.

// WRISTBANDS
Wristbands must be worn at all times. Broken wristbands must be returned to event organizers who will issue a replacement. People without wristbands must pay the $50 gate fee for a new wristband. People found on the property without a wristband, who are unwilling to pay the gate fee, will be escorted off the property through the main gate, no exceptions.

// PARKING
You must park in the parking area and carry your tents to your campsite. You cannot park next to your campsite.

// INS / OUTS
Ins / Outs are allowed.

// BICYCLES
The campground is big enough that you might want to bring a bicycle to get around.

// LEAVE NO TRACE.
All participants are required to clean their own campsite and place all trash and garbage in provided dumpster. Participants who do not keep their campsite clean or caught littering may be asked to leave. Also, WE SUPPORT RECYCLING. Please use aluminum can and plastic recycling bins provided. Help us keep our trash costs down by separating aluminum and plastic from your other trash.

// NO GLASS
Glass bottles are completely forbidden within the park. Bringing glass bottles into the park can be grounds for removal of participants.

// FIRE
Ground fires are permitted only at designated fire circles within the campground.

// TASTY BEVERAGES
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase both by venue and various vendors. Bring ID for alcohol purchases.

// FOOD, ICE, FIREWOOD
Food, ice and firewood will be available for purchase both by venue and various vendors (you cannot bring your own firewood to venue due to State of Wisconsin conservation laws).

// WATER, SHOWERS
Drinkable running water and showers are available for free at venue.

// CAMPING, SWIMMING
This is a camping event so unless you come in a RV, you should bring a tent, sleeping bag, flashlight, etc. etc. You can swim in the lake, so bring swimsuit. Or not.

// RAIN or SHINE
A full indoor pavilion is available at the venue, so main stage psytrance will go on, and be dry and comfortable, RAIN or SHINE.

// CELLULAR
Your cellphone may or may not work on venue property. If you come with buddies you may consider buying a set of two-way radios.

// ROAR
The organizers of this event, and the owner of the venue, can remove attendees for any reason, ticket price nonrefundable.

// NO INDEPENDENT STAGES
No independent sound stages allowed.

// NO PETS
No pets allowed.


// VOLUNTEERING

If you want to volunteer, tell a Chilluminati organizer at the front gate when you arrive. Chilluminati will be wearing the Chilluminati logo.

- Please remember that you must purchase tickets even if you think you may be reimbursed by volunteering. We would reimburse you AFTER you had done your volunteer time. . . and we are NOT GUARANTEEING we can use you as a volunteer.

- Please note, very important: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE you will get to be a volunteer. We only have budget for a small number of volunteers. You should not budget for this event counting on being comped at the end. This is NOT a guaranteed free admission to the event.

With the above 2 points made, here is how volunteering will work:

- To maximize your chances of being a comped volunteer, our preference will be for people who show up by 10 a.m. on Friday. Some of our biggest challenges will be on Friday so we will make our strongest commitments to people who are available first thing Friday.

- We have strong interest in volunteers with emergency medical training. Please contact us directly if you have that under your belt.

- If you cannot arrive that early on Friday but still want to volunteer, just show up when you can and ask at the front gate whether there are still volunteer positions available. We will let you know.

- Volunteers can only be confirmed as volunteers at the event when you show up, not via email or phone before the event.

- To be eligible for compensation you must agree to work at least 8 hours at Sacred Earth. You need to be flexible and agreeable to when you work that time.

- We would rather have volunteers who commit to working TWO 8-hour shifts rather than just one shift.

- Once you complete your one or two 8-hour shifts, and you are signed off by the Chilluminati event staff that you worked, you will be eligible for reimbursement of your attendance fee and other perks. If you work TWO 8-hour shifts, we will reimburse you your attendance fee and give you free admission to a future Chilluminati event of your choice, and a T-shirt.

- Compensation will be made at the end of the event on Monday. If we run out of T-shirts we will mail you one, so leave your mailing address with us. If you have to leave before the event, we need to get your mailing address and will mail you your stuff.

- There will be 2 Chilluminati staff supervisors at all times. You will be working with them providing directions and scheduling.

- Responsibilities will mostly be assistance at gate and working internal security. Internal security means mostly watching for attendees' safety and well-being, answering questions, running errands for organizers who are otherwise bogged down, and issues that might cause problems for the party.

- If you want to volunteer, come with water bottles, comfortable clothing, flashlights, comfortable shoes, hat, and rain gear so you can handle the weather that staff will be working; also so you can work at night.

- If you have a Motorola Talkabout radio please bring it!!

Our model for security is Burning Man's Black Rock Rangers. We intend to follow a unobtrusive, low-key peaceful approach to event security. We need people with good diplomatic skills, basically happy people committed to having fun but alert and mature.


// VENDING

Vending is $50 plus admission. We encourage vending of all kinds, but all vending proposals are subject to Chilluminati Crew approval. Please email us with your proposal: crew (AT) chilluminati (DOT) org.

While we have tried our best to include the most important event information in this mailer, somethings do get missed. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns not addressed here.