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"Escape from Berkeley (by any non petroleum means necessary)" is a road rally of alternatively powered vehicles from Berkeley, California to the US-Mexican Border. Part engineering problem, part artistic opportunity, the rally challenges contestants to start their "engines" on something other than petroleum based fuel, and by any means necessary, cause their "vehicles" show up at the border five days later - using only fuels/power/motive force scavenged for free along the route. "Some entries will arrive at the start line with extreme technical innovation. Others will arrive with only creative excess. The best entries, as well as the likely winners, will need to arrive with both." - Jim Mason
Web site: www.escapefromberkeley.com
Video URL: www.escapefromberkeley.com
Flaming Lotus Girls
The Flaming Lotus Girls are a female-driven,
volunteer-based group of artists who have been making
kinetic, mechanical fire art since 2000. Our work
stands at the intersection of sculpture, engineering,
pyrotechnics, and electronic technology. We create
interactive large-scale fire installations through a
collaborative process that empowers participants to
learn new skills and become experienced, talented and
active artists. We use a unique design methodology
with a hyper-fluid organizational structure. Through
an open and supportive cultural environment, the
Flaming Lotus Girls promote creativity, education,
volunteer contribution and leadership opportunities.