Burning Man 2005

Welcome back to the Opulent Temple: A Sanctuary for Sacred Dance to World Class Music. 2:00 and Esplanade

In troubled times we come together as a community in dance, music, and celebration to stir the soul, move the feet, clear the mind and open the heart. Dance can key into the pulse of the Divine, and hanging out in that pulse is the essence of fully living. Touching the face we had before we were born, so that consciousness infused with Spirit inspires action in the world. …And to turn the tide, we must act….

One Week in the Desert…





A Burning Man camp is an honor to provide to the Black Rock Community. To get here, we have been blessed with the support of many of you. Thank you. For those going out to Burning Man, we think you’ll see it was an investment worth putting forward. For us, this is not about partying, this is not about big name DJ’s, it is not about being the best or the brightest… It’s about reaching people, and reaching into people, for love, for community, for Spirit.

What else is there?

If you like what you see, please consider making a donation to the Opulent Temple. Despite our best efforts we have ended the year in the red to provide everyone the most amazing experience possible. We could still use your generous support! Anything will help.

OT Mini Fundraiser at Infinite Kaos 2005

Saturday, August 20, 2005

10:00PM – Late

Infinite Kaos

136 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

21+

There is a last minute mini-fundraiser being planned for August 20th @ the IK space, with DJ’s from the Opulent Temple and Infinite Kaos.

Heya Friends
This Saturday the Opulent Temple is throwing down one more amazing event before the playa! This will be a great opportunity to pick up some last minute playa gear, clothes, hoops, toys and what not…while getting your dance on, hanging out with amazing folks AND supporting the incredible WALL OF STRING ART! We will be hosting the art of Andres Amador, with a vision of epic proportions. Come check out a sample of this beautiful piece that will be on the playa!
7pm-10pm: Reception / Viewing / Demonstration, chit chat. There will be vending available by playa fashion designers for last minute costume purchases and accentuations, as well as jewelry, photography, lights and goodies.

Kick up the beats, and the dance!

$5-$10 dollar donation.

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LINEUP:

Syd Gris
Nathan Vain
Geeno
Lil Bear
Eric Sharp

Hoop performances
Belly dancing
Spinsters throughout the night
Nice chill room set up
Partner stretching with Jamie Luv and Andres….and what ever yummyness you bring to the mix!

A Dance with Bacchus 2005

Saturday, July 23, 2005

10:00PM – 4:15AM

Terra Gallery

511 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94105

21+

Opulent Temple presents: A Dance with Bacchus. A playa bound gathering of Dyonisian revelry.

A toga party meets Burning Man camp fundraiser. The last step into the Psyche. The wine will flow in abundance (and cheap) to get you in the spirit, with a carnival atmosphere of performance, dance, ceremony, decadence, and quality freaks. A true gathering of the musical collective conscious, with 2 rooms of music + chill space. To ensure we don’t have sound restrictions or a bust factor- this party has moved to the Terra Gallery. Please tell a friend!

Moving from playa dreams to reality only happens with the support of the community. The Opulent Temple of Venus has a great project this year with something for everyone in Black Rock City. Thanks for your support!

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LINEUP:

M3 (Green Gorilla)
Laird (Get Yer Freak On)
Goldilox (djgoldilox.com / Brass Tax)
Rawkshow – LIVE PA (http://www.rawkshow.com)
El Papachendo (El Circo)
Dragn’fly (Love Tribe)
Syd Gris (Opulent Temple)

Janaka Selekta (Dhamaal)
Hoj (Opel / djhoj.com)
Melyss (Opel / Sister SF)
Jeff Richmond (Aranji)
Jason Knight (Ekko)
Tamo (Angels of Bass (Sol System)
Tim (Trance in Motion)

Inside the Psyche of a Freak with The Scumfrog 2005

Saturday, June 11, 2005

Paradise Lounge

1501 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

21+

What does go on in that delightfully off base, non-conformist, shiny color sporting, mind adventuring, dance your ass shakin psyche of yours? What delightful elements of consciousness make you the benign freak that you are? Let’s go in together, on a Magic Bus inside the psyche of a Freak to find out.
This Saturday, June 11th, the Opulent Temple swings open the gates of the inner world, in dance, in fun, in full bad ass fist shaking, floor pounding big beats.
Explorations of sound will be greet you from our special guest from New York, and OT camp member from last year, the larger than life character that is
The Scumfrog (www.thescumfrog.com/live) His sets blur the lines of big party house, ballsy tribal, and funky progressive, all augmented by his own live percussion and sometimes vocals, for a truly interactive and unique sound experience that is universally known for rocking dance floors the world over.

+ an innner visual journey by On the Fly Films and special decor by the Opulent Temple goddesses.

Pre-sales only $10 ! Available HERE! -OR- @ BPM Records, corner of Hayes and Fillmore!!! -OR- $15 before midnight in playa digs.

The Opulent Temple is a Burning Man camp in it’s 3rd year on the playa bringing sacred dance to world class music and opulent chilling. We want to go big this year from you at BM, but this can only happen with your continued generous support. For that, we are blessed, and you have made an investment in your future fun!
Yes yes. : )

LINEUP:

Main Room:

The Scumfrog (www.thescumfrog.com/live)
Jonathan Ojeda
Hoj
Jeffrey Allen
Billy Cassaza (formerly Farmboy)
Jonathan Ojeda
Kevin Knapp

Upstairs:

Adam Ohana (Get Freaky)
Smoove (Space Cowboys)
Neptune (Beat Church / El Circo)
Ben Chun (False Profit)
Dov (Muti Music)

Opulent Temple Burning Man 2004

Burning Man 2004

Vault of Heaven

Black Rock City, NV

2:00 & Between Mercury & Venus

The Opulent Temple of Venus: A Space for Sacred Dance under the Vault of Heaven

Welcome to the Temple. So many fine things await you, by day and by night, the gifts of the desert will be plentiful, and we look forward to sharing and creating many outstanding moments. Moments to be cherished and danced with, to be celebrated and caressed. It’s all one moment, one taste.

By night, the mission to provide a space for sacred dance, a sanctuary of progressive music to stir the soul, move the feet, clear the mind and open the heart. Dance can key into the pulse of the Divine, and hanging out on that pulse is the essence of what life is about. Touching Spirit, so that consciousness infused with Spirit inspires action in the world. Action toward the betterment of our precarious situation, the danger of material addiction and dwindling resources, our society hanging on to paper Gods and empty promises. The acquisition of stuff meant to provide some kind of cosmic security leaves one lacking. What fills the Void is community and love, a relationship with Spirit and a knowing celebration of awareness. Plus, your bad ass funky self– incarnate. We know you’re in there, waiting for the opportunity to show up. And we’ll be there with you, laughing and spinning under the Vault of Heaven…

The camp features big sound, 8 columns of light reaching for the sky, a fire arch to greet you into the Temple, 2 stages with screens for both visuals, live feeds, and shadow dancing, raised platform seating to cool your jets outside, plus fire pits to warm your bones and of course, a bar! Off the dance floor you’ll find a truly Opulent ’32 foot enclosed chill space with downtempo and ambient sounds. The Opulent Temple dance area will feature nightly music from world class and community DJ’s, ceremony 4 of 5 nights, and midnight performances.
Click here to see our schedule.

By day, the Temple of Venus opens to serve the Goddesses of the playa in a variety of ways. For a description of the Temple of Venus, go here.

A Burning Man camp is an honor to provide to the Black Rock Community. To get here, we have been blessed with the support of many of you. Thank you. For those going out to Burning Man, I think you’ll see it was an investment worth putting forward. For us, this is not about partying, this not about big name DJ’s, it is not about being the best or the brightest. It’s about reaching people, and reaching into people, for love, for community, for Spirit.

What else is there?

See you in the desert.

click to see pics from the Opulent Temple of Venus @ Burning Man 2004

 

LINEUP:

Monday 8/30: Opening Ceramony

Hybrid
Syd Gris
Kramer
HOJ
Jeffrey Allen
D:Fuse
The Scumfrog

Clarkie
Ikarus
Geeno
Nathan Vain
Kevin Knapp
Dirtyhertz
IKAmy O

Opulent Temple Silent Auction

Check out our silent auction items that are left over from our last party, there’s still some great ones left! Everything from a DJ lesson on the main decks of 1015, to egyption hip scarfs & custom fur vest or pants.

In the desert, all is possible…


Members of Opel have playa aspiratons which continue to evolve, and this page will serve as the entry way to all things happening in 2K4…

YOU are invited to join us, as we create a camp that will be in line with our mission and our values. In simple terms, that’s creating a shared vision with friends where the priority is fun, building connections and community, and dancing our asses off with the best of ’em.
(Please see info on our first fundraiser of the season in the Events section.)
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