Rhonda Bunkelman - Rest in Peace

Yesterday morning Rhonda Bunkelman, a Los Angeles Burner, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. She had been recovering from a stroke that she suffered from in early January 2012. Rhonda is survived by her husband Jim Bunkelman and friend Marcy Rosenthal.  More information about services are forthcoming.

Two (2) Lower Tier Burning Man Tickets for Sale - What's your story?

Quin, who was a regular contributor to BURNcast in our hey day, is selling his lower tier Burning Man tickets at face value.

Here's the skinny from Quin:

I need to sell these tickets to Burning Man due to an unfortunate turn of events. However I'd like to send them on with someone who really wants to go and is willing to tell us why.

Is it your first time, are you bringing art, toiling in a cool camp, or have friends in need? Whatever it is write it down, take a picture, paint it or sing it out.

Creativity counts, but I do need to get cash so I can put it towards seeing my family in lieu of going to the Playa. My total cost for these tix was $505.

Best submission gets them. As shown, they come with two survival guides and a Lemon Head jaw breaker candy courtesy of BMorg.

Post your submission below in the comment or send your essay to burncast (at) gmail dot com

Check back for updates as to what happens to these tickets!

Best of Luck!

Burning Man 2003 by John Pedone

BURNcast is sad to report that earlier this evening Los Angeles burner John Pedone was killed in a fatal motorcycle accident. He was 40 years old.

The video above begins with John and his journey to Black Rock City as he documents his camp the Mystical Misfits at Burning Man 2003.  More of his work can be see on Blip.TV.

Back in 2009 John participated in a video we made at Los Angeles Decom entitled "A Word About Burning Man" and he can be seen at the 3:42 mark below.

Rest in peace, John.