Yuri’s Night 2008
This was a one really fun event. It was this cool, weird mix of burning man, sci fi, space-geek, ravers, raw foodies, and NASA brainiacs. Oh, and Fire! What more could you want? View Photos.
This was the first time I got to go and see the hangers on Moffet field from anywhere closer than the interstate at 70 mph. Not only did it have art and performances by Zoe Keating, Bad Unkl Sista, The Flaming Lotus Girls, and Capacitor, there was also a massive list of DJ’s in the “house” hanger, and an impressive list of cool performances on the other main stage. We even caught a very entertaining talk by famous game designer Will Wright on the history of the Russian space program, which is much more colorful than our own! How come our astronauts don’t get to carry guns and vodka on every mission?
There were a lot people in costumes and generally having a good time. I got to wear my Utilikilt out for the first time, That took my friend Ursa by surprise. I kinda enjoy that moment of comprehension on people’s faces when they see you in a kilt for the first time.
I think my favorite piece was the waves of the interactive wall, that worked by measuring your silhouette on a huge screen and then creating wave patterns based on your motions. Comrades Matt and Isa of Clay Planet showed up with Yosuke, from Japan, a rep for the clay equipment company Shimpo. Yosuke used to work in Shigaraki as a potter and was in town giving a demo. His throwing is amazing (by throwing I mean on a potter’s wheel). Pretty sure he had a good time, but I think, the angel with glowing, moving wings was to much for him.
Yuri’s night don’t miss it next year, comrade!
