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  • Global Leadership Conference Scholarships

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    Hear ye, hear ye! The Midwest Burners board has decided to offer scholarships to Midwest Burner community leaders to the Global Leadership Conference in San Francisco in spring 2017. Who should apply? This event is for community leaders. Community = you attend Midwest Burner events: Interfuse, Burning Down the River, HearthsOPhyre, and/or HullabalU. Leaders = those in leadership positions: co-lead,… Read More!

  • Interfuse 2016 Afterburn Report

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    It’s finally here! The InterFuse 2016 Afterburn report is complete, which includes a few words on departmental successes, changes, and (of course) transparency on our financials. View the report (and all of our yearly reports) on our Financials Page. Read More!

  • Interfuse has sold out!

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    As of April 7, Interfuse has completely sold out. Our 1,200 capacity for 2016 has been reached, and tickets will not be reopened. This is our community’s first sell-out event since 2010, which Interfuse sold out with 700 people at our previous campgrounds. Begging and pleading for tickets may be directed to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/114185925650074/ Help build out volunteer base to drive up… Read More!

  • Tickets sales begin February 14

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    Ticketing Announcement!!!!!!!! What better to get your partner, or partners, or BFF, or that person you think you might kinda be into, or -let’s face it- the person that you love the most – YOURSELF for Valentine’s Day than the experience that is Interfuse? That’s right folks, Interfuse 2016 ticket sales will begin this Sunday, February 14th. Time and link… Read More!

  • Art Grant Submission

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    In the spirit of “Radical Self Expression” and “Participation” Interfuse and Midwest Burners are looking to encourage artistic and creative projects for Interfuse 2016 through funded art grants. Your Art Leads are Lizzie, Stacey & Jeremy. The event will be held May12-16th, 2016 at the Shriner’s Club Campground in Laquey, MO. Participants must be 18 years of age to attend… Read More!

  • Call for Event Art

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    The theme, Fort Frenzy has been announced for Interfuse 2016, and it’s time to start generating some memorable art for the event. (See theme description below) This year we’re doubling down – not only will you be competing for a chance to appear on the annual commemorative TICKET, but we’ll also be opening the art contest to STICKERS! In recent… Read More!

  • InterFuse theme voting and event dates

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    After a bit of a delay on our part, InterFuse theme voting is finally LIVE! We would like to thank everyone who submitted.  There were a total of 29 theme ideas! If your theme was chosen we ask that you remain anonymous until voting is over. This survey will remain open through the end of the month (closing at midnight… Read More!

  • Interfuse Ignition

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    Out annual kickoff to our biggest event (and the burn season, in general) will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at Harling’s Upstairs in the Westport area of Kansas City. For more, see the Interfuse Ignition page. Read More!

  • A Mid-Summer’s MWB Board Update

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    Greetings! It’s time for the board to update you all on our summer projects. You’re so excited right now! Storage We’ve been working on a few upgrades for the storage space with TAFL, and added a second quartermaster, Josh Spencer. (FYI – the storage space is where we keep our infrastructure items – tools, radios, structures – through the year) Purchases… Read More!

  • Tickets on sale for Burning Down the River

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    Tickets are on sale for Burning Down the River – visit the ticket page to make your purchase (you must be logged in as a midwestburners.com member). Purchase tickets for Burning Down The River. Registration will end 12:00 p.m. CST on July 6. When you make your payment of $15, it will go to the Midwest Burners PayPal. All tickets… Read More!