Fire Spinning and Winter

Well it's starting to really get cold here so fire spinning season for us is coming to a close. It's pretty hard to spin when you can't feel your fingers. Screwy and I have also been really busy getting settled into our new place. I am hoping to get a few spinners out once we have some snow on the ground. I always thought it would be really cool to photograph fire on snow. Since we won't have a whole lot going on thru the winter I would share some older photos with everyone. Below are a few pictures to start off the winter season.











--Angel

The Downs Haunted House

Just a quick reminder. The 24th and 25th of October will be our last weekend at the Downs Haunted House. This is a great deal, for a dollar you get all you can eat hot dogs, a hayrack ride to and from the haunted house, plus Wicked Wicks as entertainment while you wait in line. Proceeds from the Downs Haunted House goes toward charity. If you make it out to the house please stop by, say hello and introduce yourself.

The local newspaper came out and shot some video of the haunted house and also capture a clip of a few of us spinning and eating fire. Check it out at http://www.pantagraph.com/.

I also want to apologize for not posting for a while but we just moved and have been busy at our new place unpacking and painting. I promise to post some pictures of us spinning at the haunted house soon.

- Angel

Halloween Public Performance

For those that would like to mark their calendars, Wicked Wicks will be performing in Downs, Illinois at the Downs Haunted House. Admission is just one dollar and you get all you can eat hot dogs plus entertainment. How can you beat a deal like that!

The haunted house is open Friday and Saturday, during the last two weekends in October. It opens around 6pm but you may want to get there a little early. With a $1 admission we tend to stay busy.

We have worked the Haunted House for the last two years and we enjoy performing for the patrons waiting in line. If you come out make sure and stop by and say hello. We would love to meet you and show you our art!

Although, a majority of the Wicked Wicks members will be at the haunted house, some will be working inside. We've spent the last couple of months tearing out last years scenes and setting up new ones. Trust me it is worth the cost and you never know who you will run into, while waiting in line.

This is a family event but the haunted house has been known to creep out a few of the kids. Hey, it's Halloween and it just wouldn't be the same without a couple of screams. Please come see us in action, you won't have many opportunities after we perform in Downs.

- Screwy

Chicago Fire Events

As the Chicago rep of the Wicked Wicks I thought I would let you know about a few upcoming fire events in the city. There is such a large community here, and spinners are getting together and rocking out all the time! I've had a blast at all the events below, and if you are near the area I would highly recommend checking them out.

Give Peace a Dance: Oct 3rd, Friday, 9:00pm - 1:00 am. A public alcohol-free conscious-dance event which starts out with a drum circle and fire spinning. There is also a black-light space for spinning right off the main dance floor. Happens every month, and spinners attend the event for free. You MUST contact the hosts of the event before planning on spinning: http://synphorium.com/gpd.html

Full Moon Jam: Oct 14th, Tuesday, 6:10 pm.
An amazing event for spinners, musicians, and spectators alike. Though the crowd may be intimidating there are many spinners there for support, and you can enter the circle and spin and many times as you would like. Located about 1/2 mile south of Foster Ave Beach on the Lake Front. To see the full schedule of jams view: http://www.spunn.org/comm.shtml

Thursday night practices An informal gathering every Thursday night around 8:00pm...great time to practice, learn, and chill with fire spinners in the Chicago area. Contact chicagofiredancing@googlegroups.com for information on attending.

Also, I've been giving private lessons, which are great for anyone interested in one on one attention to learn or improve their poi skills. I can provide sock poi for practice if you don't have any of your own (you can also purchase a pair from me for $10.00). For more info you can view my website www.voortrek.com or email me at krvw@voortrek.com.

Hope to see some of you out and about in the city!

- Krimzen