Austin, Texas -- The Burning Flipside Spring Town Hall is taking place this Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Warehouse. This is a key event for the Austin Burner community, combining a social occasion with networking, volunteering, and crucial information about this year's festival. Come early -- town hall tailgating begins at 12:00pm. Come get to know your fellow Flipizens!
Then, Town Hall itself begins at 2:34pm. You will meet your leads, area facilitators, and other key event volunteers, hear more about the Freaky Deeky Time Machine, information about tickets, Art Garden grants and much more. The Warehouse is located at 1023 Springdale Road. Visit the warehouse page for complete location information. And remember to sign a liability waiver if this is your first visit in 2012.
Ticket registration for Burning Flipside is closed. However, after tickets are mailed there will be opportunities to trade tickets within the community.
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