History of the hippie movement and the Holding Company, Merl Saunders and Babatunde Olatunji to speakers such as Timothy Leary, Terence McKenna, Paul Krassner, Stephen Gaskin, Robert Anton Wilson, Harvey Wasserman and Ralph Metzner. The Burning Man festival began in 1986 at a San Francisco beach party. Now an annual gathering, the event is held in the Black Rock Desert northeast of Reno, Nevada. Though few participants would accept the "hippie" label, Burning Man is a contemporary expression of alternative community in the same spirit as early hippie events. The gathering becomes a temporary city (36,500 occupants in 2005), with elaborate encampments, displays and many
Traverse City Film Festival 28 – August 2, 2009. Free Movies at the Open Space: The sixth annual festival was held from July 27 – August 1, 2010. Opening and Closing Night: TCFF 3D: Comedy & Drama from Home and Abroad: The Beatles at the Movies (A 40th Anniversary): A Salute to Cuban Film: Shorts Programs: Dangerous Docs: Midnight: Special Screenings: Kids Fest: Free Movies at the Open Space: The seventh annual festival was held from July 26–31, 2011. Opening and Closing Night: US Indies: New Foreign Cinema: State Theatre Centennial Celebration: 50th Anniversary of "To Kill a Mockingbird": Union! Our Salute to Public