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On the Anniversary of Katrina, in conjunction with Eric Richmond and the Brooklyn Lyceum, 3 Ring Circus is staging a 2 month long event with visual artists and filmmakers and retailers from New Orleans. The event is called Surge: New Orleans on High Ground.

Like the Mississippi River, the New Orleans visual art scene has always had a vibrant current running through it. New Orleans consistently puts forth artists who are mature in their visual language and medium, probably due to the "Big Easy" way of life.

After the devastation of our beloved city, the artists are the ones who have come back swinging! Without needing elections to act or permits to create, New Orleans artists are busy filling the gap between destruction and rebirth.

Surge: New Orleans on High Ground is an exhibit of over 150 visual artists and filmmakers, some of whom are still gone from the Crescent City and most of whom have come back to particpate in the evolution of history. Katrina's forces have left an impression on our artists, but she will not be the only subject matter tackled by these artists.

Visually speaking, there are varigated styles and forms of art work to assess and enjoy. Socially speaking, each artists has their own story as to how they have dealt with the blowing winds of Katrina and their love for a city that has been called "the city that Care forgot". These artists are focused on the regeneration of a vital source of culture for the rest of the Country.

Economically speaking, as most gentrification models will show, the artists are one of the 1st groups to occupy an abandoned neighborhood. Once they have created a cul de sac of culture, the developers eye that area as prime real estate to develop and grow. Brooklyn's DUMBO area is a perfect example of how artists breathe life into a city.

Emotionally speaking, this event has been a welcomed distraction for the artists who have come back to begin rebuilding. The appeal of NYC in September and October (not as humid) and a reason to sit down and create has been a driving force behind much of this art. It allows one to focus on something other than the huge effort it requires to live a day to day life amidst many obstacles.

3 Ring Circus, the well-known and well-loved community non-profit arts organization based in New Orleans, is taking the show on the road! 3RC is heading to NYC for a two-month celebration of NOLA-inspired culture and creativity. From August 29 through November 5, 2006, The Brooklyn Lyceum, as host of this extravaganza, will be the center of activity in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, NYC. New Orleans produces some of America’s most creative and talented artists, and 3 Ring Circus wants the world to know! Come on out and show your support of our beloved New Orleans!Check out www.3RCP.com for more information.

Join in on the Closing Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 5 with music by ManWitch & Schatzy from N.O. plus Mighty Fine, Kelly Zullo & Emergency Party from New York and more TBA. Free til 6pm, $10 after 6pm @ the door.

Visit the Lyceum website for more information on hours of operation & scheduled events. www.brooklynlyceum.com.