Resources & Links

Circus:

+ American Youth Circus Organization
+ New England Center For Circus Arts, Brattleborro, VT
+ Show Circus Studio, Easthampton, MA
+ School For Acrobatics & New Circus Arts, Seattle, WA
+ The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, New York, NY
+ Circus Folk Unite!, Hampshire College, Amherst, MA

Biking:

+ the Pedal People – trash-hauling bicycle super heroes in Northampton, MA
+ Bikes at Work – everything you need to know about hauling cargo with bike trailers
+ World Car Free Network – “clearinghouse of information from around the world on how to revitalize our towns and cities and create a sustainable future, resources for architects, planners, teachers/professors, students, decision-makers and engaged citizens”

Other Awesomeness:

+ the Primate Fiasco – way cool psychedelic dixieland band in Northampton, MA; frequent circus collaborators
+ Improv Everywhere – causes scenes of chaos and joy in public places
+ Help Exchange - online listing of host organic farms, non-organic farms, farmstays, homestays, ranches, lodges, B&Bs, backpackers hostels and even sailing boats all over the world who invite volunteer helpers to stay with them short-term in exchange for food and accommodation.
+ Urban Prankster - pranks, hacks, participatory art, flash mobs, and other creative endeavors that take place in public places in cities across the world