The 1st event of the season is upon us. The Strivers Art Circuit is in its 5th year and growing. This annual tour of artists homes, studios, galleries and various venues hosting artists' work will take place Saturday, October 6th and Sunday the 7th from 12PM to 6PM. Tour goers will have the opportunity to see who is creating and promoting creativity in and near the historic Strivers Row area of Harlem. Many of the tour stops are rich with a vibe from the Diaspora that echoes Harlem's world renown cultural heritage. Visit stop #8 (the Gadson Gallery, 225 West 134th Street) or #13 (Shimoda Accessories, 2572C Frederick Douglass Blvd) and pick up a fold out map (on tour dates only) or visit http://www.thegadsongallery.com/SAC-2012.html and for a printable PDF version of the map.