Everybody remembers where they were the night of August 14, 2003. As the Blackout dimmed the city's lights, rather than the chaos and violence feared by many (and recalled by those who were here in 1977), the best of New Yorkers' gregarious nature illuminated the evening. Candle-lit bars overflowed into the streets, as people followed their natural urges to gather with others--creating a sense of community so often neglected. Meanwhile, awareness of NYC's fragile energy system spread through the city's consciousness.

On Tuesday, August 14th, 2007, Blackout NYC will celebrate the 4th anniversary of this landmark New York event. New Yorkers are encouraged to organize their own micro-blackouts--in bars, cafes, or even their homes. Participating venues will flick off all their lights, using candles, lamps, and flashlights to recreate the unique night. Patrons will flock to these locations to share in the nostalgia of the evening, to gather in the flickering glow, to consider the city's energy burden, and to celebrate the best of New York City after dark.