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"Since then, the yearly Burning Man event in Nevada has grown to exponentially larger proportions, and 'burners' throughout the country have begun holding regional 'burns.' Typically, these satellite events do not involve burning replicas of 'the man.' Instead, playful local symbols -- a moose, for instance, in one northern locale -- are chosen. Employees of Black Rock City LLC, the organization that produces Burning Man, are working with those regional representatives to help organize satellite events within the spirit of the original. Black Rock Arts Foundation, a nonprofit organization, has been established to generate funds for the creation of a nationwide network of interactive art exhibits. Foundation staff have also begun distributing filmmaking kits to Burning Man enthusiasts in an effort to promote do-it-yourself cinema. 'The impact of Burning Man is far larger than anyone suspects,' Harvey said. 'The curse of the last half of the 20th century is that the way we live now allows Americans to live lives in which they need interact with nobody. 'The free market is great but there's nothing inherent in our culture to connect people to one another. What we're offering doesn't just feel authentic; it is authentic, and we want that to grow.' "