World Listening Project in Chicago Calling Festival, Oct. 10

2 PM, Saturday, October 10, 2009

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Epiphany Episcopal Church
201 S. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60607
312.243.4242
Admission $15

Eric Leonardson presents a 45-minute audio program of unique field recordings and soundscape compositions by member’s of the World Listening Project from outside of Chicago. This program immediately follows the opening dance work by Rachel Thorne Germond.

Saturday’s festival program includes a full day and evening of performances and readings that run from 2:00-11:00 p.m.

Please visit the festival website and check the “Schedule” tab for the full program.

THE WORLD LISTENING PROJECT (WLP) is a not-for-profit organization devoted to understanding the world and its natural environment, societies and cultures through the practices of listening and field recording.

WLP was founded in 2008 and is supported by the Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology, a membership organization and regional chapter of the American Society for Acoustic Ecology, affiliated with the World Forum for Acoustic Ecology.

WLP maintains a website and online forum about its artistic and educational activities. These include the use of radio and web-based technologies, conducting public workshops, forums, and lectures, as well as participating in exhibitions, symposiums, and festivals.

To learn more and become involved in the WLP’s activities please subscribe to our discussion group.


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