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Chicago Phonography on Lumpen Radio 19-Dec-2023

Chicago Phonography Live on Lumpen Radio, December 19, 2023

Beyond Listening: Agency, Art and the Environment

International Symposium on Sonic Ecologies22 to 25 November, 2023Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest (MOME) I am in the beautiful city of Budapest, Hungary to present a new 8-channel sound composition and presenting about ‘Listening Pasts – Listening Futures,’ the recent World Forum for Acoustic Ecology conference co-organized and hosted in New Smyrna Beach,… Continue reading Beyond Listening: Agency, Art and the Environment

The Remains of Silence awarded prize by Society of Environmental Journalists

I’m pleased to share that Maggie Wang’s 2022 audio story, “The Remains of Silence” for the Inherited podcast series, has been awarded an Outstanding Student Reporting prize by the Society of Environmental Journalists.  I contributed some of my ideas and music to this audio story. Maggie is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.

Summer Soundwalks In the Parks 2023

From June through September Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology’s eighth annual series of guided soundwalks introduces and raises awareness of urban soundscapes in parks across Chicago. Led by a team of local artists who each provide a thematic focus based on acoustic features, my personal contribution to this partnership with Night Out in the Parks… Continue reading Summer Soundwalks In the Parks 2023

Breakthrough on 30th Anniversary | pivotal moment of environmental awakening

Summary of 2023 WFAE Conference at Atlantic Center for the Arts From 19 through 26 March 2023 I convened and participated in ‘Listening Pasts – Listening Futures’ a hybrid virtual and in-person conference at the Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA), in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. This was the first international conference held by the… Continue reading Breakthrough on 30th Anniversary | pivotal moment of environmental awakening

Earth Day Edition of Hear Below Soundwalk, April 22

Saturday, April 22 at 1:00 PM Meet in the subway at the CTA Lake Street Red Line Station, on the east side leading toward Macy’s. I lead a soundwalk to launch the fifth annual Hear Below: Listening to Chicago Underground, part of a program of guided and self-guided soundwalks organized by young artists. They are… Continue reading Earth Day Edition of Hear Below Soundwalk, April 22

#2021Wins, My New Freedom for 2022 Now 2023

My new year news from 2021 and 2202 Dear friends and colleagues, As always, I hope this finds you well. I wanted to share a personal note of reflection highlighting what were for me some important achievements in 2021. Among those was the successful leadership transition on the last day of December 2021, when I… Continue reading #2021Wins, My New Freedom for 2022 Now 2023

Performing with Mehata at Elastic November 19

Saturday, November 19, 2022 8:00–11:00 PM Elastic Arts 3429 W Diversey Ave #208Chicago, IL 60647 I am looking forward to performing with electronics and multi-media artist Hiroshi Mehata from Japan, part of a two day performance by Asian Improv Arts Midwest, celebrating with Chicago’s ‘collective art force’ of experimental musicians including Julia A. Miller, Mai… Continue reading Performing with Mehata at Elastic November 19

October 22 Tritriangle Ten Year Anniversary Performances

Tritriangle celebrates its tenth anniversary from October 20—22, 2022 Eric Leonardson performs with friends and compatriots of Tritriangle, a DIY artists’ space in Wicker park for sound art and experimental music. Day/Date: Saturday, October 22 House opens 4 PM; Performances start 8 PM Location: Tritriangle, 1550 N Milwaukee Ave Fl3, Chicago, IL 60622 Mask required… Continue reading October 22 Tritriangle Ten Year Anniversary Performances