Sunrise, June 21 Dean Rosenthal’s Stones/Water/Time/Breath for Make Music Chicago

Play with me at sunrise this Wednesday, June 21 in a public, participatory performance of Dean Rosenthal‘s Stones/Water/Time/Breath. As we did last year, our performance kicks off the first of a full day of free, community music making for Make Music Chicago. Sunrise is at 5:17 A.M. Feel free to share this Facebook event with… Continue reading Sunrise, June 21 Dean Rosenthal’s Stones/Water/Time/Breath for Make Music Chicago

June 24, Calling Frog Soundwalk at West Ridge Nature Preserve

Our evening soundwalk with Eric Leonardson will provide an introduction to some of the sounds of the several species, as well as their presence within the overall West Ridge soundscape.

Soundwalking & Acoustic Ecology | Chicago Parks Foundation

Big thanks to the Chicago Parks Foundation for posting the  June 1st, “Soundwalking in Chicago Parks,” interview highlighting the Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology’s Night Out In the Parks soundwalk series, employing local teaching artists with support of the Chicago Park District. I describe how our thematically-focused soundwalks can serve as immersive, mindful ways to… Continue reading Soundwalking & Acoustic Ecology | Chicago Parks Foundation

Farm-to-Fork Dinner Waste Not, Want Not on May 18

I am serving up some sounds for a special dinner on Thursday, a part of the exhibition The Earth Will Not Abide. Nourish your body and feed your mind with conversation around the politics of sustainability.  Thursday, May 18, 2017 – 6:00PM to 8:00PM Gallery 400 400 S. Peoria St. Chicago IL Sorry, the RSVP… Continue reading Farm-to-Fork Dinner Waste Not, Want Not on May 18

Quantum Monk II with Fujima Yoshinojo a.k.a. Rika Lin at Links Hall

Photo from a scene during “Quantum Monk II,” my performance collaboration with Fujima Yoshinojo, a.k.a. Rika Lin and company on Saturday, April 22 at Links Hall at Constellation Chicago. Quantum Monk II with Eric Leonardson #linkshall #beyondthebox #quantummonkII A post shared by Fujima Yoshinojo (@fujima.yoshinojo) on May 7, 2017 at 11:20am PDT Quantum Monk II… Continue reading Quantum Monk II with Fujima Yoshinojo a.k.a. Rika Lin at Links Hall

Soundwalks In The Parks Series, Summer 2017

It is my pleasure to announce the next set of soundwalks led by Chicago teaching artists, alum of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology. The Summer Soundwalks In The Parks Series kicks off at 5:00 PM on Saturday, May 8 at Ping Tom Park with “A… Continue reading Soundwalks In The Parks Series, Summer 2017

Unsilent Night Public Sound Procession Thursday, December 22

Join us for a community procession of Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night. All ages are welcome. Thursday, December 22 6-7 pm Meet at Maggie Daley Park Field House End at Cloud Gate Get sparkly and shimmery and bring your old boom boxes or other devices for playing cassettes or sound files (click the link above for… Continue reading Unsilent Night Public Sound Procession Thursday, December 22

Sound Performance with Softday at High Concept Labs

Tonight I am happy and honored to join the sound art duo Softday from Ireland in their first Chicago visit and live sound performance. When: Friday, 7:30pm – 9:00pm Where: High Concept Labs 2233 S. Throop Street, Chicago, IL Tickets: $10 The event is held in collaboration with High Concept Labs and will take place… Continue reading Sound Performance with Softday at High Concept Labs