exploring the role of sound and listening in natural and cultural environments
For the first time since 1803, two broods, or groups of periodical cicadas, are emerging simultaneously. Illinois is one of two states (the other being Iowa) where both broods will be making an appearance, and residents of both Cook and Lake counties will be able …
Join us for Magicicada Fest at Sagawau Environmental Learning Center in Lemont, IL. MSAE is co-hosting this event and will lead soundwalks in the area to listen as Brood XIII emerges for the first time in 17 years! The event will also feature presentations, exhibits, …
Join us at Cricket Hill in Montrose Fields for a soundwalk led by Hai-Wen Lin: "Becoming The Wind". We will meet at the top of Cricket Hill. The wind is silent. What we hear are a series of encounters: a rustling handshake with the leaves, …
Join us at Steelworkers Park for a sound walk led by JeeYeun Lee, entitled, "Shore Land". We will meet at the end of the driveway into the park next to the statue "Tribute to the Past" by Roman Villareal. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/4yCv1tMwWDkDxjL69 From the first …
Join us for a sound walk at South Shore Nature Center, entitled "Improvised Landscapes". Interdisciplinary artist, Veronica Anne Salinas (WEATHERING) will lead a guided sound walk through the various ecosystems of South Shore Nature Sanctuary that will incorporate creative listening exercises, cardinal point meditations, slow …
Join Good City Group and Sam Anthem for "HEAR HERE: Experimental Listening", a sound walk in Emmerson (Louis) Park. Immersing ourselves in the unique soundscape of Emmerson Park, this soundwalk will challenge our traditional habits of spatial and temporal listening. We will use and experiment …
Join us for an enlightening and serene event, "Embracing Soundscapes: An Acoustic Ecology Journey," where we delve into the profound relationship between sound and the environment from the unique perspective of the Potawatomi people. Our event will bridge gaps between Western Science and Traditional Ecological …
Join us at Big Marsh Park for a soundwalk led by Norman Long and Sara Zalek, entitled "Expanding Awareness". We will explore being in the present moment while simultaneously expanding our sense of presence to our surrounding ecosystem. We are always aware and always expanding. …
Please join us for "Archive as Crossfader", a soundwalk led by Josh Rios at Harrison Park. The walk will start in front of the National Museum of Mexican Art. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/xAw4n4j9ooXvWKv3A Archive as Crossfader asks participants to engage in a handful of sonic and listening …
Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education 100 North Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403 Free and open to the public. Explore the deep connection between sound and the environment with Potawatomi speaker Billie Kerner as she shares insights into the role of listening in Potawatomi …
Join us at Washington Park, 550 E 60th St (pedestrian access from Best Dr), on Saturday, September 7th at 10:30am. Artist and educator Deirdre Harrison and jazz legends percussionist Avreeayl Ra and saxophonist Ed Wilkerson invite explorers of all ages to take a walk on …
Join Negin Almassi and Eric Leonardson for "Hear Here: Singing Insects Soundwalk" at West Ridge Nature Park, 5801 N. Western Ave., Chicago IL 60659. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/singing-insects-soundwalk-tickets-1006420570017?aff=oddtdtcreator The Singing Insects Monitoring Program is a community science effort to familiarize people with common sounds of singing …
The WFAE will hold its 2024 AGM on Saturday September 28 2024 at 13:00 UTC (Translation to alternate time zones can be done at TimeAndDate.com). All WFAE Executive, WFAE Board Members, members of Affiliate Organizations and WFAE Individual Members are invited to attend. That includes us!! …
This event has been cancelled! Thank you. Youth participants in Listening Across Neighborhoods present their local neighborhood sound stories for the public. This first event of two events takes place at Build Chicago, 5100 W Harrison Street, Chicago IL 60644. Initiated by NON:op Open Opera …
Youth participants in Listening Across Neighborhoods present their local neighborhood sound stories for the public. This second of two events takes place at St. Ignatius College Prep (Lead Listening Conference) 1076 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago 60608. Initiated by NON:op Open Opera Works, Listening Across Neighborhoods …
#GivingTuesday is a perfect time to join our community and begin or renew your membership! As a supporting member of the Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology, you help to support our programs and the people who make them possible. Members may receive access to the …
As we approach the shortest day of the year join us for a gathering of warmth and camaraderie at the home of MSAE President Eric Leonardson and his partner Deirdre Harrison. Bring a bottle or a dish if you are able, your appetite, voices, and …
MSAE President and co-founder Eric Leonardson leads a workshop at the Peggy Notabaert Nature Museum about the Singing Insects Monitoring Program and Magicicada SoundMap Project. Meet in the museum's Wilderness Walk exhibit on Founders Day, 11:00am-2:00pm Saturday, January 11. This event is a part of …
The Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology will be back as an Exhibitor in the 2025 Wild Things conference, "a celebration of nature, wildlife, ecosystem restoration, birding, botanizing, networking and discovery – from the lowly mushroom to the high-flying falcon. We are stewards, advocates, and educators …
We are pleased to announce Hear Below 2025! Did you know that the City of Chicago has five miles of connected underground tunnels, known as the pedway? Attend one of our upcoming soundwalks to learn more and experience the odd and quirky noises reverberating beneath …
