Tag: Chicago

HEAR BELOW, a soundwalk through Chicago’s Pedway system with Allen Moore

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 

Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology Holiday Potluck with Jesse Budel

Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology Holiday Potluck with Jesse Budel

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 

**Cancelled** Listening Across Neighborhoods Presentation Day 1 of 2

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 Works, Listening Across Neighborhoods is a new sound and public speaking project in which Chicago youth work together to learn critical listening, audio recording and editing, storytelling, and public speaking as they learn about each other’s neighborhoods and how gentrification impacts the sound and feel of their neighborhoods.

Listening Across Neighborhoods funders and partners:

  • Richard Driehaus Foundation
  • Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
  • Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology
  • Theatre Y
  • Legler Regional Library, Chicago Public Library
  • Build Chicago
  • The Lead Listening Institute
  • St Ignatius College Prep