A piece by Dave Glowacz of Inside Chicago Govt reveals how fellow Chicagoland residents who achieved relative economic self-sufficiency later came under attack by their own government—ripping them from their heartland.
"It was a refuge, a place of freedom where as kids, as teens, and as burgeoning adults, my siblings and friends had a space of freedom that we created outside the confines of a world where we were taught how to be, vs where we could explore who we were becoming." - Ari
One piece by Ari Mejia called "The Spot" is a sonic exploration with experimental sound design that takes you to the secret little childhood hideaway. The Spot was a home hidden inside under Ari's childhood home (cont.)
The theme is Heartland, interpreted through stories, songs, and poetry that take us through young love, old memories, and the ever-evolving ideas of home.
One piece submitted by James Boo places listeners in the shoes of Kavi Vu who moves to Vietnam decades after her family had left that country as refugees. By relocating, Kavi suddenly confronts the very meaning of "home" — and finds some laughs along the way.
The theme is Heartland, interpreted through stories, songs, and poetry that take us through young love, old memories, and the ever-evolving ideas of home.
One piece by Michaela Marchi explores archival audio of her father visiting his father in La Patria, or his homeland, his "heartland". To Michaela, this opens the door to a conversation about the push and pull when a person leaves their heartland.
The theme is Heartland, interpreted through stories, songs, and poetry that take us through young love, old memories, and the ever-evolving ideas of home.
The deadline to submit your work to Still Listening is coming up!
Submit your work related to the theme of “Heartland” for a chance to get free tickets for Still Listening coming up next month!
chiaudiocollective.com/submit
We also want to hear from you! The theme of the evening is Heartland, and you’re invited to submit an audio piece related to the theme that is five minutes or under. More info about submitting available at chiaudiocollective.com/still-listening
We’re excited to announce our next event, Still Listening! Join us for an evening of curated audio hosted by Sonal Aggarwal, stand-up comedian, actor, producer, and regular host of The Moth Story Hour. Mark your calendars for 6 p.m. at the Lincoln Lodge on Sunday, March 29 (tickets coming soon)!
Happy birthday to CAC! Our little group met for the first time a year ago today with a small gathering of about 15 audio producers. Now we have almost 150 members, two large events, and a parade under our belt! Here’s to year two! 🎉🎉
Join us tonight for our October CAC Zoom meeting! Check your email inbox or our website at chiaudiocollective.com for the zoom link!
The more the merrier! RSVP here! link.chiaudiocollective.com/parade-rsvp
The more the merrier! RSVP here! link.chiaudiocollective.com/parade-rsvp
Drop in for our monthly social and networking call tonight at 5pm! Find the link at ChiAudioCollective.com
TONIGHT: join our drop in monthly meeting for a chance to network, socialize, and share your work! Tonight, August 7th at 5p
See our website chiaudiocollective.com/events for details!
Chicago audio energy is REAL 🙌
📸: @jakesorgen.bsky.social Emily Madsen, @ianjm.bsky.social and Rachel Levin!
Thank you Sleeping Village for being incredible hosts and Rivet360 for sponsoring this event!
What an incredible turnout for Audio Flux in Chicago! It was a real treat to welcome @jatomic.bsky.social back to Chicago and to celebrate creativity through constraint. @audioflux.bsky.social circuit 06 is out now! Audioflux.org!
CIRCUIT 06! Coming 8/1! "Make an Audio Flux!"
[Big thanks to Lusen Mendel, who we met at @soundscene.bsky.social for the li'l vid 🫶]
Soon as in... tomorrow! Set your brains and ears to FLUX mode.
We're so (so) excited to announce our Circuit 06 theme and partner. Hint below, but don't think too hard about it -- all will be revealed tomorrow!
A huge congrats to our audio team! You Didn't See Nothin has been named one of Time Magazine's 100 Best Podcasts of All Time. You can listen to all episodes of You Didn't See Nothin on any podcast platform!
Happening tonight! Join us at 7pm at Sleeping Village for a night of creativity, audio, and networking. Tickets available at the door!
Our first ever circuit launch event… and in Chicago, no less!
Just 3 days to go! Join us on July 31st at Sleeping Village in Avondale.
Tickets: link.dice.fm/M3e03b83e0b6...
This! join us for an evening of listening, yakking, catching up with audiofolk and a few cool surprises heh.
Only 10 days until Audio Flux in Chicago!
Join us at Sleeping Village in Avondale on July 31st for a night celebrating audio, creativity, and challenge.
Tickets: link.dice.fm/M3e03b83e0b6...
