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This is the first-ever national gathering of the ASAE membership and the general public. Hosted by the Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology and the World Listening Project, Listening for the Future will take place from July 9-11, 2010. We think it’s going to be a fantastic three days, with plenty of information and inspiration to go around. We hope you will join us at this landmark event.

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Event Highlights

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• Friday (7/9) – Friday (7/9) – ‘Citizen Sound’ symposium featuring a wine and cheese reception, introductions to each of the ASAE chapters, and presentations by leaders in Chicago’s cultural and advocacy scene. Featured guests include Lou Mallozzi, Executive Director of Experimental Sound Studio and architect Graham Balkany of the Gropius in Chicago Coalition. A media lounge, where guests can sample CDs and peruse publications by participants, performers and ASAE members, will be open all night. Following dinner at a local eatery, we’ll be treated to a concert featuring ASAE member composers, performers and special guests.

• Saturday (7/10) – Head “out of town” for an afternoon soundwalk in Miller Woods, at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. After the dunes soundwalk, it’s back to the city for another group dinner followed by a Chicago nightlife soundwalk. This day’s events should provide plenty of opportunities for informal conversation and networking among members.

• Sunday (7/11) – ASAE members lead a workshop for children and families. A late afternoon concert and closing reception will follow. ASAE members from New York, San Francisco, the Midwest, Southwest and beyond will present their works.

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The ASAE – Listening for the Future

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During the course of these events, the ASAE‘s governing body and leaders from all the regional chapters will be meeting to brainstorm for the future of the organization. We will be soliciting input from you – our members – as we embark on this important work. Please plan to share any ideas, concerns or questions about the organization that you might have.

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Practicalities

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All events, including both concerts, the ‘Citizen Sound’ symposium, the soundwalks and the workshop are free for ASAE members (current for 2010). All meals are pay-your-own, but we’ll be making advance reservations so will ask you to register. Transportation between venues, including the Dunes soundwalk, will be via public transit. These costs are not covered by the ASAE, but we will plan to meet and travel as a group to the Dunes soundwalk.

We’re working now to put together a list of hotels and travel resources for those of you attending from afar. Homestays with Chicago MSAE and WLP members may also be possible.

Additional details will be posted on the Listening for the Future web page. Please bookmark and check back often as we’ll be making frequent updates from here forward. A registration page will be posted early next week, along with locations of all venues, maps, schedules etc.

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Learn how to explore a natural environment through sound. Below is additional information about the upcoming soundwalk at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore:

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• Time: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
  Date: Saturday, July 10

• Location: Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education, 20 N Lake Street, Miller, IN 46403

• Vocalo.org 89.5FM is pleased to support the Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology as a media sponsor for the Indiana Dunes Sound Walk.

• A brief presentation by members of the American Society for Acoustic Ecology will be given at the Douglas Center before the soundwalk in Miller Woods. The soundwalk concludes with a discussion for participants.

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Read about the soundwalk and other events in the park’s newspaper, Singing Sands.

Download the Park Newspaper (with park map) – The Singing Sands Summer 2010

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Transportation

• The Paul H. Douglas Center is an approximately 10-minute walk from the Miller station on the South Shore Line.
• Trains depart from downtown Chicago three times in the morning, arriving in time to attend the soundwalk. (Travel time: approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes.) To view the weekend train schedule between the Millennium Park station, 151 E. Randolph Street, downtown and Miller station visit http://www.nictd.com

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Eastbound Weekend/Holiday

Origin Station: Millennium Station

Destination Station: Miller

Schedule Generated: Fri Mar 19 18:27:08 2010

Train Number	Departure	Arrival
503	08:40AM	d09:48AM
603	10:45AM	d11:54AM
605	12:12PM	d01:21PM
505	01:35PM	d02:44PM
507	04:43PM	d05:52PM
509	06:22PM	d07:31PM
511	09:15PM	d10:24PM
513	11:15PM	d12:24AM
601	12:45AM	d01:48AM

Fare Type	Cost
One Way	$5.50
Reduced One Way	$2.75
10 Ride	$52.25
25 Ride	$123.75
Reduced 25 Ride	$68.75
Monthly Pass	$159.50

Qualifications for REDUCED FARES

Children 13 Years and Younger, Seniors 65 and Older, Passengers with
Disabilities

f = Flag Stop d = Train Departs after Discharging Passengers

Schedule provided by www.nictd.com
IntelliSchedule

Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District

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Westbound Weekend/Holiday Schedule

Origin Station: Miller

Destination Station: Millennium Station

Train Number	Departure	Arrival
600	05:56AM	07:00AM
502	08:06AM	09:13AM
606	10:03AM	11:10AM
506	01:31PM	02:39PM
608	04:16PM	05:23PM
508	06:05PM	07:11PM
610	07:46PM	08:52PM
510	10:36PM	11:43PM

Fare Type	Cost
One Way	$5.50
Reduced One Way	$2.75
10 Ride	$52.25
25 Ride	$123.75
Reduced 25 Ride	$68.75
Monthly Pass	$159.50