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This inngaterloodrkmonthaspai-t unhuetourï¬zntresoversodiï¬er- of a series of events eliminating in cut events throughout the day. a the region's new Between the Ears series of micro-performances in Festival. Maysl mlune l. quirky hotel spaces. an intimate “Can a computer create music? wandering through closets and Yes, it can.“ said M electro- modunical forests. acoustic music professor at Simon The week of wonderful sound . FraserUniversityandabunderol‘ startsinWaterloowidiAmeFjgen- the Musical Meir-creation project. feldt and his iii-armed composing whichexploruwhatlttakestogive _ partner ‘ computers the ability to create. ' “An event like this is critical in “The computer is an extension of bringing this art and music to live my own musical sensibilities. but it Gringo maiden and artist Scott Cltar Dreams Bison". a rock and roll periomrance using Mm made audiences.†said Eigenfeldt. “With isentirely autonomous it makes its ornateverydaybuiiding materials atthelietweentheiars Festival starting May25. scarlet-ammo social media we can distribute own musical decisions. lust like a music and art around the world, human. with the right teaching and ing the monumental Persephassa Gregory Oh. “You're not going to shoe. the volunteers are each given but there is a special connection exposure to music. it can go about by pioneering Greek composer lan- hear Celine Dion. and that's the a microphone and are asked to lie during a live performance, it’s inte- crrmingits own." nis Xenalris. Persephassa uses beauty of it. the attraction - you face down on the pavement. 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The micro- hearwhat’s newand wonderful.‘ toN robot will perform solo at the unique experience the menu that you’ve never tasted phones are all ampliï¬ed and the Between the Ears starts May 31 Institute for Quantum Computing Creating unique sound experi- before. saying ‘l’ll trythis'†rumbling result is moving in sur~ with a series offme events at Kitch- inWaterioo, followed bya perform- ences in KW is what the new The performances at Between prisingways enerCityHall. ance with local percussionist Rich Between the Ears Festival is all the Ears are so unusual even the Chicago musician and artist The festival is happening in Burrows. about. The festival is a collabora- performers themselves are often Scott Carla is another whose per- concert with CAFKA me Walper, Eigenfeldt's show is a taste of lion between Mo arts groups. Con- surprised formance is sure to surprise. He an ongoing exhibition of public art things to come in Waterioo Region. temporary Art Forum â€"- Kitchener Sound artist Christof Migone. and his band perform rockand roll. sprinkled throughout downtown On May 25, Open an; offers a free and/tree, and Open Ears for example. depends on a dozen but on instruments made out of Kitchener’s walper Hotel curated afternoon concert at 5 pm. in “Our new Between the Ears fes- or so volunteers from the audience . everyday building materials. The [1me Waterloo Park. a performance by tival is all about expecting the to bring his Hit Parade to life. in drywall drum kitdisintegrates dur- For more information visit the Two percussion quartet play- unexpected.†said artistic director this CARA-sponsored perform- ing the show and concrete guitars mopencamca ./“ J †~' A"? . its} ï¬n“ ,, c _,. ,.‘. ,..\ ,<__ - 55 Z . .- f- g“ 3 if B'C half} , . , 4:1; , f_ To; ,,:i~ - vi - m 3. " H‘i i“ - ii « win if“?