Reclaimed Timber, an original production from Chicago ensemble Beyond This Point in partnership with Urban Rivers, will take you on an immersive journey of sound and light as you explore natural areas near the Chicago River. Six percussionists play on six pieces of wood for an entire hour, allowing hypnotic rhythms and undulating waves of sound to crest and fall into each other, blending with the sounds of nature and the City. Accompanying the sounds is a reactive lighting installation made from over 5,000 LEDs and over 200 paper lanterns.
This performance is FREE and for audiences of ALL AGES.
Rain date: September 7, 7:30pm.
The park entrance for The Wild Mile is at 905 W. Eastman St, behind the REI store. The park is accessible via an ADA-compliant ramp, and is open 24/7.
Reclaimed Timber is presented as part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in
the Parks series, supported by the Mayor’s Office and the Chicago Department
of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. The Night Out in the Parks program
presents cultural events year-round in neighborhood parks throughout the city.
The Chicago Park District in partnership with local artists and organizations,
presents engaging events and performances that enhance quality of life across
Chicago and amplify the artistic and cultural vibrancy in every neighborhood.
Through multiple disciplines, which include theater, music, movies, dance, site-
specific work, nature programs, and community festivals, the series aims to support Chicago-based artists, facilitate community-based partnerships and programs, cultivate civic engagement, and ensure equity in access to the arts for all Chicagoans. For more information, please visit
www.nightoutintheparks.com.
The Wild Mile is the flagship project of nonprofit Urban Rivers. This floating ecopark takes a wildlife-first approach to public greenspace. Learn more here.