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Irene Hsiao's Guardians of the Earth and Sky

  • Garden of the Phoenix 6300 South Cornell Avenue Chicago, IL, 60637 United States (map)

Guardians returns for another season of site-specific outdoor performances. This multi-disciplinary performance series is conceived and led by Chicago artist Irene Hsiao.

Explore seasons, elements, colors, and constellations through storytelling, music, and dance in this interactive performance directed by Irene Hsiao in collaboration with dancers Amanda Maraist and Darling Shear, musicians Paige Brown and Hunter Diamond, tai chi master Peter Wong, visual artist Young Kim, and storyteller Penny Li.

Free and open to the public

Guardians of the Earth and Sky 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. This project is made possible, in part, by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant, the Awesome Foundation, Calumet Park Advisory Council, and Jackson Park Advisory Council.

Earlier Event: June 21
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Later Event: July 20
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