Sand Pendulum

Event Details

Event type: All Ages

Sand Pendulum Performance (September 27, 6pm):
A pendulum filled with sand will use kinetic energy and harmonic motion to slowly create a naturally complex sand sculpture over the course of one hour. While the pendulum swings, musicians will generate a new composition in response to slowly evolving sand sculpture. Using the physics of the pendulum, the artists will explore time, patterns, ritual, and beauty.
Designed and directed by Gary Kirkham.

Sand Pendulum Sculpture (throughout IMPACT 23):
Twice a day during the IMPACT Festival (keep an eye out for more information soon!), the Sand Pendulum will be engaged and a unique sand sculpture will slowly emerge.
As the pendulum moves, an *arduino will trigger a computer program that will create a new composition based on the movement of the pendulum in space. *(arduino created and programmed by Rob Gorbet with Laura Stinson)
Created and designed by Gary Kirkham.

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Accessibility information: Wheelchair-accessible entry is available when parking in the Duke St Parking Garage (41 Duke St W, Kitchener, ON N2H 4Y3). To enter SkyWatch from the parking garage, follow signs for SkyWatch/IMPACT 23.

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A FEW REMINDERS

• In the event of inclement weather, look out for an email in advance regarding a rain plan for performances at outdoor venues.
• For shows at outdoor venues, bring: Weather-appropriate clothing (i.e., raincoats) and/or blankets (no umbrellas please).
• Bathrooms: Bathrooms will be nearby and accessible, but not within, any of the outdoor venues – so plan your trip accordingly.
• Accessibility: If you need to be seated in a specific place due to accessibility needs, please let MT Space staff know as soon as possible at tickets@mtspace.ca and plan to arrive 30-40min before the performance to be seated.
• Late Arrivals: Please plan on arriving with time to spare before a show starts; late arrivals will not be permitted after 15 minutes into the performance.
• Festival Bar: You can attend the Festival Bar (TWH Social) after performances – open 9pm until late most nights! (see the Festival programme for details)

For more information about our venues, including addresses and maps, visit mtspace.ca/impact23/.

There is no fee for Indigenous Peoples to attend – reach out to tickets@mtspace.ca for details and to reserve tickets.

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