Storytelling and New Technology

The New Media Program at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism presents "Storytelling and New Technology: a conversation about the future", a discussion of how technology is changing information dissemination. Topics include consumer-controlled information channels, new media and journalism, and digital imaging technology. The all-day conference will be held in the McCormick Tribune Center, 1845 Sheridan Road in Evanston from 8:30am to 2pm. It's free, but you should register in advance.

Outer Ear Festival films & performances

The Outer Ear Festival of Sound, "the only comprehensive interdiscplinary sonic arts festival in the Midwest," presents an evening of sound-oriented films and live performances. The schedule:

A special gala festival evening of live performances and video works: Valeri Scherstjanoi (Germany): solo performance of Russian-based sound poetry Ramon Schneider and Zeljka Marusic (Switzerland): Timeline (video, 2001) Aleks Kolkowski (UK): Quattro Ex Machina Pt. 3 with invited Chicago musicians Nick Broste (trombone), Nicole Mitchell (flute), and Jonathan Chen (violin) Ed Rankus (Chicago): Go Fall Apart (video, 2003)

7pm at the Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St. Admission is $10.

AIC 50th Anniversary Pow-wow

The American Indian Center is having its 50th anniversary pow-wow this weekend at the UIC Pavilion, 1150 W. Harrison. The event will feature Native American arts and crafts and lots of music and dancing. Doors open Saturday and Sunday at 10am. Tickets are $10 or $18 for a weekend pass. Here's the poster.