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SUMMARY:Music in the Dark with Dr. Kimberly Dill
DESCRIPTION:Music in the Dark: An Immersive & Educational Dark Sky Program 
 featuring Environmental Philosopher Dr. Kimberly Dill and musician Kishi 
 Bashi \n\nWhen prompted to reflect on ‘natural darkness’\, what 
 memories or associations do you first draw? Are dark forests brimming with 
 danger\, is the nighttime to-be-feared? Or is the darkness imbued with 
 mystery and budding potential\, affording safety and stimulating discovery 
 in those brave enough to explore it?\n\nAltogether\, natural darkness makes 
 possible a range of wondrous experiences. Under its cloak\, awe-inspiring 
 skies peppered with stars become visible\, while nocturnal creatures fill 
 the air with their gentle song. Natural darkness is\, furthermore\, 
 integral for human psychological and physical wellbeing. For example\, 
 restful sleep is important for mental health\, while our bodies’ internal 
 sleep-wake cycles (“circadian rhythms”) require natural darkness to 
 function well. \n\nNatural darkness is\, however\, currently under threat. 
 Due to global increases in artificial light at night (ALAN)\, our nights 
 are growing exponentially brighter. This “light pollution” is deeply 
 detrimental\, for it occludes the important opportunities for star gazing 
 that truly dark nights afford\, while negatively impacting both human 
 health and the flourishing of those biodiverse (animal\, plant\, fungal) 
 beings who also need darkness to thrive.  \n\nIn this two-part event\, 
 co-hosted by Kaoru Ishibashi (Kishi Bashi) and Dr. Kimberly Dill\, we’ll 
 celebrate the beauty\, integrity\, and ecological necessity of dark sky 
 conservation and restoration. To begin\, Dr. Kimberly Dill will discuss the 
 ecological\, psychological\, and ethical importance of preserving natural 
 darkness in a short presentation at The Community Library. This portion of 
 the evening will be livestreamed and recorded for later viewing. Click here 
 to watch online.\n\nOnce the sun sets\, she and Kishi Bashi will then craft 
 an immersive\, outdoors musical soundscape at the Sawtooth National 
 Recreation Headquarters\, all while cloaked in natural darkness. 
 \n\nRegistration is required and is separate for both events. To register 
 for the later evening event at the SNRA\, click here.
LOCATION:John A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture Hall\, The Community Library
ORGANIZER;CN="Martha Williams":MAILTO:mwilliams@comlib.org
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Conversations
CONTACT;CN="Martha Williams":MAILTO:mwilliams@comlib.org
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URL:https://thecommunitylibrary.libcal.com/event/12639322
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