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Unheard-of + The Gowanus Dredgers Present: Travelogue: 2nd St. Sound Paddle
Join us for the opening of our sound paddle installation on the canal. Grab a paddle and speaker and explore the upper canal!
Travelogue: 2nd Street Sound Paddle
Date: Sunday, June 29th, 2025, 12PM-4:30PM Open Paddle (Pop-up performance at 4:30PM)
UPDATE: We are ending the open paddle a little earlier because of low tide
Location: Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse, 165 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Unheard-of and music technologist Brian Ellis team up for the second iteration of our sound paddle, this time exploring the upper Gowanus from 2nd street to flushing tunnel. Hear sights, sounds, and stories from the Gowanus at your own pace via headphones or bluetooth speaker during any open paddle. As part of the opening day, members of the ensemble and the Dredgers will be able to guide you as you embark on your journey. There will be mini pop-ups throughout the day and a short live performance at 4:30PM in the boathouse with drinks to celebrate the opening!
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This performance takes place on the Gowanus Canal, from the 2nd Street Boathouse. The audience can immerse themselves in the experience on the Gowanus, enjoying the program from on land or on water.
Weather may postpone event.
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This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Unheard-of’s performances are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
WHAT IS THE CULTURAL ECOLOGIES SERIES?
Unheard-of Ensemble, in collaboration with the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club, launches its newest performance series, Cultural Ecologies, an immersive set of multimedia concerts utilizing Brooklyn’s own Gowanus Canal as our stage. This four-show series features world premieres and cutting edge pieces by artists exploring stories of climate change, technology’s impact on our mental health, racial violence, and feminism presented in a setting that brings people closer together in an open and adventurous way.
