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Event Details
Join us for a night exploring ecosystem feedback loops and humanity's influence on natural systems. Experience the Aquarium like never before during Voyages: Chapter 6, featuring local food and drink, an immersive art installation and an after-party.
When: Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 6 to 11 p.m.
Where: 501 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202
Who: Adults 21+
Price: $60/person
Questions? Contact us at 410-576-3800 or reserve@aqua.org.
About Voyages: Chapter 6
At the intersection of art and science lies Voyages, an original immersive event series at the National Aquarium that inspires connection to nature and celebrates all things Baltimore. Join us for Voyages: Chapter 6 and explore Aquarium exhibits surrounded by music inspired by ecosystem feedback loops from the mind of local artist Dan Deacon, with his original musical concept performed by Baltimore musicians.
Inspired by months of research within the Aquarium and expertise provided by Patuxent Riverkeeper Fred Tutman, Dan conceived of "Feedback Loop." This interactive musical experience mimics how natural systems react to environmental changes and how these same systems undergo exponential transformation. As you experience the Aquarium in a totally new way, Dan's music will inspire you to reflect on the ecosystems around you. After exploring the exhibits, close out the night with your fellow voyagers at an intimate after-party show from Dan Deacon.
Voyages: Chapter 6 promises to be a night of exploration that you won't soon forget, featuring local food vendors Ekiben, Arepi, Crust by Mack and Sistahs' Sweets with a bar menu curated by Cane Collective available for purchase.
This is where art and science meet. This is a one-of-a-kind celebration of all things Baltimore and the connection we share with the natural world. This is the Aquarium like you've never experienced it before. This is Voyages. Are you ready to embark on a journey into the deep?
Support for this event provided by the Marjorie Lynn Bank Endowment.
About the Artist
Dan Deacon is a Baltimore-based recording artist and performer. He is renowned for his live performances, five studio albums of innovative electronic music and numerous film scores. Dan has also premiered compositions at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center and toured with popular recording artists, including Arcade Fire and Miley Cyrus.
About the Environmentalist
Every chapter of Voyages introduces scientists and experts to the artist to inform the artwork they create. At each event, we feature one expert who influenced the piece or whose work is relevant to the thematic intention chosen by the artist. The scientific content expert for Voyages: Chapter 6 offered insight into the Patuxent River's ecosystem and his personal experience as a waterkeeper.
Fred Tutman
Fred Tutman is the Patuxent Riverkeeper, a position he started in 2004. As a waterkeeper, Fred takes on the responsibility of caring and advocating for the Patuxent River by performing water quality checks, enforcing regulations and more. Fred is the only Black waterkeeper in the country, and he is passionate about making environmentalism accessible to more people.
After-Party
After you tour the exhibits, stay for an after-party performance from Dan Deacon. Dance the night away to Dan's electronic music with his famous interactive DJ show that features prompts, challenges and interpretative dance that makes you a part of the show!
Important Details
- Guests will enter through the Aquarium's Pier 4 building; please be prepared with photo ID. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend the event.
- Food and beverages from local Baltimore vendors will be available for purchase and are not included in the ticket price.
- Australia: Wild Extremes in Pier 3 and the Dolphin Discovery amphitheater in Pier 4 will be closed during the event; however, the Dolphin Discovery underwater viewing area will be open.
- The Aquarium is committed to connecting all guests with nature to inspire compassion and care for our ocean planet. A variety of services are available for guests with disabilities. Contact access@aqua.org to request disability accommodation for the Voyages experience; advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
- See the Eventbrite page for the evening's full schedule.
Community Access Tickets
The Voyages event series is building a community of hopeful conservationists that is inclusive of a spectrum of identity and creative curiosity. We believe accessible admission, regardless of economic circumstances, is critical for this aim. If you are experiencing economic adversity that prevents you from purchasing the full ticket price, please fill out the Voyages Access Ticket application to be entered into a drawing for free tickets.
Potential winners will be drawn randomly on November 4, 2024, and emailed on November 5, 2024. If you applied, please be on the lookout for an email from community@aqua.org to claim your ticket(s). Tickets must be claimed within 48 hours. Any unclaimed tickets will be released to someone else on the waiting list.
Parking
Parking tickets pulled from the Aquarium's three partner garages—Harbor Park Garage, LAZ Inner Harbor Garage and Parkway Lockwood Place Garage—can be validated for a discount for event guests.
Community & Scientific Advisors
Voyages wouldn't be possible without the invaluable collaboration provided by our community advisors, scientific advisors and event production partners:
- Beki Basch: Visual artist; piloted residency program at National Aquarium
- Mario Brandhorst: Creative Mornings/Baltimore
- Tim Chin: Emmy-nominated food personality, The Blue Bearded Foodie
- Andy Cook: Executive Director, Made in Baltimore
- Tess Cooper: Acting GM, Pier 6
- Lucas Gerace: Baltimore Rock Opera Society
- Bri'Anna Horne: Director of Operations, Pigtown Climbs; Microbiologist
- Jessica Keyes: Voyages: Chapter 2 Artist
- Tatiana Mason: Formerly Manager at BLISS Meadows
- Ashley Molese: Curator, Smithsonian FUTURES Exhibit; Curator, Light City
- Elisha Nelson: Co-Founder of Black Girls Hike
- Simone Phillips: Food Blogger, Charm City Table
- Sam Sessa: Director of Events & Community Engagement, WTMD & WYPR
- Kira Wisniewski: Host & Co-Organizer, CreativeMornings/Baltimore
- Evan Woodard: Founder of Salvage Arc
- Fred Tutman: Patuxent Riverkeeper
- Jack Cover: General Curator, National Aquarium
- Camryn Martin: Guest Engagement Specialist, National Aquarium
- Rose Slick: Director of Guest Engagement, National Aquarium
- Andy Aiken: Director of Life Support Program, National Aquarium
- Jillian Jarosinski: Life Support Supervisor, National Aquarium
- Nico Ishak: Registrar, National Aquarium
- Kayla Upshaw: Aquarist, National Aquarium
Refund Policy
All admission purchases are non-transferable and non-refundable. Please call or email Central Reservations at 410-576-3833 or reserve@aqua.org with any questions.
Questions?
Please visit our Voyages: Chapter 6 Eventbrite listing for additional details about this event.