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— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

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PASADENA– What is a Theremin?

September 2, 2018 @ 6:00 am7:30 am

Free

Photo Courtesy of Ed Sussman PASADENA– Witness the Awe…The Wonder & the Mystery of the Theremin…a Musical Instrument like No Other! Join us for a special presentation by Ed Sussman – artist, technician, and theremin musician – who will present the history of this remarkable instrument that was invented over 100 years ago. You very well might have heard the music in science fiction movie sound tracks, but now experience it live! This unique instrument is played without touching it. See how it works and then try it yourself. This will be a fun and educational event for both kids and adults and an otherworldly musical finale on the closing of Dreaming the Universe!   Pasadena Museum of History 470 W. Walnut Street Pasadena, California 91103-3594   For more information, go to https://pasadenahistory.org/ or call 626.577.1660 This program is part of a Dreaming the Universe: The Intersection of Science, Fiction, & Southern California which is supported by California Humanities through an Humanities for All Project Grant. 

Details

Date:
September 2, 2018
Time:
6:00 am – 7:30 am
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://pasadenahistory.org/events-overview/events-calendar/what-is-a-theremin/

Venue

Pasadena Museum of History
470 W. Walnut St.
Pasadena, CA 91103 United States
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