Florasonic 25th Anniversary Installation

Florasonic returns Aug. 23rd - Oct. 11th at the Lincoln Park Conservatory with three newly commissioned quadrophonic works by Jenn Grossman, Oskar Thor Arngrimsson (Ótal), and Regina Martinez with Mario V. Martinez, celebrating 25 years of Florasonic. Admission is FREE with reservation. Opening reception is Sunday, Aug. 23, 1–4pm.

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