For Florasonic, C. Lavender presents Terraforming a Sanctuary, a 4-channel sound installation that features the Lincoln Park Conservatory fern room as a place to assist visitors in finding a state of well-being.

Option is pleased to welcome one of the most prolific artists working in the field of creative music, percussionist William Winant. Don’t miss your chance to hear one of the leading lights of creative music perform solo inside the intimate setting of studio A.

American musician and composer Darin Gray is best known for his multiple collaborations with diverse musicians - perhaps less known is his fantastic solo work for both bass and electronics which he will present for the Option Series followed by a discussion with Tim Daisy.

Sarah Clausen is one of a new generation of musicians currently making waves in Chicago’s fertile creative music scene.

Composer, performer and co-director of the New York based Wet Ink Ensemble, Alex Mincek makes his debut on the Option stage. A conversation with Option’s own Ken Vandermark about his creative work follows the performance.

Option is pleased to welcome the prolific composer, pianist and Guggenheim fellow Myra Melford for a solo performance and discussion about her work with curator Tim Daisy. Don’t miss your chance to hear one of the giants of modern music perform in the cozy confines of Studio A.

“Texas born and New York based drummer Ryan Sawyer bring his versatile talents to the Option series where he’ll present a set of solo music. Following this, he’ll discuss his history and creative work with Ken Vandermark.” -tim daisy/Option curator

“Chicago bassist and composer Nick Macri has led a prolific and highly varied career as both a leader and a sideman, making contributions on both electric and acoustic bass for ensembles and musicians as varied as The Zincs (Thrill Jockey), Ken Vandermark’s Audio One, The Horses Ha, and Stirrup with Fred Lonberg Holm and Charles Rumback. Tonight marks Nick’s debut on the Option stage.” -tim daisy/Option curator