7:00–8:30pm
Tallgrass Film Center
Wichita, KS

“Taking Flight: The 8th Wonder of the World” is a feature documentary and live film score created by BelCanto Duo that explores on of the most extraordinary wildlife migrations in the world: the annual gathering of the Sandhill Crane along Nebraska’s Platte River. Join us for a screening of the film along with live music by Bel Canto Duo, followed by a discussion focused on the NeuroArts-informed design of the film and its measurable impact on lowering stress, along with the ecological themes in then work.

The Tallgrass Film Association’s cinema is located inside the Lux building on 120 E 1st St. in downtown Wichita, KS. Tickets available at tallgrassfilmcenter.eventive.org.

Bel Canto Duo is oboist and English hornist Darci Gamerl and cellist, composer, and looping artist David Downing. Based in Omaha, the duo creates original music, live film scores, and interdisciplinary performances grounded in NeuroArts research, immersive storytelling, and impactful engagement. Their work has been recognized through a Chesterwood Artist in Residence award, OEAA Outstanding New Artist Award, as well as American Prize finalist honors in both performance and composition, and commissions from the National Willa Cather Center, and Gallery 1516.