The Shedd Presents: Traveling with Hearing Loss
A Community Conversation
Friday October 29, 7:30-9:00 pm
Jaqua Concert Hall, The Shedd Institute, Eugene
Tickets: FREE, but reserved seating required
Hearing loop and ASL interpreter provided
6:00-7:15pm: Hearing specialist Arnie Goodman will be available to check your hearing aid/cochlear implant for telecoil program to access the loop, if you are unsure about your device. [note: We recommend checking with your own specialist beforehand if possible.]
The Shedd website: www.theshedd.org
The Shedd Ticket Office: 541-434-7000
Concert info: https://www.theshedd.org/TravelingWithHearingLoss
Masking & Vaccination/Testing protocols are in force until further notice. More info below.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Traveling with Hearing Loss: A Community Conversation brings together a panel of international and local speakers and performers to discuss the challenges of traveling with hearing loss. Audience question and answer time with the panelists will make the evening truly a community conversation.
Gael Hannan, Canadian comedienne and author of The Way I Hear It: A Life of Hearing Loss, leads off with funny, and not-so-funny, stories from her life as a touring performer and speaker. She is joined by author Dr. David Myers, who started the national initiative for hearing loops after a life-changing experience in a Scottish cathedral. Dr. Juliette Sterkens, audiologist, educator, and national advocate for hearing loops returns to Eugene to discuss progress she sees across the country for accessible travel. Local Deaf educator and advocate Jincy Schar Roberson adds her own zinging perspectives.
The Jaqua stage will have a hearing loop installed for these presenters, as well as for Alito Alessi whose mixed-ability troupe Danceability will perform. A section of Fred Crafts’ Radio Redux, which also uses a hearing loop on stage, will add to the evening.
Presented by The Shedd’s Loop Lane County Committee in celebration of the new hearing loop installations at Eugene Airport and Travel Lane County, and other cultural and business sites in the community.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS (as of August 15, 2021):
- MASKING. By State of Oregon mandate, until further notice, masks are required in all indoor public places for everyone, vaccinated or not.
- VACCINATION. Until further notice everyone entering Shedd Institute public performance spaces must present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test within 3 days of the performance.
- DISTANCING is not required.
- Shedd staff, faculty and artists are fully vaccinated.
For more detailed information and ongoing updates visit www.theshedd.org. For clarifications on specific questions, call The Shedd Ticket Office at 541.434.7000.
ON THE WEB:
- Gael Hannan’s website
- Juliette Sterkens website
- Dancer Alito Alessi’s first loop experience
- Loop Lane County on Facebook
- What is a Hearing Loop?
- Loop Your Life
EVENT FACTS:
WHAT: Traveling with Hearing Loss: A Community Conversation
WHEN: Friday October 29, 7:30-9:00 pm
WHERE: Jaqua Concert Hall, The Shedd Institute, 868 High Street, Eugene
TICKETS: FREE, RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Reserve through The Shedd Institute Ticket Office (541-434-7000, 868 High Street), or online through https://www.theshedd.org/TravelingWithHearingLoss
SHEDD PRE-CONCERT MEAL: (October 29, 6:00 pm) The Shedd offers patrons its popular Dinners before evening and after matinee performances! In The Shedd’s Great Hall we offer set-menu, reservation-only meals prepared by The Shedd’s resident kitchen staff for $24.75/dinner ($18.75 for kids 9 and younger). Each meal includes tea/coffee, salad, our renowned rolls, entrée (vegetarian option) and dessert. Wine, soft drinks, and other beverages are extra. Call 541.434.7000 for menus and to make your reservations today!
The MENU:
- Mixed Greens w/ Beets, Carrots and Goat Cheese
- The Shedd’s Renowned Fresh Homemade Rolls
- Marinated Flank Steak w/ Cabernet Mushroom Sauce
- [Vegetarian alt.] Mushroom and Spinach Ricotta Tart
- Roasted Red Potatoes w/ Fresh Herbs; Seasonal Vegetables
- Homemade Berry Crumble w/ Vanilla Ice Cream
- Coffee & Tea (Beer, wine, mixed drinks available for purchase)
MORE INFO: Call The Shedd at 541-434-7000. Or visit us on the web at https://www.theshedd.org
For Shedd Institute package and other discount ticket purchases or more information call The Shedd Ticket Office (541-434-7000, 868 High Street, Eugene). Tickets can also be purchased on the web at tickets.com. Consult The Shedd Institute’s website at www.theshedd.org for a more complete and continuously updated Shedd Welcomes listing, as well as information on other concerts and programs.
