Concert in the Dark with Classical Guitarist Christina Sandsengen

Award winning violinist Will Taylor curates a new series of indoor acoustic music concerts, with this one featuring all the way from Norway, classical guitarist and composer Christina Sandsengen

Its a different kind of concert, that begins and ends in darkness, with music and a poem or two surrounding and soothing you.

Audience members will be given the choice of bringing their own camp chairs, laying on yoga matts on the floor to gaze at the shadows on the ceiling, or lavish on their own pillows.

There will be comfortable chairs provided for thoses that need to sit.

Schedule:

7:30 pm Meet and Greet community connection, setup your space, grab some cacao or tea

8 pm Lights out and concert begins

9-930 pm Closing, Q&A with Artists, share time for attendees and movement

WHAT TO BRING

• Yoga Matt, Pillows, Camp Chairs (your choice)
• Chairs provided for those that need them
• Water, or a mug for cacao/tea (free with donation)
• Love and a friend, or come solo and make new friends connections
• There will be comfortable chairs provided, for those that need them

Side effects may include: relaxation, balancing your nervous system, releasing what no longer serves, feeling whole and connected to nature, being nurtured and cared for by community.

is a highly accomplished classical guitar artist and composer from Norway, and has left an indelible mark on the world of music. She has toured all over the world playing solo concerts in prestigious concert halls and festivals, and released many recordings which has received widespread critical acclaim. Gramophone Magazine praised her “masterly sense of tonal and rhythmic hierarchy”, and the GB Times declared that Christina is “showcasing a rare virtuosity and astoundingly multi-faceted talent”. She has received "Executive Award" for her outstanding creativity, artistry and professional achievements in the field of music and she is a voting member in The Recording Academy (The Grammy Awards®).

🚗 P arking?

There is plenty of free parking on the streets around Life in the City.

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👤 A re children welcome?

Kids are welcome! Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please keep in mind that this is an event where the focus is on the music, and might include meditation. So we value peace and an environment of non-disruption for all that are paying to have this experience. This isn't a club atmosphere where there is talking over the music. That being so, we do have a separate area where you can take the kids if they or you need a break.

🪑 What's the seating like?

Seating is on a first come first served basis. There will be an area against the wall for attendees wanting back support with regular charis. The floor will be available for folks that bring yoga matts and pillows.

How dark is it actually? We turn off all lights at the beginning of the concert for the first few songs, light a single candle, and then have darkness for the last 2 songs.

Is this a sober event? YES! No Drugs/Alcohol, Smoking, No Phones, No Camera/Video, and No Scents please

Can I come to just the concert portion? yes, please be seated at least 10 mins prior to the concert.

Can I volunteer to get in free?

Yes, we have 4 positions for volunteers that begin 2 hours before the event and include helping set up the space, checking people in and cleaning up after the event is done

📅 D o you have a calendar of events?

Yes, see more concerts :

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Text: +1 (512) 379-5934

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Event will be limited to 60 guests.

Great date night and great way to meet and make new friend connections.

Get in FREE by Volunteering contact Will at 512-589-8749

Tony Morris playing our very first Concerts in the Dark at Yoga Vida Austin Texas.

Event Venue

Austin Unplugged, 205 E Monroe, Austin, United States