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SUMMARY:Curators' Presentation & Exhibit Preview: Inside the Faraday Cage & A Tale of Two Pianos
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Presentation and Exhibition Preview celebrating the opening of our two new Spring and Summer temporary exhibitions: Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things That Aren't So and a mini-exhibit A Tale of Two Pianos.\n\nThis exclusive preview offers guests early access to both exhibitions\, along with curator-led presentations that provide insight into the ideas\, individuals\, and historical context behind the work.\n\nEvening program:\n\n5:30 pm 6:00 pm Networking\n\n6:00 pm 6:45 pm Presentations\n\n6:50 pm 7:30 pm Tours of the Exhibit\n\nLight refreshments will be served.\n\nCuratorial Director John Leysath will present an in-depth exploration of Hammond's 1951 Faraday cage experiments\, conducted in collaboration with physician and parapsychologist Andrija Puharich and renowned psychic medium Eileen Garrett. His talk examines the broader landscape of mid-20th-century psychic research\, the tension between belief and skepticism\, and the importance of scientific rigor in the study of paranormal phenomena. The presentation also considers the wider influence of this research\, including its connections to government-funded investigations.\n\nThe exhibition Inside the Faraday Cage features a life-size\, non-working replica of the experimental apparatus\, offering visitors a rare opportunity to step inside and engage with the physical environment of Hammond's investigations.\n\nAssistant Curator Donovan Lafontaine will introduce A Tale of Two Pianos\, a focused installation exploring the history behind Hammond's three major musical inventions. The 'Pirafon' piano\, a combination radio\, phonograph\, and piano instrument\, and the 'Tonal Pedal' piano\, a system of organ swell-like\, movable shutters for piano instruments. The mini-exhibit will also feature an interactive model of the 'Tonal Pedal' system\, for viewers to better understand its features.\n\nAdvance reservations are required. Space is limited for this preview experience.\n\nMuseum members and VIP guests enjoy complimentary admission.\n\nA $15 fee applies to the general public.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="background-color:transparent\; color:rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family:arial\,sans-serif">Join us for a special Presentation and Exhibition Preview celebrating the opening of our two new Spring and Summer temporary exhibitions:&nbsp\;<em>Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things That Aren&#39\;t So</em>&nbsp\;and a mini-exhibit&nbsp\;<em>A Tale of Two Pianos.</em></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="background-color:transparent\; color:rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family:arial\,sans-serif">This exclusive preview offers guests early access to both exhibitions\, along with curator-led presentations that provide insight into the ideas\, individuals\, and historical context behind the work.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="background-color:transparent\; color:rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family:arial\,sans-serif">Evening program:</span><br />\n<span style="background-color:transparent\; color:rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family:arial\,sans-serif">5:30 pm&ndash\;6:00 pm Networking</span><br />\n<span style="background-color:transparent\; color:rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family:arial\,sans-serif">6:00 pm&ndash\;6:45 pm Presentations</span><br />\n<span style="background-color:transparent\; color:rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family:arial\,sans-serif">6:50 pm&ndash\;7:30 pm Tours of the Exhibit</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:12px"><em>Light refreshments will be served.</em></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="background-color:transparent\; color:rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family:arial\,sans-serif">Curatorial Director John Leysath will present an in-depth exploration of Hammond&rsquo\;s 1951 Faraday cage experiments\, conducted in collaboration with physician and parapsychologist Andrija Puharich and renowned psychic medium Eileen Garrett. His talk examines the broader landscape of mid-20th-century psychic research\, the tension between belief and skepticism\, and the importance of scientific rigor in the study of paranormal phenomena. The presentation also considers the wider influence of this research\, including its connections to government-funded investigations.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="background-color:transparent\; color:rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family:arial\,sans-serif">The exhibition </span><em>Inside the Faraday Cage</em><span style="background-color:transparent\; color:rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family:arial\,sans-serif"> features a life-size\, non-working replica of the experimental apparatus\, offering visitors a rare opportunity to step inside and engage with the physical environment of Hammond&rsquo\;s investigations.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="background-color:transparent\; color:rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family:arial\,sans-serif">Assistant Curator Donovan Lafontaine will introduce </span><em>A Tale of Two Pianos</em><span style="background-color:transparent\; color:rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family:arial\,sans-serif">\, a focused installation exploring the history behind Hammond&rsquo\;s three major musical inventions. The &lsquo\;Pirafon&rsquo\; piano\, a combination radio\, phonograph\, and piano instrument\, and the &lsquo\;Tonal Pedal&rsquo\; piano\, a system of organ swell-like\, movable shutters for piano instruments. The mini-exhibit will also feature an interactive model of the &lsquo\;Tonal Pedal&rsquo\; system\, for viewers to better understand its features.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="background-color:transparent\; color:rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family:arial\,sans-serif">Advance reservations are required. Space is limited for this preview experience.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="background-color:transparent\; color:rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family:arial\,sans-serif">Museum members and VIP guests enjoy complimentary admission.</span><br />\n<span style="background-color:transparent\; color:rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family:arial\,sans-serif">A $15 fee applies to the general public.</span></span></p>\n
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Ave Gloucester\, MA 01930
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