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Chicago Public Radio invites you to contribute to a new collection of sound—from the sounds of the city to the sounds of the prairie. SOUNDMARKS, derived from the word “landmark,” serve to identify sounds which are unique to an area. They are short segments broadcast during moments between programming throughout the day, and aim to share the sounds of the diverse people and places that make up our community.
Recently added Soundmarks
 
Staining
Wed, 13 Aug 2008



Painting and staining isn’t light on skill, and you must have years of experience to be considered for a company. Her latest gig makes this woman think about how much fun she has.  Audio and photo by Erik Roldan.



Songwriting at Old Town
Wed, 13 Aug 2008



Songwriting is a personal, revealing and sometimes difficult process.  In addition to staying true to your message, it has to be aurally appealing.  The Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood offers classes and lessons.  Audio and photo by Erik Roldan.



Turning 30
Wed, 13 Aug 2008



Turning 30 is a milestone for many of us. Either looking forward or looking back to it, such an occasion is a great time for family, friends and BBQ.  Audio and photo by Erik Roldan.



Listener Submission! - Splish Splash
Mon, 02 Jun 2008



A woman washes her dog, Griffin. You can hear the sound of her telling Griffin to get up on the table and then of the dog being washed, dried and shaking off.  Audio by Katie Mingle and her students from Uplift Community School.  Photo from Soggy Paws.



Listener submission! - Breakfast
Thu, 24 Apr 2008



Breakfast is cooked on Thursday morning April 10th. Bacon is sizzling, French toast is flipped, and food is plated at this popular brunch locale in Evanston. Audio and photo by Marcelino Benito Jr. 

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