Just Because.
Today is international “Just because” day. A day to do things without any reason.
Founded by Joseph J. Goodwin in the late 1950s, the Just Because Day started as a way to encourage people to spend time together, rest from work and enjoy leisure time.
A day meant to celebrate taking time off and doing whatever you want or feel like in the moment. Just Because!
And what is a better “just because” activity then walking, be it a stroll, a derive, a walk to escape the routine of everyday, a hike in nature, a trip by foot to a place where you didn’t go before, or just taking out your family or friends for a walk around the block. You may see it as you didn't see it before.
Joseph Goodwing celebrated the first “Just Because” Day at the beginning of the 1950ies by gifting to his wife a new transistor radio, just because. From that day on, it became an annual tradition in the family. Eventually, word of mouth spread and the Just Because day went world wide.
Word of mouth is also how the Sound Walk September, coming up this week, goes global, and we count on you.
It is still not too late to submit your sound walks for the Sound Walk September Awards and your other than sound walks for the Marsarto Awards.
Check out the work of previous winners on September 5th at the SWS Winners’ Circle.
Sound Walk September is about you, our community, calling out to celebrate sound walking in your neighborhood, in your village or city, during the whole month of September, because sound walking and walking is to appreciate the little things and enjoy every single second of life. Just because, and as much as today with “Just Because” Day, Sound Walk September is the perfect reminder of that fact.
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New walking pieces
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Listening to the Port uses composed soundscapes, ambient music, and descriptive narration, to explore the history and speculative future of Port Adelaide, focusing on the ecological impact of colonialism and the daily impact of climate change. Keep reading
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One spep - one year. A look back at the big and small moments that have shaped a life’s journey. And a look ahead. Keep reading
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You stand on the bank and look out over the river Oder. Imagine you are waiting for someone here. What are you about to do together? What will you talk about? How will your conversation get flowing? Keep reading
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Simon Deuter - art historian, curator or artist himself? - offers a highly entertaining audio tour of Kassel with Deutung 3.0. The art tour starts with informative reflections on various works of art in public space. Then Deuter gradually lets you in on closely guarded secrets of the art world. But he also seems to be ... Keep reading
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My work reflects on how my chronic illness imprisoned me, rendering me unable to walk even up a flight of stairs. This piece explores the multidimensionality of disability to portray an intimate dialogue on the journey to reclaim mobility. Keep reading
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A radio programme about Angela Maxwell, an adventurer who set out to walk around the world, and the challenges and dangers she faced in pursuit of her goal, all the while reminding herself of the simplicity of putting one foot in front of the other. Keep reading
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Upcoming events
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28 Aug · Mon · 20:00 (UTC)
· Online
We want to uncover the forgotten or not yet revealed walking compositions - will you help us in our detective work as we search through archives and make connection... Keep reading
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31 Aug · Thu · 19:00 (UTC)
· Stanfords, 7 Mercer Walk, London WC2H 9FA, UK
Please join us with Travis Elboroughin conversation withGeoff Nicholson, talking about Geoff's latest book Walking on Thin Air: A Life’s Journey in 99 Steps. This m... Keep reading
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1 - 3 Sep, 2023
· Nantmor, Caernarfon, UK
This residential long-weekend held in the stunning mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia national park), ‘Writing for Resilience’, combines creative writing with landscape ... Keep reading
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1 - 3 Sep, 2023
· Salisbury, UK
What: Take on an epic challenge this year by taking part in Alzheimer’s Society’s Trek26, a series of 13 and 26-mile treks in eight breathtaking locations across th... Keep reading
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02 Sep · Sat · 11:00 (UTC)
· WDC Scottish Dolphin Centre, Spey Bay, Fochabers, UK
Remember and reflect upon the Covid-19 pandemic by taking part at these immersive soundwalks featuring the voices, sounds and music of Moray. Keep reading
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03 Sep · Sun · 10:00 (UTC)
· Tesco Extra, Blackfriars' Road, Elgin, UK
Remember and reflect upon the Covid-19 pandemic by taking part at these immersive soundwalks featuring the voices, sounds and music of Moray. Keep reading
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05 Sep · Tue · 18:00 (UTC)
· Online
We meet the winners of the SWS22 Awards. They discuss their work and process, and tell us what inspired them. Keep reading
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From our network
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Day 58 - Limits and 5.2 km drawing.Genius and 1.9 km drawing. Keep reading
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Since I started my residency* at the Admiral’s House on Skye in early August, I’ve written and rewritten about 5,000 words in short-form texts that relate to period... Keep reading
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I hope you’ll join me for the first ever display of my two-dimensional drawing-based Value Studies pieces! These will be on view (and for sale) at Viewpoint Gallery... Keep reading
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My twice-a-day poodlewalks during the six weeks that Suzanne was wearing her moonboot to help heal her broken fibula were hobbled ones. I was walking both standard ... Keep reading
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Returning to my preoccupation with my value as an artist, I’m chewing over the question of whether there is any uncontested ground on climate change mitigation and ... Keep reading
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Stuff we found
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Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) Source: Aug 31 | Sculpture + Architecture W... Keep reading
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What can cities do to stem the megacar crisis while the feds drag their feet? Source: How Communities Can Fight Back Against Ever-Larger Cars and Trucks — Streetsbl... Keep reading
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