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An intriguing transcontinental performance called “Sonic Bridge” is happening at 9:30 PM at Brown Rice: performers here and in Mexico City and Buenos Aires will interact in real time via a telematic link. The participants from Chicago are flutist Christopher Preissing, reedist Guillermo Gregorio, amplified ukulele player Williwaw, reedist and percussionist Jayve Montgomery, and trumpeter Dan Godston. Bassist Matthew Golombisky, who just left Chicago, is among the Argentine crew. There’s a suggested donation of $5.

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