Sounds of the Ocean - The Immersive Experience

Name: Sounds of the Ocean - The Immersive Experience
Start: 2025-08-22T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-22T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Mayland Earth to Sky Park

Schedule

Fri Aug 22 2025 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Mayland Earth to Sky Park | Burnsville, NC

Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey that will immerse you in the wonders of the deep blue. Sounds of the Ocean, the award-winning immersive experience, invites you and your family to a captivating fusion of art, music and mindfulness that will transport you to the heart of the ocean's embrace. Get ready for an adventure like no other, where the beauty of the seas unfolds before your eyes. Created by ocean artivist, director & composer Joshua Sam Miller and co-director/Expressive Arts Facilitator Elise Lein, this experience immerses you in an enchanting underwater world.
10% of tickets to support Rebuilding Hollers(opens in a new tab), a local non-profit organization working to rebuild homes lost to Hurricane Helene!
As you step into this mesmerizing world, the ethereal melodies of whales and dolphins will serenade your senses, creating a symphony of harmony and guide you into a meditative ocean odyssey. It's an invitation to forge a profound connection with the enchanting life that resides beneath the waves.
But it doesn't stop there. Sounds of the Ocean is a catalyst for change, a beacon of peaceful activism that aims to inspire action to safeguard our precious underwater ecosystems. In a society burdened with stress, this transformative project offers solace and respite, inviting you to rediscover inner peace while nurturing a deeper reverence for the natural world.
From the vibrant shores of North and Central America to the captivating landscapes of Europe and the Middle East, this awe-inspiring experience has already captivated audiences in twenty six countries. It has graced the stages of renowned international climate conferences including the prestigious COP28, UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, COP 26, and COP 27. Notably, it has also left its undeniable mark on iconic music festivals such as Burning Man, Garbicz Festival and Boom Festival.
Prepare to be captivated, uplifted, and transformed. Sounds of the Ocean is an official UN Ocean Decade Activity, proudly brought to you by Embodied Sounds. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable journey. Let the waves of serenity carry you away into a realm of boundless wonder.
*Recommended for Ages 5+
Logistics/Travel Information:
Venue Description:
The Glenn and Carol Arthur Planetarium, located at the Mayland Earth to Sky Park, is a 60 seat theater that wows audiences with its 360 degree domed screen and state-of-the-art projection and surround sound, creating a fully immersive experience for all types of programs.
The Mayland Earth to Sky Park is a Non-Profit Educational Park located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina and is also a certified International Dark Sky site. Our programs focus on STEAM fields of study, Astronomy, Environmentalism, and Conservation for audiences of all ages.
Arrival Instructions:
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to show time to allow time for parking and check-in
Planetarium Doors will open 5 minutes before show time. No late entry allowed.
Tickets are Non-Refundable, unless special approval granted via writing.
Any questions or requests? Please contact the Box Office: [email protected]