Photo by Eric Tillinghast

Prosers and poets, artists and explorers can all find something to love in Richard Levy Gallery’s latest exhibition, formally opening on Saturday, June 9. Eric Tillinghast’s Þyngdarljóð, or Gravity’s Poetry in English, is comprised of lightboxes that depict waterfalls the artist studied during a two month stint in Iceland. The light boxes are activated by internal mechanics that bring life and movement to the pieces. Tillinghast has been working with water as material for sculpture for more than two decades—to exciting and beautiful effect. Stop in at the gallery between 5 and 8pm to celebrate the opening of the show and see some of Tillinghast’s latest works.

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If you were stranded on a desert island, what five records would you take with you (no compilations or best-ofs, please)? Here's a better question: How do you expect to play the damn things on a desert island? Turns out, you just have to go to the Science of Sound this Thursday, July 19, at the East Mountain Library to learn how to make a record player from a piece of paper and a cactus needle. The interactive presentation explores the history of recorded audio with hands-on activities for ages 13 to 17. This free lecture begins at noon. Registration is required.