There's a lot to be sad, stressed and upset about in the world right now. It's important to give those things our focus and attention and action, but we also need to take the time to appreciate the world around us - the precious, beautiful, strange planet we call home.  There are gifts to be discovered in the darkness.

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Nocturnalia Credits

Nocturne is produced by Vanessa Lowe

Music

Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling

Find more info about the book, Nocturnalia, by Charles Hood and Jose´ Gabriel Martínez-Fonseca

Learn about the organization, Wide Awake

Episode art by Magdalena Metrycka

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It's the winter solstice in the Northern hemisphere - the longest night of the year. Come along as we gather with a group of strangers and walk through the glowing streets of the Mission District in San Francisco, carrying boomboxes and speakers, creating something unique and beautiful together.

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Season of Night Credits

Nocturne is produced by Vanessa Lowe.

Music

Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling

Find out more about Unsilent Night and musician, Phil Kline.

Episode art by Magdalena Metrycka

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What leads a 21-year-old to leave the college of her dreams and travel clear across the country to live off grid, in the middle of a vast barren desert, surrounded by art made from trash? The answer is East Jesus.

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East of Nowhere Credits

Nocturne is produced by Vanessa Lowe.

Music

Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling

Additional music:

 Jeffrey foster // Kent Sparling // Kid Otter

Find out more about East Jesus here.

Episode art by Magdalena Metrycka

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In 2013, Ben Davis had the crazy idea to light up the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge for it's 75th birthday, and turn it into a nightly art installation. Ten years later, the Bay Lights went dark, but Davis' mission is brighter than ever.

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The Light that Gives Credits

Nocturne is produced by Vanessa Lowe.

Music

Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling

Additional music:

 Jeffrey foster

Find out more about Illuminate here.

Episode art by Magdalena Metrycka

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The U.S. Forest Service defines wilderness as having, "outstanding opportunities for solitude". When Adam Danielson summited Mount Shasta, he got more solitude than he would ever want.

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On the North Face Credits

Nocturne is produced by Vanessa Lowe.

Music

Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling

Additional music:

Kent Sparling // Jeffrey foster // Kid Otter

Episode art by Magdalena Metrycka

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Many sighted people envision being blind as inhabiting an endless night, but the realities of blindness are often much richer and more varied. Andrew Leland offers glimpses from the Country of the Blind.

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The Nyctalops Credits

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Music

Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling

Additional music:

Kent Sparling // Jeffrey foster // Kid Otter

Episode art by Magdalena Metrycka

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Find Andrew Leland, as well as information about his new memoir, The Country of the Blind, here.

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Whether it’s to hear live music, to hang out, or to hook up, bars and clubs are a big part of nightlife for a lot of people. But going out to a bar is not without risk, particularly for women, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people.

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Angel Shot Credits

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Music

Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling

Additional music:

Kent Sparling // Myles Boisen // Kid Otter

Episode art by Magdalena Metrycka

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Find info about Safe Bars and Lauren Taylor’s other work.

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Until fairly recently, there was no distinct focus on the archeology of the night. Lacking a specific nighttime lens through which to view relics from the past, archeologists had been missing an opportunity to capture a whole complete portrait of ancient people's lives. It was kind of like painting a picture and filling in only half the canvas.

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Nightways Credits

Nocturne is produced by Vanessa Lowe.

Music

Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling

Additional music:

Kent Sparling // Jeffrey Foster // David Hughes // Kid Otter

Episode art by Magdalena Metrycka

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Find Nancy Gonlin's books here.

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This episode was brought to you with support from Betterhelp. Visit Betterhelp.com/Nocturne to get 10% off your first month.

Until fairly recently, there was no distinct focus on the archeology of the night. Lacking a specific nighttime lens through which to view relics from the past, archeologists had been missing an opportunity to capture a whole complete portrait of ancient people’s lives. It was kind of like painting a picture and filling in only half the canvas.

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Nightways Credits

Nocturne is produced by Vanessa Lowe.

Music

Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling

Additional music:

Kent Sparling // Jeffrey Foster // David Hughes // Kid Otter

Episode art by Magdalena Metrycka

Support Nocturne by donating at www.Patreon.com/nocturnepodcast

Hey there - it's Vanessa. There will be a new episode of Nocturne in your feed next week, but in the meantime, I want to share a story from another podcast that I think you’ll really like. The show is called Out There, and it’s one of our fellow podcasts in the Hub & Spoke audio collective. 

On the surface, Out There is about the outdoors. But just like the other Hub & Spoke shows, it’s so much more than that. Their stories explore what it means to be human, and they use nature as a lens to help you make sense of the world. You can find Out There wherever you listen to podcasts and at outtherepodcast.com

Story by Stepfanie Aguilar. Editing and sound design by Willow Belden. Music includes selections from Marc Merza and Blue Dot Sessions