Saturday July 5: 7 PM to 9 PM
What really happened in the swampy meadows near Sandown Airport in 1973? Was it a child’s vivid imagination, a peculiar hoax, or something truly out of this world?
The evening is led by artist Teresa Grimaldi and Detective T. Together Detectives TnT, aka Slow Ponies, will encourage you to step into the role of investigator reviewing the evidence board – a ‘crazy wall’ piecing together the bizarre and detailed account of the Sandown Clown. You’ll examine witness testimonies, dissect the uncanny details of the alleged encounter, and weigh up the often contradictory clues that have fascinated truthseekers for decades.
“The high-stepping, berry-eating, blue-gloved Sandown Clown has evolved into a worldwide phenomenon, inspiring a sculpture, podcasts, and zines. Yet, here in Sandown, its story remains surprisingly unknown. Building on Paul AT Wilson’s informative and eyebrow raising talk, we’re creating an opportunity to explore this local mystery together at Boojum” Tracy Mikich
Spaceman ’73 will delve into the deeper themes woven into the story’s fabric: was the clown a misfit/outsider, the alienation experienced by those who encounter the inexplicable, the blurred lines between the paranormal, and the elusive nature of truth when confronted with the extraordinary.
Bring your open mind, scepticism, or belief, and help us collectively ponder the sighting and ask yourself one question – can you make sense of the Sandown Clown?
Event Details:
Who: Detectives T n T #SlowPonies
What: Weighing the Evidence: The Sandown Clown
When: Saturday, July 5th, 7 PM – 9 PM
Where: Boojum&Snark, Sandown, Isle of Wight / Subculture cluB
SPACES LIMITED – to come along please email boojumandsnark@gmail.com by July 1 you must be on the list…
