Bird Calls

Please join Ars Nova Workshop, The Woodlands, and the Philadelphia birdwatching community for a socially-distanced performance and bird watching event celebrating the 100th birthday of legendary saxophonist Charlie Parker. Parker is one of the great innovators of American music, bringing the world of jazz out of danceable swing and into the harmonically and rhythmically complex music we celebrate. Parker’s nickname was “Yardbird,” or more well-known, simply “Bird.” On the 100th anniversary of Charlie Parker’s birth – August 29, 2020 – it is impossible to imagine the evolution of jazz and modern music in general without the indelible influence of one of the most important Black American figures in history. With the talents of Pew Fellow and West Philadelphian Bobby Zankel and fellow musical greats Sumi Tonooka, Richard Hil, andl Nazir Ebo, Ars Nova will be presenting “Bird Calls” as an early-morning concert on Friday, August 28, and Saturday, August 29.

About The Woodlands

The Woodlands’ 54-acre undulating landscape is at once an 18th-century English pleasure garden, an active 19th-century rural cemetery, and a modern-day green oasis for the communities of West Philadelphia. Special COVID-19 admission guidelines will be in place to ensure a safe environment for all program participants and attendees at The Woodlands.

Admission Guidelines

• Masks must be worn on-site at all times.
• Social distancing is required at all times unless with members of your immediate household.
• Stable bathrooms at The Woodlands will be available with extra safety precautions put in place.
• Guests can arrive by foot, bike, car or public transit. Event staffing at the entrance will assist with directions, and additional information will be sent to registered program attendees by email prior to the concert.
• For more information visit The Woodlands website.

Accessibility

Should you require accessible entry or seating for this program, please contact The Woodlands at info@woodlandsphila.org or 215-386-2181 at your earliest convenience.