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Marshall Allen leads a performance of the Sun Ra Arkestra
May 20, 2021
Sun Ra Arkestra: Celebrating Marshall Allen’s 97th Birthday
Join Ars Nova Workshop and The Woodlands in West Philadelphia for a special live outdoor performance of the Sun Ra Arkestra and a joyous celebration of maestro Marshall Allen's “earth arrival day.”
Aerial view of The Woodlands historic cemetery in West Philadelphia
May 12, 2021
New Grass at The Woodlands
In collaboration with The Woodlands historic site in West Philadelphia, Ars Nova Workshop presents an exploration of fostering spaces where the creativity, thoughtfulness, and joy of everyday life in West Philadelphia can be shared.
Matana Roberts
May 5, 2021
Matana Roberts’ “we got time.”
Ars Nova Workshop, in partnership with The Crossing, Annenberg Center, and The Woodlands, presents a world premiere work by multidisciplinary artist Matana Roberts honoring the life of Breonna Taylor.
Sun Ra Arkestra's Marshall Allen
April 6, 2021
Sun Ra Arkestra
Ars Nova Workshop has partnered with Experimental Sound Studio’s Quarantine Concerts, for this one-night-only screening of the Sun Ra Arkestra’s legendary 2016 Halloween performance at Philadelphia’s Johnny Brenda’s.
April 3, 2021
2nd Annual (Virtual) Fundraiser
The board and staff of Ars Nova Workshop invite you to a virtual fundraiser, honoring Sun Ra Arkestra maestro Marshall Allen.