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In conjunction with the Institute of Contemporary Art’s exhibition “The Freedom Principle,” the ICA and Ars Nova Workshop are pleased to present George Lewis’ “A Recital... more
George Lewis’ A Recital for Terry Adkins
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 8:00pm
Ars Nova Workshop is pleased to present Jason Stein’s Hearts and Minds, featuring three integral musicians from the Chicago music universe. Sun Ra Arkestra's Marshall Allen sits in!  ... more
Jason Stein's Hearts and Minds + Marshall Allen
Monday, October 3, 2016 - 8:00pm
In conjunction with the Institute of Contemporary Art’s exhibition “The Freedom Principle,”the ICA and ANW are pleased to present George Lewis’ “Calder,” a... more
George Lewis' Calder
Thursday, September 29, 2016 - 7:00pm
Ars Nova Workshop is pleased to present the return of Ken Vandermark with an evening of improvised music featuring the Chicago saxophonist solo and in collaboration with string trio The Few.  ... more
Ken Vandermark + The Few
Friday, September 23, 2016 - 8:00pm
Presented by Institute of Contemporary Art with Ars Nova Workshop in conjunction with "Endless Shout", musician, composer and installation artist Miya Masaoka performs her piece... more
Miya Masaoka's A Line Becomes a Circle
Thursday, September 22, 2016 - 8:00pm
Ars Nova Workshop is pleased to present the return of Medeski Martin and Wood percussionist Billy Martin, presenting an evening of game pieces for percussion ensemble.   The wide-ranging,... more
Billy Martin's Stridulations for the Good Luck Feast
Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Ars Nova Workshop is pleased to present the Patrick Zimmerli Quartet, performing the Philadelphia premiere of a new work for the saxophonist/composer with pianist Ethan Iverson, bassist Chris Tordini... more
Patrick Zimmerli Quartet
Sunday, September 11, 2016 - 8:00pm
Ars Nova Workshop and The Barnes Foundation are pleased to present “Room 21,” the opening night performance of the 2016 Philadelphia Fringe Festival, curated by Lee Tusman. This new... more
Room 21
Friday, September 9, 2016 - 8:00pm
Ars Nova Workshop is pleased to present the Philadelphia debut of Icepick, the new trio featuring prolific improvisers Nate Wooley, Ingebrigt Håker-Flaten and Chris Corsano.   Bringing together... more
Icepick
Friday, September 2, 2016 - 8:00pm
"In Arab culture, the merger between music and emotional transformation is epitomized by the concept of tarab, which may not have an exact equivalent in Western languages." - The... more
John Butcher's Tarab Cuts
Saturday, June 25, 2016 - 8:00pm