Sunset Summer Series: In dark times, will there also be singing?

1300 Noble Street,Philadelphia PA 19123

13 August, 2021

Description

Welcome composer and sound artist William Dougherty for a pop-up and expansion of his sound installation! From 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM join Nalaverse for a soothing group meditation. Then, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM welcome composer and sound artist William Dougherty for a pop-up and expansion of his sound installation In dark times, will there also be singing?. A participatory sound installation, musical composition, and live performance, where passers-by are invited to sing a song of joy. After the artist-led demonstration, audience members are invited to participate and record their own joyful song to be included in the Rail Park's Time Capsule. Additional support provided by The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation This performance is part of the City of Philadelphia’s Arts in Action initiative managed by the Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy Know Before You Go: *The Rail Park is ADA and wheelchair accessible. *The Rail Park is completely outdoors with tree cover only. *You can enter the Rail Park byramp East of Broad on Noble Street, or by stairs on Callowhill Street between 10th and 11th Streets. *Please note that this event is free and open to the public, but we are still functioning at a limited capacity and therefore require registration for all programs. *We encourage you to wear a mask while participating in programs at the Rail Park, for our safety and yours. *Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided on site during the event. *All activities and performances are family-friendly and all ages are welcome to participate. *There are no restrooms on site at the park. *There will be no food or drink offered in the park, however, we are working with local restaurants and breweries to offer specials during the event. *It is summertime and it gets hot at the Rail Park! Please be prepared with comfortable clothing, plenty of water, and sunscreen. *If there is rain in the forecast, Friends of the Rail Park may cancel or postpone the event. Please check your email on the day of the event for any updates. If you have any questions please email [email protected].