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Join Orchestra 2001 at Race Street Pier for the US premiere of composer/environmentalist John Luther Adams’ “Across the Distance” for many French horns in an outdoor space. FREE and open to the public. Two performances at 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm...

Orchestra 2001 presents this free outdoor concert featuring music by Composer/Conservationist John Luther Adams, made possible by a “New Audiences/New Places” grant from the William Penn Foundation. Bring a folding chair or stroll among the musicians during the performance. Described by...

Want to get your family outside more but don’t know where to start? Come to The Schuylkill Center for some unstructured nature play and a hike! With a Schuylkill Center educator and a CHOP pediatrician, we will climb, explore, and...

Ever feel a little overwhelmed? As I paddleboarded into the massive lake, I felt it: the anxious feeling. Often I have anxiety about upcoming events – although sometimes nothing in particular, I often feel on edge. As I paddled into the lake, I was alone. Although I knew how to balance myself on the board and wasn't worried about falling, I couldn't kick the feeling. Find out how I kicked myself back to serenity, after the jump....

Growing up Catholic, I was 'forced' to unplug & do nothing between 12-3 on Good Friday.  I'd avoid the computer, TV & other stuff in favor of a book or reflecting time.  It seemed semi-like torture as a child with only a computer and TV in the house.  Add that to laptops, smartphones & iPads of modern day... Whether you're Christian or celebrating Passover today (or neither), we can all learn something from a little 'unplugged' time... Try a day or weekend away from electronics.  (Make sure to unplug them to avoid sucking up the vampire energy.) Turn off your iPhone or Droid, leave your laptop at home and get outside. If you're strapped for cash,