The Gift of Resilience: A Musical Experience featuring Leslie Burrs

Leslie Burrs

December 21, 2025

Date and Time Details: Saturday, December 21, 2025, 3:30pm-7pm

Location: Cranaleith

Address: 13475 Proctor Road, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Contact: info@cranaleith.org

Cranaleith Spiritual Center invites you to an evening of reflection, light, and soulful music. Join us as we gather in community for a special seasonal celebration filled with warmth, remembrance, and connection.

Experience the power of music with Philadelphia’s own international composer, flautist, and educator Leslie Burrs, whose inspired performance will uplift the spirit and open the heart. Together, we’ll find solace, hope, and peace through music and fellowship.

Evening Schedule:

  • 3:30–4:30 PMCommunity Supper
    Enjoy a warm meal with fellow guests in the Education & Conference Building Dining Room.

  • 4:00–5:00 PMMill-Rae Historic House Tours
    Discover the history of this special place. Meet in the first-floor lobby of the Education & Conference Building to begin.

  • 4:00–5:00 PMHoliday Craft Activity
    Create a keepsake in our Art Room (located in the basement of the Administration Building, across from the Conference Building).

  • 5:00–5:30 PMLuminary Walk
    Take part in our Luminary Fundraiser, honoring loved ones with glowing tributes that light the path to the historic house. Meet in the first-floor lobby to begin the walk.

  • 6:00–7:00 PMConcert with Leslie Burrs
    Let your heart be lifted by the expressive, soul-stirring sounds of Leslie Burrs in the main conference room of the Education & Conference Building.

  • Gift Shop Open:
    3:30–5:30 PM and 7:00–8:00 PM – Find meaningful gifts and seasonal items.

This event is free and open to all. Donations are gratefully received.

Come, rest in the gifts of music, community, and the enduring strength we share.

About the Facilitator

Leslie Burrs

A Singular Vision. A Distinctly American Experience. A Unique Voice in Modern Music. Leslie Savoy Burrs has been acclaimed as an award-winning performer, composer and educator. Mr. Burrs was commissioned by NewCourtland Elder Services to write the opera TRANSITIONS: SUNG STORIES. An excerpted live performance of this opera was presented at the 2012 national OPERA […]

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