Arts & Culture

October 2016

A group of people on a film set.

Oct. 20, 2016

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Faculty film to screen at Philadelphia Film Festival

By Meaghan Bixby

The Philadelphia Film Festival begins today, and one of the movies selected to show during the […]

Paintbrushes and a woman painting in the background.

Oct. 10, 2016

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Philly’s art scene powered by Temple

Creativity flourishes in Philadelphia. From world-renowned art museums and cultural institutions to […]

September 2016

Dan Campbell performing on stage while wearing a Temple t-shirt.

Sep. 28, 2016

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Alumnus rocks the stage

When Dan Campbell, EDU ’11, was in seventh grade, he had to complete an assignment centered on what […]

Dancers lifting each other up on stage with purple lighting.

Sep. 19, 2016

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Temple alumna designs for Fringe Festival

By Samantha Krotzer

Natalia de la Torre, TFM ’06, is a little busy this fall. As the 2016 Fringe Festival—a citywide […]

Coltrane sitting with his saxophone.

Sep. 14, 2016

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John Coltrane exhibit honors musical legacy

By Jazmyn Burton

Philadelphia boasts a rich musical heritage. From emcees to rock icons, jazz musicians to […]

Two women dancers embracing.

Sep. 13, 2016

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Monumental dance

How might a dance engage with, or itself be, a monument? That’s the question behind a new work by […]

August 2016

The Pennsylvania Slave Trade historical marker at Penn s Landing.

Aug. 29, 2016

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Historical marker recognizes slave trade

The Antebellum south wasn’t the only American territory with ties to the slave trade. Although […]

July 2016

A colorfully painted DNC donkey representing Tennessee.

Jul. 20, 2016

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Temple artists design donkeys

As delegates descend on Philadelphia for the 2016 Democratic National Convention, they’ll be […]

June 2016

A man in a yellow shirt standing on a film set.

Jun. 22, 2016

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Alumnus’ film screened at prestigious film festivals

By Meaghan Bixby

Derrick Williams, TFM ’98, has spent his career working on video productions—from commercials to […]

April 2016

An actor and the director of A Fierce Kind of Love posing in WHYY s studio.

Apr. 14, 2016

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Institute on Disabilities’ ‘Fierce’ play, exhibit in spotlight

Temple’s Institute on Disabilities’ A Fierce Kind of Love—a year-long initiative exploring the […]

An actor on stage during a dress rehearsal of The Odyssey.

Apr. 6, 2016

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The road to opening night

Temple Theatres’ most recent production—The Odyssey, which ran March 16–26—was a modern adaptation […]

March 2016

Quest Rainey teaching a young girl to play drums.

Mar. 15, 2016

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Alumnus’ film follows North Philadelphia family

Storytellers often hope their stories will have an impact on the audience; that the viewer will be […]