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Media Room
Media representatives are encouraged to browse the media room for information about events and performances at the Temple Performing Arts Center . For additional information, images and more, call 215-204-9860.
For press releases concerning both past and upcoming season performers, click here.
Thirty Seconds to Mars to Perform Private Concert at Temple Performing Arts Center on Campus of Temple University on Monday, May 13 Arts Center Posted Apr 29, 2013 -- Brittney Brewington
Jared Leto, Shannon Leto and Tomo Milicevic, collectively known as Thirty Seconds to Mars, will hold a private performance at the Temple Performing Arts Center on the campus of Temple University on Monday, May 13 at 8 p.m.
Tickets for the event are available via radio on 104.5 WRFF. Fans can also stay tuned to THIRTYSECONDTOMARS.COM for other ways to attend the show.
Fans are invited to come worship with the Church of MARS and bear witness to the alternative rock kingpins as they prepare for their next multi-year world tour. The Church of MARS will take place in four cities - Boston, Washington DC, Chicago and Philadelphia.
The special intimate performance will debut new material for the first time, and the group will perform selections from their classic repertoire. In addition, the band will screen the short film for their latest hit "Up in the Air" and give a glimpse of their award winning documentary Artifact.
The American rock band affectionately known as Thirty Seconds to Mars, formed in 1998, hailing from Los Angeles. With three albums to date the group is gearing up for another world tour and the release of new music. The group has been compared to Pink Floyd as their edgy and experimental music has been described as having a philosophical and spiritual influence.
Temple Performing Arts Center
The Temple Performing Arts Center, located at 1837 North Broad Street, serves as a cultural center for the Temple University campus and the surrounding community. Offering concerts, space for meetings and symposia and other cultural and educational events the center positions itself as Philadelphia’s newest location for the arts. The venue dates back to 1882 after pastor and lawyer Russell Conwell came to Philadelphia to lead the Grace Baptist Church. In the mid-20th century, the Baptist Temple, as it was formerly called was a primary stop for some of the country’s most intellectual figures. The venue was graced with speeches by Martin Luther King, Jr., President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Anne Sullivan with her well known student Helen Keller. After being purchased by the University in 1974, the building was later designated by the American Institute of Architects as a Landmark Building in 2003. Today it is known as Temple Performing Arts Center.
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Global Spectrum
Global Spectrum (global-spectrum.com) assists with the marketing efforts for the Temple Performing Arts Center. The company manages The Liacouras Center, as well as more than 100 other public assembly facilities around the world. Nearly 20-million people attended more than 11,000 events in Global Spectrum venues last year. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Global Spectrum is part of Comcast-Spectacor, one of the world's largest sports and entertainment companies. Comcast-Spectacor also owns the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League, Ovations Food Services, a food and beverage services provider, New Era Tickets, a full-service ticketing and marketing product for public assembly facilities, Paciolan, the leading provider of venue establishment ticketing, fundraising and marketing technology solutions, Front Row Marketing Services, a commercial rights sales company, and Flyers Skate Zone, a series of community ice skating rinks.
TPAC Featured on 6 ABC News Posted Oct 19, 2012 --
Click the link below to see Step Afrika! at TPAC featured on 6 ABC News.
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The Temple Performing Arts Center (TPAC) has announced its upcoming season, which features step dancing troupes, acrobats and an eclectic violin band.
The venue’s 2012-13 programming kicks off on Oct. 18 with Step Afrika!, a dance company that exposes audience members to the art of stepping, a popular form of percussive dance marked by complex rhythms and sounds produced through footsteps, spoken word and hand claps.
Founded in 1994, Step Afrika has been nationally recognized for its efforts to promote stepping as an educational tool for young people worldwide. With that goal in mind, TPAC will host children from schools surrounding Temple’s Main Campus for an abbreviated version of the show on the morning of the performance.
In November, TPAC will open its doors to a host of acrobats and performers as the National Circus of the People’s Republic of China performs "Cirque Chinois." With an ensemble of more than 40 gymnasts, contortionists, jugglers and dancers, the company is one of the longest running and most distinguished circus troupes in China. Acclaimed for its unique acts, the ensemble has won more than 20 gold and silver medals at international circus festivals. Acts include the Great Teeterboard, Grand Flying Trapeze and Group Contortion.
TPAC will also host a series of Boyer College of Music and Dance performances, including the Temple University Symphony Orchestra, on Sept. 28 and Oct. 26; the Wind Symphony, on Oct. 3 and 31; Combined Choirs and Alumni Choir with Temple Mozart Players, on Oct. 6; the Concert Choir, on Oct. 30; and the annual Holiday Concert, on Nov. 30.
In addition, the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia’s special performances at the Temple Performing Arts Center continue this season. On Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. the Orchestra will pay homage to its most celebrated composer, conductor and violinist Adele Anthony, who joins the orchestra to perform and conduct three pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach. The Chamber Orchestra will revisit the venue for a second concert on Tuesday, May 7.
"We are so excited about this upcoming season — it includes family fun, entertainment, great music and excitement for a variety of ages and audiences," said Valarie McDuffie, director of TPAC.
TPAC’s Presented Series will conclude with the DePue Brothers Band on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. The four violinist brothers cover a mixture of bluegrass, classical and rock genres. After playing for more than 25 years, the family began performing and recording in 2004.
Located at the heart of Temple's campus and anchoring the northern end of the Avenue of the Arts, the former Baptist Temple was built in 1891 as a home for Temple University founder Russell Conwell's congregation. Historically, the venue was a stop for some of the country's most important intellectual and political figures: Martin Luther King, Jr. and President Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke there, as did anthropologist Margaret Mead.
After 30 years of dormancy and $30 million in renovations, the landmark venue reopened in 2010 as the Temple Performing Arts Center, bringing new vitality to Temple's campus and new opportunities to Philadelphia's arts, culture and business communities.
Season performances take place in Lew Klein Hall. Temple students receive a discount on most shows, and special ticketing prices will be offered throughout the year. Tickets are available at www.comcasttix.com, 800-298-4200 or the Liacouras Center Box Office.
Temple Performing Arts Center Unveils 2012 Fall Concert Series Posted Sep 10, 2012 -- Brittney Brewington
The Temple Performing Arts Center (TPAC), the spectacularly intimate, 1,200-seat music hall on North Broad Street, today announced its 2012 Fall Concert Series, featuring performances by Step Afrika!, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, National Circus of the People’s Republic of China and the DePue Brothers Band.
Individual tickets are on sale now through ComcastTIX, online at ComcastTIX.com, by phone at 1-800-298-4200 or in person at the Liacouras Center Box Office.
“We are very excited about this upcoming season as it includes family fun, entertainment, great music, and excitement for a variety of ages and audiences,” said Valarie McDuffie, Director of Temple Performing Arts Center.
The season will kick off with a presentation by Step Afrika! on Thursday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. As the first professional company in the world dedicated to the tradition of stepping, the troupe uses its unique techniques to garner an appreciation for the dance form and present it as an educational tool for young people throughout the world. Keeping that goal in mind, TPAC will host children from schools surrounding Temple’s Main Campus for an abbreviated version of the show on the morning of the performance.
The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia will take the stage on Tuesday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m. No stranger to the performing arts center, the Orchestra will pay homage to its most celebrated composer, conductor and violinist Adele Anthony. She joins the Chamber Orchestra to perform and conduct three pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach. The Orchestra will also revisit the venue on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m.
The National Circus of the People’s Republic of China will make its debut at TPAC on Thursday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. Founded in 1953 the troupe is the longest running and most notable circus troupe in China. Visiting from Beijing the troupe will perform “Cirque Chinois.”
TPAC’s Presented Series will conclude with the DePue Brothers Band on Tuesday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. The four violinist brothers cover a mixture of bluegrass, classical and rock genres. After playing for more than 25 years, the family began performing and recording in 2004.
In addition to the “Fall Concert Series,” TPAC will also host a series of Boyer College of Music and Dance performances, including the Temple University Symphony Orchestra, on Friday, September 28 and Friday, October 26; the Wind Symphony, on Wednesday, October 3 and Wednesday, October 31; Combined Choirs and Alumni Choir with Temple Mozart Players, on Saturday, October 6; the Concert Choir, on Tuesday, October 30; and the annual Holiday Concert, on Friday, November 30.
“We are excited for the Fall Concert Series to kick off with Step Afrika! on October 18. My hope is that the venue will continue to be an active Performing Arts Center providing a wide range of services and a diverse schedule of events that meet the needs of Temple University and the greater community as well,” said Richard Rumer, Associate Vice President Business Services for Temple University.
Located on Temple's campus and anchoring the northern end of the Avenue of the Arts, the former Baptist Temple was built in 1891 as a home for Temple University founder Russell Conwell's congregation. Historically, the venue was a stop for some of the country's most important intellectual and political figures: Martin Luther King, Jr. and President Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke there, as did anthropologist Margaret Mead.
After 30 years of dormancy and $30 million in renovations, the landmark reopened in 2010 as the Temple Performing Arts Center, bringing new vitality to Temple's campus and new opportunities to Philadelphia's arts, culture and business communities.
All performances take place in Lew Klein Hall. Temple students receive a discount on most shows, and special ticketing prices will be offered throughout the year. For complete ticket information visit www.templeperformingartscenter.org, 800-298-4200 and the Liacouras Center Box Office.
Previous Press Releases
11/1/10
The Temple Performing Arts Center presents The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia under conductor Dirk Brossé and featuring oboe soloist Geoffrey Deemer and cello soloist Hai-Ye Ni
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10/15/10
The Baptist Temple at Temple University presents Aquila Theatre Company
in a performance of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream"
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9/17/10
The Baptist Temple at Temple University presents The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia
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3/3/10
Landmark Temple Building That Hosted MLK Jr., FDR and Helen Keller Reopens After 30 Years
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Coverage
5/7/10
The Philadelphia Tribune, "Baptist Temple comes to splendid life again"
4/24/10
The Philadelphia Inquirer, "Hail the new hall"
3/30/10
The Temple News, “Baptist Temple to reopen”
3/29/10
6ABC 5pm News, “Crumbling Temple landmark gets second chance”
3/27/10
PhillyBurbs.com, “A grand old Philadelphia church is reborn”
3/22/10
The Philadelphia Inquirer, “At Temple, a grand old church is reborn”
World News, “At Temple, a grand old church is reborn”
3/12/10
Philadelphia Daily News, “Among acres of diamonds, Temple's real gem: Baptist Temple to reopen as cultural arts center”
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