Nov

01

A look inside Temple Performing Arts Center, home of TEDxPhilly: The City

Temple Performing Arts Center is a stunner. Ever been? We’re thrilled to be in this inspiring space for TEDxPhilly: The City on Tuesday, November 8. Over 25 speakers and even more performers will take the stage to share with the audience some of the greatest challenges, innovations, concepts and realities that shape and are shaped by cities and their inhabitants.

Temple Performing Arts Center
All photos ©2010 Anne Todd

Temple Performing Arts Center Balcony

Located at 1837 North Broad Street on Temple University’s campus, the historic landmark has a long and storied history itself. The building’s first function was as a Baptist Temple, built in 1891, home to Temple University founder Russell Conwell’s congregation. After sitting dormant for 30 years, the building underwent a full renovation in 2010, blending old and new features, repurposing the space into Temple Performing Arts Center, now one of Philadelphia’s finest venues for arts and cultural events.

It’s unique features are endless, from the modern lobby to the grand theater space (Lew Klein Hall), with stained glass windows and high ceilings throughout. The beautiful chapel below ground (The Chapel of Four Chaplains) will be transformed into the TEDxPhilly lounge for the day, offering a simulcast of the talks happening in the theater and a space to relax (red beanbag chairs, anyone?) and check-in with new and old friends.

Temple Performing Arts Center offers an environment that supports the ideas that will hit the stage and the conversations that will continue among our participants and speakers throughout the building as the day unfolds.

Take a tour of the space and learn more about the building’s history and unique architectural features in this video from WHYY Friday Arts (we love that show!).

In addition to talks, TEDxPhilly will feature exhibitors and vendors from the local community who will be sharing their expertise throughout the day.

The TEDxPhilly team is looking forward to November 8! If you haven’t made plans to attend yet, get in on the conversation. See you there!

Temple Performing Arts Center Exterior

How do I get here?

SEPTA! Public transportation is the easiest: SEPTA Regional High Speed Lines (Temple University Station), the Broad Street Subway (Cecil B. Moore Station), and the C, 3 and 23 buses.

For driving directions and information on secured parking (there is a lot right across the street), check out www.thebaptisttemple.org/plan. Pro tip! If you are planning on parking in one of the lots, make sure you bring cash with you. Some of the lots are cash only.
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Oct

07

GET INVOLVED with TEDxPhilly!

Wanna be on film?
The Free Film Collective and TEDxPhilly are looking for engaged Philadelphians who want to be filmed / photographed with the TED ‘X’ on October 7, 8, 9 & 10 in front of some of Philly’s most well-known landmarks. You’ll be featured in a short film and online. Is that you? It’s not to late, Sign up here! »

Call for Artists
We are accepting submissions to be featured in our printed program until October 10th. If you or someone you know creates artwork that relates to our theme, The City, then we want to hear from you! Read the full details on our blog »

TEDxPhilly Happy Hour
Wednesday, Oct 12 2011, 5:30p.m. – 8:00p.m.
You are cordially invited to a TEDxPhilly Happy Hour to celebrate our growing community, get psyched for the day, and mingle with one another (and a few speakers!) There will be special ticketing opportunities too. Discounts and other enticing incentives will be offered as well as drinks from our friends at DrinkPhilly!

Bring your friends, your pals, your coworkers, your compatriots — hell, bring your Mom! Tell them to bring their friends, colleagues, comrades, etc. We have a few treats up our sleeves and we want to share them with you AND your wallets.
Pass it on via the Facebook Event Page or Ticketleap

Sponsor TEDxPhilly
There are so many ways we can highlight your business or organization at TEDxPhilly! See our growing list of sponsors and learn more about how to contribute: tedxphilly.com/sponsors

Will we see you there?
Time sure is flying! We can’t believe it’s October already, and TEDxPhilly is just over one month away. We’re so beyond excited about this year’s speaker lineup. We’ll be confirming a few more, but check out our current list to date:
tedxphilly.com/speakers

We can’t wait to share the day with you, grab your ticket today!

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Sep

04

TEDxPhilly is back!

Almost an entire year has passed since our inaugural TEDxPhilly last November, but we are beyond thrilled to be returning again this fall! This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, November 8th at Temple Performing Arts Center, located in the heart of North Philadelphia on Temple University’s Campus.

Tickets for TEDxPhilly are now available for purchase. Your ticket price includes a full day of inspiring talks, fascinating conversations, lunch, refreshments and a party, too! We hope that you are able to join us for this special day!

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