Temple recently held an open house for The Baptist Temple, its new concert hall at 1837 N. Broad St. After undergoing extensive renovation and restoration, the 36,000-square-foot building reopened to the public on April 14, and will serve as a center for arts and cultural performances, as well as a setting for corporate and private meetings, symposia and events. "We are thrilled to breathe new life into The Baptist Temple, converting it to a fully equipped, state-of-the-art technical facility," said Charles Bethea, executive director of The Baptist Temple. "The Temple serves as a monument to the growing vitality of our community, offering the university and our neighbors opportunities for deeper engagement with an exciting new mix of arts and ideas."