Arts & Culture
![A headshot of Sheri Lambert](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_top_3_thumbnail/public/s_lambert_headshot.jpg?itok=3TfbOmmu)
Professor of Marketing Sheri Lambert explains why artists perform the Super Bowl halftime show for free.
February 4, 2025
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The Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection highlights some of its rarest items.
February 4, 2025
![A screencap from Boyz II Men's "Motownphilly" music video in which Temple memorabilia is shown](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_top_3_thumbnail/public/boyz_1_938x528_2.png?itok=CjP3nlJ-)
Check out these pop culture moments in which Temple is mentioned.
January 8, 2025
![Image of two people walking down the steps of Tomlinson Theater.](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_bottom_thumbnails/public/tomlinson_theater_building_vintage_2.png?itok=eQD3FDyd)
As part of Temple’s 140th anniversary celebration, here is a closer look at the people behind the buildings.
![Image of Matthew Jordan-Miller Kenyatta in front of Temple Contemporary.](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_bottom_thumbnails/public/20241203_miller_kenyatta_m_j_019-web_res_jpeg_150_dpi.jpg?itok=7PUfZdNV)
Matthew Jordan-Miller Kenyatta sees Temple Contemporary as a place where art, architecture and urban imagination can inspire people.
![Sonia Sanchez at Temple University](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_bottom_thumbnails/public/20240926_sanchez_s_047-web_res_jpeg_150_dpi_2.jpg?itok=XyLUFjDX)
The Faculty of Color committee and Temple Libraries welcomed Sonia Sanchez back to campus as part of Philadelphia’s monthlong celebration of the poet.
![Image of Diamond Marching Band members rehearsing.](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_bottom_thumbnails/public/20180826_dorm_tour_012-web_res_jpeg_150_dpi.jpg?itok=dOnJmcZA)
The band is a tight-knit community that brings pride and passion to Temple University events.
![Image of Karyn Olivier.](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_bottom_thumbnails/public/ko_photo_by_ryan_collerd_02_1.jpeg?itok=8pJUjIp8)
Faculty member Karyn Olivier was selected to participate in the highly acclaimed 2024 Whitney Biennial.
![Natalia Ángeles Vieyra standing in front of a mural and building](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_bottom_thumbnails/public/thumbnail_natalia-angeles-vieyra3_2_2.jpg?itok=0YWX3YAy)
Temple University graduate Natalia Ángeles Vieyra’s appointment at the National Gallery of Art marks a significant step forward in the representation of Latinx artists.
![A student's silhouette shown performing at a Temple dance concert](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_bottom_thumbnails/public/20231102_fall_dance_002-web_res_jpeg_150_dpi.jpg?itok=2ZwcSAWU)
Temple’s Dance Department honors its storied 50-year history by highlighting its students, alumni and faculty in various performances and other events.
![Musicians performing music in a studio](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_bottom_thumbnails/public/record2.jpg?itok=KvIAWDBs)
Temple’s record label has produced five Grammy-nominated works since its inception, with the two latest releases eligible for consideration this year.
![orchestra onstage at TPAC](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_bottom_thumbnails/public/2020626_phila_orchestra_048-web_res_jpeg_150_dpi.jpg?itok=G-Xm7Lam)
Temple University hosted a free community concert from the Philadelphia Orchestra.
![Randolph onstage at TPAC with Williams-Witherspoon and Hogan](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_bottom_thumbnails/public/_davinejoy_1.jpg?itok=4kNpurKJ)
2024 Oscar winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph held a master class and Q&A for students.