In 1948, Philadelphia hosted both the RNC and DNC and made broadcasting history by airing both nationally for the first time. The city was at the center point of the Boston to Richmond coaxial cable, then the main carrier of live television in the United States.
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Whether you’re in town for the convention or living in Philadelphia already, there are many events going on this week and next to take advantage of. We’ve listed some highlights below.
PoliticalFest
A multi-location exhibition celebrating American history, government and the road to the White House, PoliticalFest is a non-partisan display that combines multimedia and interactive displays, historical objects and special events to entertain and engage both residents and convention attendees.
When: July 22-27
Where: The National Constitution Center, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, National Liberty Museum, Philadelphia History Museum, The Philadelphia Library Company, Historical Society of Pennsylvania and the Heritage Center at the Union League.
Cost: $15, adults; $5, kids 18 and younger
Donkeys around town:
Want to see where each state/territory donkey is located? Check the map: https://t.co/EGloQ4ZIQo #DonkeysAroundTown pic.twitter.com/02g9T1EpSS
— Philadelphia 2016 (@PHLDNC2016) June 30, 2016
Philly Feast
Philly Feast will feature food trucks and food vendors that represent the best, most diverse eats the city has to offer, including Gigi & Big R, Foolish Waffles, Philadelphia Distilling, Luke’s Lobster, Vegan Commissary, Taco Mondo, Nomad Pizza and Underground Donuts, among others. In addition, there will be live music on the main stage.
When: Monday, July 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Old City, 3rd and Arch streets
Cost: Free admission; Pay as you go food and drink
July Twilight in the Gardens
A BYOB event at the Magic Gardens; come to camp out and enjoy your favorite drink while Circadian Rhythms, an indie pop band, performs.
When: Friday, July 22, 2016, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: 1020 South St
Cost: $18 for adults, $15 for students & seniors
Mat Tomeszko’s 14 Movements: A Symphony in Color and Words
A mural running down the median of South Broad St from City Hall to Washington Avenue.
When: All week
Where: South Broad St from City Hall to Washington Avenue
Cost: Free!
While Philadelphia citizens and Democratic Party delegates and politicians gear up for the start of the Democratic National Convention, let’s take a look at some of the things TUTV and Temple Update student reporters are doing to get a head start on the coverage. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and search for #TUTVatDNC to see more.
#TUTV correspondent Alyssa Jerome met w/ former @6abc reporter Cathy Gandolfo for advice on covering the DNC in July pic.twitter.com/32xbpUUpKo
— Temple Update (@TempleUpdate) June 30, 2016
Got a pic w/ 1 of the 57 donkeys scattered around PHL during the #DNC check out @TempleUpdate coverage starting 7/24 pic.twitter.com/PYnmVR8qyP
— Kate Reilly (@KateReillyTU) July 12, 2016
@cnn & @foxnews at @wellsfargocenter setting up for the DNC #TUTVatDNC
A photo posted by TUTV (@temple_tv) on
TUTV will air DNC 2016 coverage in partnership with Temple Update starting this Sunday. But what is the purpose of political convention? Though we see them covered by the media, we may not understand their importance nor what delegates and politicians have gathered to accomplish. Temple asked Political Science Department Chair Robin Kolodny to break it down for us. Check out the video to learn what happens at political conventions in the United States.
Tune in to TUTV this Sunday, July 24 at 7 p.m. to see a preview of the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. We’ll be airing coverage every night of the convention next week. Watch us on Comcast 50/Verizon 45 within city limits or online everywhere.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at Temple students covering the DNC.
Enjoy our holiday programming on your days off this Independence Day weekend! View the full schedule.
The newest episode of Bouncing Back with Lisa Bien seeks to educate viewers about Alzheimer’s, an incurable and little understood disease of the mind.
Lisa brings two guests to the set of her show who have personal experience with the disease. Brigid Smith, a Marketing Specialist for the Temple Health system, has had two grandparents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and describes how the disease impacts caregivers. Nancy Venner–a Broadcast Journalism Temple alumna and the Senior Director of Philanthropy for the Delaware chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association–provides scientific and physiological insight into the disease and answers many common questions, including explaining the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s.
To see this episode, tune in to TUTV on Comcast 50/Verizon 45 or online on Wednesday, June 1 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m.
Honor and commemorate our fallen troops this weekend.
TUTV will be airing a Flash Gordon Marathon between noon and 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight on Monday, May 30. Tune in and enjoy.
Fellow Temple baker Baker Mo makes a Jewish Apple Cake on a new episode of Baker Dave Presents…
Baker Mo has been working for Temple for 10 years and has served as Baker Dave’s right hand in that time. She usually makes the Jewish Apple Cake for Temple events. Together they talk about baking and working for Temple.
Watch this episode on Comcast 50/Verizon 45 or online on Thursday May 26 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
On a new episode of The Vibe, Philly rapper I-Know Brasco joins Nydja and Tarieque to talk about his new album and perform new songs. Hosts Nydja Hood and Tarieque Hairston also discuss Kendrick Lamar’s new album, Meek Mill’s legal troubles, and the casting of the Nina Simone biopic. Tune in to TUTV on Saturday, May 21 at 3 and 11 p.m. to catch all this and more!
Tune in to TUTV (Comcast 50, Verizon 45 or online) at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on May 6 to see Temple’s graduation ceremony live
Chris Barnes, Director of Operations at Morgan Hall, joins Baker Dave in the kitchen to make his grandmother’s recipe for ricotta cheese pie. Barnes and Baker Dave discuss what being Director of Morgan Hall at Temple involves, his family history and heritage, Italian pronunciation and much more.
Ricotta cheese pie is an old Italian cake that is similar to cheesecake but lighter, and traditionally served for special occasions.
Baker Dave Presents… will air on TUTV Thursday, April 28 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
On an all new episode of Bouncing Back with Lisa Bien, Lisa questions our preconceived notions of what stress is and what impact it has to have on our life. She talks to Dr. Penny Levin, a psychologist and Temple alumna, regarding her expert opinion. Also on set is Olivia Nicolazzo, a senior at Temple who has learned to make the most out of her stress by practicing mindfulness.
Catch it on TUTV Wednesday, April 27, at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m.
Former Temple football player Leyon Azubuike visits the set to talk about being a contestant on the new NBC fitness competition show Strong. Later, Raya Abdelaal talks to Jordan Peele from Key and Peele and rapper Method Man about their new film, Keanu. Baker Dave makes brigadeiros, and Luke Frey says goodbye.
Catch all this and more on the season 3 finale of Temple Talk, on TUTV Tuesday April 26 at 1 and 9 p.m.
Temple Update, TUTV’s student-run news program, will cover the 2016 Pennsylvania primary election live on TUTV starting at 8 p.m. Tune in to see the election results come in and much more, on Comcast 50, Verizon 45 or online.
And don’t forget to tune in to watch the last Temple Update of the semester on Thursday, April 28 at 10 a.m.!
