Don't Miss It!
April 21, 2014
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West Side Story |
Entertainment and enrichment come in many forms at Purdue. Don't Miss It! from Purdue Today points out some of the highlights of the coming weeks with a peek a bit further ahead. Whether it's a stage, court, field, lecture hall or other venue, it's the place to enjoy the quality and breadth of campus life.
APRIL 24
Discovery Lecture Series event. Also a highlight of the week in which we observe Earth Day. Julian Agyeman, a pioneering figure in the "just sustainabilities" movement, will speak. It's about aligning justice and environmental policy and practice. 4:30 p.m. Stewart Center, Fowler Hall. URL: Details
"West Side Story." Tonight, tonight won't be just any night. This classic musical brings a poignant story and memorable music ranging from vigorous to sassy to romantic. $. 7:30 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. Details
APRIL 25
Life in Color tour Unleash, featuring Adventure Club, Solano, Machine Gun Kelly and Cash Cash. The Purdue Student Concert Committee, with Purdue Convocations, is showing us that mere concerts aren't enough anymore. Hint: The people who got VIP tickets got a bottle of paint and a merchandise pack. $. 6 p.m. Parking lot of the Córdova Recreational Sports Center; rain date is April 27. Must be age 18 or older to attend. Details including link to last year's video
APRIL 25-27
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Grand Prix |
Purdue Bands & Orchestras' Spring Spectacular. Take note, or rather, thousands of notes. The weekend offers three performances plus other rousing good times in the interest of supporting scholarships. Every Bands & Orchestras ensemble will perform, many of them led by famed guest conductor Julie Giroux. $. Details
APRIL 26
57th Purdue Grand Prix. It's still a scholarship benefit and still the Greatest Spectacle in College Racing. $. The venue opens at 8:30 a.m.; feature race at 2:30 p.m. Grand Prix track, west of McCormick Road near Cherry Lane. Note: A free shuttle will use several campus pickup points; it's recommended due to very limited parking at the track. Details
MAY 1
Purdue Farmers Market. The season opener. Fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, freshly prepared lunches, more. Mmm, mmm. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays at the north end of Memorial Mall.
MAY 2
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Jazz on the Hill |
Discovery Lecture Series event. This might rev your engine. Tom Linebarger, chairman and CEO of Cummins Inc., will speak on "Driving Global Success Through Environmental Sustainability" after opening remarks by President Mitch Daniels. 1:30-2:20 p.m. Pfendler Hall, Deans Auditorium (Room 241). Includes Q&A. URL for registration (recommended); other details
MAY 4
Jazz on the Hill. This has a May afternoon, a grassy hill and cool sounds from Purdue Bands & Orchestras. And they're all free. 2:30 p.m. Slayter Center. URL: www.purdue.edu/bands
A PEEK AHEAD
MAY 16-18
Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships (men and women). No other athletic event is exciting in quite the same way as a track and field meet. $. All day. Rankin Track.
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Purdue Varsity Glee Club |
MAY 17
Purdue Varsity Glee Club. Purdue Musical Organizations' remarkable ambassadors for the University bring it home at year's end. $. 7:30 p.m. Long Center for the Performing Arts. Details
These and other events, plus other timely information, are listed in the Purdue Today calendars under Events at www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday.
