Don't Miss It!
February 23, 2015
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Purdue Theatre's "Macbeth" |
Toil and trouble. Life is a dark, scalding descent for Macbeth as his ambition, heated by Lady Macbeth, undoes him. In these weeks, Purdue Theatre is continuing its exploration of the shadowy edges of human nature. The arts at Purdue furnish the chance to explore humanity in many ways. Don't Miss It!
FEBRUARY 25
Angela Davis, longtime activist and scholar, will speak on social justice and building communities. 5 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music.
"Macbeth" exposes the raw edges of human ambition in a rare, chilling way that just requires using the term "the bard." Bundle up and see one of the best plays in existence. Evening shows and matinees through March 1. $. Details
FEBRUARY 26
Books and Coffee, in its 65th year, has long since settled comfortably into 4-5 p.m. Thursdays in February. It's almost as comfortable as an overstuffed chair, a pillow, an afghan and a good book, with a warm drink nearby. Today's is the last of four gatherings to share refreshments, conversation and a book commentary. Details
"Eyes on the Prize" documentary film episodes show and reflect on key aspects in the civil rights movement. Purdue's showings, tonight and March 5, will include discussion of these seminal events in a much-honored series. 7 p.m. Beering Hall, Room 2290. Details
Compagnie Käfig displays the vigorous and innovative world of Brazilian dance, bridging contemporary and street dance forms. 7:30 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. $. Details
FEBRUARY 26-28
Sports outlook. Seasons are building to a finish. Remember to breathe.
* Men's basketball. The Boilers host those rascally Rutgers guys. 9 p.m. Thursday. Men's basketball
* Men's tennis. It's Saturday so let's play two: Morehead State at 10 a.m.; Dayton at 4 p.m. Men's tennis
* Swimming and diving (women). Are you ready for some qualifying? It's the Boiler-Make-It NCAA Last Chance. Noon Saturday. WSD
* Women's basketball hopes to bounce Michigan State back to Spartyville. 2 p.m. Saturday. Women's basketball
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"Sister Act" |
FEBRUARY 27
"Sister Act," on its way to keeping someone from harm, takes a path through a convent, lots of laughs, a bit of inspiration and some really good Broadway music. 7 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. $. Details
PMO Variety Show. Once again, music and fun join in harmony. 7:30 p.m. Bailey Hall. Details
AMRE concert. American Music Repertory Ensemble, Purdue's swing era big band with singers, has big plans for the evening. 8 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Details
FEBRUARY 28
Boilermaker Ball. The year's big bash by Purdue Alumni Association will be at Pete's Laundry (wink, wink). In Indianapolis. Details
TEDxPurdueU breakout: "The Financial Crisis of 2008." Film and panel will examine what went wrong and maybe, uh, didn't we know better? 6:30 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Details
MARCH 4-8
The Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament starts with a long road for lower seeds and will wind up with a champion on Sunday. Seedings TBA. Sears Centre Arena, Hoffman Estates, Illinois. URL: www.bigten.org/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/big10-w-baskbl-tournament-14-15.html
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"X Works" |
MARCH 6-7
"X Works." Student-choreographed works will shine light on the Purdue Contemporary Dance Company. 7 and 9 p.m. Friday; 5 and 7 p.m. Saturday. $. Details
MARCH 7
Sports outlook. It's all about positioning and momentum now. Oh, and points, of course.
* Men's basketball. Illinois intends to cross the border, sources say. 9 p.m. Thursday. Men's basketball
Purdue Philharmonic Orchestra's concert will be sublime and rousing in turns. 8 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Details
Concert: Timeflies (pop/hip-hop/electro) with Truslow (alternative pop/rock). Timeflies offers voice with electronically concocted beats that have carried them high on the charts. 8 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. $. Details
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Timeflies |
MARCH 8
The Spain Tour ¡Buen Viaje! Concert is not a flight of the imagination. Purdue Bands & Orchestras members really are going to Spain during spring break, and this is their send-off concert. 2:30 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse.
A PEEK AHEAD
MARCH 9
Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, will speak in the Purdue Series on Corporate Citizenship and Ethics. 7 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Details
MARCH 11-15
The Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament opens with lower seeds hoping to get hot and everyone hoping to be a champion on Sunday. Seedings TBA. United Center, Chicago. Details
MARCH 12
The Presidential Lecture Series welcomes Howard Buffett, a farmer, author, and foundation leader, to speak on global food security and discuss the issues with President Mitch Daniels. 6:30 p.m. STEW, Fowler Hall. Details
MARCH 13-15
Baseball will attempt to launch spring break and a great home season by hosting Northern Illinois. 5:30 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. Sunday. Alexander Field. Details
MARCH 20-22
Softball will start a new era on a new field with second-year coach and talent to build on. Wisconsin will help open the new facility. 5 p.m. Friday; 1 p.m. Saturday; noon Sunday. Details
These and other events, plus other timely information, are listed in the Purdue Today calendars under "Events" at www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday.
